Fox News: Politics

Trump dangles $5,000 checks as debt surges — but only if GOP can clear major midterm hurdle

President Donald Trump's $5,000 dividend pledge could cost roughly $1.2 trillion, with JD Vance suggesting wealthy Americans may be excluded.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 9:44 am

Republican convention attendees share heartfelt tributes to late Charlie Kirk on assassination anniversary

Republicans at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas reflect on Charlie Kirk's assassination one year after the Turning Point USA founder was killed at a college event.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 9:00 am

Democratic socialist backed by Bernie Sanders ousts Providence, Rhode Island mayor

Rhode Island Rep. David Morales, 27, defeated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley by 8 points after campaigning on rent stabilization and housing justice.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 8:48 am

WATCH: Ilhan Omar refuses to address police raid on home her son shares with felon roommate

Ilhan Omar ignored a reporter's questions about a police raid on her son's Minneapolis home that uncovered multiple firearms and ammunition.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 8:29 am

Presidential flip? GOP insider predicts Trump change of mind on key AI policy ahead of midterms

Trump ally Amy Kremer predicts President Donald Trump will shift on AI data centers after hearing from Americans on the midterm campaign trail.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 8:00 am

House panel to probe foreign ‘Trojan horses’ as Singham scrutiny widens

House lawmakers will examine alleged foreign malign influence operations, including campaigns tied to China, Cuba and U.S. data centers.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 7:45 am

9/11 Museum unveils exhibition for generation too young to remember the attacks: 'Called everybody to lead'

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum unveils a new exhibition featuring artifacts and firsthand accounts showing how the attacks inspired a generation of service.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 6:00 am

America's reddest state chases billion-dollar boom as others sour on massive emerging industry

Wyoming's vast land, affordable energy and fiber optic corridors could lure billions in data center investment as other states add new taxes.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 6:00 am

GOP firebrand says he's 'not going to apologize' after flipping script on Dems' latest woke trend

Rep. Brandon Gill's fiery land acknowledgement at the Republican convention flipped the Democratic tradition on its head, drawing roars from the Texas crowd.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 6:00 am

Trump puts himself back on the ballot: 5 takeaways from GOP midterm convention night one

President Donald Trump unveiled a $5,000 dividend for every American adult at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, with one major spending caveat.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 5:03 am

Ex-NFL cheerleader battles former gubernatorial aide in tight GOP primary race

Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian are locked in a Rhode Island Republican primary too close to call as the GOP eyes a historically blue state.

Posted on 10 September 2026 | 1:00 am

Trump makes stunning first-of-its-kind cash promise in bid to rally GOP voters at Dallas midterm convention

President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" to every adult citizen if Republicans keep Congress at the GOP midterm convention.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 11:20 pm

Fetterman teases where his true loyalty lies after surprise appearance at GOP convention

Senate Democrat John Fetterman drew a hard line after introducing Dave McCormick at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 10:55 pm

EXCLUSIVE: 25 years after 9/11, ICE says more than 2K known or suspected terrorists have been deported

ICE arrested over 2,150 known or suspected terrorists and deported more than 2,000 since Trump took office, DHS says ahead of the 9/11 anniversary.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 10:33 pm

Talarico says he 'missed the mark' as he backtracks on controversial woke statements

James Talarico now backs banning transgender surgeries for minors and opposing trans athletes in girls' sports as the Texas Senate race heats up.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 10:12 pm

George W Bush recalls moment with Derek Jeter before nerve-wracking pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9/11

Former President George W. Bush recalls throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 10:10 pm

Dem senator delivers surprise video at Republican convention backing McCormick

John Fetterman's surprise video at the GOP convention praised Trump and Dave McCormick while rejecting what he called Democratic "extremes and socialism."

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 9:08 pm

Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018

Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch. McKee is the first sitting governor to lose aparty primary in years.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 8:40 pm

Illegal alien ordered removed years ago charged in crash that killed newly engaged 23-year-old teacher

Cameron Lyon, a newly engaged Ohio teacher, was killed when a previously deported illegal immigrant allegedly flipped his SUV into oncoming traffic.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 8:21 pm

Veteran Dem senator cruises past far-left primary challengers in bid for sixth term

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., defeated two far-left challengers in the Rhode Island U.S. Senate primary Wednesday, advancing to the November general election in his bid for a sixth term.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 8:17 pm

Potential Dem presidential contender crashes GOP convention, tries to snatch spotlight from Trump

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker claims Republicans are trying to "rig" the 2026 midterm elections as the GOP kicks off its first-ever convention in Dallas.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 6:48 pm

Beauty school moms caught in accreditation crossfire as Trump administration weighs consequential decision

Trump's Department of Education faces a pivotal decision on NACCAS accreditation that could cut federal student aid for 120,000 beauty students.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 6:22 pm

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces distribution of more than 7 million free eggs statewide

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced 1.7 million free eggs have reached Texas food banks, with 5.3 million more on the way from a settlement.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 6:15 pm

Local GOP leader slams $50K taxpayer 'slush fund' for families of detained, deported immigrant breadwinners

A Virginia GOP leader calls Arlington County's $50,000 in taxpayer-funded grants for families of deported illegal immigrants a "slush fund."

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 5:34 pm

Top Republican names who he says is really leading Democrats — and it's not Schumer or Jeffries

Top Senate Republican Rick Scott claims Chuck Schumer isn't leading Democrats — saying AOC, Zohran Mamdani and Hassan Piker call the shots.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 4:47 pm