President Donald Trump gave his live reaction to the news Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce were engaged during a high-profile meeting with the members of his Cabinet Tuesday."I would love to ask you a serious question, but I have to tell you, the biggest pop culture news of the year broke while we were in this Cabinet meeting," a reporter asked Trump during the Cabinet meeting Tuesday. "Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. And the world wants your reaction, sir."Trump responded with well-wishes for the pair.TAYLOR SWIFT AND NFL STAR TRAVIS KELCE ARE ENGAGED AFTER 2 YEARS TOGETHER"Well, I wish him a lot of luck," Trump responded. "I think he's a great player. I think he's a great guy. And I think that she's a terrific person. So I wish them a lot of luck."TAYLOR SWIFT'S LATEST CONVERSATION WITH BRITTANY MAHOMES REVEALED BY PATRICKSwift announced her engagement to the football star on social media Tuesday."Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Swift shared Tuesday on Instagram.The post was accompanied by a photo of Kelce down on one knee while embracing the pop star. The Instagram announcement was posted during the Cabinet meeting.TAYLOR SWIFT'S BOYFRIEND TRAVIS KELCE GIVES FANS RARE GLIMPSE INTO PRIVATE LIFE WITH POP STARTrump's response to the engagement follows the president taking shots at the pop star, who endorsed his 2024 opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris.In a Truth Social post Sept. 15, 2024, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"In May, the president declared that Swift was "no longer hot" after his September message."Has anyone noticed that, since I said I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT, shes no longer HOT?" he wrote in May.

President Donald Trumps plan to allow 600,000 Chinese student visas to be issued sparked backlash from the right on Monday and Tuesday."I hear so many stories that we're not going to allow their students," Trump told reporters as trade talks with China are ongoing."We're going to allow their students to come in. It's very important, 600,000 students. It's very important. But we're going to get along with China," he continued.Trump expanded on his comments during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday."I think it's very insulting to say students can't come here because they'll go out and start building schools and they'll be able to survive it. But I like that their students come here. I like that other countries' students come here. And you know what would happen if they didn't? Our college system would go to hell very quickly. And it wouldn't be the top colleges, so it'd be colleges that struggle on the bottom. And you take out 300,000 or 600,000 students out of the system," Trump said."I like having, and I told this to President Xi that we're honored to have their students here. Now, with that, we check in with careful and we see who's there," he added.TRUMP OPENS DOOR TO 600,000 CHINESE STUDENTS AMID BEIJING TRADE TALKSSome immigration groups and conservative voices on social media voiced their opposition to the proposal."We should not let in 600,000 CHINESE students to attend American colleges and universities that may be loyal to the CCP," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., posted on X late Monday night. "If refusing to allow these Chinese students to attend our schools causes 15% of them to fail then these schools should fail anyways because they are being propped up by the CCP.""Granting 600,000 student visas to Chinese nationals threatens to put foreign students ahead of U.S. graduates," Joe Chatham, director of government relations at the Federation for American Immigration Reform, told Fox News Digital in a statement."The focus now must be on reforms to limit access to sectors crucial to our economy and national security that have repeatedly been the target of corporate espionage and intellectual property theftnot expanding access to hostile countries. Educating foreign nationals should never be put before the interests of U.S. citizens and ensuring that our nation thrives," he continued.Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delved further into the Trump administrations view on the matter when pressed on "The Ingraham Angle."TRUMP SUSPENDS FOREIGN STUDENT VISAS AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY AMID NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERNS"The presidents point of view is that what would happen if you didnt have those 600K students is that youd empty them from the top, all the students would go up to better schools, and the bottom 15% of universities and colleges would go out of business in America.""Hes taking a rational economic view, which is classic Donald Trump," Lutnick added.Many suggested that the free market should come into play with these colleges that could be at a potential financial risk.CLICK HERE FOR MORE IMMIGRATION COVERAGE"Let them go under, then! What is this madness? NO. WE DONT WANT MORE CHINESE STUDENTS. We actually dont want any," conservative commentator Kira Davis wrote."15% going under isnt a bad thing," writer Ryan Girdusky posted to X."Trump's team is not capable of defending his Chinese student visa program," conservative lawyer Marina Medvin posted on X. "That's because they don't actually want it either. It's hard to sell something you don't like."TRUMP SAYS HE WANTS FOREIGN STUDENTS WHO DON'T 'CAUSE TROUBLE,' SLAMS HARVARD FOR BEING 'A BIG SHOT'"So this is essentially a subsidy for academia. Got it. American universities shouldn't need an influx of foreign students in order to stay afloat. If they can't survive on American enrollment, then let them go under. Plus, Chinese students steal our research and send it home," Josh Peterson, a full stack developer and investigative journalist, posted.Conservative commentator Liz Wheeler unleashed on the Trump White House, saying these Chinese students should be banned."Chinese 'students' are all spies for the Chinese Communist Party. Theyre forced to be. They steal our intellectual property. They steal our tech. They steal our intel. They cozy up to our military," Wheeler posted on X. "Trump should ban all Chinese students from U.S. universities. Deport them all.""This is the dumbest explanation Ive heard. By all means, put colleges & universities out of business!" Wheeler said in response to Lutnick's defense of Trump's policy. "Their business is indoctrinating students into hardened revolutionary Marxists. If you want to save America, youll have to raze the university system. Perfect chance to start."Others agreed with Lutnicks perspective on the issue, saying that it could actually help the United States bring in more talent domestically."This is not as horrible as people are making it out to be. Chinese students on U.S. visas arent average kids. They represent the top tier of Chinas youth," podcast host Joshua Reid posted to X."On the other side, we are hosting Chinas future leaders, scientists, and innovators. Which also means that American culture returns home with them. When you start to think about emergent tech, this is actually a great idea. Bring the top level students over the US. This is talent that is pulled away from China and now becomes a national asset," Reid added.

The U.S. Capitol is many things.Legislative assembly. Art museum. Historic site.And apparently now, city hall.The battle over the federal government policing the streets of Washington, D.C. and perhaps other big cities like Chicago and Los Angeles is headed for the biggest city council in the world: the halls of Congress.Just dont ask lawmakers where to obtain a wedding license. Or where the planning department is so they can look into that property easement.When Congress returns to session in September, debate about Washington, D.C.s "home rule" and the role of federal police in Washington will command much of lawmakers attention.The District of Columbia is a federal city ultimately answering to Congress and the president. And with thousands of National Guard troops now patrolling the streets, the role of those troops hinges on what lawmakers decide to do about it.DC STATEHOOD DEBATE INTENSIFIES AS TRUMP FLEXES AUTHORITY OVER LOCAL POLICED.C. had no control over its own affairs until Congress granted the capital city "home rule" in 1973. That established a city council and a mayor. However, Congress could always intervene and supplant local authority.Expect Democratic lawmakers to try to restore more local control over the Washington, D.C., streets via legislation when Congress reconvenes. And anticipate that Republicans will do their best to wrest power from the city.The 1973 Home Rule Act authorizes the president to seize control of the citys police for up to a month if an "emergency" exists. President Trump is well versed in declaring everything from the border to trade policy an "emergency." So Mr. Trump took advantage of that legal loophole to dispatch National Guard troops onto the streets of Washington.Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., is pushing legislation to allow President Trump to run police operations in the District of Columbia for six months. Biggs also wants to alter the section of the Home Rule Act for potential emergencies in the future. President Trump controls the D.C. National Guard since the District of Columbia is not a state. The local home rule provision doesnt limit how long the president can deploy forces.CAPITOL HILL PREPARES FOR HIGH-STAKES BATTLE OVER TRUMP CRIME PACKAGE, DC POLICE AUTHORITYBiggs has been busy. The Arizona Republican also crafted a bill to crack down on cash bail for Washington, D.C., defendants. Biggss measure would prohibit defendants from skipping out on court appearances under the premise that theyll pay up if let free after an arrest.Not to be outdone, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., prepped a measure giving the president the power to control D.C. under the emergency provisions for as long as he wants. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., wants to grant President Trump the authority to run the capital until his term expires in January 2029.Ogles has already teamed up with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, to write a bill which essentially strips Washington, D.C., of all home rule.These are all plans Republicans have for the city. However, this is legislation were talking about. And its unclear if any of this could skate through the GOP-controlled House with a narrow majority. House Republicans now hold a 219-212 margin after the resignation of former Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., in July. And while most Republican lawmakers are no fan of D.C. and want to support President Trump, its not a done deal that the House can pass anything.TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO ELIMINATE NO-CASH BAIL FOR SUSPECTS IN DC AND NATIONWIDESome House Republicans could reject the legislation under the premise that they support "federalism" and would prefer local people to control local affairs even if D.C. faces a crime problem. Moreover, they worry about the precedent they could set for a Democratic president and what he or she may do when theyre in power.Regardless, advancing any of this through the United States Senate is tough. Legislation requires two rounds of 60 yeas to break filibusters. And Republicans only command 53 Senate seats. In addition, the Senate has never shown the same level of interest in meddling with Washington, D.C.s affairs compared to the House of Representatives.So those are the Republican plans. One can envision the Democrats efforts are to either protect D.C. from such congressional or presidential intervention or undo President Trumps action via legislation. But while Democrats often band together to safeguard the city from outside influences, Washington must often rely on regional lawmakers like Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., to do the hard work. D.C. has one non-voting delegate to the House, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. And no senators.In addition, Republicans have tapped into a narrative that Washington, D.C., isnt safe. So that works outside the Beltway. It also doesnt burn much political capital for congressional Republicans to meddle in D.C.s local affairs if thats what President Trump wants. So that pleases the GOP base.By contrast, congressional Democrats must tread carefully. Crime in big cities is a hot-button issue. Republicans appear to have the publics support on issues of "law and order" and taking on large cities "run by Democrats." If Democrats dont finesse this the right way, its possible that a full-throated defense of the District of Columbia is not the message the party needs to send to swing voters theyre trying to court in the heartland.ITS REALLY AN INVASION: PROTESTERS SLAM TRUMPS DC POLICE TAKEOVER AS CRIME TUMBLESHouse Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has also set up eight separate requests for transcribed interviews with Washington, DC police commanders. The first comes on Sept. 23. Comer wants to hear from former 3rd District Commander Michael Pulliam. Hes now on leave after facing allegations of altering DC crime reports.Regardless, the best thing that D.C. home rule may have going for it right now is the calendar.Its nearly September. And even though controversies about the National Guard in the streets of the nations capital command news oxygen daily, Congress will likely spend most of September trying to avoid a government shutdown. The deadline to do that is October 1. So heavy concentration on keeping the federal lights on may give D.C. a brief reprieve.But congressional oversight over D.C. isnt evaporating any time soon. Congress is essentially a type of super-city council for the District of Columbia. Which means the Capitol is kind of like city hall.It has long been said that "you cant fight city hall." And with Republicans now in charge, there may be little that congressional Democrats can do to pry back local power in the nations capital.

Claudia Schiffer is celebrating her birthday in style.The German model and actress took to Instagram to celebrate her 55th birthday with a number of photos of her lounging poolside, captioning the post, "55 today, so lucky to have a happy and healthy birthday!! ."In the carousel of photos, the model can be seen smiling at the camera while wearing a white one-piece bathing suit with a plunging neckline and frills lining the top and bottom. She paired the look with a pair of sunglasses and layered gold necklaces.NICOLE SCHERZINGER STUNS IN ZEBRA-PRINT STRING BIKINI FOR 47TH BIRTHDAY BEACH CELEBRATIONFellow supermodels Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington wished Schiffer a happy birthday in the comments section in addition to a few other famous faces."Happy birthday my dear friend @claudiaschiffer!! I love you so so much! Enjoy every moment today ," designer Donatella Versace wrote in the comments.APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTSchiffer took to Instagram earlier this month to share photos of herself taking a three-minute dip in an ice bath.The model spoke with Country and Town House in 2020 after turning 50, telling the outlet she believed "age should be celebrated and revered" and that she feels "the same way about getting older each year."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I am so happy to be turning 50 and have never felt more confident or happy in my life," she told the outlet. "I dont try to lookor feel younger. I embrace now."She went on to explain that she has "always enjoyed getting older" because each new year brings in "more confidence," adding she "hugely appreciate the position Im in now" in her career.Prior to her 50th birthday, Schiffer spoke to Elle UK about her modeling career, which began in the late 1980s when she was just 17 years old, telling the outlet that there comes a point in life when "you get to the next stage and you move on.""You dont have to be called [beautiful] your entire life. Its a nice memory, but then the next generation starts and you hand over," she said. "For me, its a natural thing to do to hand over, to not be envious or jealous. As a matter of fact, I cant think of anything worse right now than if you said, Theres a magic pill and its going to make you look 20 again."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSchiffer married English director Matthew Vaughn in 2002, and they share three children together Caspar, 22, Clementine, 20, and Cosima, 15.

