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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminad $2.5 billion in "wasteful" grants that went toward gender-based causes, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Tuesday. The USDA got rid of 420 grants for a savings of $2.3 billion, according to DOGE. Among the programs the money was used for, $361,000 went toward "gender non-conforming, non-binary, two-spirit" BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) farmers in New York.HOW A DOGE REVIEW CAN ACTUALLY IMPROVE THE PROGRAMS THAT FIGHT HIV/AIDSAnother $150,000 was used for "gender-lensed curricula designed to be transdisciplinary in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences."Even Ghana benefited, with $100,000 earmarked for

LOS ANGELES — Ellen Pompeo got candid about the future of Hollywood and how she would feel about her children following in her footsteps.While accepting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 55-year-old "Grey's Anatomy" star spoke with Fox News Digital about whether she wants her kids to pursue a career in the industry. "Hopefully, there still will be a Hollywood if my kids want it," she said."When they're old enough. When they're 18, my kids can do whatever they want, and I just really hope that all the kids coming up have the same opportunities that I had

Luka Dončić's focus isn't just about the Los Angeles Lakers' championship hopes on the court – he's done something important for the franchise off of it. Dončić has donated the entire amount needed on a GoFundMe drive to restore the vandalized Kobe and Gigi Bryant mural in downtown Los Angeles that was made in tribute of the late NBA Hall of Famer and his daughter, per KTLA.Louie "Sloe" Motion created the mural on Main Street near West 14th Street shortly after the tragic death of the Bryants. Seven others were also killed in the January 2020 helicopter crash. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Nicole Eggert, best known for her role in "Baywatch," is urging others to opt for a preventative lifestyle as she battles Stage 2 breast cancer.However, Eggert, 53, acknowledged it's sometimes harder than it seems."I think people really need to start living a disease-preventative lifestyle. That's No. 1. It's very hard to be healthy here in America. It's just a fact," Eggert told Fox News Digital at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund Gala Monday. 'BAYWATCH' STAR NICOLE EGGERT MISSED WARNING SIGNS OF BREAST CANCERInstead of sinking into fear, Eggert has turned her energy toward educating others on what she believes could make

Almost 75 years ago, the junior Republican Senator from Maine, Margaret Chase Smith, delivered a speech from her heart about a crisis then facing our country: a crisis not arising from a foreign adversary, but from within. A crisis that threatened the values and ideals at the base of the American democratic experiment. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ turned out to be one of the most important speeches of the 20th Century and defined Smith as a person of extraordinary courage and principle.Reflecting back on the speech, she later told me that she was so nervous about the speech—this was the height

A dramatic video captured a man fleeing a charging polar bear in Norway after dropping his gun and hopping onto a snowmobile. The incident reportedly unfolded in Pyramiden – an Arctic town in the archipelago of Svalbard – in late April. "I was woken up around midnight with someone saying there was a bear," Rebecca Baack, who was staying at a hotel, told Storyful. "A staff member was trying to scare it away when the bear charged him." Footage taken by Baack begins with the sounds of gunfire and a person running from a polar bear. HUSBAND LEAPS ONTO POLAR BEAR THAT LUNGED AT

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is "very pessimistic" about Democrats' chances of retaking the Senate in 2026, the failed vice presidential candidate said Monday.Walz made the statement during a Monday night interview at Harvard University’s Kennedy School Institute of Politics, telling ABC News reporter Brittany Shepherd that he is confident in the House of Representatives but not in the Senate."I think we will take back the House," Walz said. "I am very pessimistic about the Senate, just to be honest with you.""With the way things work, I think it’s a very difficult look," he added.TRUMP REPORTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ENCOUNTERS AT HISTORIC

Prince William and Kate Middleton are celebrating their anniversary somewhere they feel right at home.The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting an island northwest of Scotland — where they fell in love — for two days starting on April 29, the same date as their 2011 wedding, People magazine reported.Royal experts told Fox News Digital that the destination holds special significance for the couple, who have enjoyed country life as a refuge while they quietly prepare to be future monarchs. William, 42, is next in line to the throne.PRINCE WILLIAM STEALS KISS FROM KATE MIDDLETON IN RARE VALENTINE’S DAY

Canada's Liberal Party is projected to win the country's federal election for the fourth consecutive time.The Liberals, led by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who took over after Justin Trudeau resigned earlier this year, won the majority in a shocking turnaround sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of annexation and his tariffs on America's close ally and northern neighbor.As of late Monday, the Liberal Party was leading with 161 seats won in Parliament as opposed to the 150 seats held by the Conservative Party. A party needs to win 172 of Parliament’s 343 seats to hold the majority.Carney won

Julie Banderas’ latest children’s book, "A Monumental Mistake," teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical because respect is at an "all-time low" in America. "A Monumental Mistake" tells the story of Fiona the lioness, Mobi the bear, Arthur the lion, and Cassius the tiger stumbling upon a forgotten statue deep in Wiggamore Woods. The characters respond differently, with some respecting the past and others mocking it and throwing stones. "Something happens in the book that teaches them a very hard lesson about disrespecting a monument and disrespecting history, but they also disrespected their friends by not

It was a memorable day for many at the White House as the Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl LIX victory with President Donald Trump. But it was unforgettable for Ivanka Trump’s son Theo who got a special moment with Eagles star Saquon Barkley in the Rose Garden at the White House.Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIvanka even divulged that her son bravely challenged one of the fastest

Each year, NFL owners vote on potential rule changes heading into the next season, and one proposal in particular has sparked widespread debate.The Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal to ban the Philadelphia Eagles’ famous "tush push" play, where quarterback Jalen Hurts is shoved forward in short-yardage situations, especially on the goal line for a touchdown. While there is large debate about whether the play should remain in the game or not, President Donald Trump showed which side of the fence he’s on during the team’s White House celebration for their Super Bowl LIX victory on Monday afternoon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

The University of Pennsylvania was found to have "violated Title IX by denying women equal opportunities by permitting males to compete in women’s intercollegiate athletics and to occupy women-only intimate facilities," the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced Monday.The OCR said it will give the university 10 days to be in compliance with Title IX or risk facing a criminal referral to the Justice Department.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Little girls who look up to Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan can find hope in today’s action – the Trump Administration will not allow male athletes to

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Virginia Giuffre’s sudden death will forever remind the public of Prince Andrew’s ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The 41-year-old, who accused the British royal and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by the American financier, took her life on Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed.VIRGINIA GIUFFRE, JEFFREY EPSTEIN AND PRINCE ANDREW ACCUSER, DEAD AT 41 BY SUICIDE: REPORT"The death of Virginia Giuffre is a massive shock… and has

A massive power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights, ATMs and phone lines and forcing the evacuation of subway systems in both countries, reports said. A graph on Spain’s electricity network website showing demand across the country indicated a steep drop around 12:15 p.m. local time from 27,500 megawatts to near 15,000, according to the Associated Press. "It looks like it was a problem with the distribution network, apparently in Spain. It’s still being ascertained," Portugal Cabinet Minister Leitão Amaro told national news agency Lusa. The exact cause of the outage remains unclear. The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Center

The White House lawn is lined with posters of 100 of the "worst illegal immigrant criminals" arrested in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term."Good Morning from The White House!" White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X on Monday morning, sharing video of the posters, which say "arrested" at the top and appear to have a mugshot or other photo of the person followed by the label "illegal alien." The bottom of the poster lists a crime the person is accused of committing, including rape, murder, sexual assault of a child, lewd acts in front of

As President Donald Trump finishes the first 100 days of his second term, Americans from all over the country are giving him advice on what he should focus on next. Americans in Washington, D.C., Detroit, Houston and other parts of the country told Fox News Digital there were a variety of issues that they want to see Trump tackle throughout the rest of his term. Some also offered him advice on how to be more successful in the office going forward.Buffalo, N.Y., resident Patrick offered some positive encouragement to Trump, telling him, "Keep the money in our country. Go ahead with

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday that comments from U.S. officials about the Arctic island have been disrespectful and that the island cannot be purchased, in defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly floated the idea of buying the strategic territory.Nielsen said Greenland "will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone" as he stood by Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a joint press conference at Frederiksen's Marienborg official residence in Lyngby, Denmark.The Greenlandic prime minister was meeting with Frederiksen on the second day of a three-day official visit to

First responders in Clearwater, Florida, declared a "mass casualty incident" Sunday night after a recreational ferry carrying dozens of passengers was struck by a boat, which fled the scene.The Clearwater Police Department said the Clearwater Ferry had more than 40 people onboard when it was struck by another boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. The exact number of injuries is unclear, but police said all injuries came from passengers on the ferry. The City of Clearwater said six patients were declared "trauma alerts." Police described two of those as "seriously injured" and said they were taken to local hospitals by helicopter.WILD

President Donald Trump spent his Sunday afternoon with Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley as he and his teammates were set to visit the White House.Trump touched on his time with Barkley as he talked to reporters before he and Barkley traveled to Washington on Air Force One. The two were seen stepping off Marine One before the president addressed reporters who were waiting along the tarmac.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"What a nice guy he is. I wanted to race him, but I decided not to do it," the president said.Barkley is going to be among the Eagles

A second arrest has been made in connection to the theft of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's purse while she was out having lunch on Easter with her family.Authorities announced that they apprehended the accomplice believed to be tied to the series of thefts in D.C. in Miami on Sunday."The individual is believed to be a co-conspirator in those incidents with the primary defendant who is accused of committing a robbery against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem," a spokesperson for the Secret Service shared in a statement."Public safety is strongest when built on trust and collaboration," Special Agent

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Democrats "lack a vision for the future" and, alongside Republicans, are "failing the working class," but denied he was trying to start a third party on Sunday.Sanders – who recently told the New York Times one of the goals of his tour of rallies across the country with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was to encourage progressive candidates to run as independents and not as Democrats – denied that he was attempting to start a third party when asked by NBC's "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker. "We’re not trying to start a third party. What we

Federal authorities announced Sunday that more than a hundred illegal immigrants were detained in a massive raid at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs that officials say was "frequented by TdA and MS-13 terrorists."The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division led a multi-agency operation early Sunday morning and arrested 114 illegal immigrants at the venue that contained more than 200 people inside. Authorities uncovered drugs, including pink cocaine, as well as evidence of prostitution and multiple firearms during the operation, according to the DEA. "@DHSgov has taken more than 100 illegal aliens into custody," DEA Rocky Mountain said in a post

President Donald Trump's administration has signaled there will be no REAL ID exceptions after Kentucky lawmakers requested a deadline extension. The Trump administration confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that states will need to comply by the May 7 deadline, despite Kentucky's delay request, as a 20-year standoff between state and federal governments comes to a head with REAL ID's real deadline."Beginning on May 7, passengers will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to fly, like a passport or military ID. TSA is committed to enforcing the law, as directed by Congress.""Non-compliant passengers may expect

American progressive Christians are mourning the loss of Pope Francis, whom they considered one of their own and an inspiration.A piece in the New York Times on Thursday highlighted various left-leaning Christian leaders, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, who saw him as a "powerful counterweight to a rising conservative Christian power."Bishop Sean W. Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, viewed Pope Francis as a leader against forces on the American right. "Pope Francis stood in contrast to a brand of Christianity that has increasing power in the United States. It is mixed with nationalism and, according to Bishop Rowe, is