President Donald Trump on Thursday will soon land in the United Arab Emirates for his final stop in the Middle East this week in a visit that marked the first time a U.S. president has traveled to the nation in nearly 30 years, following President George W. Bush's trip in 2008.Trump, who has secured major business deals first in Saudi Arabia and then Qatar, is expected to announce more agreements with what has long been one of the U.S. chief trading partners in the region though given recently announced trillion-dollar deals, it is unclear what more the Emiratis will agree to.In March, the UAE pledged a $1.4 trillion investment in the U.S. economy over the next decade through AI infrastructure, semiconductor, energy and American manufacturing initiatives, including a plan to nearly double U.S. aluminum production by investing in a new smelter for the first time in 35 years.TRUMP SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH QATAR ON DEFENSE AND BOEING PURCHASESOn the eve of the presidents visit to the Middle Eastern nation, the State Department also announced a $1.4 billion sale of CH-47 F Chinookhelicopters and F-16 fighter jet parts to Abu Dhabi.However, lawmakers on Wednesday suggested they may block this sale amid concerns over direct personal business ties, as Trumps crypto venture has also received a $2 billion investment by a UAE-backed investment firm."If I was a betting person, Id bet that the Emiratis almost certainly kept some things in reserve for President Trumps actual visit that can be announced when hes on the ground in Abu Dhabi," John Hannah, former national security advisor to Dick Cheney and current Randi & Charles Wax senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), told Fox News Digital. "I wouldnt be at all surprised if we see some new items unveiled or some additional details put out on some of the earlier announcements.""The UAE has clearly staked its future on being the Middle East leader in a wide range of 21st-century technologies, from AI to chips to space," he added. "And of course, the shopping list for high-end weapons is almost limitless and always a possible deliverable for a trip like this." Increased scrutiny arose around Trumps Middle East tour as engagement with all three nations holds personal value to him, given the Trump Organizations luxury resorts, hotels, golf courses, real estate projects and crypto investment schemes in the region.TRUMP CONTINUES TO DEFEND QATAR GIFTING US $400M JET: 'WE SHOULD HAVE THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PLANE'But all three nations also hold significant value to Washington, as they have become key players in some of the toughest geopolitical issues facing the U.S. and its allies.Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been integral in facilitating U.S. negotiations when it comes to ending Russias war in Ukraine and hostage negotiations in the Gaza Strip.While neither of these issues appeared to be top points of discussion in Trumps visit to Saudi Arabia or Qatar, he may hit on geopolitical ties more heavily when it comes to the UAE, particularly given that Abu Dhabi is one of the few Middle Eastern nations that holds normalized diplomatic ties with Israel.The UAE has ardently opposed Israels military operations in the Gaza Strip, has called for a two-state solution, and has rejected Trumps "riviera plans," instead favoring an Egypt-reconstruction alternative.But Abu Dhabi has also maintained relations with the U.S. biggest adversaries, including China, Russia and Iran, which could be a topic of conversation during Trumps one-day visit."As everywhere on this trip, the headlines will likely be dominated by the dollar signs and deal-making," Hannah said. "But Im personally most interested in the geopolitical angle of trying to reset the U.S.-Emirati strategic partnership, especially in the context of Americas great power competition with China and to a lesser extent Russia, and regionally with Iran."Hannah explained that Trump's visit to the UAE exemplifies a recommitment by the U.S. economically and militarily to support Abu Dhabis "stability, security, and success in a dangerous neighborhood" and could "pay real dividends going forward.""The UAEs top leadership has come to believe that putting most of its eggs into the American basket was an increasingly risky bet as one president after another decided that the Middle East was a lost cause nothing but blood and sand as President Trump famously said in his first term and the country needed to pivot its focus toward Asia," he continued. "With a country as influential and resource-rich as the UAE, correcting that unhelpful perception and putting the strategic relationship back on a much more positive dynamic is an important goal."

On May 5, President Donald Trump signed anexecutive orderoutlawing future federal funds going to gain-of-function research. This move comes as the nation begins to reckon with the broader failures of its pandemic response failures that extended far beyond the lab and into every aspect of public health policy.As the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the rearview mirror, the United States finds itself engaged in postmortems: on lockdowns, vaccines, school closures and public trust. But theres one glaring lesson the U.S. has yet to fully absorb its health strategy during crises cant rely on just one type of tool. A narrow, binary response to COVID-19 cost lives. The country must do better next time.During the pandemic, the public was often presented with asimple directive: get vaccinated or take your chances. While most Americans indeed should have gotten vaccinated, policymakers should have provided more room for nuance and variation. They ignored a core truth of medicine no single solution fits every individual. The virus evolved. Patient responses varied. But the official toolkit did not adapt.What the U.S. needed (and still needs) is a robust, flexible public health approach that supports a range of modalities: vaccines, yes, but also antivirals, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and emerging biologics.TRUMPS HEALTHCARE ORDER WILL HELP FIX HEALTHCARE FOR EVERYONEA resilient system is one that can pivot quickly, match patients with the right intervention and adapt as science advances.Monoclonal antibodies offer a clear example of what went wrong. These therapies,provento reduce hospitalizations and deaths among high-risk patients, were widely distributed early in the pandemic and used successfully by top federal officials,includingthe president. But in late 2021 and early 2022, federal authorities stopped distributing them,citingreduced efficacy against new variants.This was a mistake. mAbs are aplatform technology. They can be tailored to variants and deployed quickly. They are especially important for those who dont respond well to vaccines. But nearly five years after the start of the pandemic, no mAb has received full FDA approval for respiratory virus prevention despite meeting the same safety and efficacy benchmarks used to fast-track other medical countermeasures.Meanwhile, the public was encouraged to rely on booster shots which, while still additive, lost efficacy as the pandemic continued. CDC data show that the bivalent booster provided only37%protection against hospitalization for adults over 65 after several months. For the immunocompromised, protection was even lower. Yet, therapies that could have closed that gap were taken off the table.TRUMP IS RIGHT TO BLOCK 'DANGEROUS' GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCHThe U.S. should have maintained an all-of-the-above approach to treatment so its health professionals could make patient recommendations on a case-by-case basis, ensuring the most vulnerable Americans receive adequate protection.More broadly, five years later, the U.S. still lacks a proactive framework for deploying flexible, evidence-driven therapeutics in a public health emergency. The U.S. needs a system that doesnt just rely on whatever is first to market; it needs one that actively supports a diversified portfolio of tools.That means empowering agencies like the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and the National Institutes of Health to invest in adaptable countermeasures antibody platforms, broad-spectrum antivirals, rapid diagnostics and therapeutic RNA technologies. It also means modernizing the FDAs approval pathways to reflect the pace of innovation. When real-world evidence shows that a therapy is saving lives, regulators should have the flexibility to act.Congress can help by authorizing funding streams that reward versatility, creating incentives for companies to maintain and adapt an all-of-the-above treatment approach, and ensuring public-private partnerships are built for speed and scale. Legislation could also establish a standing procurement mechanism for variant-specific updates, not just vaccines.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONAll of this will help to mitigate the damage of one of the greatest casualties of the pandemic the decline of public trust in Americas health institutions. This erosion stemmed from the sense that key decisions lacked transparency or failed to account for patients diverse needs.According to a2022 Pew Research Center survey, only 29% of U.S. adults said they had a great deal of confidence in medical scientists, down from 40% at the beginning of the pandemic. Trust in public health officials followed a similar decline.A more transparent, inclusive approach, where policymakers communicate the rationale behind treatment shifts and openly assess real-world outcomes, can help rebuild that trust. A better system would emphasize data-sharing, clear communication, and respect for physician judgment in tailoring care to patient needs.COVID-19 exposed the limits of the U.S. current playbook. A more effective future demands flexibility, pluralism and the humility to admit health policymakers dont always know right away what will work best, or for whom.But if regulators build the right system one that encourages innovation, evaluates outcomes in real time, and keeps every safe and effective tool on the table they wont have to learn this lesson again the hard way.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR. TOM PRICE

