John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glance The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the navy’s top civilian official, John Phelan, the secretary of the navy, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to … Read more
The judge said the comedian was clearly making a joke when he suggested on his talk show that the far-right activist had a sexual relationship with Donald Trump.
Move comes one day after voters approved the maps, leading state attorney general to vow office will appeal Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox One day after voters in Virginia approved new congressional maps intended to make it easier for Democrats to flip four Republican House … Read more
Republicans are cheering a circuit court victory in Virginia that showed Democrats’ redistricting efforts in Virginia are not quite over yet despite a referendum to accept a new map drawn by Democrats getting approved by voters Tuesday. Virginia Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ruled Wednesday, one day after the Democrat redistricting referendum passed, that all … Read more
FIRST ON FOX: A Mexican national who voted illegally in U.S. elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green card since … Read more
Peeling concrete, exposed steel rebar, rust-streaked electrical equipment and vents patched together with layers of duct tape are among the problems hidden beneath the Trump Kennedy Center, according to photos, project materials and board minutes obtained by Fox News Digital as officials push to temporarily shut down the building for major repairs. The Trump Kennedy … Read more
A sudden shakeup at the Pentagon has left the U.S. Navy without its top civilian leader, and an acting official is stepping in immediately. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a post on X Wednesday that Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is leaving his post. “Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan … Read more
The electorate’s economic pessimism is giving the Democratic Party an edge six months out from the November election. A new Fox News survey points to an environment conducive to a change in the majority party in the U.S. House, with negative ratings for both the president and the economy shaping the landscape. About three-quarters of … Read more
A 56% majority of voters say the Trump administration has not been competent at managing the federal government, according to a Fox News poll released Wednesday. Two in 10 Republicans join most independents (7 in 10) and Democrats (9 in 10) in holding that view, while 4 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans also agree. Overall, 43% … Read more
A Supreme Court leak is giving liberals new ammunition in their long-running criticism of the emergency docket after recently published internal memos showed how the high court fast-tracks major cases, a process that critics say has served to advance key parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda in his second term. “The liberals are salivating over … Read more
