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The "new media" seat at the White House has shaken up press briefings as the Trump administration aims to reach Americans who don’t rely on what it calls "the archaic White House press corps" for information. The "new media" seat is the brainchild of press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who felt legacy media essentially had a monopoly over coverage of the White House. No seats were taken from anyone, as the designated seat to the right of the lectern is where White House staffers or guests traditionally sat along the side of the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. Nowadays, the seat is

This week’s Senate hearing on U.S. competitiveness in artificial intelligence made it clear that we are not just in an AI race with China and the rest of the world. We are in a race to build the foundation of the 21st century global economy while strengthening our national security.That foundation is made of silicon, steel and megawatts. America’s ability to lead in AI hinges on a simple but urgent question – can we build the computing infrastructure fast enough to unleash AI’s full potential and drive a competitive advantage?The emerging AI cloud computing infrastructure is not like the general-purpose

FIRST ON FOX: A measure in President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" aimed at cracking down on federal payments for abortion providers could run into a buzzsaw of opposition from moderate House Republicans.House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., held a conference call with GOP lawmakers on Sunday night unveiling his panel's portion of the Republican reconciliation bill.During the question and answer portion of the call, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., asked for clarity on several aspects, including a provision to make "large groups who provide abortion services" ineligible for federal Medicaid dollars, Fox News Digital was told."You are

Days before the resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez was set to begin, Lyle took to social media to share a cryptic Mother's Day message, decades after helping his brother murder their parents. "To all those who are in pain today for whatever reason….Your mother passed away; You never knew your mom; Your mother was abusive and you struggle with celebrating her; You are estranged from your mother; You wanted to be a mom but aren’t; Your child passed away; You are estranged from your child…… or any other reason related to this day, we see you," Lyle wrote in

President Donald Trump announced he plans to sign an executive order on Monday that will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals "almost immediately, by 30% to 80%."Trump made the announcement on Truth Social Sunday."For many years the World has wondered why Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceuticals in the United States States of America were SO MUCH HIGHER IN PRICE THAN THEY WERE IN ANY OTHER NATION, SOMETIMES BEING FIVE TO TEN TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE SAME DRUG, MANUFACTURED IN THE EXACT SAME LABORATORY OR PLANT, BY THE SAME COMPANY???" Trump wrote. "It was always difficult to explain and

After years of family strife, Billy Ray Cyrus is "reflecting" on what truly matters most.On Sunday, the 63-year-old "Achy Breaky Heart" crooner took to social media to address rumors of a family feud, praise his ex-wife Tish Cyrus for being a "strong" mother to their children, and admit that he's made plenty of "mistakes" throughout his life."Happy Mother's Day to all the #StrongMothers out there," Billy Ray began his post on Instagram. "Here's a couple that made our family who and what we are in this photo for Sunday Callin. My Mom Ruthie…who loved Will and her mama Mary who

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes was involved in a car crash that killed two children on Saturday, according to the Largo Police Department. Police told the Miami Herald that 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria were both killed after a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul at an intersection at 1:45 p.m. "Police have not identified the drivers but said several people, who have not been identified by law enforcement, have been hospitalized with ‘serious injuries.’ An investigation is ongoing," police told the Herald.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHayes, a Largo native, has reportedly been

The U.S. and Mexico are one step closer to permanently ending a sewage crisis spewing from across the border into waters off the coast of San Diego, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin announced. "This week, EPA transmitted to Mexico a proposed ‘100% solution’ that would PERMANENTLY END the decades-old crisis of raw sewage flowing in to the U.S. from Mexico. Next, technical groups from both nations will be meeting to work through the details necessary to hopefully reach an urgent agreement," Zeldin posted to X on Friday. Zeldin visited San Diego last month, where he announced talks with his government counterparts

A former California "Teacher of the Year" was sentenced on Friday to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two of her sixth-grade students.Jacqueline Ma, 36, pleaded guilty in February to two counts of forcible lewd acts on a child, one count of lewd acts on a child and one count of possessing child sexual abuse material, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release."This defendant violated the trust she had with her students in the most extreme and traumatic way possible and her actions are despicable," District Attorney Summer Stephan said. "Her victims will have to

President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, I’m concerned by his administration’s recent actions threatening Afghan Christians to self-deport "immediately" or face criminal prosecution, fines and deportation – to a Taliban regime likely to kill them for their faith in Jesus.Recently, many Afghan Christians who were lawfully allowed to enter the United States, who have been living and working lawfully in communities throughout the United States,

A motorcyclist and a child died on Saturday after the rider lost control of the bike and crashed into a crowded parking lot in Dallas, Texas, according to police.Police said the motorcyclist struck two children under the age of 10, killing one of them.The second child was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.TEXAS STUDENT, 10, VANISHES AFTER BEING 'SWEPT AWAY BY RAPIDLY RISING FLOODWATERS'Officers responded at around 6 p.m. to the 3200 block of South Lancaster Road, police said.Investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances that led to the crash, police said.TEXAS WOMAN HIT WITH FEDERAL CHARGES AFTER

"Pioneer Woman" star Ree Drummond recently opened up about restarting her health journey. In an April 30 post on her Pioneer Woman blog, Drummond, 56, contemplated the four years that had passed since she penned a 2021 blog post in which she shared the tips that helped her shed over 50 pounds.The Food Network star revealed that she had gained weight after taking a year-long break from her regimen, but she has now recommitted to the plan that previously brought her success. "Boy has it been an adventure since then! I am, after all, a woman and a human person, and as

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Friday confirmed a man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome — marking the first fatal black bear attack in state history.Family members reported 89-year-old Robert Markel missing from his home and "signs of recent disturbances" that could have been caused by a bear or bears around the property. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) notified FWC staff on Monday of a possible fatal wildlife encounter, and FWC law enforcement and bear management staff immediately responded to secure the area.YOUNG KANGAROO HOPS AROUND FLORIDA TOWN AFTER

The 2025 Miss Maine pageant will feature Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, looking to claim the crown after finishing as runner-up last year.But if the early fan voting is any indication, Hudson could be in line for a lower finish. The online vote, which allows the public to vote for a favorite contestant for $1 per vote, showed Hudson way behind for first place with just over 220 votes at the time of publication. The model who wins the online vote will also win the People’s Choice Award and an automatic entry into the pageant's semifinals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS

Shedeur Sanders walked to the microphone Saturday to speak with reporters at Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp. The incoming Browns quarterback fielded questions about President Donald Trump's decision to speak out during Sanders' NFL Draft slide and competing for the starting job.But the 23-year-old also took a moment to address questions about the jersey number he'll wear during his first season in the NFL.On Tuesday, the Browns released jersey numbers for their rookie class and free agents. The announcement confirmed Sanders would wear No. 12.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWide receiver DeAndre Carter will wear No. 2 for Cleveland.SHEDEUR

As Shedeur Sanders continued his unprecedented fall in the NFL Draft last month, President Donald Trump took to social media to voice his support for the quarterback."I was truly thankful. I was truly thankful for it," Sanders, 23, told reporters Saturday. "Including him there is a lot of fans, a lot of people in barbershops, a lot of hairstylists, a lot of fans of me and of my craft and of my family that was there to support. I was just thankful that I have that foundation overall. As people, we could all come together as one."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS

Charles Barkley is not a fan of the NCAA’s management of NIL and the transfer portal. Barkley, 62, didn’t mince words when talking about the current state of college basketball. "The NCAA, they’re a bunch of idiots and fools. They have ruined the sport. I don't know how you put the toothpaste back into the tube," Barkley said during a recent appearance on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBarkley isn’t opposed to college players getting paid, but has trouble making sense as to how much money players are making, and how frequently players can

President Donald Trump and his administration inked a major trade deal with the U.K. Thursday, and closed the week gearing up for trade talks with China over the weekend. Details of the specific trade plan with the U.K. are sparse, but the deal keeps the existing 10% tariffs in place against U.K. goods while removing some import taxes on items like steel and cars. "With this deal, the U.K. joins the United States in affirming that reciprocity and fairness is an essential and vital principle of international trade," Trump said Thursday. "The deal includes billions of dollars of increased market access for

Patricia Clarkson has survived Hollywood.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Clarkson, 65, talked about her own real-life experiences that her latest movie "Lilly" brought to the surface for her.The movie is "based on the remarkable true story of a working-class hero, Lilly Ledbetter, a hard-working Alabama tire factory supervisor whose singular goal is to lift her family into the middle class," the movie's website states."I'm not a 25-year-old woman. I've lived through a lot in my life. I've survived Hollywood, okay. I'm a New Orleanian who now lives in New York," Clarkson said. ‘THE WONDER YEARS’ STAR DANICA MCKELLAR ON

An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease.Rand Laycock, 70, the director and conductor of a symphony orchestra, was diagnosed just before his 60th birthday, according to a press release from Cleveland Clinic."My doctor at the time told me wasn’t a death sentence, and there would be advancements over the next few years to help with my treatment," said Laycock.STEM-CELL THERAPY FOR PARKINSON'S SHOWS 'STRONG PROMISE' IN RELIEVING SYMPTOMSEven after a regimen of medications, however, Laycock's symptoms continued to progress over the next 11 years.When tremors in his right hand began increasing in severity

Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google after it changed the label for the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on its maps platform to match U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order to amend the name of the body of water, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Friday.Sheinbaum said at a press briefing that the lawsuit had been filed against the tech giant, without providing additional details.The lawsuit comes after Sheinbaum threatened in February to sue Google for the name change.MEXICAN PRESIDENT SIGNALS POSSIBLE LAWSUIT AGAINST GOOGLE OVER GULF OF AMERICA NAME CHANGE"We are going to wait. We are

Legal experts are handing Karen Read's defense team the win for Friday's heated cross-examination of Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik – who returned for his second day on the stand as prosecutors look to convince the jury that Read fatally struck her boyfriend, Boston cop John O'Keefe, and left him to die in a blizzard in January 2022.During hours of cross-examination from defense attorney Alan Jackson, the homicide investigator was asked to read a long string of text messages exchanged between Read and Brian Higgins, a Canton-based ATF agent with whom she was flirting behind O’Keefe’s back. Having Bukhenik read

India targeted three air bases inside Pakistan with missiles, most of which were intercepted, on Saturday, Pakistani military officials said. The strike marks the latest escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals, a move triggered by a mass shooting that India blames Pakistan for.TRUMP OFFERS TO HELP INDIA, PAKISTAN AMID GROWING CONFLICT: ‘I WANT TO SEE THEM STOP’In a televised address, Pakistani army spokesman, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif, said the country’s air force assets were safe. He added that some of the Indian missiles also hit India’s eastern Punjab. There was no immediate comment from India."This is a provocation of the highest order," Sharif

SHATTERED GLASS: State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's carCOLD CASE CRACKED: California 1977 cold-case murder suspect identified as 69-year-old former Army private living in OhioTRIGGERED: Realtor shot dead by Mercedes suspect with criminal historyFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XSPEAK NO EVIL: Bryan Kohberger prosecutors will let victims’ families speak, no lay witnesses for sentencing if convicted'RUNNING A BROTHEL': Kentucky courthouse where sheriff allegedly killed judge plagued by sex abuse allegations: lawsuit'SCIENTIFIC CERTAINTY': Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claimsTHICK AND THIN: Alex Murdaugh's

President Donald Trump on Friday morning said that an "80% Tariff on China seems right!" adding on Truth Social that the final number would be up to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. An 80% tariff on Chinese goods coming into the U.S. would be nearly half of the current 145% tariff on the Asian country.Minutes earlier, he posted: "CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA — WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!! CLOSED MARKETS DON’T WORK ANYMORE!!!"It was the first time the president has put out a specific number, after previously suggesting the tariff could be lowered. PIVOTAL TRADE TRADE WITH