President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will kick off his Independence Day weekend by traveling to Iowa on Thursday for "a very special event, honoring our Great Country.""I am thrilled to announce that I will be traveling to one of my favorite places in the World, beautiful Iowa, on Thursday, July 3rd, to kick off the very beginning of our exciting Celebration of Americas 250th Anniversary!" Trump posted to Truth Social Tuesday afternoon."Iowa voted for me THREE TIMES, because they love my Policies for our Wonderful Farmers and Small Businesses, and they LOVE AMERICA! This will be a very special event, honoring our Great Country, and our Brave Heroes who fought to keep us FREE," he continued, and included a link for people to RSVP. "Ill also tell you some of the GREAT things Ive already done on Trade, especially as it relates to Farmers. You are going to be very happy with what I say Should be a BIG Crowd!"The event is slated to be held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, according to the event's website.TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RELEASES VIDEO SERIES LEADING UP TO AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY: 'ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE'"This special event serves as the magnificent start of a dynamic, year-long commemoration across our beautiful country, unveiling a vision for a renewed commitment to America's future," Monica Crowley, the principal media representative for America250, said in a press release previewing the event.TRUMP TO HOST MILITARY PARADE TO CELEBRATE ARMY'S 250TH BIRTHDAY, HONOR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANSThe 250th anniversary of American independence will be held on July 4, 2026, with Trump repeatedly touting his administration will plan a year of patriotic events celebrating the anniversary.The president's upcoming trip to Iowa follows the Senate passing Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" Tuesday afternoon, which is a massive piece of legislation that works to advance Trump's agenda on taxes, immigration, energy, defense and the national debt.Trump was alerted to the news during a roundtable while visiting the Florida Everglades to tour a new illegal immigrant detention center, celebrating the news in separate Truth Social posts shortly after."Our Country is going to explode with Massive Growth, even more than it already has since I was Re-Elected. Between the Growth, this Bill, our Tariffs, and more, "THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL" sets the United States down a fiscal path by greatly reducing our Federal Deficit, and setting us on course for enormous Prosperity in the new and wonderful Golden Age of America," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon. "To my GOP friends in the House: Stay UNITED, have fun, and Vote "YAY." GOD BLESS YOU ALL!"

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) has reportedly been ordered to pay $22.75 million to a bike deliveryman who lost five of his toes after falling from a chipped subway platform inNew York City.A jury reached a verdict on Monday in favor of the victim, Maruf Hossain, awarding him $2.75 million more than the $20 million amount his original lawsuit sought, the New York Post reported.DC TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER STABBED AT TRAIN STATION AS SEC. SEAN DUFFY ARRIVES TO TALK SAFETY: 'UNACCEPTABLE'In June 2017, Hossain tripped on a chipped platform at the Parkchesterstation in the Bronx and fell onto the subway tracks as a train pulled in severing all five toes on his left foot. Hossain also fractured his pelvis, dislocated his hip and was left with spinal fractures and head trauma, according to the New York Post.Hossain who was born in Bangladesh and was 24 years old at the time of the incident told the court he will require constant medical care throughout the remainder of his life and will also need assistance with chores. However, Hossain said the MTA tried to "bully" him into an "unfair" settlement of $100,000, he told the New York Post.DUFFY SLAMS MTA OVER 'FACT CHECK' ON ANTI-ISRAEL MOB'S GRAND CENTRAL TAKEOVER"The jury saw through their lies and gave me a second chance at living a normal life," Hossain said in a statement to the New York Post.Hossains lawyer Nick Liakas told Fox News Digital that the verdict is not only a win for his client, but serves as a warning to powerful corporations that "the days of dodging responsibility through legal gamesmanship are over.""For far too long, the New York City Transit Authority has gambled with the well-being of innocent New Yorkers," Liakas said. "Their litigation strategy has been clear: delay, deny, and defend no matter the human cost. But this time, the jury rejected those tactics and delivered a powerful message: accountability matters, and New Yorkers