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Dems crown Senate nominee in solidly red Alabama ahead of steep midterm climb

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:22:19 -0400

Former Judge Everett Wess has won the Democratic Senate nomination in solidly red Alabama, in the race to succeed Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor this year.

Wess defeated small business owner Dakarai Larriett in the Democratic Senate runoff, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday night.

Wess and Larriett finished first and second in last month's primary, in the four-candidate field. But since no one topped 50% of the vote, Wess and Larriett advanced to Tuesday's runoff election.

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Wess will be considered the clear underdog in the general election against the Republican nominee. Rep. Barry Moore, who was backed by President Donald Trump, defeated former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson in the GOP nomination runoff election Tuesday.

Other than former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones' 2017 special election victory, it's been over three decades since a Democrat has won a Senate election in Alabama.

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Tuberville, a former Auburn University head football coach, is running for governor this year rather than seeking re-election to the Senate.

JD Vance left stunned following 'The View' appearance, reveals what Joy Behar told him during commercial break

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:41 -0400

Vice President JD Vance was taken aback by how he was treated by the ladies of "The View."

Vance stopped by "The View" Tuesday as he kicked off the book tour this week for his spiritual memoir, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

"I expected them to be absolutely vicious, and they were only a little bit vicious. It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be," Vance said on "Gutfeld!" Tuesday.

"Joy Behar even said during the break, not joking, she said, 'You know what? You're, like, pretty good for a Republican.' And I was like, 'Whoa.' That is a way better compliment than I expected from Joy Behar," he continued.

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It wasn't, however, all sunshine and rainbows for Vance in his debut appearance on the ABC daytime talk show.

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"I thought that Sunny, the woman to my left, was going to call me a racist. In reality, it was Whoopi, the woman to my right, who called me a racist. So expectations were defied," Vance joked.

Vance was likely referencing an exchange he had with co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who grilled him over allegations that the Trump administration watered down or removed exhibits of Black history at various museums, an assertion Vance combatted.

He and "The View" co-hosts clashed on several topics, like President Donald Trump's recent comments about inflation as well as immigration.

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Speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of the appearance on "The View," Vance was hopeful that he'd have a productive conversation with the liberal ladies.

"It may be the optimist in me, but I just fundamentally think that most people — not everybody, but most people — even if I disagree with them, you ought to try to have a conversation with them," Vance told Fox News Digital in a sit-down interview Monday.

"We're going to go and try to have a good conversation. I hope they meet me halfway. I'm a little skeptical, but we'll see," he added.

Caitlin Clark reclaims WNBA assist lead while demolishing a new team you’ve probably never heard of

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:51:18 -0400

Caitlin Clark put on a clinic Tuesday night, leading the Indiana Fever to a dominant 113-91 win over the Toronto Tempo -- a franchise so new that half the audience was probably doing a double take when the score appeared.

Oh, and the win was the fourth consecutive victory for the scorching-hot Fever.

But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard. She recorded 14 assists in just 32 minutes.

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She was equally effective when looking for her own shot.

Clark finished with 21 points, forcing Toronto to respect her scoring ability and preventing defenders from keying solely on her passing.

By balancing her responsibilities as both a facilitator and scorer, she kept Indiana's offense difficult to predict. She also added five rebounds.

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Orchestrating an offense that produced 113 points and a 22-point victory margin was a nice reminder from Clark of her WNBA dominance.

Frankly, we've never seen a player like her, though some have already forgotten.

Indiana's recent surge may be less of a hot streak and more of a glimpse of what's to come in this much-discussed third season for the WNBA phenom.

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Trump-backed candidate sparks runoff against popular prosecutor in key gubernatorial race

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:34:42 -0400

Trump-endorsed former Oklahoma state Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Bixby, and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond advanced to the August 25 runoff in the Sooner State's Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating a slew of other candidates vying to replace term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Stitt — recently the top Republican at the National Governors Association — was term limited.

Trump called Mazzei a "MAGA warrior" who "will never let you down," throwing the already crowded contest into further uncertainty.

Until that point, Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Mazzei were locked in a tight race with businessman Chip Keating and former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Tishomingo.

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Trump noted he "won big" in Oklahoma — which, along with West Virginia, is one of only two states with no blue counties in election results.

Mazzei is running on top issues, including eliminating state property taxes, protecting state lands from foreign purchasers, increasing the state’s literacy rate, and cutting waste and abuse from government.

In the latter regard, Stitt appointed Mazzei as his state budget director for part of his term.

Some critics targeted Mazzei for hiring former Nixon campaign figure and Trump ally Roger Stone as a political consultant during his campaign.

Stone, one of the most prolific conservative consultants of the 20th century, famously had his Fort Lauderdale home raided in the middle of the night by the FBI while CNN was waiting and filming, sparking national uproar.

"Roger Stone is one of many political advisers and teammates that we have going back months and months and months," Mazzei told Oklahoma City’s ABC affiliate.

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"And, of course, it's helpful to have someone on your team that's aware of what's going on in Washington, D.C. And the aspects of a Trump agenda and how they fit with an Oklahoma agenda."

Drummond is running on his tough-on-crime record as attorney general, immigration enforcement efforts, career as a fighter pilot and ties to Trump similar to those touted by Mazzei.

"When his nation called, Captain Gentner Drummond answered with courage. Leading the first U.S. combat mission of the Gulf War, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement." By the end of Operation Desert Storm, Capt. Drummond was one of the most highly decorated Oklahomans of the war," a statement on his campaign website reads.

Drummond highlighted his efforts fighting "the Biden administration’s radical overreach, including failures on immigration" and policies permitting biological boys in girls' sports.

McCall ran on a platform of "family, faith and moral leadership," and burnished his state legislature credentials and record.

He wants to abolish both the state income tax and property tax, and put forward an economically conservative plan of action.

Keating, who also served in the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, noted on his campaign website he is the only former law enforcement officer running for governor.

Keating pushed a public safety-first platform targeting trafficking, open borders and Antifa, whom he described as "radical domestic terrorists."

DC Guard shooting suspect stares down death penalty in first court appearance

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:29:51 -0400

The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.

Just hours earlier, the Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed the indictment against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 30, who previously worked for the CIA in Afghanistan. Lakanwal is accused of killing West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and severely wounding Guardsman Andrew Wolfe in last November’s attack.

Prosecutors said the charges, which include first-degree murder, make the case eligible for the death penalty.

"Sarah Beckstrom was 20 years old, serving her country in the nation's capital, when Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly drove across the country and executed her in cold blood steps from the White House," U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said. "That is not just a crime, it is a major offense against the United States. We will pursue every penalty the law permits as we seek justice for Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe."

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During Tuesday’s arraignment, the suspect was seen wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and skullcap and remained in a wheelchair, as he appears to recover from injuries prosecutors say he sustained during the incident.

