GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, the candidate running against President Donald Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican U.S. House primary. “Charlie Hatcher and I have been friends for 25 years,” Lee said in a video, noting that “for seven … Read more

Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they’re squeezed: “It’s really challenging”

For Kasey McBlais, a 42-year-old single mom who lives in Maine with her two elementary school-aged children, the cost of running a household is only getting more expensive, from buying groceries to paying for her home’s upkeep. “It’s really challenging,” McBlais, who works at a nonprofit, says of managing her expenses. “It’s paycheck to paycheck.” … Read more

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Tuberville’s eligibility to run for Alabama governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit alleging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville does not meet the residency requirement to run for governor of Alabama. Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismissed the case on jurisdiction grounds after finding that she did not have the authority to decide the eligibility of a party’s … Read more

1 year after Supreme Court limited use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging Trump see shifting legal landscape

Washington — Last summer, as President Trump’s administration faced an onslaught of legal challenges to many of its policies, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that curbed the ability of federal judges to issue sweeping orders that blocked enforcement of Mr. Trump’s plans across the nation. The practice of these nationwide injunctions, which extended … Read more

U.K. health secretary will run for prime minister after challenging Starmer’s leadership in scathing resignation letter

Wes Streeting, who resigned as U.K. health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results. “We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I’ll be standing,” Streeting said at a think tank event … Read more

Trump says China not challenging US on Iran, touts Xi as ‘very respectful’ amid Hormuz tensions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said the U.S. hasn’t “been challenged by China” on the conflict with Iran, describing leader Xi Jinping as being “very respectful” with tensions remaining high over the Strait of Hormuz.  Trump made the remark Tuesday at the White House ahead of his visit next week … Read more

From Truth Social to judicial decisions: Groups challenging Trump’s actions get help from his posts

Washington — As Justice Department lawyers work to defend President Trump’s second-term policies in scores of lawsuits, the president’s proclivity for posting on social media is providing a trove of evidence for lawyers challenging his actions in court. In at least a dozen cases out of hundreds that have been filed, judges have pointed to … Read more

Judge allows Maurene Comey’s lawsuit challenging her firing to move forward in federal court

Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey’s case challenging her firing by President Trump can move forward in federal court. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, had to … Read more

Supreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded program

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear from Catholic preschools that say Colorado violated their religious rights by excluding them from a state-funded program over their admission policies. The court agreed on Monday to take up the appeal from St. Mary Catholic Parish, which is supported by the Republican Trump administration. Joined … Read more