House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

WASHINGTON — The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension. GOP leaders rushed lawmakers back into session late Thursday with a series of back-to-back votes … Read more

Greenland talks on ‘good trajectory,’ White House says amid Trump takeover push

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland are on a “good trajectory,” a White House official said, despite a public dispute over President Donald Trump’s insistence that the United States should take control of the island.  Technical talks are ongoing, the official told Fox News Digital Wednesday, … Read more

House punts Trump spy powers extension after conservatives block deal, forcing end-of-month showdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s push to extend the government’s controversial warrantless surveillance powers suffered a minor setback early Friday morning after a group of conservative lawmakers rejected a compromise deal that would have extended the program for five years while incorporating some minor reforms intended to appease GOP … Read more

Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30

Washington — The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight session after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension. A new proposal was unveiled late Thursday that would have extended the program for five … Read more

For sale: Illinois house where George Harrison visited his sister before Beatlemania

For the skinny British musician, it was an unassuming trip to visit his sister’s family in September 1963 in Benton, Illinois. He went camping. He jammed with local musicians. He drank root beer delivered on roller skates. He shopped for records. He bought a guitar. Then he went home. The next time people in Benton … Read more

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump railed against a federal judge’s decision on Thursday that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s latest ruling comes in response to an appeals court’s … Read more

Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race 02:37 UP NEXT Paxton says primary results show ‘Texans want new leadership’ 03:07 Texas Supreme Court blocks extended polling hours in Dallas County 03:06 Cornyn blasts ‘self-centered’ Paxton … Read more

Democrat Analilia Mejia projected to win special election for New Jersey House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill

The Associated Press has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia as the winner of the special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejia cruised to victory Thursday over Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond. She will serve out the remainder of Sherrill’s term, which ends in January. The district encompasses … Read more