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Clemson's Dabo Swinney throws shade at Lane Kiffin, LSU over bringing in NFL players: 'It's embarrassing'

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:57:04 -0400

Well, the biggest game of week 1 of the college football season just got a little bit bigger.

There have been two big storylines dominating the headlines over the past week or so: the poor attendance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for USC’s home opener amid atrocious conditions and the influx of NFL players returning to college football.

One team in particular has been especially aggressive at bringing in athletes who've already moved on to the NFL, and it's, surprise, surprise, Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers.

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This decision has been controversial, to say the least. Conferences have rushed to ban it, while prominent personalities like Ohio State's Ryan Day have spoken out against it. There are lawsuits galore, including one with a scheduled court date on Thursday morning. The SEC has already reportedly debated what type of enforcement action they might, or will be allowed, to take, should LSU follow through by putting these players on the field.

This debate and its outcome is important for the future of the sport and how rosters are constructed, but it could quite literally impact College Football Playoff spots. Now, not months down the road.

LSU opens their season at home in Baton Rouge against the Clemson Tigers, two programs coming off disappointing seasons and looking for a return to relevance. While LSU's a substantial favorite, and has home field advantage, Clemson is a talented team with every reason to believe they can compete or pull the upset. But that task might be a bit harder if Kiffin's allowed to use those, shall we say, advanced, players.

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It was already expected to be a contentious matchup, but Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney threw a bit more fuel on the fire Tuesday afternoon when addressing this new form of roster construction.

"Rarely am I at a loss for words," Swinney said. "But I'm at kind of a loss of words. I would just say it's kind of embarrassing. I mean, honestly, it's just embarrassing that that's where we are. I don't blame the kids and people trying to take advantage of the system. I just think it's embarrassing where we are with college football."

It's hard to view that as anything but a shot at Kiffin, saying it's "embarrassing" that this is even a topic of conversation. Obviously, it wouldn't be, if the Tigers weren't trying to bring players back from NFL rosters. Swinney brought that up too. When addressing how he's preparing his team to play LSU, he cracked a joke about scouting NFL film.

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"Been spending this last week or so studying the Browns, the Cowboys, the Saints and the Bucs trying to get ready," he quipped. "I actually got to go watch practice in early June for the Browns. So I'm probably going to get turned in for tampering, I don't know. I wish I'd have known. I'd have paid a little more attention. Yeah, it's crazy. It's hard."

He wasn't done there. Swinney said he's "embarrassed" about the fact that there seems to be no guardrails around anything in college football right now. Thanks in large part to judges who are willing to rule against any type of enforcement.

"That outside stuff, we just kind of — no pun intended — we just stay in our lane here at Clemson. Try to. Every now and then, someone will ram into us. But we just try and handle our business here. But it's embarrassing; it really is. We have no rules. There's no governance. It's a joke. There's zero rules. When you enforce rules, someone just goes and finds a judge to say, 'no, you can't enforce that rule.' Never did I think I'd be living in an era like this. But that's where we are," Swinney said.

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It's hard to argue with him. Kiffin was ready and willing to take advantage of this ruling because he's looking for any competitive advantage, no matter how ridiculous it might be. It's unfair to the college athletes on the LSU roster, unfair to Clemson and unfair that there's so little meaningful oversight of the sport.

Not that this game needed any more drama and intrigue, but Swinney’s comments illustrate how most opposing coaches and teams will feel about playing LSU this season should those players be allowed to stay with the Tigers. Still, it would be sweet revenge for Clemson if the Tigers were able to pull off the upset anyway.

Tyler Robinson to face trial in Charlie Kirk assassination as judge keeps death penalty on table

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:52:03 -0400

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.

Robinson pleaded not guilty to all charges moments after Judge Tony Graf issued the ruling. Graf also ruled that prosecutors may continue seeking the death penalty in the case. He found that the state established probable cause for the victim-targeting allegation, allowing the capital sentencing enhancement to move forward.

"Viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, this evidence is sufficient at this stage to support a reasonable belief that the defendant is the individual who shot and killed Charlie Kirk," Graf said.

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Graf emphasized that the standard at a preliminary hearing is not whether prosecutors have proven their case beyond a reasonable doubt, but whether there is enough evidence to send the charges to trial.

"Whether the state can prove the aggravating circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt remains for trial," Graf said. "Count one is bound over for trial."

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The judge also sided with prosecutors on the victim-targeting allegation against Robinson, concluding that the state had established probable cause for the allegation.

Graf ultimately ordered Robinson to stand trial on all seven charges: aggravated murder; felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury; two counts of obstruction of justice; two counts of witness tampering; and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child.

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The aggravated murder and firearm charges are first-degree felonies, while the obstruction charges are second-degree felonies and the witness tampering charges are third-degree felonies. The final charge,committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, is a Class A misdemeanor.

The court moved directly into Robinson’s arraignment after Graf issued his ruling. The defense waived a formal reading of the charges, and Robinson’s attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.

The ruling came hours after another courtroom fight over whether cameras should be allowed to remain in the high-profile proceedings.

Following closed-door arguments Tuesday morning and additional arguments in open court, Graf again denied a defense motion seeking to remove cameras from the courtroom.

Robinson’s attorneys had raised concerns about the intense publicity surrounding the case, including what they described as online marketplace gambling tied to its outcome.

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Graf ruled cameras could remain, subject to the restrictions laid out in his courtroom decorum order.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking before thousands at an outdoor Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Prosecutors have accused Robinson of firing the fatal shot from an elevated position overlooking the crowd.

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Before Tuesday’s hearing ended, Jeff Neiman, an attorney representing Kirk’s family, urged the court to move the case toward trial without unnecessary delays and pushed back against comments defense attorney Richard Novak made about Kirk.

"Charlie devoted his life to building a community of over a million young people rooted in faith and freedom. He had hard conversations others were too afraid to have," Neiman told the court.

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"Charlie was the opposite of hate," he continued. "Firing a bullet into a crowd and assassinating him. That is hate."

Neiman said Kirk’s family recognizes Robinson’s right to a fair trial but wants the case to move forward swiftly.

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"The United States Constitution guarantees criminal defendants many rights. The right to delay is not among them," Neiman said. "The defendant is entitled to a fair trial, and he must be given one. But nothing more is owed."

"We have no doubt this court will give the defendant a fair trial," he added. "We ask that it do so swiftly."

Neiman later specifically asked Graf to set a trial date at Robinson’s next court appearance so Kirk’s family would know when the case is expected to move forward.

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Robinson is due back in court Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. local time for a status conference and has been ordered to appear. A trial date could be set at that hearing.

Following Tuesday's hearing, Kirk's family said Graf's decision to send Robinson to trial marks "an important step" in their pursuit of justice nearly one year after Kirk's death.

"Today's decision, which comes nearly a year since Charlie was taken from us, marks an important step in our family's pursuit of justice for him," the family said in a statement.

The family said every stage of the case has carried "the weight of all that Charlie's murder has taken," especially for Kirk's children, who "will grow up without their father."

As the case moves toward trial, the family said they remain committed to seeking justice for Charlie while praying for "a transparent and timely process."

Fox News' Lee Ross contributed to this report.

Ohio man accused of vandalizing JD Vance’s home pleads guilty

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:50:57 -0400

An Ohio man accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home earlier this year pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday, officials said.

William D. DeFoor, 26, reportedly caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage Jan. 5 when he used a hammer to smash multiple windows at Vance’s unoccupied home.

DeFoor specifically admitted to acts of physical violence against government officials or property, as well as the willful injury or depredation of U.S. government property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio.

