Vice President JD Vance fired back at Joe Biden's new criticism of the infamous Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dismissing the former commander-in-chief's foreign policy as a "total disaster.""I think it's rich for Joe Biden to comment on anything that were doing when it comes to Russia and Ukraine," said Vance told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum Thursday on "The Story." "Under Bidens administration, Russia launched the full-scale invasion of UkraineI wish Joe Biden the best. I don't really care what he has to say about American foreign policy because so much of what he actually did was a total disaster."In an interview with the BBC earlier this week his first since leaving office in January Biden called the President Donald Trump-Vance meeting with Zelenskyy "beneath America."VANCE SAYS RUSSIA'S DEMANDS ARE TOO HIGH, BUT THERE'S STILL A PATH TO 'DURABLE PEACE' WITH UKRAINEIn addition to addressing Biden's criticism, Vance reaffirmed the Trump administration's support for Ukrainian sovereignty but stood by earlier comments suggesting the U.S. may scale back its role as lead negotiator in peace talks.VANCE PREVIEWS US-IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS, SAYS TRUMP 'OPEN' TO SITTING DOWN WITH RUSSIANS, CHINESE IN FUTURE"We obviously want Ukraine to remain a sovereign country," he said. "We knew that the Russians' first offer would be too much. We knew that they would ask for more than was reasonable to give. That's how negotiations often work. I'm not bothered by that.""What would bother me is if we conclude that the Russians are not engaging in the negotiation in good faith. And if that happens, yeah, we're [going to] walk away," said Vance.Despite a recent rejection of a ceasefire proposal by Russia, Vance struck a cautiously optimistic tone about the direction of peace talks."I actually think its progress that theyre even talking," he said. "Were putting concrete peace plans on the table."BIDEN TRASHES TRUMP'S RUSSIA-UKRAINE EFFORTS IN FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE LEAVING OFFICEVance also addressed developments in global trade, touting the administrations first formal tariff agreement reached with the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a 10% reciprocal tariff on U.K. imports, and additional tariffs on global products like steel and vehicles.'"Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow!TRUMP CONFIRMS TRADE DEAL WITH UK: 'FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE'Vance said the U.K. was chosen first because of its openness and strong relationship with the current administration. As for China, which retaliated with steep tariffs of its own, Vance acknowledged the difficulty of rebalancing global trade but said the administration remains committed."Were [going to] have a conversation with them. Well see where it leads," he said. "We just [want a] deal with any country, whether it's China or anybody else that makes American workers and American businesses in a better position," Vance continued by saying he felt that goal was "very achievable."Turning to domestic issues, Vance discussed ongoing efforts under DOGE, even as its leader Elon Musk steps back from day-to-day involvement.ELON MUSK DOES NOT REGRET WORK AT DOGE, SUPPORT FOR TRUMP: 'ESSENTIAL' FOR AMERICA TO 'REACH GREATER HEIGHTS'"Elons not disappearing," Vance said. "Nobody said that the work of DOGE would only last 110 days and that would be itWe think theres a lot more waste and fraud that we can find."He confirmed that Attorney General Pam Bondi is preparing investigations into potential large-scale fraud and that lawsuits could follow."I know that she's working on building the case against some of these people who have committed absolute fraud on the American people. You're [going to] see some of those prosecutions over the next few years."When asked about rumored tension between himself and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom have been floated as potential Trump successors, Vance dismissed the idea.PRESIDENT TRUMP CALLS FIRST AMERICAN POPE LEO XIV AN 'HONOR' FOR US, 'VERY HAPPY'"Marco's actually my probably my best friend in the administration," he said. "We hang out and talk all the time. He's doing a really good job. And, of course, I'm doing the best job that I can."Still, Vance didnt rule out a run for the presidency in 2028.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"I can see myself doing a really good job for the next 1,100 days, and then the American people can figure it out from there," he said.

The Detroit Tigers lost one of their beloved stars Thursday when Chet Lemon died at the age of 70.Lemon, an outfielder, won the World Series with the famed 1984 Tigers team.Lemon spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Chicago White Sox, earning back-to-back All-Star nods in 1978 and 1979 and leading the American League with 44 doubles in the latter season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAhead of the 1982 season, the Sox traded him to the Tigers, and the move looked like an early win for Chicago. Lemon's batting average dipped from .302 to .266. The following season, he hit .255.But he had a resurgence in 1984, raising his average to .287 with a .495 slugging percentage, the second-best of his career. He earned his third and final All-Star nod that season.In the '84 World Series, Lemon hit .294 in five games. He and his teammates were honored at Comerica Park in September to commemorate the 40th anniversary of that title.PIRATES FAN SPEAKS FOR 1ST TIME SINCE HORRIFYING FALL OVER WALL AT PNC PARK"While he was a World Series champion and All-Star on the field, perhaps his biggest impact came off of it. That includes creating the Chet Lemon Foundation and dedicating much of his post-playing career to youth baseball development," the Tigers said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with Chets family, friends and all those he coached, mentored and inspired.""Chet was a cherished teammate and friend," former teammate and Hall of Famer Alan Trammell said in a statement of his own. "I'm so thankful for the time we spent together last summer when the 1984 team had its 40th reunion at Comerica Park. Today is a sad day for us. He will be dearly missed."Lemon also led the league in being hit by pitches four times.A blood disorder in 1990 played a role in Lemon's career being cut short after 16 seasons. A year later, he was in intensive care due to a blood clot. Over the years, he had numerous health issues, including a series of strokes. He had been living in Florida at the time of his death.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Shedeur Sanders got his first look at his Cleveland Browns locker Thursday, and his father knows just how much it means to him.The Browns captured Sanders taking a look at his No. 12 nameplate and the gear and apparel he will use his first preseason with his new squad.Cleveland posted the moment to its social media platforms, and Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders once again pointed to his family's collective faith.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe also joked about Shedeur's jersey number."God is faithful! I know for a fact that smile is Genuine! Let's go #2 I mean #12," Deion Sanders said on Instagram.SHEDEUR SANDERS IS SET UP TO FAIL WITH BROWNS, ROBERT GRIFFIN III SAYSShedeur, who the Browns took in the fifth round after his surprising slide in the NFL Draft sparked national debate, looked at his cleats and new Browns shirts and showed off his Browns offense notebook."I got everything I need to be successful now," Sanders said with a big smile.While veteran signal-caller Joe Flacco appears to have the upper hand in the competition, Sanders will compete with Flacco, Kenny Pickett and third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel in an open quarterback competition for head coach Kevin Stefanski this training camp.Because many believed him to be a first-round pick and a potential starter his rookie season, the NFL world will be tuned in to see how Sanders progresses with the Browns and whether he has a shot at the starting role.The former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback is well known for his accurate arm and ability to work through his progressions in the pocket. One of the main criticisms of Shedeur among experts is that he needs throw the ball away instead of trying to extend plays and taking unnecessary sacks.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Ben Christman, a college football offensive lineman who had transferred from Kentucky to UNLV, was found dead in his off-campus apartment back in February at the age of 21, one day before his birthday.Christman reportedly felt chest pains the day before he died while practicing and underwent an EKG at a team facility.Well, the Clark County (Nevada) Coroner's Office announced Thursday that Christman died from cardiac arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat and cardiomyopathy, a disease that impacts the heart muscle.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMChristman was at Ohio State for two seasons before he transferred to Kentucky. He sat out the 2023 season with a knee injury and played on special teams in 2024. He was set to play for UNLV in the upcoming 2025 season."Our team's heart is broken to hear of Ben's passing," UNLV head coach Dan Mullen said in a statement at the time of his death. "Since the day Ben set foot on our campus a month ago, he made the Rebels a better program. Ben was an easy choice for our Leadership Committee as he had earned the immediate respect, admiration and friendship of all his teammates."Our prayers go out to his family and all who knew him. Ben made the world a better place and he will be missed."FORMER OHIO STATE COACH URBAN MEYER CALLS FOR SEVERE PUNISHMENT FOR MICHIGAN AMID SCOUTING SCANDAL FALLOUTSchool president Keith E. Whitfield said he was "incredibly saddened" to hear about Christmans death."There is little that can be said to lessen the pain of suddenly losing a member of our university family at such a young age, and my heart breaks for all who knew and loved him," he said. "On behalf of UNLV, our sincere condolences are with Ben's family, friends, loved ones, and teammates during this very difficult time."Christman was from Akron, Ohio, and played high school football at Revere High School. He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school.Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Fox News caught up with several senators on Capitol Hill Thursday for their thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, and many voiced excitement about the historic first.Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., called the news "unbelievable.""If you told me ahead of time, I said, No way. Never happen. This is phenomenal," said Hoeven. "I've been telling folks they'll never pick an American cardinal to be the pope. And I thought, you know, maybe somewhere else, but probably back to Europe. So, this is so exciting. I can't believe it."A member of the Augustinians, a religious order within the Catholic Church, the newly elected pope was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955. He studied at Villanova University, was ordained a priest in 1982 and was named a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023.FIRST AMERICAN ELECTED PONTIFF, GET TO KNOW POPE LEO XIVHoeven called Pope Leo XIVs selection "phenomenal," saying, "American Catholics are just going to be thrilled. I know they're just thrilled."Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said, "As an American Catholic, I am incredibly excited."Kelly quipped that "as an Arizonan, this is probably the best pick the Cardinals have made since Larry Fitzgerald."Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said"we're very proud in Illinois" and mentioned that she hopes Leo "brings some of his hometown to the Vatican with him."PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS FIRST AMERICAN POPE, POPE LEO XIV, IS 'GREAT HONOR'Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., commented on a post of Leo's on X before he was elected pope in which he appeared to criticize Vice President JD Vance for his justification for stricter immigration enforcement."Hopefully, the new pope can use his pastoral powers in order to help JD Vance and Donald Trump understand their responsibilities representing the most powerful and wealthiest nation in the world," Markey said. "To ensure that we also protect those who are the most vulnerable and most in need."The senator asserted that Leo "will continue the legacy of Pope Francis" and that "this new pope channels that history of the Catholic Church, standing up for those who are most in need against those who are most powerful."VILLANOVA GRAD REACTS TO FORMER CLASSMATE BEING NAMED FIRST POPE FROM UNITED STATESDespite Markeys assertions that Leo will follow in Francis footsteps, the new pope has already differed from his predecessor in several ways, including taking the more traditional name "Leo" and by wearing the traditional red cape of the papacy, which Francis chose not to wear after his election in 2013.After emerging to address the crowd assembled in St. Peters Square Thursday, Leos first words were "Peace be with you," which he said in Italian. He delivered a message to the faithful on building bridges, peace and dialogue "without fear."

Former Vice President Mike Pence has a message for his old boss.Pence is urging President Donald Trump, under whom he served as vice president in Trump's first administration, not to raise the tax rate on wealthy Americans.Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the signature domestic achievement of his first White House term, is scheduled to expire this year if it's not extended by Congress.The Trump White House and some congressional Republicans for weeks have mulled letting the tax reductions on the wealthy sunset as a way to pay for the rest of the tax cuts as well as Trump's other pricey second-term priorities.WHAT PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ASKING SPEAKER JOHNSON TO DOAnd the president, during a Wednesday phone call, pushed House Speaker Mike Johnson to raise taxes on the highest income earners and close the carried interest loophole in the reconciliation process, Fox News Digital confirmed. The development was first reported Thursday by Punchbowl News.A source familiar with Trump's thinking said Trump is considering allowing the rate on individuals making $2.5 million or more to increase by 2.6%, from 37% to 39.6%.But Pence, a fiscal conservative and budget hawk during his long political career in the House of Representatives, as Indiana governor and as vice president, strongly cautioned against upping the rates on the highest earners."Any suggestion that I've heard among some in and around the administration that we raise the top margin rate, the so-called millionaires tax, would be an enormous tax increase on small business owners across America," Pence said. "It needs to be opposed."WHAT MIKE PENCE TOLD FOX NEWS IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW THIS WEEKAnd the former vice president, in an interview with Fox News Digital this week, argued that "the majority of people that file taxes of a million dollars are simply individuals that own businesses, and they file their taxes as an individual, but then plow that money back into their company. If you raise that top margin, it would be an enormous tax increase on small business America.""Lets make all the Trump-Pence tax cuts permanent. Thats a way to really lay a foundation to grow the economy in the days ahead," Pence urged.WHY TRUMP'S FIRST VICE PRESIDENT WAS HONORED BY THE KENNEDY FAMILYPence, who was interviewed in Boston after receiving the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage award, gave "President Trump all the credit in the world for an historic victory last November, and for sparing the country one more liberal Democrat administration."He also praised Trump "not only for his victory, but for securing our southern border, for restoring morale and recruitment in our military, for taking the fight to the Houthis."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBut he argued that "I truly do believe that some of the other steps the president is taking away from that conservative agenda should be a concern that would work against his legacy and ultimately the success of our party or our country. And so we're going to continue to be a voice against them."I really do believe that for prosperity for the success of our country, we need to stick to those time-honored principles of strong defense, American leadership on the world stage, less government, less taxes, traditional moral values and the right to life, and Im going to be a voice for that," Pence added.

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fox News has learned.A source familiar with the matter confirmed that a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia sent out subpoenas related to accusations that James misrepresented a single-family home in Virginia as her primary residence to obtain more favorable loan terms. News of the federal probe follows a criminal referral from the Trump administration's Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte, who requested the DOJ investigate James over that matter and another incident in which she allegedly misrepresented the number of livable units in a multifamily Brooklyn house to once again obtain better loan terms.TAXPAYERS COULD BE FORCED TO FUND TRUMP FOE LETITIA JAMES' LEGAL DEFENSE IF DEM BUDGET ITEM PASSES"These baseless and long-discredited allegations, put to rest by my April 24letter to the Department of Justice, are suddenly back in the news just days after President Trump publicly attacked Attorney General James," James' attorney, Abbe Lowell, said Thursday."This appears to be the political retribution President Trump threatened to exact that AG Bondi assured the Senate would not occur on her watch. If prosecutors are genuinely interested in the truth, we are prepared to meet false claims with facts."After Pulte's criminal referral was sent to the Justice Department, specifically U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Lowell followed up with his own letter to Bondi and the Justice Department, accusing the president of seeking "political retribution."James has been part of a group of Democratic attorneys general who have sued to halt many of Trump's orders during his first few months in the Oval Office.Additionally, James was the catalyst behind Trump becoming the first U.S. president sentenced as a felon. She was the lead prosecutor in a case she brought against Trump and the Trump Organization that alleged Trump and his company falsified business records to obtain more favorable loan terms.NY AG'S OFFICE HIRES ATTORNEY THAT REPPED HUNTER BIDEN TO DEFEND LETITIA JAMES AGAINST FRAUD ACCUSATIONSTrump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and was ordered to pay $350 million in penalties and is appealing the conviction."The stunning hypocrisy of President Trumps complaint that the Justice Department had been politicized and weaponized against him is laid bare as he and others in his administration are now asking you to undertake the very same practice," Lowell wrote in his letter to Bondi.Lowell, in his letter, pointed to instances when Trump has called for revenge and instances when the president has personally attacked James.ETHICS COMPLAINT AGAINST LETITIA JAMES CALLS FOR NY STATE COURTS TO INVESTIGATE TRUMP ADMIN FRAUD CLAIMSLowell also responded to the allegations, including the claim James listed a home in Virginia as her primary residence while serving as a state official in New York. According to Lowell, James had no intention of using the property as a primary residence, and her indication of this in a power-of-attorney letter was a mistake. Lowell pointed out there were other documents in which James indicated to her lender that the Virginia home would not be her primary residence.James is also accused of fraud for allegedly inflating the number of livable units in a multifamily Brooklyn home to receive better interest rates. Lowell accuses Pulte of disregarding updated documentation listing the residence as a four-unit multifamily residence and instead pointing to a certificate of occupancy from 2001.

Country music's biggest night has arrived.The industry's brightest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and more, have gathered at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to find out who is taking home the night's biggest honors.Here is the complete winner's list for the 2025 ACM Awards.2025 ACM AWARDS: LAINEY WILSON, NICOLE KIDMAN, KELSEA BALLERINI STUN ON RED CARPETLIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER

Josaia Raisuqe, a rugby star who medaled for Fiji at the Paris Olympics, died after a train reportedly struck his vehicle as he drove to training.Raisuqes rugby club, Castres, confirmed his death Thursday. He was 30 years old."Castres Olympique is in mourning," the club said in a statement on its website. "It is with heavy hearts that we learned of the death this morning of our player Josaia Raisuqe in a road accident.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The entire CO family is devastated by this terrible news. Josh had been a member of the club since 2021. He was a wonderful teammate, much loved by everyone, including the Castres supporters who had embraced him. We extend our sincere condolences and thoughts to his family and loved ones."The death of Raisuqe shocked Castres supporters, who paid tribute to him just hours after his death. They were reportedly in the presence of his wife, as hundreds gathered in front of Pierre-Fabre Stadium, Castres home, to mourn Raisuqe.RUGBY FANS HOLD THEIR BREATH AS FIREMEN RESCUE DANGLING PARACHUTISTRaisuqe was part of Fijis rugby sevens team in Paris, which finished in second place at the Olympics to earn a silver medal. He was credited with a try against the United States during pool play, and he started for Fiji against France in the gold medal match.Raisuqe had been playing professionally in France since 2015, joining Top 14 champion Stade Francais that year. Raisuqe also played for Nevers, a second-division squad.He became so excited after a win in 2021 he lifted the referee over his head when the final whistle blew, and he was issued a red card for the incident.Raisuqe became a flanker for Castres in 2022, when the team made the Top 14 final."He was a radiant boy on and off the field, a pillar of the Fijian community we have at the club and to which we are very attached," Castres chairman Pierre-Yves Revol said in a statement."It is also difficult at this time not to mention the faith of all these (Fijian) players and of Josaia. My thoughts are with his fiance and his entire family."Raisuqe last played on the wing for Castres less than two weeks ago.