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    Biden's doctor thought cognitive tests were 'meaningless,' ex-aide Bruce Reed told investigators
    Former White House physician Kevin O'Connor previously dismissed cognitive tests as "meaningless," ex-Biden administration aide Bruce Reed told House investigators on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.Reed, who served as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, is the ninth member of former President Joe Biden's inner circle to sit down with House Oversight Committee lawyers.A source familiar with his interview told Fox News Digital that Reed attributed Biden's disastrous 2024 debate performance against then-candidate Donald Trump to the former president's stutter, a condition that's been well-documented and Biden himself has publicly acknowledged.But his meandering and seemingly tired demeanor on stage with Trump alarmed both Democrats and media pundits, who saw it as a glaring sign of Biden's advanced age. It precipitated both a public and private push by left-wing lawmakers to get Biden to drop out of the race which he did in July 2024.COMER DISMISSES BIDEN DOCTOR'S BID FOR PAUSE IN COVER-UP PROBE: 'THROWING OUT EVERY EXCUSE'When asked whether public concerns about Biden's mental acuity were legitimate, however, the source told Fox News Digital that Reed said he believes Americans should not have had any concerns about the ex-presidents mental faculties.Reed also told investigators that "the presidents communications team anticipated that the issue of a cognitive test would likely be raised" in Biden's interview with ABC News host George Stephanopoulos following the debate."Mr. Reed further explained that President Bidens physician, Dr. Kevin OConnor, dismissed cognitive tests as 'meaningless,'" the source said.O'Connor was among the first former White House officials summoned by House investigators, and sat down with them last month after being compelled via subpoena.But his sit-down lasted less than an hour, with the doctor opting to invoke the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering all questions but his name. His lawyers said at the time that was due to concerns about violating doctor-patient confidentiality.In his own interview Tuesday, Reed also defended the Biden 2024 campaign's preference to hold the debate earlier than typical for a presidential cycle, the source said."During his interview, Mr. Reed stated that the decision to hold the debate early was a deliberate strategy to get ahead of early voting and the Olympics. He emphasized that the campaigns push for the early debate was unrelated to concerns about President Bidens age," the source said.Excerpts of Reed's opening statement to investigators, obtained by Fox News Digital via a second source familiar with the interview, show he emphatically defended Biden's cognitive abilities."While I can only speak to my own observations, I had the benefit of working with President Biden nearly every day of his presidency. Despite his age, President Biden maintained an unrelenting work ethic, embraced complex policy issues, and approached decisions with diligence and deliberation," Reed said, according to the source.LONGTIME BIDEN AIDE SAYS HE STOOD TO EARN UP TO $8M HAD PRESIDENT WON RE-ELECTIONReed also described Biden as "a demanding boss who routinely grilled staff members on a topic until he reached the limits of our knowledge so he could judge whether to have confidence in our advice," though "that didn't mean he'd take it.""From the first days in the White House to the last, President Biden governed the same way hed gotten there, by trusting his own values and instincts," Reed said, according to the source."There is no tougher test than thepresidency: President Biden asked tough questions, made tough decisions, and led his country well in challenging times for the nation and the world."Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is probing whether Biden's senior aides worked to cover up evidence of mental decline in the former president, and whether that meant Biden was not making the final decision on executive matters signed by autopen.Of particular interest to Comer is the myriad of clemency orders Biden signed in the latter half of his presidency, though the former president told The New York Times last month that he was behind every decision.His allies have also dismissed Comer's probe as purely political.Fox News Digital reached out to Reed's counsel and lawyers for O'Connor for comment but did not hear back by press time.
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    Sophie Cunningham calls out DeWanna Bonner for handling of Fever exit: 'Expect getting booed'
    Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham addressed the departure of former teammate DeWanna Bonner from the team in a controversial breakup this season.Bonner stepped away from the team just nine games into the season, citing "personal reasons" while the team tried to trade her. Indiana then released Bonner on June 29, and she returned to the Phoenix Mercury, where she started her career in 2009.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCunningham, who previously played with Bonner for the Mercury in 2009, praised Bonner as a player but also suggested Bonner showed a lack of "professionalism" in her departure."Im still rooting for her. I want her to end her career and be happy, but I also think like, its OK to be professional about it. Send a text to your teammates, send a text like, Hey, love you guys, or you dont even have to say, Love you guys. Say, Sorry this didnt work out, good luck Theres a way to handle that, I think," Cunningha said on an episode of her podcast Tuesday.Bonner returned to Indianapolis and was booed by the fans. Cunningham said Bonner should have expected boos from Fever fans based on how her departure played out.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM OPENS UP ON EX-TEAM'S TREATMENT OF CAITLIN CLARK, AND INFAMOUS FIGHT THAT CHIPPED HER TOOTH"I was kind of surprised she signed here in Indiana anyway, so well take her in a heartbeat. Shes a Hall of Famer. Shes a helluva basketball player, can score from anywhere on the court," Cunningham said."She got to Indiana, and she just wasnt really happy, and I want people to be happy, so thats why Im kind of like neutral on this one, which everyone is surprised about. Shes toward the end of her career, like she deserves her flowers, she deserves to be happy. But I also think that if youre going to leave, youre going to have to expect getting booed."The boos didnt sit right with Mercury star Kahleah Copper. The four-time All-Star and WNBA champion thought Bonner handled the boos well, but she didnt understand why the jeers happened in the first place."I just don't understand. Like, she's a legend. All the things she's done for the league, and just then the disrespect, I just can't get down with it. They booed her. She didn't say a word to the crowd. People talked some trash to her, but we had her back," Copper said, via the Indy Star."It's just very distasteful what their fan base is doing when it comes to DB. She is just the sweetest soul. The situation didn't work for her. It just wasn't what she wanted or whatever, but we don't need all of that. It's just unnecessary."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Jayden Daniels makes prediction on Commanders teammate Terry McLaurins future amid contract standoff
    Terry McLaurin, a two-time Pro Bowler, recently asked to be traded to another NFL team. McLaurin's request surfaced after momentum concerning a potential contract extension between the wide receiver's reps and the Washington Commanders appeared to stall.McLaurin has reported to the Commanders training camp, but has not participated in practice sessions effectively designating him as a hold-in. In a corresponding move, Washington placed McLaurin on the physically unable to perform list.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCommanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, last season's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, shared his thoughts about whether he believed he would be throwing passes to McLaurin in 2025."I know one day 17 will be running out here and hopefully soon," Daniels told CBS Sports.2025 NFL OFFSEASON BUZZ: GIANTS LIST JAXSON DART AS 3RD-STRING QBWhile Daniels acknowledged Washington's front office is ultimately who handles contract negotiations, he doubled down on his optimism about continuing to be teammates with McLaurin for the foreseeable future."I can't control what he has going on with his business or the front office, stuff like that. I got to go out there and try to be the best version of myself each and every day. I just hope one day it all gets resolved and 17 is back out here catching passes."McLaurin finished last season with a career-best 13 touchdown receptions and 1,096 receiving yards. He received All-Pro honors for the first time in his NFL career, and much of his successful 2024 campaign could be attributed to Daniels' breakout rookie campaign.In addition to NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, Daniels was also named to the Pro Bowl.Washington drafted McLaurin in the third round out of Ohio State in 2019. Aside from his rookie campaign, McLaurin has finished each of his NFL seasons with at least 1,0000 receiving yards.McLaurin inked a three-year contract with Washington in 2022. The deal is set to expire following the 2025 season.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Ex-NFL quarterback calls out Commanders over Terry McLaurin contract standoff: 'You need him'
    Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky has a very strong opinion regarding Terry McLaurin holding out from the Washington Commanders: Pay the man.During ESPNs "First Take," the quarterback-turned-analyst took a strong shot at the Commanders for not paying their top receiver, who has been holding in with the franchise at training camp due to a contract dispute.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Respectfully, Washington, you were a dumpster fire for years," Orlovsky told the panel. "You were a laughingstock. The only thing good about your organization was that young man. Every year, he did it. Year after year after year, for like five or six years, with disaster all around you."The Commanders were the surprise of the NFL last season, as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and a brand-new coaching staff led by Dan Quinn pumped new life into the franchise searching for its first postseason berth since 2020, but it did much more than that.COMMANDERS HEAD COACH DAN QUINN REACTS TO TERRY MCLAURIN'S TRADE REQUESTWashington upset the Detroit Lions on the road in the Divisional Round to find itself in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since it won the Super Bowl in 1991. They werent able to make "The Big Game," but it was clear with Daniels under center that the Commanders would be a playoff contender for years to come.But McLaurin, a third-round pick by Washington out of Ohio State in 2019, has been through thick and thin with the franchise, as Orlovsky alluded to. And with his contract up after this season, hes seeking another extension to remain a cornerstone piece of the offense, and more importantly, Daniels favorite weapon in the pass game for years to come.The problem is the franchise reportedly does not see McLaurin as someone who should be making at least $32 million per season like other top receivers got in their new deals this offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers, after trading with the Seattle Seahawks, gave D.K. Metcalf that type of deal.Orlovsky says Washington needs to consider McLaurin as a necessity for its offense to function the way it wants to in 2025."If you dont have him, you erase everything that you did last year," Orlovsky said. "Everything that you did. And Im being respectful to Dan Quinn and [general manager] Adams Peters and what they did last year. You need him. Give me receivers that impact winning as much or if not more than Terry McLaurin. Ill give you [Bengals] JaMarr [Chase]. Id give you [Vikings] Justin [Jefferson]. [Lions] Amon-Ra St. Brown. He impacts winning. What are we doing in Washington?"The 29-year-old McLaurin has totaled at least 1,000 yards in each of his last five seasons with the Commanders, tallying 1,096 with 13 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games last year. Then, he caught 14 passes for 227 yards and three scores in the playoffs for Washington.McLaurin may be in the building, but he has yet to practice with his teammates until he gets a deal inked on paper. There has been widespread debate about what he deserves on the market, but Orlovsky is clearly on the side of paying McLaurin what he wants.If they dont, and McLaurin is missing games in 2025, he certainly believes the offense wont function as well as it did in 2024.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil claims Oct. 7 terror attack was desperate attempt for Gaza to be heard
    Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil rationalized Hamas Oct. 7 terror attack in a new interview with The New York Times posted on Tuesday.Appearing on the Times' podcast, "The Ezra Klein Show," the Columbia University graduate student said that though he thinks the Hamas attack that killed more than 1,200 people in Israel in late 2023 was wrong, he saw it as a desperate attempt to make sure the world knew the plight of Gazans at the hands of Israel."And to me, its a desperate attempt to tell the world that Palestinians are here, that Palestinians are part of the equation. That was my interpretation of why Hamas did the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel," Mahmoud told host Ezra Klein.ANTI-ISRAEL RINGLEADER MAHMOUD KHALIL POSTS $1 BOND AFTER FEDERAL JUDGE RULES TRUMP ADMIN CAN'T DETAIN HIMWhen asked about his perception of the deadly attack, he said it was an act to "break the cycle, to break that Palestinians are not being heard.""Because at that point, there was no political process. It was clear that the Saudi-Israel deal is very imminent, and Palestinians wouldnt have any path to statehood and self-determination," he said.The activist clarified he does not believe Hamas actions were justified, stating, "So they had to do that, according to their calculations which, its obvious, were not right."He added that "targeting civilians is wrong."