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EXCLUSIVE — Michael Alfonso, the grandson of Cuban refugees who fled communism and who helped pay his way through college by working construction and paving roads, on Wednesday launched a GOP bid for Congress for an open seat in a solidly Republican House district in northern Wisconsin."I’m running for Congress because Northern Wisconsin needs to continue to have a representative who will truly put our families, communities, and America first," Alfonso said in a statement shared first with Fox News Digital.Alfonso, who his campaign describes as a "pro-Trump conservative," is the son-in-law of Sean Duffy, who serves as transportation secretary

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the city of Gyeongju – the final stop on his Asia tour aimed at securing new investment deals. "The Republic of Korea is a cherished American friend and a close ally. And as we can see in this beautiful city, it's truly one of the most remarkable nations anywhere on earth," Trump said ahead of the meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, adding that South Korea's president "is a terrific person."During their bilateral meeting, Lee asked Trump to consider allowing South Korea to

The best-of-seven World Series is all even at two games apiece.The Toronto Blue Jays recovered from Monday’s epic 18-inning marathon to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Both teams were running on fumes after the near seven-hour showdown, but Toronto's offense came alive behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. A sacrifice fly from Enrique Hernández gave the Dodgers an early lead, but Guerrero Jr.'s two-run homer in the third inning put Toronto ahead for good. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Blue Jays bounced back just hours after country music star Brad Paisley

The Pentagon has pulled key protections for its civilian workers and instructed managers to move with "speed and conviction" to fire underperforming workers, according to a memo issued last month.The guidelines were issued on Sept. 30, just one day before the government shutdown, in a memo titled "Separation of Employees with Unacceptable Performance" to eliminate workers with "unacceptable" performance reviews."Supervisors and human resources (HR) professionals are directed to act with speed and conviction to facilitate the separation from Federal service of employees performing unsuccessfully," reads the memo signed by Under Secretary of Defense Anthony Tata, the Pentagon’s top personnel policy officer.The

Anthony Hopkins' olive branch to reconnect with his estranged daughter was denied more than 20 years ago.The Academy Award-winning actor admitted he won't waste his life living with resentment over the fact that his only child, Abigail Hopkins, chooses not to have a relationship with him.When asked his thoughts on reconciliation between estranged parents and children, Hopkins told "The Interview" that he's moved on from reconnecting with his daughter after she denied a request to meet.ANTHONY HOPKINS CREDITS ‘DIVINITY’ AND ‘LIFE FORCE’ FOR INSTANT END TO ALCOHOL CRAVINGS"My wife, Stella, sent an invitation to come and see us," Hopkins said.

Former WWE star Mike Rotunda, who was famously known in pro wrestling as IRS, was placed in hospice care, according to his family and friends. Rotunda is 67.Barry Windham, Rotunda’s brother-in-law, revealed the former wrestler’s declining health in a recent interview with Bill Apter on Saturday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s kinda tough right now. Mike is in hospice right now," Windham told Apter without disclosing any specific details."He was just a good boy. He was such a good person, never got in trouble at all his whole life. He’s a good boy."WWE legend Leilani Kai also revealed

Antonio Gates, a member of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, categorically denied any connection to the sprawling gambling scandal that sent shockwaves across the NBA and the sports world at larger.Denise White, Gates’ business manager, issued a statement dismissing reports linking the former NFL tight end to alleged mafia-backed poker schemes."Antonio Gates has not been involved nor has he been accused of any wrongdoing, assertions to the contrary are false and without merit. There will be no further comments on this matter," White, EAG Sports Management CEO, said in a statement released on Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE

As the Democratic Party grapples with losses up and down the ballot in 2024, a new report is urging Democrats to moderate their positions on identity politics and cultural issues while embracing affordability, border security and public safety ahead of competitive midterm elections expected next year.The future of the party seemed destined for socialism when the trio of self-identified democratic socialists — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. — joined forces to rally more than 10,000 New York City voters at Forest Hills Stadium on Sunday. But with one week