Trump verdict puts US among infamous countries that prosecuted opposition leaders: Who else is on the list?

Donald Trump has accused President Biden of using criminal prosecution to try and prevent him from running for office, but the White House has kept its distance from the trial.

Winners and losers emerge after guilty verdict in NY v. Trump

A handful of winners and losers have emerged following the jury in the NY v. Trump case reaching a verdict after six weeks in a Manhattan courtroom.

How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing

House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.

Texas Republican takes aim at Biden's 'unconstitutional attack' on Americans' gun rights

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, will introduce a resolution Thursday to affirm support from the House of Representatives for Americans' Second Amendment rights.

Critics accuse Buttigieg of 'playing politics' after comments linking turbulence to climate change

Critics pushed back on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's comments connecting turbulence and climate change, but the USDOT returned fire with a study linking the two.

Antisemitism at Yale, Univ. of Michigan to face congressional scrutiny

The dates and times of transcribed interviews with two university presidents were revealed by House Committee on Education and Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., on Wednesday.

Nikki Haley writes clear message to Hamas on IDF artillery shell

Nikki Haley, the former Republican presidential candidate, wrote a message of encouragement to the IDF on an artillery shell during a visit to Israel on Memorial Day.

Trump mocks 'wacko' De Niro in late-night rant after actor's chaotic presser

Former President Trump tore into actor Robert De Niro, who claimed yesterday that Trump "wants to destroy" the city and the nation and eventually could destroy the entire world.

Top adviser to Dem Senate candidate posted photo with religious leader who compared Jews to termites

A top adviser to a House Democrat running for Senate in Michigan once posted on social media about supporting an event featuring Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

'Too late': Trump backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair despite receiving prior endorsement

Former President Trump announced his support for Rep. Bob Good's primary opponent on Tuesday, despite the Freedom Caucus chairman endorsing him and supporting him in court.

'Shut down the world': McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

House lawmakers spent their first full day in Taiwan meeting with the island's president and foreign minister, where the topic of China dominated discussion.

Kevin McCarthy's ghost is haunting House GOPs' next big legislative fight

House lawmakers are jumping into the next big government funding fight with an ambitious schedule to pass all of their spending bills, but they are still constrained by policies instituted under former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is traveling to Taiwan a week after its new president was inaugurated, despite demands from China to stay out.

Biden's $320M Gaza pier: Over budget and under constant threat, a 'purely political' misadventure

The Gaza humanitarian aid pier project has run to a cost that is estimated at double its initial budget as additional hurdles drive the overall costs even higher, and aid delivery remains at a trickle.

Majority of House Dems vote to allow noncitizen voting in DC

The House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal Washington, D.C.'s noncitizen voting law on Thursday.

Reporter's Notebook: There’s little chance that lawmakers will kiss – and 'makeup'

The recent House Oversight Committee, who met to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt, instead convened for verbal sparring that amounted to nothingness.

Trump-backed election security bill advances through key House committee

A bill to require proof of citizenship to vote advanced through a key procedural hurdle on Thursday, moving it closer to a House-wide vote.

More than 50 Dems vote for House GOP bill to repeal DC law letting noncitizens vote

The House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal Washington, D.C.'s noncitizen voting law on Thursday.

Stefanik spars with head of top school over failing grade on antisemitism, stunning whistleblower claim

Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik grilled Northwestern University President Michael Schill on his handling of antisemitism on campus following the outbreak of war in Israel.

ICC arrest warrant threats against Netanyahu prompt intense House talks: ‘No jurisdiction’

The House of Representatives has launched bipartisan talks about how to respond to possible arrest warrants by the ICC against top Israeli officials.

Cowboy State official drives out North Korean infiltrators behind deceptive businesses

Republican Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray dissolved three businesses identified by the FBI as connected to the hermit kingdom of North Korea.

'Squad' Democrat claims Trump DOJ would go on 'murdering spree' with death penalty

Rep. Ayanna Pressley claimed the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 was setting former President Trump up to enact 'wholesale policy violence' in a second term.

GOP pushes for stripping Columbia’s accreditation status after campus unrest

A group of House Republicans is demanding a reexamining of existing college accreditation standards, in particular regarding Columbia University.

US energy future 'under threat' from Biden policies: GOP report

A new report from the House Committee on Oversight and Responsibility says the Biden administration's policies have put the United States' energy future "under threat."

