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Mets moneyline bet makes sense as Foster Griffin faces first start with Cleveland Guardians

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:45:36 -0400

With the dust settling from the trade deadline, teams are turning to the postseason focus. Baseball implemented a new path with three Wild Card teams for each league a few years ago, and it seems like virtually every team has a shot at the postseason because of it. I like the system because it does make the stretch run more interesting. In today's game, we have one team with no shot at the playoffs and one battling for a division or Wild Card berth.

The New York Mets are a complete disaster and have been for the better part of the past few years. Sure, they made it to the National League Championship two years ago, but it was a huge hot streak that propelled them there. Then they fell off a cliff last year and have not been able to climb back up. It hasn't been for a lack of moves or anything; it just seems like the team can't click. They are 49-66 for the year, one of the worst records in baseball.

Even after trading away a few of their pieces, the Mets do still have a lot of talent on the roster. One of their better arms remains as a starter, with Nolan McLean taking the ball today. McLean is 7-7 with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. His 148 strikeouts also rank ninth in baseball, putting him at top-20 for ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP. He has been great on the road this season, with a 2.29 ERA as a visiting pitcher. July was his best month of the season with five quality starts and no more than two earned runs allowed in any of the outings. The Guardians history against McLean is good in very limited experience. They've gone 4-for-7 against him.

The Cleveland Guardians made some very nice moves at the trade deadline, bolstering an already strong rotation and adding a solid hitter to their lineup. We've seen the Guardians make late runs as recently as last year. Cleveland is currently trailing the White Sox in the standings, but they are only three games back of the White Sox at the moment. Additionally, they are tied for the final Wild Card spot, but there are four teams within three games of the final spot. Again, a lot of teams have a chance at the postseason thanks to those three spots.

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That is one of the reasons that the Guardians went out to get Foster Griffin. Griffin has been fantastic this season as he returned from overseas to the league. He is 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA, and a 1.07 WHIP. He also has added 116 strikeouts for the year. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to the trade in the middle of the breakout year. He had very little pressure on himself with the Nationals, but now has to figure out how to adjust to a new team, and a new league. He did face the Mets earlier this year and allowed five runs on eight hits over five innings.

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The early line movement has been toward the Guardians, but I'm not sure I agree with it in this situation. I think Griffin might struggle in his first outing with a new team. That happens to a lot of pitchers. Additionally, I think the Mets have their best shot at winning with McLean on the hill. He has been great on the road. I know we've seen some success in limited exposure from the Guardians, but I don't believe it will make a major difference today. Give me the Mets on the moneyline.

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FBI’s ‘clever’ Trump-Russia probe codename ignites suspicion something deeper was at play

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:38:37 -0400

The White House on Wednesday released declassified FBI memos showing the bureau investigated whether President Donald Trump’s firing of James Comey was tied to Russia under the oddly spelled codename "Oxferd Comma," fueling speculation that the misspelling was intentional.

Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark alleged the codename was deliberately altered to make records of the investigation harder to find.

"The FBI under James Comey and Christopher Wray was hopelessly corrupt. To penalize President Trump’s firing of Comey, they created a ridiculous investigation into Trump on the theory he was a witting or unwitting Russian agent," Jeff Clark, who serves as vice president of litigation at the Oversight Project, told Fox News Digital.

"They called it OXFERD C0MMA (note the zero for the second ‘o’ and the misspelling of the University). The FBI managers thought this was clever. They imagined themselves as Blofeld in a James Bond movie deviously defeating the Freedom of Information Act," Clark added, referring to the James Bond supervillain.

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Clark explained on social media that he "consulted with a document expert" who concluded the first "o" in "Comma" was actually a zero – further obscuring the probe's name.

Investigators on the "Oxferd Comma" case sought to determine whether Trump was "directed by, controlled by, and/or coordinated activities with, the Russian Federation in a manner constituting a threat to the national security of the United States and/or a violation of federal criminal statutes," according to a May 16, 2017 FBI memo.

Trump fired Comey in May 2017, with the White House initially citing Comey’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The FBI opened the "Oxferd Comma" probe days later to examine whether the firing was connected to Russia.

"Additionally, let me speculate that James Comey was well-known by his associates as liking Oxford commas, so they named the operation (clearly motivated by revenge in response to Trump firing Comey) as a hommage (Fr.) to their beloved Comey," Clark added. "But that doesn’t explain why it was deliberately misspelled as 'Oxferd.'"

Clark, who served in Trump’s first administration, argued that the misspelling could have made it more difficult for anyone searching for records related to the operation. He suggested that a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request using the correct spelling might not have returned the relevant documents, potentially allowing the FBI to say that no responsive records had been found.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Wray, Comey and the White House for comment.

"It should be investigated as an obstruction of justice. You know, some real obstruction of an official proceeding," Clark posted to X.

The unusual spelling also drew attention on social media, where users resurfaced a 2017 Comey post about Oxford commas.

"Check the actual cover. I’m all about Oxford commas," Comey wrote in a 2017 X post about his then-forthcoming memoir, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership."

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The FBI did not directly address the codename when asked by Fox News Digital on Thursday.

"The weaponization that occurred against President Trump under prior regimes was inexcusable and wholly un-American. Director Patel himself was the lead investigator who originally exposed the disgraceful Crossfire Hurricane scandal - and as Director, he has released over 40,000 pages of documents to the public exposing similar malfeasance from former FBI leadership - a three fold increase from both his predecessors combined," Ben Williamson, assistant director of the FBI’s Office of Public Affairs, said.

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"As we’ve said repeatedly: any individual who is found to have acted unethically or engaged in weaponization has been or will be fired from the Bureau and held accountable under the law," Williamson added.

Pete Crow-Armstrong gets honest about MVP race with Shohei Ohtani, jokes he needs to start pitching

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:37:06 -0400

For the first time since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 MLB season, Shohei Ohtani isn't running the National League MVP race alone. Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong has joined him, and the circumstances and numbers may fall in place for the center fielder to take home the honors.

Crow-Armstrong and Ohtani put on a must-see duel at Wrigley Field on Wednesday afternoon, each hitting two home runs and combining for seven RBI in what turned out to be a 7-6 win for the Cubs. While PCA has made serious noise at the dish and in center field throughout the season, a memorable outing against Ohtani and the Dodgers to cap off a series sweep for his club intensified the NL MVP conversation.

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Crow-Armstrong admitted after Wednesday's contest that he's enjoying all of the hype, but winning the award isn't at the top of his list of priorities.

"I would be crazy to say that I don't want to win an MVP, but if we're talking about having priorities straight, I think mine are pretty straight," Crow-Armstrong said, according to ESPN. "It's not on the forefront of my mind. It's fun to joke about it, and it's fun to acknowledge. And I think it's absolutely OK to pay attention to, but it's not like following me up to the plate."

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While PCA is having fun with the situation, he's also aware he's not going head-to-head with the full-strength Ohtani at the moment given that the Japan native hasn't pitched since July 3 due to soreness in his left knee. If Ohtani, who holds a 1.79 ERA this season, were pitching, a debate about who should win NL MVP would be pointless.

"I think if you guys want to talk about all this back and forth, I really should go get in the lab and start pitching. I really should," Crow-Armstrong joked.

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As of Thursday morning, Crow-Armstrong and Ohtani are co-favorites to win the NL MVP award at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Ohtani and PCA have put up very similar numbers at the plate with around 50 games left in the regular season. Each player has hit 26 home runs, while Ohtani has driven in one more run (70) than PCA and has the edge in the OPS category with a clip of .953 compared to Crow-Armstrong's .938.

Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:33:13 -0400

Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese, meat and other basic groceries are fueling concerns that the country’s worsening economic crisis is pushing households toward a breaking point.

An investigation published Wednesday by the Iranian newspaper Jahan-e Sanat described supermarket workers encountering customers who allegedly concealed inexpensive food items or ate packaged products inside stores without paying. The accounts are anecdotal and do not establish the national prevalence of food theft, but analysts say they reflect the mounting pressure created by inflation, currency depreciation and collapsing purchasing power.

"These are anecdotal, but they align with hard data," Miad Maleki, an associate fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital.

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"Iran is already inside the tipping zone," Maleki said. "But a genuine ‘tipping point’ wouldn’t be a single dramatic event. It would look like what’s already unfolding in slow motion: currency collapse, World War II-level food inflation and now theft of staples, reaching a threshold where basic caloric/nutritional access breaks down for a large share of the population, not just the poorest."

The reports surfaced as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that the country was facing "difficulties and problems," while insisting during a televised address Wednesday that Iran remained powerful and respected.

"The enemy is exerting pressure in an attempt to provoke the people into protesting," Pezeshkian said, according to an account of his Aug. 5 address published by Iran’s state-affiliated Press TV.

Maleki said worsening food insecurity could become a trigger for renewed demonstrations, pointing to Iran’s November 2019 protests following a sharp government-imposed increase in gasoline prices.

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"The regime’s own history proves it, because its most dangerous moments have been economic, not ideological," Maleki said.

He cautioned, however, that economic desperation would not necessarily produce immediate political change. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij paramilitary forces have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to suppress unrest rather than make significant economic concessions, he said.

A supermarket employee identified only as Amirhossein told Jahan-e Sanat that he had witnessed several suspected thefts during the previous 10 months. The employee described customers allegedly taking cheese, butter, cakes, pastries and meat, according to Iran International’s account of the newspaper investigation.

"I think poverty is the main reason," the employee told the newspaper. "You cannot judge everyone the same way, but when someone steals a simple item, they are probably under enormous pressure."

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Maleki, a former Treasury Department sanctions official, said Iran’s annual food inflation reached between 112.5% and 113.8% in March 2026, with the prices of bread and cereals rising 140% and dairy products and eggs increasing 116.8%.

The Statistical Center of Iran data cited in separate reports showed point-to-point inflation of 113.8% for food and beverages and 112.5% for food items in March compared with the same month a year earlier. Bread and cereal prices increased 140%, while milk, cheese and egg prices rose 116.8%.

"While a single newspaper’s petty-crime roundup isn’t proof of imminent collapse, it’s a credible symptom layered on top of verified macro data," Maleki said. "And when or if this conflict ends and market demand is not suppressed by a state of war, inflation will skyrocket even higher."

Maleki said Iran’s currency crisis has intensified the pressure on households. The U.S. dollar reached approximately 1.5 million rials in January before surpassing 1.94 million rials on Iran’s open market in July amid renewed regional conflict.

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The government’s response, Maleki said, has included issuing monthly cash credits worth approximately $7 at the open-market exchange rate after eliminating subsidized exchange rates for certain imports. He argued that removing those subsidies contributed to further price increases.

The critical threshold, he added, would come when access to basic nutrition deteriorates not only among Iran’s poorest citizens but across a large portion of the population.

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The supermarket accounts do not prove that the Iranian government is on the verge of collapse. Maleki argues, however, that they provide an increasingly visible sign that the country’s economic crisis is affecting Iranians’ ability to afford basic necessities.

Podiatrists say these Brooks sneakers can help with plantar fasciitis — now under $100 on Amazon

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:23:30 -0400

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Fetterman wins praise for 'guts' after going toe-to-toe with Jon Stewart over Israel support

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:15:13 -0400

A Republican Jewish organization praised Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., for his "guts" after talk show host Jon Stewart clashed with Fetterman over his "red line" support for Israel. The senator called out the Democratic Party's increasing hostility toward the Jewish state.

"So, you could agree with them 90%, but Israel is the red line?" Stewart asked Fetterman on "The Weekly Show" podcast.

"Absolutely, I can’t ever turn my back to Israel after where it’s at." Fetterman answered.

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The Republican Jewish Coalition commented to Fox News Digital: "Here’s some free advice, for a Democratic Party that has totally lost its mind and is hemorrhaging Jewish support: don’t be a clown like Jon Stewart, have some guts like John Fetterman."

"I mean no disrespect on this, but that is not our country," Stewart said in the exchange. "You’re saying that these candidates may have great ideas for our economy. They may want to do the exact same thing you want to do, in terms of getting money out of politics. They may want to increase the social safety net. They may want to change the balance of power from capital back to labor, but if they don’t agree with you on Israel, you don’t want them in your party?"

Fetterman asked Stewart to give him some examples, to which Stewart listed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as Democratic figures who have criticized Israel. Fetterman clarified that he meant politicians who are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) should run as their own party rather than "colonizing" the Democratic Party.

Stewart dismissed this argument, comparing DSA members to Republican members of the House Freedom Caucus.

"And I’m assuming there’s probably things in the Democratic platform that you might disagree with, but you don’t disavow the entire thing. You’re literally saying, ‘We can all have discussions, except when it comes to Israel,’ which is not America. It seems like a weird line to draw," Stewart said.

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"Well, I don’t think that’s weird. I think what history demonstrates is that when people or governments turn their back to the Jewish community, things end really badly," Fetterman fired back.

"The Jewish community and Israel are not the same thing, brother man. That is not the same thing," Stewart said.

Fetterman suggested at the Hill Nation Summit last month that the Democrats turning their back on Israel could be a breaking point for him leaving the party.

"My long-term concern has been with the Democratic Party, as I am a member of that, is that our party is going to back away and turn its back to Israel," he said. "If our party ever becomes, and just makes it official, the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave because that’s been a moral clarity for me."

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Speaking with Fox News Digital on Tuesday, Fetterman said the direction of his party has become "troubling" and pointed to recent primaries as the latest test of whether Democrats will continue embracing candidates aligned with the party’s progressive flank.

"I see the midterms right now that the more radical, the more anti-Israel, and the people have turned Israel as to the ultimate litmus… When you have Gov. [Gavin] Newsom describing Israel as an apartheid state. He knows better, that that's not true," Fetterman said.

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He added, "Those are core values… Like I said, you just can't pander to those kinds of people."

A'ja Wilson and the Aces face Caitlin Clark's Fever in marquee WNBA regular season matchup

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:03:07 -0400

The WNBA season is winding down, and we will have the playoffs sooner than you know it. Most teams have around 15 games remaining, and the playoffs officially start Sept. 27. The bad news for the league (in a league full of bad news and decisions), is that by that point, most people will be paying attention to football and the upcoming MLB Playoffs and NBA season starting. Tonight is a night where all eyes should be on the WNBA, as the Aces take on the Fever.

The Las Vegas Aces were supposed to take a step back last year after trading away Kelsey Plum (who has now been traded again to the Mercury in hopes of Phoenix making a last push for the postseason after making the Finals last year). Instead, the Aces were able to win another championship, their third in four years. They have continued their success this season and currently sit tied for the second-best record in the league at 21-9. I suppose it helps that the Aces have the best player in the league, and she is having yet another MVP season.

That player is none other than A'ja Wilson, who is averaging 26.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. She is one of a handful of the most unstoppable players in the league. They also have a strong supporting cast of players supporting her. The Plum trade allowed for them to unleash Jackie Young a bit more, and she is averaging 17.8 points per game this year. They also have Chelsea Gray, another solid guard. NaLyssa Smith is a reliable forward who can score and do a bit of the dirty work.

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The Indiana Fever is the most covered team in the entire league for a wide variety of reasons. Most recently, the story around the league has been due to Sophie Cunningham saying transgender athletes shouldn't be allowed in the WNBA. It isn't exactly a shocking stance, but everyone wants to get worked up about everything now, so the headlines and stories have lasted for weeks. The team probably wishes it could just get back to basketball.

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When they are playing good basketball, the Fever is among the best teams in the league. They currently sit at fifth in the league, good enough for a playoff spot. They are 19-11, but they are one of four teams with 19 wins. Over this final stretch, the team must get some more wins to separate themselves and potentially earn home-court advantage in the postseason. They have played some of their best basketball recently, winning seven of their past nine games.

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Tonight will be one of the tougher matchups, probably for both teams. The Fever are one of the more balanced teams. I have to give the Aces credit as well. Not only do they have Wilson, but they have good players around her. I can tell you that Wilson is one of those competitors who doesn't like the attention that people give Caitlin Clark. She will get even more jazzed up for this game — most of the league does, though, as they like to show off when playing against Clark.

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Playing against everyone's best effort every night is a struggle, and that's what the Fever face. Tonight, Aliyah Boston and Clark are both listed as game-time decisions, which means they are banged up even if they do play. Even if fully healthy, the Aces are the better team. The Lynx and Aces are a tier above the Fever, and I think they win this game. Give me Las Vegas -120 on the moneyline.

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Luigi Mangione seeks polished look with bid to ditch jail clothes for hearing in CEO slaying case

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:59:38 -0400

Luigi Mangione's defense team is making another pretrial push ahead of the accused CEO killer's next court appearance, asking a federal judge to let him ditch his jail attire and wear civilian clothing in a closely watched New York hearing.

Mangione, who is being held in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is scheduled to appear Aug. 11 before New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro for a status conference.

Because he remains in federal custody, defense attorneys Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan asked U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett to order the Bureau of Prisons and Metropolitan Detention Center officials to accept civilian clothing for Mangione's Aug. 11 court appearance, including a suit, shirt, socks and a pair of shoes without laces.

