Fact-checkers challenge Trump’s ‘eight wars’ claim, back him on crime

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fact-checkers delivered a mixed verdict on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, backing some immigration and crime claims while disputing others on voter fraud, Medicaid and foreign conflicts. Reviews from PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, The New York Times and others found that Trump’s assertion that “zero illegal … Read more

Rep. Nancy Mace to force a vote on releasing Congress members’ sexual misconduct reports

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace plans to force a House vote next week on her resolution to release sexual misconduct and harassment reports involving members of Congress, she told NBC News on Wednesday. The South Carolina congresswoman’s resolution would require the House Ethics Committee to release all sexual misconduct or harassment reports involving members … Read more

How much interest can $50,000 earn in 2026? Here’s what to consider.

A $50,000 deposit into a CD or high-yield savings account could prove to be a lucrative choice this year. BanksPhotos/Getty Images Even after the impact of decades-high inflation in recent years and an elevated interest rate climate that still has a long way to cool further, $50,000 represents a sizable sum of money saved. And … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: Noem backs Trump’s ‘Dalilah Law’ after crash leaves young girl unable to walk, talk

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: In exclusive comments to Fox News Digital, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem threw her support behind President Donald Trump’s proposed “Dalilah Law” after Tuesday’s State of the Union address, arguing the legislation is needed to prevent more tragedies like the … Read more

Cuba says four killed after U.S. boat violates territorial waters

Cuban officials said a U.S. registered speedboat violated their territorial waters, kicking off an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four people on the vessel were killed. Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior posted the statement on X. U.S. officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A commander of the Cuban … Read more

Trump’s pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares ‘war on fraud’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud said Wednesday he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor” as questions grow about how the new unit will operate free of political influence from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.” The proposed … Read more

Clinton accuses GOP voter bill of targeting married women — Republicans call it ‘nonsense’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hillary Clinton is claiming that Republican voter legislation will make it harder for married women to vote — an assertion GOP lawmakers and officials already say they’ve debunked. “You didn’t have to listen to Trump’s rambling speech last night to know that Republicans are trying to make … Read more

Amid DHS shutdown, Noem meets with Democrat who called for her impeachment

In a rare meeting amid a partial government shutdown affecting her agency, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Wednesday afternoon as the Chicago congresswoman pushed for a shift in tactics from immigration agents, according to Ramirez’s office. A Ramirez staff member described the meeting as “combative.” Ramirez, a member of … Read more

Judges angry about Trump administration violating their orders in immigration cases, NYT reports

Some federal judges are getting increasingly upset with the Trump administration for not complying with their orders in cases involving migrants. The New York Times reports that “at least 35 times since August, federal judges have ordered the administration to explain why it should not be punished for violating their orders in immigration cases.” Former … Read more