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First lady Melania Trump will speak on Capitol Hill Monday for the first time since returning to the White House, participating in a roundtable with lawmakers from both chambers of Congress focused on punishing online abuse and revenge pornography.  The roundtable discussion will focus on online protection and the "Take it Down Act," a bill introduced in the Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., that would make it a federal crime to publish, or threaten to publish, nonconsensual intimate imagery, including "digital forgeries" crafted by artificial intelligence. The bill also would require social media companies and

The U.S. Department of Education on Monday opened a Title IX investigation into the Tumwater School District (TSD) in Washington state over a widely publicized incident involving a girl being allegedly punished for refusing to play a basketball game against a trans athlete. A civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of female TSD student Frances Staudt. The incident became so widely publicized and controversial that the school district voted 3-1 last Thursday to ban trans athletes from girls' sports, defying the current state law that orders schools to enable trans

The Pentagon is urging transgender military personnel in the Air Force and Space Force to "separate voluntarily" by the end of the month, saying that individuals with gender dysphoria are "incompatible with the high mental and physical standards necessary for military service."Troops have until March 26 to resign, according to a memorandum filed Sunday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia as part of Talbott v. Trump – one of the first lawsuits filed against President Donald Trump's executive order barring transgender troops from the military – by GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) and the

Federal agents arrested two Guatemalan men on Friday accused of operating one of the largest human smuggling operations in the United States.The two were picked up near downtown Los Angeles and are accused of moving 20,000 illegal immigrants into the U.S. from Guatemala since 2019.Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul and Cristobal Mejia-Chaj each appeared in federal court hours after their arrests, and a judge ordered each held without bond. If convicted, they could each face the death penalty."These smuggling organizations have no regard for human life and their conduct kills," said acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally. "The indictment and arrests here have

The mother of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel was reportedly arrested on a DWI charge in Texas on Saturday.Michelle Manziel was arrested in Kerrville, TMZ Sports reported. She was held on $7,500 bail but was later released from custody, according to the report.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMManziel is a relator in Texas. She has not commented about the reported arrest.Johnny Manziel was born in Tyler but grew up in Kerrville and attended Tivy High School where he rose to startdom in football. He also played baseball for a bit. He emerged as one of the top high

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer put forward a framework for a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, though he acknowledged it relies heavily on assumed U.S. support.Starmer revealed the plan along with French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday. In a concession to President Donald Trump's administration, Starmer emphasized that European countries would need to "step up their own share of the burden" toward security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal.Starmer said the U.K. is prepared to deploy boots on the ground in

Pope Francis rested well after overcoming a setback in his recovery caused by a respiratory crisis, as he remains in the hospital recovering from double pneumonia."The pope rested well all night," the Vatican said Monday morning.Francis, 88, is in stable condition, is off mechanical ventilation and he shows no indication of new infection following a respiratory crisis that happened late last week.The pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and subsequently the onset of pneumonia in both lungs.POPE

Five people were wounded Sunday in Franklinton, Louisiana, after a shooting at a Mardi Gras parade, according to police.A suspect, 18-year-old Jamerian Anders, was arrested on five counts of attempted first-degree murder following the shooting, Franklinton Police said in a press release. Police said additional arrests are likely.The incident happened at about 7 p.m. near the parade route. Police described it as a gang-related shooting.LOUISIANA GOVERNOR SLAMS TEACHER WHO MADE STUDENTS COMPLAIN TO HIS OFFICE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGEFranklinton Police officers and Washington Parish Sheriff’s deputies who were stationed in the area rushed to the victims and provided emergency medical aid

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized his former national security advisor on Sunday and said the U.S. government should spend less time worrying about Russian President Vladimir Putin amid Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine.Trump made the comments Sunday night in a pair of posts on his social media platform Truth Social after Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as Trump's national security adviser during his first administration, criticized the president for "coddling Putin" while putting increased pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy."H.R. MCMASTER IS A WEAK AND TOTALLY INEFFECTIVE LOSER!" Trump wrote.ZELENSKYY SAYS IRE WITH TRUMP BEGAN WITH PRO-TRUMP RHETORIC"We should

"Anora" won big Sunday at the 97th Academy Awards.The 2025 Academy Awards featured a star-studded roster with Demi Moore, Ariana Grande and Zoe Saldaña dazzling on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.Here's the complete list of winners from the 97th Annual Academy Awards.OSCARS 2025 FASHION: DEMI MOORE, ARIANA GRANDE AND SELENA GOMEZ DAZZLE ON THE RED CARPET'REAGAN' SCREENWRITER CLAIMS OSCARS' DEI REQUIREMENTS EXCLUDED FILM FROM BEST PICTURE CONSIDERATIONLIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oscars-2025-winners-losers Author : Publish date : 2025-03-03 03:59:00

Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old mining complex, complete with remnants of ancient homes, workshops and even baths.The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported that excavation was conducted at Jabal Sukari, located southwest of the town of Marsa Alam in the Red Sea Governorate, according to a Facebook post published on Feb. 25.The statement explained that among the discoveries were the remains of a mining camp dating back three millennia. It included "remnants of a complete factory for extracting gold from quartz veins," a translated version of the statement read.The camp was sophisticated, and there is

The Kansas Jayhawks' disappointing season continued on Saturday with a 78-73 loss to No. 10 Texas Tech, but Zeke Mayo took a harder hit off the court.Mayo struggled in the contest, going 1-for-7 from the floor, including an 0-for-5 clip from three-point land.After the game, Mayo took the X to take the blame for the loss.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I 100% deserve all the criticism in the world. My performance was beyond pitiful today, and has been for a while now. I work my a-- off everyday to be great, but I can’t be perfect all the

Longtime Ukraine advocate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., fired shots back at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who suggested the U.S. lawmaker move to Ukraine, so his voice will have weight.Graham shared a clip posted by Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Sunday showing Zelenskyy speaking with a reporter.During the interview, Zelenskyy was asked about Graham, who said he should consider resigning as president of Ukraine."Lindsey Graham is a very good guy…I can give him Ukrainian citizenship, then his voice will gain weight," Zelenskyy said.ZELENSKYY MEETS WITH BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER IN LONDON FOLLOWING TRUMP OVAL OFFICE CLASH"Unfortunately, until there is

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the Department of Defense (DOD)'s civilian workforce to comply with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) productivity email, listing five things they accomplished after initially telling them not to reply.On Sunday, Hegseth released a video message explaining the shift."Our civilian patriots who dedicate themselves to defending this nation working for the Department of Defense are critical to our national security," Hegseth said. "As we work to restore focus on DOD's core warfighting mission under President Trump's leadership, we recognize that we cannot accomplish that mission without the strong and important contributions of our

Hollywood stars returned to the Dolby Theater for the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. First-time nominee, recognized for her leading role playing an aging actress in "The Substance," Demi Moore stunned on the red carpet in a sequined silver gown with a plunging neckline. She accessorized the look with multiple pieces of diamond jewelry and wore her signature long hair in loose curls and draped over her shoulder.Nominated for her supporting role playing Glinda in the blockbuster hit "Wicked," Ariana Grande walked the red carpet in a structural strapless pink dress with a gold tulle skirt. She accessorized the look with

European leaders are grappling with how to handle icier relations with the U.S. since President Donald Trump regained control of the White House this year."The Europeans have a serious problem of readiness … that they’re trying to fix, but it takes time," Camille Grand, a former NATO official who is now with the European Council on Foreign Relations, said in a Washington Post report Sunday. "If Trump decides ‘I’m going to pull out U.S. troops from Germany because I’m upset with the trade imbalance,’ that’s much more complicated to manage than to say we have a plan to do this

House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday for interrupting and berating President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during their meeting at the White House, and said he was surprised by his behavior. "The person who walked away from the table yesterday was President Zelenskyy. I mean, look, I’ve been involved in a lot of bilateral meetings like this with heads of state and dignitaries. There’s a certain protocol to these events. But for him to act as he did was rather shocking to everyone. I mean, President Zelenskyy, instead of showing gratitude, he interrupted

A New Jersey high school wrestling star won a regional title on Saturday following a judge’s decision to overturn a disqualification against him over a fight in the stands during the district tournament last week.Anthony Knox, of St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, was given the go-ahead to wrestle in the 126-pound competition at Lacey High School on Friday night. A judge overturned the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) to disqualify him after Knox was involved in a brawl in the stands during the district tournament.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe melee involved his father, Anthony

A top Canadian diplomat is sounding the alarm about President Donald Trump’s plan to follow through on levying tariffs on Canadian imports, arguing that the move will cause both countries to lose."If you put too many barriers in front of trade, if you put too many taxes and tariffs in front of trade, you slow everything down, you lay people off, you lose jobs, you lose prosperity," Bob Rae, Canada’s permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, said during an appearance on MSNBC Sunday.The comments come after Trump confirmed on Thursday that his 25% tariff would go into effect on March

Late Saturday, Washington D.C. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law in firing Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel. Jackson’s decision is forceful, well-written, and arguably wrong under existing precedent. Indeed, it may have just set up an appeal that both presidents and professors have long waited for to reinforce presidential powers.FEDERAL JUDGE RULES TRUMP'S FIRING OF HEAD OF SPECIAL COUNSEL WAS UNLAWFULAppointed by President Joe Biden, and the son of the respected liberal scholar and Clinton acting Solicitor General Walter Dellinger, Hampton Dellinger was confirmed by the Senate for a

Gov. JB Pritzker and 16 Illinois Democrats sent a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Tuesday demanding the Trump administration release $1.88 billion in federal funding to Illinois. Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Kathy Salvi dismissed it as Pritzker playing politics. Pritzker, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and congressional Democrats said in the letter that Illinois is "in danger of needing to pause operations, cancel projects, or lay off staff" if their funding is not restored, leaving a "detrimental impact on vulnerable people, local economies, and the state as a whole."The

More than 50 school districts in Maine have policies that allow minors to hide their gender identity from their parents, according to a new watchdog report. Parents Defending Education (PDE), a grassroots organization tracking gender ideologies in schools across the country, filed public records requests to confirm that at least 57 of the state's 192 school districts have policies excluding parents from knowing whether their children identify as another gender.The report comes after President Donald Trump chastised Democrat Maine Gov. Janet Millis last week over her refusal to enforce Trump's "No Men in Women's Sports" executive order.TRUMP VOWS TO CUT OFF

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday in a bid to fast-track wildfire prevention projects.Newsom announced the move after President Donald Trump blasted the governor's handling of previous wildfire disasters. The order suspends certain environmental regulations that would have delayed forest management projects and other wildfire prevention measures."This year has already seen some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, and we’re only in March. Building on unprecedented work cutting red tape and making historic investments – we’re taking action with a state of emergency to fast-track critical wildfire projects even more," Newsom said in

Friday's extraordinary Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off the rails, leaving hopes for a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in question. Here are some reasons why things went wrong, and where it leaves efforts to end the war.1. Zelenskyy does not grasp—or deliberately ignores—the bitter truth: Those with whom he feels most affinity (Western globalists, the American Left, the Europeans) have little power in 2025 to help him. And those whom he obviously does not like or seeks to embarrass (as with his Scranton, Penn. campaign-like

A man shared a bitter relationship conflict tied to a morning coffee routine — with over 13,000 people on social media reacting to it and more than 2,000 sharing their very direct comments and thoughts. Was he wrong, a man wondered in a social media post a few days ago, for "telling my girlfriend I wouldn't make her coffee anymore unless she stops micromanaging me?"He said he was 24 and that his girlfriend was 23. They'd been together for about two years, he said, "living together for roughly six months."DRINKING COFFEE AT A CERTAIN TIME OF DAY COULD REDUCE DEATH RISK,