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREKhalil, born to Palestinian parents in Syria, has become a central figure in recent months for the anti-Israel protests on American college campuses following the Oct. 7 attack. Immigration authorities arrested him in March at Columbia University for being a ringleader of anti-Israel activism on campus.An immigration judge ruled that Mahmoud, who was in the U.S. on a student visa, could be deported after Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote a memo stating that his campus protests were contrary to U.S. foreign policy interests.In separate statements, Rubio declared that the U.S. could revoke anyones visa, especially if they support Hamas or promote chaos on college campuses. "So when you apply for a student visa or any visa to enter the United States, we have a right to deny you for virtually any reason," he said."But I think being a supporter of Hamas and coming into our universities and turning them upside down, being complicit in what are clearly crimes, vandalization, complicit in shutting down institutionsIf you told us thats what you intended to do when you came to America, we would have never let you in. And if you do it once you get in, were going to revoke it and kick you out," Rubio added.Despite the effort to deport Mahmoud, a federal judge ordered him to be released on bail while his immigration and civil cases proceed through the courts.DOJ SEEKS TO KEEP ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVIST KHALIL DETAINED IN LOUISIANA IMMIGRATION JAILElsewhere during the Times interview, Mahmoud empathized with Gazans rage towards Israel."But we cannot ask Palestinians to be perfect victims after 75 years of dispossession, of killing people in Gaza, being under siege at that point for over 17 years. Palestinians in the West Bank being stopped at checkpoints, settlers attacking them at every opportunity. The human dignity of Palestinians was absent and still is, unfortunately."
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    Trump admin strikes new deportation deal with Rwanda to get illegal aliens off American soil
    Rwanda has agreed to take in illegal immigrants deported from the United States amid the Trump administration's plans to send deportees to third countries.Under the agreement, the country will take up to 250 deportees from the U.S., with "the ability to approve each individual proposed for resettlement," Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press.DHS ANNOUNCES 'THIRD COUNTRY DEPORTATION FLIGHT' LANDED IN SOUTHERN AFRICA'S ESWATINIFox News Digital has reached out to the State Department.Rwanda would be the third country to take in illegal immigrants from the U.S.Last month, the Trump administration sent 13 men it described as dangerous criminals who were in the U.S. illegally to South Sudan and Eswatini in Africa after their native countries refused to take them back.The U.S. has said it is seeking more agreements with African nations."The United States is constantly engaged in diplomatic conversations with foreign nations who are willing to assist us in removing the illegal aliens that Joe Biden allowed to infiltrate American communities," a White House official told Fox News Digital.EUROPEAN NATION AGREES TO 'TEMPORARILY' HOST DEPORTED IMMIGRANTS FROM US AMID TRUMP PUSHIn addition to Rwanda, the U.S. has also deported hundreds of Venezuelans and others to Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador.In early July, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to deport certain migrants to countries other than their homeland.In 2022, Rwanda struck a deal with the United Kingdom to accept migrants who arrived there to claim asylum. The deal was scrapped once Britain's Labour government took over.Criticis of the deal voiced concerns regarding Rwanda's human rights record and the possible dangers for refugees.In addition, Britains Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the deal was unlawful because Rwanda was not a safe third country for migrants.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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    Sen Adam Schiff under federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud violations
    Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is under criminal investigation for mortgage fraud, a Trump administration source told Fox News.Fox News host Laura Ingraham broke the news on Tuesday night on "The Ingraham Angle," saying the source said a criminal investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Attorneys Office in Maryland on possible charges involving mortgage fraud.HOW TRUMP'S 'NO SHRINKING VIOLETS' DOJ IS DIGGING IN ON SCHIFF'S MORTGAGE DEALINGS AS LEGAL PERIL LOOMSThe investigation comes a month after a story broke about the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sending a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that Schiff, in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire more favorable loan terms.In a 2011 affidavit signed by the then California congressman, Schiff certified that a property in Montgomery County, Maryland is his primary residence.Schiff also owns a condominium in Burbank, California, which he has also claimed as his primary residence as recently as 2023, during his campaign for Senate.Schiff's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the matter.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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    Gabbard meets with DOJ prosecutors as grand jury probes Trump-Russia collusion 'hoax' claims
    Director of National IntelligenceTulsi Gabbard said the DOJ opening a grand jury investigation into the Trump-Russia collusion narrative is a step toward accountability.Gabbard joined "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday for her first interview since Attorney General Pam Bondi directed her staff to act on a criminal referral the DNI chief sent to her office in late July."I met with the Department of Justice prosecutors today, and yes, they are committed to leaving no stone unturned as they conduct this grand jury investigation and find the truth," said Gabbard."They have more questions and they're gonna be really taking a deep dive into this, again, looking everywhere to find the truth and conduct this very serious investigation."WHITE HOUSE SENDS MIXED SIGNALS IN RUSSIA HOAX BLAME GAMEFox Newsreported on Monday that Bondi directed an unnamed federal prosecutor to start legal proceedings, with plans to present evidence to a grand jury for a potential indictment, according to a letter from Bondi and a source familiar with the investigation.The announcement comes after the attorney generalannounced the creation of a "strike force" to look into the evidence Gabbard and her team gathered.Gabbard alleges that Obama administration officials politicized intelligence and laid the groundwork for a "years-long coup" against President Donald Trump after he won the 2016 election.She claimed in a post on X that former PresidentBarack Obama and key members of his national security team, including then-CIA Director John Brennan and then-DNI James Clapper, fabricated a narrative about Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election to "subvert" Trumps presidency.Gabbard told Fox News host Laura Ingraham that, despite the improbability of Obama facing serious charges due to the Supreme Courts 2024 presidential immunity ruling, she wanted to release the declassified documents to protect the nations "integrity.""The integrity of our democratic republic depends on the American people knowing the truth about what actually happened and seeking that accountability, bringing about that accountability," said the former Democratic congresswoman."This was not a one-off thing. This wasn't just, Oh, well, they fudged the lines a little bit. They created a lie and propagated that lie in order to try to undermine the person that the American people chose to be our president and commander-in-chief."An Obama spokesperson pushed back on Gabbards "outrageous" and "bizarre" allegations in a rare statement in July as attempted distractions."Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes. These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio," the spokesperson said.AMERICANS SHOULD BE AWARE OF GABBARDS DANGEROUS DISTRACTION WITH REVISIONIST HISTORY OF 2016 ELECTIONA 2020 bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report, backed by then-Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., found that Russia did not "hack" election infrastructure, such as changing votes or manipulating voting machines.It did, however,conclude that the Russian government worked to undermine confidence in U.S. democratic institutions and voting processes.Rubio, now the Secretary of State, said in a 2020 press release that the committees investigation did not find evidence that then-candidate Trump or his campaign colluded with the Russian government.Fox News David Spunt and Jake Gibson contributed to this report
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    Hegseth announces return of Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery, removed by 'woke lemmings'
    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that "The Reconciliation Monument," a Confederate memorial, will be returning to Arlington National Cemetery."Im proud to announce that Moses Ezekiels beautiful and historic sculpture often referred to as "The Reconciliation Monument" will be rightfully returned to Arlington National Cemetery near his burial site," Hegseth wrote on X.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNOUNCES IT WILL RESTORE, REINSTATE STATUE HONORING CONFEDERATE GENERAL ALBERT PIKEThe monument was removed in 2023 amid moves by the Pentagon to remove statues and rename military installations honoring Confederate figures and moved into a Defense Department storage facility in Virginia."It never should have been taken down by woke lemmings. Unlike the Left, we dont believe in erasing American historywe honor it," Hegseth said.DAVID MARCUS: BRING BACK THE REDSKINS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE TORN DOWN BY WOKENESSAt the time the monument was removed, GOP lawmakers said it does not honor the Confederacy, but instead, commemorates reconciliation and national unity.The memorial was unveiled in 1914 by then-President Woodrow Wilson, after being commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Congress had authorized the reinternment of Confederate remains to Arlington National Cemetery just 14 years prior.Ezekiel was a Jewish American sculptor who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. After the war, General Robert E. Lee encouraged him to become a sculptor, and he attended the Virginia Military College and studied anatomy, according to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.He is also buried with honors at Arlington.
