Russian forces are applying a brutal tactic in their war on Ukraine. The tactic, “double tap,” includes an initial strike on a specific civilian target of some value, followed by a second strike intentionally designed to kill the emergency first responders, medical staff, firefighters, and other key personnel dispatched to the location of the first…

Around 300,000 spectators are expected to attend the Paris Olympics opening ceremony this summer. The ceremony will break from tradition by taking place along the Seine River, not in a stadium. The July 26 ceremony will traverse a 3.5-mile stretch through central Paris with 160 boats carrying athletes on the water as crowds line the…

When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced his intention to run as a presidential candidate, many Americans assumed that he would run as a Democrat. But some of his political positions, including his opposition to vaccines and mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, aligned him more with Donald Trump’s MAGA camp. In the end, Kennedy chose…

Top Democrat in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., suggested that members of his party could vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson if his GOP colleagues move to oust him. On Tuesday, April 9, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., threatened to bring a motion to vacate forward if Johnson holds a vote on an…

Leaders from the United States, Japan and the Philippines convened for their inaugural trilateral summit, marking a significant commitment to fostering a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region. They announced several initiatives to strengthen economic ties, technological advancements, and security collaborations. Notably they introduced the Luzon Economic Corridor aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in…

With Israel on alert for an attack from Iran, the U.S. sents over a top military commander in a show of support. O.J. Simpson passed away at age 76, sparking mixed reactions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 12, 2024. US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack…

House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a press conference on “election integrity.” The meeting occurs as Johnson navigates internal challenges and scrutiny over his leadership, notably regarding Ukraine aid support. When NBC News inquired about the focus of his upcoming news conference with…

Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister, and outrage from Democrats over the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ruling leads to shouting in the state house. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 11, 2024. Biden hosts state…

Hundreds of cherry trees will be ripped out of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., this summer as construction begins on a crumbling seawall. However, Japan is stepping up to the plate to replace some of the trees lost in the removal process. During a visit to the White House on Wednesday, April 10, Japanese…

In the midst of its ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s largest private energy firm believes building wind farms could help the war-torn nation gain an advantage. However, securing investors willing to fund such construction projects in a nation engulfed by fighting has proven to be a significant challenge. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022,…