Democrats across the country have been pushing back on President Trumps D.C. crime crackdown, citing statistics purportedly showing that crime in the nations capital is down or even at historic lows, but an expert who spoke to Fox News Digital is pushing back on that narrative."These Democrats are citing statistics from the FBI, from its uniform crime report. And the problem with that is that they're portraying it as if it's a record of violent crime," Jim Agresti, president of the nonprofit research institute Just Facts, told Fox News Digital shortly after Trump announced he was sending federal resources to the nations capital to confront crime in the city."But really what it is is a record of crimes that are reported to the police and then those of those crimes that get reported to the FBI. It's not a full record of all violent crimes, and this is a problem. And the FBI is very explicit about this when they present the data in their formal report every year, where they say, Do not directly compare the data from year to year because there are differences in how frequently people report crimes and how frequently the FBI gets that data from the local police agencies."While many prominent Democrats, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, have insisted violent crime is at a 30-year low in the city, Agresti told Fox News Digital the "best way to understand the state of violent crime" in any jurisdiction is to look at the number of murders because it is a violent crime that is difficult to "sweep under the rug" because it "produces a dead body."WOMAN GUNNED DOWN IN 'SAFE' DC NEIGHBORHOOD AS TRUMP LAUNCHES FEDERAL POLICE TAKEOVER"When we look at the murder data for DC, we see that it is not a situation that is lower now than it's been in the last 30 years. Quite the opposite," Agresti explained. "It is currently 83% higher than it was at its low point a dozen years ago. So, there is a serious problem with serious crime, violent crime in D.C., and the city now, the nation's capital, has a murder rate that is five times the U.S. average."The chances of a person facing a violent crime inWashington, D.C., have dropped in recent years, but the possibility of dying during such a crime has skyrocketed, data shows, Fox News Digitalreported on Wednesday.Lethality in D.C. jumped by a whopping 341% when compared to 2012 data, the study found, reporting that there were 13 homicides per 1,000 serious violent crimes in 2012 and 57 homicides per 1,000 serious violent crimes in 2024.Agresti explained that while many people operate with the belief that crime spiked across the country during and because of COVID, the issue actually began getting worse specifically when the Black Lives Matter rioting erupted.CAPITOL HILL STAFFER STABBED IN HEAD, CHEST WELCOMES TRUMP'S WASHINGTON, DC CRIME CRACKDOWN"That makes a lot of sense," Agresti said. "Police were vilified. They pulled back out of fear of being hurt. People were talking about defunding the police, and there was overall mayhem in this country. So, that rise, by the way, that people blame on COVID actually didn't start with COVID, and it didn't appear in other countries. It happened here where we had these BLM riots."Agresti told Fox News Digital there is a "clear connection" between crime in the United States and the "Defund the Police" movement and that most people dont grasp the "full extent" of the crime problem in this country."We had roughly 17,000 murders last year," Agresti explained. "Imagine if all of them made national news. At the current rate of murders in this county, roughly one in every 230 people in the United States will have their lives cut short by being murdered. That statistic is so unbelievable."In addition to the "staggering"facts about murder, Agresti saiddata compiled by Just Facts shows one in 10 women in the United States are raped in the course of their lives."Think about the horror of that, and beyond all this pain, suffering, death, there's also a financial cost to crime," Agresti said. "It's been quantified in a 2021 academic paper, and, bottom line, crime in all of its forms, pain, death, suffering, financial loss, activities we take to prevent crime, they amount to a cost on our US economy of roughly $40,000 per U.S. household."Questions have also been raised about local crime stats from D.C. showing crime is down so far this year, with many pointing to news reports that a D.C. police commander was recently suspended for allegedly altering crime data.Agresti said anyone can "cherry-pick" crime statistics to promote a specific agenda but that it is important to also realize that many crimes also go unreported due to various factors, including animosity toward police or the belief that calling the police wont yield results."The vast majority of crime goes unreported, and another phenomenon that's really, really disturbing is the amount of crimes that are solved," Agresti said. "It used to be in this country, in 1960, that 92% of all murders are solved. In 2023, that figure was down to 58%, meaning that 40-plus percent of people who committed murders got away with it, and they're out there to commit them again."As of Thursday, 800 Trump-authorized National Guard troops were in Washington, D.C., supporting other federal law enforcement agencies with "monument security, community safety patrols, protecting federal facilities and officers, traffic control posts and area beautification," according to the State Department.Trump's move to crack down on crime in the capital, which the White House says is happening at levels that dwarf capitals in other far more impoverished countries across the world, has sparked protests led by liberal activists and outrage from some elected Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries."When politicians are saying, 'We don't have to worry about this, it's the lowest crime rate in 30 years,' they are abdicating their responsibility," Agresti told Fox News Digital."The Declaration of Independence said that governments are instituted to protect the rights of people, including their life, their liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What we have right now is many politicians and governments who are doing an extremely poor job of that, and the pain and suffering is unbelievable. It's just so broad and so horrible."Fox News Digitals Emma Colton contributed to this report

Security experts are sounding the alarm that China and the rest of the international community are closely watching how President Donald Trump interacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their meeting in Alaska Friday.The White House said in the lead-up to the talks that the meeting was a "listening exercise," and Trump confirmed he would make neither deals nor concessions when speaking with Putin.But security experts have warned that this meeting will have consequences beyond the war in Ukraine."Since China acts asa consistent supporter and enablerof Russia, of course they are watchingthe talks regarding Ukraine very closely," Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovil akalien told Fox News Digital during her trip to Washington, D.C., this week."Any concession would no doubtserve as an incentive forthe PRC [Peoples Republic of China] to undertake a hostile pathin the Indo-Pacific asthe risk of dire consequences wouldbe perceived as significantly lower."Trump said he would call his European and Ukrainian counterparts immediately after the Anchorage-based talks and that he hoped the next step would be for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin to meet in person, possibly along with Trump and other European leaders.NATO DEFENSE MINISTER SIGNALS ABSOLUTE DISTRUST THAT PUTIN WANTS ANY PEACE DEAL AHEAD OF TRUMP SUMMITBut there also remains speculation over whether the president will look to cut his own deal with Russia, namely in the field of critical minerals, with Trump looking to counter Chinese competition.Trump on Thursday wouldnt answer questions about whether he is going to seek a critical minerals deal with Putin, instead telling reporters, "We're going to see what happens with that meeting."But the optics of Trump cutting a business deal with Russia while Putin refuses to end his deadly ambitions in Ukraine could be seen as aiding Moscows war chest and could further signal to Chinese President Xi Jinping that Trump values "deals over deterrence," one East Asian geopolitical strategy expert warned."Beijing will read any permissive deal as expanding latitude for gray-zone pressure on Taiwan, which could strain allied trust in perceived U.S. red lines," Craig Singleton, China Program senior director and senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "China will exploit that doubt, amplifying a deals-over-deterrence narrative and probing coordination gaps from Tokyo and Seoul to Manila.COULD TRUMP'S MEETING WITH PUTIN BE THE NEXT REAGAN-GORBACHEV MOMENT?"If Washington is perceived as selling out Ukraine, Beijing will learn a simple lesson: Coercion pays and costs are containable," Singleton added. "In that case, Beijing may step up [military] incursions around Taiwan and intensify gray-zone pressure to gauge just how much stability Washington will trade for silence."But there is one more element to the meetings that has security experts worried Zelenskyys absence.Though the meeting was apparently pushed by Putin, who has thus far refused to meet with Zelenskyy despite the Ukrainian presidents calls to do so, his absence when discussing a war taking place on his nations soil could speak volumes to China."From Beijings perspective, leaving Zelenskyy out widens the lane for a face-saving freeze that locks in Russia's battlefield gains, an implicit nod that great powers can revise borders by force," Singleton said. "Beijing will quietly welcome it and note that Washington entertained settlement talks without Kyiv, a precedent it will pocket for Asia."Ultimately, he argued, "If aggression pays in Europe, deterrence discounts in Asia.""For Beijing, the Alaska meeting is the message. Great powers bargaining over smaller states normalizes the world order Chinese leader Xi Jinping prefers," Singleton added.

President Donald Trump is ready to zoom past a ceasefire and get straight to a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.After his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump announced his intention to bring a more final end to the war."It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a peace agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere ceasefire agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Saturday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Joanna Gaines may be the face of a lifestyle empire, but shes not chasing the Hollywood spotlight.Instead, shes content living a slower, more grounded life in Waco, Texas.The "Fixer Upper" star is keeping things real in the Lone Star State, where she lives in a modest farmhouse, cooks dinner nightly and fills her home with handwritten notes, along with family photos.CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES' MAGNOLIA NETWORK BACKLASH PUTS HOME RENOVATION STAR IN HOT SEATIn a recent interview with Delish, the "Fixer Upper" star opened up about why staying rooted in her home state is key to keeping her grounded. For Gaines, that foundation starts in the kitchen."I dont know how to express home without talking about food. Because, yes, home is a beautiful space. But its also, What are you eating? What are you smelling? Food has so much power."Whether shes hosting the holidays or preparing comfort food for her own family, Gaines said food is her purest expression of love, and its the heartbeat of her home.Gaines additionally shared that her kids are stepping into her love of food, even as they get ready to leave the nest."My kids are all now in the season of life where theyre closer to leaving than they are staying," she said, noting her four oldest are 20, 18, 17 and 15.Her eldest, Drake, lives about an hour away for college and loves cooking with his girlfriend."They have these nights where they go all out, and they cook three-, four-, or five-course meals," she explained. "I mean, he still gets Whataburger, but I think the fact that hes feeding himself hes making grilled chicken, hes making steaks hes set for life."For Gaines, cooking has evolved into a form of meditation amid her busy family life."I get home every day from work at 5:30. Thats when the kids typically get home after sports and everything," she shared. "And now its become a thing where if Im not working with my hands in the kitchen, Im not getting that downtime."Behind her popular lifestyle brand is a woman who built her home literally and emotionally around food and family.Gaines roots are firmly planted in Waco, where her family settled when she was 12 after living in Austin and Seoul, Korea.In 2023, Chip and Joanna opened up about how the couple turned Waco, Texas, into a Magnolia-fueled tourist hot spot.CHIP AND JOANNA GAINES TRY SOMETHING NEW IN THEIR MARRIAGE AFTER 25 YEARS"Can you believe you turned Waco, Texas, into a tourist destination?" Jenna Bush Hager, a "Today" show host, asked Chip at the time."I cant believe it," Chip replied. "Even saying it out loud feels like we want to hide in the corner. Like, that cant be true."What started as a simple dream exploded into a nationwide phenomenon."We built and built and tried and tried, and, for the first time, Jo and I are looking backward," Chip said. "A lot happened, and you didnt get to really stop and smell the roses while it was occurring. Now, were finally in a really nice place."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn 2020, Gaines admitted she was skeptical about their current Waco farmhouse, calling it a terrible investment at first."Wed recently finished renovating a house that was intended to be a flip but that Id come to love, that truly finally felt like home for our family, when one day Chip announced a new prospect," she recalled in Magnolia Journal via People."A client of ours would soon be selling her farmhouse just outside of town," but Joanna thought it was "a long shot." And once they saw the place, "it was a no for me right from the start." Until she witnessed her five children enjoying the property."The kids would run wild while Chip and I sat beneath one of the oak trees. Something felt right about our family being there despite all the very good reasons we didnt belong."JOANNA GAINES SAYS COLLEGE SENDOFF IS 'ONE BIG, BREATHLESS SURRENDER' IN EMOTIONAL POSTThe Magnolia Network stars tied the knot in 2003. Joanna and Chip are parents to five children Ella, Drake, Crew, Emmie and Duke.As the Gaines planted their roots in Waco, Texas, their Magnolia businesses took off.The couple first gained fame more than 10 years ago when they were cast on the HGTV series "Fixer Upper" in 2013, which showed the couple revitalizing dilapidated homes through their Magnolia Homes business in Waco, Texas.After five seasons, they decided to leave the show and then signed with Discovery+, starting the Magnolia Network in 2022.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAlong with the network, the couple also have the 5-acre Magnolia Market at the Silos, which includes the shops at the Silos, the Silos Baking Co. bakery and the Magnolia Press coffee shop. They also own the Magnolia Table restaurant several miles away.They also own the Magnolia Journal magazine and have written a series of lifestyle books, including Joannas "Home Body" and Chips "No Pain, No Gaines." They have their own Magnolia Home, furniture and accessories line and a home line created by Joanna called Hearth and Hand for Target.Chip and Joanna also opened a boutique hotel, Hotel 1928, in 2023, after renovating a historic hotel in Waco with 33 rooms. The pair also offer vacation rentals in Waco, including Hillcrest Estate and Hillcrest Cottage, the original carriage house for the estate."Delishs" Fall Treats baking issue is on newsstands now.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report.

Stand-up comedy star Nate Jackson says the cancel culture phenomenon which many entertainers believe has held humor hostage in recent years is finally winding down.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the comic and actor said that with so many entertainment options available, audiences are simply finding people they like to watch rather than banding together to end the careers of performers whose jokes they dont enjoy."No, I think that's kind of a wrap," Jackson said when asked if he believes cancel culture is still a threat. "Yeah, I think people realize that there is someone for everyone, and if someone's not for you, then just don't watch them."FOX NEWS' GREG GUTFELD DELIVERS MASSIVE RATINGS BOOST TO FALLON'S TONIGHT SHOW WITH CROSS-NETWORK APPEARANCEJacksons latest special, "Super Funny," reached the third spot in Netflixs top ten list when it premiered in July. The veteran comics set features a mix of high-energy crowdwork where he improvises jokes based on audience interaction and his more traditional stand-up material. The comic is also currently on his "Super Funny World Tour."Having been a rising fixture in the comedy sphere over the last few years he even opened up his own comedy club in Washington state during the height of COVID Jackson told Fox News Digital he sees clear signs that cancel culture is dying off.He noted that even the most controversial comedian or voice has an audience these days."The craziest person who has an opinion, [their] podcast got a following," he said.Again, he said that viewers who dont find someone funny have plenty of options for entertainment these days and shouldnt get hung up on their gripes with a particular artist."So, if you don't like it, just swipe away from it."JERRY SEINFELD HAD 'LOTS OF FIGHTS' WITH HUGH GRANT WHILE WORKING TOGETHER ON UPCOMING FILM: 'HE'S HORRIBLE'Cancel culture peaked shortly after 2020, with woke online mobs targeting public figures who made controversial or unpopular statements, encouraging others to boycott their work or call for an end to their careers. Comedians have felt the pressure of these efforts to curb their speech, with stars like Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld alleging that the phenomenon has restricted their ability to tell certain jokes.In his 2019 special, "Sticks & Stones," Chappelle referred to cancel culture as "celebrity hunting season," and declared, "This is the worst time ever to be a celebrity. Youre gonna be finished. Everyones doomed. Michael Jackson has been dead for 10 years, and this n---- has two new cases!"Seinfeld said in April 2024 that theres not as much mainstream comedy anymore because the "extreme left" has deemed a lot of humor too offensive.During a segment on The New Yorkers Radio Hour, he said, "It used to be, you would go home at the end of the day, most people would go, Oh, Cheers is on. Oh, MASH is on. Oh, Mary Tyler Moore is on. All in the Family is on. "You just expected, Therell be some funny stuff we can watch on TV tonight. Well, guess what where is it?"He concluded, "This is the result of the extreme left and PC crap and people worrying so much about offending other people."The comic would walk back his comments during a podcast later that year, saying, "I said that the extreme left has suppressed the art of comedy. I did say that. Thats not true."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREJackson provided his perspective on what cancel culture really is, noting that a group of people coming together to bash certain jokes or artists is not necessarily a form of canceling, but rather consumers giving their opinion, which theyre entitled to have.The comedian noted that the cancel culture happens when consumers make a concerted effort to end a persons career."You have a right to your opinion and [to] say if you thought somebody's art was good, bad, or whatever. Like, that's the point of art. You put your stuff out for the world to perceive. Cancel culture is, I saw your art, and now I don't ever want you to do it again.' You dont gotta like it, but you don't get to dictate whether or not somebody continues to do a thing. That's the difference.""But if you go, That was so trash, they should never make another movie again. Shame on James Gunn'," he continued, using the "Superman" director as an example. "I think that there's a clear difference between cancel culture and just, Oh, I didn't like it.""Tearing something down is your right to do as well. Telling the creator of it to never create again is the problem or to not even exist. People have seen some people's art and been like, Yeah, yo, don't you make another thing. We never wanna see you. That's what cancel culture [is]."

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Trump admin unveils groundbreaking tool 'supercharging' gov't efficiency to 'win the race' for AI dominance- 'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in- Would you eat at a restaurant run by AI?'TIP OF THE SPEAR': The Trump administration is announcing the launch of a new tool it says will be instrumental in enabling agencies across the federal government to efficiently implement artificial intelligence at scale and take a major step forward rolling out the president's "AI Action Plan."'MUCH SMARTER': Geoffrey Hinton, one of the most prominent figures in the world of artificial intelligence, is sounding the alarm that machines could soon outthink humans, and he's advocating for "maternal instincts" to be built into advanced systems to ensure AI cares for and protects people.ROBOT SOUS CHEF: In the heart of Dubai, just steps from the Burj Khalifa, the future of food is taking shape. A new restaurant called Woohoo plans to serve more than just dinner. It offers a futuristic food experience designed in part by artificial intelligence.TECH REVOLUTION: Three years ago, I said Google was going the way of the dial-up modem. People called me crazy with a capital K. Well, I was spot on.We dont use the web the same way anymore.DIGITAL DANGER ZONE: Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool for homework or simple tasks. Today, many teens use AI-powered companions for emotional support, advice and even simulated relationships. These apps simulate conversation in ways that feel deeply personal and, for some teens, deeply real.FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterLinkedInSIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERSFox News FirstFox News OpinionFox News LifestyleFox News HealthDOWNLOAD OUR APPSWATCH FOX NEWS ONLINEFox News GoSTREAM FOX NATIONFox NationStay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox Newshere.

The federal takeover of policing in Washington D.C. sparked protests near Union Station Thursday night,with demonstrators calling police and National Guard officers "Nazis.""You guys safe over here? You guys safe? Are you guys being murdered?" one protester was heard sarcastically asking officers. Others said they are "betraying" the country and "terrorizing the community.""You will never know a moment of peace," one man said, accusing the officers of being "Nazis.""Sad incel car. Sad incel car, look at that," a woman shouted as a Tesla Cybertruck is stopped.DCS SOFT-ON-CRIME LEADERS LET TEENS RUN WILD, OPENED DOOR FOR TRUMP TAKEOVER: POLICE GROUP"Yall are the reason why our country is going downhill," a protester shouted at officers during a traffic stop.President Donald Trump announced the move on Monday, and the National Guard and a variety of federal agencies, including ICE and the FBI, have been patrolling and conducting operations throughout the city. Some arrests have already been made, including dozens of illegal immigrants.Attorney General Pam Bondi initially ordered that Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terry Cole be in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department as an "emergency police commissioner," although that directive was later changed to ensure Cole worked with Mayor Muriel Bowser. Bondi also ordering more compliance between local police and federal immigration authorities.RADICAL DC OFFICIALS TREATED OFFICERS LIKE CRAP, POLICE LEADER SAYS 7 ATTACKS THAT LED TO TRUMP TAKEOVERDemocrats have criticized the takeover as an overreach, with members of Congress asking for a resolution to terminate the "crime emergency" that was declared by the Trump administration."President Trumps incursions against D.C. are among the most egregious attacks on D.C. home rule in decades. D.C. residents are Americans, worthy of the same autonomy granted to residents of the states," Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents D.C. as a delegate, said