Fox News: Politics

Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher

Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 10:02 pm

Colorado governor commutes Tina Peters' sentence as Trump posts ‘FREE TINA!’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes former election clerk Tina Peters' sentence, drawing praise from Trump and backlash from Secretary of State Griswold.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 7:07 pm

Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court election map ruling

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats’ emergency appeal seeking to revive a voter-approved congressional redistricting overhaul, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down the effort as unconstitutional.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 7:03 pm

Navy veteran Rocky Rochford seeks to turn Tampa Bay red, unseat 20-year House incumbent

Retired Commodore Rocky Rochford pledges to be ready to lead on day one, with legislation ready to introduce into Congress.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 6:42 pm

Minnesota Medicaid operator’s bankruptcy-to-riches rise crashes into fraud probe

A Cameroon immigrant who bragged on YouTube about his wealth is under investigation for allegedly defrauding Minnesota's Medicaid program of millions.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 6:00 pm

Trump hits dramatic milestone in massive departure from Biden border plan: 'What a difference'

The Trump administration marks one year of zero releases at the southern border, touting an end to Biden-era catch-and-release policies, DHS says.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 5:43 pm

Trump admin launches 'summer surge' of feds to make DC safest city in America ahead of 250th anniversary

Federal law enforcement launches massive summer surge in D.C. ahead of July Fourth America 250 celebrations, citing a 26% drop in crime and nearly 13,000 arrests in one year.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 5:08 pm

FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging technology across U.S. airspace.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 4:53 pm

Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying

In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 3:05 pm

Georgia GOP gubernatorial hopeful vows to 'ban DEI' in state but his own nonprofit urged CEOs to invest in it

GOP candidate Rick Jackson campaigns against DEI in Georgia governor's race, but his nonprofit promoted race-conscious hiring in a wide-ranging 2021 DEI initiative.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:43 pm

Trump announces major new landmark project in DC's West Potomac Park honoring America's greatest heroes

President Trump says he will build a National Garden of American Heroes with statues in Washington D.C.'s West Potomac Park along the Potomac River.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:41 pm

Becerra's debate-stage beating: Rivals confront Dem California candidate over campaign scandal

California governor candidate Becerra denies wrongdoing after former staffers plead guilty to stealing $225,000 from his inactive campaign account.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:23 pm

Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights

Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:17 pm

Dem Senate candidate pushing water affordability agenda racked up unpaid bills on $1.28M home

Mallory McMorrow, a progressive Democrat running for Senate, racked up $3,000 in unpaid water and sewer charges in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:04 pm

Mullin rips Spanberger for ‘criminalizing’ DHS while ICE arrests illegal alien felon in her ‘sanctuary’ state

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin slams Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger for blocking cooperation after ICE arrests a three-time felon in Virginia raid.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 2:04 pm

WATCH: Soros prosecutor’s hearing devolves into angry chaos over illegal immigrant rape case: 'Be quiet!'

A House hearing turned chaotic as lawmakers reamed Fairfax County prosecutor Stephen Descano over alleged charge reductions in a child rape case.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 1:20 pm

Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president

Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump's Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 12:25 pm

Bishop Barron slams 'borderline communists' Sanders, Mamdani ahead of Trump prayer event: 'Economy that kills'

Bishop Robert Barron slams borderline communists in the Democratic Party, warning that the extreme leftward shift poses a danger to American society.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 12:20 pm

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

Intercept journalist Austin Ahlman enters Nebraska's first Congressional district race as an independent, calling both candidates establishment.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 11:38 am

Longtime Democratic Rep Steve Cohen announces end to re-election bid

Long-serving Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee abandons his re-election bid after the Volunteer State redraws congressional map.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 11:34 am

Iowa Dem admits being ‘uncomfortable’ with whiteness as she seeks to flip competitive House seat

Democrat Sarah Trone Garriot, running for Congress in Iowa, recalled feeling uncomfortable by how many white people were in her Minnesota hometown.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 11:22 am

Obama remains Dem headliner while president with most votes ever fades into background: 'It was all a dream'

Barack Obama leads Democrats' redistricting push and campaigns in Texas while Joe Biden remains notably absent from the party's visible battles.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 10:24 am

Key China-Iran infrastructure exposes critical hole in Trump's war strategy

The U.S. strategy to choke Iran's economy at sea faces a new challenge as China-linked rail traffic reportedly doubles along an overland corridor.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 8:56 am

Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting

President Donald Trump, who has concluded his trip to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, spoke aboard Air Force One while traveling back to the U.S.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 6:39 am

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues

Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.

Posted on 15 May 2026 | 6:30 am