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When it comes to outdoor cooking, few things bring people together quite like a sizzling grill. The promise of delicious flavors that scream summertime is an occasion in-of-itself. This year, gather your family and friends around your brand-new grill and create delicious foods youll talk about for years to come.Choosing the right grill for your needs is essential to unlocking the full potential of your BBQ experience. With a myriad of options available, from classic charcoal to modern gas and versatile electric models, finding the perfect match can take you from amateur griller to grill master.This guide explores some of the best grill deals that promise to take your outdoor cooking to new heights. If you're not sure where to start, jump down to our FAQs where we go over some of the basics for buying and maintaining your grill. Whether you're looking for portability, precision or power, these top picks cater to every preference and budget. If you're more of a smoked meat person, there are also options for those looking for a smoker, be it a grill and smoker combo or a standalone smoker.Original price: $719.99The Grilla Chimp Tailgater is a compact grill thats great for camping, tailgating and barbecuing in your backyard. With the new, improved control board, the grill can connect to Wi-Fi, helping you monitor temperatures and troubleshoot any issues you run into. Note that, due to the smaller size, you'll only be able to cook for a few people at a time. And despite its small size, if you have a small car, be aware that this grill will take up a good chunk of space.To start cooking, just load the grill with hardwood pellets and youre ready to grill delicious meals. Once your food is done, you'll have the perfect smoky BBQ meal. This grill is also available on Amazon.Original price: $1,729.98For a high-powered grill, the Grilla Primate gas grill and griddle set gives you the best of both cooking methods. You get a classic grill and a griddle plate to put on top when you prefer that method.Constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel, the Primate is easy to clean and will hold up for years if taken care of. The large grill and griddle can cook up enough food for the entire family with extras left over.One issue to be aware of is the potential for rust. Some customers cited rust issues in their lower-star reviews. Always make sure you're covering your grill during inclement weather to avoid rusting.6 COOKING ESSENTIALS YOU NEED FOR GAME DAYOriginal price: $1,499.99A Traeger Ironwood helps you smoke, bake, roast and grill with ease. The grill heats up quickly and will stay consistent throughout the entire cook. The two racks provide up to 885 square inches of cooking space, giving you plenty of room to cook an entire meal.You also get an extra smoky flavor thanks to the Super Smoke feature and pellet sensor you can control from the Traeger app. These impressive features do put this grill on the higher-end, so it's likely best for more experienced grillers.Original price: $999Not only is the Lifetime hybrid grill a powerful choice with a pellet option and a propane tank option, its also an attractive option thatll look great on your deck, in your yard or on your patio.The convenient Wi-Fi technology lets you monitor the temperature of your food from anywhere, while the spacious 742 square inches of cooking space gives you plenty of space for larger meals.The high-cost of this grill may put some buyers off, but the dual cooking methods make it worth it for some.BUILD AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD WITH THESE AMAZON FINDSOriginal price: $749.99When you want the ultimate grilling space, go for the Captiva Designs propane gas and griddle combo. With an impressive 696 square inches of total cooking space, its like you have two grills in one.Theres a cast-iron pan fry cooking area, as well as a separate grilling area that is fueled by propane. You get all this space and two side tables where you can store your beer, tools and food. All this space does make this grill a larger option than most, so be aware if you want to put it on your deck or patio that it will take up some space.Original price: $949Looking for a classic grill to make up some burgers or a nice juicy steak? The Weber Spirit S-425 delivers a precise, consistent heat thatll cook your food to perfection. It's a smaller grill, so it's best for smaller families rather than giant cookouts.The stainless-steel flavorizer bars enhance the taste of your food, giving it that true grill flavor. Included are four tool hooks that allow you to keep spatulas and tongs handy.8 KITCHEN GADGETS TO TAKE YOUR COOKING TO THE NEXT LEVELOriginal price: $299.99Get a smoker that saves you space but still delivers on flavor when you choose the Cuisnart vertical gas smoker. The vertical area gives you 785 square inches to cook, with four adjustable grates.Theres a rear vent that keeps your smoker well-ventilated, while still holding the right amount of heat. The steel racks are removable and dishwasher-safe, so clean-up is a breeze.Some reviewers note that this smoker isn't as easy to use as other more basic models, so make sure to read through the user guide before you start the smoker up for the first time.Upgrade your grill without spending a fortune when you buy the Charbroil Performance Series FlavorMax grill. You can get it for $100 less by shopping on Amazon. You get a four-burner gas grill with an additional side burner, and plenty of space to cook for everyone in your home.This grill can tackle any food with ease, and the FlavorMax cooking system keeps your food juicy, but perfectly charred. You won't get any high-tech features like Wi-Fi capabilities, but fewer frills means a lower price tag.10 FOOD STORAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TRAVELING OR CAMPINGOriginal price: $197The Expert four-burner propane grill is a no-frills grill thats ultra-affordable. You get a substantial 449 square inches of space, allowing you to grill up to 25 burgers at a time.Theres also an additional warming rack with an added 120 square inches of cooking room, which is ideal for veggies. The two side shelves provide space for food prep or cooking utensils.Original price: $155.99A Royal Gourmet 30-inch charcoal grill and smoker has it all: 443 square inches of grilling space, nearly 200 square inches of smoking space and a warming rack. An additional front table and side table give you plenty of space to rest your cooking tools and drinks while you cook.Cool-touch spring handles on the smoker and grill keep your hands safe while you check on your food. You can also find this grill on Amazon.The only downside to this grill is that some buyers cited missing parts and instructions when the grill arrived.For more deals, visitwww.foxnews.com/dealsOriginal price: $479.99A sturdy all-black grill, the Monument Grills four-burner grill includes a side burner for additional cooking space. Each control knob has LED lights built in so you can see the temperature more easily at night. The cast-iron cooking grates maintain heat while you cook, giving you the perfect grill taste you crave.Reviewers did find that this grill takes some patience when putting it together. There were strong reviews for easy of use when the grill was finally together.No matter what grill you have, there are accessories you can add to become a true grill master. Here are a few grill accessories you might want to add to your collection.You can turn your grill into a pizza oven with the Grillfest pizza topper. Just put it on top of your grill grate and turn your grill on the same way you always would and the pizza topper will heat up. You can make a personal 12-inch pizza in the oven in just minutes.Original price: $29.99Cleaning your grill with a wire bristle brush can be dangerous. The bristles can come off and end up getting stuck in your food. To avoid this, a bristle-free steam-cleaning grill brush can give you a safe clean. The brush steam cleans your grill grates, effectively removing built-up grit.Get all your grilling accessories in one kit when you get this 35-piece accessories kit. You get one larger turner, a handful of spatulas, a griddle press, tongs, spice shakers, squeeze bottles, egg rings, a meat knife and a bag to keep everything in. These accessories are great for any grill or griddle type.You don't need a Blackstone to appreciate a Blackstone Cook and Carry griddle caddy. The caddy is like a toolbox for all your grill accessories. It has pockets for storing spice seasonings and space for all your grill tools. There's a removable handle that gives you easy access to your accessories, plus a bottle holder for water, beer or oils.Original price: $19.99Heat-resistant grilling gloves allow you to cook on your grill or over the fire safely. They protect your hands from harsh flames, ensuring you don't get burned. These gloves are also ideal for using sharp knives. They're also easy to clean, just throw them in the washing machine.Original price: $8.49Instead of staining your grill's side tables by resting your grill tools directly on them, invest in a silicone grill mat. Just lay them on top of your side table and rest all your tools on top. When it comes time to go inside, bring them with you a give them a quick wash with the rest of your dishes. You get to keep your grill clean and there's plenty of space for oils, tools, spoons and more.Grills come in all shapes and sizes, so there's a lot to learn when you get a new grill. To help out, here are a few answers to the most commonly asked questions consumers have when buying a new grill.When choosing between different grills, you'll want to start by deciding if you'd like an electric grill, a charcoal grill, a grill that runs off propane or a wood-fired grill. The grill that causes the least amount of a hassle is an electric grill. All you need to do is plug it in, and you're good to go; just note that they're not usually as powerful as other options.Gas grills are easy to use, too, as long as you have somewhere close by that sells propane tanks (any gas station or grocery store should have them). Charcoal and wood-fired grills are going to give you that intense grill flavor, but you need to constantly find a place to get rid of charcoal or ash.To keep your grill grates clean, you should clean them after each use. Grill brushes help you easily clean your grill. There are a wide variety of grill brush options, but you generally want to avoid wire bristle brushes that often shed their bristles, which can get lodged in your food. Go with a steam-clean brush or a bristle-free scrubbing brush.With proper care, grills can last more than 10 years. The quality of your grill depends on the brand and price range you choose, but in general, cleaning your grill regularly helps it last longer. You should also bring your grill inside during the winter months, and keep it covered when it's raining.Grills range in size, but a common choice is a three-to-four-burner grill, typically around 400 to 500 square feet. This size grill provides enough cooking space to feed an average-sized family, or multiple rounds of people during a family barbecue.

House Republicans are moving to put stricter work requirements on food stamps in a bid to cut government waste and find taxpayer savings for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Cobbling the vast piece of legislation together takes coordination by 11 different House committees, each working on a portion of it under their panel's jurisdiction.The portion released on Monday night would raise the upper age limit for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), from certain able-bodied adults up to age 54 to those up to age 64.Whereas the current rules exempt people with dependents under age 18, the new provision would now include SNAP recipients with children above age 7 who otherwise qualify for work requirements.BROWN UNIVERSITY IN GOP CROSSHAIRS AFTER STUDENT'S DOGE-LIKE EMAIL KICKS OFF FRENZYThe House Agriculture Committee, which oversees federal food programs in addition to America's farmers, was tasked with finding $230 billion in spending cuts out of a sum total of $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion dollars cuts that conservatives had demanded to offset the cost of Trump's other priorities."For far too long, the SNAP program has drifted from a bridge to support American households in need to a permanent destination riddled with bureaucratic inefficiencies, misplaced initiatives, and limited accountability," Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., said in a statement."This portion of the One Big, Beautiful Bill restores the program's original intent, offering a temporary helping hand while encouraging work, cracking down on loopholes exploited by states, and protecting taxpayer dollars while supporting the hardworking men and women of American agriculture."The legislation also would eventually have the states cover some SNAP costs. Currently, the federal government fully covers SNAP costs for all 50 states and half the states' administrative costs to run it.ANTI-ABORTION PROVIDER MEASURE IN TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' COULD SPARK HOUSE GOP REBELLIONThe new bill would impose a 5% baseline benefit cost share for all states, beginning in 2028. States with higher rates of erroneous payments would pay more as well.It would also lower the "match rate" for which the government reimburses states for those administrative costs, from 50% to 25%.Fox News Digital first reported in late February that Republicans were looking to heighten work requirements for food stamps via reconciliation, when similar legislation was introduced by Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., a member of the Agriculture panel.House and Senate Republicans are working on advancing Trump's agenda via the budget reconciliation process this year.Reconciliation allows the party controlling both houses of Congress and the White House to move a massive piece of legislation, provided it addresses budgetary matters like spending, taxes or the national debt.It makes that possible by lowering the Senate's passage threshold from 60 votes to 51, lining up with the House's own simple majority threshold meaning Democrats are completely sidelined in the process.Trump wanted Republicans to craft a bill advancing his priorities on the border, immigration, taxes, energy, defense and raising the debt limit.The House Agriculture Committee, along with two other top committees, are advancing their own portions of the bill on Tuesday.When that is done, all 11 House committees that have crafted individual reconciliation pieces will put them together into a massive bill, identical versions of which must pass the House and Senate before reaching Trump's desk.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has said he wants the House to finish its portion of the effort by Memorial Day.

NCAA President Charlie Baker said Monday he was "up for anything" when asked about reports that President Donald Trump is set to create a commission on college sports.The presidential commission would tackle issues the college sports landscape faces with former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban and billionaire Cody Campbell leading it, Yahoo Sports reported last week.LICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think the fact that there's an interest on the executive side on this, I think it speaks to the fact that everybody is paying a lot of attention right now to what's going on in college sports," Baker said, via the Raleigh News & Observer. "There is a lot going on, thats not all bad, and Im up for anything that helps us get somewhere."Commissioners of the top conferences in the NCAA have already asked Congress to step in to help the NCAA regulate name, image and likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal.Greg Sankey, Jim Phillips, Tony Petitti and Brett Yormark were on Capitol Hill last month. Yormark, the Big 12 commissioner, bluntly admitted to Bret Baier on "Special Report," "We need help from Congress.""From where I sit today, federal preemption, having a standardized platform that oversees and governs NIL is critically important," Yormark said. "Today, 34 states see it very differently, and its relatively unruly."CHARLES BARKLEY CALLS NCAA A 'BUNCH OF IDIOTS AND FOOLS' AMID CURRENT NIL LANDSCAPE"The volume of laws that are being passed on a state level are making it really difficult for us to regulate and compete nationally," Petitti added. "Every single time someone doesnt like a ruling, or something comes from the NCAA, we end up in litigation. Those rules then get aggregated, and were back to the start."Were hopeful that the combination of what weve done in the settlement will give us an opportunity, with some help from Congress, to really put a system in a place that has some stability."Weve crossed the bridge of being willing to provide revenue but we need to have some structure. We cant have a system that has complete unregulated movement."It is unclear when the commission would be finalized.The NCAA and collegiate athletes have waited for the $2.8 billion House settlement to be approved. It will allow schools to share revenue with athletes directly for the use of their NIL.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FIRST ON FOX:As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to travel around the country on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, while at the same time defending his use of private jets to do so, an energy watchdog group has calculated the true scope of the carbon emissions his flights have emitted.During the 16 stops of the tour, which Sanders embarked on with the help of progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, his private jet emitted a total of 62.15 tonnes, or metric tons, of carbon dioxide, according to an estimate from Power the Future.To put that in perspective, Power the Future said in a press release that the emissions equate to burning 62,600 pounds of coal, driving a gas-powered SUV 150,000 miles, powering every home in Sanders hometown of Burlington, Vermont, for weeks, and powering nine U.S. homes for an entire year.Power the Future also calculated that Sanders generated more carbon dioxide emissions on this single tour than the average American produces in five years. Additionally, the group says that the emissions undo the carbon-capturing work of nearly 2,900 trees over the course of a year.JAMES CARVILLE AND DEMOCRATIC REP CALL OUT ILHAN OMAR, SAY PARTY NEEDS TO PRAISE GREATNESS OF USA"Sen. Sanders has voted for legislation punishing people for their carbon footprint and threatening fossil fuel executives with prison for climate change hysteria, but his personal actions demonstrate hes just another limousine liberal, a fake socialist, unwilling to live what he wants to impose on you," Dan Turner, Power the Future founder and executive director, told Fox News Digital."The climate movement is dead, and Bernie Sanders hypocrisy helped kill it."Sanders, in a recent interview with Fox News,refused to apologize for his private jet travel and argued that oftentimes it is not possible or feasible to fly commercially.SEN BERNIE SANDERS: WE HAVE A GOVERNMENT OF BILLIONAIRES, BY BILLIONAIRES AND FOR BILLIONAIRES"That's the only way to get around," Sanders told Bret Baier. "No apologies for that. That's what campaign travel is about. We've done it in the past. We're gonna do it in the future.""You run a campaign, and you do three or four or five rallies in a week. [It is] the only way you can get around to talk to 30,000 people. You think I'm gonna be sitting on a waiting line at Unitedwhile 30, 000 people are waiting?"Power the Future noted that one of the private jet flights taken by Sanders was from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles, a route that offers more than a dozen commercial flights per day.Sanders' campaign committee, Friends of Bernie Sanders, spent over $221,000 chartering private jets during the first quarter of 2025, according to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by Fox News Digital and first reported by The Washington Free Beacon. The filing, which was released last month, shows that Sanders dropped the massive haul between three private jet companies: Ventura Jets, Cirrus Aviation Services and N-Jet.Last month, Fox News Digital exclusively reported that Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez were spotted using a private jet worth up to a staggering $15,000 an hour for several West Coast stops on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour."Champagne socialists Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez demand Americans surrender their pick-up trucks, air conditioning and meat from the luxe leather seats of their private jets that cost more per hour than most Americans earn in months. Their hypocrisy is staggering," National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Ben Petersen told Fox News Digital at the time.Fox News Digital reached out to Sanders' office for comment.

The Senate Judiciary will probe the prescription drug supply chain just one day after Trump signed an executive order aimed at stopping Americans from paying more than other countries for the same medications.

Video from Tuesday's meeting between Steve Witkoff, Adam Boehler, and the families of the hostages(Video Credit: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum.)

Fox & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy goes inside a New Jersey migrant facility with ICE Director Todd Lyons to assess conditions firsthand, as Democrats continue protesting outside.

Trump says Saudi visit will boosts U.S. jobs and investment. The president made the comments while meeting MBS.

Fox News host Sean Hannity previews his exclusive interview with President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One as the president begins his historic Middle East trip.