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In the proposed order attached to the filing, Mangione's attorneys also asked that the Metropolitan Detention Center permit him to wear the civilian clothing while being transported to court for the Aug. 11 hearing.

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"Mr. Mangione ... does not have civilian clothes to wear for the court appearance," the filing states. "We therefore request – without objection from Judge Carro or the government – that this Court order the Bureau of Prisons and the MDC to accept" the clothing.

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The filing says Carro and prosecutors do not oppose the request, a routine procedural step for defendants in federal custody appearing in another court system.

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The latest filing comes as Mangione's defense team has continued an aggressive pretrial campaign surrounding the closely watched case, challenging restrictions on media access, arguing courtroom coverage limits violate constitutional rights and seeking to livestream portions of the proceedings.

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Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have pushed back, accusing the defense of making false and misleading claims about the court's media policies in an effort to influence public opinion.

Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, before fleeing the scene.

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Authorities arrested him days later at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee recognized him and alerted police.

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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges stemming from Thompson's killing.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to Mangione’s attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, for comment.

WATCH: GOP split over Rand Paul’s DOJ strategy in Fauci contempt push

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:59:07 -0400

Republican senators debated Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., plan to send a criminal contempt referral against former White House COVID advisor Anthony Fauci directly to the Department of Justice, raising questions about the legal viability of the effort and the procedural path forward.

Paul, the leader of the push, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he was confident the votes would be there to move forward with holding Fauci in contempt of Congress, and that his next plan is to move forward with sending the referral directly over to the Justice Department.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Miss., said his office has already begun drafting a memo to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to urge the Justice Department to pursue a criminal contempt case against Fauci.

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"My team is working right now on a memo to Blanche explaining why we think that he can be prosecuted for contempt of Congress," Hawley told Fox News Digital. "He's not entitled to immunity, taken the Fifth, when he already has a pardon. It’s one or the other. "

After the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted Thursday to hold Fauci in contempt, the next step is typically for a full Senate vote to be held.

"It's got to actually go through the full Senate," Lankford said. "That's the challenge."

But Paul’s more unusual plan to skip the vote in the Senate and send the criminal referral straight to the Justice Department could be a viable route. Vice President J.D. Vance, the President of the Senate, would have to certify the resolution and refer it to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. This would likely be make it easier to prosecute Fauci as it wouldn’t require 60 votes in the Senate.

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Lankford brought up the risk in utilizing this procedure as it could prompt a potential for Democrats to use it to their advantage in the future.

"The vice president would have to make a decision if he wants to try to change the structure of what has been done in the Senate, because then that would make them vulnerable three years from now to a future, maybe, Democrat Senate," Lankford said.

Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., backed Paul’s decision to send the contempt referral to the Justice Department, as she believes it is "necessary" to be resolved in a court regardless.

"I think Rand Paul feels very strongly that you can't have him coming in and pleading the Fifth in this situation," Moody said. "I think he also believes ultimately this will wind up in a court and that will be clarified by a court, and I think that's probably necessary as we move forward."

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Fauci is under a presidential pardon for all actions taken between Jan. 1, 2014, and Jan. 19, 2025, from former President Joe Biden, which has prompted widespread doubt on whether he is able to invoke his Fifth Amendment right to not self-incriminate.

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital he questions whether there is a sufficient legal basis for holding Fauci in contempt, arguing that his invocation of the Fifth Amendment complicates the case.

"The first thing you have to do is identify what it is that you would be holding him in contempt for," Rounds said. "I think he took the Fifth. And doing so, I think it makes it more difficult for anybody to actually suggest that."

He also urged his colleagues to remember the fear they all shared during that time period, over the rapidly increasing death rate and the looming uncertainty.

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"Whether the advice was really good advice or if it was the best advice they had, it was a different time period," Rounds said. "So I just hope we all remember that."

Eric Bieniemy’s son believed to have called cops saying 'his parents' cut off his access to weapons: report

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:52:55 -0400

A person believed to be Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric, called police two days before he allegedly shot his mother saying he could not access his weapons from "his parents."

According to The Athletic, a 27-year-old man called from the family's home, where the shooting took place, saying "his parents are withholding his weapons and that he’s a certified UFC fighter, so now he feels like he cannot defend himself."

The caller "kept rambling on about also having his (CPR) license and what if he cannot help," the outlet said, citing an incident report.

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"[H]is parents told him he must give them his firearms if he wants to keep living in the home — and that he could have them back when he needed them," the report continued. He added his parents "refuse to give (him) his firearms back when he tries to go to the range to use them."

Two days later, Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Leah Pau said that police arrived at a home located on the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn, Virginia, on the evening of July 26 and arrested the couple's 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy. Mia was originally in stable condition but has since been transferred out of the ICU.

He was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, according to a press release by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

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Elijah was also transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond.

Elijah won’t make a court appearance until he has completed a mental health competency evaluation, court records show. Court filings reported that he "appears to suffer from significant mental health issues" and "does not appear able to assist in his own defense at the present time."

As offensive coordinator in Kansas City from 2018-22, Bieniemy oversaw one of the league's most productive offenses to become an AFC stalwart, winning two Super Bowls in his tenure.

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Bieniemy, 56, returned to the Chiefs this year as their offensive coordinator after spending time with the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears and UCLA's football program.

OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report.

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Trump says US has 'massive' munitions stockpile, vows 'treasonous' leakers being hunted down

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:44:39 -0400

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that the U.S. has a "massive" munitions stockpile and "treasonous" leakers are "being hunted down" after reports emerged claiming the U.S. Army has burned through nearly all of its stockpiles of two of its primary long-range precision weapons.

The Army has used "virtually all" of its inventories of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) during the five-month conflict with Iran, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with internal U.S. military data.

"The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types. Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history," Trump wrote on Truth Social early Thursday.

"The ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down. Long term jail sentences will be sought!" the president added.

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Trump’s message was reposted on X by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

If accurate, the Reuters report underscores a long-standing Pentagon concern: America's most sophisticated precision weapons can be expended in months but often take years to replace.

Officials fear the drawdown could complicate the military's ability to respond to future crises involving adversaries such as China and Russia, according to the report.

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Reuters also reported that the conflict significantly reduced inventories of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors, along with Tomahawk cruise missiles, though the Pentagon has maintained the U.S. military retains the capabilities needed to carry out operations worldwide.

Exact U.S. weapons stockpile figures remain classified for national security reasons.

Some estimates show the U.S. has used more than half of its stockpiles of some weapons systems in the war with Iran. The Center for Strategic and International Studies found the U.S. has enough missiles to continue fighting in Iran under any plausible scenario, but the group says the true issue with the shrinking stockpiles is future wars.

"The depletion of munitions was a major topic and a major reason for the suspension of air attacks," Mark Cancian, a retired U.S. Marine colonel and senior advisor with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, told Fox News' Bret Baier. "Our inventories were getting way below what the war planners wanted. That might encourage China to do something."

CSIS notes many munition stockpiles are substantial but focused its analysis on seven key weapons that have been effective in Iran and would also be valuable in a possible Pacific conflict.

Trump said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital on Wednesday, "We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need, despite the fact that an unprecedented amount was given away by Crooked Joe Biden and the Biden Administration to Ukraine and Europe at no cost, in one of many of their extremely dumb moves."

The Pentagon has also pushed back on the reporting.

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"America’s military is the most powerful in the world and has everything it needs to execute at the time and place of the President’s choosing. We have executed multiple successful operations across combatant commands while ensuring the U.S. military possesses a deep arsenal of capabilities to protect our people and our interests," chief spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.

Fox News' Bret Baier and Amy Munneke and Fox News Digital's Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

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Sanders' answer when asked if he will endorse socialist Hong in Wisconsin sparks instant mockery: 'Says a lot'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:28 -0400

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was asked if he would endorse Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) member Francesca Hong’s Wisconsin gubernatorial bid, and his response sparked immediate mockery on social media.

"I don’t think so," the Vermont socialist told "Pod Save America" host Jon Favreau when asked if he is going to endorse Hong’s campaign for governor. "I met Francesca a couple of years ago. I was in Wisconsin, and she seems very, very nice, but again this is a race I’m just not that familiar with."

Sanders added that "we have not gotten involved in many governors' races" other than recently in Maine, where he endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson, who ultimately replaced disgraced Senate candidate Graham Platner, a candidate Sanders endorsed.

Political commentators quickly chimed in on social media suggesting that Sanders not endorsing Hong shows the senator doesn’t think she can win, with many pointing to Sanders’ strident support of Platner despite all of his political baggage.

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"Bernie says he’s not backing Francesca Hong because he’s focused on the Senate," Washington Free Beacon reporter Chuck Ross posted on X. "Yet he’s endorsed in mayoral races, House races, and Troy Jackson’s failed governor race in Maine. That’s how whacky Hong is".

"Says a lot," Politico reporter Will Steakin posted on X.

"Guy with the Nazi Tattoo ‘hey everyone makes mistakes’," conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller posted on X. "Crazy communist lady - ‘not my cup of tea sorry.’"

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"This guy endorsed a guy with a natzi [sic] tat but thinks @FrancescaHongWi is not worth an endorsement……," Jerry Ponio, legislative director for Americans for Prosperity - Wisconsin, posted on X. "Yikes."

"Well, I guess even Bernie enjoys celebrating Thanksgiving at one of his three houses," an account ran by Hong’s likely general election opponent, Republican Tom Tiffany, posted on X.

Tiffany’s post references a controversial quote from Hong that went viral on social media where she suggested canceling Thanksgiving.

"Francesca Hong, who is a Socialist candidate for Governor of Wisconsin is too radical...even for Bernie Sanders," Turning Point Action Northeast Manager Brandon Maly posted on X.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Hong campaign and Sanders’ office for comment.

Critics have argued that Francesca Hong's politics are too far to the left for a swing state like Wisconsin, contending that her identification as a socialist and support for ambitious progressive policies could make her less competitive in a general election.

Hong’s social media account is littered with far-left pledges like abolishing the U.S. Senate and defunding the police.

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Hong recently tried to walk back those positions in recent interviews ahead of Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, former Wisconsin Department of Administration secretary Joel Brennan, and Democratic state Sen. Kelda Roys.

Polls suggest Hong is likely to comfortably win that contest, which will advance her to a race against Tiffany, the likely Republican nominee, in November.

Miss North Carolina USA loses crown after organizer condemns 'racism, homophobia, transphobia'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:28:27 -0400

Miss North Carolina USA was stripped of her crown weeks before the Miss USA pageant after organizers cited an extended pattern of conduct violating the organization's standards.

Miss USA Chairman Thom Brodeur did not specify what conduct prompted the decision to take the crown away from Brittany Boltinhouse but said in a statement that the organization "does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia nor language that strips any person of their dignity," adding the conduct occurred "over an extended period of time."

The decision ends Boltinhouse's reign just weeks after she won the state title and less than three weeks before she was scheduled to represent North Carolina at the 75th annual Miss USA pageant on Aug. 27.

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Myla Hadley, the first runner-up in the state competition, will now represent North Carolina on the national stage "with our full confidence and our support," Brodeur said in a statement.

Brodeur said the decision was made in consultation with Boltinhouse, her state directors and the Miss USA organization. He added that while the organization has a "zero tolerance" standard for conduct, accountability "is not permission to strip someone of their humanity."

"There is a young woman at the center of this," Brodeur said. "She has been named, examined, and judged in public in a way that most of us would not survive, and she is still a human being with a family, a future, and a life ahead of her that is longer than this part of her journey."

"I have never believed that accountability requires cruelty, or that holding a line means enjoying the fall of the person who crossed it," he continued.

Brodeur said Boltinhouse plans to issue her own statement to speak to the matter "in her own voice." The chairman said he has reviewed her statement and described it as showing "ownership, accountability and apology."

"I believe people can change," Brodeur said. "Change is not a statement. It is a record. It is built over time, in the open, through conduct rather than apology alone."

Fox News Digital has reached out to Boltinhouse for comment.

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State pageant organizer A Blaize Productions similarly announced the decision after what they described as a "thorough review of recently surfaced information" but did not elaborate on the nature of the allegations.

"We ask our pageant family, supporters, and the public to extend kindness and respect to both Brittany and Myla during this transition," the organization said in a statement. "Moments like these are never easy for anyone involved, and we remain committed to treating everyone with dignity while continuing our mission of empowering the next generation of women leaders."

Hadley acknowledged the abrupt transition in a social media post, saying she understands "the seriousness and level of prestige that this title carries."

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"While this may seem like a two-week turnaround given the circumstances, I've been preparing to represent at Miss USA since I first competed with this organization," Hadley wrote. "I am ready to represent North Carolina."

NCAA ignored the warnings. Now It's fighting for survival in courtrooms across America over eligibility

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:13 -0400

The NCAA has spent the past few years pleading with Congress to help rein in the chaos engulfing college athletics, with a large chunk of the focus centered on the wave of lawsuits challenging student-athlete eligibility.

At this point, it feels like a daily occurrence. The organization tasked with enforcing its own rules is constantly reacting to another lawsuit filed in state or federal court by an athlete seeking an additional year of eligibility.

While NCAA officials continue lobbying lawmakers to pass the 'Protect College Sports Act'—which would provide the organization with greater antitrust legal protections against these challenges—they had the opportunity to avoid the chaos centered around the most recent flurry of lawsuits themselves.

When the NCAA adopted its new age-based eligibility model, giving athletes five years to play five seasons, it made one critical decision that is being argued in courtrooms across the country on a daily basis: it excluded the 2022 recruiting class from the new rule.

From that moment on, pure chaos has reigned down upon state courtrooms, while senators try to push the 'Protect College Sports Act' through congress.

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Athletes who believed they were unfairly denied an extra season of competition began filing civil lawsuits across the country, arguing they should receive the same benefits as those covered under the new eligibility structure.

Had the NCAA implemented the five-and-five rule a year earlier—or simply grandfathered in the 2022 class—college athletics might not be facing its current legal mess that has lawyers fielding more phone calls than a 9-1-1 operator on a Saturday during the football season in a college town.

One of the bigger problems in the aftermath of some injunctions granted is that there are too many athletes and not enough roster spots. As college football teams open fall camp to prepare for the 2026 season, there are not just a plethora of open spots on the roster left for those who now have eligibility, or will gain eligibility.

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In college basketball, teams were anticipating the potential for madness this summer, so leaving one or two spots open for an occasion like this was a tad easier to navigate for the sport compared to football.

But even then, being in this spot of pure legal chaos was on the mind of plenty, including the NCAA.

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The mind-boggling part of this entire saga is that attorneys, like Ryan Downton, essentially told the NCAA this was coming.

When former Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson sued the organization in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee over the amount of years athletes are allowed to participate in college athletics, the warning shot to the NCAA was clearly given.

"We asked the NCAA to give everyone five years last year when we filed the Patterson lawsuit. They said no," Ryan Downton told OutKick-FOX News. "Now they’ve done it, but excluded the athletes asking for the change. It feels like the NCAA is saying, ‘you had a good idea, but we can’t let you enjoy the benefits of it.’ Just like they changed the name. We called it ‘five-for-five.’ They call it ‘age-based eligibility.’ It’s the same thing, but the NCAA tries to pretend it isn’t."

I've seen a few public relations' nightmares over the years that involve the NCAA, but this summer has been one for the ages. But, they cannot stop fighting these lawsuits, no matter how many are filed against them.

Why? Well that comes down to the organization actually granting a blanket-waiver themselves, and then having thousands of athletes gain an additional year of eligibility with nowhere to go. The NCAA might not want to admit it, but they are most likely in this for the long haul, though not for the reasons you might think at first.

Lost in the noise surrounding each statement from the NCAA desperately pleading for Congress to pass legislation that would provide some type of antitrust cover that keeps them out of courtrooms, is the fact that if they would have at least 'grandfathered' in the 2022 class with this new eligibility rule, they most certainly would not have their own lawyers racking up frequent-flyer miles on a consistent basis.

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"The NCAA is fighting tooth and nail to stop my clients from playing this year. Meanwhile, the NCAA is intensely lobbying Congress to pass the PCSA," plaintiff attorney Ryan Downton told OutKick-FOX News. "The irony is that if the PCSA (Protect College Sports Act) became law today, all of my clients become immediately eligible and get to play this year.

"The NCAA is like a referee who thinks he’s bigger than the game he’s officiating - just do the right thing and get out of the way."

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From courtrooms to Zoom hearings that allow attorneys to appear before multiple judges in a single day if needed, much of the current chaos feels entirely self-inflicted. And, that would most likely be the easiest way to comprehend one side of this fight.

Plaintiffs (athletes) are going at the NCAA in multiple courtrooms, in multiple states, arguing that if the new five-and-five rule was being implemented, then athletes who exhausted their clock this past season under the old rule should be granted the same rights that players under the new guidelines are utilizing.

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And then came U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney of Colorado, who granted a bombshell injunction in the [Wisne v. NCAA] class action lawsuit that has now sent the college athletics world into further chaos. That was filed by former Northern Colorado men's basketball player Brock Wisne.

This meant that athletes across all sports were given a blanket waiver to compete this season, if they had a year of eligibility left to use as part of the 2022 class. These rulings are not just being used in basketball, even if the sport is garnering most of the headlines.

In some states, like Tennessee and Ohio, injunctions granted in those cases will allow players who were plaintiffs in the lawsuits to utilize the transfer portal. But, in the Colorado case, the plaintiffs are not being granted an additional portal window.

"This is one of those situations where the facts really drive a lot of the story," Associate professor at Boise State's College of Business and Economics, Sam Ehrlich told OutKick-FOX News. "The law has already been winning on a lot of these eligibility rule cases, but judges are really resonating with the idea that these players in particular are being put in a bad spot -- having to compete against guys who played five or six years and the players after them getting five.

"It feels fundamentally unfair to judges who look for even treatment, and I think that drives a lot of the legal conclusions too, especially since the legal theories are all about whether the treatment is arbitrary or unfair."

In reality, if the NCAA were to now just give in, and grant blanket waivers on their own, then they'd be admitting fault while also opening the floodgates to thousands of athletes who would be eligible, but have nowhere to play this season.

So, whether they like spending the money and resources or not, the NCAA has to continue fighting these cases in courtrooms across the country.

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On Tuesday, Indiana announced that star defensive lineman Stephen Daley, who was injured in a postgame celebration following the 2025 Big Ten championship, was returning for the 2026 season by way of the court ruling in Colorado.

"If it all works out and he can participate and help this football team, then his life could change," Curt Cignetti said about Daley returning. "I know one thing about him, he’ll give it his best shot, he really will, and we’ll just see what happens."

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That line from Cignetti on how Indiana will 'see what happens' mainly centers around the NCAA appealing the Colorado court's decision.

If the organization is awarded an 'administrative stay', then the injunction would be lifted while proceedings continue and the rules would go back in place, meaning Stephen Daley would be ineligible once again.

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But, who's to say the Indiana lineman wouldn’t then file a lawsuit in state court?

The other problem for NCAA officials, and lawyers, is that there is no end in sight. Whether it's athletes suing for an additional year or monetary damages they feel are owed for the organizations misdoings, this is not slowing down any time soon.

And one of the most interesting parts of this entire ordeal centers around the fact that if Congress were to pass the 'Protect College Sports Act', I don't know if there's enough antitrust protection wrapped in this legislation to keep them out of court in the future.

Don't worry though, it will all get sorted out and cooler heads will prevail.

Right?

Trump told donors 'we need to elect JD,' source confirms, as he weighs Vance or Rubio in 2028

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:35:49 -0400

President Donald Trump has publicly been coy about whether he might back Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio to succeed him in the White House, but private comments to donors suggest he might be leaning toward the man he already picked as his running mate in 2024.

"At the end of the day, we need to elect JD," Trump said during an Oval Office meeting with donors roughly two weeks ago, a source with knowledge of the comments, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The news was first reported by The Washington Post.

While Vance remains the clear hypothetical frontrunner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has narrowed the gap in national polls and surveys conducted in key early voting presidential primary states, as well as in Republican straw polls, ahead of a race that is not expected to begin in earnest until after this autumn's midterm elections.

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While Post sources say the remark is not evidence Trump has made a choice between his VP or Rubio, a man he has handed many hats in his administration, it is a rare and previously unreported lean of his long-term thinking.

Trump made just one reference to Vance in his donor speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, hailing "the war on fraud led by our great Vice President JD Vance: He's doing a great job."

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and Vance's office for comment Thursday morning.

Rubio, who as a senator from Florida was one of more than a dozen GOP contenders who ran and lost to Trump in the 2016 presidential primary, came in a close second to Vance earlier this year in the closely watched 2028 Republican presidential nomination straw poll at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

The latest surveys and straw poll results are fuel for intrigue over what some in the Republican Party see as a budding rivalry between Rubio and Vance, who describe each other as friends.

"The president runs this administration: He is the very top of the administration; he makes orders," Vance told "The Ingraham Angle" in an exclusive sit down Wednesday night. "We, of course, have debates and conversations about what exactly we should do, but when the president of the United States makes a decision, we’re unified in this administration in carrying out that mission."

Despite Vance having won the 2024 running mate sweepstakes, Trump has also lavishly praised Rubio for his work in peacemaking efforts in Venezuela, Cuba and the Middle East, while simultaneously serving as national security advisor among his many leadership roles in the administration.

The president earlier this year declared that Rubio would go down as "the greatest secretary of state in history."

Trump has also promoted a Vance-Rubio ticket as "unstoppable" — stopping short of explicitly saying who should be at the top of the ticket.

Trump did say last year that Vance is "most likely" his heir, because "in all fairness, he's the vice president."

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Trump joked at the White House Correspondents Dinner last month – rescheduled after dodging another assassination attempt earlier this spring – he would be running for president for a fourth in a troll to his critics, donning a Trump 2028

While Vance has demurred when questioned about 2028, he has built a political team of advisors who, if he runs as expected, would quickly build out a presidential campaign.

Rubio, who is crisscrossing the globe, does not have a similar group of political aides, and Rubio has said he will back Vance if the vice president launches a 2028 campaign.

Notably, Vance is the RNC's finance chair, ostensibly giving him the keys to the cash vault of more than $128 million cash on hand, according to the June Federal Elections Commission filing.

"Vice President Vance has been a fundraising powerhouse for the RNC, supercharging our war chest as we head into the midterms," RNC Chair Joe Gruters told Fox News Digital in a statement. "He’s held record-breaking events across the country and brought new and longtime donors together with his ability to connect every corner of the America First movement.

"As we prepare to protect and expand our Republican majorities, Vice President Vance will be a driving force behind the resources, energy, and momentum needed to win."

Republican sources confirmed to Fox News earlier this year that a group of GOP donors supporting the secretary of state is quietly exploring ways to boost Rubio's political profile, which has not sat well with some in the president's political orbit.

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"Vice President Vance is the future of the Republican Party, and Marco Rubio is one of his closest friends in the administration," an operative in Trump's political orbit told Fox News Digital earlier this year.

"The divisive stories from some donors trying to cause chaos are not helpful," the operative, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, emphasized.

Trump more recently questioned White House staff about the two possible contenders during a flight aboard Marine One, according to the Post. Although one adviser told the newspaper that Trump has privately settled on Vance as the Republican heir apparent, six other advisers and allies said they were not convinced that the president had made up his mind.

Those advisers noted that Trump sometimes gives different signals to different audiences and could change his position before the 2028 campaign begins. His aides also broadly expect him to delay any formal endorsement, in part to avoid diminishing his own influence during the remainder of his presidency.

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The dynamic resembles Trump’s 2024 search for a running mate, when Vance and Rubio were among the finalists. Advisers told the Post that Trump enjoys maintaining suspense around major political decisions and is reluctant to hand the spotlight to a potential successor too early.

Vance admitted to Ingraham it is his "job" to take criticism, particularly if absorbs pressure from the president.

"It’s my job, Laura," Vance said. "If the worst thing that happens is I take flak for the president to make his administration more successful, I’ll be happy about that."

Vance did not talk about whether he will run.

He did say in June that he planned to discuss his political future with his wife after the midterm elections and has maintained that he remains focused on serving as vice president.

People close to Vance previously told the Post that he intended to wait until after the birth of his fourth child before seriously considering a campaign. The child was born July 19.

The 2026 midterms could shape the emerging succession contest. Republican losses could encourage additional candidates to enter the race and make it easier for them to criticize Trump’s administration or challenge his preferred successor. A strong performance, by contrast, could strengthen Trump’s ability to shape the 2028 field.

Vance has spent much of his vice presidency building relationships with Republican donors and activists. He is closely associated with the younger, populist wing of the MAGA coalition and has taken on political and policy assignments that have helped raise his profile.

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Rubio historically has had stronger ties to traditional Republican donors, while Vance has deeper support among the party’s newer populist base.

JD Vance praises Sophie Cunningham for 'Save Women's Sports' activism

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:24 -0400

Vice President JD Vance addressed the national attention on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham.

During an interview on Fox News' "Ingraham Angle," Vance was asked about Cunningham and her new followers and critics after she made a public stand for the protection of women's sports.

"Look, sometimes when you're courageous in this country, some of the worst people in the world will try to attack you. What I would tell Sophie and anybody is to keep speaking your mind. You actually are inspiring a dozen people for every person that criticizes you," Vance said.

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"We cannot take our country back; we cannot save the United States of America unless you have people of courage who are speaking their mind. The thing about courage is it's contagious. When you see one person – even if they have the mob come after them – one person speak their mind in a courageous and honest way, it inspires a lot of people to do the same. So I would tell Sophie to keep going."

Cunningham's public stance on the issue has prompted rallies at the Fever's last three games, with two more rallies scheduled for their game in Chicago against the Sky on Saturday, and their game in New York against the Liberty on Aug. 22.

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The rallies have thrust the entire WNBA into the national debate over the issue of trans athletes in women's sports, as four coaches have gone on record with statements about the issue since the rallies began.

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Meanwhile, the Fever, currently navigating a crucial stretch of their 2026 campaign following a hard-fought 108-100 loss to the Lynx on Aug. 2, have largely attempted to shield their locker room from the national conversation.

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The Fever now look ahead to a high-stakes matchup against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, before their weekend clash with the Sky, as another rally in support of Cunningham is set to take place at that game.

Dem senator presses OpenAI, Anthropic for answers in AI hacking probe

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:03:15 -0400

Revelations of OpenAI and Anthropic artificial intelligence agents hacking third parties has drawn the "serious concern" of Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., who is now seeking answers from the two businesses incorporated as public benefit companies (PBC) in her state.

In separate letters dated Thursday to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, viewed by Fox News Digital, Blunt Rochester has requested detailed timelines, model instructions, internal approvals, security logs and complete transcripts from the companies’ cyber evaluations.

The member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee gave both companies until Sept. 6 to respond.

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"These incidents mark the first publicly confirmed instances of a frontier AI model autonomously launching unauthorized attacks on real people and companies, underscoring the urgent need for federal oversight of frontier AI systems," Blunt Rochester wrote to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, calling for federal testing standards, containment rules and disclosure requirements for evaluations of powerful AI systems.

Her concern follows another letter Monday, as first reported by Fox News Digital, from a coalition of 15 red-state attorneys general warning Altman to preserve documents and halt certain high-risk cybersecurity tests after an experimental artificial intelligence agent allegedly escaped a controlled environment and carried out a multi-day hack into outside computer systems.

One day later, the United Kingdom’s AI Security Institute (AISI) identified 19 cases in which AI agents took actions outside the authorized scope of testing. Two involved OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol, while 17 involved Anthropic’s Mythos 5.

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"Anthropic models’ repeated attacks on third parties with no knowledge of, or role in, Anthropic and AISI’s evaluations demonstrate an alarming pattern of malicious behavior," Blunt Rochester's letter to Amodei read. "Furthermore, the successful attempts by these models to gain unauthorized internet access across multiple sandbox testing environments meant to be cut off from the public internet highlight serious issues with Anthropic’s testing partnerships and procedures.

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"To be clear, 'misunderstanding[s]' and 'misconfiguration[s]' with sandbox partners are unacceptable when the stakes are this high.

"We cannot wait for a more consequential incident before establishing federal testing standards, containment requirements, and disclosure obligations for frontier model evaluations.

"Left unaddressed, these gaps could allow a future model, potentially one with greater capability or less oversight, to compromise critical infrastructure, financial systems, or sensitive data."

These investigations carry a distinct Delaware dimension: OpenAI and Anthropic are organized as Delaware PBCs — legal structures that allow them to operate for profit but require their directors to weigh more than shareholder returns.

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Under Delaware law, a PBC board must balance three things: its stockholders' financial interests, the interests of people materially affected by the company's conduct and the specific public benefit written into the company's charter.

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"This incident marks an important moment for AI safety and we take the questions raised by the Attorneys General seriously," OpenAI wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital after Monday's letter from the state AGs.

"We are conducting a thorough review along with external advisors and with oversight from the Safety and Security Committee of the Board of Directors. Once the review is complete, we will share a technical report with the Attorneys General and other relevant government authorities and publish our findings publicly."

Blunt Rochester wants records related to the AI agent hacking now, too.

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"I appreciate that OpenAI has published preliminary findings, is coordinating with third parties on remediation, and is reviewing its approach to model testing," she wrote to Altman, adding to Amodei, "I appreciate Anthropic’s voluntary review of its cybersecurity evaluations and public disclosure of the findings, and I encourage other companies to follow suit.

"However, these incidents demonstrate the potential risks of deploying pre-release models internally, particularly when safeguards are reduced, even when strictly for testing and evaluation," she wrote to both CEOs.

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OpenAI disclosed in July that GPT-5.6 Sol and an internal prototype escaped an internal sandbox while their normal cybersecurity restrictions were disabled. The models allegedly accessed Hugging Face's database and other services, launched roughly 17,000 attacks, used stolen credentials and exploited at least one previously unknown vulnerability.

A separate test conducted by contractor Irregular allegedly allowed an OpenAI model onto the public internet because of a configuration error. The model mistook a real website for a target in a simulated hacking challenge and exploited a live security vulnerability.

"AISI identified 19 instances in which an agent took unsanctioned action beyond the scope of the evaluation. Seventeen of the 19 instances involved Anthropic’s Mythos 5; two involved OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol," Blunt Rochester wrote.

The institute’s most serious findings included an agent attempting to place malicious code into a widely used open-source project on GitHub, creating fake identities to pressure a human maintainer, contacting real people and leaving public instructions that other AI systems could use to continue the operation. The maintainer rejected the code, and investigators reported finding no resulting real-world harm.

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Blunt Rochester’s Anthropic letter separately cites three incidents in which Claude models allegedly gained unauthorized internet access and attacked three undisclosed organizations during cyber evaluations conducted with standard safeguards disabled.

Two of the Anthropic models reportedly recognized that they had reached the open internet and were interacting with real targets but continued their attacks.

"It is particularly concerning that Anthropic’s first identified security breach dates back to April 2026 and was not identified until three months later," Blunt Rochester wrote to Amodei.

"This is precisely the kind of emergent, autonomous behavior and offensive cyber capability that Congress, the intelligence community, and experts have repeatedly warned could outpace existing safeguards and could pose a severe threat to the safety and security of all Americans," she added in both letters.

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The requested records go beyond basic incident reports. Blunt Rochester is seeking the prompts and full instructions given to the models, time-stamped accounts of how the breaches unfolded, the identities or positions of officials authorized to reduce safety controls and an explanation of why automated monitoring did not immediately detect and stop the activity.

She also asked whether federal agencies were notified, whether the companies are confident they discovered the full extent of the unauthorized access and whether previous incidents went unreported.

Blunt Rochester has a federal oversight basis for pursuing the information. She represents the state whose corporate law governs both companies and is the ranking Democrat on the Senate's Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over oversight of science and technology research, development and policy.

Her position does not make her Delaware’s corporate regulator — that role falls principally to state officials and courts — and the companies’ PBC status does not automatically give a U.S. senator access to their internal files.

Blunt Rochester could, however, use the companies’ responses — or a refusal to respond — to press for hearings, legislation or committee-level compulsory action.

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"Given the significance of this incident, transparency with Congress is essential to ensure that the oversight and safety frameworks governing increasingly autonomous, cyber-capable AI systems keep pace with their capabilities," Blunt Rochester's letters concluded.

Fox News Digital reached out to Altman and Amodei for comment on Blunt Rochester's requests Thursday morning.

Masked helmeted prowler stalks Massachusetts mansion before slipping into woods in wealthy town: ‘It’s creepy’

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:51 -0400

A wealthy suburban sanctuary on the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts, is on the lookout for a masked prowler who was captured on camera outside a home.

The Weston Police Department said that surveillance cameras at a private property caught a masked individual wearing a bicycle helmet walking around the property around 2:30 to 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, and now police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of the "suspicious incident."

Police said there is no indication the suspect entered the home, but the individual was completely masked and on private property during overnight hours.

"Based on the circumstances, we believe the person’s intentions were likely not lawful," police said.

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Known for its ultra-premium real estate market and proximity to Boston, Weston, Massachusetts, stands as one of the most exclusive and expensive towns in the state. Police say the figure appeared to come from a nearby trail and approached the Highland Street house with a flashlight.

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In one of the images shared by the department, the person appears to be shining a flashlight at the home’s three-car garage.

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In another instance, investigators say it looks like the suspicious man is carrying a hunting chair he picked up from the house to the woods. Another image showed him wearing a bicycle helmet.

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Weston Police Chief Denis Linehan called the scene deeply concerning, telling CBS Boston, "It’s creepy, there is no doubt about it."

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"Anytime you have someone on somebody else's property masked, I don't care what time of day it is, that is concerning, and then you add the factor that it is three in the morning, and he was on that property for an extended period of time, we're overly concerned."

