Reporter’s Notebook: Omar’s long history of controversy keeps her in the spotlight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is one of the most controversial members of Congress. Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., are the first two Muslim women ever elected to Congress. Along with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., they form the original members of the Squad, … Read more

Shot by gang members, these Paralympians are making history

David Chávez and Jonathan Arias grew up in different parts of crime-ridden El Salvador in the 2010s, but they suffered the same brutal fate. At age 14, Arias was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between rival gangs, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Chávez was also 14 when he was shot and … Read more

Iran war deaths could resurface Trump’s complicated history with military sacrifice

It’s delicate for any president to watch flag-draped transfer cases return home from overseas, a solemn tradition that honors the dead and shines a spotlight on the human costs of conflict. Donald Trump’s visit Saturday to Dover Air Force Base, honoring the six American service members killed in the war in the Middle East, could … Read more

Melania Trump makes history, pushes for ‘peace through education’ amid Iran firestorm

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump presided over the United Nations Security Council meeting Monday, declaring that the United States “stands with all of the children throughout the world,” in a historic speech calling for “peace through education,” amid the U.S. military involvement in Iran. The first lady’s speech … Read more

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

Barely an hour after the first U.S. and Israeli missiles struck Iran, President Donald Trump made clear he hoped for regime change. “Now is the time to seize control of your destiny,” he told the Iranian people in a video. “This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass.” Doesn’t sound complicated. After … Read more

Biden accuses Trump of erasing history and squandering US leadership role on global stage: ‘Dark days’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Joe Biden on Friday accused President Donald Trump of attempting to “erase the truth” and squandering the United States’ role as the leader of the world. “It’s not just my record Trump’s trying to erase,” Biden told South Carolina Democrats, while talking about the president’s … Read more

DHS touts ‘most secure border’ in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday touted “historic progress” under President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem, highlighting nearly 3 million illegal immigrants who have left the United States and what officials call “the most secure border in American history.” The statement, released as Trump … Read more

Trump takes jab at Pelosi by name over history of controversial stock trading

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump called out insider trading on Capitol Hill during his address, urging Congress to “pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay” while also taking a shot at Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.  “Let’s also ensure that members of Congress cannot corruptly profit from using insider … Read more