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We can now openly admit what has been unfolding before our eyes for a year: that Kristi Noem was an utter, complete, total catastrophe, her tenure in charge of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) little more than a self-promoting crusade.She was unqualified for the job from day one, and largely responsible for the awful excesses of ICE and the frustrating failures of FEMA. President Donald Trump's decision to fire her, which took way too long, liberates many Republicans to acknowledge what many in the media, including me, along with Democrats and outside critics, have been saying all along: Noem was

A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, according to officials.The shooting happened in West Caln Township shortly after 9 p.m. during a traffic stop near Compass and Michael roads.Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the trooper, identified as Timothy O'Connor, died from the shooting."I am profoundly saddened to announce that tonight, Pennsylvania State Police family lost a son, lost a hero, and lost a dedicated public servant," Shapiro said at a press briefing."Corporal Timothy O'Connor is killed tonight doing what he's dedicated his life to. And that is serving

The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team may still make the NCAA Tournament, but Dick Vitale thinks this iconic program should be much better than their 19-12 record this season considering their whopping $22 million roster. The legendary ESPN college basketball analyst didn’t hold back his feelings about the Wildcats as they played Florida during Saturday’s prime SEC matchup. After the Gators hit some free throws to extend their first-half lead to 26-19, Vitale started to lay into the Wildcats.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I’m going to say this right here, I’ve done several Kentucky games, win or lose, $22 million

Timothée Chalamet is under fire this week and losing traction in the best actor Oscar race for saying just about the most obvious thing in the world: Nobody cares about ballet or opera in 2026.Here is the exact quote from the "Dune" and "Marty Supreme" star during a recent CNN town hall: "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there."The backlash was swift and severe. According to the

Every team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has its own unique celebrations for home runs, whether it’s a special jacket from the Dominican Republic or coordinated handshakes with Team USA. But Team Italy might have the best one of all – the players take an espresso shot, which is made from a machine that sits right in the dugout. It’s about as Italian as it gets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe machine sits toward the end of the dugout, but players and coaches can get their quick caffeine fix. And it isn’t anything new from this group. During the 2023

Oprah Winfrey stunned when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week with her new slimmed-down figure.The 72-year-old media personality was spotted arriving at the Chloe runway show looking noticeably thinner in a pair of high-waisted jeans, a cream-colored top and a brown jacket.She paired the look with a pair of sunglasses, a white purse and closed-toed pointy high-heeled shoes, and wore her hair in a high ponytail.The media mogul was also photographed sitting front row at the Stella McCartney fashion show, in which she paired a pink blazer with tan pants and a white shirt.OZEMPIC BOOM COLLIDES WITH AMERICA'S EATING HABITS

Former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan argued to MS NOW host Chris Hayes on Friday night that the American military’s current conduct in Iran is worse than that of the Nazis during World War II.Hayes said the American military is believed to be responsible for a strike that killed dozens of children at a girls’ elementary school in Iran while targeting a nearby naval base, killing 165 people, most of whom he said were children."It would be, appeared, this unfathomable tragedy, the mass slaughter of children playing at school, was simply the result of the ethos that this administration has

At least two are dead after a plane crashed near Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Saturday night.Officials said a private aircraft bound for the Gulf Shores airport crashed at approximately 6:50 p.m. local time Saturday (7:50 p.m. ET), according to local WKRG. The U.S. Coast Guard said emergency response efforts began immediately, with multiple agencies launching a coordinated search by air, land, and water, the outlet reported."A large emergency response effort is underway in the area of Sailboat Bay and Plash Island following a plane crash in Bon Secour Bay," the Gulf Shores Police Department wrote in a statement posted to