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NYC building collapse: Third body recovered as first responders search for survivors

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:13:31 -0500

A third body has been recovered from a three-story building that collapsed in New York City on Wednesday, according to officials.

People remain trapped inside the building, located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, the FDNY said. A total of 17 people were injured in the collapse, with four of them being taken to area hospitals in critical condition.

The rescue operation is ongoing, and it remains unclear how many people are still trapped in the debris, the FDNY said.

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This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descend on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:49 -0500

DENVER — Fresh off sweeping midterm victories, Democratic leaders, strategists and potential 2028 presidential contenders are heading to Colorado to debate what comes next for their party.

The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump."

The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here."

The lineup includes former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ran in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro; Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.; Sen.-elect James Talarico, D-Texas; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; and former Obama advisor David Axelrod.

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Democrats, as they prepare to take control of Congress in January, are seeking to capitalize on their electoral gains and strategize on how to make good on the campaign promises that won them control of both chambers of Congress and many usually red state Houses — like affordability and healthcare. Organizers describe the gathering as a chance to assess the 2026 results and discuss the leaders, ideas and debates that could shape the party through 2028 and beyond.

The conference was scheduled even before Democrats' sweeping midterm victories earlier this month, when they saw historic seat flips not just in traditional Republican strongholds like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.

Democrats must now turn those midterm gains into a governing agenda that reaches beyond their energized base.

Party leaders have pledged to lower costs, improve government services and investigate the Trump administration, but the party still faces questions about how to unite its progressive and moderate wings.

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The conference is not an official Democratic Party event. Hosted by Majority Democrats, a group led by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., it is billed as an "independent, outsider conversation" about the party’s future.

Lis Smith, a longtime Democratic strategist and veteran of several presidential campaigns, serves as a senior adviser to the group and said the post-midterm election event would take an honest look at the party’s recent victories and what comes next now that they will control the House and the Senate.

"Democrats won big last week, but let’s be honest: the election was more a repudiation of Donald Trump than a validation of our party," Smith told Fox News Digital. "That’s why Majority Democrats is bringing together some of the biggest names and brightest new voices in Democratic politics at ‘What’s Next’ to have honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t and where our party goes from here."

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine what it means to be a Democrat, and our party can’t afford to squander it," she added.

The conference’s high-profile guest list could also offer an early glimpse of the party’s 2028 presidential field, fueling speculation about who may seek the nomination.

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With no clear frontrunner, the gathering gives potential contenders a chance to share their views as Democrats consider who might lead the party’s next campaign. For now, their more immediate test will be delivering on the promises that helped them win the midterm elections.

Viral olive oil shots could lead to weight gain, health expert warns

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:37 -0500

Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular trend on social media, with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber touting the practice for its supposed health benefits.

However, some health professionals disagree with the claim that shooting olive oil is a viable wellness ritual.

"I think health trends like these become popular because they're novel and go viral," Megan Meyer, Ph.D., a science communication consultant based in Durham, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.

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"I also think people are interested in quick, convenient health fixes. Improving your diet can often be challenging and take a good bit of time and the effects of an improved diet usually take even longer."

Reality television personality Harry Jowsey took to social media to share his experience taking olive oil and lemon juice shots every morning for a week straight, saying the main difference appeared in his face, with "less puffiness" and "more even skin."

Another social media user posted about a similar experience, calling the practice "a great way to lower inflammation."

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Polyphenols are consistently mentioned by those praising olive oil for its nutritional qualities.

Produced by plants, polyphenols can help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, which can lead to a variety of health benefits, according to the National Institutes of Health.

"One important caveat: polyphenol content in olive oil can vary quite a bit," Meyer said. "Extra virgin olive oil tends to have more polyphenol content than a light-tasting olive oil that has been refined."

When included in a healthy diet, olive oil can support heart health.

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An observational study published in 2022 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) found that adults who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day had a 19% lower risk of death from heart disease.

"The heart health benefits are largely tied to the monounsaturated fat and polyphenols of olive oil," Meyer noted.

Taking a shot of olive oil "should be safe for most healthy people," according to Meyer.

However, she added, those with gallbladder issues, chronic reflux or a sensitive stomach should probably avoid it.

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Weight gain is a real possibility, too.

"Taking an olive oil shot or two every day can add several hundred calories to your daily calorie consumption," Meyer said. "Consuming more calories than your body burns each day leads to weight gain, so taking an olive oil shot or two daily will most likely lead to weight gain over time."

"In addition, consuming that much fat on an empty stomach may lead to an upset stomach, acid reflux, bloating or loose stools," she noted.

Ultimately, Meyer does not recommend taking olive oil as a shot, but she supports consuming it in other forms.

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"Olive oil is delicious," she said. "Instead, I recommend enjoying olive oil as part of your meals — as an oil for sautéing foods, as a base in dressings or finish with a drizzle on soups and sauces."

Senate Republicans fear 'brutal' 2028 map could keep Dems in power for years to come

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:30:32 -0500

The aftershocks of last week's midterm elections are still being felt by Senate Republicans, but another political reality is beginning to set in: The GOP may not regain control of the chamber for years to come.

This year’s Senate map was, initially, favorable to Republicans in their quest to maintain and possibly grow their 53-seat majority in the Senate. But the next election cycle’s map in 2028 is tough, perhaps even insurmountable, for Republicans to conquer.

The Senate GOP’s newly minted campaign chief, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, acknowledged that the map to reclaim the majority in 2028 is "very tough."

Democrats only have three incumbents up for re-election in battleground states, while Republicans have to defend seats in a slew of once-safe, deep-red states, including both Carolinas, Kansas and Iowa, among several others.

His home state, which just turned a shade of purple with Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown’s victory over Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is in play again, too.

Moreno, when asked to sketch a 30,000-foot view of what the future fight for power would look like, told Fox News Digital that Republicans had "dealt with tough situations before."

"Look, it is an absolutely brutal map, but, politics, things change pretty quickly," Moreno said. "So we'll see how it is, but we're gonna be extraordinarily disciplined, we're gonna be extremely honest with our data. We [will] make certain that we hold our incumbents and our candidates accountable, and we're gonna make an appeal to donors as to how we should win."

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Others were less optimistic.

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., who chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee during the 2024 campaign, when Republicans flipped the Senate, compared the situation to getting down early in a baseball game: Republicans would have to "chip away" at Democrats’ lead, but it would take time.

"Now the Democrats can't help themselves, but they'll overreach in the next couple of years," Daines told Fox News Digital. "They'll be out of step with where America is, and they'll provide an opportunity for us to win some Senate seats. But I think this will take a few cycles before we'll probably get back to the majority if I have to honestly interject and look at it."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., who had just secured his position as the incoming minority leader after weathering a marathon venting session from Senate Republicans who are disgruntled and frustrated after the midterms, agreed that Democrats could overreach and create a "different shooting match" for Republicans.

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But history has a way of repeating itself.

Thune shared the anecdote of how when he first arrived in the Senate in 2005, Republicans had clinched a 55-seat majority — "the high watermark for Republicans in the Senate, historically," he told Fox News Digital.

"We were very bullish about getting to 60 for the first time and having a filibuster-proof majority for the first time ever for Republicans in the Senate in 2006," Thune said. "And by 2006, we were back in the minority."

"The map matters for sure, but the mood of the country also really matters," he continued. "And there are a number of races this next cycle that have historically elected Republicans. Now there's Democrats sitting in those seats now, but every cycle is a little bit different, and as we saw this time around, the mood was moving against us."

The blowout losses across the map for Republicans do open up an opportunity for the next two years: running for their states and themselves, not for Trump, given that his time in office is winding down.

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Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., whose home state flipped after his decision to retire last year, and who has become a vocal critic of the administration, argued that 2028 was likely out of reach for Republicans and said the environment wouldn’t be ripe again until "at least 2030."

When asked if during the meeting that led to the eventual re-election of Thune as leader there was any reflection on the impact that Trump and his administration’s unpopularity with voters had, Tillis said, "I think there's probably a growing awareness of what I warned folks about in April of last year."

"And it wasn't really having that feedback loop," Tillis told Fox News Digital. "And I think we'll probably see a much healthier, more productive, more beneficial to the president feedback loop, where these people realize their performance is going to be what's going to be the driving force behind their re-elect."

"That's for the ones here," he continued. "And absent that, you know, I don't see any pickups. So I think everybody has to be realistic."

Young voters are not buying socialism. They want a made-in-America future

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:46 -0500

Young voters sent warning after warning to a Republican Party that remained tone-deaf, and one came wrapped in foil. When a Turning Point USA student complained that a burrito should not cost $20, some conservatives shifted the blame by lecturing young Americans to cook at home, eat ramen, find roommates and work additional jobs. "Burrito-gate" produced plenty of online jokes, but the frustration was never merely about lunch. It was about whether hard work still produces a better life.

President Trump brought voters under 30 close to an even split in 2024 and won a majority of young men, proving that this generation was willing to move right. However, the midterm election proved they were just as willing to move left toward the party they believed offered a more affordable future. A Fox News Voter Poll found that voters under 30 supported Democratic House candidates by 73% to 25%.

Young voters shifted left even as the broader electorate continued to favor capitalism over socialism. The same national poll found that 57% viewed capitalism favorably, while only 33% viewed socialism favorably. However, 69% believed the economy favors the wealthy. This shows the Republican hurdle: Americans believe in capitalism but doubt that today’s economy allows everyone to participate in the American Dream. A recent Harvard Youth Poll found that only 20% of young Americans said the democratic socialist label would make them more likely to support a candidate, while 31% said it would make them less likely and 45% said the label made no difference. Economic frustration gave Democrats an opening, but it did not turn an entire generation into blanket socialists.

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The Republican Party of family, faith and freedom tells young men to "man up," work hard, marry, become fathers and provide for their families. Young women are expected to "do it all" by working, building careers, marrying and becoming mothers. Building a Made-in-America life requires all young adults to afford bills, groceries and rent instead of living paycheck to paycheck. If they cannot afford housing of their own, guess where they are living? They are living with parents who are absorbing the affordability gap. The Federal Reserve found that 47% of adults ages 18–29 received outside help paying an expense, while 49% of adults under 30 lived with a parent, up 12 percentage points since 2019. Republicans cannot tell young men to man up or promise young women a future of homeownership, marriage and children while their parents are forced to finance the gap between a paycheck and independence.

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Republicans must answer this frustration with a competence revolution that builds more attainable housing, removes barriers to ownership and turns a paycheck into independence. The strongest defense of capitalism is to build a nation of owners. Right now, young voters experience the economy through rent, debt and bills, not through ownership of their first home. Republicans should measure success results that families can see: faster permit approvals, more starter homes and rent or mortgage.

The revolution begins with housing. Currently, local fees, slow permitting, outdated zoning and land-use restrictions and barriers to manufactured housing limit supply and increase construction costs. Every Democratic proposal should face a litmus test: Does it produce more homes or just more government handouts to compete over the same limited supply? Scarcity only benefits investors by keeping more Americans renting longer, while existing homeowners gain equity as restricted supply drives property values higher. Local governments collect development fees, and large developers easily absorb delays that drive smaller builders out. Ultimately, every added fee and delay lands on the bill of first-time homebuyers.

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President Trump provided a blueprint for restoring the American Dream of homeownership through executive order by directing federal agencies to reduce regulatory barriers and create best practices for states and localities, including caps on permitting timelines and fees.

He expanded that affordability agenda by directing the creation of a pilot program to proactively cancel mortgage-insurance premiums after qualifying homeowners build sufficient equity, lower refinancing costs and promote lower-cost factory-built housing. Republicans must accelerate these reforms and require officials receiving federal housing dollars to report permit times, construction fees and the number of homes produced in real time. The American Dream should be measured by homes built, costs reduced and more first-time buyers becoming homeowners.

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Capitalism wins when a paycheck becomes savings and those savings become a down payment on a home. Republicans can tell young men to man up and young women to do it all, but they must build an economy in which stepping up still leads to a home, a family and a future. That is how Republicans defeat socialism: Make the American Dream affordable again.

Ro Khanna rejects warnings that Trump admin investigations could derail Democrats' affordability agenda

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:33 -0500

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is brushing off concerns that House Democrats’ eagerness to investigate Trump administration officials could distract the incoming majority from addressing Americans’ concerns about affordability.

"I can walk and chew gum at the same time," Khanna told Fox News when asked if the investigations could be a distraction.

Democratic lawmakers have repeatedly called to open probes into different allies of President Donald Trump after winning majorities in both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

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Khanna argued that Democrats using their oversight authority to subpoena Trump administration officials and others in his orbit won’t distract from the party’s ability to address affordability issues.

"We've got to have accountability, and then we also have to increase the minimum wage," Khanna said.

Khanna has been an advocate for impeaching Trump for a third time, saying it would be "setting a standard" of accountability. On NBC’s "Meet the Press," Khanna said that impeaching Trump would show that an administration cannot take action in Iran like he claims Trump has "without constitutional approval."

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He told Fox News Digital that conducting investigations to hold Trump and his administration accountable, particularly for the war in Iran, could help lower food and gas prices.

"We've gotta end the war in Iran," Khanna said. "That's the biggest thing. We need accountability to end this war, and that would lower food and gas prices."

PATRICK K O’DONNELL: The untold story of America’s female Revolutionary sniper

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:20 -0500

Jemima Warner followed her husband into war. She didn’t know she’d take his place when he fell.

Jemima’s husband, James Warner, was an original member of the Continental Army and served in the 1st Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment. These crack-shot riflemen were among the best marksmen in Washington’s army. Many had been longhunters who lived and hunted beyond the Allegheny Mountains and often had to battle Native Americans. Their woodcraft, scouting skills and expert marksmanship helped pioneer many aspects of early American special operations. In the fall of 1775, Col. Benedict Arnold tapped them to help move his army through the Maine wilderness to attack Quebec.

Handsome, athletic and no more than 25 years old, James Warner was accompanied by his beautiful 17-year-old bride on the ill-fated journey. She was among a small group of women in the force known as camp followers. Two such women marched with the Pennsylvanians.

The full story of these remarkable riflemen and the role of the Pennsylvania long rifle in helping win the Revolutionary War can be found in my newest bestselling book, "Revolutionary Snipers: Washington’s Frontier Commandos Whose Marksmanship Forged a New Way of War and Helped Win the Revolution," the third book in a trilogy on the elite units of the war.

This groundbreaking look at the Revolutionary War recounts the untold story of the Continental Army’s first soldiers in an immersive "Band of Brothers"-style narrative that puts the reader in the boots of these snipers, who preceded today’s U.S. Army special operators. The book is also the first time the full story of Jemima Warner has been told.

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In general, camp followers, known as "Mollies," had a complicated relationship with the military hierarchy. Many officers despised having these wives, mothers, daughters, mistresses and their children along, believing that they distracted the soldiers, slowed their movements and consumed food that could have fed the men.

Others were more pragmatic, noting that the men might not keep fighting if they couldn’t bring their wives. Washington wrote that he "was obliged to give Provisions to the extra Women in these regiments, or lose by Desertion, perhaps to the enemy, some of the oldest and best Soldiers in the Service."

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Camp followers also provided valuable services to the Continental Army. Many worked as laundresses, earning rations and small fees for their labor. Others cooked or served as nurses. A few even spied on British camps while working as cooks or laundresses.

But the intrepid Jemima found herself doing more.

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She had already marched hundreds of tortuous miles with the company when she found her husband at the foot of a tree, refusing to move, telling her he was "determined to die."

The 350-mile march from New England to Canada had become a grueling journey marked by starvation, torture and despair. The battle against the elements — freezing rain; swamps; bogs; snow; whitewater; traversing rivers, ponds and lakes with small, poorly crafted rafts and little to no provisions; drinking contaminated water — had proved deadlier than the British or the Native Americans. Many of the starving, exhausted men found themselves in the same situation as James, but without a wife to urge them on.

Jemima managed to press James forward for a few days "until he again sat down." Finding that all her solicitations could not induce him to rise, she had no choice but to leave him. In a final gesture of sacrificial love, the starving woman "placed all the bread in her possession between his legs with a canteen of water." She then took up his beloved rifle and resumed the march alone into the wilderness.

When Arnold’s beleaguered force eventually made it to Canada and, together with reinforcements, besieged the city of Quebec, the men were utterly shocked to see Jemima. "The widow of poor James Warner came to our quarters … bearing her husband’s rifle, his powder horn and pouch." She tearfully recounted the tragic story.

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The Americans had earlier sent an officer and an enlisted man bearing a white flag of truce into the besieged city of Quebec to offer American terms for surrender. The British had angrily responded by firing upon them with their artillery.

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So, when the American force demanded Quebec’s surrender for the second time in December 1775, instead of sending their troops under a flag of truce, they sent the intrepid Jemima Warner, fresh from her solo journey through the Maine wilderness, to deliver the message. Crossing no-man’s-land, the same ground where the previous party received enemy fire, Jemima entered the city and delivered the missive. The commander of the Crown forces burned the letter in front of her.

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Fortunately, she returned alive. Courageous to the end, Jemima remained on the front lines. But on Dec. 11, 1775, Jemima Warner was struck and killed by British grapeshot during the siege, making her one of the first documented American women killed in action.

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Trump faces a brutal impeachment era and needs a lawyer as press secretary

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:50:02 -0500

Impeachment proceedings for President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are coming in the next two years.

That inevitability means President Trump would be well served by a superb young communicator who is a very smart lawyer as his next press secretary, especially if that person has demonstrated the extraordinary legal chops to have "Supreme Court clerk" on his or her résumé.

The duels with the White House press corps triggered by Trump-hunting in Congress, like those ahead with congressional committees, are very often going to deal with the extent of presidential powers. There is a lot of case law on that topic, and history is full of relevant precedents. A press secretary who knows those cases and precedents will be far ahead of the average journalist in the press room. If the new press secretary has to be briefed on Justice Robert Jackson’s famed opinion in the 1952 decision Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, he or she will already be behind. President Trump cannot afford a spokesperson who is behind from the jump.

What President Trump and his advisers learned from the first impeachment circus of the next two years is valuable. The effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth this week was led by outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. (Massie was booted out of his job of a dozen years in a May Republican primary, which Massie lost to Republican Ed Gallrein by nearly 10% — a stunning rebuke of Massie’s inveterate grandstanding.)

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Massie failed in his last act in Congress, but the attention he attracted in failing demonstrated again that an attention-starved congressman can always get some cameras on him or her via moves to impeach anyone, anytime. Democrats noticed, especially achievement-free members like Massie who want some attention.

The foolishness of the latest impeachment push was demonstrated by its target, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, in a Tuesday morning press conference. Hegseth set an example of how to play offense against ridiculous charges: Speak in clear, crisp and detailed sentences. Reject in bold colors the antics of attention addicts. Then go back to work. Don’t get pulled into the weeds.

Massie is an attention addict, and he’s been contemplating the awful process of sudden withdrawal from his source of fleeting endorphins: Beltway journalists asking him questions as though he mattered.

Massie was first elected as a congressman from Kentucky in 2012 and will have warmed a seat there for more than a dozen years before he leaves. He could have actually worked on a particular issue and developed some valuable expertise. Instead, he became a kind of House moth, attracted to camera lights whenever they were turned his way.

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Massie’s "accomplishments," if there are any genuine ones, are unknown to many beyond his own inner circle. He gets credit along with a handful of others for the provision in the 2018 Farm Bill that removed hemp from the federal controlled substances definition, opening the way for commercial production nationwide. That is it.

Massie got hooked on those cable channel lights of television, so he moved on from hemp and got hooked on the Epstein files. Massie rode that particular horse very hard, never taking his eyes off his own weird goal of getting the entire file dropped on the public. He deployed a discharge petition to get a vote and lured three other Republicans into joining him — Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Nancy Mace of South Carolina.

All four will be gone by Jan. 3. The result of the release of those files? A few folks got gored, like former British ambassador to the United States Lord Peter Mandelson and former U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. But there was nothing in those voluminous files that implicated President Trump in Epstein’s crimes. Massie got zero out of that stunt except a precedent for breaking the long-established practice of not releasing raw files from investigations.

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Discharge petitions are a break with party leadership and rarely end well. New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler forced a discharge petition on his own conference that required a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. Three other Republicans joined Lawler in the stunt and only managed to embarrass his GOP colleagues who voted no on the actual bill. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie all joined Lawler on that petition. All four lost last week.

Stunts are remembered mostly by those they hurt. The enormity of the blue tsunami should not obscure the fact that all eight Republicans who turned on their caucus will be out on their backs come January, right along with many other members of the "Knucklehead Caucus" who kneecapped then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy in October 2023.

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What all these rogue Republicans thought was "good politics" could not save them, and their demands for attention won’t be easily forgotten. Lobbying and public affairs firms are going to say "pass" if and when these types come looking for work. Which company wants to be represented by Massie et al.? If they would stab their own party, why would they stay loyal to their prospective new employers and clients?

Not that it matters to Democrats now. With their enormous majority, Democrats will call impeachment votes again and again, and they can count on near-unanimous support from their caucus.

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That means many hearings on many articles of impeachment, some of which will pass, and then hours, days, weeks and months of the Senate’s time will be spent on impeachment trials.

As with the idiotic demand from Massie for a vote on impeachment, so will it be with every impeachment proceeding in 2027-2028: lots of media attention for those who emerge as champions of the efforts to finally "get Trump."

They won’t succeed, of course. Even if they secured the necessary number of senators to vote for extended trials on every different impeachment article, enough GOP senators won’t vote for removal. It’s all a gigantic waste of time.

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My unsolicited suggestion for President Trump: Get a list of Supreme Court law clerks from the past six years and interview those who are, in fact, (1) believers in Article II powers and (2) able to verbally battle with and best a White House press corps that will rival that of Nixon’s last two years in its collective combativeness.

President Trump is his own best defender, but a young, very smart, very articulate lawyer who knows the Constitution inside and out and doesn’t flinch from making arguments based on Article II powers is the ticket to at least getting his message out over the legacy media’s insatiable appetite for scandal and controversy as they gather their numbers for the last gasp in their 12-year war against Trump.

Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today.

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Florida city says new GOP-backed DEI law blocks St Patrick’s parade, Pride event

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:08:10 -0500

A Florida city says it cannot host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade or Pride event in 2027 because of a new Republican-backed state law restricting local governments from funding, promoting or taking official action related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Officials in Delray Beach announced the decision Tuesday, citing restrictions on "certain programming and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity."

"Following a review of the legislation and its requirements, the City has determined that it is legally prohibited from organizing, funding, or promoting these events in 2027," the city said in a statement.

"The City recognizes that these annual events have provided opportunities for members of the community to gather, celebrate, and connect. We appreciate the residents, participants, volunteers, and community partners who have contributed to these events over the years," the statement added.

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Florida Senate Bill 1134, which passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled state Legislature largely along party lines before being signed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in April, is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

The law prohibits counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI initiatives, directly or indirectly, or taking certain official actions related to them, including adopting ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs or policies.

It also establishes potential consequences for local officials who violate the restrictions, classifying violations as misfeasance or malfeasance in office. The measure further restricts the use of local government funds by employees, contractors and others to promote DEI initiatives.

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The measure also restricts cities from funding, hosting or officially promoting heritage events that celebrate heritage, culture and ethnicity.

But the legislation carves out exceptions for holidays designated by federal law, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Delray Beach Mayor Tom Carney said he has received numerous messages and seen social media posts criticizing the decision to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, adding that "it is clear that the parade means as much to you in the community as it does to me."

"This bill puts severe restrictions on how cities can pay for community events such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade along with potentially other city-sponsored events," he explained in a Facebook post.

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"The St. Patrick’s Day Parade isn’t just another parade. It’s engrained in the DNA of the Delray Beach community," the mayor continued, noting that the city is "working feverishly with multiple entities to ensure the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade goes on as scheduled!"

"For those who live, work & play in Delray, we want the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day parade to stay!" Carney added.

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GOP senator says Republicans can 'forget 2028' as party looks to reclaim Upper Chamber

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:46:37 -0500

Sen. Jim Justice, R-W. Va., said the GOP can "forget" about taking back the Senate majority in 2028 after Democrats' blue wave secured the majority in both chambers of Congress following last week's midterm elections.

Eight Republican-held Senate seats were flipped, bringing the Democratic caucus to 55 seats after Democrat Scott Colom was projected on Wednesday to win Mississippi’s Senate race. The caucus could gain another seat if Democrat Mary Peltola holds onto her narrow lead in Alaska.

"You can forget 2028. Absolutely," Justice told the Washington Examiner of the next federal election.

"I hope and pray we don’t lose the presidency. But this is such a colossal blow that it is beyond belief how colossal this is to America," he continued.

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Justice joined President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and other Republicans in partially attributing the party's midterm losses to the war in Iran, which led to surging fuel prices.

Gas prices are nearly 90 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA, which listed the national average at about $3.94 per gallon on Wednesday, compared with $3.07 a year earlier.

"Obviously, the election result was not what we hoped for," Thune told reporters earlier this week. "But I think it’s important that we take the lessons from that and internalize the message the American people were sending to us."

