With the Trump administration zeroing in on Bostons sanctuary stance toward illegal immigration, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed it is reviewing the status of a former African-born councilwoman who was sentenced Friday in a corruption probe.Cape Verde-born Boston Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty earlier this year in relation to what the Boston Herald described as a kickback scheme she carried out in a City Hall bathroom.Libs of TikTok, a social media account known for criticizing liberal hypocrisy and run by activist Chaya Raichik, highlighted Anderson last week, and said that a source had told her DHS was investigating Anderson."We are looking into this, yes," Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital when asked about the claim on Monday.TRUMP ADMIN SLAMS ACLU FOR COMPARING ICE CENTER TO JAPANESE INTERNMENT CAMP: DERANGED AND LAZYAfter she was elected in 2021, Anderson spoke to WGBH about her Muslim and African background, mentioning that she had "been undocumented.""We always say the ummah which means community. It doesn't necessarily exclude non-Muslims.""As the person that I am Muslim, Cape Verdean, someone who's been undocumented, an African immigrant and now African-American I think that all of that is what makes me a very dynamic Black woman," Anderson said at the time.Cape Verde, an archipelago a few hundred miles offshore of Senegal, is home to about 600,000 people and best known in the U.S. as the area from which many North Atlantic hurricanes develop.During her post-election speech in Bostons Nubian Square, Anderson said she hoped to work to break down "segregation" between the heavily-minority Roxbury neighborhood and the South End of Boston."If we can begin to be actually sincere about the work and putting the community first. That's when I will start feeling really good," said Anderson, who was the first African immigrant elected to the council, according to WGBH.In regard to her court case, the Herald reported Anderson gave a staff member $13,000 under the condition $7,000 would return to her, adding the swap happened in the aforementioned restroom.BOSTONS WU FIRES BACK AT BONDI, CITING REVOLUTION, AS OTHER CITIES SLAM FEDS OVER SANCTUARY WARNINGSJudge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, told Anderson the kickback may have been considered "low-hanging fruit," but was a "breach of trust," nonetheless, according to the paper.Anderson later lashed out at the media, naming the Herald as well as Foxs Boston affiliate, demanding they "stop talking about me," and that being in the news is not helpful as an "introvert."She alleged the press does not always "report accurately on Black people," and that the media also "tr[ies] to create stories" and should "verify your facts."Special Agent-in-Charge Ted Docks of the FBI's Boston division said Anderson, "let the power she wielded go to her head and routinely put herself over her constituents who trusted her to act on their behalf and for their benefit.""Todays sentence holds her accountable for flagrantly embracing a culture of fraud and deceit and brazenly pocketing taxpayer money inside a City Hall bathroom to feather her nest."The DHS announcement of a probe came several days into an ongoing spat between the Trump administration in Washington and the Wu administration in Boston.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu held a raucous press conference last month, daring Attorney General Pam Bondi to follow through on her letters to blue-city leaders threatening federal action oversanctuary city policies.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWu, a Democrat, accused the Trump administration of being a party that "doesnt follow the law.""At a time when this federal administration is already causing so much fear and harm in our communities, these threats are serious and consequential," she said. The remarks came after the Trump administration warned it could sue or cut federal funds if cities refused to cooperate onimmigration enforcement."Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration's failures. Unlike the Trump administration, Boston follows the law You are wrong on the law, and you are wrong on safety," Wu said.Bondi had issued letters to several sanctuary jurisdictions warning them that their ordinances in regard to cooperation with immigration enforcement run counter to federal law.Fox News Digital reached out to the public defender listed for Anderson, Scott Bauer, but did not immediately hear back.

President Donald Trump on Monday reacted to the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee that happened last month in Charlotte, North Carolina, saying that the U.S. must act against "evil people" for the good of the country.Trump mentioned the stabbing of Iryna Zarutskaon the citys light rail train during remarks at the Museum of the Bible."We're all people of religion, but there are evil people," Trump said. "And we have to confront that. I just give my love and hope to the family of the young woman who was stabbed this morning or last night in Charlotte by a madman."The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown, was arrested shortly after the stabbing and hospitalized before being arrested on a charge offirst-degree murder.CHILLING VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE STABBED TO DEATH ON CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAIL"A lunatic just got up and started," Trump said of the suspect. "It's right on tape. Not really watchable because it's so horrible, but just viciously stabbed. She's just sitting there."The surveillance footage, recently released by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), shows Zarutska boarding the Lynx Bline line just after 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 22. She is seen wearing a pizzeria uniform while scrolling on her phone. A man in a red hoodie is seen sitting behind her.Around four minutes later, the footage shows the man pulling out a knife and stabbing Zarutska three times, including at least once in the neck. Authorities later pronounced her dead at the scene.The video shows the suspect walking through the rail car, taking off his sweatshirt, and waiting by the doors as passengers look on."So they're evil people," Trump said. "We have to be able to handle that. If we don't handle that, we don't have a country."AMERICAN STABBED DEFENDING WOMEN ON GERMAN TRAM CRITICIZES IMMIGRATION POLICIES AFTER SUSPECT RELEASEDRecords obtained byThe New York Postshowed that Brown has a history of arrests going back more than a decade, including charges of felony larceny, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and communicating threats. Police said Brown and Zarutska did not know each other and the attack had been random.Trump noted other recent killings in the U.S., saying that actions, like his administrations push to end cashless bail, must be taken."This cashless bail started a wave in our country where a killer kills somebody and is out on the street by the afternoon and, in many cases, going out and killing again, cashless bail," Trump said.Fox News Digitals Bradford Betz and Emma Bussey contributed to this report.

Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida wants judges to face consequences if they release violent repeat offenders who go on to perpetrate additional crimes."Im going to introduce legislation to hold judges accountable when violent repeat offenders they release commit new crimes," the congressman declared in a post on X."Its easy to release criminals when youre protected by an armed bailiff at all times. The rest of us arent so lucky," Fine continued. He asserted that the "judges that released Decarlos Brown Jr. should have their day in court too."CHILLING VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE STABBED TO DEATH ON CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAILThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department noted last month that Brown, 34, was "charged with First Degree Murder" in a case involving 23-year-old victim, Iryna Zarutska.Brown has been arrested multiple times over the years, including in January for allegedly misusing the 911 system. He was released without bail following that arrest.Court records indicate that Brown pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon in 2015.DESANTIS BLASTS NEWLY ELECTED FLORIDA GOP CONGRESSMAN, CONTINUING HISTORY OF ATTACKS: HES A SQUISH'Elon Musk endorsed Fine's proposal."Sorely needed!" the business tycoon exclaimed when sharing the lawmaker's post.ELON MUSK OPINES ON MAJOR DRIVER OF WHITE MALES BECOMING TRANSCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFine joined the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year after winning a special election.

LeBron James authored an essay in Chinas state-run Peoples Daily on Monday, nearly six years after a post from former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ignited a firestorm in the country and frayed the relationship between the Chinese government in the NBA.The Los Angeles Lakers stars words came as he wrapped up the Forever King Tour in which he visited Shanghai and Chengdu. The tour coincided with his 20th anniversary of touring Asia with Nike.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The enthusiasm and kindness of Chinese friends deeply touch me, and all I can do is give my all in every game to express my gratitude," he wrote in the paper, via Reuters. "I hope I can contribute to the development of Chinese basketball."The Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets were in Asia for a tour before the start of the 2019-20 season and it came as Hong Kong residents protested against a security law. Morey wrote on X, then called Twitter, "Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong." The post caused a huge rift between the NBA and China as some Chinese broadcasters refused to air games.NBA REPORTEDLY FINALIZING ANOTHER NEW FORMAT FOR THIS SEASON'S ALL-STAR GAMEMorey would later delete the tweet and release a statement, saying: "I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation, of one complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives."James, at the time, "raged" to players about Moreys tweet, according to an ESPN report in 2022. He also spoke out once the Lakers arrived back in the United States, suggesting that those who are "misinformed or not educated about something" should not speak on geopolitical issues.The South China Morning Post noted on Monday that James thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him."Every time I come here, my family and I are warmly welcomed. I am deeply moved by the hospitality and friendliness of our Chinese friends. All I can do is give my all in every match and express my gratitude to everyone," he wrote.It appears China has since cooled on its tensions with the NBA over the last few years with games slowly returning to Chinese broadcasters and streaming services.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue carrying out immigration raids in California after local leaders and advocacy groups argued that federal authorities were stopping suspected illegal immigrants without a valid cause.The high court's 6-3 decision, issued along ideological lines, is temporary while the case proceeds in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.It came after a federal judge in July blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting raids in Los Angeles County, finding plaintiffs likely would succeed in their argument that the raids violated the Fourth Amendment. The Ninth Circuit upheld that order, leading the Trump administration to turn to the Supreme Court.APPEALS COURT DENIES TRUMP ADMIN'S REQUEST TO LIFT LIMITS ON LOS ANGELES IMMIGRATION RAIDSJustice Sonia Sotomayor filed a dissent, saying the emergency order greenlighting the raids was "troubling" because the majority gave no explanation for the move, which she said was "unconscionably irreconcilable" with the Constitution."We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job," Sotomayor wrote.This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

A specialized unit with the Los Angeles Police Department is no longer providing former Vice President Kamala Harris security, according to a new report.Officers with LAPDs Metropolitan Division, which falls under the police departments special operations group, stepped in to provide Harris with security after President Donald Trump yanked Harris security detail in August, The New York Times reported.But that protection ended on Saturday following backlash from the LAPD's union, The Los Angeles Police Protective League. The union called the arrangement "nuts," arguing that "LA taxpayers should not be footing the bill for this ridiculousness.""We are happy to report that the Metro officers assigned to protect the multimillionaire failed presidential candidate are back on the street fighting crime," the unions board of directors said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Monday.Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said using LAPD resources to provide Harris with protection was never a permanent solution."The plan was always to provide temporary support, and I thank L.A.P.D. for protecting former V.P. Harris and always prioritizing the safety of all Angelenos," Bass said in a statement to The New York Times.Bass' office did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital.TRUMP REVOKES KAMALA HARRIS' SECRET SERVICE PROTECTION, SPOKESPERSON SAYSBass previously said in a statement Wednesday that Trumps decision to revoke Harris security detail amounted to an "act of revenge" on a political opponent, and put Harris "in danger," according to The New York Times.The LAPD did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital.The Los Angeles Times also reported on Aug. 29 that the California Highway Patrol was providing security for Harris, according to law enforcement sources. California Gov. Gavin Newsom must approve such protection, per the publication."Our office does not comment on security arrangements," Izzy Gardon, a spokesperson for Newsom, said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Thursday.SECRET SERVICE CHANGES THE AGENCY HAS MADE POST-TRUMP BUTLER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTThe White House confirmed to Fox News Digital that Trump pulled Harris security detail on Aug. 29, and noted that typically vice presidents are only offered Secret Service protection for six months after leaving office.However, former President Joe Biden signed an order before leaving office that extended Harris Secret Service protection by an additional year.CNN first reported that Trump signed a memo pulling Harris' Secret Service security detail. A spokesperson for Harris told Fox News Digital no reason was provided for eliminating the protection.JD VANCE RAILS AGAINST NEWSOM, LA MAYOR FOR DECLARING OPEN SEASON ON FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENTThe U.S. Secret Service did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.The Wall Street Journal reported in July that Harris husband, Doug Emhoff, had his security detail rescinded in July.Former presidents and their spouses receive Secret Service security details for the remainder of their lives unless they voluntarily opt out, according to the Secret Services website.Fox News Greg Norman, Patrick Ward, and David Spunt contributed to this report.

CBS News has hired Kenneth R. Weinstein to serve as an ombudsman and "advocate for journalistic integrity and transparency" following recent controversies, the company announced on Monday. Weinstein, who previously served as president and CEO of the Hudson Institute, was chosen by parent company Paramount to serve as ombudsman for CBS News, a position Skydance Media promised to implement ahead of the merger that created the recently formed Paramount, a Skydance Corporation. The deal put CBS News under the control of CEO David Ellison, who has sought to promote nonpartisan news and increase accountability.Weinstein "will serve as an independent, internal advocate for journalistic integrity and transparency, reviewing concerns raised by employees and viewers, addressing questions about news coverage, and upholding the organizations longstanding commitment to accuracy and accountability," according to a Paramount press release.CBS NEWS INSIDERS BRACE FOR BARI WEISS AS PARAMOUNT CEO PUSHES DEAL WORTH UP TO $200M"I am honored to serve as ombudsman for CBS News, one of the most respected journalistic institutions in the world. I look forward to supporting the talented team behind its reporting and to stewarding public trust in this critical institution," Weinstein said in a statement.Paramount said Weinstein will review complaints from consumers, employees and others and determine if each complaint requires further action. If Weinstein feels complaints are justified, he will bring them to Paramount President Jeff Shell and Chair of TV Media George Cheeks.Weinstein, Shell and Cheeks will then assess each complaint with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski, who will recommend and implement necessary steps.EMBATTLED CBS NEWS STAFFERS EXPRESS CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM OVER NEW PARAMOUNT CEO AFTER TUMULTUOUS YEAR"We look forward to welcoming Ken as our new ombudsman. At a time when trust in media is more important than ever, this new role reinforces our commitment to truth, trust, and accountability. Ive known him for many years and have great respect for his integrity, sound judgment, and thoughtful approach to complex issues. Ken brings not only a wealth of advisory experience in media and beyond but also a calm, measured perspective that makes him exceptionally well-suited to serve as our ombudsman," Shell said in a statement to Fox News Digital.Weinstein has served under four U.S. administrations as a member of multiple federal advisory boards, including chairing the Broadcasting Board of Governors. He holds a Ph.D. in government from Harvard University and has taught political theory at Georgetown University and Claremont McKenna College.FCC APPROVES PARAMOUNT-SKYDANCE MERGER FOLLOWING TRUMP SETTLEMENT, COLBERT CANCELLATIONIts been a turbulent year for CBS News, as key newsroom leaders were pushed out ahead of the Paramount-Skydance merger that became official shortly after the network settled President Donald Trump's election interference lawsuit for an edited "60 Minutes" segment.Last week, CBS news announced "Face the Nation" would only air live, or live-to-tape, interviews going forward after Homeland Security SecretaryKristi Noem accused the network of editing her interview to "whitewash the truth" about an alleged MS-13 gang member.There is also widespread speculation that The Free Press founderBari Weissis set to take a role guiding "the editorial direction" of the network, although no official deal has been announced.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein broke his silence over the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte train after facing heated criticism over the weekend for not speaking out earlier despite the release of a brutal video of the attack."I am heartbroken for the family of Iryna Zarutska, who lost their loved one to this senseless act of violence, and I am appalled by the footage of her murder. We need more cops on the beat to keep people safe," Stein posted on X on Monday morning after a weekend of criticism for not posting about last month's murder and a request for comment from Fox News Digital earlier Monday morning."Thats why my budget calls for more funding to hire more well-trained police officers. I call upon the legislature to pass my law enforcement recruitment and retention package to address vacancies in our state and localagencies so they can stop these horrific crimes and hold violent criminals accountable," he continued.Social media exploded over the weekend after surveillance footage, released by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), showed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska boarding a Lynx Blue line last month before a man pulled out a knife and began stabbing Zarutska three times, including at least once in the neck.NORTH CAROLINA CITY DECLARES ITSELF A 'FOURTH AMENDMENT WORKPLACE' TO PROTECT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FROM ICEZarutska, who had fled war-town Ukraine, grabs her neck as blood spills onto the floor. Authorities later pronounced her dead at the scene.The attack, which took place on August 22nd, prompted many on social media to criticize Stein for speaking out about George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer, but not being as vocal for this murder, where a White woman was murdered by an alleged Black assailant.".@NC_Governor Josh Stein, a Democrat, has had nothing to say about the brutal murder of Iryna Zarutska, a resident of his state," journalist Megan Bashamposted on X. "Yet, in 2020, when he was attorney general, he DID find time to lament the death of George Floyd and initiate a "Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.""This task force's recommendations included increasing "pre-trial release"--which is exactly the kind of thing that allowed Zarutska's killer, DeCarlos Brown, to be on the streets after 14 previous arrests.""Not a word about Iryna Zarutska from Democrat North Carolina Governor Josh Stein," conservative influencer account LibsofTiktokposted on X.CHILLING VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE STABBED TO DEATH ON CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAIL"Iryna Zarutskas slaying is the #1 new story on X - not just North Carolina - and yet NC Governor Josh Stein has had NOTHING to say about it," Article III Project Senior Counsel Ryan Chamberlainposted on X. "This is why friends dont let friends vote Democrat.""The lack of response by Democrat politicians in North Carolina is outrageous," John Lott, founder and president of the Crime Prevention Research Center,posted on X. "This murderer had a long violent criminal record. Gov @JoshStein_ says nothing."Stein's comment on Monday didn't satisfy many social media users who accused the governor of shifting the blame for the attack."He was arrested 14 times," White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Marone posted on X. "The police did their jobs. You did not. And shame on your for trying to shift the blame.""Preposterous statement from the @NC_Governor," conservative commentator Michael Knowles posted on X. "The problem isn't that cops didn't arrest the guy. He was arrested over two dozen times! The problem is that liberal prosecutors, judges, and legislators like you refused to keep him locked up.""You were Attorney General of North Carolina when her killer was arrested and released from jail 14 times," conservative commentator Greg Price posted on X. "The police did their job. You did not."The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown, was arrested shortly after the stabbing and hospitalized before being arrested on a charge offirst-degree murder. Records obtained by The New York Post showed that Brown has a history of arrests going back more than a decade, including charges of felony larceny, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and communicating threats. Police said Brown and Zarutska did not know each other and the attack had been random.Zarutskas death has renewed calls for action on public safety in Charlotte. Members of the Charlotte City Council expressed concern after Zarutskas murder about violence on the citys transit system.Fox News Digitals Bradford Betz contributed to this report

William Shatner hasn't earned a penny from the reruns of the original "Star Trek.""Nobody knew about reruns," he revealed in a new interview with The Telegraph. "The concept of syndication only came in after Star Trek was canceled when someone from the unions said: Wait a minute, youre replaying all those films, those shows.""There was a big strike. But in the end, the unions secured residual fees shortly after Star Trek finished, so I didnt benefit."WILLIAM SHATNER DOESN'T WATCH STAR TREK,' SAYS HE'S SEEN AS FEW AS POSSIBLEShatner portrayed Capt. James T. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" TV series from 1966 to 1969 and reprised the role in various films. Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.Shatner has been outspoken about the issue before, explaining to a fan online why he never received residuals from the hit series."Anything before 1973 (that includes Star Trek Original Series) doesnt pay a cent in Royalties," he wrote on X in 2020. "So please dont think you own me or I owe you something for watching. It doesnt work like that."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSWhile "Star Trek" has remained immensely popular throughout the years, Shatner himself isn't a die-hard fan. The now 94-year-old actor revealed he's actually only seen a "few" episodes of his work and has "never seen" any of the spinoffs."Im gonna tell you something that nobody knows. I've never seen another Star Trek and Ive seen as few Star Treks of the show I was on, Ive seen as few as possible," he told Entertainment Tonight. "I don't like to look at myself, and Ive never seen any other. I love it, I think it's great. I just dont, you know, I dont watch television, per se.""I'm watching documentaries, Im watching the news, I'm watching sports, Im watching things that were, documentaries that were made, but I don't watch television for some reason," he added. "I've been urged to watch certain shows by my family, 'You'll love this,' and I just never get around to it."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShatner once said he'd consider reprising his role as Capt. Kirk, but don't hold your breath."Its almost impossible, but it was a great role and so well written and if there were a reason to be there, not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it," he told The Canadian Press in May 2024.Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission as the high court inches toward revisiting a landmark ruling about executive power.Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in a brief order that Biden-appointed FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter should remain terminated from her job, at least for the next week, while the Supreme Court continues to consider her case.The high court's order responding to an emergency petition from the Trump administration comes as Slaughter has faced whiplash in the courts while challenging Trump's decision to fire her at will.APPEALS COURT BLOCKS TRUMP FROM FIRING FTC COMMISSIONER IN CASE TESTING PRESIDENT'S POWERSA district court reinstated Slaughter, and then through the appeals process, Slaughter was re-fired, re-hired, and then re-fired once again on Monday. After an appellate court allowed her to return to work on Sept. 2, she did so right away, even sharing on social media multiple dissents she has authored in the days since her return.Trump's decision to fire Slaughter and the other Democrat-appointed commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, stood in tension with the FTC Act, which says commissioners should only be fired from their seven-year tenures for cause, such as malfeasance.Their firings are at odds with a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling in Humphrey's Executor v. United States, which found that President Franklin D. Roosevelt's firing of an FTC commissioner was illegal.While the Supreme Court has let Trump's firings at other independent agencies proceed temporarily while the lawsuits play out in the lower courts, Slaughter's case has presented the most blatant question yet to the justices about whether they plan to overturn Humphrey's Executor. Legal scholars have speculated that the current conservative-leaning Supreme Court has an appetite to reverse or narrow that decision.