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The housing official appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead New York City’s newly revived Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants previously said, "White, middle-class homeowners are a huge problem for a renter justice movement" and argued organizers must "undermine the institution of homeownership," during a 2021 podcast appearance.Cea Weaver, who was named director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants on Jan. 1 through an executive order signed by Mamdani, made the remarks during a September 2021 episode of the "Bad Faith podcast" while discussing eviction policy and renter organizing strategies.The comments have drawn renewed attention as Weaver now holds

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti found out during his press conference on Tuesday that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had stepped down.Bisciotti was stunned upon hearing the news, saying "Holy s---," during his media availibility. The owner was then asked if Tomlin would be considered as a head-coaching candidate for the Ravens, to replace John Harbaugh after being on the opposite end of a bitter rivalry for 19 seasons."Holy s---, Mike, wouldn’t that be awesome? Only if John takes the Pittsburgh job," Bisciotti joked.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Wow, wouldn’t that be interesting? I don’t know," Bisciotti said. "That

Tommy Lee Jones made moves to put his daughter under a conservatorship years before she was found dead from a suspected overdose.Tommy Lee filed a petition to have Victoria Jones placed under a temporary conservatorship on Aug. 7, 2023. A temporary conservator was appointed on Aug. 21, 2023, according to court records viewed by Fox News Digital.The "Lincoln" star filed to terminate the conservatorship on Dec. 13, 2023.TOMMY LEE JONES' DAUGHTER FACED MULTIPLE CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING PUBLIC INTOXICATION, BEFORE SUDDEN DEATHVictoria was found dead inside the Fairmont San Francisco on Jan. 1, 2026, Fox News Digital previously confirmed. She may

EXCLUSIVE: France’s ambassador to the United Nations said Paris has strongly condemned Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, as the French government weighs possible satellite communications support to help Iranians circumvent a near-total internet blackout.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Jerome Bonnafont described what he said was an escalation in repression by Iranian authorities and outlined France’s response, including sanctions and diplomatic pressure."We have condemned very, very strongly, at the highest level, the repression against the popular movement in Iran," Bonnafont said. "This time it seems to me that the repression is even more violent than it used

The Department of Justice is sending a surge of prosecutors to Minnesota to help handle fraud and immigration cases, two federal sources tell Fox News.Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino also confirmed the support from prosecutors in the Twin Cities. The fresh prosecutors are expected to actively charge cases, including those that are immigration-related, in accordance with President Donald Trump's agenda."We're getting support all the way around the block here on the ground from prosecutors, whether it's the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security," Bovino said. "Additional lawyers and prosecutors have been sent into the area here, and

Anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators were seen surging and confronting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis on Tuesday, as tensions continue to rise in the Twin Cities following the death of Renee Nicole Good last week.Video from the hectic scene shows dozens of agitators stepping into the path of immigration agents’ vehicles, positioning themselves near and in front of them as officers attempted to push through the crowd.Agents could be seen deploying tear gas and pepper spray in an effort to disperse the crowd and carve out an exit route.ICE HEAD SAYS AGENTS FACING 'CONSTANT IMPEDIMENTS'

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., is reportedly the subject of a federal investigation following a controversial video in which she and several other lawmakers encouraged service members to "refuse illegal orders."The senator told The New York Times that she discovered the probe was launched by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's office. The Times reported that Pirro's office sent an email to the Senate’s sergeant-at-arms requesting an interview with Slotkin or her private counsel. Slotkin reportedly described the probe to the Times as an effort by an authoritarian president to use the federal government as a tool of intimidation."Facts

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, but she's expected to ignore the order, potentially risking criminal charges.Hillary Clinton is scheduled to be deposed behind closed doors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and it appears the GOP-led committee will move forward with holding the interview in some form regardless of whether she attends.Hillary and Bill Clinton's lawyers sent a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., earlier this week, calling their subpoenas "invalid and legally unenforceable."But Comer previously threatened to initiate contempt of Congress proceedings against both Clintons

