Dominican authorities launch probe after an immigration officer is accused of raping a 14-year-old

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Thursday they have launched an investigation after an immigration officer was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl. The mother of the girl, who is from neighboring Haiti, alleged the assault occurred last week near the upscale resort town …...Read More

State Department spox says there are 'different ways to love America' in defense of new DEI hire

The State Department continues to weather controversy over its new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) chief who was exposed by Fox News Digital for espousing anti-American views. A department spokesman defended the hire, saying there are "different ways to love America" during Thursday's press briefing. Fox News national correspondent Griff …...Read More

250 new cherry trees coming to Washington, D.C., from Japan

The country of Japan is giving the United States 250 new cherry trees, which will replace the hundreds that will be destroyed this summer in Washington, D.C., as part of a construction project around the Tidal Basin. The gift was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday, April …...Read More

Taylor Swift's songs reappear on TikTok ahead of pop star's new album release despite dispute

Taylor Swift's songs are back on TikTok after her label, Universal Music Group, pulled the pop star's music from the platform due to an ongoing royalties dispute with the social media giant. On Thursday, songs from the 34-year-old singer-songwriter's catalog reappeared on the platform for the first time since Feb. …...Read More

Trump's name 'incorrectly' used in LA Times' OJ Simpson obituary: 'Freud Lives'

Former President Trump’s name made an unexpected appearance in an O.J. Simpson obituary on Thursday. The Los Angeles Times reported on the death of the 76-year-old former NFL running back earlier in the morning, detailing his prolific sports career as well as his infamous 1994 double murder trial. However, at …...Read More

Proposed bill in Congress makes squatting on property a deportable offense

FIRST ON FOX: A proposed bill put before Congress on Wednesday would make squatting by illegal immigrants a deportable offense and would permanently bar offenders from admission into the United States. The legislation, titled the ‘‘Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act’’ or the "SHIELD Act," was introduced …...Read More

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Thursday mocked a scheduled round of Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland, warning that Moscow will not accept any enforced plans that ignore its interests. Switzerland’s government said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June to help chart a path …...Read More

Tom Brady 'not opposed' to NFL comeback: 'I’m always going to be in good shape'

When he retired for a second time, Tom Brady said he was hanging up the cleats "for good." His first retirement lasted just 40 days before he pulled a 180 and returned, but the 2023 season was the first without Brady since 1999. However, as year 2 post-Brady approaches, the …...Read More

Gun groups slam Biden admin over new ATF rule: 'Weaponizing every tool'

Second Amendment advocates are slamming a new rule from the Biden administration that will require thousands of additional firearms dealers across the nation to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of …...Read More

NPR editor's bombshell essay causing 'turmoil' at liberal outlet: Report

The bombshell essay penned by veteran NPR editor Uri Berliner this week is reportedly causing "turmoil" at his news organization. Berliner made waves on Tuesday for calling out the liberal groupthink that has plagued NPR's newsroom, pointing to their mishandling of Russiagate, the Hunter Biden laptop, the COVID lab leak …...Read More