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Israeli hostage Emily Damari slammed the Pulitzer Prize boards decision to grant their prestigious award to a New Yorker writer who viciously attacked her and another female Israeli captive on social media, saying the organization failed on a "question of humanity.""You claim to honor journalism that upholds truth, democracy, and human dignity. And yet you have chosen to elevate a voice that denies truth, erases victims, and desecrates the memory of the murdered," Damari posted on X.Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha was granted the Pulitzer Prize for his "essays on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza," the board announced Monday. The award came with a $15,000 prize.Toha has frequently disparaged Israeli hostages in numerous posts on social media, including Damari.NEW PULITZER PRIZE WINNER DISPARAGED ISRAELIS KIDNAPPED BY HAMAS ON OCT 7, QUESTIONED THEIR 'HOSTAGE' STATUS"How on earth is this girl called a hostage? (And this is the case of most 'hostages'). This is Emily Damari, a 28 UK-Israeli soldier that Hamas detailed on 10/7 So this girl is called a hostage? This soldier who was close to the border with a city that she and her country have been occupying is called a hostage?" Tohapostedabout Damari on January 24, 2025.Damari, 29, who lost two fingers in her left hand when she was dragged out of her home by Hamas terrorists during their Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel, detailed her excruciating ordeal in her response addressed to members of the Pulitzer Prizes board."On the morning of October 7, I was at home in my small studio apartment in Kibbutz Kfar Aza when Hamas terrorists burst in, shot me and dragged me across the border into Gaza. I was one of 251 men, women, children, and elderly people kidnapped that day from their beds, their homes, and a music festival," she wrote."For almost 500 days I lived in terror. I was starved, abused, and treated like I was less than human. I watched friends suffer. I watched hope dim. And even now, after returning home, I carry that darkness with me - because my best friends, Gali and Ziv Berman are still being held in the Hamas terror tunnels."Damari, who was freed from captivity on Jan. 19, wrote that the Pulitzer boards decision to grant the award to Toha caused her "shock and pain." She accused the Palestinian poet of "outright denials of documented atrocities" for his inflammatory posts which denied the murder of the Bibas family and that she and fellow Israeli captive Agam Berger were true hostages."The Israeli hostage Agam Berger, who was released days ago participates in her sisters graduation from an Israeli Air Force officers course. These are the ones the world wants to share sympathy for, killers who join the army and have family in the army! These are the ones whom CNN, BBC and the likes humanize in articles and TV programs and news bulletins," Tohapostedon Feb. 3, 2025.PRESIDENT TRUMP GAVE ME BACK MY LIFE AFTER 471 DAYS OF HAMAS CAPTIVITY PLEASE SAVE THE REMAINING HOSTAGESBerger, 28, is an Israeli violinist and former Gaza border scout at base Nahal Oz who was held captive in Gaza for 482 days. Sherevealed how she found ways to observe the Jewish Sabbath and Passover even as her captors tried to force her to convert her to Islam and how she and a fellow scout, Liri Albag, were kept in a "small room with no natural light." She was released from captivity on Jan. 30.Damari and Berger declined to comment.Toha has also denied evidence that showed the two Bibas children, 9-month-old Kfir and Ariel, 4, were killed by their captors "bare hands." He also spread the disproven claim that Israel was behind the bombing of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza in Oct. 2023 and appeared to deny that Israeli hostages had been tortured. Numerous Israeli hostages have testified that they were victims of or witnessed torture, including sexual assault."Mosab Abu Toha is not a courageous writer. He is the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier. And by honoring him, you have joined him in the shadows of denial," Damari told the Pulitzer board."This is not a question of politics. This is a question of humanity. And today, you have failed it," she concluded.A Pulitzer Prize representative did not directly address Toha's award when reached for comment."The Pulitzer Prizes for reporting, commentary, literature, and the arts are based on a review of works that have been formally submitted for consideration," a Pulitzer Prize representative told Fox News Digital.The New Yorker and Toha did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment in time for publication.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP