US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that six ships attempted to bypass the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports during the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but they were all turned around. “In fact, six ships tried to run the blockade out of Iranian … Read more

GOP challenger Joe Kaufman to run in Florida’s 25th district; will face either Moskowitz or Wasserman Schultz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joe Kaufman knows what it’s like to lose a close race in a historically Democratic District. In fact, in the 2024 election cycle, Kaufman ran in the closest congressional race in the state, narrowly losing in the 23rd district to incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., a two-term … Read more

Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would not fully self-finance a 2028 run

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker may be a billionaire, but should the Democrat run for president in 2028, he would not fully bankroll the bid, NBC News has learned. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two people involved in discussions around Pritzker strategy said while the governor … Read more

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to take on the rich in run for California governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer is selling himself as a class traitor in his bid for California governor. The Democrat with a personal fortune estimated at $2.4 billion wants wealthy people and corporations to pay higher taxes. He’s endorsed by a progressive advocacy group that believes billionaires shouldn’t exist. He founded one … Read more

Who will run the Federal Reserve if the Senate doesn’t confirm Trump pick Kevin Warsh?

President Trump is fighting to reshape the Federal Reserve, aiming to replace Chair Jerome Powell with a new central bank chief after sparring with Powell for months. But the clock is ticking before Powell’s term ends on May 15, and Mr. Trump’s nominee for Fed chief, Kevin Warsh, is facing a roadblock to his Senate … Read more

Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was pushed out as acting leader nearly a year ago

President Trump intends to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency after he was pushed out as acting leader nearly a year ago, according to two people familiar his plans.  FILE – Cam Hamilton testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee on Homeland Security oversight hearing of FEMA on Capitol Hill … Read more

Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris is sparking more speculation about whether she will launch another presidential run in 2028 by making stops this week in a crucial presidential primary state. Harris is in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday after making stops Wednesday in Greenville. For more than … Read more

Former Pence adviser Olivia Troye launches run for Congress as a Democrat

Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence who left the White House in 2020 and became a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday that she’s running for Congress as a Democrat. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. She is positioning herself … Read more

Allies yank support for Swalwell’s California governor run after sexual assault allegations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a stunning political reversal, prominent supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor withdrew their support Friday after the congressman denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. Swalwell did not immediately heed those calls, saying on social media that he would spend … Read more