Is Congress headed toward a government shutdown?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to put together a new funding bill after prominent Republicans, including President-elect Donald Trump and MAGA allies, blocked Johnson's first continuing resolution. Funding deadlines are approaching, and a government shutdown is becoming more likely. Mr Johnson announced the original CR on Tuesday night, after several delays in negotiations. The […]
Trump predicts Mike Johnson will ‘easily remain speaker’ if he course-corrects on government spending
President-elect Donald Trump predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson would “easily” take the gavel if he gets back on track with the government funding package that has sent Republicans into open revolt. Trump, 78, and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, 40, maneuvered Wednesday to completely scrap the bipartisan agreement to avoid a partial government shutdown amid […]
Congress battles over looming government shutdown and more top headlines
good morning. Welcome to Fox News First, Fox News' morning newsletter. And here's what you need to know to start your day… top 3 1. President Trump announces new spending bill requests. 2. Victim of Christian school shooting identified. 3. amazon employee leave work. Main heading face justice – Ivy League murder suspect is expected […]
Newsom removes college degree requirement for 30K state government jobs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans to double the number of jobs in the state that don't require a college degree, joining states such as Minnesota, Virginia and Pennsylvania that have already eliminated degree requirements for most public jobs. did. Newsom on Monday unveiled a career education master plan framework that includes eliminating college degree […]
Trump allies work to sink government spending bill
President-elect Trump's allies on Wednesday blasted the huge government funding deal ahead of a deadline looming this weekend, urging lawmakers to oppose the deal and pushing House Republican leadership to move forward with passing the bill. It complicated an already difficult mission. finish line. Notably, President Trump himself has yet to comment on the roughly […]
Police: Man Accused Of Running ‘Secret Chinese Government Police Station’ In N.Y.C Pleads Guilty
Mr. Chen Jinping. (Photo courtesy: FBI/DOJ) OAN Staff Avril Elfie 4:50pm – Wednesday, December 18, 2024 A New York City man accused of running a secret police station for the Chinese government in Manhattan's Chinatown has pleaded guilty. advertisement On Wednesday, Breon Peace, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced that Chen […]
Is the mysterious drone footage lying — or is the government lying?
The government has been adamant that the drones seen flying over various states pose no threat to public safety, but other governments, including President-elect Donald Trump, are not convinced. I don't have it. “Mysterious drones have been seen all over the country. Is this really happening without the government's knowledge? I don't think so! It's […]
Johnson hit with possible speakership rivals as conservatives rebel over government funding plan
Exclusive: House Republicans, who have criticized Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for his handling of government funding negotiations, have already begun naming potential challengers, sources told Fox News Digital. Two Republicans told Fox News Digital that in early talks about alternatives, House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), He said […]
Renewal of counter-drone authority, China crackdowns in last-minute government funding extension
Fox Flight Team joins New Jersey drone squad to search for UAP “Fox & Friends First” host Carly Shimkus says nothing “heinous” is happening in New Jersey's skies with the Fox flight team participating in drone searches in the Northeast. He spoke about a secret conference for members of Congress. To avoid a government shutdown, […]
Burchett says government lying about drone activity: 'I don't think they have control of it'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday that he believes the government is lying about recent drone activity. “Do you think the government is lying?” NewsNation's Blake Berman asked Burchett on “The Hill.” “I hate to say it to you, but do you think the congressman is lying on this issue?” “Oh yeah, I mean, when […]