Republican Rep. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida is crowdsourcing tips on individuals in the Sunshine State who work in government, work for an organization that receives government funding, or possess a professional license, and are openly celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Fine, who took office earlier this year after winning a special election, declared that individuals celebrating Kirk's death must be ousted from "civil society.""If you are aware of anyone in the 6th District of Florida or heck, anywhere in the state who works at any level of government, works for an entity that gets money from government (health care, university), or holds a professional license (lawyer, medical professional, teacher) that is publicly celebrating the violence, please contact my office. I will demand their firing, defunding, and license revocation," Fine said in the post.SPEAK ENGLISH, PERIOD: GOP BILL AXES INTERPRETER LOOPHOLE IN CITIZENSHIP EXAM"If you dont think I am serious, I got two State University Board Chairman fired for less. These monsters want a fight? Congratulations; they got one," he added.Elon Musk included the hundred points emoji when sharing Fine's post, seeming to express his support for the congressman's comments and plan."Scrolling @X this morning and seeing post after post exposing another Democrat teacher, medical professional, or serviceman celebrating Charlies death is profoundly disturbing. For every one insane enough to be public, how many are privately among us?" Fine had written in a prior post on X.FLASHBACK: CHARLIE KIRK WARNED OF LEFT-WING 'ASSASSINATION CULTURE' MONTHS BEFORE HIS MURDERRep. Clay Higgins, R-La., wrote on X last week that he would target those who have celebrated the assassination."So, Im going to lean forward in this fight, demanding that big tech have zero tolerance for violent political hate content, the user to be banned from ALL PLATFORMS FOREVER," he said in part of a post on X.SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER REMOVED AFTER UNACCEPTABLE POSTS ABOUT CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Im also going after their business licenses and permitting, their businesses will be blacklisted aggressively, they should be kicked from every school, and their drivers licenses should be revoked. Im basically going to cancel with extreme prejudice these evil, sick animals who celebrated Charlie Kirks assassination," the congressman noted.

Business owners in a New England college city are reportedly close to a breaking point as crime affects its downtown, potentially bringing trouble for students' parents and leaf-peeping tourists in the area.Officials in Burlington, Vermont home to the University of Vermont have said they are working on new strategies to combat crime in the city's downtown, where business owners have raised concerns about graffiti, shoplifting and open drug use. While Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has noted there is no simple solution, she has argued that a heavier police presence could undermine progress, local news outlet WCAX Channel 3 reported.Jimmy Baldea, a deputy with the Rutland County Sheriffs Office, about 65 miles south of Burlington, told Fox News Digital that the mayor should reconsider her stance and that a greater police presence could be helpful for keeping crime at bay.TOP CHICAGO OFFICIALS DEMAND CRIME CRACKDOWN AS MAYOR FIGHTS TRUMP OVER LOOMING TAKEOVER: '100% NEED HELP'"Officer presence is something that I think is one of the best crime deterrents possible," Baldea told Fox News Digital. "The fact of having police officers in the neighborhood on the streets, in their cars, clearly visible police presence is definitely a good crime deterrent.""I think that the mayor should definitely consider it as a viable option," he added.Baldea noted that when officers are approachable and interact casually with residents in places like stores and gas stations, it can help build trust and make the public more willing to share concerns or tips allowing officers to proactively address issues."Any concerns that do exist can become addressed," Baldea said. "It's a partnership thing, and it takes effort on everybody's part."BOSTON WHISTLEBLOWER WARNS OF MIGRANT CRIME SPILLOVER AS TRUMPS CRACKDOWN LOOMSIn May, more than 170 businesses in Burlington signed an open letter urging city officials to act on what they described as a growing crisis in the downtown area. They called for a more comprehensive approach to public safety, WCAX Channel 3 reported at the time."Its always been edgy, but it was edgy and fun," Burlington Business Associations Kelly Devine told WCAX Channel 3 in May. "Now, its edgy and kind of scary, and icky, and we need to fix that."As of Aug. 28, Mulvaney-Stanak said that police officers were conducting walkthroughs of the central gathering area of City Hall Park and that she was planning to collaborate with state leaders.BLUE CITIES IN TRUMPS CROSSHAIRS AFTER DC POLICE TAKEOVER"I hope that folks will seize upon the restorative justice aspect of this," Interim Police Chief Shawn Burke said, WCAX reported. "I have done this job long enough to know that we are not going to arrest our way or fine our way out of this crisis."Since 2020, the Burlington Police Department has stepped up directed and foot patrols, according to WCAX. And while Baldea pointed out that crime in Burlington is consistent with areas of similar size, he acknowledged that residents have legitimate concerns."What we need to focus on is understandingwhat we could do to mitigate some of those concerns," Baldea said. "And truthfully, I'm of the impression that it's at a local politics level."However, Baldea emphasized that Vermont is a "beautiful" place and stressed that tourists should feel safe visiting the state. He pointed out that first responders across the state are highly trained professionals and eager to keep communities safe."We don't want anybody to not want to come to Vermont in fear of any reason," he said. "I hope that we get ongoing support from our legislators and I hope the local residents continue to communicate with their elected officials and voice their concerns because we need that in order to be able to do our jobs."Mulvaney-Stanak and the Burlington Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, (D-Texas), said on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was the equivalent of "slave patrols" and claimed White supremacists commit murders at up to five times the rate of illegal immigrants, speaking on MSNBC."As somebody who understands history,when I see ICE, I see slave patrols," Crockett told MSNBC host Ali Velshi.She recently referred to murdered young woman Kayla Hamilton, 20, who was sexually assaulted and strangled to death by an illegal immigrant in MS-13 as a "random dead person" during a Wednesday House hearing. During her interview with Velshi, she doubled down on minimizing migrant crime.REP. JASMINE CROCKETT DEFENDS DEM RHETORIC LIKE CALLING TRUMP 'WANNABE HITLER' IN WAKE OF KIRK SHOOTING"None of us want to be unsafe. Yeah, but we're not looking at the facts. We're not look at the fact that immigrants, regardless of how many times you're going to cherry-pick and say well, there was this one immigrant that was here illegally, and they ended up killing this one person, Well, for every immigrant that you have an example of I'll raise you at least two to five White supremacist if not more right?" Crockett said.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed in Sept. 2024 that there were 13,000 convicted murderers on its docket, and 1,845 with pending homicide charges as of 2024. These convictions are from both the U.S. and abroad. ICE also reported that 662,566 illegal immigrants on its docket have a criminal history.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHowever, Crockett said that law enforcement needs to follow the "data and facts" in order to make people safer, and claimed that police forces were born out of slave patrols."But as somebody who understands history, when I see slave patrols, now I never lived through the slave patrol period, but if you know the history of policing in this country, Then you understand that they were born out of slave patrols and now with the Supreme Court saying this, it's almost like you can just go grab them up," Crockett said.REP JASMINE CROCKETT REFERS TO YOUNG WOMAN MURDERED BY AN MS-13 ILLEGAL MIGRANT AS A RANDOM DEAD PERSONLast week, the Supreme Court lifted restrictions on the Trump administration that prevented them from conducting immigration raids in Los Angeles and allowed federal agents to use broad criteria, such as speaking Spanish, as just cause to question an individual.Crockett has long been a lightning rod for her controversial comments, and infamously once told Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., she had a "bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body" after Greene insulted her eyelashes.

