FIRST ON FOX: Dueling candidates in the heated Montana Senate race have reported both raising millions in the first fundraising quarter of the 2024 Big Sky State battle – one that could determine party control of the chamber this fall. Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, a Republican running to unseat Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., in November, touted his campaign’s “incredible …
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Trump's loan proposal for Ukraine aid may be common ground for comprehensive foreign aid package
Former President Trump’s plan for Ukraine aid to be granted as a loan could be the determining factor that pushes a supplemental aid package across the finish line in Congress. Several congressional aides on both sides of the aisle noted potential support for Trump’s idea for assistance to the country – which is in an ongoing war with Russia – …
Read More »Colorado House passes semiautomatic firearm ban that faces uphill battle in State Senate
Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, a major step for the legislation after roughly the same bill was swiftly killed by Democrats last year. The bill, which passed on a 35-27 vote, is now on its way to the Democratic-led state Senate. If it passes there, it could …
Read More »Trump makes major endorsement in crucial Senate race in key battleground state
Former President Donald Trump is backing Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania – after throwing his support to a different candidate during McCormick’s first run for the Senate two years ago. “I am officially giving my endorsement to David McCormick tonight. He’s a good a man. He wants to run a good ship. He’s a smart guy, who was …
Read More »WaPo 'smear' of highly-decorated Iraq war veteran, Senate candidate omits critical info
EXCLUSIVE: The Washington Post is facing a backlash after the media outlet quoted three experts to cast doubt on the validity of a bullet wound sustained in Afghanistan by a top Republican Senate candidate, but omitted the trio’s ties to the Democratic Party. Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy, who is running to unseat Democrat Sen. Jon Tester, went to the …
Read More »Memphis cop-killing teen suspect identified as officials call for tougher sentences
As the city of Memphis continues to battle soaring crime, officials are calling for tougher sentences following the death of a local police officer who died early Friday in a shootout with two teens, one of whom was arrested last month on weapons charges and subsequently let go without bond. That suspect, 18-year-old Jaylen Lobley, was shot and killed by …
Read More »Lawmakers send message to White House on impending Iran drone attack to Israel: 'Stand firm'
Lawmakers reacted after Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, calling for the White House to “stand firm” and “stop coddling Iran.” Speaker Mike Johnson pledged America’s “full resolve” to stand with Israel. “As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, America must show our full resolve to stand with our critical ally,” Johnson said in …
Read More »Biden resists pulling controversial judicial nominee Adeel Mangi despite Democrat defectors
The White House is not taking any cues from Republicans who have advised President Biden to withdraw a controversial judicial nomination. Instead, it’s digging in its heels to lobby Democratic senators to support Adeel Mangi for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals. A White House official updated Fox News Digital on the status of Mangi’s nomination, which has been scrutinized …
Read More »Texas showdown: Sen. Ted Cruz steps up his game as conservative firebrand faces bruising re-election race
As he faces a second straight challenging re-election campaign, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is upping his efforts. The conservative firebrand senator running for a third six-year term representing the Lone Star State in the Senate will team up Saturday in Houston with staff, volunteers, grassroots supporters, friends and family for the official opening of his 2024 campaign headquarters. …
Read More »More than 40 Senate Republicans call for Mayorkas impeachment trial in letter to Schumer
FIRST ON FOX: Dozens of Republican senators are calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. D-N.Y., to make sure a full impeachment trial is held for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, 43 GOP senators led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., demanded “that the Senate uphold its constitutional responsibility to …
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