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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Friday that "the reality of U.S. troops in Ukraine is unlikely," but insisted that there was "no daylight" between himself and Vice President JD Vance.In a bilateral press conference with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Hegseth touched on the possibility of U.S. troops going into Ukraine. At first, he appeared to shut down the idea, but then he seemed to not take it entirely off the table. Hegseth added that he would "never put constraints around what the President of the United States would be willing to negotiate with the

FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are taking steps to repeal the "climate-crazed" Biden administration's tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) that "ran up the bill on the American people to the tune of billions of dollars," Fox News Digital learned exclusively.Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on Friday will introduce the Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act, a bill that aims to eliminate the Biden-era tax credit for new and used EVs and slash "woke and wasteful spending.""Under President Biden and the most climate-crazed administration in the history of our country, Democrats ran up the bill on the American people to

Taylor Swift's home-cooked meal was not enjoyed by Travis Kelce's sister-in-law, but it was not due to Swift's cooking.During a recent episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Kylie Kelce if she and her husband, Jason Kelce, had ever gone out with Taylor and Travis.Kylie went into detail about the pair's double-date and explained that she could not get herself to eat Swift's meal."Technically, yes, it was at home," Kylie began. "This is gonna sound terrible, but I didn't really eat the meal. I didn’t really eat the meal because I was eight weeks pregnant."TAYLOR SWIFT,

The Trump presidency’s effect on the "integrity and point of view" of filmmakers is a question "hanging over all American filmmakers," a longtime director claimed on Thursday.Berlin International Film Festival jury president Todd Haynes warned reporters during a press conference that people are in a "state of particular crisis right now in the U.S. but also globally," from the start of President Donald Trump’s second term."I think everyone I know in the U.S. and friends abroad are witnessing this barrage of actions in the first three weeks of the Trump administration with tremendous concern, shock," Haynes said."I think that’s been

An alleged drone struck the protective shell covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine early Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pointing the finger at Russia. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported on X that overnight Thursday, the IAEA team at the Chornobyl site heard an explosion coming from the New Safe Confinement.The site protects the remains of the nuclear reactor that exploded in Chernobyl in 1986 and was reportedly set ablaze after an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) struck the NSC roof. Zelenskyy said initial assessments show "the damage to the shelter is significant." Zelenskyy took to X stating that

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Majority Leader John Thune is getting a tough job done."Senate Republicans have been committed to getting President Trump's nominees through," Thune, who's been on the job steering the Senate for six weeks, told Fox News in an exclusive national digital interview.Thune was interviewed ahead of Brooke Rollins's confirmation as secretary of agriculture, which brought to 16 the number of Trump nominees approved by the Senate.Only 11 Cabinet nominees were approved by this date eight years ago during Trump's first term in the White House.SENATE CONFIRMS ANOTHER CONTROVERSIAL TRUMP CABINET NOMINEEAnd on this date four years ago, the Senate

As Vice President JD Vance leaves Paris after urging Europe to reduce regulations and promote AI innovation, that effort is already in jeopardy. A series of quiet maneuvers by the Biden administration, major technology incumbents and a government-funded nonprofit called the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) threatens to impose sweeping AI regulations in American states — even after President Donald Trump revoked the previous administration’s restrictive framework. On January 23, Trump signed Executive Order 14179, "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," replacing Biden’s command-and-control approach with a pro-innovation mandate to defend U.S. AI leadership against rivals like China. But remnants

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reportedly warned that the U.S. wouldn’t rule out tough sanctions or even potential military action against Russia if President Vladimir Putin didn’t come to the negotiating table on a deal that would guarantee peace for Ukraine. In speaking with The Wall Street Journal, which was the first to report on Vance’s comments, the vice president said sending U.S. troops to Ukraine was "on the table" if Russia failed to negotiate in good faith. Vance said there are "economic tools of leverage there are, of course, military tools of leverage" that the U.S. could use against Putin. "I

A federal judge late Thursday issued an order compelling the Trump administration to lift its three-week funding freeze on U.S. foreign aid.Judge Amir Ali issued the order Thursday in U.S. district court in Washington in a lawsuit brought by two health organizations that receive U.S. funding for programs abroad.In his order, Ali noted that the Trump administration argued it had to shut down funding for the thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development aid programs abroad to conduct a thorough review of each program and whether it should be eliminated.TRUMP TEMPORARILY THWARTED IN DOGE MISSION TO END USAIDBut the judge

EXCLUSIVE: The home of former San Jose State University assistant volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose was shot at on Monday night in Scotts Valley, California, Batie-Smoose and local police have told Fox News Digital. Scotts Valley Police Department Captain Scott Garner told Fox News Digital that officers have determined that the weapon used was a pellet gun, and it is being investigated as an act of vandalism. The pellet has been recovered by police. Nobody was harmed and no suspect or motive has been determined. The investigation is ongoing. "We're following up with some neighbors just to see what we can find out,"

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening…-Trump's nominee for Commerce secretary passes key vote in the Senate-USAID workers ask federal judge to uphold restraining order blocking Trump freeze-Dems spar over DOGE cuts with Trump education nominee Linda McMahonPresident Donald Trump took to social media on Thursday morning to showcase his frenetic pace since reentering the White House on Jan. 20."THREE GREAT WEEKS, PERHAPS THE BEST EVER," the president touted.Trump has signed 64 executive orders since his inauguration, according to a count from

President Donald Trump locked horns with CNN's Kaitlan Collins as he signed a reciprocal tariff plan at the White House Thursday, saying her network has "no credibility."As he held up the signed plan for the cameras of the press gathered in the Oval Office, Collins began asking, "Mr. President, you won the White House, in part, because of high inflation. If your tariffs make prices go up-""Excuse me," Trump replied, "We haven't asked you to speak yet."TRUMP HAS TENSE EXCHANGE WITH CNN REPORTER OVER BLAMING DEI POLICIES IN PLANE CRASHTrump then answered questions from reporters about the military conflict in

The husband of a New Jersey woman, who was killed by a rampaging hippopotamus during the couple’s trip in Zambia last year, is suing the safari tour operator for alleged negligence.According to a court document reviewed by Fox News Digital, a complaint was filed on Feb. 5 in Connecticut’s Stamford Superior Court by Craig Manders of Cranford, New Jersey against African Portfolio.The complaint stated that Craig, 72, and his wife Lisa, 70, participated in a 10-day safari trip in Zambia arranged through the Connecticut-based African Portfolio."Craig and Lisa Manders reasonably relied on African Portfolio to ensure the Zambia Safari was

On Wednesday, Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajaković described veteran Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson as a "no-class" player after the Cavs' 131-108 win over the Raptors.Rajaković also suggested Thompson's actions showed a lack of respect. "I think what Tristan did there was no class and disrespectful," Rajaković said during a postgame press conference. "I'm not going to stand for that, for sure. I love when my team stands up for themselves. That was no class."Rajaković was irked by Thompson's two-handed slam in the final seconds of the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRaptors players Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead confronted

The Enhanced Games, the first athletic event in which performance-enhancing drugs will be 100% allowed, has backing from a prominent member of the Trump family.The brand announced on Thursday that Donald Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital has co-led a multimillion-dollar Series B round for the Enhanced Games.Dr. Aron D'Souza founded the event in 2023, and the immediate backlash has been strong. He has been told his idea is unsafe, unfair and a mockery of the real Olympics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, Trump now joins billionaire Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal, among the high-net-worth individuals to invest in

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend another open seat in next year's midterm and making more difficult their goal of regaining the Senate majority."I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026," Smith said in a social media post. "This job has been the honor of a lifetime. For the rest of my term, I’ll work as hard as I can for Minnesotans and our country. Thank you so much, Minnesota."Smith was appointed to the Senate in 2018 to succeed former Sen. Al Franken

FIRST ON FOX: Republican lawmakers are mounting a massive effort to repeal the federal inheritance tax, colloquially known as the "death tax."Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is leading more than 170 House Republicans on the "Death Tax Repeal Act," which is also backed by the House’s top tax writer, Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith, R-Mo.An inheritance or estate tax is levied upon the beneficiary who receives assets upon a person's death. Republicans have long criticized the estate tax as a needless financial burden on grieving families, particularly hitting small family-owned businesses.It comes as Republicans work on extending President Donald Trump’s

