As Trump’s NATO gamble pays off, envoy names allies he’s still watching

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years, President Donald Trump has criticized NATO’s European allies for relying too heavily on the United States for military defense. Heading into July’s NATO summit, disagreements about Iran and defense spending threatened to overshadow what was expected to be a pivotal meeting for the alliance.  Instead, … Read more

Nigel Farage, U.K. far-right leader and former Trump ally, resigns amid finance scandal in high-risk gamble

London — British politician Nigel Farage, a one-time ally of President Trump who has led a surging far-right, populist movement in the U.K., resigned on Tuesday as a lawmaker to trigger a special election. It’s a high-risk political gamble to renew his mandate from voters as he faces mounting pressure over a financial scandal. Farage has … Read more

Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland this week as the Trump administration’s most visible defender of a fragile Iran memorandum of understanding, even as officials moved to tamp down reports of internal concern over whether Tehran can be trusted to follow through on nuclear concessions. “If … Read more

Trump’s Iran gamble divides GOP hawks and ‘America First’ conservatives over what victory looks like

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump may have united Republicans behind military action against Iran, but his push to formalize peace is proving far more divisive. As details of a memorandum of understanding emerge, GOP hawks are questioning whether the administration gave up too much, while Trump allies argue the … Read more

How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats, already lagging behind Republicans in midterm campaign fundraising, relied heavily on a House Democratic-aligned dark-money group in an attempt to redraw Virginia’s congressional map in their favor, campaign finance records show. Before voters cast their ballots in Virginia’s April redistricting referendum, the 10 wealthiest Republican-aligned political … Read more

Virginia Democrats’ $70M redistricting gamble backfires after court defeat, ignites blame game

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting map Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares explains why the Virginia Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Democratic redistricting map was a “win for the rule of law.” Miyares notes the proposed map would have drastically shifted power for Democrats, citing the court’s emphasis on adhering to … Read more

The NFL Draft opened with a gamble, a surprise and a sign of things to come

The NFL draft kicked off with its first round on Thursday night, as most teams made their initial selection in what’s become a multi-day affair. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Las Vegas Raiders began the festivities by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the … Read more