Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, your source for the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening -Supreme Court to decide if faith-based counseling on gender identity is protected speech-Dem senator's hefty donation to disgraced AG candidate's campaign comes back to haunt him-Who is the Trump-appointed judge blocking deployment of the National Guard to Portland?The Senate remains deadlocked on a path to end the shutdown as it nears its second week, and Republicans meager support across the aisle to reopen the government may be crumbling.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., needs at least eight Senate Democratic caucus members to join Republicans to reopen the government, given that Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has consistently voted against the GOPs bill.So far, a trio of Democratic caucus members, Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Angus King, I-Maine, have crossed the aisle to reopen the government Read moreFEDERAL OVERRIDE: Trump says he'd consider invoking the Insurrection Act as courts, governors seek to block his crime crackdown'SUBSTANTIAL': Trump says 'substantial' number of jobs will be permanently lost if shutdown persists. Dems 'have no leader'COVER-UP EXPOSED: Biden blocked dissemination of intel showing Ukrainian officials' concerns about his family's 'corrupt' business tiesPRESIDENT'S PICK: Trump looms large over special congressional election Republican primary in deep red districtCLASH OF POWERS: White House slams egregious court order blocking troop deployments amid Portland unrestBREAKTHROUGH: Trump, Brazils Lula move to mend fences after trade clash, judicial firestorm with friendly callTALKS END: Trump ends Venezuela talks, military options loom, new reportNEW DESTINATION: Cuban-led caravan aims for Mexico City as Trump policies deter migrants from USWAR ON DRUGS: War on cartels? The White House says it has an iron-clad case to strike narco-terrorist groups'ACCOUNTABILITY': FBI fires agents, dismantles corruption squad after probe unveils monitoring of GOP senators, Patel saysCAMPAIGN FALLOUT: Kaine defends Jay Jones amid AG candidates texts envisioning murder of top Republican: Still a supporter'ABUSE OF POWER': Hawley rips Jack Smiths Bidens Stasi probe, calls alleged spying abuse of power beyond WatergateNOTHING TO HIDE: House committee withdraws James Comey subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein testimony'NOT NORMAL': Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump'DEMS DIG IN: Schumer's shutdown holds as Senate Dems block GOP bid to reopen governmentCASE IN LIMBO: Georgia prosecutors request 90-day extension to replace Willis in Trump election case'IT'S MY JOB': Bondi clashes with Durbin on National Guard deployment: 'Love Chicago as much as you hate President Trump'CLAIM VS. REALITY: DHS takes on Pritzker's 'Smorgasbord of Lies,' releases list debunking his claimsDEATH WISH: Jay Jones said if more police were killed it would reduce shootings of civilians, according to Virginia lawmakerROOMMATES RISING: The only two Dems running for governor this year are former roommates with mirroring political careersPHOTO FINISH: Cuomo slams Mamdani for photo with anti-LGBTQ Uganda official: If hes smiling, hes lyingTAMPERING DETECTED: Maine investigates claim that 250 unmarked ballots found in Amazon boxCOURT FIGHT AHEAD: New Jersey Dem hopeful vows to sue Trump over troop deployments, says states would pay the priceLONE STAR RISING: Abbott Deploys Elite Texas National Guard After Trump Call for Reinforcements: "Ever Ready"COMMON GROUND: New MAHA initiative around biomedical research is uniting the GOP with some unusual bed fellowsDEFYING FEDERAL LAW: Federal agent says Chicagos ICE-free zones endanger operations, embolden protesters'ROCK BOTTOM': Ex-Chicago police officer rips city's stand-down order for swarmed ICE agents: 'Most disgusting act'Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has tapped new Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao to lead a sweeping overhaul of the service and "supercharge the Navy and Marine Corps," including modernizing its business and IT systems.Cao, sworn in Oct. 3. by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, returns to the Department of the Navy with direct orders to "cut red tape and raise standards."Phelan said in a memo shared exclusively to Fox News Digital that the reforms are to "sharpen readiness, fix faster, and put sailors, Marines, and their families first" as well as restore the Navy and Marine Corps warrior ethos.Cao, a former U.S. Navy captain, is also a well-known Republican figure, who ran for the U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2024 and in 2025, was nominated by Trump and confirmed as the 35th Navy under secretary.HEGSETH ORDERS ABOUT FACE ON PENTAGON'S SLIPPING GROOMING STANDARDSThe move follows remarks by Hegseth Sept. 30 to flag and general officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico."First and foremost, we must restore a ruthless, dispassionate and common-sense application of standards," Hesgeth said. "Standards must be uniform, gender-neutral, and high. If not, theyre not standards theyre suggestions. Suggestions that get our sons and daughters killed."Caos reforms will start at home and include launching a new inspection system with 60-day repair timelines to overhaul military family housing.Base dining will shift to healthier, locally sourced menus designed to mirror combat readiness and improve nutrition.HEGSETH VOWS TO REBUILD MILITARY DETERRENCE SO ENEMIES 'DON'T WANT TO F--- WITH US'Outdated IT and business systems will be replaced with modern, mobile-ready platforms to streamline daily operations and empower sailors with tools that work for the first time.Beyond quality-of-life upgrades, the Navy is targeting full audit compliance by FY2026 to strengthen transparency and accountability.Recruiting reforms will eliminate DEI-based waivers in favor of merit-only accessions, while reserve forces will integrate more closely with active-duty training pipelines.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders will move faster, and new policies will expand school choice for military families.On Guam, infrastructure upgrades, from runways to fuel and housing capacity will harden the islands role as a vital Indo-Pacific power-projection hub.AIR FORCE TIGHTENS RULES ON TRANSGENDER AIRMEN; SUPPORTERS SAY IT PRIORITIZES READINESS: REPORT"These arent talking points, theyre timelines," Cao said of the reforms. "Were ending bureaucratic drift and restoring excellence."Caos initiatives will also aim to unify family welfare and combat readiness under what Phelan describes as "one quarterback, one playbook."On Capitol Hill, Rep. Jack Whitfield, R-Texas, chair of the House Armed Services readiness panel, said Congress would "support the Navys renewed focus on lethality and accountability."HEGSETH TELLS TROOPS TO RESIGN IF THEY OPPOSE HIS PLAN TO SCRAP WOKE POLICIES AND RESTORE WARRIOR ETHOSA Democratic staffer on the Senate Armed Services Committee called it "an overdue reset" and confirmed oversight "will track results closely."The sweeping, new portfolio integrates quality-of-service improvements, modernization, and reserve reform under a single chain of command.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"This is about speed, standards, and service," Phelan said. "When the basics work the first time, ships sail more, aircraft fly farther, and the worlds greatest maritime force only gets stronger."Hegseth and Phelan did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

FIRST ON FOX: Newly released campaign finance records reveal New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign gave over $28,000 last month to the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, a radical group that has boasted about the level of influence it will have if Mamdani is elected mayor.The Mamdani campaign made a payment of$28,677.57 to DSA's NYC chapter on Sept. 15 and filled in the purpose field that the funds were for "Other: explntion / Texting."Mamdanis campaign has previously given numerous smaller payments totaling roughly $3,000 to DSA for "Fundraising / Fundraising Emails" but the September donation represents by far the largest contribution to the group since his campaign was launched. NYC-DSA has received 36 payments, totaling over $33,000 from Mamdani's campaign since early 2025.The donation comes amid public boasting from DSA that they wield massive influence on Mamdanis platform.ABSOLUTELY A COMMUNIST: MAMDANI DODGES LABEL, BUT HIS RECORD AND EXPERT SAY OTHERWISEDuring a July panel discussion, Fox News Digitalpreviously reported how DSA membersdiscussed how they have been closely collaborating with Mamdani and how he has the organization positioned to "seize state power."DSA organizer Daniel Goulden claimed the organization has been intimately involved in Mamdanis campaign, even helping to write portions of his platform."With Zohran, we're in basically the best possible position to seize state power that we can be in because, you know, we're like this," Goulden said, indicating with his fingers that the campaign and organization are very close.Goulden went on to suggest that "one of the things that made Zohran really successful with his policy rollouts is specifically relying on DSA.""DSA has regular meetings with him, let alone his team. His policy director is my friend. I've been working with his campaign manager for well over a year. You know? I have friends who are his staff," he said.He went on to say the DSA worked especially closely with Mamdani on his "trans rights" platform to use city resources to give free transgender treatments to people across the country."We wrote the platform with him. The team was so happy to work with us on this," he explained. "What we explicitly wanted to do was use the power of New York City to provide free gender-affirming care and I say free in case insurance companies decide to boot us off free gender-affirming care, not just to people in New York City, but across the country.""Our endorsed candidates are expected to follow the will of the membership," chapter leader Darren Goldner concluded.Last week,New York Post reported from a DSA event that group leaders boasted about a "symbiotic" relationship with Mamdani that will last past the election if Mamdani wins.Mamdani revealed during a 2021 interview that he was "very excited about being a member of DSA, specifically the New York City chapter" and that the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement was a major issue pushed by DSA in order to get endorsements, Fox News Digital previously reported."Within the questionnaire when you submit to be considered a candidate to be endorsed by the organization, youre asked what your views are on BDS and I think that has also brought what it is typically thought of as a separate issue into the sphere of local politics where we create a bench of candidates," Mamdani said. "Were not legislating on BDS on a daily basis, but its clear that our commitment is unabashed to justice."The national DSA organization and its chapters, including the NYC-DSA, have shared views on several issues that they have been vocal about, including their disdain for ICE and cracking down on on "bad landlords" by having the city take control of properties when a landlord refuses to make repairs or "demonstrates consistent neglect" of their tenants.He also believes he can fix New York Citys affordable housing crisis by immediately freezing the rents of the over two million New York residents who live in rent-stabilized apartments, which is part of DSA's housing justice platform."Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is here to bring New Yorkers back to the left. With a platform focused on cost of living: from utility bills to grocery bills to bus fares to childcare to rent, Zohran is the candidate who wants to make life in New York City more affordable," NYC-DSA's website says. "His platform focuses on the pillars of free childcare, fast and free buses, and freezing rent for all rent-stabilized tenants."A Fox News Digital review found that multiple staff members of Mamdani's campaign are directly involved with DSA, including Tascha Van Auken, who has been paid over $100K by the campaign and is the campaigns field director. In a July 2025 profile piece, she explained how the Mamdani campaign adopted the DSA's model of canvassing."So I would say that the beginning of the campaign for us is building up the leadership structure, building up the infrastructure, really honing in on what we're talking to voters about," Auken, who has been branded as the NYC-DSA's "field operations guru," said. "Then once petitioning is over, we go full force into persuasion, which is basically just lots and lots of talking to voters that we haven't talked to before, persuading them to vote for Zohran or just identifying that they are Zohran supporters or not."CUOMO WARNS DEM SOCIALIST RIVALS TAX PLAN WOULD TRIGGER MASS EXODUS OF NYCS WEALTHYElliana Bisgaard-Church, who previously served as Mamdani's campaign manager during the Democratic primary and is member of his inner circle, is also a member of the NYC-DSA and worked closely with top leaders of the DSA chapter. Mamdani and Bisgaard-Church, who raked in a six-figure salary working for Mamdani, met on a weekly basis with NYC-DSA co-chairs Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo, according to The Nation."Toward the end of the race, in a final get-out-the-vote push, Mausser recalled a meeting in which Bisgaard-Church requested help to secure as much youth turnout as possible. NYC-DSA responded at a moments notice with a text- and phone-banking effort by the organizations youth wing, as well as an extensive tabling operation at several nightclubs in Bushwick and the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens," The Nation reported."So I would say that the beginning of the campaign for us is building up the leadership structure, building up the infrastructure, really honing in on what we're talking to voters about," Auken, who has been branded as the NYC-DSA's "field operations guru," said. "Then once petitioning is over, we go full force into persuasion, which is basically just lots and lots of talking to voters that we haven't talked to before, persuading them to vote for Zohran or just identifying that they are Zohran supporters or not."Elliana Bisgaard-Church, who previously served as Mamdani's campaign manager during the Democratic primary and is a member of his inner circle, is also associated with NYC-DSA and worked closely with top leaders of the DSA chapter. Mamdani and Bisgaard-Church, who raked in a six-figure salary working for Mamdani, met on a weekly basis with NYC-DSA co-chairs Grace Mausser and Gustavo Gordillo, according to The Nation."Toward the end of the race, in a final get-out-the-vote push, Mausser recalled a meeting in which Bisgaard-Church requested help to secure as much youth turnout as possible. NYC-DSA responded at a moments notice with a text- and phone-banking effort by the organizations youth wing, as well as an extensive tabling operation at several nightclubs in Bushwick and the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens," The Nation reported.Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's campaign and NYC-DSA for comment.Fox News Digitals Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.

Israels Foreign Ministry blasted Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, after he marked the day with a post criticizing Israel and the U.S. and calling to end what he described as "occupation and apartheid.""Two years after Hamas launched its barbaric massacre against Israel and the Jewish people, Mamdani has chosen to act as a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda spreading Hamass fake genocide campaign," wrote the ministry.The Israel Foreign Ministry said that "by repeating Hamass lies, he excuses terror and normalizes antisemitism."ZOHRAN MAMDANI EMPLOYED WOMAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA TEARING DOWN HOSTAGE POSTERS"He stands with Jews only when they are dead. Shameful," the ministry added.Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdanis campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.In his statement, Mamdani acknowledged that "two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more."He wrote, "I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage."'EXISTENTIAL THREAT': JEWISH LEADERS WARN OF NYC 'MASS EXODUS' IF ZOHRAN MAMDANI WINS IN NOVEMBERAt the same time, Mamdani also criticized Israel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for having "launched a genocidal war" with a death toll that, he said, "far exceeds 67,000: with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble.""Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language," Mamdani wrote, adding, "our government has been complicit through it all."Mamdani also wrote that "the occupation and apartheid must end" and that the U.S. "must hold those responsible to account.""The last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights," wrote Mamdani.Jewish leaders and advocates have criticized 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani since he secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City, particularly for his hesitancy to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."NEW YORKERS SKEPTICAL AFTER ZOHRAN MAMDANI DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM PHRASE GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADAAfter months of refusing to condemn the anti-Israel rallying cry, which, according to the American Jewish Committee, "calls for people from around the globe to participate in rising up against Israel," Mamdani shared with business leaders during a closed-door meeting in July that he would not use the slogan and would discourage others from using it moving forward.However, his previous record has left many still very concerned."If Zohran Mamdani is elected, expect a Jewish exodus out of New York City," Yuval David, an actor, filmmaker and Jewish activist told Fox News Digital.In an interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker in June, Mamdani was asked to condemn the phrase three times but refused. He attempted to justify his position, saying, "My concern is, to start to walk down the line of language and making clear what language I believe is permissible or impermissible, takes me into a place similar to that of the president, who is looking to do those very kinds of things, putting people in jail for writing an op-ed, putting them in jail for protesting."JEWISH LEADER PREDICTS VIOLENT FUTURE FOR NYC RESIDENTS IF MAMDANI WINS IN NOVEMBER: 'REAL CONCERN'"Ultimately, it is not language that I use. It is language, I understand there are concerns about, and what I will do is showcase my vision for the city through my words and my actions," he said.Mamdani has also been criticized for supporting a slate of anti-Israel positions such as supporting BDS, an acronym for boycott, divestment and sanctions, and sanctions against Israel.After Mamdanis Oct. 7 post, the antisemitism awareness group Canary Mission also criticized him, saying he "pays lip service to condemning the Hamas massacre" while he "reserves much more vitriol for Israel, which he accuses of perpetuating a Nakba, occupation and apartheid on a regular basis- including in his October 7 statement itself!"

The founder of a popular sneaker and apparel retail company was arrested last week after authorities allegedly discovered thousands of stolen Nike items during a raid in Southern California.The Los Angeles Police Department said officers executed a search warrant Thursday at the CoolKicks warehouse in Santa Monica, working alongside several law enforcement agencies.Investigators reportedly recovered more than 2,100 pairs of Nike shoes and 150 cartons of Nike apparel valued at approximately $500,000.FORMER MIAMI HEAT EMPLOYEE CHARGED FOR SELLING $2M IN STOLEN GEARAdeel Shams, 34, the founder of CoolKicks, was arrested at the scene and booked on suspicion of receiving stolen property. He has since been released from custody, according to jail records.In a social media post, CoolKicks said news of the stolen merchandise it had purchased was a "complete shock" to the company.BRAZEN BLUE STATE JEWELRY STORE HEIST CAUGHT ON CAMERA AS ARMED MOB MAKES OFF WITH $1M IN MERCHANDISE: POLICE"We entered into this purchase in good faith, as we always havecommitted to running an honest business built on integrity and trust," the statement read.The company also said that no allegations have been made suggesting the products were counterfeit.The raid occurred while CoolKicks was livestreaming an auction on the WhatNot platform. Shams, who was on camera at the time, appeared startled and asked whether he was the victim of a swatting incident.Shams is scheduled to appear in court later this month. The investigation remains ongoing.

A Missouri police officer has been killed while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County, according to officials.Officer Henry Franklin, 41, was fatally shot on Oct. 6, while helping the Mississippi County Sheriffs Office serve a warrant at a residence, per the Sikeston Department of Public Safety (SDPS).The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the warrant was for Nathan B. Peters, 36, who was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred earlier that day.In a statement released on the SDPS Facebook page, the department said Franklin, a member of the SDPS Tactical Team, had responded as part of a mutual aid request to locate and apprehend Peters.KANSAS POLICE OFFICER DIES AFTER BEING SHOT WHILE RESPONDING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLAuthorities allege Peters barricaded himself inside the residence and opened fire on officers shortly after 7:35 p.m. and that Franklin was struck by gunfire during the exchange.The Missouri State Highway Patrols Troop C SWAT Team was later called to assist.When law enforcement entered the home around 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, Peters was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.Franklin had been with the SDPS since June 2013, and had previously served in the Army National Guard.KANSAS CITY POLICE OFFICER KILLED BY FLEEING SUSPECT WHILE DEPLOYING STOP STICKS TO END PURSUITHe was also well known throughout the community as the handler for K-9 Odin, his loyal partner in service."Our department has suffered an unimaginable loss," SDPS Director James McMillen said in the Facebook post. "Officer Franklin was not only a dedicated public servant but also a husband, father, son, and brother. We ask that you keep Franklins family and our department in your prayers as we navigate this difficult time."UTAH POLICE OFFICERS KILLED DURING DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE RESPONSE WERE HUSBANDS, FATHERS: 'DEFINITELY HEROES'Franklin was born and raised in Charleston, Missouri.In honor of Franklins service and sacrifice, Sikeston Mayor Greg Turnbow ordered all flags within the city to be flown at half-staff until the conclusion of Franklins funeral.The SDPS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.

Nicole Kidman is back on Instagram after filing for divorce from her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban.Kidman is currently in Paris for Fashion Week with the couple's two daughters, Faith, 14, and Sunday, 17. Early Tuesday morning, the "Big Little Lies" star shared pictures on Instagram from the Chanel show.She wrote, "Thank you @chanelofficial for having me and my girls So excited to be a part of it with you @matthieu_blazy."Kidman debuted new bangs as she posed in a white button-down and a pair of light denim jeans in the first shot. She paired the look with a red jacket with white details and a matching Chanel bag.NICOLE KIDMAN MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE KEITH URBAN DIVORCE FILINGShe also included photos with Australian film director, Baz Luhrmann, and French actress, Vanessa Paradis, at the show.Many of Kidman's A-list friends praised her post.Lindsay Lohan commented with several heart emoji and Brad Paisley's wife, Kimberly, left multiple heart and fire emoji.Jeff Bezos' wife, Lauren Snchez-Bezos, wrote a heart emoji and Debbie Gibson wrote, "Effortless beauty!!! Keep shining Queen."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSFans were also quick to praise the actress. One user wrote, "Baddest alive and only getting hotter from here!" Another added, "first she serve the divorce paper and then she served face.""Single looks good on you mama," a third wrote, with another Instagram user adding, "Keith who? You are amazing !"Kidman's Paris Fashion Week appearance came after Urban was spotted for the first time after her bombshell divorce filing.The "Let It Roll" singer was seen on Thursday ahead of his gig at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania as part of his "High and Alive" tour. Urban was seen without his wedding band in the pictures obtained by Fox News Digital.On Sept. 30, Kidman filed for divorce from Urban, ending 19 years of marriage. She cited "irreconcilable differences" and ongoing "marital difficulties," according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.Kidman listed Sept. 30 as the couples date of separation.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn the filing, the Oscar-winning star asked to be named the primary residential parent of the couples two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Additionally, she petitioned the court to approve a parenting plan for their daughters, which allocated 306 days per year with her and 59 days each year with Urban.The former couple were last publicly seen together in June at a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville between Los Angeles Football Club and Esperance de Tunis.Kidman first met Urban in 2005 at an event in Australia. One year later, the couple married in Sydney.Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Pope Leo XIV rebuked a reporter who asked him for comment on President Donald Trump sending troops to crack down on crime in Chicago.The first National Guard troops sent to Chicago reportedly arrived on Tuesday at an Army training center outside the city.Illinois and Chicago elected officials have been adamant that they do not want the National Guard patrolling the streets in their city. Gov. Pritzker filed a lawsuit arguing that the deployment of troops to Chicago without the consent of local leadersis illegal and unconstitutional.TRUMP ESCALATES FIGHT WITH PRITZKER AS BLOODY CHICAGO WEEKEND SPARKS TROOP WARNINGPope Leo, who was born and raised in Chicago, was approached by a reporter on Tuesday about Trump sending the National Guard to the city."President Trump has sent 400 National Guard troops to your city, Chicago against-," the reporter said before Pope Leo interjected."Yes. I prefer not to comment at this time about choices made, political choices within the United States," he said.ILLINOIS DEMOCRAT LEADERS BLAST TRUMP PUSH TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGOThe leader of the Roman Catholic Church recently faced backlash for his candid comments juxtaposing the pro-life cause with other political debates in the United States.Last week, he responded to a question from EWTN News by claiming, "Someone who says Im against abortion but says Im in favor of the death penalty is not really pro-life. Someone who says Im against abortion, but Im in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States, I dont know if thats pro-life."Trumps model of deploying the national guard to crackdown on crime was touted as a success by Washington, D.C.,Mayor Muriel Bowser, who had initially expressed concern.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

A meteorologist in New Orleans, Louisiana, was arrested early Sunday morning on domestic abuse charges as authorities allege he got into a fight with his girlfriend and punched her "several times" while her children were nearby.Arrest documents obtained by Fox 8 allege that the incident began when WDSU Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie and his girlfriend, who he had been dating for four years, attended a festival and got into an argument. According to the arrest affidavit, Lucie left her at the festival, which was around 6 miles outside of New Orleans "without a means to get home."The woman then got a ride home from her mother. Since she didn't have a key to the couple's shared home, she used a tool to "pry the door open," authorities claim, and they continued arguing.While his girlfriend's children were sleeping on the living room couch, detectives claim that Lucie went into their bedroom and "punched her several times."TWO ARRESTED IN BRUTAL CINCINNATI MOB ATTACK; ONE WAS FREED ON BAIL DESPITE SERIOUS CHARGESThe woman claimed that "they wrestled, and she fought back in self-defense." Deputies said the woman had "several small cuts and scratches on most of her upper body."She told detectives her children were nearby during the fight.CONNECTICUT MOTHER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER ALLEGEDLY POISONING HUSBAND WITH ANTIFREEZELucie had several cuts to his face, a jail booking picture shows.When question by police, officials said that Lucie allegedly "refused" to provide his name, date of birth and declined to put on clothing or shoes. He was arrested on charges of felony domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and misdemeanor resisting an officer by refusing to identify.Lucie was named chief meteorologist at WDSU in August, according to the news website, which says he has two kids.Fox News Digital reached out to Lucie for comment.

A group of Harvard faculty members say many students at the Ivy League university are skipping class, skimming or ignoring reading assignments, avoiding challenging discussions, and still graduating thanks to grade inflation.The New York Times reported Monday on findings released by the Classroom Social Compact Committee, a group of seven Harvard faculty members, who have found that more and more Harvard students are putting in less work but coming out with college degrees, thanks to grade inflation.The Times wrote, "But once they get in, many of its students skip class and fail to do the reading When they do show up for class, they are focused on their devices, and are reluctant to speak out. Sometimes it is because they are afraid of sharing ideas that others will disagree with. But often, they have not read enough of the homework to make a meaningful contribution.""Rampant grade inflation allows them to coast through anyway," the report concluded.UK SYNAGOGUE ATTACK AND HAMAS HOSTAGE CRISIS UNDERSCORE DEADLY YOM KIPPURThe committee, formed to study Harvards classroom culture, found that because of grade inflation, students dont have to engage "very much with their teachers and peers," that they "stay stuck in ideological bubbles," and are "unwilling or unable to engage with challenging ideas."These findings come as elite schools like Harvard and Columbia have come under scrutiny from the federal government for allegedly favoring liberal bias and failing to address antisemitism on campus.Earlier this year, the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in funding for Harvard and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status due to the Ivy League schools alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus.The Times quoted a pre-med student named Omosefe Noruwa, who said that because professors record their lectures, students often dont bother showing up to class."If they can get good grades without attending class, they stop," she said.Grade inflation, already a problem during the pandemic, has soared since then. According to Harvards undergraduate education dean, Amanda Claybaugh, 40% of grades given out at the school were As now its 60%.NYU BLOCKS OCT 7 CAMPUS TALK BY JEWISH CONSERVATIVE, CITING SECURITY CONCERNSEconomics professor and committee co-chairman David Laibson told The Times that the classroom culture at Harvard has faced problems since the 1980s. He said procrastination and over-scheduling have "characterized" learning at Harvard and other schools for decades.Laibson also said smartphones in the classroom have become a major obstacle to learning."You should know when youre looking at your phone youre not really hearing what Im thinking," he said.Harvard dean of the faculty of arts and sciences, Hopi Hoekstra told The Times that the committees report has presented faculty and staff with "some hard truths about our learning culture."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREIt has inspired change this fall semester, with professors now taking attendance and requiring that electronic devices be put away during class.The school also added a new essay question to its application asking prospective students to write 150 words about a time when they strongly disagreed with someone. The measures aim to encourage free exchange of ideas on campus, at a time when many students say they dont feel comfortable sharing their views.A Harvard University spokesperson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digitals Louis Casiano contributed to this report.