A 1,600-year-old estate connected to the ancient Samaritans a group depicted in the Bible has been uncovered in Israel.The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on Sept. 2. The estate was excavated in Kafr Qasim, a city in the central region of the country.The estate's remains belonged to a long-running Samaritan community that thrived from the 4th century to the late 7th century A.D., according to officials.ARCHAEOLOGIST UNEARTHS MYSTERIOUS CHRISTIAN SETTLEMENT HIDDEN AWAY FOR CENTURIESThe estate is part of Khirbet Kafr atta, an archaeological site that some consider to be the birthplace of Menander of Samaria, a disciple of Simon Magus.Magus, mentioned in the Book of Acts, is described in the Bible as being one of Christianity's first converts, though he was later rebuked by Peter for trying to bribe apostles.The star find of the excavation was a "magnificent" mosaic floor centered around acanthus leaves, which were common in Roman and Byzantine art."[The] acanthus leaves [were] combined with rare decorations of fruits and vegetables such as grapes, dates, watermelons, artichokes and asparagus," the IAA said.ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TOMB COMPLEX REVEALED BENEATH RUBBLE FROM SYRIA'S CIVIL WARThe discoveries also included a Koine Greek mosaic with a message to the estate owner."In the entrance to this room was a partially preserved Greek inscription wishing the building's owner good luck," the statement added. "The owners first name was common in Samaritan communities."Archaeologists also uncovered an olive press and a mikveh, or purification bath. A basin where olives were crushed was also found at the site, in addition to two screw presses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe olive press suggests that the once-affluent estate was later repurposed for oil production, likely tied to the Samaritan Revolts under Byzantine rule."The wealth and luxury of the buildings were replaced by oil production and agricultural installations," IAA excavation director Daniel Leahy Griswold said."New walls damaged the mosaic floors, and the magnificent capitals and columns were integrated within the new walls," Griswold added.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe expert said the estate's survival makes it a rare find, as many other Samaritan sites were destroyed during the revolts."[T]he agricultural estate in Kafr Qasim actually continued in use, and even preserved its Samaritan identity as evidenced by the Samaritan ceramic oil-lamps uncovered in our excavation," the archaeologist said.Excavation director Alla Nagorsky called the site "fascinating," as it represents both the rise and decline of a Samaritan community."Its long-term existence and impressive findings will allow us to reconstruct its history over centuries and will enrich our knowledge about this population in ancient times," she said.

President Donald Trump will make a state visit to the UK this week, marking his second such stop during his presidency. Later in the week, Trump will travel to Arizona to attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Trumps return to England is unusual, as U.S. presidents rarely make more than one state visit during their time in office, underscoring both the political and symbolic weight of the occasion.KING CHARLES PLANNING ROYAL SPECTACLE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP, WITH STAR-STUDDED GUEST LISTTrump and first lady Melania Trump will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace is under renovation. The Trumps will also meet with Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales during their visit.Following a formal welcome, Trump will take part in a series of ceremonial events, including a carriage procession, a gun salute and a flyover by military fighter jets.Festivities will culminate with a lavish state dinner. An estimated 150 guests are typically invited to the state dinner based on their cultural, diplomatic or economic links to the country being hosted.Darren McGrady, who was a personal chef to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, told Fox News Digital there is no room for error when it comes to the menu. He served as a royal chef for 15 years and cooked for five U.S. presidents.CHARLIE KIRK HONORED AS 'GENERATION'S GREATEST' AT MASSIVE LONDON RALLYTrump will head to Chequers on Thursday, the country house of the sitting UK prime minister, where hell meet Keir Starmer for a series of bilateral meetings, followed by a joint news conference later that day.Trump, 79, and King Charles, 76, have known each other for decades, dating back to Charless visit to Trumps Mar-a-Lago estate in the late 1980s. More recently, Charles sent Trump a personal note after he survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pa.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKTrump will end his week traveling to Arizona to attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday. Kirk, the charismatic founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during an outdoor debate on the Utah Valley University campus.In the wake of his death, Kirk's widow, Erika, vowed to carry on her husbands mission. "To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die," Kirk said in a video statement on Friday. "I refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband's name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever," Kirk said.Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show," wrote on X that in the past 48 hours, Turning Point USA has received more than 32,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new campus chapters.In a separate post, Kolvet wrote, "This is the Turning Point."

