Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.
Trump's budget calls for $1.5 trillion in military spending, cuts to everything else
President Trump’s budget would mark a 44% increase in Pentagon spending, while cutting what the administration calls “woke programs."
President Trump’s budget would mark a 44% increase in Pentagon spending, while cutting what the administration calls “woke programs."
Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.
Turning Point USA: Erika Kirk hosts Karoline Leavitt
George Washington University was the host site Thursday night for a Turning Point USA event, featuring Erika Kirk with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
George Washington University was the host site Thursday night for a Turning Point USA event, featuring Erika Kirk with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Bill seeks $20 million in state funding for Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame is coming to Inver Grove Heights in 2028, and a bill at the Minnesota Legislature is seeking $20 million in state funding for it.
The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame is coming to Inver Grove Heights in 2028, and a bill at the Minnesota Legislature is seeking $20 million in state funding for it.
AI nudification tech could soon be banned in MN
Minnesota lawmakers are looking to ban AI nudification tech, which can be used to manipulate photos into fake pornography. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers are looking to ban AI nudification tech, which can be used to manipulate photos into fake pornography. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Gas price worries continue across America amid Iran conflict
President Trump says the U.S. military is close to accomplishing its goals in Iran. All of this as oil prices rise again, topping $109 per barrel. The national average for gas is still over $4 per gallon, and Minnesota's average is currently $3.54. FOX's Amalia Roy has more on how the Iran conflict is impacting gas prices.
President Trump says the U.S. military is close to accomplishing its goals in Iran. All of this as oil prices rise again, topping $109 per barrel. The national average for gas is still over $4 per gallon, and Minnesota's average is currently $3.54. FOX's Amalia Roy has more on how the Iran conflict is impacting gas prices.
Nudificaton ban: Minnesota lawmakers close to banning AI apps that turn photos into fake porn
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it “nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch.
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it “nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch.
MN lawmakers close to banning AI apps that turn photos into fake porn
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it "nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it "nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
Pam Bondi fired: Rep. Morrison reacts to firing
Rep. Kelly Morrison joined FOX 9 All Day to react to the news of Attorney General Pam Bondi's reported firing. Morrison says Bondi did a "poor job of representing the interests of the American people". Rep. Morrison also discusses Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and the potential of EPA Director Lee Zeldin taking over the role at the Justice Department.
Rep. Kelly Morrison joined FOX 9 All Day to react to the news of Attorney General Pam Bondi's reported firing. Morrison says Bondi did a "poor job of representing the interests of the American people". Rep. Morrison also discusses Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and the potential of EPA Director Lee Zeldin taking over the role at the Justice Department.
RFK: Microplastics a ‘human health threat’
Saying the departments are acting with “urgency and discipline,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on behalf of HHS on Thursday, detailing how the department plans to work with the EPA to manage “plastics that have become embedded in modern life.” The new Systematic Targeting of Microplastic (STOP) will create a new $144 million national program aimed at reducing microplastic consumption.
Saying the departments are acting with “urgency and discipline,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on behalf of HHS on Thursday, detailing how the department plans to work with the EPA to manage “plastics that have become embedded in modern life.” The new Systematic Targeting of Microplastic (STOP) will create a new $144 million national program aimed at reducing microplastic consumption.
Historic ‘confronting microplastics’ actions announced
The EPA and HHS says it has unveiled a “historic set of actions” to combat invasive microplastics in the U.S. – now labeling them “priority” contaminants in the nation’s drinking water framework.
The EPA and HHS says it has unveiled a “historic set of actions” to combat invasive microplastics in the U.S. – now labeling them “priority” contaminants in the nation’s drinking water framework.
Minnesota gas prices: Costs rising into summer
As gas prices continue to rise throughout the U.S. following Trump’s attack on Iran, Minnesotans are beginning to feel the pinch on their wallets with an average around $3.50 a gallon – just as boating season is about to begin. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy to explain what could be ahead this summer.
As gas prices continue to rise throughout the U.S. following Trump’s attack on Iran, Minnesotans are beginning to feel the pinch on their wallets with an average around $3.50 a gallon – just as boating season is about to begin. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy to explain what could be ahead this summer.
Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
Trump address on Iran: 'We're going to hit them hard'
President Trump addressed the nation in prime time, stating that U.S. airstrikes in Iran are expected to hit "extremely hard" for another two to three weeks. In his first national address since the war began, the President said the military is on track to complete its objectives.
President Trump addressed the nation in prime time, stating that U.S. airstrikes in Iran are expected to hit "extremely hard" for another two to three weeks. In his first national address since the war began, the President said the military is on track to complete its objectives.
Trump outlines next steps in military action against Iran in address to nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.