FOX News

A U.S. diplomat was fired on Wednesday after the State Department found out that he was in a romantic relationship with a Chinese woman accused of having ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Fox News confirmed. President Donald Trump reviewed the case and approved the diplomat's firing, Tommy Pigott, a State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson, said in a statement. He said the diplomat "admitted concealing a romantic relationship with a Chinese national with known ties to the Chinese Communist Party.""Under Secretary Rubio’s leadership, we will maintain a zero-tolerance policy for any employee who is caught undermining our country’s national security," Pigott

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., is demanding information from the FBI on whether she has been subjected to additional surveillance, following revelations that former Special Counsel Jack Smith tracked her phone calls, calling the action "one of the most serious infringements on the separation of powers in American history." Fox News Digital first reported Monday that Smith and his "Arctic Frost" team investigating Jan. 6 allegedly monitored the phone calls of Lummis and fellow GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Dan Sullivan of Alaska,

New York Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman has once again landed in the crosshairs of a WFAN personality. Boomer Esiason's former radio co-host Craig Carton used to routinely take jabs at Waldman, and this week the former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback appeared to renew the rivalry.Esiason's ribbing comes after a recent lighthearted back-and-forth between Waldman and Dave Sims, the play-by-play voice of the Bronx Bombers. The 2025 season marks the first time Waldman and Sims have worked alongside one another in the Yankees broadcast booth.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COMThe exchanges prompted WFAN morning host Gregg Giannotti to question whether

MAHOGANY MYSTERY: A mysterious wooden canoe discovered after Hurricane Ian remains puzzling to experts three years later.SIP AND TIP: The co-founder of a hospitality group reveals why bartenders should be tipped just like restaurant servers.PROBIOTIC PUNCH: A study recently found that kimchi can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels despite its high sodium content.DECK THE HALLS – From Christmas trees to festive dinnerware, it's never too early to grab holiday decor at a discount. Continue reading…CALLING ALL CROSSWORD PUZZLE LOVERS! – Play our Fox News daily crossword puzzle for free here! And not just one — check out the multiple

President Donald Trump suggested CBS has "hope" under a "great new owner" during a White House roundtable discussion on Wednesday. Trump hosted what was called an "Antifa Roundtable" with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and several right-leaning and independent media journalists. The journalists discussed their first-hand experience dealing with the radical left-wing group, which Trump recently designated a domestic terror organization.During the discussion, the journalists also criticized mainstream media outlets for either ignoring stories about Antifa or inaccurately reporting events, such as CNN’s "fiery but mostly peaceful protests" chyron from the 2020

Actor Jeff Bridges briefly reprized his role as "The Dude" from the movie "The Big Lebowski" in what turned into an attack against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night.While promoting his latest film, "Tron: Ares," the 75-year-old actor was asked about his iconic role from the 1998 film. Kimmel prompted Bridges to "summon the Dude" to share some "words of wisdom" for the current times.In response, Bridges donned a cardigan and held a White Russian cocktail as he addressed the audience.KIM KARDASHIAN CONDEMNS TRUMP ICE RAIDS TARGETING PEOPLE WHO 'BUILD OUR COUNTRY'"Hey, world. The

Sophie Cunningham said last week that she would likely not watch any of the WNBA Finals in order to distance herself from the "toxicity" of the league this past season. On Tuesday, the Indiana Fever guard confirmed she hadn’t watched the first two games of the series.Cunningham was surprised to learn that the Las Vegas Aces had taken a 2-0 lead over her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, when discussing the Finals during the latest episode of her podcast, "Show Me Something.""Hell no. I haven’t watched a lick of the WNBA. I don’t know what’s going on. I talked to my teammates the

The Trump administration is ramping up the consequences of a lingering government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations enters its eighth day, with no signs of ending soon. Now, the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has floated plans reviewed by Fox News Digital that would not guarantee that federal workers currently furloughed from the shutdown would receive backpay — upending a 2019 law from Trump’s first administration in the aftermath of a 35-day shutdown.The threat of furloughed workers failing to receive backpay increases the stakes every day that Congress fails to pass a funding measure — and puts

