Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to expel Democratic lawmakers who have fled Texas to stop Republicans from moving ahead with efforts to redraw the state's congressional districts.Most Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives, who Abbott has accused of potentially committing felonies, left the state on Sunday so that the House would not have enough votes for a quorum. Without a quorum, legislative proceedings cannot move forward. The lawmakers fled as Republicans have been trying to pass legislation establishing new congressional districts in the state, which Republicans argue have been unfairly gerrymandered in favor of Democrats and need to be adjusted.Abbott told lawmakers in a letter sent Sunday that if they do not return by the time the house reconvenes at 4 p.m. ET he will "invoke Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0382 to remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House."GOV. ABOTT CALLS OUT DEMOCRATS FOR OUTRAGEOUS PROTESTS TO GOP-LED REDISTRICTING"In addition to abandoning their offices, these legislators may also have committed felonies," Abbott added in his letter. "Many absentee Democrats are soliciting funds to evade the fines they will incur under House rules."Earlier Monday, Abbott said it would be considered bribery "if any lawmaker took money to perform or to refuse to perform an act in the legislature."In response to Abbott's threats, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., described the governor's actions as "all hat, no cattle," noting that there was "no basis to charge" the lawmakers."Gov. Abbott is making idle threats," Jeffries insisted during an interview Monday with CNN. TEXAS MAP FIGHT ESCALATES AS JEFFRIES VOWS ALL OPTIONS TO STOP GOP PLANDemocrats nationwide have responded to the GOP redistricting efforts in Texas with threats to do the same in Democratic-controlled states like New York and California.Last week, Jeffries said during a press conference that "all options should be on the table" amid the Texas redistricting battle.Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has said California should "fight fire with fire" when it comes to the GOP's mid-decade redistricting efforts.Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared Monday that "the gloves are off," adding that she intends to explore "every option" to redraw her state's congressional maps "as soon as possible."Congressional maps are typically redrawn once every 10 years, following the completion of the U.S. Census, but currently Texas is trying to re-draw their maps mid-decade without any new census data, or even a court order. Still, Abbott has insisted that "there's nothing illegal" about what Republicans are trying to do in Texas.The new maps in Texas, which President Donald Trump supports, could potentially help Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pick up five seats, the president said last month. Trump's Department of Justice previously sent Aboott a letter in early July, alleging that some congressional districts in Texas could be considered racially gerrymandered and in violation of the Constitution's 14th Amendment.

FIRST ON FOX: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson dined with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Judea and Samaria on Monday, in a visit that marked the most senior visit from a U.S. official to what is still internationally considered the occupied West Bank, but which has become a highly divisive topic in the U.S.Though the dinner discussion largely focused on the ongoing war in Gaza and how to better secure aid deliveries as Hamas continues wreck on food access, Fox News Digital confirmed with Heather Johnston, the founder of the U.S. Israel Education Association whose organization planned Johnson's trip that he and his delegation will also be meeting with Palestinian leaders during his Middle East visit.Johnson, whose visit is considered a "private" trip and not an official state visit as it was organized by the association, also met with Israeli officials in the city of Ariel ealier on Tuesday just over 10 miles from the Green Line, the armistice line marking the borders between Israel and the disputed Palestinian territories.Though it is not unusual for members of Congress to travel to Israel under private means, including previous Speakers of the House like Kevin McCarthy who also met with Netanyahu in 2023, the location of the Johnson-Netanyahu dinner is significant.EUROPEAN LEADERS DECRY HAMAS VIDEO OF ISRAELI CAPTIVES: UNLIMITED INHUMANITYRepublicans in Congress have introduced legislation that would require all official U.S. documents to use the name "Judea and Samaria" rather than the West Bank, which it argues has become a "highly divisive label."Judea and Samaria refers to the historical and religious ties Israel has to an area that is internationally recognized as the West Bank, and which Israel captured from Jordan during the 1967 war after Amman first seized the territory of Mandatory Palestine, now dubbed the West Bank, during the Israel-Arab war of 1948.It has since been deemed illegally occupied by the UN and the international community, though the U.S. has fluctuated over its views of the occupation status since President Donald Trump first entered office in 2017.NETANYAHU RESPONDS AFTER ISRAELI HOSTAGE SEEN EMACIATED, DIGGING GRAVE: 'CRUELTY OF HAMAS HAS NO BOUNDARIES'Trump evaded questions earlier this year over whether he would support Israels annexation of parts of the West Bank despite his strong support for Jerusalem.But regardless of whether it has the backing of Israels chief ally, top officials in Netanyahus administration have made clear they intend to annex territory officially and less than two weeks ago the Israeli government passed a non-binding resolution that said Jerusalem should "apply Israeli sovereignty, law, judgment and administration" to the West Bank.Johnsons office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals questions about the significance of his visit.Though it could suggest U.S. lawmakers may take a more decisive role in backing Israels expansionist plans as the Trump administration looks to end Israels war in Gaza while still opposing European and Arab nations increased push for an independent state of Palestine.The Times of Israel also reported last week that Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the latter of which who Johnson met with on Sunday, believe that "at this very moment, there is a moment of opportunity that must not be missed" to implement "Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria."The report did not confirm why this moment in time is so significant.

CNBC host David Faber battled Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., over raising taxes in New York City and Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's economic policy proposals on Monday in a fiery back and forth."You mentioned Mamdani and you are in New York sort of speaking on behalf of him to a certain extent," Faber said on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street." "New York does not operate in a vacuum. It competes with other cities. And so this idea of somehow raising taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers, who, by the way, would point out pay roughly 15 percent of their income right now between city and state. Raising taxes on them will simply drive them away.""Shouldnt the focus of a mayor be on delivering services to the constituents of the city and doing that by raising the most revenue as possible without chasing businesses and the high-income taxpayers out of the city?" he asked. "Because they can go to Austin. They can go to Dallas. They can go to Atlanta. They can go to Nashville. This is your issue. Its a national issue, not a local issue."MAMDANI CONFRONTED ON STREETS OF NYC ABOUT 'COMMUNIST' LABEL, REFUSES TO ANSWERWarren argued the issue was affordability and argued New Yorkers can't afford groceries or housing in the city, as Faber agreed that affordability was a problem but pushed back and asked, "But raising taxes in order to do it why is that the answer?""Oh dear, are you worried that billionaires are going to go hungry?" Warren mockingly responded."No, Im worried that theyre going to leave and spend their money elsewhere!" Faber hit back.Warren said that billionaires always threaten to do that, while Faber argued that big companies actually do move elsewhere."They've left. And Goldman Sachs, when they create new jobs, they do it in Dallas. And Blackstone wont build a new headquarters. I can go on and on," Faber said.Warren said New York needed people who could live and work in the city as she continued to argue that childcare affordability and grocery prices were a problem.FMR. OBAMA TREASURY SEC. CONCERNED ZOHRAN MAMDANI WILL HURT NEW YORK CITY IF ELECTED MAYOR"These are national issues," Faber said. "But if you deal with them in that way, by what is always your backup, just tax them more. They will leave.""I think many people would disagree to the extent that by raising taxes and making it more onerous for businesses that create the jobs, that create the revenues on which taxes are tax revenues come from, that youd ultimately be dealing with a smaller pie. He may succeed by driving everybody out. Rents will go down," Faber said as Warren kept her argument focused on billionaires."If you think that the best way to run city government or national government is to start with the billionaires and say, what will work best for you? Vote Republican," she said. "But if you dont, then lets make the city more affordable. Lets make the country more affordable. And the way we do that, lets focus on housing. Lets focus on groceries."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREFaber argued that these were national issues that senators like Warren should be focusing on before pointing to Mamdani's inexperience."You think somebody who has absolutely no experience, a 33-year-old socialist, is going to succeed as the mayor of New York?" he asked.Warren said yes and called his primary win "democracy at work."

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening-Major business group intervenes to blunt Newsom lawsuit attempting to reinstate EV mandates-Mamdani studies 'America's Worst Mayor' Brandon Johnson to avoid his political pitfalls: report-Trump's global reset of trade relationships will remain in the spotlight this weekFIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to crack down on public officials who use their position to grow their wealth.Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is set to introduce legislation that would create stiffer penalties for public officials who commit federal bank fraud, tax fraud, or loan or mortgage fraud. Cornyns bill comes on the heels of two such instances where top officials and lawmakers were hit with allegations of mortgage fraud.Indeed, Cornyns Law Enforcement Tools to Interdict Troubling Investments in Abodes (LETITIA) Act is named for New York Attorney General Letitia James.The Justice Department earlier this year opened an investigation into James, who successfully won a civil case last year against President Donald Trump and his Trump Organization over allegations of faulty business practices, for alleged mortgage fraudREAD MORE.JET LAG: Trump's F-47 next-gen fighter jet threatened by delays as Boeing workers go on strikeSPEECH POLICE STATE: Trump's full-court press against 'Orwellian' European censorship intensifies amid US efforts to unleash AI'NOW I LOVE HER AD': Trump says he now 'loves' Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad after learning she's a registered RepublicanHORROR CONTINUES: European leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives: unlimited inhumanityCHINA IN CROSSHAIRS: FBI office in New Zealand will defend against Chinese influence, Patel says'RIDICULOUS WAR': Trump confirms 2 nuclear submarines are 'in the region' to counter Russia'CHAOTIC SITUATION': As Israel faces blame for the hunger crisis in Gaza, UN's own data shows most of its aid is lootedBENEFIT BATTLE LINES: GOP memo preps House Republicans to tout Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as Dems go on offense'WANTED US TO PAY': Trump accuses Senate Democrats of using nominee confirmations as leverage for funding dealsCOWBOY CRACKDOWN: GOP governor greenlights state troopers to join ICE in immigration crackdown'FIRE WITH FIRE': Hochul vows to 'fight fire with fire' on redistricting while hosting Texas Democrats who fled state'TOO FAR': Cincinnati residents on edge after viral beatdown sparks crime concerns: 'What's gonna happen next?''UNCERTAIN RECOVERY': Danville, Virginia councilman faces possible 'years' of rehab after gasoline attack, boss saysHAT IN RING: First on Fox: Republican firebrand Nancy Mace launches bid for South Carolina governor'TEXANS DON'T RUN': Abbott threatens to remove House Dems from office following dramatic departure to avoid voteCOACH VS. POLS: Republican Dooley jumps into Georgia's Senate race while touting support for Trump and taking aim at OssoffGet the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.

Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered a broken leg in a collision with star edge rusher Maxx Crosby at practice on Saturday.During a run play, running back Raheem Moster, who joined the Raiders this offseason, sprinted to the right. He was tackled by Crosby, who then accidentally rolled on the back Johnsons leg.Johnson immediately clutched his right leg, and the medical staff placed him on a cart after evaluating the situation on the Allegiant Stadium turf, which was seen in a video posted by ESPN.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRaiders new head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that it was initially a "lower leg injury," though he didnt have all the details. Further reports indicate Johnson suffered a fractured fibula.While Johnsons status hasn't been made official by the Raiders, he did allude to its seriousness in posts on X."Imma soldier chin up chest out," Johnson posted. "God got me."CHRISTIAN WILKINS TRIED TO 'PLAYFUL' KISS RAIDERS TEAMMATE ON FOREHEAD BEFORE BEING CUT: REPORTHe also jokingly wrote on Sunday, "I wonder if I can get a handicap sticker now," with laughing emojis.This is Johnsons seventh year in the NFL after being taken by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite the high draft choice, the Texans moved on after three seasons with Johnson.Since then, he played for the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.Through 83 career games, Johnson has tallied four interceptions, 199 combined tackles and 15 combined tackles.Johnson recently said that, when he signed his one-year deal with the Raiders, Carroll was "blowing up my phone" and eventually told him he'd been trying for years to get him in the building.It was reported by ESPN that Johnson was getting first-team defensive reps while three safeties were spotted on the field, so this could be a considerable blow to the team. Johnson was expected to play in a rotational role this season.