DOJ prosecutors told U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta that they will begin the death penalty review process shortly.

The final decision on whether to pursue capital punishment will be made by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Lakanwal remains charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, and two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

Mehta set the next status hearing for Sept. 16.

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According to court documents, Lakanwal allegedly drove his Toyota Prius from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to the District of Columbia while in possession of a stolen firearm.

Prosecutors said he opened fire on West Virginia National Guard members, striking Beckstrom and Wolfe in the head. Two nearby National Guard members then subdued Lakanwal at the scene, officials said.

Investigators reportedly recovered a .357 Smith & Wesson revolver that had been reported stolen in Seattle in 2023.

Officials said Beckstrom died from her injuries on Thanksgiving, while Wolfe continues to recover from his injuries.

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges after allegedly bouncing check on $200K luxury watch

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:22:26 -0400

Floyd "Money" Mayweather built a fortune around his famous nickname. Now, he may have some explaining to do.

The undefeated boxing icon is facing serious prison time after allegedly writing a bad check for a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas.

Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.

Authorities say Mayweather's alleged theft stems from a shopping trip on New Year’s Eve in 2024 when he set his sights on a rare Audemars Piguet watch.

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Mayweather paid with a $200,000 check from a Wells Fargo account, but the bank quickly returned it for insufficient funds.

Boutique owners reportedly spent over a year trying to collect the cash quietly.

They even sent a certified demand letter to avoid a public scandal, but Mayweather allegedly ghosted them.

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A criminal summons followed, and Mayweather's defense team appeared on his behalf in a Las Vegas court on Monday.

If convicted on both felony counts, the self-proclaimed billionaire faces a maximum of 24 years behind bars.

This $200,000 bad check appears to be just the tip of a massive financial iceberg.

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Mayweather is currently buried under a mountain of debt, including a staggering $7 million federal tax lien from the IRS for unpaid back taxes.

A judge also recently ordered him to pay $1 million in back child support to a former dancer, and he is battling separate civil lawsuits over unpaid bills for private jet services and luxury Manhattan apartment rent.

The aging star has quickly lined up a string of upcoming exhibition bouts, alongside a highly anticipated September rematch against Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather is game to fight anyone except the repo man.

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Trump notches another endorsement win as Barry Moore captures Alabama GOP Senate nomination in runoff

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:20:00 -0400

He wasn't on the ballot, but President Donald Trump is a winner in the Republican Senate runoff election in Alabama, as the candidate he endorsed captured the GOP nomination.

Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL sniper, in Tuesday's Republican showdown for the GOP nomination in solidly red Alabama, the Associated Press reports.

Moore and Hudson were the top two finishers in last month's Republican primary, but with no candidate topping 50% of the vote, they both advanced to the runoff.

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Moore, who was also endorsed by Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, will now be considered the clear frontrunner in the race to succeed Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor this year rather than seeking re-election to the Senate.

The congressman, who founded a waste hauling company and later served as a state lawmaker before first winning election to the U.S. House in 2020, was one of the first politicians to endorse Trump in 2015 when the president first ran for the White House.

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Moore, who represents Alabama's 1st Congressional District, in the southern portion of southeastern state, is a member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus.

Hudson, running as an outsider, edged out state Attorney General Steve Marshall to advance to the runoff.

Besides being a combat veteran, Hudson has served as a sheriff’s deputy, firefighter, small business owner and current head of a nonprofit that trains law enforcement in taking out human traffickers.

Hudson was endorsed by then-Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who is now Trump's Department of Homeland Security secretary, Sen. Tim Sheehy, the National Association for Gun Rights PAC, and conservative activists and media star Riley Gaines.

But Hudson fell short against Moore, who will face off in November against either Dakarai Larriett, a petcare business owner, or attorney and former judge Everett Wess.

LeBron James signals Lakers loyalty as ESPN insider says Lakers deal talks are underway

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:15:45 -0400

LeBron James’ basketball future will once again loom over the NBA offseason.

James’ free agency status this summer opens the door for him to potentially switch teams for the first time since 2018. But questions remain about whether will decide to play elsewhere or close the chapter on his storied career.

As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.

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If James returns for a record 24th season, he appears focused on getting a deal done with the team he has spent the past eight seasons with — the Los Angeles Lakers.

"I think LeBron James’ intention is to play, and I think the focus right now is making a deal with the Lakers," ESPN's Brian Windhorst told ESPN Cleveland radio Tuesday. "Right now, he’s allowed to negotiate with the Lakers, and I believe they are negotiating. I believe they’re going back and forth."

"In the next 14 days, I think he’s going to try to make a deal with the Lakers," he continued.

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James is already the league's longest tenured player.

LeBron and Savannah James first began dating in high school. The couple shares three children, including Bronny James who spent the past two NBA seasons playing alongside his father.

James appeared on the "Everybody’s Crazy" podcast in October 2025 alongside popular social media personality and YouTuber and online streamer Kai Cenat and two other guests. Savannah co-hosts the show.

During the episode, James reflected on his childhood, work ethic and his business philosophies.

Last month, Lakers were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

James largely carried Los Angeles to a first-round series win over the Houston Rockets without teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. While Reaves returned for the conference semifinals, Doncic was unable to recover in time to rejoin the starting lineup at any point in the postseason after suffering a hamstring injury late in the regular season.

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Trump's endorsement fails to save MAGA candidate as billionaire advances in key governor race

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:48:02 -0400

ATLANTA, Ga. — President Donald Trump's endorsement wasn't enough to boost Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to victory Tuesday night in the ballot-box showdown for the southeastern battleground state's Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Jones was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the GOP runoff election for Georgia governor, the Associated Press reports, in the race to succeed term-limited conservative Gov. Brian Kemp.

Jackson, who shelled out over $100 million of his own money on his bid, will now face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who served in the Biden administration, in this autumn's general election. Bottoms avoided a runoff by winning a majority of the vote as she topped six other candidates in last month's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

"When I announced my campaign, I said the political class protects itself….it’s a cartel and I said I’m coming to break it up. Well, tonight, we shattered it," said Jackson, who launched his campaign in February, in his victory speech.

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"I'm the only candidate who doesn't owe a thing to the political establishment," Jackson emphasized. "I can't be bought, and I'm not going to back down…. Tonight we did more than win a runoff. Tonight we proved that the people of Georgia are in charge."

Jackson was unknown to Georgia voters a few months ago, but thanks to an avalanche of ads, his story of building a business empire despite growing up in foster care and not being able to afford college became well known in the Peach State.

"I know what it’s like to feel like nobody sees you, especially the elite and the powerful," Jackson said in his speech a hundreds of supporters. "When you grow up the way I did, you never forget where you came from. You never forget the families who are working harder than ever, but still falling behind."

Jackson was also boosted in the final stretch ahead of the runoff election by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, the conservative firebrand from Texas.

Throughout his campaign, Jackson has said that Trump inspired him to run.

