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The sports world continues to be shaken up by the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week.Kirk was shot while debating at Utah Valley University and died of his injuries soon after.Many prominent figures in sports reacted to the news, and in a recent appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, UFC president Dana White shared his thoughts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I just woke up, and my phone was blowing up. I was f---ing blown away," White said.As dumbfounded as White was, he said his children also took it hard."I was actually surprised by how impacted my kids were. My

FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to stop "propaganda" in America in the name of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, plans to introduce the Charlie Kirk Act, which would halt the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) from disseminating media, such as radio shows, videos and websites, to influence Americans.Lee said in a statement to Fox News Digital that from the end of World War II to former President Barack Obama’s second term, the USAGM, which is an apparatus of the State Department, was barred from distributing media within the U.S. Lee argued that until 2013,

Sylvester Stallone is still in shock after receiving a Kennedy Center honor for doing work he would "do for free" if he had to.The "Tulsa King" star told Fox News Digital that receiving this prestigious award was never something he planned for himself."I try to put it into words. It's such a shock and revelation. It's something I didn't expect, ever. And now I don't know what to do," he said.Stallone explained that he's in the process of writing a book, "How Rocky Happened: 1969 to the Oscars," and has been going down memory lane, remembering all the "insanity" that

A new watchdog group aiming to hold major institutions accountable and promoting good governance says it plans to become a "leading voice" for conservative values and effective governance across the country.The Safety and Prosperity Oversight Coalition, which launched on Wednesday, will be led by seasoned political operative Chris Zeller. The group announced its creation this week and said it will be focused on promoting transparency, integrity and efficiency across American governmental institutions and the private sector. Zeller has a long history in GOP politics, including work on numerous national campaigns and a stint as the executive director for multiple state

Dozens of ABC affiliate stations will air a tribute special for Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel's timeslot on Friday following the liberal host's controversial remarks about the conservative activist's alleged assassin. Sinclair Broadcast Group, which operates 30 ABC affiliates, announced Wednesday it would air a special "in remembrance of Charlie Kirk" after Disney decided to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" indefinitely. Sinclair had joined Nexstar, another owner of ABC affiliates, in pre-empting Kimmel's late-night program before Disney's decision. "Mr. Kimmel’s remarks were inappropriate and deeply insensitive at a critical moment for our country," Sinclair Vice Chairman Jason Smith said in a statement. DISNEY SAYS JIMMY

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr joined Sean Hannity on Fox News Wednesday night to explain why Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night TV show was abruptly suspended following backlash over his controversial comments about the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.Carr stressed that broadcast networks like ABC operate with a license that has a "unique obligation to operate in the public interest," unlike cable channels such as CNN. "Broadcasters are different than any other form of communication," Carr said, pointing to affiliate groups like Nexstar and Sinclair that announced they would no longer carry "Jimmy Kimmel Live." He argued that local stations acted

Lee Brice paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during one of his shows. During a performance in Clearwater, Florida, on Sept. 11, the country music star dedicated his song, "When The Kingdom Comes" to Kirk, telling the crowd that while he usually plays a different song at that point in the show, he wanted to do something for Kirk and "what he so adamantly stood for."In a recent appearance on "The Will Cain Show," Brice explained why he chose to honor Kirk the way he did."The most special songs that I've ever written and what I knew Charlie stood for as far

The third week of the 2025 NFL season will feature a full slate of games beginning with the Miami Dolphins trying to avoid going 0-3 against the Buffalo Bills.But it’s far from the only game fans will be watching out for. New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson enters the week as the league leader in passing yards (618) with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (588) behind him. But the Giants are still winless as are their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThose are far from the only intriguing matchups going into the week.Read below

