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CROSS PLAINS, Tenn. – Many pumpkin patches won’t look the same this year as drought conditions across the United States leave farmers with empty fields.The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska estimates around 38% of the United States is experiencing a ‘moderate drought,’ which the National Weather Service defines by damaged crops, low water wells and developing water shortages.  Pumpkin farmers – including those in Cross Plains, Tennessee – are dealing with drought conditions for a second straight year. Stephen Freeland’s pumpkins are growing in 14 acres of bone-dry soil. He said the pumpkins are trying to

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is escalating his commentary on the New York City mayoral race, claiming Republican Curtis Sliwa’s refusal to exit has pushed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to a 90% chance of victory, according to prediction market data. Ackman, the founder of Pershing Square Capital, argued that Sliwa staying in the race is helping Mamdani secure the win.On Friday, Ackman posted new Polymarket odds on X showing Mamdani near 90%, well ahead of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sliwa."It was not Zohran Mamdani’s debate performance. It was Curtis Sliwa’s statement after the debate that he is not leaving that has

Footage of embattled North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson discussing graphics for a TV show has been leaked.The "behind the scenes" footage was obtained by "Pablo Torre Finds Out," which showed the couple in a meeting room during filming of Belichick's show, "Coach," that was on the Underdog Network last year.Hudson could be heard discussing her thoughts on graphics she thought should be changed, and she could be heard offering suggestions for the graphics team to use "Adobe Photoshop" and "click, click, click." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Later in the video, Belichick

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…-FBI arrests alleged pro-Hamas Oct. 7 attacker living in Louisiana-Millions expected to flood streets at ‘No Kings’ protests targeting Trump across all 50 states-Thune slams Schumer’s ‘kingmaker’ politics, refuses to ‘kiss the ring’ in shutdown talksFormer White House National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to all 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials after surrendering to federal authorities in Maryland.U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan explained the charges to Bolton

Travel Portland updated its "Safety in Portland" page this week, insisting that recent comments by President Donald Trump are "not true" while touting the city's safety in an effort to encourage more travelers. "The recent comments by President Trump regarding Portland are not true and do not reflect what visitors to our city should expect to experience," the group says on its website.Travel Portland noted that the ICE facility in the city is "located in an isolated area" two miles away from downtown and major attractions. AIRLINES CANCEL FLIGHTS AS AIRPORTS EXPERIENCE 'MAJOR DISRUPTIONS' OVER PROTESTS, STRIKES"Portlanders have long exercised their free

NASA is once again considering Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman for the administration’s top role.The private astronaut had been nominated for the role earlier this year, but the White House yanked that nomination as cracks formed in President Donald Trump’s relationship with Musk."Secretary Duffy and Jared Isaacman had an excellent meeting," NASA press secretary Bethany Stephens first told Reuters in a statement this week.She added in a statement to Fox News Digital: "At President Trump's direction, Secretary Duffy in his capacity as acting NASA Administrator, is meeting with and vetting several candidates for the permanent role." NASA AT A CROSSROADS: TRUMP’S

New York Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul offered her support of Empire State Attorney General Letitia James when she was first indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, following years of the New York governor celebrating legal challenges originating in her home state and elsewhere against President Donald Trump. "New Yorkers know @NewYorkStateAGJames for her integrity, her independence, and her relentless fight for justice," Hochul posted to X following James' indictment. "What we're seeing today is nothing less than the weaponization of the Justice Department to punish those who hold the powerful accountable." A grand jury

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, an Empire State Republican, called Democratic Big Apple mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist.""I call Zohran Mamdani a jihadist because he is. Zohran Mamdani is a raging antisemite. Mamdani is the definition of a jihadist as he supports Hamas terrorists which he did as recently as yesterday when he refused to call for Hamas terrorists to put down their arms - the same Hamas terrorist group that slaughtered civilians including New Yorkers on October 7, 2023," the congresswoman claimed.Fox News Digital emailed Mamdani's campaign to request a comment from the New York City mayoral candidate.HERE'S EVERYTHING

Three labor unions filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday, arguing that the federal government violated the First Amendment rights of visa holders legally in the U.S. by using a program to search their social media for specific viewpoints, including criticism of the U.S. government and Israel.United Auto Workers, Communications Workers of America and the American Federation of Teachers sued the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.This comes after the State Department said it had revoked the visas of at least six people over social media comments