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Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, who was chosen to chair the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Republicans' Senate campaign arm for the 2028 cycle, said the GOP must learn from their disastrous showing in the midterms.

"I was in the retail automobile business, so when you don’t listen to your customers, your customers punish you. I think we have to own it, and I think we have to learn from it," he said.

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Similar to the 2006 midterms, Republicans suffered significant losses and huge upsets in midterm elections shaped largely by voter anger over a Middle East war and scrutiny of a GOP president’s leadership.

In 2006, Democrats gained 31 House seats and six Senate seats to retake both chambers of Congress under then-President George W. Bush. Two years later, Democrats further added to their majorities and elected former President Barack Obama.

Jim Jordan vows to push GOP agenda while party still holds majority, warns of Dem lawfare

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:52:33 -0500

Incoming House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Fox News he is committed to maximizing the GOP’s legislative agenda while Republicans still hold a majority in Congress, before Democrats take control of both chambers in January following their midterm wins.

Jordan’s remarks on "Hannity" came after House Republicans elected him in a 106–73 secret ballot vote to lead the minority in the lower chamber beginning in January.

"We've got to use the majority while we have a chance before the Democrats spend all the next Congress going after Republicans," Jordan said during his first interview since being elected.

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The Ohio lawmaker’s victory comes after catastrophic midterm losses for the GOP prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to step away from his leadership stoop. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was chosen again Tuesday to lead the Republican Party’s minority in the Senate.

Jordan, a two-decade House veteran, is expected to be Trump’s top defender in Congress as Democrats prepare investigations targeting his Cabinet, family and business interests.

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"There'll be a third impeachment. They can't help themselves," he told Fox News host Sean Hannity. "They're going to go after everyone in the Cabinet — we've already seen that with Secretary of War Hegseth. They're going to go after people in the private sector, which I think is ridiculous."

Jordan also predicted Democrats will direct their investigations toward whoever they believe will emerge as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, identifying Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio as potential targets.

"For the Democrats, it's all about politics and going after their political opponents," he said.

"And we are committed, as House Republicans — pushing back and giving the facts and the truth to the American people," he added.

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Jordan vowed to keep Republicans present for key votes during the lame-duck session, as the party looks to push forward as much legislation as possible before Democratic congressional control.

He jeered 11 Democratic House colleagues who were absent during a recent vote related to efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

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"We’re going to work on making sure everyone is here, unlike the Democrats last night — we beat them on that vote because we have people here," said the Ohio congressman. "We're going to be doing that because we've got important things we need to try to get done in this lame-duck session while we still have the majority."

Jordan said House Republicans will fight for the American people and fight against what he described as Democratic lawfare.

"[Democrats] are going to do all this crazy lawfare stuff and these crazy investigations," he said. "We're going to be fighting for American families."

Struggling Colts QB Daniel Jones admits he's 'not happy' watching Indy's front office strip away teammates

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:44:00 -0500

The captain of the sinking 2-7 Colts ship is not happy.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones admitted he is frustrated watching the front office gut his supporting cast.

Before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline passed, acting GM Ed Dodds traded away guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs over two weeks.

Jones, 29, made his displeasure clear when facing reporters on Wednesday.

"I mean, honestly, you’re not happy to see it, right?" Jones said. "You’re a player, and you’re going out there competing and doing everything you can to win games. So you’re not happy to see a lot of those decisions, but like I said, it’s outside of our control, and our job is to play, be prepared, and play well. So, like I said, we got a lot of trust in the guys coming in to those spots, and we’ll be ready to go."

Jones is stuck throwing to backups, though his own play led to the teardown. Had DJ delivered, Indy would be buying instead of selling.

Through nine games, the $88 million quarterback has six touchdown passes, 10 interceptions and a dismal 68.9 passer rating.

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Meanwhile, ex-Colts celebrated getting out. Former Indy wideout Josh Downs posted a Vince Carter tears-of-joy GIF on X right after his Tuesday trade to Kansas City.

"It's great to join a team like this with so much history, so much winning, in their past and even now," Downs told reporters on his first day with KC.

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Indy's biggest miss was reportedly rejecting a second- and fifth-round offer from the Giants for running back Jonathan Taylor, then stalling on a trade offer for Grover Stewart until the suitor pulled out.

With their 2027 first-round pick already owed to the Jets from the Sauce Gardner trade, the Colts' front office needed to stockpile draft picks.

Holding onto Jones, Taylor, and Stewart turns the rest of this season into pointless mileage on veterans who should have fetched picks.

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War of words between Michigan Wolverines-Oregon Ducks heats up as Dan Lanning responds to criticisms

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:33:35 -0500

Well, the Big Ten Conference might not be having the best season on the field, but off the field? The drama just keeps brewing. And of all teams, this time it involves ... the Michigan Wolverines and Oregon Ducks?

The two teams, both having varying degrees of disappointing results thus far in 2026, face off on Saturday in Eugene, and despite the lack of history between the two programs, there's some bad blood rapidly brewing.

It started thanks to already-embattled Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham. His first season in Ann Arbor has been, to put it mildly, well below expectations. While at Utah, the 66-year-old was known for being a calm, steady voice of leadership who seemed to always win the games he needed to win. The Utes punched well above their historical weight, and his penchant for stability. Whittingham was in Salt Lake City for 32 years, looked like a perfect fit for a Michigan program coming off years of turmoil.

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But the Wolverines' struggles started almost immediately. Whittingham dismissed the importance of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry game, which put him on the wrong foot with most fans. Then the Wolverines required some questionable clock management from the replay review crew to pull out a miraculous 13-12 comeback win over Western Michigan. They rebounded to beat Oklahoma the following week, but lost to Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana from late September to late October.

Their offense has been dismal all season, culminating in an awful 15-6 loss to Michigan State last on November 7. Instead of progressing in his second year as a starter, Bryce Underwood has ranged from disappointing to unacceptably bad. To the point where Whittingham benched him for backup Tommy Carr. All this has led to speculation and outright discussion around Michigan that boosters are preparing to pull together enough to buy Whittingham out after just one season. It also might explain why the normally uncontroversial coach is making headlines.

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At a news conference ahead of this weekend's game, Whittingham praised Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, then took a shot at the Ducks' immense financial resources.

"Outstanding football coach, defensive-minded coach. That’s his background. Tireless recruiter. He really does a great job recruiting, and it doesn’t hurt that you have $50+ million dollars at your disposal to, in essence outbid everybody," he said. "Not everybody, but a lot of people. But that’s not his fault. That’s a credit. I mean, that’s a credit to their program and their dedication and desire to win and the support they have. NIL is the name of the game in recruiting these days. It’s shifted so much.

"It used to be the facilities you had and the tradition and all these other things, and now it’s, ‘Oh, this is all great, but these guys have a hundred grand more for me. So that’s a little bit of a factor to say the least. But not to take anything away from Dan, because he is an outstanding recruiter."

Maybe there's some personal animus there, stemming from a fight between the two over a recruit or recruits? Regardless of the motivations though, Whittingham's right that the Ducks have significant advantages over other teams. Lanning though, unsurprisingly heard about it and, well, didn't love it.

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On Wednesday, Lanning said he had "nothing to say," then said something back.

"I’ve got nothing to say to Coach Whit other than I think he’s an unbelievable coach, and I get it," he said. "They’re spending more of their money right now on their coaches that they’re letting go, so maybe it makes it hard to sign players.

"But I know they’ve signed a couple of guys that we weren’t able to compete with what they decided to do, and maybe a lot of that money is tied up for them in another player. I don’t know. But Coach Whittingham is an unbelievable coach. He’s a Hall of Fame coach. I’ve got nothing but respect for him."

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That is definitely more than "nothing" to say!

Both coaches are right about their fronthanded criticisms and backhanded compliments. Lanning deserves a ton of credit for helping keep Oregon's season (mostly) on the rails, recovering after losses to UCLA and Illinois to beat Northwestern and then Ohio State in Columbus. But the Ducks entered 2026 with championship aspirations in large part because of their very expensive roster.

Yes, Dante Moore got hurt against USC, but that came after Oregon was thoroughly dismantled by Oklahoma State. And the money they have allowed them to sign Dylan Raiola, who started at Nebraska in 2025, as a backup. A luxury few other teams enjoy. They can outbid almost anyone if they really want to, or if they value a player more than the other team.

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So Whittingham is right that Lanning is a great recruiter, a very good head coach, and also has immense resources at his disposal.