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Kelly Osbourne admitted her struggle with grief in the wake of the death of her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, has been coming in waves.The reality star thanked fans for the outpouring of support over the last week after the heavy metal musician died at home in England on July 22. He was 76.Less than one week ago, 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, with the Osbourne family following closely along for Ozzy's funeral procession.ROD STEWART'S AI-GENERATED OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE FEATURING DEAD MUSICIANS LEAVES FANS DIVIDED"I've sat down to write this a hundred times and still don't know if the words will ever feel like enough but from the bottom of my heart, thank you," Osbourne wrote."The love, support, and beautiful messages I've received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain."OZZY OSBOURNE FUNERAL: SHARON OSBOURNE BREAKS DOWN DURING EMOTIONAL PROCESSION"Grief is a strange thing it sneaks up on you in waves I will not be ok for a while but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference. I'm holding on tight to the love, the light, and the legacy left behind."Ozzy had three children from his first marriage with ex Thelma Riley, and three children with wife Sharon Osbourne.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe Prince of Darkness was laid to rest last week following his death on July 22, only weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath.WATCH: OZZY OSBOURNE'S FAMILY HONORS LEGENDARY ROCKER"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAccording to People, Osbourne will also be honored privately by his close family and friends with an intimate funeral."They're very grateful for the special family time they had together before Ozzy passed," a source told the outlet. "They're planning a small, private funeral that will be a celebration of his life. Ozzy would never want a mope-fest."The source said the rockers family, including Sharon, 72, and their children, Aimee, 41, Jack, 39, and Kelly, 40, is "touched by all the love and support pouring in from around the world."

"The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne tha God slammed "The View" on Monday for lacking conservative voices on the show."Thank you, Lara Trump, for having me on My View. I enjoyed the conversation. I think it's ridiculous that The Viewhas had 102 left-leaning guests and zero conservatives," Charlamagne said on "The Breakfast Club" on Monday, after appearing on Fox News' "My View with Lara Trump" on Saturday."That is ridiculous to have a platform and only talk to people that you agree with. That makes no sense whatsoever to me," he said of the liberal ABC daytime talk show, which features Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg, among other hosts.None of the show's six current hosts, including former Donald Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin, supported Trump in 2024. CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD NAMES SURPRISING 2028 PRESIDENTIAL SUGGESTIONCharlamagne appeared on Lara Trump's Fox News show to share his thoughts on who should make a White House run in 2028 and the lack of viewpoint diversity in the media.The discussion touched on "The View," a notoriously anti-Trump show, being the subject of a recent study by the Media Research Center (MRC).The ABC News program continued to display an overwhelming lack of balance during the first seven months of 2025 with 102 left-leaning guests and zero conservatives, according to the MRC. It was unclear how many Republicans or conservatives, if any, had been invited, who may have then declined.ABC NEWS THE VIEW HAS HAD 102 LIBERAL GUESTS IN 2025 WITHOUT A SINGLE CONSERVATIVE: STUDYThe MRC analyzed every episode of "The View" from January 6, when the program returned from a winter hiatus, through July 25, and found that it failed to book a single right-leaning guest to discuss politics. The watchdog previously found in April that the show booked 63 liberal guests and zero conservatives.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The View is not shy about the fact that what they say and do is all meant to push the agenda of the Democratic Party, whether its smearing Trump and his allies or specifically elevating Democratic politicians. Its why theyve only spoken to liberals about politics on the show so far this year," NewsBusters associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro told Fox News Digital.Fox News Digital reached out to representatives from "The View" for comment.

A former television financial analyst accused of defrauding investors out of millions of dollars and spending years on the run was sentenced to five years in prison, the Justice Department said Monday.James Arthur McDonald Jr., 53, is also expected to be ordered to pay restitution to his victims following his April 7 guilty plea for securities fraud."To his victims, [McDonald] seemed to embody the American Dream," prosecutors argued in a sentencing memorandum. "But looks can be deceiving, and as [McDonalds] victims learned, their trust had been betrayed."FORMER NBA STAR GILBERT ARENAS INDICTED IN ILLEGAL GAMBLING SCHEME WITH SUSPECTED CRIMINAL FIGURES, DOJ SAYSMcDonald, who frequently appeared as a guest on CNBC as a financial analyst, was arrested in June 2024 at his Florida home after spending years on the run and extradited back to California, where he was the CEO and chief investment officer of Los Angeles-based Hercules Investments LLC, and Index Strategy Advisors Inc.Prior to fleeing, McDonald also appeared to have terminated his previous phone and email accounts and told one person that he planned to "vanish," according to court documents.In 2020, McDonald "lost tens of millions of dollars of Hercules client money after adopting a risky short position that effectively bet against the health of the United States economy in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election," prosecutors said.He misrepresented how the funds would be used and failed to disclose the "massive losses" Hercules previously sustained.CALIFORNIA MAN ACCUSED BY FEDS OF SCAMMING $2 MILLION FROM PEOPLE ON DATING APPS"He misappropriated most of those funds in various ways, including spending $174,610 at a Porsche dealership and transferring $109,512 to the landlord of a home McDonald was renting in Arcadia," the Justice Department said.In total, McDonald lost around $3 million of his clients' money, prosecutors said.With his other company, McDonald allegedly sent clients "false account statements, including for one client who invested approximately $351,000, later needed the money to make a down payment on a home, was informed by McDonald that much of the money had been lost, and never got his full investment back."In total, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said McDonald "raised more than $5.1 million from 23 investors and clients, and misappropriated more than $2.9 million of those funds for personal expenses and Ponzi-like payments to earlier investors."A federal arrest warrant was issued for McDonald in 2022 after he was charged with securities fraud.Fox News Digital's Greg Norman contributed to this report.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a champion of the progressive left, is praising democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability as he runs for mayor in the nation's most populous city as a model for the Democratic Party.Asked by Fox News as she teamed up at a campaign event at a union headquarters on Monday with the Democratic Party's New York City mayoral nominee if Mamdani was what the future of the party should look like, Warren answered "you bet.""The Democratic Party needs to stand up and be clear. We are the party that fights for affordability, for working families, that means child care. That means housing. It means health care. It means making this country work better for the working people who make this country work," Warren said.And pointing to Mamdani, Warren said, "Democrats are the ones who every day don't just talk the talk, but walk the walk to make our country more affordable for working people, and I'm here with the guy who's walking the walk right now."MAMDANI, CUOMO, CLASH OVER POLICE SUPPORT FOLLOWING NYC MASS SHOOTINGMamdani, the 33-year-old Ugandan-born state lawmaker from the New York City borough of Queens, shocked the political world in late June by coming from behind to top former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and nine other candidates to capture the Democratic Party mayoral nomination in the overwhelmingly blue city.Thanks to an energetic campaign that put a major focus on affordability and New York City's high cost of living, along with a massive grassroots army of supporters, and the backing of progressive champions Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Mamdani surged to a primary victory.MAMDANI FACES BACKLASH FOR OPULENT WEDDING CELEBRATIONMamdani made smart use of social media platforms, including TikTok, as he engaged low-propensity voters. He also proposed eliminating fares to ride New York City's vast bus system, making CUNY (City University of New York) "tuition-free," freezing rents on municipal housing, offering "free childcare" for children up to age 5 and setting up government-run grocery stores.He is now the clear frontrunner in November's general election as he aims to make history as New York City's first Muslim and first millennial mayor.Republicans have targeted Mamdani and tried to turn him into the new face of the Democratic Party, highlighting multiple radical policy positions he has pushed, including defunding police, anti-Israel rhetoric, and "kick[ing] the fascist ICE out of New York City." They aim to anchor him to vulnerable Democrats across the country running in elections this year and next year.Even though he was defeated for the Democratic Party nomination, Cuomo is running in the general election as an independent candidate. Cuomo, who stepped down as governor in 2021 during his third term amid multiple scandals, is aiming for a political comeback.Also on the general election ballot are Mayor Eric Adams, the embattled incumbent who announced earlier this year that he would seek re-election as an independent candidate rather than seek the Democratic Party nomination amid cratering poll numbers, and Guardian Angels co-founder Curtis Sliwa, who for a second straight election is the Republican mayoral nominee.Warren took aim at Cuomo, arguing that the former governor's "whole path here seems to be to go to a handful of billionaires, have them give you a bunch of money, and hope that you will be able to flood the city with a bunch of negative ads."Cuomo, at a campaign event on Monday, continued to target Mamdani as he unveiled his own public safety proposal for the city.The former governor has called Mamdani "anti-police," arguing he "doesn't understand the need for public safety."Mamdani, in the wake of last week's mass shooting in a midtown Manhattan office building, has faced renewed scrutiny over past statements made on social media in 2020 when he called for defunding the police multiple times.Warren's event with Mamdani was part of a multipronged push to support him in his push for New York City mayor.The senator, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nomination, also released a social media video praising Mamdani and wrote an opinion piece that appeared in Rolling Stone.Fox News' Emma Woodhead contributed to this story

Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley did not accept President Donald Trumps invitation to serve on his Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, he told reporters on Monday at training camp.Trump signed an executive order on July 31, which reestablished the council as well as the Presidential Fitness Test. In signing the order, Trump planned to address the "widespread epidemic of declining health and physical fitness with a time-tested approach celebrating the exceptionalism of Americas sports and fitness traditions."Trump was surrounded by several athletes during the signing, including New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAnd during a news conference announcing the order, Trump named Barkley among the members of the council as well as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa, Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa, and Butker.But Barkley set the record straight on Monday when asked about his role with the council."A couple months ago, it was brought to my team about the council, so Im not really too familiar with it," he said, per NBC Philadelphia. "I felt like Im gonna be super busy, so me and my family thought it was probably in best interest to not accept that. So, [I] was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned, but Im assuming its something great. I appreciate it, but was a little shocked when my name was mentioned."TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REESTABLISH PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TESTAlso present at the signing were current and former stars in other sports, including WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, LPGA Tour legend Annika Sorenstam and LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau, who will serve as chair of the council. Vice President JD Vance, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon were also present."We have an opportunity at being the 70th anniversary of the Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, to literally change the fabric of kids lives," DeChambeau said. "Our first initiative is to bring back and reignite the presidents fitness test and also reestablish some key guidelines on building communities."This council will be tasked with advising and recommending actions in terms of reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test, and much more in terms of impacting the fitness goals of American youth.The Presidents Council on Youth Fitness was founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the Presidential Physical Fitness Award was created in 1966 by Lyndon B. Johnson.When the program was first created, children had to run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test.The Presidential Fitness Test was retired by President Barack Obama, and the council under his presidency established the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.TRUMP SETS UP PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST FOR ANOTHER REVAMP AFTER OBAMA RETIRED IT DURING PRESIDENCY"We need to re-instill the spirit of competition and that spirit and that commitment to nutrition and physical fitness," Kennedy added.Barkley, who helped the Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX title during the 2024 NFL season, his first year in Philadelphia, has participated in some athletic activity with the 47th president in the past. They were spotted at Trumps golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, ahead of the teams visit to the White House to celebrate their win over the Chiefs.Barkley was criticized for golfing with Trump and for taking Air Force One back with the president to Washington D.C. He slammed those critics via social media."lol some people are really upset cause I played golfed and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT," Barkley tweeted at the time. "Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago and look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day."Trump also had glowing praise for Barkley, calling him a "nice guy.""I wanted to race him, but I decided not to do it," the president joked.Barkleys focus is on defending the Vince Lombardi Trophy after having his best year in the NFL, following his first six with the New York Giants. The Penn State product led the NFL in rushing yards (2,005) and scrimmage yards (2,283) with 15 combined touchdowns during the regular season.As a result, Barkley won the Offensive Player of the Year, while earning First Team All-Pro honors and his third Pro Bowl selection.Fox News Ryan Gaydos and Peter Doocy contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.