Kash Patel’s false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end
The FBI’s success in apprehending Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin came one day after Director Kash Patel initially misreported that a suspect was in custody, a move that sparked consternation and criticism as the nation reeled over Kirk’s violent death. Patel’s misstep
Pastor recalls last moments with Charlie Kirk: ‘American martyr’
Pastor Jack Hibbs, a close friend of Charlie Kirk, told Fox News Digital he was in disbelief when he heard the conservative firebrand had been assassinated after having spoken to him just hours earlier. ‘My initial thoughts, of course, like everyone
Ryan Routh chastised during opening statements in federal trial for ‘making a mockery’ of the court
Below are live updates from inside the federal trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in September 2024 at his West Palm Beach golf club. The proceedings are closed to electronics and not televised, with
Israel’s strike in Qatar triggers rare US rebuke, tests Trump’s Gulf diplomacy
The White House issued a rare public rebuke of Israel for its strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar, putting Washington in an awkward position between two key allies. The Trump administration almost never breaks publicly with Israel on military campaigns. But
Secret Service under pressure: What Kirk’s assassination means for Trump’s security
The Secret Service has its hands full combating an unprecedented level of political threats, an issue underscored in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. While the Secret Service is initiating a series of changes to bolster its
What is a bolt action rifle? What we know about the gun used to kill Charlie Kirk
The gun recovered by authorities in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was a bolt-action rifle — a common hunting weapon valued for its reliability but limited to a single shot before reloading. Unlike a semiautomatic, the shooter must manually operate the
Senate GOP hurtles toward nuclear option after deal with Dems falls apart
Last-minute closed-door talks between Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to prevent a ‘nuclear option’ in the upper chamber, as frustrations on both sides killed a deal to move ahead with President Donald Trump’s nominees. Lawmakers were inching closer to a
Ryan Routh trial continues after agent testifies suspect aimed rifle at him on Trump’s golf course
The fifth day of trial is slated to kick off in Fort Pierce, Florida on Friday for the case of Ryan Routh, who faces charges for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in
GOP triggers nuclear option in Senate to break Dem blockade of Trump nominees
After an attempt to secure a bipartisan deal failed, Senate Republicans went nuclear for the fourth time in the Senate’s history Thursday to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominees. Republicans had threatened turning to the ‘nuclear option,’ which would
Secret Service agent details ‘textbook ambush,’ bizarre self-representation in Ryan Routh trial
The first day of opening statements in Ryan Routh’s federal trial ended with Judge Aileen Cannon noting the case was ‘moving at a pretty fast clip,’ after a lengthy day of testimony that put the Secret Service agent who spotted
Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro’s conviction for plotting a coup
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after his loss in the 2022 election, although the secretary
Inside Epstein’s infamous “birthday book”: Clinton’s note, poolside candids and bizarre animal pics
Among the files made public by the House Oversight Committee is a document that stands out for its tone: a glossy 238-page scrapbook that offers a rare and unusually intimate glimpse of Jeffrey Epstein’s self-curated network. The infamous ‘birthday book,’ compiled
Ted Cruz accuses Biden of breaking pardon rules with autopen use after bombshell report
A Senate Republican charged that former President Joe Biden and top administration officials ‘demolished’ the constitutional guardrails for pardons by using an autopen. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, which was first obtained
Trump directed envoy to warn Qatar ahead of ‘unfortunate’ Israeli strike, White House says
The White House revealed Tuesday that President Donald Trump ‘immediately directed’ his special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to inform Qatar of the ‘impending attack’ by Israel. Israel’s military targeted senior Hamas leadership in Doha, launching what it described as a
Schumer-linked PAC accuses senator of stock ‘greed,’ but financial disclosure contradicts claim
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is pushing against a pair of ads from a group linked to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that suggests she has enriched herself with stocks over her nearly three decades in Washington. The Majority Forward PAC,
Jury pool shrinks as Ryan Routh trial unfolds in Florida on Day 2
The pool of potential jurors is narrowing for the high-profile federal trial of Ryan Routh, who faces charges for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024. During the second day of jury
Dem crime policies crippling cities even in Red states as crackdown intensifies, White House warns
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that left-wing policies such as cashless bail have sparked violent crime trends in cities nationwide, including Democrat-run cities located in Republican-run states. ‘There is crime in all states, but the crime in these cities
Inside Epstein’s infamous ‘birthday book’: Clinton’s note, poolside candids and bizarre animal pics
Among the files made public by the House Oversight Committee is a document that stands out for its tone: a glossy 238-page scrapbook that offers a rare and unusually intimate glimpse of Jeffrey Epstein’s self-curated network. The infamous ‘birthday book,’ compiled