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American war hero details dire living conditions US troops face as Hegseth taps him to 'fix' it
The Medal of Honor recipient and Pentagon adviser says some service members are sleeping in cars to escape conditions Some troops have gone a year without hot water. Others are sleeping in their cars to escape barracks without air conditioning. And some are asking for little more than drywall, spackle and paint so they can make repairs themselves.
Russia secretly bolstered Iran's missile arsenal before war with US, records uncover
Internal defense records show shipments from late 2024 through December 2025 as Trump downplayed Moscow's role Russia played a larger role in the Iran war than previously disclosed, with internal defense industry documents revealing how Moscow built up the country's arsenal ahead of its conflict with the U.S. A Russian contract is tied to 90 launchers for precision-guided missiles with the destination as Tehran, according to documents obtained and published by Ukrainian defense intelligence...
North Korea's fake IT worker scheme takes dangerous turn as new threats emerge every day
Cybersecurity company says it uncovers one or two suspected cases daily as spies target top security clearances jobs What began as a scheme to generate cash for North Korea by deploying fake IT workers in American companies has now turned into an opportunity to collect intelligence from high value targets, cybersecurity researchers warn.
DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms
Dhillon was sworn in to her position in April 2025 Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is resigning as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, telling Fox News Digital exclusively that she made the decision weeks before Republicans' midterm losses and was asked by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to delay her departure until after the election. "I wasn't asked to resign," Dhillon told Fox News Digital.
Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter
Rep Thomas Massie plans to force a vote on impeaching Hegseth when Congress returns next week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing a bipartisan impeachment threat when Congress returns next week as Republicans seethe over their devastating losses in Tuesday's midterm elections. Bipartisan frustration over the war in Iran , quietly simmering for months, is now openly erupting after Democrats stunned the country with historic victories in the House and Senate.
Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet
Administration sources suggest Trump may hold his defense secretary accountable as the Iran war weighs on voters President Donald Trump stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, saying he was doing "a very good job" even as current and former administration figures continued to question how long the Pentagon chief could remain in his post after Republicans' bruising midterm losses.
Iran takes a victory lap over stunning US election results, claims 'collapse has accelerated'
Top Iranian negotiator declares Americans voted 'no to war' as Republicans suffered sweeping midterm losses Democrats weren't the only ones celebrating amid shattering defeats for Republicans in the midterm elections — Iranian leaders also took a victory lap Wednesday.
Republicans suffer historic Senate upset as Dem flips deep-red state for first time in nearly a century
Adam Hamilton's win against Sen Roger Marshall marks the first time Kansas has sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1932 The GOP's nightmare scenario became a reality in Kansas on Election Night, where an insurgent Democratic newcomer toppled a Republican incumbent for the first time in nearly a century. Megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton is projected to defeat first-term Sen.
Scandal-plagued Ilhan Omar easily secures 5th term in deep blue Minnesota despite immigration fraud probe
Fed's raided Omar's DC home in October — but that didn't stop voters in her Minnesota district from supporting her reelection MINNEAPOLIS — Despite an ongoing federal criminal probe that includes questions about her immigration status and another examining her financial disclosures, Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn., cruised to reelection Tuesday night.
‘LAWYER UP': Dems immediately put Trump on notice amid Republicans' midterm bloodbath
Rep. Robert Garcia, set to chair the committee, says his team has been quietly preparing investigations for months Democrats wasted little time putting the Trump administration on notice after their sweeping midterm victories, firing off blunt warnings of subpoenas and investigations as they prepared to wield newfound power on Capitol Hill. "LAWYER UP," Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, posted on X. Sen.
Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin's first Black governor Original
The Milwaukee County Executive tied his Republican opponent to Trump's tariffs, the tax bill, and the war in Iran The Fox News Decision Desk projects Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in battleground Wisconsin. With his victory, Crowley will succeed retiring two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and makes history as Wisconsin's first Black politician elected governor.
Longtime Dem Sen who lost his seat 2 years ago projected to secure comeback victory in midterm battleground
Brown defeated appointed Sen. Jon Husted in a race Democrats saw as key to eroding the GOP's narrow Senate majority Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown is projected to win his bid to return to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio just two years after losing his seat to Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, the Fox News Decision Desk projects.
Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered
Acton overcame Republican attacks over her COVID record to flip the governor's mansion blue for the first time since 2006 Your Preview Pass expires in Sign In with TV Provider Don't have a TV subscription? The Fox News Decision Desk predicts Democrat Amy Acton will defeat Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's closely watched gubernatorial race, delivering a major upset in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 20 years.
Georgia governor's mansion projected to flip blue for first time in nearly 30 years
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will make history as the first-ever Black woman elected governor Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win Georgia's gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Rick Jackson — flipping the governor's mansion blue for the first time in more than two decades. Fox News Decision Des projects the former Atlanta mayor will become the Peach State's first female governor and the first Black woman elected governor in American history.
Trump-backed Byron Donalds to make history as Florida's first Black governor
Donalds is projected to defeat Democratic rival David Jolly after vowing to build upon outgoing Gov Ron DeSantis' agenda Rep. Byron Donalds just made history as the first Black politician to win a gubernatorial election in Florida as Fox News Decision Desk projected the congressman winning Tuesday's election. He is also the first Black Republican in the nation's history elected governor. Donalds, a three-term congressman from southwest Florida, defeated Democratic rival former Rep.
Pentagon's top spies tasked with 'no-fail' mission as Hegseth puts foreign midterm meddling in crosshairs
The directive mobilizes Cyber Command, NSA and other military spy agencies against foreign threats ahead of Tuesday's vote Ever since the 2016 presidential election that first got President Donald Trump elected and the ensuing Russiagate scandal, there has been increased scrutiny on foreign meddling in U.S. elections and threats to the American voting system.
Trump admin threatens Iran with 'consequences' as allies convene amid threats of post-election escalation
Marco Rubio opened the Atlanta meeting warning of crises threatening energy supplies and global supply chains The Trump administration warned Iran that there "will be consequences" if Tehran continues its malign activities amid growing concern over a potential new round of U.S.-Iran hostilities after the midterm elections.
4 US cities are the lucky winners of Trump's $300M crime crackdown contest
The four cities were selected from nearly 50 applicants for the DOJ's Model Cities Initiative to reduce violent crime Four U.S. cities will share almost $300 million in federal funding after competing to show how they would reduce violent crime and strengthen local law enforcement. Jacksonville, Florida; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri, were selected for the Justice Department's new Model Cities Initiative, according to details obtained by Fox News Digital.
Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia is accused of disclosing sensitive information to journalists about the Iran and Ukraine wars War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired one of the Pentagon's senior strategic planners amid an investigation into allegations he leaked classified information to journalists about the Iran war, Russia's war in Ukraine and other sensitive matters, a Department of War official told Fox News. The official said Lt. Gen.
America's enemies prepare to take the next major war into outer space
New intelligence assessment details satellite jamming, lasers and a Russian nuclear device that could expand the battlefield The opening moves of the next major war could unfold hundreds of miles above Earth. U.S. adversaries are looking at ways to blind American forces in future conflict by jamming communications, disabling GPS, using lasers to attack satellites or destroying them completely.
Trump admin hit with $461M lawsuit as embassy fight started under Biden comes back to haunt State Dept
A builder says career officials reached a $370M deal before Trump's political leadership intervened The latest lawsuit launched against the Trump administration seeks to recover more than $461 million after the State Department directed a longtime embassy builder to continue construction projects worldwide through the COVID-19 pandemic.
China encroaches dangerously close to US land as a single ship breakdown exposes major vulnerability
Rear Adm. Bob Little tells Fox News Digital a breakdown left him with one icebreaker as four Chinese vessels operated nearby America's ability to maintain a presence in the Arctic remains thin enough that a single mechanical failure cut the Coast Guard's icebreaking capability in the region in half this summer. And the breakdown comes as Chinese vessels are expanding their activity around Alaska. Rear Adm.
Inside Melania Trump's secret diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal
EXCLUSIVE: Moscow and Kyiv remain locked in a years-long grinding war, but in one Ukrainian city, the fight has quieted — and soon the Russian-occupied aging population in Oleshky will be offered humanitarian relief and a way out. Behind the localized ceasefire is an unlikely mediator: first lady Melania Trump . And her diplomatic effort in the war-torn region is not over, Fox News Digital has learned.
El senador Flávio Bolsonaro huye de Brasil a EE. UU. tras perder las elecciones; se le concederán visados: Departamento de Estado
Vídeo ¡NUEVO! ¡Ahora puedes escuchar Fox News de Fox News ! El senador brasileño Flávio Bolsonaro se fue de Brasil a Estados Unidos el martes, dos días después de perder la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales frente al presidente saliente de izquierdas, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. El Departamento de Estado de EE. UU. va a expedir visados a Bolsonaro y a su familia y les va a permitir entrar en EE. UU., según ha confirmado un alto cargo del Departamento de Estado a Fox News Digital.
$800-a-day penalty threatens to bleed investigative reporter dry as explosive legal fight escalates
The former Fox News reporter faces $800-a-day contempt fines for refusing to reveal who exposed alleged China ties Former Fox News investigative reporter Catherine Herridge is asking the Supreme Court to protect her confidential sources after a federal court ordered her to identify who helped expose a woman's alleged ties to China's military. The outcome of the case could dramatically reshape the legal protections afforded to journalists working in the U.S. under the First Amendment.
Inside the Pentagon's doomsday plan to keep America fighting if global war erupts Original
The FORTRESS initiative envisions portable nuclear reactors, microgrids and strategic reserves of munitions and fuel — The Pentagon is preparing U.S. military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support as it prepares for the possibility of a major war that could cripple power grids, disrupt supply chains and threaten critical infrastructure on American soil.
Iran's oil lifeline is drying up. The biggest pain may fall on ordinary citizens
Iran is approaching a financial reckoning as a U.S. naval blockade threatens to wipe out its seaborne crude oil revenues by mid-December — but the economic pain may fall more heavily on ordinary Iranians than on the military Washington is trying to constrain.
Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping
Republican allies including Sens. Katie Britt and Thom Tillis criticize the decision as diesel restrictions ease President Donald Trump is holding back on sweeping new economic penalties Congress handed him to squeeze Russia. He is betting that keeping those sanctions in reserve will help bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, a strategy drawing criticism from Republican allies amid questions about whether Moscow believes he will ever use them.
Abortion, ICE and socialism spark fireworks in swing state governor debate: 5 top moments
Tiffany backed Wisconsin's 20-week limit while Crowley declined to name any gestational cutoff, sparking a sharp exchange Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley sparred over abortion, taxes, immigration and Wisconsin's growing data center industry Wednesday night as Wisconsin's gubernatorial candidates faced off in a heated debate.
ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation
Democrat David Crowley pushed back, calling for restrictions on ICE operations to protect civil liberties Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed Wednesday to mandate cooperation between local sheriffs and federal immigration authorities, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrat David Crowley over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown during their general election debate.
US pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire
Deadly Houthi missile and drone attacks on Riyadh and other Saudi cities prompted the mandatory departure order The Trump administration has ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi attacks intensify across the kingdom, raising the stakes as President Donald Trump weighs direct military action against the Iran-backed group.
How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught
Britain, Egypt and Israel are stepping in to help defend the kingdom as Riyadh asks Washington for more interceptors Saudi Arabia is turning to foreign allies to fend off Houthi missiles and drones, exposing a military vulnerability that could soon become President Donald Trump's problem. Britain announced Tuesday it would send Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi cities and critical infrastructure, Egypt is already assisting the kingdom and Israel has offered to step-in to help.
France could face even worse destruction with second weekend of planned riots, State Dept warns
An internal document says planned protests in Orléans could be "potentially more confrontational" than the prior weekend : The State Department warns that antifacist groups are planning to participate in a "potentially more confrontational protest" this weekend as the far-right National Rally holds its political convention just days after widespread riots overwhelmed police and exposed major security failures. As party leader Marine Le Pen prepares for the gathering on Oct.
Navy robot deal quadruples as US looks to ‘outsmart' China with AI at sea
Gecko Robotics' expanded deal aims to speed warship inspection and push fleet readiness toward 80% The U.S. Navy is quadrupling the ceiling on a contract for AI-powered robots used to inspect warships to $300 million. Just six months after initially tapping the technology to help get ships through maintenance and back to sea faster, the expanded agreement with Pittsburgh-based Gecko Robotics underscores the importance the U.S. military is putting on tech-based solutions.
France's massive intel failure sparks resignation offers amid days of rioting
French intelligence badly underestimated protest turnout as more than half a million took to the streets France is confronting a major intelligence failure after authorities badly underestimated the scale of nationwide protests that descended into riots and looting.
How a foreign government helped accused Saudi spy's family flee US after OpenAI bug scandal
Abdulrahman Alfozan allegedly planted listening devices inside OpenAI and searched records on Saudi government dealings A former OpenAI engineer accused of secretly planting listening devices inside the artificial intelligence giant's facilities was communicating with Saudi royalty and searching company records involving the Kingdom before his arrest, according to federal prosecutors who are investigating whether his alleged surveillance was intended to benefit a foreign government.
Trump tries different approach with Russia to bring Americans relief amid ongoing war with Ukraine
Six Republican senators joined Democrats urging Trump to rescind the agreement and implement new Russia sanctions President Donald Trump is easing some of the economic pressure on Russia in hopes of bringing Vladimir Putin closer to a peace deal — a gamble that will test whether economic incentives can move Moscow where years of sanctions have not.
This robot dog was made to save soldiers' lives as US races into new era of autonomous warfare
An Army expo this week showcased the Pentagon's push to field counter-drone systems shaped by Ukraine and Middle East lessons A four-legged robot dog prowled the floor of the Army's largest annual conference in Washington, D.C., this week. Nearby a handheld weapon promised to knock drones from the sky without firing a shot, and a new interceptor was built to chase down the faster, deadlier versions coming next.
Your bumper sticker could help Flock cameras track where you go — new bill aims to stop it
Rep. Pat Harrigan's legislation would also ban ALPR searches targeting political or religious bumper stickers on vehicles : Americans are sounding the alarm over privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that can snap photos of cars and track locations, and one GOP lawmaker is moving to close the gaps. Rep.
Your bumper sticker could help Flock cameras track where you go; new bill aims to stop it
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Americans are sounding the alarm over privacy concerns over Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that can snap photos of cars and track locations, and one GOP lawmaker is moving to close the gaps. Rep.
Fort Hood survivors praise Trump for scrapping Hasan execution livestream: ‘We're not barbaric'
Victims warned a broadcast could become a propaganda tool for terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS Survivors of the 2009 Fort Hood massacre praised President Donald Trump's decision not to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, after warning that broadcasting his death could turn the execution into a spectacle and hand terrorist groups a propaganda tool. Hasan is still set to be executed by firing squad on Dec.
America's next war could reach US soil, top Army general warns
Gen. Christopher LaNeve says decades of assumptions from the Global War on Terror no longer hold against modern threats The American military has largely operated on a familiar premise: combat the enemy overseas before the fight reaches home. But as drones, cyberattacks and long-range weapons pose growing threats to U.S. military installations and critical infrastructure, Army leaders are preparing for a future in which American forces could come under attack before they ever deploy overseas.
Fears of China spying on US military prompt GOP hawks to demand retaliation against the shipping giant
The Pentagon designated COSCO as a military company and reports allege espionage aboard CCP vessels entering US waters Three top House Republicans are demanding a Chinese shipping giant be stripped of special privileges at American ports over concerns the vessels are allegedly spying on U.S. military communications, according to a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.
Elon Musk's SpaceX imposes stunning restrictions on Ukraine that could have deadly consequences
Ukrainian forces discovered the change overnight after experiencing connectivity problems and contacting customer support Ukraine is urgently pressing Elon Musk's SpaceX to reverse new restrictions on its Starshield satellite service that Kyiv warns could hamper its ability to intercept Russian attack drones and conduct other military operations, a source familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital.
Foul-mouthed anti-war protesters repeatedly derail Hegseth's remarks at Army event in DC
At least five people disrupted the Army panel as the War Secretary discussed autonomous weapons and drones Protesters repeatedly interrupted War Secretary Pete Hegseth's headline appearance at the Army's biggest annual conference on Wednesday, calling him a "war criminal" and a "coward" in protest of the Iran war. At least five times in the first half hour of a panel, foul-mouthed anti-war protesters shouted at Hegseth, calling him a ‘f---ing Nazi' among other insults.
The Iran war's unexpected impact on US defenses against China threat downplayed by top Army leader
Gen. Ronald Clark insists the Army is better resourced in the Indo-Pacific than at any previous point in his career Amid growing concerns that the Iran war is drawing away critical U.S. defenses from China's doorstep, the Army's top commander in the Pacific says the forces are using this unexpected opportunity to modernize. Gen.
Trump asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as Greece Ambassador, White House confirms
The move came one day after Trump said 'we're not happy' about the former Donald Trump Jr. fiancée's conduct The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid mounting allegations involving her financial dealings, treatment of embassy staff and relationships with foreign business interests. "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign.
Kimberly Guilfoyle confirms exit as ambassador to Greece as Trump asks her to resign amid flurry of scandals
President Donald Trump hired U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after her engagement to his eldest son fell through and now, after Donald Trump Jr. has married, his administration might be forced to fire her. Kimberly Guilfoyle faces allegations of a $100,000 payment request, diplomatic misconduct and hostile workplace claims at the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
US soldiers can't be protected from all bioweapons, Army admits amid troubling surge in threats
A newly signed plan brings biological warfare scenarios into routine combat exercises for the first time The U.S. Army unveiled its plan to prepare soldiers to fight through biological attacks rather than assume every threat can be stopped. The newly signed plan bringing biological warfare scenarios into routine combat training as artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology raise new concerns about the weapons America's adversaries could develop in the near future.
Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution Original
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On Dec. 3, 2026, the U.S. government intends to take Nidal Hasan to a firing range at Fort Hood and publicly execute him. Few condemned men could make a more difficult case for mercy. Seventeen years ago, Hasan, an Army psychiatrist at the time, walked into a soldier readiness center at the Texas Army post and opened fire, killing 13 people and wounding 32 others. Now, after years of appeals, the Army is preparing to execute him by firing squad.
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