Day: June 27, 2025

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s exit from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after 23 years exposes a little-known truth: teachers unions are practically an appendage of the Democratic Party. Her departure, paired with National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle’s ongoing role as an at-large DNC member, reveals a relationship that’s less about […] ...

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., said in a Thursday post on X that he remains opposed to the Senate reconciliation measure. “I agree with my colleagues that the federal government has mismanaged federal lands for decades. But I don’t agree with their solution. The solution is not to sell public lands. The solution is better management. […] ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is rattling real estate developers and landlords over his sweeping proposal to tackle the city’s housing crisis. The Queens assemblyman wants to build 200,000 new publicly-subsidized affordable homes and immediately freeze rents for the city’s 2.4 million stabilized tenants.  “You don’t build housing by attacking the people who […] ...

FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is demanding to know how the U.S. is ready to protect its own domestic assets in the event of a potential attack on the homeland. “We write to inquire with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the current state […] ...

An armed woman sat in a lawn chair in the middle of a busy Texas highway on Thursday, sparking an hours-long standoff with law enforcement that caused traffic to stand still before she eventually surrendered. Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a report of an armed woman who was involved in […] ...

The Trump administration has privately urged the University of Virginia to remove its president to help resolve a Justice Department probe into the institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to a report. The Justice Department has argued that the university’s president, James E. Ryan, has not dismantled its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and […] ...

Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon attended an October rally in Wisconsin for Donald Trump when Trump was the Republican nominee for president. Dillon, with the Green Bay Packers at the time, received a special shutout from Trump, who described Dillon as a “Green Bay football phenom.” “You may know that name Quadzilla, the Quad […] ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama urged parents to get “tougher” on their kids’ social media use during the Wednesday episode of her podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.” Obama spoke with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt about his 2024 book, “The Anxious Generation,” in which Haidt argues that extensive social media and […] ...

Illegal disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, may present a greater danger than traditional cigarettes, according to a study from the University of California (UC) Davis. The research, published in the journal ACS Central Science, found that hazardous levels of several toxic heavy metals in illegal vapes could present a high cancer risk. Researchers used […] ...

The legacy media largely shielded Joe Biden from negative coverage of his health, age and cognitive decline during his presidency, but that all changed on June 27, 2024, when his disastrous debate performance changed the course of history.  Biden appeared frail and struggled with a weak voice, delivering rambling answers while frequently appearing to lose […] ...

Every day, more than 45,000 commercial flights operate in U.S. airspace. It’s one of the largest, busiest and most complex aviation systems in the world, and we are increasing demands and adding pressure to it every single day.  Yet, our airspace is running on antiquated technology and outdated equipment in facilities that are decades-old and […] ...

In the aftermath of the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran, one truth stands out above all: language is not just a means of communication—it is the lens through which we interpret, react to, and ultimately shape our world. In moments of crisis, every word matters. The headlines, the statements from leaders, the hashtags trending […] ...

The world is a safer place because of the destruction of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities thanks to the bold and effective actions of the U.S. military and the Trump administration. This decisive action follows the Israelis’ resolute response to the Iranian-backed October 7th sneak attack on its defenseless civilians. Over the last 21 […] ...

In light of the arrests of two Chinese nationals who are accused of smuggling a crop-killing fungus across the border, one expert warns that agroterrorism from foreign adversaries could cause a “severe disruption” to the United States.  “Agroterrorism is any attempt to bring items into the United States intentionally that would impact our food supply,” […] ...

Ticks are spreading outside their comfort zone – and into ours, according to experts. As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Bob Hottel, an entomologist with Orkin, the pest control company, told Fox News Digital. This is because ticks prefer warmer climates. While the insects previously […] ...

Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger might avoid the death penalty if convicted because of leaked evidence, a former prosecutor suggested. Kohberger is accused of killing Madison Mogen, 21, Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, and Xana Kernodle, 20. On May 9, a television episode featured leaked information relating to the case, which Kohberger’s attorney […] ...

Closing arguments in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial began Thursday, more than seven weeks after jurors were seated for the case. While the Bad Boy Records founder was the focus of the government’s charges, his former chief of staff, Kristina (KK) Khorram, was brought up throughout witnesses’ testimony, though she never testified nor was charged. […] ...

Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned Thursday that the tone of political discourse and threats to judges are undermining the ability of the U.S. to serve as an example of freedom and democracy around the world. Kennedy, a Reagan appointee who retired in 2018 during President Donald Trump’s first term, was speaking during […] ...

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s relationship has brought them to say “I do” in a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy. The couple’s three-day wedding extravaganza will be both Bezos and Sánchez’s second marriage. They debuted their engagement in 2023. There are about 200 guests reportedly expected to attend the wedding, with stars like Orlando Bloom, […] ...

LIV Golf is taking its global tour to the South, bringing back big names and team competition. However, this weekend in Dallas, the focus is about more than the game itself. While big names like Bryson DeChambeau may grab headlines, the league tells FOX they’re just as invested in who’s getting a chance to belong […] ...

A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other equipment to deliver for NASA touched down on the moon on Sunday, the latest of several companies seeking to kickstart business on Earth’s natural satellite ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit on autopilot, targeting the slopes of an […] ...

Mars’ distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims.  Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than other minerals that make up the aptly-named red planet’s surface, like hematite, which had previously been considered the main reason for its rouge hue. “This […] ...

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our survival. A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us communicate […] ...

Elon Musk’s sense of humor is out of this world.  Seven years after the SpaceX CEO launched a Tesla Roadster into orbit, astronomers from the Minor Planet Center at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Massachusetts confused it with an asteroid earlier this month.  A day after the astronomers with the Minor Planet Center registered […] ...