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Trump crafts executive order on social media, weighs commission to probe bias amid Twitter fight

White House5 hours ago

Trump crafts executive order on social media, weighs commission to probe bias amid Twitter fight

President Trump is crafting an executive order on social media that could seek to curb legal protections for the industry, a broadside that comes amid his escalating fight this week with Twitter over the company's decision to fact-check his claims for the first time.

Houses of worship fight back in court against state lockdown orders

Coronavirus4 hours ago

Houses of worship fight back in court against state lockdown orders

Across the country, lawsuits have mounted as houses of worship fight back against restrictions limiting how many people can gather for services, as states try to protect residents from the coronavirus pandemic.

ICE chief rips ‘dangerous’ move by New York to make sharing illegal immigrant driver data a felony

Illegal Immigrants5 hours ago

ICE chief rips ‘dangerous’ move by New York to make sharing illegal immigrant driver data a felony

EXCLUSIVE: The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is warning that New York’s controversial Green Light Law is putting lives in danger by limiting law enforcement cooperation -- especially after the measure was amended to make sharing information with ICE a felony.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls for ‘realistic answers’ when it comes to House GOP China review

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Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls for ‘realistic answers’ when it comes to House GOP China review

Fourteen House Republicans are moving forward with work on the 'China Task Force,' created on May 7 to address and counter China’s growing influence, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

GOP opens up new front in Big Tech censorship fight, hitting Reddit for killing 'The Donald' pro-Trump forum

Republicans38 mins ago

GOP opens up new front in Big Tech censorship fight, hitting Reddit for killing 'The Donald' pro-Trump forum

Several Republican lawmakers sent a scathing letter to Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman on Thursday, saying the influential Internet message board systematically singled out and censored a once-popular pro-Trump forum known as "The Donald."

Pelosi emphasizes importance of testing for coronavirus, admits she has not been tested

Nancy Pelosi45 mins ago

Pelosi emphasizes importance of testing for coronavirus, admits she has not been tested

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted Thursday that she has not been tested for coronavirus, nor has she been tested for antibodies to determine if she had previously been infected.

Wisconsin moves to send absentee ballot applications to most voters

ELECTIONS47 mins ago

Wisconsin moves to send absentee ballot applications to most voters

The Wisconsin Elections Commission is taking the first step toward sending absentee ballot applications to most registered voters in the crucial general election battleground state amid concerns about in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ilhan Omar calls for peace in Minneapolis: 'Show us how to organize a peaceful protest'

Minneapolis-St. Paul56 mins ago

Ilhan Omar calls for peace in Minneapolis: 'Show us how to organize a peaceful protest'

Floyd's death has sparked protests in the city, with buildings burning, stores looted, and demonstrators clashing with police using riot gear.

Trump says he will extend National Guard coronavirus help to states through mid-August

National Guard1 hour ago

Trump says he will extend National Guard coronavirus help to states through mid-August

President Trump said Thursday he will extend the help of the National Guard aiding states in their fight against coronavirus through mid-August.

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America Together: Texas principal travels 1,500 miles to honor each of his graduating seniors

America Together1 hour ago

America Together: Texas principal travels 1,500 miles to honor each of his graduating seniors

Paralyzed veteran advocates for high-risk Americans during COVID-19 crisis

Fox News Flash6 hours ago

Paralyzed veteran advocates for high-risk Americans during COVID-19 crisis

Amid coronavirus pandemic paralyzed US Navy veteran advocates for high-risk Americans

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Amid coronavirus pandemic paralyzed US Navy veteran advocates for high-risk Americans

Knights of Columbus founder moves closer to possible sainthood

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Knights of Columbus founder moves closer to possible sainthood

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6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds

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6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds

Fox News Poll: Lack of contact is biggest personal hardship of pandemic

Coronavirus6 days ago

Fox News Poll: Lack of contact is biggest personal hardship of pandemic

Fox News Poll: Biden more trusted on coronavirus, Trump on economy

2020 Presidential Election6 days ago

Fox News Poll: Biden more trusted on coronavirus, Trump on economy

Fox News Poll: Biden and Trump in tight race in Florida

Fox News PollApril 23

Fox News Poll: Biden and Trump in tight race in Florida

Pelosi accuses Facebook of pandering to White House, blasts Twitter for not being tougher on Trump

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Pelosi accuses Facebook of pandering to White House, blasts Twitter for not being tougher on Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she is glad Twitter added a "get the facts" warning after President Trump tweeted about mail-in voting but still claimed Twitter and Facebook are being too soft on the president.

Canadian official says risk of death from other factors higher than coronavirus

1 hour ago

Canadian official says risk of death from other factors higher than coronavirus

A top official in Canada says most people have a better chance of dying from "other pathogens, accidents, and traffic fatalities" than from coronavirus.

