Ryan Clark and Aaron Rodgers share a history filled with criticism.The latest twist in the Clark-Rodgers saga took place during the retired safetys recent visit to Pittsburgh Steelers training camp.During a guest appearance on the "Football America!" podcast, Clark detailed how the four-time NFL MVP gave him the cold shoulder at camp."There was a lot of people who I felt like were excited to see me in camp. And then there was one [who wasnt]," Clark said, in apparent reference to Rodgers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, the current ESPN analyst and former Steelers defensive back suggested he reached a new level of respect for Rodgers after the interaction."Its cool, though. It strangely enough made me respect him. I have nothing against the dude, hes fine. I was like, Man, I would love to sit with him. Im a part of the history there. Hes the quarterback with our team now. I actually dont dislike him," Clark continued.FORMER STEELERS STAR RYAN CLARK WEIGHS IN ON MIKE TOMLIN'S COACHING FUTUREClark said he intended to extend some hospitality to Rodgers, but his greeting was ignored."I wanted to sit with him, welcome him to Steeler Nation and just kind of have a conversation. He was talking to [Steelers offensive coordinator] Arthur Smith. I talked to some of the guys I see coming from the special teams meeting. I roll the window down, and I say, Whats up guys? Arthur Smith kind of speaks. Aaron Rodgers looks at me, and he doesnt say anything."I respected it because he was like, Im not gonna be fake," Clark noted. "For whatever he feels or whatever it is, hes not someone that I fool with in that way, and Im not going to fake it. And I think it set the tone that you and I dont talk."Clark was one of the outspoken critics of Rodgers' arrival in Pittsburgh. In June, Clark argued Rodgers landing a one-year deal with the Steelers should be considered the "worst-case scenario" for the storied NFL franchise."This is the worst-case scenario for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. It continues to keep you mired in mediocrity," Clark said. "Will this team be better? Have they gotten better in the quarterback room? Absolutely. Will they contend for that championship that Pittsburgh Steelers people and fans and organization think is the standard?"No, they wont. Theyll be fighting for a wild-card spot. Theyll probably be home week one of the playoffs and again be looking for a franchise quarterback."Rodgers did not appear in any of the Steelers' three preseason games. Pittsburgh opens the regular season Sept. 7 against the New York Jets.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A panelist speaking at the "People's Conference for Palestine" in Detroit on Friday called the United States "an evil country" and expressed a need to "destroy the idea of America in Americans heads."Speaking on a panel titled "No Weapons for Genocide: The People Demand an Arms Embargo,"Sachin Peddada, a Ph.D. student in economics and research coordinator at Progressive International, repeatedly ripped on the United States as an "empire" motivated by greed.In response to a question about how Americans can get more involved, Peddada paraphrased a quote by deceased Palestinian author Bassel al-Araj, saying, "The average American will never understand the plight of the Palestinian person because the state of Israel is a carbon copy of the United States."And, therefore, the thing to do is to destroy the idea of America in Americans heads so that they can see the humanity of everybody outside the warping of American exceptionalism and imperialism and all these evil things."As Peddada said these words, the crowd broke into applause.WHITE HOUSE DEMANDS ALL GAZA HOSTAGES RETURN HOME 'THIS WEEK' AMID STALLED TALKSPeddada continued, saying, "We have to dismantle this idea of American exceptionalism, of supremacy, of being beyond reproach."I think its very important that we normalize criticism as a healthy process and learn from our experiments in the world to push the boundaries of what is possible, to continue to fight for more and more and to see how the empire responds to us, to continue to push farther and harder."At another point during the panel, Peddada declared, "We live in an evil country."He said that, since Oct. 7, 2023, "We can say with certainty that the U.S. has been the most complicit country complicit is not even the right word to use but the most responsible country for what is happening not only in Gaza but also the West Bank and also all over the global south."Peddada claimed that the U.S. is a country that has "functionally for decades been the sole superpower of the world" and has "an agenda that is driven primarily by the accumulation of profit at the expense of human lives.COLUMBIA PROFESSOR WHO CALLED OCT. 7 HAMAS ATTACKS 'AWESOME' TO TEACH COURSE ON ZIONISM"To obfuscate that point or beat around the bush there does not serve us; we live in an evil country, thats just whats happening," he said as the crowd again broke into applause."That doesnt mean were all evil," he added. "But it does mean we have a unique responsibility. We have a unique position here in the heart of the empire to act in solidarity with all of our siblings in Gaza and in the West Bank, all around the world."Commenting on the remarks, one user on X posted, "As an American, I find this galling.""My culture and history have already been relentlessly attacked statues of Washington, Jefferson, and other Founders torn down as controversial," he said. "Now we have conference speakers openly talking about destroying the idea of America."SQUAD MEMBERS SUED FOR 'INCITING' COLUMBIA ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENTThe Peoples Conference for Palestine, organized by a dozen pro-Palestinian groups, began Friday and will run through Sunday. Even before it started, the gathering drew scrutiny for featuring speakers with extremist views, including two former prisoners of Israel released in a Hamas deal, alongside Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., a prominent anti-Israel congresswoman.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe conference opened Friday afternoon with an elaborate opening ceremony, in which a speaker, after leading the crowd in chants, invited attendees to rise for "our national anthem" as a band began playing a song in a foreign language. People wearing keffiyehs proceeded in, holding Palestinian flags.Fox News Digital reached out to Progressive International and the People's Conference for Palestine for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday said it was time to "take serious action" in the state legislature after a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis this week."Its time to take serious action at the State Capitol to address gun violence," the Democrat and former 2024 vice-presidential candidate wrote in an X post.Walz has been considering a special session on guns next month at the state capitol and has been calling legislators after a fatal shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church Wednesday, according to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.An 8-year-old boy, Fletcher Merkel, and a 10-year-old girl, Harper Moyski, were killed at the back-to-school event. Eighteen others were injured, including 15 children.WHAT LEADS SOMEONE TO COMMIT A MASS SHOOTING? TRUMP ADMIN, RFK JR PLAN TO FIND OUTThe shooters mother, Mary Grace Westman, previously refused to talk to police and retained a lawyer, Fox News reported.Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Christopher Gaiters said at a news conference Friday that, with the cooperation of the Minnesota Department of Safetys Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, there has been "conversation" with Westman, "and Im not at liberty to go any further."When asked what changes the city has made since the 2020 George Floyd riots to respond to incidents, Mayor Jacob Frey said, "What this is more about than specific changes is practice, and we practice a whole lot. We practiced the coordination through our incident management system."We practiced communication channels and how that would work in a time of crisis. We practiced making sure people understood exactly what their responsibility was regardless of the events that might occur. And that may sound like a small thing. Its not."MINNESOTA BISHOP REBUKES DEM MAYOR FOR DISMISSING PRAYER FOLLOWING DEADLY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ATTACKHe said the "flow of information was drastically improved," adding that the governor had immediately offered assistance after the shooting.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPGaiters said the Minneapolis Police Department was conducting additional patrols at all schools and religious institutions.Fox News Digital has reached out to Walz's office for comment.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled to be executed next month, which could extend the state's record number of inmates put to death in a single year.Victor Tony Jones, 64, is scheduled to be killed Sept. 30 at Florida State Prison near Starke under a death warrant signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, which would mark the state's 13th execution scheduled for this year.The state's 11th execution was carried out Thursday when Curtis Windom, 59, died by lethal injection, and David Pittman, 63, is scheduled for execution Sept. 17.The Sunshine State has executed more people this year than any other state, with Texas and South Carolina tied for the second-most with four each. Before this year, Florida's previous record for executions in a year since the death penalty was restored in 1976 was eight in 2014.FLORIDA EXTENDS EXECUTION RECORD AFTER MAN CONVICTED OF TRIPLE MURDER DIES BY LETHAL INJECTIONAcross the U.S., 30 people have been executed so far in 2025, surpassing the 25 executions carried out last year. The last time there were more executions in a year for the entire country was 2014, when 35 people were put to death.Jones was convicted in 1993 on two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He was also found guilty of two counts of armed robbery.He was a new employee at a Miami-Dade business owned by Matilda and Jacob Nestor in December 1990 when he stabbed the woman in the neck and the man in the chest.Before he died from his wounds, Mr. Nestor was able to make it to an office, pull a .22-caliber pistol from a holster and fire five times, hitting Jones once in the forehead, according to investigators.Jones was found wounded with the Nestors' money and personal belongings in his pockets.FLORIDA SCHEDULES EXECUTION FOR MAN WHO KILLED ESTRANGED WIFE'S FAMILY, SET HOUSE ON FIREThe Florida Supreme Court will hear an appeal as Jones' lawyers seek to block his execution. His legal team is also expected to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that travelers to China face an "enhanced" risk of contracting a virus spread by mosquitoes.There has been an outbreak of chikungunya in Guangdong Province, which can cause fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.Recently, the CDC raised the warning related to chikungunyain China from Level 1: "Practice Usual Precautions" to Level 2: "Practice Enhanced Precautions."The CDC says there are no medicines to treat chikungunya, and recommends preventing it by wearing insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, or staying in places that have air conditioning or screens on the windows and doors.KANSAS TRACKS 5 SERIOUS WEST NILE VIRUS CASES AS MOSQUITO SEASON PEAKS ACROSS THE STATEThe department also recommends travelers heading to an area with an outbreak get the chikungunyavaccine, except for pregnant women.Pregnant women are urged to reconsider traveling to areas with an outbreak "particularly if you are close to delivering your baby."Mothers-to-be can pass the virus onto their children, especially if theyre near full-term, and infected newborns face the risk of "severe illness, including poor long-termoutcomes."MOSQUITO-BORN DENGUE FEVER CASES SURGE AT POPULAR US VACATION DESTINATIONNewborns can be infected via the womb or by a mosquito bite after theyre born."In general, vaccination against chikungunya should be deferred until after delivery, the CDC said in its release. "However, when the risk of infection is high and exposure cannot be avoided, pregnant travelers should discuss with their healthcare provider the potential risks (to themselves and their babies) of chikungunya virus infection and the potential benefits and risks of vaccination so that vaccination can beconsidered."Travelers are advised to seek medical attention if they develop fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.Centered in Foshan City in Guangdong, officials have responded aggressively to the outbreak, a response that some have compared to COVId-19 mitigation efforts in China.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPJoint pain caused by the virus can be "severe" and "debilitating and may be prolonged," according to the World Health Organization.Severe symptoms and death are rare and usually occur in babies, the elderly and people with underlying conditions.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat-turned-Republican now serving as director of National Intelligence, is blasting former White House press secretary Jen Psaki in the wake of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that left two children dead and 18 others injured on Wednesday.Psaki went viral on X for her post which asserted "prayer is not freaking enough" in the wake of the tragic incident.Gabbard accused Psaki and other critics of public prayer of harboring "hatred of God," calling them "agents of darkness" in a lengthy X post Friday.Psaki said: "Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does not end school shootings. Prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back. Enough with the thoughts and prayers." Her post garnered over 15 million views on X.PSAKI RESPONDS TO BACKLASH OVER HER DISMISSING THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, SAYS THEY'RE 'NOT ENOUGH'Gabbard responded: "So why is it that people like Jen Psaki and others have such a spontaneous visceral negative reaction to those who are praying to God for refuge, strength, and for the wellbeing of the victims of this heinous attack? Because they do not believe in God or His love.""Their response is rooted in their hatred of God," Gabbard added. "They want to be God, so they view Him as their competitor. They are agents of darkness and hatred, and the light of Gods love is a threat to their dark ambitions."She tied her criticism to more policy causes for the Democrat Party, calling transgender rights "insanity and darkness" and citing Martin Luther King Jr.s famous line: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."NEWSOM REBUKES WHITE HOUSE DEFENSE OF PRAYER AFTER SHOOTING: KIDS WERE 'LITERALLY PRAYING AS THEY GOT SHOT AT'Republicans quickly rallied behind Gabbard.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Psakis dismissal of prayer was "utterly disrespectful" and urged her to pray for the grieving families instead.Vice President JD Vance added on X: "Why would Jen Psaki attack people for praying when those children were literally praying as they were murdered?"Minneapolis now finds itself at the center of both Americas gun violence crisis and its deepening divide over how the nation mourns and seeks change.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPGabbard's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News' Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from expanding the expedited removal of illegal immigrants, saying the risk of applying fast-track deportations in the interior of the United States is too great and could impact foreigners who aren't eligible.The ruling by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in Washington, D.C., prevents the Trump administration from using expedited removal for immigrants granted parole status."The Court does not cast doubt on the constitutionality of the expedited removal statute, nor on its longstanding application at the border," Cobb wrote in a 48-page opinion.BOASBERG CLEARED TO RULE ON CECOT MIGRANT DEPORTATIONS AFTER APPEALS COURT DECISION"It merely holds that in applying the statute to a huge group of people living in the interior of the country who have not previously been subject to expedited removal, the Government must afford them due process. The procedures currently in place fall short."Earlier this month, Cobb temporarily blocked the Trump administration from efforts to expand fast-track deportations of immigrants who legally entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole.US APPEALS COURT BLOCKS TRUMP CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS ORDERED BY BOASBERGFast-track deportations allow federal authorities to remove someone from the country without seeing a judge first.Expedited removal has been used by the Trump administration to quickly remove illegal immigrants, a major hallmark of President Donald Trump's campaign.Meanwhile, the administration has pressured immigration authorities to ramp up deportations.Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and the Department of Homeland Security.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The Pentagon is standing firmly behind Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata, who is facing a legal dispute in Florida connected to a self-described astrologer.Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told Fox News that Tata continues to enjoy full confidence from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth."Under Secretary Tata has the complete and total confidence of Secretary Hegseth in his role and will continue to have his support," Parnell said. "Mr. Tata has done a fantastic job delivering on the priorities of this Department and this administration. We strongly stand by him."According to a 17-page complaint filed in Palm Beach County and obtained by Fox News Digital, John Doe, whose personal details align with Tata, accused Amy Tripp of harassment, defamation and attempted extortion. The suit alleges she threatened his marriage and career while demanding money to remain silent.PENTAGON TAPS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES TO ASSIST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENTThe filing states Doe and Tripp met in April 2024 on the dating app Bumble while Doe was working on a book and consulting about "astrological beliefs and related issues."Their relationship developed into both "a casual sexual relationship as well as a professional relationship regarding the astrology business." Doe also invested in Tripps company, Starheal LLC, in exchange for a 5% equity stake.Court records show that a temporary restraining order was granted against Tripp on Aug. 7, 2025, after the alleged harassment escalated. A summons issued later that month ordered her to respond to the allegations within 20 days.PENTAGON UNVEILS NEW MEDAL FOR TROOPS DEPLOYED IN TRUMPS SOUTHERN BORDER CRACKDOWNWhile the Florida case unfolds, Tatas career spans decades of military and public service. A retired Army brigadier general and novelist, he spent 28 years in uniform, including service in Afghanistan. After retiring, he transitioned into civilian leadership roles, including stints in education and as North Carolinas transportation secretary.Tata, a graduate of West Point, is also a recipient of the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Combat Action Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, and Ranger Tab.His public career has not been without turbulence. Tata resigned from the transportation post in 2015, following scrutiny from his management, and his nomination for a top Pentagon role in 2020 drew attention to past social media posts as reported by CNN. Tata later apologized for his remarks.Tatas current responsibilities overseeing personnel and readiness for the U.S. military remain the Pentagon's priority despite the legal challenge.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAttorneys for John Doe in the Palm Beach County complaint did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Colorado footballs third season under head coach Deion Sanders got off to a strong start Friday night in Boulder. The Buffaloes' defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King in the first quarter.But much of the pregame attention centered on Sanders health. In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder following the discovery of a tumor. The Pro Football Hall of Famer added that there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.Coach Prime returned to the sideline on Friday, but he will not have to go far if he needs privacy.WATCH ON THE FOX ONE APP START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TODAYFolsom Field now features a mobile bathroom near the Buffaloes' bench. The portable privacy tent is presented by Depend, an adult undergarment company Sanders has partnered with."I wasn't joking! I truly DEPEND on Depend. Ain't NO SHAME in taking care of yourself. NO SHAME in getting health screenings. And there certainly ain't NO SHAME in needing added protection or using Depend to stay in the game. That's not weakness - that's WINNING," Sanders wrote on X last week.BROWNS' SHEDEUR SANDERS REVEALS ADVICE FATHER DEION SANDERS GAVE HIM AMID CANCER BATTLEDepend replied: "No shame at all! We're proud to help you stay in the game, Coach Prime."Doctors said a section of Sanders' intestine was reconstructed to function as a bladder.Sanders faced questions about whether hed be up for coaching after his health scare. But during a timeout in the second quarter of Thursdays game, Sanders appeared energized as he engaged in an animated exchange with coaches and players.During a sitdown with three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Irvin in July, Sanders mentioned he might need the assistance of a "Porta Potty" during football games."I know I got halftime, but can I make it through a game?" Sanders asked his former Dallas Cowboys teammate. "What if theres a long quarter? OK, so I start thinking I gotta get a Porta Potty for the sideline."While Sanders faced health challenges away from the field over the offseason, he will now be tasked with navigating his first season without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Quarterback Shedeur is a rookie with the Cleveland Browns, while Shilo, a safety, was waived by the Tampa Buccaneers last week. After going 4-8 in Sanders' first year at the helm, Colorado won nine games in 2024, and qualified for a bowl game.Colorado and Georgia Tech were tied 20-20 in the fourth quarter late Friday.New Buffaloes starting quarterback Kaidon Salter completed six of his first 11 passes and threw a touchdown.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Attorney General Pam Bondi fired another Department of Justice paralegal on Friday, this time for flipping off a member of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., on her way to work earlier this month.Elizabeth Baxter of the department's environmental division arrived for work just after 8:20 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the DOJs "4CON" building in the NoMa district, where she bragged to a security guard that she had just made the gesture at Metro Center Metro Stop and told the guardsman, "F--k the National Guard," Bondi said, according to the New York Post."Today, I took action to terminate a DOJ employee for inappropriate conduct towards National Guard service members in DC," Bondi told the outlet.FORMER DOJ WORKER WHO HURLED SANDWICH AT FEDERAL OFFICER CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR"This DOJ remains committed to defending President Trumps agenda and fighting to make America safe again," she continued. "If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement you will NO LONGER work at DOJ."Later that day, Baxter was seen on DOJ security footage sticking up her middle finger at the National Guard and exclaiming, "F--k you!" the outlet reported. She was also allegedly seen demonstrating to a department security guard how she held up her middle finger.On Aug. 25, she allegedly arrived at work and again boasted to the security guard that she hated the National Guard and that she told them to "F--k off!"BONDI ANNOUNCES NEARLY 200 ARRESTS 'AND COUNTING' AS FEDERAL AGENTS SWARM NATION'S CAPITAL"You are removed from your position of Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-11, Environmental Defense Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and from the federal service, effective immediately," Bondi wrote in a termination letter to Baxter on Friday following an investigation into her conduct, according to the outlet.The Trump administration moved in recent weeks to boost the presence of federal law enforcement in D.C. in an attempt to reduce crime. Hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops have been deployed to the city's streets as part of the federal takeover of the district.Baxter's termination comes after Sean Charles Dunn, another DOJ paralegal, was fired after he was accused of throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent earlier this month in Washington, D.C.Dunn, who worked in the criminal division's international affairs section in the 4CON building, was initially charged with a felony, but a grand jury declined to hand down an indictment. He was subsequently charged with a misdemeanor, which could result in up to one year in jail.