Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-21 12:36 am

DeSantis posthumously awards Governor's Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett, politicians: 'Great Flori

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five Floridians, including singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and former Republican and Democratic politicians, with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom.

"I'm proud to recognize the legacies of these great Floridians," DeSantis said in a statement.

"Our state is better for their contributions, and we’re proud they called Florida home," he continued. "They have each earned the honor of being awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom."

The governor awarded one of the state’s highest honors to Buffett, former GOP U.S. Rep. and state congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, former Democratic governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, former Democratic governor and U.S. Rep. Buddy MacKay, and former Republican Florida House Speaker John Thrasher.

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Buffett, who died in 2023 at the age of 76, was a legendary music icon who rose to fame in the 1970s and was best known for hits like "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."

On top of his musical pursuits, Buffett was involved in business as well, launching restaurants, resorts and merchandise under the "Margaritaville" brand, including opening his first Margaritaville store in Key West in 1985 and opening a Margaritaville Café nearby just two years later.

"His legacy continues to influence music and culture in Florida’s coastal communities," a release from the governor's office said.

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Diaz-Balart, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 70, was a Cuban-American who was exiled from his home country following the communist revolution. He was a strong advocate against communism and oppression, and pushed hard for a free Cuba during his time in office, which included working in Florida's House and Senate before serving in the U.S. House.

Graham, who died last year at the age of 87, served in both chambers of the Florida legislature before serving as governor and U.S. senator.

"A Democrat, Graham was widely respected for his work on education, environmental conservation, and national security," the release from the governor's office said.

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MacKay, who was the state's last Democratic governor, died last year at the age of 91. His public service also included serving in both chambers of the state legislature and the U.S. House, as well as being the Sunshine State's lieutenant governor and later the U.S. Special Envoy for the Americas under the Clinton administration.

Thrasher died earlier this year at the age of 81 after serving as Florida State University's president, chair of the Republican Party of Florida and in both chambers of the state legislature. He also served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Fox News Digital reached out to the governor's office for additional comment.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 11:49 pm

California woman found dead in national forest, husband seen dragging something in large tarp

A California woman was found dead in a national forest just a day after her husband was captured on video dragging something large wrapped in what appeared to be a tarp or sheet away from his home.

The body of Sheylla Cabrera, 33, was found on Aug. 13 in Angeles National Forest wrapped in a tarp or sheet similar to the one her husband, 36-year-old Jossimar Cabrera, was seen pulling the day before on Ring camera footage, according to KTTV and KTLA.

Search and rescue teams from the Montrose Mountain Search and Rescue team reported finding something suspicious in the Angeles National Forest that matched the material seen in the Ring video, the outlets reported.

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Homicide detectives responded to the scene and confirmed that Mrs. Cabrera’s body was wrapped inside the material, according to the reports.

Mr. Cabrera was immediately identified as a person of interest in the investigation. The couple’s three children were also reported as missing.

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He fled to Peru before the discovery of his wife's body, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is currently working with local authorities to extradite him to California.

Officials are expected to charge him with murder if he is sent back to California.

The three children were also found safe in Peru and taken into protective custody.

Mrs. Cabrera’s cause of death is being evaluated by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 11:18 pm

NATO defense chiefs stress commitment to Ukraine, discuss security guarantees during virtual summit

The NATO Chiefs of Defense reaffirmed support for Ukraine in a virtual meeting Wednesday in Brussels that included all 32 allied military leaders and featured the first briefing in this format led by U.S. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the new Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).

U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine attended the meeting virtually, along with Grynkewich, who also leads U.S. European Command, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday.

NATO officials said in a statement that the "candid discussion" centered on what security guarantees the alliance might provide Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement to end Russia’s three-year war.

Col. Martin O’Donnell, spokesperson for Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, wrote on X that "the Supreme Allied Commander was honored to brief the Chiefs of Defense, his first in such a format. As he has said before, ‘these are consequential times.'"

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"NATO has faced important times before — and these have only made our Alliance stronger. As we work through these important issues, we will all stay informed, engaged, and united in the defense of the Euro-Atlantic region and with NATO's ongoing support to Ukraine as progress towards peace continues," he added.

The Chair of NATO’s Military Committee also praised the discussions, writing on X that it was a "great, candid discussion among NATO Chiefs of Defence" and an "excellent update on the security environment from our new SACEUR, his first with us."

The chair added that the meeting confirmed support for Ukraine, emphasizing the alliance’s focus on a "just, credible and durable peace" and praising the "relentless courage" of Ukrainian forces.

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According to the Associated Press, assurances that Ukraine won’t face another invasion are seen as central to any settlement, with Kyiv pressing for Western-backed military commitments, including weapons and training. European allies are working on options for a multinational security force that could backstop a peace deal.

Wednesday's virtual session unfolded against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s push to steer Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy toward a settlement. Trump met with Putin last Friday in Alaska and hosted Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. 

The reaffirmations come a day after Caine convened a smaller meeting in Washington with defense chiefs from Germany, the U.K., France, Finland and Italy to prepare for Wednesday's broader NATO discussions.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized NATO discussions on Ukraine’s security conducted without Moscow’s involvement, warning that "this will not work" and vowing Russia would "ensure its legitimate interests firmly and harshly," RIA Novosti reported, according to AP.

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The White House did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Cowboys head coach predicts Micah Parsons will play Week 1 despite ongoing contract dispute: report

The Dallas Cowboys are set to kick off the 2025 NFL regular season against the Philadelphia Eagles, and one very large question looms over the team. 

Will star edge rusher Micah Parsons be on the field for the Cowboys? 

While Parsons and the Cowboys’ front office remain silent on a potential contract extension, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that he believes the pass rusher will be playing Week 1. 

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"I feel good about that, yeah," he said when asked if he thought Parsons would be suiting up Week 1, per The Dallas Morning News

"I feel good that Micah is going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles."

