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Inside the Texas DPS K-9 program: Strengthening border security and combating crime
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is expanding its K-9 training program, deploying highly trained dogs to assist with drug interdiction, explosive detection, and tracking missions across the state. Lt. Boyd Lamb, a 19-year veteran of DPS and a member of the K-9 program for 12 years, took FOX on a tour of their training facility in Florence, Texas that transforms untrained dogs into specialized law enforcement assets.K-9 VETERAN OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN REUNITED WITH HANDLER "We take a d...
Blagojevich has new job working for ‘Bosnian Bear’ politician with ties to Putin
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, fresh off a pardon from President Donald Trump, has a new job representing the interests of a politician known as the "Bosnian Bear," who also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.Blagojevich, who was pardoned by Trump in February, has agreed to lobby on behalf of the Republic of Srpska, a Serb-majority territory in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Politico reported. The region has long been mired in ethnic tension."RRB Strategies LLC will provide commu...
DOGE uncovers VA’s agreement to pay $380K per month for minor website modifications
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for website changes before canceling the contract and having an internal staffer take over, according to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).While combing through loads and loads of data, DOGE discovered a previous contract by the VA for its website maintenance."Good work by @DeptVetAffairs," DOGE said in a post on X on Wednesday. "VA was previously paying ~$380,000/month for minor website modificati...
NFL star Trey Hendrickson rips Bengals' brass over 'poor' communication during contract negotiations
Trey Hendrickson has spent his past four NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. The star pass rusher has just one year remaining on his contract with the Bengals and recently requested permission to seek a trade.Despite the trade request, Hendrickson hopes to remain in Cincinnati. "However it shakes out, there's nowhere I'd rather be," he said in early March. During the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin suggested the team and Hendrickson's agent wer...
Transportation Sec Sean Duffy slams blue state governor, says criminals 'continue to terrorize' city residents
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday slammed New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), accusing both of discounting safety risks in New York City subways."The @MTA & @GovKathyHochul continue to say NYC subways are perfectly safe. Meanwhile, criminals continue to terrorize innocent New Yorkers," Duffy wrote in a post on X over a news story detailing recent violence on the NYC subway. "We're fighting to make commuting safe again."In December, a 57-...
Ted Cruz clashes with key Democrat over 'second phase of lawfare' through federal judges' orders
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., sparred during a hearing on federal judges' nationwide orders against the Trump administration, and the Democrat dismissed her colleague's claims of "lawfare.""Understand this is the second phase of lawfare," Cruz said during the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing, "Rule by District Judges II: Exploring Legislative Solutions to the Bipartisan Problem of Universal Injunctions." "Now that their efforts to indict President Trump and stop th...
Seattle city council approves resolution to cut ties with 'Defund the Police' movement
Seattle’s city council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to end any commitments to defund the police.After the death of George Floyd in 2020, the slogan and movement to "Defund the Police" swept the country. Yet in the wake of a reported rise in crime in multiple cities across the country, politicians, even in Democratic Party strongholds, have sought to distance themselves from the idea.Last week, Rob Saka spoke with fellow members of Seattle City Council’s public safety committee ab...
American Airlines flight to Tokyo from NYC diverted to Texas for 'maintenance issue'
An American Airlines flight from New York City to Tokyo was forced to turn around over the Pacific Ocean on Monday night before flying back to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas after experiencing a "maintenance issue."American Airlines Flight 167 took off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York at about 11 a.m. on Monday and was expected to land at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) in Japan at about 2 p.m. the next day.Flight Aware data shows that the aircraft had crossed the U.S. and was...
Man charged with making threats against ICE agents, DHS Sec Kristi Noem in 'alarming' social media posts
A Texas man was recently arrested after authorities say he made terroristic threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.Robert King allegedly made "alarming" social media posts, according to a statement from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas.One post noted his intentions to "open fire" if agents are seen in his neighborhood, according to the statement.MAN POSTS VIDEO URGING PEOPLE TO ‘SHOOT AT I...
NBA DEI chief Lesley Slaton stepping down: report
Lesley Slaton, the NBA's chief DEI officer, informed colleagues in an email Wednesday she's stepping down, according to Adweek. Brown joined the NBA as chief DEI officer in 2023. Before that, she was chief DEI officer at HP since 2015. Adweek reported the league will hire a replacement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The values of diversity and inclusion are central to the culture of the NBA, WNBA, and our other leagues and will remain core to our business and our workplace,"...
Treasury Secretary Bessent tells countries not to retaliate after sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered a three-word reply on Wednesday to countries looking to respond to the United States’ broad tariffs: "Do not retaliate."President Donald Trump announced on his self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" a 10% baseline tariff across the board and retaliatory tariffs on some of the country’s closest allies, who he says are taking advantage of the U.S.Among some of the notable tariffs are 34% on China, 20% on the European Union, 24% on Japan and 32% on Taiwan. CHINA S...
Death probe of ex-Yankee's son triggers carbon monoxide warnings from experts
Experts are speaking out about the potential dangers attached to carbon monoxide, as authorities continue to probe the death of teen Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner.While the cause of Miller Gardner's death remains unconfirmed, Costa Rican Judicial Investigative Agency (OIJ) General Director Randall Zúñiga told reporters at a press conference on Monday that high levels of carbon monoxide contamination were found in the Gardner family's hotel room, and that it ...
