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With a government shutdown in effect, both sides of the aisle are looking to place blame on the other. House Speaker Mike Johnson pointed out that while Democrats expressed outrage over the proposed legislation, it is similar to several continuing resolutions that passed under the Biden administration. “The … 13 times Democrats voted for a short-term continuing resolution under BidenRead more

EXCLUSIVE: As the federal government began to shut down Wednesday, Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears placed the blame for any ill effects on the Old Dominion at the feet of her Democratic opponent, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and the state’s two U.S. senators. Republicans balked Thursday at Democratic … Earle-Sears: Spanberger’s pre-shutdown ‘silence speaks volumes’ after months of DOGE slamsRead more

Neither Republicans nor Democrats blinked less than 24 hours into a government shutdown as an attempt to pass a government funding extension failed again Wednesday.   Despite Republican leaders signaling confidence that more Democrats would cross the aisle, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus blocked … Government shutdown continues as Senate Dems block GOP funding bill for 3rd timeRead more

Rep. Thomas Massie announced a third-quarter fundraising haul of more than $700,000, notching the personal record as he seeks another term with the shadow of President Donald Trump looming over his re-election bid. The maverick Republican legislator, who has served in the House for a bit less than … Maverick House Republican in Trump’s crosshairs touts record campaign cash haulRead more

Vice President JD Vance smacked down Democrat lawmakers’ “preposterous” claim that Democrats are not trying to provide taxpayer-funded health care benefits to illegal immigrants in an interview with “FOX & Friends” on Wednesday. Vance said Democrats want to reinstate Biden-era federal funding for emergency healthcare for illegal immigrants … Vance brings receipts to target Dems on health care benefits for illegal aliensRead more

Acting Inspector General of the National Archives Will Brown is launching an investigation into the release of Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s unredacted military records to an ally of her Republican opponent, Jack Ciattarelli.  While Sherrill has spent the past week accusing the Trump administration of illegally conspiring against her … Ciattarelli campaign rips ‘lying’ Dem opponent amid new National Archives investigationRead more

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is shutting down rumors about changes to the country’s immigration and border policies amid the government shutdown. The shutdown has left many Americans wondering what government services would be suspended. ICE worked to quash speculation that the funding dispute would prevent its agents … ICE vows ‘no change’ to immigration, border policy amid government shutdownRead more

Lawyers for President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court last week to review the legality of his executive order ending birthright citizenship — a high-profile and controversial order that, if enacted, would have profound impacts on the lives of millions of Americans and lawful U.S. residents. It would … Trump birthright citizenship fight heads back to Supreme Court as new term beginsRead more

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to review President Donald Trump‘s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and will allow her to remain in her spot on the board until oral arguments can be heard in January, the court said — delivering a long-awaited update on … Supreme Court keeps Fed’s Lisa Cook in role for now, agrees to review caseRead more

FIRST ON FOX: A leading nonprofit dedicated to consumer information is launching a seven-figure ad campaign against what it is calling the “wokest insurance company” in the country. In a letter to the Department of Justice and Treasury Department, Consumers’ Research alleges that Chubb Insurance has “ongoing practices” … Top insurance company in hot seat as blistering new ad campaign exposes ‘radical woke ideology’Read more

Republicans and Democrats are trading barbs on Wednesday morning as the federal government settles into the first day of a shutdown. “Democrats made this choice, Democrats forced this crisis, and Democrats alone will answer to hardworking Americans now paying the price for their reckless agenda,” Republican Study Committee … Republicans erupt over shutdown chaos, accuse Dems of holding government ‘hostage’Read more

As former FBI Director James Comey stares down a two-count federal indictment alleging he made a false statement to Congress and obstructed justice, the Department of Justice faces an uphill climb in securing a conviction.  Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia is under … How James Comey’s indictment could go south for the DOJRead more

Former Vice President Kamala Harris‘ memoir recapping her experiences on the 2024 campaign trail includes a handful of inaccuracies that opened the doors to questions about whether the former Democrat Party leader hired a fact-checker to review her personal retelling of the unprecedented election year.  Harris is currently … Kamala Harris office silent when questioned if fact-checker reviewed new book before publicationRead more

A federal judge disqualified Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada Sigal Chattah from involvement in several cases. “Given the Court’s conclusion that Ms. Chattah is not validly serving as Acting U.S. Attorney, her involvement in these cases would be unlawful,” the order signed by senior U.S. … Federal judge disqualifies acting Nevada US attorney from handling casesRead more

