President Donald Trumps crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., is just beginning and one shop in the city is eager to see the results.Convenience shop owners Sajib Uddula and Tamika Alston expressed their concerns about crime in the nations capital during an appearance on "America Reports." Uddula recounted how their store was ransacked by a large group of juveniles, expressing shock at the scale of the incident."Its a lot of young kids," he said during the Thursday segment, which featured surveillance footage of the encounter. "Its like, 10 to 15, 15 to 20 of them I think its more than that. They came to the store, and there's no talking. Theyre just taking the stuff. They keep coming back and throwing it outside."RADICAL DC OFFICIALS TREATED OFFICERS LIKE CRAP, POLICE LEADER SAYS 7 ATTACKS THAT LED TO TRUMP TAKEOVERAlston said after the police arrived, the following day, the perpetrators made a second attempt at a robbery of the store."They came down there yesterday and threatened theyre going to do it again," she explained. "I dont know what we are going to do at this point."Despite the owners anxieties in response to the recent crime at their establishment, they expressed optimism that Trumps takeover of Washington, D.C. and deployment of the National Guard to city streets could improve the situation."I hope it's going to be real better," Uddula said.WASH POST EDITORIAL SEES POSSIBLE SHORT TERM SUCCESS IN TRUMP'S DECISION TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO DCOn Monday morning, Trump announced during a news conference that he planned to deploy members of the National Guard across Washington, D.C. He and his administration cited a Rochester Institute of Technology Report (RIT) of 2024 homicide statistics that had the city ranking fourth in the United States in homicide rate per 10,000 residents. This is despite an over-30% decrease in crime from 2023, according to the same report.The Department of Justice echoed this in a news release that stated homicides in D.C. "are down 32%.""Since when?" Alston responded when asked by guest host Aishah Hasnie if she feels crime is down in her city. "Ask the police officers if crime is down how many 9-1-1 calls do they get in a day in D.C."I SUPPORT TRUMP TAKING CONTROL OF DC POLICE THE CONSTITUTION IS ON HIS SIDEAlston went on to deflect calls for more recreational centers and after-school activities for kids to reduce juvenile crime."I think the kids need to be taught a lesson lock them up. The parents can't do nothing with them. They are out of control. Lock them up! I don't know what else to say.""If the parents cannot control the kids, I think government can take the handle on that," Uddula added.Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, the president can take emergency control of D.C.s police force, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), for up to 30 days.Despite the apparent restrictions, Trump hinted at finding a workaround to maintain control of the citys law enforcement beyond the deadline."This is for all crime He's doing everything, so we support [Trump]," Uddula concluded.

Bryan Kohberger called his mom multiple times after killing four University of Idaho students with a knife in November 2022 first when he got back to his apartment across the state line in Pullman, Washington, and later when he drove back to the scene after sunrise, according to a new report.The 30-year-old's own lawyers described him in court filings as socially awkward, and he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as part of a failed bid to have the death penalty taken off the table if the case had gone to trial. According to the forensic analysis, he reportedly had no text with friends or anyone outside his family, other than a single, "benign" group chat.Heather Barnhart, the senior director of forensic research at Cellebrite, a digital forensics firm that assists law enforcement around the country cracking cases, also revealed that Kohberger referred to his parents as "Mother" and "Father" in awkward text messages in a new interview with People.BRYAN KOHBERGER PLEADED GUILTY TO IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS, BUT THESE KEY QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWEREDThe former criminology Ph.D. student apparently preferred to reach out to his mom rather than his dad."He would go back and forth texting: 'Father, why did mother not respond? Why is she not answering the phone?" Barnhart told the outlet.According to her forensic analysis of Kohberger's phone, the killer would've been on the line with his mom, Maryann Kohberger, when he returned to the crime scene at King Road in Moscow, Idaho.BRYAN KOHBERGER TRANSFERRED TO MAXIMUM SECURITY STATE PRISONThe murders took place minutes after 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022. Kohberger returned around 9 a.m. hung around for a few minutes, and left. He had two conversations with his mom around this time.Police weren't called until almost noon.If Kohberger hadn't pleaded guilty at trial, Barnhart's team would have been called to testify about how he attempted to hide his movements by powering off his phone with 100% battery while driving to and from the crime scene, she told the outlet which he likely did in an attempt to cover his tracks but which comes across as a glaring red flag.READ BRYAN KOHBERGER'S SIGNED KILLER CONFESSIONHer phone analysis could also have taken down his alibi which was that he was driving around in the dark looking at stars, on what meteorologists say was a cold, cloudy night."If you're stargazing and taking pictures of the sky, your phone needs to be on," she said.After a series of attempts to throw out evidence and have the death penalty taken away as a potential punishment before trial all failed, Kohberger agreed to plead guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20, in a surprise hearing in early July.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPJudge Steven Hippler handed down the maximum sentence possible under the terms of the plea deal four consecutive sentences of life with no parole, plus another 10 years. He waived his right to appeal and to seek a reduced sentence.Now he's being housed in an individual cell at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where his fellow inmates are reportedly harassing him night and day.

Halle Berry is sharing snapshots from her family vacation in paradise.The actress celebrated her 59th birthday by sharing a number of photos from her beach vacation, which included pictures of her in different Monday Swimwear bikinis.In one of the photos, Berry laughs at the camera while dressed in a gold bikini, which she paired with a silk headscarf and white sunglasses. In another, she throws her head back with laughter while dressed in the same gold bikini, this time pairing it with a long-sleeve cropped cover-up and a tropical drink in a coconut.Other photos show her from behind as she looks out at the ocean while sitting on the trampoline attached to her boat anchored while out at sea.HALLE BERRY CHANNELS INNER BOND GIRL IN BIKINI PHOTOS FROM LAKE POWELL VACATION"Phew! cooking, cleaning and mothering," she captioned the post, seemingly referencing recent comments made by her ex-husband, David Justice, during his Aug. 7 appearance on Matt Barnes "All the Smoke" podcast.On the podcast, Justice explained that his understanding of relationships "wasn't vast," and he believed at the time that a wife "should cook, clean, [and be] traditional, you know?"Then, Im thinking, OK, if we have kids, is this the woman I want to have kids with and build a family with?" he explained. "At that time, as a young guy she dont cook, dont clean, dont really seem, like, motherly, and then we start having issues."Fans of the actress flooded the comments section with birthday messages, including some famous faces. Actress Julianne Moore wrote, "Happy birthday beautiful," while Jurnee Smollett wrote, "Happy birthday to our Queen!!!!! Love you so."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSOthers were tickled by Berry's caption, with one fan writing, "thats awesome your [sic] having a lot of fun being a mother and a cook," and another adding, "Your the best at being a mother Halle."A third chimed in with, "Great clap back!" while another added, "AMAZING CAPTION."One of the photos in her birthday post featured her relaxing in a bed while in a white bikini with boyfriend Van Hunt, who she has been with since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"The minute I started to feel like I understood myself and what I had been doing wrong, Vans brother, who I had known for many years, came to me and said, You should meet my brother,'" she told Marie Claire in September 2024. "The nature of the way this happened, I have a real belief that this is it. This is my person."

Hayley McNeff, a nationally ranked bodybuilder, nutritionist and life coach, has died, according to an obituary published Tuesday. She was 37.McNeffs death was reported by Boston.com, which described her death as "unexpected but peaceful."She was a Massachusetts native who graduated from UMass Amherst and became a champion bodybuilder.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcNeffs family released a statement to People Magazine Thursday as word of her death became public."Hayley was like a beam of light in this world. She had boundless energy and was very determined to achieve whatever she set out to do," her father Dave told the magazine. "She set her sights on bodybuilding and fitness and achieved the highest success that sector offered. She loved us and we love Hayley very much, we miss her madly."RXMuscle.com noted that McNeff won the overall category in the 2009 East Coast Classic and was featured in the "Raising the Bar" series.BODYBUILDER WHO STARRED IN NETFLIX SHOW DEAD AT 44 AFTER HAVING HEART ATTACK ON TREADMILL: REPORTShe later pursued a degree in psychology."Hayley was known for her quick wit and constant sense of humor, she had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed," her obituary said. "Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve."She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family, and friends."McNeffs death is the latest bodybuilder to have died over the last year. Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman has also experienced health issues this year.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions "inspiring," according to reporting.Texas state Rep. Gene Wu, who is chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, posted on X on Thursday, thanking the former president for meeting with the lawmakers via Zoom.Wu said the Democrats were "encouraged" by Obamas words and "remain committed to fighting for democracy, in Texas & across the country."ABC News reported that an Obama spokesperson confirmed the meeting, saying he "lauded their fight against the Republican efforts to enact an even more egregious gerrymander in Texas ahead of the midterms."OBAMA OFFICIAL SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 'AFRAID OF ITS OWN FUTURE, WANTS IT TO EMBRACE MAMDANI STRATEGYThe spokesperson told the outlet that Obama "made clear that they are part of a bigger effort to protect free and fair elections and commended them for inspiring others with their actions."This comes amid a continued standoff between Texas Republicans and Democrats over an effort backed by President Donald Trump to pass a redistricting bill that would likely give the GOP five additional congressional seats. Over 50 Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives fled the state to deny the legislature the quorum necessary to pass the bill.In response, Texas Republican leaders have filed legal action to compel the AWOL lawmakers to return and have also threatened to remove them from office if they continue refusing to participate in the legislative process.Texas House Democrats released a statement on Thursday in which they announced they will only return to the state if the legislature agrees to adjourn without plans to meet again or if California introduces its own redistricting legislation to "neutralize" the GOP seats gained in Texas.OBAMA LABELS TEXAS REDISTRICTING PUSH 'A POWER GRAB THAT UNDERMINES OUR DEMOCRACY'Obama has previously voiced solidarity with the Texas Democrats, saying in an Aug. 5 X post, "We cant lose focus on what matters right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next years midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy."Wu told ABC News that the Democrats were "especially excited" to have Obama address them via Zoom."Having President Obama speak with us and support us is proof that when Texas House Democrats stand up and fight back, we don't stand alone -- we have the support of Democrats at every level who understand that when Republicans attack voting rights in Texas, they're attacking the foundation of our democracy everywhere," Wu told the outlet.He said that the meeting was held via Zoom because of "Republican threats."NEWSOM UNVEILS CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING EFFORT TO COUNTER TRUMP-BACKED PUSH IN TEXAS"The fact that we have to meet President Obama from an undisclosed location and via Zoom because of Republican threats and surveillance only proves how desperate Abbott and his extremist allies have become," Wu said. "They know their racial gerrymandering scheme is falling apart, so they're resorting to intimidation tactics. But President Obama's support shows the whole country is watching -- and Texas House Democrats won't be silenced by bullies."On Thursday, California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to counter the Texas redistricting plan by pushing to have his state redraw its districts to eliminate the Republican seats.In response, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, shot back that if California eliminates all its Republican districts, Texas should do the same, which would leave the GOP with a net gain.

Lawmakers are gearing up for a crime bill from the White House as President Donald Trumps crackdown on crime in Washington D.C. marches on.Trump hinted that he would be sending a package to Congress in the near future on Wednesday geared toward his administrations continued push to make the district a "beacon" for other blue cities, but gave little detail as to what he may want to see in the legislation.REPUBLICANS READY TO SUPPORT TRUMP'S MOVE TO SKIRT CONGRESS IN DC CRIME CRACKDOWN"We think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously," Trump said. "So we're going to need a crime bill that we're going to be putting in, and it's going to pertain initially to D.C."He also noted that "we're going to seek a relatively small amount of money" to fix potholes and generally spruce up the district.Shortly after Trumps announcement, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said that he had spoken with the president, Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House staff on "how Congress can help make Washington D.C. safe again.""At the direction of President Trump," Bondi said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This Department of Justice will continue to work with MPD, federal law enforcement and Congress to address the scourge of violent crime in Washington, D.C. and ensure the safety of all Americans visiting or living in our Nations capital."Graham noted that the White House was working on a package to send to him and Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., the chair of the Homeland Security appropriations subcommittee.TOP HOUSE REPUBLICAN SAYS TRUMP 'RIGHTLY' TOOK OVER DC POLICE, DEMANDS BOWSER, OTHERS TESTIFY ON CRIME"Together, we will try to shepherd the D.C. Security Fund through Congress to give President Trump the resources he will need to improve the safety and quality of life in our nations capital," Graham said on X. "Every American should be behind this effort to make Washington D.C. clean and safe so that it can truly become the shining city on the hill."Whether the package would become a part of a spending bill, or be its own standalone supplemental funding package, is unclear, and when lawmakers would actually get their hands on a request is also up in the air.The White House referred Fox News Digital back to the president's prior comments on the bill.Lawmakers are not set to return to Washington until after Labor Day and will be met immediately by the fast-approaching deadline to fund the government on Sept. 30.Theyll also have to deal with an expected request from Trump to extend his control of the D.C. police the president has only 30 days unless Congress grants him an extension with a joint resolution.TRUMP PREDICTS LITTLE PROGRESS IN POTENTIAL SHUTDOWN TALKS WITH 'CRAZY' SCHUMER, JEFFRIESRepublicans are broadly supportive of granting him more time to crack down on crime in the Capitol, but a joint resolution likely requires 60 votes in the Senate, and Senate Democrats are signaling that they wont budge and allow Trump to further consolidate his grip on Washington.Still, Trump suggested that he would trigger a national emergency declaration to circumvent Congress, which some congressional Republicans have already come out in support of.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., declared "No f--- way" during a podcast appearance when asked about an extension, and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told Fox News Digital in a statement that Trumps move to federalize Washington D.C. was "political theater.""He is doing nothing but creating chaos and ignoring the progress local officials in D.C. have made lowering crime," Durbin said. "And now, he is saying he wants to side-step Congress to extend control of the MPD. There are currently no special conditions of an emergency nature in D.C., which the President has to claim in order to take federal control of MPD under the Home Rule Act. This is unprecedented and nothing more than a power grab."

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Smithsonian museums must represent the U.S. in a "fair" manner and portray both the good and the bad of American history, according to President Donald Trump.Trump made his comments after the White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian Tuesday unveiling plans to conduct a review of its museums and exhibits in preparation for the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026."We want the museums to treat our country fairly," Trump told reporters Thursday. "We want their museums to talk about the history of our country in a fair manner, not in a woke manner or in a racist manner, which is what many of them, not all of them, but many of them are doing."WHITE HOUSE REVIEWING ALL SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM, EXHIBIT CONTENT BEFORE AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION IN 2026"Our museums have an obligation to represent what happened in our country over the years. Good and bad," Trump said. "But what happened over the years in an accurate way."The Smithsonian told Fox News Digital it was reviewing the Trump administration's letter and would work with the White House, Congress and its governing Board of Regents moving forward."The Smithsonians work is grounded in a deep commitment to scholarly excellence, rigorous research and the accurate, factual presentation of history," the Smithsonian said in a statement.Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, weighed in on the matter earlier Thursday, saying left-wing activists had "obscenely defaced" the museum."The Smithsonian is supposed to be a global symbol of American strength, culture and prestige," Miller posted to X Thursday. "A place for families and children to celebrate American history and greatness. Instead, the exhibits have clearly been taken over by leftwing activists who have used the Smithsonian as yet one platform to endlessly bash America and rewrite / erase our magnificent story."These activists have obscenely defaced this beloved institution," Miller added. "The Trump Administration will proudly and diligently restore the patriotic glory of America and ensure the Smithsonian is a place that once more inspires love and devotion to this nation, especially among our youngest citizens."The White Houses initial letter to the Smithsonian Tuesday said the review would evaluate social media, exhibition text and educational materials. This would be done to "assess tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals," the letter said."This initiative aims to ensure alignment with the Presidents directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions," the letter said.The review will focus on the following museums: the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.LIBERTY AND UNITY: WHAT AMERICAS 250TH ANNIVERSARY ASKS OF US TODAYTrump has taken previous steps to alter what content is shown in the Smithsonian museums and signed an executive order in March that placed Vice President JD Vance in charge of overseeing the removal of programs or exhibits that "degrade shared American values, divide Americans based on race, or promote programs or ideologies inconsistent with Federal law and policy."Vance has already moved to shake things up at the Smithsonian.Artist Amy Sherald canceled an exhibit scheduled to arrive at the Smithsonian in September that included a portrait of a transgender Statue of Liberty at the National Portrait Gallery after Vance claimed the show featured woke and divisive content, Fox News Digital first reported.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Fox News Digital continued to dominate during July while CNN hit historic lows in critical measurables.The month featured catastrophic Texas floods, President Donald Trump signing his "big beautiful bill," the Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict, CBS canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and a slew of other significant news. Along the way, Fox News Digital was the No.1 news site in total unique visitors, multiplatform views and multiplatform minutes.Fox News Digital finished atop all three categories among the competitive news set that includes The New York Times, CNN, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, Washington Post, USA Today and others.FOX CORPORATION'S NEW 'FOX ONE' STREAMING SERVICE TO LAUNCH AUGUST 21Fox News Digital led all news competitors with 92 million total unique visitors in July, besting CNN's 91 million. NBC News trailed in third with 81 million total unique visitors, followed by The New York Times with 68 million and ABC News with 43 million.Fox News Digital delivered 3.9 billion multiplatform minutes for a 1% increase compared to last year. It was the 53rd consecutive month that Fox News Digital finished atop the key measurable.The New York Times was No. 2 with 1.2 billion multiplatform minutes but shed 30% compared to last year. CNN finished third in the key category with 1.1 billion multiplatform minutes but lost a staggering 53% compared to last year.When it comes to multiplatform views, Fox News Digital finished ahead of the pack with 1.9 billion, while the Times managed 1.4 billion multiplatform views for second place and CNN delivered 766 million for third place. It marked the 15thconsecutive month that Fox News finished No. 1 in the category.FOX NEWS LANDS LICENSING DEAL WITH POPULAR RUTHLESS PODCAST AS PART OF EXPANSION OF NEW MEDIAFOX NEWS CHANNEL DOMINATES ALL OF TELEVISION IN JULY, CNN HITS ROCK BOTTOM AMONG KEY DEMOJuly was CNNs worst month among both multiplatform views and multiplatform minutes since tracking began in February 2015.Fox News Digital was also No. 1 in average views per visit among the news competitive set, with 2.4 average views per visit.Fox News maintained its dominance on YouTube against all other news brands, reaching a whopping 332 million video views, according to Emplifi. MSNBC tallied 318 million views, followed by CNN's 209 million, NBC News' 165 million, ABC News' 121 million, CBS News' 51 million and The New York Times' 6.2 million.Additionally, Fox News once again was the most engaged news brand on social media in July with 98 million total social interactions, an increase of 134% from the year prior, according to Emplifi. When broken down, 71.8 million of those interactions came from Facebook, 21.1 million came from Instagram and 4.1 million came from X.Fox News Digital, CBS News, NBC News, The Washington Post and ABC News have opted in to account for Social Incremental in total digital multi-platform unique visitors, while brands like CNN and The New York Times have not opted in.Digital data courtesy of Comscore.

Criticism against socialist candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, over his acquisition of a rent-stabilized apartment as someone who makes close to $150,000 a year, is ramping up after a watchdog issued a complaint to New York's government ethics commission.The issue came front-and-center earlier this month after Mamdani's opponent, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, began criticizing Mamdani for occupying a rent-stabilized apartment as a New York state assemblyperson who makes around $150,000 per year. Cuomo recently announced plans to pass "Zohran's Law," which he said would "keep the rich out of New Yorks affordable housing.""It has beenreportedthat New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani resides in a one-bedroom, rent-stabilized apartment in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. In public statements, Mr. Mamdani has said his monthly rent is approximately $2,300. According to publicly available rental marketdata, the average rent for a comparable one-bedroom in Astoria is about $3,002," stated a complaint filed with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government by American Institute for Economic Research economist Jason Sorens, reviewed by Fox News Digital.CUOMO CALLS OUT NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE MAMDANI OVER ALLEGED RENT-STABILIZED APARTMENT: 'MOVE OUT IMMEDIATELY'"Questions have been raised in public discussion about the timeline of his tenancy in relation to when New York State ethics rules apply to elected officials," Sorens complaint continued. "If at the start of Mr. Mamdanis tenancy, the relevant ethics regulations were applicable to him, then it could be appropriate to investigate whether any assistance he may have received in securing a rent-stabilized apartment qualified as a gift under the law."Mamdani's campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital, but the Democratic Party candidate has argued that he moved into the apartment when he was only making $47,000 and was not even aware of the fact it was rent-stabilized."Right-wing think tanks and MAGA billionaires pathetic attempts to distract from Zohran Mamdanis mission to make NYC more affordable will fail, just as they did in the primary where New Yorkers resoundingly rejected Andrew Cuomo in a humiliating defeat," Mamdani spokesperson Dora Pekec said, according to the New York Post.MAMDANI'S FORMER DEM COLLEAGUE RAILS AGAINST HIS SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN PROMISE: 'NAIL IN THE COFFIN'However, Sorens described Mamdani's defense that he didn't know his apartment was rent-stabilized as "implausible," citing the mayoral candidate's background working as a foreclosure specialist."I've candidly found it implausible that while working as a Tenant Advocate, he would not know that his own apartment was rent stabilized, particularly since it's such a big benefit, not just when you sign the lease, but obviously for every year going forward that you maintain it," Sorens said. "I don't know about you, but for my family, that would be a significant windfall. We would notice that. So it's curious, maybe he was telling the truth, but it is curious that he insists that he didn't know."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSorens also argued that given the scarcity of affordable apartments in New York City, "it invites a question about whether someone may have helped him as a politically connected activist.""The bigger picture here, really, is that, you know, I'm not a political operative. I'm an economist. But I study rent control, and one of the negative side effects of rent control and rent stabilization is that these policies create an artificial skinny of affordable apartments, and it rewards having pull," Sorens concluded.