In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.
What to watch for when the White House releases Trump’s first budget proposal
President Trump’s team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.
James unsure of future after Lakers play-off loss
LeBron James unsure whether to continue NBA career after LA Lakers defeat by Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kaine breaks into Spanish as Dems force vote targeting Trump-El Salvador alliance over deportations
Top Democrats announced an effort Thursday to force the Trump administration to provide a report on how it is specifically complying with a court order to facilitate the return of wrongfully deported U.S. residents to El Salvador. The resolution to do so from Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Charles Schumer of New York, Alex Padilla […]
It Appears Ed Martin ‘Doesn’t Have The Votes’ To Be Confirmed—At Least Not Right Now
President Trump’s nominee for D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin appears to be facing skepticism from the Senate Judiciary Committee, Republican members of which met this week to discuss the seemingly endless baggage and politically motivated acts that Martin has and will likely continue to mix into his work if officially confirmed to the position. Republicans […]
Trump shakes up national security team
Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Evening Report newsletter Subscribe 96 <!– 🤝 Plus: U.S., Ukraine reach minerals deal {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP IS SHUFFLING his national security team in the first major shake-up of his second […]
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to end protected status for 600,000 Venezuelans
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to end deportation protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, the administration’s latest plea for the justices to intervene in President Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda. The emergency application seeks to lift a San Francisco-based federal district judge’s ruling that halted the administration’s plans as a legal challenge proceeds, with that decision finding […]
Waltz exit adds to ‘chaos’ in Trump’s national security team
The ousting of national security adviser Mike Waltz triggered a major shakeup in President Trump’s White House team, which is divided between America First-isolationists and traditional Republican hawks. Trump announced Thursday afternoon that Waltz, a hawkish former congressman, would become his nominee for U.N. ambassador, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expanding his portfolio to include […]
Justice department sues Hawaii, Michigan over suits against big oil for climate harm
DoJ says Clean Air Act creates program to oversee air pollution and ‘displaces’ states’ ability to regulate it The US justice department on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Hawaii and Michigan over their planned legal action against fossil fuel companies for harms caused by the climate crisis, claiming the state actions conflict with federal government authority […]
‘Well there you go’ – watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news
Tammy Bruce found out about Mike Waltz’s job change from a reporter during a news briefing on Thursday.
WATCH: Unearthed footage exposes medical school administrators pledging to resist Trump executive orders
FIRST ON FOX: Leaked video obtained by Fox News Digital shows school administrators at an Illinois school of medicine rejecting multiple Trump executive orders, including on combatting DEI, and outlining how the school plans to fight back against them. Trump’s executive order on gender ideology “is an attack on women” and on “basic human rights,” according […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Alcohol, not coffee
Republicans control the House and Senate. But characterizing it as the “Republican Congress” doesn’t do justice to the present circumstances. This truly is “President Trump’s Congress.” The president’s relationship with Republican lawmakers is light-years away from the fraught, shotgun marriage of 2017 after he unexpectedly captured the White House. Republicans on Capitol Hill didn’t know […]
EXCLUSIVE: DHS fires back at claims ICE raided ‘wrong home’ in Oklahoma smuggling investigation
EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security is setting the record straight after media reports claimed ICE raided “the wrong home” and targeted U.S. citizens, setting Democrats fuming. The Independent ran a headline on Wednesday reading: “ICE raids wrong Oklahoma home, seizes life savings and leaves family ‘traumatized for life’” writing that an Oklahoma mother and […]
House Republicans subpoena USA fencing chairman with history of supporting trans competitors in women’s sports
House Republicans have subpoenaed USA Fencing (USFA) board chair Damien Lehfeldt in an effort to compel him to testify in front of Congress during a hearing examining the participation of transgender women in biologically women’s sports. The subpoena comes after USA Fencing’s Chief Executive Officer Phil Andrews told the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, […]
Rapid snowmelt threatens US West water supply outlook
Rapid melts across the U.S. West have caused snowpack to disappear up to four weeks early in some areas — wreaking potential havoc on the region’s water supply, federal meteorologists warned Thursday. These conditions have particularly affected parts of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico, causing some basins to shift from above-average snowpack to “snow drought,” […]
Trump Media moves incorporation to Florida
Trump Media and Technology Group, Truth Social’s parent company, announced Thursday that it has moved its incorporation to Florida, becoming the latest firm to leave the popular corporate home of Delaware. The move was approved by Trump Media’s shareholders at its annual meeting Wednesday, according to a press release. “We’re thrilled to reincorporate our Company […]
Rubio first since Kissinger to be secretary of state and national security adviser
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will become the first person other than Henry Kissinger to lead the State Department and serve as national security adviser at the same time. Multiple people have held both roles during their career, but at different times, including Colin Powell and Condoleeza Rice. President Trump announced Thursday that Rubio would […]
Judge rules Alien Enemies Act does not allow White House to deport alleged gang members
Ruling only applies in southern Texas district, yet is the most powerful rebuke to Trump’s use of 18th-century law The 18th-century Alien Enemies Act does not authorize Donald Trump to deport Venezuelan immigrants alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang, a federal judge in Texas ruled on Thursday. The ruling from US […]
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Waltz-ing Up to Turtle Bay
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… -Kamala Harris comes knives out against Trump in first speech since leaving office: ‘Absolute chaos’ -JD Vance explains why meeting Pope Francis hours before his death was ‘a sign […]
Iran talks in Rome not happening this weekend and were never confirmed, State Department says
The U.S. has not committed to participating in a fourth round of denuclearization talks with Iran this weekend despite reports to the contrary, according to the State Department. “The United States was never confirmed to be participating in a fourth round of talks with Iran, which people had believed were Saturday in Rome,” spokesperson Tammy […]