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Memphis woman charged with first-degree murder after shooting man found hiding under her child's bed: docs

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:45:32 -0400

A Memphis mother faces a murder charge after she allegedly shot and killed a man who was hiding under her daughter's bed.

According to an affidavit, Kendra Scott told police she "saw a dude under my kids' bed, and I did what I had to do."

The man, identified as Rodderius Morton, was discovered by officers in Scott's front yard with a gunshot wound to the back of his head, on Thursday.

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A juvenile witness in the area told police that Scott was yelling "Who's at my house?" and knocking on the front door when she eventually made her way into the home and discovered Morton under the child's bed.

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Police say Morton and Scott got into an argument as he left the home, without a weapon, with Scott yelling "Get out of my house, ----- !"

A witness told police that Morton came in through the back door of the home after he was invited in. The same witness said they heard a single gunshot as Scott and Morton were on the front porch.

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Scott allegedly told this witness in the past if she "sees a boy in my house, I will put a hole in his ---," documents say.

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Scott is charged with first-degree murder and with employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.

She is being held without bond. Fox News Digital has reached out to Scott's attorney.

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Army IDs 2 victims killed in enemy attack on Jordan air base

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:39:02 -0400

The War Department has identified two active-duty Army soldiers killed during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan last week as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.

They were the first U.S. service members killed since the restart of hostilities amid Iran's violations of President Donald Trump's peace agreement.

A third U.S. service member's remains are being identified, while another was killed Saturday "during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance" in northern Iraq, U.S. Central Command said.

The announcement brought the number of U.S. service members killed since the war began to 17, while more than 420 have been wounded.

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Feehan and Gonzales were victims of the Iran attack Friday on Jordan, which remains under investigation. The release of their identities noted they were in Jordan supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the international campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

The mission has ended operations in Iraq, while the U.S. has been consolidating and transitioning its presence in Syria.

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Feehan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Gonzales was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, in Ansbach, Germany.

The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, leading to the return to all-out war.

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"Godspeed, heroes," War Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X. "Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve."

Trump has authorized nine consecutive days of pounding strikes on Iran's coastal military sites and Islamic Revolution Guard Corps forces defying the terms of the now-defunct memorandum of understanding (MOU), designed to bring a ceasefire and open up the Strait of Hormuz to freedom of navigation.

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"We hit them very hard again tonight, and we did that in honor of the probably three – it's probably three as opposed to two great patriots," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday night. "We feel very badly, but you know, those great people, those great patriots were out there fighting that Iran could not have a nuclear weapon."

Suspect named in New York City alleged incendiary device attack, had 'anti-ICE stuff' on him

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:38:52 -0400

The suspect accused of deploying an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York Monday morning is named Andrew Arrabaca, two law enforcement sources have confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The sources both confirmed that Arrabaca had "anti-ICE stuff on him" at the time of the alleged attack.

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The building in lower Manhattan is home to a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.

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5 things to know about Graham Platner ally poised to take on Susan Collins

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:19:23 -0400

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on a glide path to replace now ex-candidate Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in the high-stakes showdown to face off with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Delegates aligned with Jackson won the vast majority of the 500 slots that were up for grabs on Saturday and Sunday as Maine's 16 counties held two days of delegate selection for next weekend's state Democratic Party nominating convention. And Jackson's top rivals for the nomination backed him after dropping out of the race on Sunday.

While the delegates on Jackson's slate are not required to support him at next weekend's convention in Bangor, Maine, he is now considered all but certain to secure the nomination and face off in the midterm elections against Collins in what's expected to be a combative and expensive ballot box battle. It will be among a dozen races nationwide that will determine if the Democrats can win back the Senate majority. The GOP currently holds the chamber 53-47.

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Here are five things to know about the 58-year-old Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from Allagash, a sparsely populated town at the northern tip of Maine along the Canadian border.

1. He used to be a Republican

Jackson first started in politics nearly three decades ago, protesting the entry of Canadian loggers who were entering the U.S. and being hired over Maine loggers. Jackson took part in blocking Canadian loggers from physically crossing the border into the U.S.

He ran for office in 2000 as a Republican, but was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives two years later as an independent.

Jackson joined the Democratic Party in 2004.

He was elected to the state Senate in 2008, and a decade later, when the Democrats won the majority, he became the chamber's president.

Jackson now strongly supports abortion rights and same-sex marriage. But as late as 2010, he received a perfect score from Maine Right to Life, a pro-life group. And in 2009, he voted against legalizing same-sex marriage in Maine.

Jackson attributed his conservative stances on the key social issues to his Catholic upbringing in rural Maine.

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"I voted for those things over 15 years ago," Jackson said in an MS NOW interview last week. "I've always been someone who believed that healthcare is a human right and it became clear to me after some time that abortion, reproductive rights access is a human right. It's healthcare. People deserve to have that. And when it dawned upon me, I became a real advocate for that."

Balancing out his past votes against same-sex marriage and abortion rights, Jackson pointed to the Democratic Socialists of America and said, "People in the DSA think that I'm very progressive."

2. He ran for governor this year

Jackson last year launched a campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in the blue-leaning but competitive state.

Running on a platform of expanded healthcare and childcare, Jackson's gubernatorial run was endorsed last autumn by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

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Jackson ended up finishing third in the ranked-choice Democratic primary for governor.

3. He teamed up with Platner in the primaries

Jackson and Platner appeared together on stage with Sanders at rallies last year and this spring.

And late in the gubernatorial campaign, Jackson was endorsed by Platner, who at the time was cruising toward the Senate nomination. And Jackson backed Platner.

Platner dropped out earlier this month, amid calls from top Democrats in Maine and across the country to immediately exit the race following an explosive report containing an allegation of rape from a woman he previously dated. Platner denied the report but stepped aside.

4. He is close to Platner on policy

While Jackson was among those who quickly called on Platner to end his bid in the wake of the rape allegation, he made the case that he was the best candidate to continue the fight for a progressive and populist agenda.

Jackson, similar to Platner, is running on a progressive and populist platform aimed at working-class voters. He backs raising taxes on billionaires, the universal healthcare system known as "Medicare-for-all," abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and he opposes military aid to Israel at a time that Democrats are increasingly divided on support for America's longtime Middle East ally.

"This movement has always been bigger than one person. It's about taking on a system rigged against working people, fighting for ‘Medicare-for-all,’ strong unions, higher wages, reproductive freedom, and an economy where billionaires and corporations finally pay their fair share," Jackson said last week during a virtual town hall, as he pointed to Platner supporters.

At last week's debate among the Senate replacement candidates, Jackson pointed to Platner and said, "That's the thing that I think Graham did the best: talked about fighting against the healthcare industry and the prescription drug industry to make sure that people in this state and this country have affordable, quality healthcare."

5. He is backed by leading progressives

Rep. Ro Khanna of California, a leading progressive in the House and a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, was a top Platner backer.

Khanna quickly moved his support to Jackson in this month's sprint to succeed Platner.

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Also backing Jackson is Our Revolution, the group born in 2016 out of Sanders' first presidential campaign.

And Jackson enjoyed strong support from labor unions in Maine.

Support from Platner’s former allies helped Jackson capture the overwhelming majority of county-selected delegates over the weekend.

Travel ball insanity: Rival 15U parents brawl at Mississippi 'World Series' over youth sports drama

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:17:34 -0400

The emotional toll of a long travel softball season spilled over into an ugly fight among parents at a Mississippi tournament over the weekend.

Multiple eyewitnesses say a fight between dueling 15U parents from Texas and Louisiana boiled over into an all-out fistfight at a so-called World Series event in Laurel, MS. Children could be heard screaming. Some cried. One even took what is believed to be a cleat and threw it at a parent.

Both sides claim the other side started it. There are accusations that the tournament director went soft on Team Texas. There are other parents who say Team Louisiana parents are to blame. In other words, it's just another in a long line of reports of travel ball parents gone wild as the race to a D3 scholarship continues to make moms and dads go insane.

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Someone on Facebook going by the name SoftballInsider claims to have been at the game and says this is what happened. Again, take it with a grain of salt.

"(Louisiana) lost the game 9-4. They talked at and berated the TX pitcher and other TX players a majority of the game. After the LA fans continued making remarks, including calling the TX players and fans 'white trash,' the TX coaches tried to have the umpires handle the situation," SoftballInsider alleges. "The umpires didn’t do anything. Texas won, and the LA parents/coaches/team were waiting near the parking lot where the Texas team were parked. One mom from LA (purple shirt lady who is still yelling and cursing at the end), started screaming at the Texas players (teenagers mind-you) as they walked past.

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"As the players attempted to leave, the mom followed them towards the parking lot, where the player who was being screamed at had her mom approaching. The TX mom verbally confronted the other mom, and then one of the LA MALE coaches proceeded to push the TX mom.

"Let me repeat— LA STARTED THE AGGRESSION."

From there, other parents jumped into the mix. "From what I understand, LA was berating the Tennessee Team also. They were just bad sportsmen from the get go," a woman named Ginger responded.

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However, a Louisiana mom quickly fired back at both of these alleged eyewitnesses with her own version of how this all transpired.

"ABSOLUTELY NOT!! I was there too! The Texas players kicked our bats, yelled at our girls, stuck their tongues out, threw the ball in the air after every inning and on and on. THEN the players talked shit to one of our moms and she told her to keep walking," Louisiana softball mom April countered. "Then her mom and dad came over and the dad decided to throw a punch. He got his ass handed to him! No one berated their pitcher! She was cocky and arrogant FOR NO REASON! Our girls have never ever ever ever had an issue with a team ever. Not to mention EVERY SINGLE TEAM THERE COMMENTED ON HOW AWFUL TEXAS WAS AND THEIR FANS!!

"Also we had no altercation at state at all! And none at the hotel either. But Texas definitely had conflict with every team! NO ONE BERATED Texas during their game with Alabama either. We have video evidence of everything Texas did! Please go watch their GameChanger it’s ALL there!"

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As you can see, the parents are in so deep that there's no common ground. They're two years out from the D3 scholarship offers that will serve as a reminder that all this was worth it. The rugby scrums with other parents were worth it. The 5-day trips in oppressive heat were worth it. The Facebook fights with opposing parents were worth it.

It was just another weekend of travel sports.

Ukraine unleashes more than 400 drones near Moscow in one of war's biggest attacks

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:15:03 -0400

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war against Moscow and the surrounding region overnight, striking an oil depot and logistics facilities more than 250 miles from the Ukrainian border, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 400 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the Moscow region between Sunday evening and early Monday, including 85 that were destroyed while approaching the Russian capital. Russia’s Defense Ministry separately claimed that its forces intercepted 381 drones across Russian regions, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The Russian claims could not be independently verified by Fox News Digital.

At least 10 people were wounded in the Moscow region, including three Chinese nationals, according to regional authorities cited by Reuters. Seven of the injuries were reported in Domodedovo, Russia, where officials said a residential building was struck and a fire broke out at an industrial park near one of Moscow’s main airports.

The scale and reach of the operation suggest Ukraine is moving beyond occasional symbolic attacks on Moscow and building a sustained campaign against the infrastructure that supports Russia’s war.

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By simultaneously targeting oil facilities, transportation networks and logistics hubs hundreds of miles from the front, Kyiv is seeking to disrupt the flow of fuel and supplies to Russian forces, reduce revenue available to the Kremlin and force Moscow to divert air-defense systems away from the battlefield.

Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries had doubled since the beginning of 2026, Reuters reported, contributing to refinery shutdowns and reduced production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces targeted logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region.

"Our long-range sanctions have produced results against logistics facilities and an oil depot," Zelenskyy wrote on X, adding that the targets were more than 400 kilometers (roughly 250 miles) from Ukraine’s border. "We are responding, justly, to every Russian strike against our cities and communities."

Wildberries, a company known as "Russia’s Amazon," said its logistics center in the Podolsk district of Russia was temporarily evacuated as a precaution before resuming normal operations, East2West News reported. Ukraine has accused the company of selling supplies used by the Russian military.

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Ksenia Svetlova, associate fellow at Chatham House policy institute based in London, argued that the disruption caused by strikes on fuel infrastructure and companies such as Wildberries is unlikely, by itself, to change President Vladimir Putin’s approach to the war.

"The hardship of the Russian citizen who suffers because of fuel shortages, the strike on a Wildberries warehouse, or forced recruitment does not interest him," Svetlova said. "The war machine is operating at full force, and he has neither the desire nor the ability to stop it."

Svetlova said Putin remains reluctant to announce another mass mobilization after large numbers of young Russians fled the country during the Kremlin’s previous call-up. At the same time, she said, Russia’s military still needs additional troops after recruiting heavily from its prison population and is increasingly pressuring ordinary civilians accused of relatively minor offenses to sign military contracts.

The sweeping Ukrainian operation followed one of Russia’s largest ballistic missile attacks of the war against Kyiv. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 41 missiles of various types in the overnight barrage, which killed at least one person and wounded 16, Reuters reported Sunday.

The Russian attack also spread into the Black Sea, where a Russian missile attack on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Golden Leo killed 10 people near Odesa, Reuters reported Monday.

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Ukrainian officials said the vessel, which was carrying corn, was struck by three cruise missiles and caught fire. Nine crew members and a Ukrainian maritime pilot were killed, while eight other crew members were rescued. The ship’s crew included Indian and Syrian nationals, according to Reuters.

The escalation comes as Zelenskyy faces growing domestic pressure over his removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old reformer credited with expanding Ukraine’s drone capabilities and seeking to modernize military procurement and management. Fedorov’s supporters viewed him as a rare official willing to challenge entrenched practices, improve oversight of defense spending and push a technology-centered approach to the war.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered following Fedorov’s dismissal, demanding his reinstatement and the removal of commander-in-chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi. Protesters have accused Syrskyi of resisting modernization and retaining a rigid command structure that they say contributes to high troop losses. Syrskyi has defended his wartime record and called for unity.

Fedorov publicly accused Syrskyi of blocking his initiatives and sabotaging his work. Zelenskyy said their relationship had deteriorated so badly that the two could no longer work together, but provided little additional explanation for removing Fedorov.

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Zelenskyy indicated Monday that consultations over Ukraine’s military leadership were continuing, saying he had spoken with Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi about ensuring that the experience of every branch of Ukraine’s defense forces was applied in a coordinated manner. He did not announce any decision on Syrskyi’s future.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Tucson mass shooting has residents concerned over ongoing rampant violence, pols debating gun rights

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:13:13 -0400

A downtown Tucson, Arizona, mass shooting left nine victims wounded, the alleged shooter with life-threatening injuries, and locals concerned about the Democrat-run city's late-night gun violence having spun out of control.

The shooting erupted around 2 a.m. near Empire Pizza at East Congress Street and Sixth Avenue, a busy nightlife area filled with people leaving bars and restaurants. Police believe the violence began with a confrontation between two groups whose members knew each other, with bystanders caught in the crossfire. Authorities had not said how many weapons were fired or publicly detailed what started the dispute.

"Definitely it's not as safe as it used to be because I know there's all kinds of fighting happening," Tucson resident Roxanne Brown told Fox 10 Phoenix.

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Anais Camacho, who has seen shootings at the same downtown corner before, said she routinely warns relatives to leave before the bars close.

"I had like a gut feeling that we should leave and pretty much as soon as we got up, there were some guys fighting and I shouldn’t have butted my butt in, but I did," Camacho told local KGUN 9. "I was like, stop fighting and then instantly he like lifted his shirt up, and I didn’t even see the gun, but I knew what that meant."

"So I yelled at everybody to like run away like but I guess I said it in Spanish — I didn’t realize," Camacho added. "I said he has a gun, he has a gun and nobody like moved and I had to like grab my cousin and we dipped and as soon as we bent the corner, shots fired."

Camacho said she knows first-hand of the "rowdy" late-night violence there.

"I always tell my family and friends this: Once we’re out at 1:30 a.m., let’s go home because after 1:30 people always start fighting," she told the local station. "People get drunk, they want pizza, and it always happens right here in this line or in this area in this corner. I’ve been through another shooting the exact same way right here on this corner and last time they let out three shots, so I kind of knew once people get rowdy, go home, you know."

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Empire Pizza said in a message posted to social media that two of the wounded people were on its patio but that the bullets came from outside the restaurant. The business praised officers who rushed toward the shooting and began treating victims within roughly a minute, but also issued a stark assessment of security downtown.

"It breaks our hearts to see what downtown has become," the restaurant said. "There is a stronger security presence guarding our bus station than any other business in downtown."

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Democratic Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz. – wife to Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and herself a victim of gun violence – are blaming the lack of gun control for the decline in public safety.

"Easy access to guns and Arizona’s weak gun safety laws have continued to put all of us at risk," Romero said in a statement. "From requiring universal background checks to extreme risk laws to funding violence prevention there is more lawmakers can and should do. We all deserve to be safe in all public spaces, in our schools, in our homes, in our shopping malls, and in our places of worship."

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Romero thanked the officers for stopping the shooter before.

"Last night, Tucson experienced another serious and senseless act of gun violence," her statement began. "A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer. Thanks to the quick actions and excellent care provided by our fire fighters and police officers, all victims were stabilized and taken to the hospital where we are hopeful they will all recover."

"As we all know too well, the impact resulting from this act of gun violence reaches beyond the scene and the victims," Romero continued. "It affects all of us: family and friends, first responders, the witnesses, our entire community. We know these moments leave a lasting impression on us and our sense of safety. For the victims, you have my prayers for healing and a speedy recovery. To the first responders, you have my gratitude. To our community, join us in taking action against gun violence and helping the victims and those affected by gun violence to heal."

