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Virginia Supreme Court rules on new congressional map

The ruling is a significant victory for Republicans in the state, who argued the map was an "unconstitutional power grab," and would grant Democrats a 10-1 advantage.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 10:27 am

Omar camp breaks silence on fraud probe, blames Walz, Trump as new claims clash with earlier statements

Rep. Ilhan Omar has not responded to a Minnesota fraud committee's inquiry, but a former staffer's email attempts to distance her from the MEALS Act.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 10:17 am

Tim Walz Minnesota forcing teachers to abide by ‘horribly disgusting,’ ‘crazy’ race standard, says lawmaker

Minnesota public school teachers must assess how their biases perpetuate oppression under state licensing standards tied to Gov. Tim Walz's tenure.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 9:30 am

GOP candidate Bianco's two-word jab at Katie Porter draws gasps from California debate audience

The crowd groaned after Chad Bianco told Katie Porter she might need a lecture on being a mother during a heated California governor's race debate.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 9:21 am

Trump admin releases highly anticipated files documenting UFOs, 'extraterrestrial life'

The Trump administration released declassified UAP files featuring Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 photos and transcripts as part of the president's transparency initiative.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:08 am

Dem governor in the hot seat after testing limits of authority with major move against ICE

Gov. Hochul's budget proposal includes new restrictions on ICE operations in New York, blocking local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration work.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 8:00 am

Rubio meets Meloni as Trump–Pope clash clash escalates US strains with key European ally

Secretary of State Rubio is meeting PM Meloni in Rome as diplomatic tensions over the Iran war and Vatican disputes strain U.S.–Italy ties.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:16 am

Virginia Dems split on DOJ probe of Soros-backed DA accused of giving 'sweetheart deals' to illegal aliens

Virginia Democrats offered mixed reactions to DOJ investigation into Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano over plea deals for illegal immigrants.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 7:00 am

US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent said the U.S. intelligence community agreed prior to the war that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:03 am

California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed

Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a locked California drop box months after the statewide Proposition 50 redistricting vote was certified.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:00 am

Top Dem legal boogeymen tee up 'battle royale' in red state's redistricting crusade

Democrat-aligned lawyers filed three lawsuits to block Florida's new GOP-friendly congressional map after DeSantis signed it into law this week.

Posted on 8 May 2026 | 6:00 am

Trump praises Susie Wiles’ cancer fight in surprise gala video: ‘Winning it decisively’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles disclosed her cancer diagnosis at a gala where Trump praised her courage, toughness and decisive recovery.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 10:32 pm

Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama

Trump reveals he chose "American Flag Blue" as the new color for the Reflecting Pool's surface during a National Mall restoration inspection Thursday.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 9:55 pm

Trump surprises famously low-profile power player with tribute as she steps out for rare public appearance

Trump praises Susie Wiles as the best chief of staff ever in a surprise message at the Independent Women's Forum gala honoring her as Woman of Valor.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 7:00 pm

Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies

Bipartisan lawmakers say Section 230 can no longer shield Big Tech from liability as social media drives addiction and harms children nationwide.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 6:30 pm

FIRST ON FOX: Top Republicans take abortion pill fight to Supreme Court, citing coercion and safety risks

Republican lawmakers file Supreme Court brief alleging loosened mifepristone rules enabled coercion, backing Louisiana's fight to restore safeguards.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 5:43 pm

Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz ICE holding facility will shut down as permanent detention sites open, with the state citing massive operational costs.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 5:01 pm

Tennessee passes new congressional map likely to flip final Dem seat as protests erupt inside Capitol

Tennessee's new congressional map targets the 9th District in Memphis, drawing protests from Democrats and raising legal challenges over voter rights.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 4:57 pm

Illegal trucker cases fuel GOP push to crack down on CDL mills as Dems largely silent

Pennsylvania Republicans pressure Democrats over bills cracking down on illegal immigrant truckers and CDL mills amid highway safety concerns statewide.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 4:37 pm

California mom rips Newsom-backed 'diversion program' that appears to benefit her son's killer

California laws allow vehicular manslaughter charges to be dismissed and erased, prompting victims' families to lash out at Gov, Newsom and push for legislative reform.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 3:55 pm

Viral Marco Rubio clip on his vision for America sparks more 2028 speculation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's hopeful vision for America at a White House briefing sparks growing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential bid.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 3:52 pm

Left-wing local leader torched after griping about American flags, pushing ‘more relatable’ replacement

A Lynnwood, Washington, councilwoman said a pride flag is more relatable than an American flag and suggested changes to a local park's flag display.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 2:44 pm

Swing-district Republican breaks with Trump, pushes limits on Iran war

Rep. Tom Barrett, facing a tough re-election fight, introduced a resolution setting strict limits and a July deadline on the U.S. war with Iran.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 2:43 pm

Trump demands Hakeem Jeffries be charged with 'inciting violence' with 'maximum warfare' rhetoric

President Trump accused Hakeem Jeffries of "inciting violence," tying the Democrat's "maximum warfare" rhetoric to the recent assassination scare.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 1:54 pm

DOJ taunts media after Trump scores win in battleground-state ballot fight

DOJ took a social media victory lap after a judge denied Fulton County's bid to reclaim 600 boxes of 2020 election records seized by the FBI.

Posted on 7 May 2026 | 1:43 pm