Ambien is under scrutiny following recent claims about Joe Bidens use of the popular sleep aid.In an interview with YouTube host Andrew Callaghan that was released Monday, Hunter Biden alleged that the sleeping pills could have contributed to his fathers apparent cognitive struggles during the first 2024 presidential debate."He's 81 years old. He's tired as s---. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep," the former presidents son claimed. "He gets up on stage, and he looks like he's a deer in the headlights. And it feeds into a f------ story that anybody wants to tell."AMBIEN UNDER SCRUTINY AMID CLAIMS JOE BIDEN HAD BEEN TAKING SLEEP DRUGAmid these claims, some have voiced concerns about the former presidents possible use of the drug, which has been linked to memory problems and daytime grogginess.Ambien (generic name zolpidem), a prescription medication for insomnia, is intended only for short-term use, according to GoodRx.Some of the more serious and rare side effects can include hallucinations, "abnormal thinking and behavior" and "possible increased risk of dementia in older adults."During a Tuesday appearance on "Fox and Friends," political reporter and author Salena Zito commented on the presidents alleged use of Ambien.DOCTORS EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT BIDENS APPARENT COGNITIVE ISSUES DURING DEBATE: 'TROUBLING INDICATORS'"For the guy whos supposed to answer the 3 a.m. phone calls its bewildering," she said."I cant imagine a doctor prescribing that to a president, and I cant imagine that this has been a secret."The medications prescription information warns of "potential impairment of activities requiring complete mental alertness," including operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle, which can last until the day after taking it.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that pilots and aircrew should not fly within 24 hours of taking a sleep aid."All currently available sleep aids, both prescription and OTC, can cause impairment of mental processes and reaction times, even when the individual feels fully awake," the agency states in its "Do Not Fly" guidelines.Heavy equipment and machinery operators should also refrain from operating machinery within seven to eight hours or ideally until the following day after taking the drug due to delayed cognitive and motor recovery, according to the medications prescribing info.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERCommercial truck drivers should adhere to these same cautions.For drivers taking a prescription sleep aid, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that a medical examiner will review each medication and request a letter from the prescribing doctor to determine whether the drug will "adversely affect safe operation" of a commercial motor vehicle.Experts also urge caution for law enforcement, first responders and medical workers in acute healthcare settings due to the risk of slowed reaction time, "cognitive fog" and errors in judgment."I think there may be times when physicians require sleep aids, but not in a way where they could interfere with performance during procedures," Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News' senior medical analyst, told Fox News Digital.For military personnel, the Department of Defense (DOD) requires service members to get a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night for "military readiness."The DOD has also cautioned about the "physiological and cognitive negative side effects" of sleep aids.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthFox News Digital reached out to Joe Bidens representatives and to Cosette Pharmaceuticals, the current manufacturer of Ambien, for comment.

President Donald Trump ran on closing the border and taming inflation. Done.And by "done" on the border, that means completely done: It is closed. Period. No new law was needed as former President Biden, Vice President Harris and Democrats coast to coast claimed in their failed effort to dupe voters in 2024.Deportations will require years of efforts even if only violent migrants are targeted, but the consequences of President Bidens open border are being reduced on a daily basis.MORNING GLORY: JUST HOW BAD WERE THE BIDEN AND HARRIS CAMPAIGNS?President Trump had promised for more than a decade that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapons program. Trump sent the B-2s and obliterated it. If Iran tries again to build them, Trump or a strong president down the road will dispatch the B-2s again if Israel doesnt do it herself.President Trump told elites that he would stand with the forgotten men and women passed over and sneered at by the coastal "bigs."And Trump has done so by crushing the cherished projects of the elites DEI and CRT programs that ignore merit and our Constitutions mandate to be color-blind. Trump is in court with Harvard and soon more elite universities will be obliged to comply with color-blind admissions and safe campuses. Trump wants American higher education to be for Americans and to be made available on the basis of merit.The Trump promise of "no tax on tips" is done. Ditto for overtime and Social Security. The tax rates he put in place in 2017 have been made permanent.President Trumps "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" includes worlds within it, including tax credits for gifts to scholarship granting schools who wouldnt use this? and taxing Big Education endowments. Both are achievements, as is the defunding of NPR and PBS. But there is so much more to do.Reconciliation is a narrow path that includes a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that any given legislative proposal meets the "Byrd Rule." Heres where the GOP should start: The tax credits which crossed the parliamentarians goal line in round one of reconciliation.Senator Cruzs carefully crafted provision got the parliamentarians approval and is a huge victory for proponents of school choice: A $1,700 annual tax credit for individuals that contribute to nonprofits that grant scholarships to elementary and secondary school students.As wonderful as that is, it is also just a