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When lawmakers arrived on Capitol Hill last Monday, House GOP leaders' plans to sync up with the Senate on sweeping legislation to advance President Donald Trump's agenda seemed an all-but-impossible task.House fiscal hawks were furious with Senate Republicans for passing an amended version of the former's budget framework, one that called for a significantly lower amount of mandatory spending cuts than the House's initial plan.By late Thursday morning, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was celebrating victory in front of reporters after a narrow 216-to-214 vote."I told you not to doubt us," a triumphant Johnson told the media. "We’re really grateful

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. and South African groups have started to take action to "improve" the lives of Afrikaners, descendants of white, mostly Dutch settlers, after President Donald Trump said they could settle in the U.S. as refugees. On Friday, President Trump lashed out again against the South African government for its treatment of farmers, many, but not all of whom, are Afrikaners, positing on his Truth Social media platform via X, "they are taking the land of white Farmers, and then killing them and their families."The State Department told Fox News Digital about new moves it is making. At the same

Pro-life activist Savannah Craven Antao believes the Democratic Party’s recent rhetoric about "punching" at their Republican opponents contributed to the attack that left her bloody during a recent interview.Antao, a young pro-life influencer who was punched in the face by a woman she was interviewing in New York City earlier this month, pointed to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s, D-Texas, recent line about Democrats "punching" as inspiring the attack that happened to her."She said, ‘I think that you punch,’" Antao told Fox News Digital. "'I think you're okay with punching.’ So yeah – pretty much just describes the left at this point.

An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.Towana Looney from Gadsden, Ala., returned home following her April 4 surgery at NYU Langone Health.Looney thanked her doctors for "the opportunity to be part of this incredible research."WOMAN WHO RECEIVED EXPERIMENTAL PIG KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BACK ON DIALYSIS AFTER NEW ORGAN FAILEDAlthough doctors now have her back on dialysis, the experience gave doctors much-needed information on the journey to a solution."Though the outcome is not what anyone wanted, I know a lot was learned from my 130 days

Nicky Katt, the character actor known for his roles in "Dazed and Confused," "Boston Public" and "Boiler Room," has died. He was 54.Katt's attorney John Sloss, the founder and partner of Sloss Law, confirmed the actor's death to Fox News Digital but did not provide additional details. Born on May 11, 1970 in South Dakota, Katt launched his career as a child, making his television debut in a 1980 episode of "Fantasy Island." Throughout the 80s, Katt made appearances on numerous TV shows including "CHiPs", "Father Murphy," "Code Red," "Herbie, the Love Bug," "Voyagers!," "Quincy, M.E.," "V," "The Get Along Gang," "The

MIAMI — President Donald Trump will be walking out at UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center on Saturday night. Trump is expected to be joined by DOGE policy advisor Elon Musk, who was seen walking down from Air Force One. Several other members of his administration, including FBI Director Kash Patel, will reportedly be with him as well. Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, where he revealed who he believed would be the biggest winner in Miami. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You have a lot of good fights," Trump said. "Who's going to win? Dana White. Dana White

The U.S. military will take control of a strip of federal land that spans three states along the southern border in an effort to stem illegal immigration, a memorandum Friday by President Donald Trump said. The memorandum, "Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions," directs the secretaries of Defense, Interior, Agriculture and Homeland Security "to provide for the use and jurisdiction by the Department of Defense over such Federal lands, including the Roosevelt Reservation and excluding Federal Indian Reservations, that are reasonably necessary to enable military activities."He wrote it could include "border-barrier construction and emplacement

A U.S. senator said a GLP-1 drug changed his life — and now he's calling for widespread access to anti-obesity medications.In a New York Times op-ed on April 8, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., wrote about his experience with Mounjaro (tirzepatide).The injectable prescription medicine is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes. OZEMPIC’S HEALTH BENEFITS KEEP GROWING, BUT ARE THE RISKS WORTH IT?Fetterman was prescribed the medication in July 2025."As a stroke survivor, I was interested in studies showing could significantly reduce the risk of major cardiac events," the senator wrote."Even though I started taking it for my heart health, I’ve been

John Daly isn’t playing in the Masters, but he still had a good week in Augusta.Daly, 58, made a small fortune at a Hooters located about a mile away from the Masters, selling $40 hats, $10 autographed golf balls and $250 boxes of cigars, among other things. Last year at Hooters, Daly’s team told ESPN that he had made $780,000 in sales, and that may increase this year due to the rainout on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDaly hasn’t played in the Masters since 2006, but he still wins every time he goes to Augusta during Masters week.He

Nearly a month into Israel’s renewed ground operation, U.S. backing appears to be shaping the conflict on multiple levels—militarily, diplomatically and politically. Israeli officials have suggested the chances of a hostage deal have significantly increased, with some anticipating developments within the next two weeks.On Monday, sitting beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump told reporters, "We are trying very hard to get the hostages out. We're looking at another ceasefire. We'll see what happens." The remarks highlighted Trump’s dual-track approach: continued diplomatic pressure on Iran and direct support for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. With

Walt Disney Company heiress and liberal megadonor Abigail Disney lamented the current state of American politics, arguing civilization needs a "reset."Disney spoke to The Guardian about where the Democratic Party currently stands under President Donald Trump’s second term. The liberal heiress of the Disney entertainment empire is no stranger to outspoken opinions. After then-President Biden’s disastrous debate performance in June, she threatened to withhold cash to the Democratic Party until Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.The megadonor, who said her move at the time was done out of "realism, not disrespect," offered a grim assessment of America after the Democrats’ defeat

 Visiting America is not an entitlement. It is a privilege extended to those who respect our laws and values. And, as Secretary of State, I will never forget that.   U.S. law lays out clear rules about who can and cannot come to the United States. The State Department’s consular officers are required to apply these rules to each of the millions of visa applicants around the world each year. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), aliens who endorse or espouse terrorist activity or persuade others to endorse or espouse terrorist activity or support a terrorist organization – such as Hamas – are ineligible

Amanda Knox was behind bars when she befriended a Catholic priest.The mother of two, who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison, has written a new book, "Free: My Search for Meaning." It recounts the struggles the 37-year-old endured in attempting to reintegrate into society. Knox also reflects on what it was like returning to a more normal life, including seeking a life partner, finding a job and walking out in public.The Seattle native, who identifies as an atheist, told Fox News Digital prison chaplain Don Saulo not only became her best friend during those years but also gave

"Real Time" host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected."You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said. "And why isn't that in other settings- I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer. I'm just telling you what I saw, and I wasn't high."Maher mocked those who treated the White House visit like it was "some kind of summit" brokered by their mutual friend

The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border.USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recent executive orders.The executive orders included a national emergency declaration and clarification of the military’s role in protecting the territorial integrity of the U.S.NAVY DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL WARSHIP TO CURB ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, DRUG SMUGGLING AT THE SOUTHERN BORDER"Stockdale’s departure reinforces the Navy’s role in the Department of Defense’s coordinated efforts to comply with the order,"

A federal judge has upheld a Trump administration policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out enforcement operations at churches and other places of worship despite lawsuits against it from faith-based groups.U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, appointed by Trump during his first term, denied a request from more than two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations to block the policy. The groups said it infringes on religious freedoms and is causing drops in attendance, especially among immigrants worried about being detained by ICE.The court found little evidence that ICE is targeting churches or that the change in

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina police on Friday released an age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, who was 11 years old when she vanished from her home in November 2022, on her 14th birthday.Her disappearance remains unsolved to this day, and her parents — the primary suspects previously charged in connection with her disappearance — have since been released from jail. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, fled the country following her release."Madalina's investigation began in December of 2022," Cornelius Police Department Chief David Baucom said in a Friday video posted to the Department's Facebook page. "Madalina was last seen