deserve better."TRUMP ADMIN RIPS BLUE CITY CRIME IN VOW TO CLEAN UP DANGERS FOR COMMUTERS: 'THIS IS NOT HUMANE'In a statement to the New York Post, Liakas said the MTA argued that Hossain tried to commit suicide and maintained that the platform where he fell from was not defected. The MTA also had a teenage witness who testified that she saw Hossain jump, but Liakas said the transportation network "likely authored the witness statement themselves and passed it off as an independent statement."Hossain, who insisted he did not try to commit suicide, did not have any history of issues with substance abuse or any documented psychiatric history. Hossain sued the MTA for negligence six months after the incident, according to the New York Post.The verdict issued Monday could be further challenged or appealed."The MTA is reviewing the verdict while assessing all legal options," MTA rep Meghan Keegan told the New York Post.The MTA, which serves 15.3 million people, is the largest transportation network in North America. It serves areas surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State and Connecticut, according to the MTA website.The MTA and Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

EXCLUSIVE: Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler delivered a sharp rebuke to Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts on Tuesday after he accused the federal agency of raising a "Christian nationalist, White supremacist" flag earlier this month.The SBA flew a large American flag and a smaller "Appeal to Heaven" flag at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 11 in celebration of Flag Day. The white flag featuring a green pine tree dates back to the Revolutionary War, and the words, "An appeal to Heaven," describe the hopes of colonists that God would deliver them from British tyranny."Today at SBAs Flag Day Ceremony, we proudly raised a new AMERICAN MADE flag over our headquarters in Washington. It is a privilege to serve under its Stars and Stripes - on behalf of the 34 million small businesses who represent the best of America," Loeffler wrote in a tweet.Some media outlets characterized the flag as a symbol of controversy, saying it was carried by Jan. 6 rioters and had become associated with "Christian Nationalists" and election-deniers. Last year, liberal politicians and media outlets attempted to tie Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to the Capitol riot after the flag was spotted flying at his vacation home.Markey publicly rebuked Loeffler for flying the flag, calling its display "inappropriate at a federal government institution."LOEFFLER FLIPS SCRIPT ON MEDIA'S TRUMP TARIFFS NARRATIVE BY REVEALING WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES ARE SAYING"Our federal institutions must remain above ideological influence, especially when those ideologies undermine democracy and promote division. The SBA plays a critical role in supporting our nations diverse collection of small businesses and fostering inclusive economic growth. It should not be associated with symbols that are increasingly viewed as partisan or extremist, or that promote hateful rhetoric," he wrote in an open letter dated June 25.In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Loeffler confronted the Democrat about his own flag controversy and defended the historic flag."While I appreciate your letter, I am surprised at your passion over this specific matter given yourtypically nonchalant observation of Flag Day which includes a history of leaving your ownAmerican Flag lying outside, on the ground, in violation of the U.S. Flag Code," she wrote.Loeffler assured him the agency would "never consider disrespecting" the United States or its service members "in this manner." She reminded the senator that flags' symbolic meanings are sometimes "subjective.""[W]hich you assuredly understand, given your own association with a flag that has been labeled by some individuals as a 'racist' emblem," she said, referencing the Massachusetts State Flag displayed outside Markey's office that has been criticized as a symbol of "slaughter" and "genocide" by some Native Americans.BLUE CITIES ADOPT PRIDE FLAGS AS OFFICIAL SYMBOLS IN BID TO SKIRT RED-STATE LAWS"Clearly, you do not agree with these actions or views, or else I strongly doubt you would continue to showcase the state flag at your offices," Loeffler's letter states. "Likewise, I do not agree with your characterization of the Appeal to Heaven flag which has a rich history as an appeal to God to protect our emerging nations liberty dating back to its first usage by General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. Its historical connotation as one of our earliest emblems of freedom and independence represents principles which the SBA wholeheartedly supports."Loeffler also mocked the Democrat for attacking a flag with