WH blames pandemic, Russia war on Biden's dismal swing state poll numbers

White House press secretary Karen Jean-Pierre is blaming the pandemic and Russia’s war with Ukraine as just some of the reasons as to why President Biden’s poll numbers are lagging in key swing states.

DC mayor ripped for private jet flight to golf tournament while crime persists, approval ratings nosedive

Muriel Bowser, Washington, D.C.'s Democratic mayor whose approval rating is in a free fall, is facing criticism for taking a private jet to The Masters while her city's crime issue persists.

VP hopefuls dueling for dollars as they show off their fundraising clout for Trump

Potential Trump Republican running mates Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, JD Vance, Kristi Noem and Vivek Ramaswamy help the former president raise money in 2024 rematch with President Biden

Dems push Biden to act on food prices with inflation ranking as top issue ahead of election

Forty Democratic lawmakers asked Biden to use his authority as president to address what they said are high food prices due to corporate price manipulation.

'Excellent swimmers': Dem mayor floats migrants as solution for city's lifeguard shortage

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday called for migrants to be allowed to be lifeguards, saying that some of them are 'excellent swimmers'

Blue-state GOP blasts Dem gov over surprise $7B budget deficit increase

Gov. Newsom's revised deficit projection faces GOP criticism, with the total shortfall now nearly $74 billion, $7 billion worse than his initial estimate.

Ohio purges 'non-citizens' from state voter rolls, calls on Biden admin for data ahead of 2024 election

Ohio is pushing to identify and purge non-citizens who are registered to vote in the state, requesting further data from President Biden's administration.

German court convicts prominent far-right politician for using a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine

Björn Höcke, a well-known figure in the far-right Alternative for Germany party, has been convicted by a German court of knowingly using a Nazi slogan in a speech.

Hunter Biden team tells Delaware court they're 'not ready' for gun trial date

Hunter Biden's attorney Abbe Lowell and Special Counsel David Weiss' team were in court in Wilmington on Tuesday for a hearing regarding the first son's case.

Former Obama campaign worker and wife killed in Southern California vehicle crash

A woman who previously worker for former President Barack Obama was killed last week in a car crash.

‘Enough’: Controversial ID program for illegal immigrants targeted by GOP senator

Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation to block a controversial ICE ID program for illegal immigrants -- as it is set to roll out this summer.

Biden rolls out new China tariffs, vows US will ‘never allow’ Beijing to ‘unfairly control’ EV market

President Biden has announced that his administration is deploying new tariffs against China in sectors including electric vehicles, steel and semiconductors.

US Treasury puts sanctions on 1 Russian man, 3 companies for attempting to evade sanctions

Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska and three Russia-based companies were saddled with new sanctions by the U.S. Treasury for their attempt to avoid existing sanctions.

Biden doesn't support 'full-term' abortion stance pushed by RFK Jr, campaign says

President Biden's re-election campaign said Tuesday that the president does not support full-term abortions, drawing contrast between remarks made recently by Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Ex-University of Missouri frat member pleads guilty in hazing case that left pledge blind, paralyzed

Ryan Delanty, a former University of Missouri fraternity member, has pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to a minor and misdemeanor hazing, officials say.

2 officers killed, inmate escapes after deadly ambush in France

An attack on a prison convoy in northwestern France has left two prison officers dead and three others seriously injured, according to French authorities.

Trump could get Congressional Gold Medal under new House GOP resolution

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a new resolution on Tuesday to give former President Trump the Congressional Gold Medal.

Mudslinging candidates in heated House race face voters on big primary day

Voters will determine the Republican nominee in a heated race for Congress in West Virginia that's seen the top two candidates lob major attacks at one another.

Washington governor's race loses two Bob Fergusons after Attorney General Bob Ferguson issues legal threats

A conservative activist took credit for recruiting two men with the same name as Democratic frontrunner Bob Ferguson to enter Washington's gubernatorial race.

Trump allies join forces to hammer 'sham' trial 'weaponized' against 45th president: Political 'persecution'

Former President Trump's allies, including Vivek Ramaswamy, joined him in court on Tuesday and held a press conference outside to rail against the "sham" trial.

Trump flanked by strong showing of GOP allies amid Cohen's testimony in NY v. Trump trial: PHOTOS

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are among the bevy of Republican lawmakers and politicians joining President Trump amid the NY v. Trump trial.

