August 7 Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Texas lawmakers seeking sanctuary in Illinois from redistricting battle as Republicans push for FBI involvement.
August 7 4 key Senate seats Republicans aim to flip in 2026 midterms to expand their majority Republican Sen. Tim Scott plans to grow GOP's 53-47 Senate majority in 2026 elections despite traditional midterm headwinds facing the party in power.
August 7 Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts A Michigan distillery and university scientists are working to revive a long-lost variety of rye grain recovered from a 19th-century shipwreck in Lake Huron.
August 7 Cincinnati man who lost eye in unsolved random beating says crime 'out of control' after brutal viral assault A Cincinnati man underwent six surgeries and lost an eye after an unprovoked juvenile attack, highlighting the city's struggle with youth violence and stretched police resources.
August 7 It’s time for Newsom to pull the brake on California’s $128 billion ghost train California's high-speed rail project loses $4 billion in federal funding after years of delays and cost overruns that ballooned from $33 billion to $128 billion.
August 7 DOJ assistant AG responds to new allegations in SJSU transgender volleyball controversy Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon provided a statement to Fox News Digital in response to a report related to the San Jose State transgender volleyball controversy.
August 7 Border crisis shifts to Caribbean: Homeland Security fights silent war in Puerto Rico Homeland Security Investigations in Puerto Rico reports significant reduction in smuggling load, higher fentanyl presence following enhanced enforcement and new funding under Trump.
August 7 Sen. Slotkin says Dem Socialist NYC candidate Mamdani represents 'new generation' of leaders young voters want Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin explained how cost of living issues and the desire for younger leadership drove Mamdani's surprising New York primary election victory.
August 7 In Colorado, state Attorney General Phil Weiser is the lawbreaker, not local deputies Mesa County deputy disciplined for cooperating with federal immigration authorities faces lawsuit from Colorado AG despite following federal requirements.
August 7 Florida woman leaves teen, 7 dogs home alone to go on Vegas vacation: police A Florida mother was arrested upon returning home from her two-week vacation to Las Vegas after deputies learned she left a teenager and seven dogs in "vile living conditions."