A federal district court wrongfully blocked President Donald Trump's administration from temporarily withholding billions of dollars in climate grants, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.The District Court for Washington, D.C. granted an injunction blocking the Trump administration from withholding $16 billion in climate grants. Tuesday's ruling from the D.C. Circuit Court finds that the lower court overstepped its authority in doing so, and that Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was acting in accordance with its role to provide "proper oversight" of how funds are distributed."We conclude the district court abused its discretion in issuing the injunction. The grantees are not likely to succeed on the merits because their claims are essentially contractual, and therefore jurisdiction lies exclusively in the Court of Federal Claims," Judge Neomi Rao wrote in the court's opinion."And while the district court had jurisdiction over the grantees constitutional claim, that claim is meritless. Moreover, the equities strongly favor the government, which on behalf of the public must ensure the proper oversight and management of this multi-billion-dollar fund," the opinion continued.STATE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN MASS LAYOFFS OF ABOUT 1,800 EMPLOYEES IN COMING DAYSThe case relates to EPA grants worth $16 billion awarded under the previous administration to five nonprofits to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The nonprofits included the Climate United Fund, Coalition for Green Capital, Power Forward Communities, Inc., Inclusiv, Inc., and Justice Climate Fund, Inc.When Trump took office, the new EPA conducted a review of the program and sought to cut the flow of funds. The five nonprofits then sued, and the district court granted them an injunction.Judge Rao wrote that records show that one month before Trump took office, the EPA modified the grant agreements "to make it more difficult for the government to terminate the grants."FEDERAL JUDGE TOSSES TRUMP DOJ LAWSUIT AGAINST SANCTUARY POLICIES IN CHICAGOThe opinion also points to statements from an EPA employee who said that after Trump's election victory, the EPA under President Joe Biden was "just trying to get the money out as fast as possible.""The employee compared the situation to 'throwing gold bars off the Titanic,'" Rao wrote.It was after that point that Trump's EPA reviewed the grant program and sought to kill it."Its fantastic to see reason prevail in the court system," an EPA spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Tuesday. "EPA has a duty to be an exceptional steward of taxpayer dollars. Administrator Zeldin canceled these grants due to well-documented concerns about self-dealing and conflicts of interest, unqualified recipients, and intentionally reduced agency oversight. The gold bar recipients were wrong about jurisdiction all along and wrong to act so entitled to these precious public funds that belong to hardworking American taxpayers."USDA FIRES FOREIGN WORKERS FORM ADVERSARIAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING CHINA, IN NATIONAL SECURITY PROTECTION MOVEThe Climate United Fund responded to the ruling shortly after it was handed down, with CEO Beth Bafford condemning the outcome. The other four organizations did not immediately respond to requests for comment."While we are disappointed by the panels decision, we stand firm on the merits of our case: EPA unlawfully froze and terminated funds that were legally obligated and disbursed. This is another hurdle in our fight to lower energy costs for those who need it most while creating jobs for hardworking Americans, but we will continue to press on for communities across the country that stand to benefit from clean, abundant, and affordable energy. This is not the end of our road," Bafford wrote.The other four nonprofits did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The cuts were only a small part of Trump's wider effort to rein in government spending across the executive branch. In July, the EPA announced plans to cut its workforce by 23% and close its research and development office.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Under President Trump's leadership, EPA has taken a close look at our operations to ensure the agency is better equipped than ever to deliver on our core mission of protecting human health and the environment while Powering the Great American Comeback," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a July statement.

