When I think about my golden years, I picture myself enjoying new hobbies and spending more time with loved ones. Yet, some of the very things that mark a well-lived life, like a fixed address, a long-time phone number, and a healthy savings account, also put you at risk of scams.That's why you must protect your personal information. Today, it stands as the number one target for fraud. According to recent studies, 72% of elder fraud cases involve exposed personal data.Managing data privacy for older adults has become increasingly difficult. Threats evolve constantly, security settings change frequently, and scammers get smarter. Fortunately, you don't have to handle this alone.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/NEWSLETTER.One of the best ways to protect your data is by bringing a trusted loved one into the loop. This person can serve as your privacy partner, helping you stay safe while respecting your independence.That person could be a grown child, a niece or nephew, a sibling, or even a longtime friend. The key is finding someone tech-comfortable and dependable, someone who respects your boundaries.Keep in mind, almost 58% of financial exploitation of older adults is perpetrated by family members, so being related doesn't automatically make someone trustworthy. Before giving anyone access to your accounts or personal information, ask yourself:Think of this like walking through your house and checking which doors need locks. Your digital life needs the same attention, and it helps to know where you might want backup. Here's a quick rundown of what to look at, why it matters, and when help is appropriate:Your cell phone number is often tied to two-factor authentication (2FA), account recovery, and scams like SIM swapping. It's smart toset up call blockersand lock your SIM. This is something someone tech-savvy can help you with.Your address can be used inphishing attacks or even in-person scams. If it's listed on people-search sites, someone can help you remove it.This is the gateway to most of your online life. Setting up strong two-factor authentication and email filters is a good idea. You might want help, but only if you trust the person completely.These are high-value targets. No one should have your passwords, but you can accept help setting up fraud alerts or reviewing account settings together.They hold sensitive health and billing info. You might want help making sure your logins are secure, but no one else needs access.These can be used to impersonate you or collect information. It's okay to get help locking down your privacy settings.Many store your address and credit card info. A trusted helper can assist you with clearing out old or unused accounts.Pro tip: Jot this list down or print it out. Check off the areas where you'd like help, and mark the ones you'll handle solo. This makes conversations with family, caregivers, or tech support much easier and sets clear boundaries. And remember: you don't need to give full access to anyone. A little help is fine, but your privacy is yours to control.Once youve got your privacy partner and checklist in place, its time to start locking things down. These basic protections stop most scams before they start, and you dont need to be a tech expert to get them working.Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 atCyberguy.com/Passwords.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/Delete.Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web:Cyberguy.com/FreeScan.Staying safe online doesn't mean giving up control. It means using the right tools and the right people to support your privacy. A few smart steps today can protect everything you've worked so hard to build.Have you had the privacy conversation with your loved ones yet? Why or why not? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.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/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated the "incredible" six months since President Donald Trump was sworn into his second term on Tuesday on the "Ruthless" podcast.Trump officially hit the six-month mark on Sunday, marking the occasion with a social media post declaring that the United States has been "totally revived" after being "DEAD" under former President Joe Biden.Leavitt said the president is not only having a good time, but also delivering on critical campaign promises."If you think back to the campaign he promised so many things, but really two things, right? Defeat inflation and secure the border. Those were the two campaign promises we went to every rally and spoke about no matter where we were in the country," Leavitt said on the "Ruthless" podcast.FOX NEWS' PARTNERSHIP WITH 'RUTHLESS' PODCAST IMMEDIATELY MAKING WAVES ACROSS DC, MEDIA LANDSCAPE"Hes delivered on that, in six months time. I dont think you could look back at any presidency from either party and say a president delivered on their two signature campaign promises in six months," Leavitt continued. "Inflation is gone, prices are dropping, the economy is booming again And then look at the border. Its so remarkable."Leavitt noted that Trump "did it all" with executive power despite being told it requires a bill to secure the border."Which was bullst," Leavitt joked. "You just needed a new president, and the American public trusted that."Leavitt said Trump has "already codified the entire MAGA agenda through Congress in six months with the one Big Beautiful Bill," before listing other achievements.FOX NEWS LANDS LICENSING DEAL WITH POPULAR 'RUTHLESS' PODCAST AS PART OF EXPANSION OF NEW MEDIA"Look at foreign policy, the wars hes stopped and prevented the hostages that have come out of Gaza, just success after success," Leavitt said."All of the trade deals already, with more to come, so its been a remarkable six months," she continued. "The president works, literally, 24/7, and were having a lot of fun doing it. Theres more work to do, but its been a really successful ride so far."Leavitt went on to explain that Trump is having much more fun this time around."As he says, in his first term, he was not only fighting to govern, but fighting for survival through the Russia hoax the impeachments, hes been through so much. And now, hes back, hes been feeling vindicated, and its fun when you actually do what you said you were going to do," Leavitt said."The president says something, and he does it," she added. "And thats fun. Its fun to deliver on those promises, its fun to message those promises hes doing what he said he would do."RUTHLESS PODCAST HOSTS MOCK POD SAVE AMERICA FOR BULLS--- COPY OF VIRAL LIBERAL HACK TOURNAMENT"Ruthless," hosted by Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook, is among the top news sources for men aged 18-45, according to a recent poll conducted by National Research, Inc.Fox News landed a licensing deal with the conservative "variety progrum" as part of the company's expansion of new media.New episodes of "Ruthless" are released every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on all podcast platforms and YouTube.Fox News Digitals Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

Israeli police late Monday dismissed reports alleging thatJewish settlersset fire to the archaeological site of the Church of St. George in the village of Taybeh in the West Bank, calling them "factually incorrect," lacking evidence and potentially misleading to the public.According to police, a probe was launched last Thursday by a specialized team within the Judea and Samaria Central Investigations Unit (YAMAR) under the direction of the district commander. An internal committee was also tasked with reviewing the timeline of events recorded in police information systems, assessing the handling of reports and complaints, and evaluating the response."Findings gathered on the ground unequivocally show that no damage or harm was caused to the holy site itself," police said.DISPUTE OVER CHRISTIAN GROUPS' VISAS TO ISRAEL RESOLVED AFTER HUCKABEE THREATThe statement noted that a small fire had occurred in an open area near the site, but no buildings, crops or infrastructure were damaged.On Tuesday, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee noted on X that Taybeh was "a beautiful village made up of mostly Arab Christians. Glad[the Israel Police] continue [to] search for truth [without] regard to assumptions."Huckabee pointedly added: "I have NOT attributed the cause of fire to any person or group as we don't know for sure. The press has. I have said that regardless, it was [a] crime [and] deserves consequences."An exclusive investigation by The Press Service of Israel (TPS-IL) first raised questions over the fire, having uncovered evidence that local Jewish residents had participated in firefighting efforts near the church and raised significant doubts about the cause of the blaze.TPS-IL also documented additional fires on July 7, 8 and 11 in nearby pastureland, located dozens of meters from the church compound. In each instance, a Jewish farmer with a property adjacent to the site filed complaints with police, claiming the areas where animals were grazing had been deliberately set ablaze.Last weekend,Huckabee visited Taybeh, where he called for accountability. "To commit an act of sacrilege by desecrating a place that is supposed to be a place of worship, it is an act of terror, and it is a crime," he said in astatement released by the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. "There should be consequences, and it should be harsh consequences because it is one of the last bastions of our civilization, the places where we worship."The visit came after the Council of Patriarchs and Heads ofChurches of Jerusalem issued a statement claiming that "radical Israelis from nearby settlements intentionally set fire near the towns cemetery and the Church of Saint George."A joint statement days earlier from the priests of the three churches in Taybeh the Greek Orthodox