President Donald Trump called on European leaders to stop "funding" Russian President Vladimir Putins war in Ukraine and accused them of failing to pressure China.In a statement to Fox News Digital following a call between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders who met in Paris for a Coalition of the Willing summit, a White House official said, "President Trump emphasized that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war as Russia received 1.1 billion [nearly $1.3 billion] in fuel sales from the EU in one year."The President also emphasized that European leaders must place economic pressure on China for funding Russias war efforts," the official added.PUTIN INVITES ZELENSKYY TO A MEETING IN MOSCOW FOR SECURITY TALKS AS HE BOMBS UKRAINEThe EU has drastically cut its imports of Russian oil following the invasion of Ukraine, though the president's comments point out that it has not completely cut off its energy imports from Moscow.The White House did not confirm where it pulled its figures from or the period of time it referenced.The official highlighted the fact that the U.S. under Trump has not been a member of the Coalition aimed at backing Ukraine, and said, "[French] President [Emmanuel] Macron and European leaders called President Trump into their Coalition of the Willing meeting."White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff also attended the meeting in Paris and was seen giving Zelenskyy a handshake and a hug at the beginning of the meeting on Thursday, according to a video posted by Macrons office.Despite the tough tone from the White House, Macron described the Coalition of the Willing as having "made real progress in Paris" on Thursday.It remains unclear what specifically was ironed out during the summit, though Macron said following the meeting that some 26 nations had agreed to deploy troops "by land, sea or air" to Ukraine the day after a ceasefire deal is secured, reported the BBC a move that Putin has repeatedly condemned.PUTIN, XI CHAMPION 'UNPRECEDENTEDLY HIGH' TIES AS IRAN AND NORTH KOREA LEADERS ARRIVE IN BEIJINGIn a post on X, Zelenskyy said the meeting focused on how to up the "pressure" on Putin to end his three-and-a-half-year-long war."We talked about how to push the situation toward real peace," Zelenskyy said. "We discussed different options, and the most important is pressure, using strong measures, particularly economic ones, to force an end to the war."The key to peace is depriving Russias war machine of money, depriving it of resources," he added.Zelenskyy also said the leaders discussed how to better defend Ukraines skies from the constant barrage of missile and drone attacks by Russia, though the White House did not respond to Fox News Digitals questions on whether the U.S. has pledged further support."Ukraine has proposed a format for protecting our skies for the U.S. to consider," Zelenskyy said. "I thank President Trump for supporting our people. We agreed on further contacts."The meeting came just one day after Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Bejing for a military parade commemorating the cessation of World War II hostilities 80 years ago.Both China and North Korea have remained steadfast supporters of Putin during his war in Ukraine and amid rebuke from the West.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPutin on Wednesday also invited Zelenskyy to meet with him in Moscow, which Ukrainian and Western security officials have flagged as disingenuous amid pressure from Trump for the pair to meet.Trump said he will speak with Putin in the coming days.