A new brainwave test could detect early signs of Alzheimers years before diagnosis in just three minutes.Thats according to researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, who recently tested the new technology called Fastball EEG in patients homes.The three-minute test records electrical activity in the brain as the person looks at a series of images. It is designed to pick up on signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which often precedes Alzheimers.DEMENTIA RISK SLASHED WITH ONE COMMON HEALTH INTERVENTION, STUDY FINDSBecause Fastball is a "passive" EEG test, it automatically picks up on the brains responses without requiring the participants to answer questions or recall information.This makes it less likely to be influenced by factors such as anxiety, education, culture or language, according to study lead Dr. George Stothart, a cognitive neuroscientist in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath."Fastball is sensitive to both pre-diagnosed Alzheimers disease and individuals at very high risk of developing it," Stothart told Fox News Digital. "Importantly, EEG data collection for Fastball is entirely feasible in peoples homes, making it a practical tool for real-world use."In the trial, 53 patients with mild cognitive impairment and 54 healthy older adults were tested with the tool to gauge their memory skills. They were then re-tested after one year.OMEGA-3 MAY HELP TO PROTECT WOMEN FROM ALZHEIMERS DISEASE, NEW STUDY SAYSThe patients with MCI were found to have "significantly reduced" memory-related brain responses compared to those without any cognitive decline.The findings were published in the journal Brain Communications."We were pleasantly surprised by the test-retest reliability in healthy older adults," Stothart said. "In the one-year follow-up, measurements remained stable, indicating that for healthy older adults, Fastball provides consistent results over time."The main limitation, according to Stothart, is that the researchers didnt have biomarker data for participants with MCI due to cost and resource constraints."However, our larger ongoing clinical validation studies in the U.K. and U.S., each involving 1,000 patients, now include extensive biomarker coverage," he noted.The hope is that the tool can be rolled out for use in doctors offices, memory clinics or homes, helping to enable earlier Alzheimers diagnoses.STUDY REVEALS WHY SUPER AGERS MAINTAIN OUTSTANDING MEMORY INTO THEIR 80SThat could allow patients to get earlier access to key Alzheimers drugs, like donanemab and lecanemab, which are most effective earlier in the disease progression, researchers said."Patients themselves do not receive the Fastball results directly," Stothart said. "Instead, results are provided to the clinician, who integrates them into a broader diagnostic assessment.""Fastball is another valuable tool that clinicians can choose to include as part of their diagnostic battery."Christopher Weber, Ph.D., senior director of global science initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago, said this technology has potential as a non-invasive tool for the detection of memory changes that could indicate the early stages of Alzheimers disease."However, more research is needed before this could be considered for inclusion in the diagnostic toolbox for Alzheimers," Weber, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital."This includes confirmation of these findings in larger, more representative study populations, over longer periods of time, where tests are done to confirm that study participants have brain changes related to Alzheimers."Weber also pointed out that this technology does not appear to determine the cause of the memory loss."As a result, it is unclear what the results of this test may mean about your Alzheimers risk and/or your health status," he said. "So even if this tech proves itself with further research, it is still likely that additional tests, looking at disease-related biomarkers or imaging of the brain, would also be needed to inform treatment or risk reduction."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERDespite the limitations, Weber said Fastball may prove to be valuable for initial screening or to inform a patients conversations with their doctor."And it could be valuable to investigate how this technology could complement other diagnostic methods, such as PET scans, blood tests and paper-and-pencil cognitive assessments," he added.Any future use of at-home screening or testing should be done in a "careful and controlled way," Weber advised.He added, "When considering any Alzheimers- or dementia-related testing, it is important to have a conversation with your healthcare provider to see if you are a candidate."For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthThe study was funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences and supported by dementia research charity BRACE.