NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s kingmaker status in Republican primaries was on the line Tuesday in Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial nomination showdown – and the president passed the test.Republican Rep. John James, a two-time U.S. Senate nominee in the crucial Great Lakes battleground state who was endorsed by Trump in late June, topped multimillionaire businessman Perry Johnson to win the GOP primary, the Associated Press reported.The West Point graduate and Army Ranger who served multiple combat tours as an Apache helicopter pilot in the Iraq war will face off in a high-stakes and expensive general election battle with two-term Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democrats’ gubernatorial nominee, in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The GOP primary between James and Johnson, a former gubernatorial and presidential candidate, turned combative. Johnson, who is White, referred to James, one of the few Black Republicans in Congress, as a “DEI candidate” and in a recent debate accused James of playing the “race card.” James, meanwhile, called Johnson “desperate.”Johnson, who shelled out millions of his own money into his campaign, dramatically outspent James in the primary…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bronze Star veteran and Republican congressional candidate Michael Bouchard won a GOP primary on Tuesday evening in a bid to represent Michigan’s 10th Congressional District after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.Republicans are hoping Bouchard’s storied credentials and message of righting the country’s direction are enough to carry the district as the GOP looks to hold onto its slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.But the district is far from a guarantee.DEMOCRATS TARGET MORE GOP HOUSE SEATS AFTER SOCIALIST VICTORIES ROCK LEFT-WING PRIMARIES Incumbent Rep. John James, R-Mich., last won reelection in 2024 in a 51.1% to 45.0% victory over Democratic challenger Carl Marlinga, a judge and former prosecutor.The cycle before that, James beat out Marlinga by a narrow 48.8% to 48.3% win in 2022.James, who enjoyed the benefit of incumbency, announced he would vacate the seat and instead pursue a gubernatorial bid, calling it a way to secure Michigan’s prosperity for future generations.”My family, like countless others, came to our great state for the better opportunities our manufacturing and automotive industries offered and to live the American dream,” James said in a statement.Bouchard is highlighting his time in the…

Beans are at or near the top of the shopping list for anyone building an emergency food supply. And for good reason. Beans are an inexpensive, shelf-stable, filling, and versatile food. Plus, they pack protein, complex carbohydrates, folate, iron, and soluble fiber. However, with so many choices of beans and types of packaging, how do you know which ones are the best for long-term storage? And how should you store them? This article shares what you need to know to stockpile beans that will last for decades. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Should You Store Canned or Dried Beans? Beans, which are the seeds from plants in the Fabaceae family, can be prepared in a variety of ways including frying, stewing, boiling, and baking. Popular bean types include black, pinto, navy, kidney, and garbanzo beans, as well as split peas and lentils. Stores typically sell cooked beans in cans and dried beans in plastic bags. Both canned and dried beans are boiled before consumption, so both types have the same nutritional value. However, some canned beans may contain added sodium, preservatives, or other ingredients. Become a label reader if you want…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged the Senate to quickly pass legislation making daylight saving time permanent, arguing that ending the twice-yearly clock changes would improve public safety, boost the economy and benefit Americans’ health.Trump’s push comes after the House of Representatives voted 308-117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to observe daylight saving time year-round.Although the bill received bipartisan support in the House, it has yet to be taken up by the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain amid skepticism from lawmakers in both parties.”For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but no Administration has been able to get it done, until now,” Trump posted on Truth Social.HOUSE PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME REFORM AS TRUMP SIGNALS SUPPORT FOR ENDING CLOCK CHANGE “People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year,” he continued. “It is foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly.”Support for the legislation has generally come from lawmakers representing coastal states, while opposition has been concentrated among lawmakers from the Midwest and agriculture-heavy states.Trump argued that making daylight saving time permanent…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state regulators to audit pending data center projects seeking connections to the state’s electric grid, a move ERCOT says effectively pauses those projects as Texas grapples with soaring electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure.Abbott on Monday directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to review pending data center projects and deny grid connection requests for facilities that fail to meet state requirements.ERCOT told Fox News Digital the governor’s directive “effectively pauses all data center projects.””ERCOT is reviewing Governor Abbott’s letter concerning data centers and will work with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to implement the Governor’s directive, including postponement of the Batch Zero transmission planning study,” the grid operator said in a statement.BLANCHE URGED TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN FIGHT AGAINST DATA CENTERS The move comes as Texas sees a surge in demand from artificial intelligence and cloud computing facilities. ERCOT told Fox News Digital that about 90% of the 474 gigawatts of projected large-load interconnection requests currently under review are from data centers — more than five times the state’s record peak electricity demand.”Our…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The road to confirmation just got bumpier for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.After surviving a key committee vote on Tuesday, Blanche’s fate became even more uncertain as Republican leaders eye a full floor vote to confirm him. That’s because Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is not going to back him.”While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has become increasingly political,” Collins said in a statement. “Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation.”TRUMP’S AG PICK SURVIVES — FOR NOW — AS REPUBLICANS QUESTION IF WHITE HOUSE DEAL WILL HOLD Collins’ decision came after reviewing Blanche’s qualifications to be the replacement for former Attorney General Pam Bondi, including records and his responses during his appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee that she chairs and his confirmation hearing.She listed several reasons to go against Blanche, including his approval of a “shield” from IRS audits for Trump, his sons and family and the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund, which has rankled the feathers of several Republicans since its announcement earlier this year.Collins…

Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh didn’t attempt to hide his frustration with WNBA officials following Monday night’s loss to the Phoenix Mercury.Marsh was asked how Kamilla Cardoso, a 6-foot-7 center, managed to play 28 minutes, take 15 shots and battle inside throughout the game without attempting a single free throw. “That was a joke. It’s a f—— joke. It’s a joke,” Marsh said. “How many more games does she need to go without getting a free throw? It makes no sense. Zero sense.”Cardoso finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists in Chicago’s 106-101 loss. She made eight of her 15 field-goal attempts, but never went to the line. The Mercury attempted 40 free throws compared to 25 for the Sky.CAITLIN CLARK CALLS FOR FULL-TIME WNBA REFEREES AS OFFICIATING FAILURES MOUNT IN 2026Marsh made clear that he wasn’t blaming the officials for the loss or suggesting Phoenix received 40 undeserved attempts. In fact, he admitted Chicago had been too undisciplined defensively.”We fouled our asses off today. We could have been more disciplined,” Marsh said. “Not saying the officials made 40 wrong calls or 20 wrong calls, whatever it is. Not saying that at all.”His complaint centered on Cardoso,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed mocked the idea of longtime Democrats like James Carville leaving the party because of them on Monday.Ahead of the Democratic primary on Tuesday, Piker spoke with El-Sayed in a video for his channel. The two began by discussing the “full-on freakout” caused by Piker choosing to campaign for El-Sayed, leading to people like Carville attacking their own party.”Now James Carville is talking about leaving the party,” Piker said. “We got [Pennsylvania Sen.] John Fetterman, James Carville fantasizing about leaving the party. I’m like, you’re sweetening the deal. That was really interesting.”HASAN PIKER DRAWS FRESH SCRUTINY AFTER FRAMING NEWSPAPER COVERING 9/11 ATTACKS IN STREAM BACKGROUND Piker was referring to comments made by Carville on Fox News’ “The Sunday Briefing” regarding Piker’s rise in prominence within the Democratic Party as he campaigned for socialist candidates.”I can’t sit here and tell you for certain how this is going to turn out, but the one thing I can tell you for certain, Hasan Piker and James Carville are not going to be in the same political party. One of us is going to leave.…

The U.S. Army is searching for a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones.The Next Generation C-sUAS Missile project comes as the U.S. and other nations are pursuing lasers, microwaves and other alternatives to kinetic anti-drone weapons, such as missiles and cannon, which are seen as too expensive and in short supply.The Army wants to quickly develop an “extended-range, quick-response missile to defeat Group 2 and Group 3 small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) threats,” according to the Army’s Sources Sought notice. The deadline is August 20.The initial specifications are for a missile that can intercept a drone flying at 6 kilometers altitude, at a range of more than 16 kilometers. The ultimate goal is to destroy drones flying 8 kilometers high, at a range of more than 25 kilometers. Missile guidance would be via a radar seeker.NGCM appears intended as a step up — but still compatible — with the Army’s Coyote C-UAS missile system. “The Army is looking for NGCM to be produced and integrated into the existing Coyote Launch System to provide extended range, rapid launch time, and reduced time-to-target over current effectors,” the notice said.The weapon is intended to stop Group 2 and 3 drones. Group 2…