As New York City reels from a deadly mass shooting in midtown Manhattan that killed four, including an NYPD officer, the Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is getting renewed attention for a recent pledge to eliminate a key police department responsible for riots, civil disorder and shootings.Mamdani, who is currently in Uganda celebrating his wedding, has previously called to defund the police, though as a mayoral candidate, he has taken a much more subdued tone regarding policing.However, while already a candidate for mayor, Mamdani pledged on X in December 2024 to "disband" the New York Police Departments Strategic Response Group (SRG).The SRG is one of the NYPDs special operations units, which, according to the forces official website, specializes in disorder response, crime suppression and crowd control and "responds to citywide mobilizations, civil disorders, and major events with highly trained personnel and specialized equipment."MAMDANI'S PAST 'DEFUND THE POLICE' STANCE RESURFACES AFTER DEADLY MANHATTAN SHOOTINGThe website also says that SRG personnel are "also deployed to areas requiring an increased police presence due to increased crime or other conditions" and "mobilizes for shootings, bank robberies, missing persons, demonstrations, or other significant incidents."In December, Mamdani claimed that the NYPD had deployed the SRG to "harass + arrest striking @teamsters."Mamdani pledged: "As Mayor, I will disband the SRG, which has cost taxpayers millions in lawsuit settlements + brutalized countless New Yorkers exercising their first amendment rights."In response to the shooting, Mamdani has said, "Im heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in midtown and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts."HERO COPS AND GOD SAVED LIVES AFTER THE SHOOTER OPENED FIRE, ERIC ADAMS SAYSHe also noted he is "grateful for all of our first responders on the ground."On Monday, a lone gunman, later identified as Shane Tamura, walked into a midtown Manhattan office building and opened fire, killing four people before turning the gun on himself.The four people killed in the shooting were identified as NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner, security guard Aland Etienne and Julia Hyman, an associate at Rudin Management.The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but the gunman reportedly had a grievance with the NFL, blaming the sport of football for apparent issues with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a side effect from repeated hits to the head.PHOTO SHOWS HOW EMPLOYEES BARRICADED DURING NYC SHOOTINGIn response to the tragedy, Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election as an independent, announced Tuesday that "as a mark of respect for the memory of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam who died in the line of duty and the multiple victims of the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan at 345 Park Avenue yesterday, Ive ordered all flags on all city buildings and stationary flagstaffs throughout the five boroughs to be lowered to half-staff until further notice.""Officer Didarul Islam died as he lived, a hero and protector of New York City. We will never forget you," Adams wrote in another post on X.Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdanis campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics concerns.After CBS announced the left-leaning comedians show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as authoritarian, suggesting CBS bent the knee to Trump after recently settling a lawsuit.Though some believed that this could lead to either more censorship or political capitulation, comedians from the windy city, where Colbert had trained in comedy, largely believed the opposite.CHARLAMAGNE ACCUSES TRUMP OF TRYING TO 'MAKE AMERICA NORTH KOREA' BY ENGAGING IN 'AUTHORITARIAN RULE' ON MEDIA"That would go for whoever is the president," late night host Mark Bazer told the Chicago Sun-Times. "Thats the gig. My guess is theres very few comedians or late-night talk show hosts who are going to bend the knee."Bazer added that Colbert can now "take the gloves off" regarding his jokes against Trump without the pressure of maintaining his show."Weve all seen late-night talk shows over the years. Its a tradition to make fun of whoevers in power, like, thats what the job entails," Bazer said.Local comic James Dugan, who frequently performs for the Chicago improv show Whirled News Tonight, told the Chicago Sun-Times that his team largely pulls jokes from the headlines, which have heavily featured Trump recently. In fact, he described concerns about an oversaturation of Trump jokes."A lot of times with our show in particular, we get four or five newspapers and spread them out," Dugan said. "And there is a little bit of a sense of like, should we take out the Trump stuff? Because people are kind of sick of hearing about it."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHowever, some comedians are still worried about what Colberts cancellation could mean for comedy on a larger scale."The fact that a sitting public official is doing so much private litigation, and that it results in this type of thing its dangerous," stand-up comic Eunji Kim told the Chicago Sun-Times.Despite the timing of the announcement, CBS and its parent company, Paramount, have said that the cancellation was a financial decision, not a political one. Insider sources have also said that the decision was made days before Paramounts settlement with Trump.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPColbert himself has not shied away from attacking Trump in the weeks after his shows cancellation. Last week, he told Trump to "go f--- yourself" after the latter celebrated the end of "The Late Show."

