Country stars are hitting back literally and figuratively.In whats quickly becoming a dangerous trend, musicians including Braxton Keith, Luke Bryan and more have faced off with increasingly unruly fans.These artists have dodged flying beer cans and, in some cases, stopped their shows altogether. What used to be a few rowdy moments has turned into concert chaos.Now, performers are fighting back sometimes confronting fans on stage, or even walking off entirely.COUNTRY SINGER ENDS CONCERT EARLY AFTER FANS THROW BEER AT STAGE DURING OKLAHOMA PERFORMANCEBraxton Keith doubled down after he stormed offstage in Oklahoma on Aug. 22, when beer cans were hurled mid-performance.In a fan TikTok video, Keith addressed his fans with frustration: "Listen, I dont come to any of yalls jobs and do anything like that to yall. So until yall can learn some concert etiquette, my name is Braxton Keith. Thank yall for coming out to Ardmore, Oklahoma, tonight."After his stern announcement, the "Chase You Down" crooner walked abruptly offstage, removed his guitar strap, adjusted his cowboy hat and exited the stage ending the show earlier than fans anticipated.Earlier this year in Texas, he made a similar announcement after beer cans rained down during his performance of "Honky Tonk City," calling out the unacceptable behavior."Hey listen up. Pause this s---," Keith was seen shouting in a video he shared to TikTok. "I didnt come here to get beer cans thrown at me, all right? This isnt a godd--- Gavin Adcock concert, OK?"Keith referred to his fellow country artist, whos known for throwing drinks at his concerts."Don't be throwing f---ing beers out here," he continued to yell at his fans as he stopped his performance.COUNTRY SINGER GAVIN ADCOCKS SHOW ERUPTS AS FAN STORMS STAGE, GETS TACKLEDCountry singer Gavin Adcock faced a stage invasion when a fan stormed the platform during his show in Wichita, Kansas, on Aug. 2.In a TikTok video, captured by a concertgoer, the man charged the stage and knocked over Adcocks microphone stand before he rolled across the platform and attempted to stand.A security guard tackled him to the ground, drawing cheers from the crowd."Get his drunk a-- out of here!" Adcock shouted, as the man continued to resist while six security guards worked to drag him off the stage.The moment was met with loud applause from fans as the situation was brought under control.Adcock appeared unphased, as he held up a bottle of whiskey and told the crowd the moment definitely "calls for a shot of Jack Daniels" before diving right back into his set.LUKE BRYAN GETS HIT IN THE FACE BY OBJECT THROWN ON STAGE DURING CONCERTMeanwhile, Luke Bryan is done playing nice.The country hitmaker spoke out after getting smacked in the face by a flying object during a live show and hes not holding back."My official statement is people throw things at artists and theyre idiots," Bryan previously said on the Bobby Bones Show. "Its the deterioration of the moral fabric of how your a-- ought to act."Bryan was hit with a ball while performing at the North Dakota State Fair on July 26.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHe slammed the growing trend of concertgoers tossing phones and other objects to get attention."This is not a new thing," he told Bones. "That was a great thing to get thrown at me. It was a little beach ball. Ive had $1,100 cell phones get thrown at me."Despite the hit, Bryan proved that while he wont tolerate disrespect, he wont let it derail the show either."I got pissed for three seconds and finished it."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCountry star Zach Bryan slammed the brakes on his Tacoma Dome show last November after a fans reckless toss interrupted his performance.Mid-set, an unidentified object flew from the crowd and struck a member of his band which prompted Bryan to halt the show and hunt down the culprit.Marching across the stage, he fired off the questions: "Who threw this? Who was it? Does anybody know?"He warned: "Dont throw s at concerts, huh?"Bryan then doubled down: "And if you guys do know who threw it, we can get em out of here. If we ever find out who did."Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert had the crowd in stitches at her New Mexico show in August, when a fan tossed a bra onto the stage during her set.Without missing a beat, she quipped in a fan video: "Who threw this bra up here? Okay. Its been a while, but thank you... It aint my size, Im gonna hang it right here."She then clipped it to the mic stand and launched into her 2011 hit, "Baggage Claim" with style."Its perfect timing because this ones for the ladies tonight," she joked, as the crowd cheered.