SCOOP: White House rallies House GOP on Trump tariff plan in secret call
FIRST ON FOX: The White House is taking a top-down approach in making sure Republicans are united on President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs plan.U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer briefed House Republican staffers on the administration's strategy on Wednesday evening, Fox News Digital was told.Greer opened the call stressing that Trump was ushering in a magnitude of economic change not seen since the post-World War II era.He also said the U.S. had been subjected to unfair trade practice...
Phillies' Matt Strahm calls for pitchers to use pine tar again in response to torpedo bat craze
Torpedo bats have taken the baseball world by storm, and one MLB pitcher wants to bring back a competitive edge for hurlers.Pitchers used pine tar for a better grip on pitches, but the fad grew to the point Major League Baseball cracked down on foreign substances in 2021.Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff. The substance is used to increase spin rates, which causes more break on the ball, leading to less offense.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter the Ne...
CNN host spars with former Wisconsin governor on the claim Musk said he would cut Social Security
CNN’s Abby Phillip and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker got into a heated argument over her claim Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk talked about cutting Social Security and Medicaid benefits at a recent town hall event.During a segment on "CNN NewsNight" Tuesday night, Phillip referenced Musk holding an event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, over the weekend ahead of a closely watched state Supreme Court election. She claimed that at the town hall he "talked about cutting Medic...
Canada's PM Carney vows to ‘fight’ Trump’s tariffs, other world leaders weigh impact
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday evening vowed to "fight" the new round of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, and said he would turn to other international partners to get through the rocky times ahead. "President Trump has just announced a series of measures that are going to fundamentally change the international trading system," Carney told reporters following Trump’s Rose Garden announcement. "We're in a situation where there's going to be an impact on the U.S. econ...
Little girl discovers 3,800-year-old amulet with ties to Biblical people during family trip
An Israeli child made a discovery of biblical proportions during a family trip last month.The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Monday that 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan came across a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet back in March. The Canaanites were the original inhabitants of the Levant and were descended from Noah's grandson Canaan, according to the Old Testament.Omer Nitzan, Ziv's sister, told the IAA that her family was walking along Tel Azeka, a hill in the Judaean Foothills, when the...
'False': Trump admin rebukes claims intel officials are frequently using Signal to send classified info
The White House is clapping back against media reports alleging intelligence officials have been using the end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal to send classified information, describing the allegations as "false" in a statement to Fox News Digital. The statement from National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Brian Hughes comes after Politico published a report suggesting Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his team have used the app frequently to discuss sensitive communications...
GOP defectors help Senate advance resolution to cancel Trump tariffs despite White House veto warning
A Democrat-led resolution undoing President Donald Trump's tariffs against Canada advanced past the Senate on Wednesday after multiple Republicans joined their counterparts in support of it. Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul of Kentucky supported the resolution, bucking the president to do so. The final vote was 51 to 48. "As I have always warned, tariffs are bad policy, and trade wars with our partners hurt working people most. T...
'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp has four more brain tumors
Teddi Mellencamp's doctors recently found four more tumors in her brain, one month after the reality star was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star told US Weekly she's in the fight of her life after the cancer spread in her brain and to her lungs.Mellencamp, 43, isn't sure what the future holds, but she's remaining positive for her family, friends and herself.‘REAL HOUSEWIVES’ STAR TEDDI MELLENCAMP'S CANCER HAS SPREAD TO HER LUNGS"I’m fighting for my life," M...
Serena Williams, Ice Cube, others in talks with NFL for potential pro women's flag football league: report
The NFL could soon launch a professional women's flag football league.The new league would likely aim to support the sport's long-term growth, and it could also be backed by some high-profile investors. Tennis icon Serena Williams and her husband and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, via their 776 investment firm, are in talks with the NFL about the venture, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing sources.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe NFL is reportedly weighing at least 1...
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‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.
Illegal immigrant who allegedly escaped Colorado ICE site during power outage captured on bus
The second illegal immigrant who allegedly escaped from a Colorado detention center during a power outage last month was captured Tuesday while on a bus, authorities said. Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, who is accused of having ties to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, was caught while riding a bus in Denver, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Vido-Romero was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February and was suspected of shoplifting and resisting arrest.On March 18, he and...
Trump admin freezes funding to Maine for letting trans athletes in girls sports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday a pause and an ongoing review of federal funding to Maine after the state refused to provide equal opportunities to women and girls in educational programs. The state has refused to comply with President Donald Trump's February executive order to ban trans athletes from girls and women's sports, prompting immense federal pressure. Trump initially vowed to cut federal funding to the state if it refused to comply with the order during a Feb...
Joe Rogan says DOGE should look into how box office bomb 'Snow White' cost $250M
Podcaster Joe Rogan and comedian Kurt Metzger roasted Disney’s new adaptation of "Snow White" as it flounders in theaters.Since it began production in 2022, Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" has made headlines due to multiple controversies, including a year-long delay, a debate over how to portray the original fairytale’s "seven dwarfs" after scathing commentary from actor Peter Dinklage and an outspoken lead actress who prompted backlash with her public mockery of the original Disney ...
