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

Rep. Thomas Massie files paperwork to run in 2028, says he hasn’t made a ‘final decision’ about his political future

Fresh off last week’s primary loss, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., announced Monday he had filed paperwork for a 2028 run in the House — or something else. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I filed with the [Federal Election Commission] for the 2028 House race. This … Read more

Trump’s $1.8B fund isn’t officially open yet. That hasn’t stopped applications.

WASHINGTON — Applications are already rolling into the Justice Department from hopefuls aiming for some of the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, even though the process can’t officially begin until commissioners are chosen to decide how the money is doled out. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Rep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his N.J. district, where voters are split on his mysterious absence

GOP leaders have expressed confidence that Kean will be able to run and win in November. However, even House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who said he last spoke to the congressman three weeks ago, admitted he doesn’t know the reason for Kean’s absence or his exact timeline for return. “He’s had a medical issue, and … Read more

A ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a speeding ticket. It hasn’t gone anywhere in years

It’s a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” and even has the same license plate? Officials at an Illinois museum are among the … Read more

Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After two months of conflict, neither a deadly bombing campaign nor a blockade on Iranian exports has forced Tehran to make the concessions the Trump administration is seeking. The campaign has intensified in recent weeks, targeting Iran’s oil exports and financial networks while a naval blockade has … Read more