FBI director to testify in bureau's defense, Microsoft exec murder suspect in court and more top headlines

FBI Director Christopher Wray will testify before the House Judiciary Committee at 10 a.m. Wednesday in defense of the bureau's operations amid politicization allegations.

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FIRST ON FOX - FBI Director Christopher Wray will defend the bureau's work when testifying before House Judiciary panel this morning amid allegations of politicization, according to prepared testimony obtained by Fox News Digital. Continue reading …

HAPPENING TODAY - Henry Tenon, one of two men charged in the 2022 murder of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan, appears in court. Continue reading …

‘INCLINED TO HIKE’ – June inflation report due today expected to reveal harsh reality for your wallet. Continue reading …

FINALLY VICTORIOUS – National League wins 2023 All-Star Game for first time in 11 years. Continue reading …

AI BABIES - New technology helps fertility docs choose the best embryos for IVF. Continue reading …

POLITICS

‘IT’S VERY ESSENTIAL’ - Senators emerge from top-secret AI hearing confident but wary. Continue reading …

‘I DON’T TRUST’ THE DOJ - Lindsey Graham fires back after Hunter Biden prosecutor refutes IRS whistleblower. Continue reading …

PUSHING BACK - Republicans counter 'false narrative' new voting bill is 'racist' amid evidence of record turnout. Continue reading …

‘DISAPPOINTED’ - Dem-backed pipeline construction halted by federal court. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

‘NIGHT OF UNCHALLENGED LIES’ - The View's Hostin and Jake Tapper spar over CNN's Trump town hall. Continue reading …

‘DO NOT DENIGRATE HIM’ - Jay Leno recounts defying a general's warning and roasting President Reagan. Continue reading …

‘TERRIBLY UNFAIR’ - Meghan McCain defends Jonah Hill after leaked text messages scandal. Continue reading …

OPINION

DAN GAINOR - Media love 'Twitter Killer' Mark Zuckerberg taking on Elon Musk. Continue reading …

KEVIN MCCARTHY - On Biden's watch, Lady Justice has been weaponized, but Merrick Garland can't do this one thing. Continue reading …

MICHAEL LETTS - Defund the police movement wrecks America's third-largest city. Continue reading …

PRIMETIME

JESSE WATTERS - King Charles had to walk Biden around like a puppy. Continue reading …

SEAN HANNITY - Biden has thoroughly embarrassed the entire country on the world stage. Continue reading …

LAURA INGRAHAM - America will be footing the bill once again as China skates. Continue reading …

‘DOING WHAT I LOVE’ - Hannity isn’t going anywhere when Fox News Channel’s revamped lineup debuts. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

‘NOT THAT SURPRISED’ - Principal turned homeschool mom weighs in on COVID learning loss. Continue reading …

SMOKE SPOTTER - Blue state firefighters team up with AI to detect wildfires before they spiral into chaos. Continue reading …

‘HAVE TO SEE IT’ - Jewel defends 'Sound of Freedom' after media tries to politicize movie. Continue reading …

HIGH COSTS FOR COSTNER – ‘Yellowstone’ star to pay hefty price in monthly child support, judge's tentative ruling says. Continue reading …

CHICK MAGNET - A set of Rhea chicks seem to adore a seven-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Ivy. The animals' owner has over 100 animals and describes her home as "Old McDonald’s Farm." See these animals' special bond! See video …