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Rep. Mark Green reconsidering decision to retire

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is "seriously reconsidering" his decision to retire, less than two weeks after announcing he would not seek reelection to Congress, he...

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Supreme Court hears two cases that could change what we see on social media

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - What you can or cannot see on your Twitter, Facebook and even TikTok feeds may be up to the Supreme Court. Monday the justices heard two cases that could determine if social...

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Republicans say no Ukraine aid without border deal

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Ukrainian army is running out of ammunition, and the federal government is running out of money, but all of that is on hold because Congress has come to a screeching halt...

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Trump seeks to block Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen from testifying at NY hush...

Former President Trump’s lawyers in his hush-money case on Monday demanded a New York judge block key witnesses from testifying in Trump’s first criminal trial set to begin next month. Trump attorney...

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Haley campaigns in Michigan ahead of Tuesday’s primary

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- Tuesday voters in Michigan will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the state's presidential primary race. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley took her...

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Supreme Court grapples with Texas, Florida social media laws

The Supreme Court on Monday appeared conflicted over far-reaching social media laws in Texas and Florida aiming to control how platforms moderate content — particularly ones that are political in...

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Ken Buck unveils resolution calling on Cabinet to remove Biden under 25th...

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) introduced a resolution Monday that calls on the Cabinet to remove President Biden through the 25th Amendment, citing his mental and physical health. Buck’s resolution relies...

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House conservative demands stall efforts to avert shutdown

Conservatives’ demands for controversial policy additions to spending bills are stalling efforts to fund the government by Friday, nudging the country closer to a partial government shutdown and...

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Where do some major bills stand right now in the Kentucky General Assembly?

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — The General Assembly still has a lot on its plate, with time starting to run out. This is day 38 of the 60-day session. This week is also noteworthy because it will be the...

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Is US tech helping Russia fight Ukraine?

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – U.S. senators are warning the U.S. has been involved in Russia's war against Ukraine since the beginning, but not in a way many think. "Russian weapons using American technology...

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Extremism tops economy, immigration among voters' concerns: Poll

Political extremism tops the list of Americans' biggest concerns, surpassing both the economy and immigration, according to a new survey. The three-day poll, completed Sunday and published Tuesday by...

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Senators push to protect IVF for all

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, whose two daughters are a result of IVF, is leading the charge to protect access to fertility treatments in every state. "It's a...

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Should daylight savings stop in Kentucky? New bill would end it

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A bill introduced on Thursday could signal the end of daylight savings in Kentucky. Rep. Steven Doan, R-Erlanger, sponsored House Bill 674 to “exempt the Commonwealth of...

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Leaders gang up on Speaker Johnson at 'intense' White House meeting

Three of Congress’s top four leaders had a loud and unified message for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) when they met with him at the White House on Tuesday: Ignore the pressure from conservative critics...

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Kentucky lawmakers are still weighing school choice amendment bills

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Finding a way to fund charter schools continues to be up for debate by Kentucky lawmakers. But public school advocates warn there will be fewer resources when they’re already...

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Biden wins Michigan primary amid backlash over Israel-Hamas conflict

President Biden was projected to win the Michigan Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ, scoring a critical win in the battleground state. Biden won Michigan back in 2020, but has seen...

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Trump wins Michigan GOP primary

Former President Trump easily won Michigan’s GOP primary on Tuesday, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, extending his early-state dominance over rival Nikki Haley.  Trump won the Great...

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Kentucky bill would establish missing person alert for those with autism

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky bill introduced on Thursday would establish an alert system for people with autism who are reported missing. The alert would be titled an IAN Alert after...

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Kentucky lawmakers advance bill allowing child support to begin with pregnancy

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Lawmakers in Kentucky advanced a bill Tuesday that would grant the right to collect child support for unborn children, reflecting a broader effort in some Republican-led states...

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Kentucky bills proposed to protect reproductive care, IVF

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — The general assembly is working on multiple bills following Alabama's Feb. 16 ruling naming embryos fertilized by in vitro fertilization (IVF) that remain outside of a womb...

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