2 men held without bail after allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack against Jews in England

Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday and were held without bail on charges of planning an ISIS-inspired attack to kill Jews in northwest England.

Dolton board makes new move against scandal-ridden 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard

Dolton board members have appointed a mayor pro tempore to serve in place of controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard should she not to execute her duties

White House protests GOP-led bill that would compel Israel support

The White House is protesting a bill put forth by House Republicans that would compel President Biden to cease withholding shipments of military aid to Israel.

NY v. Trump: Appeals court rejects Trump's request to end 'unconstitutional' gag order

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court rejected former President Trump's request to end the gag order imposed on him amid the NY v. Trump case.

'Country is in crisis': House GOP unleashes on Dems with blistering ad marking 6 months until Election Day

A new ad from the NRCC calls out House Democrats for "extremism" within their party, placing the blame on them for the "crisis" Republicans say currently faces the country.

Japan's military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases

Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.

Speaker Johnson rips 'atrocities' against Trump at Manhattan hush money trial

Speaker Mike Johnson panned the cases against former President Trump during comments outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday morning.

Trump allies pour into NYC courthouse to 'support their friend,' say they're not coordinating with campaign

Allies of former President Trump are coming to court in New York City on their own volition and without coordination from the Trump campaign.

Syrian refugees return home as anti-refugee sentiment intensifies in Lebanon

More than 300 Syrians refugees were forced to return back home to an uncertain future in Syria as anti-refugee sentiment surges in northeastern Lebanon.

'Fearmongering': Chinese migrant surge hearing dismissed by House Dems despite national security concerns

Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are dismissing a hearing on the spike in Chinese illegal immigration across the southern border.

GOP AG in Trump courtroom predicts a ‘really bad day’ for Michael Cohen cross-examination

GOP Attorney General Steve Marshall sat in the Manhattan courtroom Monday and predicted a "really bad day" for the prosecution's star witness on Tuesday.

Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.

Ukraine opens first underground school to shield children from airstrikes in war-torn Kharkiv

Hundreds of children in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have started lessons in the country's first bunker school, designed to protect them from Russian attacks, officials say.

Top Russian defense official arrested on bribery charges amid Kremlin shake-up

Russian authorities have arrested a second senior Defense Ministry official on bribery charges days after President Vladimir Putin replaced the defense minister.

Trump trial veepstakes? Trump allies show up in force ahead of Michael Cohen's second day of testimony

Former President Donald Trump was joined Tuesday by another bevy of GOP allies for his ongoing NY v. Trump trial, including supporters who have been floated as vice president contenders.

New Mexico's first step toward reuse of fracking water met with public concern

NM's water pollution control commission opened a weeklong series of hearings on legislation surrounding the treatment, reuse and disposal of oil-industry fracking water.

Racial slur, alleged threat to 'execute' man: Watch most outrageous moments from this Dem Senate candidate

Rep. David Trone, a Democrat running for Senate in Maryland, has a history of making wacky comments, including using a racial slur and allegedly threatening to "execute" a man.

Red-state financial officers urge Biden to back Israel, 'alarmed' of wavering support in 'hour of need'

Twenty-three state financial officers are urging President Biden to maintain support for Israel amidst recent conflicts in Rafah, citing concerns over wavering commitment and antisemitic demonstrations.

Trump co-defendants officially file notices of appeal to kick Fani Willis off GA case

Co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case Trump have filed notices of appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals in their bid to have Fani Willis disqualified.

European Union endorses sweeping overhaul of migration system

European Union nations have officially endorsed a major overhaul of the migration system. EU government ministers approved 10 legislative parts of the new pact.

Turkey's Erdogan defends Hamas, claims over 1K members are at his country's hospitals

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he does not consider Hamas a terrorist organization and said more than 1,000 members are at hospitals in Turkey.

US v Menendez: Dem senator's corruption trial kicks off with surprising delay

Jury selection has been slow going in New Jersey Democratic Sen. Menendez's federal corruption trial as Monday came and went with no one placed on the panel.

Putin to visit China this week to meet with Xi, Chinese Foreign Ministry says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for two days, strengthening the alliance between the two authoritarian powers against the Western order led by the U.S.

Man who fathered his daughter's 7 children in captivity to be moved to prison from psychiatric detention

Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.

