When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness but could the culprit be on your plate?Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the surprising connection between gluten, gut health and how we feel."Nutrition is one of the most under-appreciated factors in mental health," said Dr. Pete Sulack, a health practitioner based in Tennessee and founder of the Be Resilient Program.EXPERTS REVEAL 5-STEP APPROACH TO A HEALTHIER GUT AND STRONGER IMMUNITYThe food we eat directly influences the production of feel-good chemicals and inflammation levels in our body, he noted, factors that are instrumental in shaping mood, focus and emotional resilience.Kim Kulp, registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of the Gut Health Connection in the San Francisco Bay Area, agreed, noting that a lack of nutrients in the diet means the brain isnt getting what it needs to function at its best.The "gut-brain axis" (the communication line between the digestive system and brain) is where gut microbes respond to the foods people eat, influencing mood for better or worse, according to Kulp.Among many culprits in the modern diet, gluten a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, ingredients commonly used to make pasta and bread has gotten a lot of attention.EATING THESE COMMON FOODS COULD REDUCE ALZHEIMER'S RISK, EXPERTS SAYWhile celiac disease is a well-known autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, Sulack pointed out that even people without celiac can suffer from whats known as "non-celiac gluten sensitivity."Gluten has been shown to increase intestinal permeability (commonly called "leaky gut"). This can lead to body and brain inflammation, which causes symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, mood swings and brain fog, according to experts.This inflammation interferes with neurotransmitter balance and can worsen conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD.This means that your daily toast or sandwich could be contributing to emotional turbulence without you even realizing it.This could particularly affect those who are already suffering from mental health symptoms, have a sensitivity to gluten or eat heavily processed varieties of bread, experts agree.BEST AND WORST BREADS FOR YOUR HEALTH, ACCORDING TO NUTRITION EXPERTSIn his clinical practice, Sulack said hes seen dramatic improvements in mood and focus when patients remove gluten along with other inflammatory foods.Kulp offered a slightly different take, however."If you dont have celiac disease, or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, gluten has not been shown to be detrimental to mental health," she told Fox News Digital.Diets like the Mediterranean diet, which include whole grains that contain gluten, have been shown to support cognitive function and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression which suggests that bread may not always be the enemy.Both experts agreed that the type and quality of bread makes all the difference.Sulack cautioned against modern, ultraprocessed breads packed with additives and refined flours, which are most likely to trigger inflammation and mental health symptoms.He extended this warning to ultraprocessed foods in general, many of which contain gluten along with sugar, seed oils and chemical additives.These foods are often devoid of nutritional value and, according to experts, actively fuel inflammation in the body and the brain.With the importance of whole foods in mind, Kulp emphasized that bread can be a valuable part of a mentally supportive diet."Too many people are focused on what to avoid in their diets, and not what to include," she said. "Often, healthy foods are being cut out because of misinformation from social media and the internet."Whole-wheat bread is a great source of whole grains, Kulp noted.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTEREven for those with sensitivities, gluten-free breads made from quinoa, millet or sourdough options can be good alternatives, she said, adding, "Theres a bread for almost everyone."As Sulack put it: "We cannot medicate our way out of what many are eating their way into."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe experts highlighted some key nutrients that are essential for mental health, including omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins (especially B6, B12, and folate), vitamin D, magnesium and amino acids like tryptophan.These nutrients support mood regulation and are often deficient in people struggling with anxiety or depression, they noted.

Michael Donilon, a longtime aide to former President Joe Biden, is sitting down with House investigators in Oversight Committee Chair James Comers autopen probe on Wednesday.Donilon is one of Bidens most enduring confidantes, with a working relationship that began in 1981 when the former president was a U.S. senator from Delaware.Hes also no stranger to Washington, D.C., having earned both his Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor from Georgetown University.Donilon later worked on both Bidens 2020 and 2024 campaigns as a chief strategist and is one of the key people to have gone on the offensive against his fellow Democrats after they cast Biden out following his disastrous June 2024 debate against now-President Donald Trump.GOP LAWMAKERS CLASH OVER STRATEGY TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CRISIS"Now, lots of people have terrible debates," Donilon said during a Harvard University event. "Lots of people have terrible debates. Usually the party doesn't lose its mind, but that's what happened here. It melted down."It earned him rebukes from fellow left-wingers, including ex-Obama advisor and CNN political commentator David Axelrod, who called Donilons comments "delusional" on X.And while his work for Biden made him a national-level figure, Donilon spent years working on other notable Democratic campaigns.He played a role in the electoral successes of both former President Bill Clinton in 1992 and ex-Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder in 1989, among others.RON KLAIN DODGES REPORTERS AFTER MARATHON GRILLING IN BIDEN COVER-UP PROBEBut its the four-year period during which Donilon served as senior advisor to the Biden White House, and then his stint on Bidens short-lived 2024 campaign, thats captured the attention of the House Oversight Committee.He was dubbed a member of Bidens "Politburo" by Axios reporter Alex Thompson and CNN host Jake Tapper in their book "Original Sin" described as a small group of insiders who reportedly helped run the White House while covering signs of Bidens decline from others."The president valued Mike Donilons advice so much that aides would later joke that if he wanted, he could get Biden to start a war," the authors wrote.Donilon was also paid $4 million to work on Bidens re-election bid, according to the book.The Wall Street Journal reported in Dec. 2024 that Donilon was also a key intermediary between Biden and his pollsters during that short-lived campaign.And he was with Biden until the very end of his administration, reportedly as one of the aides in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, joining the then-president when he drafted the explosive letter that ended his campaign.Since that ended, Donilon took up a role as a Spring 2025 Resident Fellow at Harvard Universitys Institute of Politics.

Changes to the confirmation process are on the table as frustrations among Senate Republicans continue to fester while Senate Democrats continue their blockade of President Donald Trumps nominees.Republicans have spent much of the week working deep into the night to confirm nomination after nomination, but Democrats have yet to relent and allow for any speeding up of the process.That reality, and a request from Trump to consider canceling the fast-approaching August recess to ram through more of his nominees, has the Senate GOP mulling changes to the rules, like shortening the debate time on nominees or bundling together some picks.GRASSLEY REBUKES TRUMP'S PRESSURE TO 'HAVE THE COURAGE' TO SPEED UP NOMINATIONSSenate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., charged that Democrats blockade of Trumps nominations was "Trump derangement syndrome on steroids.""If we're going to do something, we're going to look at how we would make a modification to our rules to ensure that we can't have the kind of delay and obstruction and blocking that the Democrats are currently using," Thune said.Changing the rules, however, could open the door for Democrats to take advantage of the modifications and set a new precedent for the confirmation process.Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told Fox News Digital that Senate Democrats were just playing by the same rules that Republicans operated under when they had the majority.KEY TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY SENATE DEMS PUTS PRESSURE ON GOP LEADERS"I think that's the only way to a do unto others situation," he said. "And I warn them: things that sound so appealing now to make a quick change in the rules, they may soon have to live with."However, Senate Republicans did play ball, for the most part, with their counterparts when former President Joe Biden was in the White House. This time four years ago, Biden had 49 civilian nominees confirmed by a voice vote, a much faster and simpler process that didn't require a full vote on the Senate floor.And during Trumps first term, he had five civilian nominees confirmed by voice vote. While the Senate has now confirmed over 100 of the presidents nominees, more and more of his picks over 160 and counting are being added to the Senates calendar, and Republicans are hoping that Democrats agree to a deal to move a package of nominees through the Senate.Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., believed his colleagues were inclined to make changes to the rules in the face of continued Democratic resistance."I think it is a big mistake where we are now," he said. "Push is going to come to shove. If there is no negotiation and no settlement before that, I believe that the rules will change."'ALL THE OPTIONS': GOP EYES CUTTING AUGUST RECESS TO MOVE DOZENS OF TRUMP NOMINEES STALLED BY DEMSSome Republicans, like Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., are not too concerned about changing the precedent in the Senate, given that over the last several years the nomination process has deteriorated into a partisan stand-off."I'm happy to change the precedent to allow any president, Republican or Democrat, to be able to staff his administration," Johnson told Fox News Digital. "I think the confirmation system is completely out of control. I can't imagine our Founding Fathers really thought the Senate ought to be able to advise consent on hundreds and hundreds of positions. It's ridiculous."Meanwhile, Trump targeted Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, for not doing away with "blue slips," a longtime Senate practice that effectively gives senators the ability to veto district court and U.S. attorney nominees in their home states.Grassley said that he was "offended" by Trumps attack, but didnt appear to budge on the blue slip issue. However, Grassley did ignore blue slips in 2017 to hold hearings for a pair of the presidents judicial nominees during his first term.Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told Fox News Digital that he didnt know why Republicans wouldnt want to have normal scrutiny and debate over their nominees."Trump says jump and Senate Republicans ask how high, which is really sad for an institution with such a great sense of tradition and self-respect," he said.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are slated to visit Gaza Friday, after both met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday in Israel to discuss ways to provide food and aid to Gaza."Special envoy Witkoff and Ambassador Huckabee will be traveling into Gaza to inspect the current distribution sites and secure a plan to deliver more food and meet with local Gazans to hear firsthand about this dire situation on the ground," Leavitt told reporters on Thursday. "The special envoy and the ambassador will brief the president immediately after their visit to approve a final plan for food and aid distribution into the region.""President Trump is a humanitarian with a big heart, and that's why he sent special envoy Witkoff to the region in an effort to save lives and end this crisis," Leavitt said. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

One day after thousands of fans flocked to the streets of Birmingham, England to bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, close friends and family of the legendary rock star gathered to say their final goodbye in a private ceremony.On Thursday, Ozzy - who died on July 22 at 76 years old - was laid to rest in the grounds of his own mansion in Buckinghamshire, England.According to The Daily Mail, the Black Sabbath frontman desired to be buried near a lake on his 250-acre property.OZZY OSBOURNE FUNERAL: SHARON OSBOURNE BREAKS DOWN DURING EMOTIONAL PROCESSIONA huge floral tribute on the grounds of the mansion spelled out the words,'OZZY F---ING OSBOURNE', on the banks of the Osbourne lake, according to the outlet.Osbourne's long-time guitarist Zakk Wylde, along with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson were among the guests who attended. Metallica frontman James Hetfield and Sir Elton John were also reportedly in attendance.On Wednesday, thousands of people flocked to the streets of Birmingham to honor the legendary rock star as the hearse and accompanying vehicles made their way to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76Sharon Osbourne and children Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, put on a united front as they arrived at the celebration of life, hand in hand.The hearse carrying Osbourne made its way down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bench, which was unveiled on the Broad Street canal bridge in 2019."Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy, oi, oi, oi," fans screamed as the hearse arrived, according to the Associated Press. Six vehicles carrying the Osbourne family, who paid for the procession, followed.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSOn Tuesday, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar IqbalMBE, JP, said it was "important" for the city to honor Osbourne in the city that he loved so much."Ozzy was more than a music legend - he was a son of Birmingham. Having recently been awarded the Freedom of the City and following his celebrated appearance at theBack to the Beginningconcert at Villa Park earlier this month, it was important to the city that we support a fitting, dignified tribute ahead of a private family funeral. We know how much this moment will mean to his fans. Were proud to host it here with his loving family in the place where it all began, and we are grateful that they have generously offered to pay to enable this to happen and support the city is giving him the farewell he deserves."WATCH: OZZY OSBOURNES FAMILY HONORS LEGENDARY ROCKERIn a "Dear Ozzy" column for The Times in 2011, Osbourne shared his wishes on what he hoped his future funeral would be like after a fan asked if it was "too morbid to plan your own funeral? Or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives?"CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I honestly dont care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes em happy," Osbourne wrote. "But I do want to make sure its a celebration, not a mope-fest.""Id also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of death," he continued. "Therell be no harping on the bad times.""So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind," he said. "Its worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country especially rock stars like me are very lucky.""Thats why I dont want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say thanks."