start on reforming American K-12 education. It also provides a blueprint for moving a second reconciliation agenda, the centerpiece of which should be education reform. Raise the $1,700 tax credit and make it available to home-school consortiums/co-ops.The tax code also needs to evolve to penalize colleges and universities that admit too many foreign students at the expense of American nationals or which use metrics for admission that are forbidden by the Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe tax code may also have to be changed by Congress to deny tax-exempt status to any college or university found to discriminate against Americans on the basis of race, religion or ethnicity. Because such a tax code change which raise revenue by taxing previously untaxed entities, it should travel the same path of approval through the parliamentarian that Cruzs first proposal did.Finally, federal education spending should favor states that have robust school choice options. Engineering a course through the Parliamentarian when only revenue issues are involved should be relatively easy as states without such programs 17 states have them, 33 do not would lose a percentage of their federal education dollars. What a spur to school choice this would be.President Trump is already the modern-era president who accomplished the most with his first six months of a term. Becoming the education president in his second six months back would leave an indelible and positive legacy for parents and children extending long into the future.Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor, and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," heard weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives America home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channels news roundtable hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman Universitys Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcast, and this column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT

An app that has a concept similar to Uber is connecting parents with specialized schools while many are fleeing the public school system.Edefy was launched in 2021 by a family with experience in investing in private schools overseas. The apps website explained that the software was "inspired by the rapid rise and outstanding results generated by Pod/Micro-Schooling."The creators of the app told Fox News Digital that this app was finalized this month after some piloting."We have been funding the development of the Edefy app/platform for two and a half years, and began using a very rudimentary version of our app last year for some pilot pods, but the first real version for public use was just finalized and released a few days ago. We consider this version 1, but have a robust product pipeline so will be rapidly updating it with new features each week," a spokesperson told Fox News Digital."Ultimately, I was just very frustrated with public education, and wanted to break its infrastructure and logistics monopoly, and from experience saw that thePod school model created a better system for children and teachers," the founder of the app, who does not want their name to be disclosed, told Fox News Digital."In-person education requires a three-sided marketplace... essentially an Airbnb for education space, meets Uber to connect families directly withteachers. It was quite the technical challenge, which is why it took so long to build, but the implications are pretty exciting," he added.School choice advocate of the American Culture Project, Corey DeAngelis, told Fox News Digital that "Uber revolutionized transportation by connecting drivers with riders."TEXAS GOV. ABBOTT SIGNS $1 BILLION VOUCHER PROGRAM INTO LAW, CAPPING OFF WIN FOR SCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATES"It lowered costs, increased quality, and improved the taxi business through competition. The concept behind Edefy is the Uber of education," he said.The app creators began manually coordinating families and teachers with places to meet to form "pod schools.""This is an emerging marketso terms are still somewhat undefined, but in our view, Pod schools are when families gather together and compensate the teacher theywant directly," the founder told Fox News Digital.Pod schools operate similarly to microschooling, which is a hybrid of homeschooling and the traditional public school setting.These education models could be privately run or held at public institutions.The Indiana Microschool Collaborative describes microschools as "a small learning space in your local community where each student has a personalized learning plan built around their needs, interests, and goals."PARENTS AND STUDENTS NEED SCHOOL CHOICE, NOT RELIGIOUS BIGOTRYThere has been an uptick in parents choosing to homeschool their children since the coronavirus pandemic, indicating a growing trend of parents overlooking public schools. While microschools are not a new concept, they operate similarly to homeschooling.After Arizona launched its $800 million universal school choice program giving parents $7,000 to put toward their child's education expenses, Tucson Unified School District is reportedly recently facing financial and enrollment strugglesciting losses of $20 million as parents overlooked the district.Several other states followed Arizona in passing universal school choice legislation, responding to the trend of parents seeking alternative options to traditional public schools.DeAngelis added that Edefy "could revolutionize education by connecting teachers with students while putting parents in the driver's seat.""Public schools spend about $20,000 per student per year. Imagine if that money followed the child with school choice and a teacher set up a microschool with 12 students. That teacher could pull in $240,000 in revenue each year, make more money than in the public school system, and have the freedom to teach without bureaucratic red tape," DeAngelis said.He concluded, "This concept shakes up the entire factory model school system Parents want alternatives to the one-size-fits-all government school system, and the best teachers are ready to jump ship, too."

Recent economic data has been very solid. Consumers have shown continued resiliency, boosting retail sales up 0.6% for the month of June. The labor market remains solid.And while the stock market isnt the economy per se, key market indices, including the broader-based S&P 500, continue to hit all-time highs.Normally, this would be very good news for a presidents economic agenda. But given Americas current fiscal situation, it is hindering one of President Donald Trumps main focal points the hope that the Fed will substantially lower its target interest rates.The American fiscal situation is a precarious one, which has brought about several debt downgrades from the rating agencies, the last being in May, while U.S. debt is supposed to be the "safe haven" investment for the global financial system.LEFT'S TARIFF DOOMSDAY PREDICTIONS FALL FLAT AS TRUMP'S AMERICA THRIVESThe U.S. debt/GDP ratio is about double what most entities believe is a manageable and sustainable ceiling. Our deficit as a percentage of GDP is at wartime or deep recession levels, without the U.S. being at war or in a recession.And with such a heavy and growing debt load, now at $37 trillion, the interest cost on that debt is around $1 trillion, which is more than we spend on defense. Having debt financing costs exceed defense spending is not a signal of a healthy country.President Trump and his administration are rightfully focused on the excessive current interest cost on our debt. And, with more than $9 trillion in debt that has or needs to be refinanced this year, plus another couple trillion from new deficit spending, the cost of debt financing matters.The higher the interest rates on Treasury debt, the higher the cost of financing and refinancing. That leads to higher deficits, and all else being equal, even higher interest rates as more debt needs to be financed. Wash, rinse and repeat and debt costs and deficits will keep going higher.So, it is understandable that the president wants lower interest rates even back to 1% or lower as he has recently mentioned. However, there are several challenges with that.INVISIBLE TAX: GOVERNMENT DEBT IS CRUSHING YOUR FINANCESBack to where we started, strong economic data and all-time highs in the market do not signal that interest rates are holding back economic activity. This makes it harder for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to justify rate cuts given their own mandate, although not impossible as their actions are often headscratchers.Its also somewhat of a moot point, because the Feds target rates directly impact whats called the short-end of the yield curve (aka short-dated securities like 1-month T-Bills, as an example). For the U.S. to term out its debt (refinance short-dated securities for a longer amount of time, like 10 years), the relevant yield is that of the longer-dated securities.While sometimes the Feds rate has an indirect impact on those longer-dated securities, in recent times, it has not. In fact, we saw after the Fed rate cuts in the fall of 2024 that yields on 10-year Treasurys increased instead of decreased.Theres no guarantee that further cuts would have the desired effects, and could have other consequences, like re-stoking inflation.For longer dated securities, the market sets the pricing, and supply and demand is front and center.YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE THE SOLUTION TO THE DEBT CRISIS, BUT HERE'S HOW TO FIX AMERICA'S SPENDING PROBLEMIt used to be that global central banks consistently increased their buying of U.S. Treasurys, but over the past decade or so, they have actually been net sellers, as countries around the world have been hurt by the mismanagement of the U.S. dollar as the worlds reserve currency and are looking for ways to decrease their dependence upon it.So, todays Treasury buyers are those focused on price, and with recent debt downgrades and concerns about the U.S.s fiscal foundation, they are demanding more of a premium to hold U.S. debt for longer periods of time.With the U.S. continuing to run large deficits, adding more supply to this price-sensitive demand, all else equal, only drives up the yields and U.S. debt financing costs.So, fiscal policy which is managed by Congress, not the Feds monetary policy is whats most critical today.The Trump administration is currently looking at other ways to bring the interest rates down, impacting the demand side for Treasury.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe recently signed GENIUS Act may provide one avenue. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said, "Recent reporting projects that stablecoins could grow into a $3.7 trillion market by the end of the decade. That scenario becomes more likely with passage of the GENIUS Act. A thriving stablecoin ecosystem will drive demand from the private sector for U.S. Treasuries, which back stablecoins."This, if it comes to fruition, may help lower rates, although again, it may only increase demand for shorter duration Treasury securities.There are a slew of other tools and opportunities that are likely forthcoming that can create other avenues of demand for Treasurys and help lower yields.The tools available to the administration may be effective and lower rates, maybe even to the extremely low levels desired by the president. But it will only be a temporary solution if our deficits and debt problems arent addressed. Furthermore, it may come with the cost of more inflation, as accommodative policies dont happen in a vacuum and have economic consequences.Powell and the Fed may not be willing to give on interest rates at least at the levels the president is seeking if economic data remains strong. President Trump will have other options, but they are only bandages. We will not a have a permanent solution until a concerted effort is made to fix our debt and deficits.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CAROL ROTH

Kevin Sorbo considers himself to be the first victim of cancel culture since he was booted from Hollywood over a decade ago due to his conservative values.The 66-year-old actor skyrocketed to international fame when he starred as the Greek demigod Hercules in the hit show "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" for six seasons from 1995 to 1999.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Sorbo discussed how the political climate is shifting in Hollywood, and he believes that the industry is open to more conservative and Christian values today because they are tired of losing out on millions of dollars."Well, I'm the first cancel culture victim before I knew it was a term. Hollywood booted me up a dozen years ago for things I was posting on the internet. And I looked at my age and I said, 'Oh, you guys are upset that I'm posting the truth? Is that a problem with you guys?' Because they hate the truth, and they hate anybody who's a Christian in Hollywood, anybody who is a conservative. So I'm like a double leper to them. I'm, like, kryptonite or something," Sorbo said.HERCULES STAR DISCUSSES NEW HARDCORE-FAITH BASED MOVIE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSERVATIVES IN HOLLYWOODThe "What If" star explained that he and his wife decided to create their own studio, Sorbo Studios, and he has been shooting at least four movies a year since saying goodbye to the industry."So, I'm OK with it. I mean, I hate it, but I think there's a shift. I think with Trump in office again right now, there's definitely a shift. People will hate him in front, but those people that hate him, they're gonna see their lives get better. Trust me. And Hollywood is shifting a little bit because I'm starting to get calls from the studios saying, 'Hey, there's a big thing with this stuff. So maybe send us a couple of scripts.'"So, I'm reaching out to Netflix and Amazon with a couple of scripts that I have that aren't in your face about faith, but the messages are there," Kevin continued. "There's a positive message instead of negative ones, so I think we've reached a tipping point."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSSorbo weighed in on why Hollywood is now deciding to make a shift."I think people are tired of it, and Hollywood's tired of losing money, like they're going to lose another $300 million on this woke Disney movie with Snow White. So, I think the American people are fed up, and I think they showed it in the last election as well. They said enough is enough of this stuff. So I just think it's just the pendulum swinging back and forth, right? And I think we're going back to the right side now, and I'm a believer in going right and then left," Sorbo said.WATCH: Hollywood's 'first cancel culture victim' Kevin Sorbo sees industry dramatically shifting under Trump presidencySorbo's "What If" was released in 2010 and will be re-released for its 15th anniversary on Aug. 5 and 7. The film starred Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger, and Debby Ryan.The story follows Ben Walker (Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith. One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for married to his college sweetheart (Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe "Hercules" star told Fox News Digital that the movie's storyline is still relevant today because it's everything "Hollywood movies don't have anymore."WATCH: Kevin Sorbo shares why 'What If...' message is still relevant today"That's what Hollywood used to put out there, movies that had hope and love and laughter and redemption and faith. And, you know, Hollywood used to do a lot of these kinds of movies. And I think they're waking up a little bit now because they're losing a lot of money on this woke insanity. So let's see what happens with it. I've always loved this movie," Sorbo said.Theaters will be showing new bonus content only available in theaters, including an exclusive filmed cast reunion and roundtable hosted by director Dallas Jenkins. Tickets for the 15th anniversary of "What If" can be purchased on Fathom Entertainment's website.