Rapper, actor and television producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is known for his hard-hitting rhymes, but he is now bringing his signature persona to a brand-new television series.The iconic entertainer is hosting and producing the new true-crime show "50 Ways to Catch a Killer," streaming exclusively on Fox Nation.The production was made with his G-Unit Film & Television company and partnered with Lionsgate Alternative Television.ELIZABETH BANKS TAKES ON KAREN READ ROLE, JOINING DENNIS QUAID AND PATRICIA ARQUETTE IN TRUE CRIME REALMThe six-part series gives an inside look into gripping murder mysteries and highlights the journeys of law enforcement as they chase breakthroughs that they hope will lead to justice. The first episode streams Sept. 16, with additional episodes releasing on a weekly basis."We are thrilled to partner with Curtis 50 Cent Jackson to bring his distinctive voice and perspective to this gripping investigative series," Jason Klarman, Fox News Media chief digital and marketing officer, said in a statement."With his cultural influence and talent for storytelling, he offers a front-row seat to the dogged investigations that lead to justice."AMANDA KNOX: HOW ONE MISUNDERSTOOD TEXT SPARKED SUSPICION IN INFAMOUS MURDER CASEJackson also expressed excitement for the new show in the statement, explaining the emotional weight that true crime conveys to viewers."True crime is powerful because its real cases, real people and real justice," he said. "With this series, I want viewers to experience the intensity of these investigations and the relentless work it takes to uncover the truth. Were bringing these stories to life in a way thats both gripping and authentic."The first episode, "Fake em Out," reveals the story of Maryland teacher Laura Wallen. When she doesn't show up on the first day of school, and with her upcoming engagement looming, detectives and law enforcement scramble to uncover whether the case is a missing person or a murder case.FOX NEWS TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER: BRYAN KOHBERGER SENTENCED FOR IDAHO STUDENT MURDERSPreviously, Jackson was known for several chart-topping rap albums, including 2003s "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," 2005s "The Massacre" and 2007s "Curtis." He also produced and starred in the hit Starz series "Power" and has made appearances in numerous films.CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATIONFox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers.Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin sounded the alarm over efforts to brand Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger as a centrist, as the race to determine his successor tightens."She is an extreme-left liberal. She just is, and she presents herself packaged as a moderate because she hasnt said anything yet," he said Thursday on "Fox & Friends."Spanberger, a former congresswoman and CIA officer, announced a plan to rescind an executive order that gives Virginia law enforcement authority to help fulfill federal immigration crackdowns.VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT ABIGAIL SPANBERGER DECLINES CNN'S INVITATION TO DEBATE REPUBLICAN IN GUBERNATORIAL RACE"We have had a tremendous relationship with the Trump administration," he continued."We've arrested over 4,000 illegal immigrants in Virginia. Members of MS-13, Tren de Aragua, folks that are doing terrible things, and the first thing that Abigail Spanberger wants to do is reverse my executive order."This is who she is, and don't believe for a minute that she's moderate."ABIGAIL SPANBERGER, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR HOPEFUL, UNVEILS EDUCATION OVERHAUL PLAN AS ELECTION NEARSSome reports, including one from the Associated Press, have branded Spanberger as a "center-left" Democrat. The Washington Post also tagged Spanberger with the "centrist" descriptor.Youngkin has been campaigning for Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who is challenging Spanberger in the 2025 race.Though polls have shown Spanberger with a lead, some recent polls suggest Earle-Sears could be closing the gap."I was campaigning with her most of the day yesterday. The crowds are huge. The enthusiasm is high," Youngkin said, adding that he expects the race to be tight.Fox News Digital reached out to the Spanberger campaign regarding Youngkin's comments and received the following response from a campaign spokesperson:"As a former federal law enforcement officer, Abigail worked alongside both local and state law enforcement officers to arrest drug traffickers. As a Member of Congress, Abigail had several bipartisan bills signed into law including one signed by President Trump to secure our southern border, crack down on dangerous cartels, and combat deadly fentanyl trafficking."As Virginias next Governor, Abigails top priority will always be keeping Virginians safe thats why Abigail has the endorsement of the largest police union in Virginia, as well as why she will never attempt to block cooperation between local law enforcement and federal authorities."Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report.

A high-stakes immigration case involving Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia has prompted the ousting, suspension or resignation of several longtime Justice Department officials, clearing out potential internal resistance to the Trump administration's deportation agenda.Abrego Garcia's case, in particular, has dominated headlines for months and become a flashpoint for how far the Justice Department is willing to go to enforce President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, even at the cost of ousting career officials and raising suggestions from some federal judges that administration officials are acting in bad faith.In Maryland, testimony from veteran prosecutor and then-acting deputy director of the Department of Justice's Office of Immigration Litigation, Erez Reuveni, prompted DOJ to fire him after he conceded to U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis that Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador as the result of an "administrative error."One day after Reuveni testified, senior Justice Department officials placed him on indefinite leave, citing what they described as his failure to "zealously advocate" for the government. (His supervisor at the Justice Department, August Flentje, was also placed on leave.)FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS ABREGO GARCIA DEPORTATION, EXTENDING COURT FIGHTReuveni, who had received commendations by his supervisors at DOJ during Trump's first term in the White House, was fired shortly after.His assertion to the court was backed by then-acting field director for ICE's enforcement and removal operations, Robert Cerna. Cerna told the court in a March 31 sworn declaration Abrego Garcia was removed to El Salvador despite the withholding of removal order granted by a judge in 2019. "Abrego Garcia, a native and citizen of El Salvador, was on the third flight [from the U.S. to El Salvador] and thus had his removal order to El Salvador executed," Cerna said. "This removal was an error."It was not immediately clear whether Cerna still remains in his role at DHS, and agency officials did not immediately respond to Fox News's request for comment.But months later, a high-ranking federal prosecutor in Nashville abruptly resigned from his role as the chief of the criminal division for the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Tennessee.Ben Schrader, a U.S. prosecutor who spent 25 years with the Department of Justice, announced his resignation as the chief of the criminal division for the U.S. Middle District of Tennessee on the same day that the Justice Department secured an indictment against Abrego Garcia on two charges in Nashville related to a 2022 traffic stop.At the time the indictment was handed down, Abrego Garcia was still being detained in El Salvador and lawyers for the department told a federal judge in Maryland that he would "never step foot" on U.S. soil.ABREGO GARCIA RELEASED FROM JAIL, WILL RETURN TO MARYLAND TO AWAIT TRIALThe criminal charges were unsealed only after Abrego Garcia was returned to the U.S. in early June."It has been an incredible privilege to serve as a prosecutor with the Department of Justice, where the only job description I've ever known is to do the right thing, in the right way, for the right reasons," Schrader said in a statement on LinkedIn announcing his departure.Though Schrader declined to detail publicly what his reasons were for leaving the Justice Department, several outlets at the time, including ABC News, reported that he had left as a result of the indictment.Taken together, the oustings point to how the Trump Justice Department is actively pushing out officials who object to the president's policies, or fail to sufficiently defend what critics have called illegal moves in court.As a result, judges handling Abrego Garcia's numerous cases have voiced increased skepticism of the DOJ's actions.It's unclear what, if anything, any of the former Justice Department officials might have done differently in Abrego Garcia's case.TWO FEDERAL JUDGES MAY HOLD TRUMP IN CONTEMPT AS HE DEFIES COURTS IN IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWNIt's also unclear whether it would have been appropriate for the officials to have intervened in any capacity.The Justice Department's decision to fire Reuveni and place his supervisor on leave has underscored the lengths the department is willing to go to ensure its views are represented in court.More than anything, however, the change of posture has been underscored in the many status hearings judges have ordered in certain cases, including requiring certain officials to appear in court and testify under oath.These obligations, in addition to daily status updates and extensive discovery requirements, are perhaps the clearest signal that the relationship between the courts and Justice Department officials one that for years enjoyed healthy levels of trust has eroded, the result of what judges have characterized as the Justice Department's recent posture of obfuscation, evasiveness, and even "lawless" actions in response to certain court orders.On more than one occasion, this has prompted them to accuse the government of acting in bad faith and willfully defying the court.Judge Xinis, who previously described the Justice Department's actions in the Abrego Garcia case as a "willful and bad faith refusal to comply" with court orders, upbraided an attorney for the Justice Department earlier this year for the lack of candor in the Abrego Garcia case."This has been the process since day one," Xinis scolded at that status hearing. "You have taken the presumption of regularity and you've destroyed it, in my view."

