Fox News: Politics

Socialists capture major Florida victory on hit-or-miss night for Trump-endorsed primary candidates

Trump endorsements delivered mixed results across Florida and Wyoming primary elections, as some backed candidates lost key congressional races.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 5:10 am

Inside the tension that drove Trump’s South Korea alliance from ‘historic new era’ to military pullback

Trump scales back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills to pressure Seoul on investment delays while dangling an incentive for Kim Jong Un to reopen diplomacy.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 5:00 am

State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal

Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez battle for Eric Swalwell's California 14th Congressional District seat, as early results remain undecided.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 2:18 am

Former state rep tops ranked-choice slugfest as Alaska advances nominees for governor

Seventeen tickets competed in Alaska's nonpartisan primary to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Michael Dunleavy in the November general election.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:38 am

Alaskan political scion hopes to hold onto state's single House seat

Nicholas Begich III faces a major insurgency from independent candidate Bill Hill in Alaska's ranked choice voting congressional primary race.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:34 am

GOP senator, ex-House Dem emerge from Alaska’s ‘jungle primary’ despite far-left meddling

Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advance from Alaska's jungle primary, but a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot raises election confusion claims.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:05 am

Trump-aligned conservative emerges from crowded primary to decide who fills Wyoming’s lone House seat

Wyoming Republican Secretary of State Chuck Gray faced Steve Friess and Reid Rasner in a crowded GOP primary to replace Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 1:04 am

Trump admin sued over visa time restrictions for foreign students, journalists

A coalition sued to block a DHS visa rule changes that would cap international students at four years in the U.S. and limit foreign journalists to 240 days.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 12:47 am

America’s reddest state crowns GOP governor nominee

Wyoming Republicans chose their governor nominee from a four-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder and three other candidates.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 11:17 pm

Democrats pick their fighter for uphill bid to flip deep-red Senate seat

James Byrd defeated Billy Benavidez in Wyoming's Democratic primary for the open Senate seat after Cynthia Lummis announced she won't seek reelection.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 11:07 pm

Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state

Wyoming Republicans chose their U.S. Senate nominee from a five-way primary featuring Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman, who unseated Liz Cheney in 2022.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 10:55 pm

Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump's looming trade fight

President Donald Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canadian spirits could devastate U.S. bars and restaurants while pressuring Canada to restock bourbon.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 9:59 pm

Potential successor to cowboy hat-wearing Dem tops crowded Florida primary

Seven Democrats battled for Frederica Wilson's safe blue seat in Florida's 24th Congressional District with a political dynasty and endorsements at play.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 9:31 pm

Federal judge blocks Trump admin plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building

The FBI blasted the court ruling blocking its Reagan Building headquarters move, calling it political interference against the Trump administration.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:59 pm

Democrats get their man as scandals put once-safe GOP House seat in play

Bale Dalton won the Democratic primary in Florida's 7th Congressional District, setting up a challenge to Rep. Cory Mills amid his ethics scandals.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:58 pm

Media executive overcomes Trump endorsement in race to succeed Byron Donalds in ‘circus-like primary’

Catalina Lauf, an appointee from the first Trump administration, lost to businessman Jim Schwartzel in a heated primary to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:45 pm

Never-Trump Republican is top Dem choice in crucial Florida primary

David Jolly, a former Republican congressman turned never-Trumper, won Florida's Democratic gubernatorial primary to challenge for the governor's seat.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:33 pm

Trump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary

Donald Trump's endorsement couldn't save Rep. Cory Mills as Ryan Elijah pulled off an upset in Florida's 7th Congressional District primary.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:21 pm

Progressive Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon topples Trump impeachment witness in Dem Senate primary upset

Angie Nixon pulled off an upset over retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary despite Vindman's name and fundraising advantage.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:16 pm

Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term

Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., defeated her challengers in Florida's GOP Senate primary to keep Marco Rubio's former seat through 2029.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:09 pm

Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor

Byron Donalds secured Trump's endorsement before even announcing his run, but the crowded GOP primary field included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:05 pm

Antiracism activist blames 'White-owned' media for 'lynched' Black scholar's death, sparks online outrage

Ibram X. Kendi accused the mainstream media of contributing to Jason Arday's death in a fiery article, sparking intense backlash from critics online.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:00 pm

‘Hebrew Hammer’ defeats social media influencer after bitter campaign marred by antisemitic posts

Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian and others in Florida's 6th Congressional District GOP primary after a campaign marred by antisemitic attacks.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 8:00 pm

Pro-Israel moderate survives primary challenge by socialist insurgent

DSA-backed Oliver Larkin lost to Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the Democratic Party primary in Florida's 25th District, a key congressional swing seat.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 7:55 pm

Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations

Incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar advanced against Michael Arias in Florida's 27th Congressional District, where housing and immigration loom large.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 7:43 pm