Country singer Rory Feek’s daughter is speaking out after she discovered he’s not her biological father. Hopie, 36, took to Instagram to slam her father in an emotional post and called Rory’s actions "extremely disappointing.""When I had the conversation with Rory, my one request was for him to be kind and not shame my mom. Today, he shared her private history in his blog, which is extremely disappointing," Hopie began her lengthy social media post. RORY FEEK TRIED TO VISIT DAUGHTERS AMID FAMILY RIFT BUT THEY REFUSED TO SPEAK TO HIM: 'WE'RE AT AN IMPASSE'Her comments come after Rory shared a blog

Ukraine advocates are up in arms after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to the Eastern European country's pre-war borders with Russia is "unrealistic." Hegseth, speaking to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Belgium on Wednesday, said "returning to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective." He also called for Europe to offer Ukraine security guarantees after the war – not the U.S. Pro-Ukraine voices accused the secretary of giving up leverage before the start of peace negotiations with Russia. "Putin is gonna pocket this and ask for more," Brett Bruen, director of Global Engagement under the Obama White House, told Fox News Digital. RUSSIAN

Senate Democrats railed against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a late-night session Wednesday ahead of his confirmation vote to potentially become the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy's confirmation vote is expected around 10:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, but Democrat senators spent the evening before condemning former President Donald Trump's HHS pick on a number of issues. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., described Kennedy as "obviously unqualified," "obviously fringe," and as holding views "obviously detrimental to the well-being of the American people." "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not remotely qualified to become the next Secretary of Health and Human Services,"

"Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth is "chomping at the bit" to get out of Los Angeles.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Garth explained that the recent Pacific Palisades and Altadena Fires have nothing to do with her desire to flee the city. Garth and her husband, Dave Abrams, fled Altadena during the Eaton Fire.Thankfully, their home was not affected by the fire, but they did stay with Garth's ex-husband, "Twilight" star Peter Facinelli, for precaution."I've always wanted to move out of L.A. I mean, fires or no fires. I'm ready to move out of L.A. I've always been

Legendary professional wrestler Booker T will be one of the four coaches tasked to find the next top competitor on the upcoming A&E series "WWE Legends and Future Greats."The show, also known as "WWE LFG," takes 16 budding professional wrestlers and lets them learn under the guided eyes of Booker T, Mickie James, Undertaker and Bubba Ray Dudley. While each coach has their own styles and backgrounds, Booker T has experience as a coach.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBooker T is the founder of the independent promotion Reality of Wrestling (ROW), which became an independent wrestling school for

An Ohio-based author, entrepreneur and restaurant owner told Fox News Digital he believes the growing Make America Healthy Again movement will have the ability to unite Americans despite ongoing political polarization, as he himself puts an emphasis on whole foods at his restaurant. Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, "definitely goes past just food," Charlie Carroll told Fox News Digital.Carroll owns Table 33 in Dayton, Ohio, and is the author of "Eat Like an Entrepreneur." He has launched more than 50 businesses, including a wellness boutique. MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOVEMENT"I think both parties, both sides of

Colorado's largest public school district is the first in America to sue the Trump administration over fears of ICE raids taking place on school grounds.Denver Public Schools filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for its decision to remove a policy designating schools – and other areas, like churches – as sensitive locations, therefore restricting immigration enforcement.The policy was enacted in 2011 under former President Barack Obama.The school system argues that rescinding the policy has caused schools to devote time and resources to teaching students and staff how to remain safe from

Our socioeconomic system is facing an existential threat from AI. In our capitalist society, most people depend on jobs to sustain themselves. The U.S. government, in turn, relies heavily on taxing the income of individual workers for revenue.As artificial intelligence progressively eliminates job opportunities, a growing number of individuals will face severe job insecurity, leading to a corresponding decline in federal revenue. Radical action is needed now to steer away from a dystopian collapse toward better possibilities. Specifically, income-based taxes must be replaced with some other form of taxation, and the support mechanisms for the unemployed must be adapted to support