Israels Security Cabinet is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss next steps in the nearly two-year-old war with the Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip, including the possibility of taking full control of the Palestinian enclave and operating militarily in areas they have refrained from entering until now, the local media reported.Israeli journalist Amit Segal, a commentator for Channel 12, the countrys highest-rated news broadcast, quoted a source from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying that the "decision has been made we are going to occupy the Gaza Strip.""Hamas will not release hostages without total surrender, if we do not operate now the hostages will die of starvation and Gaza will stay under Hamas control," Segal quoted the official as saying.HUCKABEE, WITKOFF WENT INSIDE GAZA TO ASSESS GROWING FAMINE CONCERNS"Israel for months was at a crossroad and, lets be honest, it was not achieving victory or the hostages. The mandate for a deal was broad, but we did not get agreement, so we will go for occupation," he quoted.The reports of deepening the military operation in Gaza come after months of mediated ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas appeared to have collapsed this week and despite assurances by U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who visited Israel over the weekend, that he was working on a plan that would end the war.It also comes after Hamas, the designated terror group whose October 7, 2023, mass attack in Israel sparked the war, shocked the Israeli public with propaganda videos of emaciated hostages, including one who was forced to dig his own grave.Additionally, international pressure on Israel to end the war has ramped up in recent weeks amid accusations that is aid policy is causingfamine in Gaza and afterimages of severely malnourished children some of whomwere later proven to be children with pre-existing medical conditions went viral.EUROPEAN LEADERS DECRY HAMAS VIDEO OF ISRAELI CAPTIVES: UNLIMITED INHUMANITYPressure in Israel to end the war and return home some 50 hostages, both dead and alive, who remain in Gaza has also been growing, with the countrys leadership divided over the best way to achieve this.Some ministers in Netanyahus government, such as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have been pushing for Israel to re-occupy Gaza and rebuild Jewish settlements that were dismantled 20 years ago.The Israeli military, however, has argued against that plan and, according to media reports, is expected to present some alternatives at Tuesdays cabinet meeting.

EXCLUSIVE: Attorney General Pam Bondi directed her staff Monday to act on the criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard related to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia, and the Department of Justice is now opening a grand jury investigation into the matter, Fox News Digital has learned.Bondi ordered an unnamed federal prosecutor to initiate legal proceedings, and the prosecutor is expected to present department evidence to a grand jury to secure a potential indictment, according to a letter from Bondi reviewed by Fox News Digital and a source familiar with the investigation.A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on the report of an investigation but said Bondi is taking the referrals from Gabbard "very seriously." The spokesperson said Bondi believed there is "clear cause for deep concern" and a need for the next steps.DNI GABBARD CLAIMS DEEP STATE ACTORS DIDNT WANT TRUMP-RUSSIA INFORMATION TO 'SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY'The DOJ confirmed two weeks ago it received a criminal referral from Gabbard. The referral included a memorandum titled "Intelligence Community suppression of intelligence showing Russian and criminal actors did not impact the 2016 presidential election via cyber-attacks on infrastructure" and asked that the DOJ open an investigation.No charges have been brought at this stage against any defendants. A grand jury investigation is needed to secure an indictment against any potential suspects.The revelation that the DOJ is moving forward with a grand jury probe comes after Gabbard declassified intelligence in July that shed new light on the Obama administrations allege determination that Russia sought to help Trump in the 2016 election.Former President Barack Obama and his intelligence officials allegedly promoted a "contrived narrative that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to help President Trump win, selling it to the American people as though it were true. It wasn't," Gabbard said during a press briefing of the intelligence.Among the declassified material was a meeting record revealing how Obama allegedly requested his deputies prepare an intelligence assessment in December 2016, after Trump had won the election, that detailed the "tools Moscow used and actions it took to influence the 2016 election."That intelligence assessment stressed that Russia's actions did not affect the outcome of the election but rather were intended to sow distrust in the democratic process.It is unclear who is under investigation and what charges could be in play given statutes of limitations for much of the activity from nearly a decade ago have lapsed.Former Obama intelligence officials, including John Brennan, James Clapper and James Comey have drawn scrutiny from Trump officials for their involvement in developing intelligence that undermined Trump's 2016 victory.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

A 4 p.m. deadline having come and gone, Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows announced this afternoon that he would sign arrest warrants against any absent Democrat lawmakers if he is permitted to do so.The Democratic lawmakers ultimately did not return to Texas in time Monday to approve a quorum amid a fight to halt GOP efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.The Illinois State Democratic Party put out a press release shortly before the quorum in Texas was requested, indicating that "in a bold and unified response Texas House Democrats have denied a quorum." While several state Democrats appeared at an event in Illinois on Monday, a state that critics argue is heavily gerrymandered itself, other events aimed at fighting against Texas' redistricting efforts were also held in Albany, Boston and Chicago, according to the press release. "Let me begin by commending the members who did show up," Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows said after the quorum was rejected. Meanwhile, Burrows slammed the absent Democrats and said he would not hesitate to sign civil arrest warrants if it is determined the lawmakers are in violation of the law.GOV. ABOTT CALLS OUT DEMOCRATS FOR OUTRAGEOUS PROTESTS TO GOP-LED REDISTRICTING"Pursuant to the rules of the House, I am prepared to recognize a motion to place a call on the House, and any other motions necessary, to compel the return of absent members," Burrows said Monday afternoon."Should such a motion prevail, I will immediately sign the warrants for the civil arrest of the members who have said they will not be here," he continued. "As speaker, I will do everything in my power to establish quorum and move this body forward by any and all means available to this office."Earlier Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to expel Democratic lawmakers who have fled Texas to stop Republicans from moving ahead with efforts to redraw the state's congressional districts. GOP Texas State Sen. also filed Senate Bill 62 on Monday in an effort to fire the absent lawmakers for not showing up. 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.""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.This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored passwords are no longer accessible within Authenticator.While the app will still support two-factor authentication (2FA) and passkeys, its days as a password manager are officially over.But don't panic, your data can be saved, and your options are better than ever. Let's walk through what's changing, where your data went and how to keep your credentials safe.HOW FAKE MICROSOFT ALERTS TRICK YOU INTO PHISHING SCAMSSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERMicrosoft is moving toward a password-less future. As part of that shift, it no longer wants the Authenticator app to handle passwords or payment methods.In early July, Microsoft began moving stored passwords and addresses to your Microsoft account and the Edge browser. That data is safe, for now. However, any payment information stored in the app was permanently deleted on Aug. 1.This decision simplifies the app's focus: 2FA codes and passkeys only. Everything else is being rolled into other Microsoft tools.If you previously saved passwords in Microsoft Authenticator, they've now been migrated to your Microsoft account and the Microsoft Edge browser. You can still access and autofill them on your mobile device, but the setup varies depending on your phone. Here's how to enable Edge for password autofill:Note: Not all users will see Edge listed as an autofill provider. This depends on whether the version of Edge installed on your iPhone supports password autofill registration. If Edge isn't available, you can continue using Apple's new Passwords app, or switch to a dedicated password manager that fully supports iOS autofill.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Settings may vary depending on your Android phones manufacturerIf Edge is installed and properly registered as an autofill service, it will show up as an option and support autofill for saved credentials. If Edge does not appear, it means either your version doesn't support autofill registration or your device manufacturer has customized settings in a nonstandard way. In such cases, use a dedicated password manager, which is well-supported on Android.Prefer something other than Edge? Dont worry if you missed the Aug. 1 deadline. You may still be able to export your credentials if they were migrated to your Microsoft account or Edge.Follow these steps:That's it. Your passwords are now securely stored in your new app.Important:Microsoft recommends that if you switch to another autofill provider, you explicitly disable Authenticator as the autofill provider in your device settings. Conversely, if you use Passkeys, ensure Authenticator remains enabled as your Passkey Provider to avoid accidentally disabling those credentials.No, don't delete it just yet. Microsoft Authenticator still plays a crucial role in your digital security. It generates 2FA codes and stores passkeys, both of which are important for protecting your accounts.However, if you're switching to another app, you'll need to manually unlink Microsoft Authenticator from each account and set up a new method. Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn't allow exporting 2FA tokens to another app, so you'll have to go one account at a time.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREChoosing the right password manager can make or break your online security. Here's what to prioritize:Want expert recommendations? See our top-rated password managers of 2025 based on security, features, and ease of use atCyberguy.com/PasswordsIf you've been using Microsoft Authenticator as an all-in-one security app, it's time to update your strategy.Now that the Aug. 1 cutoff has passed, you should:Taking 15 minutes now can save you hours and possibly avoid a security nightmare later.Microsoft's move may feel abrupt, but it's part of a broader trend toward password-less security. While it's sad to see the app's all-in-one functionality go, there are plenty of excellent alternatives ready to fill the gap. With just a few steps, you can protect your data and set yourself up with a more secure, future-proof system.So what's your next move? Let us know what you're switching to and why by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