Parsons has been at the Cowboys’ training camp facility in Oxnard, California, but he has been watching practices from the sideline. And though he’s been spotted next to Jerry Jones, the team owner and general manager, talks between the star edge rusher’s representatives and the Cowboys’ front office have not progressed at all.

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Parsons was asked about contract talks this past week at training camp, where he simply said, "My mouth is closed."

Jones said publicly he does not intend on trading Parsons despite his request, which he posted on social media.

"I would say to our fans, ‘Don’t lose any sleep over this,’" Jones said, via the Star-Telegram.

That comment came after Parsons didn’t just request a trade but also laid out his frustrations over how contract discussions have unfolded this offseason.

"Yes, I wanted to be here. I did everything I could to show that I wanted to be a Cowboy and wear the star on my helmet. I wanted to play in front of the best fans in sports and make this America’s team once again —the team my pops and I grew up cheering for way up in Harrisburg, PA. Unfortunately, I no longer want to be here," Parsons wrote in his post.

"I no longer want to be held to closed-door negotiations without my agent present. I no longer want shots taken at me for getting injured while laying it on the line for the organization, our fans, and my teammates. I no longer want narratives created and spread to the media about me. I had purposely stayed quiet in hopes of getting something done."

Since Parsons aired out his dirty laundry with the team, many have speculated what the future holds for the Penn State product, who has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL since entering the league.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently said on his podcast that he believes Parsons and the Cowboys are heading for a "divorce."

"You can’t get a deal done if you’re not even talking," Schefter said. "And the two sides haven’t had any negotiations since last March or early April. It sounds like, at this point, it’s personal. It sounds like each side is dug in. The Cowboys have come out and said what they said publicly at the start of training camp, which Micah didn’t like. Micah came out and asked to be traded, said he was ready to move on from Dallas, which I’m sure they didn’t like. Right now, both sides seem to be angry.

"Have other people put those feelings aside in the past and figured out a way to work out a deal? Yeah. I don’t see that happening here."

Parsons is set to play this season on his fifth-year option, which the team picked up before the start of the 2024 campaign, at a value of $24 million. The Cowboys also have the option to franchise tag Parsons for two more seasons after 2025 if they can’t reach a long-term deal.

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Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 10:15 pm

Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

Video shows the moment a woman appeared to have a violent meltdown in the Southwest Airlines concourse at Orlando International Airport last week.

The woman—later identified as 45-year-old Selomit Velez-Rodriguez—is seen in passenger Peyton Turbeville’s video yelling at Southwest employees.

"Motherf- - - -r, are you kidding me?" Velez-Rodriguez is heard saying on the video. "Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?"

Wearing a large backpack, shorts, a red long-sleeved shirt and a ballcap, she yells at an employee, saying she’s trying to get to her destination to bury her brother.

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She appears to kick the employee, drawing gasps from bystanders.

One person can be heard saying, "Oh, that’s assault."

Velez-Rodriguez launches into a profanity-laced tirade, then hits a Southwest desk monitor three times, saying, "two flights wasted…two flights, three planes, after 45 minutes."

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Moments later, she tells nearby travelers to call the police as she follows an employee through the concourse.

After going off on another bystander in the concourse, Velez-Rodriguez is seen punching another computer monitor with her phone before following the same Southwest employee through the concourse.

Turbeville told Storyful that the woman was upset because she did not make the standby list for three flights, though the claim has not yet been verified.

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Turbeville also said the woman tried to get in through the gate after it closed and staffers asked her to stop.

FOX 35 learned from Orlando Police that officers responded to the airport at about 9:30 p.m. that night.

Witnesses told police Velez-Rodriguez tried to disrupt boarding, struck an employee and damaged more than $1,000 in computer equipment.

She was ultimately arrested and booked on charges of battery, criminal mischief and resisting an officer without violence.

Police told the station she tried to pull away from officers while being taken into custody.

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Court records show Velez-Rodriguez posted $5,000 bond and was allowed to return home to Illinois.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 10:08 pm

Reality TV star, Judge Frank Caprio, dead at 88 following battle with pancreatic cancer

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who went viral on social media for his kindness, has died. He was 88. 

The family released a statement on Instagram Wednesday in a post featuring Caprio with his family, writing his death came after "a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer."

"Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond," the statement read. "His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."

The statement continued: "He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired."

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"In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day," the statement concluded.

Caprio garnered a following on social media after videos of him treating those who appeared before him in his courtroom with kindness and compassion went viral, earning him the title of "Nicest Judge in the World."

In the videos, Caprio can often be seen bringing children up to join him on the bench, setting up payment plans for individuals who weren't able to pay the full amount of their fine, and sometimes waiving the fines completely.

His social media fame led him to star in his own reality show, titled "Caught in Providence," which was on the air for two years, from 2018 to 2020. The show originally aired on local access television, but was picked up by Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury division.

"Judge Caprio’s unique brand of compassion and common sense approach to justice caught the attention of daytime TV and social media audiences, making ‘Caught in Providence’ a fan favorite," Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, co-presidents of Debmar-Mercury, said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. "We will miss him dearly." 

The show went on to receive four Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including one for Caprio. 

In December 2023, Caprio announced to his social media followers he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, calling it "an insidious form of cancer" and asked his followers to keep him in their prayers.

"One thing that people ask me is, 'What can I do for you?' First of all, I can't thank all of you enough for your friendship and your kind messages. But I would ask each of you, in your own way, to please pray for me," Caprio continued. "I am in need of the power of prayer, which I believe, in addition to the medical treatment that I'm receiving, is the most powerful weapon to help me survive this."

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In an Aug. 19 Instagram post, Caprio told his 3.3 million Instagram followers that he "had a setback" and asked them to "remember me in your prayers once more."

"Last year I asked you to pray for me, and it's very obvious that you did because I came through a very difficult period. Unfortunately, I've had a setback. I'm back in the hospital now and I'm coming to you again asking you to remember me in your prayers once more."

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The governor of Rhode Island, Dan McKee, reacted to Caprio's death on X, writing in part, "Judge Caprio was a Rhode Island treasure. As we mourn his passing, my thoughts go out to his family, friends, and all who loved him."

He is survived by his wife of almost six decades, Joyce, their five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 09:56 pm

Filmmakers claim the late 'Superman' actor Christopher Reeve would have opposed Donald Trump

Late "Superman" star Christopher Reeve would have spoken out against President Donald Trump if he were alive today, according to the filmmakers behind his documentary.

"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" directors Peter Ettedgui and Ian Bonhôte spoke to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday about the actor’s activist work, particularly for disability rights, after his tragic horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Ettedgui pointed out that even prior to his accident, Reeve spoke on behalf of other issues such as artistic expression and housing. 

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"There was a certain property developer in New York who wanted to develop a horrific modern-town plan, and Reeve led the objections to it," Ettedgui said to The Hollywood Reporter. "The property developer was, of course, Donald Trump."

The filmmakers added that actor Jeff Daniels, who worked with Reeve on Broadway in 1980, told them Reeve would have gone so far as to run against Trump.

"But he wouldn’t have entered it for his own gain," Bonhôte said. "The way he was engaged with people was not just for alliance and power; he saw that things could be changed for the better for American people."

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Ettedgui added, "He grew up in a privileged, possibly even slightly entitled background, but he was a very kind man. He realized that he had certain advantages in life, and I think he always evinced that kindness and empathy with other people. But it took on a whole new nature after the accident."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for comment.

During his life, Reeve regularly endorsed Democratic candidates such as Bill Clinton and Al Gore. He gave a speech at the 1996 Democratic National Convention, one year after his accident.

Reeve was also critical of Republican presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Prior to his death in 2004, Reeve spoke out against Bush for his opposition to embryonic stem cell research.

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Reeve also criticized Trump in the late 1980s over his development plans, calling them "the American dream gone berserk" in a speech.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 09:45 pm

Vance tells Musk to stay 'loyal' to Trump's Republican Party amid third-party speculation

Vice President JD Vance cautioned Elon Musk against forming a third political party in an exclusive interview on "The Ingraham Angle," saying the billionaire could wield more influence by staying "loyal" to the Republican Party and President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.

"My advice to Elon would be to try to fix the Republican Party. Try to push it in your own way. Disagree with me all you want, disagree with the president of the United States, but don't pretend that you can make a big difference with a third party," Vance said Wednesday.

"I think Elon would make a much bigger difference if he stayed loyal to President Trump's Republican Party, and if he had disagreements, express those disagreements from the inside as opposed from the outside."

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The former Ohio senator’s comments came after The Wall Street Journal reported Musk is pausing plans to start the America Party to focus on his companies. 

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Musk announced in a post on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in July that the America Party would be formed to give people their "freedom" back in response to criticism about the two-party system.

"When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," he wrote.

The former special government employee who served in an advisory role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) publicly split with Trump earlier in 2025 over his position on Trump's "big, beautiful bill." 

Musk argued the bill would add trillions to an already ballooning U.S. national debt and could undermine DOGE’s work of cutting government spending.

Musk’s allies, according to the WSJ, said the SpaceX CEO hasn’t officially ruled out creating the new party and could change his mind.

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"I do think that it would be a huge mistake for Elon to go forward with a third party, and my argument to him is whether you like it or not, you are now perceived by the far left as on the side of the American right," Vance told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. 

"You believe in law and order, you believe in closed borders, you believe in economic growth and prosperity, you believe in making things in the United States of America. The idea that Elon is ever going to go back to being sort of in the middle, where Democrats and Republicans both like him, that's just not going to happen. He is perceived as being on the American right."

The vice president also denied talking to Musk or other donors about a potential 2028 presidential run amid reports that the world’s richest man could financially back Vance.

Reuters reported that Musk’s America PAC spent nearly $300 million during the 2024 election in favor of Trump and other Republican candidates. 

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Spencer Pratt enlists Sen. Rick Scott for federal investigation into California wildfire response

Spencer Pratt has enlisted U.S. Sen. Rick Scott in his battle with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over their handling of the devastating California wildfires. 

On Wednesday, the 42-year-old former reality star, who lost the home that he shared with his wife Heidi Montag in the Palisades Fire last January, shared a video on Instagram in which he appeared alongside the Florida politician. In the clip, Pratt revealed that he had asked Scott to help him push for a federal investigation into the fires.

"Since Gavin Newsom hasn't given us our Palisades investigation, Karen Bass just yesterday said she's delaying hers. The victims aren't —  they're not OK with that. So we got Sen. Rick Scott, flew in from Florida, and I let him know that the victims out in the Palisades are demanding a congressional investigation," Pratt said, which appeared to be filmed in the Pacific Palisades.

"And Sen. Rick Scott said…" Pratt continued as he pivoted the camera to Scott.

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"I'm gonna do my best to make sure it happens," Scott said.

"So stay tuned. I'll obviously keep you posted," Pratt told his fans. "We are gonna get to the bottom of how our town burned down and how 12 senior citizens were killed. So stay tuned."

Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Newsom and Bass for comment. 

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The Palisades Fire, which ignited in the afternoon on Jan. 7 in the Santa Monica Mountains, resulted in 12 confirmed deaths. The fire burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 structures before it was fully contained on Jan. 31. 

Later on Jan. 7, the Eaton Fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains and greatly impacted the city of Altadena. The fire killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures. The Eaton Fire burned over 14,000 until it was also fully contained on Jan. 31.

