Pope Leo slams those who ‘manipulate religion’ for military or political gain, Trump responds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, decried people who twist religion for military, economic or political benefit. “Jesus told us, blessed are the peacemakers. But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or … Read more

Swalwell’s ‘best friend’ in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s, D-Calif., closest friends in Congress is putting distance between himself and the lawmaker, contending he had no idea about the bombshell accusations of sexual assault that have surfaced against the former gubernatorial candidate. “I want to be clear: I had no knowledge … Read more

Pro-Palestinian activist refuses to condemn political violence after threat against her is foiled

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian-American activist, blasted what she called Zionist aggression after investigators foiled a Molotov cocktail plot against her life — but refused to condemn political violence across the board. In the past, Kiswani’s organization, Within Our Lifetime (WOL), has drawn scrutiny for refusing to condemn … Read more

Trump and his party confront the political perils of chaos: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen takes stock of the … Read more

5 US House races shift toward Democrats: Cook Political Report

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the GOP and Democratic Party vie for control of the House chamber during the 2026 midterm election cycle, The Cook Political Report has shifted five districts toward Democrats, and one toward Republicans. The analysis shifts two districts in Ohio in the Democrats’ favor. Ohio’s 1st Congressional … Read more

Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has a “right” and a “duty” to influence federal investigations, including those regarding the president’s political enemies who probed him in the past. Blanche, who was named acting attorney general last week, dismissed the notion … Read more

Trump impeachment and RFK Jr. votes loom as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights for political survival

COVINGTON, La. — Sen. Bill Cassidy knows Republican voters won’t forget his decision to convict President Donald Trump in the Jan. 6 impeachment trial. But whether Cassidy is re-elected to another term in Louisiana this year may depend on whether they are willing to forgive him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Primary pause, political firestorm: High-stakes elections this month take center stage

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The ballot box battle for the House majority resumes this week. Special U.S. House contests in Georgia and New Jersey and a Virginia referendum that is the latest face-off between President Donald Trump and Republicans and Democrats in the high-stakes congressional redistricting wars — with the House … Read more

Pritzker calls on Trump officials to testify over ICE crackdown, White House blasts move as ‘political stunt’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Trump administration officials and former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership to testify before a commission he created targeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations conducted in the state.  Pritzker sent a letter to White … Read more

Bondi ouster ignites bipartisan uproar: ‘partisan, petulant, political hack’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats are jubilant over the sudden ouster of Pam Bondi as head of the Department of Justice, with leading party members taking to social media to say “good riddance.” Democrats rejoiced on X after President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to confirm reports that … Read more