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James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back

Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail Friday after a nearly two-week absence, ending days of speculation and criticism from political opponents regarding his whereabouts.”Hate to disappoint the conspiracy theorists, but James is still alive and meeting with voters at ACL today,” Talarico’s primary spokesperson, JT Ennis, wrote on X.

Kash Patel announces arrest of suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator after FBI jobs portal breach

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that agents arrested another suspected co-conspirator linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group earlier this week during the bureau’s investigation of a cybersecurity incident involving its jobs website.The arrest is the latest in a series of FBI actions against the hacking network in recent days, according to Patel, who said investigators are pursuing additional leads and evidence.

Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s Jan 6 testimony: source

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has heard evidence concerning possible false statements former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson made to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Fox News Digital has learned.Additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Pentagon confirms Fort Hood terrorist’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed: ‘Details will follow’

The Pentagon confirmed to Fox News Digital on Thursday that the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, allowing the public to witness the military’s first execution in more than six decades.”It will be livestreamed. Details will follow,” a War Department official told Fox News Digital.The execution is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas.

Obama Foundation workers move to unionize over benefits, working conditions months after center opens

Employees at former President Barack Obama’s foundation are moving to unionize, accusing leadership of rolling back benefits, failing to address workplace concerns and driving away experienced staff, according to a letter reviewed by Fox News Digital.The workers are invoking Obama’s own public support for organized labor as they seek to form Obama Workers United, urging foundation leadership to respect their right to organize.

Anti-Israel protesters label Mamdani a ‘traitor,’ accuse him of ‘genocide’ outside Oct 7 vigil

A group of anti-Israel protesters on Wednesday targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “traitor,” accusing him of “genocide” and claiming he “cannot weaponize being brown anymore.”The crowd of more than 100 demonstrators marched from City Hall to Union Square, where a vigil was held to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks in Israel. The vigil was organized as an evening of mourning for those killed in the Oct.

Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico’s 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton questioned Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s absence from the campaign trail during President Donald Trump’s rally in San Antonio Wednesday, prompting a response from his opponent’s campaign less than a month before the November midterm elections.Paxton led the crowd in chanting “Where is Talarico?” while asserting that the Democrat had not been seen campaigning in Texas for 11 days.

Critical House race that could decide control of Congress hits home stretch as GOP rep warns what’s at stake

PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is shaping up to be one of the closest races in the country as Republicans try to hold their razor-thin majority in the House.Fox News Digital spoke to Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks about her pitch to keep the seat in GOP hands and what Democrats taking back control would mean.”Common sense over crazy.

DHS proposes massive $70K fee for foreign students seeking work authorization

A proposed rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would implement new fees for international students seeking temporary employment in their field of study, an effort the agency says is aimed at reducing the flow of cheap labor into the U.S.Under the proposal, F-1 visa holders would be charged a $70,000 fee for an initial optional practical training (OPT) authorization, as well as a $30,000 fee for any subsequent extension.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration fines of up to $1.8M for migrants

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to fine migrants up to $1.8 million for failing to leave the country after receiving final deportation orders.U.S. District Judge George O’Toole in Boston issued the ruling on Monday in response to a class-action lawsuit filed last year by two of the thousands of migrants who have received civil penalties from the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump says Putin call coming ‘very soon’ as US tracks suspected plague death in Russia

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” as his administration closely tracks reports of a suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia that have prompted a U.S. health alert and heightened health precautions across several countries bordering Russia.Trump revealed the planned call while taking questions from reporters Tuesday.

Unearthed social media posts contradict El-Sayed’s ‘capitalist’ narrative

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, recently embraced the “capitalist” label and pushed back against being called socialist, but unearthed social media posts contradict that narrative.Recently unearthed social media posts show the Detroit Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter applauding his views on climate advocacy, going so far as to call him a “comrade” in its efforts.

Dennis Hastert, longest-serving Republican House Speaker and convicted child molester, dies at 84

The late House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) was an accidental speaker.And it was a sheer accident that the world learned a dark secret about Hastert, years after he left Capitol Hill.It was twenty years ago, almost to the date. House Republicans were on the verge of losing their majority in the 2006 midterms. And their Speaker, Dennis Hastert, was in meltdown.HIGHEST-RANKING US OFFICIAL TO EVER SERVE JAIL TIME, FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER DENNIS HASTERT DEAD AT 84Word had just broken that then-Rep.

Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacre

President Donald Trump has cleared the way for the Fort Hood terrorist to face an Army firing squad, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced Monday, nearly 17 years after a deadly rampage.”Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan, the jihadist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009,” Parnell wrote on X.

Supreme Court begins new term with high-profile look at clean air and federal authority

The Supreme Court launched its new term Monday with a blockbuster oral argument over whether federal or state laws and courts should handle civil lawsuits against energy companies for alleged climate change harms.Eight justices debated for nearly two hours on a key gateway over environmental liability — who decides and where. It was unclear after the public session how the court might rule.

America’s new blue-collar job boom is one nobody saw coming — and it’s just getting started

Red Oak, Texas — Inside a sprawling Texas data center campus, blinking tower lights and rows of neatly organized cables power the technology Americans use every day. Keeping it all running, however, takes an army of electricians, mechanics, technicians and construction workers — and the industry says it needs more of them.”Unfortunately, there was a war on blue-collar jobs a while back and everybody had to get a four-year degree.

Rahm Emanuel urges Dems not to impeach Trump if they win the House

Former Chicago Mayor and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel urged his fellow Democrats not to attempt to impeach President Donald Trump if they win control of the House of Representatives next month.Emanuel made the statement during a Sunday appearance on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” saying Democrats should instead pursue ethics reform.