You could be arrested, detained, and deported by the Trump administration.Yes, you, reading this."But," you might say, "Im a U.S. citizen. My parents were, too. I havent done anything wrong."It may not matter. As this administration ramps up mass deportations, you too could be detained and deported purely by mistake. All because you never got a fair day in court.TRUMP'S REMARKS COULD COME BACK TO BITE HIM IN ABREGO GARCIA DEPORTATION BATTLEWe all know the administration is making mistakes. After all, theyve told us.Youve probably heard of Kilmar Abrego Garcia the Maryland resident deported to El Salvador earlier this year. The administrations own lawyers said removing him from the country was "an administrative error."Hes certainly not the only mistake. The Trump administration is reportedly paying millions to the El Salvadoran government to keep him and 287 other men imprisoned. The administration says theyre violent gang members, but most of them have no criminal record in the United States or in any other country. The evidence the government says it relied on? They have tattoos of their favorite soccer team, or a Chicago Bulls hat.This administration has even mistakenly detained U.S. citizens. 19-year-old Jose Hermosillo was arrested by Border Patrol on the street in Tucson. According to his attorneys, he told the officers he was a U.S. citizen. They didnt believe him. Jose was held for 10 days before his family was able to show an immigration judge his birth certificate. Julio Noriega was detained by ICE in Chicago even though he had proof of his U.S. citizenship in his wallet. Bachir Atallah, a U.S. citizen who voted for Trump in November, was detained along with his wife on suspicion of being undocumented immigrants as they were returning from a family vacation. At least three U.S. citizen children have been detained and removed from the country without a hearing.Unfortunately, these mistakes are likely to become more frequent as mass deportations ramp up. According to the administration, reaching President Trumps stated goal of 1 million deportations a year will require them to more than double their current pace. More haste and a higher frequency means more mistakes.Expecting our entire government to be perfect is a fools errand, regardless of which party is in charge. Of course, mistakes happen. Thats why our Framers wrote due process safeguards into the Constitution. The Fifth Amendment says that "no person" shall be "deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."Justice Antonin Scalia, a constitutional conservative, wrote: "it is well established that the Fifth Amendment entitles aliens to due process of law in deportation proceedings." In April, the Supreme Court unanimously said that migrants are entitled to an opportunity to challenge their removal before they are sent out of our country.Despite that clear directive, the administration is trying to end these longstanding protections. President Trump has asked, "How can you give due process to people who came into our country illegally?"We know the answer. Tell would-be deportees the charges against them. Allow them to talk to their lawyer and explain to a judge why they shouldnt be deported. Have the government present its evidence, and let the accused present their own. These hearings are much shorter than a criminal trial, but theyre essential to give our citizens a fair chance to stop their mistaken deportation. Its what saved Jose Hermosillo, who was released after showing his proof of citizenship to a judge.The Trump administration is taking away that protection in many cases no access to lawyers, not even the briefest of hearings before an immigration judge. Theyre sending migrants to prisons overseas and then saying they have no control over them there. If someone is imprisoned in the United States and evidence that clears them comes to light, their sentence can be overturned. Yet, the administration is saying that once someone is sent to a prison in El Salvador, "the only way out is in a coffin," as the countrys Justice Minister has put it. And now Stephen Miller, the Presidents deputy chief of staff senior for policy, says theyre considering suspending habeas corpus, the important protection in our Constitution that ensures anyone can challenge their detention before a judge. Stripping away this central due process right would be a dramatic and dangerous escalation in Trumps efforts to prevent judges from ensuring our rights are protected.I agree that our broken immigration system moves too slowly. Last year, I supported legislation to invest billions of dollars to hire officers and immigration judges to speed up the process.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThats a key to addressing this backlog, not getting rid of due process. After all, due process isnt just for migrants its for you.Imagine, for a second, that youre stopped by an ICE officer under pressure to help this administration reach its goal of 1 million annual deportations. Do you carry something in your wallet that could prove youre a U.S. citizen? Do your kids? Do your parents?Certain non-citizens can obtain drivers licenses, so theyre not proof. Neither is a social security card.A passport works, but only about half of Americans have one. Do you know where your birth certificate is? Are you sure it isnt lost? Both items require time and paperwork to get not an option when youre about to be whisked out of the country.So, what will you tell ICE if they detain you? Even if you have proof, who will listen if you dont have a hearing?There is no such thing as "due process, but only for the good guys." Due process is how you the innocent prove your innocence. Without it, theres nothing stopping them from arresting Americans by accident and deporting them. If this administration gets rid of due process, anyone could be the next administrative error. Even you.

With Pope Leo XIV assuming his post, college football coaching legend Lou Holtz shared an important message for every Catholic around the globe.Holtz said he has been "Catholic all my life," serving as an altar boy as well. He urged people in the United States and around the world to be gracious to Pope Leo as he begins his leadership of the church."Im an old man, Ive been Catholic all my life. I was taught about how the pope would be selected. The white smoke, the black smoke, et cetera," Holtz began his message. "But you never know about the pope, because he isnt infallible. Hes infallible when everything comes to religious decisions, and were taught to respect him and pray for him and listen to him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I hope this pope will be a very, very good one, but I do know this: He is our pope. We must defend him, we must encourage him, we must pray for him, and we must help him."Holtz continued by arguing "too many people dont give enough to the church today," and perhaps that is due to some not believing in past papal decisions."The church has financial obligations like anything else. So, whether you like the pope or not, is irrelevant. Hes our pope. You must respect him, pray for him, and care about him at the same time, accept the decisions he makes.MEDIA POSITIONS POPE LEO XIV AS POTENTIAL 'COUNTERWEIGHT' TO TRUMP"Its important for us to support the pope regardless of who he is, whether we like him or not. Pray for him. Pray for the decisions that they make. Ive been blessed to know two popes, have visits with them. Lets make sure that we pray for the pope, follow his blessings and teachings because theyve led us the correct way for so many years."Good luck to you, and I promise you, I will pray for the pope because I know the popes also going to pray for me and pray for the choices he makes in the best interest of this country."Since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first American pope last week, many wanted to learn about the new leader of the church.Louis Prevost, his conservative brother, pushed back on accusations that Pope Leo would be a "woke" successor to the late Pope Francis."He wasnt, like, super political," Prevost told Piers Morgan on "Uncensored." "Hes not left, hes not right, he looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers."Prevost did, however, address Pope Leos previous criticism of President Donald Trumps methods amid the migrant crisis."He may take offense with the method in which theyre moving people out and comment on that," but nonetheless, "you still have to follow the rules of the law."Holtz is a staunch Trump supporter, posting similar videos of his praise for the 47th president.Holtz coached for 33 years in college with six different programs, most notably Notre Dame, where he went 100-30 over his 11 years with the Fighting Irish.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was run out of Wednesday afternoons game against the San Francisco Giants, and he wanted the umpires to run with him.Lovullo was tossed from the game in the bottom of the eighth inning as Arizona narrowly defeated their National League West counterpart, 8-7. He argued an obstruction call and did not leave without playing his own version of the Uno reverse card.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe pointed to each of the umpires standing around him and "tossed" all of them out of the game. He got more words with one of the umpires before heading back to the clubhouse.Lovullo said after the game the theatrics were only for show. He said the obstruction call had been the right one."Theyre really good," Lovullo said. "Umpires are good. I stand corrected."Lovullos matine kick-started when Giants infielder Christian Koss advanced to second base on a grounder from Helio Ramos. He rounded second before he collided with Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar. Koss was tagged out for what would have ended the inning.TREVOR BAUER CALLS OUT MLB AFTER PETE ROSE REINSTATEMENT WHILE HE REMAINS OUT OF LEAGUEHowever, the umpires decided that Lawlar obstructed the play. Lovullo came out of the dugout and started to yell at first-base umpire Mark Ripperger. He eventually threw out the manager."In the heat of the moment," Lovullo explained, "it wasnt adding up to me and I felt like they were just trying to cover themselves a little bit. But in reality, there was obstruction called."I was trying to do the math and I didnt know how the third-base umpire (Nic Lentz) could be watching a fair-foul ball and then the throw get off and still see obstruction. But he pointed to it, and he had it."Arizona improved to 23-21 with San Francisco on 25-19.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The United States and China recently announced a significant easing of tariffs, with both countries agreeing to reduce duties for a 90-day window. The financial press lauded the move. Stocks rallied. Headlines proclaimed relief in a trade war that has dragged on and weighed heavily on global markets. But while most fixated on the immediate impact of slashed tariffs, the more meaningful development went largely unnoticed.Quietly, Washington and Beijing agreed to establish a formal "trade consultation mechanism," a permanent bilateral platform to hold structured talks on currency policies, market access, and non-tariff barriers. While bureaucratic in tone, this institutional move may prove to be the most consequential economic shift in years.TRUMP SAYS CHINA DEAL WILL OPEN UP MARKET FOR US BUSINESSESThats because this isnt just about trade logisticsits about the foundation of the global economic system. The U.S.China imbalance isnt simply a matter of bad trade deals or American overconsumption. Its a structural problem embedded in the international monetary framework, and for the first time in a generation, both countries appear ready to talk about it seriously.This deeper imbalance is something Stephen Miranwho now serves as chair of the Presidents Council of Economic Adviserslaid out in extraordinary detail in a 41-page report published in November 2024. Titled "A Users Guide to Restructuring the Global Trading System," the paper explains how the current dollar-centric model locks the United States into persistent trade deficits while encouraging surplus economies like China to underconsume and overproduce. These excess savings are then recycled into U.S. financial assets, particularly Treasuries, which props up the dollar and erodes American manufacturing.The result? A lopsided economic order where the U.S. acts as consumer of last resort and global debtor-in-chief, while countries like China flood the world with goods but face chronic domestic stagnation.Miran calls this a "Triffin World," referencing economist Robert Triffins famous dilemma: When a national currency is also a global reserve, it eventually becomes impossible to balance domestic and international obligations. To satisfy global demand for safe assets, the U.S. must run deficits, which hollow out its own economy. Meanwhile, surplus nations avoid necessary reforms at home because the system rewards their export-heavy models.In theory, tariffs are a way to push back against this imbalance. But theyre crude and often counterproductive. What Miran proposes is a structural recalibrationrealigning currency values to reflect underlying economic conditions, discouraging excessive reserve accumulation, and encouraging more balanced capital flows.The fact that this new U.S.China mechanism explicitly includes discussions on currency and non-tariff measures suggests that Mirans framework is already influencing policy. This is more than a dtenteits the first real move to unwind Bretton Woods II.Its also important to understand what happens when imbalances like these are allowed to persist. History shows that unresolved economic distortions tend to escalate into geopolitical conflict. In the interwar period, the failure to manage reparations and trade balances led to a deflationary spiral in Europe. Germanys economy collapsed under the weight of austerity and fixed exchange rates, leading to widespread unemployment, social unrest, and ultimately, war.Were not there yetbut the warning signs are clear. Chinas property crisis and slowing growth show the limits of its export model. The U.S., meanwhile, faces mounting deficits, political polarization, and industrial decline. Neither side can afford to ignore the systemic flaws any longer.Thats why the new committee matters. For the first time, Washington and Beijing are signaling a willingness to move beyond tactical measures and engage in structural dialogue. It may not grab headlines, but for those paying attention, its a major pivot.Critics will say that this is just another diplomatic forum. But theres reason to believe its more. Mirans appointment to the top economic advisory post in the White House indicates that these ideas have currency at the highest levels. And the alignment between his policy prescriptions and the scope of the new committee is hard to ignore.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONTo be clear, none of this will be easy. The system didnt get here overnight, and it wont be unwound quickly. But the creation of this platform is a start. It acknowledges the real root of global trade tensions, not as a battle between exporters and importers, but as a distortion of incentives baked into the architecture of international finance.The United States must seize this opportunity. Rather than settling for symbolic tariff victories or short-term market gains, we should push for a durable framework that restores balance, rewards production at home, and disincentivizes dependency abroad.In that sense, this may be one of the clearest examples of President Trumps "Art of the Deal" approachfirm on leverage, clear-eyed on outcomes, and willing to tackle problems at the root rather than the surface.So, while the tariff cut got the headlines, the real story lies in this committeea forum that could, if used wisely, become the place where the next phase of global economic order is quietly drafted.In the end, America cannot remain strong abroad if its structurally weakened at home. This agreement gives us a chance to begin rewriting that script.And thats a deal worth making.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM TANVI RATNA

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., told Politico that there is no question that President Joe Biden declined cognitively during his White House tenure."Theres no doubt about it," Murphy said when the outlet asked whether Biden had undergone cognitive decline while serving as president. "The debate is whether it was enough that it compromised his ability to act as chief executive," the senator said, according to Politico.Fox News Digital reached out to Murphy's office to request additional comment from the senator but did not receive a response by the time of publication.BIDEN MADE HARRIS CAMPAIGN A NIGHTMARE, DESTROYED HER CHANCES BY STAYING IN 2024 RACE TOO LONG, AIDES CHARGEDuring an appearance on "The View" last week, Biden pushed back against the idea that he suffered significant cognitive decline during the last year of his presidency.RAHM EMANUEL SAYS BIDEN IS NOT WHERE WE NEED TO BE AS A PARTY, ADDS HIS COMMENTS ARE UNHELPFULFox News Digital reached out to the Office of Joe and Jill Biden but did not receive a response by the time of publication.During an interview on CNN last year before Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential contest, Murphy said that Biden's debate performance had "raised questions for voters" regarding whether he was "still the old Joe Biden."Murphy suggested during that interview that Biden should "show the country that he is still the old Joe Biden," saying that he took Biden "at his word" that he was still able to do his job."I have seen him do this job at an absolutely exceptional level. No president has had this level of legislative accomplishment in their first four years as Joe Biden," Murphy said.Politico also reported that Murphy said it would have helped the Democratic Party if Biden had not run in 2024.CHUCK TODD BLAMES SCHUMER, DEMOCRATS' SILENCE ON BIDEN DECLINE FOR PARTY'S CREDIBILITY COLLAPSE"I mean, isnt that self-evident? We lost," he said, according to the outlet. "Obviously, in retrospect, we should have done something different. The likelihood is the odds were pretty stacked against us no matter what, but clearly people were looking for change and neither Biden nor Harris were going to be able to offer a real message of change."

EXCLUSIVE: Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is hosting a day of action on Saturday in competitive congressional districts as House Republicans iron out the details of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."AFP is teaming up with GOP Reps. David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, Ashley Hinson of Iowa, Tom Barrett of Michigan and Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania for door-knocking, phone banks and grassroots organizing in a show of support for extending Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).Canvassers will encourage constituents in Arizona, Iowa, Michigan and Pennsylvania to urge their senators and representatives to extend Trump's tax cuts as a key component of his "big, beautiful bill.""Working families and small businesses throughout the country are counting on Congress to act as soon as possible to renew President Trumps tax cuts," AFP Managing Director Kent Strang said in a statement to Fox News Digital ahead of the day of action.CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS TARGETING DOZENS OF HOUSE REPUBLICAN-HELD SEATS IN 2026 MIDTERM BATTLE FOR MAJORITY"With support from AFPs activists bringing their unmatched energy and drive this weekend, we can ensure we extend pro-growth tax policy and help Republicans prevent the largest tax hike in history from crushing the middle class."REPUBLICANS TO TAKE AIM AT THESE 26 DEMOCRAT-HELD HOUSE SEATS IN 2026 MIDTERMSAFP is launching their day of action in conjunction with their $20 million "Protect Prosperity" campaign, which the conservative advocacy group has called the single largest investment of any outside group dedicated to preserving the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.As House Republicans searched for alternative ways to offset an extension of the 2017 tax cuts and Trump's ambitious goals to cut taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security, AFP urged Republicans to offset budget cuts by eliminating former President Joe Biden's "Green New Deal giveaways."The House Energy and Commerce Committee debated green energy cuts during their lengthy markup on Capitol Hill this week as part of the House budget reconciliation process.Meanwhile, House Republicans debated potentially raising taxes as Trump indicated his support for a small tax hike to fund his "big, beautiful bill." While rumors swirled among House Republicans for weeks that the White House was floating a tax hike on millionaires, Trump confirmed on Friday he would be "OK if they do."However, House Republicans seemed to drop their plans for a new millionaire's tax hike as the reconciliation began. The House Ways and Means Committee released nearly 400 pages of legislation on Monday that did not include a tax hike.It's no coincidence that AFP is focusing its attention on competitive districts in Arizona, Iowa, Michigan and Pennsylvania, as contentious races are expected in 2026.In Arizona's sixth congressional district, Ciscomani won his House seat in 2022 with just over 50% of the vote. Schweikert narrowly won Arizona's first congressional district by less than 2% of the vote in 2022 and 2024, as one of the most expensive House races in the country last year.And while Hinson won by a much larger margin in Iowa's second congressional district, Democrat Kevin Techau has already announced his campaign to unseat Hinson.Both Barrett in Michigan and Mackenzie in Pennsylvania managed to pick up Republican House seats in 2024, flipping their congressional districts from blue to red. Democrats will likely seek to win those seats back in 2026.

The Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant evade arrest by ICE in her courtroom will enter a plea Thursday in federal court.Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on federal charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of justice following the alleged incident involving Eduardo Flores-Ruiz last month.The indictment accused Dugan of "falsely" telling federal officials in April that they needed a warrant to come into her courtroom during a scheduled appearance byFlores-Ruiz, an undocumented Mexican national facing three misdemeanor battery charges.Dugan told the immigration officers to proceed to the chief judge's office to obtain a warrant, according to a criminal complaint, and she then escorted Flores-Ruiz through a side door to evade federal agents. Flores-Ruiz was then "arrested after a foot chase," the complaint added.MILWAUKEE JUDGE INDICTED FOR HELPING IMMIGRANT EVADE ICE FACES UP TO 6 YEARS IN PRISONIf found guilty of both charges, Dugan could face up to six years in prison and up to $350,000 in fines.She is expected to enter a plea of not guilty, as indicated by a statement from her legal team on Tuesday."Judge Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge," her lawyers said, adding that their client further "asserts her innocence and looks forward to being vindicated in court."On Wednesday, Dugan's legal team also filed a motion to dismiss the federal case against her.MILWAUKEE COUNTY JUDGE HANNAH DUGAN INDICTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HELPING ILLEGAL ALIEN EVADE ICE"The problems with this prosecution are legion, but most immediately, the government cannot prosecute Judge Dugan because she is entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts. Immunity is not a defense to the prosecution to be determined later by a jury or court; it is an absolute bar to the prosecution at the outset," the motion said."Judge Dugan reserves her right to seek other relief, including by other motions before and at trial. But the immunity and federalism issues must be resolved swiftly because the government has no basis in law to prosecute her. The prosecution against her is barred. The Court should dismiss the indictment," it added.A criminal complaint, citing witnesses, said Dugan "was visibly upset and had a confrontational, angry demeanor" during the incident on April 18.A week later, the FBI arrestedDuganat the courthouse before she was released from custody.Fox News Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report.

The Cincinnati Reds paid tribute to Pete Rose on Wednesday night one day after Major League Baseball removed the all-time hits leader and others from the permanently ineligible list.Reds fans packed the city en route to Great American Ballpark to watch the team celebrate one of the best players in the franchises history as he will get a chance to have a plaque in Cooperstown, New York, in the Baseball Hall of Fame.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMChants of "Pete! Pete!" were heard throughout the park. The stadium held a pregame moment of silence and a choir from Roses high school in Cincinnati performed the national anthem. Fans wore Rose jerseys and highlights were shown on the video board throughout the game."It was awesome," Pete Rose Jr. said of the ceremony, via MLB.com. "Its home. These are all friends and family. I drove 15 minutes from home to get to the ballpark. I will drive 15 minutes back. I try to explain to people, they dont really get the aspect of Dad being here. I try to tell them hes our Babe Ruth. If youre from here, hes our Babe Ruth."He added that the family could not have asked "for a better night."Rose was placed on the ineligible list after the revelation that he gambled on the Reds to win both as a player and a manager. After years of claiming innocence, Rose admitted to gambling in 2004. He also faced accusations of sexual misconduct in the years after he retired from the game.MARINERS STAR JULIO RODRGUEZ ROBS YANKEES' TRENT GRISHAM OF HOME RUN WITH SPECTACULAR CATCHHe lamented in his final interview that he would only get into the Hall of Fame after he died. It is a prophecy that took one step closer to reality on Tuesday.On Wednesday, however, he was celebrated."My dad used to tell me all the stories of how hard he played every time," Reds reliever Brent Suter said. "You know, never took a play off, always was running hard 90 (feet), sliding headfirst, you know, getting dirty every game. ... This was a guy who just embodied toughness, grit."Reds manager Terry Francona also spoke of Rose. He was a teammate of Roses with Cincinnati and the Montreal Expos."He played baseball with as much passion and competitive enjoyment as you ever could," he said. "You wanted to be on his team."Now, the debate begins over whether Rose should be in the Hall of Fame and whether it was right to keep him out for as long as baseball did."I know I oversimplify things. But what Pete did as a player, if he's not in, there is no Hall of Fame," Francona said. "But I get it. There are some things that ... I'm glad I don't have to make (those) decisions."The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.