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The suspicious behavior is causing authorities to ask nearby residents to check their home surveillance or doorbell camera footage from those early morning hours.

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"Even footage showing someone walking, riding a bicycle, or leaving the area could be helpful to our investigation," they said.

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Anyone with information or video that may assist is asked to contact the Weston Police Department at (781) 786-6200.

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Unearthed paper exposes Dem House hopeful's 'insane' proposal for meeting climate goals

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:46 -0400

Manny Rutinel, Democratic candidate for Congress in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, once co-authored a paper that argued that livestock — not fossil fuels — should be more of a focus to combat global warming.

"Simply put, achieving the Paris Agreement goals will be nearly impossible without ambitious policies that reform our food system," Rutinel wrote in a 2022 paper with the Environmental Law Institute.

"Despite the growing awareness of animal agriculture’s climate impact, climate policy and action have historically focused on electricity and fuel use."

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The resurfaced paper is just the most recent resurfaced content complicating the political calculus for Rutinel as he strives to convince voters that his past rhetoric on climate and farming is not fully representative of his views now.

Four years since the publication of his work, Rutinel's election very well could depend on the heavy ranching presence in his district.

Colorado’s 8th district is Colorado’s leading producer of beef cattle and dairy, accounting for 26% of the state’s output, according to Upstate Colorado Economic Development. Of its 2.5 million acres, 75% are devoted to farming and raising livestock.

In recent months, Rutinel has worked to convince voters that he recognizes the industry's importance.

"Like all industry, there are bad apples, and I’ve spoken out against those bad apples that cause extreme and unnecessary animal cruelty in parts of the food industry and against the environmental cost of unsustainable food practices," he said.

"They’re good stewards of the land, they care for their animals, and they are the backbone of our economy and our communities. Colorado ranchers are my friends and neighbors, and I’ve gotten to know them," he added.

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But through advocacy in college, testimony made before local government and a climate group he started, Rutinel has pressed the case that many climate advocates have articulated in the past: that livestock contribute to global emissions as a byproduct through their digestive systems.

The resurfaced paper brings a government-led approach to many of his vocalized positions.

In it, Rutinel argued that ranchers and animal farmers should be incentivized through government initiatives to transition to plant-based farming with either a carrot or a stick.

"Governments can require that agribusiness internalize the environmental, public health, and animal welfare costs of animal farms through regulations, mandates or taxes," Rutinel wrote, suggesting penalties for companies to make up for their production.

"But one food system policy idea has not received sufficient attention: the direct funding of farm transitions from concentrated animal feeding operations to plant-based operations," he added.

Rutinel also argued state and local governments could finance offsetting projects that would reduce emissions.

"For example, a manufacturing facility in California can decrease its net emissions by purchasing offset credits that finance a reforestation project in Brazil. Offset credits can be purchased voluntarily or to exceed emission allowances within a compliance market."

To some onlookers who have cast doubt on Rutinel's positions in the past, the statements appear to confirm that his position is further left on energy than many Democrats pushing aggressive climate initiatives through legislation like the Green New Deal.

"You have to be legitimately insane to look at the Green New Deal and think it doesn't go far enough. Meatless Manny's vision to ban ranching would not only lead to catastrophic job losses in Colorado but also cause a beef shortage across America," Zach Kraft, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

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Rutinel’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether he continues to believe that climate reform must, on some level, mean change for farming industries.

Having cleared the Democratic primary, Rutinel will face off against Rep. Gabe Evans in the state’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Dannon's decision to kill beloved yogurt sparks fan revolt: 'It's what I got out of bed for'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:56:07 -0400

Dannon's coffee-flavored yogurt earned a cult-like following over the decades. Now that it's disappeared from store shelves, longtime devotees have launched a petition to bring it back, flooded social media with disappointment and searched for substitutes.

"In an unexpected move, Dannon recently discontinued their much-loved coffee yogurt flavor as of April 1," reads a Change.org petition urging Dannon to bring back coffee yogurt.

"This has left countless fans of this unique and delicious product in dismay. Coffee yogurt provided a delightful blend of rich coffee flavor and creamy yogurt, a perfect option for those seeking a pick-me-up in a healthy and satisfying snack."

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A 5.3-ounce cup of Dannon's coffee yogurt, known by enthusiasts as simply "DCY," "contained about 32 milligrams of caffeine, or about a third of an 8-ounce cup of coffee," along with 11 grams of added sugar, The Wall Street Journal reported.

New Jersey lawyer Doron Zeif ate DCY for 40 years and told the publication, "It's what I got out of bed for."

Lisa Signorelli, a retiree from New York, told the Journal she frequently bought cases of DCY to feed her "50-year obsession."

"Discontinuing this flavor has removed a valuable and cherished option for yogurt lovers everywhere, particularly for those who appreciate the distinct taste of coffee," the petition further states.

Social media users echoed the petition's sentiment.

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"I'm going through serious withdrawal symptoms now that Dannon has discontinued their coffee yogurt, which I have been happily eating for years and years," one person wrote on a Reddit forum asking if it's possible to make something "akin to Dannon coffee yogurt."

"I'm honestly quite bummed about it," the user added. "I know there are other companies out there that make coffee yogurt, but it's the texture that was a big part of it."

"I'm seriously going through withdrawal!" another Reddit user commented. "Other coffee yogurts are not the same. And making our own version, while healthier, would also not taste the same. I have been having this particular Dannon for literally decades, every day!"

Several people offered advice for replicating the fan-favorite yogurt by adding instant or liquid coffee to other Dannon yogurts. One commenter encouraged fans of Dannon's coffee yogurt to call the company, noting, "A human being actually picks up the phone!"

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The Dannon Coffee Yogurt Fanatics Facebook page includes many people exchanging methods for trying to match the DCY flavor.

"I was a serial DCY user for some 40 years, and I was convinced I'd never get over Dannon's decision this year," wrote a woman who identified herself as a "recovering fanatic." "I tried DIY DCY, but none made the cut. My son-in-law convinced me to try Icelandic Provisions Cold Brew Coffee Skyr, and within days I was hooked. DCY would seem too sweet and thin by comparison."

The door doesn't seem to be completely shut forever to Dannon's coffee yogurt, however.

"Dannon coffee yogurt will come back in ways that reflect the taste preferences, flavor profile and nutritional benefits many consumers seek in the yogurt aisle today," Rafael Acevedo, president of Dannon's yogurt division, told the Journal.

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A post on Dannon's Instagram shows a photo of DCY and says, "Miss it? We'd love to hear from you." Dannon captioned the post, "The passion for Dannon coffee yogurt has been incredible to see. DM us and we will keep you posted for future updates."

"My grandmother, who passed away in 2011, had one every day," one user replied. "It was a treat when she'd share it with me as a kid, and now it serves as a special memory. It's also the best flavor! Please bring it back!"

"I miss it so much!" wrote another. "Please bring it back; I am tired of mixing coffee and vanilla yours from other brands. It never tastes as good as the classic Dannon coffee."

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Dannon declined to comment to Fox News Digital.

Justin Herbert's body language changes as Madison Beer continues to pet him, school supplies & Yan celebrates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:53:03 -0400

Let's get Thursday Screencaps rolling with a few hot topics that have popped up this week, including more on the life of modern college students. So many of you are preparing to send off your kids. Let's talk about it. What are you seeing? What are you experiencing?

Topics to address this morning from my text group. They're fascinated by this week's dorm talk:

What are some of the amenities available today to dorm residents that would blow our minds? Are there hot tubs in these dorms? Indoor pools?

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Tell us what your kids are eating in these school cafeterias. Canoe Kirk works for the University of Michigan and says he ended up at a cafeteria a couple of years ago that was a "fancy version of Golden Corral."
Are there prime rib nights at these cafeterias? Surf and turf nights? Peel & eat shrimp?
Are parents paying for maid service for their kid's dorm room? Is it even available?

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Madison Beer can't stop petting fiancé Justin Herbert

I thought this video was going to be fine until Beer starts wiping off Herbert's arm. Guys, I'm telling you, keep your eyes on this developing storyline. She's very worried about Justin and if he has sweat and grass on his arm as we're about to embark on a grueling 17-game pressure cooker.

Hey Disney, I hope you go bankrupt

I heard this Christmas jingle out of my left ear as I was scrolling Instagram on my work computer and damn near threw my personal computer through the backdoor. A Disney World Christmas commercial on ABC. I am absolutely sick to my stomach over what Disney is pushing on weak suburban parents. Absolutely disgusting. Respect summer, please.

Guys, DO NOT LET YOUR WIVES FALL VICTIM TO THIS RAT POISON.

Why are parents 'required' to send two boxes of tissues to school per child?

I have to get this off my chest. Mrs. Screencaps has bombarded me this week with news of all the things he has to send to school in order for our kids to be allowed into the building next week when school starts even though we're current with our property taxes.

The one thing on the list that caught me off-guard was the two boxes of tissues requirement. Why can't the school just budget for two boxes of tissues per kid? Let's say there are 500 kids in Screencaps Jr.'s class. So we're talking about 1000 boxes of tissues.

Google Gemini says that would run about $1,800 with FREE delivery for an order of that size.

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Instead of budgeting for $1,800 in tissues, the school insists on agitating parents all summer over crap like this. It drives me absolutely insane. I'm not blaming the teachers. I know many of you have stories to share of this world you're working in.

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Between the number of emails we get from the schools that cause tons of stress for Mrs. Screencaps, to the newsletters we're supposed to read so we're not bad parents, to the list of items we're supposed to provide, the school systems have burned us out. I get it, the minute they don't communicate is the minute some parent screams that the school isn't being transparent.

Can we all agree to start with small steps and have the school pony up the $1,800 (per class) out of its budget for the tissues? Is that too hard? I'd even consider throwing a community golf outing to raise money for the tissues.

This is the ESPN mindset. There's no nuance to this take when there should be

I know many of you like Ryan McGee because he's a NASCAR guy with a thick southern accent and is buddies with fake accent guy Marty Smith (don't even bother arguing; Marty plays up the accent and the golly shucks thing like Herbstreit playing up how much he loves his dogs; ESPN sideshows are ridiculous).

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This take from McGee is just dumb. We've been over this many, many times in this column. There are parking lot behaviors that grown men should observe.

You should be pulling through spots when available
You should be backing into spots when appropriate, which means you should be finding a strategic spot against a curb where backing in provides the least stress possible
There's no problem making someone wait for a five-point turn as long as you couldn't go 100 feet and park in a less-stressful environment
Can you do a five-point turn in one try? Back into spots all you want.
You should never be backing into the Costco spots up against the hydrangeas they plant up against their buildings. That's just dumb unless you're running into get a case of Busch Light that you're going to throw into the cab.

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And with that, you guys should have enough to digest and opine on. Fire up the emails and let me know what's going on in your world and how you're respecting summer. I have a few emails that have piled up that I need to dump out. Some of the reports are like 1,500 words so that's going to take some time out of me to get those ready for Friday Screencaps.

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Fetterman answers whether he'll cross the aisle to confirm Trump AG nominee Todd Blanche

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:37:05 -0400

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Wednesday he would not vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to officially take over the role leading the Department of Justice.

During a Wednesday appearance on comedian Jon Stewart's podcast, Fetterman was pressed on Democrats' failure to use the Senate filibuster to block President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. The senator responded by claiming he would not vote for Blanche, who is Trump's choice for attorney general.

"Many of them I didn't vote for," Fetterman said, referring to Trump's Cabinet nominees.

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"And if you're going to bring up Blanche, I'm not going to vote for him as well. There are some that I would vote for, and then there are many that I haven't because I just don't believe that's the right person for the job overall. I really try to call balls and strikes," he told Stewart.

Fetterman has been one of the Democratic senators most supportive of Trump's Cabinet nominees, voting "yea" to confirm half of his nominees, according to a Fox News Digital review.

He was the only Democrat to support Trump's previous choice for attorney general, Pam Bondi. He also helped push Markwayne Mullin, the newest Homeland Security secretary, over the line, casting the decisive vote to advance Mullin out of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, 8-7. Fetterman was again the only Democrat to vote for Mullin's confirmation, joining the 53 Senate Republicans to confirm Mullin in a 54-37 vote.

Despite Fetterman supporting Trump's previous pick to head the Department of Justice, it appears the president will not be able to count on his vote this time around.

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Bondi won her nomination from the Senate in a 54-46 vote. Todd Blanche will likely have at least two fewer votes than that tally, as Fetterman joins Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in publicly expressing opposition to Blanche.

"Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation," Collins said Tuesday.

Collins notably voted to confirm Blanche as the assistant attorney general in March.

Two other potential GOP holdouts – Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, – are still undecided, according to The Hill.

A pair of Republicans who had previously opposed Blanche's nomination – Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. – flipped to "yeas" after Blanche agreed to stop pursuing a planned anti-weaponization fund.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Blanche's nomination to the full Senate on a strict party line vote, 12-10.

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Women's advocacy leader asks 'why have a WNBA if we're going to allow guys in' amid trans debate

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:15 -0400

Sophie Cunningham is grabbing the attention of women's advocacy groups.

Patti Garibay founded American Heritage Girls in 1993 as a way to keep faith in the Girl Scout mission, but as she feels biological girls' and women's safe spaces have been taken over by biological men, she now has a new goal in mind.

"There's so much confusion around it. What were traditionally safe spaces and places for women are no longer safe spaces and places," Garibay said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "And now parents, even when they're calling our office asking about potentially bringing their daughter into American Heritage Girls, the question is about policies, membership policies, and are you biologically female, or do you allow others in, because all of the other organizations, youth organizations are now allowing boys that say that they feel like they're girls into these intimate spaces and places, such as the cabin at the camp or the locker room at the sports team.

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"These are of grave concerns to parents because they want those safe places for their daughters to be able to really thrive, not worry about competition of biological male against them."

The issue has now gone well into the sports conversation, and Garibay is wondering, "Why have a WNBA if we're going to allow guys in?"

That's why Garibay felt a sigh of relief when Cunningham showed her support for keeping trans athletes out of biological girls' sports.

"I think Sophie has had great courage and that is what we teach American Heritage Girls to have, to have courage to stand up for what's right and not worry so much about the potential loss that's involved because when you do the right thing, you are rewarded in different ways," Garibay said, while admitting she was "disappointed" that Caitlin Clark did not directly address it when recently asked.

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"I felt like that was a little bit of a concern. Probably her handlers suggested that she avoid that at all costs. Sophie, on the other hand, has decided to get into the miry waters of this and to stand for what I believe is truth."

Garibay, though, is adamant that there are "lots of opportunities" for trans youth to be included.

"There's so many other opportunities for them to be able to find those places. And I do think perhaps they, just like I had to start American Heritage Girls, perhaps there's something that they can start too that they would feel very good about being amongst themselves and have that support that they so need to address the mental health issues that come along with all of it. It's very positive to have friends and to have allies around you," Garibay said.

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"We've been fighting this fight since back in getting rights to vote for goodness sake. This has been going on a long time. Why are we going backwards?"

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Shaq pours cold water on WNBA's gambling post, reflects on players' 'professional jealousy' of Caitlin Clark

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:19:44 -0400

The WNBA has been under critical fire since the first day Caitlin Clark joined the league.

While being in the midst of culture war battles, Clark has also been the victim of some hard fouls due to what's commonly been perceived as massive jealousy from her peers.

As the WNBA has dealt with its own apparent battle amid its players on different sides of the transgender athlete debate, the league drummed up even more controversy after deleting a post about a wager between Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers.

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The two stars recorded a video in which they wagered $400 on a recent game between their respective teams — betting of any kind is strictly prohibited under the WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement, with Section 5 of Article 14 in the agreement dedicated to gambling regulations. A WNBA spokesperson released a statement on Thursday claiming that the quickly deleted video was "intended to be lighthearted," but that it "simply missed the mark."

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, though, saw practically nothing wrong with what Reese and Bueckers did.

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"That’s what we call a 'homeboy bet.' If it falls under gambling, it would be under the misdemeanor section; people need to stop it. She's not f---ing point shaving," O'Neal told Fox News Digital recently.

The former big man also admitted that there is "professional jealousy" when it comes to Clark, but "it’s what we call the rites of passage."

"There's girls that are going, 'You don't talk about me like that, you talk about her.' You gotta take advantage of that opportunity. You have to go at who they think the best is. If you got other people coming at her, then it is what it is. Once she gets through this next year and keeps playing the way she's playing, they’ll have no choice but to love and accept it," O'Neal said. "But this is what we call rites of passage. We don’t just let youngsters come in and take over because they’re getting all the props from the media.

"Caitlin's a tough cookie. She'll be able to get over it. Angel's throwing 'bows, talking smack, letting everyone know, 'I'm not scared.' Caitlin's probably gotta do a little more of that."

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Clark recently went after the WNBA, saying it needs to do a better job of protecting its players both on and off the court.

OutKick's Mark Harris contributed to this report.

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