Washington — The Justice Department on Friday urged a pair of federal judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing that the cases challenging the program are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s assertions that the fund is not going forward. In two filings with federal courts in Alexandria, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: More than 70 lawmakers are lining up against a Colorado county’s effort to hold major oil companies financially liable for alleged climate change damages. The group of House Republicans led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is calling on the Supreme Court to … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected a gas tax increase passed last year by Democratic lawmakers, a victory for Republicans who put the issue to voters just as the war with Iran was causing prices at the pump to soar. Democrats had raised the state gas tax by 6 cents a gallon and … Read more
Why did Virginia’s Supreme Court reject the state’s new congressional map? – CBS News Watch CBS News In a victory for Republicans, the Virginia Supreme Court tossed out a new congressional map voters approved in April. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker breaks down the ruling. Source link
Virginia voters to decide on redistricting plan that could shift power Virginia voters are poised to vote on a redistricting plan this week, a decision President Trump warns carries national implications. Rep. John McGuire, R-Va., argues the proposal is an ‘unconstitutional power grab’ by Democrats aiming to secure more congressional seats. He highlights the impact … Read more
Pope Leo XIV stopped in Cameroon as part of his 11-day Africa trip. During a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, he urged the crowd to reject violence. Source link
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA employees could begin receiving paychecks again as early as Monday, after President Trump signed an executive order to restore their pay. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill. Source link
Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that House Republicans would move to fund the Department of Homeland Security through a 60-day bill that would keep spending at current levels, rejecting a Senate-approved deal that funds much of DHS, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection. Source link
Women reject $26 million offer to sell farmland for AI data center – CBS News Watch CBS News A mother and daughter in Kentucky rejected a $26 million offer for their farmland that would have been used to develop an AI data center. CBS News’ Jared Ochacher reports. Source link
Our polling has found that residents of the Windy City consistently disagree with the mayor’s priorities. Source link