A new Illinois law requiring annual mental health screenings for public school students is drawing backlash from parents, policy experts and lawmakers who warn the policy may overstep boundaries and wrongly label children.Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure on July 31, making Illinois the first state in the country to mandate mental health screenings for students in grades three through 12.The law, set to take effect in the 20272028 school year, directs schools to provide self-conducted screenings each year using digital or paper forms. Parents will have the ability to opt their children out.Supporters say the initiative will help schools identify early signs of depression, anxiety or trauma before they develop into crises. But critics argue the plan could create more problems than it solves."I want to be on-the-record and crystal clear. This is a disastrous policy that will do vastly more harm than good," Abigail Shrier, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wrote on X. "Watch as tens of thousands of Illinois kids get shoved into the mental health funnel and convinced they are sick. Many or most of which will be false positives."Katherine Boyle, a partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, also raised concerns about government overreach and what she called the "mental health industrial complex."OKLAHOMA REQUIRES 'AMERICA FIRST' CERTIFICATION TEST FOR TEACHERS FLEEING BLUE STATES"If a school nurse or a state-mandated mental health test tells you youre sick, youre going to believe them," Boyle wrote. "This is why so many families are opting out of primary school completely the overreach is astounding."Illinois education officials say the screenings will not be diagnostic and are designed to flag students who may benefit from further evaluation. The Illinois State Board of Education will develop the screening tools and guidelines by September 2026, and school districts will be responsible for implementing them."Mental health is essential to academic readiness and lifelong success," State Superintendent Tony Sanders said in a statement. "Too often, we only recognize a students distress when it becomes a crisis. With universal screening, we shift from reaction to prevention."DEM GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO DEFEND STATES CONTROVERSIAL SANCTUARY POLICIES DURING GOP-LED HEARINGDana Weiner, chief officer of the governors Childrens Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, said the screenings will be optional for families and conducted privately.State Sen. Laura Fine, a Democrat and lead sponsor of the bill, said the effort aims to normalize mental health care for children and teens. "The screenings will be designed to catch the early signs of anxiety, depression or trauma before it becomes a crisis or, in some cases, sometimes too late," she said.Republican lawmakers in the state have also voiced opposition. Rep. Steve Reick (RWoodstock) warned the law could have unintended consequences for families dealing with insurance companies."Universal mental health screenings are going to get us nothing except possibly finding things, finding reasons for denial of coverage of insurance," Reick said.Rep. Adam Niemerg (RDieterich) called the law "a very dangerous piece of legislation that removes parental rights."Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker's office for comment and has not yet received a reply.

Getting into fishing is an exhilarating experience that makes you feel more connected to nature. Suddenly youre part of one of the worlds oldest water sports. But a new hobby also means a lot of new gear, and the cost can add up quickly. Luckily, many companies make budget-friendly options that work just as well as their costly counterparts, especially when youre starting out.There are many different price points for fishing poles. Beginners who want an easy-to-use pole can find options from brands like Ugly Stik and Daiwa, both of which are reliable brands.Original price: $46.99Ugly Stik is a great budget-friendly brand, and the Ugly Stik complete spincast kit comes with everything you need to get started. You get a rod and reel combo, plus a nine-piece saltwater tackle kit. The classic Ugly Stik tech combines graphite and fiberglass to create a lightweight, yet sensitive rod. 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Former Democratic advisor Dan Turrentine said that the Democratic Party's rhetoric regarding redistricting is getting "a little out of control" on Thursday, warning that Democrats need to be careful about how they are presenting themselves to voters.Turrentine argued during an episode of "The Morning Meeting" podcast that Democrats' dramatic rhetoric surrounding redistricting in states like Texas is "going to hurt" the party and is decreasing their chances of retaking the House of Representatives in 2026."I think the only thing is that the Democrats are getting a little out of control in how they talk about this," he said of their rhetoric on redistricting. "I mean, we went back and forth yesterday, and you guys were alluding to it, but the fact that some people are starting to say this is like again, a threat to democracy, and stuff like that, it's just it's an eye roll. I mean, it is as old as the republic itself, and I think the party's just got to be careful."BUTTER KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT': DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER RIPS HIS PARTY'S STRATEGY IN REDISTRICTING BATTLETexas Republicans are currently mounting a push to redraw the Lone Star state's congressional map. President Donald Trump, who supports the effort, said it would give the GOP as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives.California Democrats have launched their own redistricting bid in response, with Gov. Gavin Newsom signaling he's ready to wield the Democratic supermajority in the state legislature to push a special election for voters to decide on new congressional maps.Several states, with both Republican and Democratic majorities, have since followed suit in threatening their own redistricting efforts.Some Texas Democrats have even fled the state to prevent Republicans from voting on a new congressional map, with State Rep. Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House Democratic caucus, calling the GOP's redistricting efforts "racist.""Let me be unequivocal about my actions and my duty. When a governor conspires with a disgraced president to ram through a racist gerrymandered map, my constitutional duty is to not be a willing participant," Wu said.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWSTurrentine questioned whether Democrats like Newsom and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker could successfully execute their redistricting plans, and argued that the party's attempts to brand GOP-led redistricting as "a threat to democracy" are unlikely to resonate with voters in 2026."It's a real open question if Gavin Newsom can pull this off. Same with even JB Pritzker. So, you know, we'll see. But I think the party look, it's going to hurt. Like, it is decreasing our chances of taking the House back," he said.Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

Keeping your home spotless can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle, but with the right vacuum, you can actually make cleaning easy. Whether youre dealing with pet hair, constant dust and kids messes, a powerful vacuum is your best ally.Weve done a deep dive into the best vacuums on the market, from Dyson to Shark, Miele and other well-known brands. There are lightweight options, hands-free options and vacuums that are extra-tough on pet hair.Original price: $469.99The Dyson V8 Plus is a luxury stick vacuum thats lightweight and cordless. Itll run for up to 40 minutes and includes two power modes: Powerful mode for everyday cleaning and a MAX mode for intensive spot cleaning. You can convert the Dyson V8 to a handheld option when you want to clean furniture, your car, dog beds or your staircases. 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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, one of the leading Republican contenders for governor, has filed a lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, challenging the legality of his GOP rival's campaign funding.Carr asked a federal judge to permanently block Jones' ability to spend money from his leadership committee, a fundraising tool that allows the state's governor, lieutenant governor and legislative leaders to raise unlimited funds.Both men are leading Republican candidates to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Brian Kemp after next year's election.Carr argues that Jones' leadership committee violates the attorney general's First Amendment right to free speech and his 14th Amendment right to equal protection by setting up a campaign finance structure that boosts Jones and limits how much Carr can spend on his campaign. A 2021 state law that created leadership committees does not allow Carr or other declared candidates to have access to the fundraising vehicle.Carr's regular campaign committee is limited to raising $8,400 from each donor for his primary campaign and $4,200 for a potential primary runoff.FORMER GEORGIA LT. GOV. GEOFF DUNCAN ABANDONS GOP TO JOIN DEMOCRATIC PARTYCarr campaign spokeswoman Julia Mazzone said in a statement that Jones "is using his position to sidestep contribution limits, raise six-figure checks during legislative sessions and funnel unlimited money into a competitive primary through a structure only he can access.""Republicans cannot ignore the cloud of unethical, illegal and corrupt behavior that surrounds Burt Jones," Mazzone said."Leadership committees were never intended to be unregulated campaign machines," the statement added. "The court has ruled on this before, and the Constitution prohibits exactly whats happening here. We're taking action to uphold transparency and accountability standards."A Jones campaign spokesperson, meanwhile, has accused Carr of being hypocritical since his office previously defended the same law that he is now challenging in court. Carr has argued that the attorney general must defend challenged laws even if he personally disagrees with them."Georgias lackluster Attorney General defended this law two years ago," Kendyl Parker, Jones' spokeswoman said. "Now, hes running for governor and wants to challenge the same law he once defended. If hypocrisy were an Olympic sport, hed take gold."Carr launched his gubernatorial bid last year, saying he needed more time to raise money because he is not personally wealthy. His campaign has expressed concerns for months that Jones will use his leadership committee and family wealth to support his primary campaign.REPUBLICAN DOOLEY JUMPS INTO GEORGIA'S SENATE RACE WHILE TOUTING SUPPORT FOR TRUMP AND TAKING AIM AT OSSOFFThe Carr campaign has sought to have the state Ethics Commission probe the source of a $10 million loan Jones made to his leadership committee, although the commission declined to launch an investigation, noting that Carr failed to allege a legal violation.The attorney general's campaign pointed to U.S. District Judge Mark Cohen's 2022 ruling that a leadership committee for Kemp could not use money for Kemp's re-election campaign during that year's Republican