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Rubio and Witkoff clash on diplomacy and U.S. pursues a third vessel off Venezuela: Morning Rundown

How the divide between Marco Rubio and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff plays out could determine how the war in Ukraine ends.
Netanyahu Says He Nominated Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
Netanyahu Says He Nominated Trump For Nobel Peace Prize

Fact-checking Trump's speech and centrist Republicans' health care revolt: Morning Rundown

Plus, HHS terminates millions in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Wed., Dec. 17.
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on Wed., Dec. 17.

Interview rattles the White House and more hurdles for ACA subsidies: Morning Rundown

Plus, a shaken baby syndrome murder conviction is reexamined decades later.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles looks on during a meeting at the White House on Oct. 17, 2025.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles looks on during a meeting at the White House on Oct. 17, 2025.

Nick Reiner's Christmas party incident and search for the Brown shooter: Morning Rundown

Plus, what the latest jobs reports can tell us about the shaky U.S. economy.
Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner, Romy Reiner and Nick Reiner arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues"
Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Reiner, Romy Reiner and Nick Reiner arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues"

Tributes pour in for Rob Reiner and his wife and police search for Brown University shooter: Morning Rundown

Plus, the death toll rises to 15 in a shooting during a Jewish event on Australia’s Bondi Beach.
Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob and Michele Reiner

Trump targets state AI laws and major flooding in the Pacific Northwest: Morning Rundown

Plus, the medical professionals influencing how you pick your fantasy football team.
Donald Trump,Howard Lutnick,Ted Cruz
Donald Trump,Howard Lutnick,Ted Cruz

Fed expected to cut rates and Hollywood's own drama kicks off awards season: Morning Rundown

Plus, "chaos and confusion" in the aftermath of a CDC panel's hepatitis B guidance.
President Trump Touts Inflation Focus In Pennsylvania
President Trump Touts Inflation Focus In Pennsylvania