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Scott Bessent February 4

'Can you shut him up?': Waters and Treasury's Bessent clash over Trump's economic agenda

Rep. Maxine Waters asks "Can you shut him up?" during heated exchange with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

World February 4

Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi killed by masked men, reps say

Seif al-Islam Qaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi, was reportedly killed by "masked men" in an "assassination," his team says.

VIDEO February 3

Former Obama economic advisor praises ‘critical’ part of Trump’s trade deal with India

Fox News contributor Robert Wolf and Solus Asset Management strategist Dan Greenhaus discuss President Donald Trump’s trade deal with India and what it means for oil purchases on ‘America Reports.’

World February 3

Two convicted of terrorism in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy

Two Swedish men convicted of terrorism for throwing hand grenades near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. One was sentenced to 12 years and the other to 14.

State Department January 31

State Department issues security alert amid 'heavy gunfire' near US Embassy in Haiti

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti issued an urgent security alert as heavy gunfire erupted in Port-au-Prince. American citizens were warned to avoid areas near the embassy.

United Nations January 30

UN faces severe cash crisis as Trump admin ramps up pressure on world body

U.N. faces potential cash crisis by July as unpaid dues hit record $1.568 billion. Secretary-General António Guterres warns of liquidity problems amid funding cuts.

Iran January 30

Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks

Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.

U.K. Politics January 29

Trump warns UK it's 'very dangerous' to do business with China after Starmer's Beijing meeting

President Trump warned the U.K. it is “very dangerous" to deepen ties with China after PM Keir Starmer met Xi Jinping in Beijing, also cautioning that Canada faces even greater risk.

United Kingdom January 29

80-year-old lottery winner sentenced for bankrolling $400M drug empire from cottage with son

Lottery winner John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a $400 million counterfeit pill empire from his cottage after a 2010 windfall.

Donald Trump January 29

Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets

President Donald Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion over the alleged illegal disclosure of his tax information by a "rogue, politically motivated" employee to news organizations.

Virginia January 29

Virginia Democrats seek dozens of new tax hikes, including on dog walking and dry cleaning

Virginia Democrats proposed new taxes on dog walking, gym memberships, and deliveries despite campaigning on affordability promises under Gov. Spanberger.