'CHARLIE HAD MY RESPECT' – Orlando Magic star Jonathan Isaac's new signature sneaker, the Judah 2, features six Bible verses and seeks to boldly profess his Christian values. He spoke to Fox News Digital about the personal relationship he had with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Continue reading …A 'LIFELONG' FAN – The Chicago Cubs flew the American flag at half-staff and held a moment of reflection for lifelong fan Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last week during a campus event in Utah. Kirk is survived by his wife and their two children. Last week's tragic events at Utah Valley

Clay Travis is bringing OutKick the Show to FS1.On Wednesday, September 17th at 6 p.m. ET, OutKick the Show with Clay Travis debuts on FS1. This is a no-holds-barred program where Travis, OutKick's founder, delivers his unfiltered take on the most talked-about headlines in sports and more. You're not going to want to miss this!"OTS" has a permanent place in this time slot each Wednesday.In the premiere episode, Clay tackles plenty of topics, including college football, where Clay is horns-down on QB Arch Manning and Texas' playoff chances. Check out a preview of what's to come below.Ready, Set, Watch! Source

There is no thermostat in the U.S. Capitol.Only thermometers.And that’s why congressional leaders are struggling to lower the temperatures in Congress after the murder of Charlie Kirk.As a veteran congressional reporter, I lost count of how many efforts I witnessed to try to "lower the temperature" around Capitol Hill after a national tragedy.Oh, they might knock a degree off the mercury for a few weeks here and there – sometimes helped by a political cold front (e.g. a lengthy congressional recess). But just like in meteorology, the political gales blow. Weather systems develop. There are dips in the jet stream.

Senate Republicans are calling foul on Senate Democrats' opposition to the GOP’s short-term plan to keep the government funded, calling it hypocritical. House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their seven-week funding extension, known as a continuing resolution (CR), which congressional Republicans argue is as "clean" as can be. That means that the bill largely lacks any additional spending or policy riders.But Senate Democrats have dug in deep on their rejection of the proposal, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown come Sept. 30. It comes after Democrats previously warned Republicans not to use government funding as a political weapon when Democrats were

Former ESPN host Samantha Ponder revealed on social media she’s received "disturbing" messages after she expressed her sorrow for the death of Charlie Kirk last week.Ponder, who also spoke about her concerns for safety while riding the New York City subway following the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska, wrote on X that her direct messages have increasingly gotten worse since mourning the loss of the 31-year-old conservative influencer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My DMs are more disturbing than ever (and trust me, that’s sayin something). Apparently only perfect people can be mourned when they’re murdered in their 30s

Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, that he is praying for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as his wife and children, following his murder last week in Utah, the Vatican said on Tuesday.Leo also expressed concern about political violence and addressed the need "to refrain from rhetoric and exploitation that lead to polarization rather than dialogue," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement, according to Vatican News.The pope's remarks came on Saturday, when he received the ambassador in an audience to receive his credentials, marking the first meeting between the

Donald Trump’s stay at Windsor Castle during his state visit will be nothing but the best for the American president.On Tuesday, President Trump and first lady Melania arrived in the U.K., where they were greeted by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. They spent the night at Windsor Castle, according to The Guardian.While no public events were planned for the evening, the festivities are set to begin on Wednesday as the couple will be hosted by King Charles III. Ahead of the couple's arrival, hundreds of staff worked through the halls and grounds of the nearly 1,000-year-old castle to ensure the monarch

Many Memphis, Tennessee residents are split over President Donald Trump’s approval to deploy the National Guard to fight crime in the city.On Monday, President Trump signed a memorandum establishing the "Memphis Safe Task Force" to address crime in Memphis. The task force includes the National Guard, the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said the task force will "accelerate the positive momentum" of "Operation Viper," an ongoing FBI mission that Lee says has led to the arrest of hundreds of violent criminals

A drunk driver who fatally mowed down a 16-year-old girl in Queens on Saturday is a previously deported Honduran illegal immigrant who had several prior DUI arrests, a senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) source told FOX.Edwin Cruz Gomez, 38, was arrested by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on Saturday and was charged with murder, three counts of attempted murder and two counts of assault and other crimes after allegedly running down Jhoanny Gomez-Alvarez and her mother after they rejected his sexual advances, according to the source. An immigration detainer was lodged on Monday.The teen was pronounced dead at

