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CNN security analyst and former FBI agent Josh Campbell defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the agents Thursday who forcibly removed Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., during his viral outburst. Video of the incident showed Padilla trying to walk up to Noem while she was speaking at a podium during a press conference in Los Angeles about the riots. Padilla simultaneously attempted to shout over Noem, but law enforcement stepped in and forcefully stopped Padilla's advance. Padilla was eventually taken to the ground and handcuffed, the video showed. Fox News reporters who were present said Padilla appeared to be detained for a

With closing arguments scheduled for Friday morning, jurors will soon begin deliberating Karen Read's fate after 31 days of testimony in her second trial over the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe, her former boyfriend.Read, 45, is accused of clipping the 46-year-old outside a house party and leaving him to die on the ground during a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022. Her defense denies that a collision ever happened, suggesting he was attacked by someone at the party and a dog instead.Judge Beverly Cannone denied the defense's second motion for a finding of not guilty Thursday – clearing the way

You have lots of places to choose from to get your message out to the press if you’re House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.It’s best to get your message out succinctly, clearly and free of interference.So when Johnson decided to boast about the House making good on the first bill to codify DOGE cuts and slash $9.4 billion from USAID and public broadcasting, he stepped just outside the House chamber and into a throng of reporters gathered by the Will Rogers Statue."Republicans will continue to deliver real accountability and restore fiscal discipline," said Johnson.  REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: GOP LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO SLASH

Eric Dane has spoken out for the first time since revealing his ALS diagnosis.During a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America," Dane said every day is a constant reminder of his diagnosis."I wake up every day, and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening," Dane told Sawyer in a teaser clip of the upcoming interview that was posted on Facebook.Sawyer replied, "It’s not a dream." ‘GREY’S ANATOMY' ALUM ERIC DANE DIAGNOSED WITH ALSDane agreed, saying that his reality is not a dream.Although the "Greys' Anatomy" alum's life has changed since his diagnosis, he tried to stay optimistic, stating,

The New York Mets won their Thursday afternoon matchup against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals. While the 4-3 victory was the Mets' sixth consecutive win, the game was marred by what appeared to be a serious injury to one of their key players.Starting pitcher Kodai Senga recorded one out in the sixth inning but exited the game after he sustained an apparent injury.Senga seemed to have trouble with his right leg after he ran to cover first base on a ground ball hit by Washington shortstop CJ Abrams.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNEW METS PITCHER JUSTIN

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces killed a Syria-based ISIS official during an airstrike in the northern part of Syria on Tuesday, according to officials.CENTCOM shared news about the strike in a social media post on Thursday."On June 10, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria killing Rakhim Boev, a Syria-based ISIS official who was involved in planning external operations threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and civilians," CENTCOM said. "This airstrike is part of CENTCOM's ongoing commitment, alongside regional partners, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against U.S. forces

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., expanded his investigation into alleged financial support for anti-ICE riots across the country Thursday, threatening subpoenas against at least three organizations.Hawley says he has yet to hear a response from organizations he is probing for potentially supporting riots in Los Angeles in recent days. He told Fox News Digital in an interview that he will seek subpoenas against the organizations if they do not comply, which they have yet to do.The senator also said he would pursue public hearings on the issue."If it's not public and transparent, then there's no point," he said.FEDERAL OFFICIALS SLAM DEMOCRATS

The rift between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart has reached a new level, as the Texas A&M product has reportedly left the final day of mandatory minicamp with his rookie contract still not signed. Pro Football Talk reported Stewart leaving minicamp wasn’t because of the contract disagreement he has with the Bengals, but rather "he didn’t want to be a distraction" for his teammates who are participating. Still, Stewart’s contract situation has baffled many in the football world, and is the reason behind him not being on the field with his teammates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMStewart,