Elizabeth Both

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All of the Morning Rundown newsletters I have produced, written and published. 

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Congress to certify Trump's win and highlights from the Golden Globes: Morning Rundown

Congress is set to certify Trump’s win today. “Emilia Pérez” and “Shōgun” win big at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. And a monster storm with dangerously cold weather is pummeling half of the U.S. Here’s what to know today.Congress is scheduled to gather today amid a citywide snow emergency declaration to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, exactly four years after he inspired a mob that attacked the Capitol in a failed attempt to disrupt the certification of his 2020 election los...
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Officials search for possible New Orleans accomplices and Cybertruck blast investigated: Morning Rundown

Investigators probe for a motive and potential accomplices in the New Orleans attack. A rush of arctic air is expected to hit the U.S. during the first few weeks of January. And NBC News went back to high school — with an Olympic gold medalist. Here’s what to know today.A Texas man plowed a pickup truck flying an ISIS flag through New Year’s Day revelers on New Orleans’ famous Bourbon Street, killing 15 and injuring more than 30 in an attack the FBI said is being investigated as an act of terror...
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Jimmy Carter's legacy and severe weather in the South: Morning Rundown

Tributes roll in for former President Jimmy Carter. Investigations into South Korea’s deadliest plane crash continue. And the Washington Commanders clinch a playoff spot. Here’s what to know today.Former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who dedicated his life after leaving office to brokering international peace, has died his office confirmed. He was 100.Carter was the longest-living former U.S. president. His death came nearly three months after he became the firs...
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Trump addresses idea that Musk is in charge and Cowboys defeat Bucs: Morning Rundown

Biden commutes dozens of death row sentences. Donald Trump reacts to people saying Elon Musk is in charge. And NBC News speaks to four families who were left in debt after joining health care sharing ministries.Here’s what to know today.President Joe Biden announced that he is commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates, leaving only three people on death row in federal prisons. The commuted sentences will be reclassified to life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to the Whit...
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Debra Tice sees hope for son's release and Chuck Schumer requests drone trackers: Morning Rundown

Austin Tice’s mother said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” she knows her missing son is alive. Sen. Schumer demands drone trackers for New York and New Jersey. And the Green Bay Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, closing in on a playoff spot.Here’s what to know today.Debra Tice said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” she knows her son Austin, who was detained in Syria in 2012, is still alive.Tice said on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the discovery of American citizen Travis Timmerman in Syria last...
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Syrian rebels topple Assad and Trump talks Day 1 of his presidency: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump details his plans for Day 1 of his presidency. Assad’s brutal regime falls in Syria. And Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit. Here’s what to know today.In an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” President-elect Donald Trump vowed to make immediate changes after he takes office on Jan. 20. Trump’s first postelection network television interview took place at Trump Tower in Manhattan, where he spoke for more than an h...
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Biden hopes Americans will understand son's pardon and more Auroras could be in store: Morning Rundown

President Biden issues a “full and unconditional pardon” of his son Hunter. A heavy lake-effect snow affects post-Thanksgiving travel. And how we might be able to see more Auroras. Here’s what to know today.President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter despite saying repeatedly he would not use his executive authority to pardon him or commute his sentence.Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced on Dec. 16...
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What to know about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and 2025 Oscars buzz: Morning Rundown

A guide for the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Meet Ukraine’s “Witches of Bucha” — the all-female fire teams who are guarding the skies from Russian drones. And what’s getting the buzz so far for the 2025 Oscars.Here’s what to know today.Happy Thanksgiving! Today is for spending time with loved ones, eating good food — and watching a bunch of TV, starting with the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. NBC’s “TODAY” show stars Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will host...
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DOJ concerns about Todd Blanche and Saquon Barkley bolsters MVP case: Morning Rundown

DOJ officials are concerned Todd Blanche won’t stand up to Trump. The Menendez brothers are set to appear at a hearing related to their potential resentencing today. And a battered champ, a teen prodigy and a missing GOAT: Chess’ biggest event is here. Here’s what to know today.Many career attorneys in the Justice Department breathed a sigh of relief last week after Matt Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s candidate for attorney general. Hours later, Trump nominated former Florida A...
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Democrats struggle with working-class connection and Chargers withstand Bengals comeback: Morning Rundown

Labor leaders say Democrats need to rethink their approach to working-class voters. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s attorney confirmed he paid a woman after she accused him of sexual assault. And violence in Amsterdam is exposing anti-immigrant tensions in the Netherlands.Here’s what to know today.Working class voters moved further than ever away from their traditional home in the Democratic Party in this year’s election, leading some to rethink their approach to winning the demographic.Whil...
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November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution. An historic drought is fueling a rare November wildfire in the Northeast. And a dramatic comeback on “Sunday Night Football.”Here’s what to know today.Olivia Troye, a former Trump administration official who denounced him in a speech at the Democratic convention in August, was boarding a plane recently when a passenger looked at her and said: “Your days are numbered.”Not wanting to escalate a bad situation, she said nothing, but the...
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Harris and Trump campaign down to the wire and tornadoes tear through Oklahoma: Morning Rundown

As the campaign enters its final days, Harris and Trump use starkly different messages to woo voters. Tornado-spawning thunderstorms leave a path of destruction across Oklahoma. And a recap of Week 9 of the NFL. Here’s what to know today.Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris spent the final weekend of their campaigns bouncing between battleground states, hoping to ramp up last-minute support. But aside from the travel plans, their endgames couldn’t be more different.Spea...
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Trump rally overshadowed by comedian's racist remarks and Quarter Pounder is back: Morning Rundown

Donald Trump headlines a rally in Madison Square Garden after racist and crude remarks from his allies. Quarter Pounders are back on the menu at McDonald's after tests show patties were not the source of the E.coli outbreak. And highlights from Week 8 of the NFL. Here’s what to know today.Former President Donald Trump delivered his standard lines on topics from immigration to the economy at a packed rally in Madison Square Garden, but his remarks were overshadowed by comments from his warm-up sp...
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The fight for white women voters and Hezbollah strikes Israeli base: Morning Rundown

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a closely divided campaign for white women. Middle-class homeownership is becoming more difficult. And what you may have missed in Week 6 of the NFL. Here’s what to know today.White women helped Trump win in 2020. But, a new issue and a new opponent this time around might sway them. Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican and voted for Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election. After the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn...
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Israel marks a year since Oct. 7 attacks and Hurricane Milton strengthens: Morning Rundown

Israel observes the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks as it steps up attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. Hurricane Milton strengthens on its path to Florida. And we look at highlights from the 5th week of NFL matchups.Here’s what to know today.It’s been one year since the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, where scenes of horror unfolded when Hamas-led militants unleashed an onslaught of violence, leaving 1,200 dead and kidnapping another 251.Israelis have remained enraged and deeply shaken, with fa...
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Israel issues rare warning to Lebanese civilians and Johnson's new strategy to avert a shutdown: Morning Rundown

House Speaker Mike Johnson makes a deal with Democrats in an attempt to avert a shutdown. Israel launches ‘’extensive’’ strikes across Lebanon. And catch up on the highlights from Week 3 of the NFL. Here’s what to know today.House Speaker Mike Johnson has struck a deal with the White House and top Democrats that would keep the government funded at current levels through Dec. 20.The House plans to vote this week on the three-month stopgap funding bill as Donald Trump pressures Republicans to shut...
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FBI investigates suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt and historic Emmy night for 'Shōgun': Morning Rundown

The FBI investigates the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. House Republicans will attempt to avert a government shutdown. And “Shōgun” dominates at the Emmys.Here’s what to know today.Two months after the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life in Pennsylvania, the FBI said it was investigating another apparent attempted assassination of Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The former president was playing a round of golf near his Mar-a-La...
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Nationwide strike in Israel and extreme heat worsens health conditions: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Massive protests erupt in Israel to demand a cease-fire after six hostages held by Hamas were found dead in Gaza. The White House says Biden and Harris weren’t invited to Arlington National Cemetery. And former students report injuries at a Utah facility for troubled teens. Here’s what to know today.A nationwide strike has begun in Israel, with the country’s biggest union vowing to shut down the economy in a furious push for the government to agree to a cease-fire deal aft...
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Harris defends policy stances and Russia struggles to stop Ukraine's incurision: Morning Rundown

Vice President Kamala Harris is pressed about her policy evolutions in the first major interview of her campaign. Why Russia has not stopped Ukraine's incursion into its territory. And the loved ones of pig organ transplant recipients share their rare experiences.Here’s what to know today.Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz gave their first joint sit-down interview since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris discussed her agenda for her first months in offi...
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