A 60-foot private vessel collided with the USS Midway in San Diego on Friday afternoon, leading to the arrest of its captain for allegedly boating under the influence and fleeing the scene, according to a Harbor Police spokesperson.The collision occurred just before 2 p.m. on July 18, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.Authorities say the vessel struck the hull of the USS Midway, leaving a visible dent on the side of the historic decommissioned aircraft carrier, which now serves as a naval museum and popular tourist attraction.The impact drew the attention of bystanders near the iconic "Unconditional Surrender" statue, a sculpture inspired by the famous World War II image of a sailor kissing a nurse at the end of World War II. The statue stands near the USS Midway.SPORT FISHING BOAT VIOLENTLY CRASHES INTO MESCHUTT BEACH JETTY, INJURING FOUR"We received calls from several witnesses," officials said, adding that bystanders reported that the "impact was very loud."Though the fishing boat initially fled following the collision, Harbor Police intercepted it near the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. No injuries were reported. The suspects vessel had only minor damage and was not at risk of sinking.NTSB LAUNCHES 'GO-TEAM' OF SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATORS AFTER BROOKLYN BRIDGE STRUCK BY MEXICAN NAVY SHIPPolice said that preliminary estimates place the damage to the USS Midway at over $100,000.The suspects identity has not been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.MASSIVE SAILING VESSEL COLLIDES WITH BROOKLYN BRIDGE IN DRAMATIC NYC CRASH CAUGHT ON CAMERAOfficers arrested the boat's captain on suspicion of operating under the influence and vessel hit-and-run.WarshipCams video of the collision, posted on several social media sites, quickly went viral, showing the moment the vessel approached the historic aircraft carrier."You can't park here sir," one person commented on the video."Your Honor, the Midway pulled right out in front of me," another person joked.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced it will comply with President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order.The USOPC's transgender eligibility policy page now includes a note that reads, "As of July 21, 2025, please refer to the USOPC athlete safety policy."That policy does not lay out any clear guidelines regarding trans inclusion in women's sports. However, it does include one paragraph that directly cites President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order."USOPC will continue to collaborate with various stakeholders with oversight responsibilities to ensure that women have a fair and safe competition environment consistent with Executive Order 14201," the policy reads.Fox News Digital has reached out to the USOPC for comment.USA Fencing was one of the first US Olympic organizations to publicly announce it has updated its gender eligibility policy after months of criticism for allowing biological males to compete in the women's category.The organization appeared to update its policy last week to include the following requirements for competing in domestic women's competitions: "Athletes who are of the female sex, provided all other entry criteria have been met."The new policy will go into effect beginning next month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe previous policy stated: "To participate in a USA Fencing-sanctioned event, athletes are to register with USA Fencing as thegender in which they identify," adding that biological males "may only compete in womens events after completing onecalendar year (12 months) of testosterone suppression treatment."USA Fencing announced in late April that it was preparing to change its gender-eligibility policy to ensure that the women's category would be "open exclusively to athletes of the female sex." The new official policy does not include the "exclusively" language that was used in April's proposal.USA Fencing has declined to clarify to Fox News Digital if the new policy explicitly prevents all biological males from competing in women's events. USA Fencing also declined to specify how it will enforce the new policy, whether mandatory sex testing will be implemented or whether it will accept amended birth certificates as proof of birth sex.USA Fencing addressed the new policy in a public statement, claiming that the change came in response to new guidelines released by the USOPC."On July 18, 2025, the USOPC released new athlete-safety guidelines that all national governing bodies must follow under a federal executive order issued by the president earlier this year. In response, USA Fencing will implement the updated Transgender & Non Binary Participation Policy that was first published and shared with the fencing community on April 15, 2025. This policy will be effective Aug. 1, 2025, for every sanctioned competition," the statement reads."We remain firmly committed to respect, fairness and athlete well-being. This update, mandated by the USOPC, aligns our sport with current national standards while keeping community support at the forefront."WHO IS STEPHANIE TURNER? WOMEN'S FENCER WHO KNELT TO PROTEST TRANS OPPONENT AND IGNITED GLOBAL AWARENESSUSA Fencing has been under a national microscope for its gender eligibility policy since April 2, when footage of women's fencer Stephanie Turner kneeling to protest a trans opponent at a competition in Maryland went viral. Turner was disqualified and given a black card for her refusal to face the trans opponent, prompting mass backlash against USA Fencing.The controversy was then the subject of a federal hearing on May 7. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee's "Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Womens Sports" saw Turner testify against USA Fencing chair Damien Lehfeldt.In early June, USA Fencing's board of directors voted to amend its previous policy that prioritized states with LGBTQ-friendly laws for host sites for competitions and a policy that may have prevented the playing of the national anthem at some events. Both of those policies were also highly criticized in the aftermath of Turner's viral protest.Then, the very next week, two USA Fencing board of directors members filed a lawsuit against the other six at-large members, alleging Lehfeldt made false statements to Congress at the May 7 hearing. The plaintiffs, Andrey Geva and Abdel Salem, each have long ties to the sport and organization, previously coaching or competing for Team USA.USA Fencing acknowledged the lawsuit in a statement to Fox News Digital."USA Fencing proudly serves its members athletes, coaches, referees and clubs across our community with absolute transparency and integrity. This derivative lawsuit misrepresents our organization, and we will vigorously defend the organization in court; any attempt to disparage them will be addressed appropriately," the statement read."Because litigation is ongoing, we cannot discuss details. Our focus remains unwavering: advancing fencing nationwide, supporting every members success, and upholding the values of the Olympic and Paralympic movement."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Elton John and the members of Black Sabbath were among the celebrities and music industry figures who paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the rock icon died Tuesday at the age of 76."It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the singer's family announced in a statement that was shared on Osbourne's Instagram page. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."The legendary singer, who reunited with his former Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward for his farewell show earlier this month, is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack, in addition to daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76After the news of Osbourne's death broke, there was an outpouring of tributes from stars who reacted with shock and sadness to his passing.John honored his late longtime friend in a heartfelt post that he shared on Instagram."So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away," John wrote alongside a throwback photo of himself with Osbourne."He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend," the five-time Grammy Award winner continued. "He was also one of the funniest people Ive ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love."John previously collaborated with Osbourne on the title track of the late heavy metal rocker's 2020 album "Ordinary Man." The song also featured Gun N' Roses members Slash and Duff McKagan and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith.Black Sabbath shared an image of Osbourne that was taken during his "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert in Birmingham, England. The show marked the first time that Osbourne had performed with his former bandmates, Iommi, Butler and Ward in 20 years. The foursome comprised the original lineup of Black Sabbbath, which they formed in 1968."Ozzy Forever," the band wrote in the caption of their Instagram post.Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams also took to Instagram to mourn the loss of Osbourne and share how he had been inspired by the Prince of Darkness."RIP Ozzy Osbourne," Adams wrote in the caption of a photo of Osbourne in his younger years.