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration's firing spree at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promising "new blood" will soon take over the agency."America is home to 4.2% of the world's population, yet we had nearly 20% COVID deaths," Kennedy said Thursday in front of the Senate Finance Committee. "We literally did worse than any country in the world."Kennedy said CDC leaders "who oversaw that process, who put masks on our children, who closed our schools, are the people who will be leaving.""And that's why we need bold, competent and creative new leadership at CDC," he continued. "People are able and willing to chart a new course. As my father once said, progress is a nice word, a change that's a motivator. And change has its enemies. That's why we need new blood at the CDC."HHS SECRETARY ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. TO FACE SENATE PANEL AFTER CDC TURMOILRFK JR. DETAILS HOW HE PLANS ON RESTORING PUBLIC TRUST IN THE CDC IN NEW OP-EDKennedy testified before the committee hearing, which focused on President Donald Trumps healthcare agenda and vaccine guidance. Senate Democrats grilled Kennedy on his moves to limit access to COVID-19 shots for children, his dismissal of health officials, and his ties to figures who have questioned the safety of mRNA vaccines.In recent months, the Trump administration has carried out a sweeping shake-up inside the CDC and federal health agencies. All 17 members of the CDCs Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices were dismissed in June, and CDC Director Susan Monarez was fired in August. Kennedy has repeatedly argued the changes are necessary to restore public trust in health guidance.Monarez, who had been in the position for less than a month after earning Senate confirmation, said in an op-ed that Kennedy and his aides told her she must either step down or face dismissal. She wrote that she was instructed to "pre-approve the recommendations of a vaccine advisory panel newly filled with people who have publicly expressed anti-vaccine rhetoric."TRUMP HEALTH AGENDA SPARKS REVOLT: 3 WEST COAST GOVERNORS FORM VACCINE ALLIANCEDuring the pandemic, the CDC recommended vaccines for children as young as six months and for pregnant women to help pass immunity to newborns, while older children were required to wear masks in schools and daycares.For many, former National Institutes of Health Director Anthony Faucis shifting mask guidance became one of the most controversial flashpoints of the pandemic. In early 2020, he discouraged Americans from wearing masks, citing supply shortages and limited evidence of asymptomatic spread. Weeks later, the CDC reversed course and urged cloth mask use nationwide. Fauci later said the mixed messaging "fooled" the public and fueled mistrust.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday his office will issue civil and criminal subpoenas to the employer of Harjinder Singh, who's accused of making an illegal U-turn in Florida, which caused a crash that left three people dead.Singh, who officials say crossed the U.S. border illegally and was issued a commercial drivers license in California, was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide after the crash on Aug. 12 while driving on the Florida Turnpike in Fort Pierce.While Singh was driving, he attempted to make a U-turn in an unauthorized area. The trailer then jackknifed and was hit by a minivan, killing all three people inside in the minivan, officials said.Singh was arrested in Stockton, California, and extradited to Florida, where he faces charges.FLORIDA AG ANNOUNCES PROBE OF SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS THAT GIVE TRUCKING LICENSES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTSOfficials said they believe Singh crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2018. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer was issued in August.Uthmeier said during a news conference that he's issuing subpoenas for Singh's employer, White Hawk Carriers.ICE ARRESTS BROTHER OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCKER IN DEADLY FLORIDA TURNPIKE WRECK"We're gonna use every tool every legal tool at our disposal to fight back and protect our citizens. So today we'll be issuing these subpoenas against the employer of this individual. As a reminder, this guy did not know how to speak English. He could not read road signs. He never should have received that CDL license in the first place," Uthmeier said. "Not only was he illegally here in the country, but he also did not have the competency, the skillset. There's no way he went through the proper training in order to get this license."Uthmeier also said his office sent legal demands to California and Washington to "get as much information as possible in how this individual obtained these licenses."In 2013, California lawmakers passed a law allowing residents to obtain a driver's license, regardless of immigration status.Fox News Digital reached out to White Hawk Carriers for comment.Fox News' Sophia Compton contributed to this report.

A 1930s California beach boy, Walter Frederick Morrison, saw enormous opportunity in the playtime practice of skimming pie plates through the air.That original vision led a worldwide sensation that's explored in detail in a new Fox Nation special."Meet the American" has returned for Season 2 with "Americas Newsroom" co-anchor Bill Hemmer showcasing an array of stories that make America great.'MEET THE AMERICAN' VETERAN WHO CREATED PICKLEBALL AND FIND OUT HOW HE DID ITEach episodehighlights the individuals whose ideas, perseverance or innovations have left an enduring imprint on American culture with a full episode devoted to the roots of the game of Frisbee.Fox News' Hemmer recounts the remarkable story of fighter pilot Morrison, who invented the game after World War II.Students at Yale and other New England schools had been tossing around empty pie tins from the Frisbie Baking Company in Connecticut, according to the Strong National Museum of Play.Morrison, together with Warren Franscioni, turned the casual activity into a game, developing a plastic discversion in 1948.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThe invention had an airfoil at the outer edge dubbed "the Morrison slope."It helped the toy lift during flight, according to the same source.Wham-O toy founders purchased the rights in 1955, officially naming the flying saucer "Frisbee" in 1958."It was an instant phenomenon," Tristan Lin, brand director for Wham-O, previously told Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Before you knew it, every college kid in America was playing Frisbee."The game soared in popularity, with Wham-O toy inventor Ed Headrick and other enthusiasts founding the International Frisbee Association in 1967.A Frisbee Golf Tournament followed a year later in California, while Ultimate Frisbee was later invented in New Jersey.Eventually, Headrick left Wham-O to start"disc golf."Today, the Professional Disc Golf Association hosts tournaments with participants from all over the world.As Smithsonian Magazine noted, "The flying disc had humble beginnings but has since become an international phenomenon."Fox News Digital's Taylor Penley contributed reporting.

The United Kingdom is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children as governments around the world increasingly target the products."Energy drinks might seem harmless, but the sleep, concentration and wellbeing of today's kids are all being impacted, while high-sugar versions damage their teeth and contribute to obesity," Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said in a statement on Tuesday.The move comes amid mounting pressure from parents, teachers and health experts, who blame the drinks for mood swings, panic attacks and restlessness even falling grades.5 EVERYDAY FOODS AND DRINKS SILENTLY DAMAGING YOUR LONG-TERM HEALTH, SAY NUTRITION EXPERTSA 2024 study published in Public Health found that youth consumption was linked to ADHD-like symptoms, suicidal thoughts, heart issues, insulin resistance and more."How can we expect children to do well at school if they have the equivalent of four cans of cola in their system on a daily basis?" Streeting said.Government data show that about 100,000 children in the U.K. consume at least one high-caffeine energy drink daily, with a third of teens and nearly a quarter of pre-teens drinking them weekly.Officials estimate the ban could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children.JUNK FOOD BANNED FROM SNAP BENEFITS IN 6 MORE STATES, A WIN FOR MAHA ADVOCATESA typical energy drink can contain the same amount of caffeine as two espressos, Streeting said.The ban would affect popular drinks like Red Bull, which contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, the same as one espresso or two cans of soda, and Monster, which contains about 160 milligrams of caffeine. Lower-caffeine soft drinks, teas and coffees would not be affected by the ban.The restriction, which would cover shops, restaurants, vending machines and online sales, would apply to drinks with over 150 milligrams of caffeine. A 12-week public consultation is now underway, with the ban expected by the spring.Similar measures are under consideration in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland while countries including Lithuania, Latvia, Turkey and Sweden already have restrictions in place.THAT MORNING CUP OF COFFEE COULD BE THE KEY TO A HAPPIER DAY, NEW STUDY SUGGESTSIn the United States, the drinks are not regulated yet on the federal level. The state of Connecticut, however, enacted a law earlier this year that prohibits the sale of energy drinks with at least 80 milligrams of caffeine per 9 fluid ounces to anyone under 16.New York, South Carolina and Oklahoma have introduced bills proposing the prohibition of energy drink sales to anyone under 18.The White House's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission is recommending that agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) explore guidelines to limit marketing unhealthy products, including possibly energy drinks, to children.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Influencers make these drinks look fun, cool or even necessary to perform well, but that's far from the truth," said Dr. Stacie Stephenson, a functional and integrative medicine expert in Chicago and member of the American Nutrition Association."Kids are incredibly impressionable, and when they see trusted figures pushing these drinks, they think they're safe or essential, but in reality, they're overloading their bodies with sugar and stimulants, disrupting hormones and draining energy over time," Stephenson told Fox News Digital.The British Soft Drinks Association said in a statement that its members "do not market or promote the sale of energy drinks to under 16s and label all high-caffeine beverages as 'not recommended for children.'"The statement continued, "As with all government policy, it's essential that any forthcoming regulation is based on a rigorous assessment of the evidence that's available."About 40% to 50% of kids in the U.S. consume energy drinks, according to functional medicine provider Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma. That high dose of caffeine can linger in the body for seven to 10 hours, disrupting sleep and sometimes forcing kids to rely on stimulants to get through the next day, he said."It creates a very vicious cycle," Lake told "Fox & Friends" on Thursday. It also affects hormone production, the gut and inflammation issues, he added.MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLEHealth experts in the U.S. warn that some children are at particular risk."The potential of energy drinks to trigger arrhythmias is particularly concerning in children with known arrhythmias or congenital heart disease," Dr. Colin Kane, pediatric cardiologist at Children's Health in Dallas, told Fox News Digital, adding that kids with diabetes or psychiatric disorders face added dangers."While all caffeinated beverages can cause adverse effects, energy drinks pose additional risks due to their higher and often unregulated caffeine content, the presence of other stimulants taurine, guarana and patterns of rapid, episodic consumption that are more common among youth," Kane added.Dental hygiene is also a concern. Kami Hoss, a San Diego-based orthodontist, said energy drinks are "one of the most damaging things kids can put in their mouths."The acids in the drinks, which generally come from citric acid and carbonic acid, making them fizzy, can soften and erode enamel, Hoss told Fox News Digital."They hit teeth with a one-two punch: acid and sugar," he said.

Vice President JD Vance shot back at senators who clashed with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday, saying they are "full of s*** and everyone knows it."Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., pressed Kennedy during the hearing, accusing him of endangering children with reckless decisions and conspiracy-driven policies, adding that he believed Kennedy had "no regrets" about a "fundamentally cruel" agenda.Kennedy countered by noting Wydens decades in office while chronic disease rates climbed to 76%.The Vice President later sounded off on X, using profanity while directly addressing the opposition.RFK JR AND TOP DEM CLASH DURING HEATED SENATE HEARING: 'THIS IS ABOUT KIDS'"When I see all these senators trying to lecture and gotcha Bobby Kennedy today all I can think is: You all support off-label, untested, and irreversible hormonal therapies for children, mutilating our kids and enriching big pharma," Vance wrote in an X post. "You're full of s*** and everyone knows it."Secretary Kennedy reposted the Vice President, writing "Thank you @JDVance. You put your finger squarely on the preeminent problem."RFK JR DENIES TELLING FORMER CDC DIRECTOR TO APPROVE VACCINE RECOMMENDATIONSOther White House voices chimed in to support Secretary Kennedy after the fiery hearing. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote, "Secretary @RobertKennedyJr is taking flak because he's over the target. The Trump Administration is addressing root causes of chronic disease, embracing transparency in government, and championing gold-standard science. Only the Democrats could attack that commonsense effort.""Democrats are getting absolutely TORCHED by @SecKennedy," wrote Deputy White House Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich. "They seem uninterested in health or human services, just parrots of a failed medical orthodoxy that has made America less healthy. Great hearing and preparation by the Sec."The exchange came a day after more than 1,000 current and former HHS employees called for Kennedys resignation.At the hearing, Wyden accused Kennedy of elevating conspiracy theories and mismanaging federal health agencies, saying his tenure has been defined by "chaos," "corruption" benefiting himself and President Donald Trump, and rising health costs for families.He also accused Kennedy of "taking vaccines away from Americans" and threatening doctors who deviated from his guidelines.HHS SECRETARY ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. TO FACE SENATE PANEL AFTER CDC TURMOILKennedy touted his departments work, saying it has been "the busiest, most proactive administration in HHS history."In six months, he said HHS has tackled issues ranging from food and baby formula contamination to drinking water safety, drug prices, e-cigarettes, heroin at gas stations, and prior authorization delays."We're ending gain of function research, child mutilation and reducing animal testing," Kennedy said. "We are addressing cellphone use in schools, excessive screen time for youth, lack of nutrition education in our medical schools, sickle cell anemia, hepatitis C, the East Palestine chemical spill, and many, many others. At FDA, we are now on track to approve more drugs this year than at any time in history."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPCommittee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Vance and Wyden did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX: Washington, D.C., activist Malik Shabazz, whose past controversial statements have included antisemitic and anti-White rhetoric, is calling on gang members and "hardcore men" to unite in opposition to the Trump administrations crackdown on crime in the nations capital city.In an August Facebook post, Shabazz, who is an attorney and one of the leading figures resisting the Trump administration's crackdown, called on gang members to come to a ceasefire and "see the real enemy.""We are calling on all GANG MEMBERS and hardcore men in the community to a CEASE FIRE against each other; and to see the real enemy; and now come to the table. We are the men you can trust."Shabazz is the former chairman of the New Black Panther Party and founder of Black Lawyers for Justice, a law firm that has pledged to sue National Guard troops and officers from the Washington Metropolitan Police for "illegal activities" participating in the Trump administrations crackdown, according to local outlet ABC 7 News.NEW ANTI-TRUMP CRIME CLEANUP PROTESTS ECHO DEFUND THE POLICE MOVEMENT THAT ROCKED 2020The outlet reported Shabazz claiming that "the Constitutional rights and human rights of D.C. residents are being routinely violated by National Guard and MPD officers seeking to carry out President Trumps illegal orders.""The 4th Amendment is being trampled upon daily at these illegal checkpoints and other random locations by these rogue guardsmen and officers. Black Lawyers for Justice is calling on the public to step forward and seek legal help," the outlet reported Shabazz saying.According to another Facebook post, Shabazz is holding a "legal rights/community meeting on the National Guard" in D.C. on Thursday evening."Tonight's Meeting at the Anacostia Library is Tactical," Shabazz wrote on Facebook Thursday. "We must have a United Front to meet the threat in DC and Maryland and we need Allies and Leaders with the skills to handle this threat."In another Thursday post, Shabazz expressed disdain over an unidentified group allegedly calling on him to "meet with Donald Trump or his officials." His post continued by quoting Bible scripture, which said, "Get Thee Behind me Satan," adding that the meeting "never will happen." Shabazz has been vocal about his opposition to Trump on social media, accusing him of "actively deceiving, bullying and Oppressing people and nations on multiple fronts."Shabazz also called for Fruit of Islam (FOI), the paramilitary wing of notorious antisemite Louis Farrakhan's Nation of Islam, and other controversial Black groups to be the groups that the Black community leans on for security versus National Guard coming into DC.Shabazz told Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that his call to gang members and hardcore men is to "know their legal rights" and "to be able to secure themselves.""To be specific, we are calling on all Black men, specifically the stronger ones, to unite, to know their legal rights, to be able to secure themselves and their community against police brutality, and to gain control of the youth in our community," Shabazz said.BOWSER PUSHES POLICE RECRUITMENT, SAYS DC NEEDS 'HUNDREDS MORE' COPS AS TRUMP FEDERAL TAKEOVER NEARS ENDIn response to Shabazz's call, the DHS told Fox News Digital that Secretary Kristi Noem "has been clear: if you lay a hand on law enforcement you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.""These smears and calls for violence against law enforcement are disgusting," said the spokesperson. "Our law enforcement is now facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them. The men and women of DHS put their lives on the line every day to protect lives of American citizens and make America safe again."Shabazz has been labeled by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a "racist black nationalist with a long, well-documented history of violently anti-Semitic remarks and accusations about the inherent evil of white people."SPLC's website lists several quotes uttered by Shabazz, including remarks from a 2002 speech in Washington, D.C., where he reportedly said, "Kill every god---n Zionist in Israel! God---n little babies, god---n old ladies! Blow up Zionist supermarkets!" In another speech from the early 2000s, he also pushed antisemitic tropes about "Zionists" controlling the media and foreign policy.MEMBER OF CONGRESS SAYS SHE WAS ASSAULTED BY GANG OF YOUTH BEFORE TRUMP DC TAKEOVERCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThrough the years, he has been known to associate with other notorious antisemites such as Louis Farrakhan. He posted a photo with Farrakhan in 2020 with the caption, "I HAVE WALKED WITH THE BEST," and called the Nation of Islam leader "one of the great influences in my life."In 2024, Shabazz posted a photo of himself and former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 2012 and said his "views are shaped by my experiences." He said he was invited by a now-deceased journalist for the Nation of Islam's publication and said Farrakhan was in attendance with dozens of imams. Ahmadinejad has repeatedly called Israel an "illegitimate regime" and has called for its "elimination."