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Democratic lawmaker demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers: ‘Chaotic’

Democratic lawmaker demands Musk, OPM stop sending mass emails to staffers: ‘Chaotic’
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Cali., is demanding that Elon Musk and Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Charles Ezell stop sending mass emails to staffers. In an open letter published Thursday, Padilla said several legislative branch offices and agencies have received mass emails from [email protected] despite not being subject to personnel actions by the executive branch. "Neither the White House nor nor OPM have any authority or legitimate purpose to mass email legislative branch offices and agencies demanding information from employees or to threaten adverse personnel actions," Padilla said. Over the weekend, the OPM sent out mass emails to federal government
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Vivek Ramaswamy argues DOGE hostility rooted in ‘irrationality,’ defends Trump, Musk’s pursuit of ‘golden age’

Vivek Ramaswamy argues DOGE hostility rooted in ‘irrationality,’ defends Trump, Musk’s pursuit of ‘golden age’
Although he walked away from running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy believes he knows the root of the hostility facing Musk and his waste-slashing agency. "It comes from a place of irrationality. For the last several years, people have had Trump Derangement Syndrome. That derangement syndrome has now expanded to include Elon and others," Ramaswamy said Thursday on "Jesse Watters Primetime." PRESIDENT TRUMP, ELON MUSK ADDRESS THE LEFT'S CRIES OF A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IN ‘HANNITY’ EXCLUSIVESince taking office, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the DOGE agenda have faced mounting scrutiny from several
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Maine House speaker deletes X account after censuring lawmaker opposed to transgender athletes in girls sports

Maine House speaker deletes X account after censuring lawmaker opposed to transgender athletes in girls sports
Ryan Fecteau, the Maine House of Representatives' Democratic speaker, deleted his X account early Thursday morning, just days after censuring Republican Rep. Laurel Libby. Libby was censured by the Democratic majority Tuesday evening for a recent social media post pointing out that a transgender high school athlete won a girls competition. The censure resolution passed by a 75-70 vote and revoked Libby's speaking and voting privileges.Fecteau said during a hearing that Libby's rights would not be restored until she apologized, but she told him that night she would not be apologizing. Libby pointed out that Fecteau’s account had been deactivated in an X
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass dismissals of probationary federal employees

Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass dismissals of probationary federal employees
A judge in California blocked the Trump administration on Thursday from ordering departments and agencies to begin dismissing recently hired probationary federal workers, saying the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) lacks the power to fire employees.The move came during a court hearing over a lawsuit from labor unions and other groups challenging OPM’s mass terminations.In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the mass terminations violate the Administrative Procedure Act requirements and congressional laws that deal with agency hiring and firing practices.The judge ruled that OPM lacks the power to fire workers, including probationary employees who may have less than a year
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Mexico extradites dozens of cartel leaders and members to US, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero

Mexico extradites dozens of cartel leaders and members to US, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
Mexico has begun the process of extraditing dozens of high-level cartel leaders and members to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero, a former leader of the Guadalajara cartel involved in the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985.The founders of Los Zetas, Miguel and Omar Morales, also known as Z-40 and Z-42, will be extradited to the U.S. as well.The extraditions were done at the request of the U.S. government as President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms. One of the president’s demands is for Mexico to crack down on dangerous cartels and fentanyl
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Hochul cancels CUNY press conference after anti-Israel protest erupts

Hochul cancels CUNY press conference after anti-Israel protest erupts
A press conference for Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., was suddenly shut down after a group of anti-Israel protesters disrupted the event.The governor planned a press event at the City University of New York (CUNY) on Thursday, but it was canceled due to a planned protest outside the governor's event, according to a New York Police Department officer onsite.About 35 protesters at the entrance of CUNY were heard chanting, "Kathy Hochul go to hell," "free, free Palestine," "CUNY going to hell" and "from the river to the sea Palestine will be free."ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS ALLEGEDLY ASSAULT EMPLOYEE DURING BUILDING TAKEOVER AT BARNARD
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Gabbard says Biden admin ignored ‘highly inappropriate’ chats happening at national security agencies

Gabbard says Biden admin ignored ‘highly inappropriate’ chats happening at national security agencies
FIRST ON FOX: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said former President Joe Biden's administration was aware of "very sexually explicit, highly inappropriate and unprofessional chatter" happening on internal agency messaging boards across national intelligence entities for years, but they allowed it to go on. "I've had whistleblowers come forward just in the last few days who work in the and who said, ‘Hey, we saw this, and we reported it through official channels under the Biden administration,’" she told Fox News Digital in an interview at the White House on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's first Cabinet meeting.  "And essentially
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Dan Crenshaw: Europeans can boost defense spending or ‘shut up’ on Ukraine negotiations

Dan Crenshaw: Europeans can boost defense spending or ‘shut up’ on Ukraine negotiations
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, said that Europeans complaining about not carrying more weight in negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine need to either step up their defense spending or "shut up." Crenshaw said in Politico’s "Power Play" podcast on Thursday that Europeans haven’t "earned a seat" at the negotiating table and won’t — unless they step up and place 50,000 troops on the border of Poland to bolster NATO and deter Russia. "Unless you’re willing to put troops on the ground and increase the leverage for the West … unless you’re willing to do that, shut up," Crenshaw said. "Shut up,
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Department of Education launches ‘EndDEI’ portal for parents, students, teachers to report discrimination

Department of Education launches ‘EndDEI’ portal for parents, students, teachers to report discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) on Thursday launched a portal allowing parents to report what’s been going on in classrooms.Parents can now go to EndDEI.gov to "describe in as much detail as possible the discriminatory practice taking place," as well as sections to list the school district and zip code."The U.S. Department of Education is committed to ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning free of divisive ideologies and indoctrination," the website states.The submission form provides an outlet for students, parents, teachers, and others to report "illegal discriminatory practices" in schools. ED will use the incident report to "identify
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Here’s why dozens of lawsuits seeking to quash Trump’s early actions as president are failing

Here’s why dozens of lawsuits seeking to quash Trump’s early actions as president are failing
The Trump administration's lawyers have spent significant time in court this month fighting dozens of requests filed by legal groups, labor organizations and a litany of other state and local plaintiffs across the country – and so far, most judges haven't granted these requests.The courts "are rightfully saying we don't have jurisdiction over this," or, in certain cases, that plaintiffs "aren't proving harm," Fox News legal editor Kerri Kupec Urbahn, a former spokesperson for Attorney General Bill Barr, said of the numerous legal challenges to Trump's agenda. The lawsuits, totaling more than 80, are aimed at blocking or reversing some of
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Ex-college football star resigns from new coaching position less than 3 days after taking it

Ex-college football star resigns from new coaching position less than 3 days after taking it
Matt McGloin, a former college football star and NFL quarterback, was set to be a part of the coaching staff at Boston College starting in 2025, but he abruptly resigned less than three days into the job.Boston College head football coach Bill O’Brien told ESPN that McGloin resigned from his position as the program’s offensive analyst for family reasons. McGloin was Penn State’s starting quarterback in 2012, when O’Brien was the head coach.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcGloin released a statement on the decision. ESPN reported Monday he was hired to be on O’Brien’s staff."This week I made
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Special operations commanders issue warning about US enemies’ ‘impressive’ tech advancements

Special operations commanders issue warning about US enemies’ ‘impressive’ tech advancements
America is falling behind its adversaries when it comes to technological advancement, commanders of special operations forces told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Rear Adm. Milton Sands III, Maj. Gen. Peter Huntley, Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga and Lt. Gen. Michael Conley all voiced concerns about special ops being bogged down by bureaucracy when it comes to making critical technological upgrades. Maj. Gen. Huntley, who leads the Marine Forces Special Operations Command, told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that modernization is "moving very fast" across the globe, but America’s ability to keep up with the pace is troublesome. As an example, Maj. Gen.
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Martina Navratilova takes shot at Gavin Newsom over California’s trans-athlete policy

