Democrats nationwide are supporting Texas lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-led mid-cycle redistricting vote a sharp contrast to their stance a decade ago, when Maryland Democrats faced little criticism for a plan that nearly wiped out every Republican congressional seat.After the Old Line State lost a congressional seat in the 2010 census, Annapolis was tasked with drawing new lines for the now-eight remaining, and then-Gov. Martin OMalley ultimately testified about his eagerness to box-out the GOP.While overwhelmingly Democratic, Maryland features conservative strongholds at its geographic extremes the Western Panhandle and Eastern Shore and a smattering of Republican-majority communities throughout the more densely-populated center of the state.One of the newly-drawn seats the 3rd District represented by then-Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., resembled what Fourth Circuit federal Judge Paul Niemeyer called a "broken-winged pterodactyl, lying prostrate across Maryland."BUTTER KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT': DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER RIPS HIS PARTY'S STRATEGY IN REDISTRICTING BATTLEAppearing to painstakingly connect some of the states wealthier suburban communities while steering clear of inner-city Baltimore and the military installation at Fort George Meade, the district had the rare distinction of being one that a person would be unable to drive across.It began along I-795 northwest of Baltimore, curved east to form a thread-thin line across the citys northern border, drew in some northeastern suburbs before returning to linear form southward and again widening to encompass Inner Harbor and suburbs Halethorpe and Arbutus.At one point near US-1 in Elkridge, someone could walk for a few minutes and enter three different congressional districts, including the 3rd as it traversed Ducketts Lane.The "pterodactyl" then swung southwest to form its "body" north of Washington, D.C., before boomeranging into a different part of Howard County than it had just passed through then shifting south again to trace the disconnected coastline of the Patapsco River and Chesapeake Bay.Tucked in between Elkridge and Glen Burnie, a distance of only a few miles, was a tendril of another congressional district, the 2nd, otherwise centered east of Baltimore City.Between Gibson Island and Annapolis, the "pterodactyl" 3rd crossed peninsulas and islands that precluded people from being able to traverse its entire length without crossing water, while narrowly separating the waterway from another district anchored closer to Washington.HOUSE DEMS REVIVE FOR THE PEOPLE ACT WHICH MCCONNELL ONCE CALLED DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN PROTECTIONThe third district drew nationwide infamy but was staunchly defended by Maryland Democrats at the time, as they sought to draw out any congressional Republican they could.Previously, Maryland Democrats shifted the boundaries of suburban D.C. districts in 2002 to help force out the last Beltway-area Republican congresswoman, Rep. Connie Morella. That area is now represented by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.The 2010 decennial redraw that created the 3rd also sought to boot the rest of the GOP delegation, and eventually succeeded in making it halfway.Then-Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., an eccentric octogenarian who leaned conservative and represented the Western Panhandles rural, blue-collar expanse, saw his district shifted to include very liberal, white-collar D.C. suburbs along I-270.The entrenched now-99-year-old lost the following election to Democrat John Delaney by nearly the amount he won his previous race by, and moved far into West Virginia and settled off the grid.HERITAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR BREAKS DOWN ABSURD' FEDERALIZATION OF ELECTIONS IN DEMOCRATS' BILLRep. Andy Harris, the House Freedom Caucus chair and last remaining congressional Maryland Republican, remained but not because his presence was missed.As the Atlantic reported at the time, Maryland Democrats drew up a "7-1" map after the 2010 census, in hopes of booting Bartlett, but also briefly theorized an "8-0" map that would have forced Harris out.The prospect of stretching safe Democratic districts too thin in hopes of swapping out the staunch conservative in the states largest district by size proved too much of a risk, the outlet reported, noting concerns about even worse-looking district lines criss-crossing the Bay.But, after the latest redistricting that proverbially killed the "pterodactyl" and other squiggly districts scrutinized in the lawsuit, Harris said it was clear his 1st District was again becoming more competitive."The Democrats cant defeat me at the ballot box so theyre going to defeat me on the gerrymander vote, or at least theyre going to attempt to," he told WYPR.In a 2017 deposition amid a lawsuit over Marylands map, OMalley admitted to seeking Bartletts ouster or better: "That was my hope."He worked with Marylands Democratic legislature to craft such a map."It was my intent to create a district where the people would be more likely to elect a Democrat than a Republican."Bartlett said at the time he wanted to work with OMalley to create a fairer map that also avoided racial gerrymandering around Washington.The Washington Post repeatedly bashed the gerrymandered map, being one of the first to report the judges "pterodactyl" moniker."Democratic Party leaders went overboard in carving up territory so that Democratic votes would be deployed to maximum advantage, even if it meant stitching them into districts resembling violently spilled coffee," one 2012 editorial read.After leaving office and taking the reins at the DNC for a time, OMalley struck a more critical tone against gerrymandering, telling a group at Boston College in 2017 that "we must, on a state-by-state basis push for an end to gerrymandering"He also acknowledged his own history, remarking, "I held that redistricting pen in my own Democratic hand. I was convinced that we should use our political power to pass a map that was more favorable for the election of Democratic candidates."