Trump WH mulls forming commission to look into alleged political bias at social media companies

1 hour ago

Trump WH mulls forming commission to look into alleged political bias at social media companies

Social media company policies are in the spotlight after the president's fact-check feud with Twitter; reaction and analysis on 'Outnumbered.'

Cuomo signs order allowing NY businesses to deny entry to customers without masks

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Cuomo signs order allowing NY businesses to deny entry to customers without masks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order on Thursday permitting businesses to deny customers access to their shops if they are not wearing a face mask.

NYC mayor warns of multi-billion dollar deficit amid pandemic

2 hours ago

NYC mayor warns of multi-billion dollar deficit amid pandemic

Bill de Blasio seeks federal, state aid; Fox Business' Charles Payne reacts.

Pelosi accuses Facebook of pandering to White House, blasts Twitter for not being tougher on Trump

2 hours ago

Pelosi accuses Facebook of pandering to White House, blasts Twitter for not being tougher on Trump

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi answers reporter's question on Trump's executive order aimed at social media companies at her weekly press conference.

White House won't release summer economic forecast amid financial turmoil from coronavirus

2 hours ago

White House won't release summer economic forecast amid financial turmoil from coronavirus

The White House has decided against releasing a new round of updated economic projections this summer in an unprecedented move as the country continues to reel financially from the coronavirus-spurred downturn.

Sen. Tim Kaine and wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

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Sen. Tim Kaine and wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, according to the senator's office, a result that if accurate would indicate that both the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee and his spouse had the disease earlier this year as the pandemic as spread across the U.S., killing more than 100,000 Americans.

De Blasio: NYC to begin 'Phase 1' of coronavirus reopening in 'the first or second week of June'

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De Blasio: NYC to begin 'Phase 1' of coronavirus reopening in 'the first or second week of June'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the city will begin “Phase 1” of its reopening in early to mid-June, making it the last part of the state to reopen after the coronavirus lockdowns.

Debate over mail-in voting continues in the wake of the coronavirus

3 hours ago

Debate over mail-in voting continues in the wake of the coronavirus

Eric Shawn reports on the states that already vote primarily by mail and the odds of voter fraud with mail-in ballots.

Trump, Biden mark coronavirus death toll in different ways

3 hours ago

Trump, Biden mark coronavirus death toll in different ways

President Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden each marked the grim milestone of coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching 100,000 in the U.S. – but the timing of their comments and the forum they each used to release their messages were different.

Rep. Steve Scalise on ‘abused’ FISA court: ‘Dirty cops who broke the law’

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Rep. Steve Scalise on ‘abused’ FISA court: ‘Dirty cops who broke the law’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pulls vote on FISA bill after Trump threatens to veto measure; reaction and analysis from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

Dems abandon vote on bipartisan FISA bill after Trump tweets veto threat

3 hours ago

Dems abandon vote on bipartisan FISA bill after Trump tweets veto threat

House Democrats scrapped plans to vote on a bipartisan bill to reauthorize national security surveillance tools after President Trump issued a veto threat on Twitter Wednesday night.

Senate Dems raise alarm on 'captured' federal courts as Trump, Republicans keep judicial confirmations coming

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Senate Dems raise alarm on 'captured' federal courts as Trump, Republicans keep judicial confirmations coming

The report and publicity effort by Senate Democrats on Wednesday suggests they might be looking to use the federal courts as a political rallying cry for their base the same way Republicans did so effectively in 2016 to unite the party behind President Trump and in 2018 to hold on to the Senate majority as Democrats handily took the House.

Senate Homeland Security Committee to vote on subpoenas in Russia probe review

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Senate Homeland Security Committee to vote on subpoenas in Russia probe review

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson is considering subpoenas for records and testimony from current and former FBI officials involved in the bureau’s original Russia investigation, as investigations into the origins of that probe ramp back up again on Capitol Hill.

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Food pantries dry up as unemployment skyrockets

Fox News Flash1 day ago

Food pantries dry up as unemployment skyrockets

Widowed NJ mom on turning to food bank after being furloughed: 'They are there for this time of need'

Fox News FlashMay 19

Widowed NJ mom on turning to food bank after being furloughed: 'They are there for this time of need'

Human contact during coronavirus: Artist captures group's efforts to unite families through donated iPads

CoronavirusMay 8

Human contact during coronavirus: Artist captures group's efforts to unite families through donated iPads

Early COVID-19 survivor mobilizing others to donate plasma: 'We have issued a call to arms, literally'

Fox News FlashMay 6

Early COVID-19 survivor mobilizing others to donate plasma: 'We have issued a call to arms, literally'