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Comedians like Dave Chappelle poked fun at an alleged chilling effect on free speech in the U.S. after they signed contracts to do government-approved comedy acts at a festival in Saudi Arabia.In the weeks since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, some left-wing media figures have found themselves in hot water for remarks about the killing and his alleged assassin. After the brief suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel after he appeared to falsely suggest the suspect was a MAGA supporter, many have fretted about the state of free speech in America.Meanwhile, there has been a massive

An associate professor at The University of New Mexico says that she is concerned she will be forced to lie and teach that there are only two genders, male and female. Georgiann Davis, an associate professor at The University of New Mexico, wrote in an op-ed Thursday in the Los Angeles Times that she is concerned about being forced to lie when speaking about sexuality. The piece was headlined, "I’m an intersex professor. Am I supposed to lie by teaching ‘only male and female’?"She noted a viral video on Reddit of a Texas A&M student questioning Professor Melissa McCoul over rhetoric on "gender and

When Marjorie Taylor Greene first came to Congress, it is fair to say, she was viewed as something of a kook.She indulged in conspiracy theories and repeated Q’Anon quackery, which she later acknowledged was a mistake.But now MTG has evolved into President Trump’s most vociferous critic – which is especially noticeable in a party that follows their leader at almost every turn.DON LEMON, PROGRESSIVE ACTIVISTS HAVE TENSE ENCOUNTER WITH MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE STAFFER, GET BOOTED OUTThe Georgia congresswoman, an ultra-conservative, still says she likes Trump, but she’s largely in the business of denouncing him on various issues. And that hasn’t

The San Francisco 49ers took home a crucial 26-23 NFC West victory on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams in overtime.The 49ers defense came up huge to stop the Rams on fourth down in a pivotal moment in overtime to win the game. San Francisco also received an incredible performance from Mac Jones and the rest of the bruised and battered roster.Jones came in for Brock Purdy once again. He finished 33-of-49 with 342 passing yards and two touchdown passes as his resurgence continued. He started the game with a touchdown pass to Jake Tonges and followed it up

A physical confrontation at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station went viral after conservative activist Cam Higby pepper-sprayed a woman who was seen on video allegedly lunging at him and hitting him with his MAGA hat — an incident he said underscores his mission to confront political hostility head-on while promoting open debate through his "Fearless Tour," inspired by late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.Higby, who said his mission is to expose violence on the left and promote peaceful political dialogue, visited Union Station after hosting a debate event Wednesday at the University of Maryland.In a phone interview Thursday with Fox

A judge in Idaho has blocked the release of graphic images from the home where Bryan Kohberger murdered four college students.Second District Judge Megan Marshall issued the ruling on Wednesday, writing that graphic images which include blood and any of the victims' bodies will not be released by law enforcement agencies. Kohberger pleaded guilty to murdering Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves.In her ruling, Marshall explained the release of such pictures "would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy." "There can be no doubt that the photographs, video, audio and other investigatory records in this case are incredibly

Paramount is reportedly set to announce a deal for Bari Weiss to join CBS News, according to Puck News on Thursday.Correspondent Dylan Byers reported on X that Paramount will announce the deal to acquire the Free Press, Weiss’ media company, on Monday. Weiss will allegedly join CBS News as "editor in chief" and report directly to new Paramount CEO David Ellison.Byers also wrote that Tom Cibrowski will stay on as CBS News President after reports suggested he was pushing an "editorial shift" to some of the network’s programming.CBS DENIES REPORT OF NEWS DIVISION LOSING $50 MILLION A YEAR, INSISTS IT

EXCLUSIVE: As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that Americans’ flights can continue on schedule no matter how long the closure lasts.With the busiest time of the year for air travel quickly approaching and tens of millions of Americans expected to fly in the coming months, an extended government shutdown could have catastrophic impacts on flight safety as well as Americans’ travel plans.To combat this, Bean introduced a bill titled the "Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025," which would ensure that America’s air

