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Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race
GOP strategists say a Peggy Flanagan win in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary would boost Republican chances to capture a Senate seat in the 2026 general election.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Himself
Police say that Justin Fairfax, a former lieutenant governor of Virginia, shot and killed his wife before he died by suicide. The incident happened with both of their teenage children in the home. CoâŠ
Judge Again Halts Construction of Trump's White House Ballroom
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a pause on the construction of President Donald Trumpâs new White House ballroom. It comes as the Fine Arts Commission, he personally appointed, approved an initiaâŠ
Trump Tours States With Message to Voters Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump is kicking off a tour of western states and trying to change the political subject away from the Iran war and attempting to turn the spotlight on his economic policies. In Las âŠ
Israel and Lebanon Reach 10-Day Ceasefire, Paving Way for Deal
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire after six weeks of intense Israeli bombardment targeting what Israel says was the militant group Hezbollah. âŠ
Florida officials warned to avoid reparations-style effort as state gears up to restrict DEI even further
Leon County, Florida risked losing $16.8 million in grants by pursuing a historical harms measure, according to county staff warning about anti-DEI law SB1134 compliance.
Hegseth's contradictory Iran statements and D4vd arrested in teen's murder: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth acknowledges that Iran still has some missiles and launchers despite saying its defenses were decimated.
No charges to be filed against Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend in Utah case
Dakota Mortensen, the ex-boyfriend of Taylor Frankie Paul, the âSecret Lives of Mormon Wivesâ star, will not be charged in relation to an allegation of domestic violence this year, the Utah city of DâŠ
Charlie Kirk podcast pans Utah Valley University citing 'safety concerns' in scrapping controversial speaker
"The Charlie Kirk Show" offered reaction to Utah Valley University canceling its commencement speaker Sharon McMahon after the selection sparked outrage.
WWE star Kit Wilson expresses support for Cody Rhodes after Pat McAfee promo, no animosity after 'toxic' move
Kit Wilson tells Fox News Digital he had "no idea" Cody Rhodes was coming but praised his message amid the Pat McAfee and WrestleMania 42 controversy.
Doctors warn of âlooksmaxxingâ dangers after influencerâs livestream emergency
Doctors caution about "looksmaxxing" risks, from "softmaxxing" self-care to dangerous "hardmaxxing," after a content creator's reported livestream emergency.
Texas emerges as the top destination for companies leaving blue states
Texas ranks No. 1 in job creation and economic output growth, attracting major corporations like ExxonMobil and Chevron to relocate their headquarters.
Trump taps former deputy surgeon general to helm CDC
President Trump announced former deputy surgeon general Dr. Erica Schwartz as his nominee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
Seattle, Vancouver coordinate cross-border planning for 2026 World Cup tourism
Seattle and Vancouver expect over 1.1M visitors and billions in economic impact between the two cities as they coordinate World Cup 2026 planning across the U.S.-Canada border.
Charlie Kirk case stalls as accused shooter delays plea and eyes media limits
Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event, is due in court Friday over a motion to exclude news cameras from future hearings.