AOC demands Senate Democrats investigate reports of Jan. 6 flags flown at Supreme Court Justice Alito's home

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on Senate Democrats to investigate reports of flags linked to the Jan. 6 riot at Justice Samuel Alito's homes.

19 state attorneys general challenge blue states' 'radical' climate policies impacting others

Twelve states are petitioning the Supreme Court to rule on blue-state policies they claim are forcing other states to follow their left-wing climate change agenda.

Experts slam ICC for quick case against Israel while ignoring brutal regimes: 'Totally politically driven'

The International Criminal Court's jurisdiction only allows it to go after countries that are signatories or have committed crimes against signatories of the Rome Statute.

Senators grill Biden judicial nominee over transgender inmate transfer request despite sex crimes convictions

Republican Sens. John Kennedy and Ted Cruz grilled judicial nominee Sarah Netburn over her recommendation that a transgender female inmate be transferred to a female prison.

Fox News Poll: Higher prices affecting summer travel plans

Most voters say they will not be traveling this summer, mainly because of the costs of traveling, according to a Fox News Poll

Speaker Johnson's office exodus: 4 top aides unveil departure plans

House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing four senior aides leave his office roughly six months before the November 2024 election.

Exodus from Speaker Johnson's office: 4 top aides unveil departure plans

House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing four senior aides leave his office roughly six months before the November 2024 election.

Mass exodus from Speaker Johnson's office: 4 top aides unveil departure plans

House Speaker Mike Johnson is seeing four senior aides leave his office roughly six months before the November 2024 election.

House GOP claims Hunter Biden lied under oath multiple times during congressional deposition

House Republicans said they obtained information to prove “indisputably" that Hunter Biden lied under oath during his congressional deposition earlier this year

House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas'

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., slammed Ireland, Spain and Norway's decision as a "gift to Hamas," despite him advocating for "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."

DOJ urged to 'take immediate action' to prosecute Michael Cohen over string of alleged lies

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer vowed to “use every resource at our disposal" to ensure the Justice Department prosecutes ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen for allegedly lying to Congress.

Democrats plan assault on Trump's VP pool, mock 'MAGA Veepstakes': report

Democrats are making plans to attack former President Trump's VP pick as a radical "ultra-MAGA" Republican as the pool vies for Trump's approval.

Former Israeli leader urges 'dismantling' of ICC over arrest warrants: 'Political tool'

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan assembled a panel of experts to determine whether to request arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, ultimately deciding to pursue both.

Longtime House Republican who split with party on Jan 6 commission wins primary in deep red state

Longtime Rep. Mike Simpson won the Republican primary for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 1998.

McDonald's franchise owner backed by top Dems wins key primary that could swing control of Congress

Oregon State Rep. Janelle Bynum defeated progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary in Oregon's 5th Congressional District Tuesday night.

Vince Fong advances in special election runoff to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong will fulfill the remainder of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's seat in Congress, keeping the GOP's razor-thin advantage.

Trump-endorsed Brian Jack advances to Georgia GOP primary runoff

Trump-endorsed candidate Brian Jack advanced to the GOP primary runoff election for Georgia's Third Congressional District on Tuesday.

Thomas Massie, GOP rebel who defied Trump and tried to oust Johnson, survives primary threats

Rep. Thomas Massie, a libertarian who has not been afraid to clash with House GOP leaders, comfortably won his Republican primary on Tuesday.

Cori Bush accused of 'grifting' for introducing Mike Brown Bill: 'She knows she's lying'

Rep. Cori Bush faces a wave of mockery after introducing a bill to commemorate the death of Mike Brown and help families deal with the trauma of alleged police violence.

‘A new low’: Biden admin eviscerated for response to 'Butcher of Tehran' Raisi's death

Top House Republicans are coming down hard against the Biden State Department for expressing condolences in the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

China sanctions former Republican Rep Mike Gallagher after Taiwan president's inauguration

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher, who left Congress last month, was slapped with sanctions by China on Tuesday after Taiwan's new president was inaugurated.

Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday

Four states-Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho, and Oregon-hold primary contests on Tuesday, including several congressional showdowns that could shape key contests in the autumn battle for control of the House

Statuesque Rev. Graham tribute comes to the Capitol, but shies away from the limelight

While conservative lawmakers hoped a new statue of the Rev. Billy Graham would be placed in one of the Capitol's main corridors, planners had other ideas.

MTG responds to House Dem planning to hawk merchandise using 'bleach blonde' insult used against her

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is launching a new line of merchandise that will include her insult toward Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene last week.

Netanyahu arrest warrant called 'gift to terrorists' as pro-Israel lawmakers vow revenge

Pro-Israel lawmakers on Capitol Hill are furious at the ICC chief prosecutor's decision to seek arrest warrants against top members of the Israeli government.

Pentagon's DEI efforts under scrutiny as House investigators launch new oversight probe

House Republicans are demanding more information on what goes into the Pentagon DEI advisory panel's annual report to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

CNN host confronts Rep. Crockett on her response to Rep. Greene during House clash: 'You did the same thing'

CNN host Jake Tapper confronted Rep. Jasmine Crockett over her response to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's attack on her physical appearance, and said, "you did the same thing."

Stefanik defends speech at Israel's Knesset torching Biden, Democrats: 'Equivocation after equivocation'

House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., defended her speech with Israeli lawmakers in Jerusalem amid President Biden's "failed leadership" on the Hamas war.

Biden's 'privilege' claims sound like arguments Trump officials made before getting thrown in jail: attorney

President Biden's recent claim of privilege shares some similarities with former President Trump's attempts to use the privilege, according to one legal expert.

Trump plans audacious Bronx rally but congressman says his borough won't be fooled

Former President Trump will hold his first campaign rally in New York since 2016 on Thursday where he aims to highlight President's Biden's record on inflation and crime.

Trump demands Biden 'drug test,' rips 'radical' RFK Jr. in bid to 'rebellious bunch' at NRA

Former President Trump fired up supporters at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting, demanding that President Biden get a drug test before the pair debates.

Trump demands Biden 'drug test,' rips 'radical' RFJ Jr. in bid to 'rebellious bunch' at NRA

Former President Trump fired up supporters at the National Rifle Association's Annual Meeting, demanding that President Biden get a drug test before the pair debates.

Philippine mayor accused of acting as Chinese asset amid investigation, tensions

Alice Guo provided what Philippine senators called "opaque" answers to questions about her background, leading to serious allegations about her allegiances.

Argentina's Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy, strong security policies

Argentina elected Javier Milei as the country struggled with some of the highest inflation in the world, seeking radical change in the face of crisis.

House GOP infighting fuels bitter primary election season

House Republicans are once again embroiled in a messy family fight, with several lawmakers endorsing primary challengers to their sitting GOP colleagues.

Speaker Johnson pushes 'decorum' after AOC, Marjorie Taylor Greene duel in heated House hearing

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for "decorum" after a tense exchange between Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying that it was "not a good look for Congress."

JESSE WATTERS: If Democrats are going to lock up Republicans, maybe they need a taste of their own medicine

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to House GOP efforts to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in "inherent contempt" over subpoenaed Biden audio recordings on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

61 Dems vote against House resolution condemning violence on police

The House passed a resolution condemning violence against law enforcement and calls to defund the police on Friday, with 61 Democrats voting against the measure.

White House grilled on flow of taxpayer dollars to government DEI programs

A group of House Republicans are demanding the White House provide a full accounting of how taxpayer dollars have been spent on DEI.

'Red-hot momentum': GOP committee unleashes effort to win back White House with 'game-changing' tool

The Republican National Committee launched VotePro, a new tool to help Republicans communicate with voters as the party seeks to elect more candidates up and down the ballot in 2024.

Inside Donald Trump and Speaker Johnson's mutually beneficial relationship

Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump have built up a close working relationship since the former took the helm of the House of Representatives in October.

AOC, 'baby girl' Marjorie Taylor Greene trade barbs in fiery Garland hearing: 'Are your feelings hurt?'

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene had a heated exchange Thursday evening during what was supposed to be a contempt hearing for Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Missourians head to Washington to call for a House vote on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Residents of impacted communities are heading to Washington to speak in favor of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before it expires this summer.

Menendez co-defendants reveal strategy to beat the rap in high-stakes corruption trial

The U.S. government's case in its corruption trial for Sen. Menendez amounts to guilt by association, co-defendants' attorneys in the New Jersey Democrat's corruption trial said.

These 3 university presidents will be testifying in House GOP's antisemitism probe next week

The House Education and Workforce Committee is bringing in the heads of Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers for a public hearing next week.