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is teasing a "behind-the-scenes" look at her abbreviated and ultimately unsuccessful 2024 White House bid.Harris, in a video posted to social media on Thursday, announced that her new book, titled "107 Days," releases in September and will provide details on what she calls "the shortest presidential campaign in modern history.""I believe theres value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what I know it will take to move forward," Harris said.Harris replaced then-President Joe Biden last July as the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee after he dropped out of the race amid mounting questions over his physical and mental stamina following a disastrous debate performance a month earlier against now-President Donald Trump.KAMALA HARRIS RULES OUT 2026 RUN IN HER HOME STATE OF CALIFORNIA"What the world saw on the campaign trail was only part of the story," Harris teases.The news from Harris came one day after she announced that she wouldn't run in 2026 for governor of her home state of California.But her decision to keep her name off the ballot next year left the door open for a possible second presidential bid in 2028.In her statement on Wednesday explaining her decision, Harris said, "For now, my leadership and public service will not be in elected office.""I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," she said.After losing last year's election to Trump and then serving out the remainder of her term as vice president, Harris returned to California and kept close counsel with an inner circle of confidants.And some in her inner circle, as well as political analysts, suggested that running and winning the election in 2026 for governor of California, the nation's most populous state and home to the world's fifth-largest economy, would likely take a 2028 White House run off the table.But with a gubernatorial run off the table, that's no longer a concern.21 DEMOCRATS WHO MAY RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2028If Harris eventually does launch a 2028 presidential campaign, she would start her ride on the road to the White House as the most recognizable Democrat in what's expected to be a large field of contenders. And she would also come equipped with a broad fundraising network that she built up last cycle."She would certainly be a very serious candidate in the primary in 2028, if she runs," a Democratic strategist and veteran of multiple White House campaigns told Fox News Digital.The strategist, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, said that "a lot of Democrats think she was put in a tough spot in 2024 and deserves to have a chance to run a race on her ownshe was limited in doing some of the things that politically she might have needed to do to make a cleaner break with Biden."But Harris could also potentially be weighed down with plenty of political baggage from the 2024 campaign, when the Democrats lost not only the White House but also their Senate majority, and failed to win back control of the House.SUCCEEDING TRUMP IN 2028: SIX REPUBLICANS TO KEEP YOUR EYES ONAs the party looks to escape the political wilderness, many Democrats are aiming to make a clear break with the past as they strive for a reset."If you're trying to take a different path for the party, it's hard to go backwards and pick the person who lost to Trump," a Democratic consultant told Fox News. "There needs to be a fresh start, a new generation."If Harris does run, she'd have to deal with her unwavering support for Biden as his physical and mental abilities appeared to waver in front of Americans.Republican Rep. James Comer, who as House Oversight chair is investigating the former presidents use of the autopen and mental fitness while in the White House, said in an interview on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle"that "the odds of Kamala Harris getting a subpoena are very high."While Harris has been spending recent months mulling her decision on a gubernatorial run, other potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders have already been making early moves as they try to move past the Biden administration and last year's election setbacks.Among them are Govs. Gavin Newsom of California, JB Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Wes Moore of Maryland, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, as well as Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

FIRST ON FOX:New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, in a resurfaced interview, explained that one of his "greatest victories" as a lawmaker was securing taxpayer funding for unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants."When I think of the greatest victories in Albany this year, I think the excluded workers fund, a fund that was created for undocumented workers who were locked out of unemployment at the federal level and at the state level," Mamdani told SAAG Interactive in June 2021 as an assemblyman from Queens."And what this fund would do is provide some modicum of relief. And this fund was won in many ways because of the pressure brought by those that the state doesn't even recognize, the state does not even see," Mamdani continued. "Without the pressure from those individuals, members of the state would never have taken this action because nothing happens because of benevolence, it happens because of pressure, as you know, and these workers made that very clear in the way that they organized and the victories they won."On Mamdanis campaign website, his stated platform suggests he will continue to promote legislation benefitting illegal immigrants in the nations largest city.'CULTURE OF SHAME': NYC COUNCIL MEMBER SOUNDS ALARM OVER MAMDANI VOTERS FALLING FOR 'PIPE DREAM'"Donald Trump is tearing at the fabric of New York City in his second term," thewebsite states."He has deployed ICE agents to pluck New Yorkers from their families. He has sent already-high prices skyrocketing with tariffs. And he has threatened vital social services that working New Yorkers rely on every day. Zohran Mamdani will fight Trumps attempts to gouge the working class, and deliver a city where everyone can afford a dignified life. Hell ensure our immigrant New Yorkers are protected by strengthening our sanctuary city apparatus: getting ICE out of all City facilities and ending any cooperation, increasing legal support, and protecting all personal data."UNEARTHED MAMDANI COLLEGE NEWSPAPER WRITINGS PROMOTE ANTI-ISRAEL BOYCOTT, RAIL AGAINST 'WHITE PRIVILEGE'Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment.Mamdani recently faced backlash from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for his failure to speak out in the wake of a shooting of a Customs and Border Protection officer in a New York City park."His silence in the face of this brutal attack speaks volumes about where his priorities lie, and its not with public safety and the American people," acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News Digital. In the same interview with SAAG interactive, Fox News Digital previously reported that Mamdani told the interviewer about his commitment to BDS sanctions against Israel and highlighted his social media history condemning Israel.

A Minnesota man convicted of killing his parents and younger siblings with an ax when he was a teen in 1988 has been released early under a law that Gov. Tim Walz backed.David Brom, now 53, had been assigned to work release as of July 29, according to online records from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.Brom was 16 years old when he killed his mother Paulette, his father Bernard, his younger sister Diane and younger brother Richard at their home in Rochester, Minnesota. Investigators found all four victims suffered multiple gash wounds to their heads and upper bodies from an ax.Brom pleaded not guilty due to mental illness, but a jury found him guilty of the murders. He was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences and one concurrent life sentence. He would have been eligible for parole after 52 years in 2037.PROSECUTORS WANT IDAHO KILLER BARRED FROM CONTACTING VICTIMS' FAMILIES FOR NEARLY A CENTURYBrom, however, became eligible for parole after a new Minnesota law went into effect, ending life sentences for offenders convicted as children.Walz, who failed in his bid for the White House as former Vice President Kamala Harris running mate, signed the legislation into law in 2023.The legislation applies retroactively, allowing most individuals already serving sentences to appear before a Supervised Release Board after serving 15, 20, or 30 years, depending on the severity and nature of the original sentence.CA BILL WOULD ALLOW INMATES SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE TO SEEK EARLY RELEASE IF CRIME WAS BEFORE AGE 26Brom became retroactively eligible for release as of 2018. In January, Supervised Release Board members voted 5-1 on a plan that would allow Brom a work release, FOX9 Minneapolis reported.Brom will be transferred to a Twin Cities halfway house and remain under supervision and GPS monitoring, a department of corrections spokesperson told the outlet.The Supervised Release Board will review Broms case again in January.

FIRST ON FOX: The Navy may soon install a new educational review board aimed at restoring a "culture of discipline" at the U.S. Naval Academy and eliminating any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related initiatives.According to a draft memo obtained by Fox News Digital, the board would be composed of "prominent leaders" from both the public and private sectors who are "committed to restoring the warrior ethos and bringing meritocracy and accountability back to Naval education."The draft, written on behalf of Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and addressed to Scott Duncan, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, requests a list of potential candidates to serve on the board.GROUP LAUNCHES TIP LINE FOR DOD EMPLOYEES TO REPORT DEI, 'WOKE' OVERREACHThe proposed board would be tasked with "reinstating and encouraging a culture of discipline as a part of the warrior ethos" and reviewing curriculum content to ensure alignment with Department of Defense priorities. It would also be empowered to remove any material deemed "inappropriate for todays warfighter progression."In addition to curriculum oversight, the memo calls for a major shift in the faculty structure. It proposes expanding the number of permanent military professors from 40 to at least 100, a move aimed at "addressing imbalances in civilian-dominated governance that weaken the Academys military mission."Under the proposed timeline, the board would be established within the first three months, during which it would also review the admissions process and audit faculty composition. Over the following three to six months, it would initiate an overhaul of "ethos training" and recommend updates to the Academys admissions rubric."It is no secret that reform is needed at the Naval Academy, and across all of Naval education," Phelan said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The previous administration instilled corrosive DEI programs in the Academys curriculum and allowed identity politics and wokeism to take priority over warfighting, leadership, and the critical thinking necessary to be superior Naval and Marine Corps officers."PETE HEGSETH DIRECTS MILITARY ACADEMIES THAT ALL FUTURE ADMISSIONS WILL BE BASED SOLELY ON MERITWhile the memo was drawn up by senior staff, it has not yet been formally issued.Capt. Adam Clampitt, public affairs officer to the Secretary of the Navy, emphasized that "no decisions have been made," but added that "the Secretary is committed to restoring the warrior ethos and instilling a culture of meritocracy and accountability in Naval education and across the fleet, and is looking at a variety of options to make that happen."The initiative comes just days after a major leadership shakeup at the Naval Academy. The Department of Defense moved Adm. Yvette Davids out as superintendent and into another role and replaced her with Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte marking the first time a Marine has held the position.However, a Navy official familiar with the personnel move emphasized that Davids was being promoted. She has been nominated to serve as the deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, strategy, and warfighting development a role that could position her for a future four-star admiral promotion."Her operational record, strategic vision, and proven leadership made her the natural fit for the job," the official told Fox News Digital. "Her selection was not a statement about anything other than excellence and readiness."

Arkansas police charged a 28-year-old schoolteacher in thekilling of a married couplewho were hiking with their children at Devils Den State Park, finding him in a nearby city after a multi-day search.Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested Andrew James McGann at a barbershop in Springdale at 4:57 p.m. Wednesday. Officials said in a Wednesday news conference that he was getting a haircut at the time of his arrest.He was charged with two counts of capital murder in connection to the killings of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, who were found dead on a walking trail at Devil's Den. Their daughters, who are 7 and 9, were not hurt and are being cared for by family members, authorities said."Let there be no mistake we do not tolerate violent crime in Arkansas. If you target innocent people, law enforcement will hunt you down and bring you to justice," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.ARKANSAS MAN CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER AFTER KILLING PARENTS IN FRONT OF DAUGHTERS AT DEVILS DEN STATE PARKMcGann was a teacher in a small Oklahoma school district until May and then resigned to take a job in another state, according to a statement from Sand Springs Public Schools. They said that McGann had passed all background checks.McGann had not yet started his new job in Arkansas at Springdale Public Schools, Jared Cleveland, the district superintendent, confirmed to Fox News. Cleveland said that McGann "has not at any time" been in contact with students or their families. He declined to provide more information, citing the investigation."Our entire team extends our deepest condolences to the Brink family," he said. "Their children are especially in our thoughts and prayers."The mother of a former student provided an email from the teacher's previous school district to Fox News. She said that in 2023, she filed a complaint with the superintendent after her son witnessed McGann behaving inappropriately toward younger female students.In response, parents received a letter from the district stating that McGann had been placed on administrative leave while officials investigated complaints of poor classroom management and professional judgment.While the investigation did not find evidence of inappropriate behavior toward a student, it concluded that McGann's classroom management and judgment fell below district expectations. Shortly afterward, McGann resigned."Mr. McGann, on Wednesday afternoon, notified our Human Resources Department of his decision to resign his position, effective immediately," the email said, in part. "We will have a substitute teacher in his class for the rest of the school year."MANHUNT INTENSIFIES FOR ARKANSAS SUSPECT LIKELY INJURED IN FATAL ATTACK OF COUPLEAfter recently relocating from South Dakota to Arkansas, the Brinks family spent Saturday, July 26, exploring Devils Den State Park in the Ozark Mountains with their two young daughters.ASP discovered Cristen and Clinton's bodies along a remote hiking trail on Sunday at approximately 2:40 p.m. Their two daughters, ages 7 and 9, were physically unharmed but emotionally distressed, authorities said.A motive for the killings is still being determined, Arkansas State Police Major Stacie Rhoads said during a news conference after Wednesdays arrest. Autopsy results have not yet been released.On Sunday, ASP issued an updated description of the suspect. They said he was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, with sleeves rolled up, rather than a tank top as originally reported. He was wearing dark pants, a dark baseball hat and sunglasses.The suspect, later identified as McGann, was holding a black backpack and was wearing fingerless gloves. He was seen driving toward a park exit in a black, four-door car, authorities said.The head of the State Police, Col. Mike Hagar, said Wednesday a "monster" had been snared.Praising the cooperation between law enforcement agencies, he said, "Because of their hard work and investigative skill, we were able to take a monster off the streets, and bring relief to those two precious girls, and the rest of our citizens."McGann is expected in court on Friday morning.Devils Den is located about 140 miles northwest of Little Rock. The remote 2,500-acre park features hiking trails and rock formations.Fox News Digital has reached out to the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Department of Public Safety, Springdale Police, FBI and Washington County Sheriff's Office for comment.