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Fox News Digital’s News Quiz: August 14, 2026
Fox News Digital has published its News Quiz for 14 August 2026, inviting readers to test their knowledge of recent headlines. The quiz focuses on topics including Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary and President Donald Trump’s reported departure from Turkey. The article also promotes related Fox News quizzes, including the previous week’s edition and an American…
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GOP targets progressives as frustration over economy grows
Republicans are increasingly training their fire on democratic socialists and Democratic Party’s progressive wing as they search for a winning message heading into the midterms, amid President Trump’s low approval rating and growing voter frustration over the cost of living. Republicans argue that recent victories by candidates they describe as “insurgent” would pull the country too far to the left….
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Daylight saving time battle pits Senate GOP against Trump
President Trump is renewing pressure on Senate Republicans to pass a House-approved bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but the effort is running into stiff opposition from GOP senators whose states would be plunged into early-morning darkness during the winter. Trump, in a Wednesday post on Truth Social, said “people are sick and tired…
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Trump faces near-impossible task of replacing Karoline Leavitt
President Trump is facing what many are describing as the impossible task of replacing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt following news of her decision to step down. Leavitt is considered an indispensable member of the administration, playing a key role in Trump’s inner circle while working as one of the White House’s lead messengers.…
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Democratic shake-up on horizon for two big Senate committees
Two high-profile Senate committees, Judiciary and Foreign Relations, are headed for a leadership shake-up next year that will likely create even more pushback on President Trump’s foreign policy and law enforcement agenda. Multiple sources told The Hill that Sen. Chris Coons (Del.) will likely step into the Foreign Relations top spot after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s…
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Gen Z and millennials have it far worse than my generation. Here’s why | Opinion
Polly Toynbee argues that millennials and generation Z face a markedly tougher start to adult life than older generations, despite frequent stereotypes portraying them as lazy or overly entitled. She says the social contract between generations has been broken, leaving younger people less likely to achieve the financial security, stable work and housing their parents…
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‘This is not in my contract’: Reporter gets stranded on ‘Farage fest’ ferris wheel in Clacton
A GB News correspondent was briefly stranded on a ferris wheel while reporting live from Nigel Farage’s “Farage Fest” celebration in Clacton following his by-election victory. Christopher Hope joked that being stuck on the ride was “not in my contract”, in a light-hearted moment during coverage of an event that also drew attention to Farage’s…
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Burnham hails importance of local businesses as he issues update on support plans
Andy Burnham said the Government will consult small businesses on longer-term support, as he continued a summer tour in Devon. The initiative is intended to strengthen relations with local firms and support jobs and growth, particularly in hospitality and high-street businesses. The Government has announced 20% business-rates relief for pubs, clubs and live-music venues, alongside…
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Nigel Farage Documentary ‘Where Does the Money Come From?’ Set at U.K. Broadcaster 5 as Parliamentary Standards Watchdog Reopens Finance Probe
A one-hour documentary examining Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s finances will air on broadcaster 5 on 22 August, as the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner resumes an inquiry into an alleged undeclared gift. The programme matters because it comes amid heightened scrutiny of Farage’s outside earnings and financial backers, at a time when his political influence could…
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Why Nigel Farage could face a second by-election in Clacton
Nigel Farage has retained the Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election, but could face another contest if a parliamentary standards investigation results in a Commons suspension of more than 10 days. The inquiry concerns a £5m payment from cryptocurrency tycoon Christopher Harborne, which Farage says was personal and therefore did not need to be declared; its…