Middle East December 17 Yemen separatist forces seize key oil region, urge US to partner against Iran-backed Houthis Yemen's Southern Transitional Council claims control of government-held territory, positioning itself as America's key partner against Iran-backed Houthis.
Senate December 17 Senate sends $901B defense bill to Trump after clashes over boat strike, DC airspace Despite possible hiccups, the Senate coalesced around the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026, marking one of the final legislative hurdles the upper chamber had to overcome for the year.
Media December 17 Marjorie Taylor Greene says 'the dam is breaking' on Trump's grip over Republican Party Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on CNN's "The Source With Kaitlan Collins" on Tuesday, where she said that "the dam is breaking" on President Donald Trump's hold over the GOP.
Republicans December 17 House Republican who voted to impeach Trump in 2021 won't seek re-election Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., will not seek re-election in 2026, he announced Wednesday, thanking both his constituents and colleagues.
VIDEO December 17 Jeanine Pirro sounds off on DC crime data manipulation controversy U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro weighs in on the federal probe into alleged manipulation of D.C. crime data, rising national security concerns following the Australia terror attack, and more on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
Politics December 17 AOC dismisses boat strike briefing as 'a joke' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ripped the Trump administration's Tuesday boat strike briefing as "a joke," describing it as "a communication of opinion."
Congress December 17 Trump stays on sidelines as GOP falters in push to unite on healthcare plan Republicans have two weeks to decide on Obamacare subsidies affecting 24 million enrollees, while President Donald Trump takes a hands-off legislative approach.
Venezuelan Political Crisis December 17 Trump targets Maduro as Western Hemisphere becomes ‘first line of defense’ in new strategy Trump administration's new National Security Strategy elevates Western Hemisphere as security priority, targeting Venezuela crisis and instability.
Senate December 17 Trump's push to 'knock out' filibuster gains new GOP traction as funding deadline nears Some Senate Republicans are beginning to shift their position on getting rid of the filibuster after President Donald Trump again called on lawmakers to "knock out" the longstanding procedural safeguard.
VIDEO December 17 Trump labels Maduro regime a foreign terrorist organization Fox News senior correspondent Rich Edson joins ‘Fox & Friends’ with details on President Donald Trump’s upcoming national address and his move to designate Nicolas Maduro's regime as a foreign terrorist organization.