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Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block

The White House proposes a fiscal year 2027 budget with roughly $1.5 trillion in defense spending and sweeping cuts to key domestic programs.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 11:28 am

Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base

DHS revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an important military base is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 9:00 am

Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request

The White House is seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz, closed since 1963, as a state-of-the-art secure facility for federal inmates.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 8:53 am

Son of Republican megadonor throws hat in the ring for open at-large House seat in Wyoming

Steve Friess, Foster Friess' son, entered Wyoming's open House race this week, telling Fox News Digital that donor politics only go so far and that it's time to serve directly in elected office.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 7:00 am

Mike Rowe doubles down after blasting Kimmel’s ‘tone-deaf’ plumber jokes

Mike Rowe doubled down on his criticism of Jimmy Kimmel’s “tone deaf" monologues mocking new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for being a former plumber.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 6:00 am

Trump says ‘America needs God’ in Good Friday message touting ‘resurgence of religion'

In a Good Friday address, President Donald Trump claimed religion is growing again in the U.S. for the first time in decades as Holy Week and Easter are celebrated.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 9:34 pm

Colorado lawyers say court e-file system now makes them certify they won’t assist ICE

Colorado reportedly requires lawyers to certify they won't assist ICE as a condition for accessing the state's court e-filing system, sparking outrage.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 7:00 pm

Patel, McCormick warn foreign terror threats inside US grew during Biden years

FBI Director Kash Patel said sleeper cell threats are "real" during a roundtable on fentanyl, border security and DHS funding hosted by Sen. David McCormick in Allentown.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 6:30 pm

Trump gives rare praise to persistent GOP foe after White House ballroom vote

Trump gives a special shout out to Sen. Rand Paul after the fiscal hawk votes yes on plans for the estimated $400 million White House ballroom project.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 6:04 pm

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Dan Osborn is reportedly restructuring his Nebraska Senate campaign after a complaint alleged his operation improperly steered money to his wife and other relatives through PACs and consulting firms.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 4:45 pm

Final charge dropped in yearslong Harris-era case against pro-life activist

A California judge expunged the case against pro-life activist David Daleiden, ending a prosecution stretching years.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 3:25 pm

Vance tapped as ‘fraud czar’ as Trump targets blue states over taxpayer theft

President Donald Trump is signaling his continued confidence in Vice President JD Vance by having him address an “unprecedented" problem and officially declaring him the “fraud czar."

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 3:11 pm

Pritzker calls on Trump officials to testify over ICE crackdown, White House blasts move as ‘political stunt’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on Trump administration officials to testify before his commission targeting ICE enforcement operations in the state.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 3:09 pm

No more casual: State Department imposes first-ever dress code on diplomats

For the first time, the State Department has added formal dress code guidance to its Foreign Affairs Manual, setting attire standards for employees.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 2:20 pm

Pam Bondi is out as AG — here are the contenders who could replace her

President Donald Trump tapped Todd Blanche as acting attorney general after ousting Pam Bondi, but several contenders are emerging for the permanent role, including Lee Zeldin.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 2:12 pm

Bipartisan senators probe Kremlin-linked delegation's meetings with US officials

Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., raised counterintelligence concerns over a sanctioned Russian Duma delegation's recent visit to Washington, D.C.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 1:56 pm

Supreme Court Justice Alito treated for dehydration at hospital in previously undisclosed March 20 incident

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized for dehydration after a Federalist Society event in Philadelphia, sources told Fox News reporters.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 1:48 pm

Dem fundraising giant ActBlue rocked by allegations it misled Congress about foreign donations

A new report is alleging ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for the left, may have misled Congress about its vetting process when accepting donations.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 1:29 pm

US pilot rescued from downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran, search for second crew member ongoing

An F-15 fighter jet went down in Iran and one of the pilots has been rescued, a source told Fox News, while a search is ongoing for the second crew member.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 11:54 am

Trump cabinet shakeup expands after Noem exit, Bondi firing — who’s under pressure next?

After ousting Noem and Bondi, Trump may target more cabinet members ahead of crucial midterm elections where slim GOP majorities are at stake.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 11:39 am

State top cop moves to crush alleged DHS records restriction as county denies ICE-out

Montana AG tells Gallatin County its refusal to recognize ICE as a criminal justice agency is legally wrong, warning 'Montana is not California.'

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 10:55 am

Trump eyes next attorney general as key GOP senator signals potential roadblock

President Donald Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi sets up another Senate confirmation battle, with Sen. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., drawing a firm line on Jan. 6.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 10:47 am

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor says NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani failed to follow through on a promised housing meeting as costs soar.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 10:18 am

WATCH: House Democrat gets unexpected response when he asks constituents about voter ID requirements

Rep. Shomari Figures ignited online criticism after remarks at a town hall on voter ID seemed to undercut Democratic opposition to photo ID rules.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 10:08 am

DHS preps deportation of alleged MS-13 gang member wanted for pastor's murder in El Salvador

An alleged MS-13 gang member from El Salvador who is accused of murdered a pastor and was released into the U.S. in 2016 is now in ICE custody, DHS says.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 8:52 am