Man who fathered his daughter's 7 children in captivity to be moved to prison from psychiatric detention

Austrian judges have ruled that Josef Fritzl, who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years, can be moved from psychiatric detention to a regular prison.

Mother of Army soldier detained in Russia reveals what she would write him in a letter

The mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who is being detained in Vladivostok, Russia, reveals to Fox News Digital what she would say to him now.

Speaker Johnson to attend Trump trial in Manhattan in show of support

Speaker Mike Johnson is the latest GOP official and Trump ally to appear at the Manhattan criminal court where the former president is on trial.

North Carolina Republican congressional runoff shows Trump's sway in GOP state politics

In a Republican runoff for North Carolina's new 13th Congressional District, Kelly Daughtry suspended her campaign after her opponent, Brad Knott, received Trump's endorsement.

Guess which huge Biden lie CNN refused to fact-check

CNN's big interview with Joe Biden had questions but no fact-checker. So, when the president lied, they didn't say a thing. That's certainly not the treatment Trump gets.

Ron DeSantis addresses rumors about first lady Casey DeSantis' political future

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down rumors that his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, would run for governor to succeed him, saying she has "zero" interest in doing so.

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms

Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in Noumea and other areas, officials said.

Chiefs' Harrison Butker goes after Biden over abortion stance as a Catholic

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker ripped President Biden for his stance on abortion as a practicing Catholic at a commencement speech at Benedictine College.

UK's Cameron discussed Ukraine-Russia peace deal with Trump: report

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly floated a possible Ukraine-Russia peace deal during his visit with former President Donald Trump.

Former army lawyer sentenced to prison after exposing alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan

David McBride, a former army lawyer, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for leaking classified information about alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.

Georgian parliament holds final reading of divisive 'Russian law' proposal on foreign influence in media

Thousands gathered to protest again as Georgia's parliament held its third and final reading of a divisive foreign influence bill known to critics as "the Russia law."

Hong Kong calls for respect of trade offices after UK staffer charged with espionage

Hong Kong has called on foreign governments to respect the city's trade offices abroad after a staff member in its London branch was charged in Britain.

76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, migration tracking group says

In 2023, conflicts and natural disasters resulted in a record 76 million people being displaced within their own countries, according to a top migration monitoring group.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi files nomination to run for third term in general election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi on Tuesday to formally file his candidacy for the ongoing general election, aiming to secure his seat.

Morning Glory: Trump’s veepstakes is close to wrapping up

Trump is getting close to making his vice presidential choice and the veepstakes is heating up. Will it be a North Dakota governor or one of the others in the Trump circle?

Biden thought these voters were locked in. His cockiness could cost him big time

New polling doesn't look good for the Biden campaign. A core group of Democrat voters seems to remember the Trump years fondly. Three out of four think Biden's economy isn't working.

Biden's unvetted migrant parole plan putting every community at risk

President Biden has allowed millions of unvetted illegal immigrants to overrun our cities and states, jeopardizing the safety and security of all Americans.

White House walks diplomatic tightrope on Israel amid contradictory messaging: 'You can't have it both ways'

The Biden administration continues to take criticism for its stances on Israel, which some critics have called contradictory.

Contentious primaries in 3 states set up crucial general election matchups in House, Senate - What to know

Contentious primaries Tuesday in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska will set up crucial general election showdowns this autumn in the battles for the House and Senate.

NY v Trump: Prosecutors to resume questioning Michael Cohen after testimony on Stormy Daniels payment

Prosecutors to continue questioning Michael Cohen on Tuesday after the ex-Trump attorney took the stand Monday to testify against former President Trump in his criminal trial.

NY vs. Trump: Michael Cohen's lies, lies and more lies could sink DA Bragg's case

Michael Cohen was front and center In the Trump hush money trial on Monday. The former attorney presents a vivid contradiction about truth and falsity in a New York courtroom.

Michael Cohen, corroborating others, says Trump wanted to silence Stormy because of the election

American lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony Monday told a familiar story: an attempt to confirm the account of the National Enquirer’s publisher.

Army officer resigns commission over US support for Israel, killing of civilians in Gaza

An Army officer assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency has resigned in protest over the United States’ continued military support for Israel.

Nevada Supreme Court rejects teachers union-backed appeal to put A's public funding on '24 ballot

A proposed ballot initiative, which would let voters choose whether to repeal public funding approved last year for a new MLB stadium, has been struck down by the Nevada Supreme Court.

North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors

North Macedonia, a European Union candidate, is seeking to calm disputes with Greece and Bulgaria after the election victory of a conservative-backed president and coalition.

SEAN HANNITY: This is beyond a judicial circus

Fox News host Sean Hannity shreds "Trump hater" Michael Cohen's testimony in the New York v. Trump case on Monday's "Hannity."

JESSE WATTERS: Michael Cohen will say anything to convict Trump and rehab his disgraced career

Jesse Watters discusses Michael Cohen's history of lies and his testimony during former Presidnet Trump's New York trial on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

Pakistan, US discuss how to tackle the regional security threat posed by IS group and local Taliban

U.S. and Pakistani officials have held talks regarding expanding cooperation in tackling security threats by the Pakistani Taliban and an affiliate of the Islamic State group.

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.

Reports of Biden White House keeping 'sensitive' Hamas intel from Israel draws outrage

The White House faced blowback Monday over a Washington Post report claiming it had offered further assistance in locating Hamas leaders if it curbs its plans in Rafah.

Vivek Ramaswamy to join Trump in Manhattan court on Tuesday

Vivek Ramaswamy will join former President Trump on Monday in a Lower Manhattan court as the NY v. Trump case continues.

Trump blasts 'highly conflicted' judge after Michael Cohen's first day of testimony wraps

Former President Donald Trump railed against Judge Juan Merchan as "conflicted" after Michael Cohen wrapped his first day of testimony in the NY v. Trump case.

Former WV health official gets year of probation for lying about COVID test invoices

Timothy Priddy, a former West Virginia health official, has been sentenced to a year of probation for lying about invoices from a company claiming to have conducted state COVID tests.

Belfast judge says parts of the UK's migrant deportation law shouldn't apply to Northern Ireland

A Belfast judge has ruled that the law in the U.K. to deport migrants should not apply in Northern Ireland as parts of it undermine human rights protections.

Maine Gov. Mills declines to remove embattled sheriff from office

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills declined Monday to remove Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright amid accusations of improper conduct.

Illegal immigrant captured in Northeast US is wanted for 'very serious crimes' in home country

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Colombian national this month who had been released at the border last year despite being wanted for homicide.

Democratic Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming retires after primary win

Democratic Indiana state Rep. Rita Fleming, who has served the Jeffersonville area since 2018, is retiring — and has stated intent to vacate her office immediately.

Biden torched by Republicans for tougher immigration rule ahead of November election

A new rule from Biden's DHS is facing fresh scrutiny from Republicans due to its timing, which is close in proximity to the November election.

Reports of army killing of villagers in Burma supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor

Soldiers of Burma’s military government have reportedly carried out a massacre of over 30 civilians in central Burma; the country has been mired in violence since the military seized power in 2021.

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

Five of the members of Palestinian group Sol Band were working in Gaza last year on their next album, and it seems 'surreal' to them that weeks ago they were sheltering from Israeli shelling.

NY v. Trump: Cohen testifies to paying Stormy Daniels from his own pocket

Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified in Manhattan court Monday that he used personal funds to pay Stormy Daniels to quiet her claims of an affair with Trump.

House GOP takes steps to hold AG Garland in contempt over subpoenaed Biden audio

House Republicans will consider a resolution Thursday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.

Whoopi Goldberg says she's 'not going anywhere' after Trump suggests she'll leave country if he wins

Whoopi Goldberg pushed back against a social media post shared by former President Trump reminding Goldberg of her 2016 claim she'd move if he was elected.

Dems plan to revive border bill rejected by Republicans ahead of November election

Chuck Schumer is strongly considering bringing up a negotiated border bill again after it was panned by Republicans in the upper chamber.

State Dept stresses no conclusion on Israel's possible international law violations after critical report

A State Department spokesman said despite a report submitted to Congress, no conclusions have been made on Israel's possible international law violations.

Louisiana Republicans push to add abortion pills to list of 'controlled dangerous substances'

Louisiana Republicans are pushing to add abortion pills to a list of controlled substances, creating penalties for some people who may obtain the pills.

