Fox News: Politics

Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary

Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and Navy JAG officer, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 10:16 pm

Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall

Doug Jones, the former Democratic senator in Alabama, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, the Associated Press reports.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 9:52 pm

Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville captures Alabama's GOP gubernatorial nomination, backed by Trump, as he seeks to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 9:24 pm

Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'

Ralph Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, won the GOP primary to fill Rep. Andy Barr's open seat on Tuesday after a Trump endorsement.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 9:18 pm

Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district

Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former TV anchor, beat Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas to take on endangered GOP Rep. Scott Perry in November.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 9:07 pm

Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson

Trump-endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones advances to a Georgia GOP gubernatorial runoff against billionaire Rick Jackson after a crowded eight-candidate field.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 8:45 pm

Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at ICE facility

Texas Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo draws criticism from her own party over posts pledging to detain American Zionists at an ICE facility.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 8:39 pm

Shapiro vs Trump-backed Garrity set for high-stakes Pennsylvania governor showdown

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity cruise to nominations, setting up Pennsylvania's 2026 gubernatorial general election.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 8:19 pm

Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary

Trump targeted GOP critic Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's record-breaking $32 million House primary, backing former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to unseat him.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 7:57 pm

Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr topped an 11-person Kentucky Republican Senate primary, powered by Trump's endorsement, to vie for retiring Sen. McConnell's seat.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 7:06 pm

Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources

Trump's Justice Department is expected to announce criminal charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro, sources familiar with the matter say.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 6:01 pm

Dems score win as GOP senator helps advance Iran war powers resolution

Senate Democrats scored a big win on their eighth try to curtail President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran, gaining another Republican defector.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 5:52 pm

DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche

Acting Attorney General Blanche signed an order Tuesday preventing the IRS from examining President Trump’s prior tax returns and barring the agency from pursuing pending claims.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 5:49 pm

Hakeem Jeffries shredded over ‘disgustingly violent’ call for Dems to break spirit of MAGA

Jeffries tells progressive conference Democrats must "break" MAGA extremists electorally and crush their spirit, igniting Republican condemnation.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 4:57 pm

JD Vance says DOJ looking into if Ilhan Omar committed immigration fraud amid brother-marriage allegations

JD Vance says the Department of Justice is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar for alleged immigration fraud related to claims she married her brother.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 4:02 pm

WATCH: CENTCOM chief unloads after Dem asks ‘how many more Americans’ must die in Iran war

Adm. Brad Cooper rebukes Rep. Seth Moulton after the Democrat questions "how many more Americans" will die over what he calls a failed Iran strategy.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 3:06 pm

JD Vance says Trump is 'locked and loaded' to restart military campaign against Iran if nuclear talks fail

JD Vance says Trump remains "locked and loaded" on Iran but is still pursuing a diplomatic deal to permanently block Tehran's nuclear weapon.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 2:27 pm

Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander

U.S. Africa Command leader says Africa serves as "Putin's purse," fueling Russia's war in Ukraine through resource extraction and recruitment networks.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 1:54 pm

WATCH: Dem senator snaps after Acting AG Blanche accuses him of 'obviously lying' in heated exchange

Acting AG Blanche and Sen. Van Hollen clash over whether a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter promised child abuse victims money from a DOJ restitution fund.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 1:37 pm

Mamdani-style DC mayoral hopeful dragged over 'exactly backwards' response to violent teen mobs

Socialist D.C. mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George faces backlash for calling youth curfews "dangerous" amid rising teen brawls in Navy Yard.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 1:29 pm

Trump pulls back curtain on White House ballroom’s fortress-like defenses above and deep below

President Trump unveils White House ballroom construction, touting missile defense, drone capacity and security features at the six-story-deep site.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 12:51 pm

Trump backs Paxton in Texas Republican Senate showdown with Cornyn

Trump endorses Paxton in heated Texas Senate GOP runoff against Paxton, as Republicans battle for crucial seat that could determine Senate control.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 12:39 pm

Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi backed Connie Chan in the race to succeed her, calling the San Francisco supervisor ready to bring clarity to Congress.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 11:31 am

Senate hopeful Mallory McMorrow floats Iron Dome for Palestinians

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow said she would look at supporting defensive missile systems for Palestinians, drawing attention in her Senate race.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 11:08 am

Trump makes fresh Greenland play after Xi talks as China’s Arctic ambitions loom

President Trump revives Greenland pressure as part of a broader Arctic strategy aimed at blocking Chinese influence following his summit with Xi Jinping.

Posted on 19 May 2026 | 10:00 am