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Tom Homan appeared on Fox News to complain about Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and his attempt to check on the welfare of one of his constituents.

Google has illegally built “monopoly power” with its web advertising business, a federal judge in Virginia has ruled, siding with the Justice Department in a landmark case against the tech giant that could reshape the basic economics of running a modern website.

US stocks were lower Thursday morning after President Donald Trump called for the termination of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates fast enough — a criticism he has levied multiple times in a long-standing feud between the president and the Fed chair.

"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star said in an interview with former "90210" actress Tori Spelling she has been celibate for two years amid ongoing health concerns.

Trump blasts Jerome Powell as ‘wrong’ after the Federal Reserve chair called US tariffs ‘challenging’ for central bank.

A California law firm notified the city of Pocatello, Idaho, on Wednesday of its intention to file a federal wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities who was shot multiple times by four police officers.

The actor was charged with an additional count of possession of an unidentified controlled substance, according to a local police source.

Ashton Jeanty has all the confidence in the world.

An American YouTuber who was arrested after visiting an off-limits island in the Indian Ocean with hopes of establishing contact with a reclusive tribe was further detained in custody on Thursday. The 24-year-old was initially arrested more than six years after another American was killed with arrows by the tribe on the same island.

“To have this ripped right from us at the very end, it felt insulting," one worker said.

Small business owners worry that mounting economic uncertainty, driven largely by President Trump's shifting tariff policies, could shut their doors for good.

The start — four goals in seven games, directly following a postseason where he collected eight in 16 — was promising for Alexis Lafrenière.

All 1.4 million customers were affected, Hugo Sorrentini, spokesman for Luma Energy, which oversees the transmission and distribution of power, told The Associated Press.

Republicans in the House of Representatives are praising President Donald Trump and bashing former President Joe Biden over gun control.

Tina Fey is one of the most recognizable “Saturday Night Live” alumni working in show business, and has been floated out as a possibility to one day be the one to take the reins from “SNL” creator and longtime overseer Lorne Michaels – even by Michaels himself.

Arguably the most valuable Yankees pitcher through three weeks of play believes he will get much nastier.

The Trump administration has significantly dialed up its pressure on Harvard University, not only freezing $2 billion in federal funding but now threatening its eligibility to host international students after school leaders refused to make key policy changes the White House also is demanding of other elite US colleges.

When Coca-Cola fully took control of BodyArmor in 2021 in a $5.6 billion deal, the company announced it had a goal of it “becoming the #1 global sports drink” and toppling PepsiCo’s Gatorade from its top-selling position.

President Trump took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, writing in a social media post that Powell should be cutting interest rates and adding that his "termination cannot come fast enough."

The Farmers First Agenda, obtained by Fox News Digital, will "ensure rural America is prosperous and healthy again." The aim is to lower production for farmers and make healthy food accessible.

Bismarck, N.D. — More than 9,000 Catholic employers don't need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling issued this week by a federal judge in North Dakota.

The European Central Bank cut its main interest rate to 2.25% from 2.5% Thursday as Donald Trump’s tariffs loom large over the region’s economy.

To get past the first round, the Knicks or Pistons must kill what they helped create.

Spanish police said Wednesday they have uncovered an illegal underground firing range they suspect was operated by a weapons trafficking ring that supplied assault rifles and other arms to drug gangs.

Former Trump national security aide and Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot reportedly will resign after Sean Parnell took over his role.

Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced success Thursday of its Phase 3 clinical trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill — an oral form of the blockbuster medication used for diabetes and weight loss.

The RNC reports hauling in $56.1 million during the January-March first quarter of 2025 funding, as the national party committee builds resources for next year's midterm elections, when it will be defending its majorities in the House and the Senate.

A Reddit relationship drama involving food allergies and a woman's "picky" eating drew thousands of reactions — with many users defending the woman after she rejected a date's home-cooked meal.

REAL IDs will be required starting May 7 in order for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically, leaving DMVs struggling to meet demand. Some AAA branches offer REAL ID services.

The Giants know where they live in the NFL, and that space is currently dominated by the Eagles, who are able to bully their NFC East neighbors largely because of superior play on the offensive and defensive lines. 

The Trump administration's cuts to HIV prevention will lead to new infections, medical costs and death, experts warn.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was to meet at the White House on Thursday with President Trump, in what her aides have called a high-stakes "commercial peace mission."

Comedian Tim Dillon opened up on the current state of politics in a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces closure of State Department effort he accused of spending millions pushing censorship

Political strategist James Carville said the Democrats need to make bringing illegal El Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the U.S. a top priority.

Daniel Lawrence Taylor discussed the evolution of his boarding school dramedy and how it gives fans more to unpack in its second season.

17 International students are filing a lawsuit in Georgia over illegal termination of their VISA citing they were terminated without due process.

"Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder grew up poor in the Bayou of Louisiana and continued to appreciate his farm-life roots well into his successful Hollywood career.

President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden during an exclusive interview with Rachel Campos-Duffy on Fox Noticias.

The rapper called the president "petty and vindictive" in a new social media post.

The Pistons badly exposed a Knicks weakness during the regular season — and it’s not even particularly one of their own strengths. 

Sydney Sweeney is walking down the aisle — on TV.

Every week, Evelyn Flores travels to government shelters in the Washington, DC, region for story time with migrant children, telling the tale of a cartoon cat learning to navigate a confusing immigration system with the help of his superhero lawyer.

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of the teen drama series "Gossip Girl" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died of complications of diabetes mellitus in February, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner announced Wednesday.

Californians didn’t just vote for tougher laws when they supported Prop 36 – they voted for accountability, deterrence and a return to sanity.

Taco Bell is bringing back their wildly popular crispy chicken nuggets — and this time the chain promises they won’t sell out faster than expected.

"Zero Day" star Eden Lee has no plans to give up her day job as an ER nurse amid her rising acting career. Lee is starring alongside Robert De Niro in the Netflix limited series.

Cullman, Ala. — Two boats collided during a fishing tournament early Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cut $2.7M in grants to Harvard University on Wednesday, citing antisemitism and visa violations, and warned of losing foreign student program access.

Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.

DOJ sues Maine over Title IX violations as teen athlete challenges transgender participation in girls’ sports, citing safety and fairness concerns.

The National Institutes of Health's sweeping cuts of grants that fund scientific research are inflicting pain almost universally across the U.S., including in most states that backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

Judge James Boasberg – who ruled Wednesday that the administration showed “willful disregard” for his mid-March order halting deportation flights amid dispute over the legality of the removals – is the first judge to find “probable cause” of criminal contempt.

HBO host Bill Maher made headlines for his monologue praising President Donald Trump following his White House visit, which did not sit well with liberals.

Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchinio, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée has been recalled because it may contain elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Comedian Nate Bargatze has a new gig as the host of the 2025 Emmy Awards.

Autism rates are rising in the U.S., new CDC data reveals, as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A psychotherapist shares his interpretation of the findings.

Rachel Morin's family attorney discussed the verdict in the murder trial of the mom of five, who was savagely killed in Maryland in 2023 by an illegal migrant from El Salvador.

Rory McIlroy began his champions press conference at the Masters not with an answer, but with a question: “What are we going to talk about next year?”

The Trump administration is formulating plans to cut roughly a third of the federal health budget, eliminate dozens of programs and vastly whittle down health agencies, according to an internal document reviewed by CNN.

A week after making a bunch of trades, I stayed put this week and made the picks the Jets have. 

The federal food stamp program is facing scrutiny in some states that want to block enrollees from using their government benefits to buy soda and candy.

An island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend, a power company spokesman said.

Dagestan is famous for producing MMA world champions with some of the most famous fighters ever hailing from the region of Russia.

The "Late Show" host has a theory that could explain a lot about the president.

The New York Times journalist clocked the Trump administration's feeling toward the case of a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.

Loran Wilson loves sleeping with her husband, Maurice, every evening — just not in the same bed, or under the same roof. 

New Jersey residents still struggle to get an appointment for a REAL ID even after extended hours as deadline for required ID approaches on May 7 in order for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically.

Americans do not relish the position our feckless leaders have put us in by failing to enforce our nation’s laws. But we simply can't accept the consequences of having no border.