An arrest has been made in relation to the deadly Pacific Palisades fire in the Los Angeles area, federal law enforcement sources told Fox News Wednesday.The Palisades fire killed 12 and largely destroyed the Pacific Palisades and parts of Malibu. More than 6,800 buildings burned, and many are starting to rebuild their lives and businesses. People, especially those who lost everything, have been demanding answers.LA MAYOR BASS DELAYS PALISADES FIRE REPORT AT DOJ’S REQUEST AMID PROBEMore information is expected to be released during a press conference at 9 a.m. local time. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.  Source

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, and families are lucky if they're able to prepare in advance for the worst. What most families aren't prepared for, though, are the predatory calls and letters that begin just weeks after filing probate paperwork—the records necessary to officially manage the estate and assets of the decedent. Digital scams take advantage of families during this time. They rely on probate records in particular, as they contain sensitive information and are a part of the public record. Fraudsters pose as attorneys, debt collectors and estate service providers, each demanding the immediate payment

Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida lambasted New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as "little more than a Muslim terrorist," asserting that the Empire State assemblymember should be stripped of his citizenship and deported."This is nauseating. Mamdani is little more than a Muslim terrorist. It’s a disgrace he was ever granted citizenship. It should be stripped and he should be deported to the Ugandan s---hole he came from," Fine wrote in a post on X in response to a statement Mamdani issued on the two-year anniversary of the heinous October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack against Israel.Fox News

Sale events like Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days often feature significant discounts on big-ticket items. We’ve rounded up tons of deals under $25 that you can grab before the sale ends tonight. Magsafe portable power bank: $19.99 (78% off)Food chopper: $24.99 (50% off)Key chain charger for Apple Watch: $12.91 (33% off)First Aid kit: $13.59 (43% off)Kitchen Mama electric can opener: $23.99 (40% off)Cell phone stand with wireless Bluetooth speaker: $19.99 (39% off)Energizer AA batteries, 32 count: $15.99 (33% off)Belkin USB C-to-USB C cable, 2-pack: $18.21 (35% off)Apple AirTag: $19.99 (31% off)Roku streaming stick: $17.99 (40% off)Kasa Smart Plug 4-pack: $21.99 (27% off)EverPlus

The New York Yankees are not done yet. They rallied from a 6-1 deficit for their largest comeback win in an elimination game in franchise history, taking Game 3 of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays.The Yankees scored eight unanswered runs in the middle innings to secure a 9-6 victory. They'll now turn to rookie Cam Schlittler – whose first postseason start was a masterpiece in the Wild Card Series win over the Boston Red Sox – as they face elimination again Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Blue Jays manager John Schneider will likely rely on a bullpen game to try to

Odell Beckham Jr. has ambitions of playing in the NFL in 2025. But if the free-agent wide receiver does sign with a franchise this year, he will have to sit on the sidelines for at least six weeks.During a recent sitdown on "The Pivot Podcast," the three-time Pro Bowler revealed he has accepted a six-game suspension. The discipline stems from his 2024 violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBeckham, who played for the Miami Dolphins last season, maintained he was unaware he used any banned substances.After raising questions about his positive test, Beckham

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked the second year since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack in a statement shared on social media Tuesday, calling it "a fateful war for our existence" and declaring that Israel’s "enemies didn't break us.""Infants, children and the elderly were murdered," Netanyahu said in his remarks shared on X. He added that 251 men and women were taken into tunnels in the Gaza Strip, figures the IDF later released.Netanyahu said that he and his wife, Sara, "bow our heads in memory of our martyrs and fallen," while pledging that Israel "continues to work in

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, your source for the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening …-Supreme Court to decide if faith-based counseling on gender identity is protected speech-Dem senator's hefty donation to disgraced AG candidate's campaign comes back to haunt him-Who is the Trump-appointed judge blocking deployment of the National Guard to Portland?The Senate remains deadlocked on a path to end the shutdown as it nears its second week, and Republicans’ meager support across the aisle to reopen the government may be crumbling.Senate Majority Leader John Thune,

A federal grand jury in Georgia has charged two out-of-state men with knowingly making threats to injure a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer and his wife.Frank Andrew Waszut, 41, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is accused of posting a video on Instagram that identified and showed photos of an ICE deportation officer who lives and works in the Northern District of Georgia, according to court documents.Officials said the video allegedly shows Waszut saying: "And he’s an ICE agent. This is him unmasked. … So, go ahead and make him famous. And if you see

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lamented his obscene gesture toward fans as he watched his team dominate the New York Jets on the road Sunday afternoon.Jones was seen in a video posted to social media flipping the middle finger to fans below him. The move sparked concerns over whether he could be fined for his action as other current and former owners around the league have been hit in the wallet for similar acts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOn Tuesday, Jones appeared in his usual spot on 105.3 The Fan and addressed the incident."That was unfortunate," he said,

The criminal case against a California doctor accused of poisoning her estranged husband with Drano is facing a major setback this week after prosecutors told a court they need to dismiss the charges because a key witness wouldn't be available at trial, according to a new report.They plan to refile the case, according to KCAL-TV, which first reported the dismissal.Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu, a 48-year-old dermatologist from Irvine, California, was accused of spiking her then-husband's tea and lemonade with drain cleaner for months in 2022.CALIFORNIA DOCTOR SAYS HE CAUGHT WIFE DUMPING DRANO IN HIS LEMONADE AFTER HE RIGGED KITCHEN WITH

After years of surging violence, Baltimore’s top prosecutor says the tide is finally turning — because his office is taking repeat violent offenders off the streets."We had to let the criminal element know that it was a new day, that there was accountability and that you will go to prison," said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates told Fox News Digital.Bates said his crime-fighting platform was built around one promise: go after the people doing the most damage."When we came into office two years ago, I ran on a platform of going after repeat violent offenders… those were the individuals

President Donald Trump is threatening significant layoffs of federal workers unless talks aimed at ending the "Schumer shutdown" show some progress. They’re not even close; as Senator John Kennedy posted on X: "You’d need an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of all the Senate Democrats’ demands for re-opening the government."What is the White House waiting for?After all, Team Trump has been encouraging the downsizing of federal agencies since it took office. Just eight days after the president was inaugurated, the Office of Personnel Management sent an email inviting almost the entire federal workforce to resign. As of today, some 150,000

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday on X that the Lone Star State’s elite National Guard units are deploying "now" after receiving a request to help protect federal property. In the brief post, Abbott wrote, "The elite Texas National Guard. Ever ready. Deploying now." The short but commanding message underlines the governor’s confidence in the state’s ability and willingness to act in defense of the nation.Texas officials say the deployment is being coordinated with the White House’s plans to reinforce security in several cities that have seen spikes in protests targeting federal facilities, including Chicago and Portland.PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP ORDERING 400 MEMBERS

A game that looked like the Kansas City Chiefs would dominate early on turned into a nightmare before their eyes.Trevor Lawrence led a strong comeback over the three-time AFC champions to give the Jacksonville Jaguars a 31-28 win.It looked like it was all Kansas City early, as the Chiefs got out to a 14-0 lead with touchdowns by Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. However, Trevor Lawrence was able to find Parker Washington before the end of the first half, and Lawrence ran one in on Jacksonville’s first drive of the second to tie it up.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

Former President Joe Biden was spotted at Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he almost witnessed a thrilling comeback.Biden's Phillies were trailing in the bottom of the ninth, 4-1, but managed to get three straight hits to cut their deficit in half. A sacrifice bunt, however, went awry, and instead of the tying run on third with one out, it was on first.The Phillies eventually got runners on the corners with two outs, with the speedy Trea Turner—who had the highest batting average in the National League, at

Top Democrats are refusing to abandon Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones despite a report revealing that he wished death on a Republican colleague. Days after a bombshell National Review report exposed text messages in which Jones fantasized about shooting a Republican colleague in the head and harm coming to his children in 2022, Fox News Digital reached out to top Democrats who endorsed Jones and inquired whether their endorsements stand.Dem. Sen. Cory Booker, who endorsed Jones in June, has not rescinded his endorsement of Jones and his office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. The