The only two Democrats running for governor of their respective states this year are a pair of House lawmakers with a cozy friendship that was forged after they both won their first elections in 2018.Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill have emerged as prospective shining stars within the Democrat Party as they look to cinch gubernatorial victories in November amid ongoing internal turmoil within their party following 2024's presidential election.The pair share a bond going back to their first terms in Congress, including rooming together as freshmen lawmakers on Capitol Hill, they previously told various media outlets."I feel incredibly fortunate," Sherrill told Elle magazine in June of their friendship. "Because who wouldve guessed when we entered Congress together that of the only two statewide races going on in the entire country all these years later, Id be in it with a good friend of mine."DEM GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE SLAMMED AS THE 'KAMALA HARRIS OF NEW JERSEY' AS ELECTION SLIDES INTO HOME STRETCHBoth Spanberger, 46, and Sherrill, 53, were first elected to Congress during the 2018 midterm cycle, which marked the nation's most recent "blue wave" election, when Democrats flipped the House and gained 40 seats.The pair first met during the height of their first congressional campaigns when Sherrill's sister worked as one of Spanbergers "super volunteers," the gubernatorial hopefuls told Elle in June of their friendship.Spanberger is a former undercover CIA officer and Sherrill a former Navy pilot who forged a friendship over their shared focus on national security while on the campaign trail and upon their elections to the House, the outlet reported."I think we had visions that wed be hanging out," Sherrill said of their friendship after winning their House elections in 2018. "Little did we know that as frontline members of Congress, there would be no hanging out. There was lots of late-night policy work, though."TOP GUBERNATORIAL RACE ROCKED BY ALLEGATIONS OF LEAKS AND DIRTY TRICKS AMID IMPROPER MILITARY RECORDS RELEASE"Which, ultimately, I think can be fun!" Spanberger added.After moving to D.C. apartments on the same floor of a building on Capitol Hill in 2019, the pair decided to rent a shared apartment for the days they spent in the city, the Washington Post reported in 2024."Some people seem to have fun in Congress," Spanberger told the Washington Post at the time. "Speaking for both of us, while were here, were away from our families. We just work from the time we get up to the time we go to bed, and its meeting, meeting, meeting."Spanberger noted the loneliness of spending a chunk of each month in a D.C. apartment where "the only sound is your own" before the two moved in together and "drank a lot of coffee, occasionally took a sauna and resolved to make more visits to the gym," the outlet reported.The pair told both Elle and the Washington Post that they gravitated toward other female lawmakers from the 2018 election cycle specifically, a group of five women dubbed "the badasses" by CNN during their freshman year who shared national security and military backgrounds, noting they bucked the "every man for himself" mindset of D.C.VIRGINIA GOV. YOUNGKIN WARNS AGAINST DEM CANDIDATE'S CENTRIST LABEL, SAYS SHE'LL END COOPERATION WITH ICE"And I remember thinking, Well Im glad Ive entered with this group of women, because were going to be able to work together. And that was true," Sherrill said of working with like-minded female lawmakers."Mikie and I are both the eldest of three sisters," Spanberger told Elle of the pair's work ethic on Capitol Hill. "So thats the essential piece."Spanberger threw her hat in the Virginia gubernatorial ring first, announcing a run in 2023 while forgoing a re-election effort to retain her seat in the House.NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR'S RACE: DEMOCRAT SHERRILL LEADS REPUBLICAN CIATTERELLI BY SIX POINTS IN 2026 BELLWETHERIf elected, the self-described moderate would become the state's first female governor. Spanberger is facing off against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited.Sherrill announced her run to serve as the Garden State's next governor in November 2024. She is facing off against Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli to succeed New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited from running a third campaign.The off-year 2025 elections are viewed as a bellwether for the midterms in 2026, and could deliver Spanberger and Sherrill Democrat star status if they prove victorious amid their party's fallout from the 2024 presidential election.The Democratic Party was thrown into a tailspin after then-President Joe Biden dropped his re-election effort at the end of July 2024, leaving his running mate, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, 107 days to pick up the mantle and rally renewed support for the Democrat ticket.President Donald Trump ultimately won the popular vote and the Electoral College, sweeping all seven battleground states and leaving the Democratic Party in disarray as it looks for new leaders ahead of the midterms and 2028 federal election.Fox News Digital reached out to both campaigns Monday regarding the pair's yearslong friendship but did not immediately receive replies.

Imagine the heartbreak of a missing pet. For Sharon, a senior living in Ridgefield, Washington, that fear became reality when her beloved Louie, an indoor-only cat who had never ventured outside, slipped out of a window. For 11 long days, she searched everywhere. But thanks to a free tool called Love Lost and the kindness of a good neighbor, Louie is back home safe and sound.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCyberGuy.com newsletter.Louie, a bright orange Maine Coon who had just turned two years old, was adopted by Sharon and quickly became part of her family. When Louie disappeared, Sharon and her family knocked on doors and checked with their local shelter, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Staff there suggested she upload Louie's photo to Love Lost and create a free profile.Eleven days later, Sharon received a message through the Love Lost chat from a neighbor who spotted a cat perched on a roof near a vet's office. The good Samaritan went straight to Love Lost, saw Sharon's post and reached out using the built-in chat feature. This tool lets pet parents and finders connect directly without sharing personal contact information. Together, they tracked Louie down in a storage lot behind the building. After 11 stressful days, Louie was finally back in Sharon's arms.DANA PERINO: OUR DOGS REMIND US OF LIFE'S SWEETEST TRUTH"We were just thrilled. When I posted on Love Lost, it was easy to use. If it had not been simple, I probably would not have finished it," Sharon said."Thank you, thank you, Love Lost, for bringing Louie home."Love Lost, powered by Petco Love, is a national database driven by artificial intelligence that matches lost and found pet photos. Sharon joked that if she could figure it out, anyone could.Love Lost works by using AI photo-matching. When you upload a picture of your pet, the system compares it to images from nearly every major shelter across the U.S., plus photos posted on platforms like Nextdoor and Ring's Neighbors app. The platform also includes a secure chat feature, which was used in this case, allowing finders and pet parents to connect without sharing personal phone numbers or emails, making communication safe and simple.This fall, Love Lost is rolling out a new feature called Search Party. It lets pet parents quickly rally their community by printing flyers, sharing posts on social media and coordinating search areas. This structure helps reduce stress when every second counts.While Love Lost is an excellent safety net, pet parents may also want to consider pet trackers. These small GPS devices attach to your dog or cat's collar and let you follow their location in real time on your phone.CyberGuy has reviewed some of the best pet trackers for peace of mind, whether you're dealing with an adventurous cat or a dog who slips out of the yard. Using both a tracker and Love Lost gives you double protection if your pet ever goes missing.Check out our list of the best pet trackers atCyberGuy.com.WOULD YOU DATE YOUR PET? 1 IN 3 SAY YES TO AI VERSIONIf you own a pet, now is the time to prepare. Uploading a photo of your furry friend to Love Lost takes just a minute, and it could save days of panic later. You'll be ready to report them as lost with one click, and the system will instantly scan for matches. Pairing Love Lost with a pet tracker ensures you're covered on both fronts: community-powered recovery and real-time location tracking.Additionally, be sure to check out our comprehensive pet guide to keep your pets happy, healthy and entertained with these innovative solutions atCyberGuy.com/.Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, youll get a personalized breakdown of what youre doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here:CyberGuy.com.Sharon's reunion with Louie is a reminder of the bond we share with our pets and how technology and neighbors can help keep that bond unbroken. By taking a few minutes now, you can set yourself up for success if the unthinkable were to happen.If your pet slipped out tonight, would you have a plan in place to bring them back home quickly? Let us know by writing to us atCyberGuy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCyberGuy.com.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

The House Oversight Committee has dropped its subpoena for former FBI Director James Comey, after he said he had no knowledge relevant to the panels investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, The Hill reported, citing a letter Comey sent to the committee.In the Oct. 1 letter sent to Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky, Comey said he had no "knowledge" or "information relevant to the Committees investigation" into the late pedophile.Comey was slated to sit for a deposition on Tuesday before the committee that is examining Epsteins contacts and potential government ties dating back to the 1990s.SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO TAKE UP GHISLAINE MAXWELLS SEX TRAFFICKING APPEAL"I offer this letter in lieu of a deposition that would unproductively consume the Committees scarce time and resources," Comey wrote.Comey served as deputy attorney general from 2003 to 2005 and later as FBI director from 2013 to 2017 two periods now under scrutiny by House Republicans seeking answers about Epsteins federal connections."At no time during my service at the Department of Justice or the FBI do I recall any information or conversations that related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell," Comey wrote.Because the letter was submitted under penalty of law making any false statements a potential federal crime Comer accepted Comeys response and withdrew the subpoena.Fox News Digital has reached out to the Oversight Committee for a copy of Comeys letter and confirmation of the subpoenas withdrawal.The late pedophile Epstein committed suicide in 2019 while awaiting prosecution on federal sex trafficking charges, though questions continue to swirl about the circumstances surrounding his death.Comer issued a wave of subpoenas in August tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation including to Comey and former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.EPSTEIN DOCUMENTS RELEASED BY HOUSE DEMOCRATS NAME ELON MUSK, STEVE BANNON AND PETER THIELComer also subpoenaed the Justice Department for records related to Epsteins case.Others ordered to appear include former FBI Director Robert Mueller and former Attorneys General Loretta Lynch, Eric Holder, William Barr, Jeff Sessions and Alberto Gonzales.Holder and Attorney General Merrick Garland sent letters similar to Comeys, denying any knowledge of Epstein and prompting Comer to withdraw those subpoenas as well, per The Hill.Its unclear if sessions for the Clintons will proceed.The committees work comes amid growing partisan tension over how to handle the Epstein investigation, and the GOP base has fractured over the current administration's handling of the case.Top Republicans, including President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., support continuing the Oversight inquiry as the fastest route to uncover new information. Comer has already released thousands of pages of subpoenaed documents from the Justice Department and Epsteins estate.Critics, however, accuse the GOP of shielding certain figures by selectively releasing records. Several lawmakers are instead pushing legislation to declassify all government files related to Epstein and Maxwell a move endorsed by multiple Epstein victims.Fox NewsElizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

A South Korean climber has died in Nepal after getting caught in a powerful storm while attempting to summit a Himalayan peak just south of Mount Everest. Meanwhile, hundreds of hikers have begun evacuating after severe weather left them stranded across the region.The Nepal Mountaineering Association confirmed the South Korean climbers death Tuesday. He had been reported missing over the weekend near the summit of Mera Peak, a 21,250-foot mountain in the northern Himalayas. Other climbers on the mountain have been reported safe.The tragedy unfolded as heavy snow and rain stranded hundreds of hikers near Everest. One hiker, identified only by the surname Dong, told Chinas Xiaoxiang Morning Herald he had never seen such a severe storm, describing intense snowfall and lightning.By late Monday, 350 people had descended safely, while more than 200 others were being guided to a designated meeting point, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.BLIZZARD TRAPS HUNDREDS ON MOUNT EVEREST AS RESCUE TEAMS RACE TO SAVE LIVESThe stranded hikers had been camping at altitudes above 16,000 feet. Mount Everest, which reaches 29,000 feet and straddles the border between China and Nepal. The Chinese side of Everest is located at the southern edge of Tibet.Elsewhere in China, search teams were combing the Qilian Mountains in Qinghai province Tuesday after another deadly storm. One hiker died from hypothermia and altitude sickness and 213 others were evacuated from the rugged region since Sunday.RESCUE EFFORT HALTED FOR STUCK CLIMBER ON TREACHEROUS MOUNTAIN AFTER CLIMBER DIES TRYING TO HELP HER: REPORTSMany had entered the remote area after seeing it promoted on social media, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.Search operations, including drones, launched Sunday after hikers reported being trapped in Laohugou, a valley in Menyuan county. The high-altitude searchat more than 13,100 feethas been hampered by difficult terrain, ongoing snowfall and rapidly changing weather, state media reported.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that examines whether counseling services for minors facing gender identity and sexual orientation questions are protected by the First Amendment.Kaley Chiles, a licensed Christian therapist, argues that her conversations with youth clients are a form of protected speech. The Colorado government, however, sees them as professional conduct that falls under its authority to regulate.Chiles lawyers describe her in court papers as a person who "believes that people flourish when they live consistently with Gods design, including their biological sex."Chiles, whose practice is based in Colorado Springs, uses "faith-informed" counseling to engage in talk therapy with young people who are "seeking to reduce or eliminate unwanted sexual attractions, change sexual behaviors, or grow in the experience of harmony with ones physical body," her lawyers say.SUPREME COURT REJECTS SOUTH CAROLINA'S BID TO ENFORCE TRANSGENDER BATHROOM BANThe closely watched case centers on a law passed by Colorado in 2019 that bans what it describes as "conversion therapy." About two dozen states have similar measures in place, and the outcome of this case could affect those.Chiles' lawyers say the state law amounts to "viewpoint censorship," arguing that "Colorados statute has undeniably silenced her."They argue conversion therapy is an overly broad term and that the law puts therapists like Chiles at risk of thousands of dollars in fines and revocation of their licenses if they violate it.In a statement over the summer, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser defended the law, which the state claims only bans therapists from performing treatments that have the predetermined outcome of converting a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity."So-called conversion therapy is an inhumane and abusive practice overwhelmingly shown to harm young people," Weiser said. "We have a compelling interest in protecting children from this dangerous pseudoscience."DEMOCRATIC STATES SUE TRUMP ADMIN OVER ENDING SEX CHANGE SURGERIES FOR MINORSThe case is not the first to come out of Colorado in recent years that looks at how the First Amendment intersects with identity and sexual orientation. The Supreme Court found 6-3 in June 2023 that Colorado could not force web designer Lorie Smith to create designs that conflicted with her faith, namely wedding website designs for gay couples.Chiles v. Salazar has now become the next cultural touchpoint in the state. The Trump Department of Justice is backing Chiles in the lawsuit, along with the Association of Biblical Counselors and the Family Research Counsel.Meanwhile, nearly 200 congressional Democrats and major medical and mental health institutions support the Colorado law.Attorney Kate Anderson of Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative advocacy group representing Chiles in litigation, told reporters ahead of oral arguments that the Colorado web designer's case gave her optimism.The conversion therapy law is "another example of Colorado trying to censor speech in a slightly different context, but very much related," Anderson said. "And we're hopeful that the Supreme Court will again give a bold vindication of free speech for everyone."

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited on the red carpet for her latest movie.The former couple posed for photos at the premiere of the new film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which stars Lopez. Affleck and Matt Damon's Artist Equity production company co-produced the movie.Affleck was photographed with his arm around Lopez's waist and the two can be seen smiling at each other. The seemingly friendly exes took a moment to catch up between photos, with Affleck leaning in to whisper something in her ear at one point.JENNIFER LOPEZ SUFFERS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION DURING CONCERTLopez walked the carpet in a green off-the-shoulder Harris Reed dress which featured floral designs and black structural pieces which resembled spider legs jutting out from her waist.Affleck looked dapper in a classic blue suit with a white button-down shirt, and opted out of wearing a tie.According to People, Lopez thanked Affleck while introducing the movie, telling the crowd, "Thank you so much, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Thank you Ben, this movie wouldn't have been made without Ben and without Artist Equity."The former couple first met and got engaged in 2002 on set of the film "Gigli," but ultimately called it quits in 2004. They reconnected 17 years after their break-up, in April 2021, and got married a year later in August 2022.Two years after their lavish Georgia wedding, the couple filed for divorce in August 2024, citing April 26 of that year as their date of separation.Affleck spoke about his ex-wife during an interview with Extra in October, calling her "amazing.""Shes amazing in the movie. I just cant wait for you, the audience, to see the movie," he told the outlet. "Im as proud of this movie as any that Ive ever been involved with. Im really excited to be here tonight."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLopez spoke about the film while on "CBS Sunday Morning," in September, sharing the film was made while the two were still married, with Affleck executive producing and helping to get it made after she told him "this was the role I was born to play."She said that working on the movie "was the best and worst time in a way," because she would be in such a good place while on set but then "back home, it was not great. And it was just like, 'How do I work inside of this?'"While it was a dark period in her life, the 56-year-old actress said it ultimately was "the best thing that ever happened to me.""Because it changed me," she explained. "It helped me grow in a way that I needed to grow, become more self-aware. I'm a different person now than I was last year I realized that the joy is in living and these moments and really embracing life and everything that it brings to you, for the lessons that it brings."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERShe went on to say that once those lessons are learned, "everything just becomes a little bit lighter and you can really really fly." When asked if she now feels like she's flying, Lopez said yes, adding, "I still feel like I want to fly higher."