If its back-to-school season, its time to start thinking about school lunches. Last year, so-called "MAHA moms" who broke for President Donald Trump,were and still are concerned that their kids are being fed junk food at schools. Among U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved foods are, shockingly, Doritos, Cheetos and single-serving sizedcups of Lucky Charms.While policymakers overhaul the nations Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) that drive school lunch policy, there are commonsense steps parents can take to set their kids up for success.Here are five.Dont Forget BreakfastFasting through breakfast can be a good idea for adults, but for kids, it remains a meal to anchor the days. Cereal is not a "breakfast of champions," however. Even "stone-ground oats"are just a bowlful of starch that, upon eating, turns to sugar.BACK-TO-SCHOOL SADNESS CAN SLAM PARENTS, TOO. HERE'S HOW TO HANDLE ITEggs (cooked any style) are perfect, especially with their price tagcontinuing to drop. Dont worry about cholesterol in the yolks, either. Thatmyth was disproven more than a decade ago and in any case, never applied to children. Whole eggs are far better than egg whites forbuilding muscle, and eggs are sometimes dubbed "natures multivitamin," because they contain12 essential vitamins and 14 minerals as well ascholine, an essential nutrient linked tocognitive function.Fill Up on ProteinTo avoid hunger and maintain stable energy levels throughout the day, kids should prioritize protein and healthy fats. Meat sticks or a bag of jerky are great options. These are currently thefastest-growing snack category in the U.S., with new options like "prime rib" and "Buffalo." These are your classic "nutrient-dense" food. Opt for those low in sugar.Deli meat and cheese roll-ups are also high in protein and very filling. Take anything from high-end prosciutto to everyday deli ham, add a slice of cheese, roll up, secure with a toothpick and you have the American version of some favorite foods of those healthy, long-lived Italians. This is a far better option than carrot and celery sticks, which are mostly water and about as filling as a lettuce leaf.KENNEDY IS CONFRONTING 'CORRUPT' HEALTH AGENCIES TO MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAINDespite meats bad rap, it is a top source of complete protein and can lead to higher grades. One studyeven showed that children provided a daily meat supplement outperformed those who hadnt on general intelligence tests.Lay Off the CarbsTo avoid the blood-sugar roller coaster, which shoots up after eating carbohydrates before crashing back down, kids should avoid gorging on too many starches and sugars. Blood sugar whiplash not only leads to low energy and erratic moods, but can also impede concentration, and crucially drive food cravings.To that end, skip the fruit roll ups. Counterintuitively,raisins and other dried fruits are also highly concentrated in sugar and a potent way to spike blood sugar. Fresh fruit is a better option although choose those lower in sugar, like strawberries or blueberries over high sugar options like bananas and watermelons (which are still preferable to fruit roll ups).OPERATION WARP SPEED WAS MIRACULOUS. TRUMP ADMIN SHOULD NOT ABANDON TECHNOLOGY THAT MADE IT POSSIBLEAlso, steer clear of the granola bars. Even some popular "nut" bars can be surprisingly high in sugar, so check the label first.While a Snickers bar has 28 grams of sugarmany energy bars have that or more! Stick to low-sugar and low-carb options.Cut Thin to WinFor those who believe a sandwich is the lunchbox centerpiece, the trick is maximizing the "filling-to-bread" ratio. Choose a thin bread to keep grains low and pack a punch on the fillings: slices of roast beef, turkey or ham, with tomatoes, lettuce and a generous amount of mayonnaise or ranch dressing for healthy fats and taste.Its worth investing in a "bento box" style lunch-box to fill up the containers with healthy, home-cooked options that dont need packaging. For example, left-overs from dinner (chicken, steak, avocado slices) can double as the next days lunch. This solution not only avoids ultra-processed ingredients, but also saves time: the ultimate win-win for busy parents.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONReform the Dietary GuidelinesFinally, parents should keep the pressure on the Trump administration to make meaningful reforms to the dietary guidelines. Updated jointly every five years by the USDA and Department of Health of Human Services, these are more than suggestions. They govern policy-making around school lunches and are the reason why your children are served waffles and orange juice for breakfast but will never see a fresh egg.With almostone in five children now obese, its clear the status quo isnt working. The Trump administration has indicated a change of course is imminent. For the sake of our kids, they need to get it done.

Attacks targeting churches in the U.S. have increased significantly in recent years, according to a report, and the recent shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school is the latest example.In the report, the Family Research Council, an evangelical nonprofit and activist group, identified 1,384 incidents of hostility against U.S. churches between January 2018 and December 2024.The group recorded 50 incidents in 2018, 83 in 2019, 55 in 2020 and 98 in 2021.The report then found a dramatic rise in incidents beginning in 2022 when there were 198 recorded instances, followed by 485 in 2023 and 415 in 2024.POLITICAL VIOLENCE SURGES ACROSS AMERICA AS LAWMAKERS FACE GROWING THREATS AT HOMEThere was then a dip last year, although 415 incidents were still reported, affecting a total of 383 churches across 43 states, according to the group."In 2024, the number of incidents leveled off with 415. However, this total from one 12-month span is nearly equal to the findings from our very first report, which covered 57 months," the report reads. The group's first report was released in 2022.California recorded the most incidents last year with 40, followed by Pennsylvania with 29, Florida and New York with 25, Texas with 23 and Tennessee and Ohio with 19."As in previous years, states with larger populations tended to have more incidents," the report said.WHAT LEADS SOMEONE TO COMMIT A MASS SHOOTING? TRUMP ADMIN, RFK JR PLAN TO FIND OUTThe group said the data was obtained by reviewing open-sourced documents, reports, and media coverage that contained terms like "church threats," "church vandalism" and "church arson.""Although the total number of incidents slightly decreased in 2024, we observed a continuation of many of the previous years trends," the report reads. "Vandalism remained the most common type of incident, many states with high numbers of incidents in 2023 also ranked among the top in 2024, and many incidents were similar in nature to those from the previous year. Some significant differences in 2024 were the increase in gun-related incidents and the decrease in incidents motivated by pro-abortion sentiments.""We identified 415 incidents in 2024; however, this figure may not represent the full scope of hostility against churches, as many cases likely went unreported to law enforcement or unpublished by news outlets or other publicly available sources," it continued. "We rely on these sources for our data, which we compile and analyze to find patterns."While the motivations behind many of these incidents remain unknown, the rise in crimes against churches is happening as fewer Americans are attending religious services in person.The report comes amid the Wednesday morning shooting that unfolded at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota, leaving two children dead and 18 others injured, including more than a dozen kids from the school.Police found the shooter, who was wearing black "tactical" gear and carrying at least two long guns, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. The shooter was born as a male but began identifying as a female and underwent a legal name change in 2019.

Czech tennis star Karolina Muchova needed to rally against her Romanian opponent, Sorana Crstea in the second round of the U.S. Open.Muchova was down 4-1 in the second set on Thursday when she needed to briefly halt the match. She began to get emotional and admitted after the match it was because she saw her ex-boyfriend sitting in the crowd.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe rallied to defeat Crstea in three sets."Well it wasnt tennis-related," she told reporters after the match, via The Athletic. "So l dont really like talking about it. But opposite my bench, my ex-boyfriend sat down. He sometimes shows up at places where he shouldnt be. That startled me a bit. I told him to leave, he didnt, but later he did go. It was hard to focus in that moment."Muchova hadnt mentioned the man to the Womens Tennis Association (WTA) or the United States Tennis Association (USTA) before the tournament began and hasnt done so after Thursdays incident, The Athletic reported.Tennis players can request certain spectators to be blacklisted from ticket sales or being able to receive credentials. An alleged stalker of Emma Raducanu appeared at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February. The man was blacklisted from purchasing tickets for Wimbledon.US OPEN SPECTATOR PROPOSES TO GIRLFRIEND DURING ARYNA SABALENKA'S WIN OVER LEYLAH FERNANDEZMuchova said Saturday after moving on to the round of 16 that she was doing well and didnt report the person to tennis officials."Player safety is a critical element of our planning and execution for the U.S. Open," a USTA spokesperson told the outlet. "Our comprehensive security plan includes protocols and procedures for effective risk mitigation and issue management. We work closely with the ATP, WTA, ITF, ITIA and the other Grand Slam events to stay informed of all relevant situations and concerns."The U.S. Open is in constant communication with local and federal law enforcement, who also maintain a presence at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. We utilize both physical and technological means throughout the event to monitor and maintain security, including online threats to players."Muchova went as far as the semifinals at the U.S. Open two years in a row. She was ranked No. 13 going into the tournament.