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Border Patrol stop record number of people on terror watchlist at southern border

Border officials arrested 18 people on the FBI’s terror watchlist in September, making fiscal year 2023 a record year for such encounters at the southern border. According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics released Saturday, 169 people on the FBI terror watchlists were encountered between ports of entry at the southern border in the past twelve months, a number that exceeds not only FY 22’s record-setting total (98) but the last six fiscal years combined.

Supreme Court keeps Missouri law on hold that targets federal gun restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to reinstate a Missouri law that bars authorities from enforcing federal gun laws. The justices rejected a request by Missouri to overturn a ruling by a federal judge that invalidated the 2021 law, known as the Second Amendment Preservation Act, Reuters reported.  The Biden administration sued Missouri in 2022 to block the law.

‘Squad’ Rep. Tlaib ignores US intel about Gaza hospital, sides with Hamas over Biden admin

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., a member of the far-left “Squad,” repeated during a Wednesday protest the debunked claim that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) were responsible for the bomb that struck a Gaza hospital, reportedly killing many civilians. Tlaib also accused the Biden administration of funding a “genocide” against Palestinians as she wept while speaking to the crowd of protesters calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Democratic Sen Bob Menendez’s wife enters plea in bribery case as questions swirl

Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife and three other alleged co-conspirators accused in a complex bribery scheme with the New Jersey Democrat pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday. Nadine Menendez, along with Wael Hana, Jose Uribe and Fred Daibes, pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom in New York, NorthJersey.com reported.  It was the second time the co-defendants appeared in court after prosecutors filed a superseding indictment last week that charged Sen. Menendez, D-N.J.

Fox News Politics: Ready for round three

Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail.  Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. What’s happening: – House continues voting on a speaker after two failed votes for GOP nominee Jim Jordan.

Trump may not be the only Republican candidate to skip next GOP primary debate

Former President Donald Trump may not be the only 2024 Republican contender to rule out participating in next month’s third GOP presidential nomination debate in Florida. Vivek Ramaswamy would not commit to the Nov. 8 showdown in Miami. “I’m considering my options,” the multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and first-time presidential candidate told Fox News on Wednesday after filing to place his name on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire.

Ramaswamy campaign hauls in $7.4M during the past three months

FIRST ON FOX – Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy hauled in $7.4 million during the third quarter of 2023, according to the Ramaswamy campaign. The funding includes an in-kind $1 million contribution the biotech multimillionaire made to his campaign in the third quarter. He also has $4.2 cash-on-hand.  Ramaswamy now has more than 130,000 unique donors, nearly doubling the 70,000 requirement for entry into the third debate.

Some Republicans in talks to cut deal with Democrats in House speaker fight

Some moderate Republicans are in talks to come up with a bipartisan solution as the battle over who will be the next House speaker drags on. “There are informal conversations that have been underway. When we get back to Washington tomorrow, it’s important to begin to formalize those discussions,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.

Jordan aims for speaker vote on Tuesday, wants to ‘unite the conference’

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is aiming to schedule a floor vote to determine his bid for speaker on Tuesday, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. The Judiciary Committee chairman, who on Friday secured the nomination for speakership after a vote from the Republican conference, is looking at Tuesday as the best day for a floor vote, the source said, noting that most members would be back at the Capitol and present for the voting.

Hezbollah poses ‘real risk of escalation’ at Israel northern border, national security adviser Sullivan warns

National security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday warned that Hezbollah militants pose a “real risk of escalation” at Israel’s northern border.  Sullivan, making the rounds on several Sunday TV news shows, also noted Iran’s possible involvement, as the regime has long bolstered the Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.  “We are concerned. We see a real risk of escalation on the northern border,” he told ABC’s “This Week.

Kirby: US ‘actively trying’ to find hostages in Gaza, won’t ‘rule anything in or out’ for American effort

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday the U.S. is “actively trying” to locate hostages taken in Gaza and “won’t rule anything in or out” regarding the American effort.  On “Fox News Sunday,” host Shannon Bream pressed Kirby on whether U.S. special operations forces would step in to physically assist in hostage retrieval.  “There’s no plans or intentions to put U.S.

Protesters arrested outside Schumer’s NYC apartment as he has Shabbat dinner with family ahead of Israel trip

Protesters were arrested outside Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., New York City apartment on Friday night, Fox News Digital has confirmed.  The arrests took place during a pro-Palestinian protest outside the senator’s apartment. Schumer is expected to travel to Israel as part of a bipartisan CODEL trip this weekend. A police spokesman didn’t say how many people were arrested. The protest took place after a number of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the city.

First chartered flight lands in Greece with evacuated US citizens from Israel

The first U.S. flight evacuating American citizens out of war-torn Israel landed in Greece on Friday, a State Department official confirmed. Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesperson, shared the news on X, saying that the first chartered flight landed in Athens. “While many U.S. citizens are departing Israel on commercial transportation, the State Department is chartering flights to provide additional options and capacity,” Miller wrote.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Dem Rep. Ro Khanna float debate in New Hampshire

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are floating a potential debate in New Hampshire. The potential showdown was suggested this week after Ramaswamy slammed the Republican National Committee for halting a joint appearance with GOP rival Chris Christie on FOX News’ “Special Report” over alleged violation of the GOP debate rules.

Group of moderate Dem lawmakers offer deal to expand McHenry’s powers amid speaker fight

A group of moderate Democrat lawmakers offered a deal to House Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., to expand his powers in exchange for more bills on the floor. Four House Democrats from the embattled bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus sent a letter to McHenry saying the House selected a speaker pro-tempore “with very limited authority” after former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster last week.

McCarthy raised $15.3 million in last quarter as speaker of the House, bringing total GOP fundraising to $78M

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Kevin McCarthy, in his last quarter as speaker of the House, raised $15.3 million for the House GOP, breaking his own record and bringing the total raised to nearly $80 million for congressional Republicans this cycle. McCarthy, R-Calif., who was ousted as speaker of the House last week when eight Republicans joined Democrats in a historic first motion to vacate, raised $15.3 million in the third quarter and $78 million this cycle for House Republicans.

User’s manual to the effort by some GOPers to return McCarthy to the Speakership

Could the former House Speaker be the future House Speaker?Watch to see an effort this week by some allies of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to draft him for the Speakership again. Fox is told it’s likely a challenge for either House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) or Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to secure the votes to become Speaker. At least quickly.

White House slammed for hosting BBQ with live band as war rages in Israel

President Biden is coming under fire for hosting a barbecue at the White House Sunday afternoon while war rages in Israel and terrorists allegedly hold Americans hostage.  “While Hamas holds Americans hostage, Joe Biden is enjoying a picnic with a live band,” Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted, accompanied by a screen shoot of a White House Pool report.  The pool report, emailed just after 6 p.m.

Republican Senators bash Biden’s $6B Iran deal in push to support Israel

Senate Republicans are turning up the heat on the Biden administration’s $6 billion Iran deal in exchange for American prisoners, which they say may have helped fund Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel that has killed at least 700 people and injured 2,000 others. The deal, which was reached last month, allowed the transfer of Iran’s frozen assets held in a South Korean bank to accounts in Qatar.

Former presidents Clinton, Obama silent as Israel defends itself from Hamas

It has now been more than 24 hours since Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists invaded areas of southern Israel, killing hundreds and wounding thousands, and two former presidents have been silent. As of midday Sunday, no social media account, presidential library or foundation associated with Democratic former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama had commented on the conflict taking place in Israel. The Clinton Foundation has also yet to say anything about the situation.

‘Squad’ Dems face backlash calling for ‘ceasefire’ after Israel attacks: ‘Can’t merely condemn terrorism’

“Squad” House Democrats known for criticizing the state of Israel faced massive backlash from conservatives online over their milquetoast statements following Hamas’s deadly surprise attack on Israel. Several members of the informal progressive caucus published statements on Saturday condemning the violence and calling for the conflict to de-escalate. Of the “Squad” members, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has been silent on the attack on Israel.

DeSantis blasts Biden for ‘sleeping on the job,’ starting calls hours after Israel terror attacks began

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out at President Biden on Saturday amid a chaotic scene in the Middle East, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of “sleeping on the job” as Israel attempts to defend itself from Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. DeSantis’ comments, offered to reporters during one of his presidential campaign stops in Iowa, came after Hamas terrorists launched thousands of rockets into Israel early on Saturday morning.

McCarthy stands by averting shutdown in light of Israel attacks: ‘Think if we were shut down right now’

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is standing by his efforts to keep government, even though his actions contributed to eight members of his caucus voting booting him from the job, in light of unprecedented attacks on Israel by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. “There is nothing the House can do until they elect a speaker, and I don’t know if that happens quickly.