primary. Cohen found that the "unequal campaign finance scheme" violated GOP primary challenger and former U.S. Sen. David Perdue's First Amendment right to free speech.Cohen ruled that Kemp could continue raising money for the leadership committee but said the governor could not spend it against Perdue in the primary."Despite full knowledge of this history, Mr. Jones and his leadership committee, WBJ Leadership Committee, Inc., are ignoring this Courts prior rulings and using a leadership committeethat has no contribution or coordinated spending limitsin a primary election against a candidate without one," Carr's lawsuit reads.Carr is seeking additional restrictions on Jones' leadership committee than in Cohen's ruling. The attorney general is asking a judge to cut off both fundraising and spending from the lieutenant governor's leadership committee until the primary race is over.He is also requesting that a federal magistrate judge be appointed to oversee all spending by the leadership committee and that Jones' regular campaign committee repay any money already spent by the leadership committee to support Jones' gubernatorial run."The loan and its amount are significant because Mr. Jones is also able to raise unlimited funds into the leadership committee, then repay the loan from funds raised that then can be applied directly to his campaign account, effectively removing the contribution limits from those dollars," the lawsuit says.Carr asks that the court block Jones from giving any cash to dark money groups or making any loans to his regular campaign committee during the primary. He also wants the magistrate judge to probe where Jones' $10 million loan came from, citing a 2022 financial disclosure showing that Jones did not have enough liquid assets for a loan of that quantity.The attorney general's campaign continues to express concern that Jones could raise unlimited money to repay his loan and then give the repaid money to his candidate committee for the primary, arguing that this would wreck campaign contribution restrictions."Mr. Jones is raising and spending unlimited amounts of money in the primaryand Mr. Carr is limited in what he can raise by Georgia's existing campaign contribution limits," the lawsuit reads. "This Court should level this uneven playing field by preventing Mr. Jones from using his leadership committee during the primary election."Carr's campaign has also called on the Ethics Commission for an advisory legal opinion on whether Jones' fundraising activity is legal.The Republican primary will be held in May, and the general election next year in the purple state is expected to be one of the most expensive governor's races in the country.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The CBS television chief broke his public silence about the decision to cancel "The Late Show withStephen Colbert," echoing company talking points Thursday that the program will be shuttered for purely economic reasons.Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks spoke about canceling Colberts show during a press conference following the close of a long-planned merger that put CBS parent company under new ownership. Cheeks, one of the few executives from the previous regime to stick around after the Skydance Media merger, oversaw all of CBS when the decision was made to cancel the program."We are huge fans of Colbert, we love the show. Unfortunately, the economics made it a challenge for us to keep going," Cheeks told reporters in his first public remarks about Colbert since it was revealed the program would end in May 2026 and the "Late Night" brand would be retired. CBS CANCELS 'THE LATE SHOW,' STEPHEN COLBERT TO END PROGRAM IN MAY 2026"The challenge in late night is that the advertising marketplace is in significant secular decline," Cheeks continued.CBS said it was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night" when announcing the surprising plans last month. "The Late Show," which Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, famously leaned into liberal politics in the Trump era and became a major platform for Democratic politicians.Colbert had beenoutspoken with his criticismof Paramount settling President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the company over CBS' handling of the "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the run-up to the election. Paramount settled the lawsuit last month, and the FCC approved the long-planned, $8 billion merger with Skydance shortly after.CNN'S ANDERSON COOPER SHOWS UP TO SUPPORT 'LATE SHOW' HOST STEPHEN COLBERT AFTER CANCELLATIONMany have questioned the decision, suggesting that it was done to appease Trump and the FCC, but everyone involved has pointed directly to the shows bottom line from the start."It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the network said when first announcing the "Late Show" would be canceled.Puck News' Matt Belloni reported that the late-night show "has been losing more than $40 million a year" for CBS and that it had a budget of "more than $100 million per season."COLBERT TELLS TRUMP TO 'GO F--- YOURSELF AFTER PRESIDENT TAUNTS HIM OVER SHOW CANCELLATIONWhen breaking his public silence, Cheeks did not confirm the exact amount but acknowledged the "Late Show" was losing significant cash."At the end of the day, it just wasnt sustainable to continue," he said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 Friday that U.S. District Judge James Boasberg cannot move forward with possible contempt proceedings against the Trump administration.The case involves the administrations alleged violation of an emergency court order blocking the administration from using a 