Texas House Democrats departed the state Sunday in an attempt to halt a redistricting Monday vote, claiming that the legislation is "using an intentionally racist map" to undermine the voices of Black and Latino voters in the state of Texas.Democrats absence means that Republicans are unable to go ahead with a scheduled vote under House rules, blocking the potential passage of redistricting legislation that would establish a new congressional map that could lead to five new GOP U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections."This is not a decision we make lightly, but it is one we make with absolute moral clarity," state Rep. Gene Wu, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus, said in a statement Sunday.TEXAS DEMOCRATS FLEE STATE TO BLOCK TRUMP-BACKED REDISTRICTING VOTE IN DRAMATIC LEGISLATIVE MOVEMost of the House Democrats fled to Chicago, while others headed to New York and Boston.The Texas House stipulates that at least 100 members of the 150-member chamber must be present to conduct business, and roughly 50 Democrats are absent meaning the vote is stalled until they return. It's unclear how Democrats plan to proceed, and Wu told reporters that precise plans were still up in the air.The redistricting legislation would shift Democrat voters from toss-up districts into ones that are more solidly Republican, and also move other Republican voters into districts that lean more toward Democrats ultimately paving the way for more GOP seats.This isnt the first time Democrats have fled the state in protest of legislation. In July 2021, more than 50 Democrats also left the state of Texas and headed to Washington, D.C., to tie up Texas legislation that would implement new voting restrictions in the aftermath of President Donald Trumps loss of the 2020 election, which some Republicans claimed was "stolen."Specifically, the measure Democrats opposed included new voter ID restrictions for those voting by mail and prohibited drive-by voting and extended voting hours. Likewise, the measure included new limitations for those who work at the polls, and barred local election officials from distributing a mail-in ballot to anyone who hadnt officially requested one.Democrats ultimately returned to Texas weeks later, after multiple members caught COVID-19 while in D.C., and House Republicans finally passed the measure in August 2021 before Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed it into law in September 2021.TRUMP, REPUBLICANS RACE TO REDRAW TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL MAP AS DEMOCRATS THREATEN LEGAL WARMeanwhile, Abbott threatened to arrest the Democrats who departed the state Sunday, should they not be back by 3 p.m. Monday when the Texas House reconvenes. Even so, there is no indication of when the Democrats plan to return to Texas."Rather than doing their job and voting on urgent legislation affecting the lives of all Texans, they have fled Texas to deprive the House of the quorum necessary to meet and conduct business," Abbot said in a statement late Sunday.The Texas Democrats have attracted support from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who labeled the Democrats decision to flee Texas a "righteous act of courage," and accused Republicans of attempting to silence "millions of voices, especially Black and Latino voters.""Texas Democrats were left with no choice but to leave their home state, block a vote from taking place and protect their constituents," Pritzker said in a news conference Sunday.Fox News Elizabeth Pritchett contributed to this report.

Savannah Chrisley isn't staying quiet about the hate she's received online.The reality TV star took to Instagram to share messages she's been sent on social media after President Donald Trump pardoned her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley."Imagine saying such vile things to someone" she wrote on Instagram stories while showing a screenshot of the messages."disgusting maga pig," a user wrote to Savannah. "not having to work for anything in your life is crazyyyyy."TODD AND JULIE CHRISLEY'S CHILDREN ACCUSE FAMILY MEMBERS OF BETRAYAL, LOSE OUR LAST NAMEAlthough Savannah has never mentioned anything about a pregnancy, the user also wrote: "hopefully you miscarry."Todd and Julie were both pardoned by President Donald Trump in May after being convicted on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion. They were sentenced to a combined 19 years behind bars. The "Chrisley Knows Best" stars walked out of prison after serving two and a half years.Savannah claimed Trump's pardon "literally came out of nowhere" while speaking to reporters on May 28."I was in such shock and awe that the president himself took the time to tell me my family is coming back together," she said.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn the first trailer for "The Chrisleys: Back to Reality," Todd and Julie's children were seen accusing their "own family members" of betrayal related to the 2022 conviction of the couple on bank fraud and tax evasion charges."The prosecutor read the letter Lindsie wrote to the FBI. Were no longer family. Lose our last name," Savannah said to the camera."I mean, your blood will screw you over, then a stranger definitely will," Grayson Chrisley added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCameras have been filming the Chrisley family for the past three years as the story of their time behind bars unfolded."Our household is completely divided. I told my parents I don't know if it can ever be repaired," Savannah said in the trailer. "Honestly.""I want people to know what actually went down with my family," Chase Chrisley said. "There's a score to be settled."The family's feud involving Lindsie first began in 2012, with Todd and Julie's daughter completely leaving "Chrisley Knows Best" in 2017. Lindsie has been outspoken about the damage the Chrisley name has brought to her over the years.According to People magazine, Lindsie touched on her ongoing estrangement with the couple on an episode of "Southern Tea" back in March."The last time I visited my dad probably was... Was it the beginning of last year? I can't even honestly remember," Lindsie admitted."[Nanny Fayeand I] used to go together when they first went [to prison]," she said. " I have never been to Lexington to visit Julie.""I have not seen my dad in quite some time, and I have had no contact," said Lindsie. "And that's all I'm going to say for that."

Liberal journalist Jim Acosta "interviewed" the artificially animated avatar of deceased teenager Joaquin Oliver to promote a gun control message on Monday.Working with the gun control group Change the Ref, founded by Oliver's parents, Acosta had conversation on his Substack with an avatar created by the father of the son, who was killed in the Parkland high school shooting in 2018. He would have turned 25 on Monday."I would like to know what your solution would be for gun violence," Acosta asked."Great question. I believe in a mix of stronger gun control laws, mental health support, and community engagement. We need to create safe spaces for conversations and connections, making sure everyone feels seen and heard," Oliver's avatar said. "It's about building a culture of kindness and understanding. What do you think of that?"FOX NEWS AI NEWSLETTER: EXPERT WARNS JUST 20 CLOUD IMAGES CAN MAKE AN AI DEEPFAKE VIDEO OF YOUR CHILD"I think that's a great idea, Joaquin," the ex-CNN correspondent said.Acosta also asked questions like what Oliver's favorite team, movies and TV shows were. The avatar answered and often asked Acosta the question back, sometimes sounding robotic, sometimes highly enthusiastic."Star Wars is such an epic saga. The adventures, the characters and that iconic music are unforgettable," Oliver's avatar said at one point.As the two talked, Acosta's Substack live chat was littered with messages commenting on the unusual scene, with some calling it "creepy," "weird," and "unsettling," while others found it an interesting and even touching experiment.FOX NEWS AI NEWSLETTER: TRUMP CABINET OFFICIAL IMPERSONATEDAfterward, Acosta spoke to Oliver's father, Manuel, who thanked him for his participation in the interview. Acosta marveled at the avatar being able to engage with him, saying he was "speechless" at the technology and really felt he was speaking with the actual person."I understand that this is AI," Manuel Oliver said, saying he wasn't trying to truly bring his son back. "Sadly, I can't. However, the technology is out there. I can hear his voice again.""He's a symbol of something that is deeply, deeply wrong with this country," Acosta later said, referring to gun violence that's killed youths like Oliver. "People give up, and I think something like this is maybe going to give some people some hope, that we should keep charging, keep pushing for this."After the interview, Acosta said Oliver should still be here today."Yes, I know that it might be a little startling to see one of these young people, a child like Joaquin, come back to us in this fashion, in the form of artificial intelligence, but please understand after watching this that this AI experiment is an expression of love from the Oliver family for their son," he said.EX-LIBERAL CABLE STARS JIM ACOSTA, JOY REID FLOAT 2026 MIDTERM CONSPIRACIES ABOUT TRUMPOliver's likeness had been generated by his father using AI before. One example was in 2024, when an AI-generated message of his voice was used to call members of Congress to push voting for gun control measures."It's been six years, and you've done nothing, not a thing to stop all the shootings that have continued to happen since," the message said. "I died that day in Parkland, my body was destroyed by a weapon of war."Change the Ref didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.Acosta left CNN in January and launched his own Substack in February. He regularly interviews progressive guests and remains a harsh critic of Republicans and the Trump administration.

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese-made nicotine and electronic cigarette products illegally flooded U.S. markets under former President Joe Biden, endangering both adults and children and posing an "urgent threat to U.S. sovereignty, public health, and law enforcement capacity," according to nicotine awareness activist and former GOP senator Richard Burr.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Burr, who is chair of the Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine, said that even as the Biden administration cracked down on "reputable" companies like Juul, it took no action to control the flow of off-brand competitor products, most of which were manufactured and exported to the U.S. by Chinese companies through the open borders."There was not a policy in the Biden administration to enforce the law at the border. And that's where the growth really came from," he explained, adding, "They not only didn't speak out against them, but they didn't make any attempt, any attempt, at enforcement."According to Burr, Bidens director of the FDAs Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Brian King, bears special blame for overseeing an agency so crippled by inaction that, Burr said, "most of the products that are on the marketplace today not only are illegal, they have never even attempted to go through an application process at the FDA."However, a spokesperson for King vehemently denied Burr's assertions, telling Fox News Digital that "the claim that there was no attempt at enforcement is not consistent with the facts."KAMALA HARRIS BACK IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AS JAMES COMER FLOATS SUBPOENA IN BIDEN 'COVER-UP' PROBEBurr said that currently approximately 85% of vapor and e-cigarette products sold in the U.S. are either illicit or unauthorized due to the Biden FDAs failure to enforce the law.Now, Burr is urging the Trump administration to be proactive in fixing the Chinese nicotine problem unleashed on Americans under Biden.Burr sent a letter to Trumps FDA commissioner, Martin Makary, as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging them to take urgent action to "restore order" to the marketplace by reforming the governments review process of nicotine and e-cigarette products and then fully enforcing against the entities responsible for growing the illicit market.In his letter, Burr describes the U.S. as being "in the midst of a crisis created by the free flow of illegal nicotine products into the U.S. marketplace, the majority of which are supplied by Chinese companies that are knowingly breaking U.S. laws."'WAS THE PRESIDENT UP FOR THE JOB?' STEVE RICCHETTI DEFENDS BIDENS FITNESS AS GOP SEEKS ANSWERS"During the Biden Administration, illicit Chinese vaping products, without any regulatory oversight or consumer protections, began flooding our market," Burr wrote. "Produced overseas without meeting FDA safety standards or common tobacco product manufacturing practices, these illicit vapor products are deliberately avoiding compliance with the law, and many are intentionally marketed to underage users with youth-appealing features, for example, Gummy Bear flavors and gaming device screens."Burr further said that manufacturers of illicit vaping products often use fraudulent shipping declarations and misclassified tariff codes to evade U.S. customs and trade laws."President Trump has rightfully warned that counterfeit pharmaceutical products, often linked to the Peoples Republic of China, threaten the security and safety of Americans," he wrote. "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the opportunity to address a similar crisis in the nicotine market by advancing a modern and common-sense approach to regulating nicotine products and effectively enforcing the Tobacco Control Act (TCA) to restore order to the marketplace."To this end, Burr urged the FDA to "advance a comprehensive, effective regulatory framework," which he said consists of streamlining the FDAs approval process for less harmful smoke-free nicotine products, providing clear regulations to the industry and enforcing the law against companies selling illicit products, providing adult smokers with accurate information on the benefits of switching from cigarettes to FDA-authorized, smoke-free products and using regulation and oversight to drive down underage use.INSIDE THE BIDEN COVER-UP PROBE: 8 AIDES QUESTIONED, MORE ON THE WAYSpeaking with Fox News Digital, Burr said that both Kennedy and President Donald Trump "have embraced a healthier America that our kids should be eating healthier, should be actively involved, and we should make sure that anything that's detrimental to their ability to grow and to grow up healthy should be constricted significantly.""This is at the heart of that," he said.In response, a spokesperson speaking on behalf of King told Fox News Digital that "the claim that there was no attempt at enforcement is not consistent with the facts."They listed 30 different enforcement actions the agency took under King's tenure in 2023 and 2024, ranging from sending warning letters to potential violators to denying marketing requests to manufacturers not in compliance."Within the past few years, the FDAs Center for Tobacco Products took many first-time compliance and enforcement actions, including setting up a joint interagency task force and conducting multiple targeted enforcement operations against illegally imported e-cigarettes in coordination with US Customs and Border Protection. This was in addition to other first of their kind actions across the supply chain focused on unauthorized products from non-US manufacturers, including monthly retailer blitzes against Elf Bar and other unauthorized disposable e-cigarette brands used by youth," they said."The FDA and other agencies should build on these efforts and take comprehensive enforcement action against illegal e-cigarettes, particularly those popular among youth," said the spokesperson.

The U.S. State Department is proposing that applicants for tourist and business visas be required to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the country, which could make the process unaffordable for some.In a notice posted on the Federal Registers website and scheduled to be published on Tuesday, the State Department said it would kick off a 12-month pilot program for people from countries with high overstay rates and deficient internal document security controls to be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000, when applying for a visa.The proposal comes as President Donald Trump and his administration work to tighten requirements for visa applicants.The department announced last week that several applicants looking to renew their visas would have to submit to an additional in-person interview, which was never required in the past.TRUMP BANS TRAVEL TO US FROM SEVERAL COUNTRIES TO BLOCK DANGEROUS FOREIGN ACTORSAdditionally, the department proposed that applicants for the Visa Diversity Lottery have a valid passport from their country.The bond notice was previewed on the Federal Register website on Monday and said the pilot program will not take effect within 15 days of its publication. The notice also said the program is necessary to ensure the U.S. government is not financially liable if a visitor does not comply with the visitors visa terms."Aliens applying for visas as temporary visitors for business or pleasure and who are nationals of countries identified by the department as having high visa overstay rates, where screening and vetting information is deemed deficient, or offering citizenship by investment, if the alien obtained citizenship with no residency requirement, may be subject to the pilot program," the notice read.SENATE REPUBLICAN AIMS TO TREAT VISA OVERSTAYERS LIKE ILLEGAL ENTRANTS IN RESPONSE TO COLORADO TERROR ATTACKOnce the program takes effect, the countries affected will be listed.The notice also notes that the bond could be waived based on individual circumstances.Citizens of countries enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program, which provides for business travel or tourism for up to 90 days, will not be required to pay the bond.TRUMP STATE DEPT ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT-VISA VETTING WILL BE ONGOING PROCESS, NOT ONE-TIME CHECKThere are 42 countries enrolled in the Visa Waiver Program, which includes countries from Europe and the Middle East.While visa bonds have been proposed in the past, they have never been implemented.Reasons the bonds have never been implemented include potential misperceptions by the public, and the argument that the process of posting and discharging the bond could become burdensome.Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for comment on the matter.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Democrats in America are less proud of their country than they have ever been in recent years and that's a distressing trend for the party, an opinion piece in the Washington Post noted.In aMonday opinion article from the Washington Post titled, "This isnt the same Democratic Party as Trumps first term," the piece noted Democrats are "significantly less likely to report being proud of America now than at any other time in recent history."The article noted that in 2017, 67 percent of Democrats reported being "extremely proud" or "very proud" of their country, according to Gallup polling.POLITICAL ANALYST SAYS DEMOCRATS ARE ALREADY WORRIED ABOUT THE 'BIG PROBLEM' OF WINNING BACK VOTERS FOR 2028But in 2025,only 36 percent of Democrats are reportedly proud of their country.President Donald Trump, whose first term began in 2017, is the reason for the drop in national pride among Democrats, according to the Washington Post."For Democrats, Trump seems to be driving the phenomenon there were rapid dips in self-described national pride after both his election victories, with a modest rebound after his loss in between," the article, written by election data analysts Lakshya Jain and Harrison Lavelle, reads.The analysis comes amid the rise nationally of far-left candidates like New York City mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani, a self-avowed democratic socialist.LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS' IDENTITY CRISIS SHOWS NO SIGN OF GETTING BETTER. IT'S ACTUALLY GETTING WORSE"All in all, the data shows that Democrats simply arent dealing with the same voter base they dealt with eight years ago," the piece reads. "On multiple policy fronts, from immigration to foreign policy, Democrats have steadily moved left a reality that lines up closely with the partys changing preferences on the approach to the Trump administration. The attitudinal shift might also explain why the Democratic base is receptive to politicians like Zohran Mamdani, a self-identified Democratic socialist."Jain and Lavelle said the shift could be "ominous" for establishment Democrats, who are desperate to win Congress in 2026 to neutralize Trump's White House agenda."This shift may prove an ominous one for establishment Democrats, particularly as concerns about the overall age of the partys congressional leaders grow among base voters. Observers and pundits alike will be wise to remember that the Democratic Party of 2026 is not the Democratic Party of 2018, even if the midterm dynamics seem similar."