Since the fires, Pratt, whose parents also lost their home, has led a social media crusade against Newsom and Bass, whom he has accused of mismanagement, corruption and "criminal negligence" in their response to the disaster. 

In January, Pratt and Montag sued the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power over the destruction of their home.  

According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the reality stars alleged "inverse condemnation," a legal concept that allows property owners to seek compensation when the government damages property.

"The Hills" alums filed the suit with 20 other property owners on Jan. 21, blaming the City of Los Angeles and the utility company for causing damage to their homes.

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In August, Pratt traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi. During his trip, Pratt advocated for a federal investigation into Newsom and Bass's actions. 

"I’m literally their worst nightmare because I have nothing to lose, and all I’m ever gonna do is just post actual facts," Pratt told Variety in August.

He continued, "The more of these meetings I take, the more I find out about how preventable this was. It’s actually criminal negligence because in the Palisades fire alone, 12 people died. These people shouldn’t have died."

While speaking with Varity, Pratt confirmed that he did not have a meeting with President Donald Trump during his trip to the nation's capital and explained that his cause was nonpartisan. 

"The victims are across all the party lines, mainly Democrats, and they have been sending me a list of questions and requests to [present] to this administration," Pratt said. "They do not care who’s sitting in the White House. They just want answers. They want results." 

"They want things solved," he added. "Like I would have flown to Washington if an alien from Mars was sitting in the White House. I don’t care. I’m here to activate."

Pratt also praised Bondi, whom he said had been "incredible" in her dedication to investigating the origin and response to the fires.

"I’ve felt so powerless against Bass, LADWP, Newsom, and I’m just throwing these TikToks out at such a powerful entity," he said. "To be able to be in a room with people who can get me information legally, that’s gonna help everyone in the Palisades get the answers that we haven’t had for seven months, like the investigation into the origins of the Palisades fire."

"So, to be in front of somebody who can provide answers to the victims who have been literally thinking about this all day long for over seven months, that was life changing," he continued. "Like I went through a portal on that one."

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Days after the fire, Pratt asked fans of himself and Montag for their help. In an effort to support the couple, fans catapulted Montag's debut album "Superficial," released in 2010, to the top of the iTunes charts, where it secured the No. 1 spot for both song and album.

"Everything I ever bought in my life burned down. Everything my parents ever bought in their life burned down. Like the stakes are so real," Pratt said. 

"I’m doing this because they destroyed my life," he continued. "And for the last seven months, I focused on all the good things with Heidi’s music and the positives, but once that wore off, it’s like, ‘I can’t ever have my life back.’ And when you really see everything laid out and the whole way they’ve spun it, it was just the biggest bunch of lies. Propaganda. This was the most preventable thing that could ever have been."

"I’m becoming worse of a nightmare for them every day because now people are finding my number — other people whose lives burned down — and they send text messages that are like rocket fuel to me," Pratt added. 

"I’ll start getting emotionally drained and it’s a lot to manage my anger and hurt and then it’s like, ‘Buckle up. There’s so many people that need you to keep on this.’ This isn’t a three-week thing. This is gonna be 10 years."

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Martha’s Vineyard residents forced to go vegan, become ‘social pariahs’ because of bloodsucking inse

Residents in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, are being forced to change what’s on their plates as a dangerous tick-borne allergy sweeps the once-glamorous island, reports say.

The lone star tick, an aggressive bloodsucker, has triggered a surge in "alpha-gal syndrome," a condition that leaves victims unable to eat red meat or dairy without risking allergic reactions. Some have even gone into anaphylactic shock.

Hundreds of residents have already been affected, with 523 cases reported last year, according to The Times of London.

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But when the scare worsened this summer as barbecue season got underway, people reshaped their diets and food shopping habits, and local restaurants changed their menus.

"I woke up at 2 a.m. with major stomach cramps and thought I had food poisoning," Andrew Keenan, 58, told The Times of London. Keenan had eaten skirt steak several hours before.

"I managed to go back to sleep but woke up four hours later and was covered in hives. I sat up in bed and almost fainted just from sitting up; that’s how low my blood pressure was," he said of the meal in 2020 that triggered anaphylactic shock.

Keenan said he used an antihistamine to reduce the reaction. It was only after he was taken to the hospital that doctors discovered a tick had bitten him.

People on the island claim there’s now a rise in vegetarians and what’s now known as "alpha-gal-friendly" menus at restaurants.

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Resident Kate Sudarsky, 26, said the scare ruined her summer.

"It has had a huge impact on me," she told the Times. "I just can’t trust that a lot of places are able to accommodate my allergies. Or going over to somebody’s house for a potluck or a barbecue, you don’t want to be the social pariah asking people, ‘Is this vegan? What about that?’"

Symptoms include hives, stomach cramps, vomiting and breathlessness, and people can experience anaphylactic shock.

This means sugar and dairy products are off some menus, and the island’s stores are packing their shelves with plant-based substitutes for dairy products, according to The Times.

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One restaurant owner in Edgartown offers an "alpha-gal entrée." 

"We’ll have local people come in, and they’ll absolutely ask for alpha-gal entrées. No dairy, nothing with mammals,"  said Megan DeLisle, the general manager of the Black Dog.

"People are talking about it all the time. They get a tick bite, and they’re scared, asking for advice."

Although lone star ticks are more common in the South, they’ve recently appeared on Martha’s Vineyard due to the island’s large deer population. 

The ticks thrive in grassy areas and dense forests, according to the Martha’s Vineyard Tick-borne Illness Reduction Initiative.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 09:45 pm

Vance tells Musk to stay 'loyal' to Trump's Republican Party amid third party speculation

Vice President JD Vance cautioned Elon Musk against forming a third political party in an exclusive interview on "The Ingraham Angle," saying the billionaire could wield more influence by staying "loyal" to the Republican Party and President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.

