Democrat in key Senate primary says she ‘regrets’ vote on Laken Riley Act, draws GOP backlash

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, running for a Senate seat in Minnesota, penned an article this week explaining her “regret” for voting for the Laken Riley Act, sparking criticism from conservatives online and from her Republican opponents. “I never thought the Laken Riley Act was a perfect bill, … Read more

Iran-U.S. war chokes key shipping lane and threatens global cargo industry

Industries like automotive manufacturing and consumer electronics could see slowdowns or production halts, according to Abuwasel, who also expects delays for pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and temperature-controlled goods the longer this conflict drags on. Historically, geopolitical shocks tend to fade quickly when it comes to economic impact. Last summer’s flare-up between the U.S. and Iran, for … Read more

Strait of Hormuz ship traffic slows to a crawl. Here’s what to know about the key oil waterway.

The U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran are focusing attention on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategically vital waterway in the region that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments. Marine traffic through the strait has slowed to a trickle since the outbreak of hostilities last week, heightening concerns that the conflict could … Read more

To sit or stand: Trump’s challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address

About halfway through his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump sprung the moment on Democrats like a trap: Stand up if they believed that protecting Americans, not “illegal aliens,” was the government’s first duty. It was blatant political theater — while also sealing the impression that he was giving a state of the … Read more

5 Supreme Court justices skip Trump State of the Union after key tariff ruling

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A majority of the U.S. Supreme Court’s justices were absent from President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night — a conspicuous move coming just days after the high court struck down his signature global tariff policy. Only Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. … Read more