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    US judge blocks Trump effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding
    A federal judge in Boston on Monday blocked the Trump administration from ending federal Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, ruling that the effort is likely unconstitutional and in violation of the group's First Amendment protections.U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee in Boston, granted Planned Parenthood's request for a nationwide preliminary injunction. "Patients are likely to suffer adverse health consequences where care is disrupted or unavailable," she said in her order on Monday."In particular, restricting members ability to provide healthcare services threatens an increase in unintended pregnancies and attendant complications because of reduced access to effective contraceptives, and an increase in undiagnosed and untreated STIs," she added.100 DAYS OF INJUNCTIONS, TRIALS AND 'TEFLON DON': TRUMP SECOND TERM MEETS ITS BIGGEST TESTS IN COURTJudge Talwani said Monday that Planned Parenthood had sufficiently demonstrated to the court that they were "likely to succeed on the merits" of their lawsuit one of the ways in which judges evaluate emergency requests for injunctive reliefciting the harm that patients and clinics would likely suffer as a result of the lost Medicaid funding.Attorneys for Planned Parenthood had sued over the Medicaid cuts earlier this month, which were enacted under a provision of the "one big beautiful bill" narrowly cleared by the Republican-led Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4.Plaintiffs argued in their filing that the cuts would cause "grave" health risks to as many as one million patients nationwide.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SWARMS SCOTUS WITH EMERGENCY REQUESTS AND SEES SURPRISING SUCCESSThey also pointed to possible increases in cancer and in undetected sexually transmitted infections, especially in low-income communities.Many areas could also see an increase in unplanned pregnancies as a result of the lost contraception access their clinics provide, they noted.Judge Talwani's order is expected to apply to the nearly 600 health centers operated across the country by Planned Parenthood. It is almost certain to be appeared by the Trump administration, which could even ask the higher courts to grant it an administrative stay in the interim while lower court battles continue to play out.The administration has also found success in filing emergency orders to the Supreme Court. As of earlier this month, the high court has ruled in Trump's favor in the majority of cases filed via the "shadow docket" or via emergency application.Fox News's Ashley Oliver contributed to this report.
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    Florida state senator laments visit to Alligator Alcatraz, '32 men to a cage'
    A Florida state senator is lamenting his recent visit to Alligator Alcatraz, a holding facility for illegal immigrants in Florida."We saw men sweating, head wraps around their heads, individuals climbing on the gate like wanting to get out, and chanting 'liberta, liberta, liberta, liberty, freedom,"Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, who joined "The Joy Reid Show," said in an episode published Wednesday."But they said that those individuals were unsafe,"Jones said.REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER CHALLENGES DEMOCRATS' CHARACTERIZATION OF 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ' AFTER TOURING FACILITYJones told Reid that he recently visitedthemigrant detention facility that opened at the beginning of July in the Florida Everglades.On July 1, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Florida for a tour of "Alligator Alcatraz.""They said that this site is supposed to be where the worst of the worst come, i.e. because of the name Alcatraz,"Jones said."But Joy, the wristbands were yellow, orange, and red, with yellow being civil infractions," he said. "Individuals who got pulled over for suspended licenses. Those were individuals who were in cages. Thirty-two men to a cage. And they fed them a turkey sandwich, some chips, and an apple. That is what we saw."DEM LAWMAKERS TO INSPECT 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ' DETENTION CENTER, CITING SAFETY CONCERNSThe detention center is located on the site of a former airport and is said to be able to accommodate 5,000 illegal immigrants, with the president working to act on campaign promises to remove illegal immigrants from the country.But Jones said the conditions were inhumane."We saw men sitting on a bench, shackled by their hands, around their waist, and around their ankles,"Jones said. "And they sat there as they were going through the intake process. In that, what we saw, even asking to see the medical facilities as they walked us through what is happening inside. Well, they gave us a sanitized tour. They walked us and told us that we can't see the medical facilities because it goes against HIPPA."Fox News Digital reached out to the office ofFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis for comment.
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    Democratic Party tensions seep into bipartisan group as governors resisting Trump's agenda reconsider dues
    A typically drama-free bipartisan meeting of the nation's governors got off to a rocky start when The Atlantic reported ahead of the National Governors Association (NGA) summer meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that some Democratic governors were considering withholding their dues, arguing that the NGA is not doing enough to reject President Donald Trump's alleged impediment to states' rights.Chair of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas will stop paying NGA dues starting next month, a source familiar with the governor's thinking confirmed to Fox News Digital. The Atlantic reported that former DGA chair and failed vice presidential candidate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, is also considering stepping away from the NGA.Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md., who became NGA vice chair this past weekend, told reporters on Saturday that some of the Democratic governors' frustrations about the effectiveness of the bipartisan group are "justified."But a source familiar with the matter, who attended the summer meeting and was granted anonymity to speak more freely, told Fox News Digital, "You can't blame a bipartisan organization for your lack of cohesive messaging."INCOMING NGA CHAIR 'DISAPPOINTED' IN DEM GOVERNORS 'PLAYING POLITICS' IN BIPARTISAN GROUPSince losing the White House and Congress last year, Democrats have struggled to look to a new party leader and deliver a cohesive message.While it's clear that Democrats reject Trump's agenda, infighting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and within the New York City mayoral race have exposed the party's disagreements on how to effectively combat Republicans' current political prowess.TIM WALZ LEADING DEM EFFORT TO TURN BIPARTISAN GROUP AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP: REPORTDemocratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado led his final meeting as NGA chair this past weekend, passing the leadership baton to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma and incoming vice chair, Moore.During a media availability to conclude the weekend, Moore, considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate, confirmed that he spoke with both of the Democratic governors who are casting doubt on the effectiveness of the NGA."They've expressed some of their frustrations, and frankly, I think some of the frustrations they have expressed are justified, because I do think it is important that this organization is never going to be either the cheerleader nor the heckler of a federal administration, no matter what the federal administration is," Moore said.While he said it is not the job of the bipartisan NGA to support or reject the Trump administration, Moore said there are "certain things we want to make sure that the organization continues to uphold."Walz has not responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment on the reporting and has not issued a public statement explaining his disagreement with the bipartisan group.A source familiar with Kelly's thinking said the Kansas governor won't renew her dues at the NGA this year because the organization hasn't been upholding its mission statement to advance and protect states' rights.The source said Kelly doesn't think the NGA is doing enough to stand up against the "dismantling of solutions-based governance, which is what the NGA claims to advance and push for."However, if the NGA were to demonstrate that "they are willing to stand up for states' rights in this moment and show that it's worth the use of taxpayer dollars," then Kelly would be interested in reassessing Kansas' membership, according to the source familiar with the governor's thinking.According to The Atlantic report, citing unnamed sources, Kelly and Walz thought the NGA "did not respond forcefully enough" when the Trump administration paused federal funding earlier this year, as Gov. Janet Mills of Maine clashed with Trump over biological men playing in women's sports and, more recently, when Trump authorized the National Guard to California amid the anti-ICE protests.But Eric Wohlschlegel, NGA communications director, countered, "Every public statement NGA issues reflects bipartisan consensus. So far this year, all but one statement has had that consensus, and when governors dont agree, we simply dont issue one. Thats how we preserve our role as a bipartisan convener, a principle we wont compromise."The summer meeting featured discussions with two of Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Polis told reporters on Saturday that governors were most concerned about education and healthcare, so the cabinet members' participation created an effective forum for the executives to address their questions and deliver for their states.Wohlschlegel highlighted the bipartisanship on display at the summer meeting in a statement to Fox News Digital."After days of one-on-one meetings between governors and Education Secretary Linda McMahon during the conference, the department released over $5.5 billion it had been withholding from states. Thats not a coincidence, but the power of bipartisan leadership coming together to deliver real results," he said.Moore told reporters on Saturday that the NGA will continue to "show all of our colleagues the value add for them to be a part of the NGA" and the "hopeful goal for the NGA is also one where we can bring our friends back into the fold."Polis also confirmed he had spoken with the Democratic governors about their departure from the NGA, but he did not affirm their frustrations to reporters as Moore did."I think that it's incumbent on the organization to show the value to the governors," Polis added. "For me, it's an easy decision. We get our value for our dues, and I am a more effective governor because of it, and that's the way the vast majority of governors feel. Of course, there's going to be a few on both sides of the aisle that don't, and there always have been."The NGA has existed as a forum for bipartisan collaboration among governors since 1908."We shouldn't be playing politics like they do in Washington, D.C.," Stitt told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview at the summer meeting. "But sometimes, if you're a governor running for president or a higher office, you make it political.""I would tell anybody, listen, do you want your leaders to take their ball and go home just because they get mad at something? That's not the way to solve problems," Stitt said, before adding, "Listen, this isn't the time to take our ball and go home. Let's sit down and debate what the best policies [are] going forward."Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
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    DAVID MARCUS: I've seen enough human suffering in homeless encampments to know Trump's new policy is right
    When the ambulance arrived in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia two years ago, an angry EMT got out and barked at the crowd, "Who called this in?"Standing next to my cameraman and above the prone body of a shirtless soul bedecked in boils and not moving, I said, "I did." He didnt say a word, he looked at me, then down the street at the dozens of strung out bodies, then back at me as if to say, "Look at all this, what do you want me to do?"I had no answer.HOMELESS PEOPLE CAN BE REMOVED FROM STREETS BY CITIES, STATES IN NEW TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERLast week, President Donald Trump did answer that question with a much-welcome executive order (EO) intended to bring back civil commitment, in other words, the ability to put people who are a danger to themselves or others in institutions, even against their will.Civil libertarians are in a tizzy over the EO. They insist this is an abuse of due process and harkens to the bad old days, when hundreds of thousands of Americans were committed to mental institutions, sometimes for dubious reasons.But in examining and judging Trumps proposed policy here, it is important to understand and accept what the status quo on the ground is right now, and it is nothing short of horrific.Ive traveled to homeless encampments all over America, from tucked-away Manhattan underpasses to the sprawling chaos of San Francisco's Tenderloin, a place you literally smell a block before you enter.SANTA MONICA BUSINESS OWNER OFFERING ONE-WAY FLIGHTS TO GET HOMELESS OUT OF CALIFORNIAIn these encampments, your gag reflex is challenged by needles sticking out of necks and mountains of human detritus, but the real soul-crushing, existential sadness comes from knowing that these human beings are just being left to die.For decades now, Democrats have spent endless dollars on fruitless efforts to fix the homeless problem. In California alone, Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent $20 billion on failing to fix it, and only recently admitted the encampments have to go.What the Trump administration realizes is that Democrats refuse to accept is that homelessness is, actually, two very distinct problems. One is financial, the other is a matter of addiction and mental health.Financial homelessness is fairly easy to address. The evicted mother living in her car can be given temporary housing and job assistance. She really does just need a hand up.Homelessness related to mental illness and addiction, however, isnt really a homelessness problem at all, it's an addiction and mental illness problem, and shockingly, just letting people in tents shoot up in what was once a thriving commercial district doesnt solve it.As I have wandered the streets of these hellscapes in city after city, my question hasnt really been if these people would be better off in an institution, but rather, if they werent in a de facto open-air institution already.What does it matter if these places lack walls and locks? They are cages nonetheless, cruel prisons whether voluntary or not.Opponents of civil commitment insist you cannot take away peoples freedom! But freedom to do what? Shoot fentanyl every day until they die on a curbside, pockets rifled by another desperate junkie?CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIf it was your child on these broken and brutal streets of death, would you want them to be left in freedom to waste away, or would you want them taken somewhere where they could be protected and helped?Opponents will say that civil commitment can be abused. They will point to the 1950s when homosexuals were sent to institutions, but it's not 1950. We arent going to institutionalize gay people, and we cannot be paralyzed by a bigoted past when trying to save lives today.Could there be abuses or mistakes made regarding civil commitment? Sure, but people are dying in the streets right now, and we must trust ourselves to actively help them, without stepping over the line.Annoyed with me, or not, that day in Kensington, the EMT revived the man at my feet, who, it turns out, wasnt dead, after all. Instead, he was angry, because the Narcan that woke him up also negated the high he had paid for.There are really only two sides to be on here: the side that says we are going to do everything we can to save that mans life, even against his will, or the side that condemns him to an open-air prison of his own making.President Trump has chosen wisely, and if local governments take heed, it is going to save a lot of lives across America.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS
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    Drew Barrymore flaunts natural beauty in black swimsuit during luxurious yacht getaway
    Drew Barrymore sported a one-piece swimsuit while enjoying a family vacation in Saint-Tropez.On Sunday, Barrymore, 50, was photographed on a yacht wearing a simple black one-piece during her France getaway.The talk show host spent the day jumping off the side of the boat and relaxing with family members, including her children.During "The Drew Barrymore Show" in April, the actress responded to a fan who asked for her "secret to aging gracefully and being so comfortable in your own skin."JESSICA ALBA EMBRACES SELF-CARE AND SUMMER VIBES IN BIKINI PHOTOSAPP USERS CLICK HEREBarrymore responded, "I havent done anything, and I want to try and stay that way."She expressed that she's not knocking anyone for getting procedures done and promoted that people should "do whatever works for you."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"The only thing I do know is: Dont judge other people because they do things differently. We're all on our own path, and we have to support each other," Barrymore noted.Drew explained that as she has gotten older, she has become more self-conscious about certain parts of her body, including her "turkey neck.""I see a lot of turkey neck, or I have a lot of other times where Im like, Oh, wow! Wow, were there now,'" she said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBarrymore didn't have an answer for the fan who asked her, but she did give the woman some advice on how to approach aging."I want to tell myself not to be so mean to myself. How many beautiful moments do we even get the privilege of seeing our reflection and that person looking back at us is us?"So the kinder, more patient, more resilient, more loving, embracing, less dismissive that we can be, the better it is for our mental game and spiritual game, which affects the face," Barrymore said.The "Charlie's Angels" star continued, "A smile is better than any lipstick youll buy, and internal dialog that isnt so eviscerating of ourselves and so quick to catch a flaw who says thats the flaw? By the way, that might be someone elses favorite thing about you... how ironic. It isnt how you look. Its how you feel."
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    Texas local official caught mocking DHS secretary as 'Homeland Barbie' after deadly floods
    City officials in Kerrville were largely unprepared for the devastating floods that struck the Hill Country on July 4, according to newly released city communications, including emails and text messages obtained by KSAT through public records requests.The documents include a text exchange involving Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, in which he jokingly referred to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as "basically homeland Barbie."Hours before participating in a July 5 press conference alongside federal, state, and local officials to update the public on rescue efforts, Rice received a message from a city employee that read, "Just saw you met Homeland Barbie. How is she?"Rice responded, "Basically homeland Barbie," followed by a string of laughter.NOEM SAYS CRITICISM OF FEDERAL RESPONSE TO TEXAS FLOODING IS ALL POLITICS: DISSERVICE TO OUR COUNTRYThe nickname, as well as similar terms like "ICE Barbie," has been used online to satirize Noem since she assumed her role as DHS secretary earlier this year.Her handling of the flood crisis has drawn sharp criticism, particularly after it was revealed that changes to federal contract approval procedures delayed FEMAs deployment by approximately three days.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TEXAS FLOOD DISASTER RESPONSE 'FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT' FROM BIDEN'S APPROACH: NOEMConcerns have also emerged at the state and local levels.Texas officials have long resisted implementing a warning siren system for the Guadalupe River, where the flooding proved most fatal. Additionally, a controversial reorganization by the Trump administrations Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resulted in the dismissal of a key National Weather Service emergency coordination officer just months before the disaster.The tragedy has left Kerrville and surrounding communities demanding answers and reforms before the next storm strikes.In response to mounting scrutiny, Secretary Noem defended the federal governments actions. "This was the fastest in history that FEMA has ever responded to a disaster," she said in a previous interview with Fox News. "Unlike FEMAs poor track record under the Biden administration, this time FEMA operated how President Trump wanted it to operate."She added, "I'm very proud of the fact that we didn't go there and manage it. We went there and allowed the local officials to manage it, to run it. The state did a fantastic job. We're there to support and give them what resources they need."NOEM RIPS CNN REPORT CLAIMING SHE DELAYED DHS RESPONSE TO TEXAS FLOOD AS 'ABSOLUTELY TRASH'The catastrophic flooding claimed at least 137 lives across Texas, with 108 fatalities reported in Kerr County alone. Among the dead were 27 campers and staff members at Camp Mystic, a century-old Christian summer camp for girls in the town of Hunt.Authorities are now investigating whether Camp Mystic officials received and appropriately responded to flash flood warnings prior to the tragedy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe incident has sparked broader questions about how youth camps and other vulnerable institutions assess and act on rapidly evolving weather threats.Fox News Digital reached out to Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice and the Kerrville city officials, but did not receive a response.Fox News' Stephen Sorace and Asher Redd contributed to this report.
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    Medvedev warns Trumps new deadline to end Russia-Ukraine conflict is a step towards war
    President Donald Trumps new deadline for Russia to end the conflict with Ukraine is an additional "step towards war," according to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.Medvedev, now the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, cautioned that Trumps announcement Monday that Russia must end the conflict with Ukraine in 10 to 12 days would not end well for the U.S."Trump's playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10 He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn't Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country," Medvedev said in a post on X on Monday. "Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!"TRUMP MEETS WITH UK PRIME MINISTER STARMER ON HEELS OF EU TRADE DEALWhile Trump announced on July 14 that he would sign off on "severe tariffs" against Russia if Moscow failed to agree to a peace deal within 50 days, Trump said Monday that waiting that period of time was futile amid stalled negotiations."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."Trumps remarks come as his frustration with Putin has grown in recent weeks amid no progress toward peace between Russia and Ukraine, and just a day after Russia launched more than 300 drones, four cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles into Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air force.TRUMP DISAPPOINTED IN PUTIN, SAYS HE'LL REDUCE 50-DAY DEADLINETrump called out Putin for providing lip service during their discussions while not taking proactive steps to end the war. As a result, Trump said hes grown "disappointed" in the Russian leader and that hes "not so interested in talking anymore" with Putin."He talks we have such nice conversations, such respectful and nice conversation. And then, people die the following night," Trump said Monday.Following Trumps announcement about whittling down the deadline for a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his "clear stance and expressed determination" to resolve the conflict."I thank President Trump for his focus on saving lives and stopping this horrible war," Zelenskyy said in a post on X on Monday. "Ukraine remains committed to peace and will work tirelessly with the U.S. to make both our countries safer, stronger, and more prosperous."ZELENSKYY POINTEDLY THANKS TRUMP, AMERICA FOR UKRAINE SUPPORT MONTHS AFTER VANCE'S JAB ABOUT LACK OF GRATITUDEZelenskyy previously came under scrutiny from Vice President JD Vance in February during an Oval Office meeting for not voicing more gratitude for U.S. support for Kyiv as it battles Moscow.Although Trump has historically boasted about having a solid relationship with Putin, he has publicly voiced increased frustration with Putin in recent weeks as the war rages on between Russia and Ukraine."We get a lot of bulls--- thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth," Trump said during a Cabinet meeting on July 8. "Hes very nice to us all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless."Fox News Digitals Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
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    Michigan councilman arrested for alleged domestic violence after Dem law cleared his criminal past
    A Michigan councilman whose criminal record as a drug dealer was wiped clean following a Democrat-backed law has been arrested for allegedly beating a woman.Leon El-Alamin, 44, a Democratic First Ward city councilman in Flint, was arrested on July 10 and is charged with alleged domestic violence and assault,according to court documentsfiled by the Mount Morris Township police.Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the lawmaker allegedly became angry with the woman because she was looking at her emails, WNEM-TV reported.KNIFE-WIELDING ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF THREATENING US ATTORNEY ON ALBANY, NY STREETS"She had bruising on her face, which is consistent with being struck in the face," Leyton said. "She had a mark on her neck, which is consistent with the allegation of being choked, and she claims she had been dragged out by her hair. And I do believe they found some strands of hair on the floor on the ground, so that corroborated what she said."A gun was also found inside the home, he said.In a statement on the Facebook page for the M.A.D.E. Institute, El-Alamin denied the accusations against him."These recent allegations are both false and deeply disheartening, but I remain confident in the truth and in the legal process," he wrote. "My legal team is actively handling the matter, and I fully intend to clear my name and win this case."El- Alamin is the founder and executive director of the M.A.D.E. Institute, a nonprofit organization that stands for Money, Attitude, Direction and Education.NEWARK MAYOR SUES INTERIM US ATTORNEY FOR FALSE ARREST, MALICIOUS PROSECUTIONEl-Alamin was elected to the city council in November, and has been pictured with prominent Democratic leaders like U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.After graduating from high school, he began dealing drugs and spent a month in a coma following a shootout, his bio on his website states. He was subsequently arrested on drug and weapons charges.He was released from prison after serving part of a 12-to-20-year sentence.In 2021, he had his criminal record wiped under the Clean Slate Act, which expunged the records of many ex-convicts who were eligible."Im excited, I cant really explain it. Im overwhelmed with joy," El-Alamintold Mid Michigan Nowat the time.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPEl-Alamins bond was set at $7,500. He appeared in court for a hearing last week.Fox News Digital has reached out to Whitmer's office, El-Alamin and Leyton.
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    NFL legend understands why Deion Sanders still coaching despite cancer battle
    Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, revealed that he needed his bladder removed following a cancer diagnosis this offseason, yet he has no plans to step away from his job.Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester, a good friend of Sanders, wasnt surprised at all to hear hes still committed to the Buffaloes program."I dont think its surprising," he told Fox News Digital on Monday following his time with service members at USAAs "Salute to Service Boot Camp" at the Chicago Bears facility. "When you know Deion Sanders and know what type of person he is, this is what he loves. He loves football. He loves grooming young boys into men. Thats what he feeds off. Thats his passion. Thats his heart.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I knew he wasnt going to walk away from the game because hes still young and hes still enjoying it."Hester and Sanders have had a strong relationship for years, and when the former joined the latter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year, the Bears legends emotions couldnt be contained as he hugged Sanders after receiving his gold jacket from him.So, knowing the person that Sanders is on and off the field, Hester understands why "Coach Prime" wants to still be on the sidelines despite his medical situation.DEION SANDERS REVEALS HE FOUGHT BLADDER CANCER"Hes given opportunities for a lot of men that have dreams of coaching and dreams to be a part of something special," Hester added. "Hes opening up doors, and thats the way he looks at things in life. Hes opened up doors not only for himself, but for his peers and the great men around him. Hes used that to his advantage, and its something hes been blessed with from God, to be in that situation where he can bless other young men."He takes advantage of it, and he makes sure he does the right thing."Sanders and medical officials held a news conference on Monday to address the coachs health, during which Colorado assistant athletic trainer Lauren Askevold and Dr. Janet Kukreja at UC Health broke down the timeline of his cancer diagnosis and surgery.Askevold noted Sanders had an ACT scan of his vascular pattern to check up on whether his blood clots were away. While everything checked out in that regard, Sanders primary care doctor wanted to refer him to a urologist, which ultimately led Kukreja, the director of urological oncology at UC Health, to give Sanders a look.According to Askevold, Sanders primary care doctor told him he had a bladder tumor."We proceeded with the removal of the bladder tumor. We removed the tumor. It was very high grade, invading through the bladder wall, not into the muscle layer, something we call high-risk non-invasive bladder cancer," Kukreja explained.Sanders, then, elected for bladder removal and the creation of a new bladder after Kukreja broke down his options."I am pleased to report that the results of the surgery are that he is cured from the cancer," she said.Sanders health was a concern for months now, as it was previously a mystery what he was dealing with. He also revealed in a video posted by his son, Deion Sanders Jr., on Sunday that he made a will amid his health battles. The video was shot on May 9."Mentally, emotionally, last night was tough, yesterday was tough, because I had to make a will. Thats not easy at all, to think that you may not be here," he said in the video.Sanders said at Big 12 Media Days that he is now ready to embark on yet another Buffaloes season, where its a new-look group with his son, Shedeur Sanders, and Heisman-winner Travis Hunter both ready to take on their rookie seasons in the NFL. IMPACTING THOSE WHO SERVE USMeanwhile, in Chicago, Hester took the field after the Bears had their latest training camp practice to put service members through a real-life combine thanks to USAA, the official "Salute to Service" partner of the NFL.These boot camps feature drills similar to those used by NFL coaches to evaluate talent at the NFL Scouting Combine, including the 40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle and more.These boot camps have been in place for years, but they now feature a live leaderboard to capture and monitor participants scores in real time, which Hester said added tons of competitiveness among those on the field."It was very exciting, and it was a unique situation being among these guys and seeing them have fun. At the end of the day, they all had fun and competed, so it was a great cause for today," Hester said of the experience."I can relate to them because I have a couple cousins that are my age that were in these types of services. Just to pick those guys brains, their daily routine, and its similar to the stories my family members told me. Of course, my family members were true football fans, too, so they had the opportunity to pick my brain as well when it comes to football. We were just back and forth giving conversation, giving tips on daily routines, and having a great time out there."Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Secret Service debuts 'Golf Force One' armored vehicle to protect Trump while he plays his favorite sport
    Move over, Air Force One a new armored vehicle outfitted for presidential protection is in town, this one specifically for golf outings.The vehicle specifically designed for ballistic protection, dubbed "Golf Force One," seemingly made its public debut during a round of golf between President Donald Trump and his son, Eric, at the Trump golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, over the weekend.The White House confirmed "Golf Force One" is "part of the presidential fleet of specialty vehicles," but did not share any further details.It comes 10 months after an assassination attempt on Trump while he was playing golf at his Florida course.According to the General Services Administration, a Polaris UTV can be outfitted by Chicago company Scaletta Armor with an "add-on armor kit to Polaris XP 1000 Ranger UTV with protection scalable to mission." The kit costs around $190,000.EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND, HOME OF TRUMP GOLF COURSETrump was in Scotland for a meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer.During the golf outing, Trump was seen cruising around in a regular golf cart, with the armored vehicle following a fleet of carts carrying Secret Service agents.The president is known to enjoy driving his own cart, but the UTV was likely on hand in case of an emergency requiring additional protection in such a wide-open space.During the last Trump assassination attempt on Sept. 15, 2024 at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida a Secret Service agent conducting a sweep saw a man hiding in the brush along the fence line of the sixth hole.TRUMP SHOWS OFF GOLF SKILLS AT TURNBERRY RESORT DURING SCOTLAND VISIT, CITES GARY PLAYER'S PRIOR PRAISE"The agent observed the barrel of a rifle aimed directly at him," a Justice Department press release suggested."As the agent began backing away, he saw the rifle barrel move, and the agent fired at [Ryan Wesley] Routh."That came after last July when shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at the president during a Butler, Pennsylvania, rally, killing an attendee behind Trump.In 2020, Iran posted a digitized video of a drone targeting Trump on a golf course in a "vengeance" strike over the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani."Golf Force One" joins a fleet of armored vehicles that includes the Beast, the 10-ton mobile fortress equipped with walls eight inches thick and layered, five-inch windows of reinforced glass that can stop high-caliber rounds. Its capable of distributing tear gas, grenades, and pump-action shotguns.
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