The NFL world exploded in anger on Thursday night after Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Carter was ejected from his game against the Dallas Cowboys before even playing a snap.After the kickoff, Eagles and Cowboys players began to talk trash. Carter was seen spitting toward Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and in front of an NFL official. The official threw a flag on the play, which penalized Carter and ejected him from the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNFL fans appeared to watch in unison as he committed the dastardly foul.BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE BEFORE EAGLES-COWBOYS GAME SPARKS SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZYNBC later showed that Prescott spit toward the ground before Carter's actions. It's unclear what was said between the two players.The league could suspend Carter for his actions. Pro Football Talk reported that it will depend on how remorseful Carter is for his actions. A source told the outlet that one of the talking points among the league, clubs and players was "respect for the opponent."Philadelphia took a chance on Carter in the 2023 draft, selecting him with the No. 9 overall pick. He was involved in a deadly car crash that left a former Georgia Bulldogs teammate and a staffer dead in January 2023. He pleaded no contest to reckless driving and street racing charges.Since then, hes been a focal point of the interior defensive line. He had 4.5 sacks and 42 total tackles in 2024. He was a Pro Bowler for the first time in his career.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A federal appeals court on Thursday halted a lower court judges order to end operations indefinitely at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades.The panel voted 2-1 to stay the judges order pending the outcome of an appeal, allowing the facility to continue holding migrant detainees for now.Last month, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams issued a preliminary injunction blocking Florida from further expanding the detention center and ordering operations to dwindle by the end of October. The judge also ordered the state to transfer detainees to other facilities and to remove equipment and fencing.The rulings came after a lawsuit brought by Friends of the Everglades, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Miccosukee Tribe accused the state and federal officials of not following federal law requiring an environmental review for the detention center, which the groups argue threatens sensitive wetlands that have protected plants and animals.FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS FLORIDA FROM FURTHER EXPANSION OF 'ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ' IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITY"This is a heartbreaking blow to Americas Everglades and every living creature there, but the case isnt even close to over," Elise Bennett, a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a statement.In June, Gov. Ron DeSantis administration moved quickly to build the facility at a single-runway training airport in the middle of the Everglades to support President Donald Trumps efforts to detain and deport migrants. DeSantis has said the facility's location was intended to deter escape plans.Trump toured the facility in July and suggested it could be used as a model for future facilities across the country to support his mass deportation plan.Reacting to Thursday's ruling, DeSantis said that claims that the facility would soon shutter were false."We said we would fight that. We said the mission would continue. So Alligator Alcatraz is in fact, like we've always said, open for business," he said on social media.LAWSUITS THREATEN TO UPEND ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ OPERATIONSThe Department of Homeland Security described the ruling as "a win for the American people, the rule of law and common sense.""This lawsuit was never about the environmental impacts of turning a developed airport into a detention facility," DHS said in a statement. "It has and will always be about open-borders activists and judges trying to keep law enforcement from removing dangerous criminal aliens from our communities, full stop."Florida officials said in court papers this week that it would resume accepting detainees at the facility if the request for a stay was granted.Though plaintiffs say the case is far from over, claiming that the facility will eventually be shut down."In the meantime, if the DeSantis and Trump administrations choose to ramp operations back up at the detention center, they will just be throwing good money after bad because this ill-considered facility which is causing harm to the Everglades will ultimately be shut down," Eve Samples, executive director of Friends of the Everglades, said in a statement.The plaintiffs have argued that because Florida financed the project itself and the federal government hasnt directly contributed, "Alligator Alcatraz" falls outside federal environmental review requirements, even though it houses federal detainees.In Thursday's ruling, the appeals court largely accepted those claims.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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President Donald Trump has never played by the stale rules of Washington and Americans are grateful for it. His bold call for a 2026 pre-midterm convention is a political masterstroke that will cement America First policies, energize the Republican base, and ignite Generation Z voters.This convention is a seismic shift that sends a clear message to every politician: fight for the American people or step aside.The GOPs victories, from retaking the White House and strengthening congressional majorities to delivering real wins on border security, tax cuts, a stronger economy and energy independence, set the stage for Trumps call for a pre-midterm national convention that breaks political tradition.While establishment Republicans cling to fundraising dinners, closed-door sessions and tired speeches that leave voters disengaged, Trump has mastered turning rallies into movements, from the electrifying 2016 campaign that flipped battleground states to the packed arenas of 2024 that reenergized the base. A pre-midterm convention would unite delegates from all 50 states to celebrate achievements, set a clear agenda and ignite voters.CHARLIE KIRK: REPUBLICANS MUST SEIZE GEN Z MOMENT OR RISK LOSING AN ENTIRE GENERATIONThe contrast is clear. Conservative values of law and order through Trumps National Guard blueprint to combat crime, economic freedom that fuels innovation, and family-first policies that honor tradition stand in sharp contrast to Democrat failures, including 9.1% inflation in 2022, open borders that allowed more than 11 million illegals, and foreign policy disasters that emboldened adversaries.By highlighting Republican successes like cutting gas prices through energy independence and appointing judges who defend constitutional rights, this convention would rebuke the Washington elite and prove Republicans deliver results while Democrats deliver excuses.Unity is part of the strategy, but this is also a pivotal opportunity to mobilize Gen Z, the 68 million young Americans born between 1997 and 2012 who are increasingly open to conservative policies but need a reason to show up. A midterm convention can be that reason.WHAT JAMES CARVILLE DOESNT GET ABOUT VOTER PRIORITIESTheir frustration with the Left is clear: sky-high inflation, record crime and the relentless push of woke ideology. The 2025 Harvard Youth Poll found that 75% of young voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with 62% citing a worsening economy under current policies and nearly half naming cost of living such as housing, food and gas as their top concern. A Yale Youth Poll revealed 35% now favor Republicans in the midterms, a notable increase from past cycles.Gen Z does not trust institutions and is disillusioned by political posturing. They crave authenticity while being bombarded by liberal propaganda in schools, on social media and from Hollywood. They see through empty promises of equity, knowing it means higher prices, fewer jobs and more division, with nearly 60% of Gen Z college graduates unemployed compared to just 25% of prior generations.President Trump understands this. A high-energy convention featuring conservative stars like Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., along with influencers such as Charlie Kirk and Anthony Raimondi, known as Conservative Ant, can deliver messages tailored for TikTok and X.DEMOCRATS CAN LEAD ON STOPPING CRIME. A VIRGINIA CANDIDATE KNOWS THE WAYThese voices can speak directly to Gen Zs entrepreneurial spirit with policies that support small business tax cuts, energy independence to cut gas prices and unapologetic defenses of freedom. That spark could boost Gen Z turnout by 10% to 15% in the midterms, making them the GOPs secret weapon. Failure to capture their energy risks apathy or a drift toward third parties.This convention will energize the grassroots and unify the Republican Party. The GOP is already outpacing Democrats in record-breaking fundraising, but a unified front delivers more than dollars. It locks in a clear midterm agenda, quashes internal battles and promises a surge of support as Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican stars deliver high-profile speeches that draw major contributions.By showcasing Republican successes in safety, job growth, lower gas prices and judicial appointments that protect constitutional rights, against Democrat failures like open borders and green energy disasters, the convention will mobilize voters. With the economy rebounding and Trumps approval rising, it ensures Republicans avoid complacency and secure dominance.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONA midterm convention also challenges GOP lawmakers to deliver results or leave Washington. Voters are demanding accountability, expecting politicians to prove their commitment to the America First agenda by securing the border, cutting red tape and prioritizing American workers, while elevating rising stars who represent the next wave of conservative leadership. This moment is an opportunity to purge establishment Republicans who align with elites and replace them with fighters for the American people, reshaping the future bench of Congress.Meanwhile, Democrats are leaderless and floundering in internal chaos and deeply unpopular policies. A 2025 CNN poll shows that while 72% of Democrats say they are motivated to vote, only 58% view their party favorably, compared to 76% for Republicans. Trumps call for a midterm convention is another power move that highlights Democratic disarray, exposing their lack of leadership, failed policies and overall weakness.Trumps midterm convention is not just about exposing Democratic failure, it is about building the future of the movement and securing a foundation that lasts for generations. It is now or never for conservatives.A pre-midterm GOP convention led by Trump represents the next chapter in his revolution, timed to capture Gen Zs openness to conservative ideas. By rallying young voters with authenticity and real solutions to their everyday struggles, amplifying momentum, and holding Republican leaders accountable, this convention can turn frustration into lasting America First policies.The GOP cannot afford to let woke politics or establishment complacency derail Americas future. Seizing this moment ensures 2026 delivers not just a victory but a generational turning point that will shape the direction of this country for decades to come.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BY MEHEK COOKE

President Donald Trump is bringing peace and stability back to D.C.s crime-ridden streets. He is ending the chaos in our capital, restoring beauty to the city and making the district safer for all Americans.The presidents commonsense policy has also exposed the depth of misguided anger toward our men and women in uniform, with the most recent example being the bitterness shown by activists against the National Guard. Unfortunately, this hostility toward those who defend against lawlessness goes beyond street mobs harassing the brave men and women fighting crime.In 2024, the Biden administration published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Department of Housing and Urban Developments Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which was designed to fund organizations working to address homelessness. We quickly found that, like many department programs, this one had strayed from its original intent, becoming a mismanaged slush fund that enabled endless government-supported homelessness rather than delivering real solutions.What we uncovered exposes the severity of the waste, fraud and abuse under the Biden administration, as well as its disdain for law enforcement. The NOFO revealed an administration that prioritized awarding HUD funds to groups that refused to helpfully cooperate with law enforcement.HERE'S WHY HELPING THE HOMELESS REBUILD THEIR LIVES IS KEY TO AMERICAS FUTURE SUCCESSBidens HUD rewarded groups that "minimize(d) use of law enforcement to enforce bans on public sleeping, public camping, or carrying out basic life functions in public places."That policy was rooted in a worldview that treats law enforcement as the enemy. From the "defund the police" rhetoric to "dont work with the police" policies, this animosity toward those who enforce the law has become deeply embedded in the Democratic Party.But lets be clear: the real enemy when it comes to helping Americans living on the street is not those who risk their lives to uphold law and order, it is the cycle of endless government handouts that bankroll homelessness while ignoring its root causes.Those root causes are addiction and untreated mental illness. And theyre on full display in our cities. Sprawling encampments, public drug use and random violent attacks wreak havoc in the major cities Americans call home. Every day, overdoses claim lives and the most vulnerable fall victim to violence.THE LEFT'S HOMELESS PLANS WRECKED OUR CITIES. NOW HELP MAY COME FROM AN UNEXPECTED SOURCEThis status quo is unacceptable. Thats why HUD is driving a paradigm shift to end this crisis.At HUD, our responsibility is both to the most vulnerable Americans and to taxpayers whose hard-earned dollars were entrusted to steward. No one should suffer on our streets, and no one should walk them in fear.The Biden administration spent four years denying the commonsense reality that street-level homelessness is a public safety crisis driven by addiction and mental illness. During that time, more than $12 billion of working Americans taxpayer dollars was funneled into the CoC program with nothing but record high rates of homelessness to show. In cities like Los Angeles and New York, billions more in local resources have been wasted.How did we get here? Through failed leadership that demanded blind fealty to "Housing First" an ideology that promotes fully subsidized housing, forever, with zero strings attached.IM A BLUE STATE MAYOR AND THE FUTURE OF HOMELESSNESS SCARES MEBut our goal is to let HUD use real proven effective strategies, and there is no evidence that giving free apartments to the homeless without preconditions or participation requirements like job training or treatment leads to good outcomes.Thereisevidence, however, that countless lives have been lost to overdoses in HUD-funded housing because of this failed ideology.According to HUDs most recent data, residents were twice as likely to die in "permanent supportive housing" for the homeless than to move into unsubsidized housing, and the death rate of heads of households in these units went up by almost a third from 2019-2022. Local governments report that theyre more likely to lose people to overdoses in isolated subsidized housing and hotel rooms than outside on the streets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONAnother tragic failure of progressivisms response to homelessness has been the systematic exclusion of faith-based organizations. That policy changed when Americans elected President Trump, because this administration recognizes that the very first organizations to serve the homeless in this nation were Christian ministries and that they continue to be core partners in this mission to this day.Ive walked the halls of shelter programs, transitional housing, and recovery centers where life transformation happens every day because of the faith of the men and women who serve there, who clothe, feed and care for those made in Gods image. These faithful servants empower the vulnerable to take steps to recover and become self-sufficient.Ive witnessed the power of faith firsthand, and HUD will continue to support this vital work as a key part of our campaign to tackle homelessness.The paradigm has shifted, and my message is this: to the organizations restoring self-sufficiency to broken lives, HUD wants to partner with you. To the working Americans who have entrusted us with your resources, HUD is wisely stewarding every dollar. To the law enforcement officers protecting our communities, HUD recognizes you as critical in making our streets safer. To the men and women who have come out of addiction and homelessness, HUD sees you as proof that recovery is possible.And to everyone caught in the throes of addiction on our streets, recovery is possible for you too.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SCOTT TURNER

A Seattle hotel owner is suing the city of Seattle and King County, alleging officials broke contracts when they leased her property as a homeless shelter and returned it damaged and uninhabitable.Neha Nariya, owner of the historic Civic Hotel, said King County approached her in April 2020 about using the property as a COVID-19 recovery site for homeless individuals. She agreed, telling Fox News Digital she and her family believed helping their community in the throes of a global pandemic was the right thing to do.The Seattle Times reported that local officials feared homeless shelters could become breeding grounds for the coronavirus, so they rented hotels to slow the spread.In 2022, the city of Seattle took over the contract under its CoLEAD housing program, run by the nonprofit Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA). According to the lawsuit filed in August, both the city and county agreed to supervise tenants and return the property in its original condition.LEFTIST LAWMAKERS WANT TO MAKE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS A NATIONWIDE CRISISBut Nariya said the hotel, which she fully renovated in 2019, was returned to her in December 2024 damaged and contaminated after widespread fentanyl and methamphetamine use. A newborn infant was also found dead on the premises during that time.Her attorney said the destruction left her with millions of dollars in losses and prevented her from reopening the business."I don't know if we're going to even be able to retain the property if it continues for much longer," Nariya told Fox News Digital. "My dad passed away unexpectedly last fall, and we were business partners, so it's been very trying. I really just want to run my business at this point."The lawsuit claims the city failed to test for biohazard contamination despite contractual obligations. Nariya said she provided Seattle with a preliminary damage estimate in January 2025, before the extent of drug contamination was known, but received no response until June. At that point, she said, the city refused to pay.Testing later found "pervasive drug contamination" that Nariya alleges requires a "complete to-the-studs cleaning and renovation," according to the complaint. The filing also accuses officials of suggesting they could use eminent domain to lower the propertys value."It was a very chilling and odd thing for them to say under the circumstances. Because the reality is, they damaged my client's property," Mark C. Lamb, Nariya's attorney and shareholder for Carney Badley Spellman, told Fox News Digital. "My client stepped up in the middle of a pandemic to do the right thing, and to try to help people who were experiencing a really difficult time. And so the fact that they would so kind of callously throw that out was just stunning to me."WASHINGTON MAN ACCUSED OF HAVING ENOUGH FENTANYL TO KILL 278,000 PEOPLE AFTER GETTING CLEMENCY FROM DEM GOVNariya is seeking damages, interest, attorney fees and other relief.The city of Seattle said it could not comment on active litigation. King County did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment.The nonprofit Purpose. Dignity. Action. rejected the lawsuits allegations in comments to Fox News Digital, calling it an effort "to leverage a cash settlement."The nonprofit said that when it left the site in December, it conducted a full walk-through with the city and owner, who approved the condition. PDA said it provided 24/7 staffing during its tenure but that the building was left unsecured afterward by the owner, allowing unauthorized entry.On contamination allegations, PDA said it has not seen test results and believes any drug residue came before or after its tenure, insisting it enforced no-smoking rules. The group said the claim the building must be "taken down to the studs" is inconsistent with contamination standards.PDA called the infants death a "devastating tragedy" and said its staff discovered the baby with the father after the mother concealed her premature delivery days before entering inpatient treatment.The mother was "actively supported in outpatient treatment and was making strong efforts to address her substance-use issues prior to her premature delivery," the organization said.

With a flood of conflicting reports misrepresented images, disputed news stories, claims of intentional starvation and no Western press on the ground in Gaza, I believed that the only way to get to the truth was to visit the region and see it with my own eyes.Thats why earlier this month, I traveled to Israel with a bipartisan group from the House Intelligence Committee to meet with Israels leaders and those from the Palestinian Authority, engage with aid organizations, and see the situation on the ground for myself.Our focus centered on two critical goals: making sure that lifesaving aid reaches innocent civilians in Gaza and defeating Hamas the terrorist organization that launched this brutal war on Oct. 7, 2023.I visited Kerem Shalom, a central crossing point for aid in Israel, where I saw countless trucks filled with food and supplies waiting to enter Gaza. I also visited a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) distribution command center, where American contractors are working tirelessly to safely distribute aid.TRUMP CAN FIX THE UNS GAZA FAILURE AND END HAMASS STRANGLEHOLD ON AIDThe problem is not a lack of aid its that too little of it ever reaches the people who need it most. I saw pallets of food, clothing and other items cross swiftly from Israel into Gaza within minutes of arrival. On the Gaza side, aid trucks sat idle, unmoving.Make no mistake, the need to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. I made this clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But Hamas owns the blame for the failed distribution to children and families.Even the United Nations, which has been no fan of Israel, reports thatnearly 90% of its aid is intercepted before reaching civilians. Why? The U.N. refuses to allow any protection of their trucks by the IDF, resulting in aid being looted before it ever gets to Palestinians. Without protection, its open season.Weve all seen the videos of desperate Palestinians throwing themselves onto moving trucks to grab food, often risking and losing their lives. Weve seen Hamas attacking the trucks and drivers, stealing aid intended for civilians. They use it to resupply their fighters and to sell it for a massive profit on the black market. Last year alone, Hamas pocketed more than$500 million in stolen aid.THERE'S A WAY TO AID GAZA. I KNOW, MY FOUNDATION JUST HELPED DELIVER 7 MILLION MEALS... WITHOUT INCIDENTThis is not just a humanitarian crisis its a cruel strategy to profit from civilian suffering.There is a better strategy. At the GHF distribution command center, I saw how secure distribution sites are successfully countering Hamas. The sites are built to prevent looting, so the aid actually reaches those who need it. GHF now accounts for up to 20% of all aid entering Gaza, with far greater success and more sites are expected to come online imminently.Yet, instead of supporting this approach, both the U.N. and the World Food Program refuse to work with the GHF, leaving aid piled up at crossings. That must change. More coordination with the GHF and Israel would get food to families faster, drive down prices and cut off Hamas financial lifeline.It's obvious why Hamas doesnt want the GHF to succeed they cant steal or sell the aid. At GHF sites, Palestinians actually receive a box filled with three days worth of food for their family.Hamas has made closing GHF a top ceasefire demand and regularly blames GHF for civilian deaths at aid sites without evidence. In reality, many of these deaths occur as desperate civilians crowd U.N. convoys or when Hamas fighters instigate violence near GHF sites. In June alone, Hamas targeted and killed at least eight GHF workers trying to distribute aid to Palestinian families.DEMOCRATS, MEDIA BETRAY ISRAEL, BUT LOOK WHO STANDS FIRMUltimately, aid delivery is critical to our broader fight against Hamas.After visiting Kerem Shalom, I went to nearby Kibbutz Kfar Aza, where Hamas terrorists murdered 80 Israelis and kidnapped 19 on Oct. 7, part of the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. In total, Hamas brutally murdered, raped, burned alive, decapitated and kidnapped more than a thousand innocent people, including 46 Americans. Walking those grounds was a searing reminder that Hamas started this war and has no regard for life, Israeli or Palestinian, and will stop at nothing to stay in power.Nearly two years after Oct. 7, Hamas is starving the 20 remaining living hostages, as recent videos show. One hostage, whose family I met with, was forced to dig his own grave. The remains of two dead Americans are still being held.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBut most of this is not being widely reported. Its why I urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to let Western press into Gaza to see what I saw at the crossing. The world needs to know that Hamas not Israel is preventing food from reaching innocent Palestinians.Our mission remains clear: get humanitarian aid directly to civilians, secure the release of hostages and remove Hamas from power so that it can never again carry out the atrocities of Oct. 7. That is how we protect Americas national security, stand by our key democratic ally in the fight against terror and help bring hope to the people of Gaza who deserve a future free from Hamas reign of terror.