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Days ago, President Donald Trump threatened Spain with new tariffs unless Madrid increases its defense spending to 5% of its GDP. Whether this tactic proves effective remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the president has been even more effective than he was in his first term when it comes to getting other nations to honor their commitments. This fact has been most prominent when it comes to defense spending.In 2006, America’s NATO allies agreed to spend 2% of their GDP on defense. After several years of little progress, the Obama administration secured an updated agreement in 2014 that all would achieve this goal by 2024. Yet

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Thursday released an April 2022 Justice Department memo showing then-Attorney General Merrick Garland, then-Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and then-FBI Director Christopher Wray personally approved an FBI investigation into alleged efforts by Trump campaign associates to obstruct Congress’ certification of the 2020 election.Grassley posted the four-page memorandum on X, saying it proves top Biden administration officials "personally approved" the case — which he referred to as "Arctic Frost" — and that it "unleashed unchecked government power at the highest levels."The Iowa Republican added, "My oversight will continue."The April 2022 memo, signed by Garland, Monaco, and

The FBI is investigating after a vehicle carrying two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers was allegedly rammed by a driver in another vehicle during an attempted Arizona traffic stop Thursday morning, officials said.The incident began around 8 a.m. local time, when ICE agents tried to stop a vehicle in the Avondale area, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.HILTON SLAMS DEMS AFTER MIGRANT ALLEGEDLY RAMS FED VEHICLES, WARNS RHETORIC FUELING ‘DANGEROUS CONDITIONS’Authorities allege that the driver refused to pull over and instead fled the scene, the outlet reported.The suspect then reportedly returned to a residence in his vehicle, where he rammed

President Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy issued a bombshell report Thursday night accusing California of violating federal law by issuing a commercial driver’s license to a foreign asylum seeker whose semi-truck crash killed three people earlier this week.The report alleges that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration ignored a federal order to halt noncompliant licenses and revoke improperly issued credentials, a failure that, according to Duffy, cost "three innocent souls."California also allegedly violated federal law by upgrading the non-domiciled commercial drivers license (CDL) of the Indian national tied to the fatal crash, Jashanpreet Singh, despite a federal emergency rule and

Jon Bon Jovi is hitting the road again for the first time since undergoing major surgery in 2022 to fix a "dying" vocal cord.During a Thursday interview on the "Today" show, the 63-year-old music icon announced that his band, Bon Jovi will launch their international "The Forever Tour" in July 2026.While speaking with host Savannah Guthrie, Bon Jovi opened up about recovering from the vocal injury that nearly ended his decades-long career.BON JOVI DOESN'T WANT TO BE ‘THE FAT ELVIS,' WILL BE ‘CRUSHED’ IF VOCAL SURGERY PUTS AN END TO TOURING"One of my cords was atrophied, and the strong one

A transgender swimmer who was at the center of a national controversy earlier this year has been banned from World Aquatics until 2030 and stripped of all competitive results from June 2022 to October 2024 after refusing to take a sex verification test. Ana Caldas was listed on the Aquatics Integrity Unit's suspended persons list this week for violating articles in the World Aquatics integrity code related to providing false information and defining the criteria for men's and women's competition categories. World Aquatics changed its gender eligibility policy in 2022, limiting the participation of transgender women in the women's category to those

Former NBA players Chauncey Billups — currently the Portland Trail Blazers' head coach — and Damon Jones were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit both wire fraud and money laundering after allegedly participating in rigged poker games.Billups and Jones were allegedly dubbed as "face cards" which, the indictment says, were "members of the Cheating Teams and received a portion of the criminal proceeds in exchange for their participation in the scheme." The scheme resulted in the victims losing at least $7.15 million, dating back to April 2019, according to the Department of Justice."Billups and Jones, in particular … were

A Texas man has been arrested days after police say he killed his wife inside the couple’s home last week. Chelsea Spillers, 33, was killed inside her Alvarado, Texas, home on Saturday, Oct. 18 in what authorities say is being investigated as an "unexplained death," according to the Alvarado Police Department. Detectives were responding to a request for a welfare check at the high school biology teacher’s home when they discovered Spillers’ body, FOX 4 reported. CHEERLEADER DIES AFTER BEING SHOT AT HIGH SCHOOL BONFIRE, REMEMBERED FOR HAVING 'SPUNK TO HER STEP'Investigators now suspect that her husband, Brandon Ashley, was responsible for her death,

Author Michael Wolff is suing Melania Trump after the first lady threatened to sue him if he didn't retract statements he made about her and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Wolff accused Melania Trump and her husband, President Donald Trump, of making a practice out of "threatening those who speak against them."The Daily Beast published a story based on an interview with Wolff, which the outlet removed in July and ultimately apologized for, admitting it did not meet editorial standards. Melania Trump's attorney issued a legal threat challenging "the headline and framing."Wolff argued that the first couple seeks to punish foes

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting's (USAPL) decision to reject a biological male trans athlete from competition in the women's category was "discrimination."USA Powerlifting has now responded, criticizing the court's decision. "Our goal since litigation commenced against USA Powerlifting  in 2021 was to present all the facts and evidence of our actions to a jury," the organization said in a statement to OutKick. "We are pleased that both of Minnesota’s state appellate courts agree we have a right to present a claim of business discrimination to a jury and look forward to offering our evidence toward that end."CLICK

Police departments across the country are turning to virtual reality training to help officers make split-second decisions in difficult, and sometimes dangerous, situations.The goal is to help officers respond quickly and safely to any call, according to tech company Axon, and more than 1,500 police agencies across the United States and Canada are now using Axon’s virtual reality training program to make that happen.Recruits at the Aurora Police Department in Colorado are among those training with the technology. "You get to be actually in the scene, move around, just feel for everything," recruit Jose Vazquez Duran said.AMAZON DEFENDS AMBITIOUS AI STRATEGY

"I know that I know nothing" – Socrates"You don’t know nothing" – Baseball Legend Yogi BerraSocrates may have been claiming ignorance, Berra was talking about baseball, but both may as well have been talking about the government shutdown.So when will it end?"You shouldn't ask me because I'm the guy who said it'll only last five days," Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said on Fox. "But I will tell you, a couple of Democrat senators recently indicated that they think this is going to go ‘til at least the first of November."However, Biggs added that he doesn’t "see an end in sight."GOVERNMENT

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., told "Hannity" Wednesday he’s willing to "pay a price" to help reopen the government, even if it means breaking with his party, as the shutdown stretches into its fourth week."I am always going to vote country over my party and if I pay a price within my base, that's something I am willing to do," Fetterman said.Fetterman has been outspoken in his criticism of the shutdown, vocalizing his priorities to fund the military and Capitol Police over party politics. He noted that he's one of only two Democrats voting to keep the government open."I'm not afraid

Speaking from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will "hit" drug smugglers attempting to enter the U.S. by land, following a series of lethal strikes on cartel boats at sea.The president was questioned on his use of military force to crack down on drug smugglers in the Caribbean and Pacific following the eighth such strike in recent weeks.Trump acknowledged that "it is violent" but said that "every one of those boats that gets knocked out is saving 25,000 American lives.""We have the greatest military in the world. We have the greatest weapons in

The government shutdown meandered into its 22nd day with no end in sight after a 12th GOP attempt to reopen the government was stalled and then blocked by Senate Democrats on Wednesday evening. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus kneecapped Republicans’ bid to reopen the government for the 12th time. The latest failed vote comes as Schumer has demanded another meeting with President Donald Trump and on the heels of an almost 24-hour filibuster by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore, that pushed the vote late into Wednesday.During his marathon floor speech, which began at 6:23 pm on Tuesday, Merkley

A Los Angeles high school history teacher who serves as a spokesperson for a local anti-ICE activist group appeared to welcome armed resistance against immigration authorities after a federal agent and an illegal immigrant were shot hours earlier.Ron Gochez, a teacher at Dr. Maya Angelou Community High School and a spokesperson for Union Del Barrio, spoke during a news conference Tuesday night where he criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. "Don't forget where you're standing — this is South Central Los Angeles," he said. "They are not the only ones with guns in this city. Don't forget that. And

An Ohio lawmaker is taking aim at artificial intelligence in a way few expected. Rep. Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, which would make it illegal for AI systems to be treated like people. The proposal would officially label them as "nonsentient entities," cutting off any path toward legal personhood.And yes, it also includes a ban on marrying AI.Claggett, a Republican from Licking County and chair of the House Technology and Innovation Committee, said the measure is meant to keep humans firmly in control of machines. He says that as AI systems begin to act more like humans, the law