historical significance while flying the pro-LGBTQ "Progress Pride" flag outside his office.She called the LGBTQ flag a "divisive" symbol "designed to honor only select subgroups," which is "contrary to our shared responsibility to serve every American," but affirmed his right to fly the flag.The Trump official concluded her letter by requesting the senator focus on topics that are of "serious" importance to American small businesses, such as passing tax cuts in President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."The $3.3 trillion bill passed in the Senate Tuesday morning.Markey was accused of disrespecting the American flag in June 2020 after he posted a photo showing the flag sitting on his porch floor. His campaign said at the time that the flag was just there for a short time while the flag pole was being repaired after being damaged by high winds.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSen. Markeys office did not immediately return a request for comment.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson doesn't just like cannabis. He needs it."Some of us cant live, cant function without it," Tyson told Fox News Digital, adding that he is "100%" one of those people. He believes he would likely be in prison and "less successful as a human being" if he never discovered the plant.Cannabis played heavily into Tyson's fight with YouTuber Jake Paul. Tyson says he was heavily under the influence of marijuana when he agreed to the match.When asked if he would have agreed to fight Paul if he was sober, Tyson said "I don't really believe so, no."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe day of the match, Tyson said he used marijuana "not long before" the fight started."Yeah, I can't stop. I don't think I was high. I was very relaxed and cool," Tyson said of his state of mind before the fight. "It put me at an advantage."After losing to Paul in eight rounds, Tyson immediately used marijuana again."I said I needed a joint right away. As soon as it ended, I needed a joint. Lets get out of here," Tyson said. "It was like I was dreaming. It was like a dream. It was beautiful. It felt like I won the fight."When asked if he will fight again, Tyson said, "It depends on if cannabis ever becomes legal or not and rescheduled."By "rescheduled," Tyson means he wants to see the plant officially reclassified by the government from a category that is defined by high potential for abuse with no accepted medical use to a category of moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.EX-NFLER SAYS HE'D 'BE IN TROUBLE' IF CANNABIS WERE STILL WIDELY ILLEGAL, GLAD TODAY'S PLAYERS CAN USE ITIt is one of the three points Tyson advocated in a recent letter to President Donald Trump's White House that he wrote in conjunction with other superstar athletes and entertainers, like Kevin Durant and Allen Iverson.Tyson, Durant and the others are pushing for reform and are putting their faith in Trump. Joe Biden, and previously Barack Obama, did not achieve major federal reform for cannabis or significant clemency for those incarcerated for non-violent cannabis crimes during their respective terms."It was a letdown, but you have to respect they were in power. You have to respect that," Tyson said. "We have a different president now, so we're talking to him. So, it seems to be a lot different talking to President Trump than with the other guy. And, like I said before, that's their agenda. This is our agenda right here."Tyson added he believes the rescheduling of marijuana is the top priority in his federal reform goals. On top of that, he and his supporters want to see mass clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenders.Tyson said seeing people going to jail for these offenses was an unfortunate memory of his childhood."I always knew that. I always knew that I am friends with those people, people come from my community," Tyson said. He recalled one member of his community he watched go to jail when he was a kid and who wasn't released until Tyson became an established fighter.A recent study by researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana for long-term users. The risk stems from reduced blood vessel function, according to the study, published in JAMA Cardiology May 28.Tyson admitted to first using the drug before he was 10 years old. Now, he believes the minimum age for a cannabis user should be 21.For Tyson, the plant became a key component in achieving success as a boxer. He claims it made him a better athlete as a fighter, and he often used it after fights to recover.Other than the Paul fight, Tyson says there was only one other time when he used cannabis just before a fight. It was against Andrew Golota in 2000, a fight Tyson won by technical knockout."Very relaxing, very calm, very I dont know just very free," Tyson said of the experience winning that fight