New Hampshire Senate passes bill that would prohibit trans athletes' inclusion with gender identity

The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill earlier this week that would ban trans athletes from playing for teams that align with their gender identity.

Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed seven bills into law and vetoed 48, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure regarding skills games

Trump’s surge in polls with Black voters stuns CNN analyst: ‘Truly historic’

President Biden is struggling to attract support from Black voters, a data analyst said while pointing recent polling that shows Biden's support has plummeted compared to 2020.

Trans middle school athlete whose presence stirred protests is accused of sexual harassment

A West Virginia trans athlete at the center of controversy after middle school girls protested her competing with them is now accused of sexually explicit comments to a female teammate.

Thomas Massie introduces bills to audit, abolish the Federal Reserve

Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has that seeks to end the Federal Reserve central banking system which has been in operation since 1913.

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.

Ex-Connecticut budget official for Gov. Lamont arrested on federal charges

Former Connecticut official Konstantinos “Kosta" Diamantis, known for his involvement in school construction grants, has been arrested on federal charges.

Israel announces additional troop deployment in Rafah amid warning from Biden administration

Israel announced plans for additional troop deployments in Rafah on Thursday, despite warnings from President Biden's administration.

Biden's weapons pause to Israel confuses, annoys Democrats: 'They suck' at communicating

Democrats admitted they were confused by the Biden administration's Israel policy after it proceeded with a weapons package after pausing a previous sale over Rafah.

Michael Cohen returns as final witness in NYC AG Bragg's criminal prosecution of Trump

Defense attorneys for former President Trump are expected to continue their cross-examination of Michael Cohen when court resumes Thursday morning

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.

Red state university accused of giving more financial aid to Black students

University of Oklahoma students are suing the school over alleged racial bias in financial aid, claiming violation of Equal Protection Clause.

Senators unveil bipartisan push to spend billions on AI research, warn China is 'in a hurry'

A bipartisan group of senators unveiled a new push on Wednesday to spend tens of billions each year on funding non-military AI research.

Here are all the restrictions Biden's team demanded in their Trump debate offer

President Biden's offer to debate former President Trump came with significant strings attached, limiting the nature of the 2024 debates.

Pro-life activist sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison in 'shocking' outcome: 'Not the America I know'

Pro-life activists handed down "shocking" sentence of more than four years behind bars for staging a demonstration inside a Washington, D.C., abortion clinic in 2020.

Israel targets Hamas training ground on outskirts of Rafah, ramps up attacks in northern Gaza

Israel intensified its operations in northern Gaza and conducted precise strikes on eastern Rafah on Wednesday.

Singapore's new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty

Lawrence Wong, a U.S.-trained economist and former civil servant turned politician, is set to become Singapore's fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

Trump VP contenders, sitting senators headline Menendez trial potential witness list

Jury selection in Sen. Menendez's corruption trial continues, with potential jurors questioned about connections to prominent figures who may testify.

WH blames pandemic, Russia war on Biden's dismal swing state poll numbers

White House press secretary Karen Jean-Pierre is blaming the pandemic and Russia’s war with Ukraine as just some of the reasons as to why President Biden’s poll numbers are lagging in key swing states.

Blue-state GOP blasts Dem gov over surprise $7B budget deficit increase

Gov. Newsom's revised deficit projection faces GOP criticism, with the total shortfall now nearly $74 billion, $7 billion worse than his initial estimate.

Ohio purges 'non-citizens' from state voter rolls, calls on Biden admin for data ahead of 2024 election

Ohio is pushing to identify and purge non-citizens who are registered to vote in the state, requesting further data from President Biden's administration.

Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties

Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.

Red-state financial officers urge Biden to back Israel, 'alarmed' of wavering support in 'hour of need'

Twenty-three state financial officers are urging President Biden to maintain support for Israel amidst recent conflicts in Rafah, citing concerns over wavering commitment and antisemitic demonstrations.

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination to run for third term in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi on Tuesday to formally file his candidacy for the ongoing general election, aiming to secure his seat.

SEAN HANNITY: This is beyond a judicial circus

Fox News host Sean Hannity shreds "Trump hater" Michael Cohen's testimony in the New York v. Trump case on Monday's "Hannity."

Louisiana Republicans push to add abortion pills to list of 'controlled dangerous substances'

Louisiana Republicans are pushing to add abortion pills to a list of controlled substances, creating penalties for some people who may obtain the pills.

Local governments struggle to effectively utilize opioid settlements totaling more than $50B

Many U.S. cities with populations over 10,000 are getting portions of money from opioid settlements, but some local officials are unsure how to utilize the funds.

German court upholds intelligence agency's labeling of far-right party as suspected extremist case

A court has ruled that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency was justified in putting the Alternative for Germany party under observation for suspected extremism.

All in the family: 5 Trump kin to represent Florida at Republican National Convention

Barron, Tiffany, Donald Junior and Eric Trump, along with Kimberly Guilfoyle and Michael Boulos were Trump family members selected to the Florida RNC delegation.

Israel-Hamas war would 'probably already been over' if Trump were president, Sen. Tom Cotton says

The Republican senator from Arkansas says the Israel-Hamas war "would have never happened" under President Trump during a "Face the Nation" interview Sunday.

Giants legends Lawrence Taylor, Ottis Anderson speak at Donald Trump's Jersey Shore campaign rally

New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was one of the 40,000 people at Donald Trump's campaign rally in Wildwood, N.J., Saturday afternoon.

Meet Fani Willis' GOP challenger for the top prosecutor job in deep-blue Georgia

Embattled Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis will likely face GOP challenger Courtney Kramer in the race for district attorney this November.

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."

Polish farmers march in Warsaw opposing European Union climate policies

Polish farmers marched through downtown Warsaw on Friday to protest the European Union’s climate policies and to oppose the pro-EU government, officials said.

India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections

A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.

Blue state Dems turn on governor as homeless council can't account for $20B in spending

Democrats and Republicans alike are taking issue with California Gov. Newsom as his homelessness council has failed to track its billions spent on the state's homelessness crisis.

Polish leader announces Cabinet reshuffle ahead of European Parliament elections

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a Cabinet reshuffle to replace ministers running for the European Parliament in a move meant to bring new energy to his government.

Russian leader Mikhail Mishustin is reappointed by Putin as prime minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister in a move expected to maintain stability in Russia's leadership, officials said.

Mike Pence accuses Biden of impeachment hypocrisy amid Israel arms threat

Former Vice President Mike Pence called out President Biden for threatening to withhold arms aid to Israel during a CNN interview, warning the Israelis not to go further into Rafah.

Red state AGs sue Biden admin to halt 'radical transgender ideology' threatening 'safety of women and girls'

More than 20 red states sue Biden admin over Title IX changes that expand sex discrimination to include gender identity and sexual orientation.

NYC sued for denying in vitro fertilization coverage to gay male employees

A New York gay couple argues the city's refusal to provide IVF coverage to them is discriminatory.

House Republicans invite Nathan Wade to 'interview' with Judiciary committee regarding Trump election case

House Republicans are calling on Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade to submit to a recorded interview with the House Judiciary Committee.

Student's viral video of trans woman in ladies' restroom spurs campus investigation, renewed debate

Western Carolina University is investigating after a student athlete recorded her confrontation with a transgender woman who was using the ladies' room.

Haiti's transitional council adopts unprecedented leadership rotation as country faces deadly gang violence

Haiti's transitional council is implementing unexpected changes in response to ongoing gang violence and internal discord within the Caribbean country.

Barron Trump to enter politics as Florida delegate at GOP convention

Barron Trump, the youngest child of former President Trump will enter the political fray for the first time when he will be an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention.

China condemns US military ship's passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office

A U.S. destroyer's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait has drawn criticism from China's military, occurring just before Taiwan's new president's inauguration.

