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Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to ‘choose wisely’ on deal with US: ‘We are locked and loaded’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iranian leaders to “choose wisely” on whether to accept a peace deal with the U.S. on Thursday. Hegseth made the comments during a press briefing at the Pentagon, saying the U.S. military is “locked and loaded” and prepared to strike Iran’s energy … Read more

Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don’t know’ about immigration

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, revealed that he would “welcome” a discussion with Pope Leo XIV amid the administration’s ongoing spat with the Vatican over disagreements on immigration policy and the Iran conflict. Differing from Vice President JD Vance, who said that “in some cases … Read more

AIPAC may be a new litmus test for Democratic candidates. Leaders say voters’ heads are elsewhere.

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NEW ORLEANS — In rapid succession on Friday, three people stood from seats to disrupt a Democratic National Committee meeting, protesting U.S. funding of Israel and chiding the chair for breaking a promise of transparency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Why you afraid of AIPAC?” … Read more

Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing city’s mayor and school leaders

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CHICAGO — A tangled political fight over whether Chicago’s public schools will hold classes on May Day is coming down to the wire, confusing tens of thousands of students and parents. The influential teachers union, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, wants educators to participate in protests in the nation’s third-largest city on May 1, … Read more

Harris, Buttigieg, other Dem hopefuls court key Black leaders at Sharpton convention

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s only 2026, but the first major cattle call of potential Democratic presidential contenders in the 2028 White House race is underway. Eight Democrats who may launch presidential campaigns are speaking in New York City at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention. The gathering, hosted by … Read more

House Dem leaders open door to 25th Amendment after rank-and-file push for Trump’s removal

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Talk of invoking the 25th Amendment is reemerging among House Democrats after more than a year of dismissing speculation they would seek to remove Trump from power for a third time. Rather than quash the discussion, House Democratic leadership appears to be encouraging it. On Wednesday, House … Read more

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

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The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel. Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into custody by nearly a dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read more

Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit

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MADISON, Wis. — The president of the University of Wisconsin system said in letters obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday that he has been told to either resign or be fired, but has been given no reason and won’t step aside. Jay Rothman, president of the multicampus 165,000-student university system since 2022, said in … Read more