Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump suffered a rare defeat in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after Democrats joined by a handful of Republicans voted to sharply curb his war powers in Iran.  Lawmakers voted 215-208 to withdraw troops from using military force against Iran absent congressional authorization.  All … Read more

California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues

California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates … Read more

California’s sluggish vote counting ripped across the political spectrum: ‘Extremely embarrassing’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Though California voters are heading to the polls tonight, they may not know the results of several key primary races for days – a fact that has people across the political spectrum raising concerns. “The fact that California elections often can’t be resolved for weeks is kind … Read more

From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote

Spencer Pratt responds to Newsom’s Bass endorsement, calls them ‘alleged criminal partners’ Kayleigh McEnany discusses Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s controversial Los Angeles homelessness program, highlighting reports of $418 million spent with only 10% effectively getting people off the streets. Spencer Pratt criticizes the alleged corruption, calls out the abuse of dogs on Skid Row, … Read more

Colombians, weary of violence, prepare to vote in polarizing election

Millions in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to cast their vote in a high-stakes presidential election that is expected to result in a runoff between two strikingly different candidates.  A new president could be elected, but no candidate is expected to clear the 50% threshold required to win in the first round. … Read more

Takeaways from Texas’ primary runoffs: Trump’s power, the shifting Latino vote, the redistricting wars and more

Washington — The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term incumbent Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday’s primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988. The Senate race was just one storyline on Tuesday night, as many downballot primary races highlighted larger … Read more

House Republicans cancel vote curbing Trump on Iran

House Republicans on Thursday delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to continue U.S. military operations in Iran after it became clear that the legislation would pass. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Lawmakers will have to vote … Read more

House Republicans pull vote on Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass

House Republicans on Thursday pulled a vote on a measure that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying action on the issue as the Trump administration struggles to maintain congressional backing for the war. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would … Read more

Senate GOP delays vote on reconciliation bill amid opposition to DOJ fund, White House ballroom

Washington — Senate Republicans said they will not be voting on a reconciliation package to fund the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration agencies on Thursday, delaying consideration of the measure in the face of opposition to the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund and security funding tied to the White House ballroom.  Senate Republicans’ $72 billion package hit … Read more