The Morning Rundown (Video)

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass at the Sistine Chapel less than 24 hours after the College of Cardinals named the 69-year-old Chicagoan the first-ever pope from the U.S. Also, trade talks between the U.S. and China will take place this weekend in Switzerland. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 9, 2025.

President Donald Trump promises a major trade deal with representatives of a big and highly respected country, which will be announced this morning. Who might it be, and what's on the agenda regarding trade rival China? Also, black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican as the College of Cardinals begins day two of selecting a new pope. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 8, 2025.

An “act of war”: India launches an attack on Pakistan in Kashmir in response to last month's deadly shootings of tourists. Also, cardinals in Rome start the conclave while the world observes. Who will become the next pope, guiding nearly 1.5 billion Catholics? These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian protests take place on Pacific Northwest campuses a year after nationwide unrest, with demonstrators expressing their support for Palestine and targeting a specific corporation. Also, the Trump administration offers a reward to undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

President Donald Trump weighs in on the case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, sharing his thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court's involvement. Also, Trump aims to reopen Alcatraz, which has remained closed since 1963 and was once regarded as the most brutal prison in America. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 5, 2025.

President Donald Trump ends the duty-free exemption on Chinese products entering the U.S., raising fears of higher prices and delivery delays. Also, the Trump administration loses its ability to use the Alien Enemies Act for its crackdown on foreign gangs and deportations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 2, 2025.

A deal between the U.S. and Ukraine allows the Trump administration access to rare earth minerals. Also, while the GDP declined in the first quarter, imports continue to surge. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 1, 2025.

President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, from immigration reform to tariffs. Also,  Russia outlines specific ceasefire conditions it wants before concluding the war with Ukraine, amid skepticism expressed by Ukrainian leaders. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The Trump administration prepares to reward the auto industry by lifting levies to boost car manufacturing in the U.S. Also, Canada elected a new prime minister. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The U.S. reportedly continues to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also, the Vatican readies itself for the assembly of the College of Cardinals to convene and elect a new pope. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 28, 2025.

President Donald Trump issues a terse message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the attacks on Ukraine. Also, China acts on the tariff standoff with the Trump administration, with an apparent rollback attracting attention despite mixed messages on negotiations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 25, 2025.

Russia launches lethal strikes on Ukraine while President Donald Trump claims to be assisting both nations in overcoming the war. Also, the Vatican refuses to close the doors to St. Peter's Basilica as thousands have gathered to pay their respects to Pope Francis. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica, where cardinals and mourners honor the Holy Father, who died Monday, April 21. Also, President Donald Trump suggests that a trade agreement with China is feasible, stating that his 145 % figure for China will significantly decrease. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Pope Francis lies in state in Rome as the Vatican prepares his funeral services. Also, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces increasing calls to resign after he allegedly shared military plans in a second Signal chat with family members. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Tributes pour in as the world remembers Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Catholic Church. Also, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after he reportedly discussed military operations with his family in a second Signal chat.

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to block an order directing it to return a mistakenly deported man to the U.S. Also, a gunman killed two people and injured several others in a shooting at Florida State University. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 18, 2025.

A back-and-forth has emerged between the courts and the Trump administration regarding a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Also, more federal funding cuts are likely for Harvard, as its president refuses to change its policies per the Trump administration's demands. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 17, 2025.

South African police rescued a kidnapped American missionary. And the U.S. military prepares to assume a larger role at the southern border. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Tariff talks focus on computer chips, assessing America's ability to handle the workload amid foreign manufacturing reliance. Also, Harvard University, upholding its independence, forgoes over $2 billion in federal funding due to on-campus protests. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.  

President Donald Trump takes a look at imposing tariffs on semiconductors and the whole electronics supply chain. Also, police arrested a suspected arsonist in Pennsylvania for breaking into the governor's residence and setting it on fire while the governor and his family were asleep. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 14, 2025.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling requiring the Trump administration to “facilitate” the return of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Also, China has reciprocated the U.S. in its tariff conflict but said this is it for them and that the Trump administration is “turning itself into a joke.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 11, 2025.  

President Donald Trump's tariff reversal sends markets soaring. Also, increased legal disputes surround the Trump administration's deportation of suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the application of the Alien Enemies Act. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

President Donald Trump's tariffs officially go into effect, with the president advocating for their effectiveness. Also, a high-level Internal Revenue Service resignation reportedly relates to the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

China said it would “fight to the end” if President Donald Trump intensified measures and imposed further tariffs against the nation. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing deportation flights to El Salvador to continue. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

All eyes are on the stock market as President Donald Trump's tariffs fallout on dozens of other countries continues. What to expect at the opening bell and the president's remarks on the nation's trade deficit. Also, deadly spring storms — ranging from tornadoes to rising rivers and flooding — are predicted to persist this week, impacting areas most susceptible to severe weather. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 7, 2025.

President Donald Trump unveils his list of reciprocal tariffs, provoking mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington, D.C. And the National Weather Service issues a tornado emergency as severe weather sweeps through southern states. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, April 3, 2025.