under the influence of cannabis.Tyson added the plant helped him avoid other drugs, like cocaine and alcohol."It makes you health conscious," Tyson said.However, when the plant was illegal and criminalized throughout parts of the U.S., Tyson said he would get sick from using cannabis he bought off the street that was laced with chemicals. He says it happened multiple times."It wasn't good. It felt like my throat was going to explode," Tyson said.Preventing the spread of marijuana laced with chemicals is one of the driving factors behind Tyson's push for federal reform. He believes the industry must be legitimized to snuff out the black market marijuana trade.The final point he made in his letter to Trump was to put an end to banking practices that restrict the financial management for cannabis businesses."They're going to do it anyway, legal or illegal, so let's make it safe. Get all the bad actors out of the picture," Tyson said.Tyson isn't embarking on his mission alone. He, Durant and Iverson were joined in the letter by former boxer Roy Jones Jr., former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant, former NFL star Antonio Brown and former NFL player and prominent cannabis advocate Ricky Williams.They were also joined by music producer Weldon Angelos, who was sentenced to 55 years in prison in November 2004 for marijuana charges. Angelos was released in 2016 and pardoned by Trump in December 2020. The letter also criticized former President Joe Biden for a lack of action on addressing marijuana-related incarceration."We want [Trump] to follow through on his campaign promises," Angelos said."I think a lot of athletes use cannabis for medicinal purposes. That's why so many athletes are on the letter that we organized, because cannabis has helped him. Just look at Mike Tyson. Cannabis has helped him tremendously. So, cannabis is a medicine, People need to have access to it."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Nicole Scherzinger flaunted her sculpted physique in a zebra-print string bikini as she celebrated her 47th birthday.On Wednesday, the former Pussycat Dolls singer marked her birthday by sharing two Instagram videos in which she was seen striking various poses and frolicking on a rocky beach."46 you were Golden!" Scherzinger wrote in the post of one clip, adding a sparkle emoji."The Masked Singer" alum's two-piece featured a triangle top and a thong bottom.NICOLE SCHERZINGER SHINES A LIGHT ON OCEAN POLLUTION WHILE ON ITALIAN VACATIONScherzinger wore her hair down in loose waves and accessorized with a wide-brimmed straw hat."POV: People born in 2000 are turning 25 and so am I," she wrote over the first video.The TV personality was seen walking toward the camera, leaning against a rock with her arms spread and bending over to strike a pose.At the end of the clip, Scherzinger walked toward the camera as she winked and blew a kiss before twirling into the waves.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn Scherzinger's second video, she was seen meditating while sitting in the sand and doing yoga poses on a rock at the shoreline."Reflecting with deep gratitude as another year rises on the horizon. So grateful for every breath, for every sunrise and sunset. Thank you God for another year," she wrote over the clip."POV: Another year around the sun." the Hawaii native wrote in the caption, with emojis of a sun and a blue heart.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSScherzinger's beach getaway came after she won her first Tony Award for her performance of Norma Desmond in the Broadway musical "Sunset Boulevard." At the award show's 78th annual ceremony in June, the singer received the accolade for best actress in a musical, triumphing over fellow nominees Megan Hilty, Audra McDonald, Jennifer Simardd and Jasmine Amy Rogers."Growing up, I always felt like I didn't belong, but you all have made me feel like I belong, and I have come home at last,"Scherzinger said through tears while accepting her award. "So ifthere's anyone out there who feels like they don'tbelong or your time hasn't come, don't give up. Just keep on giving and giving, because the world needs your love and your life now more than ever. This is a testament that love always wins."During her acceptance speech, Scherzinger also thanked her fianc, Thom Evans, sharing that the former Scottish rugby player "believes in me when I forget to believe in myself."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPScherzinger and Evans announced their engagement in June 2023 after meeting on the set of "The X Factor: Celebrity." In the British spinoff of the American reality series "The X Factor," Scherzinger served on the judging panel alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, while Evans competed on the show as a member of the group Try Star with fellow members Levi Davis and Ben Foden.

Darren Waller is putting his pads back on.Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, who made a trade with the New York Giants to get him in the building before training camp, according to multiple reports Tuesday.The Giants held Wallers rights after he announced his retirement after one season in New York in 2023. They received a 2026 sixth-round pick for Waller and a conditional 2027 seventh-round selection in the NFL Draft, according to ESPN.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWaller's return from retirement happened one day after the Dolphins sent their Pro Bowl tight end from 2024, Jonnu Smith, to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal involving Jalen Ramsey and Minkah Fitzpatrick.Waller figures to be the starter, though hell have to compete with Julian Hill and Pharaoh Brown for that role in training camp.EX-DOLPHINS STAR SLAMS TEAM OVER BLOCKBUSTER TRADE WITH STEELERSPeople close to Waller said he "missed football," according to ESPN, and he wanted to get back into the game if a team wanted him.The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined. He had 12 touchdowns during that span.The Raiders gave Waller a three-year extension worth $51 million, but he was traded to the Giants after the 2022 season.Things didnt pan out in New York, where he caught 52 passes for 552 yards with just one touchdown in a lost 2023 campaign for Big Blue.Waller eventually announced he was retiring after a health scare in November 2023.In a YouTube video, Waller revealed he struggled to breathe and spent 3 days in a hospital unable to stand up, use the bathroom or even feed himself. While he didnt disclose the diagnosis doctors gave him for those ailments, he said the "very scary situation" changed his mindset, and he decided to retire with a focus on his music career.Waller has also been very public about his battles with addiction, most notably, a 2017 overdose that turned his life around for the better. He has since used his own experience with addiction and rehabilitation to help others.With the Dolphins, Waller hopes to be a force on offense. He will be teaming up with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and other electric players on that side of the ball.Waller will also reunite with his former Raiders tight ends coach, Frank Smith, who worked with him from 2018-20.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Georgia immigration judge granted bond for a Spanish-language journalist who was arrested last month while covering a demonstration in DeKalb County, though his challenges are not over as the federal government is seeking to deport him.The Associated Press reported that 47-year-old Mario Guevara, a native of El Salvador, was arrested by local police on June 14 while covering a protest in DeKalb County, just outside Atlanta.Several days after his arrest, local police turned Guevara over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has kept him in an immigration detention center in Folkston ever since.Guevara started the digital news outlet MG News nearly a year ago, and on Tuesday, the outlet shared on social media that a judge granted him bond.JUDGE SETS STRICT CONDITIONS FOR ABREGO GARCIA'S RELEASE AS TRUMP OFFICIALS PURSUE CASE AGAINST HIM"The immigration judge has granted bail to Mario Guevara," a post on the outlets Facebook feed read. "The immigration process continues but free and in Atlanta."The post also thanks Guevaras attorneys for assisting with the legal process and getting bail for Guevara.In another post, MG News stated Guevara was able to pay $7,500 bail after his arrest while covering the "No Kings" protest on June 14.Guevara left El Salvador 20 years ago and has since built a following covering immigration in Atlanta as a journalist.TRUMP ADMIN FIGHTS TO DEPORT CONVICTED MURDERER SHIELDED BY BIDEN-ERA TORTURE PROTECTIONAt the time of his arrest, Guevara was livestreaming on social media from a DeKalb County "No Kings" rally against President Donald Trump and his administration, when police arrested him.In video captured by Guevara, the Spanish-speaking journalist is seen wearing a helmet, red shirt and a vest that read "PRESS." Guevara captured video clips of riot police moving in formation, while he also described the scene in Spanish.Then, police can be seen on the video approaching Guevara, when he said, "Officer. Officer. Im a member of the media, officer."Guevaras phone then goes blurry until he asks the officer to pick up his phone because he needs it for work.DeKalb police charged Guevara with obstruction of police, unlawful assembly and being a pedestrian on the roadway.RETURNED ILLEGAL ABREGO GARCIA PLEADS NOT GUILTY; JUDGE YET TO RULE ON PRETRIAL CUSTODYCounty Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling dismissed the charges last week, noting that there was not enough evidence to support a prosecution, though there was probable cause to support Guevaras arrest."At the time of his arrest, the video evidence shows Mr. Guevara generally in compliance and does not demonstrate the intent to disregard law enforcement directives," Coleman-Striblings office said in a press release.At that point, though, Guevara was already in ICE custody.Guevara had warrants issued for his arrest in connection with charges of distracted driving, failing to obey a traffic control device and reckless driving, which were secured by the Gwinnett County Sheriffs Office on June 20.FEDERAL JUDGE DELIVERS ONE-TWO PUNCH TO TRUMP IN ABREGO GARCIA CASEThe charges stemmed from a May 20 incident that was reported on June 17, the AP reported.Guevaras attorney, Giovanni Diaz, has said his client is not a legal resident though he has authorization to work in the U.S. Guevara also has a pending green card application, which was sponsored by his U.S. citizen son, the AP reported.The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on its site that it welcomed the courts order to release Guevara, adding that the organization is concerned by the prosecutions argument that livestreaming the protest "presented a danger to the public by compromising the integrity and safety of law enforcement activities.""We are heartened to see that Mario Guevara was ordered to be released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at his bond hearing, though we remain concerned about the arguments the prosecution made that Guevaras work as a reporter presented a danger to the community," CPJ U.S., Canada, and Caribbean Program Coordinator Katherine Jacobsen said. "The fact that Guevara was arrested while exercising his First Amendment rights as a journalist and was subsequently held for over two weeks by various law enforcement bodies sends an alarming message to the media and has effectively silenced Guevaras coverage of his community. We urge law enforcement to thoroughly investigate why Guevara was arrested in the first place."