Three people aboard a small airplane were killed over the weekend when the aircraft crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the central California coast, authorities said.Emergency crews responded just before 11 p.m. Saturday to reports of a twin-engine Beechcraft carrying three people that went down about 300 yards off Point Pinos in Monterey County, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said.The Monterey County Sheriffs Office Coroner Unit identified the occupants as Steve Eugene Clatterbuck, 60, of Salinas, James Vincent, 36, of Monterey, and Jamie Lee Tabscott, 44, of Monterey.The Beechcraft B-95-B55 aircraft had taken off from the San Carlos airport at 10:11 p.m. and was last seen at 10:36 p.m. near Monterey, according to flight tracking data from FlightAware.com.TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FLEW OUT OF THEIR SEATS DURING DRAMATIC SOUTHWEST NOSEDIVE TO AVOID MID-AIR CRASHA witness told AIO Filmz that he heard the plane circling at a low altitude for about 30 seconds before hearing a "thump." Video footage from the scene shows debris from the aircraft scattered along the shoreline.Coast Guard boat and helicopter crews, local law enforcement and fire agencies launched a search for the victims. The operation lasted for a combined 13 hours, covering 346miles of trackline over an area of approximately 100square miles, USCG said.PLANE CRASH IN RUSSIA'S FAR EAST LEAVES 48 DEADA fire boat crew recovered the first body just after 3 a.m. Sunday. Divers found the two other victims inside the fuselage of the aircraftbetween 6:30 a.m. and 9:10 a.m.The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.The Monterey County Sheriffs Office said the victims families have asked for privacy during this time."The family and friends of the deceased have expressed that they wish to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community," the sheriffs office said.

It may seem like the era of casual dining is over, but one restaurant industry is still sizzling: steakhouses.Despite challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the steakhouse industry has seen steady growth since 2020.Industry revenue for premium steak restaurants has climbed at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate over the past five years, reaching an estimated $8.3 billion in 2025, according to a U.S. market research report by IBISWorld.GEN Z CUSTOMERS LEARN COSTLY LESSON AFTER RESTAURANT STEAKS LABELED 'MKT' ADD UP TO STARTLING BILLThere are now 4,263 premium steakhouses across the U.S., per the data, reflecting the strong national appetite for red meat.Economists point to more consumer spending and an increase in households with annual incomes over $100,000.But there's a catch: The growth has not been universal.Smaller chains like BLT Steak, BLT Prime and Charlie Brown's have shuttered many locations in recent years and they're not alone.PRICE OF THIS SUMMER GRILLING STAPLE REMAINS AT RECORD HIGH AS BEEF LOVERS ADAPTFlorida-based Outback Steakhouse began closing underperforming locations in 2024.Logan's Roadhouse, with headquarters in Texas, declared bankruptcy in 2020 after losing business during the COVID-19 pandemic. It currently has 130 locations open, down from 261 at the start of 2020.So how have independent steakhouses been able to get customers through their doors?Fox News Digital spoke with two executive chefs from different U.S. regions about what's working in 2025.Olivia Hurst, executive chef at Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar in Alpharetta, Georgia, reported that her restaurant is having a successful year so far.STEAK BEATS PASTA AS TEXAS ROADHOUSE BECOMES TOP CASUAL DINING DESTINATIONHurst said that the growth is driven by guests who buy wine with their steaks."Fortunately, our guests have been less affected by the rising consumer costs over the last few years in comparison to our casual-dining-restaurants contemporaries," she said."We find these guests enjoy the elevated dining experience that comes with dining at a restaurant like ours."Her "barbell strategy" balancing high-end wine service with a more affordable happy-hour menu has helped sales even as other casual steakhouses struggle to compete on price or atmosphere.In New York City, chef Sungchul Shim of Gui Steakhouse said he sees a similar trend.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Diners are craving experiences that strike a balance between comfort and novelty," he said.At Gui, that means U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prime beef and A5 wagyu alongside creative, Korean-influenced sides like wagyu kimchi fried rice and confit tuna tartare."It's not just about the food anymore it's about the whole experience," Shim added."Guests want something curated and intentional."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"They want food that feels familiar but also offers something unexpected. Steakhouses deliver that sense of timelessness, but the ones really thriving are those that bring something new to the table."Above all, Shim said steakhouses can thrive with enough imagination and personality."At the same time, people are more conscious about value and consistency," he said."With delivery and home cooking still in the mix, restaurants have to work harder to make dining out feel special and worthwhile. I think a steakhousereally delivers on that."

