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Rubio named acting director of another US government agency: report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed another role in the Trump administration, acting director of the U.S. Archives. He is also acting director of USAID.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 8:22 am

Senate Democrats speak all night against Trump OMB nominee, delaying confirmation vote

Senate Democrats spoke all night, delaying an inevitable vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as OMB director. Republicans are expected to confirm Vought on Thursday night.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 8:16 am

Feds spent millions studying trans menstruation, strengthening gay rights in the Balkans, database reveals

A new database published by the American Principles Project called "Funding Insanity" exposed a bevy of federal grants to left-wing gender initiatives, Fox News Digital learned.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am

Arab Americans for Trump group changes name after president's Gaza takeover proposal

Arab Americans for Trump is changing its name to Arab Americans for Peace after President Donald Trump's proposal that the U.S. "take over" the Gaza Strip.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 7:51 am

Newsom praises 'very productive' Trump meeting as he seeks more federal wildfire money

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to petition for more federal aid to assist in wildfire recovery.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 7:33 am

Ex-Navy SEAL introduces CARTEL Act to pull back veil on border drug, human trafficking

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, is introducing legislation Thursday aimed at increasing transparency in tracking Mexican cartel members who have attempted to enter the U.S.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 7:00 am

Trump’s trade representative pick to appear before Senate Finance Committee

Greer previously served as the chief of staff to the trade representative during President Donald Trump's first administration.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 7:00 am

House subcommittee holding hearing on how regulatory policy impacts natural disasters following LA fires

A House subcommittee will hold a hearing Thursday morning on how regulatory policy impacts the prevention of natural disasters, particularly the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 6:15 am

First on Fox: Pro-Democrat outside group targets Republican lawmakers with 'Hands off Medicaid' blitz

A nonprofit public advocacy group that focuses on healthcare and aligns with Democrats targets House Republicans as part of its $10 million "Hands Off Medicaid" campaign.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 6:00 am

Sean Duffy tells Hillary Clinton to 'sit this one out' after she chimes in on his DOGE announcement

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy told former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to 'sit this one out' after she weighed in on his DOGE-related announcement.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 5:58 am

Israeli defense minister orders IDF to plan for Gazans to leave in line with Trump's controversial proposal

Defense Minister Israel Katz on Thursday ordered the IDF to prepare a plan for residents of Gaza who wish to leave and applauded President Donald Trumps "bold plan."

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 5:01 am

Freshman GOP lawmaker targets 'propaganda' from top adversary in first bill of congressional career

GOP Congressman Abe Hamadeh has introduced his first bill since being sworn in last month which he says is a move to combat Chinese "propaganda" in Congress.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 4:32 am

Inside Sen. Tom Cotton's campaign to save Tulsi Gabbard's endangered DNI nomination

Sen. Tom Cotton worked tirelessly and strategically to propel Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to DNI past the key Senate intel committee.

Posted on 6 February 2025 | 4:00 am

Former AOC chief of staff announces run against Pelosi, calls Dems 'paralyzed and unprepared' under Trump

Saikat Chakrabarti, who used to work for U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said he will run to unseat Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who represents the San Francisco area.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 9:40 pm

Marco Rubio refuses to visit South Africa for G-20 summit, accuses government of 'doing very bad things'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that he will not be attending the G-20 summit in Johannesburg as a protest against the South African government.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 9:20 pm

Panama eliminates charge fees for US government vessels to use the canal

Panama eliminates charge fees for U.S. government vessels after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 9:08 pm

Detaining illegal immigrants at Guantanamo could result in legal challenges, slow deportations, experts say

A flurry of legal challenges to their detention by the U.S. could come as more illegal immigrants are detained at Guantanamo, Cuba, experts warn.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 8:42 pm

Bondi seeks to reverse Biden death row commutations, accuses former president of 'undermining' justice system

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced she will direct the DOJ to pursue the death penalty at the state level against the death row inmates whose sentences Biden commuted.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 8:12 pm

Leader Thune backs Senate GOP bid to speed past House on Trump budget plan

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has come out in support of a Senate GOP effort to move out in front of their House colleagues on the crucial budget reconciliation process.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 7:51 pm

Who is Samantha Power? Meet the Biden-era USAID leader facing backlash amid Musk's DOGE crackdown

USAID, which has become the focus of Elon Musk's DOGE efforts in recent days, was led by Obama admin alum Samantha Power from 2021 until Trump took office in January.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 6:38 pm

Social media, Team Trump react to Cory Booker's 'meltdown' over Elon Musk's USAID crackdown

Social media users and President Donald Trump are slamming Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., for his opposition to cutting U.S. funding to controversial programs overseas.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 6:19 pm

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Fast start to Trump's second term leaves fed workers shocked

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 5:52 pm

NJ lawsuit claiming oil companies cause climate change dealt massive blow in court

A New Jersey Judge tossed out a Democrat lawsuit attempting to pin blame on oil companies for damages to the state allegedly caused by climate change.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 5:03 pm

West Point disbands gender-based, race clubs in Trump's DEI sweep

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded more than a dozen clubs on campus related to race and gender after President Donald Trump eliminated DEI initiatives.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 5:02 pm

Michigan Dem who refused to back Harris due to Israel support now blasting Trump Gaza proposal

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., lashed out at President Donald Trump for his comments on Gaza and called on her colleagues to speak out against the president's rhetoric.

Posted on 5 February 2025 | 5:02 pm