in a statement."Our local police force, paid for by D.C. residents, should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldnt be possible for any other police department in the country. No emergency exists in D.C. that the president did not create himself, and he is not using the D.C. Police for federal purposes, as required by law,"she added.TRUMP ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO ADDRESS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL CRIME IN WASHINGTONMeanwhile, the White House blasted the resolution, as the Trump administration said the intention is to lower crime in the capital city."But instead of supporting what should be a bipartisan measure to Make DC Safe Again, Democrats are burying their heads in the sand, denying there is a problem, and carrying the torch for dangerous criminals that terrorize DC communities," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital."D.C.residents know the reality on the ground crime was out of control and President Trumps actions are making the city safer. The lefts refusal to support widely popular issues with the American public like stopping violent crime are why their approval ratings are at historic lows and will continue to tank," she added.The city is suing over the action, arguing that it hinders the ability of the district to self-govern."We are suing to block the federal government takeover of D.C. police. By illegally declaring a takeover of MPD, the Administration is abusing its temporary, limited authority under the law. This is the gravest threat to Home Rule DC has ever faced, and we are fighting to stop it," D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb posted to X on Friday."The federal government's power over DC is not absolute, and it should not be exercised as such. Section 740 of the Home Rule Act permits the President to request MPD's services. But it can only be done temporarily, for special emergencies, and solely for federal purposes," he added.

A Maui police officer was shot and killed Friday while responding to reports of a person firing a rifle in the area of the old sugar mill, according to police and reports.The officer, who has not been identified, was fatally struck in Paia, located on the northern coast of the island of Maui, Hawaii, the Maui Police Department said in a statement.The suspect, who also has not been named, has been taken into custody.NYPD OFFICERS LINE STREETS TO HONOR COLLEAGUE KILLED IN PARK AVE SHOOTING"The Maui Police Department is deeply saddened to confirm that earlier this evening, one of our officers was fatally injured in an officer-involved shooting," the brief statement reads."This is a tragic loss for our department and our community. Out of respect for the officers family and loved ones, we are not releasing further details at this time. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available. We ask for the communitys patience and support as we work through this difficult time together."Maui Police Chief John Pelletier told Hawaii News Now that officers responded to an illegal shooting call in the area of the old sugar mill when they encountered the suspect who was firing what police believe to be a rifle.OHIO POLICE IDENTIFY OFFICER KILLED BY NOW-DEAD GUNMAN DURING AMBUSH SHOOTING"Our officer suffered a round in her chest area. Officers returned fire. The subject was shot in the lower hip area and is in custody," Pelletier said.Pelletier called the officer a true hero of the community and within the profession.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"She was the finest of us, and we are grateful for her," he said. "This is an absolute tragedy. This is a dark day in the history of the Maui Police Department and our community.""Its something that none of us ever expect will happen, although we prepare for it, and its just absolutely horrible," he said.Fox News Digital has reached out to Maui police for additional information.

