Golf legend Phil Mickelson took aim at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Saturday after the controversial congresswoman insulted Charlie Kirk and his legacy.During an interview on CNN, Omar addressed her recent social media posts in which she called Kirk "Dr. Frankenstein," doubling down on those comments and saying his legacy should be left in the "dustbin of history.""What I find jarring is that there's so many people willing to excuse the most reprehensible things that he said, that they agree with that, that they're willing to have monuments for him, that they want to create a day to honor him, and that they want to produce resolutions in the house of Congress honoring his life and legacy," Omar said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I am not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind, that should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every single day."Mickelson responded to Omar's comments in a post on X, saying he hopes she's "sent back to Somalia soon.""Ilhan spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon," Mickelson wrote.Mickelson was mostly praised for his rebuke to Omar in his X responses.Mickelson has been outwardly supporting of Kirk in the days following his assassination in Utah, making frequent X posts commemorating the conservative influencer and celebrating his life and legacy.Mickelson previously said he believed the assassination was bringing out "some of the best in humanity and its also exposing some of the worst.""The assassination of Charlie Kirk is bringing out some of the best in humanity and its also exposing some of the worst," he wrote on X in response to a statement from the president of the Oxford Union. "The unification, love, support, and outcry on his behalf throughout the world is heartwarming."The number of people supporting Tyler Robinsons appalling behavior has opened my eyes to a side of extremism with a moral superiority complex that has also shaken my belief in people in general. I hope they are held accountable for their disgusting rhetoric."Meanwhile, Omar has been a target of GOP colleagues since making her initial comments condemning Kirk.Omar specifically faced backlash over an interview with progressive news outlet Zeteo, in which she criticized Kirk's past commentary and Republicans' reaction to the shooting. She later accused Republicans of taking her words out of context, and she called Kirk's death "mortifying."SCRUTINY INTENSIFIES OVER SECURITY LAPSES SURROUNDING THE CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTINGShe previously told Zeteo days after Kirk's assassination that he had "downplayed slavery and what Black people have gone through in this country by saying Juneteenth shouldn't exist.""There are a lot of people who are out there talking about him just wanting to have a civil debate," the "Squad" member said. "There is nothing more effed up, you know, like, than to completely pretend that, you know, his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so."She later posted on X amid the backlash, "While I disagreed with Charlie Kirk vehemently about his rhetoric, my heart breaks for his wife and children. I dont wish violence on anyone. My faith teaches me the power of peace, empathy, and compassion. Right-wing accounts trying to spin a false story when I condemned his murder multiple times is fitting for their agenda to villainize the left to hide from the fact that Donald Trump gins up hate on a daily basis."Omar also reposted a video on X, where others not associated with the congresswoman said, "Don't be fooled, these people don't give a single s--- about Charlie Kirk. They're just using his death to further their Christo-fascist agenda."The Minnesota Democrat's colleagues have vehemently defended her against censure and Republican criticism.Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., moved to force a vote on censuring Omar over her reaction to Kirk's killing, but the move was quashed when four Republicans and all Democrats voted to table the measure.House Main Street Caucus Chairman Mike Flood, R-Neb., will refer Omar for a House Ethics Committee investigation, Fox News Digital reported Thursday.The top of the list of complaints will include the progressive Democrat's "obnoxious, insulting and dismissive comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk," he said."Second, harboring illegal immigrants. I believe in February of this year that Omar hosted a workshop advising Somalians on how to avoid being deported after protecting the laws of the United States," Flood continued of his points. "No. 3, she's used TikTok for mixed official and campaign content, which specifically violates other House rules."Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Charlie Kirk friend and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) spokesman Andrew Kolvet vehemently defended Jimmy Kimmels suspension this week as critics raged over First Amendment concerns."Something important thats being missed with the Jimmy Kimmel saga By spreading the vile lie that Charlie was assassinated by MAGA, the implicit message from Kimmel was clear: If you kill a conservative, we will cover for you," Kolvet, who's also the executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show," wrote in a lengthy X post Saturday. "We will whitewash the murder because we dont think conservatives deserve to live. Kill more. Assassinate more. We have your back."He continued, "This is evil. Executives at ABC rightly received a deluge of complaints from affiliates. They asked Kimmel to apologize for lying and he refused, instead vowing to double down. Only then did he get canned."He noted that the major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS "enjoy massive taxpayer supported privileges and advantages," adding that they are supposed to contribute to the "public good."LATE-NIGHT HOSTS RALLY AROUND KIMMEL FOLLOWING SUSPENSION, ACCUSE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OF CENSORING HOSTKolvet continued, "Those privileges come with a responsibility to not knowingly spread harmful lies like the one Kimmel was spreading. Jimmy Kimmel is not a victim. Hes a liar. Jimmy Kimmel is not a martyr. Charlie is. Lets keep that straight."On Monday, during his monologue, Kimmel discussed the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Kirk while he was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10."We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said.The comedian didnt specifically say that he thought the shooter was a conservative, but many have interpreted his words that way.Fox News Digital has reached out to Kimmel for comment.DISNEYS JIMMY KIMMEL BENCHING PROMPTS CELEBRATION, BUT ALSO CAUTION, FROM CONSERVATIVESRobinsons mother told investigators after they turned him in that he had recently begun to lean more to the left, and that he told his parents after the murder that Kirk was spreading "too much hate."On Wednesday, ABC announced that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was indefinitely suspended following pressure from Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, who threatened ABC with regulatory consequences over Kimmels monologue, saying "We can do this the easy way or the hard way" on a podcast.CRUZ WARNS CONSERVATIVES WILL REGRET FCC CENSORSHIP PUSH AGAINST ABC, OTHER MEDIA OUTLETSWhile some on the right have cheered the vocal Trump critic being pulled from the airwaves, the suspension has sparked a firestorm of criticism over the First Amendment and not just on the left.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPEven some conservatives, like Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, has pointed out that using the FCC to silence critics could come back to haunt them.

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a fiery news conference where he condemned President Donald Trumps crackdown on crime. At one point, he said, "Jails and incarceration and law enforcement is a sickness that has not led to safe communities."During the news conference Tuesday, Johnson was asked about Trumps suggestion he might send the National Guard to Chicago. Trumps model of using anti-crime crackdowns was touted as a success by Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, who had initially expressed concern."Is there any reason for the president to deploy National Guard troops or other armed military personnel to Chicago to focus on crime or violence?" the reporter asked.Johnson responded by paraphrasing a quotation from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., saying, "You know, Dr. King referred to militarism as a sickness. Unfortunately, this president is full of that sickness. There are no circumstances under which the deployment of American soldiers should be sent in cities across America."CHICAGO DEMOCRAT WARNS 'HISTORY WILL PROVE' PARTY WRONG ON CRIME AS OFFICIALS REJECT TRUMP'S HELPLater in the same news conference, Johnson cited that there were 970 murders in Chicago in 1974, 828 murders there in 1995, 778 murders in 2016 and more recently 805 murders there in 2021. He said that while even one murder is too many, he is upset by the idea that more law enforcement is the answer that people propose."I get so sick and tired of people in this country and in this city that believe that the only thing that you can offer Black people and poor people is jails, incarceration and police officers," he said. "Dr. King said this right here in Chicago, the National Conference on New Politics. What did he say? He said, Militarism is a sickness. I am trying to eradicate the sickness from this city and from this country!"He went on to argue that nobody in Chicago has asked him to use troops to bring down crime, arguing that he is using other methods to do so, and that law enforcement itself is actually harmful to the community.CHICAGO MAYOR CALLS TRUMP'S FEDERALIZATION THREATS 'BENEATH THE HONOR OF OUR NATION,' PROTESTS PLANNED"The fact of the matter is we are driving violence down in this city, and we're using every single resource that's available to us. Jails and incarceration and law enforcement is a sickness that has not led to safe communities!" he argued. "I'm going to work hard every single day to protect the people who are caught up in the violence in this city. Guess why? You want to know why? Because the vast majority of them look like me!"He then asserted that his methods he is employing are working, and he refuses to let Trumps administration take credit for it if they get involved.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREFox News Digital reached out to a White House spokesperson, who replied, "If these Democrats focused on fixing crime in their own cities instead of doing publicity stunts to criticize the President, their communities would be much safer. Cracking down on crime should not be a partisan issue, but Democrats suffering from TDS are trying to make it one. They should listen to fellow Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser who recently celebrated the Trump Administrations success in driving down violent crime in Washington DC."Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson's office for additional comment.

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed a bill banning law enforcement from wearing face coverings while conducting official business in California.The bill, which was presented to Newsom on Wednesday, makes it a misdemeanor crime for local, state, or federal law enforcement to wear masks or personal disguises during their duties, unless an officer is undercover or performing a tactical operation that requires protective gear.The bill would also impose a civil penalty against officers for "tortious conduct," including false imprisonment or false arrest of an individual while wearing a facial covering.CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL PROHIBITING LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM WEARING FACE MASKS TO SHIELD IDENTITIESAnnouncing the bill signing on Saturday, Newsom taunted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, repetitively asking "what are you afraid of?""Unmarked cars, people in masks, people quite literally disappearing. No due process, no rightsno rights in a democracy where we have rights, immigrants have rights," Newsom said. "We have the right to stand up and push back, and that's what we're doing here today. This is a disgrace. This is an outrage. What we have allowed to happen in this country. To ICE: unmask. What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of?"The ban comes after a series of immigration raids in Los Angeles, where federal agents were spotted wearing masks to protect their identities from being leaked.FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RISK THEIR LIVES DAILY NOW SOME DEMOCRATS WANT TO MAKE IT WORSEDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin this week noted federal agents are already required to identify themselves and wear clothing that designates they are with ICE or Homeland Security markers during operations."Another day, another sanctuary politician pulling a stunt in attempt to get their 15 minutes of fame while endangering DHS personnel and detainees," McLaughlin wrote. "The men and women of ICE put their lives on the line every day to arrest violent criminal illegal aliens to protect and defend the lives of American citizens."The agency is experiencing a 1,000% surge in assaults against ICE officers, leading to concerns about their safety and their families' safety, according to McLaughlin.LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUSHES TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM HIDING THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE ON THE JOBSeveral states have introduced similar legislation, including Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, according to a report from the Associated Press.It is unclear how the new California bill will be enforced.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A shooting at a New Hampshire country club left multiple people shot on Saturday, with one suspect in custody, authorities said.The incident took place at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to the Nashua Police Department.Police confirmed that one suspect is in custody."Video surveillance has confirmed there was only one shooter and they are currently being detained," the Nashua Police Department said in a statement. "The scene is still an active investigation, but there is no further danger to the public."Authorities had initially reported that two armed suspects fled the scene, and that while one was in custody, another remained at large.1 DEAD, 4 WOUNDED AFTER SHOOTING IN NEW YORK CITY, POLICE SAYIn neighboring Dunstable, Massachusetts fewer than 10 miles from Nashua officials issued a shelter-in-place order for residents on Thorndike Street, High Street, and Hardy Street.FIVE INJURED IN SHOOTING OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND BAR FOLLOWING SUSPECTED ALTERCATION, POLICE SAY"This order is being implemented out of caution in connection with an active threat incident at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, NH," Dunstable Emergency Management said in a statement. "Please remain indoors, lock all doors and windows, do not allow anyone into your home unless you know them personally, stay off the roads in the affected area to allow emergency responders access, and monitor official town communication channels for updates."The Sheraton Hotel, located on Tara Boulevard in Nashua, has been designated as the unification site, police said. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Sky Meadow area at this time.The Nashua Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Nashua Fire Rescue declined to comment.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that Chicago and Boston are at risk of losing federal support unless local leaders swiftly take steps to improve safety on their transit systems.In a Friday news release, Duffy condemned what he described as the two cities "failure" to protect riders and transit workers, citing a string of violent incidents on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) two of the nations largest transit systems.Among them were the assault of a 27-year CTA veteran who was punched and thrown onto the tracks, an elderly woman shoved off an MBTA bus, and a case in which a man used his belt to assault passengers, as noted in the Department of Transportation's news release.BLUE CITY BUS ATTACK HEIGHTENS COMMUTERS' FEARS AFTER CHARLOTTE TRAIN STABBING"President Trump cares about our great cities and the hardworking Americans who inhabit them," Duffy said in a statement. "While local leaders seem intent on putting the needs of criminals first, were not waiting for the next Iryna. Chicago and Boston are on notice to take actions that enhance safety and reduce the crime affecting their riders and transit workers or risk federal support. This is about standing up for American families who deserve a safe and clean transportation system."In formal letters to CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, Duffy directed both agencies to submit written reports within 14 days detailing what steps have been taken to curb crime, stop fare evasion and improve cleanliness.IRYNA ZARUTSKA KILLING EXPOSES GOP SPLIT ON POSSIBLE FEDERAL INTERVENTION IN CHARLOTTEThe reports must also summarize funding sources for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 related to safety and security, including any funds from federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security.Duffy also criticized both cities cashless bail policies, which he said allow "deranged criminals to repeatedly terrorize public space."Following the incident of the elderly woman who was shoved off of a Massachusetts bus and violently slammed to the ground, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said Thursday that safety is the agencys top priority and stressed that such conduct would not be tolerated. He also reminded riders they can report concerns anonymously at any time through the See Say app.CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CALLS OUT 'PAPER-THIN' CRIME STATISTICS AFTER UKRAINIAN REFUGEE'S KILLING"Safety will always be at the forefront of everything we do, and Im proud of the prompt response and investigation by the MBTA Transit Police that led to the arrest of this individual," Eng said in a statement. "The public deserves a safe transportation system, and I want them to know that this conduct will not be tolerated anywhere on our system."The letters are the latest in Duffys push for transit agencies to curb fare evasion and improve safety. Earlier this year, he issued similar warnings to transit systems in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles, as noted in the news release.Last month, 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally attacked on a North Carolina light-rail train a case that sparked national outrage.The CTA and MBTA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

A legendary MLB franchise record fell on Saturday night.Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season against the Houston Astros to break Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season tally, which dates back to 1997.The Mariners led 2-0 in the third inning when Raleigh smacked a 95.5 mph sinker from lefty Framber Valdez into the bullpen in right-center field to make it 3-0 and pass the 56 mark Griffey reached in both 1997 and 1998.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRaleigh lifted his right arm in celebration as he rounded second base and raised the trident the Mariners use for their home run celebration skyward after J.P. Crawford handed it to him just before he entered the dugout.Raleigh, who leads the majors in home runs, has already surpassed Mickey Mantles Major League record for home runs by a switch-hitter of 54 that had stood since 1961. Hes also set the MLB record for homers by a catcher this season, eclipsing the 48 Salvador Perez hit in 2021.AARON JUDGE PASSES JOE DIMAGGIO ON YANKEES ALL-TIME HOME RUN LIST, AFTER MEETING WITH TRUMPRaleigh is in a race with New York Yankees' Aaron Judge for AL MVP. While Raleigh has the edge over Judge in homers and RBI, Judge leads seemingly every other key offensive category, including OPS by around 180 points at the time of publication.Judge is also gaining ground on Raleigh in home runs, after hitting his 49th of the season on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Judge has hit five home runs in 10 games after shaking hands with President Donald Trump in the Yankees' clubhouse on Sept. 11, and even passed Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio on the franchise's career home-run list the day after meeting Trump.Some fans jokingly credited Trump's handshake for Judge's recent power surge.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump put the heat on Attorney General Pam Bondi Saturday, demanding the prosecution of a list of adversaries in a social media post that he quickly deleted.In a now-deleted Truth Social post, the president called for charges against former FBI Director James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and New York Attorney General Letitia Jamesslamming Bondi for "all talk, no action.""Pam: I have reviewed over 30 statements and posts saying that, essentially, "same old story as last time, all talk, no action. Nothing is being done. What about Comey, Adam "Shifty" Schiff, Leticia??? Theyre all guilty as hell, but nothing is going to be done."REPUBLICANS FIXATED ON EPSTEIN ARE GETTING 'DUPED' BY DEMOCRATS, TRUMP INSISTSTrump then turned his attention to the recent ousting of Erik Seibert, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who claimed he resigned Friday after pressure from the White House."We almost put in a Democrat-supported U.S. Attorney, in Virginia, with a really bad Republican past," the president wrote in the deleted post. "A Woke RINO, who was never going to do his job. Thats why two of the worst Dem Senators PUSHED him so hard. He even lied to the media and said he quit, and that we had no case. No, I fired him, and there is a GREAT CASE, and many la[w]yers, and legal pundits, say so."Siebert, who had worked in the Eastern District of Virginia since 2010, had not yet been confirmed in the Senate.BONDI SHOULD RELEASE 'CREDIBLE' EPSTEIN FILES, TRUMP SAYSTrump said Bondi could not delay prosecutorial action against his opponents any longer, noting "its killing our reputation and credibility.""They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!" he wrote.DOJ BRASS VOWED FULL TRANSPARENCY ON EPSTEIN BEFORE TURNING UP EMPTY-HANDEDAbout an hour after the Truth Social post was sent and deleted, the president sent out a much more amiable post, commending Bondi for her "careful" work over the last eight months."Pam Bondi is doing a GREAT job as Attorney General of the United States," Trump wrote in a second Truth Social post. "She is very careful, very smart, loves our Country, but needs a tough prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, like my recommendation, Lindsey Halligan, to get things moving. What we dont need is a Democrat Endorsed Republican."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLater, as Trump departed the White House for the American Cornerstone Institute Founder's Dinner, he was asked by reporters whether he was upset with Bondi."No. I just want people to act. They have to act. But now we want to act fast. You know, they were ruthless and vicious. I was impeached twice. I was indicted five times. It turned out to be a fake deal. And we have to act fast one way or the other. One way or the other. They're guilty. They're not guilty," he said. "We have to act fast. If they're not guilty, that's fine. If they are guilty or if they should be judged, they should be charged. And we have to do it now."Trump said he would be nominating Halligan to be prosecutor in Virginia."She will be Fair, Smart, and will provide, desperately needed, JUSTICE FOR ALL!" Trump wrote.The Department of Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The first half of Saturday's Big Ten Conference matchup between Nebraska and Michigan ended with a Hail Mary pass worthy of highlight reels.Even though Michigan would ultimately hold on for a 30-27 victory, the play of the game came when Jacory Barney Jr. hauled in a tying 52-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Raiola as time expired in the second quarter. The ensuing kick from Kyle Cunanan tied the score at 17 as both teams headed to the locker room.Before Nebraska's last-second heave, Michigan's Justice Haynes' 75-yard run had put the Wolverines up 17-10. After that scoring play, the Cornhuskers got possession with 1:51 remaining in the first half.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNebraska called a timeout with one second left after Emmett Johnsons short run to the 48. Raiola moved to his right and launched a high-arcing ball downfield. Barney outjumped Michigans Jaden Mangham for the ball at the goal line, turned, and fell into the end zone.COLORADO TO DEBUT NEW LIVE BUFFALO MASCOT, 'RALPHIE VII,' AGAINST WYOMINGThe play was reminiscent of Ron Kellogg IIIs 49-yard end-of-the-game Hail Mary that Jordan Westerkamp came down with to give Nebraska a 27-24 win over Northwestern in 2013.Raiola and Barney had connected for a 26-yard touchdown on the Huskers previous possession.No. 21 Michigan later survived a fourth quarter rally by Nebraska to secure the victory, and will enter their bye week with a 3-1 record.Saturday's loss dropped the Cornhuskers record to 3-1.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan, which is governed by the Taliban, if Bagram Air Base isnt returned to the United States."If Afghanistan doesnt give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!" he wrote on Truth Social.The president didnt elaborate on what consequences the country might face.Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment.TRUMP'S IRAN ULTIMATUM STARTED A 60-DAY CLOCK TICKING FOR DECISIVE JUNE STRIKES, BOMBER COMMANDER REVEALSOn Thursday, the president said the administration is "trying" to get the former U.S. Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan "back" from the Taliban.In remarks to the press while standing alongside U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the president criticized the handling of the U.S. withdrawal fromAfghanistanunder President Joe Biden and said he had "a little breaking news.""We're trying to get it back," Trump said. "We're trying to get it back because they need things from us."Trump did not expand on whom he was referring to or, if referring to the Taliban, the terrorist organization that took over the country in 2021, what they "need" from the U.S."We want that base back, but one of the reasons we want the base is, as you know, it's an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons," Trump added.On Saturday evening, Trump told reporters the administration wants Bagram back "right away," and "if they don't do it, you're going to find out what I'm going to do."The Taliban took over the country after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in 2021.The U.S. claimed Bagram Air Base, which was built by the Soviets in the 1950s, in 2001 when the military went into Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks.In 2021, when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, it secretly left the base in the middle of the night on July 1, leaving it to the Afghan government.ELDERLY BRITISH COUPLE RELEASED BY TALIBAN AFTER EIGHT MONTHS IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING NEGOTIATIONSThe Taliban captured the base six weeks later in August of 2021, on the same day Kabul fell.Earlier this year, White House hostage envoyAdam Boehlermet with Taliban officials in Kabul while working to get hostage George Glezmann released, the first direct meeting since the pullout in 2021.Boehler, along with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with the Taliban's foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and reportedly discussed ways to "develop bilateral relations between the two countries, issues related to citizens, and investment opportunities in Afghanistan," according to a Taliban statement.The removal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan began during the first Trump administration in March 2020, and open-source intelligence showed that theTaliban had been making gainsacross Afghanistan in the year leading up to the August 2021 withdrawal.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPUnder the deal forged by the first Trump administration, the U.S. agreed to withdraw all U.S. forces by May 1, 2021, but Biden extended the withdrawal date to August 2021.Fox News Caitlin McFall and Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report.