The Morning Rundown
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Get up to speed on the stories leading the day. Join host Karah Rucker for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you just the facts you need to know with reporting from Straight Arrow News.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll. AP Images

Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023

With one year until the 2024 presidential election, a new survey is showing voters in five battleground states favor Trump over Biden. Getty Images

Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023

The House passed a GOP-led aid package to Israel, which would provide $14.3 billion in assistance, as the Israel-Hamas war continues. Reuters

House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023

President Joe Biden says he believes there should be a "pause" in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Reuters

Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023

A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out. Reuters

Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House, previously collaborated with a group that promoted "conversion therapy." Getty Images

House Republicans propose $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, cut IRS funding: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 31, 2023

A Maine community comes together to heal just days after 18 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in the state's history. Reuters

Maine community reflects after state’s worst mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 30, 2023

The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in East Syria after attacks on U.S. troops. Reuters

US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023

A manhunt continues for the shooter killed multiple people at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday in a mass shooting. Reuters

Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023

Hamas has been accused by Israel of using hospitals as command centers for terrorists, putting the medical facilities at risk of attack. Getty Images

US officials release findings in deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 25, 2023

41 Brown University students were charged with trespassing during a sit-in, demanding the school divest from weapons manufacturers. Reuters

Report: US planning for potential evacuation of Americans in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 24, 2023

As the Israel-Hamas war reached multiple fronts, more trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza from Egypt. Reuters

Humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war enters third week: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 23, 2023

President Biden speaks to the nation, telling Americans why it's vital that Israel and Ukraine win their wars. Reuters

Biden says Israel, Ukraine victory vital for US security: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 20, 2023

President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. Reuters

Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 19, 2023

President Biden arrives in Israel a day after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital leads to protests across the Middle East. Reuters

Biden in Israel day after deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 18, 2023

President Biden will be making a trip to Israel as the country's war with Hamas continues Reuters

Biden visiting Israel to reaffirm support; seek aid for Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 17, 2023

President Biden sits down for an interview with “60 Minutes,” discussing America’s role in the war between Israel and Hamas and the future of Gaza. 60 Minutes

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ‘big mistake’: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 16, 2023

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise refuses to say unequivocally that the 2020 presidential election was not stolen. Reuters

Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 13, 2023

Israel forms an emergency government as the death toll continues to rise in its war with Hamas. Reuters

Israel strikes Gaza; US works to bring hostages home: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 12, 2023

President Biden denounces Hamas' attack on Israel and confirms more Americans are among those killed. Reuters

14 Americans killed in Hamas attack, more taken hostage: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 11, 2023

Israel continues its retaliation on Hamas as the White House confirms 11 Americans were killed in the militant group's surprise attack. Reuters

Israel continues airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 10, 2023

Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 700 people in Israel, including at least four Americans. Reuters

Israel declares ‘full siege’ on Gaza after Hamas attack: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 9, 2023

A United States fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone flying near American troops stationed in Syria. Getty Images

US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023

The Biden administration is waiving 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a border wall. Reuters

Biden admin waives laws to allow border wall construction: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 5, 2023