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Independent journalist Nick Shirley accused California lawmakers of trying to shield taxpayer-funded organizations from scrutiny after the state Assembly advanced AB 2624, dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," a bill the author says is intended to protect immigration service providers from harassment and threats."I obviously hit a nerve," Shirley said during an appearance Wednesday night on "Fox News @ Night" with Trace Gallagher."What's interesting about this, this bill is it's protecting NGOs and nonprofits," Shirley said. "These are organizations and groups that receive our tax dollars, yet they want to make it so we can't find out what they're doing

Singer Paul Anka recounted the failures of Soviet Union-era communism, contrasting them with the freedom and abundance of America. The iconic entertainer appeared on Bill Maher's "Club Random" on Monday and described performing in Poland and Czechoslovakia during the Cold War: "We check in a hotel, one bathroom for the whole floor, no room service, and dark and bleak."Maher slammed communism, saying, "It makes me so frustrated when I see so much sympathy for communism among kids today because they just are not taught history." "And just because we lived through it doesn’t really reach them because they’re entitled and they

Released dispatch audio has added some context to the alleged domestic violence incident involving Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs, one of which came from inside his Wisconsin residence.The audio, obtained by TMJ 4, reveals a dispatcher speaking with a police officer about the "yelling and screaming" she could hear on an open line within Jacobs’ home."Things being thrown, open line," the dispatcher tells the officer. "…Possibly a male and female."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThen, a second call’s audio was added, as a dispatcher describes a neighbor calling about what they can hear from Jacobs’ home."The

An anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitator was hit with federal charges after gnarly photos showed bloody bite marks he allegedly made into federal agents' arms during violent clashes outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.Brendan John Geier, a 26-year-old man from Madison, New Jersey, was part of a group of agitators blocking the road near Delaney Hall on Thursday night when ICE deportation officers instructed the group to move away, the U.S. Department of Justice said. He was charged with The group allegedly ignored the commands and instead violently engaged with the officers, according to the DOJ.

Killer Kross is known as a terror in the ring, perhaps even a "killer."He’s let his blood and guts in the squared circle over the entirety of his professional wrestling career and has worked his way up to becoming the Major League Wrestling (MLW) world heavyweight champion, fending off dozens of other men in Battle Riot VIII in January.While he may be a nightmare for his opponents, he has a heart of gold.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Kross logged on for an interview with Fox News Digital to talk about MLW’s

President Donald Trump remains in "excellent health," his physician said in a memo released Friday following the president’s annual physical earlier this week.The report came after Trump underwent his annual examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center."President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, the president’s physician, wrote in the memo."His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being," Barbabella continued. "Cognitive and physical performance are excellent."JAKE TAPPER REFUTES JILL BIDEN'S CLAIM SHE FEARED

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be shorthanded in Saturday’s pivotal Game 7, as one of Oklahoma's key contributors has been sidelined with an injury.OKC guard Jalen Williams has been ruled out for Game 7 with a hamstring issue, ESPN reported on Friday. Williams appeared to aggravate his left hamstring during the Thunder’s 122-113 victory in Game 2. He missed the next three games before returning for Game 6, but logged just 10 minutes off the bench in Oklahoma City’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, which forced a winner-take-all Game 7."He's obviously not 100%," Mark Daigneault, the head

Eight riders were left dangling near the top of a towering roller coaster for more than three hours before firefighters rescued them one by one at a Texas amusement park, officials said.The Galveston Police Department said authorities responded around 5:35 p.m. Thursday to Pleasure Pier in Galveston, where the Iron Shark roller coaster malfunctioned.Officials said eight people were aboard the ride when it became stuck.The Galveston Fire Department used a ladder truck to remove the stranded passengers one by one using safety harnesses, a process that took roughly three and a half hours to complete.SIX FLAGS GUESTS STRANDED 245 FEET

The NHL and greater sports world continues to mourn the loss of two-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux, who died on Thursday. He was 60.Lemieux’s death came as a surprise, as he carried the torch at the Montreal Canadiens’ home arena Monday before the team’s Game 3 matchup against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. In his red and blue Canadiens sweater, No. 32, Lemieux smiled and carried a flame toward a darkened rink.Tributes quickly poured in as news of Lemieux’s death spread, with his daughter among those who remembered one of hockey’s most respected — and polarizing —

EXCLUSIVE: The U.S. Coast Guard will be ending admissions for college students wanting to commission as officers that take race into consideration as part of the Trump administration’s continued anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative, Fox News Digital has learned."The Trump Administration is more focused than ever on eliminating unconstitutional DEI policies like this one," DHS General Counsel James Percival said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital on Friday.He added, "Racial quotas, like those included in this program for students who want to enlist and commission as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard, are a direct violation of the

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Eastern Conference Final for the second straight season and the fourth of Rod Brind'Amour's tenure behind the bench, and they've got the chance to close things out in Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens.Of course, teams coming into Game 5 with a 3-1 lead are historically almost guaranteed to move on to the Stanley Cup Final; the Canes are not going to get ahead of their skis.Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake, who scored the OT-winner to sweep the Philadelphia Flyers and send Carolina to the conference final, talked about the need to focus on the

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., who has repeatedly referred to Russia as a "pariah state," reiterated his call for the United Nations Security Council to remove Russia from the panel."The United Nations General Assembly should vote on removing the Russians from the Security Council. Russia is a pariah state and should be treated that way," Bacon asserted in a Friday post on X.The Russian Federation is one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.ISRAEL ACCUSES UN OF PLACING IT ON SAME SEXUAL VIOLENCE BLACKLIST AS HAMAS TERRORISTS, SEVERS TIESThe other permanent members include the U.S., the United Kingdom,

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh gets a chance to settle the controversy surrounding Jaxson Dart's appearance at a President Donald Trump rally on Friday afternoon because he will speak with reporters for the first time since the issue began to suck all the oxygen out of the team's offseason program.Harbaugh will surely be asked about his starting quarterback's apparent embrace of the president.And the coach, who is the unquestioned epicenter of power within the franchise since being hired in January, will have his say and that will be it. Because whatever he decrees, players will follow suit. The front

Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann said the NFL has left tradition behind.The NFL has expanded their primetime schedule to holidays and playing games overseas, meaning they are playing more games outside of the traditional Sunday afternoon timeslot. Theismann pointed out the drastic differences in how the games are broadcast."They've drifted away (from tradition). I mean, when you look at all the different streaming services and all the different networks, it used to be ABC, NBC, and CBS, but that doesn't exist anymore. There only used to be those TV channels where you could watch things other than sports only existed

The Kansas City Chiefs' decade-long run of playoff appearances came to an abrupt end in Week 15 last season after they came up short at Arrowhead Stadium in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes sustained a season-ending ACL injury when he scrambled to try and pick up some yards in the game’s final minutes.At the time, the Chiefs said Mahomes would "begin his rehab process immediately." On Thursday, the two-time NFL MVP took a significant step forward, returning to the practice field for seven-on-seven drills and connecting with wide receiver Xavier Worthy for a touchdown pass.CLICK

A drone struck an apartment building Friday in Romania, a NATO member, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, local authorities said.According to Romania’s Ministry of Defense, the incident occurred as Russia carried out an overnight drone attack in neighboring Ukraine near the Romanian border."A drone entered Romanian airspace, was tracked by radar systems as far as the Southern area of Galați municipality, and crashed onto the roof of a residential apartment building," the ministry said.Romania — a member of both NATO and the European Union — has reported more than two dozen incidents involving Russian drones entering

A 12-year-old boy died during a school rafting trip in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, authorities said.The Sag Harbor Union Free School District identified the child as Cesar Albarracin Guncay in a statement to parents, according to ABC 7.Guncay was participating in the annual school rafting trip Wednesday alongside 74 other students, according to published reports."On behalf of the entire district, we extend our deepest condolences to Cesar's family and loved ones during this extraordinarily difficult time," Superintendent Jeff Nichols said in the statement. "We ask our community to honor Cesar's memory and keep his family in our thoughts."12-YEAR-OLD ALLEGEDLY ALIVE UNDERWATER

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, died after taking his own life, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He was 60.Authorities said Thursday that deputies responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the scene of an apparent suicide at the family’s furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. The officer said the victim was believed to be Lemieux, who was found in a rear warehouse by one of his sons.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

An international friendly soccer match between Ireland and Qatar needed to be stopped twice on Thursday due to fans protesting the Nations League games with Israel.Tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch at Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the match from spectators in the upper West, East and South sections of the stands, according to The 42.Then, League of Ireland fans involved with the protest released a statement claiming it was their actions, delivering a "strong message" to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) as well as the country’s government.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON

Convicted "Los Gatos Party Mom" Shannon O’Connor was sentenced to 35 years in California prison Thursday after victims and parents delivered emotional courtroom statements describing years of trauma, manipulation and abuse tied to the booze-fueled teen parties prosecutors said she orchestrated inside her Silicon Valley home."It is beyond me. I cannot comprehend how someone could do this," one victim, identified in court as "Jane Doe 4," told O’Connor directly during sentencing proceedings in Santa Clara County Superior Court, according to KTVU. "For me what happened took away so many happy parts of who I was."O’Connor, 52, received 29 years and

Two-term Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a high-profile Democrat whom political pundits view as a possible 2028 presidential contender, says she doesn't plan to run for the White House in the next election cycle."There will be a robust group of people running for president," the term-limited Whitmer told a reporter in Michigan on Thursday. "I will not be one of them in 2028. I can tell you that."Whitmer has long been considered one of the leading members of a large group of nationally known Democrats who might jump into what's expected to be a crowded and competitive field of contenders seeking

Hundreds of University of California (UC) professors signed a letter demanding the reinstatement of SAT/ACT mathematics requirements for students after revealing they are re-teaching basic math to incoming students.More than 500 faculty members across California campuses signed a letter requesting UC regents and leadership to reinstate the academic standards for the 2027 admissions cycle, revealing that eliminating standardized testing requirements has forced professors to help students with "middle school" math."We now observe preparation gaps so severe that instructors must re-teach middle school mathematics while simultaneously teaching the material students need for sciences, engineering, economics and other quantitatively demanding fields," the

FIRST ON FOX: Data from Brian Hooker's phone led United States investigators to plan to search a new area in 25-foot-deep Bahamian waters in the search for missing Lynette Hooker, sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital.Brian Hooker and Lynette Hooker initially left shore at Hope Town in the Bahamas at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, with the husband telling local authorities that rough waters caused his wife to fall off their dinghy. However, GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone obtained by authorities allegedly shows a discrepancy between what he first told law enforcement, sources familiar with

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., remarked that he didn't think Maine candidate Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo was "disqualifying" in contrast to what his fellow Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss said just days prior."Look, Graham clearly made a mistake and I've been on CNN saying that what I appreciated about him is he owned that mistake," Moulton said on "CNN News Central" on Wednesday. "He took responsibility for it and I don’t think that that’s disqualifying."He continued, "You know what is disqualifying is having a senator in Maine who just does Donald Trump‘s bidding. That‘s not in the interests of the United States

It's a widespread expectation in and around Major League Baseball that there will be a work stoppage at the end of the 2026 season.The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Players Association and the league’s owners expires in early December, and unlike some labor talks, there are significant questions both sides want to address before a new deal is reached.Those negotiations have actually already started, with the two sides meeting in New York City to set the table for further conversations. While initial reports suggested that these conversations would be mostly speculative, there's now some detail coming out about where both