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: AOC refuses to say whether Democrats' rhetoric is responsible for Tesla attacks
Questioned by Fox News Digital, "Squad" member and leading Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York refused to answer whether she believes Democrats’ inflammatory rhetoric against Elon Musk has any connection to the violent attacks and vandalism against Tesla owners and dealers across the country.Ocasio-Cortez also refused to answer whether she still owns a Tesla, citing "security reasons."Democrats have been critical of Musk for his role leading the Department of Government Efficien...
Machete-wielding, cinnamon bun-stealing North Carolina man arrested for armed robbery: police
An Asheville, North Carolina man wielding a machete was arrested for armed robbery after he allegedly stole a cinnamon bun from a grocery store before fleeing on foot, according to police.The Asheville Police Department said 33-year-old Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn has been charged with armed robbery, shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia.The department said in a press release that its officers responded to the grocery store at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of an armed...
DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish'
Ron DeSantis intensified his attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming the representative-elect's "unique problems" for a thin special election victory in a district known as a Republican stronghold.The Trump-endorsed candidate won Tuesday night's special election to take over former Congressman Mike Waltz's seat by 14 points, the slimmest margin of victory for a Republican in the district since 2018. DeSantis, who had already been criticizing Fine's ability to pull out a victory, called the repr...
Mets' Mark Vientos admits Francisco Lindor, coaches scolded him after blatant poor effort: 'Unacceptable'
The New York Mets won’t tolerate players not giving 100% on the field.Mark Vientos, the Mets’ budding star third baseman, was publicly called out by his manager after not running hard during a ground ball to third base on Tuesday. During the Mets’ loss to the Marlins, Vientos was jogging to first base when Miami’s Graham Pauley fumbled the ball. Vientos noticed and kicked it into another gear, but it was all for naught as Pauley threw him out on what should’ve been an error. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ...
'I traveled for an entire year for free and saved $15K'
A backpacker traveled around Australia for free by pet-sitting — and has saved thousands of dollars doing it.Hailey Learmonth headed to Australia in January 2023 after Googling "how to travel for free," as SWNS reported.For over a year, Learmonth looked after people's pets in exchange for staying in their homes for free, for anywhere between six days and three months.AS AIRLINES BUTTON UP DRESS CODES, THESE CLOTHES WILL GET YOU KICKED OFF A FLIGHTThe traveler has looked after dogs, cats, chicken...
Former President Obama photobombs children taking cherry blossoms pics in Washington
A Virginia family in Washington, D.C., got an image for the ages when former President Barack Obama accidentally photobombed a shot of their two children next to the area's treasured cherry blossom trees, prompting the former commander-in-chief to apologize on social media. Obama was seen accidentally strolling into the background of a professional photograph of Belle, 4, and Preston, 1, at the Tidal Basin on Monday, the New York Post reported. "Preston and Belle, hope you enjoyed peak bloom," O...
World War II veteran who's turning 104 goes viral with birthday request for Trump
A soon-to-be 104-year-old World War II veteran in Ohio is hoping to have a very special guest at his upcoming birthday party.Denver Moore, who turns 104 on May 15, has invited President Donald Trump to attend his birthday party. "I’m going to be 104 in May and I’m inviting you to my birthday party the 17th," Moore said in a video that was shared to TikTok last month.TRUMP IS 'ALWAYS UP FOR A GOOD NEGOTIATION,' WHITE HOUSE SAYS, AS APRIL 2 'LIBERATION DAY' TARIFFS LOOMIn the clip, which has been ...
Fox News Poll: An increasing number of voters feel the rich aren’t paying enough taxes
Most Americans think they pay too much in taxes – and the rich don’t pay enough.With Tax Day approaching, the latest Fox News survey finds 59% of voters think the taxes they pay are too high, down from a record 64% last year. Some 38% think what they pay is about right and just a smidge say too low (2%).FOX NEWS POLL: TRUMP, REPUBLICANS AT RECORD-HIGH RATINGS AT DEMOCRATS FALTERVoters traditionally think their taxes are too expensive, and the lowest recorded in a Fox News survey was 51% in April...
Fox News Poll: An increasing number of voters feel the rich aren't paying enough taxes
Most Americans think they pay too much in taxes — and the rich don’t pay enough.With Tax Day approaching, the latest Fox News survey finds 59% of voters think the taxes they pay are too high, down from a record 64% last year. Some 38% think what they pay is about right, and just a smidge say too low (2%).FOX NEWS POLL: TRUMP, REPUBLICANS AT RECORD-HIGH RATINGS AT DEMOCRATS FALTERVoters traditionally think their taxes are too expensive, and the lowest recorded in a Fox News survey was 51% in Apri...
Fox News Poll: An increasing number of voters feel the rich aren’t paying enough
Most Americans think they pay too much in taxes – and the rich don’t pay enough.With Tax Day approaching, the latest Fox News survey finds 59% of voters think the taxes they pay are too high, down from a record 64% last year. Some 38% think what they pay is about right and just a smidge say too low (2%).FOX NEWS POLL: TRUMP, REPUBLICANS AT RECORD-HIGH RATINGS AT DEMOCRATS FALTERVoters traditionally think their taxes are too expensive, and the lowest recorded in a Fox News survey was 51% in April...