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Israel has agreed to a proposal led by the Trump administration for a 60-day ceasefire, during which time President Donald Trump said all parties will work to end the war in the Middle East."My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday. "Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War."The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal," Trump added. "I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar said Monday, "Israel is serious in its will to reach a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza."TRUMP PRESSURES ISRAEL TO END GAZA CONFLICT AS HE EYES ABRAHAM ACCORDS EXPANSIONHe pointed to Jerusalems acceptance of a recent proposal presented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, but which Hamas rejected as it did not include a solution to a permanent ceasefire and a plan to withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza.Witkoff is expected to head to Cairo in the coming days to begin hashing out new negotiations.TRUMP ANNOUNCES HISTORIC IRAN AND ISRAEL CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT TO END '12 DAY WAR'The president has been pushing for Israel to end its conflict in Gaza and to secure a hostage deal.Ending Israels military operations in Gaza will prove a crucial step in expanding Trumps ambitions to bring new nations into the Abraham Accords.ISRAEL AGREES TO TRUMP-BACKED CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL TO FREE GAZA HOSTAGES: WHITE HOUSE"We have opportunities in front of us," Saar said, echoing Jerusalems ambitions to reach a deal. "We paid for the new reality in the Middle East with the blood of our soldiers and citizens.""Israel is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords circle of peace and normalization. We have an interest in adding countries, such as Syria and Lebanon, our neighbors, to the circle of peace and normalization while safeguarding Israel's essential and security interests," he added.Prior to today, Trump had not detailed which nations are interested in normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel, though nations like Saudi Arabia have made clear that so long as Palestinians continue to suffer in the Israel-Hamas conflict, normalization is off the table.Fox News Digitals Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.

A dual U.S.-Canadian citizen was arrested last month for his alleged role in an attempt to smuggle a Romanian family of four into the United States, which left them dead, including two young children.Timothy Oakes, 34, from the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation (AMIR) in Canada, was arrested on June 15 while trying to enter the U.S. via the Massena, New York, port of entry, the Justice Department said.He is charged with conspiring with others to engage in alien smuggling, four counts of alien smuggling for profit, and four counts of alien smuggling resulting in death. He appeared in a federal court on Tuesday and was ordered held.HUMAN SMUGGLERS SENTENCED IN HORRIFIC TEXAS TRUCK DEATHS OF 53 MIGRANTSHis U.S.-based co-conspirators Dakota Montour, 31, and Kawisiiostha Celecia Sharrow, 43, both of Akwesasne-Mohawk, New York, and Janet Terrance, 45, of Hogansburg, New York have all entered guilty pleas."Oakes and his co-conspirators profited from a human smuggling operation with a singular, cold-hearted aim: making money by bringing illegal aliens into the United States, regardless of the danger to human life involved," said Matthew Galeotti, head of the Justice Departments Criminal Division. "Their greed resulted in the deaths of a mother, a father, and two small children, as well as one of the defendants own brothers."Oakes smuggled illegal immigrants from Canada into northern New York using boats to get across the St. Lawrence River, federal prosecutors said.KNIFE-WIELDING ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF THREATENING US ATTORNEY ON ALBANY, NY STREETSHe earned $1,000 per person, authorities said. In March 2023, Oakes housed a Romanian family of four, together with other aliens, for about 24 hours before allegedly taking them on his boat in an attempt to illegally bring them into the U.S. Oakes, his brother Casey, and the Romanian family were on the vessel when it capsized, killing the family, including two children under the age of 3, and his brother."Two toddler-aged children and their parents were the tragic victims of an alien smuggling attempt gone horribly wrong," said Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the U.S. Border Patrols Swanton Sector. "Their deaths were a direct result of callous smugglers who exploited the vulnerable."Terrance, Montour, and Sharrow admitted in their plea agreements that they were employed to illegally transport the Romanian family a mother, father, 1-year-old boy, and 2-year-old girl from Canada into New York. Montour admitted that he was aware of the dangerous weather conditions on the day of the smuggling attempt high winds, freezing temperatures, and limited visibility, the Justice Department said.

Mayor Eric Adams, chief among Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's detractors, quickly undercut Mamdani's ambitious policy agenda after the socialist declared victory in New York City's mayoral primary last Tuesday, arguing Mamdani does not have authority to deliver key campaign promises as mayor."Hes a snake-oil salesman," Adams said of Mamdani on "Fox & Friends." "He would say and do anything to get elected."The 33-year-old democratic socialist, who was born in Uganda and would be New York City's first Muslim mayor if elected this November, has a laundry list of radical campaign promises readily available on his website. Those promises include freezing the rent, city-owned grocery stores, free buses, free childcare, raising corporate taxes and increasing the minimum wage.CITY-RUN GROCERY STORES, DEFUNDING POLICE, SAFE INJECTION SITES: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NYC'S NEXT POTENTIAL MAYORMamdani triggered a political earthquake with his decisive Democratic primary win last week as Republicans and moderate Democrats criticized his socialist policies and accused him of being antisemitic. His opponents have claimed that Mamdani does not have the authority to deliver many of his campaign promises. The reality is a little more complicated.ERIC ADAMS WARNS ZOHRAN MAMDANI IS A 'SNAKE-OIL SALESMAN' AFTER DEM SOCIALIST'S NYC MAYORAL PRIMARY WIN"As Mayor, Zohran will immediately freeze the rent for all stabilized tenants, and use every available resource to build the housing New Yorkers need and bring down the rent," according to Mamdani's campaign website.Mamdani has accused Adams of appointing Rent Guidelines Board members to raise rents on stabilized apartments. While landlords and advocates argue the freeze would be illegal, Mamdani can accomplish this goal by appointing members to the board who wouldn't vote to increase the rent.Former Mayor Bill de Blasio's board voted to freeze the rent three times during his tenure.Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who lost the primary to Mamadani, called the socialist's plan to freeze rent "politically convenient posture," and said such a move would hurt landlords who would be "unable to maintain their buildings."Mamdani has committed to creating a "network of city-owned grocery stores focused on keeping prices low, not making a profit.""Without having to pay rent or property taxes, they will reduce overhead and pass on savings to shoppers. They will buy and sell at wholesale prices, centralize warehousing and distribution, and partner with local neighborhoods on products and sourcing," Mamdani has promised.The mayor of New York City has control over city-run programs, so he can accomplish this goal by securing New York City Council approval. Other cities have implemented similar programs.John Catsimatidis, Owner of Gristedes and DAgostinos, the largest independent supermarket chain in New York City, held a rally this week protesting Mamdani's proposal, calling it a "direct threat to the jobs, dignity, and livelihoods of the tens of thousands of hardworking New Yorkers who keep our city fed every single day."Mamdani has vowed to "permanently eliminate the fare on every city bus and make them faster by rapidly building priority lanes, expanding bus queue-jump signals, and dedicated loading zones to keep double parkers out of the way."This proposal would require coordination with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). MTA is a state-run agency, which the mayor of New York City does not have direct control over.According to City & State New York, Mamdani's free bus fare promise would require an additional expense, possibly more than $700 million. It's unclear how Mamdani plans to pay for the additional fee."Zohran will implement free childcare for every New Yorker aged 6 weeks to 5 years, ensuring high quality programming for all families," according to Mamdani's campaign website.This would likely require a series of steps, including sign-off from state legislators in Albany, as reported by Bloomberg. Mamdani has floated a tax increase on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations to pay for the increased services, which would require state-level approval.