Exclusive: Federal probe of Fox News expands  —  Fox News still under grand jury probe  —  The U.S. Justice Department's investigation of Fox News has widened to include a second law enforcement agency.  —  Financial crimes experts from the United States Postal Inspection Service are now involved …

Exclusive: Trump says ‘major, major’ conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy  —  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.

New ObamaCare repeal bill on life support  —  The tide is quickly turning against the new ObamaCare repeal legislation.  —  At least 21 Republicans have said they would vote no on the revised GOP healthcare bill negotiated by centrist Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) and conservative Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.).

Trump Says Nafta Partners Persuaded Him to Keep U.S. in Trade Pact  —  Though president says he's ready to withdraw from accord if unable to get a fair deal in talks with Mexico and Canada  —  President Donald Trump said he was preparing to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement …

This photo of Donald Trump and kids is epic  —  (CNN)Thursday, as you likely know by now, is “Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work” day.  The White House, like CNN and virtually every other company, celebrates this day with a special program of activities.  Except, at the White House …

Brian Babin becomes second Texan to quit Freedom Caucus since March  —  U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, R-Woodville, joins Ted Poe of Humble in publicly ending his ties to the arch conservative group in Congress, the Freedom Caucus.  —  WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, R-Woodville …

Warren ‘troubled’ by $400,000 Wall Street speaking fee for Obama  —  WASHINGTON — Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren gently criticized former president Barack Obama Thursday for his decision to accept $400,000 from a Wall Street firm to speak at a health care conference this fall.

People Are Trolling Trump's New Anti-Immigrant Hotline With Reports Of Space Aliens And The Government Is Not Amused  —  On Wednesday, the Trump administration launched a new office called the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE), to assist victims of crimes committed …

The education of Donald Trump  —  The 70-year-old leader of the free world sat behind his desk in the Oval Office last Friday afternoon, doing what he's done for years: selling himself.  His 100th day in office was approaching, and Trump was eager to reshape the hardening narrative of a White House veering off course.

After emotional debate, Texas House tentatively passes “sanctuary” legislation  —  The 93-54 vote fell along party lines and came after one of the slowest moving but most emotional legislative days at the state Capitol.  —  Editor's note: This story has been updated throughout.

Democrats exploring lawsuit against Trump  —  Senate Democrats are exploring a lawsuit against President Trump on the grounds that his vast business empire has created conflicts of interest that violate the Constitution.  —  The effort is being led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal

Why Is Asian Salad Still on the Menu?  —  One Friday night at a bar in San Francisco, I took a look at the menu and found myself face to face once again with the curious modern-day ubiquity of the Asian salad.  The “Asian Emperor Salad,” with its “31 ingredients representing the tastes …

Are Trump voters ruining America for all of us?:  Tom Nichols  —  First 100 days suggest our democracy is more likely to die in dumbness than in darkness.  —  President Trump's record in his first 100 days, by any standard of presidential first terms, is one of failure.

Emails reveal FBI, Justice probe of Burlington College  —  BURLINGTON — The Justice Department was investigating the activities of the now-defunct Burlington College as recently as February, according to emails obtained through a public records request.  —  The emails show the U.S. attorney …

Alex Jones Turns on Ivanka Trump and Her ‘Democrat’ Husband Jared Kushner Over Syrian Refugees  —  InfoWars host Alex Jones, an avid supporter of President Trump during the campaign and his administration, said in a video posted to his Facebook on Thursday that Ivanka Trump's policies …

House Democrats bury 2016 autopsy  —  House Democrats are going to extreme lengths to conceal a report on the party's problems.  —  After nearly five months, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) will present his investigative report to lawmakers during a members-only gathering …

Dietl, apologizing about McCray remark, brings attention to past comments  —  Independent mayoral candidate Bo Dietl, in the course of defending Wednesday night remarks about First Lady Chirlane McCray, offered a blanket apology Thursday for comments he's made over three decades on Don Imus' radio show.

Jeff Bezos Is Just $5 Billion Away From Being the World's Richest Person  —  Amazon founder's fortune has risen $65.2 billion in five years  —  Gates has been the world's No. 1 billionaire since May 2013  —  A surge in after hours trading for Amazon.com Inc. added $3.3 billion to the fortune …

Portland rose parade canceled after ‘antifascists’ threaten GOP marchers  —  For 10 years, the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association has kicked off the city of Portland's annual Rose Festival with a family-friendly parade meant to attract crowds to its diverse neighborhood.

Cruz: Breaking up 9th Circuit Court ‘a possibility’  —  (R-Texas) says that breaking up the 9th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals is “certainly a possibility.”  —  “The 9th Circuit is the largest federal court of appeals,” he said Thursday on “The Jack Riccardi Show.”

Pentagon warned Flynn in 2014 against taking foreign payments; IG launches investigation  —  (CNN)Former national security adviser Michael Flynn was warned by the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2014 against accepting foreign payments as he entered retirement, according to new documents obtained by the House oversight committee.

Judge: Mostly white Southern city may secede from school district despite racial motive  —  A federal judge has ruled that a predominantly white Alabama city may separate from its more diverse school district, even though the judge concluded that the action was motivated by race and sent messages …