Women's fencer opens up on refusing to face transgender opponent, accepting punishment and backlash
Women's fencer Stephanie Turner took her mask off and got a knee in front of her transgender opponent.Ahead of a bout at the Cherry Blossom Open in Maryland over the weekend, Turner, 31, made the decision not to compete against trans athlete Redmond Sullivan. And Turner also wanted to make sure her refusal was caught on video for the world to see. Turner came to the decision the night before the event when she checked the competition pools and saw that she would be competing against Redmond, who...
Glen Powell dodges Sydney Sweeney dating rumors after the pair reunite at family wedding
Glen Powell artfully dodged speculation about his dating life after Sydney Sweeney attended his sister's wedding.Sweeney attended Powell's sister's wedding over the weekend in Dallas, Texas. The "Anyone But You" co-stars' reunion renewed dating rumors that have swirled around Powell and Sweeney since they filmed their rom-com."Timing is everything in this world, isn't it? She and Syd are obviously great friends, and it was a hell of a wedding," Powell said during an appearance on "Today with Jen...
Deshaun Watson posts cryptic message after Browns owner's comments
Deshaun Watson's antenna is apparently up.Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam all but admitted regret in acquiring Watson and then inking him to a fully-guaranteed $230 million deal."We took a big swing and miss with Deshaun. We thought we had the quarterback. We didn’t, and we gave up a lot of draft picks to get him. So we’ve got to dig ourselves out of that hole," he told reporters from the annual league meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. "Listen, I’ve said this I think nume...
Which countries impose the highest tariffs on the US?
President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners throughout the world Wednesday, saying the U.S. would add a 10% minimum baseline tax on all products coming in.The Trump administration has identified what it has called the "Dirty 15" as the 15 nations with the largest trade deficit with the U.S., meaning the trade partnerships by which Washington imports more from countries than those nations import from the U.S.But the White House has also flagged what it describes as ...
Super Bowl champion John Vella dead at 74
John Vella, a Super Bowl champion offensive lineman who played for the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL, has died. He was 74.The Raiders announced Vella’s death in a statement on Wednesday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Raiders Family mourns the passing of John Vella, a standout on the dominant Raider offensive lines of the 1970s and a starter on Oakland’s Super Bowl XI Championship team," the statement read. "Vella originally joined the Raiders as a secon...
Sugar substitutes can cause brain changes that increase appetite, study says
Sugar substitutes are readily available in restaurants throughout the country — but they may be confusing the brain and make people "feel" hungrier than they really are, a new study suggests.Sucralose – a widely used sugar substitute – increases activity in the hypothalamus, an area of the brain that regulates appetite and body weight, according to a recent study from the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine.The study was published in the journal Nature Metabolism.'DESSERT...
Columbia University students chain themselves to gate in protest of Mahmoud Khalil's detention by ICE
Several Columbia University students have chained themselves to a gate to protest Mahmoud Khalil's detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The students began protesting outside Columbia University's St. Paul’s Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, demanding that the institution release the names of the trustees "who gave Mahmoud Khalil’s name to ICE." The Columbia Palestine Solidarity Committee wrote on X that "We will not leave until our demand is met.""FREE MAHMOUD KHALIL. NAME THE TRU...
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Not so fast-Musk will finish the job
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening…-Dozens arrested in major border state bust targeting bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang-Bitter House GOP divisions erupt after Johnson shuts down votes over Republican mutiny-FBI flooded with record number of new agent applications in Kash Patel's first month leading bureauElon Musk will exit his role with the Department of Governmen...
Trump admin shares border plans for 2025 and beyond: 'As much wall as we need'
Trump administration officials tell Fox 85 miles of new border wall is expected to go up this year with plans for hundreds of miles more in 2026 and beyond."Our absolute intent is to build as much wall as we need to get the border under control," says Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks. He recently boasted on X "back in business" with photos of one project along the Rio Grande in Texas. Over the past week, Fox has spotted work crews plugging gaps in the existing wall line east of Yuma, Ariz., an...
Supreme Court divided over state effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a state can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, in a technical interpretation over healthcare choices that has become a larger political fight over abortion access.In nearly two hours of oral arguments, the court's conservative majority offered measured support for South Carolina's position.The specific issue is whether low-income Medicaid patients can sue in order to choose their own qualified healthcare provider. The ...
Ex-Biden aide says former president was 'fatigued, befuddled, and disengaged' prior to June debate: Book
Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain revealed that President Joe Biden was "fatigued, befuddled and disengaged" before his debate with President Donald Trump in June, according to a new book."At his first meeting with Biden in Aspen Lodge, the president’s cabin," author Chris Whipple wrote, Klain "was startled. He’d never seen him so exhausted and out of it. Biden was unaware of what was happening in his own campaign. Halfway through the session, the president excused himself and went of...
Ex-Biden aide says former president was 'fatigued, befuddled, and disengaged' prior to June debate: book
Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain revealed that former President Joe Biden was "fatigued, befuddled and disengaged" before his debate with President Donald Trump in June, according to a new book."At his first meeting with Biden in Aspen Lodge, the president’s cabin," author Chris Whipple wrote, Klain "was startled. He’d never seen him so exhausted and out of it. Biden was unaware of what was happening in his own campaign. Halfway through the session, the president excused himself and ...
High school track athlete, 16, fatally stabbed at championship meet, officials say
A 16-year-old track athlete was killed during a championship meet Wednesday morning in Texas by a member of another team, officials said.Frisco Police confirmed the student-athlete died "despite lifesaving measures." The suspect, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, has been charged with first-degree murder.A student from Frisco Memorial was the victim, according to local reports. Frisco Memorial Principal Brook Fesco wrote in an email obtained by Fox News Digital that Austin Metcalf, a junior at the sc...
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Maine's defiance of Trump's transgender athletes ban referred to DOJ
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE – Amid Maine's dispute with President Donald Trump's executive order concerning the participation of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) referred the states "noncompliance" with Title IX rules to the Justice Department for enforcement. Continue reading …THERE'S AN EXPLANATION – Maine school officials offered an explanation for its "noncompliance with Title IX" as the Trump ad...
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Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as Saturday deadline looms: Report
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British tennis pro born with rare genetic disorder collapses mid-match in terrifying scene
British tennis player Francesca Jones was taken off the court in a wheelchair on Tuesday after she collapsed on the ground mid-match at the Copa Colsanitas tournament in Colombia. The terrifying scene unfolded in the third set of her Round of 32 match. Jones, 24, was preparing to serve against her opponent, Julia Riera of Argentina, when she appeared to lose her balance and stumble after tossing the ball in the air.Jones fell onto the ground, where she stayed as officials ran to her aide. CLICK ...
Trump touts return of the 'American Dream' in historic tariff announcement
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs during a highly anticipated "Make America Wealthy Again" event, which he said will restore the American dream and bolster jobs for U.S. workers. "American steel workers, auto workers, farmers and skilled craftsmen," Trump said from the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday afternoon. "We have a lot of them here with us today. They really suffered, gravely. They watched in anguish as foreign leaders have stolen our jobs, foreign cheaters have ran...
FAA increasing air traffic control staff, supervisors at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing support and oversight for the air traffic controller team at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) following a fatal midair collision over the Potomac River that claimed the lives of 67 people.In a statement on Wednesday, the FAA announced it will increase operational supervisor staffing from six to eight people, and review certified professional controller staffing numbers at DCA.The change comes after the National Transportation...
Bristol Palin says she’s 1 year sober as she continues to battle facial paralysis
Bristol Palin is celebrating a major milestone. On Monday, the 34-year-old mom of three took to social media to share that she is 365 days alcohol-free."365 days without alcohol.. *which sounds dramatic because I've never been a big ‘drinker,’" she wrote on her Instagram story, per the Daily Mail. BRISTOL PALIN 'NOT SURE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS' AS SHE BATTLES FACIAL PARALYSIS"But this year of having a completely sober mind has allowed me to reevaluate a lot. I don't want to alter the state of my ...
Meghan Markle's As Ever brand sells out in under an hour despite high prices
Meghan Markle's new brand sold out in less than an hour despite the high price of some items."Our shelves may be empty, but my heart is full! We sold out in less than one hour and I can’t thank you enough…for celebrating, purchasing, sharing, and believing," the Duchess of Sussex shared on Instagram. "It’s just the start @aseverofficial Here we go!"Markle's As Ever line included eight items inspired by the Duchess' love of cooking, entertaining, and hostessing. The first drop for the brand noted...
Boston DA considering criminal charges against ICE agent who arrested illegal immigrant during trial
A Massachusetts district attorney said he was considering criminal charges against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was held in contempt of court for arresting an illegal immigrant in the middle of a criminal trial last month. The announcement by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden could further strain relations with the Trump administration, which has accused Massachusetts officials of hindering its mass deportation program targeting criminal illegal immigran...
Tony Bennett's daughters claim brother took advantage of their father for financial gain in new lawsuit
Tony Bennett's daughters filed a new lawsuit in New York, claiming their brother abused his power of fiduciary duty and other improper and unlawful conduct, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.Antonia and Johanna Bennett claim in the lawsuit that "Danny exercised complete and unchecked control over Tony and his financial affairs prior to and following his death through multiple fiduciary and other roles of authority that Danny has abused, and continues to abuse, for his own...
Padres sign star outfielder Jackson Merrill to 9-year contract extension
The San Diego Padres signed star outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract extension Wednesday reportedly worth $135 million.Merrill, 21, last year finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year race and ninth in the NL MVP race and was named to the NL All-Star team. Merrill’s nine-year contract runs from 2026-2034. He gets salaries of $1 million in 2026, $6 million in 2027, $8 million in 2028, $10 million in 2029 and $20 million annually from 2030-34, according to The Assoc...
Joy Behar wonders if Trump DOJ seeking death penalty for Luigi Mangione will cause 'backlash' against GOP
"The View" co-host Joy Behar said Wednesday that there could be "backlash" against the Republican Party as the Trump Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson."He's very popular, this guy, there could be a backlash," she said. "All I'm saying is, politically, it could be a backlash against Republicans to give him the death penalty."Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Tuesday that Thompson'...
Naval Academy tosses 400 books from library following Trump DEI expulsion orders
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, is pitching almost 400 books from its library, in accordance with directives from the Trump administration to eliminate content related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). "We can confirm the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from their Nimitz Library collection in order to ensure compliance with all directives outlined in Executive Orders issued by the President," a Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "Nimitz Libr...
Prisoners have no 'constitutional right' to sex changes, red-state AG tells court in brief backing Trump
Federal and state authorities are operating within the bounds of the U.S. Constitution when they deny federal prisoners access to taxpayer-funded sex change procedures for transgender inmates, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita told a U.S. district court this week.Rokita filed a 24-state amicus brief in support of President Donald Trump's legal effort to uphold his executive order, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," which ...
Tourist vanishes after leaving Utah airport to backpack in mountains
Authorities in Utah are searching for a missing tourist visiting from Finland whose family said they haven't heard from him in two weeks.The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 29-year-old Onni Llmari Raassina, who was reported missing on March 17.Officials said Raassina was picked up from the Salt Lake City International Airport on March 5, according to his family. His family believes he was then dropped off in Duchesne County, near the Moon Lake area, w...
Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists
Italian archaeologists recently unearthed ancient Roman tombs during the excavation of a necropolis – including one bearing the epitaph of a gladiator.The discovery was announced by the Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape (ABAP) Superintendence for the Metropolitan Area of Naples on March 21. In a statement translated from Italian to English, officials said that the dig took place in Liternum, an ancient town near the city of Giugliano in Campania.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER PROOF OF ANCIENT BIBLICA...
NBA investigating Grizzles' Ja Morant, Warriors' Buddy Hield for gun-related gestures on court: report
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant may not have physically had a gun in his hand, but a gun-related gesture on the court has led to an NBA investigation, according to ESPN. During the Grizzlies’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, Morant was seen making a gun gesture toward the Warriors’ bench. The act saw Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, two Golden State stars, visibly upset on the hardwood, with the latter trying to plead to the referee that something should be done to disc...
Red Sox ink top prospect to big extension after just 5 MLB games
The Boston Red Sox have locked up somebody they hope to be a franchise cornerstone.Kristian Campbell, one of their top prospects who made the big league club out of spring training, has signed an extension that could keep him with the club for the next 10 seasons.The two sides agreed to an eight-year extension worth $60 million, ESPN reported. The team said the deal comes with club options for both the 2033 and 2034 seasons.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSince Campbell was cal...
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State Dept. says it is monitoring case of UK woman facing charges for holding sign in abortion zone
The United States' State Department announced this week it is monitoring the case of a British woman who was put on trial for holding a sign offering counseling to women outside an abortion facility in the United Kingdom.The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor (DRL) a State Department bureau which supports individual liberty and democratic freedoms across the world, issued a statement on Livia Tossici-Bolt's case on Sunday, ahead of her upcoming verdict."U.S.-UK relations share a mutual r...
Trump education sec drops in on House Dems press conference with non-partisan message: 'About the children'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon gave unexpected remarks in the spirit of nonpartisanship at the House Democrats' press conference on Wednesday, but she did not answer when pressed on the timing of the DOE shutting its doors.McMahon stopped by the Democrats' press conference outside the building for the Department of Education, which she has promised to dismantle in line with President Donald Trump's recent executive order. Beforehand, she met with Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., and at least ten o...
Senate Dems foreshadow more forced votes to block Trump's emergency orders
Senate Democrats signaled more challenges to President Donald Trump's emergency declarations at a press conference ahead of a forced floor vote to undo his tariffs against Canada. "One at a time," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told reporters on Wednesday when asked if we would also be introducing a privileged resolution canceling Trump's emergency declaration in Mexico. "Let's get this one done. And if we can get this one done and succeed, then we also have to see what President Trump does this afterno...
Kid Rock says Bill Maher raised concerns with Trump about third term at White House meeting
Comedian and longtime Trump critic Bill Maher visited the White House Monday for a private dinner with President Donald Trump arranged by musician and MAGA supporter Kid Rock. Now, Rock is sharing his thoughts on what Maher might say about the experience on his HBO show, "Real Time with Bill Maher.""I think he's going to say nice things about the president," Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, told Sean Hannity Tuesday night."He's not going to have a MAGA hat on, and he's probably not...
Roger Goodell suggests resolution on NFL participation in 2028 Olympics could come soon
A decision regarding NFL players' participation in the Olympic Games in 2028 could come in the next couple of months, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday. Speaking at the NFL’s annual spring meeting Tuesday, Goodell said interest in competing in the Summer Olympics has been a hot topic in the league, adding a resolution on the issue could come soon. "Well, I’ve heard directly from a lot of players who want to participate and represent their country, whether it’s the United States or a co...
MLB Ticket Demand High As Season Starts
The East and West Coasts are home to the most popular baseball teams when it comes to Major League Baseball ticket sales. According to StubHub, it's the reigning champs, the Dodgers, with the highest number of tickets sold. The Red Sox are number 2, and their long-time division rivals, the Yankees, last season's American League champions, are number 3.As for the team with the biggest growth, it's the A's, whose ticket sales on StubHub multiplied 12 times from the same time last year. StubHub ...