At least 22 people were killed and 64 injured in Thailand Wednesday after a construction crane fell on a passenger train, officials said.The crane struck a moving train in Nakhon Ratchasima province as it traveled from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, causing the train to derail and catch fire, according to the province’s Public Relations Department.The department said in a Facebook post that the fire was under control and that officials were searching for people believed to be trapped inside the train.LOCALS CALL OUT 'EXCESSIVE TOURISM' AFTER TRAM CRASH LEAVES AT LEAST 15 DEAD AND 18 INJUREDTransport Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakan said

The interim government in Venezuela has released at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned under President Nicolás Maduro's regime, Fox News confirmed.The release marks the first known release of Americans in the South American country since the U.S. military completed an operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal drug trafficking charges in New York."We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela," a State Department official said Tuesday. "This is an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities."The release of American citizens was first reported by Bloomberg.TRUMP SIGNS ORDER TO PROTECT

Passengers aboard a taxiing aircraft were reportedly left horrified last month when chilling screams suddenly echoed from beneath the cabin just moments before takeoff.  According to the officials, a ground crew member became trapped inside the plane’s cargo hold when doors "inadvertently closed" behind him, according to local station CBC. The incident happened on Dec. 13 when Air Canada Flight 1502 was preparing to depart Toronto Pearson Airport for Moncton, New Brunswick, the outlet said. The Airbus flight, which was carrying 184 passengers, was ultimately canceled following the incident.  ALL 8 TIRES BURST IN HARROWING ATLANTA LANDING FAILURE INVOLVING PASSENGER JET Passengers told CBC that

An illegal immigrant and suspected Venezuelan gang member shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a Jan. 8 confrontation in Portland had a previous brush with violence, as authorities say she had been tied to an earlier shooting months before.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital deputies responded to reports of a shooting in July 2025 at an apartment complex in unincorporated Washington County. No one was injured, and the suspects fled before deputies arrived.A neighbor who witnessed that incident described it as shocking for a normally peaceful area.Justin Pitones told KGW8 he was home at

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced criticism on social media Tuesday after he lamented the departure of the top fraud prosecutor in the state — despite suggesting he should be fired just a week ago. "Joe is a principled public servant who spent more than a decade achieving justice for Minnesotans," Walz posted on X Tuesday in response to news that U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson and other prosecutors had resigned, along with a New York Times report that the decision was made over disagreements with Trump’s DOJ. "This is a huge loss for our state. It’s also the latest sign Trump is pushing nonpartisan career

The Washington Post took some heat on social media this week after promoting a column about Erika Kirk’s wardrobe. The Washington Post published a Jan. 8 piece headlined, "Erika Kirk is walking a fine line in a glittering pantsuit," which put a spotlight on wardrobe decisions the Turning Point USA CEO has made since her late husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated last year. "Kirk, a mother to two toddlers, continues to take on public-facing leadership duties while promoting traditional ideas about prioritizing marriage and motherhood, and her clothes are attempting to walk the same high wire… her styling of late suggests that

Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad is accusing the American left of turning its back on Iranian protesters amid reports of thousands of deaths and a near-total communications blackout imposed by the regime."The silence of left and liberals in America and Europe is not an accidental silence. It’s an ideological silence," Alinejad said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends."Alinejad, who has been targeted by the Iranian regime for her activism, said Western activists and celebrities who loudly champion "Free Palestine" causes have remained silent as Iranians are killed in the streets."It will expose their hypocrisy," she said.MORNING GLORY: TRUMP IS ON THE CUSP

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) will file a motion to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his Jan. 6 remarks.Trump sued the BBC for both defamation and for a violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act for $5 billion apiece, seeking $10 billion total. The suit, filed in the Southern District of Florida Federal Court, was filed in a personal capacity and names BBC and BBC Studios Productions as defendants. The BBC does not believe the court has jurisdiction and that Trump wasn’t damaged by the documentary. Trump’s

