The producers of medical series "The Pitt" say that the second season of the show will include new storylines such as President Donald Trumps "Big, Beautiful Bill," changes to Medicaid and immigrant healthcare.John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill, the executive producers of the show whichfollows the lives of healthcare professionals at a Pittsburgh hospital juggling office politics, crises and the challenges of caring for the critically ill say that season two of the show will feature a bit of a different plot."We take our platform very seriously," Gemmill toldVariety, in a piece published on Thursday.TOP TRUMP ADMIN HEALTH OFFICIALS SHARE VISION FOR HHS TO 'MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN'"I think one of the things when you can reach 10 million people and this was true back in the day on ER as well is with that amount of people listening, you have to be responsible for what you put out there,"Gemmill added."The Pitt" star Noah Wyle, who plays Dr. "Robby" Robinavitch, said he sees the show as a sort of mirror."We have a certain safety net in just being a realistic drama by trying to depict what it looks like in a hospital," Wyle said. "Youre not making value judgments. Youre just painting a picture, and if its accurate enough, and its representative enough, it becomes a bit of a Rorschach test. You see what you want to see in it, and you draw your own conclusions from it. If it looks like the system is untenable, unfair, and skewed towards one population over another, maybe it is."Executive producer John Wells said the show will incorporate recent events into the second season.'RIGHT DOWN THE LINE': MEDICAID REFORM IN 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' DIVIDES LAWMAKERS BY PARTY"The Medicaid changes are going to have a significant impact, and you dont have to take a political position to discuss what the impact is actually going to be," Wells said."I dont want to have an argument about whether or not theyre appropriate, what Congress did or didnt do. But theyre going to have on-the-ground, immediate consequences in emergency rooms, and nobodys arguing with that," he added. "Thats a bipartisan agreement. Youve got very Republican senators from Missouri like Josh Hawley agreeing that this is going to be a problem."The author of the Variety piece, Max Gao, also said the show will "inevitably" feature "Real-time concerns about patient care, including the treatment of undocumented and immigrant families amid the recent ICE raids."Fox News Digital reached out to Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., for comment, and was referred to recent comments Hawley made in a press release introducing legislation to prevent future cuts to Medicaid, which read, "President Trump has always said we have to protect Medicaid for working people. Now is the time to prevent any future cuts to Medicaid from going into effect."Hawley added in the statement that, "We should also increase our support for rural hospitals around the country. Under the recent reconciliation bill, Missouri will see an extra $1 billion for hospitals over the next four years. I want to see Medicaid reductions stopped and rural hospitals fully funded permanently."

Authorities in Hawaii are searching for a suspect who allegedly threw acid into a mans face Friday night in Honolulu, leaving him in critical condition.According to the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), officers responded to an assault complaint shortly after 10 p.m. in the Chinatown area.Witnesses told officers a 30-year-old man was crossing the street when an unidentified suspect approached and threw an unknown liquid into his face.The Honolulu Fire Department later identified the liquid as sulfuric acid, a highly corrosive chemical that causes severe burns to skin, eyes and internal tissue.VIRGINIA COUNCILMAN SET ON FIRE WITH GASOLINE BY ATTACKER AT HIS WORKPLACE OFFICEEmergency responders took the victim to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, an HPD spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Due to the severity of his injuries, HPD detectives were unable to interview him to gather additional information."The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim did not know the suspect," the spokesperson said. "Right now, detectives are canvassing the scene to recover any surveillance video and locate any additional witnesses."DOJ, FBI INVESTIGATE BRUTAL CINCINNATI ASSAULT CAPTURED IN VIRAL VIDEOHPD described the case as a first-degree assault, a serious felony in Hawaii.Detectives have not determined a motive, and it is unclear whether the attack qualifies as a hate crime.BOULDER TERROR ATTACK WITNESS DESCRIBES 'HORRIFIC' SCENE AT PRO-ISRAEL RALLYThe suspect is described as a 6-foot man last seen wearing a blue fitted shirt and a do-rag with a camera around his neck and carrying a red bottle. The investigation is ongoing, police said.Honolulu Fire Department officials did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo slammed Big Apple mayoral opponent Zohran Mamdani Friday for living in a rent-stabilized apartment, despite being "very rich.""Somewhere last night in New York City, a single mother and her children slept at a homeless shelter because you, assemblyman [Zohran Mamdani], are occupying her rent-controlled apartment," Cuomo posted to X on Friday along with a video ofthe lawmaker saying his monthly rent totals $2,300.MAMDANI'S FORMER DEM COLLEAGUE RAILS AGAINST HIS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN PROMISE: 'NAIL IN THE COFFIN'Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani but is taking him on again as an independent in the general election, called on his opponent to surrender his apartment to someone more deserving of a subsidy. He cited Mamdani's