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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

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… -Who is Virginia’s next Glenn Youngkin: How the GOP wins statewide again -Vance, Trump Jr’s plans to bolster Charlie Kirk’s ‘political legacy’ … Fox News Politics Newsletter: Hegseth rejects ‘woke’ policiesRead more

A Fox News survey of New Jersey voters finds Democrat Mikie Sherrill ahead of Republican Jack Ciattarelli by 8 percentage points among likely voters (50-42%) and 7 points among the larger sample of registered voters (48-41%) – both lead just outside the margin of sampling error.  The candidates … Fox News Poll: Democrat Sherrill leads New Jersey governor’s raceRead more

President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that his administration is close to finalizing a deal with Harvard University to restore $2.4 billion in federal grants. “I guess we reached a deal with Harvard today. All you have to do is paper it, right, Linda?” Trump asked Education Secretary … Trump says administration close to finalizing federal funding deal with Harvard UniversityRead more

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at improving ways to identify and treat pediatric cancers using artificial intelligence.  Specifically, the executive order instructs the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to work with the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy to employ AI … Trump signs executive order to harness AI in fight against childhood cancersRead more

Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of his re-election bid over the weekend — a move two Republicans told Fox News Digital was the right move, warning New York City faces serious consequences if the current frontrunner prevails. Adams announced his decision to exit the race on Sunday in a … Lawmakers reveal how Adams’ abrupt campaign exit impacts NYC mayoral race: ‘One last chance’Read more

EXCLUSIVE: The Interior Department announced Tuesday it is testing autonomous lawnmowers on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in an effort by the Trump administration to use artificial intelligence to “boost operational efficiency.” In an order obtained by Fox News Digital, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said AI will … AI lawnmowers cut grass — and potentially costs — in National Mall test runRead more

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration unconstitutionally violated the free speech rights of pro-Palestinian protesters and academics — saying in a blistering 161-page order that the actions had a chilling effect on college campuses nationwide.  U.S. District Judge William Young, a Reagan appointee who was … Federal judge launches scathing broadside of Trump’s efforts to deport pro-Palestinian protestersRead more

As Congress barrels toward Tuesday’s midnight deadline to avoid a government shutdown, Republicans are blasting Democrats for prioritizing “free healthcare for illegal aliens” over paying U.S. troops, who would miss paychecks if the government closes. Both Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., have … GOP accuses Dems of risking shutdown to restore ‘illegal immigrant healthcare’Read more

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill claims that her Republican rival Jack Ciattarelli is going on a “witch hunt” over her improperly released military records, which raised questions about her possible involvement in a cheating scandal that rocked the U.S. Naval Academy three decades ago. “He … Sherrill fires back at GOP rival as questions swirl over her military records: ‘Hand in the cookie jar’Read more

Vice President JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. will attend events in the coming months for Turning Point USA, the influential conservative youth organization co-founded by their close friend, the late Charlie Kirk. The news, first reported by Axios, was confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday morning … Vance, Trump Jr.’s plans to bolster Charlie Kirk’s ‘political legacy’ revealed: ‘Help grow it’Read more

The chairwoman of the Loudoun County, Virginia board of supervisors criticized murdered political activist Charlie Kirk while expressing compassion for his family during roundtable remarks at September’s meeting. Loudoun, about 30 miles west of Washington, is a formerly-Republican bastion that has swung hard to the left and become … Loudoun County chair mixes criticism, compassion in remarks on slain activist Charlie KirkRead more

President Donald Trump told senior military leaders on Tuesday that they have his steadfast support as he looks to rekindle the “warrior spirit” in America’s military. Trump delivered what he called a “very simple” message to senior military leaders at Marine Corps University on Marine Corps Base Quantico in … Trump declares ‘reawakening’ of ‘warrior spirit,’ unwavering support for military: ‘I have your backs’Read more

FIRST ON FOX: A union representing roughly 18,000 Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents is putting pressure on Senate Democrats to avert a partial government shutdown before midnight Wednesday. Congress now has roughly less than 12 hours to keep federal agencies funded or risk potentially furloughing thousands of … Border Patrol union warns: ‘Life and death’ mission at risk in shutdown fightRead more

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that all combat personnel would be required to meet the highest male standard in order to maintain their positions.  Hegseth said the department must “restore a ruthless, dispassionate and commonsense application of standards.” “We’re training warriors, not defenders. We fight … Hegseth instates ‘highest male standard only’ for combat, other changes, declaring Dept. of Defense ‘is over’Read more

Nearly two-thirds of American voters say that the Democrats in Congress shouldn’t force a federal government shutdown if their demands are not met, according to a new national poll. But a New York Times/Siena poll also indicates that voters would blame Republicans and President Donald Trump, as well … Majority of American voters warn Dems shouldn’t back government shutdown over this key issue: pollRead more

House Democrats made a last-ditch effort to pass their own government funding proposal on Tuesday, which was quickly scuttled by the GOP. Democrats are pushing a short-term extension of the current federal funding levels — called a continuing resolution (CR) — through Oct. 31, which also includes a … House Democrats’ government funding proposal goes down in flames with shutdown deadline in hoursRead more

Past government shutdowns have been more political theater than economic shock, with markets and jobs bouncing back quickly. This time, though, President Donald Trump‘s warning that some furloughed workers may not return to their jobs raises the stakes, turning a routine disruption into a threat to an already … Shutdown fight casts a shadow over jobs as Trump prepares for largest federal resignation in US historyRead more

EXCLUSIVE: Unearthed note cards from the Biden era show the administration detailed the names and photos of high-profile Democrats, such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as lesser-known individuals for then-President Joe Biden to ostensibly reference during live events, documents obtained by Fox News Digital … EXCLUSIVE: Unearthed Biden note cards reveal he had bios, photo reminders on Hillary Clinton, SchumerRead more

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office conducted an unprecedented large-scale investigation in Minneapolis this month, focused on those who were committing marriage and asylum fraud. Under a mission known as Operation Twin Shield, officers targeted 1,000 cases, knocking on doors at more than … Sham marriages, elder ‘exploitation,’ fake death certificates uncovered in massive Minnesota immigration bustRead more

House Democrats are ready to go to war to save enhanced Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year, even if it means risking a partial government shutdown. Democrats and some moderate House Republicans have been sounding the alarm about the expiring healthcare … House Democrats threaten shutdown fight to protect Obamacare perksRead more

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Glenn Youngkin cracked the code for Republicans in purple Virginia, a state that hadn’t backed a GOP governor in over a decade and hasn’t sent a Republican to the Senate since 2009. Now, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears hopes to repeat the feat — but can it … Who is Virginia’s next Glenn Youngkin: How the GOP wins statewide againRead more

The Trump administration on Monday said it has started a new process to block Harvard University’s eligibility for federal grant money and its ability to enter into new federal contracts — yet another salvo from Trump officials as they continue to target the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.  … Trump admin renews effort to exclude Harvard from billions in federal research grantsRead more

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told service members to “resign” if they don’t like his message of eliminating “woke” diversity measures and removing restrictions on lethal force on the battlefield. In a speech before hundreds of commanders at Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia, Hegseth declared the Defense … Hegseth tells troops to resign if they oppose his plan to scrap ‘woke’ policies and restore warrior ethosRead more