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An unusual cookbook recipe from decades ago is making waves online because it calls for pancakes fried in bacon fat to be dunked into a savory broth.The recipe, found in a community cookbook from 1975, according to a photo shared on Reddit, calls for a batter seasoned with nutmeg to be fried on a griddle greased with bacon fat. The thin pancakes are then cooled and cut into strips about a quarter-inch wide before they're added to a broth made with bouillon cubes.The recipe apparently created by a woman named Johanna Rhodes and titled "pancake soup" claims to feed eight people.SOCIAL MEDIA STAR 'THE FOOD NANNY' REVIVES HEIRLOOM RECIPES, ANCIENT GRAINS AND SIT-DOWN DINNERSA photo of the recipe was shared on the subreddit r/Old_Recipes by a woman with the username "_Alpha_Mail_.""I will say the title of this recipe grabbed me," the woman wrote. "At first I thought this was going to be pancake noodles and the 'broth' [would] be like milk, sugar and fruit. But then I realized this is an actual broth with pancake noodles."The poster, who has shared other unique older recipes, said she had never heard of this one before and found it "super intriguing."But some users were quick to dismiss the idea."I would rather just eat pancakes and have my broth on the side," one commenter wrote.MAN STRAINS GIRLFRIEND'S MOTHER'S HOMEMADE SOUP TO REMOVE GINGER: 'WHERE ARE YOUR MANNERS?'"I was totally on board with the pancake making and frying in bacon grease, but the bouillon soup brought that to a grinding halt," another said.Others were more open to the unconventional dish."That's different and creative," one person commented."Beef stock with pancake pieces floating in it doesn't sound particularly joyous," another wrote, adding, "I suppose sugarless pancakes aren't much different than drop dumplings."ANCIENT BEDROCK KITCHENS REVEAL EVIDENCE OF HISTORICAL FOOD PRACTICES, EXPERTS SAYMany Reddit users recognized the dish as fldlesuppe or aritatten, a traditional German and Austrian comfort food that translates to crpe or pancake soup. The dish is particularly popular in the southwestern region of Swabia."It is a way to use up leftover pancakes and resembles a noodle soup," one Redditor wrote."I could eat this every day," another added. "True comfort food."While some people thought the pancakes would turn to "mush," one person advised that the soup should be enjoyed right away.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROthers praised its budget-friendly appeal."Great way to feed a family on next to nothing," one person commented.Several people offered tips for trying the recipe with store-bought crpes or pancakes, different broths or a handful of fresh herbs."And tomato soup with pancake noodles, too," another added. "It's pretty great! The pancakes make for very fluffy noodles that soak up the soup deliciously."Jessica Randhawa, a California chef and owner of the food blog "The Forked Spoon," told Fox News Digital the recipe appears to be a "quick and easy shortcut" for fldlesuppe, which she and her family discovered on a 2023 trip to Europe.Her then-9-year-old son a pancake and soup lover ordered it several more times in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, she added.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleRandhawa suggested the recipe may have been brought to the U.S. by German or Austrian immigrants in the 20th century or recreated after someone tried it abroad or at a community gathering."Traditional fldlesuppe is generally made with leftover crpes, but you would want to add them to the hot broth at the time of eating," she said. "[Yet] as with most multipart recipes, if you have a goal of making it like Johanna Rhodes did you would make all the parts of the recipe at once."If Randhawa were to recreate the recipe for her website, which already includes German classics like potato pancakes and potato salad, she said she would make it with her homemade bone broth."Just by looking at the recipe, I am sure it tastes delicious with its non-traditional bouillon cubes and bacon grease," she added. "And knowing my son, he would probably agree."Fox News Digital reached out to the original poster for comment.

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith warned Alabama Crimson Tide fans that the days of Nick Saban are long gone following the teams crushing upset loss to Florida State on Saturday night.Seminoles quarterback Thomas Castellanos ran for 78 yards and a touchdown and recorded 152 passing yards in the 31-17 win. Alabamas 23-game season-opener winning streak was snapped.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSmith offered his analysis amid their loss."Im sorry folks. I really am. But it just seems to be as if the days of @AlabamaFTBL - Nick Sabans @AlabamaFTBL is looooonnngggg gone. Sacks surrendered. Dropped passes. A QB whos not a real scrambler/runner, and doesnt appear to have a strong enough arm to throw on the run," he wrote on X. "Maybe this turnover by Lucas of @FloridaState, but I doubt it."Saban retired from college football before the start of the 2024 season. Alabama hired Kalen DeBoer from Washington to replace him.OREGON'S MASCOT LOSES HEAD AFTER TRIPPING ON THE FIELDSmith said earlier this month that Alabama should consider hiring Deion Sanders to replace DeBoer and that he missed Saban.Alabama, one of college footballs biggest powerhouses over the last decade or so, failed to make the College Football Playoff last year in its first season since Saban retired. In 2023, the team lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl. Michigan went on to win the national championship.The Crimson Tides schedule is only going to get tougher. The team will take on Georgia next month and, later in the season, have Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU and Oklahoma in consecutive weeks.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A lawsuit brought by Attorney General Pam Bondi against Kentuckys public education apparatus over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants resulted in an agreement to end the practice, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman told Fox News Digital in a Thursday interview.Coleman said the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (KCPE) agreed to change state policy two months after the Justice Department first took the commonwealth to court over a provision in state law 13 KAR 2:045.The suit alleged Kentuckys policy violated 18 USC 1623, which states that "notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien who is not lawfully present in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a state for any postsecondary education benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident."The DOJ originally had named Kentucky Gov. Andrew Beshear as the defendant, but Beshears office previously told Fox New Digital that the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is independent of the governors office.KENTUCKY WANTED THIS FIGHT: FORMER AG BACKS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TUITION LAWSUIT AS VOTER-APPROVEDColeman noted that governors do however have a role in appointing members to the council."Under current federal law, any illegal immigrant is barred from eligibility for postsecondary education benefits, like in-state tuition, unless the same benefits are offered to every U.S. citizen," Coleman said.Bondi noted in a statement obtained by Colemans office that "no state can be allowed to treat Americans like second-class citizens in their own country by offering financial benefits to illegal aliens."In his interview, Coleman said that the decision is not quite official until the federal district judge signs the agreement between the parties which he stressed is just a formality."Nonsensical is not a term that I didnt expect to use as often as I have the last year," he said of the case."It's a term from a Harry Potter book or a Roald Dahl book, but nonsensical is spot on and what we're dealing with here," Coleman said of what he called putting illegal immigrants and noncitizens before Americans.DISCOUNTED COLLEGE TUITION FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS POLICY LEADS DOJ TO SUE KENTUCKYColeman said the original policy incentivized noncitizens to come to Kentucky over other states that may not offer them the same leg up."There is a joint motion for what is known as a consent judgment," he said, adding that he has not formally put out any statement on the case as of yet in due respect to the judge who has to sign the consent agreement.In Fox News Digitals prior reporting, a spokesperson for Beshear noted the governor has no authority over KCPE, but Coleman appeared not entirely convinced of the dynamic.Beshear "won't hesitate to take credit for any positive policy that comes out of KCPE," he said. "He appointed most members of the KCPE and in real world you're responsible for those that you appoint to these roles, that you have influence on those you appoint to these role, but yet of course who wants to walk away from that because of the nonsensical nature of this."Coleman, who was a former U.S. attorney before becoming the commonwealths top lawman, said it should not have taken Bondi and the Trump administration to put an end to in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in the Bluegrass State."I do applaud the fact that (KCPE) did the right thing and followed the law, but it took the Justice Department and all of its legal leverage and the chief law enforcement officer of the state opining on the legality before they did right thing," he said. "That's disappointing."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"They should be stewards of these institutions," he said. "What they do is important and we have great universities in this commonwealth. They need to be focusing on incentivizing. The best and the brightest to come to this commonwealth, not incentivizing those that are out of status, that are violating our laws."He also said he hopes Bondi will continue pursuing others of the more than a dozen states with similar policies."I'm fully on board with common sense returning and whether it is protecting girls from men playing in their sports to enforcing federal law in the immigration context," he said. "I'm for our universities supporting our best and brightest and not perpetuating this incentive for those that are out of status to fill seats in the classrooms.""That is not only unlawful, it comes back to the notion of just head-scratching and nonsensical."Fox News Digital reached out to Beshears office, the Justice Department and a representative for Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education for comment.