Martina Navratilova takes shot at Gavin Newsom over California’s trans-athlete policy
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s policies regarding transgender participation in girls' sports as another issue appeared to arise.A triple-jump record was broken in California girls high school track and field last weekend, sparking the latest debate about trans-inclusion in girls' sports. The issue came as California bucked President Donald Trump’s executive order keeping biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNavratilova, who has championed fairness in women’s sports, took a shot at Newsom on X."Seems fair to me, right??? Hey gov. Newsom- @CAgovernor- this is not
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NASCAR star William Byron recalls WWE detour after winning Daytona 500

NASCAR star William Byron recalls WWE detour after winning Daytona 500
William Byron’s Daytona 500 celebration took a detour on the way to the Empire State Building this month as he drove through WWE’s "Monday Night Raw" first.Byron was seen driving the No. 24 car into the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. He popped out of the vehicle along with WWE star A.J. Styles. Byron was then spotted on the broadcast with a WWE championship strapped onto his shoulder.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe told Fox News Digital it was the first time he’s been to a show."It was something that I definitely wanted to do," he said. "I thought
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Houston police union slams ‘rogue’ judge for letting man accused of killing deputy out on bond: ‘Disgraceful’

Houston police union slams ‘rogue’ judge for letting man accused of killing deputy out on bond: ‘Disgraceful’
The Houston Police Officers' Union slammed a local judge on Wednesday for her "indefensible decision" to set bond for a man charged with capital murder in the 2024 ambush death of a Harris County deputy.Judge Hilary Unger of the 248th District Criminal Court, who the police union described as "rogue," set bond at $1 million total for Dremone Francis back in November 2024 in direct opposition to prosecutors' request for a no-bond hold. As of Wednesday, Francis has posted bail and is out of jail.Francis is one of two men accused in the death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda.
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Maryland lawmaker shocked by blue state’s push to allow condom vending machines in public schools

Maryland lawmaker shocked by blue state’s push to allow condom vending machines in public schools
A Maryland bill aiming to repeal a ban on contraception sales in public school vending machines has sparked heated debate, with some lawmakers warning it could lead to condom dispensers in elementary and preschool settings."It makes no sense whatsoever," said Maryland state Del. Kathy Szeliga Wednesday on "America Reports." "You're discriminating against traditional families that don’t want their 14-year-old daughter going to a high school and walking down the hall in front of a sex vending machine."The Maryland House of Delegates voted to advance legislation that would eliminate criminal penalties for selling contraception, including condoms and birth control, through vending
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Anti-Israel protesters allegedly assault employee during building takeover at Barnard College in New York City

Anti-Israel protesters allegedly assault employee during building takeover at Barnard College in New York City
A group of more than 50 anti-Israel protesters took over a building at New York City's Barnard College and allegedly assaulted an employee Wednesday evening.The students were protesting the expulsion of two students who stormed a Columbia University classroom in January and allegedly threw around flyers filled with hateful speech.Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine displayed videos on X of masked students in a hallway beating on drums and chanting on megaphones.LA FREEWAY BLOCKED BY ANTI-DEPORTATION PROTESTERS IN RESPONSE TO TRUMP'S CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATIONThe account also posted a list of demands accompanied by the text, "WE WILL NOT STOP
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Secret Service Director Curran ‘confident’ the agency will solve failed Trump assassination attempts

Secret Service Director Curran ‘confident’ the agency will solve failed Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Director Sean Curran said he’s confident the agency will get to the bottom of the security failures last year after two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump’s life."I'm confident in the men and women in Secret Service, our partners on the Hill, the secretary and the cooperation from everyone else," he told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview Wednesday. "I'm confident in the process."Curran was one of the Secret Service agents whose face became widely recognized after a July assassination attempt on then-candidate Trump’s life at a rally in Butler, Pa.SECRET SERVICE AGENT WHO ATTEMPTED TO SHIELD JFK
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Chief Justice John Roberts pauses judge’s order for Trump admin to pay foreign aid contractors by midnight

Chief Justice John Roberts pauses judge’s order for Trump admin to pay foreign aid contractors by midnight
U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts on Wednesday paused a federal judge’s order that required the Trump administration to pay around $2 billion in foreign aid funds to contractors by midnight. The ruling comes after the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block the release of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding, which the federal judge had required by midnight. Officials had said they would not be able to comply with the judge’s order.The Trump administration said U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali's order had created "an untenable payment plan at odds with the President’s
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Woman arrested after explosives discovered at Tesla dealership

Woman arrested after explosives discovered at Tesla dealership
A 40-year-old woman was arrested after police say they found a number of explosives at a Colorado Tesla dealership, the latest incident in a string of apparent protests against Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk.Lucy Grace Nelson was charged with explosives or incendiary devices use, felony criminal mischief and criminal attempt to commit felonies, according to a news release from the Loveland Police Department.An "extensive investigation" was initiated Jan. 29 after the dealership was vandalized several times, with incendiary devices found at the business, according to authorities. ELON MUSK PROTESTS TO TARGET LAWMAKERS, TESLA DEALERSHIPS AS PROGRESSIVES DECRY 'EXTREMIST CUTS'After
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ICE arrests 16 illegal migrants caught fleeing out back of Mississippi business during raid

ICE arrests 16 illegal migrants caught fleeing out back of Mississippi business during raid
Federal immigration agents arrested 16 illegal immigrants caught trying to flee a Mississippi business during a workplace raid, authorities said. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the U.S. Border Patrol and other agencies were at Gulf Coast Prestress Partners, in Pass Christian on the Gulf Coast to conduct a worksite raid, ICE said. MAYOR OF AMERICA’S BIGGEST CITY THANKS TRUMP FOR CRACKDOWN ON CRIMINAL IMMIGRANTS"While serving the paperwork and interviewing employees, agents observed a large group of individuals running from the back of the business property," an ICE news release states. Agents caught 18 people from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Two of those
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James Cameron calls Trump election ‘horrifying’ as he complains about not being able to escape him

James Cameron calls Trump election ‘horrifying’ as he complains about not being able to escape him
"Titanic" and "Avatar" director James Cameron called the re-election of President Donald Trump "horrifying" in a new interview.The filmmaker spoke to New Zealand outlet Stuff about his feelings on Trump’s second term. Cameron did not mince words about how bad he feels about the president’s return to power."I think it's horrific, I think it's horrifying," the director said on the outlet’s "The F------- News" podcast.WAPO COLUMNIST CALLS OUT JEFF BEZOS' ‘BULLS--- EXPLANATION’ ON NON-ENDORSEMENT: ‘BENDING THE KNEE’ TO TRUMPCameron, who is trying to become a New Zealand citizen, told the outlet he believes that America is losing what made it
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Riley Gaines sends warning to Democrats, NCAA during national battle over trans athletes in women’s sports

Riley Gaines sends warning to Democrats, NCAA during national battle over trans athletes in women’s sports
Former NCAA swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines delivered a message Wednesday to states defying President Donald Trump's executive order to keep transgender athletes out of women's and girls sports. Gaines appeared on Fox News' "The Story With Martha McCallum" to praise U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for urging states who have not complied with the order by threatening to withhold federal funding. "The Constitution is very clear that federal laws, such as Title IX, takes precedence over state laws," Gaines said. "Even with President Trump back in the White House, the war on woke has not been won yet."CLICK HERE FOR
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White House fires back at progressive filmmaker: ‘Dumbest statement of the year’

White House fires back at progressive filmmaker: ‘Dumbest statement of the year’
The White House fired back at "disgraced" progressive filmmaker and activist Michael Moore’s criticism of the Trump administration’s deportations, saying his comments are "a strong contender for dumbest statement of the year."Moore, who has directed a score of highly politically-charged documentaries, published a lengthy blog post on Tuesday titled, "Our Muslim Boy Wonder," in which he warned that by deporting illegal immigrants, the U.S. may miss out on the person who could cure cancer, the next equivalent of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, or the person who will save the world from "the asteroid that’s gonna hit us in 2032.""Who's really
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