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa formally announced on Monday that she will not run for re-election in next year's midterms."Having been raised in a family who has given me so much love and support, now as our family ages and grows, its my time for me to get back to them. After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking re-election in 2026," the 55-year-old Ernst, who was first elected to the Senate in 2014, said in a video posted to social media.Ernst, a retired Army Reserve and Iowa National Guard officer who served in the Iraq War, has been wrestling for months over whether to run for re-election in 2026.TRUMP NOT ON BALLOT BUT FRONT-AND-CENTER IN 2025 ELECTIONS"This was no easy decision," the senator said in her video announcement.The senator's decision to retire rather than seek a third six-year term creates an open seat in Iowa.GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson, a former TV news anchor who is in her third term representing Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, which covers the northeastern portion of the state, is planning on running to succeed Ernst, multiple sources confirmed last week to Fox News.FOUR KEY SENATE SEATS THE GOP AIMS TO FLIP IN NEXT YEAR'S MIDTERM ELECTIONSIowa was once a top battleground state that former President Barack Obama carried in his 2008 and 2012 White House victories. But the state has shifted to the right in recent election cycles, with President Donald Trump carrying the state by eight points in 2020 and by 13 points last November.Republicans currently hold both of the state's U.S. Senate seats Ernst and longtime Sen. Chuck Grassley and all four of Iowa's congressional districts, as well as all statewide offices except for state auditor, which is held by Democrat Rob Sand, who's running for governor next year.But Democrats in Iowa are energized after flipping two GOP-held state Senate seats in special elections so far this year.Four Democrats are already running for Senate in Iowa. The field includes state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player, state Sen. Zach Wahls, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce executive director Nathan Sage and Des Moines School Board Chair Jackie Norris.SENATE DEMOCRATS RECRUITING TOP CANDIDATES IN PUSH TO WIN BACK MAJORITYErnst first grabbed national attention 11 years ago with her "make 'em squeal" ads as she won the high-profile Senate election in the race to succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin.The senator, thanks to her military background, has often taken the lead on defense issues. She is the first female combat veteran to serve in the Senate, and made combating sexual assault in the military a priority, having been a survivor of sexual assault herself.Since Trump's White House victory in 2016, Ernst has tried to strike a balance between her support for the president as she hued to a more traditional Republican agenda.But earlier this year, Ernst sparked a controversy after she said, "We are all going to die," when responding a voter at a town hall meeting who raised concerns over Medicaid cuts in the GOP's sweeping domestic policy bill.Republicans are aiming to not only defend, but expand, the current 53-47 Senate majority in next year's elections.Senate Republicans enjoyed a favorable map in the 2024 cycle as they flipped four seats from blue to red to win back the majority.KEY HOUSE GOP MODERATE DON BACON OF NEBRASKA WON'T SEEK RE-ELECTIONBut the party in powerclearly the Republicans right nowtraditionally faces political headwinds in the midterm elections. Nevertheless, a current read of the 2026 map indicates the GOP may be able to go on offense in some key states.In battleground Georgia, which Trump narrowly carried in last year's White House race, Republicans view first-term Sen. Jon Ossoff as the most vulnerable Democrat incumbent up for re-election next year.They're also targeting battleground Michigan, where Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring at the end of next year, and swing state New Hampshire, where longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen decided against seeking a fourth six-year term in the Senate.Also on the NRSC's target list is blue-leaning Minnesota, where Democratic Sen. Tina Smith isn't running for re-election.But the GOP is defending an open seat in battleground North Carolina, where Republican Sen. Thom Tills decided against seeking re-election. And Republicans will likely be forced to spend resources to defend Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio - who was appointed to succeed former senator and now-Vice President JD Vance - as he faces off next year against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.Meanwhile, Democrats are also targeting moderate Sen. Susan Collins - who has yet to announce her expected 2026 re-election - in blue-leaning Maine.

Apple's Mac computers are generally considered more secure than Windows PCs, thanks to the company's tight control over hardware and software. Whether you use a MacBook, iMac, or Mac Mini, built-in protections help shield your device from common threats. But no system is completely immune. Hackers have repeatedly found ways to bypass Apple's safeguards, especially on older Macs that no longer receive regular security updates.The good news: just because your Mac is aging doesn't mean it has to be at risk. With a few smart precautions, you can keep it safe and running smoothly, even if it's no longer eligible for the latest macOS version.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM newsletter.Even if your Mac no longer supports the latest macOS version, Apple often releases security patches for older versions. Make sure you've enabled automatic updates. Follow the steps below to do so:LONG-DORMANT MAC MALWARE RETURNS WITH ADVANCED CAPABILITIESApps, especially web browsers, are a major target for attackers. If you're using Chrome, Firefox, Brave or another browser, make sure it's up to date. Most browsers have their own update systems independent of macOS, which is good news if you're running an older OS.I'll walk you through how to update Chrome on your Mac. If you're using Safari, you can skip this step since it updates automatically alongside your device's software.Also check for updates for productivity apps, media players and email clients. Developers often patch vulnerabilities quietly, so it's worth keeping everything current even if the Mac itself isn't.A secure Mac starts with a strong password. Avoid simple combinations or anything that includes personal information. Use a passphrase if you have trouble remembering complex strings. Don't reuse passwords across services. If one account is compromised, others will be too. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 atCyberguy.com.Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Even if someone guesses or steals your password, they won't be able to log in without the second code, usually sent to your phone or generated by an app.TOP MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION APPS TO PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTSMake sure 2FA is enabled on your Apple ID, Gmail, social media accounts, banking apps and any cloud services you use. It's a simple step that significantly increases your account security.While Macs have built-in security features like Gatekeeper and XProtect, older systems may not receive the latest threat definitions. Installing third-party antivirus software can help fill in the gaps.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices atCyberGuy.com.Even if your Mac is older, FileVault can still encrypt your entire hard drive. This protects your data if your device is lost or stolen.How to turn on FileVault:Pro tip: If your Mac is too old to support FileVault 2 (full-disk encryption), consider encrypting sensitive files manually using Disk Utility.Outdated macOS versions may be vulnerable to DNS hijacking or network-based attacks. Secure your internet traffic by enabling a VPN to encrypt your data in transit. A reliable VPN is essential for protecting your online privacy and ensuring a secure, high-speed connection. Use a VPN with a no-logs policy for added privacy and protection.For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on yourWindows, Mac, Android & iOS devices atCyberguy.com.Older apps and background processes can introduce vulnerabilities if they're no longer maintained.Running as an admin all the time increases your risk. Creating a standard user account for everyday use limits what malware can do if it sneaks in.How to add a standard user:If malware does sneak in or your system crashes, a recent backup can save the day.Set it to back up automatically, at least weekly.Here arestep-by-step instructions to back up your Mac.Just because your Mac is aging doesn't mean it's defenseless. With regular updates, strong passwords, and added layers like FileVault and antivirus protection, you can stay ahead of threats. Take the time now to lock things down, remove risky apps, and back up your data. These small actions make a big difference in keeping your older Mac secure.How often do you change your Mac? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is "recovering well" after being released from the hospital following his involvement in a car crash in New Hampshire, his business associate told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.Ted Goodman made the remark as New Hampshire State Police continue to investigate the accident that happened Saturday night on Interstate 93 in Manchester."Mayor Giuliani is recovering well following a motor vehicle accident in which his car was struck from behind. The incident occurred shortly after the mayor and I stopped to assist a person in urgent need of help," Goodman said."He has since been discharged from the hospital and deeply appreciates the love, well wishes and prayers he has received. The mayor also extends his gratitude to the New Hampshire State Police, paramedics, Elliot Hospital, and all of the physicians and nurses who provided him with outstanding care," Goodman added.RUDY GIULIANI INJURED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE CAR CRASH AFTER AIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM, SPOKESMAN SAYSNew Hampshire State Police said Monday that no charges have been filed in connection with the crash."Based on the investigation to date and witness statements that have been gathered, the State Police can confirm that before the crash on I-93 northbound, Giuliani and his driver, Theodore Goodman, were traveling on I-93 southbound when they were flagged down by a woman on the side of the road, just south of Exit 9N, who reported to them she had been involved in a domestic violence incident," police said."Just after 9 p.m., Goodman initially reported the incident to law enforcement, and he and Giuliani remained at the scene until Troopers arrived to investigate. Goodman and Giuliani spoke with the Troopers about what they had witnessed and then left the scene before exiting the interstate at a nearby exit," according to police."Minutes later, Goodman and Giuliani got back on I-93, this time headed northbound, when they were struck from behind at mile marker 23.2, almost directly across from the scene of the reported domestic violence incident on the southbound side. Troopers who were already at the initial scene responded immediately and provided aid," New Hampshire State Police added.TRUMP TO AWARD RUDY GIULIANI THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM: GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOTOfficials also said "the driver who struck Goodman and Giuliani had no connection to the initial domestic violence incident" and "at this time, all aspects of the crash remain under investigation, including whether distraction or curiosity of the initial scene was a factor."Guiliani was in "good spirits and [is] recovering tremendously," Giuliani's spokesman and head of security Michael Ragusa told Fox News Digital following the crash.New Hampshire State Police identified the vehicles as a Honda HR-V and a Ford Bronco. Giuliani was riding as a passenger in the Bronco. Police said the Honda struck the back of the Bronco.Giuliani was officially diagnosed with "a fractured thoracic vertebrae," multiple lacerations and contusions and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, Ragusa said."This was not a targeted attack," Ragusa added in a reply post on X.Fox News Digitals Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.

President Donald Trump said Friday that Israels support in Congress and around the world has declined in recent years.In an interview with The Daily Caller, Trump said that because of left-wing U.S. politicians rallying against Israel and the growing unpopularity of its war in Gaza, the country is losing influence."Israel, you would understand this very much, Israel was the strongest lobby Ive ever seen. They had total control over Congress, and now they dont, you know, Im a little surprised to see that," he said.ISRAEL CONFIRMS STRIKE ON HOUTHIS IN YEMEN, MARKS SECOND TIME THIS WEEKTrump, who has been a strong ally of Israel during his presidency, defended Israels war against Hamas in Gaza but said he has observed how it has hurt the countrys global image."So, theyre gonna have to get that war over with. But it is hurting Israel. Theres no question about it. They may be winning the war, but theyre not winning the world of public relations, you know, and it is hurting them."He recalled how criticizing Israel was never as common as it is today, as high-profile Democratic members of Congress including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. who have criticized the war in Gaza and accused the country of killing innocent Palestinians.ISRAEL ACCUSES UN-BACKED GAZA FAMINE REPORT OF POLITICAL MANIPULATION, DEMANDS WITHDRAWAL"There was a time where you couldnt speak bad, if you wanted to be a politician, you couldnt speak badly. But today, you have, you know, AOC plus three, and you have all these lunatics, and theyve really, theyve changed it," he said.Ocasio-Cortez and Omar did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.The president still expressed his support for Israel, telling the outlet, "So, Israel is amazing, because, you know, I have good support from Israel. I have. Look, nobody has done more for Israel than I have, including the recent attacks with Iran, wiping that thing out."He accused Israels critics of forgetting Hamas Oct. 7 attack."And people, they forgot about October 7. You know, October 7 was a truly horrible day, because Ive seen the pictures."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURETrump also said there are people who deny that the terror attack that killed over 1,200 people in Israel took place just as there are people who deny the Holocaust.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"And you know, you have people that deny it ever happened, theyre deniers. You have people that deny the Holocaust ever happened," he said.

Dont mess with Queen Camilla.The wife of King Charles III fought off a groper as a teenager by taking off her shoe and bashing the assailant in the groin. The account comes from royal author Valentine Low, a former royal correspondent for The Times of London, who has written a new book titled "Power and the Palace."According to an excerpt, Camilla was on a train to Londons Paddington Station in the mid-1960s when a man next to her reached out and tried to touch her. The now-78-year-old told former Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the attack when he was mayor of London, The Associated Press reported.KING CHARLES CRIED THE NIGHT BEFORE MARRYING PRINCESS DIANA, KNOWING HE LOVED CAMILLA: EXPERT"Camilla said, I did what my mother told me, I took my shoe off and whacked him in the nuts with the heel," Low told the BBC. "When she got to Paddington, this, in a way, is the crucial bit of the story: she found a man in uniform, told him what had happened, and the man was arrested.""She did the responsible thing," Low added.Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. The Associated Press reported that the palace declined to comment on the report.Low said the story was shared with him by Guto Harri, Johnsons former communications director. Harri believes the incident is why Camilla supports charities that work with victims of domestic violence."She was self-possessed enough when they arrived at Paddington to jump off the train, find a guy in uniform and say, That man just attacked me, and he was arrested," said Harri, as quoted by The Guardian.Camilla would have been 16 or 17 at the time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe story was reportedly shared with Johnson, now 61, after Camilla learned he planned to open three rape crisis centers in London. The conversation took place at Clarence House, the kings longtime residence.Low noted that Camilla has been reluctant to speak publicly about the experience because she feels that, while upsetting, its less serious than the attacks suffered by other women and girls."She didnt want to draw attention to herself at the expense of their experiences," said Low.Since marrying the king in 2005, Camilla has become patron or president of more than 100 charities, according to Buckingham Palaces official website. One of her primary causes includes supporting survivors of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.Last year, Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to recognize supporters of survivors of sexual assault, People reported. The event also marked the relaunch of the Wash Bags Project, which provides toiletries to those impacted by rape and abuse.WATCH: HOW QUEEN CAMILLA WENT FROM VILIFIED MISTRESS TO BELOVED DAUGHTER-IN-LAW"Each one of you has a powerful story to tell: whether you work in this country or overseas; whether you are based in a refuge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, a charity, Parliament, or most important of all you are a survivor," Camilla said at the event, as quoted by People. She was addressing staff, police officers and other guests.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn 2024, she also appeared in a TV documentary titled "Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors," which showed her working to support organizations that help survivors of domestic and sexual violence."Power and the Palace" will be published later this month. The book explores the relationship between the monarchy and Britains political leaders.

A legal fight over public school bathrooms and transgender students is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson believes it will be a "death knell" for what he calls the "radical, hard-left agenda."South Carolina asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal appeals court order granting one transgender high school student access to boys bathrooms, a move the state says clashes with its law requiring facilities be based on biological sex and comes just months after the court upheld Tennessees ban on gender treatments for minors.In an emergency filing last week, Wilson, alongside state officials, said the ruling leaves the Berkeley County School District "stuck between an impossible rock and hard place.""I believe that this case in the Fourth Circuit, that could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, will be a death knell in that radical, hard-left agenda," Wilson told Fox News Digital in an interview Tuesday. "This case is not only about the state's ability to protect students' privacy and safety, but it's about the rights of the students themselves to be secure in their schools."DENVER SCHOOL'S ALL-GENDER BATHROOMS VIOLATE TITLE IX, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FINDSThe case brings biology-based bathroom rules for students back before the nations highest court, just months after the Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender transition treatments for minors a decision South Carolina says should guide lower courts."It underlines the importance of states' ability to protect their own students and their own constituencies within their states," Wilson said. "This is one of the issues that was brought up in the Skrmetti decision."The Fourth Circuit ruled last month that the student, identified in court documents as "John Doe," be allowed an exception to use the boys restroom pending the lawsuit. The decision relies heavily on Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, where the court held that banning a transgender boy from using the boys' restroom violated the equal protection clause and Title IX.But South Carolina officials argue that Grimm is an outdated "discredited outlier" and that federal courts should follow the United States v. Skrmetti decision, since "the Plaintiffs are unlikely ultimately to prevail," according to the emergency injunction. In the Skrmetti decision, the justices ruled in favor of Tennessee's ban on medical gender transition procedures for minors.SCOTUS RULES ON STATE BAN ON GENDER TRANSITION 'TREATMENTS' FOR MINORS IN LANDMARK CASE"As both this Court and the Fourth Circuit have acknowledged, a primary reason for this biology-rooted convention is the promotion of privacy," the emergency filing reads. "But recent social developments have sought to change that. Over the past fifteen years, the number of children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria has skyrocketed."The contested South Carolina law, enacted in July 2024, stipulates that school districts risk forfeiting 25% of the state's Department of Education funding if they permit transgender students to use facilities different from their biological sex.Doe and his parents first sued the state in November 2024.In January, the Trump administrations Education Department directed K-12 schools and colleges to recognize Title IX protections strictly on the basis of biological sex reversing the Biden administrations 2024 rewrite of the rule. Title IX is the federal law that bars discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity receiving government funding. Under former President Joe Bidens 2024 rule, the term "sex" was broadened to cover gender identity and sexual orientation.CDC OFFICIAL INCLUDES 'PREGNANT PEOPLE' TERMINOLOGY AND PRONOUNS IN RESIGNATION LETTERDoe's attorney, Alexandra Zoe Brodsky, told Fox News Digital in a statement that "South Carolina wants the Supreme Court to take the extraordinary remedy of intervening in an ongoing lower court appeal all because the state wants to stop one ninth grader from using boys restrooms while that appeal proceeds.""This case does not present the sort of emergency that would justify such intervention," the statement continued. "As the Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit recentlyobserved, 'theres zero evidence that [our clients] use of boys restrooms presents even a remote possibility of harm to anyone. But the evidence of state hostility toward him overwhelms. Indeed, no classmate has ever complained about our client using boys restrooms. Yet South Carolina is rushing to the Supreme Court to get a permission slip to subject him to state-mandated discrimination at school, including the school discipline that drove him out of middle school last year. The Supreme Court should deny South Carolinas unusual request."The Supreme Court could issue an emergency response as early as Friday. The courts decision could come without full briefing or oral argument, as is typical of rulings made outside the high court's normal, full process.

Pope Leo appears to be continuing his predecessor's more welcoming posture toward the LGBTQ community, according to a Jesuit priest and proponent of a more inclusive Catholic Church who met with the pontiff this week."I heard the same message from Pope Leo that I heard from Pope Francis, which is the desire to welcome all people, including LGBTQ people," Fr. James Martintold The Associated Press following the Monday meeting."It was wonderful. It was very consoling and very encouraging and, frankly, a lot of fun," Martin added.POPE LEO XIV INSPIRES OVER A MILLION YOUNG CATHOLICS AT ROME FAITH GATHERINGThe Jesuit priest, who hosts "The Spiritual Life" podcast and is founder of Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic ministry, met with the late Pope Francis on several occasions.The Catholic Church teaches thatbeing gay is not inherently sinful, but any sexual act outside of marriage between a man and a woman is a sin. Some conservatives who were critical of Pope Francis' overtures reacted negatively to Pope Leo's meeting with Martin, while others praised it as a welcome development, the AP reported.Martin spoke highly of his meeting with Pope Leo on X."Dear friends: I was profoundly grateful for my audience at the Apostolic Palace with the Holy Father @Pontifex this morning," Martin said. "The message I received was that Pope Leo will be continuing with the same openness that Francis showed to LGBTQ Catholics. I found Leo to be joyful, relaxed and serene. He is a joy to be with!"POPE MAKES PLEA FOR PEACE WITH UKRAINE IN CALL WITH PUTINIn a post on his Outreach website, Martin said the meeting lasted about 30 minutes and remarked Pope Leos "approach to LGBTQ Catholic ministry" is similar to that of Pope Francis, who reportedly told a gay man in 2018, "God made you that way and loves you as you are, and I dont mind." "The message I received from him, loud and clear, was that he wanted to continue with the same approach that Pope Francis had advanced, which was one of openness and welcome," Martin wrote. "So, it was very much a hopeful message of continuity."Martin did acknowledge that LGBTQ issues might not be the highest priority for the Holy Father given current events, such as the wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza."So while LGBTQ issues are on his radar, other things may be more pressing for the time being," Martin said. "And even when addressing LGBTQ issues, he may not move as fast as some might like. By the same token, he may move far too fast for others."In 2023, before he was Pope Leo and was still Cardinal Robert Prevost, the future pontiff said the church was looking to be more welcoming. After he was elected pope, comments he made in 2012 criticizing the "homosexual lifestyle" resurfaced in media reports.Fox News Digital reached out to a representative of The Vatican for comment.

The co-creator of the U.K. sitcom "Father Ted" was arrested at London Heathrow Airport on Monday allegedly over several social media posts criticizing transgender activists.Graham Linehan recounted the ordeal on his Substack, saying there were signs of something strange happening before he landed in London.According to the former comedy writer, a gate agent in the U.S. said he did not have a seat on his flight back home and needed to be issued a new ticket something he didnt think much of at the time. However, since the arrest, Linehan wrote on Substack that he believes he was flagged because "someone, somewhere, probably wearing unconvincing make-up" made a call.'MONTY PYTHON' COMEDIAN SAYS TRUMP EMBOLDENED PEOPLE TO LAUGH AGAIN AFTER WOKE ACTIVISTS RUINED COMEDYWhen he got off the plane at Heathrow, Linehan was met by five armed officers, who told him he was being arrested over three posts on X."In a country where pedophiles escape sentencing, where knife crime is out of control, where women are assaulted and harassed every time they gather to speak, the state had mobilized five armed officers to arrest a comedy writer for this tweet (and no, I promise you, I am not making this up)," Linehan wrote.In one of the posts, Linehan wrote that "if a trans-identified male is in a female-only space, he is committing a violent, abusive act." He then said those encountering such a scenario should make a scene, call police or even "punch" the offender.He said officers questioned him about the post, and he explained it was a serious point expressed with humor.Londons Metropolitan Police would not confirm the identity of the suspect involved in the incident. However, in response to a Fox News Digital inquiry about Linehan, a police spokesperson said that a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of inciting violence "in relation to posts on X." Other reports on the arrest have connected this statement to the incident involving Linehan.Linehan said the only restriction on his bail was that he was banned from using X."I looked at the single bail condition: I am not to go on Twitter. That's it. No threats, no speeches about the seriousness of my crimes just a legal gag order designed to shut me up while Im in the U.K., and a demand I face a further interview in October," he wrote.The former comedy writer added that the ordeal confirmed to him that "the U.K. has become a country that is hostile to freedom of speech, hostile to women, and far too accommodating to the demands of violent, entitled, abusive men who have turned the police into their personal goon squad."POLICE ARREST BILLBOARD CHRIS, CHRISTIAN ACTIVIST IN EU CAPITAL FOR DENOUNCING CHILD TRANSGENDER TREATMENTS"Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling, who has also been an outspoken critic of trans activism, slammed the arrest, writing "What the f--- has the U.K. become? This is totalitarianism. Utterly deplorable."Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe said, "Linehan today, you tomorrow. Make your objections known now.""Britain is now a total laughingstock a country where we arrest the authors of light comedies and interrogate them about their tweets. It would be laughable if it wasn't so serious," Conservative Party MP Neil O'Brien wrote on X after the arrest.Additionally, conservative activist Robby Starbuck slammed the U.K., saying the country has "no free speech" and that "the feelings of transgenders [and] migrants come before the rights of everyone else."The Free Speech Union, an organization dedicated to the defense of freedom of expression, also condemned the arrest and vowed to support Linehan."We do not believe Grahams arrest or the bail conditions imposed were lawful. We will be backing him all the way in his fight against these preposterous allegations and the disproportionate response from the police," the organization wrote on X.Lord Toby Young of Acton confirmed to Fox News Digital that the Free Speech Union would be paying for Linehan's legal team."The over-zealous policing of social media posts by the British police is turning the country into an international laughingstock," Young told Fox News Digital. "Its particularly egregious, given that the police only respond to one in five shoplifting offenses and 75% of burglaries went unsolved last year. They are policing our tweets at the expense of policing our streets."