His defense attorney previously said the assaults were not politically motivated and that DeFoor suffers from mental health issues. Court records show DeFoor has a history of criminal cases involving findings of mental incompetency.

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"Perpetrators like DeFoor, who put that freedom at risk, particularly through violent, destructive actions, will, like here, be vigorously prosecuted," U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II said in a statement Tuesday.

According to court documents, DeFoor was detained around midnight after Secret Service agents observed him near the front fence of Vance’s protected residence. Vance and his family were in Washington, D.C., at the time of the incident.

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While wielding a hammer, DeFoor reportedly breached the property line at the driveway and proceeded to target an unmarked federal law enforcement vehicle blocking the driveway entrance. DeFoor used the weapon to strike the driver’s side window three times, prosecutors said.

As Secret Service agents responded, DeFoor ignored all commands to stop and drop the weapon, according to charging documents.

He then used the hammer to break large, historic glass windows across the front of the home, officials said.

The attack reportedly damaged components of an enhanced security system located on each window. The equipment was owned by the U.S. government and valued at more than $28,000, prosecutors said.

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Secret Service agents and Cincinnati police officers eventually detained DeFoor after he tried to flee on foot.

Gerace on Tuesday further condemned the violence, saying assaults against U.S. officials will be prosecuted.

"Acts of violence directed against our political leaders, their families or property, have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. Our elected leaders, at all levels of government, must be permitted to carry out their duties free from threats, vandalism and other forms of violence," Gerace said.

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According to court records, DeFoor has a history of mental health issues in Hamilton County spanning more than two years.

FBI sources previously told Fox News that when DeFoor was arrested, he demanded to be called "Julia."

In April 2023, DeFoor was charged with trespassing at University of Cincinnati Health Psychiatric Emergency Services after police said he refused to leave the premises. He was ruled incompetent to stand trial, and the case was later dismissed.

The following year, DeFoor was charged with two counts of vandalism after windows at a Hyde Park business were broken. The case was referred to a mental health docket, with treatment ordered in lieu of conviction.

Hamilton County Court later approved an application granting DeFoor’s mother legal guardianship after finding him incompetent by reason of mental illness.

Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace and Greg Wehner contributed to this report.

Top Democrat survives double-barreled challenge as party’s Israel divide hits home

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:37:57 -0400

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark toppled two progressive challengers Tuesday in Massachusetts' safely Democratic 5th Congressional District, surviving a primary fight that put Gaza and pro-Israel political spending at the center of the race.

Clark, who won handily Tuesday night against fellow Democratic Party contenders Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman, was first elected in 2013 during a special election and has held her position as House Democratic whip since 2022.

The second-highest ranking Democrat after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Clark has helped lead opposition to Republican spending, immigration and healthcare measures, including recent messaging against ICE funding and GOP cuts to Head Start and Medicaid.

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She ran against former city councilor, educator and union organizer Paz and 27-year-old Harvard Law School researcher and union organizer Samman.

Clark fended off two left-wing challengers who sought to make Gaza and pro-Israel political money central issues in the safely blue Boston-area primary.

Her fundraising operation dwarfed both challengers, raising $4.5 million, while Paz raised $88,500 and Samman brought in $43,800, according to FEC filings.

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While AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, endorsed Clark and has contributed to her campaign in the past, she has taken a critical stance toward the Israeli government’s handling of the war in Gaza.

AIPAC is an influential pro-Israel lobbying group that has been criticized for advocating for U.S. military aid to Israel amid the war in Gaza.

Last year, Clark used the word "genocide" at a district event before clarifying that she was not accusing Israel of genocide. Then, in July, she voted to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. military aid, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government had failed to meet U.S. interests and values.

Clark has continued to support Israel as a sovereign Jewish state and backed U.S. assistance for some Israeli defensive systems but is critical of Netanyahu.

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Samman and Paz have argued that while Clark has increasingly criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza, she has yet to renounce the AIPAC money she has accepted.

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Clark ran unopposed in 2024. Her most recent general election opponent was Republican Caroline Colarusso, whom Clark defeated 74% to 26% in 2022.

House Democrat survives left-flank challenge as Bernie volunteer mounts insurgent bid

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:28:34 -0400

Rep. Jake Auchincloss advanced Tuesday against Jason Poulos in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District.

Auchincloss has held his seat since 2021 and faced his first Democratic primary challenge since winning the seat.

Progressive challenger Poulos is an AI policy researcher who has been critical of Auchincloss regarding past support for military aid to Israel and ties to AIPAC while calling for an end to U.S. military assistance to Israel.

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Poulos, who previously volunteered for Bernie Sanders’ campaign, ran on Medicare-for-all, universal basic income, taxes on corporate automation, stronger unions and student debt cancellation. He also wanted to reduce military spending and end U.S. military aid to Israel.

While Auchincloss is endorsed by AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, he has been critical of aspects of Israel's conduct in Gaza by saying some Israeli actions in 2025 "crossed lines" on humanitarian conditions.

AIPAC is an influential pro-Israel lobbying group that has been criticized for advocating for U.S. military aid to Israel amid the war in Gaza.

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In July, Auchincloss voted with more than 100 House Democrats to eliminate $3.3 billion in U.S. military financing for Israel, while maintaining his support for the U.S.-Israel alliance.

Auchincloss campaigned on lowering housing and healthcare costs, promoting economic growth and positioning Democrats to better confront the economic disruption caused by AI.

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Auchincloss, who succeeded Joe Kennedy III, comes from a prominent Boston medical family.

He had previously been a registered Republican and worked on former Gov. Charlie Baker’s campaign, a line his primary opponents used against him. He later returned to the Democratic Party.

Trump taps ‘true warrior’ Hung Cao as Navy secretary after 4 months as acting leader

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:24:20 -0400

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the service, calling the former Navy special operations officer a "true WARRIOR" and urging the Senate to quickly confirm him.

Cao has served as acting secretary for the past four months, overseeing the Navy and Marine Corps as the Trump administration pushes to expand U.S. shipbuilding and strengthen the military’s maritime capabilities.

"I am pleased to nominate a true WARRIOR, Hung Cao, to become the next Secretary of the Navy," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

"We need Patriots like Hung leading our Navy and Marine Corps, and I can think of no one better than him to make sure our Great Navy and Marine Corps remain the FIERCEST and BEST Force the World has ever seen," the president continued.

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Trump called on the Senate to move quickly on the nomination, pointing to Cao’s tenure already leading the department.

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"The Senate needs to confirm this Warfighter, ASAP, so he can continue the fantastic work he has been doing over the past 4 months," Trump wrote.

Cao thanked Trump shortly after the announcement and said his priorities would continue to include shipbuilding and homeland defense.

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"Thank you, Mr. President. It’s an honor of a lifetime to lead the great warriors of the Navy and Marine Corps team," Cao wrote on X. "I’m grateful for your leadership and support as we continue to get after shipbuilding and ensure the defense of the homeland."

Cao is a retired Navy captain who served for 25 years in uniform after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. His military career included service in special operations and deployments to combat zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Virginia Republican later entered politics, mounting an unsuccessful bid for Congress in 2022 before challenging Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine for his Senate seat in 2024.

Trump endorsed Cao during the 2024 campaign, touting his military background. Cao ultimately lost to Kaine before joining the Trump administration and taking over the Navy in an acting capacity earlier this year.

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If confirmed by the Senate, Cao would formally assume responsibility for the Department of the Navy, which includes both the Navy and Marine Corps.

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The White House and the U.S. Navy did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

AOC caught off guard when asked by TMZ whether she'd ever date a conservative after reported split from fiancé

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:19:16 -0400

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was caught off guard when the progressive lawmaker was asked by TMZ whether she'd date a conservative.