The 77th Emmy Awards concluded Sunday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles."The Studio" set a record with 23 nominations going into the ceremony, the most for the debut season of a comedy in Emmy Awards history, and took home several major awards. "Adolescence" also won big, with wins for supporting actor and actress, outstanding limited series and lead actor.The HBO Max hit medical drama, "The Pitt," also had a big night, winning awards for supporting actress, lead actor and outstanding drama series.Here are some of the other big winners of the night.SYDNEY SWEENEY, LAINEY WILSON, SELENA GOMEZ LEAD STAR ARRIVALS AT EMMYS 2025 RED CARPETLIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 1.3 billion adults live with hypertension worldwide. Many don't even know they have it. That's why Apple's latest announcement could change lives.Apple Watch Series 11 now includes FDA-cleared hypertension notifications. Starting next week, the feature will roll out in more than 150 countries, including the U.S., EU, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. It will also come to Apple Watch Series 9 and later, plus Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later, via watchOS 26.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERAPPLE WINS BLOOD OXYGEN BATTLE FOR WATCH OWNERSHypertension is often called the "silent killer" because it can strike without symptoms. Left unchecked, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. By adding passive blood pressure monitoring, Apple Watch aims to help millions detect early warning signs.Using its optical heart sensor, the watch reviews how your blood vessels respond to heartbeats over 30-day periods. If it detects consistent patterns of hypertension, you'll get a notification. Apple expects the feature could alert more than 1 million people with undiagnosed hypertension in its first year alone.Apple built the new hypertension notification feature on a foundation of years of health research. Since the launch of Apple Watch, heart health tools like ECG, AFib History, and irregular rhythm notifications have helped users catch issues early. The hypertension notification now extends that mission by addressing one of the most common and dangerous silent conditions.The feature works in the background during waking hours, analyzing photoplethysmography (PPG) signals, changes in blood volume under the skin, to detect patterns that suggest chronic high blood pressure. You do not need to calibrate the feature or take direct blood pressure readings with the watch. Instead, the device tracks signals over 30 days and sends a notification if consistent signs of hypertension appear.CAN YOUR APPLE WATCH DETECT PREGNANCY?Apple developed the algorithm using data from more than 100,000 study participants across diverse ages, races, body types, and health statuses. The company then validated its accuracy through a pivotal clinical study with over 2,000 participants, who wore Apple Watch alongside an at-home cuff to compare results.The validation study showed the feature achieved a specificity rate above 92%, meaning it minimized false positives. Sensitivity rates were especially strong for Stage 2 hypertension, the more severe form of the condition, where the feature identified more than half of users at risk. That accuracy could help prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney disease in those who may not otherwise know they have hypertension.Importantly, the study confirmed that the feature performed consistently across age groups, genders, races, and skin tones, making it reliable for Apple's global user base. Apple also ran usability testing to fine-tune onboarding and notification language, so people understand the alerts and what actions to take next.By passively monitoring and flagging possible signs of hypertension, Apple Watch helps fill a dangerous gap in diagnosis. Hypertension often goes unnoticed for years, but now, you can be alerted within just one month of wearing the watch.Cardiologist and scientist Dr. Harlan Krumholz of Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital told CyberGuy,"Im glad to see Apple turning attention toward hypertensionthe number one preventable cause of heart attack and stroke. Their approach automatically flags signals that suggest you may have high blood pressure and encourages you to check it out. Thats especially important because so many people remain undiagnosed. The feature also provides a way to archive blood pressures, so if people are measuring at home, they can bring that information to their doctor. This isnt a one-stop solution, but it has the potential to help consumers take charge of their health and identify hypertension earlier. The caveat is that people shouldnt rely on it exclusivelyregular care remains essential."EVEN WITH TRUMP'S TARIFF BLESSING, APPLE HIKES IPHONE PRICESIf you receive a hypertension alert, Apple recommends:The new hypertension notifications aren't limited to Apple Watch Series 11. If you own an Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or an Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, you'll also get access once you update to watchOS 26.Updating is simple:After the update, you can enable hypertension notifications in the Health app, allowing your watch to start passively monitoring for signs of chronic high blood pressure.You can preorder Apple Watch Series 11 today, with in-store availability startingFriday, September 19. Prices start at $399.The lineup includes:Apple Watch Series 11: The flagship model comes in aluminum or titanium finishes, with FDA-cleared hypertension notifications and all the latest health and fitness tools. It's the best