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ESPN star Stephen A. Smith slammed Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on Friday after the lawmaker disrupted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference, which led to him being forcibly removed and handcuffed."Here you have this Sen. Alex Padilla – Can Kristi Noem speak? Could you have waited till she finished to ask your questions, to shout your questions?" he said on "The Stephen A. Smith Show.""You are a senator, right? You couldn't wait? So that was just you out of control because you were just losing it, huh. You, a United States senator, couldn't compose yourself and

Two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling biological materials into the United States appeared in court Friday as federal authorities fight to keep them detained in cases they say concern "national security."University of Michigan post-doctoral research fellow Yunqing Jian and Huazhong University of Science and Technology student Chengxuan Han were ordered to remain in federal custody as their separate cases remain ongoing. During the hearing, Han, who is accused of mailing packages containing biological materials to the University of Michigan's laboratory, became visibly emotional and was seen choking back tears when she learned her preliminary hearing had been pushed to a later

A former CIA analyst has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for unlawfully transmitting Top Secret Information.Asif William Rahman, 34, will be spending more than three years in jail for giving Top Secret national defense information to unauthorized viewers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Rahman had access to Top Secret security clearance information along with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information until he was arrested. According to the release, on October 17, 2024, Rahman accessed and printed two Top Secret documents containing national defense information for a strike on an adversary by a U.S. ally.SUSPECT CHARGED IN LEAK OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS

Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., said China might be the voice of "moral authority" following Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leaders. During a "What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward" event hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP), Walz responded to a question from CEO Neera Tanden about the "escalatory" nature of the strikes. Walz said, "Iran has to retaliate, in their mind," and the "Middle East is back on fire in a way that has now expanded.""Now, who is the voice in the world that can negotiate some type of agreement in

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) will suspend its long-running transgender treatment program for children and young adults this summer as pressure from the Trump administration continues to mount.The Los Angeles hospital's Center for Transyouth Health and Development informed its nearly 3,000 patient families on Thursday that the center will be closing its doors on July 22, adding that there was "no viable alternative" that would allow the hospital to continue its specialized care, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times on Thursday, "There is no doubt that this is a painful and significant change to our organization and a

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., expressed staunch support for Israel's assault against Iran, calling for the U.S. to back Israel's efforts by providing the ally with anything it needs."Our commitment to Israel must be absolute and I fully support this attack. Keep wiping out Iranian leadership and the nuclear personnel. We must provide whatever is necessary—military, intelligence, weaponry—to fully back Israel in striking Iran," Fetterman asserted Thursday night in a post on X.The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs reposted the senator's post. ISRAEL LAUNCHES ‘OPERATION RISING LION’ ON IRAN, TARGETING NUCLEAR FACILITIES, TEHRANIt also shared a post in which U.S. House Speaker

CNN security analyst and former FBI agent Josh Campbell defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the agents Thursday who forcibly removed Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., during his viral outburst. Video of the incident showed Padilla trying to walk up to Noem while she was speaking at a podium during a press conference in Los Angeles about the riots. Padilla simultaneously attempted to shout over Noem, but law enforcement stepped in and forcefully stopped Padilla's advance. Padilla was eventually taken to the ground and handcuffed, the video showed. Fox News reporters who were present said Padilla appeared to be detained for a

With closing arguments scheduled for Friday morning, jurors will soon begin deliberating Karen Read's fate after 31 days of testimony in her second trial over the death of Boston cop John O'Keefe, her former boyfriend.Read, 45, is accused of clipping the 46-year-old outside a house party and leaving him to die on the ground during a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022. Her defense denies that a collision ever happened, suggesting he was attacked by someone at the party and a dog instead.Judge Beverly Cannone denied the defense's second motion for a finding of not guilty Thursday – clearing the way

