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The New York Mets are bringing back first baseman Pete Alonso on a two-year, $54 million deal, according to multiple reports. The deal reportedly comes with an opt-out after 2025. The deal also reportedly comes with a $10 million signing bonus and a $20 million salary for 2025, with a $24 million player option for 2026.Alonso was the team’s second-round pick out of the Florida Gators’ program in 2016, and he’s spent his first six seasons hitting home runs (226), including a rookie record 53 that aided his Rookie of the Year resume in 2019. He's also made four All-Star teams,

Joe Rogan fired back after the Kamala Harris campaign suggested he purposefully "f---ed" interview negotiations with the former vice president in favor of then-candidate Donald Trump, claiming it sounds like they’re "trying to cover their a--."Last month, excerpts of the book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes detailed the campaign’s failure to book an interview for then-Vice President Kamala Harris on "The Joe Rogan Experience" before the 2024 election.In the excerpt, the Harris campaign argued Rogan’s team made several difficult demands, including a refusal to meet on Oct. 25 because it

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking to reverse the last-hour commutations for death row murderers last month by former President Joe Biden, directing state officials to pursue the death penalty against the inmates.Bondi, who was confirmed Wednesday, sent out a letter about the commutations to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees Wednesday, accusing Biden of "undermin our justice system and subvert the rule of law" by granting the commutations."The commutations also robbed the victims' families of the justice promised — and fought hard to achieve — by the Department of Justice," Bondi wrote. "The Department of Justice is directed to

Jill Biden, the former first lady and a Philadelphia Eagles fan, will reportedly head to New Orleans for the Super Bowl Sunday with her grandson.Former President Joe Biden will not be in attendance at the game, USA Today reported Wednesday. The Bidens' grandson, Hunter, is the son of their late son Beau. Jill and her grandson were in attendance for the 2023 Super Bowl when the Eagles played the Kansas City Chiefs.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREEIt will be a rematch of that game this weekend. Philadelphia nearly knocked Kansas City off the first time the two

The climate change movement was issued a massive blow on Wednesday after a trial judge permanently closed a Democrat-charged lawsuit claiming that big oil was to blame for climate-caused damages in the state.In 2022, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin filed a lawsuit against the country's largest oil companies, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Shell, as well as the American Petroleum Institute, claiming that the fossil fuel industry was worsening the effects of climate change, and therefore, causing damage to the state.However, the case was tossed out on Wednesday by New Jersey Superior Court Judge Douglas Hurd, who ruled that

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the "No Men in Women's Sports" executive order, fulfilling one of his major campaign promises of keeping biological men out of girls and women’s sports.Trump signed the executive order on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, which celebrates female athletes in women’s sports and those who are committed to providing equal access to sports for all females.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE"This doesn't have to be long. It's all about common sense," Trump said before signing the order, adding that "women's sports will be only for women."Trump declared,

President Donald Trump expects the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the NCAA to comply with his executive order barring biological men from women’s sports, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Wednesday.Trump will sign the No Men in Women’s Sports executive order later in the day. Leavitt was asked in the briefing how the order will affect the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE"He does expect the Olympic committee and the NCAA to no longer allow men to compete in

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says he will support former Vice President Kamala Harris if she decides to run for Golden State governor in 2026.Bonta, a former state lawmaker who has served as California attorney general since 2021, says he will run for re-election next year rather than launch a gubernatorial campaign, putting to rest speculation about his next political moves."Kamala Harris would be a great governor," Bonta said in an interview with Politico.THESE DEMOCRATS MAY RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2028"I would support her if she ran. I’ve always supported her in everything she’s done. She would be

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" Gaza a "bold step" toward restoring peace in the region."Of course, the initial announcement yesterday, I think, was greeted with surprise by many, but cheered by, I think, people all around the world," Johnson said during his weekly press conference on Wednesday. "Why? Because that area is so dangerous, and he's taking bold, decisive action to try to ensure the peace of that region."SCOOP: KEY CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DRAWS RED LINE ON HOUSE BUDGET PLANJohnson also noted that conditions in Gaza needed to change in order to avoid another attack

A year and a half ago, Greg Brooks Jr. was a potential NFL prospect, captaining LSU's football team. Today, he is wheelchair bound and hardly able to speak.In September 2023, Brooks said he was feeling dizzy and vomited at practice. He said the team diagnosed him with vertigo, but the symptoms never subsided.It was not until over a month later that Brooks was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent emergency surgery.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREEHowever, during the surgery, Brooks said he suffered from several strokes, and he is now relearning to eat, walk

Allies of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem are celebrating her as the "definition of South Dakota toughness" as critics lampoon the Trump administration official for wearing a cowboy hat or protective vest amid her hands-on efforts to secure the southern border and deport illegal immigrants. "Kristi Noem is the definition of South Dakota toughness and actually ran a working ranch for decades," Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "She talks straight, works hard, and gets the job done. Like any great leader, she’s not sitting behind a desk — she’s out there on the front

President Donald Trump urged Iran to begin negotiating with the U.S. for a "nuclear peace agreement," downplaying the possibility of a devastating military strike on the Islamic nation.Trump made the statement on social media Wednesday morning, reaffirming the U.S. position that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. It comes just one day after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House."I want Iran to be a great and successful Country, but one that cannot have a Nuclear Weapon. Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens

As a rookie, New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt experienced a subpar season after the team had just come off a run that involved the team's first playoff win since they won Super Bowl XLVI. What transpired this past regular season was even worse. A 3-14 record befell the Giants, who cut ties with their quarterback, Daniel Jones, who was signed to a four-year, $160 million contract extension in the prior offseason. SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREEMeanwhile, Saquon Barkley, who the Giants slapped with a franchise tag instead of extending, chose the Philadelphia Eagles in free

Under the leadership of Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, the United States’ central bank has repeatedly failed its objective to promote a strong American economy with stable prices and maximum employment that provide financial opportunity for American families. These failures, which Chair Powell has taken zero accountability for, have caused catastrophic damage to the livelihoods of millions of American families and businesses, and demand an immediate change in leadership.Working together with former President Biden, Chair Powell has led a Federal Reserve that has failed to act independently in the best interests of the American people, and instead chosen policies to

One person is dead and several others are wounded after a shooting at a cosmetic manufacturing plant in Ohio, according to local police.The city of New Albany, Ohio, posted on its website that police responded to an "active shooter situation" at the KDC/One manufacturing plant just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The facility produces "value-added solutions to many of the world's leading brands in the beauty, personal care, and home care categories," according to the plant's website.USPS WORKER SHOT DEAD AT TEXAS FACILITY, CO-WORKER ARRESTEDDetails on the incident were limited, but the city confirmed one person was killed and five others

Support for President Donald Trump's vision for the U.S. to "take over the Gaza Strip," level it and rebuild the area came flooding in on Tuesday after a news conference announcing the plan.The comments were made following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in which Trump claimed the U.S. would take over the Strip and make it safe again."The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too," Trump stated. "We'll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous, unexplored bombs and other weapons on

The dust continues to settle in the days following the shocking trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers formally welcomed the 25-year-old on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis and Max Christie continue to settle into their new surroundings with the Mavericks.The Slovenian basketball superstar won his first scoring title last season, before leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals. Doncic is also a five-time All-NBA selection and a five-time All-Star.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAmid his reaction to the blockbuster deal, former Golden State Warriors minority owner and venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya provided some

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, said Gaza will be "uninhabitable" for at least 10 to 15 years as reconstruction talks continue amid a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas."I think everybody wants to see peace in the region," Witkoff said in a Tuesday interview on "Hannity." "And peace in the region means a better life for the Palestinians. A better life is not necessarily tied to the physical space that you're in today. A better life is about better opportunity, better financial conditions, better aspirations for you and your family. That doesn't occur because you get

The U.S. Army recently announced it shattered previous recruiting records, with December 2024 being the most productive December in 15 years.The branch reported it enlisted nearly 350 soldiers every day that month, Army officials announced Tuesday on social media."Our Recruiters have one of the toughest jobs – inspiring the next generation of #Soldiers to serve. Congratulations and keep up the great work! #BAYCB," Army recruiting officials wrote in a post on X.US ARMY CUTTING FORCE BY 24L AMID RECRUITING SHORTFALLSSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took to X to share the news."BOTTOM LINE: America’s youth want to serve under the bold

Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg, who portrayed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the 2010 film, "The Social Network," is distancing himself from the tech titan, calling Zuckerberg's recent actions "problematic."In an interview with BBC News, Eisenberg reacted to still being thought of for his Zuckerberg role and admitted he'd rather not be "associated" with the Meta CEO."I haven’t been following his life trajectory, partly because — when I think of myself as associated with somebody like that, it’s not like I played a great golfer and now people think I’m a great golfer," Eisenberg said. "It’s this guy that’s doing things that

Overseas missions for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have reportedly been told to shut down and that staffers were being recalled to the United States by Friday. CBS News reported that Peter Marocco, the director of foreign assistance at the State Department who was tapped by State Department Secretary Marco Rubio to run USAID, told the agency's leadership that those who do not comply will be evacuated by the military. Fox News Digital has reached out to USAID and the State Department. MUSK'S DOGE TAKES AIM AT ‘VIPER’S NEST' FEDERAL AGENCY WITH GLOBAL FOOTPRINTUSAID has come under scrutiny by the

Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk’s DOGE efforts to slash government waste and streamline the federal bureaucracy include the hiring of several up-and-coming young software engineers tasked with "modernizing federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity." Six young men between the ages of 19 and 24 — Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger and Ethan Shaotran — have taken up various roles furthering the DOGE agenda, according to a report from Wired.Bobba was part of the highly regarded Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology program at UC Berkeley and has held internships at the Bridgewater Associates

Andy Reid spent nearly a decade and a half coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, leading the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance along the way. Reid departed the City of Brotherly Love after the 2012 season and became head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Reid has hoisted the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy three times as Chiefs coach, and this Sunday he will again face his former team. SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREEWhile there are countless story lines leading up to the Super Bowl, Reid was asked to share his thoughts about preparing his team to compete against

The head of the nation's second-largest teachers' labor union warned there could be legal complications and privacy risks if President Donald Trump's administration is successful in dismantling the Department of Education.The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Trump officials are mulling executive actions to eliminate the department as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's task to shrink the federal government. According to the report, Trump advisers are debating an executive order that "would shut down all functions of the agency that aren’t written explicitly into statute or move certain functions to other departments," and would call for a legislative proposal

Hundreds of earthquakes that have rattled the Greek islands since last week have prompted the evacuation of thousands from the tourist hotspot Santorini.Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos told The Associated Press that the tremors are a "seismic swarm" and could continue for weeks before eventually diminishing."This phenomenon may play out with small quakes or a single, slightly stronger one, followed by gradual subsidence," Zorzos said, adding he was cautiously optimistic after speaking to seismologists.More than 200 undersea earthquakes up to magnitude 5 have been recorded in the volcanic region since Friday.EMERGENCY CREWS DEPLOYED ON SANTORINI AS EARTHQUAKE SWARM WORRIES GREEK EXPERTSRoughly