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is demanding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey honor federal immigration detainers for the more than 1,300 criminal illegal aliens within the state's custody, after hundreds were allegedly let back on the streets. Both Walz and Frey "refuse" to cooperate with federal immigration officials, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who accused the pair of releasing nearly 470 criminal illegal aliens back onto Minneapolis' streets. "We are calling on Walz and Frey to stop this dangerous policy and commit to honoring the ICE arrest detainers of the more than 1,360

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill aimed at restricting any unauthorized military action by President Donald Trump, amid growing debate over his comments about acquiring Greenland "one way or the other."Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., is leading the legislation along with Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., according to POLITICO."This is about our fundamental shared goals and our fundamental security, not just in Europe, but in the United States itself," Keating said in a statement to the outlet.The group involved in the effort is soliciting broader support for the legislation and say they

Crunch.That was the sound of Houston Texans players colliding with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers early in the fourth quarter of their Wild Card Round matchup, causing him to lose the ball. Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins picked the ball up and ran it to the end zone for what felt like the knockout blow even though there was still a lot of time left to play.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was that type of game for both teams – a defensive struggle – as Houston put together a 30-6 victory. It was the franchise’s first road

West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey spoke out in response to allegations of sexual harassment against a transgender athlete who has sued his state to block its law that keeps biological males out of girls' sports. McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete the U.S. Supreme Court set to review the case Tuesday, addressed the allegations at a press conference Monday. "Any time you think of a child being harassed, it gives you pause as a parent. And it isn't really part of our case, but harassment of any child of any kind in this country is

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle shared a somber post after he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during the team’s playoff win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.Kittle shared photos on Instagram of himself in the locker room with his wife, Claire, getting carted off the field and a panel from the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Football sucks sometimes," the star tight end wrote. "But I love it. I love these guys and this team. Heartbroken but have felt so much love and support from everyone reaching out. I’ll be good. Thank you.

George Clooney showed off his French-speaking skills during the 83rd annual Golden Globes, just weeks after President Donald Trump celebrated the actor's French citizenship. While presenting the award for best motion picture – drama, Clooney — who was also nominated for his performance in "Jay Kelly," shared a message in French."Bonsoir, mes amis," he said. "C'est un honneur d’être ici." The greeting loosely translates to "good evening, my friends, it's an honor to be here."GEORGE CLOONEY EXPLAINS WHY HE 'WORRIED' ABOUT RAISING HIS KIDS IN HOLLYWOODThe nod to his citizenship comes just two weeks after Trump publicly celebrated Clooney and his

With an aggressive new strain spreading across the country, this year’s flu season has been marked by record-high hospitalizations and reportedly intense symptoms.As people look for ways to contain the spread, new research has found that a few simple factors can greatly reduce transmission.Researchers from the University of Maryland Schools of Public Health and Engineering in College Park and the School of Medicine in Baltimore studied influenza spread by placing flu-positive college students in a hotel room with healthy middle-aged adult volunteers.FLU HOSPITALIZATIONS HIT ALL-TIME WEEKLY HIGH IN DENSELY POPULATED STATE, OFFICIALS WARNThe study, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens,

Touch something hot, and your hand snaps back before you even think. That split second matters.Sensory nerves in your skin send a rapid signal to your spinal cord, which triggers your muscles right away. Your brain catches up later. Most robots cannot do this. When a humanoid robot touches something harmful, sensor data usually travels to a central processor, waits for analysis and then sends instructions back to the motors. Even tiny delays can lead to broken parts or dangerous interactions. As robots move into homes, hospitals and workplaces, that lag becomes a real problem.Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback-turned-commentator, took heat again for his broadcasting chops during the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.Romo’s bizarre noisemaking and analysis of the playoff game sparked criticism from NFL fans on social media.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAwful Announcing noted a few times in which Romo may have fallen short, including a scene-setter in which he suggested the Jaguars were the underdog in their home playoff game against the Bills.The former NFL player has routinely drawn the ire of those watching the game and Sunday afternoon’s broadcast was no exception.Romo’s strange