DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A bill in Iowa that would allow the state to arrest and deport some migrants is stoking anxiety among immigrant communities, leaving some to wonder: “Should I leave Iowa?” The legislation, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, would make it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if …
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Judge rejects Hunter Biden request to toss federal tax charges
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday rejected Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss tax charges accusing the president’s son of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. Among the claims thatU.S. District Judge Marc Scarsi dismissed in eight separate motions were that federal prosecutors supposedly caved to pressure from Republicans or …
Read More »GOP state AGs press Supreme Court to take up Hawaii climate change case they say is 'grave threat'
FIRST ON FOX — A group of nearly two-dozen Republican attorneys general is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a climate change liability case out of Hawaii they say could have “grave” consequences for American energy production. In February, a coalition of major oil companies asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on the city of Honolulu’s lawsuit that …
Read More »Biden administration tightens rules on African elephant imports, stops short of total ban
The Biden administration strengthened protections for African elephants, but stopped short of issuing a total ban on imports of hunting trophies and live animals, to the disappointment of wildlife activists. In an announcement late last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized restrictions on elephants imported to the U.S. under the Endangered Species Act, which it said would aid …
Read More »Trump-aligned candidate for North Dakota's lone House seat gets boost from Vivek Ramaswamy
FIRST ON FOX: A Republican running for North Dakota’s lone seat in the House of Representatives is getting an endorsement from former 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy. Rick Becker, a plastic surgeon who previously served in North Dakota’s state House, is running in a three-way June 11 Republican primary to see who will advance to the November general election. …
Read More »Republicans warm to Social Security, Medicare reform as 2024 election nears
Lawmakers have long shied away from serious discussions about entitlement reform, but the issue appears to be coming back into focus for Republicans who are wary about the growing national debt. “I definitely have noticed it,” veteran GOP strategist Doug Heye told Fox News Digital of the uptick in GOP-led discussions on the issue. “Republicans have talked about this for …
Read More »Trump posts $175M bond in NY civil fraud case, averts asset seizure
Former President Trump on Monday posted a $175 million bond in his New York civil fraud case, preventing the state from seizing his assets while he appeals. A New York appellate court had given the former president 10 days to put up the money after a panel of judges agreed last month to slash the amount needed to stop the …
Read More »Hochul echoes WH with New York Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter, orders landmarks lit for occasion
The state of New York will have 13 landmarks lit in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility Sunday, joining the White House in observation of the day. One World Trade Center, the Empire State Plaza and Niagara Falls are just a few of the locations that “will be lit light pink, white and light blue,” a press release from the …
Read More »3 months and 28 days: LGBTQ events clog calendar as White House faces backlash over Easter announcement
Amid backlash about the White House proclaiming Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday, Fox News Digital found an extensive list of LGBT-focused holidays celebrated throughout the year, including a handful recognized by the White House. “On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm our Nation’s commitment to forming a more …
Read More »White House doubles down on inclusiveness message amid backlash over Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter
As President Biden faces heated backlash over marking March 31 as “Transgender Day of Visibility,” which falls on Easter Sunday this year, the White House has issued a response standing by the president’s remarks. White House spokesman Andrew Bates released a statement saying those critical of Biden’s inclusiveness message are trying to further divide the country. “As a Christian who …
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