Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief  —  FIRST ON FOX: Longtime National Rifle Association (NRA) chief Wayne LaPierre on Friday announced his resignation, Fox News Digital has learned.  —  “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA …

If Trump Is Not an Insurrectionist, What Is He?  —  Last month the states of Colorado and Maine moved to disqualify Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.  In response, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf …

Trump Shares New Ad: ‘God Made Trump’  —  The ad, which has a run-time of two minutes and 44 seconds, alleges that God created the former president for the purpose of leading the nation  —  “God Made Trump,” a new nearly three minute ad from former President Donald Trump's campaign claims.

N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against Trump and lifetime ban from real estate industry  —  Attorneys from James's office requested the punishment in post-trial motions filed Friday in the Trump fraud case.  —  New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling for a $370 million fine …

The White House's tense podium battle  —  They share a podium — and a mutual frustration.  White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the National Security Council's John Kirby frequently split the podium at media briefings, but behind the scenes their relationship is fraught with tension, White House sources tell Axios.

F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada  —  The agency authorized Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper.  Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has allowed Florida …

Billionaire Mark Cuban Fires Back at Bill Ackman Over Diversity at Harvard  —  Cuban disputes Ackman's 4,000-word screed against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  —  In the wake of Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard, billionaire investor Bill Ackman posted …

CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it's worst  —  (NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make.  New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week.

American rape suspect who allegedly faked own death, posed as U.K. citizen extradited back to U.S.  —  A man believed to be Nicholas Rossi, sought by prosecutors in Utah, turned up in Scotland in 2022, suffering from Covid-19.  —  An American who allegedly faked his own death to dodge …

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Former Capitol Police officer outspoken about Jan. 6 launches run for Congress  —  Harry Dunn, who has testified extensively about the Jan. 6 riot, recently retired from the force and is running in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District.  —  WASHINGTON — Nearly three years ago to the day …

What January 6 Made Clear to Me  —  Our democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage of those entrusted with their care.  —  The sixth of january is the date prescribed in United States law for Congress to count the electoral votes in the presidential election.

Scalise to work remotely until February as he recovers from cancer treatment … - “Once the procedure is completed, he will be recovering under the supervision of his medical team and will work remotely until returning to Washington next month.” … He said in a statement at the time the disease …

Florida resort cancels Jan. 6 event featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene  —  A resort in Florida canceled an event set for Saturday featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, claiming it was “not made aware” of its purpose.

Ramaswamy wants the US out of NATO  —  It's the furthest any presidential candidate has gone on potentially severing America's decadeslong role in the storied alliance.  —  Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has told multiple people he would withdraw the U.S. from NATO as president …