New swing state poll 'an absolute disaster' for Biden: CNN data reporter

CNN's Harry Enten said Monday the latest battleground state polling results from the New York Times were disastrous for President Biden's re-election campaign.

Dem mayor faces backlash for city's 'haphazard' migrant policy: 'Cruelty'

A new report by New York City's comptroller is taking aim at the implementation of a policy to limit stays in migrant shelters to 60 days for families.

Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent

A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.

Biden facing uphill battle in key battleground states as down-ballot Dems lead: poll

While President Biden is facing trouble in battleground states, Republican hopes of flipping the Senate are facing a major roadblock, a new series of polls have revealed.

Local governments struggle to effectively utilize opioid settlements totaling more than $50B

Many U.S. cities with populations over 10,000 are getting portions of money from opioid settlements, but some local officials are unsure how to utilize the funds.

Jill Biden tells Arizona college graduates 'community colleges should be free in America'

First lady Jill Biden called for free community college tuition during a commencement address to Mesa Community College in Arizona as the administration fights for student debt cancellation.

Michael Cohen testifies he secretly recorded Trump in lead-up to 2016 election

Michael Cohen testified in a Manhattan court he secretly recorded Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2016 election regarding repaying publisher David Pecker.

Celebrate law enforcement during National Police Week

President Kennedy started National Police Week in 1961 to show gratitude and appreciation for the men and women in local law enforcement.

4 arrested after police raid drug lab on Indonesia's Bali resort island

Indonesian police say they have raided a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police arrested four people allegedly linked to the lab.

Kazakhstani ex-government official sentenced for wife's torture and murder in Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court has convicted a former government official of torturing and brutally murdering his wife and sentenced him to prison, officials say.

Trump ahead of Biden in these key swing states: Poll

Former President Trump has the edge in five of the six key battleground states where he was narrowly edged by President Biden four years ago, according to a new poll.

Ukraine's Kharkiv residents remain defiant as Russia launches new offensive

Despite intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, residents of Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, have remained defiant. The city experienced a temporary respite on Sunday.

Trump, defenders show up in force ahead of Cohen testimony

Former President Trump was flanked by Republican politicians and his legal team ahead of going into court Monday, when witness Michael Cohen is expected to deliver testimony.

Only a few hundred remain in Vovchansk as Russian advance intensifies in northeast Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say only a few hundred residents remain in the embattled northeast town of Vovchansk amid pitched battles after a renewed Russian assault.

21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

Lexi Bogan lost her voice after doctors removed a tumor near her brain. In April, she regained her voice through an AI-generated clone trained on a snippet of her teenage voice.

Vatican Museums staff launch legal bid to demand better treatment, challenging Pope Francis' administration

Employees of the Vatican Museums have filed a class-action complaint demanding improved benefits and working conditions, challenging Pope Francis' administration.

Ex-pharmacy exec sentenced for role in deadly meningitis outbreak caused by mold-tainted drugs

Barry Cadden, the former president of New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.

US special ops teams must cut 5,000 troops over next 5 years amid push to recruit technical experts

U.S. special operations commanders must balance a mandated cut of their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years with the need to hire more technical experts.

Georgians protest proposed law restricting 'foreign influence' in media as parliament approves final vote

Critics of a proposed media governance law in Georgia launched mass protests as Georgia's parliament prepared for a final vote on the proposal.

Anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian protests 'cheapen the concept of genocide,' says Jewish historian and author

Jewish historian and author Rick Richman says today's anti-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters "cheapen the concept of genocide" as they criticize Israel; it is Hamas that has a genocidal operation.

What to expect from Putin as Russian strongman begins new six-year term

Undeterred by the U.S.' unwavering support of Kyiv, Russia will likely ratchet up offensive operations against Ukraine and intensify non-kinetic confrontation with Washington.

Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez faces second federal corruption trial with jury selection starting Monday

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the trial against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez., on allegations he acted to benefit foreign governments

German court upholds intelligence agency's labeling of far-right party as suspected extremist case

A court has ruled that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency was justified in putting the Alternative for Germany party under observation for suspected extremism.

3 men charged in UK for allegedly collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service

Three men in the U.K. have been charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service, following their arrest earlier this month by counterterrorism police.

US military forces to establish 9 sites on Philippine bases to counter China threats

The U.S. military has plans to establish their presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact, aimed at countering Chinese threats.