Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs as profits plunge and tariffs bite

Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, following a sharp decline in profits and mounting pressure from US tariffs, weaker demand in China and North America, and higher costs associated with electrification. Europe’s largest automaker said the reductions will span the entire group, including Audi and Porsche, and form part of a broader […]

US stocks close mixed as Nvidia, Intel rally keeps chip trade alive

After a dramatic Monday, when US stocks witnessed some sharp swings, the markets calmed down on Tuesday with the indices trading in the flat territory. Tuesday seemed all about consolidating gains, watching data, and waiting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 34 points down at 47,706.51, while the S&P 500 index closed at 6,781.50, 0.21% […]

Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings

Senate Democrats are preparing a series of war powers votes aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran — and forcing the administration to publicly defend its actions. Several Senate Democrats filed war powers resolutions last week meant to handcuff Trump and his continued conflict in the Middle East. It’s […]

McIntosh: Midterms a choice between Trump’s ‘great progress’ and ‘socialists back in’

. — As Republicans aim to hold their fragile House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, they’ve got an ally in the politically potent and deep-pocketed fiscally conservative group Club for Growth. Framing the midterms, Club for Growth President David McIntosh emphasized in an exclusive Fox News Digital interview on the sidelines of […]

After her father’s addiction led to a $91K gambling spiral, GOP Rep Erin Houchin pushes addiction reform

Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., was in college when her father was ‘raking up thousands of dollars of debt’ while battling a crippling gambling addiction she says was brought on by medication to treat his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Now, the Indiana Republican is working to make sure other American families can seek help for their loved […]

Iran regime cited as Trump admin set to designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

The Trump administration, citing Iran, is taking more action against the Muslim Brotherhood—this time in one of the world’s worst conflicts: the civil war in Sudan. On Monday, the State Department declared the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (SMB) to be a ‘Designated Global Terrorist and intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective […]

Thune eyes action on SAVE America Act next week — without a ‘talking filibuster’

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is aiming to take action on a GOP-only election bill next week — without pursuing a longshot procedural gambit advocated by some Republican hard-liners. The decision, confirmed by four people granted anonymity to disclose private strategy, will bring a monthslong, increasingly vitriolic fight among Republicans to a head. Elon Musk […]

Tillis ‘optimistic’ roadblock to Fed chair confirmation will be resolved

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday he was hopeful that issues surrounding the Federal Reserve would be resolved, allowing Kevin Warsh’s nomination as central bank chair to move forward. Tillis acknowledged that Warsh’s nomination might have to sit at the Senate Banking Committee “for some time,” given the senator’s objections to moving forward with any […]

MAGA war skeptics rage over Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s push for a more aggressive posture in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran is infuriating war skeptics within the MAGA base, who are questioning why the veteran South Carolina Republican has significant influence over U.S. foreign policy. Graham — who has been calling for military action against the Iranian regime for years — […]

Hegseth warns Russia as signs point to Moscow sharing intel with Iran 

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that Russia ‘should not be involved’ in the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, even as analysts point to Russian military activity that aligns with reports Moscow may be aiding Tehran. ‘The president maintains strong relationships with world leaders, which creates opportunities and options for us […]