House Republicans split with Trump team over ‘very frustrating’ funding fight as shutdown looms

House Republicans on the Appropriations Committee are at odds with the Trump administration and some conservatives over how to avert a government shutdown. Congress is currently marking up fiscal 2026 spending levels, but some in the administration are pressing to bypass the process and instead extend current levels through a year-long continuing resolution (CR). Republicans […]

DOJ task force finds ‘numerous instances’ of anti-Christian government bias under Biden

The Biden administration ‘weaponized the full weight of the federal government against Christians,’ according to Trump leadership, laying out in a new report the ‘numerous instances’ of past anti-Christian bias and recommendations to protect faith in America. Fox News Digital exclusively obtained the report published by the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, created by […]

Venezuelan military jets buzz US Navy ship in ‘highly provocative’ move, Pentagon says

The Defense Department confirmed on Thursday night that two Venezuelan aircraft flew near a U.S. Navy vessel in international waters. The incident, which the department called a ‘highly provocative move,’ comes as the Trump administration ramps up its anti-narco-terrorism efforts. ‘Today, two Maduro regime military aircraft flew near a U.S. Navy vessel in international waters. […]

Republicans move quickly to support Ashley Hinson’s Senate bid

Republicans are quickly falling in line behind Ashley Hinson, the Iowa representative running to replace Sen. Joni Ernst in the red-leaning state. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott on Friday endorsed Hinson, who announced her campaign earlier this week. “Having traveled Iowa with Ashley, I know she is […]

Republican doctors clash with RFK Jr over vaccines in tense Senate showdown

Senate Democrats found unlikely allies in Senate Republicans during a fiery hearing, where Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled for his stance on vaccines. Kennedy’s testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday was billed as a discussion on President Donald Trump’s healthcare agenda, but it quickly turned into […]

Trump admin urges Supreme Court to allow president to fire Federal Trade Commission member

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow the president to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, after lower courts ruled he lacks the authority to remove members of independent agencies without cause. President Donald Trump moved to fire Rebecca Slaughter earlier this year, but lower courts ruled she could […]

Israel takes 40% of Gaza City with eyes on military rule in forceful new offensive

Israel has 40% control of Gaza City as the Israel Defense Forces are now preparing to seize the entire area, an Israeli military spokesperson confirmed Thursday.  Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told reporters at a news briefing that his forces had already secured large neighborhoods in its latest offensive. ‘We continue to damage Hamas’ infrastructure,’ he […]

Hegseth vows to rebuild military deterrence so enemies ‘don’t want to f— with us’

COLUMBUS, Ga. — During a trip to Fort Benning on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the department is working on re-establishing deterrence, ‘so that when the enemy sees an American, they don’t want to f— with us.’ The comments came after Hegseth spoke at an Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduation ceremony, where candidates were […]