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Texas police admit officer made inaccurate First Amendment remarks after preacher cited at Pride event

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:03:50 -0400

The Fort Worth Police Department acknowledged that an officer made "certain statements that were not accurate" during a viral encounter last month with a Christian street preacher outside a Pride festival, while maintaining that the citation he received stemmed from the use of a bullhorn that allegedly violated the city's noise ordinance, not the content of the preacher's speech.

According to the department, officers responded to a June 27 incident at Trinity Pride Fest, after nearby business owners complained that the amplified sound disrupted their operations and drove away customers.

Police said the preacher was warned that continued use of the bullhorn would violate the city's noise ordinance before ultimately receiving a disorderly conduct citation after continuing to use the device.

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A video posted on X on July 8 by Rich Penkoski, who identifies himself on his social media as a Christian street preacher, said, "Fort Worth Police officer says calling a biological male a male is a gray area that could be citable at some point and then says he can't do anything about half naked men running around children at pride."

In the video, a male Fort Worth police officer said calling a biological male a "sir" is a "gray area" and that he would potentially ticket people for "offensive" language.

Penkoski appeared in another July 8 video he reposted on X from Libs of TikTok where a female officer said, "If someone is offended by your talking, then we have a problem."

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"You're going to ticket us for 'offensive' speech?" a man asked the female officer in the video.

"Yes, absolutely," the female cop responded, saying it was called disorderly conduct.

In another video posted on X on July 9 by the male Fort Worth Police Department officer, Penkoski wrote, "Did the Fort Worth Police set us up for a citation? Sure looks like it."

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Police Department said, "The City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Police Department recognize that incidents involving First Amendment activity require thoughtful consideration and understanding of the law."

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"In response to an incident that took place on Saturday, June 27, at Trinity Pride Fest, the City and FWPD have carefully reviewed the incident, officer response and resulting social media posts," the spokesperson added.

According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the preacher outside the festival used a bullhorn that nearby business owners said disrupted their operations and drove away customers. Officers warned the individual that continued use of the amplification device would violate the city's noise ordinance. After the person continued using the bullhorn, police issued a disorderly conduct citation, seized the device as evidence, and said the individual remained free to continue protesting without amplification.

"FWPD remains committed to protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals, regardless of the content or viewpoint of their speech," the department said in its statement. "A video that has circulated online captures only a portion of the interactions between the officer and the individuals involved. FWPD acknowledges that an officer involved in the incident made certain statements that were not accurate."

The department continued, "The City of Fort Worth Law Department will provide refresher training to Fort Worth Police Officers and new trainees on First Amendment protections and related legal issues for persons expressing free speech, protesters, and other similar activities. FWPD continuously strives to improve its procedures to ensure both constitutional rights and public safety are protected."

In a Thursday post on X, Penkoski wrote, "Police officers have been violating preachers' 1st amendment rights for years. This isn't new, we just got it on video, and they can't walk it back or deny it," with a stop emoji and a film emoji.

"As a street preacher, it is not my job to coddle anyone or go soft on sin," Penkoski continued. "People are dying and going to hell everyday and we have to warn them. The Bible tells us on some have compassion and others win with fear. The Bible also says God will send a cruel messenger to those in rebellion. 📖🔥 Please support street preachers."

In a Friday X post, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon reposted one of the videos about the incident and wrote, "Troubling. Our @CivilRights team is on it."

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Fox News Digital reached out to Penkoski for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

CMLL women's champion Persephone has been the 'breakout star of the year,' AEW's Thunder Rosa says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:46 -0400

Persephone has been a rising talent in pro wrestling over the two years as she’s become the reigning Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) world women’s champion as well as the Universal Amazons champion and the winner of the 2025 Grand Prix de Amazonas.

Persephone’s talent has exceeded the ropes of a CMLL ring.

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She’s been utilized on All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Maple Leaf Wrestling and Ring of Honor just to name a few promotions. She’s also made an impression on AEW star Thunder Rosa.

Rosa told Fox News Digital she believed Persephone has broken out.

"I think she's one of those talents that – she bet on herself a long time ago. She was a luchadora. She had a mask. She lost her mask and she's been working very, very hard to make that opportunity for herself," Rosa said. "And I think that she has found her time. And it's been this year, I think she's been the breakout star of the year I will say. I think when she started coming last year and doing some of the shows, people started seeing how talented she was."

Rosa said she’s seen Persephone’s growth as a wrestler firsthand and has the ability to make fans cheer for her even though she’s presented as a heel.

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"I mean, I've seen her grow since 2020 in the independent scene and now when I go to Mexico City and they love her regardless if she's a heel or not, they like love her over there," Rosa added. "And now, how she's been able to transition into American style, it's also very interesting to see because when you see this transition, me going into Mexico and trying to transition into Lucha Libre and her, although she was born here, in America and she's binational, having the fact that she has to transition into American style of wrestling is always very, very good to see.

"But she's very smart and she knows what she's doing. So, I'm really proud of her."

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Persephone recently showcased her pro wrestling prowess in AEW’s Survival of the Fittest match for the TBS Championship. Tessa Blanchard also challenged her for the CMLL Women’s Championship, which she accepted this week.

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One of my favorite Craftsman drills is 40% off right now — here's why I recommend it

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:16:47 -0400

A few weeks ago, my trusty impact driver finally gave out. It had served me well for years, but I wasn't ready to spend hundreds of dollars on a replacement. After comparing a few options, I chose the Craftsman impact driver, largely because it was on sale for just $59 (and still is).

Since then, it's powered through weeks of DIY projects, from woodworking and deck repairs to drilling into concrete planters, and has become the tool I reach for most.

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After using impact drivers from brands like DeWalt, Bosch and Ryobi, the Craftsman immediately stood out because it was noticeably lighter in my hand. That made it easier to use for longer projects without my wrist getting tired.

Despite its lighter build, it doesn't feel underpowered. While building a picnic table and repairing raised garden beds, it drove long deck screws into pressure-treated lumber without any lags. It isn't quite as fast as my comparable DeWalt driver, but with a little extra forward pressure, the performance gap was surprisingly small.

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While some online reviewers criticized the battery life, I found it lasted much longer than expected. On a single charge, I built a picnic table, repaired a few garden beds and assembled a wooden pallet bar, and still had enough charge left to tackle smaller jobs the next day. None of these were quick five-minute jobs. They took several hours spread across a single weekend.

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I often find myself working right up until sunset, so the built-in LED has become one of my favorite features. While installing planter boxes one evening, it lit up my work area well enough that I didn't have to stop and grab a flashlight. It also stays on for a few seconds after you release the trigger, which made it much easier to line up the next screw.

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Sandy Alcantara home dominance gives edge to Miami Marlins for tonight's betting card

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:15:25 -0400

We were able to escape with another win on the diamond yesterday. It wasn't a walk in the park, but a win is a win. David Peterson allowed just one run, and Trevor Rogers allowed just one run as well, but his was in the sixth as Seyia Suzuki hit a bomb. The Orioles ended up winning the game 3-2, and really, the end result is all that matters. I'm hoping this game won't be quite as much of a sweat as we play the Guardians and Marlins matchup.

The Cleveland Guardians are once again in a battle for the American League Central Division title. That isn't anything all that surprising. What is a surprise is that they are battling the White Sox. That is a different story for a different article, though. The Guardians are now two games above .500 and seem to always find a way to hang around the postseason race. This team isn't filled with a ton of superstars or guys you'd recognize, but they are a team that gets the job done. They also always seem to get the most out of their pitching staff.

Today's starter for the Guardians is Parker Messick, who has been one of their best pitchers this season. For the year, Messick is 7-5 with a 2.80 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. He has been better on the road in terms of runs allowed than he has been at home, but he has allowed seven of his nine homers on the road. His worst month of the season was in June, but he responded well as the calendar flipped to July. In his most recent start, he allowed just one earned run over five innings. He has never faced the Marlins, so he could have the upper hand against them the first time through the lineup.

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This has been a dream season and run for the Miami Marlins. While it isn't over yet, this "rebuilding" team seems like they are building or have built something special. Right now, the team is 52-42 and is 14 games above .500 at home. Perhaps what they should be most impressed by is that this team has only one player above 30 outside of their pitching staff. Sometimes, young talent clicks, and it seems like this is what has happened. They were 26-34 on May 1st, and since they've gone 26-8, one of the hottest teams in baseball.

There is still the lingering question of what the Marlins will do at the deadline. While they are unlikely to trade away position players, there is a big market they may not pass up for today's starter, Sandy Alcantara. For the year, he is 10-4 with a 4.00 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. He has been a better pitcher at home than on the road. He has made nine home starts and has allowed 21 earned runs there. Of those 21 earned runs, 13 came in two games. That means he has allowed eight earned runs in seven home starts. Only one Guardian's hitter has faced Alcantara — Rhys Hoskins who is 9-for-41 against him.

