Senate Republicans are calling foul on Senate Democrats' opposition to the GOPs short-term plan to keep the government funded, calling it hypocritical.House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled their seven-week funding extension, known as a continuing resolution (CR), which congressional Republicans argue is as "clean" as can be. That means that the bill largely lacks any additional spending or policy riders.But Senate Democrats have dug in deep on their rejection of the proposal, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown come Sept. 30. It comes after Democrats previously warned Republicans not to use government funding as a political weapon when Democrats were in charge of the Senate.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., will ultimately need Democrats to pass a government funding patch.GOP UNVEILS PLAN TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, INCLUDES $30M SECURITY HIKE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK KILLINGHe argued that under former President Joe Bidens administration, Senate Democrats overwhelmingly voted for 13 CRs."Ninety-six percent of the Democrats voted for all 13 of those," Thune said. "This is, again, a new practice that's been invented because of Trump Derangement Syndrome, and because these Democrats hate giving this president anything." Senate Republicans are now titling the possibility of a partial government shutdown as a "Schumer Shutdown," given Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus unwillingness to support the GOP-authored bill."Now, all of a sudden, they can't vote for it? It's ridiculous," Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., told Fox News Digital. "That's exactly where they're coming from, and it should be called the Schumer Shutdown."HOUSE REPUBLICANS SPLIT WITH TRUMP TEAM OVER 'VERY FRUSTRATING' FUNDING FIGHT AS SHUTDOWN LOOMSWhen asked why Democrats were entrenched against the Republicans bill, given their previous push for clean stopgaps, Schumer argued that "were in a much different situation" after the GOP passed President Donald Trumps "big, beautiful bill," the $9 billion clawback of foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, and the administrations move to clawback an additional $5 billion in foreign aid.He also ripped Thune and Johnson for not sitting down with him and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to negotiate a spending deal. Thune countered that his office is right around the corner from Schumers."They even refuse to have bipartisan negotiations," Schumer said. "We've always had bipartisan negotiations on this. [House Speaker Mike] Johnson put his bill in. No Democratic input, and that is why the Republicans are heading for us for a shutdown. We don't want it."Part of the disagreement with the bill also stemmed from Trumps edict that Republicans shouldnt "even bother" with Democrats and that "we have to get Republican votes."Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, told Fox News Digital that all Democrats needed was for Trump "to take back what he said about the process needing to be more partisan rather than less.""If they go it alone, then it's not unreasonable for us to say, We wish you the best, but you won't be getting our votes," Schatz said.Despite the saber-rattling, they havent said precisely what they dislike about the House GOPs offering. They say its not so much about whats in the bill, but rather whats not.TRUMP'S FOREIGN AID CLAWBACK RATTLES SENATE AHEAD OF FUNDING FIGHTThe top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., told Fox News Digital that it was a "lack of language on impoundments and the pocket rescission, things like that that we've been talking about."The other part is that the CR does not contain an extension to Obamacare premium subsidies passed during the COVID-19 pandemic that are set to expire in December.Democrats argue that an extension should be attached to the stopgap because insurance providers are teeing up new insurance rates ahead of the Nov. 1 open enrollment start date for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, argued that lawmakers could wait until November to move on an extension."You can wait," Collins said. "Because they can keep the eligibility criteria steady for next year and have the revised eligibility."While Schumer and Democrats are expected to give Thune headaches throughout the ordeal, he may have to wrangle some fiscal hawks weary of CRs on his side of the aisle, too.Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argued that the spending levels set in the House GOPs bill were the same as those set under former President Joe Biden, which Republicans "all decried in the election.""So any Republican who votes for this, I guess maybe they should apologize to Biden for being against his spending levels," Paul said. "Because they're actually voting for his spending levels now."And Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital that he hadnt thoroughly reviewed the text of the bill yet, but he noted he was not typically a fan of funding extensions."The goal was always that we start having a real budgeting process, and so it's really frustrating that we haven't done that," he said.

Florida Gators assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended for three games on Tuesday for his role in a pregame altercation ahead of the teams loss to LSU.The SEC and the Gators program jointly announced the suspension for the running backs coach, who is also the associate head coach under Billy Napier.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Jabbar Julukes conduct during the pregame altercation reflects behavior that is unacceptable and not aligned with the standards of the Southeastern Conference," SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. "Coaches are expected to be leaders and to de-escalate tense situations, and that did not happen in this circumstance. This suspension is appropriate, and any future misconduct by Jabbar Juluke will result in more severe disciplinary action."Players from both the Gators and the Tigers were involved in pregame incidents. However, Julukes involvement wasnt spelled out in the SEC release.He apologized for his role and suggested he got into an incident with a Tigers player.MICHAEL VICK SHUTS DOWN VIRGINIA TECH RUMORS, REMAINS FOCUSED ON TASK AT NORFOLK STATE"I, first, would like to apologize to both Florida and LSU universities, their teams, staff and fans. I also sincerely apologize to the young athlete and his family," he said, via ESPN. "On Saturday, I reacted in a manner I'm not proud of. There's no excuse for my behavior and I take full responsibility for my actions. In this game, emotional situations occur and bad reactions happen. I regret my reaction and commit to using this moment to strengthen my emotional intelligence."I know more is expected of us as coaches, and I commit to living up to that expectation. I believe growth is in ownership and learning from the good and the bad. I intend to use this situation as a teachable moment, not only for myself, but for those I impact. Again, I offer my sincerest apologies to both institutions and the staffs and families involved."Juluke will miss games against the Miami Hurricanes, Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies.Hes been with the Gators since 2022, and also coached LSUs running backs in 2016.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Spirit Airlines flight sharing the sky with Air Force One on Tuesday was repeatedly ordered by air traffic control to "turn 20 degrees right," according to reports and audio from the interaction.The flight was issued the direction to turn several times."Spirit wings 1300 turn 20 degrees right immediately," the flight was ordered after several previous attempts to relay the instruction.SPIRIT AIRLINES WARNS IT MAY NOT SURVIVE ANOTHER YEARPresident Donald Trump flew to the U.K. on Tuesday and first lady Melania Trump accompanied the president on his trip.The couple safely arrived on the other side of the Atlantic.PRESIDENT TRUMP'S LAVISH WINDSOR CASTLE VISIT FEATURES GRAND SUITE, ROYAL BLEND TEA AND MILITARY HONORSThe Spirit flight traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Boston "landed uneventfully," a Spirit spokesperson said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital."Spirit Airlines flight 1300 (FLL-BOS) followed procedures and Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions while en route to Boston (BOS) and landed uneventfully at BOS," the statement noted. "Safety is always our top priority."UNITED AIRLINES CEO GIVES 5-WORD PREDICTION THAT LOW-COST RIVAL WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESSCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Wednesday morning.

A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines.A video shows flames coming out of the aircrafts engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace."Investigations into the exact nature of the engine problem are currently underway," a spokesperson for Swiss International Air Lines said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "However, depending on the problem with an engine, it is possible that a flame may be visible for a brief moment."The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) paused some arrivals as the Swiss International Air Lines flight taxied on the runway.SMOKE FROM UNKNOWN PASSENGER DEVICE FORCES EMERGENCY LANDING OF AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON-DULLES"There appears to be black smoke from one of the engines as you revved up," an air traffic controller told the Swiss Air Lines crew, according to Boston 25 News. "We have the fire department on their way out on the runway now; theyre coming to take a look at it. They can give you a better assessment."Prior to the attempted takeoff, the Swiss aircraft had been at Logan since it arrived from Zurich on Sunday, according to reports."The crew of SWISS Flight 55 stopped their takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport due to engine issues around 6:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The FAA briefly paused some arrivals to the airport before the plane taxied off the runway," the FAA told NBC 10 Boston. "The FAA will investigate."Swiss International Air Lines told Fox News Digital there were no injuries to the 223 passengers and 13 crew members aboard the flight.DELTA PLANE ABORTS TAKEOFF IN MEXICO CITY AFTER PLANE NEARLY LANDS ON TOP OF AIRCRAFT"We're about halfway down the runway when, all of a sudden, there's kind of a boom noise and a big jolt, so the plane jolts forward," a passenger, Molly Furrer, told NBC 10 Boston. "I could feel the plane braking and then started to skid down the runway until it came to a complete stop."Furrer also told the outlet that the passengers were not told what happened for several minutes, though panic did not erupt until they heard sirens and saw ambulances."The first feeling, fortunately, that I had was general relief that this was caught before we even got into the air, so we didn't have to make an emergency landing," Furrer told NBC 10 Boston.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe website FlightAware, which tracks flights across the globe, noted that the flight arrived in Zurich at 11:43 a.m. local time, more than five hours after its scheduled arrival. The airline confirmed to Fox News Digital that the aircraft that eventually took off at approximately 10:00 p.m. was not the same one that attempted to take off earlier Tuesday evening."The safety of our passengers and crew members is always our top priority at SWISS. Our pilots are excellently trained and prepared to react quickly and appropriately in such exceptional situations," the Swiss International Air Lines spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to passengers by this incident."Fox News Digital reached out to Logan Airport regarding the incident but did not immediately receive a response.

The Pentagon unveiled a new overhaul of grooming standards to further ensure service members are clean-shaven this week.War Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that troops needing a medical exemption can retain facial hair for one year as long as they are following a plan to treat the condition. After that, they must remove facial hair or face separation."The Department must remain vigilant in maintaining the grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos," Hegseth wrote in an Aug. 20 memo made public on Monday.Leadership will also be required to conduct a review of how grooming standards have changed over the last decade.FEMALE MILITARY RECRUITS SURGE ACROSS ALL SERVICE BRANCHES"Thegrooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean-shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance," Hegseth said, according to the statement by Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell."Commanders must apply consistent criteria and appropriately consider the department's interests in safety and uniformity when authorizing individual exceptions," Parnell added.The memo did not mention whether troops would still be allowed to sport a mustache, as they have been for decades. Hegseths office did not return a request for clarification in time for publication.Most shaving waivers are for troops diagnosed withpseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB, a condition where the hair curls back toward the skin after shaving and causes irritation.HEGSETH TEARS UP RED TAPE, ORDERS PENTAGON TO BEGIN DRONE SURGE AT TRUMP'S COMMANDHegseths memo did not address religious accommodations. The Army began granting beard exemptions in 2017 after pressure from Sikh soldiers, for whom uncut facial hair is a religious requirement.Some troops soon tested the policys boundaries. In 2018, one soldier won approval for a beard by claiming adherence to the Norse Pagan faith, identifying himself as a Heathen.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn 2019, Army Spc. John Hoskins pushed the limits by applying for a religious exemption and claiming to belong to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a faith known as "Pastafarianism." He was denied.The Army announced an update to its grooming standards this week, also defining authorized hairstyles and ponytail lengths for female soldiers, who are permitted to wear only clear nail polish.

A Nebraska man is recovering after surviving a close call with an out-of-control car while he was washing his windshield at a gas station.The caught-on-camera incident happened on Friday evening in Brady, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said on Facebook. The man, Brady Johnson, was struck in the lower leg by a car going "at least 65 miles per hour in the 40 mile per hour zone," deputies said.Johnson can be seen on video after the crash, going to assist the driver of the car that appears to be a red Nissan.AMAZON DELIVERY DRIVER LIMPS AWAY FROM HEAD-ON CRASH CAPTURED ON TEXAS DOORBELL CAMERADeputies say that driver of the car was taken to a local hospital by firefighters and "will be cited for reckless driving." The driver also faces charges for not having an operator's license, no proof of insurance and expired registration, according to LCSO. Johnson "was not seriously injured and complained of pain later in the night when the adrenaline wore off," LCSO said in the post. His truck and a streetlight pole were damaged as a result of the crash.

Ecuadors President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday implemented a 60-day state of emergency in an attempt to quell massive protests that broke out following his surprise removal of a diesel subsidy last week.The decree was issued across seven of the nations two dozen provinces following "severe internal disturbance" and mobilized armed forces and national police.The U.S. embassy in Ecuador said in a statement that the forces were mobilized in order to "to prevent the interruption of public services and maintain freedom of movement for the general population."4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE YOUNG CONSERVATIVE ANTI-CRIME PRESIDENT OF ECUADOR WHO WAS JUST RE-ELECTED"The declaration does not restrict public movement or institute a curfew, but it does suspend the right to freedom of assembly at all times for any gatherings that seek to interrupt public services and impede the rights and liberties of the rest of the population," the embassy added.Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.Despite the unrest, the State Department has not adjusted its travel advisory status, which currently advises Americans to "exercise increased caution" and avoid large crowds where violence could erupt.The ongoing clashes came after the government on Friday announced it would eliminate the nation's diesel subsidy starting Saturday and redirect the funds to social programs in an attempt to alleviate the countrys straining finances.14K MIGRANTS HOPING TO ENTER US TURN BACK, UN FINDS"For decades, the diesel subsidy represented a $1.1 billion burden on fiscal accounts, without truly reaching those who needed it," the government said on X.The decree drove up the price of diesel overnight from $1.80 a gallon to $2.80 ending a decades-old subsidy in a move previously attempted but publicly opposed during prior administrations.The government has argued the subsidy was not being adequately distributed and disproportionately benefited higher-income individuals and business sectors more than it was aiding vulnerable populations. Noboas administration said it will use funds saved from the subsidy removal and allocate $220 million towards the transportation sector to prevent fare increases in public transportation.But Ecuadorians remain concerned that it will directly impact the pockets of the nations poorest.A price stabilization mechanism will be implemented on December 11, reported Reuters, in a move to protect consumers from global price swings, though details on the plan remain unclear.

ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman apologized Thursday for angering some viewers by calling the correspondence between Charlie Kirks suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, and his transgender romantic partner "very touching."In an Instagram post, Gutman expressed regret over the remarks and condemned the shooting of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder."Yesterday I tried to underscore the jarring contrast between this cold-blooded assassination of Charlie Kirk a man who dedicated his life to public dialogue and the personal, disturbing texts read aloud by the Utah County Attorney at the press conference," he wrote. "I deeply regret that my words did not make that clear."JAY LENO CALLS CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION THE 'DEATH OF FREE SPEECH'While reporting from a press conference Wednesday where authorities announced murder charges against Robinson, Gutman commented on the emotion shown by the suspected assassin toward his transgender roommate in text messages related to the killing.In texts between Robinson and his roommate, who law enforcement confirms has been in the process of transitioning, the suspect referred to the roommate as "my love" multiple times."I am still ok my love, but am stuck in orem [sic] for a little while longer yet," Robinson wrote in one exchange, according to the indictment. "Shouldnt be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: AUTHORITIES COLLECT HOME SURVEILLANCE VIDEO THAT MAY SHOW KILLER FLEEING SCENEGutman remarked on that part of the exchange."But, also, it was very touching in a way that many of us didn't expect," Gutman said. "A very intimate portrait into this relationship between the suspects roommate and the suspect himself, with him repeatedly calling his roommate, who is transitioning, calling him my love. And I want to protect you, my love.'"The reporter continued: "I dont think Ive ever experienced a press conference in which weve read text messages that are A, so fulsome, so robust, so apparently allegedly self-incriminating and yet, on the other hand, so touching, right?"He added that there is a "heartbreaking duality" about the crime, referring both to Kirks assassination and the apparent romantic connection between Robinson and his roommate.On ABC News' livestream platform, Gutman doubled down, calling it "heartbreaking on so many levels" and linking Kirk's brutal murder to the "portrait of a very human person."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREGutmans comments resulted in a wave of backlash on social media, prompting him to apologize Thursday.After stating his regret that his words did not come out as intended, Gutman denounced the shooting and the pain it caused on Kirks family and those who witnessed it."But let there be zero doubt: I unequivocally condemn this horrific crime and the pain it caused Charlie Kirk's family, those who were forced to witness it at UVU, and the millions of people he inspired," he wrote.ABC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused Operation Midway Blitz Commander Gregory Bovino of targeting minorities, saying federal authorities had "acted violently against people" and detained those "who have Brown skin or who speak with an accent."Bovino fired back, forcefully denying the claims on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday."When you have this crazy rhetoric by folks like that governor or some of the other elected representatives that we've seen, all that does is lead to violence against our law enforcement officers and agents," Bovino said on "Fox & Friends.""What we tell our agents is, we're legal, ethical, and moral in our operations every day, but we are going after those criminal illegal aliens with a vengeance."ARCHITECT OF LA ICE RAIDS REPORTEDLY ARRIVES IN CHICAGO AS FOCUS SHIFTS TO WINDY CITY, AGENT'S HISTORYThe Department of Homeland Security recently ramped up its blitz of Chicagoland with Bovino's help, adding to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations enacted in other major U.S. cities like Los Angeles and New York City.The operation has triggered immediate pushback from Democratic officials like Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who have both persistently opposed federal crackdowns led by the administration.CHICAGO-AREA MAYOR, CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE BRAGS ABOUT LENGTHS HE'S GONE TO FLUMMOX ICEBovino shot down the idea that agents are targeting people on the basis of accents or skin color, telling Brian Kilmeade they are looking for individuals who "violated our immigration laws" and "vile criminals that harm thousands of American citizens each year.""Perhaps the governor would do well to realize that we're actually ridding his city and his state of these criminals," he said."It has nothing to do with skin color, speech, or anything else. It's immigration laws."Bovino also touted the operation's "great success," pointing to "several hundred" arrests thus far.Fox News' Charles Creitz, Alexis McAdams, Michael Tobin and Patrick McGovern contributed to this report.

Former Los Angeles Chargers star Shawne Merriman put naysayers on notice after the team walloped the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, 20-9, to move to 2-0 on the season.Merriman told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that the all-around performance from the team showed that theyre true contenders for the conference title."If anybody didnt believe they were going to be contenders, not only in the AFC West, but in the AFC in general, you havent been paying attention," he said. "First of all, Jim Harbaugh won at every program, organization hes been to the last several years. Two, this is Justin Herberts first year having a stable situation where hes had the same head coach, same offensive coordinator, you know, same, same, same. He hasnt had that since hes been playing with the Chargers. Every year, hes had to learn something new."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe first seasons Herbert, who had 242 passing yards and two passing touchdowns against the Raiders, had the same offensive coordinator was in 2021 and 2022 with Joe Lombardi while Brandon Staley was the head coach. With Harbaugh as the head coach, hes kept Greg Roman on as the offensive coordinator from last season to this season.Merriman also touted how the entire team has been built and that they no longer have to rely on Herbert trying to make all of the plays to win a game."Now, you have a team thats not relying on Justin Herbert to win anymore," he said. "If he plays well, great. If he doesnt, they can still win. The fact that you have the quarterback with the biggest arm in the National Football League that can win games for you is a bonus. But this team is physical on both sides of the football. This is a big, strong, physical team thats their DNA."The Kansas City Chiefs have been the cream of the crop in the AFC West for the last nine years. But going into Week 3, they find themselves 0-2 to start the year.HALL OF FAMER DAN MARINO BACKS STRUGGLING CHIEFS AFTER STARTING SEASON 0-2: 'THEYRE GOING TO BE OK'Merriman noted that the Chiefs can no longer rely on Patrick Mahomes to do everything for them and will have to address the holes in their team and their aging stars."This is not a knock on the Chiefs at all, but you can only rely on Patrick Mahomes for so long. Weve seen it with some of the greatest quarterbacks in the business," he told Fox News Digital. "How long have we seen it with Aaron Rodgers? They didnt give him a No. 1 wide receiver. They didnt get people around him. They just say, Hey, youre Aaron Rodgers. You can go win a lot of football games for us. You dont need any help. And that gets you so far because you can win a lot of games with great quarterbacks."Travis Kelce may go down as the greatest or top three greatest tight end of all time, but hes just like the rest of us. Hes getting older. He cant do what he used to do five years ago. Xavier Worthy went down with a shoulder. They dont have a deep threat right now. They cant run the football effectively. But the Chiefs are still a good team. The Chargers are just better, and that happens in the division when people get better around you and you dont."The Chargers will have their home opener on Sunday against the Denver Broncos.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.