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    Brazils ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest
    On Monday, Brazils Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest amid ongoing legal proceedings over his alleged attempt to overturn the 2022 presidential election results.The case has gripped the nation since its inception in 2023 and has intensified international scrutiny, especially as it unfolds under the authority of a Supreme Court justice recently sanctioned by the Trump administration in the United States.Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, accused Bolsonaro, 70, of violating court-imposed restrictions.According to the ruling, first reported by the Associated Press, Bolsonaro used a Sunday protest in Rio de Janeiro to publicly address supporters using a cellphone owned by one of his three sons, all of whom are lawmakers.TRUMP ADMIN SANCTIONS BRAZILIAN JUDGE OVERSEEING BOLSONARO COUP-PLOT PROBEBolsonaros brief message, "Good afternoon, Copacabana, good afternoon my Brazil, a hug to everyone, this is for our freedom," was deemed a violation of his release conditions.Bolsonaros legal team announced plans to appeal, arguing that the statement was symbolic, not criminal, and did not justify additional restrictions.The political stakes have now extended well beyond Brazil. The case triggered backlash from President Trump, a longtime Bolsonaro ally, who tied newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports to what he called an ongoing "witch hunt." His remarks have further strained the already delicate diplomatic relationship between the two nations.In a pointed statement on X, the U.S. State Departments Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs condemned the Brazilian courts actions, writing: "Putting even more restrictions on Jair Bolsonaros ability to defend himself in public is not a public service. Let Bolsonaro speak!"APPEALS COURT GRANTS TRUMP SHORT-TERM WIN OVER BOASBERG IN IMMIGRATION RULINGThe bureau also warned that individuals involved in what it described as "sanctioned behavior" would be held accountable.The statement marked a sharp escalation, particularly as it followed closely on the heels of sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department, under Trumps administration, against Justice de Moraes. He was designated a "U.S.-sanctioned human rights abuser" and accused of weaponizing the judiciary to silence political opponents.Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent accused de Moraes of leading an unlawful crackdown:"Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian citizens and companies. He is responsible for an oppressive campaign of censorship, arbitrary detentions, and politicized prosecutionsincluding those against former President Jair Bolsonaro," Bessent said.TRUMP FOE JUDGE BOASBERG RULES DEPORTED MIGRANTS CAN CHALLENGE REMOVALS, IN BLOW TO ADMINThese sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 13818, issued during Trumps first term in 2017. The order declared a national emergency concerning global human rights abuses and corruption and expanded upon the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act passed in 2016. The law empowers the U.S. government to impose financial and travel sanctions on foreign officials accused of human rights violations.Despite growing international pressure, the Brazilian government has yet to issue a formal response.Brazilian prosecutors allege that Bolsonaro led a coordinated effort to delegitimize, and ultimately overturn, the results of the 2022 election, including planning violent acts and even an alleged assassination plot targeting President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva and Justice de Moraes. Bolsonaro lost the election by a narrow margin.A panel of Supreme Court justices accepted the charges in March, ultimately ordering Bolsonaro to stand trial. Mondays house arrest ruling builds on earlier restrictions: an ankle monitor, a nighttime curfew, and a travel ban keeping the former president confined to Braslia despite his deep political roots in Rio de Janeiro.A former army captain and deeply polarizing figure, Bolsonaro now joins a short but consequential list of former Brazilian presidents arrested since the countrys return to democracy in 1985, a system he has frequently criticized and linked to the military dictatorship he once praised.Justice de Moraes, defending the courts decision, wrote: "The judiciary will not allow itself to be mocked. Justice applies equally to everyone. A defendant who knowingly violates precautionary measuresespecially for the second timemust face legal consequences."Fox News' Alec Schemmel and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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