More Senate Democrats dodged questions on whether Virginia Democratic candidate Jay Jonesshould drop out of his race for attorney general over resurfaced text messages in which he fantasized about putting "two bullets to the head" of a Republican colleague.Asked whether Jones should quit his race, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., answered, "I havent given it a thought."Pressed whether he had read the text messages, which have caused massive political fallout in an already tight Virginia election, Whitehouse said, "I have not."Prominent Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., simply responded, "I dont have time at the moment" and continued to walk away.VIRGINIA LAWMAKER SAYS DEM AG CANDIDATES REMARKS CHANGE THE ELECTIONVirginia Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, was also willing to address the scandal. Warner ignored Fox News Digitals questions on whether he would like Jones to return a donation he sent him to the campaign.Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., started to give an answer, saying, "being somebody who has, in my family, you know, political violence is a real thing and its a big deal."Kelly stepped into an elevator and the doors closed before he could comment any further.New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich answered, "I havent been tracking it, but like I said, violence and political violent rhetoric, Im just done with it, it shouldnt come from either side, anytime, ever."VIRGINIA LAWMAKER CLAIMS JAY JONES SAID IF MORE POLICE WERE KILLED IT WOULD REDUCE SHOOTINGS OF CIVILIANSMeanwhile, Sen. John Ossof, D-Ga., refused to answer at all and just walked away.In texts obtained by Fox News Digital, Jones, a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, once remarked on shooting then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert in texts with another lawmaker."Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head," Jones wrote.In a subsequent text, Jones also wrote, "Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time."WATCH: KAINE DEFENDS JONES AMID AG CANDIDATES TEXTS ENVISIONING MURDER OF GOP LEADER: STILL A SUPPORTERIn another private text exchange, Jones said he hoped Gilberts children would die. When challenged, Jones doubled down, saying that such grief might be "a good thing" if it advanced his politics.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPJones has since apologized, calling the remarks "embarrassing and shameful," and said he had reached out personally to Gilbert and his family.

Before the news of her separation from Keith Urban broke, Nicole Kidman shared a heartfelt reflection about lifes unpredictability.Weeks before the actress officially filed for divorce, Kidman subtly alluded in her Vogue interview to what appeared to be a cryptic preview of the split.When asked about life in her 50s, she reflected, "How many times do you have to be taught that you think you know where your life is going and then it isnt going in that direction?"NICOLE KIDMAN FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM KEITH URBAN CITING MARITAL DIFFICULTIESAt the time of her late-August interview, the "Babygirl" star had not publicly confirmed her split.By Oct. 8, when the Vogue piece was published, Kidman had already filed for divorce from Urban.Following the high-profile split, Kidman shared a few social media posts.Her most recent Instagram post thanked Vogues Anna Wintour and her team, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her cover photo shoot.Kidman also took to social media to debut a fresh hairstyle as she posed alongside her daughtersSunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14at a Paris Fashion Week event. She swapped her usual look for bangs, echoing the hairstyle of her "Big Little Lies" character.NICOLE KIDMAN AND KEITH URBAN'S MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN HASNT BEEN A SECRET' AMONG INNER CIRCLE: REPORTThe Academy Awardwinning actress made a rare public appearance following the news of her split from the Australian country star at the amfAR Dallas Gala.News of their separation broke Sept. 29, and Kidman filed for divorce one day later, on Sept. 30, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn the court docs, Kidman cited "irreconcilable differences" and "marital difficulties" as the reasons for the split, and listed Sept. 30 as the couples date of separation.While fans were stunned, insiders close to them admitted it was "inevitable.""It really hasnt been a secret," a source told People, adding they "have been living separately for a while now."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable," the source claimed.The pair first met in 2005 and married a year later in June 2006. Their last known public appearance together was at a FIFA Club World Cup match in Nashville in June 2025.

