A well-preserved Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in an unexpected place: the marshlands of Belgium.The discovery was announced by the city of Leuven, a city east of Brussels in Flanders, on May 7.The pipe was uncovered during an excavation on Brusselsestraat, a street that runs through the central part of the city, in order to make room for student housing.'DEMONIC' MONKEY, TWEEZERS AND ANCIENT COINS UNCOVERED BY ARCHAEOLOGISTS DURING GERMAN CHURCH EXCAVATIONPictures show the proud archaeological crew beaming next to the ancient pipe which, at first glance, looks like a log. But ancient wood-workers cut a cylindrical hole through the wood to give it the function of a pipe.The pipe dates back to the second and third centuries A.D. The city said that, at the time, Leuven "was a tiny spot in the vast Roman Empire, which stretched from Great Britain to Egypt and from Gibraltar to the Caspian Sea.""In our region, Leuven likely served as a 'diverticulum,' a settlement of several houses and farms at a crossroads, near a Roman road connecting the major axis between Cologne and Boulogne," the press release also said, which was translated from Dutch to English."The exceptional preservation of the wood makes it a unique find that contributes to the understanding of Roman presence in Leuven."ANCIENT ROMAN HELMET TURNS UP IN UNUSUAL LOCATION: 'EXCEPTIONALLY RARE'Dirk Vansina, a city alderman for real estate heritage, emphasized that the discovery is highly unusual in Flanders."At numerous locations, including in Tienen, indications of what was once a Roman wooden water pipe have been excavated before," the city official said."But never the water pipe itself, as the wooden logs used by the Romans had rotted away over time."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleVasina added that wood rot occurs when a place's groundwater level varies between wet and dry and luckily for the wooden pipe, the groundwater levels have been stable throughout time."It is the Dijle [River] that ensured the wooden water pipe remained exceptionally well-preserved over the centuries," the expert said."Due to the proximity of the Dijle, the ground here was always marshy, and the passage of time has been very gentle on this water pipe."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe pipe will be transferred to a conservation studio where it will continue to be studied.Once a sample is taken to determine its age, it will be freeze-dried for preservation purposes and possibly displayed in the future.Archaeologists also came across other discoveries during the excavation, such as ancient pottery shards, but the city emphasized that the water pipe "is of a different caliber.""The size of Leuven in Roman times was limited, but finds like this prove that the Roman presence was certainly not incidental and that it is worthwhile to continue digging and gradually uncover this past," Vasina said.

A 31-year-old Russian national was charged with smuggling biological material after TSA at Boston's Logan Airport allegedly found clawed frog embryos and embryonic samples in her luggage.Kseniia Petrova, a researcher at Harvard Medical School, was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of smuggling goods into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts. Petrova was originally detained on Feb. 16, 2025 after a law enforcement canine alerted its handler to her luggage.The U.S. Attorneys Office said on Wednesday that Petrova allegedly denied having the biological material at first but later admitted to carrying it.Prosecutors also claim that Petrovas text messages show that she was aware that she needed a permit to bring in the clawed frog embryos and embryonic samples that were allegedly found in her luggage. In one text message exchange cited by the office, Petrova was asked whether she had a plan to get the biological material into the U.S., and she allegedly responded by saying, "No plan yet. I wont be able to swallow them."RUSSIAN HARVARD SCIENTIST KSENIIA PETROVA 'KNOWINGLY' SMUGGLED ILLICIT ITEMS TO US: FEDSHowever, Gregory Romanovsky, the attorney representing Petrova, said on Thursday that customs experts confirmed that his client "did not need a permit to bring her non-living scientific samples that are not considered biological material under U.S. Customs law.""Yesterdays hearing in federal district court in Vermont confirmed that Customs and Border Patrol officials had no legal basis for canceling Kseniias visa and detaining her on Feb. 16. Less than two hours after the Vermont judge set a hearing on Kseniias release, she was suddenly transferred from ICE to criminal custody. This is not a coincidence," Romanovsky said."It is an attempt by the government to justify its outrageous and legally indefensible position that this scientist working for the U.S. on cures for cancer and aging research has somehow become a danger to the community. The government confirmed in court yesterday its intent to deport Kseniia to Russia, where it knows she will face grave danger for opposing the Putin regime."Petrova said in a recent New York Times op-ed that she was returning to the U.S. after vacationing in Paris when she was detained by ICE in February. She also expressed her fear of being arrested in Russia if deported, as she has been a critic of the war in Ukraine.RUSSIAN SCIENTIST AT HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL DETAINED BY ICE AT BOSTON AIRPORTWhile she admitted in the op-ed to not filling out a customs form regarding the frog embryos in her luggage, she believed it would result in a fine or warning, not an arrest."At Logan International Airport, I did not complete a customs declaration for frog embryos (for use in our labs research) in my luggage. Im told this would normally result in a warning or a fine. Instead, my visa was revoked, and I was sent to a detention center in Louisiana," Petrova wrote.In her op-ed, Petrova claimed that colleagues said the labhome to the worlds only NoRI (short for Normalized Raman Imaging) microscope"ground to a halt" after her detention."Without me there to help, the lab has been unable to analyze the image data that the microscope generates," Petrova wrote.She also claimed that several of her colleagues are afraid of having their visa status revoked and being detained, as "many" are "foreign scientists."On Wednesday, a federal judge grilled government attorneys on their grounds for canceling Petrovas visa and detaining her, the Times reported. The judge reportedly set a bail hearing for Petrova later this month.Romanovsky told the NYT that he believes the government filed the criminal charge against his client "to make Kseniia look like a criminal to justify their efforts to deport her." He also said that he and his client were "blindsided by the unsealing of a meritless criminal complaint," which came after the bail hearing was set.

A productive and comfortable workspace is crucial to any work environment, be it a remote home office or a place of business. The office chair, often overlooked as just an accessory to adesk, is a cornerstone of this setup. A well-designed chair enhances productivity and protects against physical strain and long-term issues like back pain and tech neck from too many hours hunched over thatMacBook. Do you need lumbar support? Adjustable height? Of course, comfort and aesthetics are important too.The options are vast, from classic ergonomic designs prioritizing lumbar support to modern chairs integrated with smart technology. Eco-friendly designs are gaining traction among environmentally-conscious buyers, while retro and stylish chairs appeal to those who prioritize aesthetics. Here are 10 standout office chairs to help you make your workspace stylish and comfortable.Renowned for its exceptional ergonomics, theHerman Miller Aeron chair is a staple in office furniture. 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Human remains were found Wednesday in an upscale Rhode Island beach neighborhood as concerns about a potential serial killer in New England continue to plague the region.A human leg bone was reportedly found on a beach path off Everett Avenue in Watch Hill, a wealthy coastal enclave in the town of Westerly, according to WJAR. The remains were found just a stone's throw from pop megastar Taylor Swift's beachside mansion in the town.The remains were transferred to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation.NEW ENGLAND INVESTIGATORS 'NOT RULING OUT ANYTHING' AMID SERIAL KILLER FEARS: FORMER HOMICIDE DETECTIVEWJAR reported that foul play is not suspected.The Westerly Police Department declined to comment. The Rhode Island State Police did not return a comment request.SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERThe discovery marks the 13th body or set of remains that have been discovered in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts since the beginning of March, sparking online chatter about a potential serial killer.Five bodies have been found in Massachusetts, five in Connecticut and now three in Rhode Island.Two of the bodies were found in the small town of Taunton, Massachusetts.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XA former FBI agent told Fox News Digital earlier this month that authorities in the region have not released enough information to the public in order to quash the rumors."From what I've seen or heard, first and foremost, not enough is being put out there, so we'll continue to create that serial killer idea," Scott Duffey said.However, Duffey said he does not believe there is sufficient evidence to merit serial killer claims. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB"But at the same time, nothing has been said to make any type of connection [between victims]," he said. "And so that's what leads me down to let law enforcement continue to answer the questions that they need to answer. But nothing that I have seen would arise to a serial killer [being] responsible for any or most of these people who have been found."One man, Donald Coffel, 68, was arrested in connection with the murder of one of the victims, Suzanne Wormser of Groton, Connecticut.CT POLICE QUASH NEW ENGLAND SERIAL KILLER RUMORS, ARREST MAN AFTER WOMAN FOUND DISMEMBERED IN SUITCASEWormser was Coffel's roommate, and she was found dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase in March, stemming from what police said was an argument over crack cocaine.Friday, Coffel died in the Corrigan Correctional Center, according to NBC Connecticut. At the time of his arrest, Coffel reportedly told police that he was in a lot of pain from cancer.Fox News' Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Thursday in a challenge to President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship, a case that could more broadly call into question the powers of lower courts to block executive branch actions. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer used the bulk of his opening arguments Thursday to reiterate their view that universal injunctions exceeded lower courts Article III powers under the Constitution, noting that the injunctions "transgress the traditional bounds of equitable authority," and "create a host of practical problems."Universal injunctions "require judges to make rushed, high stakes, low information decisions," he said. "They operate asymmetrically, forcing the government to win everywhere," and "invert," in the administrations view, the ordinary hierarchical hierarchy of appellate review. They create the ongoing risk of conflicting judgments."During a five-minute rebuttal period, Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned Sauer on what authorities the courts, under their argument, would have in this scenario an important line of questioning likely to be revisited again.100 DAYS OF INJUNCTIONS, TRIALS AND 'TEFLON DON': TRUMP SECOND TERM MEETS ITS BIGGEST TESTS IN COURT"Your theory here is arguing that Article III and principles of equity [clause] both prohibit federal courts from issuing universal injunctions to have your argument," she said."If that's true, that means even the Supreme Court doesn't have that power," she noted later.Justices on the high court agreed in April to hear the case, which centers on three lower courts that issued national injunctions earlier this year blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. The order reinterprets the 14th Amendment to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their mother is unlawfully present or temporarily in the country, and if their father is neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident at time of birth. Trump's action remains on hold nationwide pending Supreme Court intervention.The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court in March to review the case, arguing that the three lower courts in question had exceeded their authority in issuing the universal injunctions.APPEALS COURT BLOCKS TRUMP ADMIN'S DEPORTATION FLIGHTS IN ALIEN ENEMIES ACT IMMIGRATION SUIT "These injunctions exceed the district courts authority under Article III [of the Constitution] and gravely encroach on the Presidents executive power under Article II," U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer told justices on the high court in a filing before arguments began. "Until this Court decides whether nationwide injunctions are permissible, a carefully selected subset of district courts will persist in granting them as a matter of course, relying on malleable eye-of-the-beholder criteria."Plaintiffs told the high court that there is no reason for them to intervene here, objecting both to the executive order in question, which one lawyer described in a brief as "citizenship stripping," as well as any effort to block the nationwide injunctions. The lower court orders "preserve the status quo that has existed for more than a century, and the federal government suffers no harm, much less irreparable harm, by continuing to follow long-settled laws while the appeals proceed," Nicholas Brown, the Attorney General of Washington state, said in its filing.Oral arguments are expected to focus not only on the lower courts that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship order but also on whether federal judges can issue universal injunctions halting executive actions nationwide. The Supreme Court has never ruled directly on the practice, though several conservative justices, including Clarence Thomas, have raised concerns. A Supreme Court decision here could have sweeping national implications, setting a precedent that would affect the more than 310 federal lawsuits that have challenged White House actions since Trump's second presidency began on Jan. 20, 2025, according to a Fox News data analysis.The consolidated cases before the court are Trump v. CASA, Trump v. the State of Washington,and Trump v. New Jersey.Its unclear when the justices will rule, but their decision to fast-track the case means an opinion or order could come within weeks or even days.

A group of Democratic voters told New York Times Opinion that they were disappointed in their party, which some called "inept" and "useless.""You need to go back to the drawing board and reconnect with common people and talk about how you can work toward helping people get what they need. We know how bad it is," Terrell of Texas told the Times, before referring to President Donald Trump by saying, "No one cares how villainous he is."The Democratic Party's favorability ratings are at record lows as its leadership grapples with how to respond after Trump's win in 2024."Focusing on Trump and how bad of a threat he was didnt work. And I think they were too focused on 2020 because it worked in 2020. But he was already in power. Moving forward, they need to do what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders have done the Fight Oligarchy tour, reconnect with people, find out what the average American wants and then run with that platform through the midterms," Ariel of Indiana told the outlet.DEMOCRATS' IDENTITY CRISIS: YOUTH REVOLT ROCKS PARTY AFTER TRUMP COMEBACKThe group of voters were also very critical of Trump's presidency so far.Ashley, a young voter from New York, told the opinion writers that it was hard to even defend the Democrats anymore."Its so hard to even defend Democrats anymore because they dont stand on their convictions enough. Especially now over the last 100 days, its really tiring. And I think people just need a sense of hope. And Im not getting that. We just need to know that you are on our side, because it doesnt feel like it," she said.When asked what fighting Trump might look like, Laura, a mail carrier from Missouri, said, "I dont think fighting Trump is the entire answer. But weve got to do something to bring the two parties together to talk without shouting, because its just not going to work any other way. Weve got to talk. And thats hard."VAN JONES WARNS DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS 'SCREWED,' ADDING THEY 'DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO'The opinion writers also asked about Democratic leaders, specifically Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.Two young Democratic voters told the writers that they were frustrated with both of them."Im upset with Jeffries because I saw an interview where he said: We cant really do anything. Its disappointing to hear that. And when Schumer caved on the budget proposal that he switched up on and essentially lectured people on how it should have been done and trying to defend himself, it just feels like theyre not listening and theyre trying to tell people how things should be done and theyre doing it right and We know whats going on, and you dont," Ariel, 23, said.Ashley, 19, said she preferred Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, because the lawmaker wasn't afraid to speak her mind."It seems like theyre running out the same defense, even though they see that its not working. Youre getting killed, but youre still running the same game. Youre still using the same political tactics. You gave a grand speech, and you broke a record. Its all performative. What are you doing to really reconnect with people, to galvanize and pull people together?CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSeveral of the Democratic voters criticized former President Biden for running for re-election, and said Harris didn't have enough time to campaign.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:-American hostage Edan Alexander freed by Hamas after more than 580 days- Swing state bans campus encampments amid crackdown on anti-Israel agitators- Legal expert on Trump's clash with Harvard: 'Accountability must be enforced'TOP STORY: Hamas released its last living American hostage Monday, after he spent more than 580 days in captivity inside the Gaza Strip. Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, grew up in Tenafly, N.J. He moved to Israel at 18 to volunteer for military service in the IDFs Golani Brigade. He was kidnapped on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023. President Donald Trump, following Alexander's release, wrote on Truth Social "Congratulations to his wonderful parents, family, and friends!"VIDEO:Yael Alexander talks to her son for first time since his release after nearly 600 days as a Hamas captive. WATCH HERE:CAMPUS CRACKDOWN: A Democrat governor in a key swing state signed a bill that outlaws encampments on public university campuses as protests continue to erupt at schools across the United States. Those who set up encampments may be held liable for damages to campuses, and those who do not leave are subject to trespassing charges.HARD LINE ON HARVARD: The Trump administration garnered mixed reactions after announcing it would stop all future grant funding for Harvard University unless the school complied with its demands. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard University President Alan Garber ripping the university, accusing it of "engaging in a systemic pattern of violating federal law." Read what Yael Lerman, the director of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, had to say.WAVING THE FLAG: Officials in one East Coast city have accepted a request to fly the Palestinian flag Friday at City Hall in the state's capital. City officials emphasized that no American flags are being displaced by the display, adding there have been several other flags raised over the government office in the past.GUEST EDITORIAL: Sylvia Cunio, whose two sons, David and Ariel, are still held captive by Hamas, pleas for their freedom. "The return of hostages is not political or military it's a moral imperative," she writes. "There will be time to fight Hamas, more campaigns ahead. But the lives of Ariel, David and all the hostages cannot wait. Every day diminishes their chances of survival."QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Every night, I have the same dream. I see my sons in a hospital bed. I run to them, embracing them, breathing in their scent, kissing them for all they've endured." Sylvia Cunio, mother of two men still held hostage by Hamas.- Looking for more on this topic?Find moreantisemitism coveragefrom Fox Newshere.-Did someone forward you this email?Subscribe toadditional newslettersfrom Fox Newshere.

ESPNs NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal were in a war of words on Wednesday over coverage of quarterback Cam Ward.The Tennessee Titans selected the one-time Heisman Trophy contender with the No. 1 overall pick of the draft last month. It was the easiest selection the Titans could have made, and it arguably went under-covered as Shedeur Sanders draft slide began as the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up with the Cleveland Browns to select Travis Hunter with the No. 2 pick.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKiper faced criticism during the three days of the draft as he harped on the surprise of Sanders fall and even had an on-air tiff with Rece Davis once the Browns eventually selected the quarterback in the fifth round.Cristobal said neither he nor offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson spoke to Kiper about Ward, even though he spoke to a "million people," according to The Action Network."Never heard from him," the coach said. "I dont think Ive ever talked to him."Cristobal added that he was not "disappointed" and would only be if Ward was upset. He expressed confidence that Ward just wanted to hear his name called and get to work.FOOTBALL LEGEND LOU HOLTZ CALLS ON CATHOLICS TO 'DEFEND AND ENCOURAGE' POPE LEO XIVKiper fired back at Cristobal."Mario Cristobal claims he spoke to a million people about Cam Ward, yet the one he didnt speak to, being me, had Ward ranked higher (6th on my Big Board) than any of the other draft experts. Interesting isnt it," he wrote on X. "And oh by the way, I didnt speak to Deion about Shedeur either. I need another Orange Crush after this nonsense."It was Kipers first post on the social media platform since April 23, and it appeared Sanders fall still stuck with him.Ward will likely be the starting quarterback once the Titans season begins. Tennessee learned it will take on the Denver Broncos to begin the 2025 season on Sept. 7.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized President Donald Trump after he announced the Department of Defense plans to accept a jumbo jet from the government of Qatar, arguing the gift is riddled with both espionage concerns and constitutional questions. But as one expert tells Fox, the latter concern is likely overblown.Trump ally Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for example, said during an interview on Tuesday that the acquisition of the plane poses "significant espionage and surveillance problems," while Democrats such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., declared, "Trump cannot accept a $400 million flying palace from the royal family of Qatar. Not only is this farcically corrupt, it is blatantly unconstitutional."Reports spread Sunday morning that the Trump administration was expected to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family, setting off concerns that Trump would personally take ownership of the plane and violate the emoluments clause of the Constitution. ABC News reported that Trump would use the jet until the end of his term, when it would be given to his presidential library.Trump confirmed and clarified in a Truth Social post later on Sunday that the Department of Defense was slated to receive the gift, while slamming Democrats for their criticism of the offer.HOUSE DEMOCRAT CALLS FOR 'IMMEDIATE' ETHICS PROBE OF QATARI PLANE GIFT TO TRUMP"So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane," Trump wrote. "Anybody can do that! The Dems are World Class Losers!!! MAGA."At the heart of Democrats' concern over the matter is the emoluments clause in the Constitution, which states: "No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.""Trump is literally trying to fly around on a plane from a foreign government while serving as president. Thats a violation of the Constitution. The Emoluments Clause wasnt a suggestion. Its the LAW," Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said Monday morning following the announcement.Hans von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that it's questionable if the emoluments clause even applies to the president, as the Constitution typically stipulates when a clause specifically affects a president and cites the title, such as in the impeachment clause."The clause was specifically inserted because of concerns by the Founders at the Constitutional Convention over corruption of our foreign diplomats, especially by the French government.It is questionable whether the emoluments clause even applies to the president since he is not named and the Constitution usually names the president when a provision applies to him.That is why the impeachment clause specifically provides that it applies to the president, vice president and all civil officers of the United States. If officers of the U.S. included the president, there would be no need for him to be separately listed," von Spakovsky explained.He added that the president is the individual "whoappointsthe officers whoaresubject to the emoluments clause.""Antonin Scalia, when he worked at the Justice Department, certainly agreed since he issued an opinion in 1974 pointing out that when the Constitution refers to an officer, it invariably refers to someone other than the President or Vice President," he continued.FLASHBACK: DEM CRITICAL OF TRUMP'S QATARI JET GIFT RODE CAMEL IN EXPENSES-PAID 2021 TRIP TO GULF EMIRATEThe jet offer comes after Trump railed against Boeing for pricey government deals to construct a new fleet of Air Force Ones. Even ahead of his first administration, Trump posted on social media in December 2016 that the Boeing "costs are out of control, more than $4 billion" to build the two aircraft.Trump in 2018 awarded Boeing a $3.9 billion fixed-price agreement to manufacture two new jets. The construction of the jets, however, is not expected to be completed until 2029."We're very disappointed that it's taking Boeing so long to build a new Air Force One," Trump said during a press conference on drug prices Monday morning. "You know, we have an Air Force One that's 40 years old. And if you take a look at that, compared to the new plane of the equivalent, you know, stature at the time, it's not even the same ballgame."TRUMP CLARIFIES OWNERSHIP OF AIRCRAFT IN DEFENSE OF QATAR'S GIFT"When I first came in, I signed an order to get (the new Air Force One fleet) built," he continued. "I took it over from the Obama administration, they had originally agreed. I got the price down much lower. And then, when the election didn't exactly work out the way that it should have, a lot of work was not done on the plane because a lot of people didn't know they made change orders. That was so stupid, so ridiculous. And it ended up being a total mess, a real mess."White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also brushed off concern over the Qatari royal family donating a Boeing jumbo jet to the U.S. Department of Defense, arguing on Monday there will be no quid pro quo arrangement and that the donation is under legal review to ensure full compliance with the law.Von Spakovsky said that if the plane is in fact a government-to-government gift and not a personal gift to the president the Trump administration is likely in the legal clear to accept the gift."If this gift is being considered as a gift to the government of the U.S., there is no legal issue to consider, since there is no constitutional or legal problem with such a gift.If this is a personal gift to the president, the Justice Department would be weighing the constitutional issue I have raised whether the emoluments clause even applies to the president," he said.Von Spakovsky said such a government-to-government gift "is no different than the thousands of cherry trees gifted to the U.S. by the Japanese government" in 1912 that still draw more than a million tourists to Washington, D.C., each spring.Allies of the president, such as Cruz, said espionage concerns weigh heavily over the planned deal, citing Qatar's ties to terrorist groups."Im not a fan of Qatar. I think they have a really disturbing pattern of funding theocratic lunatics who want to murder us, funding Hamas and Hezbollah. And thats a real problem," Cruz said during an interview Tuesday on CNBC."I also think the plane poses significant espionage and surveillance problems," he added."Well see how this issue plays out, but I certainly have concerns."TRUMP DEFENDS QATAR JUMBO JET OFFER AS TROUBLED BOEING FAILS TO DELIVER NEW AIR FORCE ONE FLEETDemocrats, such as Sens. Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Dick Durbin of Illinois also warned that the plane would come with security issues. Reed, for example, claimed in a statement that using the plane as Air Force One "would pose immense counterintelligence risks by granting a foreign nation potential access to sensitive systems and communications."While Democrats and some Republicans have criticized Trump over the move, other Republican lawmakers have said they are zoned in on legislative matters and are not looped into the plane issue."I actually haven't paid attention to it," Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., previously told Fox News Digital. "I'm sorry to be so out of the loop on that. I've just been thinking about Medicaid and about what the House is sending over."QATAR OFFERS TRUMP JUMBO JET TO SERVE AS AIR FORCE ONESen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, another Trump ally, said she didn't know enough about the deal to comment on it when pressed by Fox News Digital. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Eric Schmitt of Missouri also said they did not know details of the plane.Trump is currently in the midst of a four-day trip to the Middle East, including visiting Qatar on Wednesday, where his motorcade was met by dozens of camels, as well as Tesla Cybertrucks in an apparent nod to Department of Government Efficiency official and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.The plane is not expected to be presented to the president nor accepted by Trump during his trip abroad."The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME!" Trump posted to his Truth Social account while in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. "It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive."