Trump ‘honored’ by New Hampshire win, says Republican Party is ‘very united’
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump said he is “very honored” by his New Hampshire primary win Tuesday night, telling Fox News Digital that the Republican Party is “very united” behind his candidacy. Trump won the first-in-the-nation primary Tuesday night, defeating former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Trump also won the Iowa caucuses last week. DONALD TRUMP DOMINATES AGAIN, AS FORMER PRESIDENT EASILY BEATS NIKKI HALEY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE GOP PRIMARY During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital shortly after the race was called, Trump said he was “honored.” “I’m very honored by the result,” Trump told Fox News Digital. Trump said he was “looking forward to going against the worst president in the history of our country.” New Hampshire — where independent voters who make up roughly 40% of the electorate can vote in either major party’s contest and have long played an influential role in the state’s storied presidential primary — was considered fertile ground for Haley. And Haley spent plenty of time and resources in the state, and secured the influential endorsement of popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire. But Trump dominated, for a second week in a row, in both critical early voting states. When asked if he felt Haley would suspend her campaign, he said: “I don’t know, she should.” “She should because, otherwise, we have to keep wasting money instead of spending on Biden,” Trump said. “If she doesn’t drop out, we have to waste money instead of spending it on Biden, which is our focus.” CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY Trump, who was joined at a rally Monday night in New Hampshire by his former opponents who then endorsed him — including Sen. Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Gov. Doug Burgum — said the party is united. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also suspended his campaign on Sunday and endorsed Trump. “The party is very united except for her,” Trump told Fox News Digital of Haley. TRUMP TO BE JOINED BY SCOTT, RAMASWAMY, BURGUM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE RALLY AS A ‘SHOW OF FORCE’ THE GOP IS ‘UNITED’ “The party is very united and we’re looking forward to going against the worst president in the history of our country,” he said. But Haley, during a speech after the race was called, touted that she got close to half of the vote in New Hampshire. She said she is “the last one standing next to Donald Trump,” and added that the race is “far from over.” “New Hampshire is the first in the nation, not the last,” Haley said. She is now looking ahead to South Carolina’s primary on February 24.
Democrat-led Delaware House kills tax relief bill
A GOP proposal offering income tax relief to all Delaware residents failed to clear a Democrat-led committee in the state House on Tuesday. The bill failed to win enough votes in the House Revenue and Finance Committee to be sent to the full House for consideration. The measure, sponsored by House Minority Leader Michael Ramone of Newark, raises the minimum income subject to state income tax from $2,000 to $2,500. It also replaces the current six personal income tax brackets with three new brackets. DELAWARE GOV. JOHN CARNEY DELAYS STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS OVER ILLNESS The current tax brackets range from 2.2% for taxable income of $5,000 or less to 6.6% for taxable income of $60,000 or more. Republicans are proposing tax brackets of 2% for income of $10,000 or less, 4% for income between $10,001 and $25,000, and 5% for income over $25,000. Under the proposal, a person with taxable income of $25,000 would see tax savings of 25%, while one with income of $50,000 would see a tax cut of 16%. A person with $1 million in taxable income would pay 24% less than under the current structure. Analysts estimate the proposal would cost the state general fund about $190 million in its first year of implementation, and $479 million in the following full fiscal year. “What concerns me is the revenue loss…. What happens when we lose this money?” said Rep. Kendra Johnson, a New Castle Democrat. Ramone explained that the proposal could provide an economic stimulus, benefitting those most in need while helping offset the tax loss to the state. He urged the panel to release the bill, but acknowledged it will have to be modified to have a chance to pass the legislature. Ramone also said he would not push for a floor vote unless revenue forecasts indicate that sufficient funds are available. “It’s just a starting point,” he said, noting that the state has seen substantial revenue surpluses in recent years, largely due to an influx of federal funds. Rebecca Goldsmith, deputy finance secretary for Gov. John Carney, said the bill comes with “a high cost,” noting that personal income tax is the largest single revenue source for the general fund. “Reductions to this tax without an alternative revenue offset could leave the state with significant budget shortfalls now and into the foreseeable future,” she said. Republicans also have introduced a bill requiring state income tax brackets to be adjusted annually for inflation, by an amount equal to the change in the Consumer Price Index over the preceding year. The measure, which is opposed by the Carney administration, is intended to protect taxpayers from “bracket creep,” when cost-of-living increases to wages and salaries push people into higher tax brackets, with no increase in real income. “If it’s just inflation causing that, then you’re not making anything,” said bill sponsor Rep. Rich Collins of Millsboro. “All that extra money is just the inflation, and you get to pay taxes on it.” Analysts currently estimate that the proposal would cost the general fund about $30 million in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and about $38 million fiscal 2027. The committee deferred further discussion and action on Collins’ bill until it reconvenes in March.
Fox News Voter Analysis: What New Hampshire voters want in a GOP nominee
Let’s look back to the qualities voters are looking for — “mental capability” is the number one quality New Hampshire Republicans are looking for in a presidential candidate, it’s even more important than their candidate winning in November. Almost all Granite State GOP voters say their nominee’s mental capability is very important. That’s far more than say the same about other traits, like being a strong leader and having the best policies — it’s even more than feel that way about their candidate winning in November. FOX NEWS VOTER ANALYSIS: IMMIGRATION TOPS LIST OF MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR NH REPUBLICANS When it comes to the charges against Former President Trump, just one-third of Republicans in New Hampshire say that they’re legitimate attempts to investigate important issues, while two-thirds say that they’re political attempts to undermine the former president. “Mental capability” is the number one quality New Hampshire Republicans are looking for in a presidential candidate. That is far ahead of other traits, such as being a strong leader of having the best policies – it’s even more important than their candidate winning in November. Here’s one possible reason the ability to defeat Joe Biden feels less important to Republicans: a majority doesn’t accept Trump’s 2020 defeat. This includes almost all Trump supporters. What about President Biden’s age? In our survey of Democratic primary voters, over half believe his age isn’t a problem. But more than 4 in 10 Granite State Dems say he’s too old to serve another term. And get this, that includes even some who are supporting Biden today.
Donald Trump dominates again, as former president easily beats Nikki Haley in New Hampshire GOP primary
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Former President Donald Trump did it again. Eight days after he crushed the competition in Iowa’s low-turnout Republican presidential caucuses, Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley – his final remaining major rival for the GOP nomination – in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Fox News projected Trump would win the primary ___ minutes after the final polls closed in New Hampshire. For Haley, a former two-term South Carolina governor who served as U.N. ambassador in the Trump administration, the New Hampshire primary was likely her best and possibly last chance to slow down or derail the former president’s march towards renomination. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY New Hampshire – where independent voters who make up roughly 40% of the electorate can vote in either major party’s contest and have long played an influential role in the state’s storied presidential primary – was considered fertile ground for Haley. And Haley spent plenty of time and resources in the state, and secured the influential endorsement of popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire. But while Haley appeared to grab the support of plenty of independent voters, Trump was on course to dominate among registered Republicans, who were expected to make up the lion’s share of those casting ballots in New Hampshire’s GOP primary. The big question going forward is whether Haley will continue her White House bid. Her home state of South Carolina hold the next major contest in the Republican calendar – but the primary isn’t until Feb. 24. Haley repeatedly insisted in recent days that she would be marching on to South Carolina. For Trump, the victory in New Hampshire following his big win in Iowa moves him another step closer to his goal of winning back the White House. At the dawn of 2023, the former president was the only declared candidate in the race for the Republican nomination, but he was far from a sure thing. A year later, the former president once again holds massive sway over the party. Helping to boost his standing – Trump’s legal difficulties. Trump made history last year as the first former or current president to be indicted for a crime. But his four indictments, including charges he tried to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss to President Biden, have only fueled his support among Republican voters. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Texas slams Biden admin, promises tough border measures after SCOTUS razor wire ruling
Texas officials are vowing to maintain strict border security measures after the Supreme Court ruled border patrol officials could cut razor wire designed to deter illegal crossings – a move applauded by the Biden administration. Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety said the state, under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, “will maintain its current posture in deterring illegal border crossings by utilizing effective border security measures.” This includes, Olivarez said, reinforced concertina wire and anti-climb barriers along the Rio Grande. Olivarez’s tweet comes a day after a 5-4 vote from the Supreme Court, clearing the way for Border Patrol agents to cut or clear out concertina wire that Texas has put along the banks of the Rio Grande to deter migrants from entering the U.S. illegally while the Fifth Circuit still has yet to rule on the case’s merits. WHITE HOUSE PRESSED ON TAKING DOWN BORDER RAZOR WIRE, SAYS AGENTS NEED ‘ACCESS’ TO PROCESS MIGRANTS The Biden administration argued that the nearly 30 miles of wire, installed near Eagle Pass, had “prevented frontline personnel from performing vital federal functions and interfered with their ability to address urgent situations and enforce our laws.” It dismissed the razor as “political stunts” that make it harder for frontline personnel to do their jobs. Olivarez said the logical concern “should be why the Federal Government continues to hinder Texas’ ability to protect its border, all while allowing for the exploitation, dangerous, and inhumane methods of permitting illegal immigrants, including children, to illegally cross a dangerous river where many have lost their lives.” WEALTHY CHICAGO SUBURB PROPOSES ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO SIGN UP TO HOUSE MIGRANTS “Texas is the only state using every strategy and resource to protect its sovereignty, combat criminal activity, and discourage illegal immigration,” he said. Olivarez’s tweet got an endorsement from Gov. Abbott, who highlighted the message. Earlier Tuesday, Gov. Abbott vowed that Texas “will not back down from our efforts to secure the border in Biden’s absence.” The Republican governor had authorized the wire, one of a series of aggressive measures the three-term Republican has taken on the border in the name of curbing illegal crossings from Mexico. The concertina wire stretches for roughly 30 miles near the border city of Eagle Pass, where earlier this month the Texas Military Department seized control of a city-owned park and began denying access to Border Patrol agents. Eagle Park has become one of the busiest spots on the southern U.S. border for migrants illegally crossing from Mexico. Abbott has said Texas won’t allow Border Patrol agents into Shelby Park anymore, having expressed frustration over what he says are migrants illegally entering through Eagle Pass and then federal agents loading them onto buses. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Biden wins New Hampshire Democratic primary after write-in campaign