Former Democratic lawmaker Katie Porter's disastrous viral interview was shredded by journalists across the political spectrum, who ranged from being astounded at her hostility to being unsurprised because of her reputation.A clip of Porter threatening to walk out on CBS California's Julie Watts during a interview on the controversial redistricting effort launched by Democrats in the state spread like wildfire online Tuesday night. The interview itself took place last month.Porter, who is running in for California governor, snapped at Watts' questions, grew visibly impatient with her follow-ups and even attempted to leave at one point in frustration, calling her interviewer "argumentative." Porter told Watts after being pressed that she doesn't "want to have an unhappy experience" with her and that she doesn't "want this all on camera.""This will be a case study in political media trainings for how not to conduct yourself on camera," CNN senior political reporter Aaron Blake wrote."Someone who used to work with Katie Porter sent me this clip from a train-wreck interview with her and said, 'Now imagine what shes like when there arent cameras around,'" journalist Yashar Ali commented."You can see the unpleasant experiences so many Dem operatives and journalists have had with former Rep. / CA-GOV candidate Katie Porter (D) pouring out, now that video of her abusive personality has leaked out. Worst kept secret in politics," Jewish Insider's Josh Kraushaar wrote.LIBERAL MEDIA DARLING IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW GOES VIRAL"Democrats are so used to media being their propagandists that they totally lose it when asked basic question," OutKick's Clay Travis posted."The knock on Porter has always been that shes cruel to staff and others around her. The defense was that that charge is sexist and shes just tough. Watch to the end and you judge whos right," liberal journalist Ryan Grim wrote on X."Hard to watch Katie Porter without thinking she's doing some kind of Colbert Report-style parody of a narcisstic, [sic] yet self-loathing liberal mediocrity with a startling intolerance for anything other than heavy-handed praise," Mediaite's Isaac Schorr wrote.POTENTIAL PELOSI SUCCESSOR RE-UPS BILL TO BAN ICE FROM OBSCURING IDENTITIES: SHUT THIS MASK ST DOWNDemocratic strategist Dan Turrentine, a frequent critic of his own party, was withering about Porter's performance on a 2Way podcast appearance."She is condescending and patronizing," he said. "She absolutely believes that she is right, you are wrong, she's smarter than you. It comes across She doesn't respect Trump voters, and she didn't respect those type of questions. You just can't talk to people like that. And that is Katie Porter's problem. It's why so many people dislike her and disliked her in Congress."Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., argued that Porter represents a larger problem within the Democratic Party itself."Katie Porter just had a meltdown when asked what shed say to GOP voters. Her tirade is a window into the mentality of radical CA Democrat politicians," he wrote. "They cant stand those who disagree with them. Theyre trying to silence their opponents with Prop 50. They even condone violent rhetoric targeting Republicans. We have to speak up. We have to vote NO on Prop 50. We have to take our state back from these extremists."Watts herself posted on X that people should watch the entire 30-minute segment on YouTube, where she interviewed multiple candidates for governor on a range of topics, including Proposition 50 and Californias battle over redistricting.Fox News Digital reached out to Porter's campaign for comment.In 2024, Porter ran for an open Senate seat in California but lost to colleague then-Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey in the state's open primary.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

What began as a roadside confrontation in Sugar Land spiraled into a deadly shooting rampage across Houston, leaving four people dead, including the suspected gunman, who police say took his own life.The alleged shooter, who authorities have not yet identified, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Houston Police Department Lt. Larry Crowson.At about 12:30 p.m. local time, the Sugar Land Police Department reported a woman was killed near Highway 90 in an apparent road rage shooting.SUSPECTED BLUE CITY GUNMEN KILL INNOCENT GIRL IN REVENGE SHOOTING AT HOME: SHERIFFAn hour later, a mechanic shop in Houston called 911 to report that a man had shot and killed a male employee.A witness in a nearby warehouse went outside to film the gunman, who then fired several shots, killing the man.VIDEO SHOWS YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS RUNNING FOR COVER AS SHOTS RING OUT AT GAMEHouston police received a call a half an hour later about another shooting, where they found the suspect dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.The vehicle the suspect was driving was connected to the two shootings, Crowson said.2 MEN CLAIMING TO BE POLICE SHOT, KILLED BY HOMEOWNER, AUTHORITIES SAYThe identities of the three victims have not yet been released.Houston detectives are coordinating with Sugar Land police.Crowson said there is no danger to the public.

Bill Belichicks time at North Carolina might already be coming to a close.UNC has reportedly had "potential exit strategy discussions" on Tuesday, per 247 Sports. This comes as Belichicks Tar Heels are 2-3 through their first five games of his inaugural season as a college head coach.North Carolina has reportedly had "preliminary conversations" about firing Belichick, which would be a whopping $20 million buyout as part of his contract. However, 247 Sports points out that an alleged rules violation could help the program either eliminate or reduce the buyout.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhile the university is having the conversation, Belichick is reportedly thinking about it as well.Belichick has "discussed buyout options with North Carolinas hierarchy," where he has "signaled a willingness to trigger his own $1 million buyout if he can find a soft landing with another team or in media," according to college football journalist Ollie Connolly.HULU PULLS PLUG ON BILL BELICHICK DOCUMENTARY PROJECT AMID 2-3 START AT UNC: REPORTSThese rumors come as UNC is in the midst of its bye week, and its certainly not the way Belichick or anyone envisioned his jump into college football after his illustrious NFL coaching career.But while the product on the field hasnt been great, theres been some drama off it as well. Cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins was suspended for allegedly giving extra benefits to players, which includes sideline passes for family members.There was also a lawsuit filed in North Carolina that alleges the university board hired Belichick illegally.And now, things have gotten so bad for the Tar Heels that the Hulu docuseries that was to follow around Belichick through his college football journey was reportedly scrapped due to the poor start. The project had only been announced in August, but the plug has been pulled.Belichicks latest loss was a blowout at the hands of Clemson at home, 38-10, where the Tigers put up 28 points in the first quarter and coasted to victory from there. They owned a 35-3 lead at halftime, which ultimately led Dabo Swinney to pull some starters down the stretch.With reported dysfunction in Belichicks program, there is also his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, whose presence was criticized before he even made his debut in a 48-10 blowout loss to TCU.Hudson has been regularly seen on the sideline before games, speaking with Belichick and even ACC commissioner Jim Phillips this past week.For now, Belichick will use the bye week to gear up for the Tar Heels next game against the California Golden Bears on Oct. 17. But perhaps his days as the leader in Chapel Hill could be coming to an end.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after defeating the New York Yankees, 5-2, in Game 4 of the ALDS, Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.It marks the first time the Blue Jays have reached the ALCS since 2016, and they will face the winner of Game 5 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers in their ALDS series.After a come-from-behind victory for the Yankees in Game 3 to stay alive in the series, momentum was certainly on the side of the home team in the Bronx entering Game 4. That was especially the case with Cam Schlittler, the darling rookie of the Wild Card round who shut down the Boston Red Sox to help his squad move on in the postseason.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut much like they have all series, the Blue Jays scratched and clawed their way to runs, and it was Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting the job done once more in the first inning. With George Springer hitting a leadoff double to open the game, Guerrero served a single to right field to get Toronto on the board first.Blue Jays manager John Schneider was working a bullpen game, meaning he would pick and choose the right matchups with his relievers. He went with Louis Varland, who gave up the game-tying three-run homer to Aaron Judge on Tuesday night, as well as the eventual game-winning solo shot to Jazz Chisholm Jr., to start the game.BERNIE WILLIAMS DISCUSSES YANKEES' CHANES AT ALDS COMEBACK, DIFFERENCES BETWEEN JOE TORRE AND AARON BOONEVarland did his job, but Mason Fluharty allowed the Yankees to tie the game when Ryan McMahon, the No. 9 hitter, turned on an offspeed pitch and sent it over the short porch in right field to make it 1-1.In the top of the fifth inning, Toronto saw its eight and nine hitters, Ernie Clement and Andres Gimenez, giving their team an opportunity after they both hit singles to set up runners at the corners with nobody out. Springer hit a sacrifice fly to retake the lead, though the Blue Jays couldnt get more there.It was still too close for comfort for the Blue Jays, as the Yankees were knocking at the door in the bottom of the sixth inning with runners on first and second the first time they had runners in scoring position all night. But Chisholm grounded out to second base to end the threat of tying, or even better for the home team, taking the lead.Then, the most pivotal moment came in the top of the seventh inning when Clement once again singled to get on base. Gimenez hit a sharp liner in the next at-bat, but it appeared to be an inning-ending double-play ball as it was going right to Chisholm. But Chisholm couldnt handle it and there were runners now on second and third with one out.Devin Williams came into the game, relieving Schlitter after he went 6.1 innings for his squad. He got Springer to strike out, a massive swing-and-miss, as the Yankees were close to getting away from a potentially fatal mistake.But Nathan Lukes, the 31-year-old high-contact guy, slapped a single to center field, scoring Clement and Gimenez to make it a 4-1 game. Though only three runs, it felt like more considering the Yankees werent able to get runners on base consistently like they were in Game 3.The Blue Jays would add one more in the top of the eighth inning thanks to Myles Straw connecting on a single to right field to score Alejandro Kirk, but it was always going to be the rest of Torontos bullpen that would really shut this game down.The Yankees threatened with runners in the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings, but the Blue Jays were able to head back into the dugout unscathed. The biggest pitch was Jeff Hoffman, Toronto's closer, working out of a bases-loaded jam after Austin Wells flew out to left field.Hoffman got the final three outs needed to start the celebration, as the Yankees and their fan base were left stunned with their season complete.The Blue Jays finished the game with 12 total hits to the Yankees' five, and they used eight different pitchers to get the job done.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A video obtained by Politico and released Wednesday shows California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter berating a staffer during a 2021 video call after stepping into her shot.In the clip, then-U.S. Rep. Porter, D-Calif., is seen speaking with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about energy and climate issues. At one point, a staffer walks into the frame, prompting Porter to snap and yell, "Get out of my f---ing shot!"She also scolded the staffer for having appeared in the background before."You were in my shot before that," Porter said. "Stay out of my shot."CONTROVERSIAL DEM ABRUPTLY ENDS BONKERS INTERVIEW AFTER REPEATEDLY BERATING REPORTER: 'I DON'T CARE'Politico noted that Porters outburst was edited out of the Department of Energys final version of the webinar.The Porter campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment.The resurfaced footage follows another viral clip this week showing Porter lashing out at a reporter and attempting to end an interview.During a segment on Californias redistricting effort, CBS California reporter Julie Watts asked Porter, "What do you say to the 40% of California voters who youll need in order to win, who voted for Trump?"KAMALA HARRIS TO PUBLISH BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCOUNT OF FAILED 2024 CAMPAIGNPorter, considered by many to be the frontrunner in the race, responded, "How would I need them in order to win, maam?""Well, unless you think youre going to get 60% of the vote," Watts said, prompting Porter to laugh.The exchange grew tense as Porter pushed back on the question, arguing over whether she needs to court Trump voters, particularly if shes running head-to-head against another Democrat.KAMALA HARRIS' MAJOR CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCEMENT TRIGGERS CIRCULAR DEM FIRING SQUAD"So you dont need them to win," Watts asked Porter."I feel like this is unnecessarily argumentative," Porter said, prompting the reporter to point out that she had asked the same question to the other candidates in the race, and they answered it."I dont want to keep doing this, Im going to call it," Porter said.LIBERAL MEDIA DARLING IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER EXPLOSIVE INTERVIEW GOES VIRAL"Youre not going to do the interview?" Watts said as Porter tried to remove her microphone."Nope, not like this Im not, not with seven follow-ups to every single question you ask," Porter responded.When Watts reminded Porter that every candidate had answered the question, Porter said, "I dont care."Porter told Watts after being pressed even more that she doesnt "want to have an unhappy experience with you" and that she doesnt "want this all on camera."The clip drew widespread attention online, with conservatives criticizing Porter for struggling with follow-up questions.Fox News Digitals Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. With under one month to go until Election Day in New Jersey's competitive and combustible race for governor, Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli battled over Sherrill's military record, Ciattarelli's business career, and support for President Donald Trump during their second and final debate.The showdown in New Jersey in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, which turned increasingly bitter in recent weeks, played out at Wednesday's acrimonious debate.In one heated exchange, Sherrill accused Ciattarelli of profiting off the opioid crisis, claiming that he "killed tens of thousands of people" through his ties to pharmaceutical industry-backed training materials.And Ciattarelli fired back that Sherrill "broke the law," as he pointed to her fines four years ago for failing to timely disclose stock trades, as members of Congress are required to do under federal conflict-of-interest law.TRUMP LOOMS LARGE OVER 2025 ELECTIONSNew Jersey and Virginia are the only two states to hold gubernatorial contests the year after a presidential election, which means the races traditionally grab outsized national attention.And this year's ballot box showdowns are viewed as crucial early tests of Trump's popularity and second-term agenda, and are considered key barometers ahead of next year's midterm elections for the U.S. House and Senate.The two candidates took shots at each other over key issues, including New Jersey's sky-high energy costs, property taxes, immigration, and the ongoing federal government shutdown.HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON THE 2025 ELECTIONSAnd while he isn't on the ballot, Trump loomed large over the debate.Ciattarelli, who cruised to the GOP nomination earlier this year after landing Trump's endorsement, was asked where he disagrees with the president."I disagree with the president on the Empire Wind Farm for Long Island," the Republican nominee answered.Moments later, Sherrill charged that her GOP rival had "shown zero signs of standing up to this president. In fact, the president himself called Jack 100% MAGA, and he's shown every sign of being that."Ciattarelli shot back that "in times of need, it's best to have a relationship with whoever occupies the White House, and I will."Asked to grade the president's performance so far during his second term, Ciattarelli said, "I'd certainly give the president an A. I think he's right about everything that he's doing.""I think that tells us all we need to know about who Jack Ciattarelli's supporting. I give him an F right now," Sherrill responded, as she pointed to New Jersey's high cost of living.Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker and a certified public accountant who started a medical publishing company before getting into politics and winning election as a state lawmaker, is making his third straight run for New Jersey governor. And four years ago, he grabbed national attention as he came close to upsetting Murphy.BLUE STATE REPUBLICAN RIPS DEMOCRATIC RIVAL FOR BLAMING EVERYTHING ON TRUMPIt was during the 2021 campaign that Ciattarelli's connection to opioid manufacturers first surfaced. Ciattarelli sold his company, which published content promoting the use of opioids as a low-risk treatment for chronic pain, in 2017."Youre trying to divert from the fact you killed tens of thousands of people by printing your misinformation, your propaganda," Sherrill charged. "I think our kids deserve better. I think the people you got addicted and died deserve better than you."Ciattarelli did not directly address the allegations, but he shot back at the debate, saying, "With regard to everything she just said about my professional career, which provided for my family, it's a lie. I'm proud of my career."And at a post-debate news conference, he claimed the attack by Sherrill was "a desperate tactic by a desperate campaign on behalf of a desperate candidate."Sherrill, asked after the debate if she had proof directly linking Ciattarelli to the opioid deaths, told reporters, "I guess hes not really expressed anything about this. I think theres a lot we dont know. I think he continues to not be very transparent about it."Ciattarelli, during the debate, fired back at Sherrill, saying, "I got to walk at my college graduation," as he referred to the controversy surrounding Sherrill's military records.The race was rocked two weeks ago after a New Jersey Globe report revealed that Sherrill's military records indicated that the United States Naval Academy blocked her from taking part in her 1994 graduation amid the cheating scandal.Sherrill has claimed that Ciattarelli was going on a "witch hunt" over her improperly released military records, which raised questions about her possible involvement in a cheating scandal that rocked the U.S. Naval Academy three decades ago.Ciattarelli and his campaign have repeatedly called on Sherrill, who went on to pilot helicopters during her military career after graduating from the Naval Academy, to release her military records to explain why she was prevented from attending her graduation ceremony.But a separate report from CBS News revealed that the National Personnel Records Center, which is a branch of the National Archives and Records Administration, mistakenly released Sherrill's improperly redacted military personnel files, which included private information like her Social Security number, to a Ciattarelli ally.The National Archives, in a letter two weeks ago, apologized to Sherrill, saying the improper release was due to a government worker's error over a legal records request.Following the breach of the records, Sherrill's campaign sent cease-and-desist letters to the National Archives and to Ciattarelli's campaign, as well as to Russell and Nicholas De Gregorio, who is described by Sherrills team as "an agent of the campaign working at the direction of" Russell.The Sherrill campaign also launched a digital ad taking aim at Ciattarelli."They broke the law to attack a veteran," the narrator in the spot charged.Sherrill, asked why she didn't attend her graduation, said at the debate, "I didn't turn in some of my classmates, so I didn't walk at graduation because I come from an incredibly accountable place. But I went on to graduate. I was commissioned an officer in the United States Navy."And she asked, "Why my opponent still won't take accountability for the release of those records. It's under federal investigation that a member of his team, someone he vetted to be his lieutenant governor, actually got access to those records, said he was shocked and disgusted, and yet nevertheless shopped them out to reporters when he was asked about it, he acted as if he had no idea what his campaign was doing.""So either he's really incompetent or he's lying," she argued.Ciattarelli quickly responded, calling on Sherrill to release her records."We know for a fact that she wasn't allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. We know for a fact that her name was not listed in the commencement exercise program. She says it's because she didn't turn in classmates. That's the honor code at West Point. That's not the honor code at the Naval Academy. You don't get punished for that. I think she was punished for something else," he emphasized.While Democrats have long dominated federal and state legislative elections in blue-leaning New Jersey, Republicans are very competitive in gubernatorial contests, winning five out of the past ten elections.And in the 2025 race, political history favors both parties.The party that wins the White House tends to lose the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections the following year, which favors the Democrats. But Democrats in New Jersey are also trying to buck history it's been over six decades since a party won three straight Garden State gubernatorial elections.

PresidentDonald Trump credited "luck" and "talent" for playing a role in getting a peace deal between Israel and Hamas after months of deadlock."The whole world came together, to be honest. So many countries that you wouldn't have even thought of, they came together. The world has come together around this deal," he said Wednesday in an exclusive interview on "Hannity" after announcing a deal that could see the end of the two-year-long war in the Middle East.Trump added that the remaining hostages could be released as early as Monday.BEFORE AND AFTER IMAGES SHOW DEVASTATING DESTRUCTION IN GAZANearly 50 hostages remain in Gaza 20 of whom are believed to be alive according to figures compiled by Fox News.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on X that he would convene his government Thursday to formally approve the first phase of theGaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal.Trump thanked Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for helping mediate the agreement, part of his 20-point peace plan.The announcement came after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Wednesday to join negotiations to end the two-year-old war and free the remaining hostages."So many countries that you wouldn't have thought of have wired their best wishes and their commitment to do whatever is necessary," Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity."The countries surrounding have all signed. I mean, they're all signed up and it's been really an amazing period of time and so great for Israel, so great for Muslims, for the Arab countries, and so great for this country, for the United States of America, and that we could be involved in, you know, making a deal like this happen because it was, you know many years they talked about peace inthe Middle East. This is more than Gaza, this is peace in the Middle East and it's an incredible thing."Sources told The Associated Press thatHamas plans to release all 20 living hostages this weekend and the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from most of Gaza.The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has advocated for the release of all hostages since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in southern Israel, welcomed the news of the agreement."The Israeli government must convene immediately to approve the agreement. Any delay could exact a heavy toll on the hostages and soldiers,"the group wrote on X. "There are 48 hostages held by Hamas. Our moral and national obligation is to bring them all home both the living and the deceased. Their return is essential to the healing and recovery of Israeli society as a whole. We will not rest until the last hostage comes home."Israel marked two years since the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust Tuesday amid global isolation and mounting pressure to end its ongoing war against Hamas.ISRAEL SEIZES ANOTHER GAZA FLOTILLAThe Hamas-runGaza Ministry of Health which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants says more than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in the two-year war, according to Reuters.

Eight people linked to a Houston-area midwife accused of allegedly performing illegal abortions have been arrested and indicted for practicing medicine without a license, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday.In a statement shared online, Paxton described the group as "a cabal of abortion-loving radicals" who "endangered the very people they pretended to help."The arrests are the latest development in an investigation into Maria Margarita Rojas, 49,who earlier in 2025 became the first to be charged under the Texas Human Life Protection Act.ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR CALIFORNIA DOCTOR IN LOUISIANA ABORTION PILL CASERojas faces 15 felony counts, including three for performing an abortion and 12 for practicing medicine without a license. Her case is ongoing.Paxton said the eight new defendants were working under Rojas at her clinics in Waller, Cypress, Spring, and Katy.Those charged were identified as Yaimara Hernandez Alvarez, Alina Valeron Leon, Dalia Coromoto Yanez, Yhonder Lebrun Acosta, Liunet Grandales Estrada, Gerardo Otero Aguero, Sabiel Bosch Gongora, and Jose Manuel Cendan Ley.MAJOR PRO-LIFE GROUP DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO ABORTION PILL BILLBOARDS IN FLORIDAIn his statement, Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate, said the arrests show his commitment to enforcing the states strict abortion laws and said, "beyond being illegal, it is evil.""These dens of fake doctors will not be allowed to operate in Texas," Paxton added."Those responsible will be held accountable. I will always protect innocent life and use every tool to enforce Texass pro-life laws," he said.The Center for Reproductive Rights called the case against Rojas a "sham." The organization is representing Rojas in a separate civil lawsuit.Jenna Hudson, Senior Counsel, told Fox News Digital that the indictments were "an escalation of Texas' scare campaign against doctors and healthcare workers."TEXAS MAN SUES CALIFORNIA DOCTOR IN UNPRECEDENTED ABORTION PILL CASE OVER UNBORN CHILDS ALLEGED MURDERHudson said Paxton "went after Rojas, a licensed midwife dedicated to helping her pregnant patients.""He heartlessly shut down several clinics that provided lawful, affordable services to families around Houston, most of whom were low-income, uninsured immigrants with few options for health care, " she added."Its no coincidence that he is targeting Rojas and these clinics amid the widespread anti-immigrant sentiment nationwide. Texas health care workers deserve respect, not to be treated like criminals."