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President Donald Trump drew condemnation from several celebrities after Saturday's daylight attack on the Iranian regime, with one actress mocking the Department of War's rebrand as ironic, and others accusing Trump of failing his campaign promise to "stop wars.""’Department of War.’ They weren’t kidding about that," "The Gilded Age" actress Carrie Coon wrote on X.Frequent Trump critics John Cusack, Rosie O'Donnell, Mark Ruffalo, Jack White and Jane Fonda also chimed in after the U.S. and Israel launched offensive measures against the Islamic Republic, killing a swath of the country's leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."Trump starts a wag the

The ongoing government shutdown over Homeland Security funding could disrupt security planning for the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns among lawmakers as U.S. cities prepare to host matches this summer.Congressional Republicans warn that with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shuttered amid the funding lapse, host cities in both blue and red states gearing up for the games later this year could fall behind in planning."I think it'll be a concern real fast if we're not able to get reopened," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital.AGENCY THAT NABBED 'EL CHAPO,' 'DIDDY' THREATENED AS DEMOCRATS' DHS SHUTDOWN DRAGS ONThe

At least nine people are dead and more than two dozen injured, after violent clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Hundreds of protesters stormed the diplomatic compound in a sharp escalation of anti-American demonstrations.The unrest followed reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, sparking anger among Shiite Muslims in Pakistan.Witnesses told The Associated Press that many of the protesters were Shiite Muslims who expressed outrage over Khamenei’s reported death and alleged U.S. involvement. Protesters chanted anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, and attempted to breach the consulate’s perimeter.SUSTAINED WAR WITH IRAN COULD DRAIN

As coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continue, current and former defense officials say that while a limited strike lasting several days is feasible, sustaining a broader confrontation — one involving potentially hundreds of incoming missiles — is far more complicated.The U.S. and Israel undertook a mission known as Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian leadership and military sites Saturday. Its duration is still unclear, but the campaign may go on for days, according to U.S. officials. Sustaining operations beyond the initial window presents a more complex challenge — one shaped by a "zero-sum" competition for missile defense inventories between the

Former NCAA and Team USA women's basketball player Destiny Littleton shared footage Saturday of her experience fleeing Iranian counterstrikes in Israel. Her documentation concluded with a panicked scene of her and other civilians shouting in fear as drones flew overhead. Littleton, who won a national championship at South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley in 2022, and a gold medal for the U.S. in the 2017 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup, currently plays for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel’s top division. She posted footage on her Instagram Saturday updating followers as she fled to a local bomb shelter when Iranian counterattacks began to strike

Iran entered a new chapter Saturday after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, abruptly ending more than three decades of authoritarian rule and setting in motion a leadership transition the regime has long prepared.A senior Arab diplomat told The Times of Israel that while Khamenei’s demise is a "massive blow" to the Islamic Republic, Tehran anticipated the possibility and took steps to withstand such a scenario."Mere survival, at this point, would be considered a victory," the diplomat said of the regime, according to the outlet, following U.S. and Israeli strikes across the country.A recent report from the Council on

Voice of America’s (VOA) Persian-language service continued broadcasting inside Iran on Saturday despite sweeping communication restrictions imposed by the regime, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.VOA — the U.S. government-funded international broadcaster overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) — appeared to air Persian-language coverage of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign known as "Operation Epic Fury," the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, remarks from President Donald Trump, and other major developments.In a post on X, USAGM said VOA was amplifying President Donald Trump’s message about the operation across its global platforms, sharing images of his statement translated into

There is so much to say as an Iranian-American who has devoted my entire career to the promise of a moment like this. And now, it is finally here. Watching Iranians pour into the streets waving the lion‑and‑sun flag, singing old freedom songs and crying tears of disbelief feels surreal. These are people who have literally buried their children for a chance at freedom. Their joy is over a day they never thought they’d experience after 47 years of suffocation.It is hard to fathom a people so desperate for justice, so hungry for liberty, that they are cheering military strikes on

