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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

The Eagles are taking a victory lap. Philadelphia steamrolled the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX this past Sunday, winning the franchise's second Vince Lombardi Trophy.Two of the team's stars, quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, stopped by "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday to reflect on the big game. "I've just been telling people I was trying to process it, and I think when you go into that, you don't know how you're going to feel," Hurts said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You watch, as a fan, sports and championship games and these iconic moments.

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said some things were still up in the air when he hopped on his jet to Russia to discuss the potential release of American school teacher Marc Fogel. Witkoff, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, said Wednesday on "Hannity" that someone who is an intermediary between the United States and Russian governments reached out with an opportunity to bring Fogel back.A plan was presented to the president and members of his Cabinet, including national security advisor Mike Waltz and CIA director John Ratcliffe, who deemed the information "credible" and "actionable."BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SLOW-WALKED MARC

The three Chilean men facing charges on suspicion of breaking into Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow’s home posed for photos with some of the items that were eventually stolen from the property, a recently filed federal criminal complaint showed.A jeweled necklace reading "JB9" with a Nike swoosh and a diamond "9" necklace were the luxury possessions that could be seen in the selfie, per the complaint. Burrow, a two-time Pro Bowler, wore the No. 9 jersey when he played at LSU and still wears the number for the Bengals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA separate photo showed multiple

Outspoken liberal actor Seth Rogen is not as bothered about President Donald Trump’s second term as some of his Hollywood colleagues are.In a recent profile in Esquire, the "Superbad" star admitted that he’s not hyperventilating over the second Trump administration, suggesting that the 2024 election results represent the natural ebb and flow of American politics."People get sick of seeing f------ hippies doing acid and f------ on their lawns, and they’re like, Let’s f------ clean up these streets a little bit. And then people get sick of seeing f------dorks cleaning up the streets, and they go back the other way," he

A historic landmark may host a professional boxing match this summer.According to Ring, WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez is close to an agreement to get into the ring on Alcatraz Island.Ring notes that Riyadh Season promoter Turki Alalshikh recently told ESPN he was hoping to host a fight at the former prison turned museum one day. Lopez will fight for the brand.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You know, sometimes I get in my mind I want different places to do . Sometimes in mountains, maybe someday in the Pyramids in Mexico, someday in Eiffel Tower in France,

U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler warned Hamas not to test President Donald Trump as the deadline for the militant group to release the next round of hostages approaches this weekend."We have seven Americans right now held by Hamas. It's a terror organization, and that's unacceptable," Boehler said Wednesday on "The Story."Hamas announced earlier this week that it would postpone the next planned release of hostages, alleging Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.ISRAEL SLAMS PALESTINIAN ‘DECEPTION SCHEME’ OVER CLAIM IT HALTED TERROR REWARDS PROGRAMTrump encouraged Israel to cancel the ceasefire if all hostages aren’t released by noon on

The Worcester City Council in Massachusetts voted in favor of a resolution to become a sanctuary city for those transgender and gender-diverse Tuesday.During a lengthy city council meeting, approximately 200 people from the LGBT+ community arrived to show their support for the resolution—often expressing concerns for their safety under the new Trump administration.One speaker, donning a purple wig, pearl necklace and white gloves, said she needs the city to protect her because the federal government will not, and she is "afraid of Trump."SAN DIEGO FAILS TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING GIRLS FROM TRANS ATHLETES DESPITE PLEAS FROM PARENTSThe speaker, who also

The Biden administration slow-walked its designation of American Marc Fogel as a "wrongful detainee" in Russia, Republicans and officials who previously worked on the effort to free Fogel told Fox News Digital."Marc Fogel was viewed by the Biden administration as just an average White guy from flyover country in Western Pennsylvania," House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "He didn’t have any celebrity status; he wasn’t a military veteran; he wasn’t a journalist. So, the Biden administration overlooked him, and I think that’s absolutely appalling." FREED AMERICAN HOSTAGE MARC FOGEL LANDS IN US AFTER YEARS IN

United Airlines has brought back a fan-favorite snack, tempting flyers who have a sweet tooth.Stroopwafels, a Dutch treat, is now available on select flights.A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the snack is "part of the airline’s complimentary Economy food and beverage service on flights over 300 miles."MAJOR AIRLINE BRINGS MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S VIRAL BANANA PUDDING TO PASSENGERS ON SELECT FLIGHTSIt is unclear as to why the airline stopped offering the round waffle cookie. Posted last year in the "r/unitedairlines" Reddit forum, one flyer asked, "Where did the stroopwafel go???"The user wrote, "Subject says it all. The first few months of

A San Francisco lawyer who filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s crackdown on sanctuary cities argued that President Trump’s polices regarding immigration make Americans "less safe."In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced his lawsuit against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown – filed on behalf of San Francisco officials and those in other sanctuary cities across America. He also defended sanctuary city policies, saying they make America safer, while stating that Trump’s attempts to punish these cities do the opposite."So let me just take a moment and explain what sanctuary policies are about.

Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was looking into a limestone mine in Pennsylvania, where the cost-cutting organization says federal employee retirements are processed manually using a system that could take months. Musk told reporters about the mine on Tuesday during an appearance with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, as the president prepared to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading DOGE."And then we're told this is actually, I think, a great anecdote, because we're told the most number of people that could retire possibly in a month is 10,000," Musk

The lasting memory Patrick Mahomes left of the 2024 NFL season is that he ultimately lost. He failed.That, rather than continue his chase of Tom Brady's record seven-ring Super Bowl domination and set an unprecedented mark by winning three consecutive championships, Mahomes fell short. And not just fell short because his team betrayed him, but because he played poorly and wasn't what anyone, including himself, expected.So, yes, bitter disappointment.And do you know how, amid all that defeat and failure and disillusion, Mahomes handled the moment?Like a champion.He took his beating, as did all the Kansas City Chiefs in that 40-22 final

FIRST ON FOX: Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson launched her comeback gubernatorial bid on Wednesday, setting up a likely showdown between her and another pro-Trump Republican running to take on the incumbent Democrat governor next year.Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, launched her campaign with a new ad centered on President Donald Trump's return to the White House and her desire to help take back her state from incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Robson lost her primary bid in 2022 to Trump-backed Republican nominee Kari Lake, who would go on to narrowly lose the gubernatorial race to Hobbs. However, Robson garnered

1. Marc Fogel returns to America.2. Freed American’s mom thanks Trump.3. Senate to determine Gabbard’s fate.CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS – Legal expert 'baffled' by courts 'intruding significantly' on Trump's presidential authority. Continue reading …DOLLARS AND ‘SENSE’ – Dem senator comes out in support of Trump's latest proposal. Continue reading …BLOWN WIDE OPEN – Contents inside mystery Chinese spy balloon shot down in 2023 finally revealed. Continue reading …DEATH IN THE DEEP – Chilling recording captures audio of final moments before Titan submersible explosion. Continue reading …--CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS – Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce. Continue reading …‘ROOT’ OF

Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a major rebuke of the Trump administration’s plans for the mass deportations of migrants, stressing that the forceful removal of people simply for their immigration status deprives them of their inherent dignity and "will end badly."Francis wrote a letter to U.S. bishops in which he appeared to criticize Vice President JD Vance's religious argument in defense of the deportation policies.U.S. border czar Tom Homan responded to the pope, saying that the Vatican is a city-state surrounded by walls and that Francis should leave immigration enforcement to him. Homan, a Catholic, also said Francis should focus