The Latest: Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Fauci to appear before a Senate committee. It’s part of Paul’s yearslong accusations that the now-retired infectious disease expert had lied … Read more

Reporter’s Notebook: The Republican-led vote that revealed Democrats’ new divide on Israel

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Things sometimes evolve slowly in politics. There’s a perception, axiom or maxim which is agreed upon in politics. But over time, it changes. Sometimes the change is subterranean. The tectonic political plates move. But no one is quite aware of what’s happening until one event crystallizes the … Read more

Blue-state tax burden fuels Americans fleeing to Republican-led southern states

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans are increasingly leaving high-tax blue states for lower-cost Republican-led states, reshaping the country’s economy and political map, according to the latest Census Bureau data. As states compete for residents, workers and businesses, red states that are increasingly embracing lower taxes and leaner government are attracting investment … Read more

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen to retire after Republican-led redistricting in Tennessee

Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., announced Friday that he won’t be running for re-election this fall, after a redistricting push in Tennessee that carved up his Memphis-based district. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This morning, I announced my decision not to run in any of the … Read more

Republican-led House declines to constrain Trump’s war in Iran, just as Senate did

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House narrowly voted Thursday to reject a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, one day after the Senate blocked a similar war powers resolution. Taken together, the pair of failed House and Senate votes represent an implicit authorization by Congress for Trump to carry on his military … Read more