ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel criticized CBS on Tuesday for its decision to end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," suggesting the network canceled the show to appease President Donald Trump and secure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for Paramount's merger with Skydance Media."CBS, all of a sudden out of the blue, claimed The Late Show was losing $40 million a year and then miraculously got FCC approval to sell their company, which is what they wanted," he said during his monologue.In its July 18 statement announcing Colberts show would end, CBS said the decision was "purely" financial and "not related in any way to the shows performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount," the network's parent company.Paramount's settlement with Trump over his CBS News "60 Minutes" lawsuit was also criticized by Colbert and others as a way to appease the administration ahead of the $8 billion Skydance merger. The merger was approved on July 24 and completed on Aug. 7.NEW PARAMOUNT CHIEF BACKS COLBERT CANCELLATION, SAYS LATE-NIGHT LANDSCAPE HAS 'HUGE PROBLEM'There has been rampant speculation about the future of other Paramount-owned late-night programs, including "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, which has a progressive bent like Colbert's show.Following CBS's announcement that it would end "The Late Show," Trump fired off a celebratory Truth Social post praising the show's cancellation and warning that other late-night hosts may be next on the chopping block, including Kimmel."The word is, and its a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes and, shortly thereafter, Fallon will be gone," Trump posted. "These are people with absolutely NO TALENT, who were paid Millions of Dollars for, in all cases, destroying what used to be GREAT Television. Its really good to see them go, and I hope I played a major part in it!"TRUMP MAY HAVE 'JUST HANDED AN EMMY' TO STEPHEN COLBERT, INDUSTRY REPORTER SAYSKimmel, who returned to television on Tuesday after a brief summer break, responded to Trumps July Truth Social post by saying he is "next to go."FOX NEWS' GUTFELD DELIVERS MASSIVE RATINGS BOOST TO FALLON'S TONIGHT SHOW WITH CROSS-NETWORK APPEARANCE"Oh, you delicate, chubby little teacup, did we hurt your feelings? You want us to be canceled because we make jokes about you. I thought you were against cancel culture. I thought that was like their whole thing," he said. "When did you become so woke?"Kimmel, dubbing Trump "Frosty the Snowflake," assured viewers that he had no plans to leave late night. He also revealed Colbert would be an upcoming guest on his show when he takes it on the road to New York.CBS declined comment to Fox News Digital.Fox News' Joshua Q. Nelson contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is facing a GOP-led censure resolution on Wednesday after her fiery remarks at a pro-Palestinian conference.Tlaib spoke at the Peoples Conference for Palestine in Detroit over the weekend, where she condemned both Democrats and Republicans for supporting Israel as its military campaign in Gaza continues.Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., who introduced the measure, accused Tlaib of "vilifying her colleagues, endangering the lives of Jewish people, and celebrating terrorism.""Her conduct is beneath that of a civilized person, let alone a member of Congress. I am calling on the House of Representatives to censure her remarks and put Democrats on notice for enabling and cheering on antisemitism in their own party," Carter told Fox News Digital.DNC SUMMER MEETING DERAILED AFTER TENSIONS FLARE OVER DUELING RESOLUTIONS: LOSING OUR FUTUREThe Detroit-area progressive, the first Palestinian-American elected to Congress, targeted the institution itself in her remarks. "Outside of the decaying halls of the empire in Washington, D.C., we are winning. They are scared."She also brushed off colleagues concerns about anti-Israel protests near their offices."They are scared. They send me videos and messages of people protesting in front of their district offices, people showing up at their town halls, and I was like, were not all related. Those are fellow Americans," Tlaib said. "Maybe you should meet with them and listen."Carters resolution referenced other speakers at the event, tying their rhetoric to Tlaibs participation.He pointed to remarks by Aisha Nizar, an activist with the Palestinian Youth Movement, who discussed disrupting the U.S. supply chain for F-35 combat aircraft.WHITE HOUSE DEMANDS ALL GAZA HOSTAGES RETURN HOME THIS WEEK AMID STALLED TALKS"If one specific node of the F-35 supply chain is intervened in, it has a huge impact for our people back home," Nizar said. "We need to be surgical. We need to be strategic. And we need to be bold in our actions. Because there are many different points of these supply chains of death that we can intervene in."Another participant, Nidal Jboor, founder of Doctors Against Genocide, reportedly said of leaders in the U.S., Europe and Israel, "They must be locked up, taken out, neutralized to save children and humanity," according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute.It remains unclear how closely Tlaib is tied to those figures, but Carters resolution links her speech to past controversies over her criticism of Israel."Representative Rashida Tlaib has repeatedly displayed conduct entirely unbecoming of a member of the House of Representatives by calling for the destruction of the state of Israel and by dangerously promoting terrorism and extremism, while Israeli and American hostages remain in terrorist captivity," the resolution states.Carter is running for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIsraels military campaign in Gaza which international organizations warn has created famine conditions was launched in response to Hamas Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack that killed more than 1,000 people in southern Israel, many of them civilians in their homes.The conflict has split lawmakers in both parties, with a growing number of Democrats and even some Republicans criticizing the magnitude of Israel's response.The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry claims tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7.Fox News Digital has reached out to Tlaibs office for comment.

President Xi Jinping declared Chinas "great rejuvenation" unstoppable on Wednesday as he used the countrys largest-ever military parade to hint at reunification with Taiwan and to flaunt advanced weapons designed to rival American power.Xi said the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) would "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity," underscoring Beijings ambitions toward Taiwan. "The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable," he added.The 70-minute spectacle marked the 80th anniversary of Japans surrender in World War II. Thousands of troops goose-stepped through Tiananmen Square, followed by columns of tanks, missile carriers and drones.Xi has repeatedly set 2027, the 100th anniversary of the PLA, as a deadline for military modernization a timeline U.S. officials warn could coincide with preparations for an invasion of Taiwan.TRUMP CLAIMS PUTIN, XI, KIM ARE CONSPIRING AGAINST THE US AFTER MILITARY PARADE IN CHINAChina showed off its full nuclear triad missiles launched from land, sea and air. That included the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of traveling 12,400 miles, putting the U.S. mainland within range.Analysts paid special attention to what appeared to be a new DF-61 hypersonic missile carried on a WS2400 truck. The weapon is believed to be designed to outpace U.S. missile defenses. Submarine-launched ballistic missiles and long-range bombers rounded out the display of nuclear muscle.The PLA also rolled out stealth drones like the GJ-11 "Sharp Sword" UCAV and other "loyal wingman" drones alongside AI-enhanced tanks, hypersonic weapons, underwater drones and other futuristic systems.Amphibious assault vehicles hinted at preparations for a Taiwan contingency. Beijing also highlighted cyber and space capabilities, signaling ambitions beyond conventional battlefields.Xi watched the procession flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a not-so-subtle signal of solidarity among Americas adversaries.PUTIN AND XI DEEPEN TIES AS IRAN, NORTH KOREA LEADERS VISIT BEIJINGAfter the parade, Putin and Kim met behind closed doors for two hours. Putin thanked Kim for supporting Russias war in Ukraine, Chinese state media reported.President Donald Trump weighed in on Truth Social, addressing Xi directly: "Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against The United States of America."Around two dozen world leaders watched from the stands, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Only two heads of state from Europe Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted Chinas invitation, as Western allies largely stayed away.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te dismissed the spectacle as "psychological intimidation."The show of force came just months after the U.S. staged its own military parade in Washington to mark the Armys 250th birthday, in a signal that China intends to match and eventually surpass American military power.

China displayed new weapons Wednesday at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War IIs end.Beijing sought to display its growing military power as Chinese President Xi Jinping was accompanied by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Highlights from Chinas arms exhibition included submarine drones, hypersonic missiles and laser weapons. Additionally, China showed off its fighter jets and bombers during the 90-minute display."The Chinese peoples rejuvenation cannot be blocked, and the noble goal of the peaceful development of human civilization must triumph," Xi said at the end of his speech, according to the Associated Press.PUTIN, KIM JONG UN BEGIN BILATERAL TALKS IN BEIJING AFTER ATTENDING MASSIVE CHINESE MILITARY PARADEFor many, the word "drone" is synonymous with flying, but thats not the case for the AJX002. The nuclear-capable unmanned vehicle that looks like a narrow submarine, with a propeller measuring up to 65 feet in length, could be used on surveillance and reconnaissance missions, according to the BBC. The outlet pointed out that the AJX002 wasnt the only drone the Chinese were flaunting. Beijing also displayed its GJ-11 stealth attack drone.KIM JONG UN TAKES 'MOVING FORTRESS' BULLETPROOF TRAIN TO MEET PUTIN AND XI AT BEIJING MILITARY PARADEBeijing also showed off its hypersonic anti-ship missiles that China has tested on mockups of U.S. aircraft carriers. According to Reuters, this included the Yinji-19, Yinji-17 and the Yinji-20, among others. The AP assesses that the hypersonic weapons are of particular concern to the U.S. Navy, which patrols the western Pacific from its 7th Fleet headquarters in Japan.In addition to showing off its drones, China also presented its high-energy laser weapons meant to be used as part of the countrys system for countering drone attacks, according to Reuters.President Donald Trump took a swipe at Xi, Putin and Kim in a post on Truth Social."Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America," he wrote.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPChinas parade comes just after the country hosted the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Xi is trying to expand the SCO and create a development bank run by the organization. According to the AP, the Chinese leader launched a cooperation platform and pledged $1.4 billion in loans over the next three years for the organizations members.

A new wellness fad is raking in business in the Miami area: paying someone to lightly scratch your back, scalp and arms for pure relaxation."I think it's a very weird thing," Tomi Lahren said on "Outnumbered" on Aug. 29 in response to the trend."I guess good for them for making a business out of it, but why am I not surprised that something like this has gone viral on TikTok?"ELITE AMERICANS SHELL OUT FOR 'BOAT-TOX' AND OTHER ON-DEMAND PERSONAL CARE SERVICESThe family-run Scratcher Girls brand bills itself as purveyors of "professional back scratching," operating a studio in Miami Gardens and a weekend booth at Hollywoods Yellow Green Farmers Market.The company calls itself the first of its kind and says clients come for "mood-enhancing scratch therapy."Online booking shows pricing at $74.99 for 30 minutes and $129.99 for an hour; couples sessions run higher. Clients are asked to arrive clean, and staff can do a scalp check if "hair play" is requested.IS YOUR MANICURE SAFE? CHEMICAL BANNED FROM NAIL SALONS FOR HEALTH DANGERS"I think the criminal attorney in me just sees this as like, DNA transfer, and a whole lot of opportunity for other stuff," Emily Compagno joked as the hosts discussed their hesitation.LOAD THE LAUNDRY, GRAB A BEER: INSIDE AMERICA'S LAUNDROMAT BARSPart of the surge in popularity comes from social media. Scratcher Girls ASMR-style TikTok clips have pushed the niche service into the mainstream, sparking hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of likes, and turning the simple act of a soothing scratch into viral content.Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a "previously unstudied sensory phenomenon," according to the National Institute of Health, in which individuals experience a tingling, static-like sensation in response to specific audio and visual stimuli."I will say, my boys, they have my mom scratch their back they love it they melt, they fall asleep," co-host Tiffany Smiley added as an example of the appeal."There is science that backs the dopamine release and what it does to, you know, your mental health and your relaxation," she added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERScratcher Girls, for its part, has leaned into demand with a summer tour schedule and regular market pop-ups, allowing people to "try before you buy."The brands site touts "over 20 years of experience" and a mission built on gentle, calming touch.MORE IN HEALTH NEWS"I think the only people who should be scratching your back are your partner, your loved one, your parent I don't think that's for anybody else to do," Lahren said.