choice for most people who want the newest design and features.Apple Watch Ultra 3: Built for outdoor adventures, the Ultra 3 offers extra durability, a larger display, and longer battery life. It's designed for athletes, hikers, and anyone who needs a tougher smartwatch. It also comes with FDA-cleared hypertension notifications.Apple Watch is stepping up in a big way. With hypertension notifications now cleared by the FDA, it's no longer just about tracking workouts or closing rings. It's about giving you a heads-up on one of the biggest silent health risks out there. For millions who rarely visit a doctor, this could be a life-saving tool. Hypertension often goes unnoticed, but now, your watch can help flag risks before they become emergencies. While Apple Watch isn't a substitute for medical care, it adds another safety net to your daily routine.Would you trust your smartwatch to be the first to alert you to a serious health risk, such as hypertension? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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I recently got an email from a friend with the subject "Special Celebration of Life." It looked like a genuine Evite invitation. But when I clicked the "View Invitation" button, my antivirus software blocked the site, flagging it as a phishing attempt.It was one of the most convincing scam emails I've seen lately, complete with Evite branding, realistic design, and a personal touch. If I didn't have strong antivirus protection, I might have walked right into it.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERDONT FALL FOR THIS BANK PHISHING SCAM TRICKScammers send fake Evite messages with emotionally charged subjects, such as a "Special Celebration of Life," to lure you into clicking. These emails mimic Evite's design so they appear to come from someone you know, lowering your guard.Because these invitations feel personal and urgent, they can bypass skepticism. Always verify sender details before opening event links, especially for sensitive occasions.Even the most convincing invitation can be a trap, as the fake Evite email I received proved. By following these steps, you can lower your chances of falling for similar scams and keep your personal information safe.HOW FAKE MICROSOFT ALERTS TRICK YOU INTO PHISHING SCAMSStrong antivirus software can stop you from landing on dangerous sites. In my case, the antivirus software blocked the fake Evite link and flagged it as phishing before any damage was done. Choose strong antivirus software with phishing detection and automatic blocking to protect against threats you might not spot yourself.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices atCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTechScammers often use email addresses that look almost identical to legitimate ones, but with tiny changes, like an extra letter, a missing character, or a different domain extension. In my fake Evite example, the branding looked perfect, but the sender's address didn't match Evite's official domain. Always double-check before trusting an email.HOW I ALMOST FELL FOR A MICROSOFT 365 CALENDAR INVITE SCAMBefore you click "You're Invited!", "View Invitation" or "RSVP Now," hover your mouse over the link. Your email client will usually display the destination URL. In the phishing email I received, the link pointed to a suspicious domain, not Evite.com. In the phishing email I received, the link pointed to a suspicious domain, not Evite.com. If you look closely, you'll see it was misspelled as "envtte." If the address looks odd or unfamiliar, don't click.The less personal information scammers can find about you online, the harder it is for them to target you. A personal data removal service can scrub your personal details, such as your phone number, home address, and email, from public databases. This reduces the risk of scammers crafting convincing, personalized phishing attempts like the fake Evite email I received.Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visitingCyberguy.com/DeleteGet a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web:Cyberguy.com/FreeScanSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PHISHING SCAM TARGETS RETIREES5) Verify with the sender directly before clickingIf an invitation appears to come from a friend, don't assume it's real. Scammers often spoof the names of people you know. Send a quick text or make a phone call to confirm they actually sent the invite. In many cases, they'll be just as surprised as you are to hear about it.Phishing scams are evolving to look more authentic than ever. Even if the message seems to come from someone you trust, one careless click can put your personal data at risk. Having strong cybersecurity tools in place and knowing how to spot a scam is your best defense.I was lucky my antivirus software blocked this attack before any damage was done. But not everyone has that safety net. The next time an unexpected invitation or urgent message lands in your inbox, take a few extra seconds to verify before you click.Have you ever almost fallen for a fake event invite? What happened? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

President Donald Trumps focusoncrimeacross America is timelyandnecessary. Its epidemic in many blue cities in our country,andsomething must,andcan, be done about it. His crackdown in Washington, D.C., proves that dramatic reductions incrimein cities acclimatized to perpetual lawlessnessandviolence are possible, butonly if you have the political courage to do so.Next up isChicago, another city plagued by non-stop violentcrime. Trumps focus there has forced local leaders to defend their lax policiesanddeny the reality of rampantcrimein their cities claims that ring hollow to terrorized local residents.Before exposing thecrimerates inChicagoandthe lax policies that have caused them, lets look at the results of the D.C.crimecrackdown.In Washington, D.C., since the operation beganonAug. 7, arrests are up,homicides are down nearly 60%,andviolentcrimehas decreased by 17%. Inone two-week stretch, there wasntone homicide, which is, sadly, remarkable.TRUMP PRANKS DEMOCRATS INTO OPPOSING SOMETHING THEY'VE ALWAYS CLAIMED TO SUPPORTDespite this impressive decline, more effort is needed. There have been106 homicides, 984 reported robberiesand3,157 car thefts this year alone. Those numbers are unacceptable in any city, especially the nations capital.Lax local laws passed by the D.C. City Councilandlocal judges who give criminals a pass every day are major contributors to the citys culture of violence. To fix these gaps, Congress is considering severalproposalsto fix the criminal justice system in D.C. permanently.As a developer who owns property inChicago, Trump is quite familiar with the chroniccrimecarnage in the Windy City. The numbers speak for themselves, despite what Gov. JB PritzkerandMayor Brandon Johnson declare.To put this carnage into perspective, between 2003and2010, 3,481 Americans were killed in action in Iraq, an average of 435 a year. In the war in Afghanistan, between 2001and2014, 1,833 Americans were killed in action, an average of 141 per year. InChicago, between 2017and2024, there were 5,220 homicides, an average of 652 per year!Chicagois a war zone, pureandsimple.PROGRESSIVE CITIES FACE BILLIONS IN ECONOMIC LOSSES AS RETAIL CRIME SURGES 93% SINCE 2019Like in most big blue cities across America, there is a stark difference incrimerates between the richestandpoorest parts of town. White liberal elites in the safest parts of town are oblivious to, or at least immune from, the constant drumbeat of violentcrimein their own city.Chicagois a perfect example.District 3, which includes Hyde ParkandWashington Park, had a homicide rate of 80.68 per 100,000 residents, according to 2024ChicagoPolice Departmentdata. District 6 (Englewood, Roseland, Woodlawn) had a rate of 73.43 per 100,000 residents.AndDistrict 11 (Humbolt Park, West Garfield Park, Near West Side), had a homicide rate of 72.86 per 100,000 residents.Compare those killing fields to Jefferson Park (1.97), Lincoln Square (2.29),andUptown (3.27) home to doctors, lawyers,venture capitalistsandother professionals. Not surprisingly, liberal elites who live in those areas tend to be theones who complain the loudest when Trump engages in increased federal enforcement, including offering much-needed assistance to stateandlocal officials.TRUMP IS TRYING TO SAVE 100,000 AMERICAN LIVES WHILE DEMOCRATS LET CITIES SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROLIts also no coincidence that the first George Soros-backed "progressive" prosecutor, Kim Foxx, was inChicago. As I detailed in mybook, Foxx was hoisted from obscurity into office in 2017 with almost $700,000 of Soros-connected financial support. Foxx unleashed a tsunami of pro-criminal, anti-victim, anti-business policiesonthe city as its top prosecutor, causing a dramatic increase in violentcrime.In the six years prior to that, there was an average of 510 homicides per year (20112016). In the three years before Foxx was elected, 4,460 rapes were reported to the police, an average of 1,486 per year. During Foxxs tenure (20172022), 10,789 rapes were reported to the police, an average of 1,804 per year.Two weeks into the job, Foxx announced that she had raised the bar for prosecuting felony shoplifting from $300 per incident to $1,000 per incident, even though the law in Illinois was clear: felony shoplifting starts at $300.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWhen she made that announcement, there were 101 people in Cook County Jailonfelony retail theft charges. Ali Abid, a staff attorney at theChicagoAppleseed Fund for Justice, said, "I think this is a really positive step." Abids boss, Malcolm Rich, wasonFoxxs transition team with then-Sen. Kamala Harris.But Rob Karr, the president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said he was "extraordinarily shockedanddisappointed," adding Foxxs rewriting of the laws "sends a message that retail theft is victimlessandnot serious this is tantamount to declaring open seasononretail stores."By 2019, three years into Foxxs social experiment, Karr was proved right. Retail theft reports had skyrocketed across the city. In the ritzy Rush Street shopping district, reported incidents had more than doubled.AndonState Street, retail theft cases were up 32%.President Trumps use of the bully pulpit to highlight the highcrimerates ofChicagoandother blue cities is welcome news. Gone are the days of feel-good slogans about "reimagining" reformand"mass incarceration." The Soros rogue prosecutor movement has failed, as has the "defund the police"andcashless bail experiment.Americans of all stripes wantanddeserve to live in safe neighborhoods. Thankfully, the national mood has shifted in the right directiononcrime.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHARLES "CULLY" STIMSON

Since its founding in 1958, NASA has stood as a symbol of American ingenuity and ambition. Coming of age in Cold War urgency, the agency made history by achieving what many believed was impossible: landing Americans on the Moon. That defining moment an American boot print on lunar soil and the iconic words, "one giant leap for mankind" marked the height of U.S. leadership in space.Yet today, NASA finds itself adrift. While NASA has several modern achievements, such as establishing the longest sustained human presence in low Earth orbit and sending multiple rovers and landers to Mars, deep space human exploration has been stagnant for decades. No American astronaut has ventured beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.The agency is weighed down by expensive, delayed programs, bureaucratic overhead and growing emphasis on agendas unrelated to exploration. In other words, NASA still inspires, but more often with past glories than present momentum.NASA SAYS AMERICA WILL WIN THE SECOND SPACE RACE AGAINST CHINAPresident Donald Trumps vision for Americas space program aims to change that. It increases investment in human space exploration by roughly $1billion and safeguards Artemis, NASAs flagship program to finally return astronauts to the Moon and establish a long-term human presence as a stepping stone to Mars. By cutting waste and sharpening NASAs focus, the budget ensures taxpayers money drives real exploration rather than endless delays and waste. Unfortunately, some in Washington have chosen to distort the truth of what these changes actually do.Further, two bold directives, resulting from the budget, make Americas intentions clear.First directive: Fission Surface Power for the Moon. Past lunar missions were limited by power constraints; no crewed mission has lasted more than three days. This directive calls for incorporating small modular nuclear reactors to provide reliable, continuous energy for future lunar bases. This technology has been studied and designed through multiple administrations. Today, we're finally taking it out of the lab and into the field.Second directive: Accelerating Commercial Space Stations in Low Earth Orbit. The International Space Station is set for deorbit in 2030 and, without a transition plan, NASA risks losing continuous U.S. presence in orbit. America must never surrender low Earth orbit. To that end, this budget accelerates development of commercial space stations, partnering with industry to ensure no gap between the International Space Stations end and the rise of new orbital platforms.Together, these directives provide the clarity and urgency NASA needs to secure its position as the unrivaled world leader in space exploration. These moves reinforce NASAs exploration goals and maintain U.S. presence both in deep space and in low Earth orbit, thereby ensuring America never retreats from space.The stakes could not be higher. For the first time since the Cold War, the U.S. faces a formidable rival in space. China is advancing plans for a lunar base. If the U.S. hesitates, Beijing could seize what many call the "ultimate high ground" with far-reaching implications for security and global leadership. America cant afford to let that happen.The presidents vision and resulting directives are a course correction. It focuses the agency on exploration, trims mission bloat and capitalizes on the growing commercial space sector to deliver results quicker and more affordably. In other words, taxpayers get real results for their money instead of paying endlessly for projects that drag on and cost far more than promised.Critics may argue that refocusing NASA threatens long-term innovation and science leadership, but it's vital not to conflate a reprioritization away from mission creep with the neglect of exploration.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONNASA must be leaner, smarter and more mission-focused. Bloated bureaucracy, inefficiencies in contract procurement and a culture of overcaution have consistently grounded NASA missions. Projects like the Space Launch System and Mars Sample Return have consumed massive resources with repeated delays.The time for studies, re-studies and bureaucratic red tape has passed. If we want to beat China to the Moon, we must move beyond bureaucratic box-checking. America no longer has the luxury of wasting time. If the technology is ready, launch it. If the innovation works, trust it.Calls to sustain all programs are well-intentioned, but the result, if enacted, would be further fragmentation of resources and slower progress toward milestones. Whats needed now is decisive alignment: we return to the Moon to stay, build sustainable power, transition to commercial space stations and race toward Mars.Fiscal discipline strengthens not diminishes our priorities. Last November, the American people gave Trump a mandate and his vision delivers on it with clarity. The question is no longer if we will return to the Moon or reach Mars its when. With this course, that answer comes sooner than ever before.The author is writing in his capacity as acting NASA administrator

Controversial British punk-rap artist Bob Vylan appeared to revel in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling for the slain father of two to "rest in piss.""I want to dedicate this next one to an absolute piece of s--- of a human being," Vylan said at a concert in Amsterdam Saturday.Kirk, 31, was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday during a stop on his "American Comeback Tour." He was engaging in one of his signature debates with college students when a shot rang out. After being asked a question about transgender mass shooters, Kirk was shot in the neck. Authorities arrested suspected shooter Tyler Robinson on Friday after his father turned him in.NETWORKS CAN'T FIND ANY BLAME FOR THE LEFT IN CHARLIE KIRK'S MURDER"The pronouns was/were. Because if you talk s---, you will get banged. Rest in piss Charlie Kirk, you piece of s---," Bob Vylan said as the crowd cheered in approval.Vylan had his visa to enter the United States revoked in June after he chanted "death to the IDF" during a performance at the Glastonbury music festival.The controversial singer posted a video on Sunday in which he denied celebrating Kirk's murder."At no point during yesterday's show was Charlie Kirk's death celebrated, at no point, whatsoever, did we celebrate Charlie Kirk's death," Bob Vylan said.Kirk had warned that "assassination culture" was spreading on the left just months before his life was cut short.CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, JOSH DUHAMEL, JILLIAN MICHAELS DENOUNCE POLITICAL VIOLENCE"Assassination culture is spreading on the left. Forty-eight percent of liberals say it would be at least somewhat justified to murder Elon Musk. Fifty-five percent said the same about Donald Trump," Kirk wrote in a post April 7, 2025.The conservative activist linked to a poll suggesting a massive cultural shift occurred after Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.After Kirks assassination, many on the left appeared to celebrate that attack, or imply that he had it coming due to his conservative views.Ex-MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd called Kirk "one of the most divisive, especially divisive younger figures" upon learning of his murder, and said he was constantly pushing "hate speech."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"I always go back to, hateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions I think thats the environment were in, that the people just you cant stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have, and then saying these awful words, and not expect awful actions to take place. And that's the unfortunate environment we're in," Dowd said. He was subsequently fired from the network for his remarks.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Five years ago this week, history was made on the South Lawn of the White House when Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed the Abraham Accords. What many had long dismissed as an impossible dream became an undeniable reality: Arab nations publicly embracing peace with Israel not as the byproduct of endless negotiations, but as the result of American leadership.I had the great privilege of working alongside President Donald Trump to make that day possible. The Abraham Accords were no accident of wishful diplomacy or nave illusions.They were born of a policy deeply rooted in reality: that strength is the surest guarantor of peace, that America must stand unapologetically with Israel, and that Israels Arab neighbors, with the right encouragement, could find common cause with the Jewish state.Five years later, their impact is unmistakable. The accords have preserved peace among the signatory nations, which now include Morocco and Sudan, even through some of the darkest days in Israels modern history.TRUMP'S LANDMARK DEAL IS THE REAL KEY TO PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EASTWhen Hamas launched the barbaric terrorist attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, plunging Israel into open warfare against Hamas-controlled Gaza, many feared the young partnerships would collapse. Instead, ambassadors remained in Israel, governments maintained ties and trade continued. In a region where alliances are often fleeting, that resilience is itself historic.And the peace has been fruitful. Trade between Israel and its new partners has surged into the billions.Joint commercial ventures are not only creating jobs but knitting societies together in ways few ever imagined. Direct flights now link Tel Aviv with Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Manama.Israeli tourists now vacation in lands where Jews were forced to flee just decades ago. These human connections make future conflict far less likely and lasting stability more attainable. History reminds us that nations that prosper together seldom go to war with one another.WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE PUSHING TO DISMANTLE TRUMP'S MIDDLE EAST PEACE DEAL, WHO NEEDS ENEMIES?These achievements are even more remarkable considering that the Biden-Harris administration did virtually nothing to expand the accords circle of peace. In fact, the prior administration prioritized concessions to malevolent actors. The result is a peace that has endured but also stagnated, with untapped potential to reshape the Middle East for good.Now, America has another chance to regain the momentum for peace that President Trump created in his first term, and the administration should make broadening the accords a top foreign policy priority. The United States should reaffirm our ironclad commitment to Israels security and our promise that any nation seeking partnership with Israel will find America to be a willing partner as well. In particular, Saudi Arabias entry into the accords would be a giant step forward.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONNormalization of Riyadhs relations with Jerusalem would end the Jewish states long isolation in the Arab world, ushering in a new era of security, cooperation and economic growth that would bless the region for generations to come.The Abraham Accords have already written a new chapter in the story of the Middle East. They proved that true peace does not come from appeasing terror, but from uniting those with the courage to oppose it.As we commemorate their fifth anniversary, America must not only preserve what has been achieved but expand the circle of peace until it includes all who yearn for a future built on hope rather than hatred.The dream of a Middle East defined by peace and prosperity is closer today than at any point in living memory. With strong leadership from the Trump administration, it can yet become a lasting reality.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE