Hegseth tones down warnings about China: “We respect their ambitions,” but “position hasn’t changed on Taiwan”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toned down previous rhetoric calling China a threat in a visit to Singapore on Saturday, but told allies the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity.” As the U.S. has done for decades, Hegseth tried to straddle the line between not angering Chinese leaders and still not ostracizing Taiwan. … Read more

Here’s how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June)

Mortgage interest rates have experienced notable increases and declines so far in 2026. Alex Cristi/Getty Images Many homebuyers and owners looking to refinance started 2026 with cautious optimism. Mortgage interest rates, after all, had declined by around a full percentage point, on average, in 2025. And after the Federal Reserve cut rates three times in … Read more

House Republican would ‘100%’ leave the GOP if red state changed primary rules

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A congressman in a competitive district in Pennsylvania said he’d leave the Republican Party if his state conducted open primary elections. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., a Republican moderate who has bucked party lines on some of President Donald Trump‘s key initiatives, including voting against the One, Big, … Read more

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

TOKYO — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday as markets waited to see if the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 1 cent higher to $98.51 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell 0.4% to $89.29 a barrel. Lower oil prices help bring down … Read more

What has changed in Venezuela since Trump ousted Maduro?

U.S. military forces captured then-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro three months ago. His vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has taken over as the country’s acting leader, and President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. and Venezuela are working well together. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more. Source link

What has changed in Venezuela since Trump ousted Maduro?

U.S. military forces captured then-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro three months ago. His vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has taken over as the country’s acting leader, and President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. and Venezuela are working well together. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more. Source link