The blame game over the first federal government shutdown in seven years is intensifying. With neither President Donald Trump and the Republican majority in Congress, nor congressional Democrats, willing to lower the temperature, the government shut down at midnight Tuesday. And both sides are blasting each other in … Blame Game: GOP spotlights ‘Schumer shutdown’ while Dems lash out at RepublicansRead more

A federal judge in Idaho ruled that a public charter school violated a church’s First Amendment rights when it canceled a lease that allowed the church to hold Sunday services inside its gymnasium.  The decision from Chief U.S. District Court Judge David Nye came in response to a lawsuit … Federal judge rules public charter school violated church’s First Amendment rightsRead more

FIRST ON FOX: Former North Carolina Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn announced he will be running for Florida’s 19th congressional seat on Wednesday during a phone call with Fox News Digital.  Cawthorn pointed to the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a core reason behind him returning to the … Madison Cawthorn aims to make political comeback, announces run for CongressRead more

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill is facing criticisms that she is the “Kamala Harris of New Jersey” as the Garden State enters its final leg of an election cycle that will either flip it red or elect a likely next star for the Democratic Party.  … Dem gubernatorial candidate slammed as the ‘Kamala Harris of New Jersey’ as election slides into home stretchRead more

FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans’ campaign arm is going after Democrats hours after the federal government entered a shutdown at midnight on Wednesday. A new National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) ad being rolled out in 42 battleground districts is aimed at putting pressure on Democratic lawmakers to accept … Government shutdown begins as House GOP campaign arm heaps pressure on DemsRead more

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Tuesday that he has reintroduced a proposal for a constitutional amendment to dock federal lawmakers’ pay when there is a government shutdown. “During shutdowns, federal workers are told to ‘do more with less.’ Meanwhile, Congress still cashes paychecks. That’s wrong.” Norman noted in … Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers’ pay during government shutdownsRead more

When reflecting on his career, Mike Minogue highlights that he’s gone from “soldier to CEO.” Now, the Republican combat veteran and business executive has a new mission as he declares his candidacy for governor in deep blue Massachusetts, where Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is running for re-election next … Combat veteran turned CEO has a new mission: Flip governor’s office in blue stateRead more

The federal government is officially entering a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill. An earlier attempt by Senate Republicans to pass a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2025 government funding levels, called … Government shuts down after Congress deadlocks on spending dealRead more

President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social on Tuesday showing red “Trump 2028” hats strategically displayed on the Resolute Desk during an Oval Office meeting with Democrat leaders Monday in hopes of fending off a government shutdown. Trump’s post came late Tuesday, hours before Washington grappled with … Trump taunts Democrat leaders with ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office as shutdown approachesRead more

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accused congressional Democrats on Tuesday of forcing a government shutdown, warning that the “Radical Left” is putting vulnerable families at risk while pledging to keep critical housing services operating. “The Far Left is barreling our country toward a shutdown, … HUD accuses the ‘Radical Left’ of driving government shutdown, vows to ‘support our most vulnerable’Read more

As the federal government heads toward a potential shutdown starting Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security assured that immigration and border operations will continue but said frontline employees could be working without pay. DHS noted in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that Customs and Border … Dems in hot seat after DHS warns their frontline workers will go without pay if shutdown hitsRead more

The White House has officially declared an imminent government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a GOP-backed spending bill to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21. A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said current federal funding levels “expire at 11:59 p.m. … White House declares imminent government shutdown after Senate fails to pass funding billRead more

A yelling match between Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and a former Biden administration official broke out in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the need for “two spirit” safe spaces to combat gun violence. Hawley challenged Gregory Jackson Jr., who served as deputy director of the Biden White … Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spacesRead more

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., railed against Senate Democrats’ move to block the GOP’s short-term funding extension as Congress gears up for a government shutdown. Democratic lawmakers led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., voted to block Republicans’ continuing resolution (CR) for a second time just … Dems ‘sacrificed the American people,’ Thune says as government barrels toward midnight shutdownRead more

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and other Democratic leaders have fallen silent after it was discovered that illegal alien Ian Andre Roberts, who was recently arrested by ICE, is registered as an active Democratic voter in the state. Fox News Digital reached out to Moore’s office and the … Democrats silent on illegal alien registered to vote in blue stateRead more

Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ short-term funding extension Tuesday afternoon, further increasing the odds of a partial government shutdown and thousands of federal workers going without paychecks. Democratic lawmakers in the upper chamber, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., banded together to vote against the GOP’s … Government shutdown risk grows after Dems block Trump-backed extension for a 2nd timeRead more