affluent upbringing, more than six-figure income and international property ownership. Cuomo also noted Mamdanis wife is employed driving their household income even higher."No matter which way you cut it: Zohran Mamdani is a rich person," Cuomo said in the post. "You are actually very rich. Yet you and your wife pay $2,300 a month, as you have bragged, for a nice apartment in Astoria. That should be housing for someone who needs it."EXPERT FLIPS SCRIPT ON KEY MAMDANI HOUSING PROBLEM HE SAYS WILL MAKE CRISIS WORSE: 'BASIC ECONOMICS'The former governor also cited New York City's affordability crisis, noting that millions of the city's low-income residents need reasonably-priced apartments. The median rent in New York City has reached $3,397, a nearly $200 increase since 2024, according to Realtor.com."Today, I am calling on you to move out immediately and give your affordable housing back to an unhoused family who need it," Cuomo said. "Leaders must show moral clarity. Time to move out."ANDREW CUOMO TALKS REMATCH WITH MAMDANI, SAYS SOCIALIST'S POLICIES WILL CAUSE 'DEATH' OF NYCEarlier this week, Cuomo called out Mamdani for owning property in Uganda despite the countrys anti-LGBT policies."Up until now, Zohran Mamdani and his campaign have successfully evaded any scrutiny: He talks like Bernie but lives like Bezos," a spokesperson for Cuomo told Fox News Digital in an email. "It turns out handing the keys of New York City to a no-show, do-nothing assemblyman hypocrite is a bad idea. Andrew Cuomo is running to protect our streets, for REAL affordability, and to build a new New York City by giving opportunity to those who actually need it."A spokesperson for Mamdani did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

ATLANTA It's not very often (or ever, actually) that baseball fans stand and cheer for the ump. But when the stadium announcer introduced the umpire crew before Saturdays BravesMarlins game, the crowd went wild. Because taking her place at first base, Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history."Dream came true, like the dream actually came true today," Pawol said after the Braves 7-1 win over the Marlins in the opening game of a doubleheader. "Im still living in it, and Im just so grateful to my family, to Major League Baseball for just creating such an amazing work environment, to the umpires that I work with we have just amazing camaraderie. Were working hard, but were having fun. And Im just so thankful."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFrom the moment Pawol took the field, the Atlanta crowd let her know the occasion mattered."It seemed like quite a few people started clapping and saying my name," she said. "That was pretty intense and very, very emotional."The milestone drew fans from all over including some who bought tickets at the last minute when they found out Pawol was called up. Karen Schulz, a longtime Braves fan, held a sign that read "We r all dreamers. Go Jen!" Schulz compared witnessing this historic moment to the time she watched Hank Aaron break Babe Ruth's all-time career home run record from her "tiny TV" in 1974."I just think this represents the best of who we are as Americans," Schulz told OutKick. "Its the American dream. A little girl, little boy, grow up, really has a dream, and works hard, and the community supports them, and they train hard, and they earn their spot. Theres no way she should have made it here, all the obstacles in her way. But she wanted to do it. Ten years, sweating it out or longer in the minors, and shes here. We just need to celebrate."Another fan, Rodell Poole, wore an umpire jersey to the game in Pawol's honor."Its unheard of, and its something that should have happened a long time ago," Poole told OutKick. "Im glad that it happened here in Atlanta, and we need to come out here and support her and let her know, hey, we want her to have a great career and continue to do it."Some in attendance knew Pawol long before her name hit national headlines. Ed Novy, a fellow umpire and friend of Pawol for nearly 15 years, made a last-minute trip from New Jersey when she got the call-up."Shes always been good at this," Novy told OutKick. "She's dedicated. She works her ass off. Shes very good, obviously. She wouldnt be here right now if she wasnt I am beyond thrilled and proud of her, to call her a friend and to see her out here."ANGELS SLUGGER YOAN MONCADA MISSES GAME TO TAKE US CITIZENSHIP TESTThe players, too, felt inspired by Pawol's historic moment. Braves starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep, who had encountered Pawol a couple of times in Triple-A ball, called it "really cool" to see her in the big leagues."I can't imagine how hard it was for her to have come up, you know?" Waldrep said. "Everyone probably told her it was impossible. They made a big deal out of it, as it should be. And thats pretty cool for her."Braves manager Brian Snitker measured Pawols debut by the same standard he uses for catchers: "If you leave the ballpark, and you dont remember who the catcher is, they probably did a really good job." And the same, he said, goes for the umps.On a serious note, Snitker added: "Anytime anybody grinds their way through the minor leagues I don't care who it is, you hang around, that's a tough job Their travel and what they go through and everything. I'm happy for anybody that sticks it out and grinds through a career like that and gets the opportunity to be where they want to be."Pawol said she felt the love from the entire umpiring community, the fans and the women who blazed the trail before her. But now, it's back to the grind. Pawol will serve as the third-base umpire in the second game of Saturday's day-night doubleheader before she takes her place at home plate for the series finale on Sunday."We just got to get out there now. We got to do this and make some calls," Pawol said. "The dream came true today, and its just been incredible."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The highly anticipated release of Madden NFL 26 appears to include a notable touchdown celebration that became a trend among some players last season.San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and others broke out in celebratory dances that emulated President Donald Trump after touchdowns and sacks in 2024.The upcoming version of the popular NFL-centric video game appears to show the virtual representation of Eagles running back Saquon Barkley doing his version of the dance.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring a Madden game between the Eagles and Washington Commanders, Jalen Hurts throws a pass to Barkley. An animated version of the All-Pro running back then sprints into the end zone for a touchdown before breaking out into the signature Trump dance.Barkley and Trump have a connection. Earlier this year, Barkley visited the White House to commemorate the Eagles' Super Bowl championship.The day before the president hosted Barkley and his teammates on the South Lawn of the White House for a celebration ceremony, the star running back was spotted disembarking Marine One at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey.EAGLES RB SAQUON BARKLEY'S REVERSE HURDLE TO GRACE COVER OF MADDEN NFL 26Trump told reporters Barkley is a "nice guy" and joked he "wanted to race him." The president ultimately decided to skip the race.Barkley later responded to some of the backlash to news of his outing with Trump making its rounds on social media."Some people are really upset cause I played golfed [sic] and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT," Barkley wrote on X. "Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand," Barkley wrote on X. "Just golfed with Obama not too long agoand look forward to finishing my round with Trump ! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have amazing day."The White House's official X account shared a photo of Trump and Barkley inside the Oval Office. The picture features a screenshot of the running back's message to critics.More recently, Barkley declined an invitation to be part of Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition."A couple months ago, it was brought to my team about the council, so Im not really too familiar with it," he said, according to NBC Philadelphia. "I felt like Im gonna be super busy, so me and my family thought it was probably in the best interest to not accept that."So, [I] was definitely a little shocked when my name was mentioned, but Im assuming its something great. I appreciate it but was a little shocked when my name was mentioned."Trump also named Bosa, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker to the council.Madden NFL 26 is scheduled to be released to the general public Aug. 14. However, some users started having access Thursday.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Four crew members who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) earlier this year to relieve two astronauts who were left stranded by a beleaguered space capsule returned to Earth on Saturday.NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, along with Japans Takuya Onishi and Russias Kirill Peskov, splashed down in the Pacific off the coast of Southern California on Saturday morning at 11:33 a.m. ET in a SpaceX capsule.It was the first Pacific splashdown for NASA in 50 years, and the third for SpaceX with people on board.NASA astronauts last splashed down in the Pacific in 1975, during the Apollo-Soyuz mission, the first crewed international space mission that involved Americans and Soviets.BUZZ ALDRIN COMMEMORATES APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING MILESTONE ON 56TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HEARTFELT MESSAGEThe crew launched in March, replacing Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were left stuck at the space station for nine months on what was meant to be a week-long mission after the Boeing Starliner they arrived in suffered thruster problems and helium leaks.NASA concluded returning them to Earth in the capsule was too risky, so the Starliner flew back crewless, and Wilmore and Williams came home in a SpaceX capsule in March after their replacements arrived.Wilmore announced his retirement after 25 years with NASA this week."We want this mission, our mission, to be a reminder of what people can do when we work together, when we explore together," McClain said before leaving the space station on Friday, mentioning "some tumultuous times on Earth."FAMED APOLLO 13 MOON MISSION COMMANDER JIM LOVELL DEAD AT 97She said she was looking forward to "doing nothing for a couple of days" once back home, and her crewmates were excited about hot showers and burgers.Earlier this year, SpaceX decided to switch their splashdowns from Florida to California to reduce the risk of debris falling on populated areas.After exiting the spacecraft, the crew received medical checks before being flown via helicopter to meet up with a NASA aircraft bound for Houston."Overall, the mission went great, glad to have the crew back," Steve Stich, manager of NASAs Commercial Crew Program, said in a press conference after splashdown. "SpaceX did a great job of recovering the crew again on the West Coast."Dina Contella, deputy manager for NASA's International Space Station program, added that she was "pretty happy to see the Crew 10 team back on Earth. They looked great, and they are doing great."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPShe noted the crew had orbited the Earth 2,368 times and traveled more than 63 million miles during their 146 days at the space station.

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski did not offer much clarity on Shedeur Sanders' future role with the team after the quarterback's big preseason debut Friday night.Sanders became the talk of the sports world with two touchdown passes against the Panthers, earning the praise of LeBron James and other sports stars, including South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley.But Stefanski did not indicate whether the performance would result in Sanders getting a promotion on the depth chart. Sanders has been buried at fourth behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We need to get through the next couple of days from an injury standpoint and see where everybody is," Stefanski told reporters Saturday when asked about Sanders' role."Im really focused on all of our quarterbacks development and every single one of these reps last night, how important they are. So, thats what Im focused on more than anything."Stefanski added that Sanders can "clean up" some aspects of his performance."We have a standard for that position and really every position, but certainly the quarterback position. There's a standard by which we play and how we play and how we operate and how we take care of the football and those type of things," Stefanski said."There are things that Shedeur can clean up, he will clean up. But, by and large, I thought the operation was really good, and that's important when you have different guys in there. I think it goes back to, with Shedeur or any player, you're maximizing all of your time in the building."SHEDEUR SANDERS NFL DRAFT MELTDOWN TIMELINEStefanski's comments drew criticism on social media from fans who believe Sanders is worthy of more praise after the performance."Getting Kevin Stefanski to praise Shedeur and not praise the rookies or QBs as a whole is like pulling teeth," one X user wrote.Another user wrote, "Stop playing and name him the starter already."Sanders was critical of his performance Friday despite the two touchdowns."Did I play up to par? No, I don't feel like I did," Sanders said after the game. "But, overall, the main goal was to win, and that's honestly what we did."I'm comfortable with being uncomfortable, so that's what it is."Sanders addressed whether he has a fair shot to win the starting job Saturday."I just dont think that deep into everything because theres nothing youre going to be able to control.," Sanders said. "The most you can do is when you get your opportunity, when your number is called, perform, at least do the bare minimum and win the game. Thats what I feel like we did today and definitely things Im able to grow off of."Still, Sanders used his big night as an opportunity to take aim at one of his detractors.In a YouTube video posted by his brother, Deion Sanders Jr., Shedeur confronted one of the Browns beat reporters, ESPNs Tony Grossi, at Bank of America Stadium. It wasnt a nasty interaction, though Sanders was sarcastic with the reporter."Tony, I be hoping you have something positive to say about me," Sanders told Grossi. "You only say negative stuff about me. And Im like, I aint do nothing to you. I aint see nothing positive that you ever say."Grossis response wasnt audible, though they shared a laugh afterward."What I do? Whatd I do to you?" Sanders said as he walked away.The Browns take on the Philadelphia Eagles in their second preseason game next week, and Stefanski said Sanders will be getting considerable reps.Sanders fell to the 144th pick in the NFL Draft this spring after scouts raised character concerns. He was previously considered a contender for the first overall pick but slipped past the first four rounds in one of the most shocking draft slides in NFL history, prompting confusion and debate by many NFL fans.Sanders' time with the Browns has already involved controversy after he was twice cited for speeding.Sanders was first ticketed for allegedly driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. Two weeks later, he allegedly hit 101 mph in a 60 mph zone and failed to appear in court.Browns general manager Andrew Berry criticized Sanders for the incidents last month."Not smart. Just not smart," Berry told reporters about the tickets. "Its something that weve addressed with him. Look, he understands the implications. He understands the consequences. Its not just about yourself. Its not just about having a joyride, but that you could injure other people. A deer or something cuts in front of you, your reaction time, its just dangerous."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Reba McEntire shared a close bond with her former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died this week at the age of 48 after a private battle with cancer.The 70-year-old country star was previously married to the late talent manager's father, Narvel Blackstock, 68, with whom she shared son Shelby, 35, from 1989 to 2015. In addition to Brandon, Narvel shares daughters Chassidy and Shawna with ex-wife Elisa Gayle Ritter.Despite her divorce from Narvel, McEntire previously explained she would always consider him family. "Brandons been my son forever, it seems. Although hes my stepson, I still love him like hes my total my blood," the three-time Grammy Award winner said during a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight.BRANDON BLACKSTOCK, KELLY CLARKSON'S EX-HUSBAND, DEAD AT 48While she was married to Narvel, McEntire shared how she saw his children as her own flesh and blood."I dont consider Brandon, Chassidy and Shawna stepchildren," the "Fancy" singer told The Boot in 2010. "I claim them all."In a 2012 post on X, formerly Twitter, McEntire wrote, "I'm very proud of all my kids. Shawna, Brandon, Chassidy and Shelby! Love them to pieces!!!"McEntire also shares a close connection with Blackstock's ex-wife, Kelly Clarkson, 43. The two songstresses are longtime friends and have performed several duets over the years. They have also worked together on the reality singing competition show "The Voice."Clarkson and Blackstock tied the knot in 2013, and he became her manager in 2017. The two welcomed daughters River Rose, 11, and Remington Alexander, 8, before Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020.The former couple's acrimonious split played out in the public eye before it was finalized in March 2022.During a 2021 interview with Extra, McEntire shared her support for both Blackstock and Clarkson amid their divorce."You know, I love them both. Brandons my stepson, Kellys my good friend. I am pulling for both of them. I hope theyre happy and healthy and pull though this."I pray everyone gives them the encouragement they can because they need it right now, both of them do. I love the both of them with all my heart."Before Blackstock's death, McEntire spent time with him during a family outing to the rodeo.On March 5, Shelby shared a slideshow of photos featuring McEntire and Blackstock and other members of their family at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. McEntire also performed at the event.In the snaps, the three were joined by McEntire's boyfriend Rex Linn, Shelby's wife Marissa Blackstock and three of Blackstock's children, including his oldest daughter, Savannah, 23, along with River and Rose. Blackstock shared Savannah and son Seth with his ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth. Savannah was also accompanied by her husband, Quentin Lee, and their son.Blackstock wore a denim jacket, blue jeans and flannel shirt along with a black cowboy hat as he posed with his family and smiled in several photos."Family time, the @rodeohouston and corn dogs," Shelby wrote. "We had a blast in Houston watching @rissablackstock experience her first rodeo being able to spend cherished time with family! Moms concert was the icing on the cake!"On Thursday, Blackstock's family announced his death in an emotional statement."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement said. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time."While McEntire has yet to speak about Blackstock's death, Shelby shared a tribute to his late half-brother on Friday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured. Yesterday, we lost a brother, a father, a grandfather, and a son," Shelby wrote alongside a photo of Blackstock beaming while sitting on a brown horse in a paddock."Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family funny, bright, and full of life and he will be deeply missed," Shelby added. "He taught me so much, leaving behind countless cherished memories that I will hold onto forever.""For every treasured moment we shared, there are so many more well never get to make together, but I know youll still be there," he added. "Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, Ill feel your presence."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"And although it may annoy you, youll have to watchme do it all just a little better, a little smoother, and lets be honest looking far more handsome than you ever could in the process."We will always miss you, Brandon, and we will never stop loving, remembering and celebrating you."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTThe day before Blackstock's death, Clarkson announced her plans to postpone additional shows from her Las Vegas residency due to a family emergency."Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas," the "Since U Been Gone" singer captioned an Instagram post Wednesday."While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my childrens father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them."