This fall, updating your wardrobe is as simple as adding a few key layering staples. For women, must-haves include dainty cardigans, tailored trousers, and oversized blazers. These pieces are perfect for creating a chic, versatile look that can be dressed up or down. Men should reach for stylish overshirts, often called shackets, or opt for sweaters in fine textures for an instant upgrade.Keep reading to find some of these key layering staples on sale for Labor Day.Foundation layers are the base of a layered outfit. Theyre crucial for both style and comfort, setting the tone for the entire look. Here are looks for men and women.Original price: $28.99This ribbed long-sleeve crewneck is versatile and fits snug. It is perfect as a foundational piece for layering or wearing on its own.Original price: $89.50J. Crew's ribbed henley sweater is made from a cozy ribbed fabric and features a touch of Lurex metallic threads for a subtle shimmer. This essential sweater is perfect for layering or wearing on its own for a touch of refined sparkle.Original price: $25The Abercrombie & Fitch men's relaxed essential tee is made from a soft cotton blend and features a relaxed fit. It's a go-to foundational piece that works well for a casual, laid-back look or as a base for layering.GOLF SHIRTS AND PANTS THAT TRANSITION FROM THE COURSE TO THE OFFICEOriginal price: $85The Bonobos crewneck tee is made from 100% linen. It has a comfortable, relaxed fit and a soft texture. This versatile shirt is a great option for warm weather or for layering.Wide-leg wool trousers and tailored pants are having a major moment. They can be styled with a basic tee for a casual yet chic look, or with a button-down and a blazer for the office.Original price: $325The Tallulah wool-blend, wide-leg pinstripe trousers by Reiss are a seasonal must-have, hitting on three key trends for fall 2025: the classic pinstripe pattern, a timeless wide-leg silhouette and the overall move toward tailored trousers. Wear them with a blazer for a chic look, knitwear for warmth or a simple T-shirt and sneakers for a casual vibe. You can also buy the trouser at Nordstrom.Original price: $36.99These wide-leg pants on Amazon are made from a soft, waffle-knit fleece to keep you warm as the weather cools. The wide-leg cutand convenient pockets make them an easy option for wearing at home or running errands in comfort and style.Original price: $90The Banana Republic high-rise sculpted trouser is designed with a flattering high-rise and a straight-leg cut. They are made from a refined bi-stretch fabric and are known for their comfortable yet structured fit. These trousers create a clean and modern look, whether for the office or a casual outing.THESE TRENDY READING AND BLUE LIGHT GLASSES ARE ON SALE AT GLASSESUSA, ZENNI AND MOREOriginal price: $149The Bonobos tech trouser is made with a lightweight, stretchy fabric that is also moisture-wicking and wrinkle-resistant. They feature a tailored fit that's both sharp and comfortable, with a classic five-pocket design for a clean, versatile look.Original price: $139.95Land's End Year 'Rounder wool dress pants are a classic wardrobe staple made from a lightweight, machine-washable wool fabric. They offer a comfortable fit and a polished look that can be worn in any season. They are a reliable and low-maintenance option for professional settings or formal event.The middle layer is where you can truly showcase your personal style through texture, color and pattern. Oversized blazers and chunky cardigans are a great way to make a statement this fall.Original price: $64.99The Simply Vera Vera Wang relaxed blazer at Kohls features an oversized silhouette, which makes it a fashionable addition to your fall wardrobe. Its comfortable fit and versatile style make it an ideal layering piece for the season.Original price: $89.95The LOFT collared sweater jacket pairs perfectly with the popular lady jacket and sweater-as-outerwear fall trends. This sweater offers a polished yet comfortable layer for the season. The collar detail elevates it, making it a versatile piece that can be worn for both casual and dressier occasions.Original price: $129This Merino knit sweater from Charles Tyrwhitt can add a sophisticated element to any outfit. Wear it layered over a t-shirt as the weather cools or under a jacket as it gets even colder.Original price: $168The Vouri Beldon shirt jacket features brushed twill fabric and a versatile design that makes it an ideal transitional piece for fall. It's perfect for layering and can be worn as a light jacket or a heavyweight shirt.For more deals, visitwww.foxnews.com/dealsOriginal price: $248This Michael Kors garment-dyed stretch cotton poplin shirt jacket is a versatile, modern layer for transitional seasons. With its utilitarian pockets and minimalist design, this shacket combines the polish of a shirt with the functionality of a jacket.

In the wake of the unprecedented removal of a Federal Reserve governor, President Donald Trump doubled down on his decision Tuesday, saying he is "always" ready for a legal fight after the ousted governor, Lisa Cook, signaled she would pursue legal action."She seems to have had an infraction and she can't have an infraction. And especially that infraction because she's in charge of, if you think about it, mortgages. We need people that are 100% above board, and it doesn't seem like she was," Trump said, referencing Cook's alleged misconduct in securing mortgage loans.TRUMP REMOVES FEDERAL RESERVE GOVERNOR LISA COOK FROM OFFICE, CITING FRAUD ALLEGATIONSThe Federal Reserve acknowledged Cook's potential legal action and said in a statement that the U.S. central bank will "abide by any court decision.""Lisa Cook has indicated through her personal attorney that she will promptly challenge this action in court and seek a judicial decision that would confirm her ability to continue to fulfill her responsibilities as a Senate-confirmed member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System," a Federal Reserve spokesperson wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital.The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, commonly known as the Fed Board, is composed of seven members, or governors, who are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.A LOOK AT THE UNFOLDING BATTLE BETWEEN TRUMP AND POWELL OVER FED POLICYCooks potential removal from the Fed Board leaves a seat open on the panel that guides the nation's monetary policy. This gives Trump another opportunity to name someone closely aligned with his financial policy to the Fed.When asked about replacing Cook on the Fed Board, Trump told reporters at the White House that he has some "very good people for that position."Trump accused Cook who was appointed by former President Joe Biden in 2022 and is the first Black woman to serve on the Feds Board of Governors of mortgage fraud on Monday evening. Cook has denied any wrongdoing.The allegations stem from Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee to an agency that regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Pulte accused Cook of claiming two primary residences, one in Ann Arbor and another in Atlanta in 2021, with the goal of getting better mortgage terms.'SOME AUTHORITARIAN S***:' DEMS RIP TRUMP'S UNPRECEDENTED FIRING OF FED GOVERNOR LISA COOKOn Aug. 15, Pulte sent the Justice Department a criminal referral regarding Cook in which he accused her of falsifying bank documents and property records.As it stands, Trump says Cook is fired, effective immediately. But Cook and her lawyer, Abbe Lowell, argue that he has no legal authority to remove her. Her term on the Fed Board runs until January 2038."President Trump has taken to social media to once again fire by tweet and once again his reflex to bully is flawed and his demands lack any proper process, basis or legal authority," Lowell said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital."We will take whatever actions are needed to prevent his attempted illegal action," Lowell added.Fox News Digital's Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.

In the advertising world, there is an old adage that there are times when you take a pitch and "run it up the flagpole to see who salutes." That expression came to mind Wednesday when President Donald Trump signed an order to punish flag burning. The president may be hoping the Supreme Court might salute and reverse long-standing precedent declaring flag burning to be protected speech under the First Amendment. If so, he is likely to be disappointed. The proposed prosecutions would be unconstitutional and, absent an unlikely major reversal of prior precedent by the court, flag burning will remain a protected form of free speech.The Supreme Court has repeatedly, and correctly, declared flag desecration to be protected speech in such cases as Texas v. Johnson (1989) and United States v. Eichman (1990). The order seeks to evade those cases by focusing on acts that violate "applicable, content-neutral laws, while causing harm unrelated to expression, consistent with the First Amendment." When such violations occur, such as burning material within public lands or buildings, federal prosecutors would "prioritize the enforcement of criminal and civil laws" such as "destruction of property laws" or "open burning restrictions."The problem is that, while the law is content-neutral, the enhancement of the penalty by a year in jail is not. The whole point of the order is that it is content-based and thus unconstitutional.The order makes the content-based criteria obvious by declaring flag burning "uniquely offensive and provocative" of "contempt, hostility and violence against our Nation the clearest possible expression of opposition to the political union that preserves our rights, liberty and security."TRUMPS FLAG-BURNING ORDER DRAWS RARE FIRE FROM CONSERVATIVESThe test of free speech principles is your willingness to defend speech you find offensive or grotesque. For most of us, there are few acts more offensive than the burning of the American flag. That is precisely why extremists use those symbols to vent their rage.That is the line that has been held by the Supreme Court, including by conservative icons like Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia was the fifth vote in the Johnson decision that upheld flag burning in Texas. The majority opinion, written by Justice William Brennan, declared, "If there is a bedrock principle underlying the First Amendment, it is that the government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable."Despite objections from many, Scalia later again voted against a federal law that banned flag burning in Eichman.TRUMP FLAG BURNING EXECUTIVE ORDER COULD FLIP FIRST AMENDMENT ON ITS HEAD WITH NEW COURTScalia continued to defend his votes in public comments. He stressed, "If it