Fox News National News

The Senate sent another spending bill to President Donald Trump's desk on Thursday, as Department of Homeland Security funding remains a top issue between Republicans and Democrats.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Supreme Court justices for questioning biological differences between men and women during a hearing on women’s sports.

Syria tensions escalate as Turkey warns Damascus could use military force against Kurdish-led forces following deadly Aleppo clashes that killed 23 people.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had a tense exchange with The Hill columnist Niall Stanage over the ICE-involved shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good.

President Donald Trump's Greenland acquisition could cost $700 billion, according to reports from scholars and former U.S. officials involved in early planning discussions.

Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' takes action as Venezuelan dictator Maduro sits in New York jail following major U.S. military operation without casualties.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran's regime has arrived at a "natural terminus" and warned against wasting a "historic opportunity."

Department of Homeland Security criticizes The New York Times coverage of Minneapolis shooting involving ICE agent and Venezuelan national, calling headline "despicably misleading."

Treasury Department launches investigation into Minnesota fraud rings allegedly sending taxpayer funds overseas through money laundering schemes.

The Department of Defense name change to Department of War could cost up to $125 million, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.

Texas police officer Elijah Garretson, 27, was shot and killed while attempting to arrest fugitive Jamison Cavazos. Cavazos allegedly died from self-inflicted gunshot wound.

President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland divides Republicans and Democrats as new polls show 75% of Americans oppose U.S. takeover.

Iran protesters chanted 'death to America' and displayed signs calling for President Donald Trump's assassination at Tehran University, images showed Thursday.

Medicaid fraud charges filed against Mohamed Abdirashid Omarxeyd for allegedly stealing $3 million through Guardian Home Health Services in Minneapolis from 2020-2024, prosecutors said.

House Democrat Reps. Jamie Raskin and Jared Moskowitz demand a congressional inquiry into the Trump administration's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

President Donald Trump expresses ambivalence about exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi potentially leading Iran if the Islamic regime falls.

The Senate advanced a $174 billion spending package in a bipartisan vote, racing to prevent a government shutdown by the Jan. 30 deadline, with a final vote expected on Thursday.

University of Washington investigates researcher Mara Maughan for social media comments calling for assassination of Corey DeAngelis and other conservatives.

Democratic Party divide over progressive push to abolish ICE while others urge reforms at the enforcement agency, as centrists warn of political consequences.

CBS News reportedly adopted the term "biological sex at birth" while describing transgender individuals ahead of recent Supreme Court hearings on trans athletes.

President Trump will meet Venezuela opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado at the White House Thursday, after expressing doubts about her leadership.

Israel will reportedly honor slain conservative American figure Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last year, for his efforts to oppose antisemitism.

Three more Democrat lawmakers are facing an investigation from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over a video encouraging troops to "refuse illegal orders," a report said.

Iranian American whose father was killed by regime reveals how Donald Trump's leadership inspires protesters seeking Reza Pahlavi's return to power.

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., plans to introduce bipartisan legislation to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, following President Donald Trump's demand to do so by Jan. 20.

Female athletes including Madison Kenyan and Brooke Slusser reacted to Supreme Court arguments in Little v. Hecox case challenging state bans on transgender athletes in women's sports.

CNN's inflation coverage sparked social media backlash after Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips noted different framing of 6% rates under Biden versus 2.7% under Trump.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder defended his vetting of Gov. Tim Walz for vice president in 2024 before an alleged massive fraud scandal in Minnesota hit the nation's radar.

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham called for the United States to employ "any means necessary" to stop the people behind the killing of Iranians.

California court ruling allows new congressional districts that could boost House Democrats' chances in 2026 midterms after judges denied Republican challenges.

Senate Banking Committee marks up crypto legislation Thursday fulfilling Trump's promises to crypto billionaire friends, despite warnings about taxpayer risks.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul backed legislation to allow state residents to sue ICE agents for violating their constitutional rights.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Cea Weaver as director of NYC's Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants despite her 2021 comments calling white middle-class homeowners 'a huge problem.'

ICE agents were involved in a shooting during an attempted enforcement action in Minneapolis after a suspect allegedly assaulted an officer with a shovel, authorities said.

Rep. Nancy Mace called out an ACLU attorney who refused to define "sex" after arguing against considering its definition in a transgender athlete case.

Rep. LaMonica McIver warns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem that "God will judge" her during a heated news conference criticizing ICE operations in New Jersey communities.

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament's lower house this month for a snap election, seeking voter backing while approval ratings remain at 70%.

Columbus police say gun is linked to fatal shootings of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique Tepe on Dec. 30. Police Chief Bryant says investigators connected a gun to the homicides.

Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution after key GOP lawmakers flip positions, preserving President Donald Trump's military authority in rare procedural gambit.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey doubled down on refusing to cooperate with ICE after an illegal immigrant allegedly killed a woman while driving drunk.

GOP senator's anti-fraud bill includes deportation provisions for non-citizens convicted of childcare scams as Republicans target Minnesota scandal.

A Virginia Democrat is pushing a new bill aimed at prohibiting public schools from describing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a justifiable or peaceful protest.

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland began accepting applications for reparations grants on Wednesday to support Black communities in central, southern and western Maryland counties.

French ambassador reveals Europe's push for defense autonomy as France weighs satellite aid for Iran protesters amid nationwide internet shutdown.

Iranian protests poll shows bipartisan opposition to U.S. military strikes, with 70% of voters opposing military involvement according to Quinnipiac University.

GOP senator's anti-fraud bill includes deportation provisions for non-citizens convicted of childcare scams as Republicans target Minnesota scandal.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved motion to create "ICE-free zones" on county-owned and county-controlled properties.

FCC penalties target telecom companies submitting false robocall database information with new $10,000 fines and annual recertification requirements starting February 5, 2025.

ICE shooting Minneapolis victim Renee Good's former father-in-law Timmy Macklin says he doesn't blame immigration agents for her fatal shooting, calling it a "hard situation."