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WATCH: Capitol Hill debate erupts over whether Trump’s Iran strikes amount to ‘war’

Debate on Capitol Hill continues to rage over whether President Donald Trump started a "war" with the strikes he carried out against Iran last weekend, a key consideration for whether the president must look to Congress for authority to continue Operation Epic Fury. Where Republicans see a narrowly-tailored attack designed to prevent a U.S. adversary from securing nuclear capabilities, Democrats see a conflict that could easily spill into a broader conflict. "Congress is not supposed to be an after-the-fact spectator, the Constitution makes plain," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Digital. "President Trump has not said, like in Venezuela, ‘this is a police operation,' that it’s ‘an arrest,’" Kaine said, comparing the strikes to the January capture of Nicolás Maduro. OPERATION EPIC FURY SURVIVES SENATE CHALLENGE AS REPUBLICANS CLOSE RANKS BEHIND TRUMP Democrats like Kaine have blasted Trump for dragging the U.S. into a conflict that, in their ...

Amazon's best weekend deals: Up to 78% off Shark, Cuisinart, Apple and more

Amazon kicked off the weekend with deep discounts on spring cleaning gear, home essentials, tech and beauty favorites. A cordless Shark vacuum is down to $200 (from $350), a five-outlet surge protector is just $10 and a top-selling portable tire inflator is more than 75% off — but these prices may not last. These are the top-selling products FOX readers can’t stop buying — now marked down for the weekend. Original price: $399 Cold weather can lower tire pressure fast. This portable air inflator tops off car, bike and motorcycle tires in minutes, with a digital display and automatic shutoff to prevent overfilling. It’s now 78% off — one of its biggest discounts to date. Original price: $349.99 After a long winter indoors, this Shark cordless stick vacuum makes it easy to refresh carpets, upholstery and stairs — and it’s now $150 off. The lightweight design moves easily from room to room, a self-cleaning brushroll tackles pet hair and a HEPA filter traps dust. It also conve...

Aaron Judge leads Team USA to World Baseball Classic opener win over Brazil

Aaron Judge wasted no time clubbing his first World Baseball Classic homer.  Judge, the Team USA captain, hit a first-inning two-run home run, while Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead Team USA to a whopping win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There was one out and one on in the first when Judge, the first player to commit to the team last April, connected off Bo Takahashi at Houston’s Daikin Park. Lucas Ramirez homered twice for Brazil with his father, 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez, in attendance. He cut the lead to 2-1 with his leadoff homer, and his solo shot in the eighth got Brazil within 8-5. WHEN DOES TEAM USA PLAY IN THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC? HERE ARE THE DATES AND TIMES At 20 years, 49 days, he became the youngest player in WBC history with a multi-homer game. Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the fifth to push the Americans’ lead to 4-1. Turang cleared the bases wi...

Appeals court lifts injunction on Trump’s Chicago immigration operation

A federal appeals court on Thursday lifted a lower court’s injunction that had restricted immigration agents’ use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s major enforcement operation in Chicago. A three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to vacate the district court ’s preliminary injunction and dismiss the appeal, saying the lower court had "granted an overbroad, constitutionally suspect injunction." Attorney General Pam Bondi called the ruling a "huge legal win" for the Trump administration. "Tonight the @thejusticedept delivered a huge legal win in the 7th Circuit for President Trump in support of Operation Midway Blitz — @POTUS's crucial law enforcement surge into Chicago," she posted on X. "President Trump is trying to protect American citizens while local elected officials REFUSE to do so. @thejusticedept attorneys were proud to argue this case. We will continue fighting and WINNING ...

Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas , announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted to having with a former staffer. Gonzales, a married father of 6, admitted to the affair for the first time on Wednesday – a day after advancing to the GOP primary runoff for his congressional district. "At 18, I swore an oath to defend our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. During my 20 years in the military and three terms in Congress, I have fought for that cause with absolute dedication to the country that I love," Gonzales said in a statement. "From overcoming the border crisis to taking a stand with my communities after the worst school shooting in Texas’ history, my philosophy has never changed: do as much as you can, and always fight for the greater good," he continued. MIKE JOHNSON ASKS EMBATTLED HOUSE REPUBLICAN TONY GONZALES TO DROP RE-ELECTION BID "After deep reflection and with the s...

MORNING GLORY: Texas might be the key to saving Trump's second term agenda

On May 26, 2026, the second half of President Donald Trump ’s second term may be on the ballot. Texas Senator John Cornyn held off Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to lead in the first round of the 2026 race for the Texas Senate seat, but since Congressman Wesley Hunt drew more than 13% of the primary vote, a run-off between Cornyn and Paxton will be held on May 26. Senator Cornyn is a stalwart conservative, a former Texas State Supreme Court justice and a strong supporter of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Paxton is a fixture of the often black-and-blue brawling of the Lone Star State ’s internal combinations. RISING STAR TALARICO TOPPLES PROGRESSIVE FIREBRAND CROCKETT IN HIGH-STAKES TEXAS SENATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY How black-and-blue? Paxton was impeached by the overwhelmingly GOP-dominated state legislature on 16 counts of alleged wrongdoing in 2023. Paxton survived his trial in the Texas State Senate and was aquitted, but should he somehow catch and pass Cornyn in t...

DHS shutdown may delay US terror response amid Iran conflict, expert warns

The partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could impact how the federal government is able to address potential terror threats in the U.S., a public safety expert said, warning that the escalating conflict with Iran could encourage those wishing to harm Americans. Jeffrey Halstead, a retired police chief in Fort Worth, Texas, and a former commander for Homeland Security for Phoenix police, told Fox News Digital that U.S. military actions could "escalate the mindset of some of these outlying or outlier terrorist entities" wanting to take action.  "We've seen historically that any time there is a conflict, especially in the Middle East with escalating tensions, military action and now a declaration of war, there is a significant impact on the ability for us to work collectively to share intelligence and gather information in a timely manner from our federal partners," Halstead said. "With the current Department of Homeland Secur...