The husband of a TikTok influencer in Arizona will not face charges after their 3-year-old son died in a drowning incident.Emilie Kiser was out with friends while her husband, Brady, stayed at home with their newborn, Theodore, and Trigg, 3, who later drowned, Fox 10 reported. Trigg was found unresponsive in the couple's backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, according to fire department officials."Chandler PD arrived on scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy who had been pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival," the fire department officials said.Brady told police at the time that he had turned around for "three to five minutes," then found his son floating in the pool. Trigg died six days later.9-YEAR-OLD CANADIAN GIRL WHOSE FATHER WAS CHARGED WITH HER MURDER WAS DROWNED, AUTHORITIES SAYOn July 15, the Chandler Police Department formally recommended to the Maricopa County Attorneys Office that Brady should be charged with class 4 felony child abuse.The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said in a Friday statement that it wouldn't be seeking charges against Brady, arguing there's "no likelihood of conviction.""In order to convict a person of this charge, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show," they wrote.TIKTOK INFLUENCER'S HUSBAND FACES POSSIBLE FELONY CHARGE AFTER SON'S TRAGIC POOL ACCIDENT"Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorneys Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction. After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard. MCAO's review of the case involved the attorneys assigned to it, along with highly experienced senior attorneys and the County Attorney herself," it continued.The class 4 felony child abuse charge carries a potential penalty of 1 to 3.75 years in prison, but probation is possible.Emilie previously filed a legal complaint against a list of law enforcement and state agencies, seeking to block the release of investigative and post-mortem records relating to the death of her son.Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

The Trump administration is set to boycott a high-level summit on Palestinian statehood, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, scheduled to take place at United Nations headquarters in New York City on Monday.The event was originally planned for June with French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance but was postponed due to the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Representatives from more than 50 nations are expected to speak at the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, with dozens of additional countries listed as participants.Reuters reported last month that a U.S. diplomatic cable had urged governments to skip the "counterproductive" U.N. event, which Washington described as an obstacle to efforts to end the war in Gaza."The fact that the French and the Saudis could not be dissuaded from manufacturing this latest stumbling block to peace is a finger in the eye to President Trump," Anne Bayefsky, president of Human Rights Voices and director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, told Fox News Digital.TRUMP SHRUGS OFF FRANCES RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE AS RUBIO, PROMINENT REPUBLICANS BLAST MOVE"American taxpayers are paying a quarter of the costs of this U.N. monstrosity, warmongers dressed up as peaceniks. Why are we still footing U.N. bills?"Bayefsky added, "This latest U.N. confab embodies the rejectionist culture: shove a Palestinian state down Israel's throat, without negotiations, and without Palestinian acceptance of the Jewish state. It arrogantly appropriates the right to decide land ownership and who, what, where is legal and illegal."After October 7, and the reality that the Palestinian Authority serves as Hamas's wingman on the international stage, it is painfully clear that an armed Palestinian state means more war, not peace," she said.In an interview with La Tribune Dimanche on Sunday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that "the prospect of a Palestinian state has never been so threatenednor so necessary.""[It is] threatened by the destruction of the Gaza Strip, rampant Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank that undermines the very idea of territorial continuity, and the resignation of the international community," he said."[It is] necessary, because expecting to achieve a lasting ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and its surrender without first outlining a political horizon is an illusion," he added.Monday's event comes on the backdrop of Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state. The formal declaration would be made at the U.N. General Assembly in September.President Donald Trump immediately dismissed the move, arguing that Macron's statement "doesn't matter."U.S. Ambassador to IsraelMike Huckabeemocked Paris' decision in a series of social media posts. "How clever! If Macron can just declare the existence of a state perhaps the U.K. can declare France a British colony!" Huckabee wrote.TRUMP SLAMS EUROPE OVER IMMIGRATION, SAYS HORRIBLE INVASION IS KILLING THE CONTINENTIn May,Huckabee told Fox News Digital, "If France is really so determined to see a Palestinian state, I have a suggestion for themcarve out a piece of the French Riviera."Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu issued a statement condemning Paris' move "to recognize a Palestinian state next to Tel Aviv in the wake of the Oct. 7 massacre."Key European nations have not yet backed Macrons initiative, with Italian Prime MinisterGiorgia Meloni stating on Saturday that recognizing a Palestinian state was premature."I am very much in favor of the State of Palestine, but I am not in favor of recognizing it prior to establishing it," Meloni said. "If something that doesnt exist is recognized on paper, the problem could appear to be solved when it isnt."A German government spokesperson said on Friday, "Israels security is of paramount importance," and therefore Berlin "has no plans to recognize a Palestinian state in the short term."In a video statement on Friday, U.K. Prime MinisterKeir Starmer said he is "working on a pathway to peace in the region focused on the practical solutions that will make a real difference to the lives of those who are suffering in this war."By contrast, NATO member and U.S. ally Turkey welcomed the French move, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoan congratulating Macron during a phone call between the two leaders.Avi Pazner, former Israeli ambassador to France and Italy, told Fox News Digital that there is "no rational explanation" for Macron's decision, as everyone understands that it is "not feasible."Pazner suggested that Macron may be attempting to gain credibility with France's significant Muslim and Arab minorities, which some estimate to be between 8%- 10% of the country.Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former negotiator at the State Department under both Democratic and Republican administrations, told Fox News Digital that Trump has his own set of objectives and sensibilities regarding the issue of Palestinian statehood.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"It was the view of successive administrations that unilateral statehood would prejudge and undermine the conditions necessary for negotiations," he added. "If France is recognizing a Palestinian state, within what borders? What happens to Jerusalem? What about the Jordan Valley? Would land swaps compensate for territory deemed essential by Israel for security? Declaring statehood prematurely prejudges the outcome of negotiations, and that was the position taken by these administrations."The French and Saudi-sponsored conference is expected to run through Tuesday.

The Dallas Cowboys face one giant storyline going into the 2025 season, and it has to do with locking down one of the best defensive players the team has had in quite some time.Micah Parsons is going into the final year of his rookie deal. Hes recorded 256 tackles, 63 tackles for a loss and 52.5 sacks in 63 career games. Hes been one of the best edge rushers in the NFL since he entered the league in 2021.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSo, the question is, why wouldnt he be paid?Cowboys EVP and CEO Stephen Jones offered his two cents on the matter as fans have heckled his father, Jerry Jones, to pay Parsons."It doesnt change anything," Stephen Jones said of the fans heckling, via The Athletic. "We want to pay Micah too. Hes got to want to be paid."Top defensive players like Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt received their big-money paydays during the offseason, and it appears Parsons would be next in line. Dallas also extended tight end Jake Ferguson and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa in the offseason.FALCONS PLAYERS GET INTO HEATED TRAINING CAMP FIGHTSParsons has been vocal this offseason about his contract, saying in June that a delay in signing him out ultimately cost the team more. He hinted at those deals when discussing his thoughts last week, saying he wished the Cowboys had the "same type of energy" as other organizations who locked down their star defensive players."If they dont want me here, they dont want me here," Parsons said, viaThe New York Post. "Ill go about my business. I understand the nature of the business. Like I said, as long as Im here and under contract, Im gonna do what I have to do to perform at the highest level. But if this is the end, this is the end.""I just dont understand," Parsons added about his situation.Parsons isnt a hold-out player right now, as hes been in Dallas' camp. However, he hasnt been a full practice participant due to back tightness.Fox News Scott Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump on Monday said he was "very disappointed" in Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he will "reduce" the original 50-day deadline he set earlier this month to 1012 days from today."Im going to make a new deadline, of about 10, 10 or 12 days from today,"Trump told reporters from Scotland. "Theres no reason for waiting. It was 50 days. I wanted to be generous, but we just dont see any progress being made."Trump originally set a 50-day deadline for Putin to reach a peace deal on July 14 while meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington, D.C. However, by moving up the deadline to 12-days from Monday, he cut the overall end date in half.TRUMP MEETS WITH UK PRIME MINISTER STARMER ON HEELS OF EU TRADE DEAL"I'm not so interested in talking anymore," Trump told reporters while sitting next to British Prime Minister Kier Starmer after he said Moscow and Washington "might make a deal" ahead of the secondary sanctions set to be implemented now in less than two weeks."He talks we have such nice conversations, such respectful and nice conversation. And then, people die the following night," Trump added on Monday.Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he was "very disappointed" in Putin"So we're going to have to look, and I'm going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number, because I think I already know the answer."Trumps comments came just hours after Russia unleashed more than 300 drones and missiles across Ukraine, prompting not only Kyiv to scramble its air force, but Polands Operational Command said it too had deployed fighter jets to the sky."I would have said five times we would have had a deal. I've spoken to PresidentPutina lot," Trump told reporters, echoing his previous frustration that speaking with Putin has yielded little to no results. "But we've had discussionswe thought we had that settled numerous times."And then PresidentPutingoes out and such, launching rockets into some city like Kyiv and kills a lot of people in a nursing home or whatever. You have bodies lying all over the street," Trump continued. "And I say, that's not the way to do it. So we'll see what happens."No deaths have yet been confirmed from the early morning strikes that hit the capital city of Kyiv, wounding at least five, including a 2-year-old girl. The other strikes targeted the Khmelnytskyiregion to the west of Kyiv and the Kirovohrad region to the south of Kyiv.FROM TALK TO TACTICS: TRUMP PIVOTS ON RUSSIA STRATEGY TO END WARAdditional casualties have not been reported.The Ukrainian air force reported on Monday that 324 Shahed-type attack and decoy drones were fired along with four Kh-101 cruise missiles and three Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles.Ukraines air defense systems reportedly shot down 309 UAVs and two Kh-101 cruise missiles.Two of the cruise missiles and 15 drones hit targets in three locations, while three of the Kinzhal missiles apparently failed to reach their intended targets."Our unmanned defenses delivered strong results against Shaheds dozens of Russian drones were shot down. Several missiles were also intercepted overnight," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a message on X. "Unfortunately, not all of them there were also hits."But we are constantly strengthening Ukraines air shield, and it is vital to maintain clear understanding among partners of how exactly they can help," he added. "Step by step, we are closing the funding gap for drone production, and I will be holding new talks with partners on this task later this week."

For any summer activity whether lounging poolside,hiking or playing sports sunscreen is your most important accessory. It protects against UVA and UVB rays, which contribute to sunburns, long-term skin damage and increased cancer risk. Dermatologists recommend using broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, reapplying every two hours (or more frequently after swimming or sweating).Here are 7 sunscreens to stash in your beach bag or backpack for optimal sun protection this summer.Sunscreen is available in two main types mineral (also known as physical) and chemical. Mineral sunscreens rely on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which deflect the suns rays away from the skin (like a shield). It is generally more suitable for those with sensitive skin. However, these formulas can leave a white cast due to zinc oxides white hue.Chemical sunscreens contain chemical compounds like avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octinoxate that absorb the UV rays into the skin and release them back out via heat. These tend to be clear (and more ideal for daily wear), but need about 20 minutes to become effective.This clear sunscreen stick contains SPF 60 sun protection thats water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Easy to apply and then reapply, the miniature stick tucks into beach bags or backpacks and takes up minimal space. It dries instantly without a white cast and contains antioxidants like vitamin C and E for optimal skin health. If you prefer a rub-in formula, the brand makesa similar lotion.BEACH BAGS THAT CARRY SUNSCREEN, SNACKS AND OTHER SUMMER ESSENTIALSFormulated with sensitive skin in mind,this EltaMD sunscreen is lightweight and noncomedogenic. Once applied, it helps to calm redness while offering reliable sun protection. Just keep in mind that you must reapply after swimming or sweating a lot, as the formula isnt water-resistant. If you prefer a mist instead,the brand's spray formula goes on clear and dries without feeling sticky.This mineral lotion is feather-light and oil-free, leaning on antioxidants, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to shield the sun.Its gentle on all skin types and wont clog pores ideal for daily use from head to toe. Those with dry skin may want to considerthis ultra-hydrating formula.PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT BEACH TRIP WITH THESE ESSENTIALSThis hybrid SPF formula relies on a blend of zinc oxide (mineral) and chemical filters for robust protection and comes in 14 different shades for light, buildable coverage that can help even out the look of redness and minor imperfections. Makeup layers nicely on top of it, but you could also wear it by itself for a "my skin but better" look. The brand also makesa completely clear version.This SPF 70 mist goes on clear, dries fast, smells like peaches and is packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and E. The water-resistant formula isideal for reapplication and quick coverage during long periods outdoors. Dont forget to protect often-overlooked areas like the hair and scalp withthis nifty mist, explicitly designed for the sensitive skin on your hairline and where your hair parts.GOLF APPAREL TO LEVEL UP YOUR LOOK AT THE LINKSA trusted crowd-pleaser,this Coppertone sport spray is fast-drying, affordable and easy to apply. Its high SPF and water-resistance make it a solid choice for family trips, sports or beach days without breaking the bank. Sprays can be tricky to apply evenly especially when theyre clear so if youd rather have a lotion,this Blue Lizard lotion is a safe bet.For more deals, visitwww.foxnews.com/dealsOriginal price: $23.99A tropical-scented lotion with broad-spectrum chemical filters and vitamin E to nourish skin,this Sun Bum SPF is easy to apply, non-greasy and suitable for everyday use. Its a great all-purpose sunscreen that combines skincare benefits with strong protection. Banana Boat makesa great rub-in lotion, too.

Russias national airline Aeroflot was forced to cancel more than 40 flights Monday after being hit with a cyberattack carried out by a pro-Ukrainian group, reports said.The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia said it launched a criminal investigation and "supervisory measures have been organized in connection with the delay and cancellation of flights at [Moscows] Sheremetyevo Airport. ""The cause was a failure in the operation of the Aeroflot information system as a result of a hacker attack," the office added on Telegram.A message purportedly from a group called Silent Crow said, "Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus!" and noted that it carried out the cyberattack with a Belarusian group called Cyberpartisans BY, according to Reuters.BATTLE OVER THE BLACK SEA: RUSSIA, UKRAINE STRIKE TOP RESORT CITIESThe statement reportedly added that the cyberattack was a result of a year-long operation into Aeroflots IT network, with the hackers claiming 7,000 servers were destroyed. They also said they gained control of computers belonging to senior managers at Aeroflot, yet no evidence was provided to back up the claims, Reuters reported."The information that we are reading in the public domain is quite alarming. The hacker threat is a threat that remains for all large companies providing services to the population," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted by the news agency as saying.NATO JETS SCRAMBLED AMID RUSSIA'S LARGEST DRONE ATTACK ON UKRAINE"There was a failure in the airline's information systems. Service interruptions are possible," Aeroflot said in its own statement on Telegram."In this regard, a forced adjustment to the flight schedule is expected, including by postponing and canceling," the airline added. "Currently, a team of specialists is working to minimize the risks of fulfilling the production flight plan and quickly restoring the normal operation of services. The airline apologizes for the inconvenience caused."Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkinsaid Monday, "We must not forget that the war against our country is being waged on all fronts, including the digital one," according to Reuters."And I do not rule out that the hacktivists who claimed responsibility for the incident are in the service of unfriendly states," Gorelkin added.

The man behind The Washington Post's "Pinocchios" is leaving the paper without anyone to fill his shoes.Glenn Kessler, the editor of The Fact Checker, announced Monday he has taken a buyout, ending his lengthy career at the Post."After more than 27 years at The Washington Post, including almost 15 as The Fact Checker, I will be leaving on July 31, having taken a buyout," Kessler wrote on his Facebook page. "Much as I would have liked to keep scrutinizing politicians in Washington, especially in this era, the financial considerations were impossible to dismiss."ANOTHER HIGH PROFILE CONTRIBUTOR REPORTEDLY LEAVES THE WASHINGTON POST AMID FALLOUT FROM EDITORIAL CHANGESKessler said he wrote or edited more than 3,000 fact checks as editor and chief writer of The Fact Checker."When I started in 2011, there were only a handful of fact-checking organizations around the world, and I have been thrilled to watch the movement expand across the globe. So many of these brave and diligent fact checkers have become good friends," Kessler wrote."My fact checks were routinely the most-read articles on The Posts website. I had my detractors, from both the left and right, but many readers appreciated my efforts to sort out the truth in political rhetoric," he added.WASHINGTON POST CEO URGES STAFFERS WHO DONT 'FEEL ALIGNED' WITH PAPER'S NEW DIRECTION TO TAKE BUYOUTKessler revealed he attempted to stay on a contract basis long enough for his bosses to find a successor for a smooth transition, to no avail."I didnt want The Post to have a gap in fact-checking coverage during this fraught period in U.S. history. But we couldnt work out an agreement," he wrote.Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray appeared onboard with hiring a new fact checker in an exchange with Kessler, according to a source familiar with the matter.Kessler's next chapter will involve him writing books, and he's open to freelance and consulting work."In 2018, when the Fact Checker team was compiling a database of more than 30,000 Trump claims, I told the New York Times that 'I have the best job in journalism,'" Kessler wrote. "I still believe that, and Im sorry to leave without a replacement lined up. But its the right time for me. I hope The Post finds someone to carry on this important project."The Washington Post did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Murray implemented a new round of the paper's Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) in May, hoping that most veteran staffers would be enticed by the exit offer. The program is set to end this week.WASHINGTON POST OBITUARY SECTION ON LIFE SUPPORT AS WRITERS TAKE BUYOUTS: REPORTAccording to a VSP document previously viewed by Fox News Digital, nine months of base pay would be given to staffers employed for 10-15 years, 12 months of base pay for 15-20-year veterans, 15 months of base pay for 20-25-year veterans and 18 months for anyone who has worked at the Post for more than 25 years. All of them would also receive 12 months of pay credit in their Separate Retirement Account (SRA).Other high-profile writers who've taken the buyouts include columnists Jonathan Capehart, Catherine Rampell, Philip Bump and Joe Davidson.Also fueling the exodus from the editorial pages was the initiative by the Post's billionaire owner Jeff Bezos to promote "personal liberties and free markets" and vowing not to publish pieces opposing those principles.Bezos' directive, which was announced in February, led to the immediate resignation of Post opinion editor David Shipley. Others resigned in protest and a mass cancellation of subscriptions by liberal leaders rocked the paper. The paper faced similar backlash last fall when Bezos blocked the paper's endorsement of then-Vice President Kamala Harris shortly before the election.Earlier this month, Washington Post CEO Will Lewis sent a memo to staff issuing an ultimatum for those contemplating adapting to the paper's new direction."The moment demands that we continue to rethink all aspects of our organization and business to maximize our impact," Lewis wrote in the memo obtained by Fox News Digital. "If we want to reconnect with our audience and continue to defend democracy, more changes at The Post will be necessary. And to succeed, we need to be united as a team with a strong belief and passion in where we areheading.""I understand and respect, however, that our chosen path is not for everyone," Lewis continued. "Thats exactly why we introduced the voluntary separationprogram. As we continue in this new direction, I want to ask those who do not feel aligned with thecompanysplan to reflect on that. The VSP is designed to support you in making this decision, give you the ability to weigh your options thoughtfully and with less concern about financial consequences. And if you think that its time to move on to a new chapter, the VSP helps you take that next step with more security."

