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Bobby Pulido, a Latin Grammy winner and music star, once said he would pursue Mexican citizenship and described himself as a "winter Texan" for spending much of the year south of the U.S. border, drawing scrutiny for his time spent internationally as he pursues a seat in Congress."It gets hot here, bro. Like real hot — like real hot. I’m a summer Mexican," Pulido told interviewers in 2023."It sounds better: winter Texan. It sounds better to say, ‘I’m a winter Texan.’"His comments, which Pulido says he made in jest, run counter to statements he made to NBC News earlier this

An Arizona man accused of crucifying a pastor and placing a crown of thorns on the victim's head has requested the death penalty so everyone "can move on with our lives."Adam Sheafe, who is representing himself, asked the judge last week to allow him to enter a guilty plea, so the case can wrap up quickly, saying the legal system was "dragging this out," according to Fox 10.Sheafe, 51, is accused of murdering William Schonemann, the pastor of New River Bible Chapel, in April 2025 before mutilating the man's body. Schonemann was found dead with his arms spread out in

A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are now facing a combined 38 child sex crime charges, with their bonds set at nearly $9 million.Madison Paige Jones, a former substitute teacher in the Midlothian Independent School District, and her boyfriend Zackery Dondlinger were first arrested in December after Midlothian police launched an investigation into allegations involving a 5-year-old child who lived in Jones’ home.Jones’ bond was initially set at $90,000 and Dondlinger’s initially reported at $250,000, but after the additional charges were filed earlier this month, their bonds increased dramatically.Jones faces 13 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a

Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final, as they toppled the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in a thriller in Miami on Sunday night. The U.S., who fell to Japan in the WBC final in 2023, will look for redemption against either Venezuela or Italy, who play their semifinal matchup on Monday night.The hype and hysteria coming into this contest between two world baseball powerhouses lived up to it all despite what the box score said. Both teams came in clutch during key moments, while matching the raucous energy of the crowd. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

Political commentator, Leigh McGowan, argued Friday, on "CNN NewsNight" with Abby Phillips, that President Donald Trump's decision to escalate the U.S. conflict with Iran raises questions about government spending priorities.She complained that tens of thousands of Americans die each year without health insurance while the U.S. spends billions on war."You’re saying 46 Americans died, so we should attack this country. Here at home, 68,000 Americans die a year because they don’t have health insurance," McGowan said. "So, if we’re going to spend billions of dollars on something, would it not make more sense to save American lives, to spend it

The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament’s field of 68 was revealed on Sunday.The Duke Blue Devils, led by Cameron Boozer, were the No. 1 overall seed and the top team in the East Region.. Boozer is averaging 22.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game and could be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft should he declare. Duke is in the top left quadrant of the bracket.The Florida Gators are the defending champions and enter the tournament as the No. 1 seed in the South Region. Florida didn’t get the SEC title this year, but were 26-7.

An illegal immigrant released during the Biden administration has been charged with multiple counts of assault and battery after allegedly groping female classmates in the hallways of a Virginia high school, according to parents and school officials."I think this entire horrifying situation is the direct consequence of policy with really dysfunctional priorities, and that's to shield adult illegal immigrants at the expense of children's safety, even in their public schools," Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, the mother of 3 students in the Fairfax County School System, told Fox News.Lundquist-Arora joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" to discuss the arrest of an 18-year-old student accused

The filibuster, which is in essence a 60-vote threshold to pass legislation in the United States Senate, is a well-intentioned instrument meant to protect the rights of states, markets and individuals from excessive federal law. But it must now be abandoned.Under the filibuster, the Senate can only act when a piece of legislation is overwhelmingly popular, and in the current case of the Save America Act, which has widespread public support, not even then.When the Senate abdicates this power, the power doesn’t disappear, rather it is vested in non-governmental institutions that we are meant to trust are working in the

EXCLUSIVE — One of the most consistent messages in the new movie "Reminders of Him" is that prisons are home to some victims, too.The film, based on Colleen Hoover's novel of the same name, follows a young woman, Kenna, whose tragic mistake behind the wheel leads to the death of her boyfriend, Scotty. Unbeknownst to her, Kenna was pregnant. Kenna gave birth while in custody and was kept from her daughter while serving her sentence. Now, she returns to the same town to seek forgiveness from Scotty's parents in hopes of reuniting with her now 5-year-old daughter, Diem.Director Vanessa Caswill

The Pentagon has identified six U.S. service members who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Epic Fury.The incident, which occurred on Thursday, took place in "friendly" airspace during an unspecified incident involving another aircraft. While the other plane landed safely, the KC-135 crashed. Military officials said the incident was not due to hostile or friendly fire and remains under investigation.The airmen were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida and the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard

Restaurants are increasingly leaning into nostalgia with limited-time promotions that bring back menu prices from decades ago to help celebrate anniversaries.Across the country, eateries marking milestone birthdays are temporarily slashing prices, offering everything from burgers and cocktails priced as they were when the restaurants first opened to specials tied to the anniversary number — such as $1.65 fries for 65 years in business.At Burgerville, a Pacific Northwest burger chain that celebrated its 65th anniversary on March 10, customers could purchase items such as $1.65 small fries, a $1.65 fountain drink and a $2.65 original cheeseburger for one day only.FROM RETRO

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched a live-fire test of multiple rocket launch systems alongside his teenage daughter Saturday, as the regime escalates weapons demonstrations amid joint U.S.–South Korea military exercises, state media reported.The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim oversaw a strike drill involving twelve 600mm ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers along North Korea’s east coast, according to The Associated Press.South Korea’s military said it detected about 10 ballistic missiles launched from an area near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.KIM JONG UN APPEARS WITH DAUGHTER AT MAUSOLEUM, FUELING SUCCESSION SPECULATIONSouth Korea’s National Security Council condemned the launches

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said Saturday he is ready to lead Iran’s transition "as soon as the Islamic Republic falls."As the war in Iran entered its third week, Pahlavi — the son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — said he has been working in recent months to develop a transition plan should the Iranian regime collapse to ensure the country does not experience a disruption in governance.Pahlavi said in a social media post that "capable individuals" have been identified both inside and outside Iran to lead what he called a "transitional system.""The transitional system, under my

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider highlighted a recent decision by Washington state lawmakers that he believes could pose problems as the reigning Super Bowl champions look to add players to sustain long-term success.Washington’s long-standing status as a largely tax-free state is set to change in 2028 after lawmakers approved a "millionaire tax" that would levy a 9.9% rate on high earners. The tax will apply to individuals earning more than $1 million annually. Gov. Bob Ferguson has indicated he will sign the bill. It is unclear whether the legislation will face legal challenges. Schneider projected the new tax deduction could

Jim Irsay collected several pieces of iconic sports memorabilia during his lifetime.The late Indianapolis Colts owner’s collection was offered in a live online auction at Christie’s, an art and luxury auction house. From Thursday through Saturday, the collection generated more than $93 million at auction, far exceeding its pre-auction $40 million estimate.Aside from the coveted music pieces, the sports-themed items in Irsay’s collection sold at auction included Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown saddle, Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers jersey he wore when he scored his NHL record 500th goal and one of Jackie Robinson’s bats from the 1953 season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has dropped to the lowest level ever recorded, according to a new study.About 9.9% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in 2024, a drop from 10.8% in 2023, according to an analysis of National Health Interview Survey data published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. The findings mark the first time the adult smoking rate in the U.S. has fallen to the single digits, a milestone public health officials have pursued for decades. The decline suggests the U.S. may be moving closer to the Healthy People 2030 goal — a national public health

Phil Campbell, the longtime guitarist for Motörhead, has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. He was 64.Motörhead released a statement on social media, saying, "We cannot believe we’re saying this…it is with profound sadness that we have to say Philip Anthony Campbell has passed."The band described him as a musician who led with heart as much as talent. "Phil was a wonderful guitarist, writer, performer, and musician who had Motörhead in his veins. He always led with his gift of guitar, and carried a great sense of humour, but most of all, Phil led with his heart. You could not be

President Donald Trump confirmed in a sit-down interview with boxer Jake Paul this week that he will attend the historic UFC event in Washington, D.C., scheduled for the president’s 80th birthday as part of the America 250 celebration.Trump, a longtime supporter of the UFC, spoke about the highly anticipated event scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14 that will feature two championship bouts. "I will," Trump responded when asked by Paul if he will be at the event, which has been dubbed UFC Freedom 250. "It's going to be amazing at the White

Former Utah State star athlete Kaylie Ray tried to share her experience as a victim of the San Jose State volleyball scandal with lawmakers.In response, she was given comments about her body. Arizona Democrat state senator Catherine Miranda told Ray, "I mean, you look pretty healthy… You look very much in shape and strong," after Ray spoke about having to forfeit a game in protest of a trans athlete, at a senate education hearing on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"When she started saying those words, the only thing I was thinking is, ‘where could she possibly be going

When most people hear about cyberattacks tied to geopolitical conflict, it can seem far away. It sounds like something that happens to governments or giant corporations. Yet the latest cyber incident involving a U.S. medical technology company shows how fragile digital systems can be. Even more important, it raises a question you should all ask yourself: Are you protected against trouble, too?A hacker group linked to Iran has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Stryker, a Michigan-based company that produces medical equipment and healthcare technology used worldwide. Stryker employs about 56,000 people and operates in more than 60 countries, making

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa responded to a question about criticism of his management during the World Baseball Classic after critics have piled on him in recent days."I have an undying passion for it and an undying belief in every guy on this roster," DeRosa said in an in-game interview with Fox Sports during the Team USA game vs. Canada. "I don't think there's an A or a B. I think they're all A's."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDeRosa’s comments come amid scrutiny after Team USA’s surprising 8–6 loss to Italy in pool play, a defeat that sparked widespread

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Vice President JD Vance traveled to North Carolina and hosted an event Friday to tout the economy, advocate for Republicans to win elections in the Tar Heel State, and touch on the situation in Iran.  Vance was also joined by former RNC chairman and GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley and Small Business Association Administrator Kelly Loeffler at a local event space."In just a very brief time, we've seen new home purchases rise to their highest level in five years," Vance said. "Since the last time Donald Trump was president, we've seen the cost of rents drop for

For the third time in less than a month, Americans have crushed Canadian sports dreams on the world stage.After dramatic victories over Canada in both the men’s and women’s Olympic hockey gold medal games, Team USA defeated Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, 5-3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBehind a strong start from US pitcher Logan Webb and timely hitting throughout the lineup, the Americans struck early and then held on as Canada mounted a sixth-inning comeback attempt at Daikin Park.The U.S. jumped out to a 5-0 lead by the sixth inning, with RBIs by Kyle

The top executive of a public relations and political consulting firm, who is married to a former top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, is demanding an apology from Senate Democrats for their allegations that he used his wife to improperly secure lucrative contracts from the agency.In a Thursday letter addressed to Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Yoho took aim at a figure mentioned by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., claiming his company, The Strategy Group for Media, had secured $143 million in subcontracts.Yoho clarified that The Strategy Group for Media had been hired in relation to

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., claimed he offered Republicans a chance to spare the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the ongoing government shutdown that’s poised to hit the one-month mark on Saturday after another failed DHS vote on Thursday.Republicans believe the offer was little more than political theater that ignored the core of the funding gridlock as concerns about Iranian sleeper cell threats and airport chaos rise. "I just offered a UC to fund FEMA and Republicans shot it down," Schiff said, referring to the Senate process to pass legislation on the spot, known as "unanimous consent."Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., a