16 Dems vote with GOP to rebuke Biden's pausing Israel weapons shipment

The House of Representatives has voted to advance a bill blocking the Biden administration from stopping Israel arms shipments that were approved by Congress.

Congressman moves to declassify UFO docs: 'If you got nothing to hide, release the files'

A U.S. congressman is applying pressure to the U.S. government by forcing the president to direct all federal agencies to release UFO-related files.

Catholic groups pummel HHS secretary after heated exchange with GOP rep on transgender surgeries

Catholic and conservative groups are criticizing a new HHS rule that they say would block federal funds from hospitals that refuse to perform transgender surgeries.

Johnson rebukes Biden, Schumer over blocked Israel aid as House votes to force bomb deliveries

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accused President Biden of "using his authority to defend himself politically" rather than defend Israel ahead of a House vote.

'Unacceptable': GOP lawmaker vows to fight back against controversial ID program for illegal immigrants

Republican Rep. Troy Nehls is introducing legislation to bar any federal funds from going to the ICE Secure Docket Card program, shared first with Fox News Digital Thursday.

Garland rips 'unfounded' effort to hold him in contempt after Biden asserts executive privilege over Hur audio

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Biden's decision to assert executive privilege over audio of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur.

House committee demands Biden agency staff reveal travel history amid electioneering claims

The committees tasked with overseeing small business and the SBA sent a letter demanding travel schedules of agency officials amid allegations relating to voter registration in their official capacities.

'Let Trump Speak Act' to ban gag orders on defendants put forward by House GOP

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is introducing the "Let Trump Speak Act" to stop judges from issuing gag orders to defendants in any criminal or civil proceeding.

18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at cracking down on Washington, D.C.'s youth crime in a bipartisan vote on Wednesday.

Riley Gaines unleashes on red state Dem candidate after footage reveals 'ignorant' stance on school sports

Democrat House candidate Monica Tranel is seen on camera expressing support for students competing in sports based on gender identity, a move blasted as "out of step" with Montanans.

GOP turns up heat on House Dems with high-pressure Israel vote Thursday

The House is set to vote on a bill to block the Biden administration from halting offensive aid shipments to Israel.

148 House Democrats vote against bill to deport migrants who assault police

The House of Representatives is kicking off National Police Week with a slate of police-related bills.

Republicans team up to defeat longtime 'restriction' targeting gun owners: 'Violation of the Second Amendment'

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and other Republicans are seeking to abolish the taxes levied on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA), claiming the taxes are burdensome.

Liz Cheney's communications with star Jan 6 witness sought by House GOP investigators

A House committee's oversight panel is looking into the January 6 select committee's work, specifically asking former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for documents.

COVID origins: HHS suspends EcoHealth Alliance grants after finding taxpayer funds used in risky research

HHS implemented a suspension on all funds allocated to EcoHealth Alliance, which used taxpayer funds to conduct gain of function research at the Wuhan lab before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vulnerable Dem incumbents move to the center in key swing states as Biden panders to far-left base

Vulnerable Democrats nationwide are moving to the center and positioning themselves as moderates as they campaign for re-election amid President Biden's historically low polling.

Jury picked, opening statements begin in US v. Menendez: 'Use your good judgment'

Federal corruption trial of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez begins with jury selection and opening statements, focusing on bribery allegations.

Watchdog group sues Biden agency for records as lawmaker calls its voter work 'a slap in the face'

The Oversight Project sued the SBA, claiming it failed to comply with records requests relating to a memo establishing coordination between the agency and Michigan's state elections arm.

Johnson floats defunding special counsel’s office amid Jack Smith’s Trump probe

House Speaker Mike Johnson floated the possibility of defunding Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday, a week after he seemingly poured cold water on the idea.

Young, Black and Republican: House conservative aims to win Black voters over with cognac and cigars

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, is hosting a series of events titled, "Congress, Cognac, and Cigars" in cities in swing states as part of an outreach effort to Black male voters.

2020 presidential candidate's spouse wins primary for David Trone's Maryland House seat

April McClain-Delaney, wife of ex-2020 presidential candidate John Delaney, has won the Democratic nomination for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.

House Republican demands Garland appoint special counsel to investigate Biden over stalled Israel aid

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., asked the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate and possible prosecute President Biden over delayed military aid to Israel.