Felony charge in store for anti-Israel radicals who break little known law

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost warns university presidents: masked students in anti-Israel protests could face felony charges under the state's anti-disguise law.

Brutal assault on Berlin politician sparks alarm over rising political violence in Germany

A Berlin politician was violently assaulted during an event at a library. Police reported that a 74-year-old man struck her with a bag containing a hard object.

Cruz campaign blasts Texas Dem convention for platforming 'radical' blue state governor

The Sen. Ted Cruz campaign slams Texas Dems for spotlighting Michigan Gretchen Gov. Whitmer, branding her a "radical leftist," alongside his opponent Colin Allred at convention.

LAURA INGRAHAM: NY v. Trump is a political hit job

Fox News host Laura Ingraham says the NY v. Trump case is a "political hit job masquerading as a felony case" on "The Ingraham Angle."

UCLA finally asks for FBI help — but to investigate pro-Israel supporters

UCLA has reached out to the FBI as part of its investigation into a group of pro-Israel counter-protesters who allegedly attacked an anti-Israel campus encampment last week.

Hawley presses Garland to probe dark money's role in fueling anti-Israel agitators on campus

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., urges Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate funding sources behind anti-Israel chaos on college campuses nationwide.

Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution

Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.

Bugging devices discovered in room ahead of Polish government meeting

A Polish government official says that bugging devices were detected in a room where Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was scheduled to meet with his Cabinet ministers.

Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule

Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.

Last-minute candidate set to lead Panama after contentious election following former president's ban

José Raúl Mulino, stepping in for the barred Ricardo Martinelli, has won Panama's presidential election. His competitors conceded as he secured 35 percent of the votes.

NY v. Trump to resume Monday after eventful third week of testimony, thousands of dollars of gag order fines

Former President Trump’s criminal trial will resume Monday after an eventful third week that saw key witnesses testify and brought thousands of dollars in fines.

Reporter stunned by Biden voters' comments on economy: 'Nostalgia for Trump years ... really shocking to me'

President Biden is facing a lack of enthusiasm problem with his 2020 voters, journalists said, claiming even Democrats have "nostalgia" for Trump years.

Laws protecting children from online porn are winning in some states as activists push nationwide solution

Seventeen states, including Alabama and Georgia, have enacted porn ID laws, with momentum growing for national adoption to protect children online.

China increases aggressive moves against Taiwan as island prepares to inaugurate new president

As Taiwan's president-elect William Lai prepares to take office later this month, China has increased tensions with the island by increasing its provocative moves.

'Damning' report details Biden admin’s Big Tech 'censorship' push

A House committee report details Biden administration efforts to censor platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Amazon, as recorded in the companies' internal communications.

New ruling reveals fate of middle school girls banned for protesting trans competitor

Five middle school girls who say they were benched from competition for objecting to a transgender competitor can race again, a West Virginia judge has ruled.

UK's Boris Johnson turned away from voting station for not having ID

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was initially stopped from voting at a polling station on Thursday after forgetting to provide proper identification.

Newsom's 'failure' to 'do anything' to stop university violence slammed by lawmakers

California Republicans slam Gov. Gavin Newsom's UCLA riot response and consider cutting grants to universities that are tolerating violence.

NYPD chief scolds 'defund the police' lawmaker after she criticized police clearing out Columbia

NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell on Wednesday ripped a city lawmaker for criticizing police clearing out protesters from Columbia University.

Hillary Clinton team urged Biden to speak to Howard Stern

Hillary Clinton's team urged President Biden's team to get him on Howard Stern's show, with Stern's producer saying she was "really helpful" in making it happen.

Satanists not welcome in schools but 'welcome to go to hell' says state superintendent

Oklahoma education chief Ryan Walters opposes The Satanic Temple's plan to place its ministers in schools after a bill passed the state House that would permit volunteer chaplains.

Matt Gaetz blasts House antisemitism legislation as ‘ridiculous hate speech bill’

Congressman Matt Gaetz railed against the House’s antisemitism legislation on Wednesday, saying that some excerpts of the Bible would meet this bill’s definition of antisemitism.

Texas rep reiterates 'simple' stance when it comes to women's sports

Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, reiterated that the state will refuse to adopt the Biden administration's Title IX changes. Several other states have joined Texas.

Dem lawmaker teams up with Planned Parenthood to host 'deceptive' drag story hour in Arizona Capitol

Arizona Dems face GOP backlash for hosting "Drag Story Hour" with Planned Parenthood, accused of deceptive planning

Dem mayor boasts about violent crime going 'down' for a week, lashes out at media for not covering

Mayor Muriel Bowser asked the media for more positive coverage of “one week" with lower violent crime in Washington D.C., just days after a mass shooting in the city.

GOP rep looks to remove FAFSA aid for students convicted of rioting, assaulting police in Israel protests

Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, plans to crack down on anti-Israel protesters with a bill that would withhold federal financial aid from students convicted of rioting or attacking police.

Louisiana police clear out anti-Israel encampment at Tulane University, arrest 14 protesters

Tulane University cracked down on anti-Israel protesters on its campus Wednesday morning, with Louisiana police making 14 arrests.

Columbia University: 'No choice' but to call NYPD, building occupation believed to be led by outside agitators

The University of Columbia says anti-Israel protesters left them with "no choice" but to call the NYPD after they broke into Hamilton Hall on Wednesday.

JESSE WATTERS: Columbia has Bud-lighted their brand

Fox News host Jesse Watters calls out the anti-Israel protests across college campuses following Hamas' October 7 attack on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

US troops could pay price if NATO allies don't make major change, former VP's group warns

Insufficient military spending by NATO allies could drag American troops into conflict with Russia warns Advancing American Freedom, a group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence.

Haiti council appoints new prime minister as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Haiti's transitional council has appointed Fritz Belizaire, a former sports minister, as the new prime minister as the country faces severe violence and instability.

DeSantis touts Florida lawsuit seeking to block Biden's Title IX changes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted a lawsuit from multiple states pushing to block President Biden from integrating transgender ideology into U.S. colleges.

GOP lawmakers hit with 'gut punch' as red state's Dem governor ekes out win in transgender bill battle

Kansas lawmakers upheld Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a bill that would have made it illegal to perform gender reassignment procedures on children.

Taliban-run tourism institute aims to attract more travelers to Afghanistan

A Taliban-run tourism and hotel management institute has opened its doors to students in an effort to attract more tourists to Afghanistan, officials say.

High-profile Dems victimized by string of crimes still deny blue state in crisis

Democrats remain divided on solutions to deter crime as a string of high-profile thefts and robbery attempts occurred in the last week of April.

South Korean opposition leader pushes president to accept investigation of wife, top officials

South Korea’s opposition leader has urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept special investigations into allegations involving top officials and his wife.

CNN host wonders if Gov. Noem wrote puppy killing story to 'appeal' to Trump: 'Famously hates dogs'

CNN anchor Kasie Hunt asked if a shocking excerpt from Gov. Kristi Noem's, R-S.D., new memoir about killing her dog was an appeal to former President Trump.

Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister will not retain position following general elections

Solomon Islands pro-Bejing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare will not remain head of the South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections.

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein among 100 arrested protesting at Washington University

Green Party 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein advertised her arrest at a campus protest on social media Saturday, sharing video of the incident.

Seaside city resisting state Dems' attempt to force it into 'submission' over voter ID law

California officials are suing Huntington Beach for its voter ID law in what the city's conservative mayor says is "government overreach" by Sacramento.

Kansas won't have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year

Before the Kansas Legislature's scheduled adjournment for the year, Republican state senators blocked efforts to force debates on expanding Medicaid programs and the medical use of marijuana.

Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings

Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a suite of gun safety legislation into law, after the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history left 18 people dead and 13 people injured.

Ex-MLB star running for Senate goes to bat for plan to cut federal cash for schools allowing unrest

Ex-MLB star and GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey vows to hold Ivy League schools accountable for failing to protect Jewish students, threatening cuts to federal funding if elected.

Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement

Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.

Arrested anti-Israel agitators claim 'discrimination' and 'harassment' in civil rights complaint

Anti-Israel agitators at Columbia University filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging they have been discriminated against and harassed.

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

Los Angeles suspect who 'targeted' mayor's house had troubled past, dad says

Ephraim Hunter, the suspect charged with breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' home on Sunday, had a heroin addiction and was living on "the streets," his father said.

Blue state in battle over AG's illegal immigration dictate that 'handcuffs' police

A group of New Jersey Republicans is trying to reverse a directive from the state's liberal district attorney general that "handcuffs" local law enforcement cooperation with ICE agents.

Gaetz urges House investigative hearing on 'failed foreign policy' that 'endangered' US troops

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is urging the House Armed Services Committee to summon Secretary of State Antony Blinken for congressional testimony on U.S. military relations in Niger.

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Biden appears to read script instructions out loud in latest teleprompter gaffe: 'Four more years, pause'

President Biden appeared to incorporate script instructions from his teleprompter into his speech on Wednesday, resulting in a memorable gaffe.

LGBT couples at heightened risk from climate change, study from liberal law school claims

Same-sex couples are more vulnerable to climate change hazards than straight couples in the U.S. are, according to a new UCLA study.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bipartisan bill to combat squatting, election bills

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed SB 1129, which would have permitted a homeowner to request law enforcement to immediately remove a squatter from their property

Newsom ignoring California crises to promote himself in pro-abortion campaign, GOP lawmakers say

California Republicans torched Gavin Newsom for his national abortion rights ad Monday while the state faces crises they say requires the Democrat governor's attention.

Pelosi calls on Netanyahu to resign, condemns him as 'obstacle' to peace

Rep. Nancy Pelosi laid into Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, condemning his campaign in Gaza and calling on him to resign.

New stealthy submarine glider set for autonomous undersea missions

Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle aims to revolutionize undersea missions — it glides through the ocean without human assistance.

White House visitor logs contradict Biden spokesman's vow to ban DC official who praised notorious antisemite

FIRST ON FOX: A Washington, D.C., official who praised antisemite Louis Farrakhan visited the White house twice after a spokesperson for President Biden said she wouldn't return.

Government's refusal's to declassify UFO docs is a 'cover-up' costing taxpayers millions: GOP congressman

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said he believes there's a government cover-up about UFOs, and the government continues to spend millions researching something it says does not exist

Disgraced Biden-nominated US attorney spent 'lavishly' on fancy meals on taxpayer's dime, investigation finds

Former US Attorney Rachael Rollins may have violated spending rules on a taxpayer-funded credit card when she was District Attorney for Boston, a new report claims.

Hochul silent as pressure grows for National Guard to break up Columbia's anti-Israel throng

Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to send in the National Guard on Monday to quell anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.

Liberal comedian Michael Rapaport tells anti-Israel protesters Trump will win 'because of you'

Liberal comedian Michael Rapaport predicted that anti-Israel protests erupting at Ivy League schools this past weekend would help Donald Trump win in November.

Netanyahu invokes Passover story, vows increased pressure on Hamas: ‘Let our people go’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on the eve of Passover on Sunday, mourning lost hostages and vowing pressure on Hamas.

Muslim voters outraged with Biden after House passes $26 billion Israel aid with his blessing

Muslim voters and organizations had heavy criticism for President Biden after the House passed legislation providing $26 billion in military funding for Israel.

Ex-Clinton aide Huma Abedin spotted on date with George Soros' son at Knicks game

Huma Abedin and Alex Soros were spotted on a date to the Knicks' playoff game in New York on Saturday, solidifying dating rumors.

'Harassment' of Christian college by Biden administration blasted by state education official

The U.S. Department of Education is trying to take down Grand Canyon University over "ideological" differences, according to GCU's president.