Buoyed by supreme court ruling, Pentagon will remove as many as 1,000 service members. Key US politics stories from Thursday 8 May at a glance “No More Trans @ DoD,” Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, posted after the supreme court allowed the Trump administration’s ousting of transgender troops to go forward. As of Thursday, […]
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Trump names Fox News host as top Washington DC prosecutor
Jeanine Pirro replaces Trump’s previous pick, who lost Republicans support over the US Capitol riot.
Hegseth memo sets swift timeline to get transgender troops out of military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Department of Defense (DOD) to start removing transgender troops from the military in early June if they do not exit voluntarily, according to a new memo. Hegseth outlined in the Thursday memo that transgender active service members are eligible to “separate voluntarily” until June 6 and could be […]
Trump’s first pick for surgeon general to still work for HHS
President Trump recently switched his nomination for Surgeon General but his first pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, will continue to work at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr said during a Thursday interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier that the administration will put Nesheiwat in “a very […]
Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist
The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.
Department of Justice opens criminal investigation into NY AG Letitia James
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fox News has learned. A source familiar with the matter confirmed that a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia sent out subpoenas related to accusations that James misrepresented a single-family home in Virginia as her primary residence […]
Massachusetts man charged with attempt to assassinate Cabinet member
A Massachusetts man was charged on Thursday with the attempted assassination of a Cabinet member nominee and carrying a dangerous weapon on the Capitol grounds after being arrested in late January. Ryan English, 24, brought two Molotov cocktails and a knife onto the property in an effort to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to […]
US to begin immediate removal of up to 1,000 trans military members
Pentagon will give other service members 30 days to self-identify as trans while it enforces recently cleared ban The Pentagon will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 service members who identify as transgender out of the military and give others 30 days to self-identify, under a new directive issued on Thursday. Buoyed by Tuesday’s […]
White House highlights over $2B in savings from DEI cuts during Trump administration’s first 100 days
An analysis of the Trump administration’s efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the federal government during the president’s first 100 days in office revealed that nearly 750 DEI employees have been placed on leave or fired for a savings of more than $2 billion. The analysis provided by the White House showed that […]
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Hails ‘Great Honor’ of First American Pope
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -From floppy disks to flight delays: Top lawmaker warns US air system is due for a reboot –North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea says -Travelers […]
Trump’s first vice president urges his old boss against raising taxes on wealthy Americans
Former Vice President Mike Pence has a message for his old boss. Pence is urging President Donald Trump, under whom he served as vice president in Trump’s first administration, not to raise the tax rate on wealthy Americans. Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the signature domestic achievement of his first White House term, […]
Capitol Hill lawmakers react to election of first American pope: ‘Unbelievable’
Fox News caught up with several senators on Capitol Hill Thursday for their thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, and many voiced excitement about the historic first. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., called the news “unbelievable.” “If you told me ahead of time, I said, ‘No way. Never happen.’ This […]
AI leaders hit the Hill
96 <!– sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% } {beacon} Technology Technology <!– The Big Story Lawmakers push tech leaders on AI, energy Leaders from Silicon Valley were met Thursday with a new tone from Congress, where Republican lawmakers sang their tune of tech innovation over […]
Trump taps Jeanine Pirro for top DC prosecutor job
President Trump on Thursday tapped Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host and former judge, to serve as the top prosecutor in the District of Columbia. Trump announced on Truth Social that he was appointing Pirro to the job on an interim basis. “In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News […]
House GOP out of sync on Medicaid
96 <!– Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care <!– The Big Story House GOP not synced on Medicaid plans One of the thorniest issues facing House Republicans has yet to be resolved, even as the Energy and Commerce Committee barrels toward a meeting early next week to […]
MAGA Melts Down Over First American Pope
As the white smoke cleared, Robert Prevost of Chicago became Pope Leo XIV, the first ever American pope.
Democrats urge Israel to resume Gaza humanitarian aid
Dozens of House Democrats urged Israel to resume humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. “As supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship, we write to express our opposition to the current Israeli government policy to block all humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip,” the group said in their letter addressed to Israeli Ambassador […]
Houthi ceasefire boosts Trump ahead of trip
96 <!– Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security <!– The Big Story Trump gets boost from Houthi ceasefire ahead of trip A ceasefire deal between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the U.S., mediated by Oman, has secured a tentative end to attacks on American ships in […]
Trump mulls Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for top DC prosecutor post
President Trump is considering Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro to serve as the top prosecutor in the District of Columbia, according to multiple reports. Pirro is not the only candidate being considered as a replacement for Ed Martin U.S. attorney in D.C. Trump indicated earlier Thursday he would likely withdraw Martin’s nomination […]
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.
