As Vice President JD Vance paid his respects to the victims of last weeks deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, protesters standing by a "progress pride" flag with transgender colors heckled him from across the street.Vance, who is Catholic, paid a visit to the site of the shooting and visited with victims and their families on Wednesday.The vice president and second lady Usha Vance were seen pausing for a moment in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary outside the church before he entered. As he entered, protesters could be heard shouting various slogans, including "protect our kids," "youre a coward" and "do better."Behind the protesters were signs reading "protect kids not guns" beside a pride flag.MINNEAPOLIS POLICE REVEAL MORE ABOUT CHURCH SCHOOL SHOOTER'S MOTIVECommenting on the protesters, conservative columnist Dustin Grage posted on X, "Leftist protestors proceed to shout Youre a coward and do better while flying a rainbow flag. Talk about tone-deaf."Police have identified 23-year-old Robin Westman as the shooter who opened fire on a school Mass last Wednesday, killing two children and injuring 21 others.The killer was carrying three firearms, according to authorities a rifle, a pistol and a shotgun. All three had been purchased legally.Court records show that a Minneapolis juvenile named Robert Westman had a legal name change to Robin in 2019, and FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the shooter was born Robert and later identified as Robin.The mass shooting claimed the lives of Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10.FBI DIRECTOR CALLS MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTING 'BARBARIC' DOMESTIC TERRORISM WITH ANTI-RELIGIOUS MOTIVESSpeaking with reporters before boarding Air Force Two after the visit, Vance commented, "I have never had a day that will stay with me like this day did."He called it a "very heartbreaking, but also very gratifying visit.""I really felt like these parents, in the midst of the worst grief of their entire lives, they opened up their lives and they opened up their hearts and they made me part of it," he said. "They told me about their kids. They told me about their families. They told me about the community supporting them. And that was just an amazing thing to see, an amazing thing to witness, an amazing thing. To get to be a part of."Vance said that he was moved by the victims parents stories about their deceased children."We should talk more about these kids. We should talk less about the shooter. We should talk less about the crazy person who took these children from us. We should talk about these kids, their hopes and their dreams and the fact that they had a full life ahead of them that was cut short," he said."I wish that we talked a lot more about Harper, who was a beautiful young girl. She had a beautiful smile, the kind of smile that would turn a bad day into a good one and was very proud of the fact that she just had her first communion a couple of years ago I also wish we talked a little bit more about Fletcher. Fletcher was a very rambunctious and energetic kid, was a beautiful kid, had an incredible head of hair."MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH SHOOTING AUDIO CAPTURES FIRST RESPONDERS RUSHING TO CHAOTIC SCENE IN DEADLY ATTACKVance also urged continued prayer for the victims of the shooting still suffering from their injuries."While two kids lost their lives, there's still one kid that's in very serious condition, and every single family, the family of Lydia, who luckily recovered, but we visited her in the hospital, the family of the two who died, Harper and Fletcher, all three of those families said, Please say a prayer," he said. "So now, my fellow Americans, if you're the praying type, say a prayer for this innocent girl who's actually in surgery right now that the swelling will go down, that she will be okay because she's still in a fight for her life."Asked whether authorities should be investigating people who are experiencing gender dysphoria and are exhibiting signs that they might be targeting kids, Vance responded, "Certainly we should be investigating people who are planning on targeting kids."He said that concerning policies to prevent future attacks,all the victims parents asked was "that we look very seriously at the root causes, that we look very seriously at ways to prevent crazy people who are about to shoot up a school from getting access to firearms."Vance added that "oneof the ways that I'm going to try to honor these parents and the children that they lost is by being a better dad and hugging my kids tight tonight and making sure that they know that their dad loves them. Because there are two families who are not going to get that opportunity ever again."

Retired Army Sgt. Michael Verardo, one of Americas most catastrophically wounded post-9/11 veterans, was laid to rest Tuesday with full military honors at Weddington Methodist Church in North Carolina.Family, friends, paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and national leaders gathered to remember a soldier, husband and father whose resilience inspired a nation.Verardo was one of the most catastrophically wounded veterans of the post-9/11 generation. Verardos injuries and his choice to keep living with purpose were honored by those who rose to speak on his behalf.Fox News Jennifer Griffin told mourners she would forever carry the image of Verardo forcing himself upright on his prosthetic leg to salute the American flag. "Michael always stood to salute the flag, even when it was not easy or comfortable to do so," she said.TRUMP SALUTES SGT. MICHAEL VERARDO, WOUNDED AFGHANISTAN VETERAN WHO INSPIRED INDEPENDENCE FUNDS TRACKCHAIRS"The image that will stick with me forever was Michael standing to salute the flag on the day North Carolinians came out to welcome his beloved Afghan translator Johnny and his family after Sarah arranged their harrowing rescue during the chaotic and violent withdrawal from Afghanistan," Griffin said.That image captured the essence of a man who refused to give up. On April 24, 2010, an improvised explosive device in Afghanistans Arghandab Valley took his left leg, shattered and shredded his left arm, and left him with burns and a traumatic brain injury. He was labeled "death imminent" by medics, but survived a coma and more than 120 surgeries.At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Verardo endured years of grueling rehabilitation. He learned to walk again on a prosthetic leg, and he encouraged other wounded warriors who faced their own battles. Three years after the blast, he married his high school sweetheart Sarah who stood faithfully by his side as caregiver and partner through every trial.FOUR YEARS AFTER ABBEY GATE, VETERANS WHO SAVED CIVILIANS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITYTogether, they built a family. Verardo delighted in being Dad to Grace, known as Gigi, Mary Scott and Elizabeth. Sarah sought to help other families by writing "Hero at Home," a childrens book explaining the unseen wounds of war.On Tuesday, their eldest daughter, now 11, stood bravely before the congregation. "I am proud of my dad because he fought so long and so hard to stay alive for us. He never gave up," Gigi said. "If I could tell him one thing right now, it would be thank you. Thank you for being my dad. I love you. I promise I will never forget you, and youll be part of everything I do every single day."Even as he endured his own battles, Verardo devoted himself to lifting others. With Sarah, he championed the Independence Funds Trackchairs program, giving wounded warriors freedom of movement once thought lost, and Operation Resiliency, a lifeline for veterans struggling after war aimed at reuniting veterans to prevent suicide. His work became a mission of service beyond the battlefield, proof that sacrifice could be transformed into hope for others.Those who knew him best testified to the depth of that mission. "He could have gone home after the first injury, but not Mike," said Sen. Thom Tillis. "He was committed to the mission. Back home, he made it his mission to recover, to raise a family, to help others. Michael never fully recovered from his wounds on that battlefield, but he did not let that stop him. Mission accomplished, my friend."Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke of a soldier whose faith never dimmed. "Through it all, he smiled, radiating a faith and courage that inspired everyone he encountered. This time last week, on the far side of forever, someone else smiled first. And Michael, now whole again, heard the words: Well done, good and faithful servant'."The sanctuary was filled with Verardos comrades, paratroopers, medics, and brothers-in-arms, a gathering that Col. Adam Armstrong called a testament to his character.Addressing Verardos daughters, Col. Armstrong said: "Your father was the best of all of us. It is rare indeed for so many of a mans comrades to converge a testament to what your dad meant to us all."In her final farewell, Sarah shared the vow she made as the American flag was laid across her husbands body. "When these heroic first responders draped the American flag over him, I told Michael I will love you forever. Every hour of my life will be a living testament to you."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSgt. Michael Verardos life was defined by sacrifice, resilience, and devotion. His legacy will endure in the courage of his brothers-in-arms in the Bravo Company, the 2nd Battalion of the 508th Infantry Parachute Infantry Regiment, and through the advocacy of his wife and the lives of his three daughters.In her farewell, Sarah gave him a fitting benediction. "Michael, you did it. You fought the bad guys, you finished the race, you completed the mission. Ive got it from here. I love you."

The White House fired back at New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday after the Democratic lawmaker took a swipe at President Donald Trump over a major change coming for NFL fans.Scott Hanson, who hosts "NFL RedZone" on Sundays during the football season, said there will be commercials coming to the broadcast despite the tag line of the show being "seven hours of commercial-free football.""The business folks handle the business, and I have no say over different elements that could or could not be in the show," Hanson said on "The Pat McAfee Show."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"When you see me come on the air, were gonna hit the Octobox. Weve got eight games in the early window, taking you around to all the different cities. And then when we get into it, Ladies and Gentlemen, its been more than 250 days since the first full NFL Sunday, but we are back. And seven hours of RedZone football starts now."He maintained that no fan would miss "any great football for any of the business side of things."Hansons revelation sparked a ton of social media reaction, including from Hochul. She called on ESPN and the NFL to "fix" the issue. "RedZone" will move to ESPN properties starting in 2026.NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE: EAGLES BEGIN QUEST TO REPEAT AS SUPER BOWL CHAMPS"More commercials, less football. Trumps America," Hochul wrote on X. "@NFL and @espn: You have time to fix this!"The White House dismissed Hochuls remark."What a moronic thing to post," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital. "Too bad theres no cure for stupid."The Athletic offered details on what a commercialized "RedZone" could look like. WWE and NASCAR have commercials during their weekly events.NFL fans will be able to see a double box with advertisements, according to The Athletic. Fans will reportedly hear the audio from the ads while watching the action simultaneously."Sponsors have been an important part of the NFL RedZone broadcast for more than a decade," an NFL spokesperson told the outlet. "The NFL will continue to own and operate NFL RedZone should that deal be finalized."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Brooks Nader needed her family to help her realize she was abusing weight loss drugs.Nader's health became a topic of concern among her three sisters during the seventh episode of their reality show, "Love Thy Nader."The 28-year-old model admitted she was taking GLP-1's after she nearly passed out during an exercise class, and chalked up her symptoms to the medication.BROOKS NADER HEATS UP SAINT-TROPEZ WITH LEOPARD-PRINT SWIMSUIT, SHEER DRESS"I typically microdose GLP-1, this weight loss drug," Brooks said. "But now since I have Maxim coming up, and Im probably gonna be half-naked, Im upping my dose a little because I want to be extra snatched. But at the same time, the symptoms of the weight loss drug, theyve gotten a lot worse recently."The injectable medication is primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, but has become more accessible to those hoping to shed a few pounds."She didnt eat last night, and she didnt eat anything today," Grace Ann, 25, said before questioning her sister's motives in a confessional.JENNIFER ANISTON SHARES THE SURPRISING SECRET THAT KEEPS HER LOOKING YOUTHFUL AT 65"There is an enormous amount of pressure in the modeling industry in order to be a working model. Ive felt it, everyones felt it. But Brooks puts an unrealistic amount of pressure on herself in order to maintain her appearance."Brooks was adamant that her symptoms weren't "that big of a deal," but her sisters didn't let it go."Im nauseous, Im tired," Brooks said. "I do this all the time. I do, its fine."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Im seriously worried about her," Grace Ann said before noting that Brooks was "really fatigued, shes passing out, shes throwing up."The following day, Grace Ann summoned the courage to intervene on Brooks after she, along with sister Mary Holland, discovered a basket of needles in addition to bottles of the drug."Just seeing all of the needles piled up in one place makes me realize the gravity of how deep shes gone in it," Mary Holland said. "This is different doctors, clearly. This is different pharmacies."Mary Holland added, "That's dangerous. She's overprescribed. This amount is so concerning."Youngest sibling, Sarah Jane, 23, admitted she also once tried GLP-1's, but realized "something deeper is going on" with her sister."Modeling is something you dont just get, you have to work for it," Sarah Jane explained of the industry. "As sad as it is, theres an unrealistic beauty standard to reach, and this helps you get there."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe sisters enlisted the help of a psychologist to mediate the intervention, which only caused more tension with Brooks."Youre using GLP-1 and not eating and so youre tired, you cant really complete a workout," Grace Ann said before Brooks interrupted, "You guys shouldnt be throwing stones because youve tried it and so have you."Brooks continued, "Why do you think Im on GLP-1? Because every job I do, its like you have to fit into a certain standard and a certain measurement, and theyre straight up measuring my hips for all these new fashion jobs I'm getting into in Paris and Milan. Theres requirements I dont meet. And I know how vapid this industry is, and if I say no to it, theyre just going to pick someone else."The former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant admitted she knew "more models that are on it than aren't," and revealed that agencies are "encouraging them" to use the weight-loss drug."My career has just started to take off, and I dont think that its a coincidence that it just started to take off once I altered myself and lost weight, fixed my nose," Brooks said. "All the things my team told me I needed to change, I did."While Brooks acknowledged that she needed to be more mindful of her self-care, she refused to taper off the medication and decided to keep drinking bone broth before her magazine shoot."I know my sisters are coming from a place of love. I just find that you dont know until youre in that position how to handle it," she said, later confessing, "I think that I have maybe an unhealthy relationship with weight and food because of the industry that Im in, but I dont think that I have an eating disorder."

Taylor Swift appears to be on the list of potential Super Bowl halftime performers.The halftime show has been filled with A-list superstars of more recent generations in recent years, making Swift an ideal candidate.Perhaps a wrinkle is her relationship with her new fianc, Travis Kelce, considering he and his Kansas City Chiefs will be fighting for their fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWell, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell all but confirmed that Swift has an open invite."We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time," he said on the "Today" show Wednesday.Host Savannah Guthrie asked if Swift was "in the works," but Goodell would not budge."I can't tell you anything about that," he replied.He did, however, clarify, "Its a maybe."MICAH PARSONS' AGENT REVEALS COWBOYS CONTRACT DETAILS AFTER TRADE, RECORD-BREAKING DEAL WITH PACKERS"Im waiting on my friend Jay-Z. Its in his hands. Im waiting for the smoke to come out," Goodell joked..Chiefs fans would not be the only people thrilled if Swift were to perform, though."I'm definitely a Swiftie. A few Swifties at home," Goodell admitted.Kendrick Lamar performed at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February after Usher, Rihanna, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg (among others), and Shakira and Jennifer Lopez headlined each of the previous four.This season's Super Bowl will be played in San Francisco.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's Beijing hot mic remarks suggesting organ transplants could help people live to 150 have been dismissed as unfounded by a top U.S. transplant specialist.After Reuters captured the two leaders bizarre exchange on Wednesday, transplant surgeon Dr. James Markmann told Fox News Digital Putin and Xi should be talking about ethics and organ access instead.The chat in question unfolded as Putin and Xi walked alongside North Koreas Kim Jong Un at a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in the Chinese capital.As they moved toward a stage to watch the spectacle in Tiananmen Square, Putins interpreter could be heard saying in Chinese: "Biotechnology is continuously developing."TRUMP CLAIMS PUTIN, XI, KIM ARE CONSPIRING AGAINST THE US AFTER MILITARY PARADE IN CHINAPutins interpreter explained the Russian presidents view that "human organs can be continuously transplanted" and added, "the longer you live, the younger you become, and [you can] even achieve immortality."Xi, who was off camera at the time, can then be heard saying in Chinese: "Some predict that in this century humans may live to 150 years old."However, Dr. Markmann, President of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons Executive Council, claimed Xi's conclusions lack evidence."Transplantation of vital organs is a lifesaving and life-prolonging procedure for patients with organ failure," he said Wednesday."But there is no scientific evidence that it promotes immortality, nor that humans could realistically reach 150 years of age through transplants," the expert added.PUTIN AND XI DEEPEN TIES AS IRAN, NORTH KOREA LEADERS VISIT BEIJINGPutin later confirmed to reporters in China that the two men had in fact been discussing longevity science and future medical breakthroughs, according to Reuters. He has shown interest in anti-aging research in the past.In 2024, he ordered the creation of a state-backed research institute called New Health Preservation Technologies, focused on cellular rejuvenation, neurotechnology and organ regeneration.His daughter, endocrinologist Maria Vorontsova, has also received state grants for cell renewal and genetics research.Xi has been less directly linked to longevity projects, but Beijing has positioned biotechnology as a central pillar of Chinas economic and strategic growth.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I wont comment on the private musings of world leaders, but we must remember that more than 100,000 individuals in the United States are currently awaiting lifesaving organ transplants," concluded Markmann."The ethical concern isnt immortality but equity, access, and making sure organs save lives today."

EXCLUSIVE: The mother of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, a Houston girl allegedly killed by Venezuelan illegal immigrants last June, recently spoke out in support of U.S. military action against suspected Tren de Aragua (TdA) narco-terrorists.President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. military carried out a strike that killed 11 alleged TdA narco-terrorists on a drug boat in the southern Caribbean, demonstrating the administration's continued efforts to stop dangerous narcotics from reaching U.S. shores."Taking down their drug boat [Tuesday] shows real strength, and I pray they keep going until every last one of these monsters is off our streets and out of our hemisphere," Alexis Nungary said.TRUMP TOUTS US STRIKE AS MADURO SLAMS MILITARY THREAT OFF VENEZUELAIn a video produced by The American Border Story, a national initiative dedicated to exposing the human impact of Americas border crisis through storytelling and investigative reporting, Nungary shared the devastating story of tracking her daughter's phone to a skate park two minutes from their home.She described being met by officers and crime scene tape where Jocelyns body was discovered."There's already an officer walking in my direction before I even put my car in park," Nungary said. "I run out, and I'm like, 'I'm looking for my daughter. [I] don't know where she is. I've checked everywhere. Her phone shows it's here.' He kind of walked me away from the direction of where the tape was, and he was like, Oh, this is something else. But just keep your phone on you nearby."Homicide detectives later confirmed they found her daughter's body. She had been sexually assaulted before her death."She left marks on them. She bit them. She left scratches," Nungary said. "She had broken nails. She had their DNA under her nails. I think when she knew she wasn't going to make it out, she knew a way to help find them. It's sad that she had to do that, but it's a very courageous thing that she was able to do that at such a young age."MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING JOCELYN NUNGARAY BELIEVED TO BE VENEZUELAN GANG MEMBERS: SEARCH WARRANTJocelyn's suspected killers were later identified as Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin Jose Pea Ramos, 26, both illegal Venezuelan nationals.Pena was previously accused of raping an American woman vacationing in Costa Rica, and the pair were allegedly associated with TdA, a foreign terrorist organization.Pena had TdA-related tattoos, and Martinez-Rangel's social media account used emojis associated with the gang, according to search warrants obtained by affiliate FOX 26 Houston.The men were caught by U.S. Border Patrol near El Paso, Texas, in early 2024, but released on their own recognizance under the Biden administration into the U.S. The murder happened just months after their illegal entry.FAMILY MEMBER OF INFANTS BURNED ALIVE BY CARTEL THANKS TRUMP FOR CRACKDOWN: HOPEFUL FOR THE FIRST TIMEAfter Jocelyn's death, Nungary said both men were arrested on capital murder charges in El Paso and quickly released back into the community. They have since been placed under immigration detainers as prosecutors seek the death penalty."The two men who took my daughter's life away from her were not from here," she said. "They were released because of Biden's catch and release policy. They weren't held until their detention immigration hearing. They were let go. She should have never encountered them. She should have been able to make it home. She didn't ask for her life to be ripped away from her."Nungary added she believes unvetted immigrants have a different agenda than those who migrate to the country legally."It's been kind of scary to know the kind of world we live in as Americans. I still have another child. I was scared to know what could have happened to him if we hadn't had [President] Donald Trump come into the presidency," she said. "Just knowing the fact that he's made so much change in so little time, it's incredible. It's incredible to know that there is somebody that wants to make a difference and that wants us to genuinely be safe as citizens."After learning Jocelyn was an animal lover, Trump signed an executive order in March renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Refuge," in her honor."I just have an amount of serenity that reaches my soul when I'm there, and I just know that she's fully there in spirit," Nungary said. "If she was here, she would probably ask to go camping there and say that's her second home every weekend. She would want to go there every weekend and put up a tent. She had a very big heart."HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY VOTES TO MEMORIALIZE TEXAS GIRL ALLEGEDLY SLAIN BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTSNungary said every time the Trump administration fights back against TdA and other narco-terrorist cartels, she feels a sense of justice for Jocelyn."My daughter was murdered by these same violent criminals who should never have been here in the first place," she wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Unlike Biden, who let known illegals back onto our streets, this administration is taking action to stop them."Nicole Kiprilov, executive director of The American Border Story, added the Venezuelans should never have been on American soil.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"[Tuesday's] strike against the Tren de Aragua drug boat shows that this administration is finally taking the fight directly to the cartels, unlike [former President] Joe Biden, who allowed these known illegals to walk free," Kiprilov said."At TABS, were committed to making sure families like Jocelyns are never forgotten and that Americans see what real leadership against these narco-terrorists looks like."

Aziz Ansari addressed the 2022 misconduct allegations against Bill Murray that led to the cancellation of his film "Being Mortal."During an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Ansari, 42, shared how Murray, 74, reacted to the claims and the film's indefinite suspension."He was devastated," the "Parks and Recreation" alum said. "He couldnt believe it happened. I think this movie meant a lot to him."In April 2022, Searchlight Pictures shut down production on "Being Mortal" after a younger female staffer filed a complaint accusing Murray of "inappropriate behavior" on set. BEING MORTAL SUSPENDS PRODUCTION AFTER COMPLAINT AGAINST BILL MURRAYMurray and the anonymous woman later reached a settlement for just over $100,000 in October 2022, according to Puck.Puck reported that the staffer accused Murray of straddling her near a prop bed on set and kissing her on the mouth through the face masks that both were wearing under COVID-19 protocols. The outlet also said another staffer filed a complaint after witnessing the incident.After Searchlights parent company, Disney, investigated the claims, the studio shelved the movie. "Being Mortal" would have marked Ansaris directorial debut and also starred Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.During an interview with The New York Times in April, Murray opened up about the incident, revealing that the experience still haunts him.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I dont go too many days or weeks without thinking of what happened in Being Mortal," Murray admitted.The "Ghostbusters" star said that he "tried to make peace" but felt that he "ended up being, to my mind, barbecued."Murray told the outlet that his accuser was "someone I worked with," adding that they had lunch together "on various days of the week."The actor recalled that the incident took place during the COVID pandemic when all the members of the cast and crew were required to wear masks."We were all stranded in this one room listening to this crazy scene," he said. "I dunno what prompted me to do it.""Its something that I had done to someone else before, and I thought it was funny, and every time it happened, it was funny," Murray continued. "I was wearing a mask, and I gave her a kiss, and she was wearing a mask. It wasnt like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask. And she wasnt a stranger."Reflecting on whether he had learned something from the experience, Murray told the New York Times, "I think so.""You can teach an old dog new tricks," he continued. "But it was a great disappointment, because I thought I knew someone, and I did not. I certainly thought it was light. I thought it was funny. To me its still funny, the idea that you could give someone a kiss with a mask on. Its still stupid."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAnsari, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018, told The Hollywood Reporter that he still hopes to finish "Being Mortal" with Murray. He recalled that production on the movie was about three-quarters completed when it was halted. The "Master of None" star recalled being inundated with messages after the allegations and suspension made headlines."Everybodys texting me, Oh, Aziz, Im so sorry," Ansari remembered. "And I said, Oh God, I cant live in this woe-is-me moment."At the time, Ansari had finished a rough draft of the script for his upcoming comedy "Good Fortune." He told the Hollywood Reporter that he contacted Rogen to see if the "Knocked Up" star would be interested in taking on the project."I called Seth," he recalled. "I said, Hey, I know youre supposed to be filming Being Mortal, so youre free today. This is a s----- day for me. If you want to help me, read this, tell me if you want to do it."In addition to Rogen, Ansari also enlisted former "Being Mortal" actress Palmer for "Good Fortune." Other members of the cast include Keanu Reeves, Sandra Oh and Ansari himself.The comedy follows a down-on-his-luck gig worker (Ansari) who meets his guardian angel Gabriel (Reeves) in a Denny's parking lot, according to the Hollywood Reporter.Gabriel helps Ansari's character swap lives with his wealthy employer Jeff (Rogen) in an effort to show him that money can't buy happiness. The plan goes awry when Ansari's character decides he loves Jeff's life, and Gabriel loses his wings as a result of the failed experiment."Good Fortune," now Ansaris feature directorial debut, will premiere Sept. 6 at the Toronto International Film Festival before opening in theaters Oct. 17.

Ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid said Tuesday that the public knows "nothing" about President Donald Trump's injuries after what she called the "alleged" assassination attempt against him during a Pennsylvania rally last year.The former "ReidOut" host appeared on former MSNBC colleague Katie Phangs YouTube channel, where she criticized the medias coverage of Trumps health over the last week. As an example, she argued that the media "cant even ask" questions about the first assassination attempt against Trump during his time as a candidate."He's got these magical doctors who claimed that he was shot in the ear, but his ear, I guess, grew back," Reid remarked. "He had a Dukal bandage on one minute, no bandage the next. We can't get a medical record from this alleged assassination. He was supposedly shot. We have nothing. We've got no we cant even ask."JOY REID SUGGESTS TRUMP COULDN'T 'AVOID THE CONSEQUENCES' OF HIS OWN RHETORIC AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTPhang interjected, "Where are the investigative records? One day, he slapped a Maxi Pad on his ear. The next day, the ear is totally fine.""It's fine!" Reid exclaimed. "I remember being in mainstream media where we both used to work, saying, Isn't it odd that we've never asked for his medical records? And I got in trouble for that. So, you're not allowed to even say, Isn't that weird?"Reid suggested she knew more about past political assassination attempts against former presidents Gerald Ford and William McKinley than she does about the more recent attempt against Trump."We're getting nothing. And the mainstream media isn't demanding his medical records. They're not demanding anything. They're terrified of this man," Reid said.MSNBC'S JOY REID BLAMES MAGA REPUBLICANS FOR 'ACTUAL VIOLENCE' IN LIGHT OF TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTReid questioned Trumps injuries just days after the shooting, suggesting he was hit by glass instead of a bullet."I have many questions! Like where are the medical reports? What caused Trumps injury and what was the injury? Sheapnel? [sic] Glass? A bullet? Where were the three attendees who were shot seated or standing relative to Trump? Why was Trump allowed to stand and pose for photos, fist pumping for nearly ten seconds while asking about his shoe when there could easily have been additional shooters?" Reid wrote in a post on Threads in 2024."How did the gunman manage to get on the roof of the building WHERE THE LOCAL POLICE WERE LITERALLY INSIDE?" she asked.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.

Chelsea Clinton is not considering a run for Rep. Jerry Nadlers soon-to-be-vacant New York congressional seat, her spokesperson confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Wednesday, dismissing "rumors" to the contrary.Meanwhile, John F. Kennedys grandson, Jack Schlossberg, told The New York Times Tuesday a campaign for Nadlers Manhattan seat is "certainly a possibility."Nadlers decision to retire after more than three decades in Congress opens up one of the most influential Democratic strongholds in Manhattan.The speculation that heirs from two of Americas most prominent Democratic political dynasties could seek the seat sets the stage for a high-profile primary fight.DEMOCRATIC REP. JERRY NADLER WILL NOT SEEK REELECTIONNadler, 78, announced Monday that "this term in Congress will be my last," citing the need to "pass the torch to a new generation."In an interview with The New York Times, Nadler said "watching the [Joe] Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party."Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton Foundation and daughter of former President Bill Clinton, has previously batted down speculation about running for office.REP. NADLER CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMIN AFTER STAFF MEMBER HANDCUFFED DURING CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE SECURITY SWEEPIn 2019, she told ABC News she was not interested in seeking Rep. Nita Loweys seat when rumors swirled at that time. Her denial Wednesday to the Washington Examiner makes clear she is not entering this race.Jack Schlossberg, 32, an attorney and writer, has occasionally hinted at political ambitions. His comment to The New York Times that a congressional run is "certainly a possibility" is his clearest public signal yet that he may consider following in his familys political footsteps.Schlossberg has turned heads on social media for his comedic antics and satirical videos of figures like first lady Melania Trump.Early reporting suggests a wide Democratic field may emerge, including progressive activists and perhaps local elected officials, though no major announcements have been made yet.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe open race for Nadlers Manhattan seat is expected to draw national attention and big-name donors. Whether a Clinton or a Kennedy ultimately runs, the contest is already shaping up as a test of Democratic Party power in one of its safest districts.Representatives for Chelsea Clinton and Jack Schlossberg did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.