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vocalized her opposition to tax hikes, which could create some hurdles for Mamdani. However, Hochul pushed for an increase in the state's child tax credit earlier this year, and she has nearly doubled funding for state-subsidized child care programs to about $2 million, according to The New York Times.Mamdani said he will fund his programs through a "revenue plan" that would "raise the corporate tax rate to match New Jerseys 11.5%, bringing in $5 billion. And he will tax the wealthiest 1% of New Yorkers those earning above $1 million annually a flat 2% tax."While Mamdani has certainly done the math, a plan like this requires approval from the state legislature and the signature of the governor.As Hochul doubles down on her opposition to tax hikes, Mamdani could face some roadblocks in delivering this marquee campaign promise, as reported in The New York Times."As Mayor, Zohran will champion a new local law bringing the NYC wage floor up to $30/hour by 2030. After that, the minimum wage will automatically increase based on the cost of living and productivity increases," Mamdani claims on his campaign website.It's unclear if the mayor has that power.By allowing the City Council to create its own minimum wage law, Mamdani has proposed a way to raise the minimum wage in New York City without the state's approval.But a state-level increase is unlikely, since a similar effort by the state legislature to raise the minimum wage statewide to $21.25 failed to garner much support, as reported by The New York Times.Bill Ackman, the billionaire founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, said on X, "His policies would be disastrous for NYC. Socialism has no place in the economic capital of our country."Mamdani did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is likely still basking in the glory of winning his first NBA championship, but the Oklahoma City Thunder star now has another reason to smile.Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder reached an agreement on a four-year super maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.The four-year deal reportedly has a total value of $285 million and contractually ties the reigning league MVP to the Thunder through the 2030-31 season. The extension will also pay Gilgeous-Alexander the highest annual salary any NBA player has ever received.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBefore the Thunder captured the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, only two players in league history had previously won league MVP and Finals MVP trophies in the same season.JALEN WILLIAMS SET FOR WRIST SURGERY AFTER PLAYING THROUGH THUNDER'S TITLE RUNMichael Jordan, LeBron James, Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and five other NBA greats form the exclusive club Gilgeous-Alexander recently joined.Gilgeous-Alexander spent his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been with the Thunder ever since.The Thunder capitalized on the haul of draft picks the franchise accumulated in a trade that sent Paul George to Los Angeles in exchange for Gilgeous-Alexander. Jalen Williams was one of the players Oklahoma City drafted due to the blockbuster transaction.In addition to the NBA MVP and Finals MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander won the league's scoring title to complete the triple crown.The 2025 NBA Finals victory is the Thunder's first title in Oklahoma City. The franchise won the 1979 NBA title when it was known as the Seattle SuperSonics. The team moved to Oklahoma City in 2008.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump is slated to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, according to an administration official.Trump is also pushing for Israel to reach a ceasefire with Gaza, and told reporters Tuesday that a ceasefire was likely in the next week."We hope it's going to happen, and we're looking for it to happen sometime next week," Trump told reporters Tuesday.An administration official confirmed Netanyahus visit to Fox News Digital.TERROR IN GAZA: HAMAS OFFERS BOUNTIES TO KILL US AND LOCAL AID WORKERS, GROUP SAYSWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday that Trump is seeking to resolve the conflict between both Israel and Gaza and secure the release of the remaining American hostages in Gaza."It's heartbreaking to see the images that have come out from both Israel and Gaza throughout this war," Leavitt said. "And the president wants to see it end. He wants to save lives and, however, the main priority for the president also remains to bring all of the hostages home out of Gaza. As you know, his tireless effort has brought home many of the hostages, including all of the American hostages who were held there."TRUMP PRESSURES ISRAEL TO END GAZA CONFLICT AS HE EYES ABRAHAM ACCORDS EXPANSIONThe visit comes shortly after Trump expressed his disapproval with Israel, after Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 24.However, both sides quickly launched accusations that the other had violated the agreement, prompting Trump to tell reporters that both had failed to uphold the terms of the deal.IDF KILLS KEY HAMAS FOUNDER AND MASTERMIND OF OCT 7 TERROR ATTACK IN ISRAEL"Im not happy with them," Trump said at the White House on June 24. "Im not happy with Iran either, but Im really unhappy with Israel going out this morning."Netanyahus visit to the White House comes after Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer visited Washington Monday.The Associated Press contributed to this report.