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) referred the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to the Department of Justice Friday, as the state continues to allow trans athletes to compete in girls' sports. It is the second DOJ referral the state's educational institutions have faced in the last month over the issue, after the Department of Health and Human Services referred MDOE, the Maine Principal's Association and Greely High School on March 28.Now, the OCR informed Maine Assistant Attorney General Sarah Forster of a second DOJ referral in a letter on Friday. The letter, obtained

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville lashed out at "g--d--- idiot" moderates who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election on his "Politics War Room" podcast on Thursday.Carville laid into moderate voters who disapproved of former President Joe Biden’s policies and chose Trump in hopes of change.According to Carville, many of these moderates who voted for Trump are now "surprised" at the policies he's enacting and regret their "stupid" votes.JAMES CARVILLE GIVES DEMOCRATS TOUGH ADVICE ON TRUMP, WINNING FUTURE ELECTIONS"But they didn’t vote for this, and they are kind of surprised. Well, if you didn’t know this, then you

Karen Read, accused of mowing down her Boston cop boyfriend, John O'Keefe, and leaving him to die on the ground in a blizzard, told an interviewer that she would have applauded OJ Simpson's acquittal on murder charges in the 1990s if she'd gone through the same legal battles she's now facing, back then."I’m not saying I believe OJ was innocent, but I believe that it was not a completely above-board investigation," Read, 45, told Vanity Fair in remarks published Thursday. "Now that I am smarter, I would’ve cheered at that acquittal. You have to hold cops accountable."When the trial came

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant raised eyebrows earlier this week when he performed a grenade celebration a week after getting fined for using gun gestures.Morant faced criticism for the new celebration maneuver from former NBA stars Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on Thursday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"He has a history that maybe he should leave the celebrations where people might die alone," Smith advised during the "Inside the NBA" broadcast.Barkley called it "immature" and predicted that former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was happy that he did not "have to deal with is crap" anymore.Morant, again,

Forced to defend the indefensible, Congressional Democrats are having trouble coming up with rational arguments against fighting the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse being exposed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  The combination of legal nitpicks, personal attacks, and apocalyptic warnings reflects a scattershot approach that is no match for DOGE’s clear populist appeal.Case in point – the April revelation from Valor CEO Antonio Gracias that DOGE found some 2.1 million Social Security numbers given out to non-citizens in 2024, many of which were being used to access social programs. Democrats have largely refused to engage with the

The use of artifical intelligence to reimagine the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" will likely see mixed reactions from fans, experts told Fox News Digital.While "film purists" may resist the idea of using generative AI to give classic films an entire makeover, the technology could "breathe new life" into hit movies — including "The Wizard of Oz." Warner Bros. Discovery, Google Cloud and Magnopus have set out to do just that by creating an immersive experience for fans of the 1939 classic. The new "Wizard of Oz" experience is set to premiere at the Las Vegas Sphere on Aug. 28."The

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office recently charged a dozen people with breaking into a Stanford University campus building, barricading themselves inside and vandalizing administrative offices during a destructive anti-Israel protest at the elite liberal Northern California school last June. Prosecutors said the 12 masked people, whose ages ranged from 19 to 32, allegedly "broke windows and furniture, splashed fake blood and disabled security cameras." There was allegedly hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to a news release from the district attorney's office.ANTISEMITISM WATCHDOG URGES STANFORD TO BE TOUGH ON ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS WHO TOOK OVER PRESIDENT'S OFFICEEach of the accused is charged with felony vandalism and felony

Ken Griffey Jr. put his exceptional baseball skills on display for more than two decades during his storied MLB career. This week, the baseball Hall of Famer showed off his photography skills.Griffey traveled to Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters. But he wasn't just another spectator with one of the highly coveted spectator badges.The Seattle Mariners legend arrived as a credentialed photographer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGriffey Jr. has long held an interest in photography. He said he initially began snapping photos as a way to see his children more often.JUSTIN ROSE LEADS MASTERS AFTER FIRST ROUND; SCOTTIE