Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war

Republican senator warns of ‘consequences’ if kingdom does not join US strikes against Iranians Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday questioned whether the United States should honor a long-sought defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, saying the kingdom’s refusal to join military … Read more

Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant

Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Andy Ogles, a Republican representative of Tennessee, spent Monday on an Islamophobic rant, writing on social media: “Muslims don’t belong … Read more

Obama appointee’s Chicago immigration order backfires after court says she went too far

An Obama-appointed federal judge’s attempt to rein in immigration enforcement in Chicago backfired after a federal appeals court ruled she overstepped her authority and “effectively established the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago.” A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit … Read more

Senate campaign chief ‘optimistic’ for GOP majority despite darkening midterm climate

PALM BEACH, Fla. — National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chair Sen. Tim Scott says he remains “incredibly optimistic” the GOP can not only hold but expand its current 53–47 majority in the fall 2026 midterm elections. But as Republicans battle stiff political headwinds as the party in power in the nation’s capital traditionally loses seats … Read more

California House Republican announces he’s leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

A House lawmaker from deep-blue California is leaving the GOP effective immediately, cutting Republicans’ slim margin even thinner, his office confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday. Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., had already announced his intention to run as an Independent candidate in a Democrat-leaning district in the November midterms, but he is now deciding … Read more

Katie Britt blasts Democrats for playing ‘political games’ with shutdown amid airport chaos

Senate Republicans are accusing their Democratic counterparts of playing “political games” as the caucus appears ready to escalate the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There’s been little movement to reopen DHS during the weekslong partial shutdown, leading to outcry from Republicans over long wait times and missed flights at airports across … Read more

Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

A top national figure in the bail industry warned of the dangers behind a Virginia bill heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk that would remove bond requirements for previously convicted felons. Virginia state Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Charlottesville, drafted HB 357, which critics say makes it easier for criminals to get out of jail on an … Read more