Women's tennis legend Martina Navratilova weighed in on the U.S-Israeli strikes against Iran Saturday. Navratilova, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, labeled him a "psychopath" for the decision to attack Iran in a post on X. "OMG… Trump is a psychopath- he totally doesn’t give a damn how many people he is personally responsible for killing," Navratilova wrote in response to a post by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green criticizing Trump for the strike. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNavratilova also expressed support for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a later post."That would be good news," she

Four people were injured in a hotel fire in Palm Jumeirah area of Dubai after a loud explosion was reportedly heard as the Iranian regime launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East.The Dubai Media Office, a government entity, said in a statement Saturday that the site was secured and the fire had been contained."The safety and wellbeing of residents and visitors remain the highest priority. Authorities continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard the public. The public is urged to remain calm, rely solely on verified information from official sources, and refrain from circulating videos or images on social

The first missile in the U.S. arsenal used against Iranian targets in Saturday's pre-dawn strike was the Tomahawk, a long-range cruise missile launched from Navy ships and submarines.About half the length of a standard telephone pole, the Tomahawk flies at the speed of a commercial airliner and can carry a 1,000-pound warhead about the distance from Washington, D.C., to Miami.Fired from destroyers or submarines positioned hundreds of miles away, the missiles allow a president to respond rapidly to a crisis without sending pilots into contested airspace or deploying ground forces. ISRAEL TARGETS IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER IN SWEEPING STRIKES AS US JOINS

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are on the cusp of working without pay, and there is no backup plan in place to ensure they don’t miss a check.During the longest government shutdown in history last year, the White House was able to shift around funding from the GOP’s "big, beautiful bill" to ensure that military service members were paid. But TSA workers won’t get the same treatment.Over 60,000 TSA workers are set to receive partial paychecks this week for the work they did before funding expired earlier this month. They won’t get another paycheck until Congress can land on a

President Donald Trump encouraged the Iranian people to take over their government once the United States and Israel finished "major combat operations" in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.The U.S. and Israel launched the joint attack just after 9 a.m. local time in what the Pentagon has dubbed "Operation Epic Fury."In video remarks posted to Truth Social, Trump addressed the Iranian people directly and told them to "seize control of destiny.""The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we

Democrats in the House and the Senate on Capitol Hill clapped back with criticisms about President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, calling him out for "lies" and suggesting the president isn't winning the way Trump says he is. Some Democrats, like Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., argued that Trump's move to blame former President Joe Biden for the current affordability issues Americans are facing is expired, while Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he had to up-and-leave the president's address because he was talking about making America healthier, describing the claim as a "lie." Markey wasn't the only

Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency across the entire country.He said the strike was "to remove threats" against the state of Israel.This is a developing story; please check back for updates. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-launches-preemptive-strike-against-iran-defense-minister-says Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 06:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nearly 50 years after a newborn baby girl was found in a trash bag at a North Carolina landfill, authorities have arrested a woman in one of the area’s oldest unsolved cold cases.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office announced Feb. 25 that Cathy McKee, 69, of Whiteville, North Carolina was arrested and charged with felony concealing the birth of a child. McKee was identified through DNA testing as the infant’s mother.The investigation began in 1979 after the newborn’s body was discovered at a Columbus County landfill. Despite an extensive investigation, all leads were eventually exhausted. Still, investigators said the case was

Amazon kicked off the weekend with steep discounts across spring cleaning gear, kitchen upgrades, tech essentials and viral beauty favorites. A cordless Shark vacuum is down to $200 (originally $350), a five-outlet surge protector costs just $10 and a well-reviewed portable tire inflator is more than 90% off — making now a smart time to buy before prices climb.These are the top-selling products FOX readers can’t stop buying — now marked down for the weekend.Original price: $349.99Make spring cleaning easier with this Shark cordless stick vacuum that's now $150 off. Its lightweight design moves smoothly from room to room, while the

Moderate Democrats in San Francisco are pushing back against progressive candidates according to a Friday report, fearing local left-wing politicians could undo the work done over the past four years following a surge in the city's homelessness and crime.Neighbors for a Better San Francisco raised $10 million to pour into local elections to stop progressives from being re-elected and knocking the city "off its more centrist course," according to Politico.  The organization of political moderates in the city wants to defeat a "CEO tax" proposal that labor unions placed on the June primary ballot, according to Politico.PROGRESSIVES NOTCH ANOTHER WIN

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was tackled to the ground during a friendly in Puerto Rico on Thursday.It happened around the 88th minute of an exhibition tour match. Several fans jumped onto the pitch at Juan Ramón Loubriel stadium. Messi's team, Inter Miami, was playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.Messi appeared to be unharmed. The Argentine star immediately got up and walked to another part of the pitch.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMessi's security guard

A 34-year-old man was arrested late Thursday night outside the Arizona home where Nancy Guthrie went missing earlier this month, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Fox News Digital.Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, deputies arrested 34-year-old Antonio De Jesus Pena-Campos in front of Guthrie’s home on misdemeanor DUI charges, the department said. The arrest is not related to the Guthrie investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department added.DNA IS STILL PENDING AS VOLUNTEERS FIND ANOTHER GLOVE IN THE SEARCH FOR NANCY GUTHRIEFootage from the scene shows Pima County sheriff’s deputies shining a flashlight into the driver’s side of what appeared to

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ attorney in 2023 is disputing claims that he agreed to let the Biden-era FBI record a call with his client without her knowledge, according to a report."If I ever pulled a stunt like that I wouldn’t – and shouldn’t – have a license to practice law,"  the unidentified attorney said, according to Axios. "I’m as shocked as Susie." The denial comes as scrutiny intensifies around the FBI’s use of subpoenas and investigative tools during Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Trump-related probes ahead of President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election.Reuters first disclosed the subpoenas Wednesday, reporting that

Anthony Richardson Sr.'s future in Indianapolis faces more uncertainty than ever. The Indianapolis Colts granted Anthony Richardson, the team that used the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on the quarterback, permission to explore a trade. His agent, Deiric Jackson, confirmed the latest development in the 23-year-old’s tumultuous career to ESPN on Thursday.Veteran quarterback Daniel Jones beat out Richardson in a preseason competition for the starting job. Jones made the most of another opportunity as an NFL starter, helping the Colts win eight of their first 10 games of the 2025 regular season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

Fox Nation’s original series "David: King of Israel" takes viewers through the thrilling and deeply human journey of David, who became one of the best-known kings of Israel.The epic biblical tale follows David as he rises from shepherd boy to ruler and is regarded by Christians as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.The four-part docudrama is hosted by actor Zachary Levi, known for appearing in "Shazam!" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." His narration is bolstered by historical reenactments and expert commentary as viewers watch the immersive journey.The series premiered Feb. 26 with the episode "The Shepherd," which begins with David as

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricted flights Thursday near Fort Hancock, Texas, after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone was reportedly shot down by a laser sytem operated by the Pentagon.While government agencies have not identified who the drone belonged to, top Democrats on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released a joint statement Thursday evening claiming the drone belonged to CBP.U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson and Andre Carson said their "heads are exploding over the news" that a CBP drone was shot down by the Pentagon with "a high risk counter-unmanned aircraft system."The legislators added that this

A federal prosecutor acknowledged Thursday that the decision to charge Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia two years after a routine traffic stop was "extraordinary," while defending the human smuggling case as legally justified.Abrego Garcia, 31, has become a flashpoint in the national immigration debate since last March, when he was deported to El Salvador in violation of a 2019 court order in what Trump administration officials acknowledged was an "administrative error." The Supreme Court later ruled that the administration had to work to bring him back to the U.S.After returning in June, Abrego Garcia was taken into federal custody in Nashville