Pro Football Hall of Famer Patrick Willis was like the rest of the football world when he saw the Dallas Cowboys trade four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.He couldn't believe it, but not because of the general shock factor."It baffled me a little bit, to be honest with you. Not so much about the trade, but it was more so the fact he went to Green Bay," Willis told Fox News Digital while discussing his partnership with The Athletic and its new Connections: Sports Edition puzzle ahead of the 2025 NFL season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWillis, a seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker who starred for the San Francisco 49ers, was baffled by Jerry Jones sending Parsons to Green Bay.Willis worried about Parsons' past injuries and now having to play in a place where temperatures regularly get below freezing during the year.COWBOYS GREAT TROY AIKMAN QUESTIONS JERRY JONES' PRIORITIES AFTER MICAH PARSONS TRADE"Im just like, Man, with you having the injuries youve had to go somewhere like Green Bay, it gets cold,'" Willis said. "It gets cold and to have injuries thats not the place you want to go to."Of course, Parsons didn't have any say over where he was heading, but he did sign a four-year, $188 million long-term extension to remain in Green Bay for the foreseeable future.Parsons is also already dealing with an injury, as ESPN reported on Monday that he may need an epidural injection to play the team's home opener against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Parsons has every intention of playing, but his "back tightness" designation while he sat out of Cowboys training camp wasn't a fib after all.Parsons is dealing with an L4/L5 facet join sprain in his back as of now, and he also had a high-ankle sprain last season that caused him to miss four games. He also battled hand, knee, and shoulder injuries during the 2022 season.Injuries are unfortunately a common happening in the NFL, as any player will say battling through them is a must throughout the grueling campaign. But Parsons' home field the last four seasons was in a climate-controlled AT&T Stadium Lambeau Field is the exact opposite.So, Willis believes Parsons' main priority will be staying healthy instead of circling that Week 4 matchup against the Cowboys."I feel like its one of those things where, for him, its going to be staying healthy," Willis said. "The whole thing is not going to be, Oh man, I cant wait to play that team."You gotta play outside. Hes going to have a lot of other things on his mind.Im sure hes going to be hungry for that game when it does happen. But, for him, I think the biggest thing is going to be staying healthy for this new squad."Willis said he wishes Parsons nothing but the best, and he's excited to see what he can do with this new opportunity in the NFC North.HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR TEAM?Willis, alongside Eli Manning and Devin Hester,partnered with The Athletic for its new Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, where each NFL teams fans can prove their expertise before gameday by solving the puzzle."Im super excited to be a part of this campaign with The Athletic. Its one of those things where Ive been a puzzler since Ive been a kid, so to be part of this campaign Im excited because you get to test your football knowledge," Willis said.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a deadly warning to drug traffickers Wednesday as he shared details about a U.S. military strike that destroyed a Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, killing 11 suspected Tren de Aragua narco-terrorists."It's a new day. It's a different day, and this is an activity the United States is not going to tolerate in our hemisphere," Hegseth said on "Fox & Friends."Venezuela's Minister of Communication and Information Freddy Nanez dismissed video of the attack as AI-generated, an accusation Hegseth dismissed.CHINA CONDEMNS US MILITARY BUILDUP OFF VENEZUELA COAST AS FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN REGIONAL AFFAIRS"I can tell you that was definitely not artificial intelligence. I watched it live," he said."We knew exactly who was in that boat. We know exactly what they were doing, and we knew exactly who they represented."Hegseth described the strike as a direct hit against a "narco-terrorist organization" that aims to "poison" the U.S. with illicit drugs.VIDEO SHOWS US MILITARY BLASTING DRUG BOAT, KILLING 11 SUSPECTED VENEZUELAN TREN DE ARAGUA NARCO-TERRORISTSPresident Trump shared footage of the fiery explosion, declaring that the strike should serve as notice to anyone attempting to traffic narcotics into the United States. He also emphasized that no U.S. forces were harmed in the operation.The president later confirmed the blast occurred in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility, while the terrorists were in international waters transporting illegal narcotics to the U.S.Hegseth was unable to disclose "exactly" how the operation occurred, but reiterated that the measure was done with "precision.""It won't stop with just this strike. Anyone else trafficking in those waters, who we know is a designated narco-terrorist, will face the same fate, and it's important for the American people to protect our homeland and protect our hemisphere," he said.Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.

Demi Moore is speaking out in support of Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, after criticism surfaced over decisions shes made while caring for her husband.During a recent interview on Oprah Winfrey's "The Oprah Podcast," Moore spoke about Bruce's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis and how the family is coping, noting she has "so much compassion for" the actor's wife and caretaker."There is no road map for how to deal with this," she said. "So much fell on Emma to really figure this whole thing out. And the most beautiful thing, and she talks about this in the book, was recognizing the importance for caregivers that they have to take care of themselves. If they dont put that time into making sure that theyre OK, then they cant show up for anyone else."In March 2022, the family announced that Bruce would be "stepping away" from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia. They shared in February 2023 that he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.BRUCE WILLIS SHOWED 'ALARMING' WARNING SIGNS BEFORE DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS, WIFE SAYSSince announcing his diagnosis, Emma has been vocal about navigating the struggles of being a caretaker, and has provided updates on his condition. She also wrote a book about her journey as a caregiver, titled "The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope and Yourself on the Caregiving Path," which is scheduled to be released on Sept. 9."I have so much compassion for Emma in this, being a young woman," Moore told Winfrey. "Theres no way that anybody could have anticipated where this was going to go, and I really think shes done a masterful job. She has been so dedicated to forging the right path. Shes had equal amounts of fear and strength and courage in navigating this."Emma recently faced criticism when she shared that as Bruce's condition worsened, she made the difficult decision to move him into a separate home, where he can live with professional caregivers.She responded to critics with an Instagram video, saying, "That is what caregivers are up against: judgment from others and criticism from others.""Too often, caregivers are judged quickly and unfairly by those who havent lived this journey or stood on the front lines of it," she wrote in the caption. "Sharing openly may invite opinions, but more importantly, it creates connection and validation for those actually navigating the realities of caregiving every day. Thats who I share for and so I can build a deeper connection with a community that understands this journey."Moore also opened up about how it feels to see her ex-husband battle dementia, telling Winfrey it is "hard to see somebody who was so vibrant and strong and so directed shift into this other part" of himself.When it comes to how she handles difficult moments, Moore explained that "Its so important just to meet them where theyre at."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Don't have an expectation of them needing to be who they were or who you want them to be," the "Indecent Proposal" star said. "And when you do that, I find that there is an incredible sweetness and something that's soft and tender and loving. Perhaps it is more playful and childlike in certain sense because of how much more caretaking they need.""If you replay where it was and what you've lost, it only creates anxiety and grief," she went on to say. "So when you stay present, there is so much and there's still so much of him there. And it may not always be verbal, but it is beautiful, given the givens."Moore and Bruce married in November 1987 and announced their separation in June 1998. Their divorce was finalized in October 2000. The couple share three daughters: Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBruce married Emma in March 2009, and they have two daughters together: Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. The blended family has remained close, often celebrating holidays and milestones together, and has continued to support one another as they navigate Bruce's condition.

Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.Routh wore a blue jumpsuit, black reading glasses and was shackled at his wrists and ankles when he appeared in federal court in Ft. Pierce, Florida, for his final pre-trial hearing on Tuesday.Representing himself in the case, Routh submitted three filings to the court, all of which were filled with unusual sentiments and riddles with typos. In one filing, he asked for access to female strippers and a putting green, suggesting that he and Trump play a round of golf."A roung [sic] of golf with the racist pig, he wins he can execute me, I win I get his job," Routh wrote, referring to the president.TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT SUSPECT RYAN ROUTH CAN'T SEE CLASSIFIED INFO RELATING TO CASE, JUDGE RULESRouth also suggested that he could fight Trump."I think a beatdown session would be more fun and entertaining f or [sic] everyone; give me shackles and cuffs and let the old fat man give it his worst,"he wrote.Routh, 59,is charged with attempting to assassinate Trump, assaulting a federal officer and multiple firearms violations stemming from the Sept. 15, 2024, incident in Florida, the second attempted assassination plot against Trump in a matter of months. Routh has pleaded not guilty.TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT SUSPECT RYAN ROUTH CAN REPRESENT HIMSELF AT TRIAL, FEDERAL JUDGE RULESDuring the hearing, Routh presented about a dozen additional witnesses that he would like to subpoena, including Trump himself. The court had already approved four character witnesses for Routh, but he requested several more, including a former romantic partner, to testify on his gentleness."That is clearly absurd," Judge Aileen Cannon said.Routh also wanted to question several Harvard professors who he believes could testify that his actions were justified, but Cannon previously ruled that she would not allow Routh to use a justification defense.Routh has previously presented other strange requests to the judge.Fox News Digital reported in Julythat Routh wrote an unusual letter to the judge asking why the death penalty isnt on the tableand proposing that he be included in a prisoner swap with U.S. adversaries, even suggesting he be sent to freeze in Siberia in exchange for a Ukrainian soldier.Rouths jury trial is set to begin on Sept. 8.Fox News Digitals Greg Norman and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Novak Djokovic, a fan favorite at theU.S. Open, blew kisses to an unusually hostile crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium late Tuesday night after he defeated Taylor Fritz in four sets to advance to the semifinals.Fritz, the final American man left in the tournament, had home-court advantage and by the halfway point of the match, it appeared that the fans had successfully gotten under Djokovic's skin.Fritz supporters continued to cheer for faults by Djokovic, and in the third set, when the match had surpassed 10:30 p.m., the Serbiantennis star had had enough.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"What are you going to do?" he repeated as he approached chair umpire Damion Dumusois.The crowd booed as Djokovic mocked Dumusois attempts to silence the crowd: "Thank you. Please. Thank you. Please."Dumusois appealed to Djokovic that, regardless of his interjection, "Its not going to help, Novak."COCO GAUFF 'BROKE DOWN' TO TEAM AFTER STUNNING US OPEN UPSET LOSS TO NAOMI OSAKAFritz would eventually take the set but lose the match, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4."I was just trying to survive," Djokovic said after the match. "It's one of those days where you just have to grind."Djokovic won 25 of the 42 points that lasted at least nine strokes. He saved 11 of the 13 break chances he faced and won 10 of the 11 points when he served and volleyed.The 38-year-old moved on to the semifinals, where he will face world No. 2Carlos Alcaraz.For Fritz, his loss meant another year without an American mens singles champion at any Grand Slam. The drought dates back to 2003, when Andy Roddick last won at the U.S. Open.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom for his "anti-Christian rhetoric" in the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Minnesota.Johnson, speaking during his first press conference since lawmakers returned from an extended recess, noted that the Democrat governor had taken personal jabs at him in recent weeks and accused Newsom of "shamelessly" mocking the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, where two children were killed and 17 people injured during morning Mass.NEWSOM REBUKES WHITE HOUSE DEFENSE OF PRAYER AFTER SHOOTING: KIDS WERE 'LITERALLY PRAYING AS THEY GOT SHOT AT'The Louisiana Republican pointed to Newsoms post on X in response to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who condemned MSNBC commentator and former White House press secretary Jen Psakis comments criticizing the outpouring of "thoughts and prayers" and lack of focus on gun control.Leavitt slammed Psaki's comments as "incredibly insensitive and disrespectful" to Americans of faith."These children were literally praying as they got shot at," Newsom fired back.Johnson called Newsom's remarks "sick."MINNESOTA BISHOP REBUKES DEM MAYOR FOR DISMISSING PRAYER FOLLOWING DEADLY CATHOLIC SCHOOL ATTACK"I mean, like, why would we do that? Why would you do that? Except that you are starving for attention," he said. "It's detestable. Two children were murdered. More than a dozen were hospitalized, and Gavin Newsoms response was to sneer and condemn those who seek out our creator in the darkest moments.""I just thought it was, I just thought it was evil. In fact, it's indicative of such a profound moral decay that really the only hope for Gavin Newsom is prayer."MINNESOTA GOV. TIM WALZ SAYS IT'S TIME TO 'TAKE SERIOUS ACTION' AFTER DEADLY SCHOOL SHOOTINGNewsom again took to social media to respond to the speaker, and quoted a Bible verse that read "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have their reward in full."House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., charged that the shooting was the result of Democratic policies and a simmering mental health crisis across the country."The way forward is to address the mental health crisis and empower law enforcement to crack down on crime, just as President Trump has done right here in our nation's capital," he said.While Republicans have condemned the shooting, blamed Democrats and called for prayer in the aftermath, Democratic lawmakers have taken a different route similar to Newsoms."Dont just say, This is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, D-Minn., said after the shooting. "They should be able to go to school or church in peace without the fear or risk of violence, and their parents should have the same kind of assurance."Others, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have called for Congress to take action on gun control.

There are few sure things in politics, but if Glenn Youngkin was the first-term incumbent governor of any state other than Virginia, he might just be one.A Republican with a strong approval rating in a state that went for Joe Biden in 2024, Youngkin is popular, competent and photogenic. But the Old Dominion, thanks to a quirk in its 1776 constitution, is the only state where a governor cannot serve two consecutive terms. So instead of getting the chance to re-elect Youngkin, Virginia voters face a choice in November between Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger.DONT MARYLAND MY VIRGINIA: YOUNGKIN, 2025 GOP TICKET RALLIES TOGETHER FOR FIRST TIME AHEAD OF KEY ELECTIONThere is no way to sugarcoat that this is a real disadvantage for the GOP. Had Youngkin been allowed to run, it is not even clear that Spanberger would have entered the race. Now she's a heavy favorite to win.Youngkin has been above 50% in approval rating for almost his entire time in Richmond, no mean feat in a commonwealth that handed Kamala Harris a six-point win over Donald Trump, last year.The question is whether there is any way for Republicans to harness the potent power of incumbency and transfer it from Youngkin to Earle-Sears. And though it might seem unconventional, the answer really should be, yes.Youngkins accomplishments in under four years are impressive. He delivered $4 billion in tax cuts. In 2024, CNBC ranked Virginia the "top state for business" in the country. His overhaul of the education system has raised standards for students.This is what Youngkin would be running on if Virginia law wasnt so weird, but why cant Earle-Sears also run on this very record? After all, she was right by his side the whole time. In fact, why cant they run on it together?Earle-Sears finds herself in almost the exact opposite position that Kamala Harris was in a year ago, replacing the top dog on the ticket. In Harriss case, it was because Joe Biden was not fit to serve, while in Youngkins case, it is because of a decision made by some guys in powdered wigs 250 years ago.But, while Harris was doomed by her inability to differentiate herself from the wildly unpopular and bungling Biden, Earle-Sears has no reason to distance herself from Youngkin. Instead, she should be celebrating what they have achieved together.We should see Youngkin and Earle-Sears hip to hip at rallies and on TV ads, him defending his successful single term, and her promising to continue and expand on it.This arrangement, if not quite a co-campaign then at least a quasi-incumbency, wouldnt just help Earle-Sears, it could help Youngkin with potential future political ambitions. Lets not forget that in the days before the Republican National Convention, he was a serious dark horse for the VP slot.In Milwaukee, at that RNC, you could see Youngkins political chops at work. People would flock to him, in part because hes approximately 8 feet tall and easily recognized, but also because they just like the guy.None of this is a knock on Earle-Sears, who has much to recommend her on her own merits, but to leave Youngkin, and all he brings to the table, on the sidelines, would be political malpractice.Thus far, Earle-Sears campaign has seemed focused on culture war issues, especially the battle over Northern Virginia counties flouting the Trump administrations rules on trans policies like boys in womens sports and restrooms.This is an important and powerful issue, but it isnt enough on its own.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe economy, on the other hand, is not a sexy issue, but it sure does win elections. Earle-Sears is in the unique position to not only say that she can bring about a strong state economy, but that she is already part of the team that has delivered on that promise.When the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was debated, some wanted what Andrew Jackson wanted over a century earlier: a single six-year term for president that would remove the burden (and temptations) of running for re-election.Back in 1951, Congress landed on two four-year terms, instead. But what nobody ever seriously proposed was a single four-year term, because it's not enough time to see through major projects and endeavors. Not for the U.S., and not for any state.Maybe more so than any other political office in America, the Virginia governorship truly is custodial than it is powerful. Youngkin is a short-term caretaker, but what will matter most to his legacy is who gets the keys to commonwealth next.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS

There's a Sununu in New Hampshire who is considering a run for the Senate in next year's midterm elections.But it isn't former Gov. Chris Sununu, who earlier this year considered but decided against launching a bid in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in the key New England swing state.It's former Sen. John E. Sununu, one of Chris Sununu's older brothers.Top national Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have held conversations with the former senator regarding a 2026 Senate campaign, a source told Fox News on Wednesday.RISING REPUBLICAN STAR ASHLEY HINSON LAUNCHES SENATE BID TO SUCCEED IOWA'S ERNSTA source familiar with the conversations confirmed to Fox News that Thune and former Sen. Cory Gardner, chair of the Senate Leadership Fund, which is the top super PAC supporting Senate Republicans, recently spoke with Sununu.The source added that Thune and Gardner are cautiously optimistic that Sununu will launch a campaign, in a race that's expected to be competitive and expensive.Sununu, a former three-term representative, defeated then-Gov. Shaheen in New Hampshire's 2002 Senate election. But the senator lost to Shaheen in their 2008 rematch.Shaheen announced earlier this year that she wouldn't seek re-election in next year's midterms, and Republicans are hoping to flip the seat as they aim to not only defend but expand their Senate majority.TRUMP NOT ON BALLOT BUT FRONT-AND-CENTER IN 2025 ELECTIONSWord that Sununu, who turns 61 this month, was mulling a Senate bid was first reported by NOTUS.There are currently two major Republicans in New Hampshire's Senate race.Former Sen. Scott Brown, who served as ambassador to New Zealand during President Donald Trumps first term in the White House, announced his candidacy in June.Ahead of his campaign launch, Brown had been crisscrossing New Hampshire since late last year, meeting with Republican and conservative groups.A month later, in July, three-term GOP state Sen. Dan Innis launched a U.S. Senate campaign.Trump, whose endorsement in Republican primaries is extremely influential, has remained neutral to date.Veteran Republican strategist John Ashbrook, a co-host of the popular "Ruthless" podcast, told Fox News Digital that "the more candidates getting into these races is an indicator that Republicans are on offense heading into an all-important midterm and that Trump's great success in the White House is actually wind in their sails as they pursue an effort to maintain the majority, that they should be able to maintain with good candidates on the field."FOUR KEY SENATE SEATS THE GOP AIMS TO FLIP IN NEXT YEAR'S MIDTERM ELECTIONSFour-term Rep. Chris Pappas, who represents the state's First Congressional District, is the clear frontrunner for the Democratic Party's Senate nomination.But progressive organizer and biomedical scientist Karishma Manzur is also running for the Democratic nomination.Pappas took to social media on Wednesday to emphasize that "NH wants leaders who'll stand up to Trump and special interests to build an economy that works for all.""Instead the GOP is scraping the bottom of the failed candidate barrel. Whether its corporate sellout John E. Sununu or MAGA puppet Scott Brown, NH voters won't buy it," Pappas argued.Senate Republicans enjoyed a favorable map in the 2024 cycle as they flipped four seats from blue to red to win back the majority.But the party in power the Republicans traditionally 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.SENATE DEMOCRATS RECRUITING TOP CANDIDATES IN PUSH TO WIN BACK MAJORITYThey're also targeting battleground Michigan, where Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring at the end of next year, as well as New Hampshire.Also on the National Republican Senatorial Committee'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.Republicans are also defending an open seat in red-leaning Iowa, after Sen. Joni Ernst's announcement on Tuesday that she won't seek re-election next year.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.

MSNBC host and former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki devoted a segment to online speculation surrounding President Donald Trump's health on Tuesday, lamenting that "we may never know" why he "suddenly spent a week hiding" from the public."You really cant make this stuff up sometimes," Psaki said, pointing to the president denying rumors of his death during a White House press event earlier in the day. The MSNBC host argued Trump's response was rambling, adding, "And look, we may never know why Donald Trump suddenly spent a week hiding entirely from the American public, but you dont actually need baseless online conspiracies to explain why he might not want to show his face in public right now."Trump told reporters Tuesday that he was "very active" over Labor Day weekend. Psaki, however, suggested several possible reasons he may have avoided public appearances.JEN PSAKI INSISTS SHE 'NEVER SAW' DIMINISHED BIDEN WHILE WORKING AS PRESS SECRETARY"For starters, theres the polling, and boy, is it brutal. Americans are more and more pessimistic about their lives right now. A newly released Wall Street Journal poll finds that the percentage of Americans who think they have a good chance of improving their standard of living has fallen to just 25%, which is a new low in nearly four decades of polling that particular question," Psaki continued.She also argued during the segment that Trump had been "reluctant to show his face in public for a week" because of "his absolute failure to try and make people forget about his 15-year friendship with child sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.""Lord knows that could be a reason," Psaki said. "Maybe the biggest reason Trump has been so shy recently is that a lot of this pushback appears to be working."The White House did not immediately return a request for comment.CREDIBILITY CRISIS: MEDIA SCRUTINIZED TRUMP'S HEALTH, FITNESS IN FIRST TERM BEFORE TURNING BLIND EYE ON BIDENPsaki was accused of "hypocrisy" and a lack of "self-awareness" by conservative commentators and social media users after the segment aired.The liberal MSNBC host had previously downplayed concerns about former President Biden's advanced age and cognitive abilities before the June 2024 CNN debate in Atlanta between Biden and Trump.RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan said Psaki was right about one thing, writing on X, "You can't make this stuff up."One user responded to a clip of Psaki and said, "It's called hypocrisy at its finest.""Just incredible that Jen Psaki is trying this. Astonishing even," another wrote.Martha Zoller, a conservative political commentator, argued that Psaki had "no authority to comment on this" because she worked for Biden.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREPsaki insisted during a podcast in early May that she never saw a diminished Biden while she was working for him."I never saw that person not a single time, and I was in the Oval Office every day, that was on that debate stage," Psaki said on the "Mixed Signals" podcast."I'm not a doctor," she added. "Aging happens quite quickly."Psaki joined MSNBC in 2022. In 2023, she brushed off concerns about Biden's age and said he was better than the alternative."Joe Biden isn't perfect. No candidate is, by the way. But we have to understand what the alternative is here. If elected to a second term, Donald Trump would prosecute anyone he deems an enemy, unleash troops on protesters, and essentially unravel the rule of law as we know it, and this time, he plans to align his administration with people who will actually do it. But sure, Joe Biden is three years older and occasionally trips on things," she told MSNBC viewers at the time.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMSNBC did not immediately return a request for comment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday claimed he "never refused" a 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.Though President Donald Trump told reporters from the Oval Office on Wednesday that he would be speaking with Putin "very shortly," as his two-week deadline issued last month for the Kremlin chief to meet with Zelenskyy is now up."I'll know pretty much what we're going to be doing," Trump told reporters. "We've taken very strong action. But I'll be speaking to him over the next few days, and we're going to see."I'm going to know exactly what's happening," he added.Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha took to X and accused Putin of issuing "knowingly unacceptable proposals," adding that seven nations have made known their readiness to host peace talks, including Austria, Vatican City, Switzerland, Turkey, and three Gulf states."These are serious proposals and President Zelenskyy is ready for such a meeting at any point of time. Yet, Putin continues to mess around," he added. "Only increased pressure can force Russia to finally get serious about peace process."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 never agreed to engage directly with the Ukrainian president.Putin on Wednesday claimed that if a "meeting is well-prepared and will lead to some positive results," then he would agree to meet. He also claimed Zelenskyy was "afraid" to meet with him, though he did not detail why he believed this.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.""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 answer 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.