1798 law to summarily deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador the latest in an evolving, high-stakes court clash that has played out for months in various courts.Judges Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao, two Trump appointees on the majority-Democrat bench,sided with the Trump administrationFriday in blocking Boasbergs contempt motion from moving forward.Judge Nina Pillard, an Obama appointee, dissented.The 2-1 ruling is all but certain to be appealed to the full court to be heard en banc, where the Democrat-majority bench is seen as more favorable to the plaintiffs, or directly to the Supreme Court for review.WHO IS JAMES BOASBERG, THE US JUDGE AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP'S DEPORTATION EFFORTS?"The district court here was placed in an enormously difficult position," Katsas said Friday, writing for the majority."Faced with an emergency situation, it had to digest and rule upon novel and complex issues within a matter of hours. In that context, the court quite understandably issued a written order that contained some ambiguity."Katsas noted that the appellate court ruling does not center on the lawfulness of Trump's Alien Enemies Act removals in March, when administration officials invoked the 1798 immigration law to send more than 250 Venezuelan nationals to CECOT, the maximum-security prison in El Salvador."Nor may we decide whether the governments aggressive implementation of the presidential proclamation warrants praise or criticism as a policy matter," he added. "Perhaps it should warrant more careful judicial scrutiny in the future. Perhaps it already has.""Regardless,the governments initial implementation of the proclamation clearly and indisputably was not criminal."The ruling comes months after Boasberg originally found grounds to move on potential contempt proceedings in the case.It comes as Boasberg has also ordered ongoing status updates on the location and custodial status of the 252 CECOT class migrants, after they were deported last month from El Salvador to Venezuela as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.It is unclear how many of those migrants had pending asylum applications in the U.S. or had been granted a "withholding of removal" order blocking their return to their country of origin.100 DAYS OF INJUNCTIONS, TRIALS AND 'TEFLON DON': TRUMP SECOND TERM MEETS ITS BIGGEST TESTS IN COURTThe long-awaited ruling comes months after Boasberg ruled that the court had found probable cause to move on criminal contempt proceedings after he issued a late-night temporary restraining order onMarch 15 blocking theTrump administrations use of the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport certain migrants to El Salvador.Boasberg had also ordered all migrants to be "immediately returned" to U.S. soil, which did not happen.Despite the order, hundreds of migrants were deported to the Salvadorian prison, CECOT, in March, where they remained until late last month, when they were sent from the prison in El Salvador to Venezuela, as part of the prisoner exchange.Boasbeg ruled in April that there was "probable cause" to move on criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for failing to return the planes to U.S. soil and said the court had determined that the Trump administration demonstrated a "willful disregard" for his order.The appeals court granted the Trump administrations request for an emergency stay of the ruling months earlier, prompting questions as to why they did not move more quickly on the motion.APPEALS COURT BLOCKS TRUMP ADMIN'S DEPORTATION FLIGHTS IN ALIEN ENEMIES ACT IMMIGRATION SUITStill, the decision is almost certain to be appealed either to the full circuit court to be heard en banc, or directly to the Supreme Court for review.The Trump administration for months has sparred with judges who have blocked the presidents executive orders from taking force.Boasberg, in particular, has emerged as one of Trump's biggest public foes. Last month, the court attempted to have him removed from overseeing the case and have it reassigned to another case a long-shot effort that legal experts and former judges suggested is unlikely to go far.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

Houston Texans safety CJ Gardner-Johnson was feared to have sustained a significant injury at Thursday's practice in West Virginia, but appears to have avoided the worst possible outcome, according to the latest update.Gardner-Johnsons ACL is intact, but the team is conducting more testing to determine the extent of the injury, ESPN reported.The team is reportedly not concerned about Gardner-Johnsons ACL.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGardner-Johnson, 27, was injured as he tried to tackle wide receiver John Metchie in practice. Once the two made contact, Gardner-Johnson fell to the ground and was in pain.The safety could not put any pressure on his right leg, and medical staff eventually helped him to a cart."Its heartbreaking when you see a guy go down on the field like that and doesnt get up quickly," head coach DeMeco Ryans said of the injury after practice.TEXANS' C.J. GARDNER-JOHNSON CARTED FROM WEST VIRGINIA TRAINING CAMP FINALE WITH POSSIBLE LEG INJURY: REPORT"Im always nervous as a head coach anytime I see anybody hit the ground. Its tough to watch. So, well see well evaluate CJ, see where he is, but no update at this time."Gardner-Johnson is entering his first season with the Texans after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for left guard Kenyon Green. He was expected to be the teams starting free safety after the Texans lost Eric Murray in free agency to the Jacksonville Jaguars.Gardner-Johnson was outstanding for the Super Bowl-winning Eagles last season. In 16 regular-season games last year, the safety had six interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), 59 combined tackles and one forced fumble.Gardner-Johnson had 14 tackles in the teams four playoff games.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

EXCLUSIVE: The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is blasting Gov. Tim Walz after a man who murdered his family as a teenager was released from prison."Once again, Tim Walz proves why he is one of the worst governors in the country," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital."Not only do his soft-on-crime policies rob victims of the justice they deserve, but they also put the safety of every Minnesotan at risk. Being a self-proclaimed knucklehead doesn't excuse the chaos he has caused with his dangerous, far-left agenda."GOP LAWMAKERS CLASH OVER STRATEGY TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CRISISEmmer, as the GOP whip, is the No. 3 House Republican leader.He's joining other Republicans from his state in criticizing the release of David Brom, a man who was convicted of killing his parents and two younger siblings with an axe in 1988. Brom was 16 years old at the time."Allowing murderers like David Brom back onto our streets is a slap in the face to these victims and their families, undermines the rule of law, diminishes the publics trust in our judicial system, and jeopardizes the safety of our communities," Emmer said.Brom was granted supervised work release after Minnesota passed a new law in 2023 that limited life-long prison sentences for juvenile offenders.It began as a bill in the state legislature before being signed into law by Walz, thereby applying both to future offenders and retroactively to people like Brom.Emmer criticized Walz and the Minnesota DemocraticFarmerLabor Party's policies as "soft-on-crime" and argued such law changes would "have serious consequences.""Theyre forcing law-abiding Minnesotans to pay the price," Emmer said.Brom served 37 years behind bars after being convicted on four charges of first-degree murder, with a jury rejecting his plea of not guilty due to mental illness. He was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences and one concurrent life sentence.GOP GOVERNOR NOMINEE PUSHES REDISTRICTING TO OUST STATE'S LONE HOUSE DEMWithout the new law, Brom would have been eligible for parole in 2037, after serving 52 years in prison.The law does not grant automatic release to juvenile offenders, but rather gives them the right to appear before a Supervised Release Board after serving a minimum of 15 years but in some cases could be longer, depending on the nature of the crime to present their arguments for early release.Brom was granted supervised release and was let out of prison early last week.Fox News Digital reached out to Walz's office for comment but did not immediately hear back.

A self-described cryptocurrency aficionado claimed responsibility for the recent sex toy disturbances at WNBA games, despite two people already being arrested for separate incidents.The anonymous "culprit" spoke to OutKick on Wednesday, the night before a fourth incident occurred in Chicago, and said that they decided to start throwing the objects on the courts because the WNBA was "being forced down our throats."The apparent thrower said there was no intent to harm or injure anybody, but rather, the goal was to make people laugh and promote his newly-created coin with the help of the online community.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAn arrest was made in Atlanta earlier this week. However, the anonymous person told Clay Travis that Delbert Carver, the person charged in the incident, was "clout chasing" and not really the original culprit.Carver was booked into Clayton County jail in Georgia on Saturday, about 15 miles away from where the first sex toy-throwing incident occurred last Tuesday. According to ESPN, the police affidavit stated that Carver allegedly told police the incident was "a joke" that was "supposed to go viral" and it certainly has. Carver was allegedly at the game with friends."We think either he was clout chasing or the police tricked him. We dont really understand what happened there," the anonymous person said to OutKick, adding that the original thrower was still at large.ANOTHER ARREST IS MADE IN RESPONSE TO SEX TOYS BEING THROWN AT WNBA GAMESThe WNBA did not immediately respond to requests for comment as to the legitimacy of the group's claim. The league previously stated that anyone who throws objects on the court will face a one-year ban from games.ESPN also interviewed the culprit, who goes by "Lt. Daldo Raine" on X, an ode to Brad Pitt's character in "Inglourious Basterds." In the interview with "Raine," he left his camera off and refused to give his name or age. USA Today first reported the crypto-enthusiast's claims.According to ESPN, posts on the group's Telegram community confirmed inside and prior knowledge of the first incident, discussing it beforehand. "Raine" said Carver was not affiliated with the group.The person told both ESPN and OutKick that four other incidents were planned for Tuesday. One of those incidents involved Sophie Cunningham, two of them did not make it to the court, and the final prankster did not make an attempt. They then told ESPN they were seeking out an MLB game - a woman was seen holding a sex toy behind home plate at the Marlins-Astros game.A fourth adult toy hit a Chicago Sky game on Thursday - it is unknown if it was related to the crypto coin claims.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.