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman is no stranger to bringing innovation to Lights Out Xtreme Fighting in hopes of standing out from other organizations in the U.S.On Saturday, Merriman is set to introduce a "game-changer" to the world of mixed martial arts and combat sports. He told Fox News Digital that fans who watch Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 27 on Lights Out Sports TV will see a different way advertisements are displayed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We’re doing our first commercial use of AI virtual sponsorship," Merriman said. "People watching at home on Lights Out Sports TV will see

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania on Tuesday strongly condemned all political violence and called for unity and moral clarity following last week's assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.And Shapiro, who survived a firebomb attack against himself and his family at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion in April, also accused President Donald Trump of cherry-picking which violent acts he's condemning in the wake of the murder of Kirk at a college campus event at Utah Valley University."Violence in all forms is unacceptable," Shapiro said during an address to the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh. "Political

Fox News Digital dominated all news brands across key measurables, social media and YouTube during August as Americans continued to rely on the platform for critical information and analysis.The month of August featured a historic summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Trump administration deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announcing their engagement, Paramount and Skydance completing an $8 billion merger, and other headline-grabbing stories. Along the way, Fox News Digital finished atop key categories among the competitive news set that includes The New York Times, CNN, CBS News, NBC News,

PROVO, Utah – The Utah County Attorney's Office told Fox News they are "optimistic" that charges will be filed on Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah native who was arrested last week for the suspected assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is planning a noon MDT press conference on Tuesday at the Utah County Health & Justice Building in Provo, Utah – about a 15-minute drive from Utah Valley University's campus, where Kirk was killed less than one week ago. The press conference is scheduled as prosecutors approach the three-business-day deadline to issue formal charging documents

A House Republican says she plans to file a resolution that aims to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., of her committee assignments after the progressive "Squad" member made "disgraceful" remarks about Charlie Kirk following his assassination last week.Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday posted images of a House resolution on X that calls for Omar’s removal from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Budget."BREAKING: We’re filing a resolution to strip @Ilhan of her committee assignments after her disgraceful remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassination," Mace wrote in the post.The resolution alleged Omar "smeared" Kirk and "implied he

Professor Cornel West stormed out of a segment about the political assassination of Charlie Kirk on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" on Monday.Kirk's assassination sparked a nationwide conversation about political violence, in which host Piers Morgan said the rhetoric of the "woke left" when describing President Donald Trump holds some blame. "There is little doubt to me that the constant rhetoric on the left, the woke left — let me be specific to where I think a lot of the blame lies — ever since Donald Trump came into power in 2016, has been this relentless use of the phrases ‘Hitler,’ ‘Nazis,’ ‘fascists’

President Donald Trump is rejecting suggestions that right-wing extremism is a problem."Well, the problem is on the left," Trump told reporters outside Air Force One. "The problem is on the left if you look at the problem — it’s not on the right like some people like to say, on the right. The problem we have is on the left. When you look at the agitators, you look at the scum that speaks so badly of our country, the American flag burnings all over the place, that’s the left, that’s not the right." CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN 'TAKEN OVER' BY LEFTIST IDEOLOGY WHILE

FBI Director Kash Patel shared new details Monday night about the prosecution of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10. Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared on "Hannity" with the FBI director first outlining evidence investigators are piecing together."We are going to be interviewing scores of people, on not just these chats on Discord, but any communications that this individual had," Patel told Sean Hannity.Patel confirmed that investigators had confiscated electronics from the suspect's Utah home and that of his alleged partner. DEATH PENALTY LOOMS FOR CHARLIE KIRK’S ACCUSED KILLER BUT LEGAL BAR IS HIGH AS