TMZ DC managing editor Charlie Cotton approached Ocasio-Cortez outside Capitol Hill on the heels of her reported split from fiancé Riley Roberts to ask about her dating habits.

"Would you ever date a conservative?" Cotton asked. "Is that [something] you'd ever entertain?"

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The "Squad" member immediately laughed at the question.

"Um, I'd have to say... probably not," Ocasio-Cortez responded, chuckling again.

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When pressed about her reluctance to date across the aisle, Ocasio-Cortez clarified there's "no foul" to those who can put politics aside for love.

"I think a lot of politics sometimes, at least for me, is about values and being aligned in values is tremendously important," Ocasio-Cortez said.

Ocasio-Cortez's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Dating someone with opposing politics was certainly not as taboo in past decades as it is in today's polarized climate. Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, famously married to former GOP consultant Mary Matalin, spoke with Fox News Digital last year about finding love regardless of political party.

The former Clinton operative lamented how people in the modern era "use politics as a reason to date or not date somebody," something he ultimately disregarded when he was an eligible bachelor.

"In my case, I wasn't good-looking enough. I had to broaden the base, okay," Carville chuckled. "I just couldn't concentrate on Democratic women. I mean, I needed love. I think it was Woody Allen that said the good thing about being bisexual, it doubles your chances of getting a date. Well, I couldn't go — I wasn't that! I couldn't get that far, so I decided 'Well, I'll start dating Republicans. That'll double my chances to get a date, you know.' Some of it is just, you know, self-preservation."

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Carville offered a message to young progressives like Ocasio-Cortez when it comes to dating.

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"Get over your preening and your moral superiority," Carville said. "And the more pragmatic in how you approach life, you'll end up being a lot happier, and you'll actually win an election. And therefore, you can actually do things, and you could do some of the things that you want, because if you lose, it doesn't do any good. It's about nothing. That's what I would tell them."

Massive World Trade Center steel beam arrives at West Point, uniting 9/11 heroes with generation sent to war

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:08:47 -0400

A 21-foot steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center arrived at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Tuesday, bringing a physical piece of the Sept. 11 attacks to the institution that trained generations of Army officers who would go on to serve in the wars that followed.

The 16,900-pound beam was brought to West Point as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour, a nationwide commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Tuesday’s ceremony was the tour’s 33rd stop.

West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. James B. Bartholomees III said the steel connects the courage shown by first responders on 9/11 with the Americans who answered the call to serve in the years that followed.

"As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this piece of steel reminds us of the courage of first responders like Stephen Siller and the countless Americans who answered the call in the years that followed, including generations of West Point graduates," Bartholomees said. "Today, young men and women continue that legacy of service, guided by duty, honor country."

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The ceremony brought together cadets, faculty, staff and guests and opened with a color guard and pipe and drum procession by members of the NYPD, FDNY and Port Authority Police Department. The program also included the national anthem, an invocation and blessing of the steel, and a moment of reflection accompanied by "Amazing Grace."

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Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of Tunnel to Towers and the brother of fallen FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, recalled his brother’s final actions on Sept. 11.

"Twenty-five years ago, my brother Stephen strapped on 60 pounds of gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward danger, duty and the people who needed him inside those towers," Siller said.

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"Duty, honor country: Those values connect West Point cadets, Stephen and first responders all across this country," he continued. "We are grateful to West Point for welcoming us, and we leave more committed than ever to making sure the sacrifice of September 11 is never forgotten."

According to Tunnel to Towers, Stephen Siller was off duty when the attacks began, and he ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel carrying 60 pounds of gear toward the World Trade Center, where he died while responding to the attacks.

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The foundation created in his memory provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children, builds specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders and works to address veteran homelessness.

For some of those gathered around the beam Tuesday, its arrival at West Point carried a personal connection between the first responders who rushed toward the towers and the service members who deployed overseas in the years that followed.

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Col. Dan Stuewe of the U.S. Army recalled an image he said many soldiers in his platoon carried with them after 9/11 as they went overseas.

"There was a cartoon character that a lot of the soldiers in my platoon carried with us after 9-11 as we went overseas," Steuwe said. "It was one of the firemen handing off the American flag to a service member coming out of the rubble of the towers."

Stuewe described the image as another symbol of the unity between first responders and service members "serving something greater than ourselves and protecting this country."

Kelly Heffner, who is listed by Tunnel to Towers along with husband Tom Heffner as a supporter and corporate sponsor, became emotional after approaching the South Tower beam.

"To touch that beam, there’s an energy with it, and it brings you back and it — you know that you can never forget," Heffner said.

The artifact's stop at West Point comes nearly 25 years after the attacks sent a generation of American service members to Afghanistan, Iraq and other theaters during the war on terror.

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Bartholomees later joined Siller to receive a commemorative steel flag on behalf of West Point. The custom-built piece features the New York City skyline and Twin Towers and incorporates World Trade Center steel. According to Tunnel to Towers, the flag is presented to people and institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to the foundation’s mission.

After the formal program, attendees were invited to approach the beam and spend time reflecting beside the steel.

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The Steel Across America tour is scheduled to continue Thursday at the Fallen Heroes Memorial in Boston.

Self-funded CEO claims GOP nomination to challenge Massachusetts Democrat’s second-term bid

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:48:52 -0400

Former medical device executive Mike Minogue won the Massachusetts gubernatorial primary Tuesday, defeating Brian Shortsleeve, a former executive at the MBTA, the state-run transit agency.

The winner will now face favored Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, who is running for a second term. Massachusetts has had continuous Democratic representation in Congress since 1996, but Republicans have had considerably more success in races for the governor's mansion since the Reagan era.

Minogue emphasized his business credentials in campaign materials, citing his work at GE Healthcare before leading Danvers-based Abiomed.

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Minogue said that, while he was at Abiomed, the company developed the world’s smallest heart pump and doubled the size of its headquarters, increasing its in-state capabilities and creating jobs.

Minogue also drew attention on social media when Boston-based Canadian American investor Kevin O’Leary, better known as Shark Tank’s "Mr. Wonderful," appeared in one of his videos and said he does not usually "show for politicians."

"Massachusetts is ‘dead-money’ now. We need a guy like this to run the show," O’Leary said in July.

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According to The Boston Herald, Healey launched a last-minute ad attacking Minogue as "MAGA Mike," which the newspaper said shows the executive "has Healey’s attention" and may help Shortsleeve.

Minogue won the state’s GOP convention endorsement with 70% of the vote, while Shortsleeve earned his ballot position with a fraction of a percentage point more than the required 15%, according to reports.

Minogue self-funded roughly $7 million of the more than $7.5 million he raised in the first quarter, hosted a fundraiser with Vice President JD Vance and has donated to Trump and the RNC. Shortsleeve raised about $646,500 in the first quarter of 2026.

Healey was formally renominated Tuesday after running unopposed. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, a fellow Democrat, also advances unopposed to the November election.

Republicans, however, have no candidates in about half of the state’s congressional districts or in the races for secretary of state and state auditor. A signature problem has forced lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Anne Manning Martin to run a write-in campaign.

The district in the Berkshires, the district covering much of the Massachusetts Turnpike corridor, and two exurban Boston-area districts to the north and west have no Republican candidates competing Tuesday, guaranteeing Democratic nominees will advance in those races ahead of November.

Massachusetts state government has not always been as reliably Democratic in modern times despite the conditions in this year’s contests.

Former Gov. Charlie Baker, a moderate Republican, preceded Healey from 2015 to 2023.