The Department of Justice is likely digging into Sen. Adam Schiff's mortgage paperwork trail stretching back to a Maryland home purchase from the early 2000s as it weighs whether it has an airtight case to potentially prosecute the longtime political foe of President Donald Trump, according to a Cornell Law School professor."The one thing they don't want to do is to bring a case that fails," William Jacobson told Fox Digital in a Zoom interview, referring to the DOJ potentially investigating Schiff's alleged mortgage fraud. Jacobson is a clinical professor and the Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell."Either it fails legally, or it fails in court. They don't want to lose that case if you're going against a major political opponent. And that's part of the calculation that will take place."Jacobson talked about the ins and outs of the Democratic California senator's potential legal woes following the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency sending a letter to the DOJ this year claiming that Schiff falsified banking and property documents by listing two homes on two separate coasts as his primary residence out of an effort to allegedly get more favorable loans.The DOJ has not yet said whether it would take up the case, but is likely digging into Schiff's paper trail as it weighs whether to move forward, Jacobson explained. TRUMP ACCUSES 'SCAM ARTIST' SCHIFF OF LYING ABOUT MARYLAND HOME TO COMMIT MORTGAGE FRAUD"I would expect that the first thing the Department of Justice is going to do is to gather documents. There will be a paper trail here. There will be many things that are documentable, and not he said, she said, as to where Adam Schiff was actually living," he said.As investigators go through the documents, they will ask questions such as: What was his actual primary residence? What did he sign? Who was present when he signed? Did he have conversations with people about it?The law professor, who founded the popular conservative legal blog Legal Insurrection, said that there will likely be a "significant paper trail" to go through due to the case stretching back more than 20 years and due to companies keeping tight records following the 2008 financial crash."Mortgage companies preserve all of these things because of the financial crisis and other things. They have to maintain these records. . . . And I would expect that that would be the first thing the Department of Justice would look at is the paper trail and the circumstantial evidence as to where Adam Schiff was, in fact, living," he continued, remarking that there are "no shrinking violets" at the Trump DOJ.Schiff first fell under scrutiny this year in May, when the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent a letter to the Department of Justice sounding the alarm that, in "multiple instances," Schiff allegedly "falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms, impacting payments from 2003-2019 for a Potomac, Maryland-based property."At the heart of the issue are two properties purchased by Schiff: a home purchased in 2003 in Potomac, Maryland, for $870,000 under a Fannie Mae-backed mortgage agreement for $610,000 at a rate of 5.625% over a term of 30 years, and a 2009 Burbank, Calif., condo. Schiff reaffirmed the Potomac property as his principal residence in mortgage refinancing paperwork in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013, according to the FHFA letter to the DOJ.Over the same time frame, Schiff took a homeowners tax exemption on the Burbank condo while also claiming that home as his primary residence for a $7,000 reduction off of the 1% property tax, FHFA Director William Pulte wrote in the letter to the DOJ, citing media reports.In 2023, the letter continued, a spokesperson for Schiff asserted that "Adams primary residence is Burbank, California, and will remain so when he wins the Senate seat."FHFA is an independent federal agency that oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System.TRUMP INVOKES RUSSIA COLLUSION HOAX WHILE CALLING FOR LONGTIME FOE SCHIFF TO FACE JAIL TIMEIn 2020, Schiff refinanced his mortgage, listing his Maryland home as his secondary residence.Trump publicly slammed Schiff over his mortgages in July on Truth Social, accusing him of fraud and putting the issue back on the public's radar following 2023 news reports on Schiff's homes in Maryland and California."I have always suspected Shifty Adam Schiff was a scam artist," Trump posted to Truth Social Tuesday. "And now I learn that Fannie Maes Financial Crimes Division have concluded that Adam Schiff has engaged in a sustained pattern of possible Mortgage Fraud.""Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA. I always knew Adam Schiff was a Crook. The FRAUD began with the refinance of his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on October 13, 2020."FOX NEWS POLITICS NEWSLETTER: SCHIFF FLAGGED FOR POTENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD BY TRUMP OFFICIALSchiff has repeatedly denied and brushed off the accusations, including refusing to answer questions from Fox News Digital about his alleged mortgage fraud when confronted in the nation's capital on July 16."Since I led his first impeachment, Trump has repeatedly called for me to be arrested for treason. So in a way, I guess this is a bit of a letdown. And this baseless attempt at political retribution wont stop me from holding him accountable. Not by a long shot," he posted to X in July following Trump's initial Truth Social attack on Schiff's mortgages."This is just Donald Trumps latest attempt at political retaliation against his perceived enemies. So it is not a surprise, only how weak this false allegation turns out to be. And much as Trump may hope, this smear will not distract from his Epstein files problem," he added.Schiff's primary residence discrepancies first hit the public's radar in 2023, when Schiff launched an ultimately successful campaign to serve in the Senate after decades in the U.S. House. CNN published the first news article detailing that Schiff had claimed the Maryland home as a primary residence while also taking a homeowners tax exemption on the Burbank condo.The campaign said at the time that Schiff's two properties were listed as primary residences "for loan purposes because they are both occupied throughout the year and to distinguish them from a vacation property."Trump and Schiff have long been political foes, which was underscored during Trump's first administration when Schiff served as the lead House manager during the first impeachment trial against Trump in 2020, and when Schiff repeatedly promoted claims that Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.WATCH: ADAM SCHIFF SILENT AFTER TRUMP ACCUSED HIM OF MORTGAGE FRAUDDays after Trump first posted about Schiff's mortgages in Maryland and California, the president's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, declassified documents that reportedly show "overwhelming evidence" that then-President Barack Obama and his national security team laid the groundwork for what would be the yearslong TrumpRussia collusion probe after Trump's election win against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016.Schiff was an incredibly vocal lawmaker amid the Russian collusion claims, most notably when the House censured him in 2023 over his promotion that Trump's 2016 campaign colluded with Russia. Schiff served in the House representing California from 2001 to 2024, when he was sworn-in as a senator after his successful 2024 campaign to serve in the nation's upper chamber.Schiff served as the ranking member of the House intelligence committee from 2015 to 2019, before becoming the committee's chair from 2019 to 2023. In that role, he was kept up to date on classified materials surrounding the Russian collusion claims.Trump also recently invoked Gabbard's alleged revelations while attacking Schiff over his mortgages in another Truth Social post.FEDERAL HOUSING OFFICIAL SUBMITTED SCHIFF CRIMINAL REFERRAL TO DOJ OVER MORTGAGE DOCUMENTSTrump went on to ominously warn during a White House event last week that Schiff has "a lot of other things far worse than" his mortgage inquiry."He defrauded banks and insurance companies and the federal government, but it's, very simple. It's mortgage loan fraud ... But he has a lot of other things far worse than that. So no Adam Schiff, they have him 100% on mortgage fraud," Trump said last Tuesday from the White House while hosting a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Jacobson said that Democrats have boxed themselves out of attempting to claim that Trump is targeting a political foe over the mortgage criminal referral because the party had spent the last decade launching "lawfare" at Trump."One of the ironies here that I think everybody understands, is that Democrats launched a lawfare campaign against Donald Trump. And it didn't just start once he took office this year. It's been going on for a decade," he said."They have used every tool available to try to destroy him, including through criminal prosecutions, including through federal investigations. . . . They've really tried to get him. And for them now to say, 'oh, just because we did that to you for 10 years doesn't give you the right to do it to us.' Legally, that's sound. I mean, you have to prove your case in court. But politically, I don't think that's going to fly. Democrats screaming that Donald Trump is weaponizing prosecutors against them is not going to really impress a lot of people."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPJacobson speculated that there will likely be more woes for Schiff in the coming days, but that potential legal cases hinge on prosecutors."We don't know where this is going ahead, of course, but it does appear that Adam Schiff is in the sights of Donald Trump. No surprise about that, because Donald Trump has been in the sights of Adam Schiff for a decade. So, I fully expect that there will be more here. The question is going to be really though, once it moves into the realm of prosecution, what are the prosecutors going to do?"The Department of Justice declined comment when approached about potentially investigating and taking up the Schiff case. Schiff's office did not respond to Fox Digital's request for comment.Fox News Digital's Danielle Wallace and Peter Doocy contributed to this report.