The horse race for the next open Senate seat in Tennessee is already kicking off after Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., announced a bid for the governorship earlier Wednesday.Tennessee Republican Reps. Andy Ogles and Tim Burchett both told Fox News Digital they're interested in Blackburn's seat.Ogles said, "Absolutely," when asked if he would consider a push for Congress' upper chamber. Burchett noted that any such situation was a "long ways off" but confirmed he was looking at it as well.COMER DISMISSES BIDEN DOCTOR'S BID FOR PAUSE IN COVER-UP PROBE: 'THROWING OUT EVERY EXCUSE'Blackburn just won re-election for her second term in the U.S. Senate in the November 2024 cycle.If she ran for governor and won, Blackburn would have to vacate her seat setting up a potential power vacuum in the Volunteer State.Tennessee law grants the governor the ability to appoint someone to fill Senate vacancies until the next regularly scheduled election.That means that if Blackburn leaves by 2026, her successor would be tapped to serve until 2031.GOP LAWMAKERS CLASH OVER STRATEGY TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CRISISBoth Ogles and Burchett said they would be interested in running for the seat in the 2030 election cycle if appointed to the upper chamber.But it could very well be up to Blackburn to choose her successor, depending on when she hypothetically resigned from the Senate.Tennessee state law does not specify when she has to step down from the Senate, according to local outlet Knox News.If the vacancy occurred before Blackburn stepped down, the decision would likely fall to term-limited Gov. Bill Lee. But Lee could leave the decision to Blackburn if she resigned after being sworn in to take his place."Trump is back, America is blessed, and Tennessee better than ever," Blackburn said in a video announcing her campaign launch on Wednesday. "I love Tennessee, I believe in Tennesseans, and Im ready to deliver the kind of conservative leadership that will ensure our state is Americas conservative leader for this generation and the next.Her candidacy sets up a high-stakes GOP primary against her congressional colleague, Rep. John Rose.If she wins, Blackburn would be the first female governor of Tennessee.

