Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones lamented his obscene gesture toward fans as he watched his team dominate the New York Jets on the road Sunday afternoon.Jones was seen in a video posted to social media flipping the middle finger to fans below him. The move sparked concerns over whether he could be fined for his action, as other current and former owners around the league have been hit in the wallet for similar acts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOn Tuesday, Jones appeared in his usual spot on 105.3 The Fan and addressed the incident."That was unfortunate," he said, via The Athletic. "There was a swarm of Cowboys fans out front. It was right after we made our last touchdown. I put up the wrong show of hand. The intention was thumbs up."He had plenty to celebrate on Sunday as the team won 37-22.Dak Prescotthad four touchdown passes in the win two of which went to tight end Jake Ferguson. He also found George Pickens and Javonte Williams one time each.2025 NFL DPOY ODDS: HUTCHINSON, PARSONS FAVORED; BONNITO LEAPS"I think were spoiled," Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer said of Prescott. "I think hes one of the best players in the league. Hes certainly one of the best leaders and teammates Ive ever been around. Guys believe in him and hes playing with a ton of confidence right now."Prescott heard "MVP" chants from fans during the game."I saw this coming just on the simple fact this team knows how confident we are, what were capable of doing," he said of the win. "We knew it was important to get the taste of last week out of our mouth and out of our mind."Dallas moved to 2-2-1 with the win.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker of serving the American public a "smorgasbord of lies" as it released a list that it says "debunks" his claims about federal law enforcement operations in Chicago.The federal pushback comes as the Democratic governor and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit Monday to block the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas in Chicago and surrounding cities. "Our message to JB Pritzker: Get out of your mansion and see Chicago," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "If JB Pritzker actually walked the streets of his own city, he would see domestic terrorists and violent rioters attacking police officers and the scourge of violent crime as a direct result of his own policies."The DHS added that it "is setting the record straight about Pritzkers lies and defending the brave men and women of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from his smears and slander."PRITZKER SUES TRUMP TO BLOCK NATIONAL GUARD ACTION IN ILLINOISDuring a press conference Monday, Pritzker said there has been an "unconstitutional invasion of Illinois by the federal government," and, "For weeks now, Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and [Commander at Large of the U.S. Border Patrol] Gregory Bovino have brought their militarized CBP and ICE agents to the streets of Chicago to cause violence and chaos in this city."However, the DHS said the "reality" is that, "this is neither unconstitutional nor an invasion.""President Trump has the authority under the Constitution to deploy troops, wherever theyre stationed, to defend federal facilities from attacks," it added in response to Pritzkers first claim on the list. "Whether its the ICE facility in Broadview or the courthouse in Portland, we will defend federal property wherever they are under siege."In an appearance on CNN on Monday, Pritzker said, "People are getting detained, theyre getting arrested: U.S. citizens. They did this when they raided a building in the middle of the night in South Shore [Chicago]. One hundred thirtypeople, they were emptied out of this building. They were going after a few gang members, and instead, they broke windows, they broke down doors, they ransacked the place... They are the ones that are making it a war zone."PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP ORDERING 400 MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD TO ILLINOIS, OREGON AND OTHER LOCATIONS"Law enforcement conducted a targeted operation at an apartment building in the South Shore community of Chicago," DHS said in response. "This operation, conducted by the CBP, the FBI, and the ATF, resulted in the arrest of 37 illegal aliens, from such countries as Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, and Nigeria. Among them were Tren de Aragua gang members and violent criminals.""DHS has routinely debunked the absurd claim that DHS is targeting U.S. citizens during ICE operations. ICE does not arrest or deport U.S. citizens. Any U.S. citizens arrested are because of obstructing or assaulting law enforcement," it also said.Pritzkers office did not immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.The Illinois governor said on Monday, "On September 12, ICE shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, a nearby suburb of Chicago. His name was Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez. Reports say that he had just dropped his kids off at a daycare and was headed to work.""Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez was an illegal alien who, when law enforcement ordered him to stop his car, instead drove his car at the officers. One of the ICE officers was hit by the car and dragged a significant distance. Fearing for his own life and broader public safety, the officer fired his weapon," according to DHS. "Despite his injuries, the officer and his partner immediately started administering emergency medical care to the illegal alien, who was pronounced dead. Villegas-Gonzalez, who was the target of the operation, was a criminal illegal alien with a history of reckless driving."Then Pritzker added, "In the small suburban village of Broadview, with a population of 8,000, federal agents have turned two blocks of protest areas into a warzone by firing tear gas and chemical agents at peaceful protesters.""Rioters against DHS and other law enforcement in Illinois have been anything but peaceful. Over the weekend, Border Patrol law enforcement officers were ambushed by domestic terrorists that rammed federal agents with their vehicles," Homeland Security said. "One woman, Marimar Martinez, driving one of the vehicles, was armed with a semi-automatic weapon and has a history of doxxing federal agents. She took defensive fire from CBP agents, has been discharged from the hospital, and is currently in the custody of the FBI. The driver of another vehicle, Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, involved in the ramming, has been apprehended by law enforcement."Pritzker also said Monday that, "Peaceful protesters have been hit with tear gas and shot with rubber bullets. Journalists simply reporting the facts on the ground have been targeted and arrested. Us citizens, including children, have been traumatized and detained. This escalation of violence is targeted and intentional and premeditated. The Trump Administration is following a playbook, cause chaos, create fear and confusion.""The First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly not rioting. DHS is taking reasonable and constitutional measures to uphold the rule of law and protect our officers," DHS said in response. "ICE officers are facing a nearly 1000% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members. We remind members of the media to exercise caution as they cover these violent riots and remind journalists that covering unlawful activities in the field does come with risks though our officers take every reasonable precaution to mitigate those dangers to those exercising protected First Amendment rights."CHICAGO'S POLICE CHIEF PUTS CRIMINALS ON NOTICE AFTER FEDERAL AGENTS TARGETED IN WEEKEND CONFRONTATIONSDuring his CNN interview with host Jake Tapper, Pritzker also said, "Theyre raiding neighborhoods, where, instead of going after the bad guys, theyre just picking up people who are brown and [B]lack and then checking their credentials.""Since Operation Midway Blitz began in Illinois last month, ICE and CBP officers have arrested more than 1,000 illegal aliens including the worst of the worst pedophiles, child abusers, kidnappers, gang members, and armed robbers," DHS said. "We have also arrested multiple members of the gang Tren de Aragua, and illegal aliens with criminal histories that include drug trafficking, child rape, and murder, among other violent convictions. Allegations that DHS law enforcement officers engage in racial profiling are disgusting, reckless, and categorically FALSE. What makes someone a target for immigration enforcement is if they are illegally in the U.S. NOT their skin color, race, or ethnicity."And lastly, Pritzker said, "There were people who were held, elderly people, and children zip-tied, elderly people held for three hours at a time," during the South Shore operation."The claim that a toddler was zip-tied originated from a screenshot that went viral, with the original poster claiming it showed an ICE officer zip-tying a child. This has been debunked: The screenshot in question was from a parody video on TikTok for entertainment, where the officer in the video was the father of the toddler seen in the image," according to DHS.Fox News Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report.

President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" phone call with Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on Monday, their first substantive conversation since the pair sparred over U.S. tariffs and the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro."We will be having further discussions, and will get together in the not too distant future, both in Brazil and the United States," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "I enjoyed the call our countries will do very well together!"The exchange marked a thaw in what had become one of the more contentious diplomatic relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Since returning to office, Trump has frequently clashed with Lulas leftist government over trade, energy policy, and the treatment of Bolsonaro a close Trump ally who modeled much of his political brand on the former U.S. president.SOUTH KOREAS NEW LEFTIST PRESIDENT PULLS A FAST ONE ON DONALD TRUMPEarlier this year, Trump imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian exports to the United States, hitting key sectors of the South American nations economy, including petroleum, soybeans, sugar, coffee, and iron and steel products. Brazil is also the United States third-largest foreign supplier of meat, behind Australia and Canada a trade flow that could be sharply curtailed if the tariffs remain in place.The measures, coupled with targeted sanctions on several Brazilian government officials, were framed by the White House as a response to what Trump aides called "judicial persecution" of Bolsonaro. The former president of Brazil was convicted last month and sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in a failed 2023 insurrection against Lulas government a verdict that has polarized Brazil and drawn condemnation from right-wing populist movements around the world.Trump and his advisers have openly compared Bolsonaros prosecution to what they describe as politically motivated charges Trump faced in the United States after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In a June letter to Brazils government announcing the new tariffs, Trump wrote that "the way that Brazil has treated Bolsonaro, a highly respected leader throughout the world during his term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace.""This trial should not be taking place," Trump added. "It is a witch hunt that should end immediately."TRUMP ANNOUNCES MEETING WITH XI JINPING AT SOUTH KOREA APEC SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR NEXT MONTHThe letter also confirmed that Trump had directed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to initiate an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into what the administration described as "unfair and discriminatory practices" by Brazils government. Such probes have historically been a prelude to escalating tariffs or broader economic sanctions.Trump and Lula briefly crossed paths at the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month, where the two leaders shared an unexpectedly cordial handshake and a few words. "At least for 39 seconds, we had excellent chemistry," Trump joked afterward, suggesting a possible opening for renewed dialogue between the hemispheres two largest democracies.

Fox News' Johnny "Joey" Jones was honored with the John R. Tex McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism during the 2025 Patriot Award Gala in Chattanooga, Tennessee over the weekend.In his speech to the crowd at the black-tie event, Jones spoke of his work's importance and the voices it has helped amplify.FOX NEWS MEDIA HONORS COLLEAGUES WHO RECEIVED SPOTLIGHT AWARDS"When I do that job of TV presenter, television host, commentator, it isn't to get an award. I really thought my award days were over with the Purple Heart," he said."I hope the only reason I'm being recognized tonight is that I've lent that platform that I somehow obtained to something bigger than me, to something worth telling you about, to other people's sacrifices and service. That's all I want to do."TRUMP TO AWARD CHARLIE KIRK MEDAL OF FREEDOM AFTER CAMPUS ASSASSINATIONAccording to Chattanooga's WTVC, the event, hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, "honors individuals who embody patriotism, leadership, service, and sacrifice."The awards gala was emceed by actor Gary Sinise.Jones, a retired staff sergeant who served as an EOD technician in the United States Marine Corps, lost both of his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan in 2010.He has since marked the anniversary of that day August 6 as his "Alive Day" and now serves as co-host of "The Big Weekend Show" on Fox News Channel.Jones remarked on the show about the honor of being in the same room with 32 Medal of Honor recipients at the awards ceremony.

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that a "substantial" number of jobs will be permanently lost if the government shutdown continues, as he ripped the Democratic Party for having "no leader."Trump, speaking alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, said, "We have a lot of things that we're going to eliminate and permanently eliminate.""I'll be able to tell you that in four or five days if this keeps going on If this keeps going on, it'll be substantial. And a lot of those jobs will never come back. But you're going to have a lot closer to a balanced budget, actually," Trump added.The president has blamed Democrats for the government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. ET last Wednesday.TRUMP SAYS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LAYOFFS ARE 'UP TO' DEMS AS STANDOFF CONTINUES"Because of the shutdown, which I think they made a big mistake, we're able to take out billions and billions of dollars of waste, fraud and abuse," Trump said Tuesday.Trump described Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought as a "serious person, very serious person.""And he's sitting there, and he's getting ready to cut things. And this is something that was handed to us by, I assume, [Senate Minority Leader Chuck] Schumer. I don't I just don't know if Schumer has any power anymore," Trump continued. "I look at your leadership. I don't know who to speak to. I'll tell you what, I'm getting calls from Democrats wanting to meet. I never even heard their names before... the Democrats have no leader.""They remind me of Somalia," Trump added. "You know, and I met the president of Somalia. I told him about the problem, this guy, and I said, You have somebody from Somalia who's telling us how to run our country. Shes from Somalia. Would you like to take her back? He said, No, I don't want her. Okay. You know who I'm talking about."Trump appeared to have been indirectly referencing progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as he has claimed in the past that the Somalian president does not want the congresswoman to return to her country of origin.WHITE HOUSE SAYS FEDERAL LAYOFFS COULD HIT 'THOUSANDS' AHEAD OF TRUMP, VOUGHT MEETINGAt the beginning of the shutdown, federal agencies sent home workers in roles not considered essential.These furloughs are temporary. Once Congress resolves the standoff, employees typically return to work and receive back pay.This time, however, the Trump administration has warned that some furloughed workers may not return, turning a routine disruption into a potential blow to an already fragile labor market.Fox News Digitals Amanda Macias contributed to this report.

Two years after Hamas carried out its brutal Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, 48 hostages are still in the Gaza Strip. Of those who remain, 20 are believed to be alive, while 28, including two U.S. citizens, are confirmed to be deceased and their bodies remain in the hands of their captors.Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement marking the anniversary as the U.S. seeks to broker a deal between Israel and Hamas based on President Donald Trumps 20-Point Plan."On this second anniversary of Hamass heinous October 7 attacks, the United States remains steadfast in our support for Israel in our common fight against terrorism and our shared commitment to bringing an end to the suffering of all hostages and their families," Rubio said. "[The presidents] 20-Point Plan offers a historic opportunity to close this dark chapter, and to build a foundation for lasting peace and security for all."ISRAELS COVERT CAMPAIGN TARGETS HAMAS TERRORISTS BEHIND OCT 7 MASSACREU.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee released a statement Monday, a day before the anniversary, as Tuesday also marks the start of Sukkot, when many Jews refrain from using technology during the holidays first two days."Hamas shattered a peaceful morning by massacring 1,200 innocent men, women, and children and barbarically taking hostage more than 250 into Gazas terror tunnels including U.S. citizens," Huckabee said. "May October 7, 2023, forever remind us that evil and antisemitism are not mere metaphors but brutal realities that God and Holy Scripture enjoin us to combat with all our might.""Thanks to the tremendous leadership of President Trump, there is a deal to free the remaining 48 hostages living and deceased from Gazas dungeons, bring closure to the families, and establish conditions for a lasting peace. We pray and continue to make every effort to bring the 48 hostages, including two U.S. citizens, home so they are reunited with their loved ones," he added.Israeli and Hamas leaders are engaging in talks in Egypt as the end of the war hangs in the balance. Hamas recently agreed to release all hostages, including those living and the remains of the dead, but did not accept Trumps deal.The remaining hostages believed to be alive are Rom Braslavski, Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Segev Kalfon, Eitan Horn, Omri Miran, Avinatan Or, Matan Angrest, Nimrod Cohen, Elkana Bohbot, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Bipin Joshi, Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Bar Abraham Kupershtein, Eitan Abraham Mor, Tamir Nimrodi, Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Alon Ohel, according to ABC News.Those who are declared deceased but whose bodies remain in Gaza are Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Meny Godard, Eliyahu Margalit, Eitan Levi, Yossi Sharabi, Hadar Goldin, Tamir Adar, Amiram Cooper, Muhammad Al-Atarash, Sahar Baruch, Lior Rudaeff, Uriel Baruch, Inbar Hayman, Arie Zalmanowicz, Ran Gvili, Tal Haimi, Guy Illouz, Ronen Engel, Joshua Loitu Mollel, Dror Or, Daniel Or, Daniel Peretz, Asaf Hamami, Sonthaya Oakkharasri and Sudthisak Rinthalak, according to ABC News.Here are some of their stories.OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY: NETANYAHU FINDS UNLIKELY ALLY AMID CONCERNS OF GOVERNMENT COLLAPSE, UNCERTAIN HOSTAGE DEALCapt. Omer Neutra was serving as an IDF tank platoon commander in the Armored Corps 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade, when he was killed in battle on Oct. 7. Since then, his body has been held in Gaza while his parents, residents of Long Island, wait to bury their son. The IDF confirmed his death in December 2024.Neutra grew up in a suburb of New York City, where he was born. His parents remember his sense of humor and his love of the New York Knicks. After high school, Neutra deferred his college studies to spend a gap year in Israel. While there, he further deferred college and instead enlisted in the Israeli army."He sees people. He pays attention. He has this great sense of humor. So, he touches so many," Orna Neutra, Omers mother, told Fox News Digital in September 2024.Itay Chen, an American and Israeli citizen, was taken hostage when Hamas attacked his IDF unit during the Oct. 7 massacre. In March 2024, the IDF announced that Chen was likely dead.Ruby Chen, Itays father, wrote in a July 4th op-ed that on Americas Independence Day his sons "lack of freedom rings loudly." He also addressed the United Nations to plead for the return of the hostages."Itay wasn't just a name on the list. Itay was my son, whom I carried for 9 months and always tried to protect. Itay was a vibrant teenager who spent his youth with the Scouts and loved playing basketball with his brothers Roy and Alon," Itays mother, Hagit Chen, wrote in an op-ed in October 2024.Yossi Sharabi, whose brother, Eli, was released from Hamas captivity in February 2025, remains in Gaza. Yossi was kidnapped on Oct. 7 from Kibbutz Beeri, one of the hardest-hit communities in southern Israel. In January 2024, Israel confirmed his death.Yossis brother Eli suffered tremendous losses. In addition to his brother, Elis wife and daughters were also murdered by Hamas. Since being released, Eli has been outspoken about the brutality of captivity and has advocated for the release of other hostages.Eitan Levi drove a friend to her home in Kibbutz Beeri on Oct. 7, 2023, when at 7:30 a.m. he called to report missile fire, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. At 7:40 a.m., Levi, while on the phone, was heard saying it landed on the roof of his car, the group said. What followed were the sounds of a struggle, Arabic and then silence.Levis family was notified of his murder 62 days later, the organization said."We will continue to talk about you, to commemorate you and to fight for the return of your body for burial in Israel," Levis son Shachar said, according to the forum.OPINION: PRESIDENT TRUMP SAVED ME AND I BELIEVE HE CAN FREE THE REMAINING HOSTAGESEliyahu Margalit was murdered at Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, and his body was taken hostage. His daughter, Nili Margalit, was also taken captive but was released in November 2023, according to The Times of Israel.The 75-year-olds family said he was going to feed his beloved horses on the morning of the massacre, The Times of Israel reported. His horses were also reportedly taken into Gaza.Hadar Goldin was not taken in the Oct. 7 attacks. He was an IDF soldier who was killed in 2014 during Operation Protective Edge. His body has been held in Gaza for over a decade.Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, Leo Terrell, met with the Goldin family and often wears a hat with Hadars name on it.Last month, Terrell wrote on X, "Hadar is the longest held hostage in Gaza. His story reminds us of unbearable pain families endure daily. Hamas must release all the hostages! Every mom has the right to bury her son!"Rom Braslavski was working as a security guard at the Nova music festival when he was taken hostage."When the terrorists attacked, Rom could have fled to save himself. Instead, he chose to stay. He stayed to treat the wounded, evacuate the injured, shelter the terrified, and did his best to somehow preserve dignity amid chaos," Ofir Braslavski wrote in a Fox News Digital op-ed in August 2025, shortly after Roms captors released a propaganda video of him.In the video, Braslavski appeared frail and said he was suffering unbearable pain and was unable to stand or go to the bathroom on his own."What I saw shattered me: my son on the verge of death, visibly suffering, crying and begging for his life. I didnt recognize him. He was so weak, so emaciated. His voice was frail, and his eyes were hollow and empty as if he was about to give up. I know its hard to believe, but this was the first time I ever saw my son cry. Really cry," Ofir wrote, adding a plea to Trump to get his son "out of hell."ISRAEL ELIMINATES GAZA TERRORIST WHO TOOK PART IN OCT. ATTACK ON KIBBUTZ, TOOK YARDEN BIBAS HOSTAGEEvyatar David was abducted from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. Since being taken captive, David has appeared in propaganda films put out by his captors. One of the videos showed him and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, his childhood best friend who was also kidnapped, being forced to watch other hostages be freed.In August, David was in a video that shocked the world and drew commentary from the White House. He looked frail reduced to just 90 pounds and was seen struggling to speak. Though, in a section that struck many, David was forced to dig his own grave. When asked about the video, Trump called it "horrible."Ilay David, Evyatars brother, addressed the United Nations after the video was released."As my younger brother, a living skeleton, was forced to speak and dig his grave, the chubby and well-fed hand of a Hamas terrorist entered the frame. Suddenly, Hamas confirmed what we have known for months the terrorists have plenty of food. The only ones starving in Hamas tunnels are the hostages," Ilay said.Guy Gilboa-Dalal was taken from the Nova music festival along with his childhood best friend Evyatar David. In March, Gilboa-Dalal was featured in a propaganda video with David in which the two were forced to watch other hostages be released before having the door of the van they were sitting in slammed shut. Both of the men appeared thin, tired and frightened.Twins Gali and Ziv Berman, who turned 28 while in captivity, were taken from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, along with Emily Damari, who was freed earlier this year."Our beloved Gali and Ziv, how we feared this day would come a second birthday in hell. You are 28 years old today, though were not sure you even know it," the Berman family said in a statement, The Jerusalem Post reported. "You have lost your freedom and control over your own lives."While their current status is unknown, the Berman family was told that the brothers were separated shortly after arriving in Gaza.

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced in September that he will retire after this season.Kershaw, 37, recorded a career 2.53 ERA over 18 seasons, which is the lowest by any MLB pitcher in the live-ball era (since 1920) with at least 1,000 innings.Tom "Flash" Gordon, a former MLB star, told Fox News Digital that Kershaw should be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Ill tell you this, if he's not a first ballot Hall of Famer, then you know, I didn't play 21 years in the league, and me and you are not talking today. And I know that's what we're doing right now," Gordon told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.Gordon watched a lot of Kershaw because his son, Dee Strange-Gordon, played with the Dodgers for four seasons."I watched a lot of Clayton because, you know, of course Dee was there, but just the way the man went about it, the way the man got out there on the mound after taking care of the things before pitching to me," Gordon said."He's an elite athlete, but he exemplified that by the way he took the ball, the way he put the Dodgers in the playoffs and he put 'em on his back for years."Kershaw joined the illustrious 3,000-strikeout club earlier this season and is one of 11 pitchers to ever win the Cy Young Award three times. He led the National League in ERA five times.Gordon said that Kershaw elevated his teammates with his performance."I've always learned, and I learned this from (being) around Roger Clemens and (Bret) Saberhagen as a pitcher, that when you have a guy like that, everything else you does. You can learn how to play, pitch, become a better player because that guy is gonna guarantee you for the most part, that the bullpen is not gonna be extended," Gordon said.EX-MLB STAR TOM GORDON TALKS BECOMING SUBJECT OF STEPHEN KING NOVEL"That's how Pedro Martinez was, that's what I look at Kershaw as. A Pedro Martinez caliber, Roger Clemens caliber, Bret Saberhagen caliber, even better."Kershaw won the World Series with the Dodgers in 2020 and 2024, and Gordon wants the left-handed pitcher to end his career a champion."If they play well enough to do well enough, that way he can, he can get one more playoff World Series championship. I mean, it'd be, it'd be amazing, it'd be icing on the cake," Gordon said.The Dodgers are up 2-0 on the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS, and Kershaw has not yet pitched this postseason. He is available out of the bullpen.Kershaw appeared in 23 games this season and posted an 11-2 record with a 3.36 ERA.Game 3 of the NLDS is at 9:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday.Gordon's son, Dee-Strange Gordon, played 11 seasons in the majors. He made two All-Star teams in his career, and had a career batting average of .286, while playing strong defense at shortstop and second base.Tom Gordon is now heavily involved with Perfect Game, the worlds largest and most comprehensive scouting organization. He has a podcast, "Innings of Life," that will be debuting shortly.Gordon traveled the country in an RV, built with a custom podcast studio, where he interviews current and former baseball players, managers, and executives.Gordon played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, was a three-time All-Star, and recorded 54 consecutive saves, which set an MLB record at the time.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid said Republicans have turned the word "illegals" into "the new n-word," calling it a "completely racist term" while discussing the GOPs opposition to Democrats push to extend Obamacare subsidies during the ongoing government shutdown."Republicans want to destroy Obamacare for you by using people's unhinged hatred of undocumented immigrants. They've turned illegals into the new n-word. And so if somebody is an illegal, which is a completely racist term, then you're supposed to be more angry that they might get treated, you're supposed to be more angry about that than the fact that your a-- cant afford your healthcare," Reid said during "The Joy Reid Show."Reid previously hosted "The Reidout" on MSNBC before her show was canceled earlier this year.Reid made the argument again later in her podcast, and said Republicans blame "illegals" for everything.JOHNSON SAYS DEMOCRATS LYING ABOUT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE PUSHReid argued that rural hospitals could close due to the shutdown and accused Republicans of doing it intentionally."They are closing those hospitals on purpose and then blaming it on, wait for it, the illegals, which is, you know, their new word for the n-word. Everything is their fault. Everything. If you stub your toe, it's the illegals. If you had a bad day, it's the illegals," she said.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and most Democrats say they wont support funding the government unless Congress agrees to extend expiring ObamaCare subsidies.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., needs at least eight Democrats to back the GOP bill, which would reopen the government through Nov. 21.CHUCK SCHUMER SLAMS GOP'S CLAIM THAT DEMOCRATS WANT TO GIVE HEALTHCARE TO ILLEGALS AS AN 'EFFING LIE'Republicans have been pointing to Democrats' counter-proposal for a continuing resolution as proof that Democrats are fighting to restore healthcare for illegal immigrants. The Democrats' plan called for repealing the healthcare changes made in the GOP's One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which, among other measures, tightened restrictions on who can access Medicaid.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREReid recently claimed during a BET interview that conservatives have a goal of forcing the country back to the early 20th century if not the 19th based on the desire for a "hierarchical past" with White men on top. She warned that part of what conservatives hope to restore includes not only a racial hierarchy but also a rollback of business regulations."And one of the reasons they're so serious about it is that, if you go back before the 20th century, there were no income taxes," Reid said. "There were no regulations on business. You could earn as much money as you want, leave 100% of it to your children with no taxes. That's the world they want back."Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind, Greg Wehner and Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

More Americans are packing their bags for international destinations these days rather than domestic trips in an attempt to guard their budgets amid high prices and hidden resort fees in the U.S.In the "r/travel" forum on Reddit, one user asked, "Just me or is the U.S. now far and away the most expensive place to travel to?"The person added, "Even though it costs more to fly internationally, I will almost always spend less in total than if I go to NYC or Miami or Vegas or Disney or any other domestic travel places."LUXURY 'GOLDEN' VISA PROGRAM TARGETS RICH AMERICANS AS ORDINARY FOLKS ARE LEFT BEHINDFellow Redditors weighed in, with many sharing that they think it's cheaper to plan trips abroad."Im in Thailand right now, and Im literally saving money on vacation. Im from Boston," said one person.Another user said, "We wanted to plan a trip to Colorado, and with hotel, flights and car rental, we ended up booking a trip abroad instead as it was close to the full cost of our domestic trip."Still another person on Reddit wrote that the "tipping culture in [the] U.S. makes it more expensive than it needs to be compared to Europe and Asia."VEGAS TIPPING DROPS DRASTICALLY AS VISITORS SAY SERVICE DOESN'T MATCH HIGHER COSTSIn the "r/travel" forum, another person wrote, "What is up with the recent trend of hotels charging extra to use the facilities?"The question sparked a discussion about all the extra fees hotels are applying these days, for everything from parking to fitness center access to enhanced internet to bike rentals even beach chair use."I have been charged resort fees (mostly in the States) in the past that I suppose are just as cheeky, but I am talking now about regular hotels that almost never advertise prior to the reservation that the facilities cost extra," the post on Reddit said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAnother user wrote, "This is the way of the world over time itemizing each and every thing. We've already seen it with airlines, and it's only going to get worse to the point [where] we'll have to be neurotic about checking exactly what we're getting line by line."Travelmation supervisor and advisor Mallory Dumond told Fox News Digital that the firm, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is "definitely seeing an uptick in hotel fees, but it's more prevalentin the tourist hot spots."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleAdded Dumond, "Major metropolitan areas will have fees, especially during peak times.New York City, forexample, will have higher fees during the holidays due to elevated demand."She said there are ways for Americans to get around some of the fees by taking advantage of credit card perks or working with a trusted travel advisor.Dumond also said international travel has been attractive to a lot of her clients."International hotels tend to have much more included in the standard room price, such as breakfast, transportation and use of their amenities," she said. "Travelers can also consider a cruise for a more all-inclusive experience."

Portland, Oregon, business owners sounded the alarm over the city's crime crisis Tuesday as President Donald Trump faces legal roadblocks in keeping federal troops on the ground to help mitigate the problem."We need help here," said Amy Nichols, whose local business has been the victim of 10 break-ins.After years of struggle, Nichols believes the presidents push to keep National Guard troops in Portland could help shift things in the right direction and draw greater attention to the problems locals face."Something needs to be done, and if this is what we need to do to get our leaders paying attention to what's happening in Portland, then I think it's a good thing," she told "Fox & Friends First."EX-CNN REPORTER DECLARES PORTLAND 'A PILOT PROGRAM FOR NORMALIZING DOMESTIC MILITARIZATION'"We've been struggling for a long time since 2020, and it's really difficult to do business in downtown Portland, and we need all the help we can get. If this creates a little bit of peace in our city and shows that there really are some issues happening, then I think that it's for the best."Loretta Guzman, owner of Bison Coffeehouse in Portland, has had her own run-ins with crime.She previously told Fox News about her plans to install bulletproof glass after criminals shattered her coffee shop's windows, but crime also invaded her personal life when she heard gunfire while in bed one night.DAVID MARCUS: IN DEMOCRAT PORTLAND, LUXURY, VAGRANCY AND TOTAL DISORDERGuzman jumped up and looked around but saw nothing. Moments later, her nephews girlfriend knocked on her door to tell her hed been shot."When she called 911, she didn't get a response, so I called 911 and I got a recording in the middle of a life-and-death situation," Guzman recalled."I tried to go get my car so I could try to save him, and people were standing around when I pulled up next to his car and nobody would help me lift him."ICE SLAMS UNHINGED BEHAVIOR OF PORTLAND PROTESTERS WHO ROLLED OUT GUILLOTINE IN FRONT OF FIELD OFFICEHer nephew, who weighed approximately 240 pounds, was too heavy for her to lift into the vehicle to transport for medical attention."So he ended up dying with me praying on him," she said.Guzman is unsure of how much difference federal troops can make for businesses, but she believes they may be able to make federal buildings safer."I don't think it'll affect us, our businesses. We already struggle every day, every week with the crime and the drugs and the unsafeness that comes with being here in our city right now.""It's like our leaders have abandoned public safety for us," she added.Guzman said her nephew's killer has never been apprehended.