Its been a year since President Joe Biden shocked the nation by stepping aside from the 2024 presidential race. At the time, many Democrats hoped this would be the moment the party found its footinga chance to regroup, refresh, and reconnect with voters. Instead, what weve seen is a party more divided and confused than ever.A Leadership Vacuum and Mixed MessagesWhen Biden withdrew, Vice President Kamala Harris quickly became the frontrunner. But instead of rallying around a clear message, the Democratic Party fell into a tug-of-war over what it should stand for. Harriss campaign team wanted to make the election all about Donald Trumpwarning voters that Trump was a threat to democracy and that the stakes couldnt be higher. They talked about protecting our institutions, our rights, and the very soul of America.But at the same time, a powerful Democratic super PAC called Future Forwardarmed with nearly a billion dollarshad a different idea. They thought the campaign should focus on everyday issues like jobs, inflation, and the cost of living. They wanted to show voters that Harris could bring real change and new ideas, not just more of the same.BIDEN'S STUNNING EXIT, ONE YEAR LATER: THE DROPOUT HEARD AROUND THE COUNTRYLooking back, it seems Future Forward was right. Voters were desperate for answers on the economy, and they wanted to know how Democrats would make their lives better. But heres the problem: Kamala Harris never delivered a message that convinced people she had a real plan for jobs, inflation, or the cost of living. She certainly didnt deliver on policies. And she never answered the question that was on everyones mind: How would she be different from Joe Biden? Apart from the obvious fact that she wasnt Joe Biden, voters never got a clear sense of what she would actually do differently.The result? Voters got a confusing mix of messages. Some ads and speeches were about saving democracy; others were about fixing the economy. Instead of reinforcing each other, these messages clashed. Voters were left wondering: What do Democrats really stand for? Whats the main reason to vote for Harris?The Mamdani Model: Trumps Playbook, Democratic EditionIf the party wants to find its way, it should look at whats actually resonating with voters right now. Enter Zohran Mamdani, whose upset win in the New York City mayoral primary wasnt just about being progressiveit was about being clear, direct, and relentlessly focused on the issues that matter most to everyday people.Heres the twist: Mamdani is, in many ways, following the same playbook that made Donald Trump a political force in 2016. Trump didnt win by offering a laundry list of policies or by focusing on his opponents. He won by hammering a few signature ideasbuild the wall, bring back jobs, drain the swampand by positioning himself as the champion of the forgotten American, fighting against a rigged system.FLASHBACK: BIDEN ENDS BID FOR SECOND TERM IN WHITE HOUSE AS HE DROPS OUT OF HIS 2024 REMATCH WITH TRUMPMamdanis approach is strikingly similar. He didnt spend his campaign warning about the existential threat of his opponents. He didnt make the race about personalities or abstract threats to democracy. Instead, he picked a handful of bold, signature policiesaffordability, free public transit, city-owned grocery stores, universal childcareand repeated them everywhere. He offered solutions, no matter how outlandish they sounded to critics. And most importantly, he made it clear he was fighting for the people against a system thats broken and out of touch.DEMOCRATIC PARTY CATAPULTED INTO 'NEW PHASE OF A COLD WAR' IN ONE-YEAR WAKE OF BIDENS UNPRECEDENTED DROPOUTWhile some in the Democratic establishment rolled their eyes at Mamdanis proposals, voters responded to his willingness to address their real, everyday concerns. He didnt hide behind vague promises or focus on defeating a villain. He focused on making life better for the people he hoped to serve. Sound familiar? It shouldbecause its the same "for the people, against the system" message that powered Trumps rise.A Stark Contrastand a Lesson for DemocratsThe contrast couldnt be clearer. Kamala Harris ran a campaign about defeating Trump and saving democracy, but never gave voters a reason to believe she had a plan for their paychecks, their rent, or their grocery bills. Mamdani, on the other hand, ran a campaign about solutionshowever bold or controversialand made sure voters knew he was listening to them, not just talking at them.DEMOCRATS' MAJOR MESSAGING CRISIS: THE PARTY OF OPPOSITION WITHOUT SOLUTIONSThis is the lesson Democrats need to learn if they want to win back trust: Stop making every election about the other guy. Start making it about the people you want to represent. Offer real solutions, even if theyre ambitious. Show up, listen, and talk about what matters most to voters. And dont be afraid to take a page from Trumps playbook: a few clear promises, a message of fighting for the people, and a willingness to take on the establishment.A New Strategy: Democrats Enter the Lions DenTheres another shift happening, too. In a striking move, prominent Democrats are increasingly appearing on MAGA-friendly podcasts and platformsthink Joe Rogan, Breaking Points and others. This isnt just about expanding their media footprint; its a calculated move to break out of the liberal echo chamber and engage directly with skeptical, even hostile, audiences.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONFor years, both sides have talked past each other, stuck in their own echo chambers. Now, Democrats are stepping into what many see as enemy territorynot just to defend their ideas, but to actually listen and engage. Its risky. Their base is nervous, MAGA listeners are skeptical, and the rest of America is asking, What changed? But in a country this divided, real persuasion starts with real conversationeven if it means sitting down with your harshest critics. This isnt about surrendering principles; its about showing up, being authentic, and proving youre willing to have the tough conversations that move us forward.A Path Forward: Learn from Mamdaniand TrumpThe Democratic Partys path forward is clear if its willing to learn from its ownand from its greatest rival. Mamdanis grassroots clarity and focus on real issues, echoing Trumps original formula, offer a blueprint for success.The party needs to pick a message and stick to it, talk like real people, and show up for voters where they areonline, at their doors, and yes, even on podcasts where they might not get a warm welcome.The lesson is simple: Americans dont want to be lectured or scaredthey want to be heard and helped. Until Democrats trade their echo chamber for a kitchen table, and their talking points for real talk, theyll keep losing ground.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LEE HARTLEY CARTER

Buffalo Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston is dealing with a sexual assault lawsuit while in his first training camp, and his new NFL organization has his back as he goes through it.Hairston was named in a civil lawsuit that claims he sexually assaulted a woman while at the University of Kentucky in 2021.Bills general manager Brandon Beane addressed the allegation on Wednesday, when he called the situation "frustrating," but not in the way one might think.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Frustrating because, in the legal world, you cant sit there and say things back and forth. Youve got to let it go," Beane told reporters, via The New York Post. "This happened to this young man over four years ago. He gave up his phone to prove he took a polygraph test. This kid didnt run from anything, he answered all of that."We have to remember in society that people can make accusations and do things. I have no idea what the agenda is there. I can tell you, every stone we turned over, every door we looked behind, this is a very good young man. A young man you would let in your house, watch your kids, hang out with whoever."JOSH ALLEN DETERMINED NOT TO LET 'HARD KNOCKS' CAMERAS BECOME DISTRACTION FOR BILLS IN TRAINING CAMPBeane continued to emphasize the type of person he and the Bills believe Hairston is."He is genuinely a good person. I think we need to remember in the world, Im not going to get into it, but we see these accusations, sometimes these guys can be victims, too," Beane explained. "They make a lot of money. Rarely do people defend them. Thats hard for me in this seat sometimes. Because Ive seen it. Weve had it here with a player here a few years ago thats no longer here thats wrongly accused."Rebecca Hendryx is the woman who was identified as Hairstons accuser in the lawsuit, which was filed in Kentucky earlier this month, per ESPN.Hendryx claims that Hairston "forcefully removed" her clothes and sexually assaulted her despite allegedly telling him she did not want to participate in sexual activity.Hairston said on Wednesday that he went through a "thorough" investigation after police found out about the allegations while he was at the university. He was 17 at the time of the allegations."The University of Kentucky did a thorough investigation," Hairston, who is not facing criminal charges, said, via the New York Post. "I was exonerated from that, as well. And I volunteered to do multiple polygraphs because I was determined to get my truth out there, because I had nothing to hide. I was an open book."I have two sisters that I love dearly, and I respect all females, and I was just determined to get my truth out there. Like I said, I was an open book, and I was exonerated from both of those and just got to stay strong. But Im confident that my truth will be out there."Buffalo was in need of secondary help this offseason, and they used the 30th overall pick on Hairston, who went viral during the NFL Draft after cameras caught him excited for all the players who were selected before him in Green Bay.Hairston is expected to be a starter alongside Christian Benford, though Dane Jackson and TreDavious White, who reunited with the Bills for a second stint with the team, will be battling for the job as well.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh defended his recent meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House when a reporter confronted the coach about it on Wednesday.Harbaugh and several family members including his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh were invited to the White House earlier this month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring his media availability at Ravens training camp on Wednesday, a reporter framed a question on the visit around Trump's previous comments criticizing Baltimore as a city.The Ravens coach criticized the reporter for the framing of the question and insisted that he "roots" for the president."How you framed that question I would have framed that question like: You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?" Harbaugh said. "It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful, and I want my team to be successful, and it was an amazing experience. It's not often you get invited, and you get a chance to do something like that as a family."JOHNNY MANZIEL ADMITS HE THOUGHT ABOUT NFL COMEBACK ATTEMPTHarbaugh went on to recount his and his brother's experiences meeting former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan."And that's the fourth president [Ive met]. Now, Jim has met seven [presidents]. Jim has met seven presidents, so he's got the lead on me. I think he pointed that out; did you guys notice that? He's got seven; Ivegot four."So, I had a chance to meet President [Barack] Obama twice. Incredible experience. I had a chance to meet President [Joe] Biden when he was vice president in Iraq, and I spent a lot of time with him in Iraq, which was amazing."And then [when I was] 24 or 25 years old, Jim got invited to the White House to meet President [Ronald] Reagan because he was a Heisman Trophy candidate, and we got to go as a family, so I met President Reagan. I have a picture in my office of that. So those are moments that I definitely cherish, and it means a lot."Meanwhile, Jim Harbaugh spoke positively of the visit during a press conference last Wednesday."Theres a lot of gratitude there to be invited to the White House to meet the president with my family, my mom and dad. President Trump was just great to my mom and dad. That meant so much. My brother John; his daughter Allison; my two daughters, Addie and Katie; and my sister Joanie; and my niece Ainsley. So, theres nine of us, and it was great," the Chargers coach said."I mean, who gets invited to the White House with eight other family members and doesnt go? Nobody."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., an outspoken opponent of antisemitism, said Wednesday that those who refuse to speak out against the heinous acts Hamas perpetrated in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 "have no business" claiming to be humanitarians."If you refuse to condemn Hamas for the murder, maiming, mutilation, rape, torture, and abduction of thousands of Jews and Israelis on October 7, then you have no business calling yourself a humanitarian," Torres wrote on X."A humanitarianism that devalues Jewish life is no humanitarianism at all, for it has been hollowed out by antisemitism," he added.DEM REP CALLS OUT NYC'S ONGOING FAILURE TO TACKLE BRONX OPEN AIR DRUG MARKET CRISISThe congressman has been a strong voice of support for Israel."The singular stumbling block to ending the war is the terrorist organization that barbarically began it: Hamas. Scapegoating Israel is so second nature to the international community that Hamas role in precipitating and perpetuating the war has been all but forgotten," Torres wrote on X earlier this month.NY DEMOCRAT CALLS OUT FAR-LEFT ABSURDITIES FROM COLLEGE-EDUCATED ELITES INFLUENCING PARTYIn another post on X this month he opined that "Antisemitism is the deadliest disease ever to afflict the human heart."In a post last month, he asserted, "If Israel is the sole country in the Middle Eastindeed the worldfor which you reserve the label apartheidthen your use of the term is probably propagandistic rather than principled and your purpose is not constructive criticism but the destructive delegitimation of Israel as a Jewish State."FETTERMAN SAYS F--- THAT AMID BIPARTISAN BACKLASH OVER ARREST WARRANTS TARGETING ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU, GALLANTTorres has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since early 2021.