"My advice to Elon would be to try to fix the Republican Party. Try to push it in your own way. Disagree with me all you want, disagree with the president of the United States, but don't pretend that you can make a big difference with a third party," Vance said Wednesday.

"I think Elon would make a much bigger difference if he stayed loyal to President Trump's Republican Party, and if he had disagreements, express those disagreements from the inside as opposed from the outside."

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The former Ohio senator’s comments came after The Wall Street Journal reported Musk is pausing plans to start the America Party to focus on his companies. 

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Musk announced in a post on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in July that the America Party would be formed to give people their "freedom" back, amid criticism about the two-party system.

"When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," he wrote.

The former special government employee who served in an advisory role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) publicly split with Trump earlier in 2025 over his support for Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Musk argued the bill would add trillions to an already ballooning U.S. national debt and could undermine DOGE’s work of cutting government spending.

Musk’s allies, according to the WSJ, said the SpaceX CEO hasn’t officially ruled out creating the new party and could change his mind.

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"I do think that it would be a huge mistake for Elon to go forward with a third party, and my argument to him is whether you like it or not, you are now perceived by the far-Left as on the side of the American Right," Vance told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. 

"You believe in law and order, you believe in closed borders, you believe in economic growth and prosperity, you believe in making things in the United States of America. The idea that Elon is ever going to go back to being sort of in the middle, where Democrats and Republicans both like him, that's just not going to happen. He is perceived as being on the American Right."

The vice president also denied talking to Musk or other donors about a potential 2028 presidential run amid reports that the world’s richest man could financially back Vance.

Reuters reported that Musk’s America PAC spent nearly $300 million during the 2024 election in favor of Trump and other Republican candidates. 

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 09:40 pm

Spencer Pratt enlists Sen. Rick Scott for federal investigation into California wildfire response

Spencer Pratt has enlisted U.S. Senator Rick Scott in his battle with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over their handling of the devastating California wildfires. 

On Wednesday, the 42-year-old former reality star, who lost the home that he shared with his wife Heidi Montag in the Palisades Fire last January, shared a video on Instagram in which he appeared alongside the Florida politician. In the clip, Pratt revealed that he had asked Scott to help him push for a federal investigation into the fires.

"Since Gavin Newsom hasn't given us our Palisades investigation, Karen Bass just yesterday said she's delaying hers. The victims aren't —  they're not OK with that. So we got Senator Rick Scott, flew in from Florida, and I let him know that the victims out in the Palisades are demanding a congressional investigation," Pratt said, which appeared to be filmed in the Pacific Palisades.

"And Senator Rick Scott said…" Pratt continued as he pivoted the camera to Scott.

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"I'm gonna do my best to make sure it happens," Scott said.

"So stay tuned, I'll obviously keep you posted," Pratt told his fans. "We are gonna get to the bottom of how our town burned down and how 12 senior citizens were killed. So stay tuned."

Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Newsom and Bass for comment. 

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The Palisades Fire, which ignited in the afternoon on Jan. 7 in the Santa Monica Mountains, resulted in 12 confirmed deaths. The fire burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 structures before it was fully contained on Jan. 31. 

Later on Jan. 7, the Eaton Fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains and greatly impacted the city of Altadena. The fire killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 structures. The Eaton Fire burned over 14,000 until it was also fully contained on Jan. 31.

Since the fires, Pratt, whose parents also lost their home, has led a social media crusade against Newsom and Bass, whom he has accused of mismanagement, corruption and "criminal negligence" in their response to the disaster. 

In January, Pratt and Montag sued the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power over the destruction of their home.  

According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the reality stars alleged "inverse condemnation," a legal concept that allows property owners to seek compensation when the government damages property.

"The Hills" alums filed the suit with 20 other property owners on Jan. 21, blaming the City of Los Angeles and the utility company for causing damage to their homes.

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In August, Pratt traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with federal officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi. During his trip, Pratt advocated for a federal investigation into Newsom and Bass's actions. 

"I’m literally their worst nightmare because I have nothing to lose, and all I’m ever gonna do is just post actual facts," Pratt told Variety in August.

He continued, "The more of these meetings I take, the more I find out about how preventable this was. It’s actually criminal negligence because in the Palisades fire alone, 12 people died. These people shouldn’t have died."

While speaking with Varity, Pratt confirmed that he did not have a meeting with President Donald Trump during his trip to the nation's capital and explained that his cause was nonpartisan. 

"The victims are across all the party lines, mainly Democrats, and they have been sending me a list of questions and requests to [present] to this administration," Pratt said. "They do not care who’s sitting in the White House. They just want answers. They want results." 

"They want things solved," he added. "Like I would have flown to Washington if an alien from Mars was sitting in the White House. I don’t care. I’m here to activate."

Pratt also praised Bondi, whom he said had been "incredible" in her dedication to investigating the origin and response to the fires.

"I’ve felt so powerless against Bass, LADWP, Newsom, and I’m just throwing these TikToks out at such a powerful entity," he said. "To be able to be in a room with people who can get me information legally, that’s gonna help everyone in the Palisades get the answers that we haven’t had for seven months, like the investigation into the origins of the Palisades fire."

"So, to be in front of somebody who can provide answers to the victims who have been literally thinking about this all day long for over seven months, that was life changing," he continued. "Like I went through a portal on that one."

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Days after the fire, Pratt asked fans of himself and Montag for their help. In an effort to support the couple, fans catapulted Montag's debut album "Superficial," released in 2010, to the top of the iTunes charts, where it secured the No. 1 spot for both song and album.

"Everything I ever bought in my life burned down. Everything my parents ever bought in their life burned down. Like the stakes are so real," Pratt said. 

"I’m doing this because they destroyed my life," he continued. "And for the last seven months, I focused on all the good things with Heidi’s music and the positives, but once that wore off, it’s like, ‘I can’t ever have my life back.’ And when you really see everything laid out and the whole way they’ve spun it, it was just the biggest bunch of lies. Propaganda. This was the most preventable thing that could ever have been."

"I’m becoming worse of a nightmare for them every day because now people are finding my number — other people whose lives burned down — and they send text messages that are like rocket fuel to me," Pratt added. 

"I’ll start getting emotionally drained and it’s a lot to manage my anger and hurt and then it’s like, ‘Buckle up. There’s so many people that need you to keep on this.’ This isn’t a three-week thing. This is gonna be 10 years."

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Martha’s Vineyard residents forced to go vegan, become ‘social pariahs’ because of bloodsucking inse

Residents in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, are being forced to change what’s on their plates as a dangerous tick-borne allergy sweeps the once-glamorous island, reports say.

The Lone Star tick, an aggressive bloodsucker, has triggered a surge in "alpha-gal syndrome" — a condition that leaves victims unable to eat red meat or dairy without risking allergic reactions. Some have even gone into anaphylactic shock.

Hundreds of residents have already been affected, with 523 cases reported last year, according to The Times of London.

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But when the scare worsened this summer as barbecue season got underway, people reshaped their diets, food shopping habits and local restaurants changed their menus.

"I woke up at 2 a.m. with major stomach cramps and thought I had food poisoning," Andrew Keenan, 58, told The Times of London. Keenan had eaten skirt steak several hours before.

"I managed to go back to sleep but woke up four hours later and was covered in hives. I sat up in bed and almost fainted just from sitting up; that’s how low my blood pressure was," he said of the meal in 2020 that triggered anaphylactic shock.

Keenan said he used an antihistamine to reduce the impact. It was only after he was taken to the hospital that doctors discovered a tick had bitten him.

People on the island claim there’s now a rise in vegetarians and what’s now known as "alpha-gal-friendly" menus at restaurants.

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Resident Kate Sudarsky, 26, said the scare had ruined her summer.

"It has had a huge impact on me," she told the Times. "I just can’t trust that a lot of places are able to accommodate my allergies. Or going over to somebody’s house for a potluck or a BBQ, you don’t want to be the social pariah asking people, ‘Is this vegan? What about that?’"

Symptoms include hives, stomach cramps, vomiting and breathlessness, and people can experience anaphylactic shock.

This means sugar and dairy products are off some menus and the island’s stores are packing their shelves with plant-based substitutes for dairy products, according to The Times.

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One restaurant owner in Edgartown offers an "alpha-gal entrée." 

"We’ll have local people come in, and they’ll absolutely ask for alpha-gal entrées. No dairy, nothing with mammals,"  said Megan DeLisle, the general manager of the Black Dog.

"People are talking about it all the time. They get a tick bite and they’re scared, asking for advice," she added.

Although Lone Star ticks are more common in the South, they’ve recently appeared on Martha’s Vineyard thanks to the island’s large deer population. 

The ticks thrive in grassy areas and dense forests, according to the Martha’s Vineyard Tick-borne Illness Reduction Initiative.

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FIRST ON FOX: Navy slashes civilian public affairs jobs in push for military readiness

FIRST ON FOX: The Navy is taking bold steps to cut red tape and sharpen its focus on the fight. 

A new memo signed by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan orders a 35% cut to civilian Public Affairs Officer (PAO) billets and moves all hiring and contracting decisions under tighter control.

Leaders say the goal is to make the force leaner, faster and more disciplined while saving taxpayer money.

"The memo was signed with the intent to make a more lethal and agile force, placing the most capable people in the right positions to support the warfighter," a Navy official told Fox News Digital on background. "It seeks to prioritize warfighting readiness, reinforce standards and discipline, as well as accelerate decision-making."

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"The Department of the Navy must ensure public affairs resources are aligned to warfighting readiness, standards and discipline, and rapid decision-making," the memo states.

From now on, any civilian public affairs hiring must be approved by the Navy’s Chief of Information (CHINFO) or the Marine Corps Communications Directorate (CD). Contracts for media and messaging support will also be pooled into one system so commands across the fleet can use the same process.

The memo directs that "civilian public affairs billets in headquarters, staff support, and non-operational environments shall be reduced or eliminated."

PENTAGON EYES 50% REDUCTION IN PERMANENT CHANGES OF STATION AS MILITARY FAMILIES BRACE FOR MOVING HIGH SEASON

The changes come after a review found the civilian public affairs workforce had grown far beyond what was needed. The study flagged overlapping jobs, inconsistent messaging and inefficient spending. 

Navy leaders say the overhaul will not only trim costs, but also ensure that every communication effort supports readiness and the men and women on the front lines.

The Marine Corps is not included in the cuts because it is already going through a separate review.

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For the Navy, the memo notes that "some billets may be realigned to active-duty or reserve Public Affairs Officers," putting more uniformed leaders in charge of telling the Navy’s story.

The directive also requires CHINFO and CD to "document projected cost savings and assess opportunities to reinvest in fleet support and uniformed public affairs capacity."

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"This is about discipline, efficiency and lethality," a senior Navy official told Fox News Digital. "Every resource we save here is a resource we can put back into readiness and the fight."

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Jake Paul to fight Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in November exhibition on Netflix

Jake Paul’s next fight has been set.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match at State Farm Arena in Atlanta Nov. 14.

Netflix will be hosting the major event later this year, as it did Paul's controversial fight with Mike Tyson,

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Paul, 12-1 in his boxing career with seven knockouts, has already started the trash talk on X.

"Gervonta has been disrespecting my name for too long. His nickname might be Tank, but I’m an FPV drone and I’m about to disable this tiny boy," Paul said. "Yes, he’s one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds. First, I am going to kill David, then I will go on to slaughter Goliath."

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"Goliath" likely refers to Anthony Joshua, the British pro who is a two-time heavyweight champion. He and Paul were in talks, but those discussions reportedly collapsed due to network issues.

While Davis has never lost a fight, his last bout was mired in controversy. He fought to a draw with Lamont Roach in March at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which included Davis’ kneel-down that wasn’t called as a knockdown in the ninth round.

Davis was expected to face Roach again Aug. 16. However, he was arrested for misdemeanor battery-domestic violence. His ex-girlfriend accused him of striking her on the back of the head and slapping her during a June 15 altercation. The charge was dropped last week after his ex-girlfriend refused to prosecute.

Paul’s last fight was against Julio César Chávez Jr. in June, where he won by unanimous decision in California. The victory gave him a World Boxing Association (WBA) ranking this past month, and he debuted as the No. 14 contender in the cruiserweight division.

Speaking of weight classes, that will be a major storyline between these two fighters before their bout in November. Paul is at least 50 pounds heavier than Davis, who is 5-foot-5 compared to Paul’s 6-foot-1 frame.

Netflix will also be hosting a Sept. 13 bout between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford, two of the best pound-for-pound boxers to ever step foot in a ring.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Tea Party bus vandalized in Phoenix during nationwide tour, group says they 'will not be intimidated

FIRST ON FOX: The national Tea Party's "Only Citizens Vote" tour bus had its tires slashed last night during a stop in Phoenix as the group has been traveling across the country to support the SAVE Act. 

Pictures provided to Fox News Digital show the vandalism that took place Tuesday night ahead of the tour bus' planned stops in Tuscon and Scottsdale. The bus is wrapped in decals promoting the Tea Party and election integrity.

"ONLY CITIZENS VOTE" the bus reads in big bold letters. 

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"This cowardly act is not just an attack on a vehicle, it’s an attack on the millions of Americans who believe in free speech, civic engagement, and secure elections," Tea Party Patriots Action honorary chairperson, Jenny Beth Martin, told Fox News Digital in a statement. 

"Tea Party Patriots Action will not be intimidated," she continued. "Our tour continues as planned, and we will keep rallying Americans to support this necessary legislation."

The tour, which had its first stop in Garden Grove, California, in mid-August, shows stops in 16 states. The tour's finale will then be held in the nation's capital, during which the group will deliver petition signatures to members of Congress in an effort to rally support for the SAVE Act.

The SAVE Act aims to mandate that potential voters provide proof-of-citizenship documents when registering to vote. The bill would prohibit states from processing national voter registration forms without certain proof-of-citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, government-issued driver's licenses, or military identification card.

ALBUQUERQUE GOP HEADQUARTERS TARGETED IN ALLEGED ARSON: ‘DIRECT ASSAULT ON OUR VALUES’

The vandalism of the National Tea Party bus comes after a spate of other vandalism attempts targeting Republican entities and figures. 

Within the last month, the district office of Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Penn., was vandalized with red spray paint that scribbled messages, like "Mental illness is not a crime," and "GOP = racism, rape, child rape, cover up," according to images shared by CBS News.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, several GOP headquarters across the country in multiple states, such as New York, Virginia and New Mexico, were reportedly hit as well. 

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Fearing a potential increase in violence following President Donald Trump's move back into the White House this year, the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., told fellow Republican colleagues back in March to stop holding in-person town halls.

Tuesday's vandalism also follows incidents of property damage and assault against federal buildings and immigration officials in Los Angeles amid the Trump administration's deportation crackdown there in June. 

Earlier this year, there was also a spate of violence against Tesla dealerships and Tesla cars during Elon Musk's tenure working as a "special government employee" for Trump.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 08:14 pm

Department of Defense recruiting civilian volunteers for Trump admin's immigration crackdown operati

The Department of Defense is offering its civilian employees an opportunity to volunteer with Homeland Security, working directly with ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents on the front lines of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

A U.S. defense official told Fox News Digital the volunteers will serve in critical support roles for up to 180 days at an ICE or CBP facility.

"Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution," according to a listing posted on USA Jobs, an official government website.

Travel, lodging and per diem may be reimbursed by the receiving agency, and the salary is listed as $25,684 to $191,900 per year, according to the listing.

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Relocation expenses are not reimbursed and detailees may be asked to deploy to non-negotiable locations within 96 hours of approval.

Detailees will not perform law enforcement functions, instead focusing on data entry, ICE and CBP raid planning, illegal immigrant processing and logistical planning, according to the listing.

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The job application comes more than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized DOD civilian employees to participate in reimbursable or non-reimbursable details supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s operations on the southern border.

The website clarifies the volunteer detail position is not a promotion opportunity, carries "moderate risk" and "extensive" overtime may be required.

A security clearance and drug tests are not required, and the opportunity is open to current federal civilian DOD employees at any grade, according to the listing. 

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As of Wednesday afternoon, the site was still accepting applications.

Applications will be reviewed and submitted to DHS as they are received, according to the site. The closing date, which was not listed, may be extended to meet volunteer staffing needs.

DHS, ICE and CBP did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.

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Jake Paul to fight Gervonta 'Tank' Davis in November exhibition on Netflix

Jake Paul’s next fight has been set.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will be facing Gervonta "Tank" Davis in an exhibition match at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 14.

In similar fashion to his controversial fight with Mike Tyson, Netflix will be hosting the major event later this year.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Paul, who is 12-1 in his boxing career with seven knockouts, has already started the trash talk on X.

"Gervonta has been disrespecting my name for too long. His nickname might be Tank, but I’m an FPV drone and I’m about to disable this tiny boy," Paul said. "Yes, he’s one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world, but my motto is anyone, anytime, anyplace, against all odds. And I like my odds. First, I am going to kill David, then I will go on to slaughter Goliath."

BOXER JULIO CÉSAR CHÁVEZ JR. DEPORTED FOR ALLEGED CARTEL TIES, DRUG TRAFFICKING WEEKS AFTER LOSS TO JAKE PAUL

"Goliath" likely refers to Anthony Joshua, the British pro who is a two-time heavyweight champion. He and Paul were in talks, but they reportedly collapsed due to network issues.

While Davis has never lost a fight, his last one was mired in controversy. He fought to a draw with Lamont Roach in March at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which included Davis’ kneel-down that wasn’t called as a knockdown in the ninth round.

Davis was expected to face Roach again on Aug. 16. However, he got into a legal situation after being arrested for misdemeanor battery-domestic violence. His ex-girlfriend accused him of striking her on the back of the head and slapping her during a June 15 altercation. The charge was dropped last week after his ex-girlfriend refused to prosecute.

Meanwhile, Paul’s last fight was against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June, where he won by unanimous decision in California. The victory gave him a World Boxing Association (WBA) ranking this past month, debuting as the No. 14 contender in the cruiserweight division.

Speaking of weight classes, that will be a major storyline between these two fighters before their bout in November. Paul weighs in at least 50 pounds more than Davis, who is 5-foot-5 compared to Paul’s 6-foot-1 frame.

Netflix will also be hosting a Sept. 13 bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, two of the best pound-for-pound boxers to ever step foot in a ring.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 08:23 pm

Tea Party bus vandalized in Phoenix during nationwide tour, group says they 'will not be intimidated

FIRST ON FOX: The national Tea Party's "Only Citizens Vote" tour bus had its tires slashed last night during a stop in Phoenix as the group has been traveling across the country to support the SAVE Act. 

Pictures provided to Fox News Digital show the vandalism that took place Tuesday night ahead of the tour bus's planned stops in Tuscon and Scottsdale. The bus is wrapped in decals promoting the Tea Party and election integrity.

"ONLY CITIZENS VOTE" the bus reads in big bold letters. 

HOSTILITY AGAINST CHURCHES A ‘GROWING TREND,’ AS STUDY FINDS HUNDREDS OF ATTACKS ON U.S. CHURCHES IN 2024

"This cowardly act is not just an attack on a vehicle, it’s an attack on the millions of Americans who believe in free speech, civic engagement, and secure elections," Tea Party Patriots Action honorary chairperson, Jenny Beth Martin, told Fox News Digital in a statement. 

"Tea Party Patriots Action will not be intimidated," she continued. "Our tour continues as planned, and we will keep rallying Americans to support this necessary legislation."

The tour, which had its first stop in Garden Grove, California, in mid-August, shows stops in 16 states. The tour's finale will then be held in the nation's capital, during which the group will deliver petition signatures to members of Congress in an effort to rally support for the SAVE Act.

The SAVE Act aims to mandate that potential voters provide proof-of-citizenship documents when registering to vote. The bill would prohibit states from processing national voter registration forms without certain proof-of-citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, government-issued driver's licenses, or military identification card.

ALBUQUERQUE GOP HEADQUARTERS TARGETED IN ALLEGED ARSON: ‘DIRECT ASSAULT ON OUR VALUES’

The vandalism of the National Tea Party bus comes after a spate of other vandalism attempts targeting Republican entities and figures. 

Within the last month, the district office of Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Penn., was vandalized with red spray paint that scribbled messages, like "Mental illness is not a crime," and "GOP = racism, rape, child rape, cover up," according to images shared by CBS News.

Meanwhile, earlier this year, several GOP headquarters across the country in multiple states, such as New York, Virginia and New Mexico, were reportedly hit as well. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Fearing a potential increase in violence following President Donald Trump's move back into the White House this year, the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., told fellow Republican colleagues back in March to stop holding in-person town halls.

Tuesday's vandalism also follows incidents of property damage and assault against federal buildings and immigration officials in Los Angeles amid the Trump administration's deportation crackdown there in June. 

Earlier this year, there was also a spate of violence against Tesla dealerships and Tesla cars during Elon Musk's tenure working as a "special government employee" for Trump.

Latest & Breaking News on Fox News ([syndicated profile] fox_news_feed) wrote2025-08-20 08:14 pm

Department of Defense recruiting civilian volunteers for Trump admin's immigration crackdown operati

The Department of Defense is offering its civilian employees an opportunity to volunteer with Homeland Security, working directly with ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents on the front lines of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

A U.S. defense official told Fox News Digital the volunteers will serve in critical support roles for up to 180 days at an ICE or CBP facility.

"Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution," according to a listing posted on USA Jobs, an official government website.

Travel, lodging and per diem may be reimbursed by the receiving agency, and the salary is listed as $25,684 to $191,900 per year, according to the listing.

OVER 100K AMERICANS RUSH TO JOIN TRUMP'S MASSIVE ICE HIRING SPREE NATIONWIDE, DHS SAYS

Relocation expenses are not reimbursed and detailees may be asked to deploy to non-negotiable locations within 96 hours of approval.

Detailees will not perform law enforcement functions, instead focusing on data entry, ICE and CBP raid planning, illegal immigrant processing and logistical planning, according to the listing.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS AGE CAP FOR ICE POSITIONS IN MAJOR RECRUITMENT DRIVE

The job application comes more than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized DoD civilian employees to participate in reimbursable or non-reimbursable details supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s operations on the southern border.

The website clarifies the volunteer detail position is not a promotion opportunity, carries "moderate risk," and "extensive" overtime may be required.

A security clearance and drug tests are not required, and the opportunity is open to current federal civilian DoD employees at any grade, according to the listing. 

TRUMP ADMIN UNLEASHES CRUCIAL RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN WITH MASSIVE BONUSES TO BOLSTER ICE RANKS

As of Wednesday afternoon, the site was still accepting applications.

Applications will be reviewed and submitted to DHS as they are received, according to the site. The closing date, which was not listed, may be extended to meet volunteer staffing needs.

DHS, ICE and CBP did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.