The government shutdown has focused debate on the vast sum ($136 billion in 2025, as projected by the Congressional Budget Office) that the federal government spends to annually subsize continually skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums. The Wall Street Journal reports that regardless of how that fiscal tug-of-war turns out, health insurance premiums paid by Americans are expected to rise another 8% or 9% next year.The mega-health insurers are leading the charge for more subsidies because this money lands right in their pockets. Their profits and stock values have been soaring while the rest of us struggle to pay the rising

More health-conscious Americans are showing renewed interest in dairy products.From mixing protein shakes with Diet Coke to blending cottage cheese into pasta sauces, new viral hacks are touting potential health benefits without the sacrifice of dairy's rich flavor.The trend isn't just online — it's changing what shoppers find in dairy aisles worldwide.BEEF INDUSTRY SLAMS LAB-GROWN HYBRID MEAT AS SCIENTISTS PROMISE GREENER STEAKSThe global dairy-based protein market was valued at roughly $15 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $22 billion by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.Daniel Rehal, founder of the yogurt-based probiotic supplement Zoguri, told Fox

EXCLUSIVE: Former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu of New Hampshire wants his old job back.And on Wednesday, Sununu took a big first step towards returning to Capitol Hill as he announced his candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New England's only swing state.Sununu, in a campaign launch video shared first nationally with Fox News Digital, said that nowadays "Congress just seems loud, dysfunctional, even angry," and that he wants to "return to the Senate to help calm the waters."Sununu is a former three-term representative who defeated then-Gov. Shaheen in New Hampshire's 2002 Senate

The group chat was racist as hell.Black folks were called "monkeys" and "the watermelon people."The group chat was also utterly anti-Semitic."I love Hitler." Kill them in gas chambers. "I’m ready to watch people burn now."JD VANCE TELLS DEMS OUTRAGED OVER YOUNG REPUBLICANS' LEAKED GROUP CHAT TO 'GROW UP'Oh, and there were jokes about rape ("epic"). And a slur against gay people, involving actions by cows.That reporting by Politico – based on 2,900 pages of leaked chats by the Young Republicans organization – has caused a national uproar.But JD Vance dismissed it as a "college group chat" and says "kids do

A suspect was arrested on Tuesday night after ramming a car into the barricade of the White House, according to the Secret Service."On Tuesday, October 21 at approximately 10:37 p.m., an individual drove his vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th and E St, NW, DC," a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement."The individual was immediately arrested by U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, and the vehicle was assessed by Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department and deemed safe," the statement added.TRUMP CELEBRATES WHITE HOUSE DEMOLITION AS NEW BALLROOM RISES: 'MUSIC TO MY EARS'CLICK HERE

A Georgia man accused of threatening to "shoot up" Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been federally charged after authorities say he arrived at the busy travel hub with an AR-15-style rifle and dozens of rounds of ammunition in his truck.Convicted felon Billy Joe Cagle, 49, was charged in a criminal complaint on Tuesday with attempted violence at an international airport, interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another and being a felon in possession of a firearm."As alleged in this complaint, Cagle senselessly threatened to do heinous violence to innocent travelers, at the world’s busiest airport, with a

Hezbollah’s growing foothold in Latin America has found its epicenter in Venezuela, where U.S. lawmakers and former counterterror officials say the Maduro regime has turned the country into a safe haven for one of the world’s most dangerous terrorist groups — giving it access to drug trafficking routes, forged documents and a gateway to the Western Hemisphere.At a Senate Caucus on International Counternarcotics Control hearing this week, both Republican and Democratic senators warned that Hezbollah’s integration into Latin America’s criminal underworld — once concentrated in Colombia and the tri-border region — has now taken root under Venezuela’s protection.Witnesses described an

A California mayor’s home was struck by gunfire over the weekend during a nearby shooting that police believe was gang-related, according to Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi’s office.Authorities told Fox News Digital it does not appear to be a targeted or politically motivated incident.A spokesperson for the Stockton Police Department said officers responded just before 2 a.m. on Oct. 18 after reports of gunfire in the area. A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were both found to have non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Detectives later determined that a bullet from the same shooting hit a nearby home, identified as the mayor’s residence.Police also confirmed