Some people wake up and smell the coffee immediately thanks to a quick fix they claim gives "hotel vibes." Yet some experts say it's grounds for concern."Does anyone or would anyone put a small coffee maker in their bedroom like Nespresso hotel vibes?" one woman asked in a recent post in a Facebook group for coffee lovers.She was apparently considering getting one of the single-serve espresso machines, sharing in the comments, "I'm so lazy and our kitchen is so cold."VIRAL 'CLOUD COFFEE' TREND CAN BOOST HEALTH WITH UNUSUAL INGREDIENT: HOW TO MAKE ITSeveral members of the group were on board."Great idea now that I'm retired," one person commented."I will probably do this while I'm postpartum," one expectant mother wrote."Make a cup of coffee and curl up in bed?" another woman replied. "A thousand percent yes."THE OPTIMAL TIME TO DRINK COFFEE ISN'T WHEN YOU NORMALLY HAVE IT"I used to keep a small Keurig in my bedroom," added another, referring to the single-serve coffee maker."It was set up like a hotel room with a fridge and microwave as well."Reddit users shared similar feelings in a channel on espresso machines.One said having it in the bedroom gives "that 5-star hotel room feel."EATING THESE COMMON FOODS BEFORE BED CAN TRIGGER SWEET DREAMS OR NIGHT TERRORS"I make mine instantly once I get out of bed," another person said.Another person confessed to brewing a shot of espresso before going to sleep.In a post on the blog Apartment Therapy, the writer spilled the beans on finally giving into her dream of having an espresso machine in her bedroom.She bought a miniature one that, at only 8 inches tall, wouldn't turn her "bedroom into a coffee house," she said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"It's the epitome of a little luxury, particularly when I'm still in my pajamas and not yet immersed in the hustle of the day," she added.The hack also saves her a few minutes each morning and forces her to sip her coffee on the balcony attached to her bedroom.The drawbacks, she said, include needing to go to the kitchen to get milk or throw out the dirty pods.But experts say the real harm can be to people's internal circadian clocks and sleep quality.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Maintaining a consistent transition ritual, such as walking to the kitchen for coffee, supports healthy circadian entrainment and behavioral patterning," New York sleep scientist Daniel Gartenberg, Ph.D., founder of SleepSpace, told Fox News Digital.He said he recommends drinking coffee one to two hours after waking up because of the impact it has on adenosine, a neuromodulator that helps regulate the urge to sleep, and cortisol, a hormone involved in wakefulness and stress.Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., a Utah-based senior scientist at the RAND Corporation, said that while she understands the convenience and feeling of "luxury" behind having a coffee maker in the bedroom, it could also encourage more frequent caffeine consumption which can negatively impact sleep quality."The bedroom is ideally a space reserved for rest," Troxel told Fox News Digital.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Introducing stimulating activities like brewing or drinking coffee can blur the boundaries between sleep and wakefulness, leading to an increased risk of sleep disruptions," said Troxel, author of the book "Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep.""Even just the lingering aroma of coffee could signal alertness."She recommends investing in comfy sheets, plush bedding or even a hotel-brand mattress to replicate a luxury overnight experience.