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Lanning is right to take a pot shot at Michigan's coaching staff problems, including the $10 million buyout owed to Jason Beck after just a few months of a three-year deal. And he's also right that Whittingham has been a great head coach his entire career. Just an incredible exchange of mutual praise, admiration, and sarcastic criticisms.

Before the season, Oregon-Michigan seemed like one of the big games on the calendar, must-see TV for college football fans. Most of the shine is off, now that the Wolverines are buried and Oregon is clinging to hopes of reaching the Big Ten Conference Championship, but the war of words off the field has made the on-field game must-see TV all over again.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler named unanimous Cy Young Award winners for 2026 MLB season

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:41:46 -0500

Milwaukee Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski and New York Yankees’ Cam Schlittler were named unanimous Cy Young Award winners on Wednesday, confirming what many believed would be the case as the two most dominant starters in baseball during the 2026 MLB season.

Misiorowski, who led a Brewers pitching staff to the franchise’s first-ever World Series title, received all 30 first-place votes by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Philadelphia Phillies’ left-hander Cristopher Sanchez came in second place, while Atlanta Braves veteran lefty Chris Sale finished third.

Schlittler, in his first full season with the Yankees, was a breakout star in a loaded rotation. He also received all 30 first-place votes, while Toronto Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease and Cleveland Guardians Parker Messick finished second and third, respectively.

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It was also announced on Wednesday that San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller and Blue Jays closer Louis Varland won the inaugural Reliever of the Year award for their respective leagues.

Misiorowski, the 24-year-old with a lightning rod for an arm that lives in the triple digits with his fastball, had the best ERA for a starter in baseball this season at 1.80, while collecting 252 strikeouts in 30 starts, which also led the league.

As the Brewers went on to win 103 regular-season games, "The Miz" pitched to a 0.80 WHIP, while owning a 6.6 fWAR which led all pitchers.

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Misiorowski became the fourth Brewers pitcher to ever win the Cy Young Award, the latest being Corbin Burnes in 2021. Pete Vuckovich (1982) and Rollie Fingers (1981) collected the award as well.

Even sweeter, Misiorowski was the first pitcher since Hall of Famer Randy Johnson to win both the Cy Young and a World Series in the same season, which he did as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.

At 6-foot-7, Misiorowski’s fastball against Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs during a June game became the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starter in the Statcast era after clocking at 105.5 mph. He averaged 100.6 mph on his fastballs, throwing more than 1,000 pitches at that speed or faster during the season.

In the American League, though, Schlittler, standing at 6-foot-6, also delivered a triple-digit four-seamer. Misiorowski certainly has him beat for the best fastball, but in his first full season with the Yankees, he was as dominant as they believed he could be following an impressive showing in 2025.

But nobody in the Bronx expected the 25-year-old to be the ace of a rotation that featured Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ most-recent Cy Young winner in 2023, Carlos Rodon, and Max Fried.

Schlittler owned an AL-best 1.95 ERA with 239 strikeouts across 33 starts. The Yankees had the best ERA as a pitching staff in the regular season, and Schlitter was a key reason why, giving up one run or fewer in 21 of those 33 outings.

And it wasn’t a home crowd that got him going extra when it was his turn to take the mound. It seemed Schlitter relished moments on the road, owning a 1.16 ERA over 17 starts away from Yankee Stadium.

Schlittler, a Massachusetts native who grew up a Boston Red Sox fan and is now universally hated by the fan base he loves to troll on social media, is a product of the Yankees’ minor league system. As a seventh-round draft choice out of Northeastern, Schlittler wasn’t always throwing gas with a devastating curveball mixed in with a cutter and sinker.

After mechanical changes, adding muscle and more, the Yankees saw Schlitter’s velocity rising from the low 90s to the upper 90s, with times where he’d top out at triple digits. Like Misiorowski, Schlitter has the ability to not only blow it past you, but place his heaters wherever he wishes, making it that much harder to get on base.

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Schlittler proved he wasn’t just a one-hit wonder after his tremendous Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series in 2025, where he held his childhood team scoreless for eight innings with 12 strikeouts. He dominated his way through the Yankees’ schedule and ultimately picked up another win against the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series this past season, where he pitched Game 1 as the team’s ace.

Both pitchers have bright careers ahead of them, with one already notching a World Series ring under his belt.

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At least 2 dead, 17 injured after NYC building collapse

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:06:40 -0500

At least two people were killed and more than a dozen injured, including seven children, after a three-story building collapsed in New York City on Wednesday, officials said.

FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore provided updated casualty figures, reporting 19 patients, including two fatalities, four people in critical condition and 12 in stable condition. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries during the emergency response.

The collapse occurred in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood, where emergency crews continued searching for anyone who may still be trapped beneath the rubble. It remains unclear how many people may still be trapped inside the building or what caused the collapse.

New York City Mayor Mamdani said the FDNY received a 911 call reporting the collapse at 1321 Flatbush Avenue at 4:01 p.m., with firefighters arriving within one minute and immediately launching search-and-rescue operations.

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"I am heartbroken to share that at this time, at least two New Yorkers have passed away," Mamdani said during an evening news conference.

An unidentified person was killed when a building in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood suddenly collapsed, the FDNY previously told Fox News Digital.

During the news conference, officials did not identify the ages of the children or establish whether either of the deceased was a minor.

Upwards of 250 fire and EMS personnel were at the scene.

FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito warned about the risk of another collapse, calling the scene an "extremely dangerous operation for all of our people."

"It's a very unstable situation," he said. "The adjoining building that remains partially intact is always a danger. Our main concern is the secondary collapse."

Officials said emergency crews could remain at the scene for several days while searching for possible victims. Firefighters and police were also using K-9 units to search through the rubble.

Bonsignore emphasized the dangers facing first responders as they carefully searched through the unstable rubble.

"Every move is choreographed and critically important to patient outcomes and member safety," she said.

The building collapsed into an adjacent property that was an active construction site, officials said.

Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said workers were conducting excavation work at the neighboring construction site when the collapse occurred.

The site had approved plans for a three-story building, while plans for a nine-story building were still awaiting approval, Tigani said.

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The NYPD warned of traffic delays and street closures around the area.

Inspectors with the city's Department of Buildings were at the scene "assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings," the agency said.

"We’re closely monitoring the building collapse on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush," New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams wrote on X. "We’re praying for the safety of anyone who may be trapped and for the first responders working to reach them. Our thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones."

Mamdani also warned residents to avoid the area.

"First responders are on the scene of a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, where they are working quickly to secure the location and assist New Yorkers," Mamdani wrote in a social media post.

"Flatbush Avenue is closed from Clarendon Road to Bedford Avenue — please avoid the area so rescue crews can work. We will be sharing what we learn as soon as we can confirm it," he added. "As emergency operations continue, please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts."

Gov. Kathy Hochul also wrote on X, saying that her office "has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened."

"I’m keeping them in my thoughts and praying for everyone affected," she wrote. "My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened."

The City's Emergency Management office has opened a reception center for impacted residents with the Red Cross nearby.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Titans' Calvin Ridley gives his side of Nashville airport 'incident' with valet, awaits possible charges

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:21:37 -0500

Calvin Ridley, the veteran Tennessee Titans wide receiver, gave his side of an "incident" that occurred at Nashville International Airport this past weekend.

Ridley acknowledged his involvement in the incident confirmed by the Titans, describing it as a back-and-forth argument with an airport valet while trying to retrieve the keys to his truck.

Speaking with reporters, Ridley said he took his keys from the valet’s hands when he didn’t have the ticket needed to retrieve them, though he said he showed other documents proving the truck was his.

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"I took my keys out of his hand," Ridley said, via Yahoo Sports. "I didn't have the ticket. Once you don't have the ticket, you show him your ID, you fill out a form. I also showed him a picture, I also showed him more that it's my truck.

"My wife and kids was at the top. My mom was at the top. I came down by myself to get it. It's 11 p.m. at night. They gave me the hardest time to get my truck. I just got my keys, got the registration.

"They wanted the registration. I gave them the registration after I got the keys. My wife came down. We got in the truck and left."

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Ridley added the valet suffered an injury to one of his fingers. He was asked about the nature of the injury, but Ridley said, "I don’t know what I did. I didn’t look at nothing."

"He yelled I broke his finger," Ridley said. "I don’t know what happened."

Titans head coach Robert Saleh categorized the incident as "a very minor miscommunication."