The New York Yankees held a moment of silence in honor of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam before the first pitch of Tuesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays."Before tonight's game, we held a moment of silence in memoriam of NYPD Police Officer Didarul Islam, who was tragically killed in the midtown shooting yesterday," the Yankees wrote on X.An office building was the site of a mass shooting that left five dead, including Didarul, when a gunman unleashed fire inside before taking his own life.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe high-rise office tower is located on 52nd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan, a borough that neighbors the Bronx, the home of Yankee Stadium."The entire Yankees organization sends its condolences to his family as well as to the families of the other victims of this senseless act of violence," the Yankees statement concluded.The Yankees trailed the Rays 3-0 in the third inning Tuesday night.Flags at government buildings across the city were placed at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Islam, New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed.The building where the shooting took place houses the NFL's headquarters.NFL'S ROGER GOODELL PRAISES NYPD OFFICER WHO WAS KILLED IN NYC SHOOTINGIn a memo obtained by Fox News Digital, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed at least one NFL employee was "seriously injured" but was listed in stable condition.Goodell also thanked Islam for his sacrifice."We are deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers who responded to this threat quickly and decisively and to Officer Islam, who gave his life to protect others," the memo said.The 36-year-old had been on the force four years before he was gunned down Monday evening. He was a married father to two young boys, and his wife is pregnant with their third child, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.Islam was assigned to the NYPD's 47th Precinct in the Bronx. He was one of two uniformed officers in the Park Avenue building when the shooting occurred.The NYPD said Islam "represented the very best of our department.""He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today," the NYPD added. "We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honor his legacy."Fox News' Scott Thompson and Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Senate confirmed yet another of President Donald Trumps nominees on Tuesday, this time for a position that maintains veterans cemeteries and oversees burials.Sam Brown, an Army veteran and former Nevada GOP Senate candidate, was confirmed by the Senate to be Trumps Veterans Affairs undersecretary for memorial affairs. The 54-44 vote was largely a partisan affair, save for Nevada's Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jackie Rosen, who both crossed the aisle to vote for Brown's confirmation.KEY TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY SENATE DEMS PUTS PRESSURE ON GOP LEADERSThe undersecretary for memorial affairs oversees the National Cemetery Administration, which operates and maintains over 150 national cemeteries. National cemeteries across the country have roughly 4 million veterans interred in their grounds, according to the VA.And the National Cemetery Administration provides for over 100,000 military veterans and eligible family members each year.Trump nominated Brown, who served in the army for five years before medically retiring after a roadside improvised explosive device detonated and burned one-third of his body, in January, and lauded him as an "American hero" in a post on his social media platform Truth Social at the time.SENATE CONFIRMS TRUMP PICK TO LEAD INDEPENDENT NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION"He fearlessly proved his love for our country in the army, while leading troops in battle in Afghanistan and, after being honorably retired as a captain, helping our veterans get access to emergency medications," Trump said.Browns confirmation marked the third of the day in the Senate, where a growing list of Trumps nominees to a variety of agencies, judgeships and ambassadorships have been slowed down by Senate Democrats.Senate Republican leadership are trudging through the Democrats blockade, and working to hammer out a deal to get more nominees moved through quicker.'ALL THE OPTIONS': GOP EYES CUTTING AUGUST RECESS TO MOVE DOZENS OF TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY DEMSSenate Republicans argued that Browns position, in particular, shouldnt be subject to the partisanship on display in Democrats attempts to slow walk other, more controversial nominees.Sen. Jerry Moran, chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, had his request earlier this year to confirm Brown through a much faster process, known as unanimous consent, objected to by Senate Democrats in May."Laying our veterans to rest with honor, serving their families with dignity is not a Republican or Democrat issue," the Kansas Republican said in a statement at the time. "I am discouraged that we cannot work in a bipartisan manner to confirm this qualified and capable leader for the National Cemetery Administration. That position is responsible for carrying out our nations most solemn responsibility, burying our veterans."

Monkeys have been stealing tourists' valuables including their phones and wallets in exchange for food rewards at a popular, cliff-side temple in Bali, Indonesia.The mischievous, long-tailed macaques have been stealing visitors' belongings for decades, holding them ransom to trade with humans for food, according to primate researchers, the Wall Street Journal reported.Around 600 monkeys live at Bali's Uluwatu Temple, a Hindu temple that overlooks the Indian Ocean. Many locals consider the primates to be sacred guardians of the spiritual site, which dates back to around the 10th or 11th century, according to the WSJ.MYSTERIOUS 'TIRE TRAPS' PLAGUE CITY STREETS AS LOCALS TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDSSome of the thieving monkeys can even differentiate between objects of high value to humans like phones and glasses and items humans do not value as much, such as hair clips and hats, the WSJ reported.The primates have "unprecedented economic decision-making processes," according to a University of Lethbridge team that filmed and analyzed hundreds of hours of footage of the macaques.BEARS ESCAPE WILDLIFE PARK ENCLOSURE AND FEAST ON WEEK'S WORTH OF HONEYMany of Uluwatu's theft incidents require the assistance of "pawang," monkey handlers who offer fruits to the animals in exchange for the stolen goods. The monkeys steal dozens of items from tourists each week, including five to 10 smartphones every day, according to the WSJ, citing monkey handler Ketut Ariana."The monkeys have taken over the temple," Jonathan Hamm, a London tourist whose sunglasses were stolen by a macaque, told the WSJ. "Theyre running a scam."EXPERTS SOLVE MYSTERY OF ANCIENT 'MUMMIFIED DRAGON' DISCOVERED BY JAPANESE SHOGUNTaylor Utley, a 36-year-old tourist from Kentucky, said a monkey stole her phone out of her hand while she was visiting Uluwatu Temple last year. To help get it back, a monkey handler had to repeatedly give the primate bags of fruit until it dropped Utley's phone, the WSJ reported."I was taken aback," Utley said. "Its like a criminal enterprise of monkeys."In an attempt to stop the thefts, Uluwatu Temple has implemented different feeding schedules for the monkeys and has offered them different food. However, it has not helped, according to the WSJ, citing Kadek Ari Astawa, who coordinates the monkey handlers.Atsawa said he heard that when the temple first opened to visitors, tourists would sometimes feed the macaques. But once temple management restricted tourists from feeding them, the primates began stealing their belongings, the WSJ reported.In November, residents in a South Carolina town were advised to close their windows and doors after 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped a testing facility.

Democrat New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker blasted his fellow Democrats for being complicit with President Donald Trump's actions during a testy objection to a package of new police legislation voted on by the Senate earlier today.Booker accused his fellow Democrat senators of aligning themselves with Trump because they are in favor of passing legislation, which, void of amendments Booker just began pushing, still allows the president to pick winners and losers in terms of who receives the benefits, he says. "This to me is the problem with Democrats in America right now," Booker complained while objecting to the package of pro-police bills.Booker's objection to the bill, which he says boosts Trump's use of federal funding as leverage to get jurisdictions and entities to change their behavior, comes as the president has threatened to repeal funding and resources from cities and other jurisdictions that push sanctuary city policies, fail to adequately address homelessness, or refuse compliance with other federal directives."The Democratic Party needs a wake up call. I see law firms bending a knee to this president I see universities that should be bastions of free speech bending at the knee to this president I see businesses taking late-night talk show hosts off the air because they dare to insult a president. I see people who want mergers suddenly think they need to pay tribute to this president," Booker complained from the Senate floor."And what are the very people here elected to defend the constitution of the United States saying?" he asked. "Oh well, today let's look the other way and pass some resources that wont go to Connecticut, that won't go to Illinois, that won't go to New York, that will go to the states [Trump] likes.'"PROFOUND COWARDICE: BOOKER SLAMS WALTZ FOR FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP, SIGNALGATE ACCOUNTABILITY"That is complicity with an authoritarian leader who is trashing our country," Booker argued to his fellow Democrats. "It is time for Democrats to have a backbone. It's time for us to fight. It's time for us to draw a line, and when it comes to the safety of my state being denied these grants, that's why I'm standing here."Booker's objection stemmed from a call from Democrats to pass a package of law enforcement-related bills aimed at boosting resources for police, including resources to help shore up death benefits for police officers lost in the line of duty, resources for greater mental health support for officers, resources to address child exploitation, and more. The bills, which eventually passed Tuesday, were discussed and approved in committee before reaching the Senate floor.BOOKER CONCLUDES RECORD 25-HOUR SPEECH AGAINST TRUMP, MUSK, MARKING THE LONGEST EVER ON THE SENATE FLOORDemocrat leaders, including Sens. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Mass., urged passage of the legislative package amid Booker's objection, noting it went through the proper bipartisan procedure and obtained bipartisan support."We have committees for a reason, and we have hearings for a reason," Klobuchar said in response to Booker's objections. She added that "we need to have [law enforcement's] backs and that is what this package of bills does."Cortez-Masto noted that the bills, which she helped sponsor and bring to the floor for a full vote, slammed Booker for attempting to tank a package of bills deemed critical by both parties."I don't need lectures about the urgency of this," Booker shot back in response to his party colleagues' criticism. "I am tired of when the president of the United States violates the constitution, trashes our norms and traditions, and what does the Democratic Party do? Comply? Allow him? Beg for scraps? No! I demand justice!""NOT ON MY WATCH!" Booker added during his objection, while also urging Democrats to be more cohesive in their fight against Trump. "If we don't stand as Democrats we deserve to lose."BOOKER WON'T ACCEPT MONEY FROM ELON MUSK FOR CAMPAIGN, BUT URGES HIM TO 'SOUND THE ALARM' ON TRUMP-BACKED BILL Booker's criticism of his fellow Democratic Party members lays bare Democrats' intra-party fighting between the more radical wing of the party and the more moderate wing.The New Jersey senator's criticism also comes as the party is seeking to find the best strategy forward following big GOP gains during the 2024 election.Former President Barack Obama spoke about the matter at a party fundraiser earlier this month, reportedly telling leaders of the party and major donors to "stop looking for a quick fix" and start supporting candidates who can really win and produce results. As an example, the former president pointed particularly at the upcoming elections in New Jersey and Virginia.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLater this year, Virginia will face a major gubernatorial battle between incumbent GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former long-time Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. In New Jersey, Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who was reportedly in attendance at the fundraiser Obama spoke at, is running for her state's open gubernatorial seat against GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli."The most important thing you can do right now is to help the team, our candidate, to win," Obama told attendees at the fundraiser.

Hulk Hogan's ex-wife, Linda Hogan, addressed the late WWE star's death for the first time in a social media post Monday.Linda made the statement in the comment section of a photo she posted of her and Hulk July 19, five days before Hogan's death, captioned "The good ole days!"The two were married for 29 years before their 2009 divorce. They had two children, Brooke and Nick.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I had no idea he would pass away this soon," she wrote. "We all really thought he would make a comeback! Big surprise. We are all devastated. Its hitting me so hard. I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he cheated. But he was sooo famous. I sort of [understood], but it was crushing. It hurt. I [never] got over him or started a real relationship [with] anyone... I missed HIM!"Ive been weeping all day . The finality . Its just shocking. We spent every minute together for so many years. Ive known him since he was 28 yrs old ! I was 22. I still love him. Even [though] I never spoke or saw him, Nick did... and Nick would tell me things and vice versa. Just news about life. I still felt... although broken... we still were a family. Its so hard to know hes just gone. I tried to stay strong for Nick... but Im melting down now. Its very sad. I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. RIP."WWE CHAMP NAOMI TALKS HULK HOGAN'S IMPACT ON PRO WRESTLING AFTER ICON'S DEATHLinda and Hulk hadpublicly feudedin recent years. She publicly called Hulk "a "sex addict" and "complete liar" and said their family was "a complete mess" in an Instagram video in March.Hulk died Thursday after a reported cardiac arrest.The famed wrestler had reportedly been battling multiple health issues in the months and years before his death.In an appearance on Jake Pauls "Impaulsive" podcast in September 2024, Hogan revealed hed had 25 surgeries the previous 10 years.This included 10 back surgeries, procedures on both shoulders and knee and hip replacements on both sides.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Jon Stewart blasted Israel's current policy towards Gaza on "The Daily Show" Monday, calling its actions "self-evidently inhumane and horrific."With "Jewish Currents" editor-at-large Peter Beinart, Stewart reflected on how he is condemned by other Jewish people as a "bad Jew" for speaking out about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Stewart said Jewish people often think of themselves as the underdog, but, "What happens when David becomes Goliath?"He derided pro-Israeli commentators for denying the conflict is a genocide, arguing it is "purposeful starvation."UN COMMISSION ACCUSES ISRAEL OF 'EXTERMINATION' IN CONTROVERSIAL REPORT"I feel like a crazy person. I feel like I'm watching something that is so self-evidently inhumane and horrific," he added.Stewart argued that the ongoing conflict is not only a moral hazard, but hazardous to the existence of Israel itself."And to be told that I have to shut up because I risk the Jewish state by speaking out? I would say the opposite," he said. "I think they're putting the likelihood of a surviving Jewish state much more at risk with this type of action.""I think they're the ones that are being anti - if you want to define - [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu, with that definition of antisemitism, would probably have to bomb himself," he added.Beinart, for his part, claimed that Palestinians "behaved like Gandhi" by participating in "overwhelmingly non-violent" marches in Gaza seven years ago, alleging that the U.S. supports Israel shutting down peaceful protests."When they do non-violent boycotts, we criminalize the boycotts. When they go to the International Criminal Court, we sanction the International Criminal Court," he added, referencing the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and President Donald Trump's sanctions against the ICC for issuing an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBeinart appeared to insinuate Hamas' October 7 terror attacks were understandable in light of all this."We essentially send the message to Palestinians that non-violent protests, that ethical protest resistance, doesn't work. And that makes it easier for Hamas to commit the crimes that they did on October 7," he said.

Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke Hogan has spoken out for the first time following her father's unexpected death.On July 24, the WWE icon, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71 after he suffered a cardiac event at his Florida home. On Tuesday, Brooke, 37, who was estranged from Hulk at the time of his death, shared an emotional tribute to her father and clarified the circumstances around their rift."My dad's blood runs through my veins. His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments," Brooke began in a slideshow of written posts that she shared on Instagram. "We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes," she continued. "I am so grateful I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together. When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us."HULK HOGAN'S SON APPEARS AT WWE'S 'RAW' TO HELP HONOR FATHER AFTER HIS DEATH"He used to remind me, All of this is temporary and Ill always find my way back to you. I truly believe that - we will find each other in every lifetime," she added."I know hes at peace now, out of pain, and in a place as beautiful as he imagined. He used to speak about this moment with such wonder and hope. Like meeting God was the greatest championship hed ever have."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTBrooke went on to explain that she felt "it was necessary to clear a few things up" regarding how her relationship with Hulk has been portrayed in the media."We never had a big fight,'" she wrote." "My father and I never fought. It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand.""My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business," Brooke continued. "I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself. He had nothing else to prove to the world or anyone."Brooke shared that she and her husband, former NHL star Steven Olesky, moved to Florida to be closer to Hulk as he was facing health struggles."We had been through almost 25 surgeries together, and then all of a sudden he didnt want me at surgerieseverything started getting covered in a thick veil," Brooke recalled. "It was like there was a force field around him that I couldnt get through."HULK HOGAN ENDORSES TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT AT RNC: LET TRUMP-O-MANIA MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN"He was telling me these things, being so vulnerable with me and heard my pleas, then suddenly something shifted, and he made a choice to walk the path that clearly tore at his spirit," she continued. "I felt a disconnect. What followed were respectful disagreements that took an emotional toll on me.""During the last two years, I had to step away to protect my heart," Brooke added.However, Brooke shared that Olesky had maintained contact with Hulk in an effort to repair the relationship between his wife and her father. She explained that Olesky had been "quietly reaching out to my dad without me knowing, trying to find a safe way back in for me. After my father passed, I read those messages, some answered, some ignored.but all of them broke my heart.""I know in my heart I did everything I could," Brooke wrote. "He knew I would run through a burning building for him. And in many ways, along the path of life, I did. He knows how deeply, how hard and how purely I loved him. I am at peace knowing this"LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"All I ever truly wanted from my father was love, honesty, and a deep connection," she added. "And for a few special years, I had thatwith memories that will last a lifetime.""My world is forever changed. But I'm deeply blessed with a loving husband and two beautiful children who remind me every day of life's greatest gifts," Brooke concluded.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTBrooke and Olesky, who married in 2022, announced in January 2025 that they had welcomed fraternal twins, son Oliver Andrew and daughter Molly Gene, the latter of whom shares a middle name with Hulk.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHulk shared Brooke and son Nick, 35, with his ex-wife Linda Hogan. The wrestling star and Linda tied the knot in 1983 but separated in 2007 and finalized their divorce in 2009. The family's life together was documented in the reality TV show "Hogan Knows Best," which ran for four seasons from 2005 to 2007 on VH1. After "Hogan Knows Best" was canceled, Brooke starred in the reality spin-off "Brooke Knows Best" for two seasons from 2008 to 2009.Rumors of a rift between Brooke and Hulk first sparked in September 2023 after she did not attend her father's wedding when he married his third wife, Sky Daily.Brooke is also estranged from Linda. In March, Linda claimed she hadn't seen Brooke in over eight years, due to Hulk's behavior. "Brooke doesnt talk to us. She had twins, she got married [and] she didnt tell us."After Linda blamed Hulk for the family's rift, Brooke fired back on Instagram and explained that she didn't speak to her mother or father for separate reasons."Each individual, on their own, has given me more than enough reasons over the years to make this extremely hard and painful decision to end contact," Brooke wrote in part in a lengthy statement that she shared on Instagram at the time."As much as I not only understand and have empathy for their own struggles, I absolutely LOVE them with every fiber of my being which deep down I think they know. My heart hurts every day, and not a day passes it does not affect me. Inside of me, there is a little girl who desperately wants and needs her Mom and Dad."

The U.S. government has named the Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuela-based criminal group led by President Nicols Maduro, a global terrorist organization.Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of the Suns, is being sanctioned by the U.S. for providing support to foreign terrorist organizations, including the violent Tren de Aragua and Sinaloa Cartel, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of the Treasury."Todays action further exposes the illegitimate Maduro regimes facilitation of narco-terrorism through terrorist groups like Cartel de los Soles," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.RUBIO RIPS VENEZUELA'S MADURO AS 'NARCO-TERRORIST' LEADER THREATENING US ONE YEAR AFTER DISPUTED ELECTION"The Treasury Department will continue to execute on President Donald Trumps pledge to put America First by cracking down on violent organizations, including Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa Cartel and their facilitators, like Cartel de los Soles."US GOVERNMENT TAKING DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT APPROACH USING TERRORISM CHARGES AGAINST DRUG CARTELS: FBI ALUMTren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, is involved in a range of criminal activities, including human smuggling and the illicit drug trade. The Sinaloa Cartel, a violent and powerful Mexican cartel, is responsible for trafficking drugs like fentanyl into the U.S., according to the Treasury Department.SINALOA CARTEL LEADERS CHARGED WITH NARCO-TERRORISM AFTER AUTHORITIES SEIZE 1.65 TONS OF FENTANYLIn an X post, the Drug Enforcement Administration wrote that it is seeking information leading to the arrests and convictions of Maduro, Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello Rondn and Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino Lpez.In January, the U.S. increased an reward to $25 million for information leading to Maduro's arrest and/or conviction. The U.S. has not recognized Maduro as the Venezuelan president since 2019.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn May, the U.S. advised citizens to avoid traveling to Venezuela and its borders. According to the U.S. Department of State, citizens were warned not to travel to Venezuela due to severe risks, including wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest and poor health infrastructure.