Former Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, served as Massachusetts governor from 2003 to 2007 and opted against re-election before launching an unsuccessful presidential bid against President Barack Obama.

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Romney was preceded by several Republican governors. From 1997 through the end of Romney’s tenure, Republicans continuously held the governor’s office.

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Former libertarian presidential candidate Gov. William Weld, former Gov. Paul Cellucci and former Gov. Jane Swift were consecutive Republican governors. Swift was elevated to the office when Cellucci became then-President George W. Bush's ambassador to Canada.

Weld was preceded by 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Gov. Michael Dukakis, and Democrats more often held the governor’s office in the preceding era.

80-year-old Dem beats back generational challenge after going all-in on trans athletes

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:41:53 -0400

One of the only Democrats stumping for transgender rights on the campaign trail fought back a younger challenger pushing generational change in the Senate.

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., withstood a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., to again be crowned as Massachusetts’ Democratic nominee for Senate in his quest for a third full term on Tuesday night. The Associated Press projected Markey would defeat Moulton less than an hour after polls closed.

Markey, who has represented Massachusetts in Congress for nearly five decades, survived Moulton’s campaign focused on generational change by leaning into his progressive bona fides. Notably, he is one of the few Democrats running this midterm cycle who is continuing to push for transgender rights, particularly in sports.

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"Trans athletes should be able to play," Markey told The New York Times. "That reflects Massachusetts and who we are. And Seth Moulton does not."

The position, which has been used by Republicans as a political rallying cry on the campaign trail and one that Democrats have largely remained quiet about as they push to flip both chambers of Congress, is one that Moulton argued played a major factor in Democrats’ losing across the board in 2024.

"I have two little girls, I don’t want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I’m supposed to be afraid to say that," Moulton said at the time.

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Given Massachusetts’ position as a deep-blue bastion — the Bay State hasn’t had a Republican senator since 2013; former Sen. Scott Brown lost to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. — it’s unlikely that Markey’s position will cost him in November.

And his primary victory marks another win for progressives. Markey, who co-authored the Green New Deal resolution years ago, boasted the backing of progressive titans, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

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It also serves as a blow to a broader push among Democrats across the country looking for generational change, particularly after the tumult that followed former President Joe Biden and his attempt to run for a second term in the White House.

Though longtime incumbents have been defeated, including Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., 78, by the much younger Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, Markey was able to hold on despite Moulton making age a key factor in his campaign.

For his own part, Moulton, after losing the primary on Tuesday evening, said he viewed his campaign as a necessary challenge to even the party's most tenured figures.

"Challenging the establishment and calling for a new generation of leadership isn’t easy, but it is necessary. I will continue to push the Democratic Party — and our country — to look towards the future," Moulton said in a statement.

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Markey’s victory over Moulton isn’t the first time that a younger candidate has stepped into the arena only to be felled by the octogenarian.

Markey bested Massachusetts political royalty in 2020, beating former Rep. Joe Kennedy III in a primary contest that, like his contentious battle against Moulton, centered on a changing of the guard in the upper chamber.

Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:36:45 -0400

Americans heading to Brazil are being warned to watch their drinks, stay alert at ATMs and avoid certain areas after U.S. officials recently flagged an array of safety risks.

The State Department updated its Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Brazil Aug. 31, though officials noted the country's advisory level remained unchanged.

The main reasons for the advisory update are "crime and kidnapping," officials said.

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The advisory also warns that, in Brazil, violent crime "occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery and carjacking."

The State Department also said criminals target foreigners through dating apps or at bars before drugging and robbing them.

"Assaults are common, including with sedatives or drugs placed in drinks, especially in Rio de Janeiro," the advisory said.

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U.S. officials also maintain a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning for certain areas, including international land borders, informal housing developments and certain areas surrounding the capital of Brasília.

Kidnapping for ransom involving U.S. citizens is rare but occasionally occurs, according to the State Department.

"Brazilians are most often targeted, but foreigners remain vulnerable," the advisory said.

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"Express kidnapping — in which criminals force victims at gunpoint to withdraw cash from multiple ATMs or transfer funds via banking apps (commonly Pix) — is an ongoing threat to both locals and foreigners."

Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid displaying signs of wealth and use caution at night, particularly at beaches, bars, transportation centers and on public transit.

Officials also recommend watching drinks closely, avoiding food or drinks from strangers and remaining alert to potential online dating scams.

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"Be careful at major transportation centers or on public transport, especially at night," the advisory added. "Passengers are at higher risk of robbery or assault when using public buses in Brazil."

Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for additional comment.

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The Brazil advisory comes amid other recent State Department warnings for Americans traveling abroad.

For example, officials are urging Americans traveling to Israel to reconsider their plans and to remain alert as security conditions can change quickly.

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The State Department also warned Americans to exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to violent crime, terrorism and kidnapping.

Germany blames Russia after explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at major airport

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:33:56 -0400

Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a failed drone sabotage operation at Leipzig/Halle Airport and announced Tuesday it would close Russian diplomatic facilities, escalating tensions after investigators linked Moscow to last month's attack.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Russia's consulate in Bonn will be closed and the contract for the Russian House cultural center in Berlin will be terminated after German authorities concluded Moscow was behind the Aug. 4 incident.

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said forensic evidence and intelligence findings tied Russia to the attack, in which authorities found a drone carrying an explosive device beside a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Officials said the explosive failed to detonate because of a faulty detonator.

Germany also said it believes a second drone collided with a nearby cargo aircraft, while officials have linked the incident to what Dobrindt described as Russia's "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe."

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Russia has denied the allegations.

The Russian Embassy in Berlin called the accusation "absurd," while Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow would respond in a "mirror-image" fashion to Germany's actions. The embassy later described Berlin's measures as an "unprecedented escalation in Russian-German relations."

In addition to closing Russian diplomatic facilities, Wadephul announced tighter entry restrictions for Russian nationals and additional measures targeting Russia's shadow fleet. He also said he had summoned Russia's ambassador to Germany, Sergei Nechayev.

The announcement marks Germany's first public attribution of responsibility for the airport attack. Until now, Berlin had said only that "foreign powers" may have been involved, though U.S. media previously reported American officials believed Russia was responsible.

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Leipzig/Halle Airport is one of Europe's largest cargo hubs and serves as a logistics center for Germany's military and NATO allies. It is also home to Ukrainian Antonov transport aircraft, making it a strategically important hub supporting Ukraine's cargo operations.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte backed Germany's findings, writing on X that the alliance "stands in full solidarity with Germany."

"The evidence is clear. And I welcome the measures announced by Germany in response," Rutte wrote.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was preparing additional sanctions against Russia, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Moscow of escalating tensions across the region.

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The developments come as Germany has warned it faces an increasing campaign of hybrid threats targeting military, transportation and critical infrastructure. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said last week those responsible for hostile acts against Germany would "pay a price."

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German police separately said Tuesday they were investigating improvised explosive and incendiary devices discovered at a power substation in the eastern state of Brandenburg after a damaged power line caused a temporary outage. Authorities have not identified who planted the devices.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:32:14 -0400

"Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended.

"We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune, and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation," a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television Studios told Fox News Digital.

Thornton was hired as an announcer for the game show in 2011.

The alleged incident was related to an American Airlines flight Thornton took in May, according to TMZ, in which another passenger complained about Thornton’s behavior. He was met by law enforcement at the gate.

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"On May 14, American Airlines Flight 1276 was met by law enforcement upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport following concerns reported by a customer onboard," the airline told TMZ.

Thornton was not taken into custody, TMZ reported.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the airline for comment.

Thornton replaced iconic "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Charlie O’Donnell after O’Donnell's death in 2010.

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Before joining "Wheel of Fortune" and "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," he did voices for shows like "Celebrity Death Match," "The Cleveland Show" and Pixar’s "Monsters, Inc."

He has also worked on "The Price is Right" and "Jeopardy!" And he’s worked for KNX 1070 Newsradio since 1985.

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Thornton has received numerous awards during his career, including the Edward R. Murrow award and an Emmy, according to his "Wheel of Fortune" biography.

Rams star Puka Nacua faces new abuse allegations as $150 million payday hangs in balance

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:26:42 -0400

Puka Nacua was on track to become the NFL’s next $150 million receiver until his offseason went sideways, with new abuse allegations surfacing as the league reviews his conduct.

Nacua’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Hallie Aiono, has now accused him of abuse and neglect during their four-year relationship.

Aiono made the claims in a TikTok video and then took it down.

"I went from loving somebody so deeply for four years, I felt it in my bones, to experiencing extreme betrayal, abuse, complete neglect from them, in what felt like it happened almost overnight," Aiono said.

She said the private turmoil had taken a greater toll than their public disputes.

"A lot of the things that were public affected my mental health," Aiono said.

"But honestly, the things that were happening in private are what completely crushed me and altered my brain chemistry. Those parts, what people never saw or knew of, are what broke me."

The latest allegations add to a disastrous offseason for the fourth-year receiver, who led the NFL with 129 catches and added 1,715 receiving yards last season.

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In March, Nacua was named in a civil lawsuit filed by Madison Atiabi following a chaotic New Year’s Eve party.

The filing accused him of biting Atiabi’s shoulder, biting another woman’s thumb and directing an anti-Semitic slur at a guest. Nacua’s attorney, Levi McCathern, strongly denied the allegations and characterized the legal action as an extortion attempt.

"Puka denies these allegations in the strongest possible terms," McCathern said. "Our office was contacted with demands of millions of dollars in exchange for not publicizing these allegations. This is not a legitimate claim. It is blackmail."

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McCathern also denied the alleged slur, saying a "completely sober witness" had stated that Nacua never made the comments. He characterized the alleged biting incidents as "horseplay."

Nacua voluntarily entered a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility in early March, before Atiabi’s allegations became public. His attorney said the program was intended to help him focus on his personal growth.

That off-field baggage is now bleeding into Nacua’s contract talks.

Nacua recently hired WIN Sports Group to negotiate a new deal, but the Rams reportedly do not expect to extend him before the season. The team appears prepared to wait for more clarity in his legal situation and evidence of sustained personal growth before handing him top-of-market money.

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The NFL is also reviewing Nacua’s conduct under its Personal Conduct Policy , which allows the league to discipline players even when criminal charges are not filed.

Nacua’s production gives him leverage, but unresolved allegations and a potential suspension make a $150 million commitment a much tougher sell for the Rams.

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Scandal-plagued 'Squad' rep cruises to Democratic nomination with no GOP roadblocks in view

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:04:26 -0400

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is officially the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District after facing no challengers in Tuesday's primary.

But despite controversies involving Pressley's personal finances, her husband and racially charged remarks she's made, the "Squad member" will face no Republican candidate in the November general election.

Pressley's district encompasses roughly three-quarters of Boston, and the Cook Political Report ranks it as Solid Democrat. She was first elected to office in 2018, alongside Squad members Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.

Although Pressley faced no competition in the primary or general election, she joined other Democratic candidates on the campaign trail, including state Rep. Tram Nguyen, a Democratic candidate for District 6. Like Pressley, Nguyen is calling to abolish ICE, implement Medicare for all and end all military aid to Israel.

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Pressley also joined Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., on the campaign trail.

With no challengers from either political party, Pressley continued criticizing President Donald Trump and the conservative-majority Supreme Court this election cycle.

Following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which held that creating a second majority-Black district constituted unconstitutional racial gerrymandering, Pressley accused the Trump administration of being "anti-Black" and "that would rather Black Americans pick cotton than pick the president, than pick their congressperson, than pick a senator."

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A week before the primary, Pressley spoke at a campaign rally for Markey in which she said White supremacy is thriving under Trump's presidency.

"It is bigger than Trump," Pressley said. "Because whenever we do the work of ousting the occupant of the Oval Office, the Confederacy is still alive and well," Pressley said. "That’s all MAGA is. White supremacy is still alive and well. Anti-Blackness will still be alive and well."

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When introducing a bill in April aimed at providing relief to people facing eviction, Pressley called evictions "an act of violence."

However, critics pointed to Pressley's 2024 financial disclosure, which showed that she and her husband reported $8 million in assets from four Massachusetts rental properties.

In July, Pressley's husband, Conan Harris, also faced scrutiny after a company he partners with secured a $2 billion contract from the state to build a new courthouse in Massachusetts. John Barros, a key partner in CoJo Real Estate, divested from the company because of ethics concerns over how the contract was awarded.

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Losing bidders for the project are now suing and pointing to Barros' departure from the company as evidence of wrongdoing.

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However, Pressley is not accused of wrongdoing in the suit.

Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King' Season 4 teaser sparks fan frenzy: 'The king is back!'

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:02:01 -0400

The Sylvester Stallone-led "Tulsa King" has released a teaser for the upcoming fourth season, and fans are champing at the bit.

On Sept. 1, Paramount+ released the minute-long clip on social media platforms with the caption, "The king returns, but how long will he reign?"

Stallone stars as Dwight Manfredi, a New York mobster who builds a criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after serving 25 years in prison. The teaser opens with Dwight being targeted by someone posing as a police officer.

While tensions rise with Bill Bevilaqua and Quiet Ray, Tyson appears to get in over his head, and Mitch and Spencer grow closer.

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"You can’t get rid of me," Stallone says at the end of the preview.

Fans took to YouTube and Instagram to share their thoughts on the teaser clip.

"The King Is Back!!!!" one user wrote on YouTube. "Sly is back can't wait for this season," another added.

"Yes!!!! So excited!!!" another user wrote on YouTube. "OHH SHOOT I CANT WAIT," another praised.

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Over on Instagram, a user commented on the trailer, writing, "DWIGHT AIN’T PLAYING! LESSSS GOOO."

"No one runs an entire city quite like Dwight Manfredi. Bring on the new season of Tulsa King!❤️," another added. "Can’t wait! Congratulations, Sly," a user wrote.

Season 4 of "Tulsa King," Dwight has expanded his operation but faces rising pressure from dangerous rivals, law enforcement and political forces.

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His crew remains loyal, though shifting alliances and the cost of his ambition leave the future of his empire uncertain. Season 4 will find Dwight fighting to protect what he built while deciding how far he is willing to go to keep his power.

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"Tulsa King" stars Stallone, Martin Starr as Lawrence "Bodhi" Geigerman, Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller and Frank Grillo as Bill Bevilaqua. The confirmed newcomers to Season 4 are Gretchen Mol, who plays Tulsa politician Amanda Clark, and Eden Lee, who plays Maya, the governor’s chief of staff.

"Tulsa King" Season 4 premieres on Paramount+ Oct. 16.

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More than 180 Jewish entertainers rally behind actor Mark Ruffalo in protest letter

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:24 -0400

More than 180 Jewish entertainers and artists signed a letter Tuesday "proudly" voicing support for actor Mark Ruffalo after he was accused of antisemitism in his opposition to the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger.

"We are Jewish artists, writers, creative professionals, faith leaders and thinkers who have, in response to the outrageous smear campaign against our respected colleague Mark Ruffalo, a simple message to share with the world: Enough!" the letter read, according to Variety.

"Enough with the false and dangerous weaponization of charges of antisemitism against those who are brave enough to point out the obvious: that the assault on the Palestinian people and the assault on our liberties at home are deeply interconnected, and there is nothing antisemitic about recognizing that fact."

Ruffalo was previously accused of invoking "antisemitic tropes" by Paramount after the Marvel star shared a video from August of Safra Catz, an Oracle executive vice chair and Paramount board member, discussing technology Oracle used to assist Israel after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks.

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He linked Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the father of Paramount CEO David Ellison, to financing behind the proposed acquisition and suggested the merger would be used to push "oppression."

"These ‘really profoundly scary technologies’ will most likely be merged into one of the largest media conglomerates in the world and one day used on you," Ruffalo said. "Look how she revels in what we now have come to see as a genocide, which was built on an apartheid system of oppression powered by Oracle."

The Jewish artists, who include Abbi Jacobson, Alex Winter, Gina Gershon, Ilana Glazer, James Schamus, Joel Coen, Larry Charles, Kate Berlant, Naomi Klein, Sarah Sherman, Jane Schoenbrun, Todd Haynes and Tony Kushner, denied this comment was antisemitic, claiming executives "themselves have explicitly linked to their support for the ongoing depredations being visited on the people of Palestine and their silencing of critics of those horrors."

"The AI road to WarnerMount runs through Gaza, and Ellison has often let us know the Orwellian world he has in store for us as he consolidates control over what we watch and how we watch it, knowing that as we watch he and his corrupt cohort will always be watching us," the letter read.

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The celebrities also argued that a majority of American Jews now believe that Israel committed war crimes against Gaza, with a significant portion believing Israel is guilty of genocide. They called for an end to "spurious charges of antisemitism" against people like Ruffalo.

"Pointing out the crucial connections between what is happening in Gaza and what is happening in Hollywood is the exact opposite of antisemitism. It is, for us, the very essence of Jewish ethical duty," the letter read.

Fox News Digital reached out to Ruffalo's representatives for comment.

Ruffalo previously denied pushing antisemitism in a statement to Fox News Digital after Paramount's original condemnation.

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"The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest," Ruffalo said. "Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people."

Ruffalo continued to receive backlash after a group of nearly 1,000 industry insiders, calling itself The Brigade, released a statement condemning the actor last week.

"This is not commentary on a merger. It is not a criticism of a government. It is simple antisemitism, where Jewish executives are portrayed as a secretive and powerful wealth-hoarding elite delighting in mass death," the statement read.

Elizabeth Barcohana, the California Republican Party’s Jewish engagement chair, told Fox News Digital Thursday that Ruffalo’s prominence in the opposition to the merger reflected Hollywood’s liberal political activism, while praising The Brigade for challenging him.

"Ruffalo as an anti-merger spokesman is an odd choice given his extremist rhetoric that has completely discredited him with rational people," Barcohana said.

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"He is an activist more than an actor (indeed maybe that’s one in the same). I applaud The Brigade for organizing an oppositional force against the explosion of antisemitism within Hollywood and standing up to Ruffalo’s Israel Derangement Syndrome."

Colts GM Chris Ballard rips NFL players returning to college football: 'Stupidest s--- I’ve ever heard'

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:15 -0400

College sports have taken some strange turns in recent years, but they may have reached a new level of absurdity with professional football players attempting to return to the college ranks.

This is still being worked out in courts as players battle for a fifth year of college eligibility.

But one person who is definitely not on their side is Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard.

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According to CBS Sports, none of the Colts' players are among those trying to go all Rodney Dangerfield and head back to school. But if they did, they may want to reconsider, because they won't be getting any support from him on the matter.

"No," Ballard said after being asked if any players had talked to him about moving back to the collegiate ranks. "It's the stupidest s--- I've ever heard. I'm sorry. I know I'll catch crap for this. Your entire life, you fight to get up to the NFL, but now we're gonna go back. OK, that makes a lot of freaking sense."

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This comes after LSU brought in some players who had previously played for head coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. The players in question had been signed to NFL teams before attempting to resume their college careers.

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The SEC and the Big Ten have both put rules in place banning players who have appeared on professional rosters from returning to college.

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However, a hearing is scheduled for Thursday in Baton Rouge that will take a look at the SEC's ban on former professionals.

Polls close in senate race showdown testing Democrats’ push for generational change

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:00:16 -0400

Polls have closed in Massachusetts, where the political fight between the left and the center for the future of the Democratic Party pits a longtime incumbent against a more moderate challenger. But unlike other races that have followed similar storylines across the country, progressives this time are supporting the incumbent — 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass.

Markey, a progressive, is defending his seat against 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton. Their match-up is also the latest face off in the Democratic Party's push for generational change, which was fueled two years ago by then-81-year-old President Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race amid questions over his physical and mental stamina following a disastrous debate performance against Trump.

There's a six-way scrum to succeed Moulton in the U.S. House, and four members of the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation, including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, are facing challenges from the left. And Bay State Republicans will choose a gubernatorial nominee to challenge Democratic Gov. Maura Healey.

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But taking center stage on Tuesday is the battle between Markey and Moulton.

Markey, who served 37 years in the House before winning election in the Senate in 2013, is backed by progressive champions Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who seven years ago teamed up with Markey to co-sponsor the Green New Deal.

The senator is vowing to keep fighting for a left-wing agenda that, along with the Green New Deal, includes Medicare for All, a Trans Bill of Rights, taxing billionaires, and slashing military spending.

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Moulton, a Marine Corps combat veteran, is backed by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Naval Academy graduate who piloted helicopters, and recently landed the endorsement of the Boston Globe, the state's largest daily newspaper.

Moulton has made generational change a centerpiece of his primary challenge,

"I served with some of the most amazing leaders in my life in the Marines, but at 23 years old, they don't get to run for Congress," Moulton said at last week's final debate. "I think we should have upper age limits as well."

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Markey responded, "I think everyone watching this debate can see that I'm more energized than I've ever been before and in my life."

"Congressman Moulton has a hard time keeping up with me," the senator added.

But Markey seemed unclear of the topic when asked whether he uses A.I. platforms like Claude or ChatGPT in his work. The senator answered that he uses "whatever is inside of my iPhone or my iPad — whatever comes up."

The two rivals agree on many issues, including abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and allowing biological males to participate in female sports. But Moulton during the primary campaign was forced to apologize for his past remarks that he did not want his young daughters "getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete."

Markey was the clear polling and fundraising frontrunner heading into the primary election.

The winner will be considered the overwhelming favorite to win the general election against attorney John Deaton, the presumptive Republican Senate nominee.

Six candidates are facing off in the battle to succeed Moulton for the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District, including former Andover Selectman Dan Koh, financial technology executive John Beccia and state Rep. Tram Nguyen.

Koh, who served in then-President Joe Biden's administration, is showcasing endorsements from Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris.

The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican Micah Q. Jones, who is unopposed for the nomination.

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Among the incumbents facing primary challenges from the left is Clark, who is the second-ranking Democrat in the House. So are longtime Democratic Reps. Stephen Lynch and fellow septuagenarian Richard Neal, who are both facing challenges from 39-year-old rivals who say it is time for new blood.

Three-term Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Marine Corps Reserve officer, is also facing a primary challenge.

In the race for the Republican nomination for governor, Army veteran, businessman, and former CEO Mike Minogue is facing off against Briani Shortsleeve, a Marine Corps veteran, businessman and chief administrator and a former acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Minogue has the backing of the Massachusetts GOP.

The winner will face an uphill climb in the general election against Healey in a state dominated by Democrats but where Republicans have had success in gubernatorial showdowns.

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Tuesday's primary could potentially be the last under the current system.

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That's because Massachusetts voters will decide during the general election on a ballot initiative that would get rid of the state's current primary system and replace it with a single, all-party primary.

Under that system, the top two vote-getters would advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.

DOJ lawsuit targets alleged school ‘secret gender transitions’ policies that keep parents in the dark

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:50:23 -0400

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating other school districts and contemplating additional lawsuits over alleged violations of federal parental rights laws, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon told Fox News Digital Tuesday, calling the DOJ's newly filed "first-of-its-kind" case against Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools the "first of many."

The DOJ sued Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) Tuesday, alleging the district violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) with a district policy that facilitates "secret gender transitions" for students at school without their parents’ knowledge or consent.

"No, we're not waiting. What we do is we ask for documents, we investigate and then we try to resolve cases with school districts. And if we cannot, then we file lawsuits. And, so, there are many other lawsuits contemplated here and other investigations that are ongoing," Dhillon said when asked whether DOJ would wait for the Kansas case to conclude before pursuing other districts.

Dhillon declined to identify the other districts under investigation, saying she did not want to prejudge the outcomes.

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"This is a really important lawsuit for us. And the point I wanted to emphasize is that it's the first of many," she said.

The DOJ lawsuit against KCKPS centers on internal guidance for transgender and gender non-conforming students. The DOJ alleges the district has used versions of the guidance since 2017.

Under the guidance described in the complaint, students can ask that their parents be excluded from school planning meetings and that their transgender or gender non-conforming status not be disclosed to their parents. The resulting written plans can address names, pronouns, school records, restroom and locker room use, sports and other accommodations.

Asked about KCKPS’ assertion that it complies with federal law, Dhillon rejected the district’s position.

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"Well, I think you can get that from the complaint, but they had secret gender transition plans that locked parents out of knowing what was being asked of their children. So, I obviously completely reject that," Dhillon said.

KCKPS disputed DOJ’s allegations Tuesday in a news release.

"Contrary to the allegations in the complaint, the district maintains that it is in full compliance with FERPA and PPRA and is disappointed by the DOJ’s decision to file the lawsuit," the release read.

The district said it would respond through the federal court process and would not comment further while the litigation is pending.

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The DOJ argues the written plans constitute education records under FERPA and that excluding parents can prevent them from exercising their rights to inspect and challenge those records.

The government separately alleges the district violates PPRA by allowing students to participate in meetings and evaluations that can reveal sensitive information without prior written parental consent.

The Department of Education opened a FERPA investigation into KCKPS in August 2025.

The federal government advised the district Aug. 12 that its guidance violated FERPA and PPRA, and the complaint states the government ultimately determined KCKPS would not voluntarily comply.

The DOJ is asking a federal court to declare the district’s practices unlawful and prohibit enforcement of the guidance or similar policies that violate FERPA or PPRA.

Dhillon said the DOJ intends to pursue potential violations elsewhere.

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"But I want there to be a very clear message to every school district in the United States. They are on notice that if they violate FERPA and PPRA, the United States Department of Justice stands ready to protect the rights of parents and the rights to pupils to privacy, dignity and parental rights in determining how children are educated in the United States," Dhillon said.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas referred questions about the lawsuit to the DOJ’s Office of Public Affairs.

Former Florida governor hopeful hauled out of county meeting after protesting Israel investments

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:29:50 -0400

James Fischback, a former Florida gubernatorial candidate and controversial political figure, was forcibly removed from a Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday afternoon after protesting the county's expanded investment in Israel-backed bonds.

"Do you serve the people of Hialeah or of Haifa? Do you serve the people of Aventura or of Tel Aviv? Do you serve the people of South Miami or of Jerusalem? This money should be invested here in this community. It should be invested in Miami-Dade County," he added before officers escorted him from the room.

The confrontation comes after the county voted earlier this summer to raise its investment cap with Israel from 3% to 5% of its portfolio — a move that allows it invest upwards of about $400 million to $450 million. The change has drawn opposition from figures like Fischback critical of using public funds to invest in Israel as the war in Gaza continues to fuel political divisions in the U.S. It has also provided Fischback a platform to continue his opposition to U.S.-Israel ties.

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"What this is about, very simply, is whom do you serve?" Fischback said.

Fischback, a Republican, has garnered national attention for his views on race and has developed a reputation for confrontational public appearances.

Fischback was among the 11 GOP candidates seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis. He garnered 10.4% of the vote in the Aug. 18 primary but drew national attention for a series of inflammatory on-camera moments.

In one such case, he repeatedly called Rep. Byron Donalds, the frontrunner, eventual nominee and one of the only Black Republicans in Congress, a "slave" repeatedly at a news conference.

"Byron Donalds is a slave. I’m sorry, he’s a slave. He is a slave to his donors. He is a slave to the corporate interests, to the tech bros that want to turn our state into, in his own words, a financial capital," Fischback said.

He would later shout a similar phrase at Donalds directly, catching Donalds on the way back to his car with a megaphone and a throng of supporters.

"You’re a DEI hire. You’re a slave. Go back to New York," Fischback yelled.

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Fischback's comments on Tuesday weren't the only ones that expressed outrage over the portfolio change.

Other members of the public who expressed concern about the change voiced disappointment that the county would put public investment dollars behind Israel, given the politically charged atmosphere around the topic of its relations with the U.S.

Another woman who identified herself as Ivar Fandel walked to the podium wearing a "let Gaza live" shirt.

"Item 5B does exist in the context of a budget crisis as well as a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza at the hands of Israel," Fandel said, referring to the agenda item discussing the county's change.

During his campaign, Fischback positioned himself as one of the only Republican candidates to decline contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). He also pledged to divest from Israel-backed bonds.

"Florida has a specific policy. You’re not allowed to use taxpayer funds to buy foreign government bonds, with one exception: Israel. And so my premise is, first principles, we should not be lending taxpayer pensioner money to any foreign government," Fischback said in an interview with the American Conservative.

He also blasted several candidates, including Donalds, for what he characterized as "singular allegiance" to Israel.

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"I think people like Randy Fine and other AIPAC politicians have a singular allegiance. And that allegiance is to the best interests of Israel. The idea of saying ‘I am running to represent a foreign country’s interest in the United States Congress’ is preposterous. They’re buying allegiance," Fischback said in a post to X.

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Fischback did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.

WWE Crown Jewel set for November as company rounds out 2026 calendar

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:27:23 -0400

WWE announced Tuesday that Crown Jewel was back on the premium live event calendar.

Crown Jewel will take place on Nov. 7 at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD, furthering the partnership between WWE and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Before the announcement, it was unclear whether Crown Jewel would take place in 2026.

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It will be the second time in the event’s history that it is held in Saudi Arabia. The first one in 2024 took place there, while the second one was held in Perth, Australia, last year.

Crown Jewel is one of the more unique premium live events of the year. It will feature the men’s and women’s champions of the Raw and SmackDown brands going up against each other, respectively, for the Crown Jewel Championship and the Crown Jewel ring.

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Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther and Seth Rollins beat Rhodes on the men’s side in the last two years. Liv Morgan defeated Nia Jax in 2024 and Stephanie Vaquer took care of Tiffany Stratton last year on the women’s side.

Plans could very well change for this year’s show but if the event were to begin tomorrow Roman Reigns would battle CM Punk in a WrestleMania 42 rematch for the men and Liv Morgan would take on Chelsea Green for the women. It’s definitely a long way to go for these champions to keep their titles going into Crown Jewel, but not impossible.

