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.

Previous Episodes

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

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

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

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

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U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins with no signs of a cease-fire in the war of Gaza. And news agencies are pulling an image of the Royal Family, claiming it has been altered. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 11, 2024.

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No cease-fire deal reached in Gaza as Ramadan begins

President Biden speaks to the nation in his State of the Union address. The highlights and takeaways from the night. And — an Army soldier is indicted, accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese agent. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 8, 2024.

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Takeaways from Biden’s address to the nation

Alabama's Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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Alabama enacts IVF protections following Supreme Court decision

President Biden and former President Trump respond after voters in more than a dozen states went to the polls for Super Tuesday, and, after winning one race last night, Nikki Haley is expected to end her campaign today. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

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Donald Trump inches closer to GOP presidential nominee after Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday is here -- with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And -- Elon Musk is dethroned as the world's richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests

Both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories, with Super Tuesday just one day away and, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 4, 2024.

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Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday

Biden called for bipartisan border legislation, challenging Trump to join in

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Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024

Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night's deadline. And, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

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Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024

President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message.

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Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’ votes; Trump defeats Haley: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 28, 2024

The details of a proposed plan to release hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza have been unveiled. And — a historic donation allows students at one medical school to attend tuition-free. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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Biden hopes for Gaza pause by next week as Hamas reviews deal: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 27, 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday, Feb. 24, in what appears to be a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza. The U.S. military has confirmed that the individual is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force.

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US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, the United States is expected to announce more than 500 "crushing" sanctions against Russia.

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President Biden meets with Alexei Navalny’s family ahead of major sanctions on Russia: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 23, 2024

President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle on the migrant crisis at the southern border.

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Biden considers executive action to handle crisis at U.S.-Mexico border: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 22, 2024

The legal team for Hunter Biden has asked a judge to dismiss tax-related charges brought by Special Counsel David Weiss.

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Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 21, 2024

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks out against Vladimir Putin following the death of her husband.

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Widow of Alexei Navalny vows to continue his fight against Putin: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 20, 2024

As the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the key stronghold of Avdiivka

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Russia takes control of stronghold town of Avdiivka as war in Ukraine nears 2-year mark: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 19, 2024

The DA leading Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump testified about allegations of improper conduct.

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Fulton County DA Fani Willis testifies in Trump election interference case: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 16, 2024

One person is killed and more than 20 are wounded after shots are fired at a parade for the Super Bowl champions.

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1 dead, 22 injured in Super Bowl parade shooting: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 15, 2024

The House GOP voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the migrant crisis at the southern border.

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House GOP impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 14, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is turning to the Supreme Court after his claims of immunity from prosecution were rejected by a lower court.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to weigh in after immunity claim denied: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 13, 2024