Shutdown Averted, Putin's NATO Test, and a Spider-Man Sized Weekend

On this episode of The Morning Rundown, Maya and David cover a busy news day spanning Washington politics, global security, and entertainment. They break down how the Senate avoided a pre-midterm government shutdown by pushing the real spending fight to December, examine the legal nuance behind Trump's new birthright citizenship order, and discuss a court ruling blocking construction of a $400 million White House ballroom.The conversation then shifts overseas, where David explains Iran's efforts to challenge U.S. influence in the Gulf and what a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption could mean for gas prices. He also covers deadly strikes near Kyiv, U.S. warnings about Russia testing NATO's resolve, and the Senate's passage of a new Russia sanctions bill. The episode wraps on a lighter note with weekend box office numbers, Dwayne Johnson's defense of Moana amid mixed reviews, Netflix's attention-grabbing billboard stunt, and the timing of Tom Holland and Zendaya's wedding announcement.Senate funding deal delays the shutdown fight until DecemberCourt blocks White House ballroom project pending Congressional approvalIran's Gulf strategy could impact U.S. gas prices through Hormuz tensionsDeadly strikes near Kyiv raise concerns about Putin testing NATOBox office and entertainment recap, including Moana's reception and celebrity wedding newsListen in for a clear, balanced rundown of the day's top political, global, and entertainment stories.