US, China agree to open 'direct military hotline' after Xi–Trump summit
Former Navy Captain Brent Sadler discusses President Donald Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping and U.S. strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on 'Varney & Co.'
Former CIA officer sounds alarm on Nigeria as Islamist threats rise, military stretched thin
Former CIA covert operations officer Mike Baker warns U.S. action in Nigeria would be extremely complex as Islamist threats rise and American forces face global strain.
Stuart Varney: Britain rattled after stabbing attack, NYC worries it could happen here
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney discusses 'quality of life' issues in the United Kingdom and New York City.
Here’s what’s open and what’s closed on Election Day across the country
What's open Election Day 2025? Banks, mail delivery, grocery stores, and stock market operate normally despite government funding standoff affecting federal offices.
Zohran Mamdani pushes 'horrific anti-semitic tropes': Ben Soffer
Entrepreneur and social media tycoon Ben Soffer discusses the harm Zohran Mamdani could do to New York City if elected mayor on 'Varney & Co.'
NYC parents divided as candidate moves to scrap gifted kindergarten classes
FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti reports on NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's push to end gifted kindergarten programs, sparking backlash from parents who say the plan punishes excellence.
Supreme Court takes up Trump’s emergency tariffs, citing national security
‘Mornings with Maria’ panel react to the Supreme Court’s high-stakes review of President Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers, as the White House defends tariffs as vital to U.S. national security and economic strength.
Prediction markets favor Democrats in New York, New Jersey, Virginia Election Day races
Kalshi prediction markets show Democrats favored to sweep major Election Day races, with Zohran Mamdani leading NYC mayoral odds at 92% amid $71.5M in wagers.
Israel recovers remains of 3 hostages as Trump team pressures Lebanon
Heritage Foundation VP of National Security Victoria Coates joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the Trump administration's pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and U.S. strikes on Venezuelan narco-boats.
Lawmaker demands food stamp reform amid illegal immigrant controversy
Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to blast the Biden administration over skyrocketing SNAP enrollment and argues that taxpayer-funded food stamp benefits should go only to American citizens, not illegal immigrants.
Economist warns Democrats are boxed in as Trump holds shutdown leverage
Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni analyzes President Donald Trump's tariff strategy, the government shutdown and whether another Fed rate cut is off the table on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Fed president explains vote against interest rate cut
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25-basis-points in October, though two policymakers dissented from the move, with one saying that he remains concerned about inflation.
Democrats gamble with shutdown to energize far left ahead of Election Day
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., says Democrats forced Americans into a painful shutdown for political gain and predicts they’ll reopen the government after Election Day, while urging bipartisan action on rising Obamacare costs.
Government shutdown: Congressman unveils GOP priorities for possible deal with Democrats
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., discusses President Donald Trump's trade agenda and whether the government shutdown is sustainable on 'Mornings with Maria.'
McDonald's CEO picks surprising winner as his favorite menu item in LinkedIn tournament
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals his menu favorite in a tournament format, with results that showcase his personal taste preferences.
United flight clips another aircraft while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport
A United jet from Chicago clipped a parked United plane while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport. No injuries were reported and the FAA will be investigating.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez enjoy romantic dinner date at upscale Miami Beach restaurant
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez enjoy romantic dinner at Miami Beach's Carbone restaurant. The newlyweds stepped out in style with Sánchez wearing Roberto Cavalli.
Trump says he won’t attend Supreme Court hearing on his trade policies
Supreme Court to hear landmark case challenging Trump's trade tariffs under emergency powers act, with billions in revenue at stake for government.
Energy chief warns ‘bigger ramifications’ on the horizon as shutdown threatens to stall nuclear modernization
Government shutdown forces furloughs of nuclear weapons contractors, halting critical modernization programs as energy secretary warns of bigger ramifications ahead.
Airlines step up to support federal workers as nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers go unpaid
Major airlines are providing meals and support to unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA officers during the federal government shutdown.