Defense Secretary Hegseth authorizes 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if necessary: US official

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized almost 2,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen to be armed in Washington, D.C. if their mission requires it, a U.S. official confirmed to FOX News. “At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, JTF-DC members supporting the mission to lower the crime rate in our nation’s capital will soon be on mission with their service-issued weapons, consistent with their mission and training,” a U.S. defense official told FOX News.The troops could start carrying weapons in the coming days. This move comes as the Trump administration cracks down…

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California parents clash over trans athletes at sports league meeting

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) meeting on Thursday saw multiple parents speak out against and in defense of the league’s policies allowing biological males to compete in girls sports. California has become a hotbed of controversial incidents involving trans athletes competing in girls…

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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Newsom’s ‘Failures’ Under Fire

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening…-Boasberg cleared to rule on CECOT migrant deportations after appeals court decision-Trump reveals plan to patrol Washington…

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Amazon Shoppers Adore This Transitional Top That ‘Covers Upper Arms Nicely’ — Now

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When it comes to transitional fashion, finding the perfect top is like mining for gold. It has to be comfortable enough for summer’s lingering heat while still giving you coverage into fall. Add in an almost endless number of options, and it’s seriously a challenge. Luckily, we found one of Amazon’s most-loved tops that shoppers are absolutely obsessed with for summer-to-fall wear. And it’s only $14 right now! Shoppers adore how flattering the top is, with some even sharing that…

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