By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 1:58 PM

The federal government reportedly launched a probe into the actions of special prosecutor Jack Smith who investigated President Trump’s criminal cases beginning in 2022.  The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Saturday officials would look into Smith’s potential violation of the Hatch Act, which restricts government employees from political involvement, according to NBC News. The... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 1:09 PM

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday slammed the current UK leader for threatening to recognize Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing war in Gaza, calling the move "ridiculous." Johnson signaled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment — largely following France's lead — was aimed toward capturing voters' attention, not promoting a ceasefire. “It's nothing to... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 12:45 PM

Trump officials including Dan Scavino and Kash Patel say Google notified them of FBI surveillance under Biden administration through court-ordered legal process. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Meg Hilling | 8/2/2025 12:08 PM

“Data centers are affecting electricity, but they are affecting electricity planning at this point," Tricia Pridemore said. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Alex Gangitano | 8/2/2025 12:00 PM

President Trump’s plans to add a massive $200 million ballroom to the White House is angering critics, who see him moving forward with the long-sought project as part of his desire to leave a lasting mark not only on the office of the presidency but the first house as well. The construction of the ballroom,... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 11:54 AM

A federal appeals court upheld a lower ruling on Friday barring the Trump administration from solely considering race, language or employment as reasonable suspicion to detain migrants. Their decision blocks Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials from conducting “indiscriminate immigration operations” as alleged by the plaintiffs in court filings. A group of five immigrants and... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 10:57 AM

House Republican investigation into Biden's cognitive fitness faces constitutional challenges as three former Biden aides invoke Fifth Amendment during depositions. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 10:25 AM

Statisticians railed against President Trump on Friday following his decision to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner Erika McEntarfer for “inaccuracies” and “incompetence” after presenting a low job growth report for the month of July. Former BLS chief William Beach slammed the “totally groundless” rebuke alongside the Friends of BLS, an organization that advocates... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Jeremy Tanner | 8/2/2025 10:13 AM

In the wake of multiple case of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida, some may be wondering what they can do to protect themselves while on vacation or just enjoying a day at the local swimming hole this summer. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Alex Gangitano | 8/2/2025 10:05 AM

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer touted that native-born employment increased in the latest dismal jobs report, which showed the U.S. added only 73,000 jobs in July. While calling for the Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, Chavez-Deremer argued that businesses need to be able to borrow money at a lower rate so they... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 10:01 AM

Fox News Digital reviewed the timeline of NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's anti-police rhetoric after he attempted to walk some of them back this week. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 10:00 AM

The Dingell family has represented Michigan for almost 100 years, with supporters praising their conservation work and critics questioning political dynasties ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Michael Bartiromo | 8/2/2025 9:51 AM

Saturday’s “Rage Against the Regime” protests, organized by volunteers of the 50501 movement, are being held in response to what 50501 describes as a number of “threats” to democracy and human rights. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 9:25 AM

A federal appeals court on Friday sided with the Trump administration, lifting a temporary block on a March executive order that prevented government workers from union bargaining. The three judge panel for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the plaintiffs argument alleging Trump issued the order on the basis of retaliation. Instead, the panel... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Steff Danielle Thomas | 8/2/2025 9:05 AM

Criticism is mounting after President Trump moved to oust the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday following a dismal jobs report. Trump accused BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer, an appointee of former President Biden, of skewing job numbers in the latest report, which showed the U.S. adding only 73,000 jobs last month... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 9:01 AM

Trump orders nuclear submarines repositioned after Russian tensions escalate, while implementing new tariffs on Canada and other countries this week. ... Read full Story

By Politico | By Jordain Carney, Jennifer Scholtes and Katherine Tully-McManus | 8/2/2025 9:00 AM

The folksy Louisiana Republican says he's not the go-along-to-get-along type. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Alex Gangitano | 8/2/2025 8:49 AM

President Trump said he hasn’t been asked to pardon disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell or former Rep. Geroge Santos (R-N.Y.), adding that he likely would not give a pardon to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs. The president was asked about the three individuals serving prison sentences in a Newsmax interview that aired on... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 8/2/2025 8:37 AM

President Trump, who has waffled back-and-forth in recent weeks over whether he would move to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaled Friday that the move was unlikely. In an interview with Newsmax's Rob Finnerty, Trump said he is not likely to fire Powell before his term is up in May 2026, despite criticizing the... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 8/2/2025 8:01 AM

Fox News Digital took a look at the eight former Biden administration aides who have appeared before House Oversight Committee investigators so far. ... Read full Story