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EXCLUSIVE: Former San Jose State assistant women's volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose knew she wanted to sue as soon as she found out she was suspended last season.She had just filed a Title IX complaint that contained several allegations against the school and transgender player Blaire Fleming. The suspension hit her the first weekend of November 2024, just days before the presidential election. She found out just minutes before warm-ups for a home game against New Mexico State. "I come walking into the gym and I was removed by an administrator and told I was not allowed to have contact with my

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, working with ICE agents, arrested 120 illegal immigrants during an operation at a port of entry near the Texas border.The plan, dubbed Operation Guardian, was a comprehensive deportation effort launched by Gov. Kevin Stitt in coordination with Oklahoma’s Department of Public Safety.The sting took place along Interstate 40, where officials found most offenders with unverifiable licenses behind the wheels of 80,000-pound 18-wheelers.During the operation, troopers encountered more than 500 people and turned 120 over to ICE, according to officials.'COMMON SENSE': RED STATE GOVERNOR MAKES CRUCIAL MOVE TO BOOST TRUMP'S DEPORTATION PUSHDepartment of Public Safety Commissioner Tim

The federal government is officially entering a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill.An earlier attempt by Senate Republicans to pass a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2025 government funding levels, called a continuing resolution (CR), was sunk by Democrats who were furious about being sidelined in shutdown negotiations.The bill, which would have given Congress until Nov. 21 to set FY 2026 funding priorities, passed the House largely along party lines on Sept. 19. The Senate is expected to vote on the same bill again

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh owned up to his part in a post-game confrontation with Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen on Sunday. After the Jaguars defeated the 49ers on the road, 26-21, Saleh and Coen went viral as they needed to be held back after screaming at one another on the field. Coen was seen saying, "Keep my name out of your mouth."The altercation stemmed from Saleh using the phrase "legal sign stealing" during a news conference before their game. But he downplayed what happened in his first time speaking with reporters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

The White House has officially declared an imminent government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a GOP-backed spending bill to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21.A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said current federal funding levels "expire at 11:59 pm tonight.""Unfortunately, Democrat senators are blocking passage of H.R. 5371 in the Senate due to Democrats' insane policy demands, which include $1 trillion in new spending," the memo said.This news is breaking and will be updated. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-declares-imminent-government-shutdown-after-senate-fails-pass-funding-bill Author : Publish date : 2025-09-30 23:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of his re-election bid over the weekend — a move two Republicans told Fox News Digital was the right move, warning New York City faces serious consequences if the current frontrunner prevails.Adams announced his decision to exit the race on Sunday in a nearly nine-minute video posted on social media, offering no clues about his plans after leaving office, explaining that he was unable to raise the funds for a "serious campaign." The race to become New York City’s next mayor is now a three-person race with socialist Zohran Mamdani leading former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican

The chairwoman of the Loudoun County, Virginia board of supervisors criticized murdered political activist Charlie Kirk while expressing compassion for his family during roundtable remarks at September’s meeting.Loudoun, about 30 miles west of Washington, is a formerly-Republican bastion that has swung hard to the left and become ground-zero in recent election seasons as a prominent site for culture war battles – including transgender school restroom policies that have marked the 2021 and 2025 statewide contests.Several members of the Democratic-majority board spoke during their monthly public huddle in Leesburg, offering differing remembrances of Kirk, who was murdered during one of his

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that all combat personnel would be required to meet the highest male standard in order to maintain their positions. Hegseth said the department must "restore a ruthless, dispassionate and commonsense application of standards.""We're training warriors, not defenders. We fight wars to win, not to defend. Defense is something you do all the time, it's inherently reactionary and can lead to overuse, overreach, and mission creep. War is something you do sparingly, on our own terms and with clear aims," Hegseth said as he spoke Tuesday morning at Marine Corps Base Quantico.HEGSETH ORDERS ABOUT

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The father of the man responsible for driving a truck into a Mormon church in Michigan before opening fire on congregants apologized for his son's actions on Monday.The father, Thomas Sanford, told the Detroit Free Press that the situation is a "nightmare." Neighbors and members of the community in Grand Blanc, Michigan expressed shock and sorrow in interviews with Fox News Digital. Investigators have not determined a specific motive for the shooter, also named Thomas Sanford, as new details emerge about his romantic life and alleged anti-Mormon prejudice."I feel terrible about all the families that have

Outraged Catholics are rallying to stop Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, from presenting a "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who has long supported abortion rights."After decades of faithful prayer, pro-life marches, persistent efforts of the U.S. bishops conference to defund Planned Parenthood, and even the founding of a religious order to end abortion, this award shocks the Catholic conscience with its insensitivity to the evil of abortion and undermines the Church’s leading role in defending the unborn," Kelsey Reinhardt, president and CEO of CatholicVote, told Fox News Digital in a statement. The group has launched a petition through

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers of harassing people "for not being white." Speaking at a press conference alongside Chicago Mayor Brandon, the Democratic governor lambasted the Trump administration for sending in federal agents into the Windy City over the weekend. TRUMP OFFICIALS SLAM BLUE STATE GOVERNOR FOR IGNORING CHAOTIC ANTI-ICE ‘RIOTERS’ DISRUPTING OPERATION"Donald Trump and Kristi Noem and said they were targeting the worst of the worst criminals. They lie and they continue to lie," Pritzker said, adding that "Sixty percent of the individuals that ICE has taken in Illinois this year have no

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he has formally requested federal assistance (RFA) to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel under Title 32.Landry announced his intentions during an appearance on "Hannity" Monday evening, stating his request for federal assistance had been submitted to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.Landry cited "ongoing public safety concerns regarding high crime rates throughout the state," adding that local law enforcement is overwhelmed by the number of homicides, carjackings and gang violence that "significantly exceed the national average."COLLEGE STUDENT’S KILLING FUELS CURFEW TALK AS TRUMP THREATENS TO SEND TROOPS INTO CRIME-RIDDEN STATEHe also says manpower

The Denver Broncos got back in the win column, handling the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-3, at home on Monday night.The Broncos and Bengals are now 2-2 through the first four weeks of the season, though the latter isn’t looking too hot after yet another brutal offensive performance with backup quarterback Jake Browning at the helm for the injured Joe Burrow. Browning was just 14-of-25 for 125 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in a performance that came after just 10 points scored in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings this past week – his first filling the starting role for Burrow. CLICK HERE

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa turned heads with a nifty flip to wide receiver Malik Washington during a touchdown drive against the New York Jets on Monday night.Tagovailoa had the Dolphins down on the Jets’ 21-yard line. Running back De’Von Achane came in motion to his right, and on the snap, Washington popped out toward Tagovailoa. The star quarterback flipped the ball behind his back toward the wide receiver.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWashington ran the ball for nine yards and gave the Dolphins a first down.The play went viral on social media.EX-GIANTS STAR CALLS ON NFL TO

The San Francisco Giants fired veteran manager Bob Melvin one day after the 2025 MLB regular season ended.Melvin’s 2026 option was picked up in July, but the Giants opted to move in a different direction.San Francisco finished 81-81 this year, hovering on the edge of playoff contention. Despite a 13-3 surge in August, the club faltered in September and slipped out of the race.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team," Buster Posey, the Giants’ president of baseball operations, said Monday, via

"The View" co-hosts praised the NFL for tapping Bad Bunny to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, calling it a "business decision." "It's a business decision at the end of the day," co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said. "He's the most streamed artist on Spotify multiple years over."Latin music star Bad Bunny said in an interview published earlier this month that he has no U.S. dates on his latest tour because he doesn’t want Latino fans detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents."I love what he is doing," co-host Ana Navarro said. "Bad Bunny is an international superstar. He may

On Sept. 30, Philadelphia’s Office of Immigrant Affairs plans to hoist the red flag emblazoned with the star of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in front of city hall to celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of the CCP. You might think this is some sort of sick joke, but no. It’s not even the first; the City of Brotherly Appeasement has flown the CCP flag twice before (in 2017 and 2019). It was a disgrace then, and it’s a disgrace now. All city residents should reject the leadership of Philadelphia’s campaign to betray our founding principles to virtue signal tolerance

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had an awkward interaction with an NFL sideline reporter before the third quarter of their game on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders.CBS’ Aditi Kinkhabwala caught up with Johnson before the second half began. She qualified her question with the Bears’ struggles on offense and asked what he told his team in the locker room.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"That it wasn’t our brand of football. We’re capable of a lot more," Johnson said. "So, we’re hitting the reset button here at halftime. We’re gonna come back and establish our identity here

Nothing is official yet, but one of the UFC’s most long-awaited fights may finally be happening soon.Fans have been waiting for Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor to duke it out in the octagon, but injuries and other factors have postponed the bout.But Chandler knows that arguably the biggest event in UFC history is on the horizon at the White House next summer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I've always thought about what are the biggest opportunities, who are the biggest names, the brightest lights, the most amount of impact, because ultimately, you know, we fight in an octagon with

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White defended the UFC’s "unapologetically masculine" attitude on "60 Minutes" Sunday night.Correspondent Jon Wertheim spoke with White about the UFC’s rise, particularly among young men. Wertheim pointed to White’s past criticism of the "wussification" of America and asked if attitudes had shifted. White said he believes they have."We are definitely unapologetically masculine," White said.UFC CEO DANA WHITE CALLS FOR UNITY, NORMALCY AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION"Can this bubble over too much?" Wertheim asked. "When you hear toxic masculinity, what do you–""What’s that mean?" White interrupted, laughing. "What’s the definition of ‘toxic’? … How can somebody

A retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent was among two victims killed in the deadly shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Sunday, Eagle Pass Aaron Valdez confirmed on social media. Mayor Valdez described Marcus "Mark" Antley as a beloved member of the community and said he was remembered for his law enforcement career and impact on Eagle Pass."Mr. Antley dedicated much of his life to public service and law enforcement. He will be remembered not only for his career but also for his generosity, leadership, and the lasting friendships he built throughout Eagle Pass and the region. His

The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers battled each other in an absolute slugfest on Sunday night, and it ended in a 40-40 tie.The stakes were already heightened coming into AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as Micah Parsons was making his return to play his former team. While his impact was felt, it was the offenses that really came to play.The last two minutes of regulation underscored that.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Cowboys needed to respond to a Packers touchdown. KaVontae Turpin returned a kickoff to near midfield. It only took four plays for Dak Prescott and

Bad Bunny will perform the Super Bowl LX halftime show early next year.The announcement was made at halftime of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday night.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, has been one of the top recording artists since 2016. The Puerto Rico native won Grammy Awards for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album for "YHLQMDLG" and Best Música Urbana Album for "El Último Tour Del Mundo" and "Un Verano Sin Ti."He’s also appeared in the squared circle for WWE and in the Netflix movie

The Tennessee Titans were far from good on Sunday as they fell to the Houston Texans, 26-0.Cam Ward, the Titans’ No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft back in April, was only 10-of-26 for 108 yards in the game. He had one interception.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWard didn’t beat around the bush in the postgame press conference."If we’re keeping it a buck right now, we a--," he said bluntly. "We’re 0-4. At this point, we got nothing to lose. We dropped a quarter of our f---ing games and we’ve yet to do anything. We have to lock

A beatdown at Bethpage Black suddenly turned into a war, but Europe held on late to retain the Ryder Cup. Europe won 14-11.Europe ended day two up 11.5-4.5, the largest deficit a USA team has ever faced in the event’s current 28-point format. However, after Viktor Hovland had to withdraw due to a neck injury, Harris English sat the bench, and their match was ruled a tie due to event rules.Thus, Europe needed just two points out of 11 to be the first repeat champion since Europe was three straight from 2010 to 2014.However, it was certainly a grind to