These are the ‘Dirty 15’ countries Trump might target with Liberation Day tariffs
President Donald Trump is poised to unveil a massive series of reciprocal tariffs Wednesday, when he will likely impose duties on multiple countries as part of what his administration has labeled "Liberation Day." Trump and his administration have long decried that other countries are engaging in unfair trade practices against the U.S., and have advocated for employing tariffs to rectify the nation’s 2024 record $1.2 trillion trade deficit. Despite previewing this massive round of tariffs forthc...
These are the 'Dirty 15' countries Trump might target with Liberation Day tariffs
President Donald Trump is poised to unveil a massive series of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, when he will likely impose duties on multiple countries as part of what his administration has labeled "Liberation Day." Trump and his administration have long decried that other countries are engaging in unfair trade practices against the U.S., and have advocated for employing tariffs to rectify the nation’s 2024 record $1.2 trillion trade deficit. Despite previewing this massive round of tariffs for...
Nevada girl, 7, killed in Lake Tahoe ski resort boulder accident: police
A 7-year-old Nevada girl died after being struck by a falling boulder at a ski resort on Saturday, officials said.Adelyn Grimes, from Reno, Nev., was identified by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office after the incident at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, just miles from the shores of Lake Tahoe. "The unexpected death of a child is an unimaginable loss that no one could prepare for," Grime's aunt, Sabina Grimes, wrote in a GoFundMe. "Our beloved brother and sister have...
Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests
Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms.The study included 303 adults in France who had experienced clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) — which is a single, initial period of neurological symptoms that could lead to MS — within the last 90 days.One group of participants took high doses (100,000 IU) of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) every two weeks ...
Vance’s active VP role is a historical rarity, 'huge asset' to US, says top GOP ally
Historically, the vice presidency has played a subdued political role, except for those who later became president. But since taking office, Vice President JD Vance has broken the mold, becoming a constant presence in international discourse from South America to Germany to Australia."I think at a different time in American history it made sense for the vice president to be in the background, maybe a hundred years ago, when we didn't have such a sophisticated media industry," said Kevin Roberts,...
Does President Trump really need to cut down Andrew Jackson's magnolia tree? Expert weighs in
A historic tree at the White House will meet the end of its lifespan soon – but an expert says that's not necessarily a bad thing.On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he plans to chop down a southern magnolia purportedly planted by former President Andrew Jackson. The Republican wrote that he was working with "the wonderful people at the National Park Service" to make "tremendous enhancements to the White House, thereby preserving and protecting History!""One of the interesting dilem...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce has reminder amid NFL's tush push debate
The NFL decided to table a vote that would outlaw the tush push until May during the owners’ meetings on Tuesday. Players and coaches alike have weighed in on the play, from health concerns to the competitive advantage it has given the Philadelphia Eagles because of their unparalleled success with it.Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce has a reminder for those who want the play banned due to health and safety concerns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Like I understand t...
Eagles' celebration at Trump White House a 'good thing,' team owner says
The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.Eagles team owner Jeffrey Lurie addressed the decision to go to the White House years after a feud between players and the president over national anthem protests led to Trump rescinding an invite."We just felt this is a time-honored tradition being invited by the White House," Lurie said Wednesday, via Pro Footb...
Dozens arrested in major border state bust targeting bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang
Over 40 people with suspected ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested by law enforcement in Hays County, Texas, on Tuesday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced."In recent days, [FBI San Antonio] developed intelligence regarding a possible gathering of suspected members or associates of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) in Hays Co. Early Tuesday morning, a search warrant was executed by [Texas Department of Public Safety's] Special Response Team at a re...
Rising star Dem critical of Schumer's leadership launches 2026 bid in key Senate battleground
A Democratic state senator who grabbed national attention the past couple of years is launching a bid for the U.S. Senate in what will likely be a high-profile, expensive and bruising showdown for an open seat her party controls in battleground Michigan.Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow highlighted that she's an outsider and called for a new generation of leaders in Washington as she announced her Senate candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. It's a seat R...
SCOOP: Lindsey Graham amendment signals GOP budget breakthrough, sets stage for Trump agenda
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Committee on the Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is unveiling on Wednesday the upper chamber's changes to a House-passed budget resolution in a breakthrough for getting President Donald Trump's key agenda items through Congress. With the Senate's latest action, Republicans' much-anticipated budget reconciliation resolution is one step closer to passage, in what would be a huge win for Trump and the GOP. The Senate amendment includes raising the debt ceiling in the ke...
Bitter House GOP divisions erupt after Johnson shuts down votes over Republican mutiny
House Republicans are still divided after proceedings ground to a halt on Tuesday over a push by a small group of GOP lawmakers to block Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., from changing chamber procedures.Nine House Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a normally sleepy procedural vote, known as a "rule vote," from passing on Tuesday afternoon. It came after House leaders tucked an unrelated provision into the measure that would have stopped Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., from forcing a vote on g...
Compact items to take with you when you travel
As summer approaches, many of us look forward to vacations and weekend getaways – which can sometimes be overshadowed by the stress of planning and packing. Thoughtful preparation and the right travel accessories ensure a smoother journey and allow you to immerse yourself in the experience without unnecessary worry.One effective way to minimize travel-related stress is by curating a collection of lightweight, compact essentials that cater to your needs without adding bulk to your luggage. These ...
