Trump allies surrender in Georgia and UPS strike averted: Morning Rundown

Eight candidates will participate in the first Republican presidential debate of the primary season. Defendants in the Georgia election interference case have begun turning themselves in. And a review of school suspensions nationwide reveals a system in which students have little power. Here’s what to know today.  Leila Registter / NBC News; Getty Images What… Continue reading Trump allies surrender in Georgia and UPS strike averted: Morning Rundown

UPS workers approve new contract with hard-fought gains, ending strike threat

UPS workers ratified the Teamsters-negotiated labor deal unveiled nearly a month ago, allowing the next five-year contract covering 340,000 employees to take effect at the package carrier. “This contract will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers,” Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said in a statement Tuesday. “Teamsters have set a new standard and… Continue reading UPS workers approve new contract with hard-fought gains, ending strike threat