Rob Schneider isnt holding back about his pride as an American. The actor and comedian spoke with Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview after his speech at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, about the importance of not shying away from difficult conversations."How boring would it be to only have friends who agree with you? How boring will that be? That's important. The way to get smooth is not other smooth. It's friction," said Schneider.Schneider added that it is through discussing bad ideas that good ideas emerge."We need that friction to create a vibrant society where the best ideas come to the surface. And the only way to the best idea is to hear all the bad ideas. Because some of those bad ideas turn out to be not so bad and make us better."VARIETY REPORT SAYS TV CAN'T SUGARCOAT OUR 'QUICK PLUNGE INTO FASCISM'As many people shy away from challenging conversations and situations, Schneider said these exchanges are essential."We must challenge each other. We should challenge each other, our friends, we must challenge each other and our families, and we must challenge each other as a nation so that we continue to be creative, to continue to be a force for good. And the only way to do that is to have messy disagreements, and that's what comes from discourse, debate. It's not silencing those who could have a bad idea," Schneider said to Fox News Digital.Schneider explained the significance of the freedoms Americans enjoy and why they shouldnt be taken for granted."This constitutional Republic is the greatest experiment in freedom that we've ever hadall you have to do is just go look at the military cemeteries. Go to Arlington Cemetery. Those people died for the rights that we have to express our opinions today this American system of freedom, for expression, for the right to express our grievances against the government without fear of reprisals, that is worth dying for."DANGEROUS OR AN OPPORTUNITY? SOCIAL MEDIA AS VENUE FOR DISCUSSING POLITICS DEBATED BY YOUNG CONSERVATIVESSchneider continued, "America First, to me, it's about being proud of America and being unabashedly pro-American. To say, 'Look, I can accept that this country is imperfect, but let's not throw away all its incredible accomplishments and achievements.' This is the creative, technological, and financial engine of the world for a reason. And it's because we can disagree."Schneider elaborated further to Fox News Digital on what America First means to him.KELSEY GRAMMER SAYS CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT IS LOOKING MORE ATTRACTIVE TO HOLLYWOOD"People have the freedom to try new stuff, to try new technologies, to try to make a new business. So America First means putting America first, but also standing by the principles of what makes these incredible technological advancements possible. That only comes through freedom. That only comes through the right to disagree and to debate."

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta is among the party's leaders calling for Democrats to become "more aggressive in making life better for people."It was a common theme as more than 400 DNC committee members from all 50 states and seven territories huddled this past week for their summer meeting, which was held in Minnesota's largest city.As Democrats hunger for more forceful resistance against President Donald Trump's sweeping and controversial agenda, DNC Chair Ken Martin kicked off the three-day confab by targeting the president, arguing Trump's acting as "a dictator-in-chief" and that his second administration is "fascism dressed in a red tie."Martin, pointing to the forceful response by Democrats to moves this summer by Trump and Republicans to create more right-leaning U.S. House seats in states across the country through rare mid-decade congressional redistricting ahead of next year's midterm elections, told committee members that he's "sick and tired of this Democratic Party bringing a pencil to a knife fight."DNC CHAIR DEMANDS DEMOCRATS STOP BRINGING A PENCIL TO A KNIFE FIGHT'"We cannot be the only party that plays by the rules anymore," he urged.Kenyatta, a 35-year-old state lawmaker from battleground Pennsylvania who was elected as a DNC vice chair in February, is echoing that message."We've been playing checkers. They're playing Grand Theft Auto," Kenyatta said about the Trump administration and the Republicans, as he referred to the long-running and popular action-adventure video game series that revolves around carjacking and shooting. "They've stolen their next car, and then running over the fire hydrant."DEMOCRATS DIVIDED: TENSIONS FLARE OVER WAR IN GAZAKenyatta, who has traveled extensively across the country in his new role, emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview on the sidelines of the DNC meeting that Democrats "have to engage in a level of fight, not power for power's sake, but we have to fight hard because we understand what's at stake for working people and working families."He claimed that while Democrats work "to make life better for workers" and are "in this for the people, Donald Trump, the Republican Party, are in this for the billionaires. They can say differently, but if you look at what they do when they're in power, they make life better for billionaires. Make life suck for us."And Kenyatta, pointing to Trump's immense dominance over the GOP, argued that Democrats "don't have a leader that demands fealty, who throws up Kim Jong Un-style signs of himself around our nation's capital. There are no signs hanging around here of Ken Martin or of me, or of anybody else."But Democrats face a multitude of problems as they try to escape the political wilderness.Democrats are aiming to rebound after last year's elections, when the party lost control of the White House and the Senate and fell short in their bid to win back the House majority. And Republicans made gains with voters who make up key parts of the Democratic Party's base.And the situation has only deteriorated for the Democrats in the 10 months since last year's election setbacks, according to key metrics.DNC MEMBERS RALLY AROUND PRO-DEI RESOLUTIONThe Democrats' brand is deeply unpopular, especially with younger voters, as the party's poll numbers continue to drop to all-time lows in national surveys.And the DNC faces a massive fundraising deficit at the hands of the rival Republican National Committee (RNC), as well as concerns over lagging party registration.Former RNC chair Michael Whatley, who formally stepped down earlier this month as he runs for the Senate, argued in a Fox News Digital interview that the Democrats "are moving further and further and farther to the left. They are walking away from Main Street right now. They are beholden to left-wing radical woke policies.""They haven't learned a single thing from their election losses in 2024," Whatley claimed.But Kenyatta is optimistic heading into next year's midterm elections, when the Democrats will try to win back majorities in Congress, and Republicans, as the party in power, may face the traditional political headwinds.Pointing to Trump, Kenyatta said the "Democratic Party is going to stand in his way every single step of the way. And we're going to do it by winning elections up and down the ballot. And we're certainly going to do it by winning back the House of Representatives in 2026."

A New Mexico Lobos lineman wanted no part in a further skirmish with Michigan Wolverines players during their opening-week college football matchup on Saturday night.Michigan had a substantial lead in the third quarter when the Lobos ran the ball up the middle for a few yards. The play ended with some pushing and shoving and it appeared Wolverines linebacker Ernest Hausmann took issue with Lobos guard Richard Pearce.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe replay showed that Pearce pushed Hausmann. Instead of getting involved with Hausmann, Pearce ran away from the fracas as the officials blew their whistles.Michigan would get the last laugh, picking up the 34-17 victory.Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood had 251 passing yards and a touchdown pass in the game. Justice Haynes had 159 yards on 16 carries and scored three times. Marlin Klein led Michigan receivers with six catches for 93 yards and a score.ESPN STAR WARNS ALABAMA FANS AMID TEAM'S UPSET LOSS TO FLORIDA STATEHausmann led the team with eight tackles. The Michigan defense had three sacks in total.New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne had 208 passing yards, one touchdown pass and was picked off three times. Running back D.J. McKinney threw for a touchdown too. Wide receiver Dorian Thomas had 10 catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns.Michigan will hit the road to play Oklahoma next week. New Mexico will go up against Idaho State.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.