Hong Kong’s postal service will stop handling packages coming from or going to the United States amid an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

The wife of a 29-year-old Maryland man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador last month filed a protective order against him back in 2021 over allegations of domestic violence, according to court records obtained by CBS News Wednesday.

As Trump administration lawyers assess whether it is legally viable to send American citizens who have committed violent crimes to El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison, legal experts made clear that President Donald Trump lacks any legal authority to ship domestic convicts out of the US.

The Trump administration has asked the Internal Revenue Service to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status.

Peru’s former First Lady Nadine Heredia arrived in Brazil on Wednesday after obtaining diplomatic asylum following a 15-year prison sentence for both her and her husband, former President Ollanta Humala, on money laundering charges.

Fundraising numbers posted Tuesday show that the race for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell's open seat could wind up to be a GOP primary clash.

Ray Dalio, billionaire investor and founder of one of the world’s largest hedge funds, warned that US President Donald Trump’s tariff war has put the country near a recession and said he’s worried “something worse” than a recession could come.

President Trump on Sunday said there were no exceptions made to his tariff announcements, adding that "nobody" will see an exemption in his widening trade war. The message, posted to Truth Social, came after some electronics were excluded from his administration's 145% import levies on goods from China. 

The trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.

Hundreds of people suspected of witchcraft in Ghana, especially older women, face rampant human rights abuses including murder, Amnesty International said Monday, asking the government to criminalize accusations and ritual attacks.

The man faces charges including attempted homicide, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault, authorities said.

Cody Balmer, 38, allegedly admitted he set fire to the governor's mansion to Pennsylvania State Police troopers on April 13, 2025, due to his feelings towards the governor.

In the new documentary "The Carters," Aaron Carter's family and friends detail his history of substance abuse and mental illness.

President Donald Trump's 13th week back in the Oval Office is expected to again heavily focus on tariffs after putting a 90-day pause on customized tariffs.

Stress and anxiety had been building for weeks in Monique Lockett, a 25-year veteran of the Social Security Administration, about the fate of her colleagues and the sensitive agency data she had vowed to protect, her sister Ksha told CNN.

The Ukrainian president called on Donald Trump to visit his country before engaging in any further negotiations to end the conflict.

A Mexican artist was forced to flee a concert stage on Saturday after enraging fans by saying he had been banned by the government from singing popular songs glorifying drug traffickers.

“G20,” “Zero Day” and other recent offerings have depicted aspects of our current administration’s chaos in far too timely ways.

Cody Balmer, 38, allegedly admitted he set fire to the governor's mansion to Pennsylvania State Police troopers on April 13, 2025, due to his feelings towards the governor.

Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who was the GOP Senate nominee in Michigan in last year's election, is launching a second straight Republican run for the Senate in the crucial Great Lakes battleground state.

“Need an Uber Eats account in Jacksonville, FL ASAP.” “I have one.”

President Donald Trump issued a Truth Social post on Palm Sunday in which he declared 'HAPPY EASTER!' a week ahead of Easter Sunday.

“Welcome to the new tariff economy..." wrote the newspaper's conservative editorial board.

Kawasaki's CORLEO is a hydrogen-powered, AI-driven rideable robot. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports on this new way of thinking about off-road transportation.

A new documentary is pulling back the curtain on the late pop sensation Aaron Carter and his family's challenges with mental health, addiction and loss.

The Trump administration is poised to potentially cut Medicaid Expansion, and in doing so, cut a vitally important resource for people to get addiction treatment.

In an era when American alliances have been strained to their breaking point by tariff wars and disputes over military spending, one leader has inserted himself firmly in President Donald Trump’s good graces: El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, who will visit the White House on Monday.

The countdown has begun. Blue Origin's first all-women flight crew is shooting for the sky in West Texas on Monday if they get the all-clear for their rare space ride — blasting off on a journey 62 miles above Earth's surface to the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.

The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern and confusion, heightened by the agency’s repeated changes to one of the new policies.

Certain tattoos associated with street gangs can get you stopped by police in El Salvador. But artists there say now more people want their ink.