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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that two West Virginia National Guard members — Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe — who were shot in an ambush-style attack near the White House late last year, will receive the Purple Heart.Calling the Nov. 26 incident "a terrible thing" and saying the troops were "attacked by a radical," Hegseth made the announcement while speaking at a National Guard reenlistment ceremony at the Washington Monument, where he administered the oath of enlistment to more than 100 Guardsmen from nine states serving in Washington, D.C."And we had a

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it had suspended more than 100,000 California borrowers amid suspected fraud, with the alleged abuse totaling nearly $9 billion.SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency suspended 111,620 California borrowers linked to suspected fraudulent activity across SBA pandemic-era loan programs. Those borrowers received 118,489 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans totaling more than $8.6 billion."Once again, the Trump SBA is taking decisive action to deliver accountability in a state whose unaccountable welfare policies have created a culture of fraud and abuse at the expense of law-abiding taxpayers and small

Country music singer Brantley Gilbert was tapped to perform at Turning Point USA’s "All-American Halftime Show" on Sunday to counter against Bad Bunny’s spectacle at Super Bowl LX.Gilbert will be one of four singers at the Turning Point USA event. Kid Rock is the headliner along with Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett. Gilbert has been singing professionally since 2007 and released his debut album in 2009.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe may not be a household name for some Americans and football fans. He addressed those who were asking who he was and why he was performing at the

Shinedown has pulled out of the Rock the Country festival, sparking backlash among their fan base.On Friday, the rock band took to X to announce their sudden exit from the festival, which is being touted as "a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit that’s carried America through 250 years," explaining that their mission as a band is to "unite, not divide.""Shinedown is everyone’s band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song. We have one boss, and it is everyone in the audience.""Our band’s purpose is

Gus Kenworthy, a British-American Olympic skier who is set to compete for Great Britain in freestyle skiing, posted a graphic anti-ICE message on his social media as opening ceremonies were set to begin for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday.Kenworthy posted a photo on his Instagram that showed the words "f--- ICE" on snow in what appeared to be urine. He urged Americans to call their senators to pressure them into voting against Department of Homeland Security funding negotiations.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Innocent people have been murdered, and enough is enough," he captioned the post. "We

EXCLUSIVE: Federal transportation officials nabbed hundreds of truckers found not to be proficient in English, as otherwise routine stops at weigh stations led to thousands of violations amid a three-day national crackdown.The latest iteration of Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted, Reckless, Impaired, Visibility Enforcement) ran from Jan. 13–15 on trucking corridors in 26 states and the District of Columbia and removed nearly 2,000 unqualified truckers and other drivers from the road, USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) told Fox News Digital.The news comes just days after a Kyrgyz national caused a deadly wreck after he failed to brake for stopped traffic

A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt real. The voice sounded right. The video looked authentic. And the love felt personal. By the time her family realized what was happening, more than $81,000 was gone — and so was the paid-off home she planned to retire in.We spoke with Vivian Ruvalcaba on my "Beyond Connected" podcast about what happened to her mother and how quickly the scam unfolded. What began as online messages quietly escalated into financial ruin and the loss of a family home. Vivian is Abigail's daughter. She

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash on Thursday after he doubled down on comparing voter ID legislation to "Jim Crow" policies.Schumer has pushed back multiple times on a Republican plan to add the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship in person when people register to vote and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, to the spending package being debated in Congress."So, Leader Schumer, this talk about election security has revived discussions of the SAVE Act, which you have said you oppose," MS NOW host Jonathan Lemire said on "Morning Joe." "Proponents of

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year for the 2025 NFL season.Schwesinger won the award over New York Giants' Abdul Carter, Seattle Seahawks’ Nick Emmanwori, and Atlanta Falcons’ Xavier Watts and James Pearce Jr.Schwesinger finished with 40 of 50 first-place votes, beating out Emmanwori, who came in second place with 199 points total and seven first-place votes.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSchwesinger was the favorite coming into the night after a tremendous year at middle linebacker for a formidable Browns defense despite what the record may say in 2025.He’s also just

U.S. forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike Thursday on a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing two suspected narco-terrorists.U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.Thursday’s strike marked the second U.S. strike this year. A previous strike also killed two suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor, according to officials.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-forces-kill-two-suspected-narco-terrorists-eastern-pacific-lethal-strike-operation Author : Publish date : 2026-02-06 04:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named NFL Most Valuable Player for 2025 on Thursday night. Stafford was presented the award at the NFL Honors in California after a career season for the Rams. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAt 37 years old, Stafford led the NFL in both passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46), while recording a career-low eight interceptions. His individual production guided the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where their season ended in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.The MVP race came down to Stafford and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.NFL FANS

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is detailing cases in which anti-ICE agitators actively helped criminal illegal immigrants evade federal arrest, including suspects accused of child rape, domestic abuse and gang-related violence.The cases point to a growing pattern of organized interference with federal immigration enforcement during recent ICE operations. "These are the monsters that agitators and sanctuary politicians are protecting," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital. "We remind the public that obstructing law enforcement is a felony and a federal crime."FROM PROTEST TO FELONY: THE LINES MINNESOTA ANTI-ICE AGITATORS MAY BE CROSSING According to DHS, members of the anti-ICE Colorado

Two California teens were arrested in connection with an Arizona home invasion tied to a $66 million cryptocurrency plot that happened the same day Nancy Guthrie was last seen before disappearing from her Tucson home, about two hours away.Authorities have not said if the two cases are connected in any way, but the cases do share some bizarre similarities. The teens, who are not being identified by Fox News Digital because they are both under the age of 18, allegedly posed as delivery drivers to gain access to the Scottsdale home on Jan. 31 before forcing their way inside and duct-taping

Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to tobacco (15% of new cases), infections (10%) and alcohol consumption (3%).Overall, 7.1 million cancer diagnoses in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, according to the study.DOES CANCER REDUCE ALZHEIMER'S RISK? NEW STUDY EXPLORES THE CONNECTION"The key here is that almost half of all cancers could be prevented by behavioral changes," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Digital senior medical analyst, told Fox News

Federal prosecutors have charged more than 150 anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota with crimes ranging from obstruction of federal agents to FACE Act violations — offenses that carry penalties from fines to years in prison — as the Justice Department warns that similar conduct will be prosecuted aggressively nationwide. The response in the state offers a roadmap of sorts for how the Justice Department could move to quash similar protests nationwide and respond to unrest during Trump’s second presidential term. In Minnesota, more than 150 protesters have been arrested since the start of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation, "Operation Metro Surge," including

Lawmakers are demanding answers and stricter controls on dangerous pathogens after authorities uncovered a suspected unauthorized biolab inside a Las Vegas home, fueling concerns about potential Chinese government ties.Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said the most important thing in the wake of the biolab's discovery is to investigate whether the homeowner, who investigators identified as Jia Bei Zhu, has any ties to the Chinese government — especially given that he is already in federal custody following the discovery of an unauthorized biolab in Reedley, California, in 2023.The property manager of the home, Israeli citizen Ori Solomon, was arrested Saturday and booked

The Los Angeles Dodgers will accept an invitation to the White House for a ceremony to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.A White House official told the New York Post the team has been in touch about a visit and the plan to attend. A date has not yet been set.There were calls for the team to forgo the traditional White House celebration due to ongoing tension with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDodgers team president Stan Kasten also said this past weekend, "I don’t have

There’s one superpower that dominates the planet again, and it’s the United States.In just one year in office, President Donald Trump has catapulted the U.S. from a country that seemed on the brink of inevitable decline, into the American colossus that’s put the other great powers — especially China and Russia — in the shade, and now determines the tempo and direction of world events.What happened in Davos should set aside any doubts. In 24 hours, President Trump turned world-wide panic about possible U.S. military intervention in Greenland, into world-wide relief with a framework for peacefully securing the giant island

The New York City Police Department released body camera footage showing the moment an officer shot a mentally ill man who was allegedly charging him with a knife amid calls from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges.Jabez Chakraborty, 22, was holding a large kitchen knife and charged at officers who responded to an emergency call from his family in Queens on Jan. 26, according to the NYPD.The footage, released by the NYPD on Tuesday, shows an officer entering the living room of the home, where Chakraborty was allegedly brandishing a knife. Officers are heard

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a seventh term, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to step aside amid a growing wave of GOP retirements ahead of the next election cycle.Loudermilk released a statement announcing his retirement, saying it has been a "tremendous honor" to represent the people of Northwest Georgia for six terms.He also said that during his tenure, he focused on upholding the U.S. Constitution and representing the 11th Congressional District."I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated then, representing the people in Congress is a service,

A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands.Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month.The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."WISCONSIN MOM CALLS FOR CHANGE AFTER HER 10-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER DIES FROM SWALLOWING A WATER BEADAfter microwaving the toy to soften it, Chabolla removed it and began squeezing it when it exploded in his face."I heard him screaming loudly and saw

Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle — and now there's a harrowing twist. Many city officials and others are furious about what's happening. They say it's unethical, even illegal. After spending hours in the bitter cold shoveling heavy snow out of parking spaces, many Northeast residents have been laying claim to the small rectangles of asphalt they just cleared away — angering and upsetting other people. KIDS NEED MORE SNOW DAYS, NOT MORE SCREEN TIME, DOCTORS SAY AMID WINTER STORMSFrom Boston to Philadelphia, Baltimore to Washington, D.C., drivers are

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCDHD) reportedly separated employees into a "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" for a series of taxpayer-funder diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practice.According to Spotlight on Maryland, a joint investigation unit from The Baltimore Sun, FOX 45 News and WJLA records show the agency paid outside consultants to conduct racial equity training and then advised BCHD to host separate "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" meetings.The records, obtained by the outlets, show how the city used taxpayer dollars to reportedly help White people understand their "own complicity and systemic racism."VIRGINIA SCHOOL BOARD BANS

As a former collegiate swimmer who raced against, and lost opportunities to, a male competitor, I know exactly what is at stake when women’s sports are not protected: scholarships, records, roster spots, and the promise of Title IX — that women and girls would finally have an equal opportunity to compete on a level playing field. It happened in Georgia. And now, in 2026, the safety of every girl in Georgia remains on the line.When it has mattered most, Georgia Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff has abandoned women and girls every single time.Start with sports. Sen. Ossoff has had three chances

Just days after it was reported that Bill Belichick was not voted into the Hall of Fame, it was revealed that another pillar of the New England Patriots dynasty will also miss out.Robert Kraft has reportedly not received enough votes to be inducted into Canton, despite six Super Bowl titles and, including this year, 11 appearances.When asked by Fox News Digital on radio row in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX if anyone from the Patriots dynasty days will get in, Rob Gronkowski, who won three with New England, joked, "I don't think so."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE