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Slotkin presses DHS pick on ICE at polls, says she can’t trust Trump to allow ‘free and fair’ election
Homeland Security Secretary-designate Markwayne Mullin was challenged Wednesday over concerns that the Trump administration could position ICE agents near polling places this November. The back-and-forth with Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., comes amid warnings from some on the right that many blue states’ election security policies are potentially allowing illegal immigrants to cast ballots for races […]
Sarah Sanders flipped off, kicked out of restaurant that claims employees were ‘uncomfortable’
Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is speaking out over an incident in a restaurant in her home state where she says she was treated rudely and asked to leave by staff while having lunch. “Last week I was having lunch with two other moms at a restaurant when the owner approached a member of […]
DOJ fires warning shot at Letitia James over transgender treatments for minors
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Justice is warning New York Attorney General Letitia James to back away from her fight with NYU Langone Health over its decision to stop providing certain transgender treatments to minors, arguing federal law does not require the hospital to offer the treatments. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said in […]
Hawley launches investigation into abortion drug manufacturers over ‘grave risks’ to women
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is launching investigations into two mifepristone manufacturers that he says profited off the abortion drug despite evidence that it “poses grave risks to women.” Hawley notified the two companies, Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro, in letters addressed to the heads of the companies that were obtained by Fox News Digital. The letters […]
Hochul pleads for wealthy New Yorkers to return from red states like Florida, Texas as tax base ‘eroded’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated that the Empire State needs wealthy individuals paying taxes in the state to help fund social programs, but noted that the state’s tax base has “eroded.” During remarks at Politico’s “New York Agenda: Albany Summit” event last week, the Democratic governor explained that she needs individuals with a “high […]
Sanders Moves to Block $658 Million US Arms Sales to Israel
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is moving to block roughly $658 million in proposed U.S. arms sales to Israel, introducing joint resolutions of disapproval alongside Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; and Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Politico reported on Thursday.[#item_full_content]
Europe Backs US With Strait of Hormuz, UK’s Starmer Leads Effort
A coalition of major European powers and Japan issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals a shift toward coordinated Western backing of efforts to keep one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes open.[#item_full_content]
Enraged Dems Walk Out of Bondi Oversight Epstein Files Briefing
Several Democrats on the House Oversight Committee stormed out of a closed-door briefing with Justice Department leaders on the Jeffrey Epstein files Wednesday night, saying they did not trust Attorney General Pam Bondi…[#item_full_content]
House Strips Rep. Kiley of Committees After GOP Exit
California independent Rep. Kevin Kiley has been stripped of his House committee assignments after formally exiting the Republican Party, a move that automatically vacated his seats under chamber rules. The change was announced on the House floor when the clerk read letters…[#item_full_content]
