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Targeted by Trump, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie hauls in campaign cashTargeted by Trump, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie hauls in campaign cash

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced on Thursday that his campaign has hauled in $177,394 in recent days. “Will lobbyists for a FOREIGN country be able to buy a seat in Congress? That’s the question in my re-election. 1,900 of you donated $177,394 this week to make sure I can hold this office to represent American […] ...

Flashback: The debate night against Trump that threw Biden’s reelection campaign into a free fallFlashback: The debate night against Trump that threw Biden’s reelection campaign into a free fall

A year ago Friday, President Joe Biden took the debate stage against then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and drove one of the final nails in his reelection campaign’s coffin as traditional allies turned their backs on the 46th president and subsequently rallied to replace him as the frontrunner against Trump.  Biden entered the reelection cycle […] ...

House Republican opposing proposed sale of public lands says he’s still against Senate bill: ‘I remain a no’House Republican opposing proposed sale of public lands says he’s still against Senate bill: ‘I remain a no’

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. […] ...

Republicans raise alarm over US vulnerability to mass drone strikes after Israel-Iran conflictRepublicans raise alarm over US vulnerability to mass drone strikes after Israel-Iran conflict

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 […] ...

White House drops ‘Daddy’s Home’ meme after viral NATO summit momentWhite House drops ‘Daddy’s Home’ meme after viral NATO summit moment

The White House social media team stepped up its meme game with a new spoof on a viral moment from the NATO Summit in which Secretary General Mark Rutte called President Donald Trump “daddy.” A video set to the Usher hit “Daddy’s Home” showed Trump arriving home aboard Air Force One being cheered on by […] ...

Fmr. Trump Secy. of State Pompeo says Iran strike sends message: ‘America is back leading in the world’Fmr. Trump Secy. of State Pompeo says Iran strike sends message: ‘America is back leading in the world’

EXCLUSIVE – Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that last weekend’s U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities sent a signal to the world. Pompeo, who served as CIA director and later as the top U.S. diplomat in President Donald Trump’s first administration, said in a national exclusive interview with Fox News Digital that […] ...

Top Dem demands answers from Social Security, claiming wait times spiked during DOGE cutsTop Dem demands answers from Social Security, claiming wait times spiked during DOGE cuts

EXCLUSIVE: The top Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee will demand Thursday that the Social Security Administration explain a spike in phone call wait times following the removal of an online tracking tool from its website. New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan wrote to SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano at agency headquarters in Baltimore with “serious concerns […] ...

Joint Chiefs chair spotlights 44 heroes who defended US base from Iran missile attack: ‘Absolutely crushed it’Joint Chiefs chair spotlights 44 heroes who defended US base from Iran missile attack: ‘Absolutely crushed it’

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine revealed details of the young skeleton crew who were left to defend Al Udeid Air Base as they faced an incoming barrage of Iranian missiles on Monday.  “We believe that this is the largest single Patriot engagement in U.S. military history,” Caine said, referring to […] ...

‘No dignity’ in socialism: NYC Mayor Adams announces re-election bid after Mamdani wins Dem primary‘No dignity’ in socialism: NYC Mayor Adams announces re-election bid after Mamdani wins Dem primary

Mayor Eric Adams announced his re-election campaign Thursday on the steps of New York City Hall, surrounded by supporters, union leaders and business partners, while protesters called him a “criminal” from across the park.  Adams was elected as a Democrat in 2021 but chose to run as an independent this year amid low approval ratings […] ...

Congressman calls on Noem, Dr. Oz with plan to ‘swiftly remove’ 1.4 million illegal migrants on MedicaidCongressman calls on Noem, Dr. Oz with plan to ‘swiftly remove’ 1.4 million illegal migrants on Medicaid

Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, sent letters to two key agency heads with a plan to “swiftly” remove roughly 1.4 million illegal immigrants currently receiving Medicaid in the US.  “While Democrats in Congress continue to peddle falsehoods and fear-mongering over so-called ‘Medicaid cuts,’ they conveniently ignore a staggering truth: over 1.4 million illegal aliens are receiving Medicaid benefits, […] ...

Parental rights watchdog exposes left-wing climate group’s strategy to recruit kids for environmental activismParental rights watchdog exposes left-wing climate group’s strategy to recruit kids for environmental activism

FIRST ON FOX: Parental watchdog group American Parents Coalition is sounding the alarm about a left-wing climate advocacy group that they warn could be coming for your kids.  In a new report, published via APC’s parental notification system called “The Lookout,” the parental rights watchdog alleges climate advocacy group Our Children’s Trust (OCT) is “emotionally […] ...

‘The mission was accomplished’: Senate Republicans push back against leaked report on Iran strikes‘The mission was accomplished’: Senate Republicans push back against leaked report on Iran strikes

Senate Republicans pushed back against a leaked report that President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran did not obliterate the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, but still wanted more information on the full extent of the damage done to the key facilities. A widely reported “low confidence” assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) suggested that the […] ...

Drone incursions on US bases come under intense scrutiny as devices prove lethality overseasDrone incursions on US bases come under intense scrutiny as devices prove lethality overseas

FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is demanding details on how government agencies are addressing the growing threat of unauthorized drone incursions on U.S. military installations.  In letters sent Thursday, the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs requested a trove of documents and communications from the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice […] ...

ICE arrests 100+ Iranian nationals across US amid sleeper cell concernsICE arrests 100+ Iranian nationals across US amid sleeper cell concerns

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 130 Iranian nationals throughout the United States in the last week, and 670 Iranian nationals are in ICE detention, as the Trump administration continues to increase arrests of Iranian nationals in the country illegally amid security concerns. Multiple federal sources confirmed the numbers, as administration officials and national […] ...

Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they ‘cheer against Trump’ and Iran strikesHegseth tears into reporters, alleging they ‘cheer against Trump’ and Iran strikes

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth excoriated reporters at a Pentagon press briefing on Thursday, accusing them of rooting for the failure of President Donald Trump and the military’s recent strikes against Iran’s three key nuclear sites. Hegseth addressed recent media reports citing a leaked low-confidence preliminary report from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) that suggested […] ...

Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces setback as Senate rules knock out key Medicaid provisionsTrump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces setback as Senate rules knock out key Medicaid provisions

A controversial change to the Medicaid provider tax rate in Senate Republicans’ version of the “big, beautiful bill” has been knocked out by Senate rules. Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced on Thursday that Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against a slew of core provisions within President Donald Trump‘s colossal bill, including tweaks to Medicaid that […] ...

Noem uncovers and kills multimillion-dollar, Biden-era DEI, LGBTQ programNoem uncovers and kills multimillion-dollar, Biden-era DEI, LGBTQ program

FIRST ON FOX: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uncovered and killed a multimillion-dollar program enacted by the Biden administration that pushed for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and “inclusive environments in schools.” The Invent2Prevent program was originally designed to provide students with tools to prevent terror and violence in their […] ...

White House says Congress debating ‘footnotes’ on ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ not expecting major changesWhite House says Congress debating ‘footnotes’ on ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ not expecting major changes

Despite the policy challenges facing President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” White House Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, was unfazed, telling Fox News Digital on Wednesday that he doesn’t “expect that there’s going to be any issue” with current language in the legislation.  “I think that what’s going on right now is […] ...

Dems run to the Bluesky block button as Vance trolls them on their own virtual turf for solid weekDems run to the Bluesky block button as Vance trolls them on their own virtual turf for solid week

Vice President JD Vance is leveraging the social media platform Bluesky, which is an X competitor commonly used by liberals, to troll Democrats just one week after joining the platform and subsequently becoming its most blocked user, Fox News Digital found.  “Hello Bluesky, I’ve been told this app has become the place to go for […] ...

Legalized same-sex marriage turns 10 after landmark Supreme Court decision reshaped American law and cultureLegalized same-sex marriage turns 10 after landmark Supreme Court decision reshaped American law and culture

The Supreme Court 10 years ago voted to extend the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples, a landmark 5-4 ruling that changed the course of U.S. history — touching off profound changes in public opinion, as well as seismic cultural shifts.  “No longer may this liberty be denied,” Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for […] ...

Who is Anthony Bernal?: The ‘indispensable’ Biden aide ditching House Oversight probe on his mental declineWho is Anthony Bernal?: The ‘indispensable’ Biden aide ditching House Oversight probe on his mental decline

The House Oversight Committee says it will subpoena top Biden family aide, Anthony Bernal, after the committee said he refused to testify as part of their investigation into former President Biden‘s mental acuity and his use of an automatic signature tool that allowed aides to sign pardons, memos and other important documents on Biden’s behalf.  “Jill […] ...

Poll: Majority of Republicans back Trump’s strikes on Iran; most Americans fear getting dragged into warPoll: Majority of Republicans back Trump’s strikes on Iran; most Americans fear getting dragged into war

The country is, once again, divided along partisan lines, this time over the U.S. joining Israel in military strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.  Such was the case on Capitol Hill this week as congressional Democrats railed against the “unconstitutionality” of President Donald Trump ordering attacks on three […] ...

DeSantis predicts Florida property values will ‘skyrocket’ if NYC Dem socialist nominee winsDeSantis predicts Florida property values will ‘skyrocket’ if NYC Dem socialist nominee wins

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is predicting property values in Palm Beach will “skyrocket” if Democratic socialist nominee Zohran Mamdani wins the mayor’s race in New York City this November. Mamdani, a Ugandan immigrant and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Democratic Party’s nomination for New York City mayor on Tuesday night. […] ...

GOP assemblyman calls out AOC’s suburban roots with yearbook proof after Trump spatGOP assemblyman calls out AOC’s suburban roots with yearbook proof after Trump spat

A New York state lawmaker called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., over her upbringing after she referred to herself as a tough “Bronx girl” during an internet spat in which she traded jabs with President Donald Trump.  State Assemblyman Matt Slater, a Republican, called out the progressive firebrand, who represents portions of the Bronx and […] ...

Senate Republicans look to sweeten Medicaid pot to silence dissent on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’Senate Republicans look to sweeten Medicaid pot to silence dissent on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

The Medicaid debate among Senate Republicans continues to rage on, but a new proposal geared toward sating concerns over the survivability of rural hospitals could help to close the lingering fissures within the conference. Senate Republicans are sprinting to finish their work on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which is filled with key priorities […] ...