You have lots of places to choose from to get your message out to the press if you’re House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.It’s best to get your message out succinctly, clearly and free of interference.So when Johnson decided to boast about the House making good on the first bill to codify DOGE cuts and slash $9.4 billion from USAID and public broadcasting, he stepped just outside the House chamber and into a throng of reporters gathered by the Will Rogers Statue."Republicans will continue to deliver real accountability and restore fiscal discipline," said Johnson.  REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: GOP LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO SLASH

Eric Dane has spoken out for the first time since revealing his ALS diagnosis.During a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America," Dane said every day is a constant reminder of his diagnosis."I wake up every day, and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening," Dane told Sawyer in a teaser clip of the upcoming interview that was posted on Facebook.Sawyer replied, "It’s not a dream." ‘GREY’S ANATOMY' ALUM ERIC DANE DIAGNOSED WITH ALSDane agreed, saying that his reality is not a dream.Although the "Greys' Anatomy" alum's life has changed since his diagnosis, he tried to stay optimistic, stating,

The New York Mets won their Thursday afternoon matchup against the NL East division rival Washington Nationals. While the 4-3 victory was the Mets' sixth consecutive win, the game was marred by what appeared to be a serious injury to one of their key players.Starting pitcher Kodai Senga recorded one out in the sixth inning but exited the game after he sustained an apparent injury.Senga seemed to have trouble with his right leg after he ran to cover first base on a ground ball hit by Washington shortstop CJ Abrams.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNEW METS PITCHER JUSTIN

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces killed a Syria-based ISIS official during an airstrike in the northern part of Syria on Tuesday, according to officials.CENTCOM shared news about the strike in a social media post on Thursday."On June 10, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Forces conducted a precision airstrike in Northwest Syria killing Rakhim Boev, a Syria-based ISIS official who was involved in planning external operations threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and civilians," CENTCOM said. "This airstrike is part of CENTCOM's ongoing commitment, alongside regional partners, to disrupt and degrade efforts by terrorists to plan, organize, and conduct attacks against U.S. forces

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., expanded his investigation into alleged financial support for anti-ICE riots across the country Thursday, threatening subpoenas against at least three organizations.Hawley says he has yet to hear a response from organizations he is probing for potentially supporting riots in Los Angeles in recent days. He told Fox News Digital in an interview that he will seek subpoenas against the organizations if they do not comply, which they have yet to do.The senator also said he would pursue public hearings on the issue."If it's not public and transparent, then there's no point," he said.FEDERAL OFFICIALS SLAM DEMOCRATS

The rift between the Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart has reached a new level, as the Texas A&M product has reportedly left the final day of mandatory minicamp with his rookie contract still not signed. Pro Football Talk reported Stewart leaving minicamp wasn’t because of the contract disagreement he has with the Bengals, but rather "he didn’t want to be a distraction" for his teammates who are participating. Still, Stewart’s contract situation has baffled many in the football world, and is the reason behind him not being on the field with his teammates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMStewart,

Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran announced on Wednesday that he was moving to Substack after being dropped from the network for attacking President Donald Trump and Stephen Miller on social media."For almost 28 years, I was a reporter and anchor for ABC News and, as you may have heard, I'm not there anymore. I'm here with you on Substack, this amazing space, and I can't wait to get at it, get at the important work that we all have to do in this time of such trouble for our country," he said in a video posted to X. Moran, who'd

Pitcher Justin Garza was thinking about quitting the game he loved during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 as he struggled in the minor leagues. However, as Garza is joining the New York Mets now after a deal with the San Francisco Giants, he credits one thing to saving his career. A video game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"MLB The Show actually was a big part about me learning how to pitch and figuring out how to pitch," Garza told The New York Post. "It’s so realistic at times, just playing that video game."Garza is not the only player in professional

Spokane, Washington has now been declared a state of emergency after protesters failed to cooperate with Mayor Lisa Brown’s curfew that began at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m.Brown issued the curfew amid ICE protests downtown from Boone Ave to Spokane Falls Blvd and Howard St to Division St, as well as Riverfront Park.The protests began after former Spokane City Councilman Ben Stuckart issued a call to action asking for support for the detainment of a Venezuelan man seeking asylum."ACTION ALERT: Three weeks ago I became the legal guardian to a young man from Venezuela seeking asylum. He has turned

The Indiana Pacers took full advantage of the homecourt, pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, in Game 3. Indiana owns a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals series after stealing Game 1 thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s heroic last-second jumper to win it 111-110. And after a mediocre performance for the Pacers in Game 2, Haliburton turned it up from three-point territory to lead the way for Indiana.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHaliburton finished the game with 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including four made threes. He was also one rebound away from a

Over 80 years after scientists of the ‘Manhattan Project’ harnessed the power of the atom to end World War II, the top-secret worksite has a new mission to help dominate AI before China does. The first phase of the United States' latest uranium enrichment facility opened in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in May. Uranium powers the nuclear reactors the AI data centers are turning to for reliable energy. They will use more energy as AI becomes more sophisticated, according to Orano USA CEO Jean-Luc Palayer."The United States can lead in AI, only if we can power AI," Palayer said. "Having that in mind

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman sent a strong warning Wednesday to those behind the recent riot violence: "We will track you down. We will arrest you. We will prosecute you. And we will punish you."Standing with LA Sheriff Robert Luna and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Hochman announced felony charges against several rioters accused of attacking officers, looting stores and vandalizing public property. More arrests and charges are expected in the coming days."Let me provide some bad news for you," Hochman said. "There’s a tremendous amount of video out there through social media, and otherwise we will know who you

Former first lady Michelle Obama shared it took a special effort to remain down-to-earth while parenting in the White House during her podcast on Wednesday. "And it took a mighty effort to leave the grandeur at the door and to just be there and talk about fifth grade," Obama said in a conversation with Bruce Springsteen on the latest episode of her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson," which she co-hosts with her brother.Michelle Obama praised her husband, former President Barack Obama, for being a good parent despite the "grandeur" of his job.MICHELLE OBAMA REVEALS WHY HER DAUGHTERS TRIED TO 'PUSH

Taiwan’s top envoy to the U.S. urged the Senate to ease tax burdens between the two countries and asked Congress to fast-track foreign military sales, following a closed-door lunch Wednesday with the House.  Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taipei’s top representative in Washington, told Fox News Digital that he is encouraged that U.S. leaders recognize the urgent existential threat China poses, but emphasized the need to get weapons into the hands of the Taiwanese military more quickly and to address issues impeding two-way investment. "We appreciate the United States prioritizing Taiwan and helping us strengthen our defense capabilities," Yui said. "We’re cheering on

The Southern Baptist Convention adopted a lengthy resolution this week that, in part, calls for the overturning of the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.The text of the resolution, titled, "On Restoring Moral Clarity through God’s Design for Gender, Marriage, and the Family," calls "for the overturning of laws and court rulings, including Obergefell v. Hodges, that defy God’s design for marriage and family."The multifaceted and wide-ranging resolution calls "for laws that affirm marriage between one man and one woman, recognize the biological reality of male and female, protect children’s innocence against sexual predation, affirm and strengthen parental rights in

FIRST ON FOX – The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a previously deported illegal immigrant from Mexico after he allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement amid rioting in Los Angeles on June 7.LA has experienced days of unrest, with agitators setting fire to cars, throwing bricks and fireworks at police officers and vehicles, graffiting property, looting businesses, and smashing windows of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) headquarters downtown in response to ICE raids in the city last week.Emiliano Garduno-Galvez is charged with attempted murder after throwing the Molotov

Transgender track and field athlete AB Hernandez won two first-place medals at the California state championships earlier this month and, on Saturday, laughed off the backlash.The Jurupa Valley High School athlete was at the center of the controversy surrounding transgender athletes’ participation in California high school athletics. It drew condemnation from President Donald Trump and dueling lawsuits between the Justice Department and the state.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe California Interscholastic Federation even made a change to allow biological females to receive first place medals if their standing was displaced by a transgender athlete. "It’s definitely crazy. I get