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FIRST ON FOX – The Department of Justice demanded California’s public high schools confirm by next week that they do not allow transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports, escalating a federal inquiry into the state over its compliance with Title IX.Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who heads the DOJ Civil Rights Division, said in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital that public school districts must "certify in writing" by June 9 that they will not abide by the the California Interscholastic Federation’s gender identity rules."Knowingly depriving female students of athletic opportunities and benefits on the basis of their

Two foreign nationals have been charged for their role in a scheme to smuggle U.S. military equipment and technology — including missiles — into China, according to the U.S. Justice Department. The charges come as President Donald Trump and his administration have launched multiple efforts to beef up the vetting process for foreigners seeking visas in the U.S., particularly those from China. Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, were charged with interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking, conspiracy, smuggling and violating the Arms Export Control Act, the Justice Department announced Friday. Prosecutors believe that

Sen. John Fetterman, the battleground state Democrat known for bucking his party, praised President Donald Trump's policies in the Middle East on Monday. During The Senate Project series discussion, organized by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation and co-hosted by FOX Nation, Fetterman and his fellow Pennsylvanian Sen. Dave McCormick, a Republican, discussed key issues impacting Americans. Conflict in the Middle East was chief among those topics, as the bipartisan senators have found unlikely common ground in their support for Israel. Fetterman admitted he is the sole Democrat willing to admit Trump's

Longtime CBS journalist Lesley Stahl admitted she was "angry" with Paramount Global chairwoman Shari Redstone over how things are being handled over President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the network on Friday.The "60 Minutes" reporter discussed the ongoing lawsuit and its effects on her program on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. She reflected on top producer Bill Owens stepping down in what she called a "painful" experience after he claimed that he was being restrained by the network on what stories to produce.After CBS News president Wendy McMahon’s abrupt resignation, she called the situation at the network "hard" and partially

China criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday for his "vilified" remarks "filled with provocations" in which he said the Asian country poses a legitimate threat in the Indo-Pacific.The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Hegseth touted a "Cold War mentality" when he delivered his speech on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore."Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and development by countries in the region, and instead touted the Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation, vilified China with defamatory allegations, and falsely called China a 'threat,'" a spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement."The remarks were

U.S. lawmakers, Trump administration officials and Jewish groups were among those who condemned the terror attack that left eight people injured in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, calling it a "monstrous attack" and an "act of vile antisemitism."Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was arrested at the scene, after he allegedly set victims on fire as they peacefully rallied on behalf of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Soliman was heard yelling "Free Palestine" and other criticisms of Israel during the attack.Soliman, an Egyptian national, entered the U.S. in 2022 with authorization but has since overstayed his visa, according to authorities.

Chase Chrisley received the one birthday present he wanted for his big day – having his parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, close by.Todd and Julie of "Chrisley Knows Best" fame were released from prison on Wednesday, following a pardon issued by President Donald Trump. The pair had been serving sentences in separate federal institutions after each being convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022.To honor his 29th birthday, Chase shared an Instagram post about his parents moving back to Nashville after they each served more than two years behind bars.JULIE CHRISLEY IS ‘DOING WELL,’ FOCUSING ON FAMILY AFTER

Crystal McKinney was named Friday in an amended lawsuit first filed against Harvey Weinstein in February, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.McKinney, a former model, accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexually assaulting her and a friend at a hotel in New York City in 2003.She previously sued Sean "Diddy" Combs in May 2024, and accused the "Last Night" rapper of sexual assault during a Men's Fashion Week event in 2003.WHITNEY HOUSTON, MIKE MYERS NAME-DROPPED IN DIDDY'S HIGH-PROFILE SEX TRAFFICKING TRIAL"Harvey Weinstein categorically denies the outlandish and fantastical claims made against him by Crystal McKinney in her complaint,"

The Colorado Rockies made awful history on Sunday with a 5-3 loss to the New York Mets.With the defeat, the Rockies fell to 9-50 on the season. Colorado became the first team in MLB to hit 50 losses this season and entered a league of its own when it comes to baseball futility.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Rockies have the worst record in 59 games of any major league team in modern baseball (since 1901). The team has been swept 10 times in 20 series, tied for the most sweeps through 20 series with the 1962 Mets,

Michael Schneider, executive editor for Variety's TV section, claimed in an article published Friday that the imaginary fascist worlds of Amazon Prime's "The Boys" and Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" are becoming reality.Schneider argued the fictitious worlds created in the TV series "don’t seem so far-fetched anymore" in President Donald Trump's America."The Boys," a TV series based on a group of superheroes who cause more chaos than they do good, recently rolled out a marketing campaign jokingly referring to the show as a documentary. In a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, showrunner Eric Kripke confirmed the series' "evil-Superman-style character," Homelander, was

Odell Beckham Jr. was a sensational player for the New York Giants and was on a path to becoming an all-time great statistically before injuries hindered the journey.Beckham did create controversy when he was with the Giants. He simulated urinating in the end zone against the Philadelphia Eagles, had a meltdown with the kicking net on the sidelines of a game and got into a bitter war with then-Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Giants traded Beckham to the Cleveland Browns before the 2019 season. He later won a Super Bowl with the Los

Former President Joe Biden's inner circle considers first lady Jill Biden one of the most powerful first ladies in history, CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson reveal in their new book, "Original Sin."Jill Biden, a PhD whom White House staffers called "Dr. B" for short, was a reluctant political spouse in the early days of her husband's political career. During his presidential campaigns and into his presidency, the first lady became his staunchest defender and a "political partner in addition to a spouse," Thompson and Tapper wrote. "Dr. B was a strong, protective force in the White

At least seven people were killed and 69 injured when two bridges were blown up in separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, Russian officials said on Sunday.A highway bridge over a railway in the Bryansk region was blown up at 10:50 pm (1950 GMT) on Saturday night just as a passenger train carrying 388 passengers to Moscow was passing underneath, Russian investigators said.Just four hours later, a railway bridge over a highway was blown up in the neighboring Kursk region, showering the road with parts of a freight

For the first time, Syrians are openly calling for peace with Israel. In an interview with Fox News Digital, journalist Furat Alali from Damascus said, "We want a future without wars. We want to live. People are not afraid to speak up anymore." Her statement reflects a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, as many Syrians begin to openly discuss the prospect of peace with Israel. This change comes at a time when Syria and Israel are engaged in direct talks as Reuters revealed on Tuesday, marking a dramatic departure from the decades-long hostility between the two nations.Reuters reported, Israel

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, called on his fellow Democrats on Saturday to "be a little meaner" and stand up to President Donald Trump, who he described as a "bully."Walz, a 2024 vice presidential candidate, was the keynote speaker at a Democratic Party state convention in Columbia, South Carolina, where he took jabs at the Republican president and sought to energize his party's activists."Maybe it's time for us to be a little meaner, a little bit more fierce, because we have to ferociously push back on this," Walz told the crowd in the Palmetto State.The comment came after he

Clint Eastwood declared that he has no intention of slowing down as he marks his 95th birthday.In a recent interview with the Austrian newspaper Kurier, the legendary actor and director, who turned 95 on Saturday, revealed that he is in pre-production on a new movie, dispelling rumors that 2024's "Juror #2" would be his final film."There’s no reason why a man can’t get better with age," he explained. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I’m not one of them."Eastwood launched his acting career in 1954 when

Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday he is not taking ketamine, an anesthetic drug, after suspicious reports from news outlets and a bizarre video of Musk playing with a spoon at dinner resurfaced online.The video, filmed in March, appears to show the 53-year-old tech mogul balancing spoons at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida."Watch the video—even the Secret Service looks embarrassed," the account wrote in the post."I’m not on ketamine ffs," Musk replied.TRUMP SMACKS DOWN NBC REPORTER'S SUGGESTION OF A RUBIO-MUSK CLASH, CALLS HIM A 'TROUBLEMAKER'The public response comes days after a New York Times report claimed Musk "juggled drugs and family

The Trump administration recently pulled Jared Isaacman's nomination to be NASA administrator, alluding that he was not in "complete alignment" with the president's agenda."The Administrator of NASA will help lead humanity into space and execute President Trump’s bold mission of planting the American flag on the planet Mars," White House Assistant Press Secretary Liz Huston told Fox News Digital on Saturday.Huston added it is "essential" that the next leader of NASA "is in complete alignment" with President Trump’s "America First" agenda.A replacement will be announced directly by Trump "soon," according to the White House.ASTRONAUTS TO STAND WITH NASA ADMINISTRATOR NOMINEE

California's track and field state championship in Clovis, California, turned into a crime scene Friday as tensions rose between opposing protesters. One LGBTQ protester was arrested after allegedly attacking a conservative protester outside Veteran Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High School, the Clovis Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital. The man allegedly attacked is California right-wing activist and content creator Josh Fulfer, who goes by the nickname "Oreo Express" on social media.  Footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows the LGBTQ protester, who police have identified as 19-year-old Ethan Kroll, striking Fulfer with a flag pole that had a large transgender pride

The Los Angeles Dodgers were without star Mookie Betts in the team’s 8-5 win over the New York Yankees due a freak toe injury he reportedly sustained walking to a bathroom. Betts, 32, said he banged his toe into a wall as he walked to the bathroom in the dark, according to the Los Angeles Times. X-Rays revealed Betts fractured the toe, according to ESPN. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts will miss games against the Yankees Saturday and Sunday, but he doesn’t expect the eight-time All-Star to go on the injured list. "I feel confident saying

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is facing backlash after saying that creating life is "the least" of what a woman’s reproductive system does. On the latest episode of the podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson," the former first lady and her brother were joined by OB/GYN Dr. Sharon Malone, whose husband, Eric Holder, served as Attorney General under former President Barack Obama. During the discussion, the former first lady lamented that women’s reproductive health "has been reduced to the question of choice." "I attempted to make the argument on the campaign trail this past election was that there’s just so

Minnesota's high school softball postseason has been overshadowed by the dominance of a transgender pitcher at Champlin Park High School. The pitcher led Champlin Park to the state tournament with a dominant shutout victory in the sectional final on Thursday. Meanwhile, a lawsuit by three anonymous female players has been filed against the state for allowing the player to compete.The law firm representing the plaintiffs, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), has provided statements from one of the female players about her experience facing the trans athlete. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Hitting against him is not only a physical challenge but

A Seattle pastor is speaking out after violent protests engulfed a worship event earlier in May and persisted in a follow-up event on Tuesday outside City Hall.Organizers hosted a Mayday USA rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle on Saturday, which The Pursuit NW Pastor Russell Johnson helped lead. The event reportedly offered free haircuts, free bike giveaways and free groceries for the community as well as time for prayer and worship. The event was later "swarmed" by protesters, some of whom reportedly threw urine-filled water balloons at attendees, and more than 20 arrests were made. " event has, of course, been

Sperm from a single donor in Europe has reportedly been used to conceive at least 67 pregnancies, although the donor carried a rare cancer-causing mutation.The donor’s mutation has been linked to cancer diagnoses in 10 of these children, according to a report by The Guardian.The case was brought to light after two families separately contacted their fertility clinics after their children's cancer diagnoses were linked to a rare genetic variant called TP53.PROSTATE CANCER RISK INCREASES BY 45% AMONG MEN WHO SHARE ONE TROUBLING BEHAVIORA mutation in the TP53 gene causes Li-Fraumeni syndrome, which increases the risk of developing cancer. Cleveland