February 5, 2026
The Hill Republican who could get a deal on AI — if his leadership lets him
Tech companies desperately want Congress to pass a federal law this year blocking state rules on artificial intelligence, and many think their best shot lies with California Republican Rep. Jay Obernolte, a former computer engineer now serving his third term in the House. There’s just one problem: House GOP leaders don’t appear to be listening […]
February 5, 2026
Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says
Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a former businessman and close ally of captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in the Latin American country on Wednesday as part of a joint operation between the U.S. and Venezuela, according to a U.S. law enforcement official. Saab, 54, who had previously been held in the U.S., is expected […]
February 5, 2026
Nicki Minaj accuses California Gov Newsom of ‘trying to be Trump’ in scathing interview
Nicki Minaj, who has recently been a vocal critic of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, accused him in a new interview of trying to be like President Donald Trump, referring to recent social media posts of the governor’s that emulate the president’s frank style. ‘With Newscum, it’s the fact that with everything you said, but then […]
February 5, 2026
The architect of Amazon’s supply chain on running a startup with your spouse
For at least two decades, former Amazon executive Dave Clark ended his work week the same way: a standing Friday date night with his wife, Leigh Anne. Over dinner, the Clarks would talk through the “peak and pit” of their weeks. The ritual often revolved around Amazon, where Clark played a central role in building […]
February 5, 2026
Bernie Sanders spent over $550K in 2025 campaign funds on private jets, filings show
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who criss-crossed the country last year on a ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., spent over $550,000 in 2025 on private jet travel for himself using campaign funds, a Fox News Digital review of Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings found. The majority of the spending came in the first […]
February 4, 2026
Republican Barry Loudermilk won’t seek reelection
Georgia Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he will not run for reelection this year, the latest Republican to retire amid what’s shaping up to be a tough midterm for Republicans. Loudermilk, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, said in a statement he’s retiring to “spend more dedicated time with my family.” “Although I […]
February 4, 2026
Republicans, Trump run into Senate roadblock on voter ID bill
Congressional Republicans, President Donald Trump and their shared base of support want to see voter ID legislation become law, but the last barrier is the Senate, where political reality has turned the notion into a pipe dream. The GOP’s legislative push to codify more requirements and restrictions surrounding voter registration nearly derailed Congress’ attempt to […]
February 4, 2026
World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades
A historic nuclear arms reduction treaty is set to expire Thursday, which will thrust the world into a nuclear situation it has not faced in more than five decades, one in which there are no longer any binding limits on the size of Russia’s or America’s nuclear arsenals and no inspection regime to verify what […]
February 4, 2026
Childcare expert exposes key roadblock to uncovering potential fraud schemes in Minnesota: ‘Really difficult’
Alleged fraud schemes plaguing Minnesota’s social services systems have elevated scrutiny surrounding childcare centers. But fraud can be challenging to identify for states – especially when agencies are using outdated systems that make it difficult to spot trends and red flags that could point to potential fraud, according to Chris Bennett, the CEO and founder […]
February 4, 2026
Top Oversight Republican mulls Bill Gates subpoena in Epstein probe
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer is considering calling Bill Gates to testify in his ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation, saying in an interview Wednesday a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the panel are pressing for a chance to question the billionaire Microsoft founder. “We’re certainly looking at that, so we’ll have more […]
February 4, 2026
‘Can you shut him up?’: Waters and Treasury’s Bessent clash over Trump’s economic agenda
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, with the irate congresswoman asking at one point if someone could ‘shut him up.’ The fiery exchange occurred during Bessent’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. Waters, the committee ranking member, posed a series of questions […]
February 4, 2026
Schumer, Jeffries mend rift, present united front on DHS reforms as deadline nears
The top congressional Democrats appear to have mended their rift over the controversial Homeland Security spending bill and presented a revamped list of demands to earn the party’s support to fund the agency. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., presented a unified front on Wednesday to unveil a […]