US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States Army reached its recruiting goals for 2026 four months early, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed during a Saturday commencement speech at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. “Recruitments are up across the joint force, and I’m pleased to announce … Read more

Ebola vaccine for Bundibugyo strain could take months before human trials

A vaccine for the Ebola strain driving the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is likely months away from human trials, and there is no guarantee it would work, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There are … Read more

What GOP officials are hopeful — and worried — about six months from the midterms

President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot this year, but with roughly six months before Election Day, he’ll still likely be the biggest factor in determining the fortunes of the Republican Party. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Republicans have lost a number of elections in … Read more

Iran could withstand U.S. blockade for months, Western officials and experts say

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military blockade of Iran’s ports will eventually deprive Tehran of crucial oil revenue, but the regime could likely withstand the pressure for months without a major economic crisis or lasting damage to its oil fields, energy industry analysts and two Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments told NBC News. Subscribe to … Read more

California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a California county months after voters approved a statewide Democratic redistricting measure, with local election officials admitting they failed voters. The Humboldt County Office of Elections said in a Wednesday press release that the 596 sealed but uncounted ballots did … Read more

Longtime Dem Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign months into new term

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, 73, said Thursday she will resign effective June 30, a surprise move less than six months after the five-term Democrat won reelection to lead the nation’s 14th-largest city. “Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life,” Lyles, 73, said in … Read more

University rushes ICE alert system months before deadline after pressure from far-left students

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The University of Oregon caved to student demands after infusing a new ICE alert into the university’s campus-wide emergency alert system, which took effect Wednesday. An April 30 email to students, from Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Jimmy Howard, said that the … Read more

Trump flagged ‘fake crime numbers’ in DC months before 13 officers accused of cooking books

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump warned nearly a year ago that the District of Columbia may have been reporting “fake crime numbers” when he deployed the National Guard to the nation’s capital. Now, the Metropolitan Police Department is embroiled in scandal, as 13 officers have been placed on leave, … Read more