Professional baseball players have been making fashion statements even while they're out the field sparking a hot new trend.A slew of MLB players have been sporting necklaces from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA).The necklaces run for around $11,000 as they flaunt the brands signature symbol of the Alhambra.BEACH TOWN BANS MEN'S TOO-SHORT SWIM TRUNKS, SPARKING DEBATE AND RULE FLIPFLOPThe Van Cleef Alhambra collection draws inspiration from the four-leaf clover, according to Sothebys website.The Alhambra is "a universal symbol of luck, and the Moorish quatrefoil, a motif rooted in architectural traditions."The collection was inspired by the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, known for its grand arches and elaborate geometric motifs.Major League Jewelers, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is taking credit for launching the new craze.Shop owner Joseph Tacher told Fox News Digital that Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers was the first player to request a piece.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERRojas has been seen donning an onyx Alhambra necklace while also rotating the matching VCA earrings or a mother-of-pearl Sweet Butterflies pair.Infielder Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays has been seen with an onyx necklace while also seen sporting two Alhambra bracelets when not on the field.Van Cleef & Arpels has strong ties to Monaco royalty, with Prince Rainier III gifting American actress Grace Kelly a wedding set resplendent with pearls and diamonds.The French jewelry house was then named the "patented supplier of the Principality of Monaco," according to the VCA website.Outfielder Joc Pederson of the Texas Rangers has also been seen on the field wearing green and white necklaces."MLB players love our pieces because they are both beautiful and versatile you can dress them up or dress them down," he said.Tacher said that Major League Jewelers has been receiving numerous requests for the jewelry from many MLB clients."I always tell the players if you look good, you play good. And if you play good, you get paid good," he said.Major League Jewelers has been in the jewelry business for over 35 years.Tacher said the organization has been receiving an influx of requests from players for the jewelry.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleHe said his shop worked with MLB players before, noting that Hall of Famer David Ortiz, known as "Big Papi," has purchased custom jewelry.The shop has made headlines for supplying many Houston Astros players with their gold chains. It held a showcase at the Seattle Mariners clubhouse.Fox News Digital reached out to Van Cleef & Arpels for comment.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday outlined firm conditions for a "real peace" ahead of a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday.Zelenskyy posted to X following his call with Trump and then with European leaders, after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to try and bring about an end to the 3 year war."The positions are clear. A real peace must be achieved, one that will be lasting, not just another pause between Russian invasions," Zelenskyy wrote.ZELENSKYY TO MEET WITH TRUMP IN WASHINGTON, DC FOLLOWING US-RUSSIA TALKS"Killings must stop as soon as possible, the fire must cease both on the battlefield and in the sky, as well as against our port infrastructure. All Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians must be released and the children abducted by Russia must be returned."Zelenskyy wrote that thousands of Ukrainians remain in captivity and must all be released, while adding that pressure on Russia must be maintained while the "aggression and occupation continue."In a follow-up post, Zelenskyy warned of Russian "treachery" that could lead to attacks in order to gain leverage amid ongoing negotiations. "Based on the political and diplomatic situation around Ukraine, and knowing Russias treachery, we anticipate that in the coming days the Russian army may try to increase pressure and strikes against Ukrainian positions in order to create more favorable political circumstances for talks with global actors," he wrote.TRUMP REVEALS 10 STRIKING TAKEAWAYS FROM PUTIN SUMMIT IN HANNITY INTERVIEWZelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump in the White House on Monday as the three nations try and bring an end to the bloodshed.Trump wrote on Truth Social following the Putin meeting that he felt a peace agreement, rather than a ceasefire, was ultimately the best way to solve the war. Trump had been calling for a ceasefire ahead of his meeting with Putin."It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump wrote.He said if Monday's meeting with Zelenskyy also goes well, a meeting will be scheduled with Putin and "potentially, millions of peoples lives will be saved."Zelenskyys visit will mark his first return to the Oval Office since February, when Trump berated him publicly for being "disrespectful" during a remarkable press briefing, which led to the collapse of a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.Though a peace agreement was not decided upon during the meeting on Friday, Trump described it as a successful meeting with "a lot of progress" made. Putin expressed similar sentiments, adding the summit was a "constructive atmosphere of mutual respect."After his meeting with Putin, Trump also spoke to European leaders, who said they back Trumps peace push but insist Ukraine must have "ironclad" security guarantees to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.The European leaders did not address whether a peace deal was preferable to a ceasefire."It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force," a statement signed by various leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen."No limitations should be placed on Ukraines armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraines pathway to EU and NATO."During an interview with Fox News before returning to Washington, Trump insisted the onus going forward might be on Zelenskyy "to get it done," but said there would also be some involvement from European nations.Fox News Elizabeth Pritchett and The Associated Press contributed to this report.