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Its hard to wake up on tour in a world without an Ozzy," he continued. "I cant imagine how hard this is for his loved ones and extended chosen family.""Diary of a Madman was the first cassette I bought that truly felt like I was holding a magical implement," Adams recalled. "It still is today. And all the rest followed.""I am but just one of the endless list of lives your music inspired and changed forever," he added. "To Jack, Kelly and Sharon & fam, we love you. My deepest condolences and love."The 10-hour show, hosted by Jason Momoa, featured performances from Metallica, Guns N Roses, Jack Black, Steven Tyler and more.The legendary rockstar, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, performed while sitting on a black throne that rose up from the stage. He sang hits such as "Crazy Train" and "Mama Im Coming Home" before being joined by Black Sabbath."Love you @ozzyosbourne All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP," Momoa wrote in a post that included a photo of himself posing backstage at the farewell show with Osbourne and Sharon.OZZY OSBOURNE SPOTTED LOOKING FRAIL AS HE REVEALS WIFE SHARON OSBOURNE 'PULLS MY STRINGS'Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong also shared a photo of Osbourne, writing, "No words. We love you Ozzy.""I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne," The Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood wrote on X, formerly Twitter, along with broken-heart and prayer emojis. "What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham."In a post on X, Rapper Flavor Flav recalled his long friendship with Osbourne and noted how he had been in attendance when the late musician was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP"APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTOsbourne was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The late musician was inducted as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006, and he was inducted for a second time as a solo artist in April 2024.Flavor Flav's post featured two photos of himself with Osbourne. The two were pictured smiling while seated on a couch with country star Jelly Roll in the first image. Flavor Flav also included a black and white throwback snap in which he and Osbourne were seen flashing peace signs as the rapper draped his arm around the heavy metal artist.Osbourne's close friend and British rocker Yungblud, who performed Black Sabbath's song "Changes" at Osbourne's farewell concert, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram."I didnt think you would leave so soon," Yungblud wrote of Osbourne, who he previously said was a mentor to him."The last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room,"Yungbludcontinued. "But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we dont.""I will never forget you - you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage," he added. "Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own. You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure - an adventure that started it all.""I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time."The Smashing Pumpkins honored Osbourne as the band posted a clip from a February appearance that Sharon made on frontman Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others."In the video, Sharon spoke of Osbourne, telling Corgan, "When he says I love you, he does.""We [heart emoji] you too, Ozzy," the Smashing Pumpkins wrote alongside the video on their X page.Pearl Jam founding member and lead guitarist Mike McCready paid tribute to Osbourne on X, recalling his first time experiencing Osbourne's music."Sad to hear Ozzy died today," he wrote on the band's page. "When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. War Pigs was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzys voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The Blizzard of Ozz record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song "Immortal" on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERNirvana shared an X post in which the band credited Osbourne and Black Sabbath for pioneering the rock genre."Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. @BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy," the band wrote.

Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame as the lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath, died Tuesday. He was 76.Osbourne took the stage for a final time just two weeks ago as he performed a farewell show.While Osbourne's musical legacy is undeniable, he also became a well-known figure in the sports world.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe New England Patriots were among the sports franchises and sports figures paying tribute to the late heavy metal icon who voiced the introductions of the team's home games for more than two decades."The New England Patriots are saddened to learn of the passing of music legend Ozzy Osbourne, who provided the iconic intro for Patriots games for over 20 years. Condolences to his family and all who mourn his loss," the franchise wrote on X Tuesday.Osbourne's "Crazy Train" was the walk-up song of choice for much of Atlanta Braves icon Chipper Jones' Hall of Fame career. Jones recalled a moment the song evoked a reaction during a game against the New York Mets.COWBOYS GREAT, SUPER BOWL CHAMPION TOM RAFFERTY DEAD AT 70"Saddened to hear of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne today. I feel Ozzy and I will forever be linked due to his song, Crazy Train!" Jones wrote on X."Quick story..Facing the Mets at home.I walk to the plate and say Hey Mike (Piazza), hows it going? He says, Im doing fine Larry, but I hate this f-----g song! I said Well, get ready cuz ur gonna hear about 5 times today! Pretty funny Rest easy Ozzy!"Aston Villa Football Club, a Premier League soccer club based in Osbourne's native England, also honored the godfather of heavy metal."Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from," the team wrote in a social media post."The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Ozzy."The St. Louis Blues retweeted a 2019 photo of Osbourne wearing the team's jersey."Lets Go @StLouisBlues! #StanleyCup," Osbourne's post said.The Blues defeated the Boston Bruins in seven games in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final."St. Louis loves you, Ozzy. RIP," the Blues wrote Tuesday.The Osbourne family released a statement asking for privacy."It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time," a family statement from Birmingham, England, said.In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had Parkinsons disease after taking a fall.Osbourne is survived by wife Sharon and his children.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Belleville, Illinois, McDonalds manager and an employees mother face felony charges after a dispute over garbage escalated into a shooting, according to police.The Belleville Police Department said 44-year-old Kathy Bledsoe of Belleville was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, while 35-year-old Tynika McKinzie, also of Belleville, was charged with aggravated battery and mob action.Police were called to the McDonald's where the shooting happened around 4:45 p.m. on July 16. Bledsoe was the manager on duty at the time, and police said she had asked a teenage employee to take out the trash.The teen employee refused, so police said Bledsoe told her to clock out for the day.DUO ON PRETRIAL RELEASE ALLEGEDLY LEAD POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE AFTER RETAIL THEFTPolice said the girl then called her mom, McKinzie, who showed up at the fast food restaurant with another juvenile girl. Police said a "verbal disturbance ensued."At some point during the altercation, McKinzie walked behind the counter and ended up in Bledsoe's office. McKinzie then allegedly hit Bledsoe in the head and face. As the altercation continued, Bledsoe allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired a single shot, striking McKinzie in the leg.FLORIDA TEEN THREATENS TO SHOOT UP MCDONALD'S AFTER $5 ORDER IS MESSED UP: POLICEEmergency crews transported McKinzie to be treated for the gunshot wound, while police took Bledsoe into custody.GRANDDAUGHTER OF LATE SAINTS OWNER TOM BENSON ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED ALTERCATION WITH PARKING ENFORCEMENT"It is unfortunate that this incident occurred," the Belleville Police Department said on Facebook. "It seems individuals are quick to resort to violence to resolve disputes without consideration of the impact their actions have on the community as a whole."This was an unnecessary incident that could have been mitigated without punches being thrown or a gun being used," the department continued. "BPD will continue to work with community members to ensure individuals who wish to handle disputes in this manner are held accountable."The operator and owner of the McDonald's restaurant where the shooting happened told Fox News Digital in a statement that they are shocked and saddened by the attack."Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our people," the statement said. " Right now, we're focused on providing support to our restaurant crew and will continue to assist law enforcement in their investigation."

Mike Vrabel may not be Bill Belichick, but the veteran head coach who now leads the New England Patriots channeled him on Tuesday after not liking a reporters question.Why exactly? He had just answered it from a different reporter.The reporter in question was the Boston Globes Ben Volin, who asked Vrabel how he felt about how his squad came into Patriots camp on day one.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMVrabel, clearly ticked off, answered rather quickly."Whether you were in a coma when I answered Toms question, or typing on your phone or tweeting, I dont know. But I spent five minutes answering that question. I can go back through it, but Id rather not," Vrabel said.PATRIOTS COACH AWARE OF STEFON DIGGS VIDEO INVOLVING MYSTERIOUS PINK SUBSTANCE ON A BOATSome may view Vrabels response as one he didnt have to give Volin, but the reporter owned up to not paying attention to the previous answer from the new head coach after posting on X."Flag on the play. 5 yard penalty. Total lack of focus," Volin replied after the video of him and Vrabels exchange went viral.Patriots reporters are used to no-nonsense, stern responses up at the lectern given Belichicks years of monotone answers to questions.Vrabel can be more animated, but he was once a player underneath Belichick and his own coaching style has similarities. He expects everyone to do their jobs correctly and efficiently even reporters in the press room.The Patriots let Jerod Mayo, a former New England teammate of Vrabels, go after just one season as their head coach in 2024. New England went 4-13 under Mayo, which was the worst mark in the AFC East last year.Vrabel was considered a frontrunner for the Patriots job last offseason when Belichick and the team mutually parted ways, but he ultimately never found a new head coaching gig after being let go by the Tennessee Titans following six seasons as their head coach.After a year-long hiatus, Vrabel is back in the saddle with a New England team looking to get back into the playoffs for the first time since 2021.With new blood, including wide receiver Stefon Diggs, in the building to go along with cornerstone pieces like quarterback Drake Maye, the storylines in Foxborough are expected to be abundant this season.Vrabel, though, clearly hopes those stories dont involve repeat questions.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Florida man who allegedly went on a furious social media rant regarding late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's client list has been arrested by federal authorities.A criminal complaint by the FBI filed in the Middle District of Florida accuses Terrell Bailey-Corsey of spouting off on X, claiming that he would use a machete to butcher people who were on Epstein's client list.Bailey-Corsey, in an online battle with X's AI tool Grok on July 15, allegedly made the threats from his account.RHODE ISLAND MAN CHARGED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL TRUMP, OTHER ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS"Well @grok you're wrong. Everyone involved if I see them in real life I will KILL. On sight. With a machete so everyone can see the blood and gore of the moment. You can't fear death so you can't understand. I will KILL EVERYONE ON THE LIST.l ON SIGHT. AND THEY ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT," one post said, according to the complaint.The complaint goes on to claim that Bailey-Corsey threatened three unnamed government officials.""EVERY EPSTIEN APPOLOGIST KIDF------, DO NOT KNOW MY NAME, NEVER MEET ME IN PUBLIC BECAISE I WILL F------ KILL YOU.I WILL BEAT YOU UNTIL YOU BRG FOR YOUR LIFE AND THEN STILL F------ KILL YOU. [GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 1, GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 2, GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL 3] I WILL F------ KILL YOU ON SIGHT. YOU SATAN C--- S------. I WILL HEAR THE BLOOD GUGLE FROM YOUR LUNGS AS YOU ATTEMPT TO BREATHE. DO YOU SEE THIS? DO YOU UNDER F------ STAND? MY LIFE MEANS NOTHING. IF I COULD SEE YOU DEAD. IT WOULD BE WORTH IT ALL. FEAR GOD."BONDI UNDER SIEGE AFTER DOJ REVEALS NO EPSTEIN CLIENT LIST"IT'S TIME TO START KILLING POLITICIANS ON SIGHT," another post from that day said.The FBI also referenced posts allegedly sent between June 22 and July 15 that were violent and graphic in nature, calling for the killing of politicians."i don't know what the solution is, but someone's gonna have to clean up a lot of blood when it's all over," one of those posts allegedly said.He made similar posts on Facebook, and threatened another government official in a video posted to that site, according to the complaint.JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MOVES TO UNSEAL EPSTEIN, MAXWELL GRAND JURY TRANSCRIPTS AMID CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCYThe complaint said that Bailey-Corsey admitted to making the posts and expressed remorse, and that he "possessed a knife, machete, and bow and arrow.""Based on the foregoing information, I respectfully submit that probable cause exists to believe that Terell BAILEY knowingly transmitted in interstate commerce a true threat to injure the person of another, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 875(c)," the complaint concluded.On Friday, the Department of Justice, under the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi, formally moved to unseal long-secret grand jury transcripts from the Epstein case, citing what it called intense public interest in the notorious sex trafficking investigation.The DOJ did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

Senate Republicans and Democrats advanced the first set of spending bills through the upper chamber, despite signals from Democrats that they may block the government funding process.In the days and weeks leading up to the vote, Senate Democrats warned that Republicans passage of highly partisan bills, like President Donald Trumps $9 billion clawback package, had eaten away at the trust that girds the appropriations process.DEMS SEEK RETALIATION OVER GOP CUTS AS THUNE CALLS FOR 'COOPERATION' ON FUNDING VOTEStill, after meeting behind closed-doors Tuesday afternoon, Democrats ultimately provided enough votes to advance the bill, which would fund military construction and the VA. The vote allows for lawmakers to make amendments and debate the bill.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said after the meeting that Democrats were still gunning for a bipartisan spending deal, effectively opening the door for his conference to back the spending bill package for now."We're working together to get one," Schumer said. "But the bottom line is, Republicans are making it much harder. Rescissions, impoundment, pocket rescissions directly undoes this."The bill advanced on a 90 to 8 vote, with Schumer and the majority of Senate Democrats joining every Republican to open debate on the bill.Democrats were largely frustrated with the passage of Trumps rescissions package last week, which slashed funding from foreign aid and public broadcasting, arguing that doing so dissolved trust between the parties when it came to crafting spending bills.CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS FACE BRUISING BATTLE TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNThey argued that reaching an agreement on a funding bill, only to see their priorities later stripped out through rescissions, shattered confidence in their Republican colleagues to stick to their word."There's no doubt," Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a high-ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told Fox News Digital. "I mean, someone does one thing one day and undoes it the next day, that obviously creates issues with trust."Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., opted to call his counterparts bluff, and put the bill on the floor. Failure to advance the the legislation could have signaled a rocky road ahead for funding the government and beating the Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial government shutdown."Democrats have indicated that they're so upset over a rescissions bill last week, which, by the way, cut one tenth of 1% of all federal spending, that somehow they could use that to shut down the appropriations process and therefore shut down the government," Thune said."We think that would be a big mistake, and hopefully they will think better of it and work with us, and we're trying to give them what they've been asking for, [which] is a bipartisan appropriations process," he continued.Prior to the vote, Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, urged passage of the bill through the procedural hurdle, and noted that when she and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the top Democrat on the panel, took the helm of the committee, they "committed to working together" on spending bills. She noted that when Democrats controlled the chamber, lawmakers didnt get the same opportunity to consider spending bills, but acknowledged that it was still a "challenging legislative environment.""This is a fundamental responsibility of Congress, and I want to express my gratitude to Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Thune, for giving us the opportunity to bring the first of the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills to the Senate floor," she said.'ALL THE OPTIONS': GOP EYES CUTTING AUGUST RECESS TO MOVE DOZENS OF TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY DEMSBut, passage of the first bill, and the ensuing amendment process leading to a final vote, does not guarantee that the appropriations process will go smoothly before the deadline hits in the next couple of months.Congress has not passed spending bills through a process called regular order since the late 1990s and has typically relied on short government funding extensions, known as continuing resolutions, and year-end, colossal spending packages, known as omnibuses, to keep the lights on in Washington.Disagreements over funding levels between the Senate and House, coupled with lingering questions about whether Schumer will continue to play ball with Republicans, could tee up another showdown around the September deadline.Schumer said that he would have a confab with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and the top Democrats on the House and Senate Appropriations committees, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Murray, "to discuss the appropriations process in both the House and the Senate in the weeks ahead.""With so much hard work ahead, the government funding deadline only less than 25 legislative days away, Republicans should be focused on working with us to deliver for American families," he said.Sen. John Fetterman, who earlier this year voted with Republicans and a handful of his Democratic colleagues to thwart a partial government shutdown, had a stern message for Senate Democrats that may want to obstruct the government funding process."I will never, ever vote to shut our government down," the Pennsylvania Democrat told Fox News Digital. "That's a core responsibility. And now we may not like a lot of these changes to things, and I don't, but I'm saying that's the way that democracy works.""And now shutting the government down, how could you do that and plunge our country into chaos," he continued.

Authorities are searching for a 22-year-old graduate student who went missing early Sunday morning in La Crosse, Wisconsin.Eliotte Heinz was last seen walking near the waterfront just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the La Crosse Police Department.Less than an hour before she was last seen, she was with friends at Broncos Bar in the citys downtown area.Her family, friends and police made several attempts to locate her with no success, officials said in a statement.MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WANTED IN SERIOUS NASHVILLE HIT-AND-RUNHeinz, 5-foot-4 with blonde hair and blue eyes, was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and jean shorts.In a statement posted on Facebook, Viterbo University shared a message from the Heinz family asking for help spreading the word on social media."On behalf of our entire family, thank you," the Heinz family wrote. "The outpouring of support in the search for Eliotte has been overwhelming, and we are deeply grateful for the kindness, prayers, and encouragement from the community and beyond. Many of you have asked how you can help. At this time, the most important thing you can do is continue sharing Eliottes information on social media."TWO STUDENTS DEAD IN SUSPECTED MURDER-SUICIDE AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLEThe family also asked those in the La Crosse area to review any home security camera footage from early Sunday between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m."Even the smallest detail could make a difference," the family wrote. "If you see anything that may help, please contact the La Crosse Police Department. Please continue to keep Eliotte and our family in your prayers."Heinz's mother, Amber, told Fox News Digital Eliotte was studying in Viterbo's mental health counseling program.Police said they are continuing to follow up on all leads and information.Heinz is not related to the prominent Pittsburgh family, according to her mother.FATHER PRESSES FOR ANSWERS IN COLLEGE FRESHMAN DAUGHTERS DEATH AFTER FALL FROM DORM: 'SHE WAS OUR WORLD'The incident comes six years after University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson, 21, was kidnapped and murdered by Nathaniel Rowland, who was posing as a rideshare driver, on March 29, 2019.On the way home from the college town's Five Points bar scene, in the early morning hours, Josephson mistook Rowland's car for an Uber and was abducted.During a police search for Josephson, an eerily similar sidewalk photo to Heinz's was distributed by local authorities.However, Heinz's mother told Fox News Digital it is unclear if her daughter was attempting to call an Uber or Lyft when she disappeared.Josephson was stabbed more than 100 times, and her body was later found in a wooded area more than an hour from her pickup location.State Circuit Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Rowland to life in prison.Anyone with information about Heinz's whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 608-782-7575.Information can also be sent anonymously to La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers at 608-784-TIPS or submitted online athttps://www.p3tips.com/459.The La Crosse Police Department declined Fox News Digital's request for comment, citing the active investigation.

Former Department of Justice spokesman Anthony Coley argued during a panel on Monday that Biden should have dropped out of the 2024 race after the Afghanistan withdrawal, long before his infamous debate.Monday was the one-year anniversary of then-President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, relinquishing the nomination to then-Vice President Kamala Harris. His son, Hunter Biden, also made headlines recently by offering views ranging from blasting Democratic Party elites to suggesting his father was on Ambien during the debate."I know exactly what happened in that debate," Hunter said on the "Channel 5" podcast this past weekend. "He flew around the world, basically, the mileage that he could have flown around the world, three times. He's 81 years old. He's tired as s---. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep. He gets up on the stage. And he looks like he's a deer in the headlights. And it feeds into every f---ing story that anybody wants to tell."An NBC news panel discussed both the interview and the Democratic Partys efforts to analyze what went wrong in the election.BIDEN'S MEDIA BLITZ MET WITH DEMOCRATIC DISDAIN, WISHES HE WOULD 'GO AWAY'"A lot of things can be true here," Coley, who is now an NBC News contributor, said. "So he was 81 years old, and he did take two trips back and forth from Europe. I give him that. Thats not why he lost the race, though.""You can have the best message in the world, you can have the best policy agenda in the world, but at the end of the day, if you dont have a trusted messenger, somebody that voters think can go the distance, somebody who has stamina, then youre gonna lose," he continued. "And thats what happened on the presidential level in 2024."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHe then argued that Bidens fate was sealed long before, and should have taken the hint to leave the race."I think what Hunter Biden didnt say is that people started losing confidence in Joe Biden - whom I love, who I worked for in his administration - right after the Afghanistan debacle," he said. "Do you remember that? It was August of 2022, like his polling never recovered after Afghanistan."While the midterms that year gave Bidens team a degree of confidence, he said, the Afghanistan debacle was nonetheless "the moment he really should have bowed out, and we should have had a robust primary process."