Ridley said he has yet to hear from law enforcement, but a report from A to Z Sports on Monday stated the valet wants to press charges. It remains unclear as of Wednesday if charges have been filed.

The report also cited sources that said Ridley was frustrated when the valet wouldn’t give him his keys. Ridley also confirmed the report stating he didn’t have his ticket and the valet couldn’t verify his truck.

The reason for the reporter asking Ridley on Wednesday if the valet’s finger was cut was due to the report stating "one of the keys (or something on the keychain) cut the valet’s hand in the process" of him trying to take his keys.

Ridley was expected to be a potential NFL trade candidate, as the Titans sit at 1-7 entering Week 10 in yet another struggling season.

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In Saleh’s first season, which includes offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s first year working with quarterback Cam Ward and the rest of the roster, the 31-year-old hasn’t had a productive year. He has just six catches for 91 yards in seven games, which led to the trade deadline rumors.

Ridley is in his third season with the Titans and his eighth year in the NFL.

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Blue states elect Democrats who supported permanent cash handout policy as part of mayors coalition

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:06:20 -0500

Proponents of guaranteed income programs are declaring victory following the midterm elections after several key allies won statewide and federal offices across the country.

Five former members of the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) coalition — along with officials from partner organizations — won election to higher office, while voters approved multiple direct-cash ballot measures nationwide.

The most prominent victory came in Georgia, where MGI founding member and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor, becoming the first Black woman elected to lead the state.

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"Support for guaranteed income has been steadily growing since we launched the first pilot in 2019," MGI President Michael D. Tubbs told Fox News Digital.

MGI noted that more than 60 bills involving cash-based policies similar to guaranteed income have been introduced across 15 states.

Tubbs, who served as mayor of Stockton, California, from 2017 to 2021, also founded Counties for a Guaranteed Income (CGI) and Legislators for a Guaranteed Income.

"Previous polling showed a majority of voters support direct, unconditional cash assistance, and now we've seen several champions who led guaranteed income programs at the local level ascend to higher office in the most recent elections," Tubbs said.

"I hope the newly elected Democratic House and Senate will continue to prioritize affordability and make guaranteed income a permanent policy for Americans."

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Mayors and commissioners move to Capitol Hill

Two current MGI members secured seats in the U.S. House of Representatives:

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was elected to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti won Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District.

Neither Biss nor Cognetti responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Meanwhile, Counties for a Guaranteed Income (CGI) — MGI's sister network — saw two of its prominent members elected to higher office:

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was elected to represent Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, a CGI founding member, was elected Montgomery County Executive in Maryland.

None of the other newly elected officials responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

Local funding models take shape

Cook County, Illinois, previously made headlines for establishing what officials described as the nation's first permanent guaranteed income program at the county level. To sustain the program after federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expired, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for guaranteed income as part of its fiscal year 2026 budget.

Tubbs previously told Fox News Digital the federal government should follow Cook County's lead by establishing a federal direct-cash assistance program.

"We have wars in Iran, regime change in Venezuela. We get it, the healthcare system and the big, ugly bill," Tubbs said in March. "So, people are saying that social safety is being frayed.

"That wealth is further being taken from the many and given to the few, and there has to be a government solution because this is a government-caused problem. … Inflation, unaffordability, this is all a direct result of government policy," Tubbs added.

According to MGI, guaranteed basic income initiatives have expanded across the country, with more than 100 pilot programs launched since 2018. MGI has grown into a coalition of more than 150 mayors, promoting pilots that offer eligible participants payments of as much as $1,000 per month with no spending restrictions.

However, with federal pandemic relief dollars drying up, questions remain about whether local governments can afford to make these programs permanent through local taxes.

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Advocates push federal action

Other progressive advocacy groups are pushing for permanent taxpayer-funded guaranteed income programs at both state and federal levels.

The Economic Security Project (ESP), founded in 2016 by a network of entrepreneurs, activists and philanthropists, has backed over 100 guaranteed income pilots nationwide.

ESP Director of Cash Initiatives Shafeka Hashash directed Fox News Digital to a post highlighting election results that favored guaranteed income advocates.

"Michigan. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a longtime cash champion. He spoke at the 2024 GI [Guaranteed Income] Now conference and contributed to our 2025 report ‘The Resilience Factor: Cash as a Tool Toward Better Health for Young Families.’ In one of the toughest Senate races in the country, his campaign centered on a single tagline: 'Money out of politics. Money in your pocket,'" Hashash wrote.

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El-Sayed, who won Michigan's U.S. Senate election, has supported direct-cash programs aimed at reducing poverty. While his campaign platform centered on universal healthcare through Medicare-for-all, raising the federal minimum wage and strengthening safety net programs, cash advocates view his election as a key policy win.

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Hashash also highlighted veteran allies returning to Capitol Hill: "Ohio. Sherrod Brown, a longtime champion of the Child Tax Credit, returns to the Senate with new allies. Eight of the 10 new Democratic senators are on the record supporting the CTC and included it in their platforms."

Suspected DUI driver arrested on 3 murder counts after deadly North Hollywood crash, police say

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:05:04 -0500

A 61-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested on three counts of murder after his minivan crashed into pedestrians and a food vendor near a North Hollywood Metro station, killing three women and critically injuring two others, Los Angeles police announced Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Police Department identified the driver as Ihor Demianenko of Valley Village, who investigators determined was under the influence after Tuesday evening's deadly crash.

He was arrested on three counts of murder, and his bail was set at $6.03 million, police said.

The crash happened around 5:55 p.m. Tuesday when Demianenko was driving a white Toyota Sienna southbound on Lankershim Boulevard, just south of Chandler Boulevard, according to an LAPD news release.

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Police said the minivan veered right at an unsafe speed, struck a food vendor and pedestrians near the sidewalk and continued moving before becoming stuck inside a building.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics pronounced three women dead at the crash site. Police said the victims were Hispanic women between 40 and 60 years old whose identities have not been released pending notification of their families.

Two other women, both Hispanic and between 50 and 55 years old, were taken to a hospital in critical condition.

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Demianenko suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment before his arrest, police said.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed condolences to the victims' families following the crash.

"I'm heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted," Bass said in a statement posted on X. "We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available."

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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell previously said investigators would conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

"It'll be a prolonged but a very deliberate investigation to determine what happened here," McDonnell told reporters. "Our hearts go out to the families of the victims that were struck here tonight."

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The LAPD's Valley Traffic Division is investigating the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 818-644-8114 or 818-644-8117.

Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report.

Twice-deported United cockpit suspect granted asylum after transgender persecution claim: DHS

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:03:56 -0500

A twice-deported Honduran national accused of trying to storm the cockpit of a United Airlines flight after allegedly claiming to have a bomb was granted asylum after telling immigration authorities he feared being killed in his home country because he was transgender, the Department of Homeland Security DHS confirmed to Fox News.

Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, 34, was granted asylum by an immigration judge after his third attempted illegal entry into the United States in 2019, according to DHS, which accused him of exploiting weaknesses in the asylum system.

In an excerpt of his asylum application provided by DHS, Gomez-Alberto checked "Yes" when asked whether he feared harm or mistreatment if returned to his home country.

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"I am also afraid that I will be killed — either by private citizens or the police — in both of these countries because I am transgender," he allegedly wrote, according to the application.

"This criminal illegal alien attempted to storm the cockpit, hijack a plane and claimed he had a bomb. Thanks to law enforcement, he is now behind bars," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.

"This twice-deported criminal illegal alien was allowed into our country because of a weak asylum system that allowed him to game the system."

Gomez-Alberto was arrested after United Airlines Flight 2174 landed in New Orleans Nov. 9 after the alleged attempt at a cockpit breach.

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He is being held without bond on charges of terrorizing, communicating false information of planned arson and being a fugitive from justice, according to Fox News Digital's earlier reporting.

Newly obtained emergency radio audio, reported by Fox News Digital, captured authorities' response.

"We have him at the back door. The back door has been breached by him," someone can be heard in the radio call saying.

DHS previously confirmed that Gomez-Alberto was apprehended by Border Patrol after illegally entering the United States near El Indio, Texas, in September 2011 and Columbus, New Mexico, in October 2014. He was deported from the United States following both encounters.

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Border Patrol arrested him again in 2019 after an attempted illegal entry near San Ysidro, California.

ICE released Gomez-Alberto from custody in January 2020 following an immigration judge's order, pending removal proceedings, DHS previously said. The agency now says an immigration judge subsequently granted him asylum.

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ICE lodged a detainer with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office on Nov. 10, requesting notification before his release from custody.

The Department of Justice and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

Fox News Digital's Kelsie Cairns contributed to this reporting.

Rams star Puka Nacua out for an 'extended period' after suffering injury on final play of win

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:46:53 -0500

The Los Angeles Rams will be without their top wide receiver for an extended period.

Puka Nacua sprained his MCL and PCL and sustained a turf toe injury during the Rams' 20-13 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. He will be sidelined for an extended period, coach Sean McVay said Wednesday.

"We won’t place him on IR due to some semantics with the roster and things like that, but he’ll be out for an extended period of time," McVay said, according to The Athletic.

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Although Nacua missed two games earlier this season due to injury, he has been incredibly productive when healthy. In seven games, the two-time Pro Bowler has 70 catches for 715 yards and four touchdowns.

Compounding the Rams' problems, they are now without their top two wide receivers, as Davante Adams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6. The Rams play the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 on Thanksgiving Eve, and McVay said the team is currently targeting that crucial NFC matchup for Adams' return.

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In six games this season, the six-time Pro Bowler has 30 catches for 480 yards and four touchdowns. Without Nacua and Adams, the Rams are incredibly thin at wide receiver. They hope Konata Mumpfield, Tutu Atwell, CJ Daniels and Xavier Smith can step up in their absence while also leaning on their deep group of tight ends.

Despite their precarious situation at wide receiver, McVay cited Adams' expected return as a reason the Rams didn't acquire a receiver at the trade deadline.

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"It kind of takes two [to trade], and you’ve got to be able to see what you’re willing to give, what’s out there, what’s out there as far as envisioning things," McVay said, according to The Athletic. "I think with a lot of the moves that you guys will be wondering about, what we are optimistic about is Davante’s return is sooner [rather] than later."

The Rams have won their last three games to improve to 5-4 this season. The Arizona Cardinals (3-6) beat them earlier this season, and Los Angeles will look to avenge that loss when the teams meet again Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Cardinals will start rookie Carson Beck at quarterback.

Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgages for 30 military families in Veterans Day tribute: 'A great sacrifice'

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:46:11 -0500

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation marked Veterans Day Wednesday by announcing mortgage payoffs for 30 families of fallen military heroes across the country, helping ensure their loved ones have a permanent place to call home.

The families span 22 states and represent nearly every branch of the U.S. military, according to the foundation, which provides mortgage-free homes to surviving spouses and children of service members and first responders who died in the line of duty or from service-related illnesses.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller shared the news Wednesday on "Fox & Friends" to discuss the mortgages, its housing program for homeless veterans in Pennsylvania and its upcoming Season of Hope initiative for firefighters' families.

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"No. 1 is that we are paying off 30 mortgages to Gold Star families that lost their loved ones for our country. Many of them are dying of burn pit cancers, just like many of our first responders are still dying from 9/11 illnesses. It's very sad," Siller said.

"So, on a day like today, we want to make sure that America doesn't forget that there's a great sacrifice always being made for our country. We get to live in this great country. There are people out there that are still dying for us."

The Veterans Day announcement is part of a larger commitment to deliver 343 mortgage-free homes in 2026, a tribute to the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The milestone comes as the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a tragedy that inspired the foundation's creation and its ongoing mission to support military families and first responders.

"So, we made a promise this year for the 25th anniversary that we're going to deliver 343 mortgage-free homes this year, one for every firefighter who died on 9/11. That's almost a house a day," Siller said.

"From Thanksgiving to the Christmas is the remainder of those homes, over 60 homes that we'll be delivering, and it hit our 343 mark for the 25th anniversary."

Among those whose families were recognized Wednesday were Army Lt. Col. David Briseno of Grand Prairie, Texas; Marine Corps Master Sgt. Khanh Tuan "Shane" Nguyen of Annapolis, Maryland; Army Sgt. Brandon Minneman of Olympia, Washington; and Navy Chief Petty Officer Ernest Lopez Jr. of Oakdale, California.

Other recipients included families in New York, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, Massachusetts and several more states.

Through its Gold Star Family Home Program, the foundation seeks to ease the financial burden on families coping with the loss of a loved one who served the country.

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The program provides mortgage-free homes to eligible surviving spouses with young children, offering long-term housing stability following the death of a parent.

In addition to the mortgage payoffs, Tunnel to Towers celebrated the grand opening of its Harrisburg Veterans Village in Pennsylvania on Veterans Day, expanding its efforts to combat homelessness among former service members. The new development sits on the former Phoenix Mill property, where construction began in April 2025.

The foundation transformed the waterfront site on the Susquehanna River into a residential community featuring a 61-unit apartment complex and 20 one-bedroom comfort homes. The development is designed to house more than 80 veterans in need of permanent housing while providing access to services intended to help residents rebuild their lives.

Those services include job training, assistance obtaining veterans benefits, mental health support and addiction treatment.

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"I said, 'Hey, think about somebody who's overseas protecting us, right, and the guy next to him gets blown up, and it happens over and over again. They come back here to the states, and they're not all part of the military anymore. Now they have to assimilate back into society.’ A lot of them have real problems doing that, and they end up on the streets. It's not acceptable," Siller said.

"A couple of years ago, we, Tunnel for Towers, we made a promise we're going to eradicate homelessness amongst our veterans. In the last three years, we've taken 27,500 homeless veterans off the streets.

"We build these beautiful hotels, and then we remodel them into apartments for these permanent apartments for the older homeless veterans, and we put comfort homes on these properties. They're 500-square-foot houses, and they have their own homes."

The foundation said its approach goes beyond providing shelter by addressing the emotional, financial and medical challenges that can contribute to homelessness among veterans.

Tunnel to Towers launched its Homeless Veteran Program in 2022 with the goal of ensuring that veterans who served their country do not have to live on its streets.

Since the program began, the organization says it has provided housing assistance and supportive services to more than 20,000 veterans and 10,000 children.

The Harrisburg location joins Veterans Villages already operating in Memphis, Tennessee; North Charleston, South Carolina; Houston, Texas; and Atlanta, Georgia.

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The foundation also supports affiliated veteran housing programs in Riverside and West Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas.

Another Veterans Village is scheduled to open Dec. 9 in Denver, Colorado, while seven additional developments are under construction and expected to open in 2027.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fault in failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:35:30 -0500

Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledged Cincinnati deserved blame after its failed attempt to acquire Arnold Ebiketie from the Philadelphia Eagles before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Taylor shared details Wednesday about how the process unfolded from the Bengals’ perspective, reading a prepared statement from Bengals director of football Duke Tobin. "Duke was very explicit with me when he came and spoke to me about how he wanted this portrayed," Taylor said as he began explaining why the roster move ultimately fell through. "I'm not comfortable doing it, but I'm going to do what he asked."

Tobin is the team's de facto general manager. He said the Bengals underestimated the cost of replacing Cashius Howell and emphasized that Philadelphia was a willing trade partner.

"We did make an effort to put some depth in there in place of Cashius [Howell]. As we got into it, obviously it was going to be a little more costly than we initially anticipated. He's really apologetic about it and wants to make clear [that] Philly was a great trade partner. It was on our end."

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An initial report from NFL Network stated that the Bengals and Eagles decided on a deal that would send edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati. The Bengals were set to give up a sixth-round pick in 2027, but the agreement apparently started going off the rails as the teams worked through the final details and tried to get the deal over the finish line.

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ESPN reported Wednesday, citing sources, that it became clear to the Bengals that the team would need to give up a compensatory draft pick to finalize the trade. The additional compensation prompted Cincinnati back out of the proposed deal.

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Questions remain about when and how the Bengals realized they would have to surrender the compensatory pick to complete the trade. The pick was awarded after Cincinnati lost more qualifying free agents than it signed, includingTrey Hendrickson.

Nick Korte posted on X about the potential loss of the pick after the trade was first reported as agreed to but before news emerged that the deal had fallen through.

Korte’s X profile identifies him as affiliated with OverTheCap, and he regularly shares NFL salary-cap news on the platform.

Taylor said he did not ask Tobin for details Tuesday because they did not matter to him.

"I didn't even ask the question," Taylor noted. "It doesn't really matter to me. It probably took three minutes of my day yesterday away from watching tape. Got a lot of faith in how [the front office] operates and we'll just move forward with it."

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The Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL’s first game in Madrid on Sunday to earn their fourth consecutive victory. Cincinnati hosts AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10.

Update: Philip Rivers accepts NC State head coaching position, as Wolfpack prepare for college football splash

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:02:49 -0500

After N.C. State officials made the trek to Fairhope, Alabama earlier this week to formally meet with Philip Rivers, the former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback appears to be set to take the head coaching position at his alma mater.

UPDATE: On Wednesday, Philip Rivers officially accepted the NC State job, sources told OutKick. The board of trustees at N.C. State have a meeting on Thursday and Friday, where the contract is set to be approved, which is when an official announcement from the school is expected.

Conversations about Rivers taking the job in Raleigh had picked up after the school announced that Dave Doeren had been fired nearly two weeks ago.

Following a series of informal discussions with major donors about what it would take to make N.C. State competitive in the current era of college athletics, several Wolfpack boosters put a plan in motion to provide Rivers with the resources needed to hit the ground running.

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By the end of the week, all that was needed was pen to paper for the NC State alum.

But first, Rivers was going to finish his job as head coach of St. Michael Catholic in the Alabama high school football playoffs. His season came to an end on Friday night in Fairhope, as they lost in the opening round.

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According to multiple sources, Rivers had already begun putting together a coaching and front office staff for when he formally accepted the job offer and signed a contract.

On Friday night, Rivers was coaching St. Michael Catholic in their Alabama high school playoff game, where his son Gunner also plays. In addition to the intrigue of coaching for the first time in college, Gunner is also committed to NC State and will enroll in January to start his own collegiate career.

One of the biggest points of emphasis for Rivers taking the job in Raleigh was that he would be given enough money to work with for a veteran coaching staff, given that this will be his first college job.

Sources tell OutKick that one of his contract asks was that he be given a big enough pool of money to attract assistant coaches with college experience that would be open to making a move to Raleigh.

Also, having the NIL resources outside of the revenue-sharing that schools participate in was a key part of negotiations for NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan landing the former NFL quarterback.

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From a fan perspective, it's obvious that the Wolfpack would be making a hire that would excite the base, and more importantly help sell tickets and also lead to an influx of donations needed to help fund rosters in the future.

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This is seen as a win-win for both sides, given that this would obviously be an interesting splash around college football, especially in recruiting players who are familiar with the new head coach.

But there is also the obvious fact that players are going to go where the money leads them, though that's clearly not the case for every player.

Still, putting together a formidable roster that can compete in the ACC and subsequently for a spot in the upcoming expanded College Football Playoff is key to making sure this hire doesn’t turn into a dud over the next few years.

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We have seen countless coordinators in the college ranks receive their first shot at a head coaching job and watch it turn into chaos; just look at what is taking place with Tosh Lupoi at Cal this season, where general manager Ron Rivera is already sounding the alarms.

But, for a high school coach to be given an opportunity to start their collegiate career at the top, and especially at a school like NC State, goes to show you how much Wolfpack officials think about Rivers.

Now, the donors who have promised Rivers with the funds needed to compete will be tasked with making sure he can attack the transfer portal to add players to this NC State roster so that he can hit the ground running for the 2027 season.

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This will be an interesting situation to watch unfold over the next few months, with NC State fans expecting this team to once again start competing for ACC titles on a yearly basis.

Welcome to college football, Philip Rivers.

El-Sayed tells Hegseth to resign after impeachment effort fails: 'Make it easy for everybody'

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:17:26 -0500

Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich., called on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to resign Tuesday, asking him, "Why are you still doing this job?"

Speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, El-Sayed was asked whether Democrats should revive the failed impeachment attempt against Hegseth.

"Can you imagine being Pete Hegseth right now? Like, why are you still in your job? I mean it's an open question, like, 'Pete, like really, just open question, why are you still doing this job? You are really bad at this. You are failing your responsibility, you have mishandled this war and nobody really actually understands what it is you're about,'" El-Sayed said.

He spoke directly to the camera and said Hegseth was fighting a new culture war every day, but that he was supposed to be "waging an actual war that is actually illegal on its own terms."

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"So, just resign. Make it easy for everybody instead of, in the end, getting taken out because that is clearly what's happening. So, Pete, just take it from me. Like, you're not good at this," El-Sayed added.

House Republicans killed an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Tuesday, by voting 211-204 to refer the resolution to the House Judiciary Committee and avoid a full vote on impeachment.

All Democrats who voted opposed the motion, but 11 Democrats were absent.

President Donald Trump celebrated the failed impeachment effort in a Truth Social post, calling Massie a "total loser" and praising Hegseth's record on recruitment and military operations in Venezuela and Iran.

Collins asked El-Sayed during the CNN interview, "I mean you're talking directly to Pete Hegseth. What do you say to those 11 Democrats who didn't show up to vote tonight?"

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El-Sayed told Democrats to show up and "do your job," and Collins said it was "surprising" that Democratic absences helped prevent a vote on the impeachment articles.

The Michigan senator-elect said he fielded questions from voters while on the campaign trail about high gas and grocery prices and attributed those costs to the war in Iran.

"Pete Hegseth has aided and abetted a president who we all know is way out of his league," he said. "And, so, you know, I think it is important for us to be recognizing that Pete Hegseth himself is the tie to the affordability that all of us crave when it comes to this administration.

"So, look, you know, obviously I'm not going to be in a position to vote to impeach, and I will assess any impeachment that is done on its own merits, but it's really quite clear that Pete Hegseth is failing his responsibilities as secretary of defense."

The White House and the Department of War did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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Hegseth remained defiant during a news conference Tuesday, pushing back against the impeachment effort.

He said he stood behind military operations in Iran, Venezuela and Yemen, describing them as lawful.

"What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight. It's not accountability. It's a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment," Hegseth said.

"Time for one man's final days in Congress to try to do damage to this president, this country and, most irresponsibly, the warriors who defend it."

Y. David Scharf, a government strategies and controversies attorney, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Democrats could spend the next two years trying to impeach Pete Hegseth and end up making him stronger.

"Congress may have every right to investigate, demand documents and subpoena witnesses," he continued. "But there’s a world of difference between holding an administration accountable and trying to remove someone simply because you don’t like his policies.

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"Calling for Hegseth’s resignation is easy," Scharf added. "Actually removing him requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate. And if Democrats can’t even get their own members to show up for a vote, how do they expect to convince Republicans to join them?"

Former Giants coach defends star player Malik Nabers against character questions from broadcast analyst

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:10:00 -0500

When his character came into question, Giants star wideout Malik Nabers took to social media to take on former player and TV analyst Greg Olsen, who criticized the receiver’s sideline demeanor during Sunday's broadcast.

One former New York Giants coach is running to Nabers' defense. Ex-Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who had a messy split with the team in 2024, harbors no bad blood toward the receiver and spoke up to defend Nabers against Olsen's critique.

"I'm with Malik on this. Somebody put that in his ear, whether it's to keep his contract down for the next year when they want to extend him or whatever it is, I don't know. But just keep playing," Martindale said, appearing on Giants insider Pat Leonard's "Talkin' Ball" podcast.

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"I love the kid. I love his competitiveness."

During the Giants' visit to Philadelphia on Sunday, Olsen and boothmate Joe Davis kept pointing to Nabers' "negative" body language on the sideline. They also called him out for pouting after a Giants drive finished with an Isaiah Likely touchdown.

"His body language has been terrible today," Davis said.

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Olsen proved more frustrated with Nabers.

"I have played with a lot of really good wide receivers, a lot [of] really good players. There's never been a great wide receiver who hasn't demanded the ball. That kind of comes with the territory. But there is a very fine line between being demanding, being a competitor, and all those great things. That's great. It just can never cross that it feels like it takes away from the success of your teammates.

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"So when your teammate catches a wide-open touchdown, you need to be the happiest guy on the field. You can't still be worried about your targets. That's the fine line. He is a talented, young, really good player. You've just got to keep it in check."

Martindale added, "Think about all the great players that John Harbaugh's coached. Does he get blown up more because it's in New York? Of course it does. But it's nothing new for John."

Martindale knows a thing or two about friction inside New York's building. Following months of simmering tension during the 2023 season, his Giants tenure imploded in January 2024 after head coach Brian Daboll fired Martindale’s trusted defensive assistants. Martindale reportedly cursed out Daboll, stormed out, and mutually parted ways.

Despite showing visible frustration during the Giants' 19-11 win in Philadelphia, where he had five catches for 43 yards after four straight 100-yard games, Nabers' commitment was never questioned by his locker room.

Giants players publicly defended him as a "good teammate, " with running back Cam Skattebo noting that Nabers' sideline annoyance when lacking targets simply reflects a competitive edge teammates "love to see."

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