The anti-Israel Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, is under fire from Israel and Spaniards alike for his alleged comments to use nuclear weapons against the Jewish state.The socialist Prime Minister Sanchez, said in a speech last week that"Spain, as you know, doesnt have nuclear bombs, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves," adding, "We alone cant stop the Israeli offensive. But that doesnt mean we wont stop trying. Because there are causes worth fighting for, even if winning them isnt in our sole power."Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, accused his Spanish counterpart of making a "blatant genocidal threat to the worlds only Jewish state. Apparently, the Spanish Inquisition, the expulsion of the Jews of Spain and the systematic mass murder of Jews in the Holocaust, is not enough for Sanchez."The Times of Israel reported that Spain summoned Israel's top diplomat in the country to "categorically reject the false and slanderous statements from the Israeli prime ministers office."ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU RIPS IRELAND, SPAIN AND NORWAY RECOGNIZING PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: 'REWARD FOR TERRORISM'Juan Caldes, theEuropean advocacy coordinator at the European JewishAssociation, told Fox News Digital that, "It is beyond hypocritical and cynical to call Israel a genocidal state when one mentions how unfortunate the fact that Spain doesnt have nuclear weapons to stop Israel. That is the definition of a genocide, when there is a deliberate intent to destroy a specific group (be it ethnic, religiousor racial)."Caldez, who is Spanish, said, "Sanchez embraced the Palestinian cause in order to avoid talking about his own personal corruption scandals that surround some of his family members and also many of the corruption scandals involving many of his colleagues from the Socialist Party."He claimed, "Sanchezs coalition (of socialists and communists) have been expressing very antisemitic views since Oct. 7th."He cited Yolanda Diaz, vice president of Spain, who in a televised speech last year, said, "from the river to the sea Palestine will be free In other words, from the Jordan River until the Mediterranean state a one-state solution erasing all Jews from the land."HAMAS TERROR OUTLET QUIETLY CUTS GAZA DEATH COUNT, REVEALS MOST KILLED WERE COMBAT-AGE MENAccording to Caldes, "Sanchezs rhetoric and actions show how embedded antisemitism is part of the Spanish government. That being said, it is still important not to conflate it with the majority of the Spanish people who do not hold antisemitic views."Santiago Abascal, the leader of the right-wing Vox Party, said, "Sanchez would like to have nuclear weapons but not to defend Spain. To defend Hamas."According to statistics from The Jewish Agency for Israel in September, the size of the Spanish Jewish community numbered12,900 out of a population of just over 49 million.Last year Spain experienced "the largest increase in modern history in antisemitic speech, incidents, and attacks, up 321% compared to 2023 and 567% comparedto2022," according to a report by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain.Fox News Digital reached out to Spains embassy in Washington and its foreign ministry for comment.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., sparred over Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case files, a topic raised repeatedly on Wednesday during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.Swalwell, one of several Democrats to grill Patel over the Department of Justice's handling of the files, demanded the director tell him about any mention of President Donald Trump in them. Patel was not receptive to Swalwell's line of questioning, leading to a profanity-laced back-and-forth."Your fixation on this matter and baseless accusations that I'm hiding child pedophiles is disgusting," Patel said.DOJ BRASS VOWED FULL TRANSPARENCY ON EPSTEIN BEFORE TURNING UP EMPTY-HANDEDSwalwell zeroed in on Patel's conversations with Attorney General Pam Bondi related to Trump after the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump, who was once friends with Epstein, was told by the DOJ that his name appeared in the files. Trump and several other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, ran in the same affluent social circle as Epstein but have never been charged over any wrongdoing."The attorney general and I have had numerous discussions about the entirety of the Epstein files," Patel said.Swalwell repeated the question several times, before enunciating each syllable."Why dont you try spelling it out if youre going to mock me. Use the alphabet. No? A B C, D E F," Patel shot back.Unsatisfied, Swalwell said he would take Patel's "evasiveness" as a "consciousness of guilt." Swalwell also noted how the DOJ's unsuccessful attempts to ask the courts to unseal grand jury transcripts in both Epstein's and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell's case were meaningless because the grand jury material contained no new non-public information and represented only a small fraction of the broader case files.HOUSE DEMOCRATS OPEN PROBE INTO FBI'S HANDLING OF EPSTEIN DOCUMENTS"Director, you've played this cute shell game where you say you can't release everything because the court has said that it legally is not allowed to be released, but the court calls bulls**t," Swalwell said.Swalwell has long stood out as a political rival of Trump's after serving on the House Intelligence Committee and openly accusing Trump of colluding with Russia to influence the 2016 election, a claim that was never proven following multiple federal investigations. Patel was a top staffer for Republicans on the intel committee at the same time Swalwell served on it.In his 2023 book "Government Gangsters," Patel named Swalwell as a "corrupt actor." Swalwell signaled that Patel, a former MAGA firebrand, said in his book that dozens of Democrats and Republicans who fell out of favor with Trump were members of the so-called deep state. Swalwell asked Patel to recuse from investigating anyone in his book. Patel ultimately said he would not recuse himself, but not before a yelling match ensued."Im going to borrow your terminology and call bullsh**t on your entire career in Congress," Patel said. "It has been a disgrace to the American people," he added as Swalwell shouted over him to reclaim his time and as other lawmakers called for order.Swalwell was one of numerous Democrats to broach the Epstein files after the DOJ botched a rollout of them earlier this year and ultimately said it would not disclose any further nonpublic information. Patel had long said prior to becoming FBI director that the government was covering for sexual predators affiliated with Epstein.Patel addressed the case in his opening statement, saying former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta did not, in his view, seek enough information when Epstein was originally prosecuted."The original sin on the Epstein case was how it was handled by Mr. Acosta when he first brought the case in 2006, seven and eight," Patel said. "The original case had a very limited search warrant, had a very limited search window. I would not have done it that way."Epstein was later charged with trafficking underage women in 2019 and, according to authorities, died by suicide while awaiting trial.At the close of the hearing, Democrats held a vote to subpoena four banks associated with Epstein, whose massive wealth remains a point of scrutiny. Republicans countered the effort by voting to table the motion.

A new study has discovered that drugs for diabetes and weight loss could significantly reduce mortality for Americans.Researchers at Swiss Re, a reinsurance company in Zurich, Switzerland, released estimations that GLP-1 drugs could lead to a 6.4% reduction in all-cause mortality in the U.S. by 2045.In the U.K., more than a 5% reduction in mortality was projected over the same 20 years.COULD GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS LIKE OZEMPIC BECOME THE 'EVERYTHING DRUG'?The U.S. and U.K. share high obesity rates and a "strong uptake" in GLP-1 drugs, the researchers noted in a press release.America has the worlds highest obesity rate, as more than 40% of the adult population is obese. About 30% of U.K. adults are obese.Obesity is one factor that has "stalled progress in life expectancy," as it is linked to 70% of the leading causes of death in high-income countries, according to the researchers. These causes include heart disease, stroke, Alzheimers and many cancers."By improving baseline risk factors, GLP-1 drugs may contribute to mortality improvements over time, saving millions from premature death," the researchers commented.WHY MICRODOSING OZEMPIC COULD BECOME AS COMMON AS TAKING A MULTIVITAMINTo maximize the benefits of GLP-1 medications, individuals should also implement lifestyle changes that support "long-term health improvements," the experts advised.Without sustainable changes, like diet and exercise, weight regain and rebound effects are common, studies show.Paul Murray, Swiss Re's CEO of Life & Health Reinsurance, commented on these findings in a press release, noting that GLP-1 drugs hold "significant promise to help us beat the obesity epidemic.""Our research underscores that the full benefit will come from going beyond medication," he wrote. "As insurers, we are in a position to build partnerships, support policy and encourage people to make meaningful lifestyle changes with a focus on prevention."Murray added, "If we get this right, we can strengthen the insurance safety net and contribute to people living longer, healthier lives."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERRecent research has revealed that GLP-1 medications can improve a variety of conditions beyond weight loss and diabetes.These include heart, kidney, liver and skin conditions, as well as arthritis, cognitive decline, addiction and even certain cancers.Triple board-certified weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis, who is based in New York, confirmed in an interview with Fox News Digital how patients have experienced an improvement in various conditions while on these medications.Fat cells, which are burned by an increase in insulin from GLP-1 drugs, produce cytokines that are responsible for inflammation in the body, potentially leading to autoimmune disease, cancer and other issues, according to the expert.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"By reducing the volume of fat cells in the body, we reduce all these inflammatory cytokines," she said. "And that's why we see a lot of the effects that we see.""It's important to do it the right way and really treat these drugs with respect, treat your body with respect, and understand that this is a wonderful tool if it's used the right way."

At least two people are in serious condition after a shooting involving multiple law enforcement officers in York County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed he was on his way to the shooting. He said he was briefed and asked those in the area to follow the directions of local law enforcement and Pennsylvania State Police.Lieutenant Gov. Austin Davis posted to X asking for prayers."Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County," Davis wrote. "As we learn more, follow all guidance from police and stay away from the area."SHAPIRO CHIDES TRUMP OVER RESPONSE TO CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONWellSpan York Hospital confirmed to Fox News it was treating two people related to the incident, but did not specify who the people are, saying only that they are in serious condition."Enhanced security protocols are in place at the hospital," it added.The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia posted on X shortly after the incident, noting the Mexican community is "advised to follow official instructions.""The Consulate is monitoring the incident that occurred this afternoon in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania," the consulate wrote in the post. "The Mexican community is advised to follow official instructions."2 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS SHOT IN 'ACTIVE' SCENEOfficials noted if "consular assistance is required," they set up a hotline.It is unclear how the Mexican community may be connected to the incident.SHOOTING WOUNDS THREE OHIO POLICE OFFICERS, TWO IN SERIOUS CONDITION, AS SUSPECT DIESThe Spring Grove School District issued a shelter in place alert related to the incident, which officials said does not involve any of its schools or students.Officials said Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPennsylvania State Police, York County Office of Emergency Management, WellSpan Health, and Gov. Shapiro's office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Hadden Kelly, a 17-year-old high school golfer, died in Georgia Monday after suddenly collapsing in a yard, Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith confirmed this week.Smith told WGXA News that Kelly, his great-nephew, was participating in "homecoming activities" at a residence alongside his friend when he collapsed in the yard. Kelly was unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the home.Smith added that Kellys body was sent for an autopsy to determine his cause of death.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Hadden was an outgoing kid, and he never met a stranger," Smith told the station.Kelly was an avid golfer who worked at Dodge County Golf Club and was a member of Dodge County High Schools golf team. The school's golf coach, Paula Selph, and the team shared a message following Kelly's death on the schools Facebook page.FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER GEORGE BALDOCK'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED AS DROWNING ACCIDENT"Hadden LOVED golf and the Golf Team surely loves Hadden," the post read. "Hadden was our team leader, always encouraging and forever speaking positive words to all around him. He so hoped that our golf team would keep improving and desperately sought after participating in the State tournament."He was our top performing golfer and always finished earlier than most of his teammates. He ALWAYS stayed till each team member finished. He could have left as most of the time he finished first against the competition. It wasn't about him. He stayed to support his team. He wanted the team to succeed!"What a witness to his character! We love Hadden and we love his family! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Let's take this example of selflessness into our own lives and little by little make the world a better place!Smith also spoke about Kellys love for the game of golf."He played every day, and I believe if that were something he wanted to do, he would have gone pro because he was that good."Dodge County High School also released its own statement on Facebook."There are no words to express the sadness that our DCHS family feels for the loss of junior Hadden Kelly. Please join us in prayer for his family, friends, and our DCHS Family. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Some actors criticized "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder for what they called "inflammatory and disturbing" remarks during her acceptance speech at the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday night.While accepting her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the HBO Max show, Einbinder ended her remarks by saying, "F--- ICE and free Palestine!"After the show, Einbinder defended her comments, saying she spoke as a Jewish person on behalf of Palestinians."I feel it is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel because our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing, basically, institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state," Einbinder said.THE EMMYS DOESN'T TOUCH ASSASSINATION OF CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION CHARLIE KIRKFellow Emmy-winning Jewish actor Yuval David disagreed, however, calling her comments ignorant of both Israeli history and the ongoing war."Hannah Einbinders Emmy speech was a performance of ignorance, not courage," David said in a statement on Tuesday. "She said nothing about peace, nothing about ending the war, and nothing about the hostages still suffering in Gaza. To claim Jews can be separated from Israel is an insult to our history and faith, as more than seven million Jews live there and every Jew in the world faces Israel when we pray."He continued, "Prayers and philosophies about the Land of Israel exist throughout every facet of Judaism. For thousands of years, we refer to our collective as the nation of Israel. If Hannah truly cares about justice, she should come to Israel, look Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the eye, and see how peace is achieved in front of her own eyes."COLBERT WINS EMMY FOR 'LATE SHOW' AFTER CANCELLATION, SAYS HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY MORE THAN EVERDereck Andrade, a SAG-AFTRA member and former strike gate captain during the 2023 actors union strike, wrote to the union asking if Einbinder could face disciplinary action after her Emmy remarks.The letter, provided to Fox News Digital, asked the union whether there will be any disciplinary action regarding what he called Einbinders "inflammatory and disturbing comments.""As a SAG-AFTRA member, I take great umbrage in her comments that could potentially create more deadly violence," Andrade wrote. "While I fully respect her right to her opinions, I do not agree with her comments. She has sullied my union because many people falsely believe that all we union actors are left-wing extremists bent on violence. She just added unnecessary fuel to that fire, and placed a target on me as a SAG actor."He added that he filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after he learned that her "vulgar diatribe" was watched by more than 7 million people, according to Nielsen data.JANE FONDA DEFENDS 'WOKE' AT SAG AWARDS, RALLIES HOLLYWOOD TO 'RESIST' TRUMPFox News Digital reached out to SAG-AFTRA and Einbinder for comment.Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin also condemned Einbinders remarks, saying they denigrated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"How ugly such demonization is inspiring violence against our ICE law enforcement, who are facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them," McLaughlin said in a statement. "As this woman fans the flames of hatred, our brave law enforcement will continue enforcing the rule of law and protecting Americans."Einbinder's remarks were well-received at the ceremony, however. The crowd loudly cheered the comments.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., sharply criticized Kash Patel's tenure as FBI director Wednesday, telling reporters that he viewed Patel's leadership as deeply partisan and a "terrible tragedy" for the nation's sprawling law enforcement agency.Speaking at a news conference alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other House Democrats, Schiff took umbrage at Patels testimony one day earlier before the Senate Judiciary Committee which Schiff said further crystallized his concerns about politicization within the bureau.The FBI "has been the premier law enforcement agency in the country, and the world, because they've been constantly professional and non-partisan," Schiff said Wednesday, noting the close working relationship he had with FBI agents during the years he spent as a federal prosecutor.FBI AGENTS GROUP TELLS CONGRESS TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST POLITICIZATION"It is a terrible tragedy, I think, for the men and women of the bureau to have such poor leadership that is replacing expertise with incompetence, that is replacing non-partisanship with the most rabid partisanship," Schiff told Fox News Digital. "And this is not unrelated to why we're here today."His remarks come as Patel appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a second day of testimony before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees.FBI AGENTS DETAIL J6 ROLE IN EXHAUSTIVE QUESTIONNAIRE EMPLOYEES 'WERE INSTRUCTED TO FILL OUT'Both hearings were marked by sharp lines of questioning from Democrats, who grilled Patel on issues ranging from a flurry of FBI firings, the bureaus handling of the Epstein files and concerns of politicization, among many other things.Schiff, in particular, pressed Patel on his tenure at the FBI, saying the bureaus agents mostly assigned to its 52 field offices across the country and loath to see their work politicized wanted to know what, if any, marching orders Patel had received from President Donald Trump.The heated back-and-forth devolved into a shouting match between the two, as Schiff pressed Patel repeatedly over the firings of FBI agents and whether those individuals were removed for political reasons.Patel, for his part, described Schiff as a "political buffoon."Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Schiff said Patel's appearance did little to assuage his broader fears of weaponization within the bureau."You can't have a vibrant democracy without the rule of law," he told Fox News Digital. "You can't have the rule of law if you have a weaponized FBI and a weaponized Justice Department and sadly, that's what we have here today," Schiff said.He also weighed in on Patel's remarks yesterday on the Epstein files another issue that sparked intense criticism from lawmakers, after Patel claimed Tuesday that there was "no credible evidence" that Jeffrey Epstein was trafficking women other than himself.Schiff said it was a "startling claim," particularly from someone who had previously promoted the belief that Epstein maintained a vast client list of powerful people."So it was completely contradictory to everything he said in the past," he said. He also noted Patel's "refusal" to answer his questions on why Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to press Ghislaine Maxwell further on the Cabinet members she identified as being "close" to Epstein or having a relationship with him during a two-day interview in July."Blanche refused to ask who they were, and just ignored her comment.""And this is, again, the kind of incompetence we're seeing," he said, adding: "Incompetence is probably the most polite thing I can describe, but it certainly looks like a cover-up."The Justice Department and FBI have struggled to quell the mounting public pressure on them to release more information related to the Epstein investigation underscoring the story's sticking power in a fast-moving news cycle, and among Trump supporters, who have been some of the leading voices in demanding the information be released.

Jurors in the federal trial of Ryan Routh accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024 heard pivotal testimony Wednesday from the man prosecutors say sold Routh the semiautomatic rifle tied to the case.Ronnie Jay Oxendine, a North Carolina roofing contractor recently convicted on a firearm charge, told jurors, "I have to come to this court and tell the truth" as part of his plea deal. Shown the weapon, Oxendine said, "That used to be my rifle."Oxendine testified that in August 2024, intermediary Tina Cooper arranged a sale in the fenced parking lot of his office.FBI PHONE EXTRACTIONS, DNA TESTIMONY HEADLINE DAY 7 OF RYAN ROUTH TRIAL"Ryan gave me $350 for the rifle and gave Tina $100," he said.He added Routh worked the bolt, asked for ammunition and said he wanted the gun because his son "was being intimidated by his roommates." Oxendine said Routh told him he "would remove the serial number so it wouldnt come back."He also told prosecutors he had roughly 300 firearms, denied ever removing a serial number himself, and admitted the FBI later charged him with possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.During cross-examination, Routh began by telling Oxendine, "Great to see you again I know youre extremely mad at me," before asking if the year he has already spent in custody could be applied to Oxendines sentence. Judge Aileen Cannon struck the comment from the record and warned Routh against further outbursts.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL CONTINUES AFTER AGENT TESTIFIES SUSPECT AIMED RIFLE AT HIM ON TRUMPS GOLF COURSERouth asked Oxendine about whether he knew him to be violent."Have you ever known me to hurt anyone?" Routh asked. Oxendine replied, "I know you were loud."When asked if he knew Routh to be gentle, Oxendine said, "I dont know you that well. I heard of you threatening people."The courtroom also heard from FBI Task Force Officer Patrick Lantry about surveillance at a South Bay, Florida truck stop, where investigators found orange earplugs and empty Vienna sausage cans. Routh's questioning took a turn when he addressed the empty Vienna sausage cans on the ground around the truck stop. He said there were bugs and ants crawling around and then asked if it was possible food was left out to feed them.Lantry replied that it was possible, and then Routh said it was a nice gesture but that whoever left the food did not clean up, and that he should have.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL: JURY SELECTION BEGINS IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CASEAT&T employee Aaron Thompson testified that Routh bought a prepaid line under the name "John White." When Routh told him, "I dont know how trustworthy you are," Cannon struck it from the record.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPProsecutors are expected to wrap up their case on Thursday. The defense has been told to have its witnesses ready on Friday. Routh has indicated hell call a firearms expert and character witnesses, but its still unclear if hell testify on his own behalf.Fox News' Samantha Daigle contributed to this report.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters Charlie Kirk's assassination has not changed the way he plans to approach campaigning, even after dropping a threatening name for an upcoming anti-Trump campaign.The rally was originally called the "FAFO50" campaign, a reference to the phrase "F--- around and find out," which is a slang warning meaning "if you keep doing something, you'll regret it.""DONALD TRUMP IS F------ AROUND. NOW HE'LL FIND OUT," the campaign's marketing materials read before they were changed, according to archived images of the campaign's website, as well as screenshots from the campaign's official X account. The website for the campaign, which is aimed at passing an anti-gerrymandering ballot measure called Proposition 50, was ultimately changed from "FAFO50.com" to "YesOn50Live.com.""FAFO" messaging on the campaign's website and social media account was also removed, and a related event was subsequently referred to as a "Voter Registration Day Rally" on the campaign's social media.LAWMAKERS SHARE VIEWS ON POLITICAL DISCOURSE IN US FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONDuring an event promoting a new initiative to improve the well-being of young men and boys on Tuesday, Newsom was asked whether the rebrand was part of a changing calculus for the governor on how he intends to approach campaigning going forward."No," Newsom insisted. "Because I'm the same guy that walked on the tarmac with Donald Trump. I'm the same guy that would pick up his phone call. I'm the same person that sat down not just with Charlie Kirk, but with Steve Bannon, with the guy who created this space, you know, Language, Borders and Culture, Michael Savage, back in the 90s, you know, was the dominant voice on talk radio. The person that sat down with Newt Gingrich, who was one of the leaders of my recall. I'm that same person."Newsom's response followed a different question about the California governor's new initiative supporting young men and boys. The governor was asked whether Kirk's death played any role, or inspired the governor, in shaping the newly announced initiative, which builds on efforts Newsom initiated through a statewide executive order he signed earlier this summer. "I appreciate the question. I mean, I believe in civility. I believe in an open hand, not a closed fist," Newsom responded. "I just think, at the end of the day I said it inside a moment ago divorce is not an option, period. Full stop. We've got to live together, across our differences, and there are a lot of differences in this state, this nation, for that matter, the world we're trying to build."The nature of political discourse in the United States has become a major point of debate following Kirk's assassination that occurred last week. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have called on others to "turn down the heat" in the wake of Kirk's assassination.NEWSOM WARNS AMERICANS YOU WILL LOSE YOUR COUNTRY UNDER TRUMP AT CALIFORNIA SUMMITThe Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out a call for "the media, leftist groups, and sanctuary politicians" on Wednesday to tone down the "hateful rhetoric" targeting immigration enforcement officers, arguing it has contributed to "political violence in our country and a more than 1000% increase in assaults against our brave ICE law enforcement.""This demonization is inspiring violence across the country," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin warned. "We have to turn down the temperature before someone else is killed."One example cited by DHS were comments by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a member of the cohort of progressive lawmakers on Capitol Hill known as "the squad." During an interview with MSNBC on Sunday, Crockett likened ICE officers to slave catchers. "As someone who understands history, when I see ICE, I see slave patrols," Crockett said.Meanwhile, rhetoric from Newsom's "Voter Registration Day Rally" similarly likened Republican-led redistricting efforts to "pre-Jim Crow" era policies."It's about knowing that you can walk outside your home and not be detained and deported, not be lynched, because of the color of your skin," California state legislator, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, said during the Tuesday night virtual rally promoting her state's Proposition 50. "[Republicans] are doing every single thing that they can to take us back to pre-Jim Crow. And I am not being hyperbolic."Fox News Digital did not receive a response after reaching out to Newsom's office and campaign team to see if the governor, or any of his representatives, wanted to comment further about the decision to rebrand Tuesday night's event promoting Proposition 50 and the broader issue of inflammatory political rhetoric following Kirk's assassination.

Former talk show host Montel Williams downplayed the political motivations of the suspected assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, saying he believes the killer was more motivated by love for his partner.During "CNN NewsNight," Williams argued that the suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was not motivated politically but by love for his transgender partner when he allegedly murdered Kirk at Utah Valley University last week."I don't believe he was motivated politically. I think this was motivated emotionally. I think this was a emotionally stunted person who literally when I say it this way, just hear me tried to defend his significant other, not trying to defend some ideology," Williams told the CNN panel.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKWilliams made the comments in reference to information coming out about Robinson and his relationship with his roommate.Authorities released text conversations between Robinson and his roommate, who they said was in the process of transitioning, around the time of Kirks murder.In addition to texts that appear to corroborate prosecutors allegations about Robinsons role in the killing, the messages also revealed the romantic nature of his relationship with his roommate. 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 SCENEWilliams argued that protecting his romantic partner from Kirk and other conservatives critical views of the transgender movement was the real motivator for the crime, not his ideology."There are people who are trying to pigeonhole this as a leftist thing and a right thing and what we're really talking about hear me, because I'm going to throw you when I say this we're talking about a lovetorn child, a kid," Williams said."This is probably his first real relationship. And somebody was disparaging the person that he loved," he continued.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHe noted that Kirk was killed while answering a question about transgender issues."He sat on that building for 30 minutes before he took the shot. Whyd he wait until the first word trans came up? Then he took the shot," he said.ABC News reporter Matt Gutman also made a point to reflect on how much the shooter seemed to love his partner on Tuesday. While on the air, he remarked on the texts, calling them "very touching in a way that many of us didnt expect."Gutmans statements generated serious backlash online, and he later expressed regret for sharing them, saying he did a poor job of trying to contrast the horrific crime he allegedly committed with the soft tone of his texts.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP