The Houston Texans were unable to find the end zone on Sunday in their 14-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and their star quarterback C.J. Stroud made a blunt statement about his teams performance."We didnt deserve to win that game because we didnt do the right things," Stroud said, per CBS Sports. "When you come out in the NFL lollygagging, going through the motions, that kind of happens. I think well be all right, but I think its a good wake-up call for us."A term like lollygagging is never what you want to be categorized as in the NFL, but being a leader in the locker room in his third season, Stroud knows whats acceptable and whats not on game day.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHouston was up in this game at halftime after Kaimi Fairbairn managed to knock through three field goal attempts to make it 9-7. However, the Texans fell flat in the second half, getting shut out by the Rams as they turned the ball over twice and had to punt on other offensive possessions.Stroud and the Texans offense have been a force since the Ohio State quarterback was selected second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, 265 yards of total offense is not what they had in mind to start the 2025 season, especially after winning the AFC South and a Wild Card Round game in 2024.CHARGERS END 7-GAME LOSING STREAK TO CHIEFS WITH STATEMENT WIN IN BRAZIL SEASON OPENERStroud went 19-of-27 through the air for 188 yards and an interception. Considering his last game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round ended without a touchdown pass, it is the first time in Strouds career he has gone back-to-back games without one.So he is also holding himself accountable as well as his teammates."I love the confidence we have, but theres a type of mindset of, Did I do enough?" Stroud continued. "I think its healthy, because youll probably do more. Just for me, preparing, Ive got to do a better job, and Ive also got to hold all of my guys accountable. And its the first game of the year. We got a lot of exotic looks we did not expect. They did, too. They made the plays. You can come up with a million excuses. Weve just got to be better."Stroud burst onto the NFL scene in 2023 as the Offensive Rookie of the Year after putting up 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions over 15 games. His production took a slight dip last season after he threw for 3,727 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, the latter stat being something he wants to turn around in 2025.So, this wasnt a step in the right direction, but as Stroud said, theres plenty of football left to play in 2025."Are you going to lay down, or are you going to go play? For me, I just try to go and compete as best I can and show those guys I dont care whos in there. I trust in you. I try to play as hard as I can to show them Im there for them."The Texans will have their home opener on "Monday Night Football" next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An Indiana attorney who shares his name with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social media giant keeps shutting down his accounts, and now hes fighting back.Mark S. Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer practicing in Indianapolis for nearly four decades,filed a lawsuit Sept. 2. against Meta after claiming Facebook repeatedly locked him out of his business and personal accounts because of his name.The suit, filed in Marion Superior Court, accuses Meta of negligence and breach of contract.Zuckerberg says his accounts have been suspended at least nine times in the past eight years, disrupting client communications and costing him thousands of dollars in lost advertising.META ADDS TEEN SAFETY FEATURES TO INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK"It almost feels like they're doing it to me on purpose, the number of times they've done it," he told Fox News Digital."You would think a company that's supposed to be cutting edge and so sophisticated would find a way to stop doing this."The lawyer insists his identity is genuine and even predates that of Meta CEO Mark Elliot Zuckerberg. Still, he claims Facebook continues to mistake him for an impersonator."I have sued Meta because they have turned off my business and personal accounts over nine times," he said."I think they believe I'm impersonating their head honcho, Mark E. Zuckerberg."WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?According to his lawsuit, Zuckerbergs business account has been disabled five times, while his personal profile was suspended four times.One recent suspension, he says, lasted more than four months despite repeated appeals.Zuckerberg says the repeated mistakes have cost him. He estimates at least $11,000 in wasted advertising funds."Its not fair that they will take my money, but then shut my account down," he said."The first time they shut it down, I was down for at least six months. This time I was down four months and one day which equals lost business."META FACES BACKLASH OVER AI POLICY THAT LETS BOTS HAVE 'SENSUAL' CONVERSATIONS WITH KIDSThe lawsuit seeks restoration and maintenance of his accounts, reimbursement for lost advertising, and attorneys fees.Zuckerberg insists hed rather not be in this fight. But just last weekend, he says Facebook suspended an account tied to his sisters Tampa homeowners association, again flagging his name as impersonation."Since my name is on my sister's list, or at least they just suspended that account over the weekend, saying that I'm impersonating somebody," he said."If Mark wants to fly here personally and say Im sorry or maybe let me spend a week on his boat, Id probably take him up on that."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPA Meta spokesperson said, "We looked into this quickly after receiving word of the lawsuit and have reinstated Zuckerberg's account. Here is our statement:We have reinstated Mark Zuckerberg's account, after finding it had been disabled in error. We appreciate Mr. Zuckerberg's continued patience on this issue and are working to try and prevent this from happening in the future."

Emotions were high for the final game of Week 1 between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, and it was the national anthem singer who helped set the tone.Jim Cornelison, a dramatic tenor, usually sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" for sporting events in Chicago. On Monday night, he had fans cheering in their seats as soon as he began the song.START STREAMING WITH A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AT FOXONE.COM OR DOWNLOAD THE FOX ONE APP ON YOUR FAVORITE DEVICENFL fans who tuned into "Monday Night Football" to watch the matchup between Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy were treated to an epic performance.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 61-year-old is a regular at Chicago sporting events. Hes been the Bears national anthem singer since 2010. He hits the ice for Chicago Blackhawks games since 2008 and has sung "Back Home Again in Indiana" before the Indianapolis 500 since 2017.Cornelison just as popular outside of sports. He was a part of the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists in Chicago and sang at some of the most popular opera houses around the world.Hes also on the board of the Illinois Patriot Education Fund and the honorary squad commander of the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America.As he concluded the anthem, military jets roared over the stadium and football fans locked in for the first Monday night game of the year.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Trump administration, after denying visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, is weighing new restrictions on delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe and even Brazil ahead of the U.N. General Assembly later this month in New York.According to an internal State Department memo reviewed by The Associated Press, the restrictions could take effect before the General Assembly convenes on Sept. 22.The inclusion of Brazil is the most surprising, since the country traditionally holds a place of honor during the gathering of world leaders.RUBIO DENIES VISAS TO PALESTINIAN LEADERS FOR UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CITING TERROR SUPPORTThe measures are still under consideration and come as the Trump administration continues its broader visa crackdown, reviewing both current visa holders and those seeking entry for the U.N. meeting.One proposal would bar Iranian diplomats who already face tight restrictions in New York from shopping at wholesale stores such as Costco and Sams Club without State Department approval.Iranian diplomats have long used those stores to buy bulk goods unavailable at home and ship them back at relatively low cost.RUBIOS STATE DEPARTMENT YANKS MORE THAN 6K STUDENT VISAS DUE TO ASSAULT, BURGLARY, SUPPORT FOR TERRORISMIt remains unclear if or when the shopping ban would take effect. The memo suggested drafting rules that would let the State Department impose conditions on wholesale club memberships for all foreign diplomats in the U.S.It is also unclear whether any restrictions would apply to Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva or other delegates attending the General Assembly.Traditionally, Brazils president delivers the first address on opening day, followed by the U.S. president.RUBIO OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO HARVARD'S USE OF INTERNATIONAL VISAS, CITING NATIONAL SECURITYTrump has clashed with Lula over his prosecution of Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly leading an attempted coup.Syria will likely face fewer restrictions after its delegation received a waiver from travel limits imposed more than a decade ago.Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department for comment on the restrictions.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) detonated the first Senate "nuclear option" in 2013, curbing the filibuster to confirm executive branch nominees - except for the Supreme Court.Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) ignited the second "nuclear option" in 2017 to confirm Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, and lower the filibuster bar for nominations to the High Court.THUNE LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR NUCLEAR OPTION IN SENATE FIGHT OVER TRUMP NOMINEESNow, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is likely to detonate the parliamentary equivalent of a "suitcase nuke" later this week.Thune will follow the playbook established by Reid and McConnell to alter the Senate precedent (not a rules change) to expedite the confirmation of lower-level nominees in groups. This plan will not include judges nor cabinet secretaries.Thune sets his gambit into motion tonight by introducing a resolution to speed up a slate of about 40 nominees. By rule, the Senate will take a procedural vote to break a filibuster on his resolution to confirm the batch of nominees on Thursday. That needs 60 yeas. The Senate wont get 60 yeas.But this is EXACTLY the scenario that Thune wants.TRUMP NOMINEES PILE UP AS GOP WEIGHS RULE SHIFT ONCE FLOATED BY DEMOCRATSThe coin of the realm in the Senate is unlimited debate. But the only time it CANT DEBATE SOMETHING is when an issue fails. So a FAILED vote to break the filibuster backs the Senate into the exact parliamentary cul-de-sac which Thune wants.At the end of the roll call vote, Thune will likely switch his vote from yes to no on breaking the filibuster. Thats because Senate rules allow a senator to demand a re-vote if they are on the prevailing side of the issue. In this case, Thune is suddenly with the "noes," even though he initially voted yes to break the filibuster.By doing so, Thune can then order a revote on the failed vote. And since the Senate is in this unique posture of not allowing any debate, Democrats are paralyzed. They cant do anything to stop Thune from what he plans next.Thune will then make a point of order.Thune will assert that on a resolution like the one he drafted, a bloc of lower-level nominees (e.g. - the ones now before the Senate) does not need 60 votes to break a filibuster. The chair potentially Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) or even Vice President Vance, who is the President of the Senate will rule that Thune is wrong. Senate rules and precedent DO require 60 votes to break a filibuster on this type of resolution.COMER VOWS 'ACCOUNTABILITY,' TRUMP RIPS 'SCANDAL' AFTER BOMBSHELL REPORT ON BIDEN AUTOPEN PARDONSThune will then demand a vote OVERTURNING what the the chair ruled. He will assert that a simple majority is necessary for this type of resolution even though thats never been the case before.The Senate will vote. And if 51 senators vote in favor of ruling against the chair, the Senate will have established a new precedent for lowering the threshold from 60 to 51 on this type of resolution quickly moving a batch of nominees all at once.Once the Senate does that, Thune will need to set up ANOTHER procedural vote under the NEW provisions to break a filibuster on Monday, September 15. That would enable the Senate to confirm all of the nominees in question in one fell swoop on Wednesday, September 17.

Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett highlighted the "disconnect" between how the public perceives the Court and how it actually operates in a wide-ranging interview with "Special Report" on Monday."You know, we don't wear red and blue," Barrett told Fox News anchor Bret Baier. "We all wear black because judges are nonpartisan."AMY CONEY BARRETT DETAILS BATTLE BETWEEN HER OWN PERSONAL VIEWS AND THE LAW IN NEW BOOKBarrett, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2020 and has servedfor nearly five years on the nations highest court, explained why she decided to write her upcoming book"Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution."People across all groups have asked Barrett the "same questions," she said. "How did this court get its cases? How does the Court decide cases? Do the justices get along?""And I can't answer all of those questions one on one," Barrett continued. "But I can write a book so people can find the answers, if they're interested."While the Trump-appointee aims to answer common questions she hears, she maintained what is "popular" with the public does not influence her judicial opinions.JUSTICE BARRETT DEFENDS JACKSON JABS AS WARRANTED IN RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE"The point I try to convey in the book is that you have to follow the law where it leads, even if it leads in a place where the majority of people don't want you to go," Barrett said.The Constitution "trumps" all written laws, Barrett argued.Barrett echoed her originalist philosophy as she went on to address criticism of the controversial Dobbs ruling that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.The Dobbs decision is misunderstood, she argued."Dobbs did not say that abortion is illegal," Barrett stated. "Dobbs didn't weigh in on that question. Dobbs said it belongs to the political process. And, you know, it's been thrown to the political process, and the states have been working it out."When asked about her Catholic faith, something that has drawn criticism since her nomination hearing in the Senate, Barrett broadened the conversation to include all "deeply held moral commitments" a judge can hold.JUSTICE BARRETT OPENS UP ABOUT 'AWKWARD' START ON SCOTUS, SHADOW DOCKET AND MORE IN FORTHCOMING MEMOIR"Whether you are pro-choice because you think you're a secular humanist, but you think it is a fundamental moral right of a woman to terminate a pregnancy, or whether you're a person of faith who is pro-choice because you believe the same or you are a person of faith who is pro-life," Barrett began. "Everyone, every single judge, every single person has more commitments. And I just don't think it matters from where those commitments come, they all must be put aside if one is to judge."Barretts book, which explores the courts processes and relationships between judges in greater detail, is set to release Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old refugee from Ukraine, came to the U.S. seeking safety from her war-torn homeland, but was stabbed to death on a train in North Carolina.Zarutska was born to parents Anna Zarutska and Stanislav Zarutskyi on May 22, 2002. She is remembered by her friends as a passionate artist with a deep love for animals, with a goal of becoming a veterinary assistant, according to her obituary.Before coming to the U.S., she graduated from Synergy College in Kyiv with a degree in art and restoration. Her obituary noted that Zarutska used her skills to make works of art for loved ones."Iryna will be remembered for her kindness, her creativity, and the lasting impression she left on everyone she met. Her absence leaves a deep void, but her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her," her obituary read.DEM GOVERNOR BREAKS SILENCE ON MURDER OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEE AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASHIn August 2022, Zarutska, her mother, sister and brother immigrated to the U.S. to escape the war in Ukraine. Zarutska was said to have quickly embraced her new life in the U.S. and became fluent in English."She was always very helpful, very supportive and just had a heart of gold," a family friend identified by her first name, Lonnie, told WCNC Charlotte. "She was a sweetheart. And it makes me sick to think that she's gone."On Aug. 22, Zarutska boarded a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, on her way home from work at Zepeddie's Pizzeria. Still in her uniform, Zarutska sat down in front of a man wearing a red hoodie. Moments later, the man pulled out a knife and stabbed her to death. The suspect was later identified as Decarlos Brown, who was arrested and charged with murder.TRUMP CONDEMNS LUNATIC IN CHARLOTTE STABBING: IF WE DONT HANDLE EVIL, WE DONT HAVE A COUNTRYAfter Zarutskas killing, Zepeddie's Pizzeria issued a statement on social media, calling her death "a tremendous loss.""We lost not only an incredible employee, but a true friend. Our dear Iryna left this world far too soon, and our hearts are heavy with grief," Zepeddies Pizzeria wrote on Instagram. "As we continue to process this tragedy, we ask for your understanding and respect for our team as we try to find peace Iryna, we miss you more than words can say. You will forever be in our hearts."Zepeddies mentioned in the post that its staff had kept a candle lit in Zarutskas honor, symbolizing "the warmth, kindness and light she brought to our lives every day."Brown has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Mecklenburg County arrest warrant. Police said Brown and Zarutska did not know each other and that the attack was random.Records obtained by Fox News Digital show Brown has a lengthy history of arrests, going back over a decade. His record includes convictions for larceny and breaking-and-entering in 2013 and a 2015 conviction for robbery with a dangerous weapon.He served in prison until 2020 and was on parole until 2021. Subsequent charges against him included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.Fox News Digitals Bradford Betz and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

Prince Harry made the journey from California to Britain to pay respects on the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death.There has been a great deal of speculation about whether King Charles will see his son, but an expert told Fox News Digital it is unlikely.On Monday, Harry visited the late monarch's burial site at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. The Duke of Sussex brought a wreath of flowers to pay his respects to his late grandmother, according to People Magazine.Queen Elizabeth died on Sept. 8, 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96-years-old.PRINCE HARRY 'DESPERATE' TO WIN BACK ROYAL FAMILY IN LATEST MANEUVER WITH KING CHARLES: EXPERTRichard Fitzwilliams, a royal expert, said Harry's visit this year is necessary given the trouble he and his wife, Meghan Markle, caused the royal family during last year's visit."Since he has arrived in Britain on the third anniversary of the Queens death, it is only fitting that Harry pays his private respects at her grave at St Georges Chapel in Windsor. However, it will not be forgotten that he and Meghan made Queen Elizabeths last years extremely difficult," he said.Harry arrived in the U.K. early Monday morning. Markle did not attend his trip overseas, neither did his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital it's unlikely that Harry will be reuniting with Prince William or King Charles during his four-day visit."William and Catherine have paid a personal tribute to the Queen today with a visit to the Womens Institute. It seems certain that William will not be seeing his errant brother during his four-day visit this week. They reportedly have not spoken for about three years."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"There has been a good deal of speculation about whether King Charles will see Prince Harry. It does seem unlikely as the royal family, understandably, do not trust the Sussexes," he said.Royal expert Helena Chard pointed out to Fox News Digital that Harry is also in Britain to complete a job."Prince Harry, I mean, obviously he's over here for a job.He's doing the WellChild Awards.It's the 20th anniversary, which is something also that's close to his heart," she said.The WellChild Awards, which celebrates the courage of seriously ill children and those who care for them, is sponsored by a charity Harry has long supported.Harry seemed to click with his audience on Monday when he alluded to his strained relationship with William as he met with a group of young people ahead of the awards. Chatting with Declan Bitmead, 17, winner of an inspirational young person award, Harry learned the teen had a younger brother."Does he drive you mad?" Harry asked and Declan replied "no, we get on fine."But when Harry, who followed William to Eton, learned that Declan and his brother went to the same school, he said: "That sometimes makes it more challenging.'Harry has been estranged from his family since he and his wife Meghan stepped back as senior royals in 2020. At the time, they cited the unbearable intrusions of the British press and the lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move.After the couple settled in California, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aired their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harrys 2023 memoir "Spare," which revealed embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and exposed his sibling rivalry with William, worsened tensions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn May, the 40-year-old told the BBC he wanted to reconcile with his family, but the king would not speak to him."I would love reconciliation with my family," he said at the time. "Theres no point in continuing to fight anymore. I dont know how much longer my father has."Harrys stay in London gives him a chance to see his father, 76. Its believed the king will be at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the queen died in 2022.Charles and Harry have not met in person since February 2024. They met days after Buckingham Palace announced Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer.Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Harry and Buckingham Palace for comment.The Associated Press contributed to this report

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will meet on Sunday in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX in FOXs first "Americas Game of the Week" of the 2025 season.Unlike their Super Bowl matchup, this one isnt being played on a neutral field. Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will head to Arrowhead Stadium to take on Patrick Mahomes. It will be the Chiefs first home game of the season after playing in Brazil last week.START STREAMING WITH A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AT FOXONE.COM OR DOWNLOAD THE FOX ONE APP ON YOUR FAVORITE DEVICEKevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady will be on the call for the marquee matchup.NFL fans set to watch the game will be able to stream it on FOX One. They will be able to receive pregame analysis and updates on key storylines and a postgame recap with highlights and condensed replays as well as the game itself.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFOX One is $19.99 per month with a seven-day free trial or $199 for the year. A FOX One and FOX Nation bundle will be $24.99 a month or $239.88 per year. Fans can also bundle FOX One and ESPN for $39.99 per month starting on Oct. 2.In Sundays case, fans will be able to watch two of the NFLs best teams trying to establish themselves as the best in the league this season.Mahomes and the Chiefs are coming off a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Hurts and the Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday night.Philadelphia dominated Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX for the franchises second championship.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump said that "blood is on the hands of the Democrats" after the brutal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, who was attacked and killed on a light rail train by a man with a lengthy criminal history last month.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."The blood of this innocent woman can literally be seen dripping from the killers knife, and now her blood is on the hands of the Democrats who refuse to put bad people in jail, including Former Disgraced Governor and Wannabe Senator Roy Cooper," Trump said on Truth Social. "North Carolina, and every State, needs LAW AND ORDER, and only Republicans will deliver it! Additionally, where is the outrage from the Mainstream Media on this horrible tragedy? VOTE FOR MICHAEL WHATLEY FOR UNITED STATES SENATE, HE WONT LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN!"GOFUNDME PULLS FUNDRAISERS FOR FELON ACCUSED OF KILLING COMMUTER IN RANDOM CHARLOTTE TRAIN ATTACKEarlier in the day, the White House posted reaction from Trump on X.com, saying, "The perpetrator was a well known career criminal, who had been previously arrested and released on CASHLESS BAIL in January, a total of 14 TIMES. What the hell was he doing riding the train, and walking the streets? Criminals like this need to be LOCKED UP."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 did not know Zarutska and the attack was random.By taking aim at the Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Trump directly injected the tragedy into the center of the upcoming U.S. senate race in North Carolina, slated for next year. Cooper and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are the two major front-runners.On Monday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) echoed Trump's argument, insisting Cooper's policies "kept violent criminals like this on the streets instead of in jail where they belong."Meanwhile, Whatley said in a X post on Monday that "a vote for Roy Cooper is a vote for more crime, more violence, more criminals."REPUBLICAN WANTS JUDGES HELD ACCOUNTABLE IF THEY RELEASE REPEAT VIOLENT CRIMINALS WHO STRIKE AGAINHe followed up later in the day after Trump's Truth Social post, adding that the president was "spot on" with his assessment of Democrats."My far-left opponent Roy Cooper's spineless, soft-on-crime policies have unleashed predators like Decarlos Brown Jr. and countless other violent thugs who unleash hell on innocent people because they know they'll face no real justice," Whatley said.Fox News Digital reached out to the Cooper campaign for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The former governor announced his run at the end of July in a video posted to social media.A Fox News analysis of Cooper's social media did not uncover any posts about the incident. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's social media does not appear to have any comments on the matter, either.North Carolina's Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, was slammed over the weekend, when the video of the stabbing was first released, for not speaking out earlier. He finally commented on the matter Monday morning."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."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."During a tour of the Museum of the Bible in the nation's capital on Monday, Trump weighed in on the event once again after the video of the attack surfaced over the weekend."We're all people of religion, but there are evil people," Trump said. "And we have to confront that."