Fewer U.S. Air Force tankers are available for aerial refueling missions than official figures suggest, according to a new report.The problem is how the Air Force defines a tanker as mission-capable. A tanker that is available for non-refueling missions such as medevac or cargo transport will be rated as mission-capable — even if it can’t perform refueling.It is a second category, fully mission capable, or FMC, that rates whether a tanker is available for the refueling task.“The percentage of aerial refueling tankers that are available and mission capable has remained persistently below the standards that the Air Force established for…

The measles outbreak in Utah has topped 700 cases. The disease has been spreading in Utah for a year, and in 2026 alone, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported 482 new cases. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Common measles symptoms include: Measles can cause brain damage, deafness, or death in newborns. However, measles often presents with more severe symptoms and higher risks of complications than in children, particularly for those over 20 or with weakened…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News Digital finished May as the No. 1 news organization across key metrics, including multiplatform unique visitors, as the brand continues to dominate the media industry. Fox News Digital piled up 165 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors throughout the month to finish No. 1 in the category for the third consecutive month. Fox News Digital grew +23% compared to May 2025 while CNN, CBS News, New York Times, NBC News and ABC News all shed visitors. Along the way, Fox News Digital also nabbed 1.5 billion multiplatform views to top all competitors…

Military families who homeschool their children would have an easier time moving from state to state under proposed legislation introduced by lawmakers this week. Under the proposal, families would not have to start over in order to comply with the homeschooling laws of their new state, according to Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., who introduced the bill in the House Tuesday. A similar bill was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in the Senate on Monday. As long as a military family is following either the laws of the service member’s state of legal residence or the laws of the state…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Last year marked 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the momentous law that secured federal protections for infants, toddlers, and students with disabilities and their families. Today, more than 8 million individuals with disabilities are served under IDEA and guaranteed early intervention and a free appropriate education — more than double the number since the law passed in 1975.  I had the privilege of celebrating this milestone at an elementary school. I imagined a time when many of the students before me would have been excluded from public education and…

Two of the people on board the B-52 Stratofortress that crashed Monday at an Air Force base in California were employees of the defense and aerospace corporation Boeing, the company confirmed.On Monday morning, the bomber aircraft crashed and went into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight individuals on board, including military personnel, government civilians and government contractors.The U.S. Air Force has yet to release information regarding the individuals’ identities, but Boeing has confirmed in a social media post that two of its employees were among those killed.“We are in contact with their families and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance called out left-wing violence and urged Americans to “tone down” political vitriol during a “Fox & Friends” appearance Tuesday, reacting to a foiled multi-stage terror plot intended to target the White House UFC Freedom 250 event over the weekend.”This is very dark stuff,” he said.”Unfortunately… this is what happens when people turn the rhetoric up so loud that disagreeing with somebody is a cause for violence. That’s the place that we’ve come to, unfortunately, with too much of our political rhetoric.”MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATS SAY ‘EXTREMIST POLITICAL RHETORIC’ CONTRIBUTED…

Bill was a happy, jovial man. He was a patient of mine for many years. He always came to the clinic in the company of his sweet wife, who clearly adored him. Bill looked like a professional grandfather. He was also my friend. Bill was a gifted woodworker. He loved football, golf, and dancing with his wife. Within 15 minutes of meeting him, you knew where he stood with Jesus. Bill was a man of powerful faith. He loved people, and people loved him. In sum, Bill was as American as it gets. A soldier with the U.S. Seventh Army…

The United States has confirmed 12 cases of the New World screwworm. Eleven cases were reported in Texas, and the other was in New Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and federal officials continue efforts to contain the flesh-eating parasite. The latest Texas case was identified in a sheep in Sutton County, which is located about 135 miles northwest of San Antonio. The detection adds to growing concerns that the parasite is spreading beyond South Texas and into other parts of the state. The case confirmation in New Mexico has also been concerning to health officials. Pennsylvania…

With America 250 on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to support brands that are run by and stand behind our nation’s veterans. This list highlights eight veteran-founded and veteran-friendly companies that give back to retired and active-duty service members. Shop everything from coolers perfect for camping, and USA-roasted coffee to military-themed hot sauces and more.READ MORE: America 250 is coming: What to know and the best commemorative gear to buy Need a cooler that can handle the outdoors? Veteran-owned Cordova Outdoors builds its coolers in the U.S. using durable, field-tested materials. Whether you choose a rugged hard-sided model or…

The sun is out, it’s a cool 60 degrees and in this Tuesday edition of Screencaps, you can feel America slipping into a comfort zone for summer. The World Cup rolls on, but there’s also this other massive sporting event that takes place this upcoming weekend called the U.S. Open. And it’s Father’s Day on Sunday.What a run for the United States. Thursday will be a day you’ll want to just take off work. While you’re at it, take off Friday, too, in order to recover. You’ll get Team USA vs. Australia on at 3 ET on Thursday and the…

Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Westenberg knows how to grin and bear it. After a successful 38-year career in dentistry in Southern California, Westenberg wasn’t quite ready to put down his scalers. Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westenberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service. Now, at the age of 67, the naval officer has become the oldest recipient on record to earn the Fleet Marine Force qualification insignia pin, according to a recent release. Attainment of the FMFQO designation signifies that a Navy officer…