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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said some things were still up in the air when he hopped on his jet to Russia to discuss the potential release of American school teacher Marc Fogel. Witkoff, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, said Wednesday on "Hannity" that someone who is an intermediary between the United States and Russian governments reached out with an opportunity to bring Fogel back.A plan was presented to the president and members of his Cabinet, including national security advisor Mike Waltz and CIA director John Ratcliffe, who deemed the information "credible" and "actionable."BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SLOW-WALKED MARC

The three Chilean men facing charges on suspicion of breaking into Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow’s home posed for photos with some of the items that were eventually stolen from the property, a recently filed federal criminal complaint showed.A jeweled necklace reading "JB9" with a Nike swoosh and a diamond "9" necklace were the luxury possessions that could be seen in the selfie, per the complaint. Burrow, a two-time Pro Bowler, wore the No. 9 jersey when he played at LSU and still wears the number for the Bengals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMA separate photo showed multiple

Outspoken liberal actor Seth Rogen is not as bothered about President Donald Trump’s second term as some of his Hollywood colleagues are.In a recent profile in Esquire, the "Superbad" star admitted that he’s not hyperventilating over the second Trump administration, suggesting that the 2024 election results represent the natural ebb and flow of American politics."People get sick of seeing f------ hippies doing acid and f------ on their lawns, and they’re like, Let’s f------ clean up these streets a little bit. And then people get sick of seeing f------dorks cleaning up the streets, and they go back the other way," he

A historic landmark may host a professional boxing match this summer.According to Ring, WBO junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez is close to an agreement to get into the ring on Alcatraz Island.Ring notes that Riyadh Season promoter Turki Alalshikh recently told ESPN he was hoping to host a fight at the former prison turned museum one day. Lopez will fight for the brand.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You know, sometimes I get in my mind I want different places to do . Sometimes in mountains, maybe someday in the Pyramids in Mexico, someday in Eiffel Tower in France,

U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler warned Hamas not to test President Donald Trump as the deadline for the militant group to release the next round of hostages approaches this weekend."We have seven Americans right now held by Hamas. It's a terror organization, and that's unacceptable," Boehler said Wednesday on "The Story."Hamas announced earlier this week that it would postpone the next planned release of hostages, alleging Israel violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.ISRAEL SLAMS PALESTINIAN ‘DECEPTION SCHEME’ OVER CLAIM IT HALTED TERROR REWARDS PROGRAMTrump encouraged Israel to cancel the ceasefire if all hostages aren’t released by noon on

The Worcester City Council in Massachusetts voted in favor of a resolution to become a sanctuary city for those transgender and gender-diverse Tuesday.During a lengthy city council meeting, approximately 200 people from the LGBT+ community arrived to show their support for the resolution—often expressing concerns for their safety under the new Trump administration.One speaker, donning a purple wig, pearl necklace and white gloves, said she needs the city to protect her because the federal government will not, and she is "afraid of Trump."SAN DIEGO FAILS TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING GIRLS FROM TRANS ATHLETES DESPITE PLEAS FROM PARENTSThe speaker, who also

The Biden administration slow-walked its designation of American Marc Fogel as a "wrongful detainee" in Russia, Republicans and officials who previously worked on the effort to free Fogel told Fox News Digital."Marc Fogel was viewed by the Biden administration as just an average White guy from flyover country in Western Pennsylvania," House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "He didn’t have any celebrity status; he wasn’t a military veteran; he wasn’t a journalist. So, the Biden administration overlooked him, and I think that’s absolutely appalling." FREED AMERICAN HOSTAGE MARC FOGEL LANDS IN US AFTER YEARS IN

United Airlines has brought back a fan-favorite snack, tempting flyers who have a sweet tooth.Stroopwafels, a Dutch treat, is now available on select flights.A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the snack is "part of the airline’s complimentary Economy food and beverage service on flights over 300 miles."MAJOR AIRLINE BRINGS MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S VIRAL BANANA PUDDING TO PASSENGERS ON SELECT FLIGHTSIt is unclear as to why the airline stopped offering the round waffle cookie. Posted last year in the "r/unitedairlines" Reddit forum, one flyer asked, "Where did the stroopwafel go???"The user wrote, "Subject says it all. The first few months of

A San Francisco lawyer who filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s crackdown on sanctuary cities argued that President Trump’s polices regarding immigration make Americans "less safe."In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu announced his lawsuit against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown – filed on behalf of San Francisco officials and those in other sanctuary cities across America. He also defended sanctuary city policies, saying they make America safer, while stating that Trump’s attempts to punish these cities do the opposite."So let me just take a moment and explain what sanctuary policies are about.

Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was looking into a limestone mine in Pennsylvania, where the cost-cutting organization says federal employee retirements are processed manually using a system that could take months. Musk told reporters about the mine on Tuesday during an appearance with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, as the president prepared to sign an executive order concerning the billionaire’s work leading DOGE."And then we're told this is actually, I think, a great anecdote, because we're told the most number of people that could retire possibly in a month is 10,000," Musk

The lasting memory Patrick Mahomes left of the 2024 NFL season is that he ultimately lost. He failed.That, rather than continue his chase of Tom Brady's record seven-ring Super Bowl domination and set an unprecedented mark by winning three consecutive championships, Mahomes fell short. And not just fell short because his team betrayed him, but because he played poorly and wasn't what anyone, including himself, expected.So, yes, bitter disappointment.And do you know how, amid all that defeat and failure and disillusion, Mahomes handled the moment?Like a champion.He took his beating, as did all the Kansas City Chiefs in that 40-22 final

FIRST ON FOX: Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson launched her comeback gubernatorial bid on Wednesday, setting up a likely showdown between her and another pro-Trump Republican running to take on the incumbent Democrat governor next year.Robson, a small business owner and lawyer, launched her campaign with a new ad centered on President Donald Trump's return to the White House and her desire to help take back her state from incumbent Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. Robson lost her primary bid in 2022 to Trump-backed Republican nominee Kari Lake, who would go on to narrowly lose the gubernatorial race to Hobbs. However, Robson garnered

1. Marc Fogel returns to America.2. Freed American’s mom thanks Trump.3. Senate to determine Gabbard’s fate.CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS – Legal expert 'baffled' by courts 'intruding significantly' on Trump's presidential authority. Continue reading …DOLLARS AND ‘SENSE’ – Dem senator comes out in support of Trump's latest proposal. Continue reading …BLOWN WIDE OPEN – Contents inside mystery Chinese spy balloon shot down in 2023 finally revealed. Continue reading …DEATH IN THE DEEP – Chilling recording captures audio of final moments before Titan submersible explosion. Continue reading …--CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS – Trump signs order instructing DOGE to massively cut federal workforce. Continue reading …‘ROOT’ OF

Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a major rebuke of the Trump administration’s plans for the mass deportations of migrants, stressing that the forceful removal of people simply for their immigration status deprives them of their inherent dignity and "will end badly."Francis wrote a letter to U.S. bishops in which he appeared to criticize Vice President JD Vance's religious argument in defense of the deportation policies.U.S. border czar Tom Homan responded to the pope, saying that the Vatican is a city-state surrounded by walls and that Francis should leave immigration enforcement to him. Homan, a Catholic, also said Francis should focus

A coalition of 27 Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration action allowing federal immigration enforcement to make arrests in places of worship.The federal lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, was brought on behalf of a range of religious groups, including the Episcopal Church, the Union for Reform Judaism, the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists.The lawsuit challenges an order by President Donald Trump that reversed a Biden administration policy barring agents from arresting illegal migrants in sensitive places like churches, schools and hospitals.According to the lawsuit, Trump's new policy has

Canada appointed a fentanyl czar on Tuesday in accordance with a deal made with U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid additional tariffs on Canadian imports.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose Kevin Brosseau, who spent decades with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, for the position aimed at working with the U.S. to "detect, disrupt and dismantle" the fentanyl trade. His appointment is effective immediately.Brosseau has extensive law enforcement experience, having served as deputy commissioner and the commanding officer in Manitoba during his career as a Mountie. He most recently worked with Trudeau as his deputy national security and intelligence advisor."Mr. Brosseau navigated

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, was released because the U.S. has a "strong president" in President Donald Trump.Rubio made the comments during an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity.""We have a great team here … but none of this is possible without President Trump," Rubio said. "This is the 10th American that has come home after being detained somewhere overseas in just three weeks. And for the White House, it's an extraordinary achievement. This is what happens when you have a strong president.""Look, anytime an American

The third time was the charm for Monty the Giant Schanuzer at the 149th edition of the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.This year the competition was stiff with seven competitors representing their breeds and Monty the Giant Schnauzer took away the win in the Working Group for the third consecutive year.This was, however, was Monty’s first time being named Best in Show and the first time the Working Group had won the Westminster Dog Show since 2004. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter being sequestered for the first two days of the competition, judge

Aaron Rodgers' time in a New York Jets uniform could soon come to an end. It is "unlikely" the Jets will "move forward" with the four-time NFL MVP quarterback, FOX Sports reported earlier this week.The report on Rodgers' future surfaced shortly after the Jets brought in Aaron Glenn as the team's next head coach and named Darren Mougey the general manager. Rodgers and the Jets divorcing could be a sign that Gang Green wants to go into the offseason with a clean slate.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIf Rodgers' stint in New York does officially reach an endpoint

As one American hostage makes his return to the U.S. on Tuesday night, another is expected to be released on Wednesday.Special Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler said during an interview with CNN on Tuesday that, "We have another American coming in ."AMERICAN MARC FOGEL RELEASED FROM RUSSIAN CUSTODYBoehler appeared on CNN with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, though neither guest would say who the hostage was or where they were located.The news came as an American teacher who was detained by Russia, Marc Fogel, was making his return to the U.S., and was set to meet with President Donald Trump at

FIRST ON FOX: The daily average number of known gotaways — illegal migrants who successfully entered the U.S. without apprehension — at the southern border since the beginning of February has plummeted to just 132 per day, down 93% from the highest numbers when former President Joe Biden was in office, according to a senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) source.During the Biden administration, Fox News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for FY 2023 statistics and learned there were 670,674 known gotaways recorded that year, a jaw-dropping average of more

President Donald Trump has found an ally in the Senate — at least on his plan to stop creating new pennies.Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., came out in support of Trump's latest proposal on Tuesday, calling it a "common sense move." The Democrat represents a battleground state that both she and Trump won in 2024. SCOOP: TRUMP BUDGET CHIEF VOUGHT TELLS GOP SENATORS $175B NEEDED 'IMMEDIATELY' FOR BORDER SECURITYOver the weekend, Trump announced that he "instructed my Secretary of the US Treasury to stop producing new pennies.""For far too long, the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2

The Kansas City Chiefs' bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl title came to an abrupt end Sunday. The Chiefs' offense was mostly ineffective against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times and finished the game with 257 passing yards. Travis Kelce, one of Mahomes' most trusted targets, accounted for just 39 of those yards. The Super Bowl loss also brought Kelce's 12th NFL season to a disappointing end. He finished the regular season with 823 receiving yards, which marked the second consecutive year the star tight end did not reach the 1,000-yard receiving mark. CLICK HERE

President Donald Trump has nominated a Virginia state official to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in his new administration.In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump wrote that he nominated Terry Cole to become the next administrator of the DEA. Cole is currently the secretary of public safety and homeland security for the Commonwealth of Virginia.According to the Virginia government's website, Cole was previously the chief of staff and executive officer at the DEA's Department of Justice Special Operations Division, and also served as the DEA's representative to the National Security Council. The website also notes that Cole worked

While the nation anticipates an executive order from President Donald Trump to dismantle the Department of Education, New York Democrats sparked a debate about its legality. The White House says cutting wasteful government funding is "not a crime in a court of law." Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., held a press conference at a Manhattan public school this week, calling Trump’s plans for the Education Department "illegal" and "unconstitutional." The White House said the Democrats are "gaslighting" Americans. "Earlier this week, we learned that the Trump administration is drafting an executive order to shut down the Department of