Becoming a grandmother has changed Michelle Pfeiffer's approach to acting.Pfeiffer, 67, revealed the news during Monday's episode of the "SmartLess" podcast. The "Scarface" star opened up about how she enjoys acting now more than ever after the big life change."I don't have time nor the desire to go that deep for that long and not be present," she told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. "I realize I have a finite amount of time left and – I might announce on this show – that I became a grandmother last year.""I've been very quiet about it, and it

Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses. Because zero-day threats strike before developers can patch them, your personal data and browsing activity could be at risk if you don't update right away. If you use Chrome, now is the time to upgrade.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your

People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health and and Perlmutter Cancer Center.In the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology, researchers identified 27 types of bacterial and fungal species in the mouth’s microbiome that may contribute to the disease.Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers — in 2025, an estimated 67,440 Americans will be diagnosed and about 51,980 people will die from it, according to the American Cancer Society.CANCER VACCINE SHOWS PROMISE IN PREVENTING RECURRENCE OF PANCREATIC,

The Democrats are taking a big gamble by going along with a government shutdown, one that they will probably lose.The most important reason is that President Trump has a giant megaphone. Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer simply can’t compete in drawing media attention.What’s more, while some Americans may blame both sides – can’t they act like adults and work out these budget fights? – the Republicans are blaming the "Democrat Party" for triggering the shutdown.At yesterday’s White House briefing, itself a key advantage, JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt kept repeating, like a mantra, that the Democrats support "healthcare for illegal

Two Canadair jets operated by Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York Wednesday night.The incident took place at 9:58 p.m. between two Canadair CRJ-900 regional jets.One was an outbound flight and the other inbound, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.A Delta spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that one flight attendant had suffered a minor injury and was treated by EMTs before being transported to a local hospital as a precaution. No other passengers were injured.2 SMALL PLANES COLLIDE IN MIDAIR AT REGIONAL ARIZONA

A drunken teen allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle with an 11-year-old passenger inside, after flipping over on a highway in Arizona, according to media reports.The incident happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday local time after police received a report of a wrong-way driver eastbound on I-40 in Flagstaff, Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) told ABC News.A deputy spotted the vehicle crossing the median into oncoming lanes before correcting course, then speeding past 100 mph.The white Chevrolet Silverado, reported stolen earlier from the Flagstaff Police Department, veered onto a guardrail before flipping multiple times and crashing into a tree. SUV DRIVER RUNS

Federal agents peeled back the curtain at a Dallas strip club, arresting dozens of suspected illegal immigrants and seizing tens of thousands of dollars in U.S. cash.Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas, with assistance from federal, state and local law enforcement, executed a criminal search warrant at Chicas Bonitas Cabaret Friday for suspected human trafficking and unlawful employment, according to a news release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Officials said 41 illegal immigrants, including 29 people suspected of illegally working at the club, were taken into custody by the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office for administrative immigration violations.MASSIVE

The Cleveland Browns are turning to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel this week against the Minnesota Vikings in London, as head coach Kevin Stefanski shakes things up already at the position following a 1-3 start. It’s a move that the 40-year-old veteran appeared blindsided by. "Listen, I think I said it on Sunday, anytime you’re in this league, everybody’s always getting evaluated," Flacco said, via Pro Football Talk. "The job of the quarterback is to help your team win football games. So, I don’t know if I foresaw it coming, but listen, me and Kevin can have a good conversation. It’s not like

A Carnival ride in California malfunctioned during a high school event, causing carriages to suddenly drop to the ground."The Zipper," a ride that pulls individuals up in a carriage, malfunctioned in the middle of a ride on Friday during an event hosted by Bishop Conaty Our Lady of the Loretto High School in Los Angeles, California, according to FOX 11.Video of the incident shows the ride suddenly stopping before two carriages crashed into one another, with one of them falling to the ground.Alexia Murillo, who saw the incident, said a cable snapped off of the ride.LOCALS CALL OUT 'EXCESSIVE TOURISM'