were up to me, I would put in jail every sandal-wearing, scruffy-bearded weirdo who burns the American flag. But I am not king."He later added:"Yes, if I were king, I would not allow people to go about burning the American flag. However, we have a First Amendment, which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged. And it is addressed, in particular, to speech critical of the government. I mean, that was the main kind of speech that tyrants would seek to suppress.""Burning the flag is a form of expression. Speech doesnt just mean written or oral words. It could be semaphore. Burning a flag is a symbol that expresses an idea I hate the government, or the government is unjust, whatever."TRUMP BANS FLAG BURNING AFTER YEARS OF RIOTING, LEFT-WING DESECRATION: TIMELINE OF OLD GLORY OFFENDERSConservatives have long opposed falsely claimed "neutral" laws that targeted particular viewpoints. For example, in McCullen v. Coakley (2014), the court considered such a challenge to a Massachusetts law establishing a 35-foot buffer zone around abortion clinics barring speech activities.The court unanimously found it still violated the Constitution. Notably, Scalia only concurred in the judgment while disagreeing with the reasoning of Chief Justice John Roberts in the majority. Scalia viewed the law as content-based and felt it should have been struck down under the highest burden of strict scrutiny.Consider the implications of laws enhancing prosecution and penalties for selective speech. A liberal president could seek enhancements for views deemed hate speech or disinformation. Indeed, that is precisely the rationale used in other countries to selectively prosecute certain speech as "provocative," "offensive" or fueling violence.In R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul (1992), the court struck down an ordinance that focused on fighting words that angered people based on "race, color, creed, religion or gender" as well as specific Nazi symbols.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe majority opinion, written by Scalia and joined by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and Justices Anthony Kennedy, David Souter and Clarence Thomas, held that "the First Amendment does not permit St. Paul to impose special prohibitions on those speakers who express views on disfavored subjects."As I discuss in my book, "The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage," this type of prosecution has swept across Europe, where free speech is in free fall. Europeans yielded to the desire to target particular viewpoints and speech, a move that quickly snowballed into massive censorship and criminalization of speech. That included arresting people praying to themselves near abortion clinics and any protests deemed offensive to various groups.Flag burners can still be prosecuted for burning material on streets or public property. However, those laws must be neutrally written and neutrally applied. Otherwise, Trump and others could seek a constitutional amendment to create an exception for flag burning under the First Amendment.This is never an easy fight for free speech defenders. No one relishes being accused of defending flag burners. However, free speech often demands that we fight for the rights of those we despise or views we deplore. We do not need the First Amendment to protect popular speech.Of course, the new order is a fight Trump likely believes he cannot lose. Even if he loses in court, he is seen as fighting a practice that remains uniformly unpopular with American voters. However, we should focus on defending the rights that define us as Americans.Free speech is the very right that distinguishes us from even close allies the indispensable and quintessential American right. It would be a tragic irony to protect the symbol of our nation by destroying the core rights that symbol represents.This column was first published on the author's blog: Res ipsa loquitur The thing itself speaksCLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY

In a video posted by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be heard saying the words "gobierno corrupto," which is Spanish for "corrupt government."In the footage, the Salvadoran man is seen bound by restraints while being escorted by an individual wearing a vest that reads, "POLICE ICE."The DHS post on X containing the video declares, "He doesnt belong here. He wont be staying here. America is a safer nation without this MS-13 Gangbanger in it. Good riddance."FEDERAL JUDGE TEMPORARILY BARS ABREGO GARCIA FROM DEPORTATION TO UGANDAThe footage appears to be from when ICE arrested Abrego Garcia on Monday."On Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Abrego Garcia in Maryland at an ICE processing center on federal immigration violations," a DHS press release declared, noting, "Abrego Garcia is being processed for removal from the U.S. to Uganda."TOP TRUMP AGENCY TORCHES DEM LAWMAKERS RALLYING AROUND DETAINED ABREGO GARCIA: IT IS INSANEThe deportation to Uganda is at the center of an ongoing legal battle."Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not and will never be a Maryland Man he is a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador and public safety threat," a senior DHS official said, according to the release."President Trump and Secretary Noem are not going to allow this illegal alien who is an MS-13 gang member, human trafficker, serial domestic abuser, and child predator to terrorize American citizens any longer."ICE ARRESTS ABREGO GARCIA AT MARYLAND CHECK-IN, LAWYER SAYSAbrego Garcia does not have any criminal convictions, Politico and the Washington Post have both indicated.A court filing from earlier this year pushed back against the notion that he is connected with MS-13."Plaintiff Abrego Garcia is not a member of or has no affiliation with Tren de Aragua, MS-13, or any other criminal or street gang," the document filed by Abrego Garcia's legal team claimed.

President Donald Trump is pushing a new economic strategy: having the U.S. government take direct stakes in major U.S. companies. He argues its a way to make the country stronger by shoring up industries that fuel prosperity and safeguard national security.The first big example came last week, when the White House announced the government now owns nearly 10% of Intel. The California-based chipmaker had received federal grants to boost U.S. production, but those funds have now been converted into a formal ownership share.TRUMP DEFENDS $11B INTEL STAKE, SAYS HE WILL MAKE DEALS LIKE IT 'ALL DAY LONG'The U.S. government has historically offered loans, tax breaks, or contracts to private companies but owning stock in them is much less common, raising questions about how far Trumps approach might go and how Intels competitors may view the move.One of those competitors, SkyWater Technology, a Minnesota-based semiconductor foundry with deep ties to the defense sector, welcomed the precedent while underscoring its all-American footprint."We view equity stakes as an important tool to ensure accountability when taxpayer dollars support companies whose global structures raise questions about long-term U.S. benefit," Ross Miller, SVP of Commercial and A&D Business, told Fox News Digital.He contrasted that with SkyWaters position as a fully domestic manufacturer: "SkyWater is different we are U.S.-headquartered and U.S.-operated, with no foreign ownership or entanglements.""Every dollar invested here directly strengthens Americas infrastructure, workforce, and independence," Miller added.TRUMP ADMIN WEIGHING EQUITY STAKES IN US DEFENSE FIRMS, LUTNICK SAYSLooking ahead, he said SkyWater hopes to deepen collaboration with the Trump administration to expand domestic capacity in foundational chip technologies the tried-and-true manufacturing methods that still power reliable systems in airplanes, automobiles, defense, biomedical equipment and even quantum computing.SkyWater isnt the only U.S. chipmaker that could be affected by Trumps new approach. New York-based GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor manufacturer, operates large-scale chip fabs in New York and Vermont. Supported by federal funding, these sites play a central role in U.S. efforts to bring back more domestic chip production.Given the firm's federally-backed fabs on U.S. soil, GlobalFoundries could become a candidate for equity-linked deals tied to Trump's semiconductor resilience goals.Similarly, Micron Technology, which is investing tens of billions of dollars to build memory chip fabs in New York and Idaho with the support of CHIPS Act funding, could also fall under consideration. The Boise, Idaho-based company has positioned itself as a cornerstone of U.S. efforts to restore leadership in advanced memory manufacturing.GlobalFoundries and Micron did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.On Monday, Trump suggested this was just the beginning. "I hope I'm going to have many more cases like it," he told reporters at the White House, hinting that his administration could pursue similar deals in other sectors.But not everyone sees the move as positive."This is bad policy and the most glaring example to date of the administrations tilt towards socialism. Its an unprecedented move, so Im hesitant to make any predictions," explained Jai Kedia, a research fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.Kedia also warned the policy could display "favoritism towards large firms that can negotiate deals with the executive at the expense of small and mid-size firms that do not have the political clout to arrange such deals."

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Growing discord between Democrats over the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas flared during the second day of the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) summer meeting.The tension came as a key DNC committee voted down a symbolic resolution calling for an arms embargo and suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel, which has long been the top American ally in the Middle East.The DNC's Resolutions Committee, in a separate vote, unanimously passed a resolution reaffirming the party's support for diversity, equity, and inclusion values amid a massive conservative backlash in recent years.But grabbing the spotlight on Tuesday as more than 400 elected party officials from all 50 states and seven territories huddled in Minnesota's largest city this week was the war in Gaza, which was sparked by the horrific Oct. 7, 2023, ambush by Hamas on Israel.DNC CHAIR DEMANDS DEMOCRATS STOP BRINGING A PENCIL TO A KNIFE FIGHT'A resolution introduced and supported by DNC chair Ken Martin that called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as unrestricted access for humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, was unanimously passed by the panel.But the defeat of the second, more forceful resolution, which was introduced by 26-year-old Allison Minnerly, a new DNC member from Florida, sparked opposition among some members on the panel."Its not enough," DNC committee member from Washington D.C. Sophia Danenberg said, as she pointed to Martin's resolution. "People want to hear a louder, stronger, statement."DNC CHAIR TELLS FOX NEWS PARTY HAS HIT ROCK BOTTOMDanenberg emphasized, "I do fear that we're losing our future as the Democratic Party by not being courageous on this issue."Minutes later, following a private conversation between Martin and Minnerly, the DNC chair asked the committee to "withdraw my resolution so we can move united today and have the conversation."Martin's stunning move was embraced by the committee.Nearly 1,200 people in Israel were killed after Hamas ambushed them, with over 250 people taken hostage. In the nearly two years since the attack, over 60,000 Palestinians have allegedly been killed by Israel's ongoing military response, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WARAnd the showdown over the resolutions comes as the Democratic Party's once nearly unshakable support for Israel has fractured amid the bloodshed. And concerns over the growing death toll among Palestinians by many in the party's progressive base have soared this spring and summer, amid what many describe as a famine in Gaza. Recent polling indicates support for Israel's continued military actions in Gaza is plummeting among Democrats.The split in the party is partially between an older and more moderate wing that is cautious when it comes to blaming Israel, and a younger and more progressive wing that wants robust action in response to the human suffering in Gaza."One thing all of this room can agree on is that the crisis in Gaza is urgent," Martin said as he introduced his resolution. This resolution is focused on the humanitarian crisis and makes clear that it must be addressed as the emergency that it is."And Martin's resolution also called for "long-term peace through a two-state solution" between Israel and the Palestinians.Minnerly said her more forceful resolution would "ensure that the Democratic Party will follow the will of our voters and call for an end to U.S. involvement in this particular tragedy. The resolution was drafted in consultation with Palestinians and many folks directly impacted by this ongoing humanitarian crisis."Martin, after calling for the withdrawal of his competing resolution, urged that Democrats to "move forward in a conversation on this as a party. We need to keep working through this. We have to find a path forward as a party, and we have to stay unified."And the chair said he would "appoint a committee or taskforce comprised of stakeholders on all sides of this to continue to have the conversation."But Minnerly, after the committee adjourned, told reporters, "I think it's disappointing that the conversation is ending here today and that at this DNC meeting there's going to be no further conversation on Gaza when it's so over due and so critical to people."And Joe Salas, a DNC committee member from California and a Muslim American, told Fox News after the defeat of Minnerly's resolution, that "I think there is a disconnect between the people on the committee and the average lock-stock-and-barrel voters who identify with the Democratic Party."While the outcome left many disappointed, the debate was orderly and there were no protests or disruptions of the committee meeting.The Republican National Committee, following the meeting, blasted Martin."Weak DNC Chair Ken Martin was bullied by radical Antisemitic members to withdraw a resolution that recognizes Israel's right to exist," the RNC charged in a social media post.The competing Gaza resolutions were among 19 resolutions voted on by the panel.Among them was the DEI resolution, which called for "Affirming the American Values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."The author of the resolution, DNC member Bill Owen of Tennessee, a former state senator, said "to my Republican friends and fellow citizenswho profess to be active Christians, I remind them that D.E.I. is the very foundation of the Christian church. I get a little emotional on this, but Jesus loves little children. All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white."President Donald Trump and Republicans, during last year's campaign, repeatedly took aim at Democrats over their support for DEI efforts and transgender rights, turning them into political liabilities.And following the Democrats' setbacks in last year's elections, when the party lost control of the White House, the Senate, and failed to win back the House majority, some in the party have second-guessed their long support for DEI and transgender rights.The resolutions passed Tuesday by the panel will face votes on Wednesday by the entire DNC membership during the national party committee's closing general session.