Travis Kelce talked publicly for the first time about his recent engagement to Taylor Swift and the next chapter in their "Love Story."Kelce and Swift announced their engagement last week in a social media post, and the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end said it has been "awesome.""I appreciate everybody that reached out and sent something, and all the posts, all the excitement thats been going on," Kelce said during a recent episode of "New Heights."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Its been really fun telling everybody who Im going to be spending the rest of my life with."Kelce and Swift attended a Cincinnati Bearcats game last week at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, and Kelce said it was the first time he introduced Swift as his fiance."It was my first time introducing Taylor as my fiance to a few of my teammates," Kelce said. "It was pretty cool."TAYLOR SWIFT POINTED OUT HILARIOUS NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER SLIP-UP DURING FOOTBALL GAME VIEWING, JASON KELCE SAYSThe 10-time Pro Bowler said he gets "giddy" calling Swift his fiance.The newly engaged Kelce will begin the 13th season of his NFL career when the Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers in So Paulo, Brazil. There were rumors Kelce considered retirement following the teams Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he announced his intentions to play this season shortly after.Last season was a down year for the three-time Super Bowl champion, as he had 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns. The yards and touchdowns were career lows for Kelce.Patrick Mahomes will be relying on Kelce to be a key target early in the season as wide receiver Rashee Rice is suspended for the first six games.Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET Friday, and Swift is sure to be watching.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Army has canceled itsCommand Assessment Program, a promotion board that factored psychological assessments and potential biases into leadership considerations."Good riddance," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X."Promotions across [Department of Defense] will ONLY be based on merit & performance."The program, which was implemented broadly across the Army in 2020, was aimed at reducing conscious and subconscious biases and using peer assessments and behavioral analysis to choose candidates for command posts.NAVY SECRETARY PUSHES REVIEW BOARD TO PURGE DEI FROM NAVAL ACADEMY AND RESTORE 'WARRIOR ETHOS'Former Army Secretary Christine Wormuth had made CAP an official program of record just before President Donald Trump took office."The battery of psychometric assessments employs several different instruments to measure cognitive capacity, emotional intelligence, conscientiousness, self-awareness, and other behavioral traits," Army documents explaining CAP said.Each year, around 2,000 candidates were assessed under CAP for Army leadership positions. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll paused the program and placed it under review last month.The program did not generate greater interest in leadership roles. Around 54% of the Armys eligible senior officers chose not to participate in CAP last year, declining the opportunity to take on a command role. That was up from 40% in 2019.HEGSETH TEARS UP RED TAPE, ORDERS PENTAGON TO BEGIN DRONE SURGE AT TRUMP'S COMMANDThe Army will now revert to its prior assessment process,Centralized Selection Board/List, CSL, for choosing commanding officers. Officers who serve on CSL boards assess a candidates past assignments, performance and potential.CAPs credibility was further compromised when Gen. Charles Hamilton, commander of Army Materiel Command, was relieved of duty. He was investigated for improperly influencing the selection process in favor of a lieutenant colonel who had failed her CAP assessment. An Inspector General investigation led to his firing in December 2024.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe cancellation comes in alignment with a June 20 memo from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, which directed a review of military officer evaluations and selection processes.

Jack Osbourne has zero tolerance for hateful comments towards his late father, Ozzy Osbourne.On Tuesday, the 39-year-old took to social media to call out Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters, who seemingly insulted his father during an appearance on "The Independent Ink" last month."Ozzy Osbourne, who just died, bless him, in his whatever that state that he was in his whole life," Waters, 81, said. "Well never know, we didnt, you know? Although he was all over the TV for hundreds of years with his idiocy and nonsense."OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76"I dont care about Black Sabbath, I never did," he added. "I have no interest in biting the heads of chickens or whatever they do. I couldnt care less, you know."Jack responded to Waters' blunt remarks via his Instagram Stories."Hey [Roger Waters], F--- you. How pathetic and out of touch youve become," he wrote. "The only way you seem to get attention these days is by vomiting out bulls--- in the press. My father always thought you were a c--- thanks for proving him right."Last week, Jack's sister, Kelly Osbourne, lashed out at WWE star Becky Lynch after the athlete trashed Ozzy's hometown of Birmingham."I am not wrestling in Birmingham," Lynch said during "Monday Night Raw," which broadcast from England. "Yeah, the only good thing that came out of here died a month ago. But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had the good sense to move to L.A. a proper city. Because if I lived in Birmingham, Id die too."OZZY OSBOURNE FUNERAL: SHARON OSBOURNE BREAKS DOWN DURING EMOTIONAL PROCESSIONKelly dubbed the comments as "disrespectful," and called out the WWE for allowing the pro wrestler to speak so negatively about her father."(Becky Lynch) you are a disrespectful dirtbag! Birmingham would not p--- on you if you were on fire. #birminghamforever" she wrote in a post on her Instagram Stories."Shame on the WWE for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home."The lead singer of Black Sabbath died on July 22. He was 76.The singer died from cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinsons disease, according to the death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," the family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time."Osbourne recently performed his final concert in Birmingham, England. The 10-hour show on July 5 was hosted by Jason Momoa, and featured performances from Metallica, Guns N Roses, Jack Black, Steven Tyler and more.Osbourne is survived by wife Sharon, daughters Kelly and Aimee, and son Jack, in addition to daughter Jessica, and sons Elliot and Louis from his first marriage to Thelma Riley.According to The Daily Mail, the Black Sabbath frontman wanted to be buried near a lake on his 250-acre property.Following his death, a procession of thousands walked the streets of Birmingham to honor the legendary rock star as the hearse and accompanying vehicles made their way to the Black Sabbath bridge and bench.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe hearse carrying Osbourne made its way down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath bench, which was unveiled on the Broad Street canal bridge in 2019.In a "Dear Ozzy" column for The Times in 2011, Osbourne shared his wishes for what he hoped his funeral would be like after a fan asked if it was "too morbid to plan your own funeral? Or is it a thoughtful gift for your surviving relatives?""I honestly dont care what they play at my funeral; they can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, Susan Boyle and We Are the Diddymen if it makes em happy," Osbourne wrote. "But I do want to make sure its a celebration, not a mope-fest.""Id also like some pranks: maybe the sound of knocking inside the coffin; or a video of me asking my doctor for a second opinion on his diagnosis of death," he continued. "Therell be no harping on the bad times."WATCH: OZZY OSBOURNE'S DEATH PUTS RENEWED SPOTLIGHT ON THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE"So to answer your question, yes, a bit of planning is the right thing to do for the family you leave behind," he said. "Its worth remembering that a lot of people see nothing but misery their whole lives. So by any measure, most of us in this country especially rock stars like me are very lucky.""Thats why I dont want my funeral to be sad. I want it to be a time to say thanks."

A lawyer representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein said Wednesday that the American public is "going to be appalled" about documents relating to the disgraced late financier that have not been released by the federal government."The government has mistreated them after Jeffrey Epstein mistreated them," Bradley Edwards said of the victims in Washington, D.C.Edwards spokeduring a news conference that is part of aneffort by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., to pass through the House a procedural motion known as a discharge petition, which could force a House vote urging the Justice Department to release the Epstein files."We filed lawsuits against Jeffrey Epstein, against his estate and against two financial institutions -- JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank, that prove that they provided, knowingly provided the financial infrastructure for a sex trafficking operation. Unfortunately, all of the documents and evidence that we have worked so hard to gather hide behind protective orders, confidentiality agreements and bank secrecy laws," Edwards said."That is why this discharge petition is so important. While we have seen the documents, you havent, and when you see the documents, you're going to be appalled, and the American people deserve to see everything," he added."The documents in the possession of the CIA should be made available. Those in the possession of the FBI going back decades should be made available," Edwards continued. "Everybody knows that evil flourishes in the darkness. Corruption flourishes in secrecy. It is time right now to make a difference for the women that are behind me right now," Edwards said as he stood alongside victims.Epstein died in prison six years ago while awaiting federal charges related to sex trafficking."This is not a hoax. This is real. There are real survivors," Massie said. "There are real victims to this criminal enterprise, and the perpetrators are being protected because they're rich and powerful and political donors to the establishment here in Washington, DC. So today we're standing with the survivors and we're giving them a voice.Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., also said Wednesday that "the women behind me have never received justice."And do you want to know why? It's because Jeffrey Epstein somehow was able to walk among the most rich, powerful people, not only in America, but foreign countries. Yesterday I heard countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia and even Israel and other countries," Greene said. "The truth needs to come out, and the government holds the truth that the cases that are sealed hold the truth. Jeffrey Epstein's estate holds the truth. The FBI, the DOJ, and the CIA holds the truth. And the truth we are demanding."Epstein victim Jena-Lisa Jones said Wednesday that she "was only 14 years old when my friend brought me over to Jeffrey Epstein's house in Palm Beach in 2003.""I always did my best in school and I had such a positive outlook on life," she said. "Until that day that I met Jeffrey, I have never been more scared in my life than I was that first time that he hurt me. I remember crying the entire way home, thinking about how I couldn't ever tell anyone about what actually happened in that house.""I want to thank Congressman Ro and Congressman Thomas Massie for having me here today. It was really hard for me to find my voice and to become strong enough to speak about my abuse," she also said. "Together, we can finally make a change. And that is thanks to the people like these two Congressmen and their teams who actually care about the victims.""If you are a member of Congress and you are listening to all of us speak here today, please really listen to us. Please vote for this bill to be passed," Jones said. "Please, President Trump, pass this bill and help us. Make us feel like our voices are finally being heard."Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he has not ruled out the possibility of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and invited him to come to Moscow, according to Russian state-owned news outlet Tass."If Zelenskyy is ready for a meeting, let him come to Moscow," Putin said, according to a translation of the remarks issued from China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II.TRUMP CLAIMS PUTIN, XI, KIM ARE CONSPIRING AGAINST THE US AFTER MILITARY PARADE IN CHINAZelenskyys office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals questions, nor did the White House.But any possibility of Zelenskyy traveling to Russia appears highly unlikely given the threats he would face, and the fact that Putin has made clear his chief aim is to oust Zelenskyy from Kyiv.Former CIA Moscow Station Chief Dan Hoffman echoed these security concerns and told Fox News Digital, "Theres no way that Zelenskyy should be traveling to Moscow."IS PUTIN STRINGING TRUMP ALONG TO SIDESTEP US SANCTIONS WHILE BOMBING UKRAINE?Zelenskyy has proposed face-to-face meetings with Putin on multiple occasions using a third-party neutral nation like Turkey, though the Kremlin chief has thus far refused to engage directly with the Ukrainian president."Putin invaded Ukraine," Hoffman said. "[Putin] is doing this to make it appear as if he will negotiate in good faith and try and drive a wedge between Zelenskyy and the United States, as well as Zelenskyy and Europe."While European leaders have staunchly backed Zelenskyy in opposition to Putin, Trumps position has remained more ambiguous since entering office.In answering questions by reporters on Tuesday over whether there will be "consequences" if a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is not announced soon, Trump said, "Yeah, there will be."It is unclear if Trump will believe Putin is extending a good-faith offer to meet with Zelenskyy or see it as a false attempt at statesmanship as he continues to heavily attack Ukraine.Check back on this developing story.