The Cleveland Browns made a quarterback change atop the depth chart, but the bottom of it remains the same.The team announced Wednesday that third-round pick Dillon Gabriel will be taking over the starting job in place of Joe Flacco. However, Flacco's demotion did not change Shedeur Sanders' position.Flacco will be Cleveland's backup this weekend, while Sanders, a fifth-round pick, will remain in the third-string.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick said on Wednesday's edition of "Get Up" that the Browns "don't want" to go back to Flacco, giving Sanders an open look."If you're Shedeur right

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel called President Donald Trump a "son of a b---h" on Tuesday as he discussed Disney suspending his show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.""You started as a radio disc jockey, as you said," host Stephen Colbert said to Kimmel. "When you were spinning platters and making with the banter, did you ever think the president of the United States would be celebrating your unemployment?"Kimmel's suspension was lifted by Disney last Tuesday after the host was briefly taken off the air due to remarks he made about Charlie Kirk's alleged

A group of resourceful mountain bikers came across a hiker who was missing for two days in the rugged Idaho wilderness and brought her to safety last month, authorities said.Heather Wayment, 46, was reported missing by family on Sept. 17, a day after she was last seen in the Prairie Creek area of Blaine County, Idaho, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office said. A day later, three mountain bikers who were not part of the search and rescue effort discovered Wayment on a remote trail in Camas County about 17 miles from where her vehicle was found, the sheriff’s office said.The mountain

EXCLUSIVE: Former San Jose State assistant women's volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose knew she wanted to sue as soon as she found out she was suspended last season.She had just filed a Title IX complaint that contained several allegations against the school and transgender player Blaire Fleming. The suspension hit her the first weekend of November 2024, just days before the presidential election. She found out just minutes before warm-ups for a home game against New Mexico State. "I come walking into the gym and I was removed by an administrator and told I was not allowed to have contact with my

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, working with ICE agents, arrested 120 illegal immigrants during an operation at a port of entry near the Texas border.The plan, dubbed Operation Guardian, was a comprehensive deportation effort launched by Gov. Kevin Stitt in coordination with Oklahoma’s Department of Public Safety.The sting took place along Interstate 40, where officials found most offenders with unverifiable licenses behind the wheels of 80,000-pound 18-wheelers.During the operation, troopers encountered more than 500 people and turned 120 over to ICE, according to officials.'COMMON SENSE': RED STATE GOVERNOR MAKES CRUCIAL MOVE TO BOOST TRUMP'S DEPORTATION PUSHDepartment of Public Safety Commissioner Tim

The federal government is officially entering a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill.An earlier attempt by Senate Republicans to pass a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2025 government funding levels, called a continuing resolution (CR), was sunk by Democrats who were furious about being sidelined in shutdown negotiations.The bill, which would have given Congress until Nov. 21 to set FY 2026 funding priorities, passed the House largely along party lines on Sept. 19. The Senate is expected to vote on the same bill again

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh owned up to his part in a post-game confrontation with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen on Sunday. After the Jaguars defeated the 49ers on the road, 26-21, Saleh and Coen went viral as they needed to be held back after screaming at one another on the field. Coen was seen saying, "Keep my name out of your mouth."The altercation stemmed from Saleh using the phrase "legal sign stealing" during a news conference before their game. But he downplayed what happened in his first time speaking with reporters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

The White House has officially declared an imminent government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a GOP-backed spending bill to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21.A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said current federal funding levels "expire at 11:59 pm tonight.""Unfortunately, Democrat senators are blocking passage of H.R. 5371 in the Senate due to Democrats' insane policy demands, which include $1 trillion in new spending," the memo said.This news is breaking and will be updated. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-declares-imminent-government-shutdown-after-senate-fails-pass-funding-bill Author : Publish date : 2025-09-30 23:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the