President Biden will win the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, the Fox News Decision Desk projects. Biden will claim victory solely from write-in-ballots, after failing to file in the state last year. No delegates will be allocated Tuesday night, as the primary is unsanctioned, but the Democratic National Committee is expected to review the matter down the line. Biden will defeat Democratic rivals including Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who is likely to finish in double digits. Phillips entered the race calling for a “new generation of leaders.” Biden’s victory is a symbolic one. Because of the dispute between DNC and New Hampshire over which states should vote first, there will be no delegates on the line tonight. LIVE UPDATES: NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY Democrats in the state launched a write-in campaign in an attempt to prevent an electoral embarrassment for the president as he runs for a second term in the White House. Biden, last year, proposed a nominating calendar for the 2024 election cycle that would move New Hampshire from its first-in-the-nation standing, and replace it with South Carolina—a much more diverse state that Biden won in a landslide in 2020. That win ultimately catapulted him to the Democratic nomination and eventually the White House. In the 2020 New Hampshire Primary, though, Biden came in fifth place. But New Hampshire ignored the proposal and moved its primary up, in accordance with a state law mandates that its presidential primary be held seven days ahead of a similar contest. DEMOCRATS LAUNCH BIDEN NH BALLOT WRITE-IN EFFORT, AIMING TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT FOR PRESIDENT That move put the state out of compliance with the Democratic National Committee, which resulted in Biden’s move to not file to place his name on the ballot. On the ballot, though, was Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and Marianne Williamson—both seeking to beat Biden for the Democratic nomination. Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
Kentucky committee clears mandatory ‘moment of silence’ bill for schools
Kentucky schools would set aside time for a moment of silence at the start of each school day under a bill that won approval from a state House committee on Tuesday. The moment of silence would last one to two minutes at the start of the first class each day in public schools across the Bluegrass State. Students would decide how to use that time and school personnel would be prohibited from instructing them on their silent reflection. Parents would be notified of the policy and encouraged to offer guidance to their children on how to spend that time. The measure — House Bill 96 — cleared the Republican-led House Education Committee and advances to the full House. The proposal drew criticism that it seems to set time aside specifically for prayer. DEMOCRATIC GOV. BESHEAR BLASTS KENTUCKY HOUSE REPUBLICANS’ SPENDING PLAN GOP Rep. Daniel Fister, the bill’s lead sponsor, responded: “The child is just allowed a time to focus on whatever is important to them — whether it be the dog ate my homework speech or whatever they want to work on. But this allows them that time to settle and get ready for the day.” Under the bill, every student would remain seated and silent during that time. Setting aside a brief time for quiet reflection allows students to “decompress before the school day begins,” Republican Rep. Killian Timoney said in supporting the bill. “Where we are in 2024, with technology and this unreal pressure from social media for our kids to be in, they need an intentional time just to catch their breath,” he said. Democratic Rep. Tina Bojanowski said she sees the bill as requiring prayer during the school day. She was among three committee members who opposed the measure. “They (students) have a right to pray at any time during the day,” Bojanowski said. “But what this bill creates is a time specifically, I believe, intended to be for prayer, which is a little edgy because we have what’s called the ‘establishment clause.’” Public schools were barred from leading students in classroom prayer following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling decades ago that said it violated a First Amendment clause forbidding the establishment of a government religion. The committee advanced another bill on Tuesday to bolster disclosure requirements meant to reveal allegations of past misconduct when teachers seek jobs in other school districts. The measure won bipartisan support and advances to the full House. The bill’s sponsor is Republican Rep. James Tipton, the chairman of the House Education Committee. The bill aims to ensure that Kentucky school administrators are aware when a teacher applying for a job in their district has been accused of sexual misconduct. “This is a sad reality,” Tipton told the committee. It would prevent school districts from entering into nondisclosure agreements related to teacher misconduct involving a student. Applicants for jobs would have to disclose whether they were the subject of any allegation or investigation within the past 12 months, When considering a job applicant, districts would have to contact each district that previously employed the person for a reference check. Previous employers would have to disclose any allegation, investigation or disciplinary action related to abusive conduct while the applicant worked for that district. The legislation is a response to a series of stories by the Lexington Herald-Leader that focused on teacher sexual misconduct. The newspaper uncovered instances where teachers who had previously been accused of sexual misconduct moved to other school districts and were accused again of misconduct.
Biden abortion rally in Virginia interrupted by multiple protesters: ‘Genocide Joe!’
President Joe Biden was interrupted multiple times during an abortion rights rally in Manassas, Virginia Tuesday. Biden shared the stage with Vice President Kamala Harris as well as their respective spouses, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff. Throughout Biden’s talk, multiple protesters interrupted, shouting critiques of his administration’s handling of Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza. Immediately after beginning his remarks, a male protester, carrying a Palestinian flag shouted: “How many kids have you killed?” The protester was drowned out by the crowd chanting “four more years” as security escorted the protester out. GOV. BURGUM PRAISES ‘SOPHISTICATED’ NEW HAMPSHIRE VOTERS WHO ARE ‘GOING TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD’ Biden began his remarks again, but was soon interrupted by another protester, a woman who shouted: “Israel kills two mothers every hour.” The second protester was also escorted out as the pro-Biden crowd again shouted “four more years.” REP DONALDS MAKES FINAL PITCH FOR TRUMP TO UNDECIDED NEW HAMPSHIRE VOTERS: ‘PRETTY CLEAR AT THIS POINT’ Biden plowed ahead with his remarks and was continually interrupted. By the end, around a dozen protesters interrupted the president, shouting slogans like “stop funding genocide!” and “Genocide Joe has got to go!” “This is going to go on for a while; they got this planned,” the Democratic president said as the protestors were escorted out one by one. The chaotic rally came on the same day as the Republican primary in New Hampshire, where Trump plans to tighten his grip on his party’s presidential nomination. FOR HALEY TO TAKE ‘NEW HAMPSHIRE GOLD,’ SHE MUST DO WELL IN THESE CITIES It also came a day after the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion for nearly 50 years before it was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in the summer of 2022. Biden and Democrats have made that consequential overturning a rallying cry for re-election. “He’s betting we won’t hold him responsible,” Biden said of Trump to the crowd of hundreds of cheering supporters. “He’s betting you’re going to stop caring.” “But guess what?” he added. “I’m betting he’s wrong. I’m betting you won’t forget.” Trump has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v. Wade, but he has balked at laws like Florida’s ban on abortions after six weeks, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who dropped out of the Republican nomination race over the weekend.
Fox News Politics: Two in New Hampshire
Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. What’s happening: – New Hampshire holds GOP primary as Trump and Haley face off. Visit Fox News for live coverage – Democrats hold an “unsanctioned” primary – with Biden appearing only as a write-in candidate – Pelosi, AOC accused of ‘disdain for law’ for social media use Former President Trump and Nikki Haley are the last two Republicans campaigning for the GOP nomination for president in 2024. As voters in New Hampshire make their pick, the stakes are high for Haley. If she comes in with a strong showing, she could stay in the race for more state primaries in the coming weeks. But Trump’s impressive, record-breaking showing in Iowa may cast some doubt about whether Haley has a path to the nomination. HALEY PUSHES BACK: Haley says she doesn’t take orders from Trump after he makes this prediction …Read more ‘NO LOVE LOST’: GOP pressure mounts for McConnell to endorse Trump ahead of New Hampshire primary …Read more AIMING HIGH: Republican states unite with pro-life doctors for SCOTUS abortion pill battle …Read more ‘NANNY STATE ALIVE AND WELL’: Schumer’s call for federal crackdown on nicotine pouches faces backlash …Read more GOP CIVIL WAR: Marjorie Taylor Greene backs primary rival to House Freedom Caucus chair …Read more SLAMMING TRUMP VOTERS: AOC says Trump affirms ‘insecure men’s idea of masculinity’ …Read more ‘MOST RESPONSIBLE’: Biden calls Trump ‘most responsible’ for ‘stripping away’ abortion …Read more ‘NEVER BEEN CROSSED’: Kamala Harris stands by independence of DOJ investigations into Trump …Read more COFFERS ARE DRY: Pentagon finally runs out of money for Ukraine, urges 50 allies continue supporting Kyiv …Read more ‘NONRESPONSIVE’: Ernst urges OMB to audit and post Biden admin agency heads’ work schedules …Read more ‘IMPROPER MEDICAL PRACTICES’: White House pharmacy operated improperly: DOD report …Read more NEW HAMPSHIRE BLOG: Follow for updates on the New Hampshire presidential primary …Read more ‘SICK OF IT’: Biden challenger gives scathing rebuke to reporters asking about third-party bid …Read more ‘TO BE HONEST WITH YOU’: Sen. Scott reveals the moment he realized his new fiancee was ‘the one’ …Read more BEST FUTURE: Tim Scott reveals the ‘one simple question’ that led to his Trump endorsement …Read more DA IN DANGER: Georgia Senate Republicans consider special panel to investigate Fani Willis misconduct allegations …Read more APPEAL DENIED: Federal appeals court denies Trump request to toss gag order in DC election case …Read more PURCHASED FROM HUNTER: Hunter Biden’s lawyer confirms he still holds stake in Chinese equity firm …Read more Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
Fox News Politics: Trump dominates New Hampshire
Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. What’s happening: – New Hampshire’s GOP primary results are coming in as Trump and Haley face off. Visit Fox News for live coverage – Democrats hold an “unsanctioned” primary – with Biden appearing only as a write-in candidate – Pelosi, AOC accused of ‘disdain for law’ for social media use Former President Trump and Nikki Haley are the last two Republicans campaigning for the GOP nomination for president in 2024. Trump’s early results are strong, and the Fox News Decision desk projects that the former president will handily win the most delegates in the state. The stakes are high for Haley. If she comes in with a strong showing, she could stay in the race for more state primaries in the coming weeks. But Trump’s impressive, record-breaking showing in Iowa may cast some doubt about whether Haley has a path to the nomination. Biden also took a victory in New Hampshire — but an empty one. A dispute between New Hampshire and the DNC made it an “unsanctioned” primary. Still, Biden will take the most votes through a write-in campaign. Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, however, could be in the double digits – an embarrassment for the incumbent president. ‘VERY UNITED’: Trump tells Fox News Digital that he is ‘very honored’ by New Hampshire victory …Read more HALEY STAYS IN: Haley is in second place out of two, but in a primary-night speech she said “New Hampshire is the first in the nation, not the last’ …Read more ‘NO LOVE LOST’: GOP pressure mounts for McConnell to endorse Trump ahead of New Hampshire primary …Read more AIMING HIGH: Republican states unite with pro-life doctors for SCOTUS abortion pill battle …Read more ‘NANNY STATE ALIVE AND WELL’: Schumer’s call for federal crackdown on nicotine pouches faces backlash …Read more GOP CIVIL WAR: Marjorie Taylor Greene backs primary rival to House Freedom Caucus chair …Read more SLAMMING TRUMP VOTERS: AOC says Trump affirms ‘insecure men’s idea of masculinity’ …Read more ‘MOST RESPONSIBLE’: Biden calls Trump ‘most responsible’ for ‘stripping away’ abortion …Read more ‘NEVER BEEN CROSSED’: Kamala Harris stands by independence of DOJ investigations into Trump …Read more COFFERS ARE DRY: Pentagon finally runs out of money for Ukraine, urges 50 allies continue supporting Kyiv …Read more ‘NONRESPONSIVE’: Ernst urges OMB to audit and post Biden admin agency heads’ work schedules …Read more ‘IMPROPER MEDICAL PRACTICES’: White House pharmacy operated improperly: DOD report …Read more NEW HAMPSHIRE BLOG: Follow for updates on the New Hampshire presidential primary …Read more ‘SICK OF IT’: Biden challenger gives scathing rebuke to reporters asking about third-party bid …Read more ‘TO BE HONEST WITH YOU’: Sen. Scott reveals the moment he realized his new fiancee was ‘the one’ …Read more BEST FUTURE: Tim Scott reveals the ‘one simple question’ that led to his Trump endorsement …Read more DA IN DANGER: Georgia Senate Republicans consider special panel to investigate Fani Willis misconduct allegations …Read more APPEAL DENIED: Federal appeals court denies Trump request to toss gag order in DC election case …Read more PURCHASED FROM HUNTER: Hunter Biden’s lawyer confirms he still holds stake in Chinese equity firm …Read more Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.