Jared Halpern

Fox News Poll: “If the election were today, 51% say they would back the Democratic candidate in their House district and 44% the Republican. The Democrats’ 7-point edge is just outside the survey’s margin of sampling error.” www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

In lengthy post criticizing the Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots (and tariff and birthright citizenship rulings), President Trump says “these are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court, they are merely a shell of their original selves.”

New: Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss indictment against the man accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool. In a court filing, prosecutors blame Interior dept. for withholding information that “strongly suggests that a rushed and botched installation” led to damage to liner.

In a social media post this morning, President Trump says Iran has “taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!”

President Trump says Bill Pulte won’t be the permanent DNI, but will serve in acting capacity until a nominee is named.

UFC preps are underway at the White House. The temporary venue on the south lawn is expected to hold more than 4,000 fans for the June 14th event.

Former GOP Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) minces no words in his statement on the DOJ anti-weaponization fund: “So the nation’s top law enforcement official is asking for a slush fund to pay people who assault cops? Utterly stupid, morally wrong—Take your pick.”

New Fox News poll: “Approval of Trump’s overall job performance is 39%, down 3 points since last month and 10 points since his second term started — and only 1 point above his lowest in October 2017.”

🚨 🚨 Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Endorsement coming: President Trump told reporters this morning he’ll announce his choice today in the Texas Senate race. “I’ve had my mind made up for a long time,” he told me.

President Trump says at request of Arab leaders, “we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow,” but has instructed military leaders “to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault, on a moment’s notice” if a deal is not reached.

As she campaigns for Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), President Trump calls for someone to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO).

President Trump tells me the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” following his rejection of the latest offer from Tehran.

Saturday #FromWashington: A redistricting setback for Democrats in Virginia. The great Chad Pergram and I look at the playing field and the midterm environment radio.foxnews.com/2026/05/09/f...

🚨🚨Virginia’s Supreme Court strikes down the voter-approved Congressional district map that would have given Democrats a 10-1 advantage.

Yesterday Secretary Rubio said Operation Epic Fury is over.

President Trump says the operation to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is paused, citing “great progress” toward a final agreement with Iran.

Hegseth orders withdrawal of about 5k troops from Germany. Pentagon spox: “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.” Expected to be completed over 6-12 months

A gentle reminder during #mentalhealthawarenessmonth: It’s okay to ask for help.

Saturday #FromWashington: What’s up with Congress? Talked about it with Chad Pergram. radio.foxnews.com/2026/04/25/f...

Asked if Americans can expect to pay higher gas prices for the foreseeable future, President Trump says “for a little while. And you know what they get for that? Iran without a nuclear weapon that’s gonna try to blow up one of our cities or the entire Middle East.”

“Don’t rush me,” President Trump says when asked how long he’ll wait for a deal with Iran. “They have new leadership and they’re fighting like cats and dogs.”

President Trump on his call to nationalize elections: "The federal government should get involved. These are agents of the federal government to count the votes. If they can't count the votes legally and honestly, then somebody else should take over."

My short, but newsworthy exchange with President Trump on how far he’ll go to acquire Greenland.

President Trump says the US will impose a 10 percent tariff on Denmark, the UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany and Finland for sending troops to Greenland. Tariff goes to 25% in June until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.”

Following a string of legal challenges, President Trump says he’s removing the National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland. But, he adds, “We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again.”

Football at 10am. Sunshine. 70 degrees in November. I see the appeal, LA.

HEAR IT HERE: Trump and Mamdani find a lot of common ground in their Oval Office meeting. My report for Fox News Radio

FOX News Poll: “About twice as many say President Donald Trump, rather than Biden, is responsible for the current economy. And three times as many say Trump’s economic policies have hurt them (note, they said the same about Biden’s last year).” www.foxnews.com/politics/fox...

Saturday #FromWashington: President Trump makes his case on affordability. We talk about the politics and policies of bringing down costs.

President Trump says he’s withdrawing his support of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and “if the right person runs, they will have my Complete and Unyielding Support.”

Overnight: House rules committee advanced the Senate-passed government funding bill. Sets up final debate and vote in the House this afternoon/evening.

President Trump tells me an international stabilization force will be on the ground in Gaza “very soon.” Secretary Rubio says a lot of progress is being made on a UN resolution.

Look who stayed quiet for a whole hour of live radio from the home studio!

Democrats sweep Virginia: The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that Democrat Jay Jones will become Virginia’s next Attorney General, defeating Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.

The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that New York City will elect Democratic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as its next Mayor. He will become the first Muslim mayor of the city and its youngest in more than a century.

The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that congresswoman Mikie Sherrill will become the next Democratic Governor of New Jersey. Sherrill defeats Republican Jack Ciattarelli, whom President Trump endorsed in May.

The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi will serve as Virginia’s next Lieutenant Governor. Hashmi will be the first-ever Muslim woman elected to statewide office. She defeats Republican John Reid.

The Fox News Decision Desk can now project that Democrat Abigail Spanberger will become the next Governor of Virginia.

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🔈🔈A day before welcoming Zelenskyy to the White House, President Trump announces plans to meet with Putin in Budapest.

RIFs blocked for now. Judge Illston: “Laying off thousands of public employees during a government shutdown —and in targeting for RIFs those programs that are perceived as favored by a particular political party— is the epitome of hasty, arbitrary and capricious decisionmaking.”

“We’re gonna stop them by land also,” President Trump told reporters about strikes targeting alleged drug trafficking boats while acknowledging reports he authorized CIA activity in Venezuela.

“They will disarm or we will disarm them,” President Trump says of Hamas. “And it will happen quickly and perhaps violently.”

Trade war escalation: Following China’s export controls on rare earths, President Trump says, starting November 1, “the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”

White House releases summary of President Trump’s exam at Walter Reed today. Notes the President received flu and COVID booster vaccinations ahead of upcoming international travel.