Fox News: Politics

Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy

President Donald Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's president.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 3:15 pm

Reporter’s Notebook: Democrats say they can still flip the House despite GOP redistricting gains in the South

Republicans redraw district maps across Southern states as Democrats frame the fight as a civil rights battle over Black voter representation in Congress.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 3:09 pm

Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement

The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of government lawfare as part of a Trump IRS lawsuit settlement.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 2:57 pm

Dem who welcomed socialist mayor's 'change' now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: 'Gravely concerned'

A Seattle Democratic councilmember who once welcomed socialist Mayor Katie Wilson now admits he is "gravely concerned" about the city's business exodus.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 2:36 pm

Trump eyes new White House lawn project that could reshape presidential travel

President Trump is weighing whether to install a helipad on the White House South Lawn to protect the grass from newer Marine One helicopter engines.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 1:32 pm

Karen Bass ripped after suggesting taxpayer-funded dental care for meth users

Mayor Karen Bass drew criticism for suggesting LA taxpayers should fund dental care for homeless meth users who lost their teeth to addiction.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 12:39 pm

The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse

Companies are fleeing high-tax blue states like California and New York for Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, accelerating a major corporate power shift.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 12:19 pm

Payroll data exposes six-figure salaries behind transit strike grinding NYC travel to a halt

Long Island Rail Road employees with median pay over $131,000 are on strike, disrupting travel for nearly 300,000 daily riders across the region.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 12:05 pm

Tudor Dixon returns to Michigan politics with new PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in key battleground

Tudor Dixon announces her role leading United We Fund, a new multi-million dollar PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in battleground state Michigan.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 12:00 pm

Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread

Former Gov. Tom Kean Sr. said his son Rep. Kean Jr. could return to Congress in weeks after a mysterious serious illness kept him away since March.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 10:33 am

Jackson protests as Supreme Court uses Louisiana gerrymandering ruling to instruct lower courts

The Supreme Court sent a Mississippi voting rights case back to a lower court based on its Louisiana v. Callais ruling on race-based gerrymandering.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 10:03 am

Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race

Trump-Xi summit produced no progress on Taiwan or semiconductors, says Enes Kanter Freedom, calling it America's biggest geopolitical challenge.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 9:54 am

Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls

Republicans call for a federal review of Maryland's voter rolls after a ballot vendor error forced the state to resend thousands of primary ballots.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 9:02 am

‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrisey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs

Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia is coming for Virginia's businesses, launching an interstate economic brawl over taxes and regulatory differences.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 7:52 am

Cassidy primary defeat is a 'loss for the country,' Romney says

Former Sen. Mitt Romney calls Bill Cassidy's Louisiana Republican primary defeat a loss for the country as Trump revels in the senator's ouster.

Posted on 18 May 2026 | 7:50 am

Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally

The "Rededicate 250" prayer rally featured Trump administration officials, lawmakers and Christian leaders ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 9:30 pm

Trump warns Iran's 'clock is ticking': Move 'fast' or 'there won't be anything left'

President Donald Trump issues stern warning to Iran on Truth Social, saying the clock is ticking as he reportedly weighs restarting military action after China trip.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 1:06 pm

Senate parliamentarian rejects $1 billion in reconciliation bill for White House security, Trump ballroom

The Senate parliamentarian ruled against including $1 billion in White House security funding tied to Trump's planned ballroom in the budget bill.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 11:04 am

Trump, Netanyahu to speak Sunday amid reports of potential revival of military action on Iran

Trump is weighing restarting military action on Iran and will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday amid reports of Iranian deception and delay tactics.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 8:14 am

Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday

Trump uses Sen. Bill Cassidy's Louisiana ouster as a warning shot against Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's Tuesday Republican primary election.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 7:33 am

Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support

President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event.

Posted on 17 May 2026 | 3:03 am

Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario

President Trump blasts Democratic climate policies after scientists move away from one of the most extreme UN-backed global warming scenarios.

Posted on 16 May 2026 | 11:54 pm

Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana

Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination

Posted on 16 May 2026 | 10:53 pm

Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report

Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.

Posted on 16 May 2026 | 9:55 pm

Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule

Trump shares photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, saying the upgraded project should be completed before July Fourth in time for America's 250th anniversary.

Posted on 16 May 2026 | 8:29 pm