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The White House and Congress are racing against the clock to fund several key government agencies before the March 22 deadline.

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Border funding fight threatens budget deadline, shutdown days away

The Homeland Security Department introduced an AI roadmap with pilot projects and tech collaborations to boost security.

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Homeland Security reveals first AI roadmap, launches pilot programs

Early Monday, March 18, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Seoul attending a democracy conference, North Korea resumed its missile testing after two months by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern seas. This move follows closely on the heels of a joint 11-day military drill between South Korea and the U.S., which Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned as a rehearsal for invasion.

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North Korea fires short-range missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

The U.S. State Department’s first charter flight from Haiti, carrying over 30 Americans fleeing escalating gang violence, landed in Miami on Sunday. This evacuation comes in the wake of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti’s urgent recommendation for Americans to depart from the country, which is currently grappling with severe gang violence and a vacuum of leadership, culminating in the closure of its main airport.

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US citizens fleeing Haiti gang violence land in Miami

With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise.

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Vladimir Putin wins Russian presidential election, 6 more years in power: The Morning Rundown, March 18, 2024

Federal regulators seek to revise right-to-repair laws due to frequent McDonald's ice cream machine failures.

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Feds advocate for right-to-repair changes amid McDonald’s ice cream woes

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that public officials can block individuals on social media under certain conditions.

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SCOTUS clarifies when public officials can block constituents on social media

Despite legal and ethical investigations, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., endorsed Brandon Herrera in a Texas GOP primary, defying party leadership.

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Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation lawsuit

Allegations that Aaron Rodgers once denied the Sandy Hook school shooting were first published in a CNN exclusive.

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Media outlets react to reports that Aaron Rodgers is a Sandy Hook denier

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is being sued by Travelers United for alleged deceptive social media advertising of dental services.

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Gov. Kristi Noem sued for allegedly ‘deceptive’ social media ad

A judge ruled Fani Willis can remain on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump if the prosecutor leaves.

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Fani Willis can stay on Trump Georgia case if prosecutor leaves, judge rules

An appeals court on Thursday, March 14, denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s request to remain free while appealing his contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro had argued that he should not be incarcerated during the appeal process.

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Appeals court rejects Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of prison

A ruling is expected Friday, March 15, concerning the Georgia D.A. in former President Trump's election interference case. And, SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully launches into orbit but faces issues on its return to Earth. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Judge to rule on motion to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis

Former President Donald Trump reportedly authorized a CIA mission to sway Chinese public opinion against its government through social media.

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Report: Trump approved secret CIA mission using social media against China

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is calling for an election in Israel to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

It’s budget planning time in Washington. That means it’s time for the Pentagon to submit its request for money from the American taxpayers.

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How the Department of Defense’s $850 billion budget breaks down

The Canadian government has introduced the Online Harms Act, a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and harmful content on social media platforms. The legislation has ignited a national conversation about the balance between ensuring digital safety and safeguarding individual freedoms.

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Canada’s Online Harms Act: Navigating digital safety and free speech

Vice President Kamala Harris plans for a historic stop at an abortion clinic in Minnesota.

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Vice President Kamala Harris to tour Minnesota abortion clinic in historic visit

There are two discharge petitions in the House, both of which would bring a foreign aid package to the floor for a vote.

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House has competing petitions to vote on foreign aid despite Johnson opposition

A judge dismissed six charges against former President Donald Trump and co-defendants in a Georgia election interference case.

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Judge drops multiple charges against Trump in GA election interference case

A report found AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Members of Congress say there are hurdles to creating effective regulations.

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Senate chairman says Congress ‘hardly up to the challenge’ of regulating AI 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., venturing into the 2024 presidential race as an independent, has reportedly approached New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura as potential vice-presidential running mates. This unusual pairing underscores Kennedy's strategy to diverge from conventional political paths and appeal to a wider audience.

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RFK Jr. says Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura sit atop his running mate list

As tensions and civil unrest escalate in Haiti, the United States has heightened its security measures by deploying an additional team of Marines to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. This action comes in the wake of the turmoil that led to the resignation of Acting Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, after a series of intense anti-government protests and violence swept through the nation.

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US deploys Marines to embassy in Haiti amid rising unrest

President Biden and former President Trump clinch their parties' nominations, setting up a rematch for the White House, and a rocket explodes in Japan just seconds after liftoff. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

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Biden, Trump set for historic presidential rematch after clinching nominations