A man suspected of murdering three women in the Portland area and abandoning their bodies has now been formally charged with a fourth homicide, officials announced on Tuesday.At a press conference, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez revealed that a grand jury has indicted Jesse Lee Calhoun in connection with the death of 22-year-old Kristin Smith, whose remains were discovered in November 2022. The new charges, second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, come roughly two and a half years after her body was found.Calhoun had already faced similar charges for the deaths of Charity Perry, 24, Bridget Webster, 31, and Joanna Speaks, 32. He pleaded not guilty to all previous counts of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse."The indictment is a very important and visible step as we seek justice for these victims," DA Vasquez said during an emotional press conference.SIX MIGRANTS CHARGED IN SC MOMS MURDER DETAILED CRIME IN EERIE MESSAGES: JUST THE BEGINNINGCalhoun is currently being held at the Inverness Jail in Multnomah County. His trial is expected to begin in 2027.Fox News Digital reached out to Calhouns attorney, Cameron Taylor, but his office declined to comment publicly.Kristin Smiths mother, Melissa Smith, gave a tearful statement, surrounded by loved ones and relatives of the other victims."Its been 898 days since I found out Kristen was deceased I never lost hope. I never gave up. And I never will," she vowed. "The Portland Five will never be forgotten."BURNED REMAINS OF MISSING ALABAMA WOMAN DISCOVERED AFTER SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY HIT HER WITH CARPerry, Webster, and Kristin Smith were discovered in various parts of Oregon, while Speaks body was located in an abandoned barn in southwestern Washington. Between early 2023 and the following months, their remains were found in remote and concealed areas, such as wooded locations, culverts, and beneath a bridge, within a 100-mile radius. The pattern raised fears that a serial killer might be targeting young women in the region.Diana Allen, the mother of victim Charity Perry, delivered a stern message aimed at Calhoun and others like him."You are not the smartest person in the room. Maybe the day of your crime you were but you're no longer in your room. You're in mine."Law enforcement officials have released few details about the ongoing investigation. DA Vasquez noted that another womans death in the same timeframe remains under review.UTAH COLD CASE SOLVED 40 YEARS AFTER 18-YEAR-OLD WOMANS MURDER THANKS TO DNA SAMPLE, POLICE SAYThe case of Ashley Rial, another woman allegedly linked to Calhoun, remains under investigation, according to officials. No charges have been filed yet in connection to her death.When asked whether Calhouns case qualifies as serial killing, Vasquez stopped short of applying the label."We focus on the victims. These were murders of young women with massive impact," he said.Calhoun was taken into custody in June 2023 due to unrelated parole violations. He was indicted in May 2024, just before he was scheduled to be released from state prison. He had been reincarcerated in 2023 to complete a four-year sentence for offenses including assaulting a police officer, attempting to strangle a police dog, burglary, and more.He had previously been released in 2021, a year ahead of schedule, due to his participation in a wildfire firefighting program in 2020. That early release was later rescinded by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 after Calhoun became a suspect in the homicide investigations.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, who is running for governor, is calling for the recall of Fairfax County Commonwealths Attorney Steve Descano as he faces mounting scrutiny over a string of controversial incidents, including a recent situation in which Fairfax County released a man who went on to allegedly attempt a kidnapping just three days later."Why is this man still in office? It is time for somebody to do a recall based on a dereliction of duty, and it can be done. If I were to keep telling you how many cases that this man, Steve Descano, has allowed to let go, doesn't honor ICE detainers, puts murderers back in the community, et cetera, et cetera, it's like, what are we doing?" the Republican told Fox News Digital in an interview."He is the one who is not protecting the citizens of Fairfax County. And the problem is, these criminals they don't just stay in Fairfax. They come all the way through Virginia and do their mayhem when he, one man, had the opportunity to do the right thing and keep Virginians safe," she added.MAN FREED FROM JAIL 3 DAYS BEFORE ALLEGED TODDLER ABDUCTION IN VIRGINIA, YOUNGKIN SAYSThe Democratic commonwealths attorney is under investigation by Gov. Glenn Youngkin following the viral attempted kidnapping case at Fair Oaks Mall, which is just one of many instances where Descano has released high-profile criminals back into the community.The outlet reported that the suspect in the attempted kidnapping case, Andres Caceres Jaldin, had over 30 previous run-ins with the law in the county.VIRGINIA SHERIFFS RIP DEM CHALLENGER'S 'CRIMINALS FIRST' AGENDA IN FIERY ENDORSEMENT OF JASON MIYARESThe commonwealth's attorney is even becoming a topic in Searss race against Rep. Abigail Spanberger in the bid to become the next governor. Descano faced two past unsuccessful recall efforts in 2021."Abigail, it is time for you to come forward and make a decision. Do you support Steve Descano or do you support a recall?" Sears said. Descanos campaign, along with several other campaigns, made a $1,000 contribution to Spanbergers gubernatorial bid in March, according to vendor records on the Virginia Public Access Project website.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGELast year, Descano faced calls to resign from Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican, after Navarette Romero, a rape suspect whos an illegal immigrant, was released back into the community in prior arrests, according to WJLA.In addition, Fox News Digital reported in May that Guatemalan national Wilmer Osmany Ramos-Giron, an illegal immigrant, was arrested by ICE following a plea deal from the county. He faced numerous felony charges in January, including abduction by force, assault on a family member, and felony strangulation causing injury to awoman, but he only spent two months at a detention center in Fairfax County before the arrest by federal authorities.Sears noted that immigration, and crime tied with it, has also played a major role in her campaign, given the major policy shifts from President Joe Biden to the Trump administration.VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS CHOOSE NOMINEE TO CHALLENGE GOP ATTORNEY GENERAL JASON MIYARES"So, as a result of being able to work with President Trump, we've been able to find 500-plus criminally illegal immigrants here in Virginia [...] We found Tren de Aragua here. We have found other international gangs here in Virginia," she said.After Youngkin called for an investigation after it had become known that attempted kidnapping suspect was released in Fairfax County days before the incident, Miyares said his "office will examine the facts and report to the people of Fairfax why [Commonwealths Attorney] Descanos refusal to prosecute criminals has been allowed to endanger the public."Fox News Digital reached out to the Spanberger campaign, Descano, and the Fairfax County Sheriffs Office.

Carbon dioxide usually gets blamed for climate change, not praised for solving it. But Google plans to flip the script. The company just announced a partnership with Italian firm Energy Dome to help store clean energy using carbon dioxide in an entirely new way.This collaboration will deploy long-duration energy storage systems, also known as LDES, at Google's renewable energy projects across the globe. The idea is simple yet powerful: store extra energy when wind and solar production are high, and release it when the skies darken or the wind dies down.Most current batteries can only provide about four hours of backup power. That might help during short dips in production, but it fails during overnight outages or cloudy, windless days. Energy Dome offers a better solution.Sign 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/NEWSLETTER.STOP GOOGLE FROM FOLLOWING YOUR EVERY MOVEGoogle selected Energy Dome's CO2 Battery because it provides clean, dispatchable energy for up to 24 hours. Unlike lithium-ion systems, which depend on expensive and often hard-to-source materials, this battery uses off-the-shelf mechanical components and simple physics.Instead of storing electricity in chemical form, the CO2 Battery stores it by compressing carbon dioxide gas into a liquid. When the power grid needs more electricity, the system heats and expands that liquid CO2 back into a gas. As the gas expands, it spins a turbine, just like steam would, which generates electricity.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Once the gas cools, the system captures it again in the dome for future use. This closed-loop process repeats as needed, providing an efficient, carbon-free way to smooth out power demand and supply.Energy Dome has already proven that the technology works. Its first commercial facility in Italy has been operating successfully for over three years. With a 20-megawatt, 200-megawatt-hour capacity, the plant proves that carbon dioxide can play a surprisingly powerful role in making renewable energy more dependable.Google's backing could significantly accelerate the global rollout of this technology. While wind and solar are affordable and widely available, they remain inconsistent by nature. Without storage, their reliability suffers.Energy Dome's CO2 Battery helps bridge this gap. It can store renewable energy when production is high and release it when demand peaks. This flexibility supports not just Google's data centers but entire communities that rely on a stable power grid.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe battery also offers another key benefit. Its spinning machinery adds natural inertia to the grid. That helps stabilize power flow, which becomes more important as older fossil fuel plants shut down and leave behind fewer tools for grid balancing.By investing in Energy Dome and planning commercial deployments in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Google hopes to meet its goal of operating on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030.This breakthrough in energy storage will impact far more than Google's internal operations. As this technology expands, more people could benefit from reliable electricity even when solar panels stop producing or the wind turbines stop turning.Cleaner and more flexible energy storage also reduces the need for fossil fuel power plants. That shift helps lower emissions and create a more resilient grid for homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses.The scalability of the CO2 Battery opens the door to broader access. Communities around the world could see improvements in both affordability and energy security as deployment grows.Google's partnership with Energy Dome solves a very current problem. The world needs clean energy that works around the clock, not just when the weather cooperates. Long-duration energy storage delivers that reliability. By storing power in carbon dioxide and releasing it on demand, this new battery model offers a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solution. With global investments and commercial projects already underway, the future of clean energy could arrive much sooner than expected.Would you trust a CO2-powered battery to keep your home's lights on through the night? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign 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/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

President Donald Trump expressed support for Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears, acknowledging that she is in the middle of a "tough race" against an opponent who is "not very good.""Yeah, I would. I mean, I would," Trump told reporters when asked about endorsing Earle-Sears. "I think probably, yeah, shes got a tough race. She shouldnt, she shouldnt, because the candidate shes running against is not very good, but I think shes got a tough race."However, he did not go so far as to give Earle-Sears his "complete and total" endorsement, as he has done with some candidates.POTENTIAL YOUNGKIN SUCCESSOR FOCUSED ON MESSAGE IN TOUGH RACE TO KEEP SWING-STATE 'RED'Trump has already backed Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey and Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio. Polling out of Virginia may explain Trump's apparent reservations.A recent Virginia Commonwealth Poll from July has Sears at 37% and Spanberger at 49%. Meanwhile, Youngkin's approval rating sits at 49%, nine points higher than Trump's numbers in the same poll.VIRGINIA GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ABIGAIL SPANBERGER RELEASES FIRST AD, SLAMS 'POLITICAL NONSENSE'On Aug. 1, in a CNN interview, Earle-Sears seemingly struggled to give an answer as to why Trump had not endorsed her yet. The lieutenant governor said that she had met with the president but repeatedly refused to detail what they had spoken about.Earle-Sears, who currently serves as Virginias lieutenant governor and is poised to become the nations first Black female governor, is facing an uphill battle against former Rep. Abigail Spanberger. Despite serving alongside popular Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Earle-Sears is struggling to close the gap and overtake her opponent.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPEarle-Sears is trailing Spanberger not only in the polls but also in fundraising. While Earle-Sears has yet to release her Q2 numbers, in Q1 she raised $3.1M, whereas Spanberger raked in more than double at $6.7M. In Q2, Spanberger raised $10.7M, according to her campaign.

"Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond credits her long-lasting marriage to her pick-up truck.In a new blog post, the Food Network star detailed that some of her favorite date nights with her husband, Ladd Drummond, include hopping in their truck and going for a ride, which they started decades ago when their five children were little and life was busier."At the risk of sounding like an old married couple, we love to take drives together," she wrote.REE DRUMMOND SAYS SHE WAS 'GAINING WEIGHT' AFTER SHEDDING 50 LBS, RECOMMITS TO HEALTH JOURNEY"There's something about the peace of the pickup. That diesel engine is like background music, and we are focused only on each other. No laptops, devices, TVs it's such a great time to catch up," she wrote.Ree noted that on their drives, she and her husband talk about whatever is on their minds which often includes their family and their Oklahoma ranch.As for their destination, it's "different every time."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Sometimes we stay on the county roads and check on fences or cattle; other times we'll drive east to Pawhuska or west to Ponca City, stopping to get a convenience store Dr. Pepper when we get there.""Other times Ladd will drive into this pasture or that, to show me an area of a creek that I may not have seen before, or again to check on a cow or a fence," Ree wrote.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERRee and Ladd, who have been married for nearly 30 years, are now empty nesters. The couple tied the knot in 1996 and have five adult kids: Alex, Paige, Bryce, Jamar and Todd."Now that we're empty nesters, it's not like we don't have lots of time alone at home already. But there's something about the safety and sanctity of the pickup that sparks the very best conversations," she explained.

Two suspects involved in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City last month have been formally indicted on additional charges, officials announced Wednesday.At a press conference, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York City Mayor Eric Adams outlined the new state-level charges filed against Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa.New Charges AnnouncedMora, believed to be the gunman, is now charged with one count each of attempted murder in the first and second degrees. Both men face additional charges, including assault, attempted robbery, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon. They are expected to be arraigned later this month.DA Bragg praised the officer for his bravery and quick response despite being off duty.TWO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CHARGED IN NYC SHOOTING OF OFF-DUTY CBP OFFICER"This officer showed true bravery and quick action, even while off-duty," Bragg said. "We will not tolerate violence against law enforcement or innocent New Yorkers."Bragg described the shooting as part of a "violent robbery spree" planned in advance via text messages, noting that the suspects had allegedly stolen a womans phone earlier that same night."These individuals posed a serious threat and showed no concern for the safety of others in our city," said Mayor Adams. "Their capture is a direct result of collaboration between federal authorities, the NYPD, and the District Attorneys office."The Shooting IncidentAccording to police, the off-duty CBP officer was sitting on the rocks near the Little Red Lighthouse at Fort Washington Park, under the George Washington Bridge, shortly before midnight on July 19, when the suspects approached on a moped."One of the men got off the scooter, displayed a firearm, and confronted the officer and his friend who were simply enjoying a summer evening," Adams said.SECOND SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CBP OFFICER SHOOTING HAS LENGTHY CRIMINAL PAST, DHS SAYSThe officer was shot in the face and forearm, but returned fire, striking one of the suspects. Despite serious injuries, the officer survived and is expected to make a full recovery.Federal Charges & Immigration StatusThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously confirmed that both suspects were illegal immigrants and had prior criminal records. They are also linked to ongoing investigations, according to the NYPD.Ricky Patel, special agent in charge for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in New York, said the attack amounted to a threat against the broader law enforcement community."When these individuals targeted one of our ownknowingly or notthey targeted all of us," Patel said. "We are committed to pursuing justice alongside our law enforcement partners."NOEM BLAMES 'SANCTUARY' POLICIES FOR MIGRANT ACCUSED OF SHOOTING OFF-DUTY CBP OFFICER"Miguel Mora and Cristhian Aybar juggled with fate, and lost, when they set out on their alleged robbery spree last month," Patel added. "These suspects showed no regard for human life or the rule of law. Their choices changed not only their lives, but the life of a federal officer who was simply enjoying a summer night."Broader InvestigationsMultiple sources within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Fox News that the men involved in the shooting and attempted robbery are believed to be the same men caught on video in an armed robbery of a business in Leominster, Massachusetts, in February.Sources said in that incident during which a store owner reportedly was bound with duct tape and held at gunpoint two firearms were stolen.Political ReactionsFollowing the incident, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Border Patrol official Tom Homan visited the injured officer in the hospital. Both emphasized the need for stricter immigration enforcement and criticized sanctuary policies."Sanctuary cities are sanctuaries for criminals. President Trump is not going to tolerate it," Homan said.President Donald Trump also addressed the incident on social media, writing that "an incredible CBP Officer was shot in the face by an Illegal Alien Monster freed into the Country under Joe Biden.""The CBP Officer bravely fought off his attacker, despite his wounds, demonstrating enormous Skill and Courage," Trump wrote.Adams, when previously asked about Noems remarks, distanced himself from federal immigration policy saying, "I have nothing to do with the rules that are put in place. I just carry out the rules."Collaboration PraisedAdams concluded by commending the swift coordination between law enforcement agencies."Thanks to the courageous actions of the wounded officer and our partners across agencies, two violent criminals are now off the streets," he said.Fox News' Greg Norman contributed to this report.

Tua Tagovailoa is one of the former and current athletes to be named to President Donald Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.Council Chair Bryson DeChambeau, Lawrence Taylor, Harrison Butker, Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and Annika Sorenstam were at the White House last week when Trump signed an executive order which reestablished the council as well as the Presidential Fitness Test.Tagovailoa was not at the event, as he is busy in training camp, but at the very least, he is proud to be a part of the team.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think it's pretty cool - it's an honor," he said about being appointed.Tagovailoa admitted that he did not "know too much about it," and was "not too sure" how the situation developed.Gary Bettman, Cody Campbell, Roger Goodell, Wayne Gretzky, Nelly Korda, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Mariano Rivera, Tony Romo and Matthew Tkachuk were also named to the Council, according to the White House. Saquon Barkley declined.Back in March, Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the president, posted photos on her Instagram that showed Tagovailoa and wide receiver Braxton Berrios getting in on some family fun.She posted a "dump" of several pictures and videos from the month of February, including a photo of her husband, Jared Kushner, with Berrios, Tagovailoa and her son.PANTHERS STAR JAYCEE HORN TO MISS PRESEASON GAME AFTER GETTING IN CAR ACCIDENT EN ROUTE TO STADIUMShe also posted a video of her son and the quarterback-receiver duo tossing around the pigskin. There was also another photo of her son wearing Tkachuk's Team USA jersey at a Panthers-Oilers game on Feb. 27.Tagovailoa's wife, Annah, has previously shown support for the president. Back in October, Annah posted a story to her Instagram on Wednesday that praised Trump's pre-emptive response to Hurricane Milton.While Annah received some praise for her post, there were a few negative comments aimed at her and her husband.Many of the negative comments addressed Tua's recent concussion that he suffered in Week 2 of the season against the Buffalo Bills. It was the third concussion of the quarterback's pro career, and it has brought widespread concern over his long-term brain health and NFL future.Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Brooks Nader is serving looks in Saint-Tropez.The 28-year-old model posted a series of photos on Instagram from her summer getaway on the French Riviera, including a number of revealing looks, captioning the post, "Some fave fits and views as of lately."One of the photos featured Nader walking outdoors in a leopard-print one-piece swimsuit, which she paired with black sunglasses and a drink in her hand. In another photo, she can be seen in the back of a car wearing a low-cut black sleeveless shirt which she accessorized with a chunky gold necklace.Nader also shared a photo of herself sitting on the bed of a truck in a white bikini, which she paired with sweatshorts, black sandals, sunglasses and a baseball cap.EMILY RATAJKOWSKI FLAUNTS SUMMER BODY DURING POOLSIDE FASHION MOMENTNader shared many other snippets from her trip, including footage from a helicopter ride, the view of the ocean from the pool where she was staying and the many other outfits she put together.The looks included a sheer black and white polka dot dress, a white crop top with a sheer white skirt, a sheer backless dress which she paired with diamonds, and a white dress with a thigh-high slit and cutouts.Fans in the comments section were quick to share how much they loved her looks, with one writing "Its really unfair that anyone be this perfect," and another adding, "You look insane!"A third fan chimed in with, "st tropez looks good on you," while a fourth wrote, "Those abs will not be denied."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSJust last month, Nader made headlines when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction while on the red carpet at the ESPYs. The model walked the red carpet in a cream silk slip dress with a plunging neckline, which drifted too far to one side at one point, resulting in a nip-slip.Nader quickly readjusted her dress and continued to pose for photos on the carpet with confidence.The model can often be seen sporting daring and often risqu looks on the red carpet, telling Fox News Digital in December 2021 she has loved to experiment with fashion since she was a kid and was always confident in her style.While she was always confident, Nader explained that working with "Sports Illustrated helped my confidence a lot" because not only was she surrounded by models who are physically beautiful, but who "also have beautiful hearts" and built a "very spirit-lifting community." While confident, her daring style has led to "so many near mishaps."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"It took a lot of figuring out when it came to my love of sheer dresses and how to perfectly conceal everything," she explained at the time. "I had one sheer dress moment where I wore this high-rise underwear that was way too light. And it showed through the dress. But you live and learn from experience."