Pope Francis marked Epiphany on Thursday by encouraging people to shake off consumeristic “tyranny” and crises of faith in lives and societies and instead find the courage to work for justice and brotherhood in societies dominated by what he called the “sinister logic of power.” During Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff marked the […]
COVID testing is not the only answer, so let’s stay focused on these 4 things
Suddenly, we are obsessed with testing—again. But asymptomatic, vaccinated people do not need to stand in the frigid cold, hour-long lines to test. And they do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID. I recently had a young, sick patient faint and lose consciousness as she stood for hours in the cold waiting in […]
Psaki denies White House ‘lost control’ of COVID despite surge in cases
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied that the Biden administration has “lost control” of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday when pressed by a reporter who pointed out the rise of issues related to the omicron coronavirus variant. President Biden routinely promised on the campaign trail that he would “shut down” the virus if elected and regularly […]
Schumer targets filibuster reform to pass voting rights legislation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., kicked off the new year with another effort to blow up the Senate filibuster to pass federal voting reform legislation. Schumer said Monday the Senate will “debate or consider changes to Senate rules on or before” the Jan. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. The announcement, made in a […]
North Korea holds political conference as Kim marks 10 years in power
North Korea opened a key political conference Monday to review past projects and discuss new policies amid the pandemic and a diplomatic deadlock with the United States. The official Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un presided over a plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers’ Party. The […]
Biden’s Supreme Court panel votes to take ‘no position’ on court-packing
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day … Biden Supreme Court commission votes to send president report taking ‘no position’ on court-packingThe Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of approving its final report and sending it to President […]
Christmas gift idea: This coffee company helps veterans, first responders, and more
During an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Saturday morning, a number of leaders of American-based companies that are producing American-made products shared their wares just in time for Christmas shopping this year — and all of these products are noteworthy. And guess what? You may have just discovered the answer to the age-old […]
Biden pledge to ‘shut down the virus’ questioned as president predicts winter COVID-19 spike
President Biden’s previous promises to “shut down the virus” have slowly been walked back after the discovery of the omicron variant, with the president saying the United States will need to “beat it back” before we “shut it down.” Biden routinely promised on the campaign trail that he would “shut down” the virus if elected. […]
UK experiences new normal amid pandemic while neighboring countries see COVID surges
The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. Meanwhile in London, couples sip mulled wine at a seasonal market near the River Thames, full-capacity audiences fill the seats at the nearby National Theatre, and […]
Supreme Court to hear Texas abortion law arguments on procedural elements of challenges
The Supreme Court has agreed to expedite and hear procedural elements of two challenges to Texas’ new anti-abortion law, which effectively bans most abortions after six weeks. One case is the Department of Justice’s challenge against the Texas law, and the other is by an organization called Whole Women’s Health. The questions presented in each […]