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Sunday for smiling in a photo alongside a former Uganda official who once championed anti-LGBTQ policy.Photos resurfaced this weekend of Mamdani, who was born in Uganda, smiling alongside Uganda's former parliamentary speaker and current first deputy prime minister, Rebecca Kadaga, who supported Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2014. The New York Post was first to report the photos."How does a self-proclaimed progressive candidate for mayor of New York City the birthplace of Stonewall, the city that led the fight for equality find himself smiling beside one of the most notorious anti-LGBTQ figures on the planet? And how does he maintain dual citizenship in a country that criminalizes people simply for who they love?" Cuomo asked in a statement Sunday.Mamdani's campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment, but a spokesperson told The Post that Mamdani was "unaware" of Kadaga's support for the anti-LGBTQ legislation.ZOHRAN MAMDANIS POLICIES 'WON'T WORK' IN NEW YORK, ANDREW CUOMO ARGUES"Delighted to meet with Zohran Mamdani, incoming Mayor of New York City. Good luck in the next phase of elections," Kadaga captioned the photo that circulated on social media this weekend.CUOMO TURNS TABLES ON MAMDANI AFTER HE DODGED QUESTION ADDRESSING 'DESTRUCTIVE' POLICYIn a second post on July 31, Kadaga posed for another photo with Mamdani and the socialist candidate's father, Mahmood Mamdani, a Columbia University professor."Here with Zohran Mamdani and Prof Mamdani as Zohran returns to New York after his traditional wedding in Kampala," Kadaga's post read.Cuomo ridiculed Mamdani on Sunday for posing for the photo as New York City was grappling with a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan."Mamdani now claims he didnt know who she was that is laughable. Kadagascrusade against Ugandas LGBTQ community has been condemned globally for well over a decade. Any serious public official, particularly one from Uganda, would know exactly who she is," Cuomo said.According to the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2014, the legislation was created to prohibit "any form of sexual relations between persons of the same sex."Kadaga told Reuters in November 2012 that Ugandans wanted the law passed as a "Christmas gift.""They have asked for it, and we'll give them that gift," Kadaga said.President Barack Obama denounced the bill as "odious" at the time.President Joe Biden called it a "tragic violation of universal human rights."Ugandas Constitutional Court struck down the 2014 law for lack of quorum, but the Parliament of Uganda passed the new version of the legislation in 2023, which criminalizes same-sex relations and imposes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality.""New Yorkers deserve a mayor who stands on principle, not one who hides behind excuses. Zohran Mamdani has shown one quality time and again: duplicity," Cuomo said on Sunday. "And as weve learned, if hes smiling, hes lying."Mamdani associating with an anti-LGBTQ activist stands in stark contrast to his campaign platform. A pillar of his "Trump-proofing" plan for New York City is "protecting LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers."He has vowed to strengthen and protect "gender-affirming care" and protect LGBTQ youth, their families and New York City healthcare providers from legal persecution for receiving such care.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWhile criticizing Mamdani's photo with Kadaga on Sunday, Cuomo touted his own record supporting the LGBTQ community."As governor, I was proud to make New York the first big state in the nation to pass marriage equality. We enacted GENDA to protect transgender New Yorkers, legalized surrogacy so families could grow with dignity, and built on the legacy of Stonewall to make equality not just a slogan but the law of the land," Cuomo said.Fox News Digital reached out to Kadaga for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Taylor Swift is putting the Super Bowl halftime show rumors to rest.During a candid interview with Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show," the pop superstar directly addressed reports she declined the NFLs biggest stage because they wouldn't let her own her performance footage, telling Fallon simply, "No.""Here's the thing," she began. "Jay-Z has always been very good to me. Our teams are very close. They sometimes will call and ask how I feel about it and that's not an official offer or a conference-room conversation. We're always able to tell him the truth, which is that I am in love with a guy who does that sport on that actual field."TAYLOR SWIFT SHARES INSIDE LOOK AT TRAVIS KELCES ROMANTIC PROPOSAL, TALKS WEDDING PLANNING IN RARE INTERVIEWAs she referred to her now-fianc, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Swift described how intense it can be to watch him on the field."That is violent chess. That is gladiators without swords. That is dangerous. The whole season I am locked in on what that man is doing on the field. Can you imagine if he's out there every single week putting his life on the line, doing this very dangerous, very high-pressure, high-intensity sport, and I'm like, 'I wonder what my choreo should be. I think we should do two verses of 'Shake It Off' into 'Blank Space' into 'Cruel Summer' would be great.'"Swift was quick to clarify that her decision wasnt a dig at Kelce or any kind of relationship drama. "This has nothing to do with Travishe would love for me to do it. Im just too locked in."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"The Fate of Ophelia" singer also addressed rumors about Selena Gomezs Sept. 27 wedding to producer Benny Blanco, denying claims she told Gomez, "You beat me to the altar.""No," she said. "I did make a speech, but I actually made a point not to mention anything about my engagement. No one wants you to be like, Hey, I know this is your wedding day but" Swift mimicked flashing her ring. "I was like, Dont mention it."To keep the spotlight on the bride, Swift even turned her engagement ring around, joking, "Let me turn it around.""I got to see her be the most elegant, gorgeous not only bride but just vision that Ive ever seen in my life. Ive never seen anything so beautiful as her on her wedding day."Swift also revealed her toast included "some light teasing" about their fashion choices when they met back in 2008.TAYLOR SWIFT COMPARES HERSELF TO HOLLYWOOD LEGEND ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN NEW SONGDuring her sit-down with Fallon, Swift shared how Kelce used the recording of a "New Heights" episode as a clever decoy while he secretly turned their backyard into a full-blown fairy-garden proposal setup."I think for Travis, the podcast was just sort of a distraction a ruse to keep me from looking out the windows," she said while flashing her ring. "Id never seen this dude nervous. Hes a professional, non-nervous person." That day, Kelce paced around the house, saying his heart was racing as blackout drapes were installed on every window.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSTurns out, Kelce was hiding more than just nerves. The entire yard was being transformed into a romantic proposal scene.Swift's interview comes after the release of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl."In August, the couple announced their major relationship milestone on Instagram with the caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."In the series of sweet photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce was down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.The "Love Story" singer began dating Kelce in 2023.

The White House has told Congress the United States is now in an "armed conflict" with narco-traffickers operating in Latin America a declaration that sounded to some like a formal announcement of war.Last week, a memo sent to lawmakers stated that the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug traffickers classified as "unlawful combatants." That followed President Donald Trumps earlier designation of several cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and four U.S. strikes on boats allegedly carrying narcotics near Venezuelan waters, which killed 21 people over the past month, according to U.S. officials.The White House says those operations are part of a broader national-security campaign to stop what it calls a direct threat to Americans and insists the administrations legal case to do so is "iron-clad.""The President acted in line with the law of armed conflict to protect our country from those trying to bring deadly poison to our shores, and he is delivering on his promise to take on the cartels and eliminate these national security threats from murdering more Americans," deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement.CARTEL CONNECTION: HEZBOLLAH AND IRAN EXPLOIT MADUROS VENEZUELA FOR COCAINE CASHA White House official stressed that the report "does not convey any new information," noting that it followed a Sept. 15 strike against a designated terrorist organization after earlier operations in the Caribbean.Immediately after the report was delivered, the Department of War carried out its fourth strike on suspected traffickers in the Caribbean, killing four in international waters off the coast of Venezuela."A boat loaded with enough drugs to kill 25 TO 50 THOUSAND PEOPLE was stopped, early this morning off the Coast of Venezuela, from entering American Territory," Trump wrote on Truth Social.The new memo effectively shifts U.S. operations against drug cartels from a law-enforcement model arrests and prosecutions to a wartime paradigm that allows for lethal force and detention without trial. Like the post-9/11 War on Terror, the administration argues that drug cartels are "unlawful combatants" and can be targeted militarily rather than treated as criminals.Administration officials maintain this approach is legally justified, while critics warn it stretches presidential authority.TRUMP APPROVES MILITARY ACTION AGAINST LATIN AMERICAN CARTELS CLASSIFIED AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONSUnder Article II of the Constitution, presidents may use force to repel sudden attacks. The Trump administration argues drugs that have killed more than 100,000 Americans per year in recent years constitute an urgent national security threat, granting authority for the strikes.But national security lawyers say that authority is limited."Thats a far cry from authorizing an ongoing series of strikes," wrote Georgetown law professor Marty Lederman, who argued such a campaign would amount to "war in the constitutional sense" and therefore require congressional approval.National security lawyer Irina Tsukerman said the administrations framing signals a protracted campaign and an effort to assert unilateral presidential authority."Hes saying he doesnt even need to go to Congress, because hes essentially taking action against these unlawful combatants, and its going to be a long-term operation, just like with the War on Terror," she said.She also noted that, unlike al Qaeda or ISIS, no Authorization for Use of Military Force exists for cartels."The President has only the authority to continue strikes for 60 days," she added. "Beyond that, Congress must approve." That means the 60-day War Powers clock is already running it began with the first strike on Sept. 2. Unless Congress acts, that authority expires in early November.So far, Democratic leaders have questioned the scope of the strikes but have not moved to block them. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., claimed Trump's advisors are pushing him toward war."The insecure, overcompensating war mongers around Trump who convinced him to change the name of the Department of Defense now seem to be trying to goad Venezuela into a war no one wants," he wrote on X last month.Pedro Garmendia, managing director of geopolitical risk firm The Pinafore Group and a former representative of Venezuelas interim government at the Organization of American States, the international body of Western Hemisphere nations, said the strikes should be viewed less as isolated counternarcotics operations and more as part of a larger regional message."For years, the regime in Venezuela has used its ties to drug trafficking organizations and international terror groups like Hezbollah to prop itself up and destabilize its rivals," Garmendia said. "This is best understood as an extension of the Bush Doctrine. It lets Trump take control of the Caribbean, a major drug route, while also sending messages to Iran, China, and Russia all of whom have a footprint in Venezuela."TRUMP UNLEASHES US MILITARY POWER ON CARTELS. IS A WIDER WAR LOOMING?Garmendia argued that by treating cartels as non-state combatants, the administration is also signaling that Nicols Maduros regime is not a legitimate government, but a "zombie behemoth" sustained by foreign sponsors and criminal enterprises."The leaders of the cartels and gangs are the members of the government. They are completely intertwined," he said. "The message here is more to Venezuelan authorities that they are legitimate targets as well. If I were a minister in Maduros government, or even Maduro, I would be very scared by that declaration."He added that Venezuela lacks the capacity to retaliate against overwhelming U.S. force. "They dont have the ability to intercept an F-35 or match the firepower already in the Caribbean," Garmendia said.Colombian President Gustavo Petro, facing an election year, may adopt an "anti-imperialist" posture toward U.S. escalation but is unlikely to provide material support to Maduro, while Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva may try to discourage strikes but is not expected to openly defend Caracas."Maduros regime is essentially a drug cartel that captured an entire country," Garmendia said. "I dont see Lula putting his hands on the fire to save him."Trump has also moved to cut off diplomatic channels with Caracas, instructing his special envoy, Richard Grenell, to suspend all outreach efforts to Venezuela, the New York Times reported. This shift marks a further turn toward a hardline posture: now, rather than negotiate, the White House is doubling down on military leverage as its primary tool.With Fridays strike, a total of 21 people have been reported killed across four operations over the past month. The U.S. has also repositioned 10 F-35 jets to Puerto Rico for counter-narcotics missions, and the Pentagon is weighing strike options inside Venezuelan territory.Maduro responded this week by declaring a state of emergency over what he called U.S. "aggression." Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said Maduro signed a decree granting himself "special powers" to act in defense if the U.S. "dares to attack our homeland.Legally, the White House says the presidents authority covers limited strikes for now. But unless Congress signs off before November, the operation could spark a fresh war-powers showdown.

Former WNBA star Liz Cambage urged current players to find an extra source of income as the league and its union appear to be on a dramatic collision course in the upcoming offseason.Cambage, who left the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022 after a career as a four-time All-Star, joined OnlyFans and reportedly earned more on the subscription-based platform than she did playing professional basketball.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe told TMZ Sports in a recent interview that WNBA players should be focused on getting extra income any way they can."You know the WNBA salary, its not hard to make more money doing anything," she said. "I feel like women gotta make more money playing the sport they love. I think everyone has gotta get it how they can ... as I'm standing here in a mink."She offered advice to players who may be interested in following her footsteps.WNBA COMMISSIONER'S PAST COMMENTS ON CAITLIN CLARK'S EARNINGS RESURFACE AFTER HER DENIAL OF ALLEGED REMARKS"Just be you. Stick to your personality," she said. "I feel like back in the day, there wasn't an opportunity or a space for women to be who they are, but now, I feel like women being more girly or earning their sexuality more, and it's fun."The conversation around WNBA salaries ignited when the 2024 rookie class, led by Caitlin Clark, got into the league. Clark was seemingly making more money from her endorsements than her rookie deal in the league, which was around $76,000.Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier has since led the way in trying to bring the attention to players salaries. She called out WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert last week in her exit interview with reporters.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.