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The Trump administration has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court, hoping to get permission to fire the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers.The emergency appeal, obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday, could likely be the start of a steady stream of court filings by lawyers of President Donald Trump and his administration aimed at reversing lower court rulings that have delayed his priorities for his second term in office.The appeal seeks to prevent Hampton Dellinger from resuming his role as the head of the Office of Special Counsel.A lower court judge previously temporarily reinstated Dellinger

William Byron won the Daytona 500, which was a marathon on Sunday night, after rain delays and yellow caution flags ultimately led to some overtime laps. And those two overtime laps were an absolute thrill that saw multiple spin-outs and crashes that allowed Byron to win the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive year.Six of the last eight Daytona 500 races have ended in overtime, and like any overtime in sports, the desperation was felt by every driver to come out on top.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut trying to get to the front of the pack led to

A Texas teen accused of murder was released from police custody after his bond was drastically reduced from $800,000 to $100 per charge. Stephon Martin Morson, 19, was released from the Travis County Jail in Austin, Texas, on Saturday after he posted bail. Morson is accused in the shooting death of 20-year-old Keshawn Cage, who police found with a gunshot wound to the head back in October.The Travis County Jail told Fox News Digital that Morson was booked on Nov. 6, 2024, and charged with murder and tamper/fabricate physical evidence.TEXAS DA TO REQUEST REVERSAL OF PARDON FOR FORMER ARMY SOLDIER WHO FATALLY

A curious, energetic, smart, outgoing and thoughtful little boy.That’s how family, friends and teachers say they will remember 5-year-old Thomas Cooper who tragically died inside a hyperbaric chamber at a medical facility in Troy, Michigan, last month.The descriptions form part of a heartfelt obituary written about Cooper ahead of a memorial visitation held on Thursday, about two weeks after he died. Cooper was receiving treatment inside a chamber, a pressurized container containing 100% oxygen, when it suddenly exploded at The Oxford Center at 165 Kirts Blvd.CELEBRITIES LIKE BIEBER, BIALIK ARE USING HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY: HERE’S WHY IT’S TRENDINGPolice and fire officials

A Kansas woman has been convicted by a federal jury for shooting and killing her Army soldier husband at their home at Fort Riley in February 2024.On Friday, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Kansas announced that 31-year-old Margaret E. Shafe was found guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting and killing her husband, Army Spc. Greg Shafe, who was a soldier assigned to Fort Riley, a military installation in Kansas.According to Shafe's obituary, he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head he sustained on Feb. 19, 2024, while on base. He was pronounced dead

President Donald Trump announced three new members of his administration on Sunday, including Judge Jason Reding Quiñones, who the president has nominated as the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida."A former Federal prosecutor and Justice Department National Security Official, Judge Reding Quiñones currently serves as a highly respected State Trial Judge in Miami, and a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "As the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Judge Reding Quiñones will restore Law and Order, prosecute violent crimes and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN."Along

How about we try that again, Fighting Illini? During a halftime jersey retirement ceremony for University of Illinois great men’s basketball player, Terrence Shannon Jr., the unveiling of his retired No. 0 threads went awry at State Farm Center on Saturday. Everything looked great until Shannon’s jersey was upside down when he pulled the cord to show everyone in the arena. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIllinois apologized after the gaffe led to a viral moment. "Before we get into the substance of the game tonight, obviously, we had a regrettable situation at halftime with the jersey around celebration," Illinois athletic director

Seven more women have accused Baltimore Ravens veteran kicker Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, per the Baltimore Banner. Last month, there were six massage therapists employed at high-end spas who said Tucker exposed himself repeatedly during a span of four years, including his rookie season when the Ravens won the Super Bowl. The accusations placed Tucker at four different spas and wellness centers, where the alleged victims say he would brush them with his genitals as well as commit other acts of sexual misconduct. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNow, the number of alleged victims has more than doubled, bringing the

Country music star Sheryl Crow announced on Instagram that she had sold her Tesla to protest Elon Musk's involvement in President Donald Trump's administration, and donated the earnings to NPR. "My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla," Crow wrote on Instagram alongside a video of her waving goodbye to her Tesla. Crow, a critic of President Trump, echoed concerns of Democratic lawmakers and liberal pundits, who have taken issue with Musk's role in Trump's administration as the head of