Punk is facing challenges from four members of SmackDown – Rhodes, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn and Randy Orton, and could very well lose the belt at any time. Reigns has a matchup with Penta in Mexico City later this month to defend his title, but LA Knight is also nipping at his heels to get a shot at the championship.

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Morgan has come under fire from fellow wrestlers for not being a fighting champion. However, she defeated Iyo Sky at SummerSlam. She has Vaquer and Becky Lynch gunning for her gold as well. Green has been injured as of late and might have to take care of Jax to get through to the next chapter of her reign.

WWE now has Sunday Night's Main Event, Money in the Bank, Crown Jewel, Survivor Series: WarGames and Wrestlepalooza: Perth on the calendar for the latter part of the year.

Ed Sheeran concert workers hospitalized after forklift incident in Detroit: report

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:24:59 -0400

Six people were injured Saturday during the load-out process after Ed Sheeran's concert at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Detroit Fire Department responded to a "forklift injury accident" at the stadium around 11 p.m., according to Click On Detroit.

Six workers were then transported to a local hospital.

Several workers said they were headed on a break during their shift when the equipment "lost control" and hit "several of them" as the stage was being torn down near a vehicle tunnel, the outlet reported.

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One crew member was released from a hospital Sunday after an overnight stay. Another crew member who was hit in the chest told the outlet he'd "never experienced anything like that" and that everything "happened in a split second."

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Of the individuals transported to hospitals, no injuries appeared to be life-threatening. During transportation, the outlet reported, two patients were in serious condition while the other four were in stable condition.

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Additionally, the venue claimed one of those injured was an employee at Ford Field.

"Ford Field has begun a full review and is cooperating with the appropriate authorities and with the event’s production partners," the stadium told the outlet. "Out of respect for the people involved and the integrity of that review, we will not speculate on the cause. We are grateful to the Detroit Fire Department and EMS for their rapid response."

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Ford Field and Sheeran's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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The "Shape of You" singer embarked on the Loop Tour in January in support of his eighth studio album, "Play."

The tour, which included 57 concerts, resumes on Sept. 4 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and is scheduled to end in December with a two-night stint in Mexico City.

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Rosie O’Donnell rants that Trump-era ICE facilities are concentration camps where inmates are raped

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:21:23 -0400

Actress Rosie O’Donnell compared ICE facilities to concentration camps in Nazi Germany in a video she posted on TikTok Friday.

In a TikTok titled, "Friday Ramble," O'Donnell discussed a variety of topics, including the recent death of country music legend Dolly Parton, before launching into criticism of the Trump administration.

"We all vowed ‘Never Again,’ remember?" she said in the TikTok video, referencing the Holocaust. She noted that people even today are shocked at how Germans allowed fascism to take over before claiming fascism is in full swing in the United States.

"We’re making concentration camps. … We’re rounding up people without a warrant. We’re raping children in detention, in ICE detention. They’re all getting pregnant," she said. "And they’re separated, males and females. Who has access to those girls? What happens to their babies? What do they do with them? There are big questions."

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The fierce anti-Trump critic then launched into an attack on the president, saying his supporters were in denial.

"He doesn't care about you one bit. This is not a president for all people. This is a president for people like him," she said of Trump in the same video. "White powerful men, where women are disregarded in that equation usually. It’s the White men, it’s patriarchy running the world and it’s deadly.

"We need people like Dolly Parton to run the world," she suggested. "People with a heart."

O'Donnell has a long history of condemning Trump and his administration.

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In July 2025, she made similar comparisons between ICE and Nazi Germany, saying, "I think Americans should stand up and say, ‘No way. You’re not going to silence us. You don’t have the right to silence us. You never did. And you never will. We, the people, have the right to speak up against atrocities which are happening on a daily basis.’ ICE, his own personal Gestapo — what will it take, America? What will it take?" she asked.

"He’s gonna arrest every artist that disagrees with him, and pretty much every artist does. Whether or not they’re brave enough to say it is another thing."

White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis called O'Donnell's comments "gross" in a statement to Fox News Digital, providing a list of arrests made by ICE yesterday of illegal aliens accused of violent crimes like strangulation, battery and child molestation.

"This is gross. These types of comparisons of ICE to Nazis are contributing to our brave law enforcement officers facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults against them and an 8,000% increase in death threats. Would Rosie O’Donnell want these thugs for neighbors?" Bis asked.

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O'Donnell recently wrapped up guest-hosting fellow Trump critic Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, where she called Trump, "orange Voldemort."

Media analyst and Fox News contributor Joe Concha said O'Donnell's rants are evidence of "severe Trump Derangement Syndrome."

"It shows that there is a disturbing segment of the population who are no different from Rosie: STDS sufferers… Severe. Trump. Derangement. Syndrome," Concha told Fox News Digital. "And their lives revolve around hating the president. So there is an audience for this stuff, albeit a deranged audience. It just shows you how much Kimmel is suffering from STDS by selecting a deranged Rosie to host in his place. Why not get Sebastian Maniscalco? Dave Chappelle? People who actually make people laugh? She was chosen not because she’s a good comic or host, but because she would try to stick it to Trump. And it was as cringe-worthy and sad as it gets."

Arte Moreno era officially over as Angels sell to Rams owner Stan Kroenke for $4B

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:20:05 -0400

Calling all Angels fans: The Arte Moreno era is officially over. After two decades of blown leads, wasted talent, and front-office chaos, Moreno has finally done what Halos fans have begged him to do for years:

Arte finally agreed to sell the team.

Billionaire Stan Kroenke, owner of the Rams, Nuggets and Avalanche, swooped in Tuesday to rescue the Angels from baseball’s purgatory. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is buying the franchise for $4 billion — making it the most expensive sale in Major League Baseball history.

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"The Angels are a storied franchise anchored in a great market," Kroenke announced in a statement.

"We look forward to an exciting future with the Angels organization."

The price tag eclipses the Padres’ $3.9 billion record and crushes Steve Cohen’s $2.4 billion purchase of the Mets.

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Across American sports, it matches Mat Ishbia’s $4 billion Phoenix Suns takeover, trailing only the Denver Broncos ($4.65 billion) and Washington Commanders ($6.05 billion).

Moreno bought the club in 2003 for $184 million, right after its lone World Series title. He released a statement on the sale:

"The Moreno Family has been honored to steward the Angels for 23 years, and we believe with KSE’s experience and success they are the best next owner for the franchise.

"The Angels organization looks forward to continuing its commitment to the fans, our employees, the players and our business partners."

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The Halos haven't made the playoffs since 2014, the longest active postseason drought in baseball.

Around baseball, the Halos became an absolute punchline for squandering the prime years of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on the exact same roster. Ohtani eventually left, crossing town to win a World Series with the Dodgers, while Trout stayed behind, loyal to a fault.

Under Moreno, the organization handed out disastrous contracts to aging stars like Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Anthony Rendon, let the farm system rot, and constantly burned through leadership, most recently firing GM Perry Minasian in June.

Then came the cruelest tease of all: Moreno’s 2023 decision to explore a sale, only to abruptly yank the team off the market citing "unfinished business."

Through every bad contract and lost season, Halos fans kept packing Angel Stadium, proving how deeply beloved this team remains.

That loyalty is why Tuesday turned into an impromptu party outside Angel Stadium.

Hours before first pitch against the Yankees, fans gathered to celebrate Arte’s exit, like they’d just won a World Series.

The Angels enter a new era under Kroenke, whose championship empire spans the Super Bowl-winning Rams, NBA champion Nuggets and Stanley Cup champion Avalanche.

The deal won't officially close until early 2027, pending MLB approval, but the Moreno era is finished.

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