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The natural instinct for this game is to play the under. The Guardians are not typically a high-scoring team, but the Marlins can put some runs on the board. It would be surprising to see the over hit, but with a total of just seven, there is very little room for error. I personally don't like betting on things like that.

On the other hand, Alcantara is elite at home. Sure, Messick has been good on the road and overall, but not quite at the level of Alcantara in home outings. Remove the two worst starts of his season at home, and he has been so dominant. Roughly 78% of the time, he has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs at home this season. He is -140 to allow two or fewer earned runs in the game. I like that bet quite a bit, but I also like the Marlins to win, so I'll play both.

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'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills issues urgent warning about aging

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:07:52 -0400

Donna Mills warns that it "takes work" to look good as you age, urging people to never stop exercising.

"I think the people out there have to realize it takes work. You can't just decide, ‘Oh, I'm going to look good,’ you know?" the "Knots Landing" star said on Kara Mayer Robinson's "Really Famous" podcast. "I didn't wake up looking like this."

The 85-year-old actress said she works out almost every day and frequently plays tennis.

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"I started out as a dancer, so I know how essential that is, and I know what it means for your body," she said. "And I know that I don't have, at my age, any of the things that happen to the body, you know? I mean I’ve not had any knees replaced or hips replaced or anything, you know, because I never stopped working out."

She said people often stop working out after they have kids or when they get to a certain age.

"And so, for years they don't work out," she said. "You can't get that back. You really can't. You can start to work out again … but you've lost something in that time."

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Mills’ advice is to "just keep doing it always and then your body will respond the way it should."

The "Play Misty for Me" actress said if she starts exercising again after a few weeks off, she can feel it.

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"It's hard," she admitted. "And I go, ‘I'm never going to do this again,’ because I do a lot of stretching and that just tightens up real fast. So, starting again, it's painful and all that, but once you do it, you know, three or four days and then, you know, it all kind of moves in again and works again. But I just advise just keep doing it. Just keep working out. Always."

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Influencer Connor Murphy's rental discovered in shocking condition after his sudden drowning

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:06:56 -0400

After influencer Connor Murphy's death by drowning in Thailand on July 7, police uncovered a highly disturbing scene at the luxury home that he was renting with his girlfriend identified as Bee.

Video obtained by Viral Press shows a black tar-like substance splattered across numerous appliances in the kitchen, plus overflowing piles of grimy trash and excessively stained couches.

In the video, gray and yellow paint can be seen streaked across the walls and ceiling of the high-end home in Samut Prakan. The home was once valued at around $658,000 (22 million baht), the Bangkok Post reported.

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The kitchen was shown littered with pots, tools and bowls, the video indicated — plus a kettle, blender and other equipment were covered in the grimy black substance.

In addition to piles of garbage, a cardboard box was filled with bottles, cans and additional trash.

In a shocking development, the 32-year-old influencer drowned after jumping in a lake, according to the Bangkok Post.

Police in Samut Prakan province, about 16 miles south of Bangkok, were called Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report that a man was behaving erratically, the Bangkok Post and Thairath reported.

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A staff member at the residential village recorded video of Murphy before he went into a nearby lake, according to Khaosod English.

The fitness influencer allegedly argued with a security guard at the rental property, the Bangkok Post reported.

Witnesses told Khaosod English that Murphy swam for several minutes before he seemed to lose strength, adding that they did not try to enter the water because the lake was more than 10 meters — almost 33 feet — deep.

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Divers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation searched for about 30 minutes before finding Murphy roughly 20 meters from shore.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Samut Prakan Provincial Police Headquarters and Tourist Police Bureau for comment.

Police told Thai media that an initial examination found no visible signs of assault. Murphy's body was sent to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital for a post-mortem examination, they added.

Full autopsy and toxicology findings are pending, Khaosod English noted.

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Murphy and his girlfriend had been staying at the luxury villa under a three-month rental agreement, according to the Bangkok Post.

Bee told police the damage appeared to have happened overnight while she was asleep in another room, the Bangkok Post reported.

Murphy had more than 2.7 million followers across YouTube and Instagram, where he posted bodybuilding and fitness content.

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He said he was part of the looksmaxxing community — a male-dominated subculture associated with creator Clavicular — focused on fitness and improvements in physical appearance, sometimes through extreme measures.

His social media pages appear to have last been updated on July 3, when he posted a video of himself kicking around a soccer ball inside a luxury home.

Murphy's last YouTube post was six days before his death, according to reports.

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The investigation is ongoing.

Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

Hegseth steps in to ‘fix’ situation after Apache pilots suspended for ‘Salute from the Shores’ flyover

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:02:12 -0400

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stepped in quickly after reports that the pilots of eight Apache helicopters were suspended following a low-altitude flyover during South Carolina's "Salute from the Shore" event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Video of the Apache helicopters conducting a low-altitude flyover as beachgoers cheered and waved flags quickly went viral. However, Fox affiliate Fox Carolina reported Thursday that after the pilots landed, they were informed they had been suspended pending an investigation.

Their suspension did not last long. Shortly after news broke of the suspension, Hegseth posted on X, "We’ll fix this. Carry on, Patriots."

Early the next morning, Sean Parnell, a Pentagon spokesman and senior advisor to Hegseth, announced that "effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted." Echoing Hegseth, he added, "Carry on Patriots."

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Fox Carolina reported on Thursday that South Carolina National Guard spokesperson Maj. Lisa Alle clarified the suspension was intended to be temporary and that the pilots remained in good standing with the military.

Alle emphasized to the outlet, "We want to assure the community that a temporary suspension from flight duties is a routine administrative measure whenever a flight profile is under review. This is not punitive."

While suspended, the pilots were continuing to work and getting paid.

Despite this, the pilots’ suspension outraged many online who expressed anger that they would be under review for participating in a patriotic event.

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Conservative influencer Matt Van Swol posted on X, "WHAT ON EARTH??!!!! The National Guard has just SUSPENDED all 8 pilots of the Apache helicopters that flew on the ‘Salute to the Shore’ flyover across the South Carolina coast. No reason has been given for their suspension. A source says as soon as the pilots landed, they got a message saying they were suspended pending an investigation."

Another popular influencer who goes by the username Jammles9 reacted, "Are you kidding me?? This was incredible!!"

Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., wrote, "Leave it to a beach Karen to make a frivolous complaint about the most EPIC flyover ever on Independence Day. Newsflash— we LOVED the flyovers!!!"

The congressman added, "These heroes deserve to be CELEBRATED, not chastised. We stand with each of the Apache pilots!"

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In a statement shared with Fox News Digital Friday morning, the South Carolina National Guard confirmed the state adjutant general had lifted the administrative suspension of the eight pilots.

The statement referred to the pilots as "experienced aviators" and noted that returning them to flight status "ensures that the South Carolina National Guard maintains its peak operational readiness and remains fully postured to support both state and federal missions."

"The South Carolina National Guard’s 59th Aviation Troop Command is an exceptional helicopter unit, renowned throughout the Army and the National Guard for its unwavering commitment to excellence and Soldier safety," the statement read. "As is the hallmark of any professional organization, the 59th Aviation Troop Command continuously self-examines and critically evaluates its training and operations to ensure that the highest levels of professionalism and safety are maintained.

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"The subject events of July 4th are no exception, as our pilots remain deeply committed to excellence and the highest standards of safety," the South Carolina National Guard continued, adding, "The South Carolina National Guard appreciates the outpouring of concern and support from our community and state leaders. Go Guard!"

Praise poured in for Hegseth after the decision, with Mike Davis, a former Capitol Hill staffer, posting, "This is why I love Pete."

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Swol commented, "Really appreciate @PeteHegseth lifting this suspension. My wife and I were on that beach and we watched the flyover with my son… it was absolutely epic. This right here is why I love Pete Hegseth. Thank you @SecWar."

Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:28 -0400

If your clean laundry has been sitting in a basket long enough to qualify as furniture, Isaac 1 may sound like the robot you have been waiting for. Weave Robotics has introduced Isaac 1, a mobile home robot designed to handle household chores that many of us keep pushing off to tomorrow. It can pick up dirty clothes, handle loaded hampers, fold laundry and put clothes away.

It can also help with making beds, fixing pillows and blankets, plus putting everyday clutter back where it belongs. That sounds pretty amazing to me, especially if your house has kids, pets or a laundry pile that seems to regenerate overnight. However, Isaac 1 also raises a very personal question: how much access would you give a robot inside your home if it meant fewer chores?

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What is the Isaac 1 robot?

Isaac 1 is a wheeled mobile robot built from the ground up for the home. Weave says it designed and assembled the robot in San Francisco. The robot has a soft fabric shell, a solid internal structure and a collapsible torso. It can shrink down when it is off duty or extend up to a more human height when it needs to work.

Unlike a robot vacuum, Isaac 1 can reach for objects, move items around and interact with clutter in your home. You control it through a smartphone companion app. That app lets you request a task on demand or schedule one for later. So, Isaac 1 could work while you are home or handle a chore while you are away.

How the Isaac 1 robot folds laundry and resets rooms

Isaac 1's main features fall into two areas. The first is Laundry Flow. Isaac 1 can find dirty clothes, pick them up, handle loaded hampers, fold clothing and put items away. Depending on your home setup, Weave says Isaac 1 may also help with related tasks, such as loading and unloading clothes from a washer or dryer.

The second area is Daily Reset. That means Isaac 1 can tidy rooms so they feel ready to use again. It can make beds, straighten pillows and blankets and return toys, shoes and other clutter to their places. For many homes, that could be a big deal. Laundry and daily pickup chores tend to drain time because they never really end.

Isaac 1 robot specs for your home

Isaac 1 has an 8-hour battery life and a listed charge time of about two hours. It connects through Wi-Fi and has a footprint of 20.5 inches by 22 inches. Its height ranges from 3 feet to 5 feet 9 inches because the torso can collapse or extend.

Weave also lists an 80-inch vertical reach and a 38-inch horizontal reach. Those specs help explain how Isaac 1 could reach beds, hampers, shelves and other parts of a normal home. It also uses a wheeled base, which Weave says makes it passively stable as it completes tasks.

At preorder, you can also choose a color preference, including Sage, Gray, Slate Blue, Terracotta or Vesper.

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Isaac 1 robot autonomy and privacy questions

Weave says Isaac 1 is autonomous by default for Laundry Flow and Daily Reset. However, the company also says teleoperation assistance may step in when needed to make sure tasks get completed. That detail deserves your attention because Isaac 1 works inside your home. Teleoperation means a person can help the robot remotely if it gets confused by an item, a room layout or a task. In some cases, that could make the robot more useful. It could also help prevent chores from getting stuck halfway.

Weave says privacy is core to Isaac 1's design. The company also says the robot has physical cues that show when it is working. However, Weave's privacy policy says its robots have video cameras and may record visual content about their surroundings. That can include tasks being performed, objects in the robot's field of view and people nearby. The policy also says Weave's workforce may remotely access that information in connection with the robot's operation. That does not mean you should panic. It does mean you should read the policy before putting down a deposit.

Isaac 1 may need cameras to fold clothes and move through your home. Still, your bedroom, laundry area and living room are private spaces. You deserve clear answers about what gets recorded, who can see it and how long it is stored. Before ordering, ask whether video can be deleted, whether you can opt out of AI training uses and how you can limit where the robot operates.

Isaac 1 robot price and preorder details

Weave lists two payment options for home customers. You can pay $7,999 upfront, with an optional $99-per-month premium membership, or choose a $449-per-month subscription plan. You can also preorder Isaac 1 with a fully refundable $250 deposit. That deposit reserves your place in line and remains refundable until your robot ships.

For some, the math may come down to time. If Isaac 1 handles enough laundry and daily cleanup, the cost may feel easier to justify. For others, $449 a month may feel like too much for an early home robot.

Isaac 1 robot shipping timeline

Weave says first shipments begin in fall 2026. California deliveries come first, with broader U.S. availability expected through 2027.

After you preorder, Weave says you should receive a confirmation and thank-you email. As your delivery date gets closer, the company plans to coordinate a demo.

That demo may happen in person at a Weave location or remotely over a video call. Weave also says it will use that time to understand your top priorities for Isaac 1 inside your home.

What this means to you

If Isaac 1 works as promised, it could give you back time from chores that never seem finished. Laundry alone can take hours each week, especially in a busy household. It could also help if bending, lifting or carrying loaded hampers has become a hassle. For some homes, a robot that folds clothes and resets rooms may offer more than convenience.

However, Isaac 1 is still a connected device moving through private rooms. It uses cameras, connects to Wi-Fi and may involve remote help when needed. So before you place a deposit, think about your home layout and where you would actually feel comfortable letting it work.

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Kurt's key takeaways

Isaac 1 is the kind of robot that makes you stop and say, "OK, now we're getting somewhere." Nobody looks forward to folding laundry, making beds or picking up the same clutter again and again. These are the chores that eat up your precious time and seem never-ending. The price is the hard part. At $7,999 upfront or $449 a month, Isaac 1 has to do a lot more than look cool in a demo. It has to save you real time, work reliably and fit into your home without creating new headaches. Then there is the privacy side. Isaac 1 uses cameras, connects to Wi-Fi and may involve remote help when needed. That does not make it a dealbreaker for me, but I would want very clear answers before letting it work in private spaces like my bedroom or bathroom. I love the idea of a robot taking laundry off my hands. I am just not sure most of us are ready to pay nearly $8,000 for that privilege quite yet.

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Millions in Dem ad money vanished from Platner race days before rape allegation doomed Senate bid

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:37:28 -0400

Two Democratic-aligned political groups shifted millions of dollars in planned Maine Senate ad reservations days before a rape allegation against former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner became public, handing Republicans a new line of attack over whether party leaders had already lost confidence in his campaign.

WinSenate removed more than $6.2 million in Maine Senate ad reservations, including $5.9 million in broadcast reservations from July 7 through Aug. 31 and $330,000 in cable reservations that had been set to begin June 30, AdImpact, a leading ad-tracking and analytics firm that monitors political advertising, reported July 2. AdImpact also said a separate $240,000 in digital spending shifted from Majority Forward.

The ad shift came roughly one week before one of Platner’s ex-girlfriends accused him of rape, though Majority Forward denied the shift was due to recent campaign turmoil.

The rape allegation reported by Politico, which Platner denied, ended a campaign already weakened by months of controversy. Platner had faced scrutiny since October 2025 over comments from a deleted Reddit account and a Nazi-linked tattoo he acquired while serving in the armed forces. Pressure intensified June 4 after The New York Times reported that multiple ex-girlfriends described him as emotionally abusive, which he also denied.

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"D.C. Democrats are furious that Graham Platner went down swinging with a lengthy swan song calling out their ‘political establishment’ coup to silence grassroots progressives," one GOP operative told Fox News Digital. "Chuck Schumer’s ad spending proves he only discovered moral clarity when his midterm strategy was on life support."

The funding for the ads was rerouted to a different Democratic committee to reserve advertising space in Maine between July 7 and Aug. 31, according to AdImpact.

Majority Forward denied the spending shift was connected to Platner’s campaign turmoil.

"Majority Forward moved its (c)4 spending to another entity, a fairly common practice with issue advocacy campaigns," a spokeswoman for the organization told Fox News Digital. "This change was not connected to recent campaign events."

WinSenate and Majority Forward are closely tied to the Democratic Senate campaign apparatus.

Both organizations are affiliated with Senate Majority PAC, a wealthy political committee run by allies of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. WinSenate has historically been funded by Senate Majority PAC, while Majority Forward has shared staff and costs with the committee.

Prior to the rape allegation, Schumer avoided commenting on Platner's controversies, stating that he was committed to flipping Maine's Senate seat. After the story broke, Schumer said he was "disturbed" and demanded that Platner "immediately withdraw" from the race.

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"What did they know and when did they know it?" journalist Chuck Ross wrote of the ad cancellations on X.

Upon dropping out of the race on Wednesday, Platner claimed that the Democratic establishment sabotaged his campaign.

"It's not the false allegations though that have brought us to where we are," Platner said of the rape allegations, which he denies, during his concession speech on Wednesday. "It's the fact that they are being used by the political establishment to put structural pressure on us … Those in power who have the ability to do so are using these allegations as an excuse to take away all of the things that we need to run a campaign."

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Platner underwent an unusually short vetting process, a decision some argue allowed a candidate with significant baggage to make it much further than he should have. While most candidate background checks in key races often cost tens of thousands of dollars and take weeks to complete, Platner’s lasted just three days and cost just over $6,000, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Democrats in Maine plan to hold a nominating convention to determine who will replace Platner to face off against incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins on the ballot in November. While independents could vote in Maine's Democratic primary, the convention will only feature Democratic delegates.

WinSenate and the Platner campaign did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Thursday.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:35:40 -0400

Welcome to Fox News' Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:

- Microsoft cuts 4,800 positions, insists jobs 'not being replaced by AI'

- OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Work to automate workplace tasks as AI race intensifies

- Google turns old phones into cloud servers

TECH TRANSITION: Microsoft said on Monday that it will eliminate roughly 4,800 jobs – or about 2.1% of its global workforce – as it restructures parts of the company to prioritize artificial intelligence investments and other long-term business goals.

AUTOMATION ASSIST: OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a new enterprise offering called ChatGPT Work, which is designed to leverage the popular chatbot to carry out and automate workplace tasks across a variety of applications and files.

CALL YOU BACK: That old phone sitting in your drawer may have more life left in it than you think. You may look at it and see a dead battery, an outdated camera or a screen that no longer feels worth using. Google and researchers at the University of California San Diego see something else: a tiny computer that may still have useful processing power.

SPORTS TECH: Colombia and Portugal were deadlocked at zero in one of the most thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup matches when a cross from Colombia whipped into Portugal’s box. Davinson Sánchez of Colombia read the pass perfectly the whole way to the far post and used his head to smash the ball into the back of Portugal’s net. The goal was in stoppage time, Colombia and its fan base were in rapture, and the game appeared to be won.

TACO 'BOT': Taco Bell is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at drive-thrus and announced a new strategic partnership with an AI voice provider.

TECHING IT HIGHER: The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is causing a fierce bidding war for some luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, with dozens of homes selling more than $1 million above asking price last month.

SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM: The state of Oregon's utility regulator is implementing a new rule starting Wednesday that will raise the electricity bills of data centers and other large energy users to allow lower rates for other customers.

BYTE THE BULLET: A security update rarely feels dramatic. You see the alert, promise yourself you will install it later and then go right back to whatever you were doing. This time, Apple is giving you a stronger reason to pay attention.

TECH FUTURE: American workers who never use artificial intelligence (AI) may be more likely to be laid off than those who use AI more regularly, according to new data.

CRUNCH TIME: Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra detailed the company’s new $250 billion U.S. investment as the chipmaking giant responds to surging demand for memory storage in the age of artificial intelligence.

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WATCH: Trump's Energy chief reveals what escalating Iran tensions could mean for gas prices

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:13:58 -0400

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is telling Americans not to be concerned about the possibility of another surge of sharp increases in gasoline prices as tensions with Iran have started to escalate once again.

Asked whether Americans should worry about higher prices at the pump and how the Trump administration is preparing to keep the economy stable if the conflict continues to worsen, Wright told Fox News Digital: "It has not been any good behavior from Iran that's allowed oil to flow. It's been the United States military."

"That's not changing," he assured, speaking from the Great American State Fair on the National Mall this week.

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With Iran striking three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Tuesday, Wright doubled down in urging citizens to not credit Iran for the U.S. military’s work to ensure oil shipments continue flowing through the strait.

"Look, the U.S. Military has been the key asset here," he said. "They have assured the flow of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz throughout. Not at the beginning of this conflict, but through the last six weeks."

Wright said the administration is closely monitoring global oil supplies as the tentative ceasefire with Iran seemingly came to a halt, with President Donald Trump telling Secretary-General Mark Rutte the call for peace with Iran is "over" at the NATO Summit in Turkey on Wednesday.

But, he pointed to the continued shipping through the Strait as evidence that markets should remain stable.

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"We're, of course, constantly watching the supply of oil, the supply of refined products and what's going on there," Wright said. "And I think still all positive trends."

Beyond geopolitical concerns, Wright also praised the new chain of discounted gas stations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Freedom Fuel, which promises customers prices below the national average.

The Trump administration, though not involved with the network, has heavily endorsed the new chain and its 25 locations.

"We love it," Wright said when asked about Freedom Fuel. "I mean, look, any mechanism we can to lower energy costs for Americans of all kinds, we're all in on."

"With Freedom Fuels, they're just lowering it down to their wholesale price of gasoline," Wright said. "So they're not making any money selling gasoline, but they've got convenience stores. That's how most gas stations make money."

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Gasoline costs are a known concern for many Americans, and amid surging prices there has been a considerable increase in those opting to purchase electric vehicles to save money long-term at the pump — with Tesla dominating the market for these types of models.

Wright argued one of the benefits to living in America is having the option to choose what type of vehicle you drive.

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"We just want people to buy what they would prefer," he told Fox News Digital when asked his thoughts on increasing calls for support of the electrification of cars. "Consumer choice — you wanna buy an electric car, you wanna buy a gas powered car, diesel powered car, buy a big truck. That's the choice."

"That's why you live in America. You get the choice of all those."

Riley Green's new 'Think As You Drunk' music video is winning over country music fans

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:41:18 -0400

Riley Green is going viral with his latest music video.

Green has become a country music superstar over the past couple years, and it's not hard to figure out the formula to his success.

The "There Was This Girl" singer makes incredibly fun and engaging music. He's also known for keeping it real and authentic. That's about as rare as a unicorn sighting these days.

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Now, he's, once again, proven why he's a star.

Riley Green releases music video for "Think As You Drunk."

Green released the music video for his new hit song "Think As You Drunk" for fans on Thursday, and it's making serious waves in the country music world.

It's classic Riley Green.

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Give it a watch below, and make sure to let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

People in the comments were incredibly excited with Green's latest music video. One wrote, "Bringing back good music videos, not a lot of people do it like this anymore."

Another commented, "This is sooooo freaking funny! I love it! Made my day!"

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A third wrote, "Video of the year."

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It's great to see Riley Green continue to dominate the country music world, and I have no doubt there's a lot more coming from the "Jesus Saves" singer. Let me know your favorite song of his at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Sophie Cunningham stuns the Internet with Phoenix entrance attire, new fantasy football punishment & ribs!

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:22:44 -0400

Let's get Friday Screencaps started with news that summer has officially officially started around here, as the summer rec baseball season came to a close last night in the second round of the NW Ohio 14U playoffs.

The boys battled through three innings, and trailed 5-2 against a flame-throwing 14 year old before they went to the pen and brought in a flame-throwing, junk-ball throwing 14 year old who had our kids way off-balance and flailing at pitches.

Screencaps Jr. came in, got his first taste of an elevated mound for the first time in about two months and he struggled. A few walks and hard singles later and we were going home with a 12-2 loss. Our opponent didn't hit a single ball in the air over our infield, but they must've had 8-10 singles into holes.

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My message after the game to wrap up the season was simple: You guys didn't turtle after facing adversity early in the season. We were a complete mess early on, but the boys ripped off five straight wins before losing last night. I explained how a boxer will turtle against opponents he fears.

Last night, we didn't turtle. I had a boy take an 85 mile fastball to the small of his back that was one of the most brutal hit-by-pitches you're ever going to see and hear. The kid could've turtled. After catching his breath and refusing to show he was in pain, the boy got up and stole second base.

The boys were mentally and physically tough this season. Onward they go to other sports and activities. Hopefully I made a difference in their lives this summer.

Quick observations from last night:

The opposing coach comes up to me before the game and says they had a kid who is coming off ACL surgery and they just wanted to use pinch-runners for the boy and how they wanted to protect his knee as much as possible. No problem, let's play ball. Guess who pitched the 4th inning and was landing on the reconstructed knee? Yep, the 5'11, 250-lb. with the bum ACL. I'm no doctor, but landing on a reconstructed knee with all that weight was probably worse than running bases.
Fake raised mounds are garbage. They're ridiculously high for 14U rec kids and seem ripe for injuries. Our boys go from pitching on slightly elevated, or not elevated at all mounds, to standing up on a platform. It's a massive issue for our home rec league because we don't use the mounds in the regular season.

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There she is, Caitlin Clark's enforcer looking like she didn't skip leg day before last night's game in Phoenix. By the way, how about Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White turtling and refusing to address a letter sent to the WNBA by members of Congress who wonder whether treatment of Clark is due to racial motivation when asked about it by OutKick's Dan Zaksheske.

White refused to address the letter. She's as weak as they come. The anti-straight White women league rolls on.

Guys, you don't need to contact John Boehner about mowing. I'm sitting right here by my phone. I can tell you why white collar America wants their yard to look pristine. It's because we don't want to look like absolute slobs. White collars, and millions of blue collars, have worked their asses off for YEARS to buy homes and create amazing pieces of property.

My big problem with this headline is the white-collar modifier. All of us should be obsessed with taking great care of our properties. We should beam with pride when we mow on Thursday night and then stare at our lawns as the sun is setting. We should puff our our chests when someone compliments how our property looks.

I believe that taking pride in property leads to taking pride in community. This isn't hard.

No bumper stickers was a dead giveaway.

I believe they've gone five straight days drawing weather dongs.

– Philly Ray in MN asks: Hello Joe, great video with a great par as well. I have a few questions about the towel hanging from your belt loop though.

A. Why isn't this on your cart or golf bag?

B. It looks like a dry towel flapping in the wind. Is there a damp one on your cart? What happens during those windy days?

C. Is this for wiping schweaty hands during humid rounds? If so, that's something I can get behind..

Inquiring minds want to know. Keep up the great work.

Kinsey:

It was 105 degrees; between drinks and sweat, the hands were constantly wet
It was Ryder Cup day; in the past, everyone would wear their team colors; this year, it didn't really catch on, but I still stayed loyal to the gimmick
There was zero wind. I'm talking completely still. 105 degrees with humidity and not an ounce of wind

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That is it this morning. What a week. I feel like I'm getting back into the swing of things. I'm pissing off people on social media. I'm firing off on topics that had been missing over the last six weeks. I'm back to finding small nuggets that had been escaping me in late May and June.

Enjoy your weekend. Hit the pool. Stay cool. Watch some soccer and the Tour de France Sunday morning when you're just lounging around. Let's embrace those dog days of summer.

Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam is a 'generational matchup,' WWE legend JBL says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:17:00 -0400

Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s feud will come to a head at SummerSlam in August, and the showdown has the potential to be WWE’s match of the year.

Femi beat Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 and led to "The Beast Incarnate" deciding to retire – at least for a moment – at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Lesnar made a dramatic return a few weeks later, challenging and beating Femi at Clash in Italy.

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At SummerSlam, Femi and Lesnar will do battle inside a Hell in a Cell.

WWE Hall of Famer John Bradshaw Layfield called the next meeting between Femi and Lesnar a "generational matchup."

"I’ve never seen anything like Oba – well, I have. I’ve seen Brock," he told Fox News Digital. "It’s very much the carbon copy of Brock coming in. Brock coming in was like, oh my God, who is this guy? The guy can even talk, and he’s gonna be one of the biggest stars in wrestling. Not only could he talk, he’s a really smart guy. Brock became one of the biggest draws in professional wrestling. He came one of the biggest draws in UFC. It’s an unbelievable story, and now you got somebody who can rival that character.

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"This Oba Femi comes out with the silly little walk he does. Everyone kinda does it, it’s like The Bushwackers. But the whole arena does it. I was in Vegas and I didn’t want to go to the matches and deal with the traffic and deal with the backstage area, and so I kinda just watched it in a sports bar. I stood in the back where nobody could recognize me, and as soon as Oba came out, the entire sports bar was sitting there doing that Oba Femi dance. The guy is just unbelievably over.

"I really think that somewhere in the NFL this year, you’re going to see an entire NFL arena doing this dance. You’re gonna have somebody like Saquon Barkley or ‘King’ (Derrick Henry) or some of these guys do this dance, and it’s infectious. Once one of them does, one of these great running backs or wide receivers, or somebody scores a touchdown, that’s when I think you’re gonna see entire arenas doing it. I just think Oba Femi is lightning in a bottle and Brock has always been that way. This is, to me, a generational matchup."

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SummerSlam will take place on Aug. 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Mamdani's wife co-hosts luxe Muslim retreat casting Virgin Mary as ‘Palestinian woman’ under occupation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:03:43 -0400

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji, is reportedly co-hosting an Islamic Women’s "spiritual wellness" retreat on the swank French island of Corsica that frames the Virgin Mary as a "Palestinian woman" under occupation.

"She is the only woman mentioned by name in the Qur’an — mentioned 34 times — and the only one to have an entire chapter revealed in her name," reads The Women Sanctuary website, referring to Mary. "Surah Maryam. Her story is not only one of divine motherhood, but of unwavering faith, sacred retreat, and total devotion to Allah."

The Virgin Mary is the most revered woman in Christianity, venerated as the Mother of Jesus, and is also revered in Islam as Maryam.

Mamdani drew national attention for running as a Democratic socialist in New York City, while also facing backlash over his pro-Palestinian positions and far-left immigration views. When he took office in January 2026, Mamdani became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in on a Quran. His wife, a Syrian American artist, has also faced scrutiny over her outspoken pro-Palestinian activism.

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The New York Post reported that Duwaji previously traveled to Mallorca, Spain, for The Women’s Sanctuary’s sold-out "Plants of the Quran" retreat over the Fourth of July holiday, where she was described as the group’s "artist in residence" and one of the gathering’s hosts.

"Nothing says ‘America 250’ quite like skipping the celebration for a Mediterranean vacation, but I am not surprised because she has made her hatred for America very evident," Councilwoman Joann Ariola, R-Queens, told The Post in response to that event.

The Women Sanctuary describes itself as a women’s retreat organization rooted in Islamic tradition and spiritual renewal, offering retreats in Mediterranean destinations.

The Women's Sanctuary website does not explicitly list Duwaji as a co-host for the current event in France. The New York Post reported she would co-host the "Mary In The Quran" retreat from Thursday to July 14 in a sold-out event. The cost of the retreat starts at just over $4,000 per attendee, according to its website.

The New York Post first reported Duwaji’s participation in the pair of retreats when she was seen at Newark International Airport in New Jersey boarding a flight to Mallorca’s capital city over the patriotic holiday weekend. Photos of Duwaji at the airport were posted by conservative commentator and comedian Arynne Wexler.

The retreat in France includes daily organic meals made with locally sourced ingredients, communal prayers, devotional practices, lectures, and workshops centered on spiritual renewal and mindful reflection. Participants also receive and have free time to pray, meditate, journal, relax by the pool, or explore the island, blending "guided learning" with "personal reflection," according to the website.

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Duwaji publicly apologized in April for offensive posts she made as a teenager, saying she was "truly sorry" for the hurt they caused, though she did not specify which posts she was addressing. The Washington Free Beacon previously reported that Duwaji had shared anti-Israel posts on Tumblr, including a September 2017 post featuring a photo of Palestinian militant Leila Khaled.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Mamdani’s office and The Women Sanctuary for comment.

DOUG SCHOEN: Far-left gamble in Maine blows up, leaving Democrats with one choice

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:41 -0400

Democrats are facing a crisis after the implosion of Graham Platner’s candidacy in Maine following explosive allegations of sexual assault and his withdrawal from the race.

To that end, it is clear that Democrats’ strategy — particularly the approach of democratic socialists — of picking far-left candidates with no experience and without vetting is fraught with peril, as Platner’s case underscores.

Right now, Democrats have one last opportunity to seize victory from the jaws of potential defeat, and it’s critical they take it.

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What must Democrats do?

Plainly, they need to avoid repeating the coronation process used by former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Quite simply, Maine Democrats must use the next two weeks to start a robust process that ideally goes deeper than their 600-delegate nominating convention.

Indeed, they should let prospective candidates for the party’s nomination participate in town halls, rallies and other events.

Voters deserve the ability to question the multitude of candidates about their positions and to interact with the candidates in a way that provides the delegates with sufficient feedback to pick a viable candidate.

This would allow Maine voters a chance to hear what the candidates have to say, why voters should support them, and how each plans to compete with Republicans nationally as well as against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

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In my opinion, arguments calling to blindly elevate Troy Jackson hold no water.

Jackson – a former Platner supporter until it became inconvenient – has received the most attention, as he’s ideologically very similar to Platner, yet the latter won an uncontested primary with just 72% of the vote.

In other words, nearly 30% of Maine Democrats did not support Platner, whether due to ideology or past controversies. Thus, a fully open process is needed.

To be sure, I previously recommended Democrats undertake this process in 2024.

Then, my party missed an absolutely critical lesson: the process matters just as much as the candidate, but in this case it actually matters more.

Rather than having the state Democratic Party select a nominee, it would be best to have as close to a primary as the system – and time – will allow.

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If possible, this should include a televised debate, so voters have as much information as possible.

Moreover, this would give both wings of the Democratic electorate — establishment and progressive — the chance to fully vet prospective candidates and then choose based on background, proposed policies and ideology.

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The outcome of this election, despite Platner’s collapse, is not a foregone conclusion.

Deeply flawed, Platner remained competitive with Collins despite seemingly endless revelations about his character and incendiary comments over the last year.

Put another way, it is the case that my party still has a chance — albeit a diminishing one — to win the seat.

However, that cannot happen without a healthy and transparent nominating process with candidates who have previously been fully vetted.

The three strongest candidates, in my opinion, are incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, who withdrew her candidacy earlier in the year; Rep. Jared Golden or Dr. Nirav Shah, the epidemiologist, economist, attorney and politician who finished second in the ranked-choice Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2024.

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Further, Sheena Bellows, Maine's secretary of state, would be a prospective candidate alongside Jackson and the aforementioned officials.

More important than what I think about each candidate, however, is ensuring the process gives Mainers a chance to pick a candidate who truly reflects their worldview.

The impact that the repeated headlines have already had on the Democratic brand is clear and obvious.

At the same time, with August’s Senate primary in Michigan now a two-way race between centrist Haley Stevens and far-left progressive Abdul El-Sayed, the choice between socialists and moderates becomes clear and apparent.

It is now a real possibility that El-Sayed emerges as the nominee. He has a 5-point lead over Stevens in the polls, and Mallory McMorrow’s withdrawal ended the threat of splitting the progressive, activist-class vote.

As such, it is increasingly important that Maine Democrats demonstrate their commitment to democracy and rally behind whichever candidate comes out of this two-week process, rather than try to orchestrate an outcome they deem preferable.

Failure to avoid the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris model will further damage the Democratic Party and its brand, hurting us going forward just as it hurt Harris in the 2024 election.

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Ultimately, as a Democrat, I very much hope that this process plays out. And in terms of electability, I remain convinced that a centrist offers the best chance for success, not to mention the benefits it gives Democrats hoping to shed their party’s "socialist" label.

That said, as we sit here today, unless Democrats adopt some variant of the approach I’ve outlined, the impact in November is likely to be clearly and obviously detrimental.

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Marine vet Victor Marx narrowly notches victory in Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:51:15 -0400

Marine veteran Victor Marx defeated Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary.

Marx edged out Kirkmeyer, who was the close runner-up in the June 30 contest, which The Associated Press finally called on Thursday. Bottoms came in a distant third place.

"THANK YOU, COLORADO. Because of you, your time, your door knocking, your phone calls, and your belief in something bigger than politics, we just won the Republican nomination for Governor," he declared in a part of a Thursday post on X.

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Marx indicates on his campaign site that "as the founder of All Things Possible Ministries, I’ve led more than 150 high-stakes missions across some of the world’s most dangerous regions — delivering trauma relief, medical aid, and hope to victims of terrorism, trafficking, and violence."

Marx alleged in his memoir that when he was 7 years old, his stepfather placed his hand around his own and made him shoot and kill someone, The Denver Post reported.

"While we came up short in what appears to be the closest Republican gubernatorial primary in Colorado history, I'm grateful for every voter who placed their trust in us," Kirkmeyer said in part of a statement on Thursday. "I'm still proud of the campaign we ran... and, for the record, I still haven't killed anyone."

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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.

"From the little we know about Victor Marx, his views and style are far out of step with Coloradans, and his nomination for governor is a threat to our state’s values and our future," Weiser said in part of a Thursday statement.

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The state has not elected a Republican in a gubernatorial race since 2002.

Marco Rubio steps in after Tim Walz pardoned illegal alien child rapist before deportation

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:34:13 -0400

EXCLUSIVE: An illegal alien child rapist from Laos who was set for deportation until Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the State Board of Pardons granted him clemency has been removed from the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News Digital.

Rubio stepped in to terminate Tue Lue Vang's legal status in the U.S. and ensure that Walz's actions would not create roadblocks for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) removing him from the country.

"Just weeks ago, a foreign child rapist was freed to once again endanger America's children after receiving a pardon from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz," Rubio said. "Tue Lue Vang admitted to committing heinous crimes against a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota. He attempted to pay his victim for her silence and dismissed his acts of child abuse as a 'minor thing.'"

"Just days before he was scheduled to be deported, the Minnesota Governor pardoned him, setting him free to endanger American families once again," Rubio lamented.

Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He repeatedly raped the girl between 2002 and 2004, and told authorities after he was arrested that "it is a cultural thing... to marry and have sex with girls as young as 12."

Rubio told Fox News Digital, "Americans should never have to live in fear that foreign sex predators — shielded from deportation by their own elected officials — could endanger them or their children."

"That's why I terminated his legal status in the United States," he continued. "Vang has now been removed from our country and will never pose a threat to any American ever again."

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Minnesota's Board of Pardons is composed of Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and state Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, who let Vang off the hook on June 10.

The nine-member Minnesota Clemency Review Commission (CRC) recommended the pardon to the board.

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"Being granted a pardon is a notable achievement and a reflection of the work you have done since your conviction," a CRC member said in a letter to Vang informing him of his clemency.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) feared at the time that the move to pardon Vang would shield the criminal illegal alien from deportation.

"Governor Tim Walz's decision to pardon an illegal alien convicted child rapist so he can remain in our country is disgusting," DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said at the time. "These are the criminal illegal aliens he and his Minnesota sanctuary politicians are protecting."

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In May, Walz and his board pardoned another Laotian criminal illegal alien — a convicted armed robber — before he could be deported.

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Walz said at the time that Vang had become a "critical member of the community" since his release from prison, and falsely referred to him as a "citizen" of the United States.

"I can find no reason how Minnesota will be safer or better if Mr. Vang is deported to a country he has not been to since he was a child," Walz said of the convicted child rapist. "I do not see how it would serve his family, nor the economic interest where we have a taxpaying citizen who is creating job growth and living a life free from any criminal activity.

8 indicted in planned sniper attack at White House UFC 250 event, DOJ says

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:19:01 -0400

Eight people now face terrorism charges related to a thwarted alleged plot to kill government officials and high-profile figures — including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk — at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House last month.

All eight were charged together Thursday as part of a two-count indictment handed down in Ohio.

The indictment alleges they conspired to provide material support to terrorists, conspired to commit murder on federal territory, and conspired to murder federal government officials, the Justice Department said.

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On June 10 — just four days prior to the event — law enforcement officials first learned of the possible threat to the cage-fighting show. Seven of the suspects were arrested shortly after in various locations across the country.

The eighth suspect, who was allegedly designated to participate as a sniper during the attack, was arrested this week by the FBI in West Virginia.

The indictment stems from an initial investigation and criminal complaint filed against Tycen C. Proper, 19, of Danville, Ohio. The other defendants are Michael Alan Thomas, 32; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32; Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31; Jordan W. Rincker, 28; Bryan Omar Roa, 25; William Lee Spartacus Falkner, 21; and Chandler D. Scaggs, 21.

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The plot allegedly began in May when the defendants started amassing money, firearms, ammunition, body armor, explosives, drones, medical supplies and communications equipment.

Federal prosecutors said Scaggs was originally supposed to be picked up by Proper to travel to Washington, D.C.

However, even after Proper was arrested, Scaggs indicated to the group that he was still willing to participate in the attack and made new plans for another co-conspirator to pick him up.

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The suspects coordinated online through an encrypted Signal chat, Discord, and a TikTok group called "Vanguard of the Old," authorities said.

The group held fringe anti-government conspiracy theories and expressed a desire to "tear down" the United States so it could be rebuilt, prosecutors noted.

WNBA player who battered Caitlin Clark elbows another Fever star in the face, but there's a catch

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:16:24 -0400

Alyssa Thomas, the player who threw Caitlin Clark to the ground like a rag doll two weeks ago, was back on the floor against the Indiana Fever Thursday night.

Clark sat — a planned decision made by head coach Stephanie White — but Thomas played, and things got physical ... again!

I tell you what, whenever the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana play, it's must-see TV at this point. Well, "must-see TV" for July. Not sure folks are flipping over from football in the fall, but it's good content right now as we grind through the dog days of summer.

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Anyway, back to Thomas ...

The Fever won, 92-89, on a pair of Sophie Cunningham free throws at the end, but Thomas was the star of the game, finishing with 22 points on 10 of 18 shooting. Fair is fair, and I have to be fair here.

Alyssa Thomas balled out Thursday night. Sure, it was in a loss, but credit where it's due – she was excellent.

She was also once again, physical, this time taking aim at Lexie Hull during a play in the third quarter:

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This Alyssa Thomas play was just basketball

Thoughts? First impressions?

To me, it's just a basketball play. Players have been taking elbows to the face for a century now. Alyssa Thomas and Lexie Hull didn't reinvent the wheel here.

Sure, it looks rough, but I assume it ain't the first elbow Lexie's taken the face. Lord knows it ain't the first elbow Alyssa Thomas has thrown.

Given her ... history ... she seems like someone who has launched an elbow or two during her career. Frankly, she seems like she throws one every game! By the way, this was called a shooting foul on Lexie Hull after a ref review.

I say they got it right, and I'm certainly no Alyssa Thomas fan. Again, though, fair is fair. I'm nothing if not a man of integrity.

Anyway, all is well that ends well. Sophie Cunningham hit two big free throws to ice the game at the end and the Fever overcame two separate 10-point deficits to win.

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Caitlin Clark did nothing as White gave her a rest day after one game back in the lineup.

She did enjoy Sophie trolling the crowd after the final buzzer, though:

Prestigious international pro wrestling tournament begins in US for second time, Rocky Romero breaks it down

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:12:39 -0400

One of the most prestigious pro wrestling tournaments in the world rings the first bell on Saturday in Chicago on Saturday.

G1 Climax 36 begins at the NOW Arena with some of the best pro wrestlers New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has to offer. The winner of the tournament will get a future shot at the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom in January.

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The event lasts four weeks. There are wrestlers separated into two blocks – A and B. Wrestlers get two points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss or a no contest. Double count outs and double disqualifications are determined to be draws.

Block A includes: Last year’s winner Konosuke Takeshita, Hirooki Goto, Boltin Oleg, Yota Tsuji, Shingo Takagi, Jake Lee, Sanada, Great-O-Khan, Yuto-Ice and Ryohei Oiwa.

Block B includes: Shota Umino, Yuya Uemura, Drilla Maloney, Zack Sabre Jr., Callum Newman, Ren Narita, Gabe Kidd, Henare, Aaron Wolf and Oskar.

"I think that that because it's a league style, and it is, obviously, super physically demanding. This is the tournament that kind of makes you a legend, if you get the opportunity to be in it," New Japan ambassador Rocky Romero told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "Obviously, it's super physically demanding. The schedule is difficult as well, but I think the popularity of it comes from it really is the highest caliber that New Japan has to offer.

"This tournament kind of, like I said, creates legends in the end. It's the most famous tournament. … We've had people, you know, Masahiro Chono has been in it. Scott Norton. I mean, Steve Austin, I believe, has been in it. So, I mean, names that really mean something have been a part of this tournament since ‘91, the inception of it."

Among the greats who have participated in the tournament was Jon Moxley. He joined the tournament in 2019 after he departed WWE.

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Romero recalled reaching out to Moxley when he became a free agent and tried to lure him to the tournament despite how physically demanding the event could be.

"There's a famous story when Jon Moxley had left the WWE, and he had kind of reached out and said, ‘You know, I'd love to kind of do New Japan.’ And the first idea and the timing was like, well Mox, would you want to do the G1? There was hesitation there, and he was like, ‘Well, I don't know.’ You know, that's like the first thing coming out of WWE," he recalled. "Here is a 30-day tour. First time to wrestle in New Japan and then to be thrown right to the wolves, so to speak.

"We hung up, and he’s like, ‘Let me think about it.’ You know, we had that conversation and I would say 30 seconds later, a minute later, I think he looked over to Renee (Paquette), his wife and was like, ‘They want me to do the G1.’ She's like, ‘Well, what's the what's the problem?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah. I need to do the G1. This is this is crazy.’ Yeah, I don't think he ever expected it. So, he called me back immediately and was like, I'm in, and then, you know, it ended up being one of the coolest things for Mox to leave WWE and then go straight into the G1, which was pretty crazy. I mean, like I said, it's the stuff that makes legends."

That’s the standard that New Japan has set, which makes the G1 held in high regard in the pro wrestling world.

Romero said that Tsuji and Takeshita are the likely favorites going into the tournament. He also named Sabre and Wolf as two of the wrestlers who could come out on top.

"You never know. Like Yota Tsuji definitely is top dog I think this year. Then, you have Konosuke Takeshita as well, who not only won last year, but he's really been one of the best wrestlers on the planet for the last couple years and really showing what he's all about last year by not only winning the tournament but also becoming the IWGP heavyweight champion," he said. "I think Takeshita or Tsuji, which also happens to be the main event of Chicago on Saturday.

"Then you have players like Zack Sabre Jr., who at any moment could win anything. He's one of the best tournament wrestlers of all time. Everybody always talks about (Kazuchika) Okada, but I feel like Zack Sabre is up there in tournaments. You just never know. But I think the most interesting person probably going into this is Aaron Wolf. He's an Olympic gold medalist judoka. It’s really his first really, really big challenge on this type of scale. So, I think a lot of eyes are going to be on Aaron Wolf."

Newman is also one wrestler to watch.

The 23-year-old Englishman is the leader of the United Empire faction. He already made waves in New Japan earlier this year when he captured the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

"Look, I don't think anybody was expecting that Callum Newman at his age, 23 years old or whatever it is, to win the IWGP championship earlier this year," Romero said. "Now he lost it, you know, back to Yota Tsuji, but he is a guy that I think the world has a lot of stock in, New Japan has a lot of stock in, that he's going to be a major player. I think he's got some big shoes to fill. He is a protege of Will Ospreay. If he can manage to reach the heights that Ospreay has done, I mean you know, Ospreay never won a G1 maybe Callum can."

The G1 Climax is starting in the U.S. for only the second time in its history. The first time the U.S. kicked off the tournament was in 2019 in Dallas.

Romero said starting the event in the U.S. really puts New Japan in the international spotlight.

"Well, obviously, it makes the tournament global and international. New Japan is by far the biggest professional wrestling company in Asia, but to be able to come over to the U.S. and have, 4,000, 5,000 fans come and show up and support such a kind of historic and important tournament, I think it's a big deal for a lot, not only New Japan, not only for the wrestlers, but also for the fans," Romero said. "And I think for the wrestlers, most importantly, is they want to show the world that New Japan is the best. It's the best wrestling on the planet. I think with this year, it's primarily all young talent, young athletes.

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"So, I think for them, it's to show the world that they are as good as an Okada or better, or they are as good as a (Hiroshi) Tanahashi or better or Kenny Omega. All these iconic names that have been involved in the tournament, especially over the last 10 years. All these names have been huge players in professional wrestling. So, I think for this year, coming to the States is just a great opportunity to show the world, hey New Japan is here, and this generation is here and has arrived."

CBS News anchor tells viewers Democrats dropped Platner because he was looking 'like a loser'

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:04:56 -0400

"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil offered what appeared to be tough words for the Democratic Party on Thursday over its longtime support for former Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner.

Dokoupil reported on Maine Democrats' attempt to replace Platner on the ballot after he suspended his campaign over a recent rape allegation from a former girlfriend. During his report, Dokoupil pointed out that many Democrats continued to endorse Platner after several scandals before that.

"The big question tonight is why did so many in the Democratic Party, the party of Black Lives Matter and Believe Women, continue to see Graham Platner as a future star?" Dokoupil said. "Despite scandal after scandal that seemed to undermine those principles and more? Despite his old Reddit comments about, among other things, why Platner thinks Black people don't tip? Despite his chest tattoo with a Nazi history? And despite the accusations of abuse against women? Through all of that and more, Platner downplayed or denied the claims and was defended by the party in some of its biggest voices."

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He asked, "So what's behind all that support for him until now? Could it simply be that he was winning? That he had blown out the sitting governor in the Democratic primary? It sure seemed like the Democrats’ best chance to beat Maine's Republican Sen. Susan Collins. In political circles, the answer, it appears, was yes."

Dokoupil pointed to comments made by progressive strategist Daniel Moraff, who was among the liberal activists initially behind Platner's campaign.

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"I think we want people who didn't run for student council, right? We want people who have not been spending their entire lives planning their ascent to political power," Moraff said in a Wall Street Journal interview released last month.

After the latest allegation against Platner, nearly every Democratic politician pulled their support for the candidate. Dokoupil concluded that the major change was not the scandal itself but the fear that Platner could no longer defeat Collins.

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"But after Platner was accused of rape this week, it turned out that theory had its limits. Character does matter. Platner denied the accusation, but for some Democrats, he’d committed the one offense no political party can tolerate. He started to look like a loser," Dokoupil said.

Platner announced that he would be suspending his Senate campaign on Wednesday after several key Democratic figures, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., called for him to step down. However, some reports have indicated that he does not intend to file the formal paperwork to have his name removed from the ballot until Monday, the final day to withdraw if Democrats hope to replace him.

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If Platner steps aside before the deadline, the state Democratic Party will have until July 27 to choose a replacement.

Upside-down American flag at Minnesota Somali celebration sparks community chaos: 'Unfathomable'

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:04:39 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: More details are emerging after an American flag was displayed upside down at a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota, sparking both outrage and apologies in a situation that has gone viral on social media in recent days.

The St. Cloud Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that on July 3 at 5:29 p.m., the department received a call that the U.S. flag was being flown upside down on a city flagpole at the Lake George Park Pavilion during a Somali Independence Day event.

A video from that event, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, showed the flag upside down as event attendees, roughly 500 people at peak times, enjoyed the festivities. The department said the officer "corrected the flag without objection" and that organizers "indicated to City staff that the flag being flown upside down was not intentional."

Despite the claim that the flag was flown upside down by accident, some in the community are skeptical that the error was not noticed by anyone at the event, including the local politicians who were giving speeches and various organizations like the AFL-CIO and the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), who had booths set up.

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"I was disgusted by it and then disgusted that it wasn't seen, wasn't caught," St. Cloud City Councilman Scott Brodeen told Fox News Digital, shortly after bringing up the issue in a City Council meeting on Monday.

Brodeen says a Facebook friend messaged him on the evening of July 3, and by the time the councilman got down to the event, the flag had been fixed. He said a St. Cloud police officer told him the department had received complaints and that police made sure the flag was returned to its proper position.

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The flag was upside down long enough for the situation to gain significant traction on social media, including a post on the Facebook account Rocks & Cows of Minnesota, named after an infamous comment from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, where he referred to rural Minnesota as "mostly rocks and cows."

Some users on social media expressed outrage directed toward the sponsors of the event, including U.S. Bank, Alpha News reported.

Fox News Digital reached out to U.S. Bank for comment.

"If it was accidental, how could it not have been caught by organizers or politicians that were down there campaigning?" Brodeen asked. "It really bothered me, especially with the people campaigning on the weekend of our nation's birthday, a big milestone, 250th, that they would remain silent, not to take a stand for our flag really what the flag represents too is, that’s the key here that is really bothersome."

Sauk Rapids, Minn., resident Kathy Neumeister, whose husband is a 36-year military veteran, told Fox News Digital she rushed down to the event as soon as she saw videos circulating online and was outraged when she saw the flag upside down for herself the day before the nation’s 250th anniversary.

"There were like 500 Somalians, they were celebrating, most of them kids in the splash pad, and then there's the upside-down flag, and I'm like, you can't make this up," Neumeister told Fox News Digital.

Neumeister said she approached various attendees at the event and was told that no one realized the flag was upside down. Additionally, she explained that when she called the mayor’s office, a spokesperson told her that it’s possible a city staffer "made a mistake."

"I said, I’m sorry, who do you have on your staff that doesn’t know how an American flag is supposed to fly?" Neumeister said. "I really don’t buy that."

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Nearly a week after the incident, apologies from those involved started to surface.

On Thursday afternoon, St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson told Fox News Digital the city is "aware of the concerns regarding the U.S. flag being displayed upside down during a recent event held at a city park facility."

"The event organizer has relayed to the City that this was done so unintentionally and has apologized for the mistake," the statement said. "The City takes the proper display of the American flag seriously and understands the significance it holds in our community. The City has been working with this event organizer for over 11 years and this has never happened before."

The mayor added that it appreciates the residents who contacted the police and that the flag was fixed before the first speaker hit the stage at 6 p.m.

The mayor also provided the permit for the event, issued to a local nonprofit called Internal Housing Assistant, which supports immigrant communities finding housing.

The executive director of that nonprofit, Omar Podi, told Fox News Digital the incident was an accident, and he understands why people are "frustrated" given the "fraud issue and everything," a reference to the massive and still unfolding fraud scheme uncovered in Minnesota, largely involving the Somali community.

St. Cloud is home to one of the largest Somali communities in a state that is home to the most Somali immigrants in the United States by far.

In a statement, Podi, despite the viral video posted by Minnesota Rocks & Cows being filmed by and posted on Facebook by him, said he takes "full responsibility" for the flag being displayed upside down and insists it "was never meant as a sign of disrespect to the United States, its citizens, its veterans, or anyone who attended our celebration."

Podi added that he is "committed to ensuring that it never happens again."

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Brodeen told Fox News Digital he does not want to "manufacture outrage" but at the present time it feels "very well warranted."

"People can fly a flag upside down and protest, not saying you can't, just saying, you shouldn't," Brodeen said. "You know, be grateful for the country that has given so much. Part of my thinking, like brave men and women died for that flag and for what it represents, so don’t disrespect it in a way that’s almost unfathomable."

Trump says he's Iran's 'No. 1' target as renewed conflict raises assassination fears

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:23 -0400

One thing was clear from President Donald Trump’s appearance at the NATO summit in recent days: He believes Iran wants him dead.

"I'm No. 1 on the kill list for Iran," the president told reporters Wednesday. "I like being number one on TikTok better."

Trump returned to the subject repeatedly throughout the summit — with a level of candidness that might seem unusual for any other president.

A new report suggests U.S. officials may have had fresh intelligence to support concerns about the threat: The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Israel recently shared intelligence with the United States indicating Iran had developed a new plan to assassinate Trump.

The report also adds new context to questions surrounding Trump's decision to switch from the interim Air Force One to one of the legacy VC-25A aircraft during his return from the NATO summit. The White House has not said whether the reported intelligence played any role in that decision.

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Trump flew to the summit in Turkey, which borders Iran, aboard the new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, but switched to one of the older Boeing VC-25A aircraft that have served as Air Force One for more than three decades for the first leg of his trip home, from Ankara to Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom.

From the U.K. to the U.S., Trump switched back to the newer jet.

Bill Gage, a former Secret Service special agent who traveled on dozens of presidential and vice presidential foreign trips, told Fox News Digital he had "never seen a plane switch up" in the middle of an overseas visit.

Trump said the newer aircraft was instead flown ahead of him to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, U.K., so U.S. troops could tour it.

"It could be that simple," Gage said. "I just have never seen that in all my years."

The president surmised in a press briefing Wednesday that Iran may want revenge for the U.S. killing its leadership.

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"They had leaders, they're gone, and they had another set of leaders, they're gone," Trump said. "Now they have another set of leaders, they may be gone. Who knows? And you know what, I may be gone too, because I'm their number one target."

The president was asked why twice he had alluded to Iran attempting to assassinate him.

"I speak about it a lot because the life of a president is very dangerous," he said. "I don't really care, because I'm doing my job, and I'm doing it, I hope better than anybody's ever done it, because we have a country that's hot and really, really successful ... I like being No. 1 on TikTok better. But I'm No. 1 on the list for killing."

The Iranian government did not return a request for comment on Trump's assertion.

During Thursday's funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, Iran, mourners carried banners reading "Hey Trump, we will kill you" and "We will kill Trump" while chanting revenge slogans against the U.S. president.

The mourners were not publicly linked to Iranian leadership.

But, "banners like that can only be put together and carried with the permission of the Iranian government," Tom Warrick, a former Department of Homeland Security deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism policy and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, told Fox News Digital.

Warrick said it would make sense for Iran to try to kill Trump after the U.S. killed Khamenei.

"The starting point is understanding Iran's peculiar sense of symmetry. Anything that's done to them, they try to do back at somebody," Warrick told Fox News Digital. "Many of us expected there would be an Iranian attempt to kill President Trump, and they're likely to persist in this."

The summit aircraft change quickly fueled questions about whether the interim Air Force One had received the full suite of defensive upgrades carried by the legacy presidential aircraft.

Images of the jet and Air Force statements indicate that several complex modifications, including some missile detection and countermeasure systems, were intentionally left off the accelerated retrofitting.

Two aging Boeing VC-25A aircraft have served as Air Force One since 1990, while Boeing builds two new VC-25B aircraft to serve as Air Force One that originally were supposed to be completed in 2024. Now, that timeline has slipped to 2028 or 2029.

The U.S. spent $400 million upgrading the Qatari-donated jet to serve as Air Force One in the meantime.

The U.S. Air Force, which operates the presidential aircraft fleet, had previously said it prioritized certain modifications in order to bring the Qatari-donated Boeing 747 — known as the "Bridge" aircraft — into service on an accelerated timeline.

The Air Force said the rapid conversion was completed "without accepting any risk regarding security, safety, or secure communications," but acknowledged that "several highly complex engineering modifications required for the final (Air Force One aircraft) were intentionally excluded from the Bridge aircraft."

The Secret Service had recommended Trump use the older plane as a security precaution as hostilities fired up once again with Iran, The New York Times reported.

The White House declined to say whether the administration believes the threat to the president has changed following the latest escalation with Iran or whether the aircraft change was related to security concerns, but said the new Air Force One is secure.

"The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure the safety of the President and his staff," Steven Cheung, White House director of communications, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "As the President has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him, and we use every tool at our disposal to address those threats."

The FBI declined to comment on whether the Iranian threat level had changed and the Secret Service did not return a request for comment.

Gage cautioned that he had no firsthand knowledge of why the aircraft was changed, but said that if reporting that the Secret Service recommended the switch was accurate, "the Secret Service would not have just said that in a vacuum, out of the blue. There must have been some kind of intelligence that prompted them."

Gage said the Secret Service, working with the broader intelligence community, likely has a dedicated team focused exclusively on monitoring threats from Iran directed at the president.

"There's probably 20 or 30 people every day that are working on that, going through reams of HUMINT and OSINT and trying to find that diamond in the rough," Gage said, referring to human intelligence and open-source intelligence.

Trump's comments came as a tenuous U.S.-Iran ceasefire unraveled.

The truce, formalized in a June memorandum of understanding brokered by Pakistan and other regional mediators, was intended to halt fighting for 60 days while the two sides negotiated a broader agreement. The deal called for Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and laid out a framework for future talks on sanctions relief and other issues.

But the agreement rapidly broke down after Iran attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed U.S. military action. U.S. Central Command launched a new round of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure tied to maritime operations and other military sites, while Trump declared the ceasefire "over" and warned of further action if Iran continued its attacks.

Questions about whether the threat had intensified gained new urgency Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel recently shared intelligence with the United States indicating Iran had developed a fresh assassination plot targeting Trump. Trump repeatedly described himself during the NATO summit as Iran's top target and said he faces "a threat all the time."

Following the January 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iranian officials have repeatedly vowed revenge, and U.S. officials have long warned that Tehran has sought to target current and former American officials involved in the operation.

The U.S. government has publicly alleged multiple Iran-linked assassination plots targeting Trump.

Following the U.S. killing of Soleimani in 2020, Iranian officials repeatedly vowed revenge, prompting the U.S. government to provide additional security to Trump and several former administration officials involved in the operation. The government has long warned that Tehran has sought to target current and former American officials linked to the strike.

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In 2024, the Justice Department charged an alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asset with directing a plot to surveil and assassinate then-President-elect Trump, describing it as part of Iran's broader campaign of retaliation.

Earlier that year, a Pakistani national with alleged ties to Iran was also charged in a separate murder-for-hire scheme. None of the domestic assassination attempts against Trump during the 2024 campaign have been publicly linked to Iran.