Agents with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will no longer wear body cameras during field operations after a social media post publicized how to identify individual agents."All U.S. Border Patrol Agents will cease the use of body-worn cameras (BWC) in all operational environments," CBP said in a statement to NewsNation, which originally reported the news.The directive comes after a post on Reddit claimed that the mobile application BLE Radar, which uses Bluetooth to scan for low-energy devices such as phones, smartwatches and speakers, can also track CBP body cameras from a distance of 100 yards and can also

Michael O’Sullivan, a jockey from Ireland who fell from his horse at Thurles Racecourse, has died more than a week after the fall, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) said in a news release. He was 24.He fell from his horse during the Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase on Feb. 6.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom," IHRB CEO Darragh O’Loughlin said in the release. "Michael will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our hearts go out

The grieving father of the 28-year-old American Airlines pilot is calling for stricter regulations in the wake of the devastating midair collision near Washington, D.C.Sam Lilley was the first officer on American Airlines Flight 5342 when a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided with the plane, causing the two aircraft to plunge into the Potomac River during the plane's descent into Ronald Reagan International Airport on Jan. 29.All 67 people aboard both aircraft were killed, making it the country’s deadliest air disaster since 2001. " was doing great in his career," Timothy Lilley, a former Army helicopter pilot, told

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded after a prominent ex-official endorsed him to run for mayor of New York City against incumbent first-termer Eric Adams. Former state comptroller Carl McCall, 89, released an open letter backing Cuomo on Saturday. Cuomo has not formally declared his candidacy in the race, though he is polling as the top potential challenger to Adams in June's primary.In response to the letter, Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amid scandals connected to COVID-19 nursing home deaths and sexual harassment claims, acknowledged the history that he and his family share with McCall."Carl and I

If you have working eyes, you've probably seen Siobhan Fallon Hogan's face.But before she went on to star in some of cinema's greatest films of the past 30 years on the big screen, she could be seen on the small screen as a cast member of the late-night live sketch comedy variety show, "Saturday Night Live."Fallon Hogan — who was on Lorne Michaels' long-lasting show in the early '90s during one of its golden eras — performed alongside the likes of Dana Carvey, Tim Meadows, Kevin Nealon, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider and David Spade, just to name a few. But

We've reported on many tiny houses, but none quite like this before. This housing concept is called the Esch 22 Space Station, also nicknamed E22SS PIU! This mobile living space resembles a space station with its inflatable dome, which can inflate to triple its size. The brains behind this futuristic pad is an architectural firm called 2001, and it was developed for Esch-Alzette in Luxembourg, which is the country's second-largest city. Now, I'm not talking about just another cramped mobile tiny home here. This thing can not only grow in size but is transportable, and it's even eco-friendly. Let's dive in and

Alison Arngrim knows you can't recreate the original when it comes to "Little House on the Prairie."The actress, who famously starred as mean girl Nellie Oleson, told Fox News Digital that fans shouldn’t be worried about Netflix rebooting the classic series, which concluded after nine seasons in 1983.Arngrim has been keeping busy attending events and reconnecting with viewers globally to celebrate "Little House" and its legacy.'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' CHILD STAR SAYS SET WAS LIKE 'MAD MEN': 'CIGARETTES AND GLASSES OF GIN'"Yes, there is a deal at Netflix," the star shared. "Even the people making it have said, ‘Oh

The Southeastern part of the U.S. faced heavy rains and dangerous flooding on Saturday, as much of the East was hit by renewed harsh and soggy weather.A man was found dead in floodwaters in Clay County, Kentucky, according to WKYT-TV.Cars and buildings in Kentucky were submerged in water, while mudslides blocked roads in Virginia. The two states, along with Tennessee and Arkansas, were under flood warnings.The Northeast was also forecast to receive snowstorms over the weekend, and the Mississippi Valley is facing a threat of tornadoes.HIKERS ON TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN NORTHEAST RESCUED FROM WHITEOUT SNOWSTORM AT 5,000 FEETWest Virginia Gov.

Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal.The adult male panther weighed 166 pounds, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida panthers typically weigh between 60 pounds and 160 pounds, and most adults are recorded in the middle range.The animal was captured and biologists placed a tracking collar around its neck before releasing the cat back into the wild.ANIMAL COLLECTION ACROSS 3 STATES TO OFFER UNIQUE SCIENCE, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESThe collars allow researchers to track movement patterns, survival, reproduction and habitat use. This data helps

What happened to never going against the family? Leaders within the Cosa Nostra, Sicily’s mafia, have reportedly complained that mob recruits aren’t what they used to be, as nearly 150 people associated with the group were arrested this week. "The level is low, today they arrest someone and if he becomes a turncoat they arrest another... wretched low-level," former Cosa Nostra boss Giancarlo Romano said in a wiretapped conversation last year before he was killed in a shootout, according to BBC News. Romano also revealed that he was nostalgic for Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic "The Godfather," about a fictional mob family in New

Cam Newton, who spent the majority of his 11-year NFL career with the Carolina Panthers, is not backing down from his recent criticism of his former teammates.Newton was the first overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft and said when he arrived in Carolina he entered a locker room of "losers." The 2015 NFL MVP acknowledged his remarks were "aggressive," but he remained steadfast in his position that they were "true."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"When did we become so sensitive," the former NFL star said this week during the "4th&1 with Cam Newton" podcast. "When did we become

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly cutting thousands of probationary workers as tax season ramps up, according to The Associated Press.The announcement comes just days after the Trump administration instructed agencies to fire most probationary workers who have not secured civil service protection.The layoffs could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of people, although the exact number has not yet been confirmed, the AP reported.TRUMP SIGNS ORDER INSTRUCTING DOGE TO MASSIVELY CUT FEDERAL WORKFORCEIn addition to the probationary cuts, President Donald Trump announced on Jan. 29 that federal employees would be fired if they did not return to in-person work

Students in Iran continued to protest the fatal robbery of a 19-year-old student on campus last week on Saturday. Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, 19, a business student at Tehran University, was killed in a robbery near a campus dormitory on Wednesday, sparking protests on Friday. The protesters are accusing school officials of failing to keep students safe on campus, according to local media. The demonstrators clashed with police on Friday near where Khaleghi was killed outside a university dormitory by two unknown robbers. IRAN'S CAMPAIGN TRAIL THREATS AGAINST TRUMP MORE SERIOUS THAN PUBLICLY REPORTED, BOOK CLAIMSHe later died in a hospital.  The protesters shouted things

Maya Hawke claimed that the size of actors' social media following is becoming a big factor in some producers' casting decisions and whether a movie is able to be made.During a recent appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast," the 26-year-old actress, who is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, recalled that her parents "worked hard" to protect her privacy when she was growing up. However, she believes that actors are expected to share more of their personal lives in the age of social media and their follower count is becoming increasingly important to their careers."I think that the

More than a dozen immigration judges were fired on Friday, coinciding with President Donald Trump's promise to trim the federal workforce.A union official told the Associated Press that 13 judges who were set to be sworn in, and five assistant chief immigration judges, were fired on Friday without warning.The move comes after two other judges were dismissed this week, the AP reported. No replacements have been announced.US IMMIGRATION BACKLOG REACHES NEW RECORD OF 3 MILLION PENDING CASES: REPORTFox News Digital previously reported the U.S. immigration court backlog surpassed three million pending cases.Immigration judges currently average 4,500 pending cases each, according

The U.S. Army is redirecting millions of dollars it has collected from the Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) pay for soldiers living in barracks away from food services, according to a report. The money is supposed to help soldiers with food costs, but a Military.com investigation found that of the $225 million collected from enlisted soldiers’ BAS pay last year at 11 of the Army’s largest bases, $151 million was directed elsewhere. Enlisted soldiers receive around $465 dollars in BAS each month, according to the U.S. Army's website, and the deduction, essentially a tax on troops, is taken from that, the outlet reported. "It's