Paige Spiranac touts fitness transformation while firing back at critic
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac showed off her workout gains in a social media post Wednesday, an effort she said she’s worked hard at the last few years.Spiranac posted two photos of herself, comparing what she looked like when she first started her professional career versus what she looks like now."I went from having my back connect to my thighs to this," Spiranac wrote on X. "It’s not the biggest peach now but I’ve been working harder than I ever have in the gym and also with my diet. Heck ye...
Trump tells Supreme Court his authority is under siege in deportation showdown
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the president’s authority to protect the nation is under siege from lower court rulings, using a final brief in a high-stakes deportation case to accuse federal judges of imperiling the executive branch’s core powers.In the filing – the last before justices are slated to rule on President Donald Trump's use of a 1798 immigration law to deport Venezuelan nationals – administration lawyers outlined what they call a pattern of judici...
US immigration will only recognize 2 genders going forward, ends Biden-era practice
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is ending the Biden-era practice of offering a third gender option on its forms, with a Homeland Security official declaring there "are only two sexes -- male and female." The agency announced Wednesday that it is "updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes." "President Trump promised the American people a revolution of common sense, and that includes making sure that the policy of the U.S. government agrees ...
Google executive discriminated against male employees, bombshell lawsuit alleges
EXCLUSIVE: A senior executive at Google subjected male employees to a "relentless campaign" of hostility and discrimination – systematically targeting men to be fired, denying them promotions, refusing to allow them to contribute in meetings and even distributing memberships to professional organizations that only served women as Christmas gifts -- a bombshell lawsuit alleges.Marco Meier, a former German pro-basketball player, joined the tech giant in 2011 and worked on the ads team for nearly 1...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shady trial lawyer pipeline’ funneling millions to Democrats according to report
EXCLUSIVE — One of the country’s leading consumer protection firms released a report today exposing a "shady lawyer pipeline" of politicians handing out lucrative public contracts to trial lawyers, who in turn contribute millions of dollars to liberal political campaigns, including $1.4 million to the Harris-Walz campaign in 2024.The report – released by Alliance for Consumers (AFC) – highlights the deep Democratic ties of eight major consumer protection law firms - Morgan & Morgan, Lieff Cabras...
Musk not leaving yet, wrapping up work on schedule once 'incredible work at DOGE is complete': White House
Elon Musk will exit his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on schedule later this spring, once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House confirmed Wednesday. "This ‘scoop’ is garbage," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted to X Wednesday. "Elon Musk and President Trump have both *publicly* stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete." Leavitt was referring to a ...
Alec Baldwin claims America is in a 'pre-Civil war' environment after watching PBS miniseries
In an Instagram post on Tuesday night, actor Alec Baldwin claimed that Americans are currently living in a "pre-Civil war" environment.The embattled "Rust" actor told his followers on Instagram that after arriving home from his trip abroad, without any "explicable provocation," he decided to watch Ken Burns' "The Civil War" on PBS.The 1990 miniseries details the American Civil War from beginning to end, and dives into the lives of historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and General Stonewall ...
COVID 5 Years Later: Impact on the Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on American workplaces, reshaping where we work, how we do our jobs, and employee priorities. According to Glassdoor's Lead Economist, Daniel Zhao, "there's more flexibility in today's workplace, whether that means remote or hybrid options."Once uncommon, remote work has become the norm. When the pandemic struck in 2020, offices quickly adapted to allow employees to work from home, forever altering how business operate. However, not everyone belie...
DeSantis rebukes Republicans for backing bill for carbon sequestration task force: 'Absolutely embarrassing'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described it as "embarrassing" after the Sunshine State's GOP-dominated House Natural Resources and Disasters Subcommittee voted to advance a bill that proposes creating a carbon sequestration task force.The subcommittee favorably reported the measure in a 15-2 vote on Tuesday, April 1. Just two Republicans opposed it, while 10 Republicans and all five Democrats voted in favor of it.FORMER DESANTIS OFFICIAL DEFEATS DEM FOR MATT GAETZ'S HOUSE SEAT"Is this Sacramento or T...
Suspected California Walgreens killer had 'grudge' against pharmacies, police say
The suspected gunman who opened fire inside a California Walgreens on Tuesday night had a grudge against pharmacies, according to police. Video surveillance from inside the Madera, California, store allegedly shows 30-year-old Narciso Gallardo Fernandez waving a gun before he opened fire. The shooting left 34-year-old Erick Velazquez, an employee of the store, dead. Madera Police Chief Giachino Chiaramonte said that while the motive for the shooting has not yet been declared, Fernandez made comm...
California man to plead guilty to attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh
The man accused of planning to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh plans to plead guilty, according to court documents. Attorneys for Nicholas Roske confirmed his plea on Wednesday in a letter to Judge Deborah Bordman."We write to inform the Court that Mr. Roske wishes to plead guilty to the one-count indictment pending against him," Roske’s attorneys wrote in a letter to the judge. The legal team also submitted a letter that Roske signed, which outlined the offense, penalties and "a fa...