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Giffords, a leading gun control advocate, has given the state an "F" rating on GIFFORDS’ Annual Gun Law Scorecard, and lamented that "the state lacks commonsense gun laws like universal background checks, gun owner licensing and red-flag laws."

"It is especially alarming to see another mass shooting in my hometown," she wrote in a statement Sunday. "As we await more information, what I know is this: Arizonans should be able to go get pizza on a Saturday night without fearing the next random act of gun violence. Arizona continues to have laws that make it easy for dangerous people to access guns — the time to act is now."

Pima County authorities, still in the unresolved search for Nancy Guthrie, are now investigating the officer-involved shooting.

"Our senior leadership is still assisting at the mass shooting downtown this morning, and a team of victim advocates has been dispatched to the hospital where we are hopeful that all nine shooting victims may survive" Pima County Attorney Laura Conover said.

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Republican Senate President Warren Petersen said the violence only highlights the need for the right for people to bear arms for self-defense.

"As this tragedy reminds us, evil exists, which is why we remain steadfast in supporting law enforcement and the constitutional rights of law-abiding Arizonans to protect themselves and others," Petersen wrote in a statement, according to KGUN. "We are praying for the recovery of those who were injured, for comfort for the families affected, and for justice to be served."

War erupts on far left as DSA endorses challenger against sitting House progressive

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:53 -0400

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is aiming to unseat another House Democrat as the divide between the establishment and the far-left continues to fuel chaos within the party.

The national DSA confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday that it was endorsing Donavan McKinney, a Michigan state lawmaker, over Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich.

Thanedar made headlines for his own push to impeach President Donald Trump and similar threats to several Cabinet officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He's also pushed legislation to pave the way for a national reparations system to give payments to Black Americans.

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But he's still fielding attacks from fellow members of the far left, with several self-proclaimed democratic socialists also endorsing McKinney.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and DSA member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., are among the sitting members of Congress backing McKinney over Thanedar.

Thanedar, who is running for a third term representing his deep-blue Detroit-area district, renounced his own DSA membership in October 2023 over fellow socialists' stances on the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

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"After the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel, which included the indiscriminate murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent men, women, and children, I can no longer associate with an organization unwilling to call out terrorism in all its forms," Thanedar said in the days following the terror attack.

McKinney was already endorsed by the Detroit-area DSA. His endorsement by the national party was first reported by Politico.

Several sitting House Democrats have already fallen victim to the far-left wave sweeping the country, particularly in the party's strongholds.

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Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., lost their respective primary races to challengers from the left flank.

DSA-backed Melat Kiros unseated longtime Denver-area Rep. Diane DeGette, D-Colo., a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Republicans have seized on their victories as evidence that Democrats are shifting further left and away from where most Americans are politically.

It's prompted more moderate Democrats to sound the alarm ahead of November's midterms.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, one of the most vulnerable Democrats of this election cycle, told Fox News' "Saturday in America," "As a Democrat, I reject what the DSA is doing. I read their platform, and it is radical."

Fox News Digital reached out to Thanedar's campaign for comment but did not immediately hear back.

Charter captain Jonathan Moss explains how to get kids hooked on fishing from an early age

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:58:12 -0400

Captain Jonathan Moss has been fishing Florida waters since he was 3 years old.

Back then, it was simple stuff: bream fishing with his dad, earthworms, easy stuff. But those early days on the water stuck.

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"I got the bug. I was hooked from the beginning," Moss told OutKick Outdoors. "Just being outdoors, spending time in God’s creation, being on the water. There’s no other place I’d rather be."

Today, Moss is a full-time charter captain in Central Florida, host of The Captain’s Log on Waypoint and owner of Go Cast Away. But before he made a living on the boat, he was an elementary school PE teacher who found himself staring out the window a little too often.

"I was teaching every day, and every day I was like, ‘Man, it’s beautiful weather. I should be on the water,’" Moss said.

Eventually, he took the leap. He left teaching, bought a boat and built a charter business from scratch.

"I started praying about it, and God said, ‘Go fish,’ and here we are," Moss said. "Been guiding now for 10 years full time."

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But for Moss, fishing has never been just about putting fish in the boat. The best part of his job, he said, is watching people experience something together that they’ll remember long after the trip is over.

"It’s been an absolute pleasure and honor to be able to share my favorite places with guests from all over the world," Moss said. "Seeing that fish respond to a lure, or seeing a kid catch their first fish, families creating memories together on the water — that is the best part of my job."

Moss knows that firsthand.

The man who first got him into the outdoors was his dad. Years later, one of Moss’ favorite episodes of The Captain’s Log was filming with his father during season one. They didn’t catch anything especially big, but that wasn’t the point.

"We were together fishing," Moss told OutKick Outdoors. "The man who got it started for me out in the outdoors."

These days, his whole family is in on it.

Jonathan's wife, Brooke, hosts Trail to Tide, an outdoor show geared toward women and moms. He said she didn’t grow up in a particularly "outdoorsy, fishy family," but by the time they met, she had already bought her own rod and reel, taught herself knots on YouTube and started fishing off the seawall on the Indian River.

"I’ve been able to watch her blossom and grow as an angler," Moss said.

And apparently, Brooke is no casual angler.

Moss recalled a bass fishing trip last fall when his son accidentally hooked Brooke in the shoulder while fish were busting on the surface in front of them.

"It went through her shirt, through her bra strap, all the way into her shoulder, buried the hook," Moss said. "And she’s like, ‘Babe, cut it off. Cut it off. I want to fish. There’s fish here in front of me.’"

Most people, Moss said, would have been done for the day. Not Brooke.

"She proceeded to catch one of the biggest bass she’s ever caught in her life with a lure still in her shoulder," he said.

What a warrior.

The couple have two young sons, ages 4 and 6, and Moss described them as "nearly feral" in the best possible way — dirty, energetic and always outside.

"They are all boy and go, go, go from the minute they wake up to the minute we drag them to bed," he said.

As for getting his boys away from screens, Moss said there isn’t much of a grand strategy.

"I just like being outside, and so it just comes natural for them," Moss said. "Mom and Dad are outside, whether we’re working in the garden or out back playing with the dogs, or we’re going fishing, or hiking, or doing something. We just do something outside all the time."

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That doesn’t mean every outing has to be an all-day adventure. In fact, Moss said parents are better off not overcomplicating it.

In the Florida summer heat, his family gets strategic. They go early in the morning or in the evening after it rains. They pack snacks. They go swimming at the island or sandbar. Then maybe they get ice cream afterward.

"When they look back and go, ‘Man, doing stuff outside is fun,’ it becomes these fun memories," Moss said.

That’s the real trick, he said, for parents who want their kids to appreciate fishing and the outdoors from an early age.

"Oh, listen, keep it simple. You don’t need to be there all day," Moss said. "If they’re there an hour and they’re ready to go, go."

Moss said kids do not need to start by targeting trophy fish. Let them catch catfish. Let them catch ladyfish. Let them play with shrimp in the bait bucket or livewell. Let them stay engaged in whatever way keeps them having fun outside.

"It’s OK. They’re having fun, they’re engaged, they’re with you, you’re on the water," he said.

On his own charters, Moss said he will often gear trips around giving kids something manageable. That might mean catching 10-inch speckled trout all day.

"Are they big? No. Do they tug? Yes, they do," Moss said. "Can the kid do it on their own? Yes, they can. And you know what? They’re hooked."

From there, he said, kids can slowly progress. They can stay longer, target bigger fish and learn more advanced skills. But in the beginning, the goal is simply creating an experience they want to repeat.

"Keep it easy, have fun, relax," Moss said. "It doesn’t matter what you catch, doesn’t matter what they’re doing, as long as everyone’s engaged and having fun, you’re on the right track."

Moss sees that same effect with adults, too.

When clients meet him at the dock, climb on the boat and put their phones away, he can see the stress leave their bodies.

"You see the shoulders just drop," Moss said. "You see the big sighs. You see it happen. I witness this daily."

Moss isn’t anti-screen, obviously. He hosts a television show and creates content for a living. But he also knows there’s value in putting down the phones and tablets to be fully present for a few hours.

That’s why, even after a long day guiding clients, he has no problem heading right back out with Brooke and the boys.

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"My wife said, ‘You’re crazy. You want to stay out in the sun more?’" Moss said. "I was like, ‘I’ll do anything to spend time on the water with my family.’ That’s the most important to me."

For Moss, that’s the whole point. The fish are just an added bonus.

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Mamdani’s ‘deranged’ Israel take resurfaces as he targets Netanyahu

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:54:03 -0400

A resurfaced 2023 clip of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani describing Israel as "an idea" is drawing renewed criticism online this week, as his rhetoric toward the Jewish state faces fresh scrutiny amid his latest clash with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"For so many people, Israel is a not a place. It is not the country, it's an idea," Mamdani said in 2023 while on the "Here & Everywhere: The Solidarity Roundtables" podcast.

"And you see that in many politicians' answers to the questions around Israel," he continued at the time, criticizing American politicians for supporting Israel’s war against Gaza. "Their answers were written 20, 30 years ago. They speak to a reality that does not exist. They pledge fealty to the idea of a two-state solution, irrespective of the fact that a second state for Palestinians is physically impossible because it's not even a contiguous piece of land in this moment between where Palestinians live."

Critics said the resurfaced comments are the latest in what they describe as a longstanding pattern of Mamdani criticizing Israel and alienating the Jewish community, as his administration explores whether it has the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he travels to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.

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"He lives in a bubble where everyone thinks like him and speaks like him, then he thinks this bubble is reality and the whole world," said Foundation for the Defense of Democracies research fellow Hussain Abdul-Hussain.

"His knowledge is shallow and mainly talking points, and whatever position he takes does not affect his life in NYC or in his ancestral homeland," Abdul-Hussain added.

"He's deranged on this issue, an extremist at the end of the day," said one user on X.

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"It's weird how they say the same thing about America," wrote conservative commentator Stephen Miller on X.

"Israel is certainly an idea: that after centuries of exile, persecution, and statelessness, the Jewish people should enjoy the same right to self-determination as every other nation," wrote pro-Israel education group Boundless CEO Aviva Klompas.

"AND Israel is very much a place. It's where nearly 10 million people wake up every morning, raise children, build businesses, argue about politics, celebrate holidays, and live their lives," she added.

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Mamdani has repeatedly criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza and accused the country of committing genocide, while voicing support for pro-Palestinian causes. He also skipped New York City’s annual Israel Day Parade in May, becoming the first sitting mayor to miss the event since it began in 1964.

Mamdani said Sunday that the New York City Law Department was actively discussing whether the city has the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York, while reiterating his support for the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant.

Netanyahu is expected to visit the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.

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"I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," said Mamdani in an interview with the New York Times Sunday. "He’s a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court."

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu in November 2024 over allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the fighting in Gaza.

Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office on Monday regarding the resurfaced 2023 comment.

Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed dodges when pressed on controversial remarks about death of Khamenei

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:32:09 -0400

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sidestepped questions from CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday after the host confronted him over past remarks suggesting "a lot of people" in Dearborn, Michigan, were saddened by the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Tapper pointed to audio first highlighted by The Washington Free Beacon from an event held shortly after Khamenei's death during the U.S.-Iran conflict. In the recording, El-Sayed said there were "a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad."

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"I thought that quote was interesting, because the ayatollah has killed tens of thousands of innocent Iranians, not to mention the proxies that Iran has funded that have killed innocent civilians all over the Middle East," Tapper said on CNN's "State of the Union."

"Why were you worried about offending people who support the ayatollah?"

El-Sayed, a Muslim progressive vying to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., declined to directly answer the question, instead criticizing Tapper for revisiting his past remarks rather than focusing on the U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact on Michigan.

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"Jake, on a day where we're mourning the loss of two more service members in a war we never should have fought, I think all of us ought to step back and ask whether or not everybody in Michigan, frankly, everybody in America, shouldn't be sad about the fact that this president, backed by the Prime Minister of a foreign government, took us to a war we had no business fighting in," he said.

He went on to argue that Tapper should have instead been asking about the recent deaths of U.S. service members in the Middle East — which Tapper had mentioned at the start of his question — and whether the Iran conflict should have occurred and the economic impact of the war on Michiganders.

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"I'm running for Senate in Michigan, and I think, here in Michigan, all of us are probably sad about the fact that we went to war that we never should have fought," El-Sayed said.

"I'd rather our money be spent here," he said.

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Tapper replied, "I was specifically asking you about comments you didn't want to make because you didn't want to offend people in Dearborn, which is in Michigan."

RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:05:24 -0400

Your phone rings, and the caller sounds official. They say your bank account or government service needs immediate verification. A link arrives moments later. The page looks like Google Play, and the caller tells you to install an app to fix the problem. Then the app asks you to turn on Accessibility access, a powerful Android permission that can let an app read the screen and control taps.

That approval can give the latest RedHook Android malware far more control than a regular app should have. Researchers at Group—IB, a global cybersecurity company that investigates online fraud and digital crime, analyzed the new threat. They say the upgraded remote access trojan, a type of malware that lets criminals control a device remotely, abuses Android's Wireless Debugging feature to gain shell-level privileges. That means it can run powerful system commands and change protected settings that ordinary apps cannot access, although it does not gain full root control.

RedHook can then watch the screen, record what you type, operate apps and steal login information. The new technique also helps it install or remove apps without showing the usual approval prompts. That makes one rushed permission decision especially costly.

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RedHook Android malware starts with a convincing scam

The attack begins with social engineering. Criminals call or message victims while posing as bank employees, government representatives or support agents. They direct people to fake websites that resemble official services or the Google Play Store. However, the app comes from outside Google Play. The victim sideloads an APK, which means installing an Android app from another source. After installation, the app guides the victim through enabling Accessibility.

Android built Accessibility services to help people use their devices. However, those services can also let an approved app observe the screen and perform actions for the user. RedHook takes advantage of that control. It simulates taps, opens Settings and enables Developer Options. Next, it turns on Wireless Debugging and asks Android for a pairing code.

The malware reads the code and connects back to the phone through 127.0.0.1, a local address that points to the same device. In effect, RedHook tricks the phone into connecting to its own powerful debugging controls, giving the malware deeper access without a computer.

Why Wireless ADB gives RedHook more control

ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge. Developers use it to manage a phone from a command line, install test apps and troubleshoot software. Android introduced Wireless Debugging with Android 11, allowing ADB connections over Wi-Fi instead of a USB cable. Once RedHook pairs with the phone, it gains shell-level access. That gives the malware more authority than a normal Android app, allowing it to run powerful commands and change protected settings. However, it still does not gain full root control.

RedHook can then grant itself additional permissions, capture low-level touch activity and avoid some confirmation screens that would normally alert the user. The malware also borrows from Shizuku, a legitimate Android utility used by developers and power users. Shizuku allows approved apps to use elevated Android features without rooting a phone. RedHook repurposes parts of that framework to carry out malicious commands.

What RedHook can do after it takes control

Group-IB counted 53 commands that attackers can send to the current RedHook version. Some commands appear unfinished, but the working features give criminals extensive access to an infected phone.

Attackers can stream the screen and capture screenshots.
The malware records keystrokes and can collect screen-lock credentials.
It can simulate taps, swipes, drags and long presses.
Contacts, text messages and installed app lists can be collected.
RedHook can install new APKs or remove apps without the usual prompts.
Fake verification windows and black-screen overlays can hide its activity.
The malware can activate a camera, including during a fake identity check.
Remote commands can lock, unlock, wake or reboot the phone.

That access creates several opportunities for fraud. A criminal could watch you sign in to a banking app, capture a verification code or place a convincing overlay above a real login screen. RedHook may also remove security software or install another malicious app.

RedHook uses several tricks to stay on your phone

Gaining access helps the attacker only while the malware remains active. Therefore, RedHook includes several persistence methods designed to keep Android from shutting it down. It can play silent audio so the operating system treats its process as important. A WakeLock keeps the CPU awake. Meanwhile, two separate services monitor each other and restart their partner when one stops.

RedHook also sets a five-minute alarm that checks whether its services remain alive. After a reboot, a receiver can restart the malware and reconnect its privileged helper. It even adjusts its out-of-memory score to reduce the chance that Android will close it when memory runs low. These methods make removal harder. They also explain why simply swiping the app away may accomplish very little.

Red flags to watch for before you tap Allow

One warning sign may have an innocent explanation. Several appearing together should make you stop and investigate.

A caller or message pressures you to install an app immediately.
The download page resembles Google Play, but it opens inside a web browser.
An app asks for Accessibility access without a clear need for it.
Instructions tell you to tap Build number seven times to enable Developer Options.
Wireless Debugging appears enabled although you never use developer tools.
A black overlay or fake system-update screen blocks your view.
An unfamiliar app keeps reopening or resists removal.
A bank or government representative asks you to install an APK from a link.

Do not let an urgent tone make the decision for you. Legitimate organizations can give you time to verify a request through an official phone number or website.

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Ways to stay safe from RedHook Android malware

A few checks can stop this attack before it reaches the Wireless Debugging stage. Other steps can help limit the damage if you already installed a suspicious app.

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

1) Install apps through Google Play

Avoid APK files sent through texts, messaging apps or unexpected phone calls. Apps downloaded from unknown sources can put your device and personal information at risk. You should also review which apps can install software from outside Google Play. Open Settings and search for Install unknown apps . Turn off this permission for browsers, messaging apps and file managers unless you have a specific reason to use it.

2) Verify the caller on your own

Hang up and call the organization using the number printed on your bank card or listed on its official website. Avoid phone numbers included in the message, pop-up or download page. Be especially cautious when someone contacts you unexpectedly and pressures you to change a phone setting or install an app. Google lists both behaviors as warning signs of a possible scam.

3) Treat Accessibility requests as highly sensitive

Open Settings and search for Accessibility . Then review Installed apps , Downloaded apps or Installed services , depending on your phone. Turn off access for anything you do not recognize. An ordinary banking, delivery or government app rarely needs permission to read your screen and control your taps. Pause whenever an app claims that Accessibility access is required to complete verification. As CyberGuy has previously reported, malware can abuse Accessibility permissions to take control of an Android phone.

4) Keep Google Play Protect enabled and run a scan

Open the Google Play Store > tap your profile icon > Play Protect . Tap Scan to check the apps currently installed on your phone. Play Protect may warn you about harmful software, which you can disable or remove from the phone. Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware. However, Play Protect may not catch every malicious app, so strong antivirus software adds another layer of protection.

5) Use strong antivirus software

Strong antivirus software can help flag malicious links, suspicious downloads and harmful apps. Keep its protection active, especially if you sometimes receive APK files for work or testing. However, do not assume an antivirus scan has fully removed RedHook if the app keeps returning or your settings continue to change. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com

6) Install Android and Google Play system updates

Open Settings > Software updates , then follow the prompts. You can also check your Android security update and Google Play system update under About phone > Android version . Paths can differ slightly by device.

7) Get help if you think your phone is infected

Turn on Airplane mode and use another trusted device to contact your bank and change important passwords. Do not enter more information on the affected phone. Try to remove the suspicious app or contact your phone manufacturer, carrier or a trusted repair professional for help. A factory reset may be necessary if the app returns or the phone continues behaving strangely.

8) Consider removing exposed personal information

A data removal service can help reduce the personal details available about you on people-search sites. That may include your home address, phone number and information about relatives. However, a data removal service cannot clean malware from your phone, recover stolen login information or remove data that criminals already copied. You can also submit opt-out requests yourself for free, although the process can take time. Information may later reappear, so continued monitoring may be needed. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com

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Kurt's key takeaways

RedHook depends on social engineering before it can take control. The attacker still needs you to install a malicious app and approve powerful Accessibility permissions. That gives you a chance to stop the attack early. Be suspicious of urgent calls, fake app pages and anyone who tells you to install an APK from a link. Google Play Protect and strong antivirus software can help, but your best defense is slowing down before you approve an unexpected request.

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Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley's Baltimore performance of 'I Can't Love You Anymore' goes viral

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:59 -0400

Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen teamed up for the weekend for a performance going viral.

The two country music talents are unquestioned superstars. Wallen has been the face of country music for the past several years.

Langley's rise over the past two years has been nothing short of incredible as she solidifies herself as elite.

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The two are currently touring together, and country music fans can't get enough.

Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley team up for viral performance.

Wallen and Langley performed in Baltimore over the weekend, and a video of them singing their popular hit "I Can’t Love You Anymore" is doing major numbers on Instagram.

To the surprise of nobody, they both absolutely crushed it while at M&T Bank Stadium.

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This certainly isn't the first time Wallen and Langley have teamed up to go viral. They don't just dominate the charts together.

They dominate every show they perform at as a duo.

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It's awesome watching the pair continue to make waves with their outstanding music and live shows. I might have to find a way to score some tickets to see it in person.

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FIRST ON FOX: Trump admin freezes out Minnesota of the Caribbean over alleged hurricane-aid abuses

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:16 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration suspended a U.S. territory's housing-finance authority from receiving further federal funding after the Department of Housing and Urban Development cited years of alleged financial mismanagement, dire audit findings and the conviction of a former executive in a disaster-recovery contracting scheme.

The suspension over alleged waste and abuse at the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) comes as HUD Secretary Scott Turner, a member of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, ramps up the administration's scrutiny of federal grant recipients following a series of high-profile investigations nationwide.

"The Trump administration is changing the game when it comes to who we entrust with taxpayer dollars. Organizations riddled with corruption, mismanagement and crime will no longer be allowed to squander billions," Turner, a former NFL cornerback, told Fox News Digital.

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"[VIHFA] officials cannot be allowed to prioritize kickbacks over helping families recover from disasters. I promised that HUD would be a faithful steward of the American people’s hard-earned money, and we are keeping that promise."

Turner said the suspension is "effective immediately," as the HUD chief's deputy Andrew Hughes fired off a 13-page letter to VIHFA official Dayna Clendinen laying out HUD’s findings and alerting that they are barred from future federal procurement while an investigation takes place.

When approached for comment, a representative who picked up the phone at VIHFA on Monday directed Fox News Digital to a full voicemail box. Fox News Digital then reached out via VIHFA's contact page for comment.

Fox News Digital also reached out to Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., and Democratic Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan's office for additional comment.

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In the letter, HUD claimed the nearly-$2 billion appropriation to VIHFA was intended for recovery after Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the American archipelago in 2017 – calculated to about $20,000 per USVI resident.

"Nine years later, because of VIHFA’s blatant mismanagement of these critical disaster funds, USVI citizens still do not have the housing and electrical power they were promised nearly a decade ago," the agency said, citing the prevalence of blue-tarped roofs and shoddy infrastructure, including a teetering power grid in the time since.

HUD said audits found disaster recovery spending lagged badly while administrative spending consumed a disproportionate share of available funds. The agency also cited the former COO's criminal kickback scheme as evidence of weak internal controls.

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VIHFA’s former chief operating officer, Darin Richardson, was sentenced in March to 36 months in prison after being convicted of bank fraud, money laundering, making false statements and criminal conflict of interest. Prosecutors said Richardson received $107,000 from a contractor in connection with the scheme. HUD said the misconduct occurred "during execution of his duties" at VIHFA.

That contract was later inflated by 50% from $3 million to $4.5 million, HUD said in its letter, adding that much of the lumber then was allowed to rot in the tropical sun.

HUD said Richardson's conduct, standing alone, was sufficient to call into question VIHFA's responsibility to receive additional federal funds.

HUD informed VIHFA it has "substantial evidence" of failure-to-comply with aid obligations, a lack of internal controls over financial matters, fraud risks and conflict-of-interest situations.

"[VIHFA] has failed to implement effective fraud controls despite the indictment and conviction of its former COO in a federal contracting fraud scheme. It has repeatedly made false certifications to HUD that it has proficient financial controls, has safeguards to prohibit conflicts of interest, has not obtained duplicate federal benefits, and complies with applicable laws and regulations," HUD alleged in their suspension notice.

HUD cited multiple audits spanning a decade that raised "significant concerns" about funding-related activities – which collectively questioned millions in costs and uncovered weak financial controls, inadequate project oversight, poor fraud-risk management and inaccurate reporting. A 2026 audit concluded VIHFA had failed to implement a structured fraud prevention framework despite overseeing $1.9 billion in disaster recovery funding.

Further condemning the "glacial" pace of storm recovery, HUD found that only 2% of planned single-family rentals, 16% of single-family homeowners and 19% of multifamily rental projects had been completed since the storms struck nearly a decade ago.

None of 329 housing-work mitigation projects had been finished, while HUD found a "yawning gap" between high expenditures by VIHFA on administrative concerns and low expenditures on residents and their homes.

"Whether poor management or something worse, the consequences are unacceptable– the residents of the USVI who were devastated by disaster are not getting what they need from VIHFA," HUD wrote to the authority. VIHFA spent $52.6 million on administrative costs alone, according to its report.

HUD also found VIHFA's divisions unwisely "operate in silos," hindering communication and fraud-risk management.

The agency told VIHFA that the HUD inspector general’s office also found that employees had personal knowledge of fraud or suspected fraudulent activity – but then VIHFA failed to conduct further investigations or alert its senior management.

The auditing apparatus of VIHFA only notified then-directors of the divisions involved, who allegedly "sat on the findings" according to HUD’s recounting of a 2023 IG probe.

That along with the material facts behind Richardson’s convictions bolster Turner’s decision to cut off VIHFA, the agency wrote.

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"An officer corruptly awarding disaster clean up contracts violates, at minimum, HUD rules on oversight of contractors," HUD said, citing Richardson’s kickbacks of at least $107,000 in one case.

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VIHFA will have 30 days to request a hearing on the matter or HUD’s funding suspension will be final, Hughes said.

The suspension marks the latest front in the feds' anti-fraud campaign, which has now stretched from the massive Feeding Our Future prosecution in the cold northern reaches of Minnesota now to the southern, sunny confines of Charlotte Amalie.

Joe Ryan's 2.85 ERA and Guardians mastery make Minnesota Twins the smart MLB bet tonight

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:56:48 -0400

I'm going to start with a bit of a rant about the ABS. I have a problem with .1% of the ball catching the zone and it being called a strike. I don't think that's in the spirit of the strike zone. We can see the amount of the ball that goes through the zone, so to me it needs to be 50% or more to be considered a strike. I think it rewards bad pitches if a minuscule amount hits the zone and it counts for a strike. I don't hate the concept of ABS, and like how quickly it works, but some of it is favorable to bad pitching. Luckily, we have a chance to see some very good pitching tonight between the Twins and Guardians.

The Minnesota Twins have some decisions to make soon. They are likely to be one of the teams that general managers spend time calling quite frequently in the next couple of weeks. For the year, they are 49-51, which is certainly better than what the majority of people would've expected from them this year. They could try and add pieces to make a run for the division, but that seems a bit unlikely - even if they only have to beat the White Sox and Guardians. They are only four games back in the division, which is definitely worth considering keeping players, but the rebuild could finish a lot sooner if they trade away some of their key pieces.

One guy who will attract a lot of calls is tonight's starter, Joe Ryan. He would also get the Twins a big return if they do decide to part with him. For the season, Ryan has posted a 2.85 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP with a 6-5 record. He also has accumulated 128 strikeouts in just 110.1 innings. He has been a front-of-the-rotation starter for the Twins and could be a huge piece for a playoff team. He has dominated the Guardians in the past, holding them to a .185 batting average over 92 at-bats against him.

The Cleveland Guardians are not going to be sellers, but don't expect this team to make a major play for anyone, either. That is just not how the franchise operates. However, what you should expect is that they will have players who make contact and have occasional power. They also may look for a low-cost, high upside starter. They are without their best player at the moment as well, so the biggest addition to their team may come in the form of Jose Ramirez's health.

The Guardians are typically a strong pitching team. They usually have one anchor in the rotation, and then a bunch of other guys who are good, but not necessarily great. It could probably be argued that today's starter, Tanner Bibee, is the anchor of the rotation this season. He is just 3-9 for a record, but has a solid 3.90 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP. That WHIP indicates to me that he might be suffering from a bit of bad luck. Allowing 20 homers isn't exactly ideal, but he has been a good starter. Bibee has been worse at home with a 4.11 ERA in Cleveland. He did face the Twins at home once this year and was fantastic, going six innings and allowing just one solo homer.

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I think that game from Bibee was a bit of an anomaly rather than the rule. However, Bibee has been good with a .194 batting average against him in 72 Twins at-bats. The under seems like it could be a good option with a 7.5 total, but I think you've got to get everything going right there. In six games this season, the teams have gone under 7.5 runs three times, so it is a 50/50. I don't really like those odds.

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Instead, I like to take the more reliable guy, who I believe to be Ryan. The Twins have been good with him on the mound, and he has shown success against the Guardians in the past. It isn't that I expect Bibee to be an easy defeat here; I just think Ryan is a better pitcher and more locked in. Plus Bibee at home has struggled, and he is more susceptible to homers. Give me the Twins at -120.

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Republicans defy Trump, jump into South Carolina Senate race despite his handpicked successor

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:54:57 -0400

President Donald Trump has made his pick to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., but several Republicans eyeing his seat don’t care.

A handful of hopefuls vying to win the Republican nomination in August to take the reins from Graham have already announced their intent to jump into the race, despite Trump throwing his endorsement power behind Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., Graham’s sister who many believed to be a placeholder for the remainder of his term.

Trump on Friday, after meeting with Graham in the Oval Office, announced his "complete and total endorsement" for her to get into the race.

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"I asked Darline, for the Good of our Nation, to run for the U.S. Senate in the Special Republican Primary on Tuesday, August 11, 2026," Trump said. "I hope Darline does this, in that there would be nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey."

She has not yet committed, and the coveted Trump endorsement has not stopped Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., businessman Mark Lynch or the latest to jump in, Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., from entering the fray.

Fry, in particular, was just last week lauded by Trump as someone to watch. He also had spent time speaking with White House operatives about launching a bid, and a Trump endorsement seemed all but guaranteed.

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A source in Fry’s political orbit told Fox News Digital that the lawmaker has "accomplished more than all the potential candidates combined," having passed three bills in his first four years in Congress.

"This is really about giving voters a choice and not a coronation," they said.

Still, Fry is not running away from Trump. In his campaign announcement, Fry noted, "Of the many things Lindsey Graham believed in, standing with President Trump and advancing the Republican agenda were among his defining principles."

"There is no other way to put it: Lindsey Graham was one of a kind," Fry said. "There is no replacing him, but I believe the best way to honor his legacy is to fight alongside the president just as steadfastly as he did."

During this cycle, at least, the Trump endorsement has not proven a sure bet.

South Carolina-based Republican consultant Dave Wilson told Fox News Digital, "South Carolina voters want to have a choice and not be told who they need to be voting for."

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"The president’s quick endorsement of Darline Graham was very symbolic," Wilson said, but added, "We’re seeing in South Carolina that his endorsement didn’t carry as much weight as people thought it was going to."

Wilson was referring to Trump’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette ahead of last month’s GOP gubernatorial primary.

Evette was the top vote getter in the primary but lost the ensuing runoff election against South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson in a landslide. And Trump, ever hungry for a victory, endorsed both Wilson and Evette days before the runoff.

Veteran Republican strategist and communicator Ryan Williams told Fox News Digital that a Trump endorsement is "a major boost for any candidacy, but it doesn’t necessarily give you a lock on the seat."

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Just because Trump has thrown his weight behind Graham doesn’t mean others shouldn’t run, Williams contended. He noted that Senate seats rarely open up in South Carolina, and that when the opportunity presents itself, hopefuls need to seize it.

"If you’re an aspiring House member in South Carolina, this is your time to run regardless of whom the president is supporting," Williams said.

"There’s no downside for running," he continued. "They’re all going to run as Trump Republicans, and they’re all going to flatter the president on the campaign trail."

Fox News Channel’s 'Hannity' to air exclusive first interview with Sen Darline Graham on Monday

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:46:43 -0400

Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity will sit down with Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., the sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, for an exclusive interview on Monday night’s edition of "Hannity" at 9 ET.

Darline Graham was sworn into office earlier this month following the sudden death of her brother, becoming the first female senator from the Palmetto State and the first sister of a lawmaker ever appointed to the upper chamber. It will be her first interview since her brother's tragic passing and since her appointment to the U.S. Senate.

Graham is expected to discuss her brother’s legacy and her decision to carry on his public service. She will reflect on the shared values that shaped their family and upbringing and how she will represent the people of South Carolina following his death.

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Darline Graham was appointed to fulfill the remainder of her brother’s term by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. President Donald Trump recommended she get the position, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., spoke with her several times before appearing alongside her in Columbia, South Carolina.

"Lindsey took care of his little sister in years long departed. It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now," McMaster said.

Lindsey Graham died in Washington, D.C., on July 11 at 71, one day after returning from Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a new package of sanctions against Russia.

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A statement released by Graham's office cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, though the official cause of death remains pending for additional testing.

Hannity has interviewed everyone from world leaders to entertainers, including Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Gavin Newsom, George W. Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kim Kardashian, Mike Tyson, Sean Penn, and many others.

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US bases, ICE facilities targeted in Cuba-linked 24-hour activist mobilization plan

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:41:25 -0400

A new State Department report argues that Cuba has cultivated a network of American activist organizations that can be mobilized against U.S. policy, citing a publicly posted plan for protests at U.S. military bases, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and federal buildings as a recent example.

The June "National Rapid Response Plan" was distributed by the National Network on Cuba, a U.S. coalition of more than 60 organizations. The State Department links the coalition to the Cuban government through its relationship with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, or ICAP, a government entity sanctioned in June for allegedly supporting Cuban intelligence activities.

The plan calls for "coordinated nationwide actions" within 24 hours of a U.S. military attack — or the "imminent threat" of one — and says its goal is to make it "politically and materially costly for the U.S. government to wage war on Cuba."

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The plan already has been made publicly available. The State Department report presents it as evidence of what it describes as a broader Cuban effort to cultivate and mobilize sympathetic organizations inside the U.S.

The National Network on Cuba's "materials reveal the continuing reach, coordination and sophistication of Cuba’s subversive capabilities on American territory," the State Department report claims.

The rapid-response plan calls for demonstrations and establishes a timeline for activating supporters nationwide. If U.S. military action against Cuba begins before 3 p.m. Eastern time, demonstrations would start at 6 p.m. local time that day. If it begins later, activists would mobilize at 6 p.m. the following day.

Organizers are instructed to gather at federal buildings, courthouses and post offices; military bases and recruiting offices; or ICE detention centers and field offices. The plan also lists sports arenas during high-profile events as optional locations.

The State Department’s focus on the plan comes amid escalating U.S. pressure on Havana and discussion of possible military intervention or regime change. Trump has floated a "friendly takeover" of Cuba and, when asked in May about intervening, said "it looks like I’ll be the one that does it." Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the administration prefers diplomacy while leaving military action on the table.

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The plan says demonstrations at immigration facilities would "connect Cuba solidarity to anti-ICE/immigrant defense work happening nationwide."

It also directs activists to a Black Alliance for Peace database that the State Department report says maps 1,335 U.S. military and law-enforcement locations across the Western Hemisphere. The group describes the map as a basis for local organizing that can help activists "strategize how and where to organize and agitate."

The National Network on Cuba openly promotes the plan on its website as part of its "No War on Cuba" campaign, alongside calls for rallies, banner drops, caravans, teach-ins and other demonstrations.

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The State Department report portrays the plan as a modern example of Cuba’s broader effort to cultivate and mobilize sympathetic organizations inside the United States.

The National Network on Cuba represents more than 60 organizations and works closely with the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. ICAP is led by Fernando González Llort, a former member of Cuba’s Wasp spy network, a Cuban intelligence ring that infiltrated exile organizations and gathered information about U.S. military facilities in South Florida during the 1990s, who served 15 years in a U.S. prison before returning to the island.

The report describes ICAP as the central hub of Cuba’s international influence operation, claiming it coordinates more than 2,000 solidarity organizations across more than 150 countries.

The Cuban embassy in Washington could not immediately be reached for comment.

The report focuses particular attention on six organizations spanning Cuban government outreach and American left-wing activism. ICAP is a Cuban government entity, while the National Network on Cuba is a U.S.-based coalition of more than 60 organizations advocating closer relations with Havana.

The other groups are U.S.-based: Code Pink is a left-wing anti-war organization; the People’s Forum is a New York-based activist and political education center; the Democratic Socialists of America is a socialist political organization; and the National Lawyers Guild is a progressive legal association.

Code Pink, the Democratic Socialists of America and the National Lawyers Guild’s Cuba Committee are listed as members of the National Network on Cuba, alongside the Communist Party USA and dozens of smaller organizations.

The extent of each organization’s involvement in the rapid-response plan is unclear. The report argues that their overlapping relationships, delegations and campaigns give Cuba access to a broad American activist infrastructure.

The report says the Democratic Socialists of America has sent multiple delegations to Cuba, including a 2023 trip during which members met privately with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and sought to establish formal communication with Cuban ministries. It notes, however, that the Democratic Socialists of America was not created or controlled by Cuban intelligence, describing its support for Havana as primarily ideological.

The People’s Forum, meanwhile, is described as a major organizing hub connecting Cuba advocacy with anti-ICE and pro-Palestinian activism. The report says the organization has served as fiscal sponsor for the Venceremos Brigade, which has transported American activists to Cuba for decades, and has helped organize delegations that met with senior Cuban officials.

Code Pink and the National Lawyers Guild also have participated in Cuba delegations and campaigns opposing the U.S. embargo, according to the report. The National Lawyers Guild adopted a resolution in 2026 pledging to work with the National Network on Cuba and the broader Cuba solidarity movement.

The report does not announce sanctions or legal action against the U.S.-based organizations, and much of its underlying evidence comes from public records, organizational materials and previous reporting. Its central conclusion is that Cuba treats traditional espionage, political advocacy and ideological influence as parts of a single long-term campaign against the United States.

The administration has sharply expanded its pressure campaign in 2026: Trump signed an executive order in January allowing tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba and followed in May with sanctions targeting foreign entities operating in or supporting key sectors of the Cuban economy, in addition to the long-standing U.S. trade embargo.

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Code Pink has separately come under federal scrutiny through an investigation into the financial network of Neville Roy Singham, the husband of Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans and a major benefactor of the group. A federal grand jury in Manhattan is examining potential foreign-agent and tax violations involving Singham’s network.

Code Pink has not been publicly identified as a target of the investigation, and no charges have been filed.

The Treasury Department also has sought information from Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin about a March aid convoy to Cuba as officials examine potential sanctions violations. Code Pink has denied wrongdoing and said the delegation delivered humanitarian supplies amid worsening shortages on the island.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Cuban embassy in Washington, the National Network on Cuba, Code Pink, the Democratic Socialists of America and the National Lawyers Guild for comment.

Firestorm erupts online after Minnesota paper praises Tim Walz's clemency for child sex offender

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:34:55 -0400

Minnesota's flagship paper came under fire over the weekend after a columnist defended Democrat Gov. Tim Walz reasoning for pardoning an illegal immigrant just before the convicted child rapist was set to be deported.

"The Minnesota Star Tribune is cheering on Tim Walz protecting an illegal alien monster who raped a 10 year old girl. No one should read this depraved rag. They are sick," said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., on X.

Minnesota's Board of Pardons is composed of Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and state Chief Justice Natalie Hudson. They voted on June 10 to grant clemency to Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national who between 2002 and 2004 repeatedly raped a child. Lue was set to be deported from the United States before the clemency was issued.

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In a section of the column called "Cheers to Gov. Tim Walz," writer Rochelle Olson praised the governor and failed vice presidential candidate for his decision to defend the pardon.

"The governor refused to back down from his vote to pardon a Hmong man convicted of felony sexual assault in 2006. It’s significant that Tou Lue Vang needed only two of three votes from the state Board of Pardons, but he received unanimous support," the column states.

Olson did not mention that Vang's rape victim was a minor, or that Vang raped the child several times over the period of two years. She did reference a letter from the victim addressed to the pardon board supporting Vang's clemency.

A spokesperson for the paper told Fox News Digital, "The Minnesota Star Tribune regularly publishes a wide range of opinions across the political spectrum."

"In this case, our opinion columnist agreed with a unanimous pardon by the Minnesota state board of pardons, including Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and state Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson," they added.

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Olson launched into a tirade about Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol rioters in her column, likening their actions to that of the foreign child rapist.

"Vang’s actions 20 years ago were awful, but so were the violent protests at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and those folks received presidential pardons," the author wrote.

Author Dennis Neale slammed that comparison in a post on X, writing: "The Star Tribune likens repeatedly raping a 10-year-old girl to protesting in the Capitol on Jan 6. You fluppin’ idiots."

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"Minnesota’s largest paper actually figured out a way to shove January 6th into this as a way to excuse an illegal immigrant who sexually assaulted a child," said another X personality. "One of the most insane things I’ve ever seen."

"The Minnesota Star Tribune just gave a 'Cheers' to Tim Walz for standing by his pardon of a convicted child rapist. Absolutely disgusting," said online commentator Dustin Grage.

"The degeneracy of the modern left would be impossible to exaggerate because it is impossible to exaggerate infinity," said Claremont Institute senior fellow Jeremy Carl.

Nick Freitas, another online personality, wrote, "Every time I think I despise the main stream media enough, they triple their efforts."

Walz's attempts to protect Vang — and his defense of the pardon — proved moot when on July 10, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the illegal alien had been deported to his native Laos.

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

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

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

Days after Vang's deportation, Walz doubled down on his decision to grant clemency.

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"Did that make us any safer?" Walz questioned. "Did that make the children that are left behind any more stable? Did it improve the idea that we can’t all be judged by our worst day?"

Woke language overhaul would strip the word 'inmate' from New York City's entire jail rulebook

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:29:27 -0400

The New York City Board of Correction is moving to scrub the word "inmate" from its jail regulations, replacing it with "person in custody" as part of a years-long effort rooted in the belief that incarceration should not define a person.

The latest proposal builds on a 2021 initiative that began removing the term "inmate" from the board's Minimum Standards after officials concluded people should not be defined by their incarceration.

"People in DOC custody are people first and the circumstance of their incarceration is not their defining feature," the board wrote in 2021. "Therefore, the Board has made a commitment to employ person-first language in its Standards and general communications going forward."

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As part of that commitment, the board began replacing references to "inmates" with terms including "people," "persons" and "individuals in custody." The latest proposal would extend those revisions to additional portions of the regulations.

The changes are reflected throughout the rulebook.

A section formerly titled "Classification of Prisoners," for example, was renamed "Classification of People in Custody," while numerous references to "prisoners" and "inmates" were rewritten. The regulations also define a "person in custody" as "any person confined in a facility."

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The proposal says the amendments are intended to continue the board's earlier work.

"In 2021, the Board made a commitment to employ person-first language in its Minimum Standards and communications by deleting references to 'inmates' in favor of person-first terms such as 'people in custody,'" the proposal states. "The Board proposes continuing this vital effort in Chapters 2 and 3."

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The city is not alone in moving away from the word "inmate."

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In 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation replacing references to "inmate" throughout state law with "incarcerated individual."

The measure amended dozens of provisions across New York law to adopt the new terminology, though New York City instead chose the phrase "person in custody."

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The terminology debate has resurfaced as New York City's correction system has drawn renewed public attention following a FIFA World Cup semifinal watch party at Rikers Island attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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During the event, Mamdani told attendees, "These are New Yorkers, and they will be New Yorkers when they get out of Rikers."

The city’s terminology changes do not alter jail operations, housing policies or disciplinary procedures.

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Instead, the board has characterized the revisions as an effort to modernize its regulations and ensure the language reflects its long-standing philosophy that people should not be defined solely by their incarceration.

Fox News Digital reached out to the New York City Board of Correction asking why it chose "person in custody" instead of "incarcerated individual," the term adopted by New York state, and whether the board received public feedback on the proposal.

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Requests for comment were also sent to the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association, which represents New York City's correction officers, and the Vera Institute of Justice, a nonprofit criminal justice reform organization.

MTG pounces on Hegseth, claiming US troop casualties 'fuel' his 'bloodlust for a senseless war'

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:43 -0400

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth of "bloodlust" after the Pentagon chief posted about fallen U.S. service members amid the ongoing Iran war.

"Godspeed, heroes. Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve," Hegseth wrote on X when sharing a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) post about the deaths of American troops in Jordan.

Greene shared Hegseth's post and wrote, "Sacrifice?? What the f--- are you talking about?? They did not willingly sacrifice themselves. They were killed because of the war you, Trump, and the admin, are waging on behalf of a FOREIGN COUNTRY, Israel. You mean their deaths fuel your bloodlust for a senseless war."

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In a Monday statement to Fox News Digital, Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Joel Valdez asserted, "These comments are disgusting, especially from a former member of Congress. Ideological disagreements are normal, but using the death of our service members as fuel for her hatred of the Trump administration is out of line. We all serve at the pleasure of the President of the UNITED STATES, not a foreign nation or foreign leaders. No amount of diminishing, disrespectful remarks from washed up politicians will change that."

A White House spokesperson on Monday pointed Fox News Digital to comments President Donald Trump had made on Sunday.

"Well, we feel very badly. But you know those great people, those great patriots were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he said.

"Iran has been very, very badly damaged," he said, asserting that the foreign nation has "lost everything, almost, militarily. They've got very little left. They've got some missiles. They've got some drones. They've got some manufacturing ability — not much," he said. "We control the Strait. They don't control anything. So we'll see what happens. But we hit 'em very hard again tonight," he said, adding that "we did that in honor of the probably three — it’s probably three, as opposed to two — great patriots."

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CENTCOM declared in part of a Saturday statement, "On July 17, two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks." The post also noted that a service member was missing.

"I’m praying for the families and friends of those two fallen soldiers and for the third missing soldier," Greene wrote in a Saturday post on X when sharing CENTCOM's announcement. "This should not be happening. President Trump needs to bring our troops home and stop this senseless America LAST war!!!"

In an update on Sunday, CENTCOM noted, "Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S. military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today. An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing."

The post stated: "Separately, a U.S. service member in northern Iraq was killed in action July 18 during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone. A second service member was wounded and continues to receive medical treatment for a minor injury."

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Greene and President Donald Trump had a falling out last year. In early January she departed Congress, resigning in the middle of a two-year term.

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FBI alleges suspect 'deployed an incendiary device outside' federal building

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:14:14 -0400

The FBI announced that a suspect was taken into custody after deploying an incendiary device outside a federal building in New York City on Monday morning.

"This morning an individual deployed an incendiary device outside of 26 Federal Plaza in New York. The individual is in custody and two minor injuries reported thus far. FBI JTTF is investigating the incident," FBI Director Kash Patel noted in a post on X.

FBI New York field office Assistant Director in Charge James Barnacle Jr. noted that the man had some sort of liquid, saying the individual "put the liquid down, set some fireworks on top of it," causing a "little fire."

"He was armed with a pellet gun," Barnacle noted. He said two individuals were injured, including a federal employee and a civilian, though he described the injuries as "minor" and said both were "treated and released."

The New York Police Department said that there was a "found firearm" tied to the incident.

Video footage shows federal agents, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, on the scene.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. have both issued a statement about the episode.

"What occurred outside 26 Federal Plaza this morning was deeply disturbing. I’m relieved no one was seriously injured and that a suspect is in custody. My team is in touch with the NYPD and we will support the federal investigation. Our administration will continue to ensure that every New Yorker is safe in their city — and hold accountable any who threaten that," Mamdani said in a post on X.

"I am grateful to law enforcement for their swift actions to stop an attack at 26 Federal Plaza this morning, for successfully apprehending the suspect and for keeping the people of New York City safe. Acts of terror and violence have no place in our City and will never be tolerated. The individual responsible for this must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," Jeffries said in his statement.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for comment.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated

Fox News' Brendan McDonald contributed to this report

Meteorite that crashed into NJ home holds building blocks of life, scientists say

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:04:28 -0400

A meteorite that crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home two years ago contains some of the building blocks of life, scientists say — and is among the rarest space rocks ever recovered.

The meteorite fell in Hillsborough, New Jersey, on July 16, 2024, and is the subject of a recent study published in Science Advances on July 15 — just in time for its two-year anniversary on Earth.

The homeowner heard a "loud crash" at the time and found a hole in the ceiling that "covered the bed, carpet and surrounding areas," according to a release from the SETI Institute, a private research organization based in Mountain View, California.

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"I smelled a strong sulfur-like odor and saw many black fragments," said the homeowner, in a comment originally given to the scientists and researchers at SETI and NASA.

No one was injured at the time, though the property was damaged.

"The meteorite had broken into many fragments, including dust, and a strong sulfur-like odor was present in the 122 air," said the report.

Researchers identified it as a rare intermediate CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite, one of only two witnessed meteorite falls of that subtype.

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"Our cameras in Northford, Connecticut, and Douglassville, Pennsylvania, as well as a doorbell camera in Wayne, New Jersey, captured the meteor, and from that we measured its trajectory.... The path traced back to low in the asteroid belt," said Mike Hankey, operations manager for the American Meteor Society, in a SETI Institute statement.

NASA said the meteorite preserves some of the oldest material in the solar system, recording chemical processes that occurred more than 4.5 billion years ago.

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In a July 15 release, NASA said an amateur astronomer quickly recognized that a freshly fallen meteorite had landed on his New Jersey property — then collected the fragments with gloves and stored them in aluminum foil and glass containers to preserve the samples.

That proved to be crucial to the research project. The rock is helping scientists "uncover new clues about ancient water, the chemical evolution of primitive asteroids, and the ingredients that may have helped make life possible throughout the early solar system," NASA said.

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The significant meteorite was dubbed the Hillsborough meteorite, and understanding its origins required "expertise from multiple scientific disciplines," added the agency.

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Danny Glavin, a senior scientist in the Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and a co-author of the study, said one of the biggest surprises was the complexity of the amino acids in the meteorite, as well as its organic compounds.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, while organic compounds are carbon-based molecules considered essential to life.

"It's just more proof that the chemical building blocks of life could have been delivered — and are still being delivered — to Earth today by these carbonaceous asteroid fragments," Glavin said in a release.

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Peter Jenniskens, meteor astronomer at both NASA's Ames Research Center and a study co-author, said that the team's analysis of the meteorite's trajectory, mineral composition and organic chemistry are helping scientists better understand primitive asteroids.

The research enables scientists to "build one of the clearest pictures yet of how primitive asteroids such as the asteroid Erigone evolved chemically over billions of years," he said.

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"When we have both a documented fireball and a quick recovery of its meteorite, we can learn not only what the rock is made of, but where it came from in the asteroid belt," added Jenniskens.

Zach Bryan surprises fans with unreleased acoustic performance of 'Walk Backwards' on YouTube

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:37:30 -0400

Zach Bryan gave fans an unexpected surprise over the weekend.

The "Something in the Orange" singer is one of the most famous artists in the country music world, and he's built a cult-like following in the genre.

He's one of the few singers who can sell out stadiums wherever he goes. Bryan's music often takes listeners on emotional roller coaster rides, and it appears he's, once again, cooking up something special.

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Bryan shared a new video Saturday on YouTube of him acoustically performing his new and unreleased song, "Walk Backwards."

It took no time at all for the video to start popping in the country music world. Whiskey Riff speculated it will be included on Bryan's upcoming EP, "Young Manhood And Other Donatable Organs."

Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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Zach Bryan's fans were quick to pop into the comments on YouTube with plenty of reactions. One wrote, "I love how no matter how famous Zach gets, we'll always have these videos with just Zach and a guitar... it's incredible."

Another added, "This EP is about to wreck us all."

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A third fan added, "Zach just cannot write a bad song, I believe we’re watching one of the greatest songwriters of all time, thank you Zach for your music!"

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It certainly appears Zach Bryan is going to cook with whatever is one the horizon with him, judging from his new song tease. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.