"I just thought, you know, if you had somebody doing business solutions for the state of Georgia, just like Trump is for the United States, I just felt like I would have a major impact on the state of Georgia, and so that was one of the reasons I wanted to get in. I was inspired by President Trump," Jackson told Fox News Digital last month.

And he repeatedly highlighted that, like Trump, he's an outsider and businessman. "I'm going to be Trump's favorite governor because we're just alike on the way that we handle business and handle problems, and I want to do exactly in Georgia what he's doing at the federal government," he reiterated in a Fox News Digital interview Sunday.

And Jackson spotlighted his outsider credentials, saying that voters could "see somebody that's actually like Trump, not just endorsed. And from that standpoint, I think having an outsider is what our people want."

Cruz joined Jackson on the campaign trail for a runoff eve rally.

"Rick has an extraordinary record, an extraordinary life story. And I also think he's positioned to win. And the stakes are too high. This election is a battleground all across the country. We can't afford to lose Georgia," Cruz told Fox News Digital.

When Cruz endorsed Jackson on Friday, he also supported South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who is facing off in a week against Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.

Asked if he's trying to put some daylight between himself and the president on the campaign trail, Cruz quickly responded, "No. Not remotely....The president and I agree on the vast majority of races. What I try to do in every race is endorse the strongest conservative who can win. And typically I get in races late in the race at a time where my support might be able to make a difference and be helpful."

Jones, on the eve of the Cruz visit, took aim at Jackson.

"He keeps on bringing in these out-of-state senators, and I would much rather have the president's endorsement," he said. "He's having to go out of state to get his support. We're keeping all our stuff in state."

And Jones repeatedly questioned his rival's support for the president, pointing to Jackson's past donations to Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans as evidence that he was out of step with the MAGA wing of the party.

"He's been dishonest about who he is. He's been dishonest about who he's supported in the background," Jones charged. "He's actually, you know, portraying himself as something that he's not."

Jackson pushed back, saying the attacks on him were "just lies."

Jones and Jackson were the top two finishers in last month's crowded and competitive GOP gubernatorial primary, which also included state Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Because no candidate topped 50%, Jones and Jackson advanced to the runoff.

Jones, a former captain of the University of Georgia football team, an oil executive and heir to the Jones Petroleum Company, served as a state senator before winning election in 2022 as lieutenant governor. A major Trump supporter, he was endorsed by the president last August.

"He and I have a long-standing relationship — friendship — and I've always been a big supporter of his, and he's a very big supporter of mine, as well," Jones said last month in a Fox News Digital interview as he pointed to Trump.

And he repeatedly showcased the president's endorsement during the primary and runoff campaigns.

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Kemp made a last-minute endorsement on Sunday, backing Jones. And at an event Monday morning, Kemp explained that his mission is "to make sure that we have the best folks at the top of the ticket that can win in November and you know, that's why I'm supporting Burt Jones for governor."

"When you think about the direction of the state, the great things that we've been able to do, I think he's best suited to move the state forward," Kemp said. And he warned of the "consequences of not winning, like we'll be going the way of Virginia, New York, California, we just cannot afford to do that."

Jackson, looking to the general election battle with Bottoms, told Fox News Digital that when it comes to his spending, "I'll put in whatever is necessary. We cannot have somebody that doesn't know how to run the city that now wants to run the state. So, from that standpoint, I'll do whatever is necessary to win in November."

Bottoms, in a statement, took aim at Jackson.

"Rick Jackson is focused on enriching himself as Georgians are losing their health care coverage and are forced to pay soaring costs. Jackson has made more than a billion dollars off of a no-bid state contract for his health care company, but he opposes Medicaid expansion to lower the cost of health care," Bottoms argued in a statement. "Georgians deserve a governor who is focused on ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive and who will fight for them when Donald Trump’s reckless policies hurt Georgia – that’s what I will do as governor."

While he wasn't on the ballot, Trump's immense clout over the GOP was facing another key test in Georgia.

The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past six weeks, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention.

But Trump's endorsement streak in statewide and congressional Republican primaries was snapped two weeks ago when his 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to propel the three-term congressman to victory.

Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk.

Trump rebounded last week, as the candidate he endorsed in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, finished first in a crowded field and clinched one of the two tickets in the race for the nomination.

Meanwhile, longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham did win a majority of the vote in the Republican Senate primary, and avoided a runoff.

Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, was facing primary challenges from five candidates, including conservative businessman Mark Lynch, who took aim at the senator over his support for the war in Iran. Lynch was backed by some MAGA leaders who have been critical of the president.

FDNY deploys 140+ personnel to JFK after Delta flight reported with flat tires on approach to landing

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:24:02 -0400

A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday sparked a massive emergency response from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) after initial reports of landing gear trouble.

Delta Flight 1966, an Airbus A321neo traveling from San Juan, was carrying 170 passengers, two pilots and four flight attendants.

At 4:45 p.m. local time, authorities received a call reporting an inbound aircraft with "two flat front tires," FDNY officials told Fox News Digital.

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The report prompted an immediate "normal stand by second alarm" from the department, which deployed a massive force of 46 units and 141 fire and EMS personnel to prepare for a potential emergency.

Delta told Fox News Digital there was only "some damage" to one tire and clarified that the tire never blew, but rather suffered from tread wear.

The airline noted the situation ended up being "far more precautionary than needed."

After an assessment by the maintenance team, the aircraft was deemed suitable to continue, avoiding a taxiway tire replacement.

The flight was given clearance to taxi normally to the gate under its own power.

FDNY officials said the plane safely reached the gate with no injuries reported, and the scene was declared under control by 5:06 p.m.

Trump-backed 'McCongressman' wins Oklahoma Senate primary, vows push for stalled SAVE Act

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:09:53 -0400

Deep in Trump country, a Republican vying for a seat in the Senate is wondering why his possible future colleagues can’t pass a key voter ID and citizenship verification bill.

Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., cruised to a primary victory Tuesday night in the Sooner State, where he told Fox News Digital in an interview that the one thing he hears from voters constantly is whether Congress will pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

"They're saying we need to work on, you know, the SAVE Act," Hern said ahead of primary Election Day. "I mean, this is time and time again."

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But the legislation has been stuck in the Senate, where all Democrats have vowed to block it. A cohort of Republicans have voted against the bill in various forms, too.

"This is something I'm not real sure why Republican senators are not supporting," Hern said. "I understand why Democrats don't support it. They don't support anything that protects America."

Hern has served five terms in the House, where he's moved up the chain into the fourth-highest role in House GOP leadership as House Republican Policy chair. He also ran for Speaker of the House when former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was ousted.

His decision to leave the House and seek a seat in the Senate came after President Donald Trump nominated fellow Oklahoman, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, to lead the DHS.

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Since jumping into the race earlier this year, Hern has amassed a bevy of endorsements from senators and Trump, who lauded the lawmaker as being "strongly supported by the fiercest MAGA Warriors in Oklahoma, and the most Highly Respected Leaders in the United States Senate!"

And Hern knows that Oklahoma is Trump country, noting that voters there "love the president. They love the fact that I support the president and I work with the president."

Hern likely won’t face strong headwinds in November against one of a half dozen Democratic candidates seeking the nomination in the Sooner State, given that Trump has won the state — and all 77 of its counties — three times.

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That doesn’t mean he intends to rest on his laurels until November. Hern, who grew up without indoor plumbing, said he knows the value of work and preparation. It’s what landed him his own McDonald’s franchise empire in Oklahoma, where he owned 24 restaurants — his past life in business also earned him the nickname "McCongressman."

"I just respect the idea of work. I think working hard gives you a chance to compete with anybody," Hern said. "And so, same thing with the Senate race. I came out strong, set a tone from day one."

"The president endorsed me in the first 48 hours because of the work I've done over the last eight years," he continued. "And I think it goes back to that common word of work and working hard."

And if successful in November, Hern isn’t shutting down the option of seeking a spot in Senate GOP leadership.

Hern said that throughout his business career he would tell anyone that "if you wait till something comes available, and you start working hard, it's too late because there are other people like me that have started out in the proverbial parking lot."

"We've got people on third base who think they're ready to be in leadership, and I'm running right past them, and they say, ‘Who's this guy?’ And it's a guy like me that's just been working hard, positioning, building relationships," Hern said. "And I think that's important going forward, and we'll see what comes open."

Oakland school district vowed reparations for Black students, yet outcomes appear stagnant after 5 years

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:26 -0400

Five years after the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) pledged sweeping reparations for Black students, critics say the landmark initiative has failed to achieve its goals, leaving students to face the same dismal academic outcomes that prompted the effort in the first place.

The school board passed its "Reparations for Black Students" resolution in March 2021, creating a 24-member Black Thriving Task Force. The group was charged with developing a five-year plan to eliminate the Black student opportunity gap by 2026.

However, former task force members reveal that the original group stopped meeting after roughly a year due to intense internal conflict and abrupt changes in district leadership.

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"It was as if we all got together and wasted our collective breath for a whole year," former task force member Kevin Hill told The Mercury News. "One of the harsh realities I learned in this process is that the district can just wait people out."

According to reporting from the outlet, interviews with former members show the initial effort fractured over bitter disagreements regarding school closures and the exact role district officials should play in the reparations work.

The initial resolution was sweeping. It aimed to establish a "Black Thriving Fund" to pour resources into recruiting Black educators, expanding a Black-centered curriculum, mandating anti-racism training for staff, and boosting outreach to struggling families.

The resolution was explicitly drafted to combat historic disparities in the district. In the 2018–19 school year, district data showed that while Black students represented 22% of OUSD enrollment, they accounted for 57% of all student suspensions. Furthermore, Black students with Special Education Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) were nine times more likely to be suspended than their peers.

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"We kept looking at these data points — chronic absenteeism, literacy, mathematics — it was just dismal," Lawanda Wesley, the former director of the task force, told reporters.

Five years after that data was compiled, student performance remains largely unchanged. By 2025, district testing revealed that Black students still had OUSD's lowest proficiency rates in both math and English. Additionally, about 46% of Black students were chronically absent, and nearly 10% had faced suspensions.

The initial momentum has completely shifted. The district's official reparations webpage has not been updated since 2021, public meetings have ceased, and Black student enrollment in OUSD has dipped below 20%—down from nearly half two decades ago as Black families continue to leave Oakland.

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Following a grievance process led by the local teachers' union, the district quietly revived a smaller version of the task force in 2023.

The updated initiative pivots away from the grander systemic promises of 2021, focusing instead on targeted family engagement and expanding support systems at 11 designated "Black Thriving Schools"—campuses where at least 40% of the student body is Black.

While some local educators claim pieces of the original promise continue quietly via a handful of newly created "Teacher on Special Assignment" roles, others argue the district completely abandoned its public commitments.

District officials did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

However, OUSD spokesperson John Sasaki defended the current state of the initiative in a statement to The Mercury News, asserting that the task force "is currently active and moving forward under strong leadership, with a clear focus on supporting Black student achievement and well-being."

Pro wrestling star Tessa Blanchard parts ways with TNA

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:48:41 -0400

Pro wrestling star Tessa Blanchard requested her release from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on Tuesday and it was granted, Fox News Digital confirmed.

Blanchard is expected to address the decision on Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s (CMLL) YouTube page in the near future as she performs for that company as well.

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Fightful Select first reported Blanchard’s departure.

Blanchard is one of the top female wrestlers in the world. She was ranked No. 92 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s ranking last year and was as high as No. 5 on the outlet’s list in 2019.

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She was with TNA from 2018 to 2020 and re-joined the company in 2024 after a run with Women of Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.

Blanchard is a third-generation pro wrestler. She’s the daughter of Tully Blanchard and the granddaughter of renowned promoter Joe Blanchard. She’s also the stepdaughter of Magnum T.A.

She made history when became the first woman to win the TNA World Championship and she also held the TNA Knockouts Championship.

Recently, she had been aligned with Victoria Crawford and Myla Moore. She defeated Harley Hudson in her last singles match on "Impact" last month. She also defeated Jody Threat in a Bunkhouse Brawl.

A mother's concern, call to authorities may have prevented potential attack on UFC event at the White House

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:40:00 -0400

The alleged plot to attack Sunday night's UFC event at the White House may have been unraveled by a worried mother who noticed her son's growing obsession with guns, tactical gear and secretive online communications.

According to court documents viewed by Fox News Digital, Tycen Proper, a 19-year-old Ohio man charged in connection with an alleged plot targeting a UFC event on the White House grounds, first came to investigators' attention after his mother became alarmed by his recent behavior and contacted authorities.

Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn. Investigators say the alleged plot involved explosive-laden drones, sniper positions and coordinated attacks on attendees and other targets.

According to the complaint, one of the biggest warning signs came when Proper's mother observed him researching locations near Washington, D.C., and receiving maps and images through text messages and Discord.

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When she confronted him, Proper allegedly said the group planned to conduct "recon" and "hit and run missions."

She later told investigators she interpreted that as planning shootings.

The criminal complaint reveals that Proper's mother contacted authorities on June 10, after becoming concerned about her son's recent firearms purchases and communications with people he had met online.

When deputies responded to the family's Knox County, Ohio, home, Proper's father told officers his son had recently met people online and had been planning "recons" with them. He also said Proper planned to leave during the weekend of June 13 to meet members of the group.

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Proper's father told investigators his son had recently acquired firearms, body armor, ammunition and tactical gear, allegedly spending about $3,000 of his graduation money on the purchases. Family members later voluntarily turned over the equipment to law enforcement, according to the complaint.

Proper's mother told investigators he had recently begun communicating with an online group whose members claimed to be former military personnel and described themselves as Christian-based. She said the group appeared to be influencing him and that she noticed him becoming increasingly focused on physical training and tactical preparation.

After local authorities contacted the FBI, investigators reviewed Proper's phone and allegedly discovered Signal chats discussing plans for an attack during the June 14 UFC event at the White House, including the use of explosive-laden drones and shooters positioned near evacuation routes.

Prosecutors also allege Proper later admitted participating in planning discussions.

Retired FBI agent Jason Pack previously told Fox News Digital that the investigation highlighted the importance of family members recognizing behavior and reporting it to authorities.

"That's how this got stopped," Pack said.

The complaint suggests that before investigators uncovered encrypted communications and alleged attack planning, the first break in the case came from a mother who saw troubling changes in her son and decided to make a phone call.

In an interview with Fox News host Will Cain on "The Will Cain Show" Tuesday, retired FBI supervisory agent Rob Chadwick called the mother's actions courageous.

"Thankful for the one mother's courage to come forward and say something, even though it meant the certain arrest of her own son," Chadwick said, "but that's what it's going to take, this type of surveillance or awareness of what is happening around you, understanding we are in the unprecedented time of political violence."

Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton, David Spunt and Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.

Trump-backed candidate survives grueling runoff, advances to high-stakes Senate race

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:39:07 -0400

JACKSON, GA - Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who is running as a MAGA champion and strong supporter of President Donald Trump, has won a competitive and combustible battle for the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia that went into overtime.

The Trump-backed Collins on Tuesday defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff election and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's election in a race that's among a handful that will likely decide if the GOP holds its slim majority in the chamber in this autumn's midterm elections.

Republicans view Ossoff as the most vulnerable Senate Democrat seeking re-election and are heavily targeting the first-term senator.

"It’s time to get to work, defeat Jon Ossoff, and take this seat back for the people of this state," Collins said in his victory speech.

Collins, a two-term federal lawmaker who represents Georgia's 10th Congressional District, which is located between Atlanta and Augusta, is the son of the late Rep. Mac Collins, and is the founder and co-owner, along with his wife, of a trucking company.

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He and Dooley, a lawyer, a former University of Tennessee football coach and the son of legendary University of Georgia head football coach Vince Dooley, were the top two finishers in a crowded field of candidates that also included Rep. Buddy Carter. But since no one topped 50% in last month's primary, Collins and Dooley advanced to Tuesday's runoff election.

While Collins showcased his MAGA credentials and support for the president, Trump remained neutral in the Georgia primary and runoff elections for Senate until Saturday night.

"It's an honor to have that endorsement. It just shows that he has confidence that we know how to win this race, we know we're in the lead in this thing," Collins told Fox News Digital on Sunday, hours after landing Trump's endorsement.

Asked if Trump's endorsement in Georgia came too late to make a difference, Collins said, "I don't think President Trump ever is too late. He has this impeccable ability of putting his thumb right on the scale at the right time with whatever he wants to do."

Dooley, meanwhile, was strongly backed by lifelong friend and popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited. Kemp and his wife, Georgia first lady Marty Kemp, regularly appeared with Dooley on the campaign trail and the governor's top political advisor was a senior consultant for Dooley's Senate bid.

Dooley, who ran as an outsider, said in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the runoff that the president's backing of his rival "doesn't change how I feel."

"I'm honored to have Governor Kemp's endorsement. I certainly would have been honored to have the President's endorsement. But the most important endorsement that I'm fighting for is the people of Georgia," he emphasized.

Dooley emphasized his outsider image and he targeted Collins as a political insider.

Dooley told Fox News Digital voters "are fed up with what's going on in Congress. They're fed up with the careerism, the corruption, the inaction. And it's time we get sent a different kind of leader up there to change business as usual in D.C."

Collins criticized Dooley for a lack of political experience and for living outside of Georgia for much of his adult life.

"Not having a record is not gonna win this thing. But having a records of results will," Collins told supporters on the eve of the runoff.

Both candidates had some political baggage.

The House Ethics Committee looked into Collins over allegations he paid an intern in a district office who had a romantic relationship with his congressional chief of staff but who did not actually perform any work. Collins denied any wrongdoing and kept the staffer on his Senate campaign.

But the staffer was later fired by Collins after taking to social media on behalf of the campaign to mock the wife of a Dooley campaign advisor who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape. The social media post was deleted and Collins apologized, calling the tweet "despicable and unauthorized."

Dooley, over the past week, was reportedly accused of being part of a "pay-to-play" scandal involving brother Daniel Dooley and the governor. Dooley and Kemp have denied any wrongdoing, but Democrats in the legislature requested an independent investigation.

While the Republicans have been battling for their party's nomination over the past year, Ossoff has built a powerful war chest that will give him a major fundraising advantage as the general election gets underway.

"I know how to win this race. I look forward to getting the governor's endorsement. I look forward to getting his help in this thing. I look forward to getting Derrick Dooley's help in this thing," Collins said when asked by Fox Digital if he could unite Republican voters in the general election.

Collins emphasized that "at the end of the day, we're all Republicans, and we're on one mission, and that is to put a Republican in that seat and get somebody that represents…the state of Georgia."

And in his victory speech, Collins said that Dooley and Kemp were on board in supporting him.

Looking ahead to the general election, Collins pointed to Ossoff and predicted that "he's going to have millions and millions of dollars pouring in here from his New York and California donors. The political establishment, the mainstream media and the global elites. They're going to be working overtime to get him reelected.:

But he vowed "we won't be outworked."

But the top super PAC supporting Democratic Senate candidates and aligned with longtime Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer quickly took aim at Collins following his nomination victory.

"Mike Collins is an opposition researcher's dream. He treats Congress like a money-making scheme for his family business, an ethics-free zone, and a conspiracy theory clearinghouse - sometimes all in the same week. This unelectable nepo baby doesn’t have what it takes to beat Jon Ossoff," Senate Majority PAC spokesperson Lauren French argued.

Minutes later, Ossoff also targeted his general election challenger.

"Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Mike Collins is a notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist currently under federal investigation for the illegal misuse of tax dollars. Collins, who is only a congressman because his daddy was a congressman, voted to double health insurance premiums for more than a million Georgians, for the Iran War, and for the Trump tariffs," Ossoff charged.

Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spotlighted Collins' "scandals and harmful agenda" and the DSCC quickly fired off a digital ad accusing the GOP Senate nominee of being "too extreme."

Republicans returned fire.

National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Tim Scott predicted that "Jon Ossoff's political ambitions will come to a screeching halt this November. Georgians are done with his agenda of open borders, higher taxes, and left-wing partisanship. Georgia is now uniting behind Mike Collins, because he fights for the future of the Peach State."

And David McIntosh, president of the politically potent Club for Growth PAC, praised Collins as a "conservative fighter" and claimed that "Ossoff has been a rubber stamp for every failed liberal policy enacted since being elected."

The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past six weeks, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention.

Meanwhile, longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham did win a majority of the vote in the Republican Senate primary, and avoided a runoff.

Brittany Aldean shows off toned physique in green bikini during tropical getaway

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:37:17 -0400

Brittany Aldean stunned in a new mirror selfie posted to social media.

In a new photo shared on her Instagram stories, the 37-year-old mom of two shared a mirror selfie showing her in a green bikini top paired with a green and black patterned skirt.

"Cue the outfit pics," she captioned the post, adding a melting face emoji.

She wore her hair in a half-up-half-down style, and accessorized the look with starfish earrings, a seashell necklace and a pair of sunglasses.

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Brittany previously shared photos of herself wearing the same bikini while on a family vacation at the beach for spring break, in March.

"I know y’all are having a super time!!! I love the pictures!!!" one fan wrote in the comments section at the time, while another added, "Love these cutie spring breakers."

She recently teamed up with her husband of 11 years, Jason Aldean, on a duet for his latest album, "Songs About Us." When speaking with Fox News Digital, the 49-year-old country star shared how their collaboration on the song, "Easier Gone," came to be, noting "it was something we've always talked about."

"And a lot of times, I feel like with husbands and wives doing songs, it could go one of two ways. It's either really cheesy or it could be cool," he continued. "I've seen it both ways. So, I wanted to be really selective about what we did and for it to still be kind of on brand with me and my music and what I do."

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Brittany first showed off her singing voice in 2012, when she auditioned for season 11 of "American Idol," singing "Spoiled" by Joss Stone. While she made it through the initial round of auditions, she did not progress past Hollywood Week and into the live shows.

Later that year, she met and began seeing Jason, with their relationship attracting major media attention, as he was still married at the time.

They went on to get married in March 2015 and now share two children together: a son, Memphis, eight, and a daughter, Navy, seven. Jason is also dad to two other children, Keeley, 23, and Kendyl, 18, whom he shares with ex-wife, Jessica Ussery.

Jason reflected on their relationship when speaking to Fox News Digital, saying they are "best friends," but still have occasional disagreements.

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"I just think that sometimes you realize that you're just not always going to see eye-to-eye on things," Aldean said. "There are certain things that she's never going to see where I'm coming from and vice versa, right? And you just kind of have to go with it. Agree to disagree."

"But once you learn to kind of let go of that stuff instead of like let it just sit there and bother you all day... it's like, 'Yeah, we're never going to see eye-to-eye on this, so let's keep moving.'"

Gabriela Moura, from Kentucky Derby drama to bikini runway, is a name to watch if Brazil advances in World Cup

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:19:52 -0400

Influencer Gabriela Moura made her World Cup debut on Saturday as her home country of Brazil took on Morocco. With a following of nearly 12 million on TikTok, she's evidently a big deal. Sorry for not being more up-to-date on all the stars on the app, but I'm old-fashioned and prefer Instagram.

Brazil started off the Group Stage portion of the tournament with a 1-1 tie in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. Not exactly the strong start they were hoping for, but as with every World Cup, thankfully the action isn’t limited to what happens on the field.

Moura, who is used to attention finding her after going viral at last year’s Kentucky Derby when she was on the receiving end of claims that she wore inappropriate and revealing attire to Churchill Downs, didn’t go unnoticed supporting Brazil.

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Since her derby dust-up over what turned out to be big boob girl struggles, she’s been seen on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway, done a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photo shoot, and hit the SI runway during Miami Swim Week.

That has led some to label her "Brazil’s sexiest fan." I’m not going to go that far. Brazil has a ton of competition as far as attractive fans are concerned. I will, however, say that if Brazil advances she’ll be someone to keep an eye on.

I'd be very surprised if Gabriela Moura wasn’t in the stands again during this World Cup for another chance to support the country she left at just 17 when she moved to the U.S. to pursue a fashion industry career.

If she was able to turn her social media success and viral attention from the Kentucky Derby into runway appearances and an SI Swimsuit debut, who knows where she can take World Cup attention?

Ex-TNA knockouts champion Tasha Steelz re-signs with company

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:18:26 -0400

Tasha Steelz re-signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), the company announced on Tuesday.

Steelz is in the TNA Knockouts Division and a member of the Order 4 faction with Mustafa Ali, Jason Hotch, John Skyler and Special Agent Zero and has built an impressive resume with the company since she joined in 2019.

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The New Jersey native has held the TNA Knockouts World Championship and the TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship twice with Kiera Hogan. She joined the Order 4 after The System’s Alisha Edwards turned on her during a No. 1 contender battle royal.

She lost her last match against Jada Stone. However, she and Ali picked up a tag team win at Sacrifice in March over Jada Stone and Trey Miguel. Steelz received her last TNA Knockouts Championship shot in December 2024 at Final Resolution against Masha Slamovich.

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Instinct Culture first reported Steelz re-signing with TNA.

Steelz is expected to be with the Order 4 when Slammiversary comes to Boston on June 28. Ali is expected to defend his TNA International Championship against an opponent yet to be announced.

Amazing Red will also make his TNA return at Slammiversary. So far, his involvement is unclear.

Lauren Silverman breaks silence on getting pregnant with Simon Cowell's child while married to someone else

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:04:46 -0400

Simon Cowell's fiancée, Lauren Silverman, is reflecting on what is was like to find out she was pregnant with their child, while she was still married to someone else, and the media storm that followed.

During a recent interview on "Happy Mum: The Podcast," the 48-year-old opened up about the end of her marriage to businessman Andrew Silverman, and finding out she was pregnant with her and Cowell's now 12-year-old son Eric, while still married to him.

"There are so many emotions that went with that, because it was the end of my marriage, obviously," she explained. "It was one of the hardest times of my life, because — I don’t want to say regretful, because I don’t regret anything — do I wish it had happened a different way … of course I do."

Cowell and Silverman made their relationship public in 2013 after news broke that she was pregnant with his child. News of their relationship and pregnancy caused a firestorm, with her husband filing for divorce shortly after news of her pregnancy broke.

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She went on to say that she wishes she "could go back and take away the hurt and take away the pain" that her actions caused her ex-husband and their son, Adam.

The scandal was heavily covered by news outlets, with Silverman now explaining that made it difficult for her to enjoy her pregnancy, saying her main "priority was just to keep Adam shielded and protected."

"I was just so in fight or flight. I was just trying to get through it and just try to wake up every day and not, I don't know, fall apart cause it was intense," she said. "Everywhere I went … it was just the way that people would look at me. I was on the cover of every magazine and there were news stories about it … it was just awful."

Despite the backlash, Silverman recalled knowing that "Simon was the person I wanted to spend my life with" and that "however we got there, I just believed that it was meant to be."

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Silverman acknowledged that people felt a certain way about her and admitted she doesn't "blame them" and "would think the same" way if she was in their position.

"I felt like, ‘OK, this has happened. I’m a big girl," she said. "I’ve got to suck it up and get on with it. And whatever's coming at me, I deserve it, I’ll take it and I’ll just keep my head down.’ And that’s what I did for a really long time."

Twelve years later, Silverman says she has "done the work on myself" and has "forgiven myself" for her past mistakes.

"I have done whatever I feel I need to do to make peace with the situation," she said. "So now I feel like whatever I put out there and whatever people are saying or thinking, it's too bad. I don't really care anymore."

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Their son was born in February 2014, and the two have been together since the scandal broke, with Silverman saying becoming a dad "completely changed his life."

Cowell told "The Diary Of A CEO" podcast in June 2024 that his son "saved him" after he found himself "on a downward spiral."

"When I got the call from Lauren, which starts, any call that starts with, ‘Are you sitting down?’ You know what‘s coming next. It was like, ‘Are you sitting down?’ ‘Yes,’ ‘Well,’ and she told me. And, yes, it did absolutely change, it changed everything in my life. It made me happy again."

When asked if his son "saved him," Cowell said, "Without question, without question. I really, really had reached the point where nothing mattered. Even to the point that I almost can’t remember everything from that period."

Reality star's daughter arrested on assault charge in New Jersey stemming from alleged dispute

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:50 -0400

Milania Giudice, the third daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice, was arrested on an assault charge last month.

The Montville Township Police Department responded to a report of a dispute at a residence in town on May 14, according to Chief Andrew Caggiano.

Officers detained Milania at 6:12 p.m., according to court records reviewed by Fox News Digital.

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"The investigation resulted in Milania Giudice being charged on a summons complaint with one count of Simple Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C: 12-1a(1) a Disorderly Persons Offense," Caggiano said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.

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Milania, 20, pleaded not guilty and was released pending an upcoming court appearance.

"A criminal complaint is merely an accusation," Caggiano added. "Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."

Milania is expected to appear in court next month, according to records.

Giudice's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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Teresa and ex-husband Joe Giudice share four daughters including Milania: Gia, 25, Gabriella, 22, and Audriana, 16.

The former couple, who were married for 20 years, separated in December 2019. Their divorce was finalized in September 2020.

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She married Louis Ruelas in August 2022, nearly a decade after she and her ex Joe pleaded guilty to 41 counts of fraud after being charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and bank fraud.

Teresa had previously served time in prison. She was sentenced in October 2014 to 15 months in prison after striking a deal with prosecutors and agreeing to plead guilty to mail, wire and bank fraud for falsifying statements on loan applications.

The Bravo star was released from the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, in December 2015.

Joe completed his 41-month sentence at the Allenwood Federal Prison in March 2019. After he completed his sentence, he was held by immigration officers until he voluntarily returned to his home country, Italy, where he attempted to appeal his deportation case.

Chicago student says cross burning in city park was anti-Trump MAGA protest, not racism

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:01 -0400

A 21-year-old college student has come forward to claim responsibility for burning a cross in a popular Chicago park last week, but denied he was making a racist statement despite city leaders initially condemning it as an act of hate.

A University of Illinois Chicago senior told NBC 5 Chicago on Monday that he was the person seen leaving the scene at Grant Park last week, where onlookers filmed a cross in flames.

The man explained he was protesting President Donald Trump and had put a red hat on the cross to symbolize the MAGA hat. He said he did not realize that the protest would be viewed as racial.

"I did know about this historical relevance beforehand," the man told NBC 5. "But I didn’t know the severity, how racially motivated it may seem from what I did. 'Cause my protest has nothing to do with race, nothing to do with gender."

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Hours after the report aired, the Chicago Police confirmed to NBC 5 that a person of interest was in custody in connection with the viral incident. The department put out a community alert on June 11 asking for the public's assistance in seeking a person of interest who was "observed fleeing from the scene where an object was constructed and lit on fire" with an image of a young shirtless man wearing a backpack.

In a statement, Chicago Police told Fox News Digital they cannot release the names of potential offenders or persons of interest until they have been charged.

According to NBC 5, the student whom they interviewed previously sent the station a video taking responsibility for the incident and apologizing to those offended, while reiterating his anti-Trump stance.

"I don't want to wait 'til his term ends," he said in the video. "I don't want to wait until he may or may not get impeached. I want him gone right now."

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He denied he was threatening the president when asked by NBC reporter Chuck Goudie.

"I said, I said he deserves to stand trial to the American people," he told Goudie.

"You use the word 'end'," Goudie responds.

"That’s what I mean. By end, I don’t mean like a civil war, if that’s the imagery that you’re trying to imagine," the student continued.

He told Goudie he was protesting "MAGA Christian nationalist supporters" and the "Trump administration ruling class" and did not think his actions should be treated as a hate crime.

Historically, cross burnings in the U.S. have been used to intimidate Black Americans, and they are well-known as being associated with the Ku Klux Klan.

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Initial media reports focused on a potential racial motive.

An AP report highlighted how former President Barack Obama delivered his presidential victory acceptance speech from the same park where the cross was discovered, and said the incident sent "shock waves" through the city, where it said more than 1 in 4 residents are Black.

Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was "deeply disturbed" by the incident, saying "hate has no place in our city."

"Every Chicagoan deserves to feel safe, protected, and respected while going about their day or enjoying our public spaces," Johnson wrote in a post on X Wednesday. "We will continue working across city government to uphold that standard and ensure Chicago remains a welcoming, inclusive, and safe place for all."

A local Catholic church, the Faith Community of Saint Sabina, also posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the incident, AP reported.

Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church gave a statement to Block Club Chicago that called the act a hate crime.

"Racism has always been a part of America’s DNA, and this week it has raised its head boldly and loudly," Pfleger reportedly said. "This bold rise of racism must be condemned by every race, faith community and Chicagoan as was done with the swastika and treated as a hate crime."

Several members of the council’s Black Caucus also condemned the incident, in comments to Block Club Chicago.

"There’s no good reason to burn a cross in the middle of a public park," Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) said. "I imagine there’s only some ill intent there, and that it is likely a hate crime of some way, shape or form."

Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Johnson's office and the White House for comment.

Suspect in custody after Delaware hospital shooting leaves at least 1 person dead, another wounded

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:56:18 -0400

At least one person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at a Delaware hospital Tuesday, prompting a large police response and a search for an outstanding suspect who has since been taken into custody, authorities said.

The shooting occurred inside Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos.

Police located two gunshot victims after responding to the hospital. One of the victims later died from his injuries, Campos said during an evening briefing.

"One of those victims has tragically died from his injuries," Campos said. "Further information on the other victim's condition and the identity of both victims is being withheld at this time, out of respect for the families."

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Police said late Tuesday that the suspect had been taken into custody in Philadelphia following a manhunt, as charges and extradition to Delaware are pending. The suspect was described as a 23-year-old man.

Preliminary investigation has determined that the shooting was a targeted, isolated incident, police said.

ChristianaCare, which operates Wilmington Hospital, confirmed the shooting and said the campus was initially placed on lockdown following the incident, but police said the lockdown has since been lifted.

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"The campus is currently on lockdown, and the emergency department is on divert. We are working closely with law enforcement and taking all appropriate steps to ensure the safety of our patients, caregivers and visitors. This is an active police investigation for a possible active shooter," the hospital earlier said in a statement.

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons said he was monitoring reports of the shooting and urged the public to follow updates from local officials.

"I’m closely monitoring reports of a shooting at Wilmington Hospital," Coons wrote on X. "I’m praying for everyone’s safety, including patients, health care workers, first responders, and law enforcement officers. Please continue to follow updates from local officials."

Aerial footage from the scene showed a heavy police presence surrounding the hospital campus as officers responded to the incident.

Multiple law enforcement vehicles could be seen outside the facility and people were seen exiting the building with their hands raised.

Authorities have not released information about what led to the shooting, where inside the hospital it occurred or a possible motive.

Campos said the investigation remains active and ongoing and that additional information would be released as it becomes available.

Officials cautioned that details released so far remain preliminary and could change as investigators gather more information.

Saints rookie pays tribute to WWE legend father in photoshoot

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:55:40 -0400

NFL defenses could be in the presence of the son of a "genetic freak" this season.

Brock Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, joined the New Orleans Saints in the offseason after initially signing with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in April.

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The Saints posted photos of Rechsteiner wearing his father’s wrestling headgear and holding the World Heavyweight Championship.

"Big Gold always looks good on a Genetic Freak," Steiner wrote on X on Tuesday.

"A genetic freak," he added on Monday.

The former Jacksonville State standout had 53 catches for 629 yards and seven touchdowns from 2023 to 2025. In his final year with the Gamecocks, he had 36 catches for 383 yards and five touchdowns.

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Rechsteiner, and his brother Brandon, previously signed NIL deals with WWE last year. Brandon Rechsteiner was a guard for the Colorado State Rams men’s basketball team. He averaged 12 points per game with the Rams during the 2025-26 season and announced he was transferring to Kansas State.

The Rechsteiner (Steiner) legacy runs deep in WWE.

Scott Steiner, and his brother Rick, were tag team champions in pro wrestling. The two earned WWE Hall of Fame nods in 2022. Rick Steiner’s son, Bronson Rechsteiner, is a major WWE star known as Bron Breakker.

It’s unclear if the Rechsteiner brothers will attempt to make it in pro wrestling.

Jennifer Lopez takes blame for Ben Affleck divorce, says she needed to 'figure' herself out after split

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:42:11 -0400

Jennifer Lopez is taking the blame for her divorce from Ben Affleck.

During a recent conversation with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on their "Smartless" podcast, the 56-year-old actress and singer reflected on her marriage to Affleck and how their divorce led her to make changes in the way she lives her life.

"There's been different times where I felt like, whether people outside knew it or not, where I feel like my life blew up in my own face, and it was because of the choices I made," she said. "But also because of the fact that I had things that needed to change about myself that I didn't understand or recognize that was attracting certain things and attracting a certain type of experience into my life."

She went on to say that recognizing you need to make changes in your life is a choice, and that she made that choice after her divorce from Affleck, saying, "I canceled my tour and I sat there, and I was just like, you need to f---ing figure yourself out."

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"What is going on with you? Forget about everybody else," she recalled thinking. "There's nobody to blame here except yourself in a certain way. Not that people don't behave in a way that's not great, but what are you doing? What do you have going on? And that was that was a turning point for me. And that was a couple of years ago now."

Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in July 2022 in a small ceremony in Las Vegas, before throwing a bigger celebration a month later at Affleck's estate in Georgia.

After nearly two years of marriage, the couple separated in April 2024, with Lopez filing for divorce a few months later, in August.

The couple originally dated from 2002 to 2004 after meeting on the set of the 2003 movie, "Gigli." The two were engaged for over a year before calling it quits initially, and reconnected early in 2021, getting engaged nearly 20 years after he first popped the question.

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Lopez previously reflected on how her divorce changed her outlook on life, calling it "the best thing that ever happened to me" during an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" in September 2025.

"Because it changed me," she explained. "It helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow, become more self-aware. I'm a different person now than I was last year… I realized that the joy is in living and these moments and really embracing life and everything that it brings to you, for the lessons that it brings."

She went on to say that once those lessons are learned, "everything just becomes a little bit lighter, and you can really, really fly." When asked if she now feels like she's flying, Lopez said yes, adding, "I still feel like I want to fly higher."

While promoting her latest Netflix movie, "Office Romance," Lopez reflected on all her past relationships, during an interview with Elle UK, telling them she has a "PhD in narcissists" and could "give a Ted Talk on human behavior, emotional intelligence and dysfunctional relationships."

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In addition to Affleck, Lopez was previously married to Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998, Cris Judd from 2001 to 2002 and Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014. She was also in high-profile relationships with Sean "Diddy" Combs, Casper Smart and Alex Rodriguez.

NASCAR team unveils George H.W. Bush tribute livery for historic first race on a military installation

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:40:48 -0400

NASCAR is gearing up to hold its first-ever race on a military installation this weekend when all three national series hit a brand new road course at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado.

And, for the occasion — which is celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary — the Haas Factory Team has unveiled a very special livery in conjunction with Texas A&M University that pays homage to former Naval aviator and the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush.

The team showed off the slick scheme that they will run on driver Cole Custer's No. 41 Chevrolet Camaro in Sunday's Anduril 250: Race the Base.

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Even if you took out all of the cool nods to the former president — including the fact that it's the No. 41 car — that's a sharp-looking hot rod.

"We’ve been thrilled to help tell Texas A&M’s story the past two seasons, and we’re particularly proud to help tell this chapter," Haas Factory Team President Joe Custer said in a statement. "President Bush lived one of the greatest American lives. We’re all better off today because of what he did for our country. For our team to race the No. 41 in tribute to him, and now celebrate all he stood for, is a rare honor."

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Bush was one of the youngest Naval aviators during World War II, after enlisting on his 18th birthday. He served in the Pacific and even survived getting shot down in 1944.

The late president's grandson says he would've appreciated the honor.

"He often said that having a US Navy aircraft carrier named in his honor was among the proudest moments of his life," Sam Bush LeBlond said. "It represented values that guided him throughout his life: service, duty, and love of country. I know he would be incredibly touched to see his legacy celebrated at Naval Base Coronado and proud to know this tribute is helping share those values with a new generation of Americans."

I'm looking forward to seeing this bad boy on track in what is sure to be a special race.