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.
For the first time in U.S. history, the speaker of the House has been voted out of office Reuters

What’s next for House after McCarthy ousted as speaker: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 4, 2023

Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York. Reuters

Trump attends his NY civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 3, 2023

With a government shutdown averted for now, Congress faces new challenges. Reuters

Shutdown averted but Congress faces new challenges: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 2, 2023

With just hours to go for Congress to act, we look at what could be affected if a government shutdown begins this weekend. Reuters

Government shutdown’s potential impact: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 29, 2023

Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night's debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large. AP

Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023

Senate Democrats have walked away from negotiations with Republicans on border policy changes due to GOP demands on asylum and parole reform. Reuters

House, Senate vote on bills as government shutdown looms: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 27, 2023

The second Republican primary debate nears as the field of eligible candidates grows smaller. AP

2nd Republican primary debate field set: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 26, 2023

A tentative agreement has been reached between Hollywood studios and the currently striking Writers Guild of America. AP Images

Hollywood writers and studios reach tentative deal to end strike: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 25, 2023

The White House is set to announce a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention. Getty Images

Biden to announce Office of Gun Violence Prevention: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 22, 2023

The Biden administration grants temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants. Reuters

US granting Venezuelan migrants temporary legal status: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 21, 2023

Critics are accusing The New York Times of altering a key quote from Hunter Biden's presser while defying a congressional subpoena Wednesday. Reuters

Hunter Biden expected to plead not guilty on gun charges: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 20, 2023

A prisoner swap between the United States and Iran is reportedly set to take place. Reuters

US, Iran prisoner swap taking place: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 18, 2023

The United Auto Workers union goes on strike against three big car companies. Reuters

Autoworkers begin historic strike against Detroit’s Big 3: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 15, 2023

A federal judge declares DACA is illegal, likely sending the case to the Supreme Court for a third time. Reuters

Federal judge rules DACA is illegal: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 14, 2023

The leaders of North Korea and Russia meet as the two U.S. adversaries look to strengthen their relationship Reuters

Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 13, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister rejects US calls for diplomacy and vows to continue launching spy satellites despite UN bans. Reuters

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia amid US warnings: The Morning Rundown Sept. 12, 2023

A possible meeting between Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un looks to be on track. Reuters

Kim Jong Un takes train to Russia, reports say: The Morning Rundown Sept. 11, 2023

The special grand jury report in Georgia that ultimately led to an indictment of former President Donald Trump is expected to be released. Reuters

Georgia grand jury report to be released: The Morning Rundown Sept. 8, 2023

Hunter Biden will face trial for federal gun charges starting June 3, coinciding with the release of Roberts' memoir, possibly capitalizing on Biden's situation. Roberts is set to share her story in a memoir, detailing her experience of meeting Hunter Biden and the unexpected journey that followed, with a focus on mothering and protecting a grandchild of the U.S. President. Reuters

Hunter Biden indictment coming: The Morning Rundown Sept. 7, 2023

Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday as part of an unannounced visit to meet with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky. Reuters

Blinken’s unannounced Ukraine visit: The Morning Rundown Sept. 6, 2023

A senate subcommittee has issued a subpoena to Live Nation, seeking information related to its ticket pricing, fees, resale practices. AP Images

Congress returns to Capitol Hill: The Morning Rundown Sept. 5, 2023

A judge has made a decision on whether Donald Trump's trial in Georgia will be televised. Reuters

Judge says Trump Georgia trial will be livestreamed: The Morning Rundown Sept. 1, 2023

Florida begins to assess the damage after Hurricane Idalia slammed its Gulf Coast. Reuters

Florida begins cleanup after Hurricane Idalia: The Morning Rundown Aug. 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia has escalated to a Category 4 storm ahead of an expected landfall in Florida's Big Bend region later on Wednesday. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office via X

Idalia makes landfall as Cat 3 hurricane: The Morning Rundown Aug. 30, 2023