GOP senators blast Biden admin moves in Africa as Russia looks to fill vacuum

Senior GOP senators are voicing concern over President Biden's Africa policy. This follows Niger and Chad telling U.S. troops to leave as analysts say the U.S. is losing influence to Russia and China.

Biden district Republican says this critical issue will define 2024 elections

Rep. Mike Garcia spoke with Fox News Digital about the differences between how Republicans and Democrats approach law enforcement issues and security.

Vulnerable House Dem flip-flops on immigration after dismissing border wall as 'silly'

Vulnerable Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild appeared to backtrack her immigration stance after calling a border wall "silly" and dismissing the notion her state is a border state.

Key moderate Republican Don Bacon fends off state GOP-backed populist primary challenger

Rep. Don Bacon was victorious in his Tuesday night primary race despite facing a populist opponent backed by one of his own House GOP colleagues.

Trump could get Congressional Gold Medal under new House GOP resolution

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a new resolution on Tuesday to give former President Trump the Congressional Gold Medal.

'Country is in crisis': House GOP unleashes on Dems with blistering ad marking 6 months until Election Day

A new ad from the NRCC calls out House Democrats for "extremism" within their party, placing the blame on them for the "crisis" Republicans say currently faces the country.

Speaker Johnson rips 'atrocities' against Trump at Manhattan hush money trial

Speaker Mike Johnson panned the cases against former President Trump during comments outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday morning.

Speaker Johnson to attend Trump trial in Manhattan in show of support

Speaker Mike Johnson is the latest GOP official and Trump ally to appear at the Manhattan criminal court where the former president is on trial.

White House walks diplomatic tightrope on Israel amid contradictory messaging: 'You can't have it both ways'

The Biden administration continues to take criticism for its stances on Israel, which some critics have called contradictory.

Top Senate Democrat joins growing chorus of lawmakers breaking from Biden on Israel

Maryland Democratic Senator Ben Cardin joined a growing chorus of centrist, pro-Israel Democrats who have voiced disagreement with President Biden's decision to withhold aid.

House Speaker chaos: 'One dumpster fire at a time'

The motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was unsuccessful, with representatives voting 359-43 in support of keeping him.

Biden is caving to campus agitators in threatening to cut aid to Israel, senators say: 'All about November'

Republican senators believe President Biden's "disgraceful" warning to cut offensive aid to Israel amid its conflict with Hamas "is all about November."

Barron Trump declines to serve as Florida delegate at RNC

Barron Trump declined an offer to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer, citing "prior commitments."

Biden under investigation after threat to Israel’s offensive aid: ‘playing political games’

The House Oversight Committee is opening an investigation into the Biden administration's decision making and timing behind the president's warning for Israel on Rafah.

House Education Committee chair demands answers after Northwestern University caves to anti-Israel agitators

House Education and Workforce Committee chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders demanding answers on the school's response to antisemitism.

GOP rep files impeachment articles using Dem precedent set during Trump administration

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital he filed impeachment articles against President Biden Friday as the conflict in Gaza continues to raise tensions in Washington.

Biden struggles to hold Democrats together amid criticism from Fetterman, voters over Israel-Hamas war

President Biden is struggling to hold Democratic voters, politicians and activists together as the party become increasingly divided over the Israel-Hamas war.

Former GOP Rep. Fortenberry charged with lying about illegal campaign contribution

Republican former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry has been charged with lying to federal authorities about an illegal, $30,000 campaign contribution by a Nigerian billionaire.

House GOP drafting Biden impeachment articles over Israel aid cutoff threat

House Republicans are coming out with calls for President Biden to be impeached after he threatened to halt offensive weapons aid to Israel if it invaded Rafah.

Furious Republicans accuse Biden of caving to anti-Israel protesters as 'Squad' Dems claim victory on Rafah

House Republicans and progressive House Democrats are sharing very different reactions to President Biden's threat to cut off offensive aid to Israel.

'No choice' but to impeach Biden over delayed Israel aid, GOP senator says

Sen. Tom Cotton called on the House to impeach President Biden for delaying ammunition shipments to Israel.

US treasury official raises alarm on environmental risks from illicit transfers of Iranian oil off Malaysia

A U.S. Treasury official raised concerns about environmental risks and illicit Iranian oil transfers off Malaysia, seeking to prevent the country from financing militant groups.