All eyes are on President Donald Trump and trade Wednesday, April 2, as the president promises to levy tariffs on our trade partners. Also, Republicans claim victory in two Florida special elections, while Democrats rejoice about a judge in Wisconsin. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to impose changes to the election system faces its first challenges in court. And a new month means more Trump tariffs. What to expect as the president prepares Americans and other countries for what he's calling “Liberation Day.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand continues to rise as rescue efforts progress. Also, President Donald Trump expresses his frustrations with both Russia and Ukraine regarding what he views as obstacles to achieving a peace deal that could end the war and the potential outcomes from this point onward. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 31, 2025.

Vice President JD Vance heads to Greenland to visit the American base on the biggest island in the world. Also, the Trump administration revokes hundreds of foreign student visas. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 28, 2025.

President Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff on foreign car imports. Also, the fallout from a Signal chat continues as demands increase for Trump officials to resign after a reporter received sensitive U.S. military info via text messages. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 27, 2025.

A senior Trump official takes responsibility for a group chat that accidentally included a journalist discussing U.S. plans to bomb Houthi rebels. Also, House Speaker Mike Johnson addresses the federal court's decision to block the president's executive actions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The White House continues to rely on the Alien Enemies Act as the issue of transporting migrants to El Salvador moves to a different court. Also, Americans react to reports that the Trump administration shared attack plans against Houthi rebels in an unclassified group chat with a journalist. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

U.S. officials push ahead with peace talks between Russia and Ukraine this week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Vice President JD Vance's wife and the national security adviser prepare to visit the world's largest island amid President Donald Trump's suggestions that the United States take control of it. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 24, 2025.  

President Donald Trump issues an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, attributing it to America's struggling academic performance. Also, one of the world's busiest airports shuts down, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded due to a local fire. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 21, 2025.

The Trump administration moves to dismantle the Department of Education in a new executive order Thursday. And a website lists the names of Tesla owners, putting their safety at risk of harassment and intimidation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 20, 2025.  

The fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues over energy and infrastructure as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin outline the initial aspects of a ceasefire to end the war. And two astronauts successfully return to Earth, marking the end of nine months stranded in space. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes a deadly turn as Israel launches attacks against Hamas in Gaza. And the two American astronauts, stranded at the International Space Station since June 2024, are now returning to Earth. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

President Donald Trump confirms he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concentrating on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. And nearly 40 people are dead following a combination of tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that swept through the Great Plains, the Deep South and the Ozarks over the weekend. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 17, 2025.

A key Senate Democrat says he will vote to support a House Republican budget bill to prevent a government shutdown. And an American Airlines flight catches fire in Denver, forcing nearly 200 passengers to evacuate onto the wing to escape flames and smoke. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 14, 2025.  

A budget battle in Washington as Republicans attempt to advance a spending plan to keep the government operating. And the attempt to bring two stranded American astronauts home from the International Space Station takes a disappointing turn. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 13, 2025.  

With President Donald Trump's increased tariffs now in effect, the European Union retaliates with its own tariffs. And U.S. and Ukrainian leaders agree on terms for a ceasefire with Russia. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

As lawmakers prepare for a break, the House aims to pass a budget resolution to keep the government open as quickly as possible. And as the U.S. and Ukraine prepare to meet Tuesday to discuss ending the war with Russia, Moscow claims Kyiv launched its largest aerial attack to date. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  

Canada's Liberal Party elects a replacement for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid a tariff war with the U.S. And Israel puts pressure on Hamas to extend phase one of the ceasefire deal by effectively cutting off Palestinians' clean water supply. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 10, 2025.

President Donald Trump is already rolling back some of the tariffs he slapped on Canada and Mexico earlier this week. And his administration is bringing back a controversial practice involving children as it aims to meet Trump's goal of the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 7, 2025.

As the U.S. prepares to feel the impact of President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, he's giving the nation's largest automakers a stay of execution. And with Trump making more moves to cut off Ukraine, European leaders hold an emergency meeting to shore up their defenses while also supporting the war-torn country. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Proclaiming “America is back,” President Donald Trump delivers an address to Congress where he touted his crackdown on illegal immigration, imposing tariffs and cutting government spending. And deadly storms, from tornadoes in the deep south to blizzard conditions in the midwest, a late winter barrage batters major parts of the country. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. And Trump puts American military aid to Ukraine on hold as he questions whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants peace.  

After Friday's heated meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Britain's prime minister calls on more than a dozen fellow European leaders to step up in support of Ukraine and help end the war with Russia. And warm, dry conditions lead to wildfires across the Carolinas, prompting evacuations over the weekend as firefighters fought against flames, smoke and strong winds. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 3, 2025.  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington, D.C. to discuss a possible minerals deal and peace-keeping force with President Donald Trump. And the investigation into the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife in New Mexico continues. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue its freeze on foreign aid spending. And Santa Fe police discover an award-winning actor, his wife and dog dead in their New Mexico home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.