Church, the Melkite Greek Catholic Church and the Roman Catholic Church blamed "Israeli settlers" for "deliberately ignit[ing] a fire near the towns cemetery and the historic Church of Saint George (Al-Khadr), a fifth-century site considered one of the oldest religious landmarks in Palestine."HUCKABEE DEMANDS ISRAEL 'AGGRESSIVELY INVESTIGATE' MURDER OF PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN KILLED IN 'TERRORIST ACT'Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III accused "radical Israelis from nearby settlements" of "a targeted attack."Dan Diker, president of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, told Fox News Digital that Israel must take a more assertive approach in handling incidents that could impact its international standing."We are in the middle of the most consequential war since the founding of the state, and events like this are just as dangerous," he said.He emphasized the importance of reinforcing Israels role in safeguarding Christian heritage and holy sites, particularly in contested areas."This includes exposing the PLO and Hamas ongoing war against Christian citizens, but it also requires transparency and assertiveness in showing our role as guardians of Christian sites and civilization in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem," said Diker.He also pointed to what he described as a coordinated effort by the Palestinian leadership to undermine Israels legitimacy on the global stage, particularly through the media."We are in the midst of an international crusade by the Palestinian leadership to uproot our legitimacy," he said. "The international media has become an ecosystem for the defamation and delegitimization of Israel. They are weaponizing every event into an existential assault."On Monday night, the Binyamin Regional Council, which administersJewish communities in southern Samaria, confirmed the church incurred no damage."Here I am on the outskirts of the church. You can see the apse over here. And even on the outskirts or the outer walls, there are no signs of fire," the councils international spokeswoman, Eliana Passentin, said in a video."We are the guardians of thebiblical heartland. This land was given to us by God there is no reason for us to burn a church or to disrespect anyone elses religion," she added.Speaking to Fox News Digital on Tuesday, Passentin recalled bringing visitors to the local brewery in Taybeh, which was so well-regarded that a rabbi granted it kosher certification. She noted that Israelis and Christian Arabs had coexisted peacefully in the area for years, but expressed concern that the community now identifies itself with a Palestinian state that does not formally exist."When I was walking around, one of the priests in Taybeh said he believed in the two-state solution and it felt as if the P.A. was putting a lot of pressure on the Christians," Passentin said.She suggested that the latest crisis was manufactured by those seeking to divide Jews and Christians, whom she described as joint guardians of Judea and Samaria."We are striving for peace," she said. "This is the land of the Bible, and we should be building it together not fighting or spreading false blood libels accusing Jews of burning down a church."

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In the closing weeks ahead of New York City's Democratic Party mayoral primary, as he appeared to be cruising toward capturing his party's nomination, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo focused his campaign's spotlight on President Donald Trump. But an unexpected loss to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani forced his campaign to make an abrupt change in messaging. "Trumps coming for New York. Who do you think can stop him?" the narrator in a Cuomo campaign ad said, over images of the June rioting in Los Angeles sparked by Trump's immigration crackdown."Trumps at the city gates. We need someone experienced to slam them shut," the narrator said, as he suggested that Cuomo was the most experienced candidate to push back against the president's agenda.The former three-term governor, who resigned amid twin scandals in 2021, pledged, if elected mayor, to protect New York City from what he suggested could be a possible future federal crackdown against immigration protests in the city. And he vowed to mount a national campaign to try and thwart Trump's agenda.POLL POSITION: MAMDANI'S THE FRONTRUNNER, BUT ISN'T RUNNING AWAY WITH THE NYC MAYORAL RACEBut Mamdani's stunning victory over Cuomo and nine other candidates last month to capture the Democratic Party nomination rocked the race for mayor in the nation's most populous city.And as Cuomo resets as he runs in the mayoral general election as an independent candidate, references to Trump have plummeted as the former governor stands for interviews. He didn't mention the president once in his video announcing his general election campaign.Longtime Cuomo adviser and spokesman Rich Azzopardi said "that's not the case" when asked by Fox News Digital if the former governor was de-emphasizing Trump messaging."Its silly. Its only been eight days since the campaign had a relaunch," Azzopardi said. And he said that in the local interviews Cuomo has done, "it has been more local and pocketbook issues that have come up.""I think New Yorkers know that the person best equipped to protect New York from any excesses that may come out of Washington is Andrew Cuomo, because hes done it before," Azzopardi added.But Mamdani's campaign argues that Cuomo is taking a page from their playbook as he shines a spotlight on his proposals to lower the rent, build more housing, and improve public transportation.MAMDANI ON EXTENDED AFRICA TRIP AMID NYC MAYORAL CAMPAIGNThe 33-year-old Ugandan-born state assemblyman from Queens, who was backed by progressive champions Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, surged to a come-from-behind primary victory, thanks to an energetic campaign that put a major focus on affordability and New York City's high cost of living.Mamdani made smart use of social media platforms, including TikTok, as he engaged low-propensity voters. He proposed eliminating fares to ride New York City's vast bus system, making CUNY (City University of New York) "tuition-free," freezing rents on municipal housing, offering "free childcare" for children up to age 5 and setting up government-run grocery stores.And Mamdani, thanks in part to the efforts of a massive grassroots army of volunteers, rode a wave of support from younger and progressive voters to catapult himself into first place.Cuomo now says he's committed to making New York a city with "lower rent, safer streets, where buying your first home is once again possible, where child care wont bankrupt you."And he's taken aim at Mamdani for putting out "slick slogans, but no real solutions."POTUS THE PUNDIT: TRUMP SAYS CUOMO'S GOT A 'GOOD SHOT' OF BEATING MAMDANICuomo is one of four candidates in the general election who are taking on Mamdani, who, as the Democratic Party nominee, is the front-runner in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a roughly six-to-one margin.Also in the race are Mayor Eric Adams, the embattled incumbent who announced earlier this year that he would seek re-election as an independent candidate, and Guardian Angels co-founder Curtis Sliwa, who for a second straight election is the Republican mayoral nominee.And Jim Walden, a former federal prosecutor, is also running as an independent.Cuomo, since his primary defeat, has noted that the general election electorate in New York City is much larger than the pool of voters who cast ballots in the Democratic nomination race."Only 13% of New Yorkers voted in the June primary," Cuomo said in his general election launch video.And as he now faces a broader and more moderate electorate than that in the Democratic Party primary, Cuomo's apparent pivot away from Trump and towards issues of affordability appears strategic.Azzopardi, pointing to the campaign re-launch, told Fox News, "It was important to hit the ground running to meet New Yorkers where they are, and thats what were doing.""The message is a simple one. Its New Yorkers are generally not hard-core pro-MAGA Trumpers, nor are they socialists. They are in the middle, and the governor is making the case about how he is the person best equipped to bring the first competent administration back to City Hall in 12 years," Azzopardi said.But veteran Democratic strategist Lauren Hitt, who advised an anti-Cuomo super PAC in the Democratic primary, argued that New York City voters are likely to be skeptical of the former governor's message."Cuomo already had his chance to make New York more affordable, and he did just the opposite.So he can try to slap another label on his campaign, but New Yorkers already know they dont like what hes selling," Hitt said.

Some members of the group charged in the Prairieland Detention Center anti-ICE attack on Independence Day have been arrested in the past for protest activities.Ines Soto, who is part of the group of ten charged with attempted murder of federal officers and firearm offenses, was arrested at a protest in 2016 for allegedly resisting arrest and trying to avoid detention, according to K-HOU 11 at the time.The protest was against a speech by Richard Spencer at Texas A&M University. The outlet My Aggie Nation noted that Soto was 31 in 2016, which corroborates with a KERA News report stating that Soto is now 40 years old and was released on a $10,000 bond.FBI CAPTURES FORMER MARINE CORPS RESERVIST ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AT ICE OFFICERS AT TEXAS DETENTION CENTERMeanwhile, KERA News reported that Savanna Batten partook in the Occupy Wall Street movement through an "Occupy Dallas" protest in 2011, where she was arrested for allegedly not allowing people to come and go from a Chase Bank. The case was ultimately dismissed, as a criminal trespassing charge was scrapped in exchange for 24 community service hours, the outlet reported.Batten also specifically has a history of anti-ICE activism, as she was charged for allegedly blocking a highway in June 2018 near a Dallas ICE facility, and the charge for that was also dismissed in 2019 as part of a program.Fox News Digital reported last week that Benjamin Song, who was captured by the FBI last week, had a known protest background. He was named in a 2023 lawsuit over a counter-protest to the New Columbia Movement at a drag brunch in Fort Worth, Texas. The lawsuit noted Song was tied with a pro-arms leftist group, the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club.UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS EXPOSE RADICAL VIEWS OF ANTI-ICE SHOOTING SUSPECT CAPTURED BY FBIIn addition, he was also arrested in 2020 during a protest in Austin for allegedly assaulting a public servant, according to Fox 4.Songs social media profiles also indicated that he was extremely vocal online about his stances and activism, and also appeared to use a martial arts studio tied to his mother to film tactical exercises.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"Do you want to end mass shootings? Abolish the police," he posted in June 2022 under the X handle, BubbleBreakBS.Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of firing two AR-15-style rifles at two correctional officers and one Alvarado police officer, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.MORE DETAILS REVEALED ON SUSPECTS IN INDEPENDENCE DAY ICE ATTACK IN TEXAS"Make no mistake, this was not a peaceful protest," Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson said in a July 8 statement. "This was an ambush on federal and local law enforcement officers. This increasing trend of violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated in the Northern District of Texas. Those who use violence against law enforcement officers will be found and prosecuted using the toughest criminal statutes and penalties available."A local police officer was shot in the neck by a suspect in the woods, according to the complaint. Another assailant allegedly fired dozens of rounds at unarmed correctional officers who had stepped outside the facility. Cars outside the facility were vandalized with "Ice pig" and "Traitor," as authorities obtained anti-government literature from those involved, as well as a flag that said "Fight Fascism, Fight Oligarchy."

The teenage suspect accused in the brutal slaying of a Maine paddleboarder reportedly led police on a "wild goose chase" through the vacation destination as locals feared the possibility of a killer lurking within the remote campsite.The body of 48-year-old Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart was discovered on a remote island in Unions Crawford Pond earlier this month after departing for a solo paddleboarding trip, according to theOffice of the Maine Attorney General. An autopsy determined Stewarts cause of death was strangulation and blunt force trauma, Maine State Police said.Nearly two weeks later, authorities announced a 17-year-old male had been arrested and charged in connection with Stewarts murder.NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER FEARS GRIP COASTAL TOWN AFTER PADDLEBOARDERS TERRIFYING MURDERBoth Stewart and the teenager were reportedly staying at Mic Mac Campground when the alleged killing occurred, ABC News reported."It's not a place where these things happen," Katharine Lunt, the owner of Mic Mac, told ABC News. "It's not a place where we're suspect of each other."As authorities raced to find Stewarts killer, Lunt reportedly combed through surveillance footage from across the campground in search of anything suspicious."I was looking for a stranger," Lunt said. "Somebody out of the ordinary. Absolutely nobody was looking for a child. We were looking for an adult."NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER FEARS REIGNITED AFTER PADDLEBOARDER'S MURDER IN QUIET COASTAL TOWNThe search continued, with Maine State Police reportedly zeroing in on a remote area where Stewarts paddleboard was found."I was obsessed with finding out who did this," Lunt said. "Because it was terrifying for everybody."Meanwhile, the teenager, who was visiting the campground with his parents, was reportedly eager to aid in the hunt for Stewarts killer. He would often offer to help fellow campers with their pets or yard work, and enjoyed doling out wooden crafts and taking his little boat out on the water, according to Lunt.PADDLEBOARDERS MYSTERIOUS KILLING ROCKS QUIET SUMMER VACATION AREA"He volunteered," Lunt said. "He said he had some information, and he took them in the opposite direction of where Sunny was found. He had said he had something to show them, and took them out on the lake on pretty much a wild goose chase."As the two-week-long search continued, the teenager was "acting totally normal," Lunt told ABC News. "He acted like nothing ever happened.""Its haunting," she added. "He was not on anybodys radar."Police reportedly spoke with the teenager for several hours before leaving the campsite. Later that evening, authorities returned to arrest him."Just thinking, no way, this cannot be happening," Lunt said. "Then I went back to [the] surveillance cameras to see where he was at the time [of the killing], and those surveillance videos indicated he was on the lake at the time."NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER FEARS STOKED BY 13TH BODY FOUND IN SMALL TOWNThe footage reportedly showed the suspect returning to land before sunset on the evening of Stewarts alleged murder."We have a lot of kids, and they do a lot of things," Lunt told ABC News. "But not anything that would make you think that any child was going to murder somebody here. I have nothing nice to say. It's disgusting."In a brief court appearance on Friday, the teenager entered a denial to the charge and is currently being held at a youth detention facility in the Portland area ahead of his status conference on Aug. 22. The suspects attorney declined Fox News Digitals request for comment.The state attorney generals office is asking the court to try the teenager as an adult, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital. If convicted as an adult, the teenager would face a maximum prison sentence of 25 years to life.The state attorney generals office and Lunt did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.As the investigation into a possible motive surrounding the alleged slaying of Stewart remains ongoing, her loved ones are still clinging to their memories of the avid fisher, carpenter and captain."She was just a wonderful friend," Bethany Leach Parmley, a lifelong friend of Stewarts, said. "A really loyal, wonderful friend. She was just so fun and funny, and you couldnt help but have a good time around her."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ellen DeGeneres is not ruling out the possibility of another talk show in her future.During a live conversation with broadcaster Richard Bacon on Sunday, the 67-year-old former talk show host shared that she misses so many things about hosting her own show, but doesn't think that format would work in today's world."I mean, I wish it did, because I would do the same thing here," she told Bacon, per the BBC. "I would love to do that again, but I just feel like people are watching on their phones, or people aren't really paying attention as much to televisions, because we're so inundated with information and entertainment."Since moving to England in November 2024, DeGeneres has taken her time in deciding on her next career move, admitting she is making that move "very carefully." While she doesn't know what is next for her, she says "I want to have fun, I want to do something. I do like my chickens but I'm a little bit bored."ELLEN DEGENERES SHOWS OFF ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE HOME AS SHEEP INVADE THROUGH OPEN DOORThe comedian hosted "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for 19 seasons from 2003 to 2022. The show came to an end two years after allegations of a toxic work environment came to light in July 2020.DeGeneres addressed the allegations during the opening monologue on the first episode of her 18th season. In the monologue, the comedian issued an on-air apology, in which she called herself "a work in progress" before adding she is "especially working on the impatience thing.""No matter what, any article that came up, it was like, Shes mean,' and its like, how do I deal with this without sounding like a victim or poor me or complaining? But I wanted to address it," she said in her conversation with Bacon. "Its as simple as, Im a direct person, and Im very blunt, and I guess sometimes that means that Im mean?"She went on to say that she finds it "hurtful" that she probably can't "say anything that's ever going to get rid ofor dispel" the rumors that she is mean, and that she "hate[s] that people think that."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLooking back, she added that it was "certainly an unpleasant way to end" her talk show.When asked about her recent move to the English countryside, she confirmed it was influenced by President Donald Trump winning the election. She told Bacon she and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, originally planned to split their time between England and the United States, but changed their minds following the election."We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, He got in," she said. "And we're like, 'We're staying here.'"Since moving to England, the comedian and de Rossi have noticed "everything here is just better," highlighting the beauty of the city, "the way animals are treated" and the overall "simpler way of life."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life," she explained. "We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks."

Kelly Clarkson is keeping it real when it comes to dating."Dating can be very difficult, which is why I dont," the 43-year-old musician said during a July 20 Studio Sessions show in Las Vegas."Im like, Its hard anyway. Add a spotlight and its like adumpster fire," Clarkson added, according to video posted by a fan on TikTok.KELLY CLARKSON REVEALS LEVEL OF DEPRESSION THAT CAME WITH DIVORCE AFTER EX ORDERED TO PAY SINGER MILLIONSClarkson has been single since 2021, after a judge declared her legally single amid her ongoing divorce from Brandon Blackstock.Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013, after being introduced through his father Narvel Blackstock. Narvel owns the management company Blackstock worked for, which began representing Clarkson in 2007."The Voice" judge filed for divorce in 2020 and the two settled in 2022. Clarkson received primary physical custody of the former couple's two children, but was ordered to pay Blackstock $45,000 a month in child support.Clarkson now resides in New York as a single mom.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe talk show host previously pointed to her busy schedule as a single mom of two children; River Rose and Remington Alexander."I will say, Im not not looking and Im not looking," Clarkson told the "Today" show on May 6."Im very busy. You get this as a mom," she explained to host Jenna Bush Hager. "Ive got to focus right now. My kids schedule, I feel like, is busier than mine. Im running from my show to baseball practice. Its a lot."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe "Miss Independent" singer has found support in her mother, who was also a single mom."My mom will tell me, Look, I was a single mom. I didnt get to make everything. Theyre gonna be fine. You turned out fine," Clarkson said."I am just trying to be there as much for them, and were a cute little unit."

Continued fallout from the handling of Jeffrey Epsteins case has partially paralyzed House Republicans agenda this week.Frustrated GOP lawmakers have found themselves in a political minefield over the late pedophile, pointing fingers at each other, Democrats and even the Trump administration as members of President Donald Trumps base continue to clamor for immediate transparency."We ought to be consistent and transparent. So we have consistently asked for the release of the Epstein files, and that shouldnt stop now that we are in charge," one House Republican told Fox News Digital under the condition of anonymity."This issue is not going away. The quicker we deal with it and nip it in the bud, then we take it off the table as an issue the Democrats can use against us and can be used, as you see, procedurally, to stop other good legislation from going through."COMER DISMISSES BIDEN DOCTOR'S BID FOR PAUSE IN COVER-UP PROBE: 'THROWING OUT EVERY EXCUSE'A Department of Justice (DOJ) memo earlier this month declaring the Epstein case closed ignited a civil war within the GOP, with figures on the far right accusing Trump officials of stonewalling despite promises of transparency.Days later, Trump called on a federal judge to release grand jury testimony in Epsteins case.Democrats, meanwhile, have seized on the discord with newfound calls to "release the Epstein files," as Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., the top Democrat on the House Rules Committee, put it on multiple occasions.Democrats on the panel which serves as the final gatekeeper to legislation that requires a simple majority vote have used their ability to introduce an unlimited number of amendments during committee hearings to force Republicans to take politically sticky votes on releasing information about Epstein."There is a list, that list is a victim list. And youve got to carefully walk through a victims list, because it involved Epstein. Epstein was involved with minors," said Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont. "I think the other thing is, I find ironic just out of circumstance, that the Democrats are pushing so hard for an Epstein file that the Biden administration had for four years."It led to House GOP leaders advancing a nonbinding resolution calling on the Trump administration to release the files, though its not clear when that will receive a chamber-wide vote.But Democrats pledged to work from the same playbook during a Monday night Rules Committee hearing to kick off the GOP agenda. Republicans responded by forcing those proceedings to grind to a halt.House leaders canceled a planned day of voting on Thursday sending lawmakers to August recess a day early."The rules committee will not be meeting, and rightfully so. They were going to use the whole time, and they told us, just amendment after amendment. They think theyve got a wedge in this they dont," committee member Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital.Hes one of several House Republicans who told Fox News Digital they were giving deference to the Trump administration on handling the issue while praising how the White House has handled it so far.Multiple lawmakers told Fox News Digital that Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., urged Republicans in their Tuesday morning closed-door conference to allow the administration to do its work and not demand the release of information that could risk harming Epsteins victims.FAR-LEFT FIREBRAND SAYS SHE 'NEVER HAD A CONCERN' ABOUT BIDEN'S MENTAL STATE AS HOUSE PROBE HEATS UPOne person said, "We dont want to embarrass ourselves, keep asking and asking for something, then it comes out, and its like We didnt want that. But I mean, weve got to trust the administration.""The administration has done a great job. All the wins that they have Im not going to let this waylay them," Norman said. "In 45 days or two months, if nothing happens, thatll be a problem. But that wont happen. Were going to get it out."Moments later he took to X to demand an immediate vote on the nonbinding Epstein resolution, however."The American people deserve action, not excuses. Lets vote on it before August recess and get it DONE!!" Norman said.The South Carolina Republican, who is considering a bid for governor, is one of several conservatives pushing the issue, despite GOP leaders pleas to stay quiet on the matter.Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., teamed up with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on a measure that could force a House-wide vote on releasing Epstein-related documents if it netted a majority of the chambers support. That mechanism, called a discharge petition, could force House GOP leaders into a difficult position when they are back in early September.Several Republican lawmakers have signed onto Massies measure in support.Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee unanimously approved a move by Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., to call for imprisoned ex-Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to be subpoenaed.Three more House Republicans, however, told Fox News Digital they believe most lawmakers want the matter to dissipate.148 DEMOCRATS BACK NONCITIZEN VOTING IN DC AS GOP RAISES ALARM ABOUT FOREIGN AGENTSOne locked in on Massie and his nonbinding resolution, "Hes doing all of this for self-promotion and attention, and its sad and pathetic."Even Johnson took aim at Massie during his weekly press conference when asked about his discharge petition."It's interesting to me that he chose the election of President Trump to bring this, to team up with the Democrats and bring this discharge petition," the speaker said."I also try to follow the Scripture. You know it says, Bless those who persecute you. So let me just say about Thomas Massie: Could you just accept my Southern, bless his heart."He also pointed out the administration was in the process of sifting through what information it could release.There's no purpose for Congress to push an administration to do something that they're already doing. And so this is for political games. I'm very, very resolute on this. We can both call for full transparency and also protect victims," Johnson said.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a Trump ally who is backing Massies discharge petition, told reporters, "Im all for transparency, but we just have to be a little patient with the court."Several people noted that any bombshell information implicating Trump or other high-level figures would have leaked by now.But the two other House Republicans who spoke with Fox News Digital said they and their colleagues were frustrated with how the Trump administration has handled the matter so far."We need to give it the opportunity to simmer down," one of the two lawmakers said. "I will say, for me, when you say the list is on your desk, and theres no list you cant take that one back. And I think thats probably the genesis of the whole thing."That was in reference to Bondi telling Fox News Channel of Epsteins client list in February, "It's sitting on my desk right now to review."Another GOP lawmaker told Fox News Digital, "You cant set up all these expectations and then not expect some criticism on the backend when you decide to not move forward with it I dont understand it at all."And Massie, for his part, has remained fixed in his course while arguing that doing otherwise will cost Republicans the 2026 elections. He also accused Johnson of telling Republicans to "stick your head in the sand" and defer to the Trump administration."If we don't take the right side of this issue, it's going to cost us votes in the midterms. People are becoming despondent. They're apathetic. Why would they go vote if they gave us the House, the Senate and the White House and the transparency and justice they were promised doesn't happen?" Massie said."And I think it could be a real problem for us. That's why it would behoove the speaker to bring this to the floor. It would be in the best interest of this institution just to vote this out and give it to the Senate and let them do their thing."When reached for comment, the White House responded with a lengthy statement touting Trumps accomplishments that did not mention Epstein."Under President Trumps leadership, the Republican Party has achieved unprecedented unity and strength. After securing the largest share of votes ever for a Republican presidential nominee and winning majorities in both the House and Senate, President Trump has delivered the most impactful first six months of any presidency. He has fulfilled numerous campaign promises and then some!" said spokesman Harrison Fields.Indeed, Republicans have had a number of significant legislative successes this year, even with a razor-thin majority.When reached for comment, a DOJ spokesperson pointed Fox News Digital to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's statement on Tuesday, digging in on the department's earlier memo."[I]n the recent thorough review of the files maintained by the FBI in the Epstein case, no evidence was uncovered that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.President Trump has told us to release all credible evidence. If Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say," Blanche said. "Therefore, at the direction of Attorney General Bondi, I have communicated with counsel for Ms. Maxwell to determine whether she would be willing to speak with prosecutors from the Department."