Californias progressive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom posted an ad bragging about Californias economy and knocking President Donald Trumps tariffs, but then quickly deleted it after an X user pointed out that the video used footage from Ukraine and Estonia rather than California.The footage has since been replaced with video shot in America.The governor, a vocal Trump critic who has been rumored to have presidential aspirations, released the ad this week. In the 30-second clip, Newsom claimed that Trumps tariffs "punish families and risk ending Americas run as the worlds greatest economy."He also touted Californias economic prowess, bragging that the state is now the fourth-largest economy in the world.NEWSOM DEBUTS RAPID-RESPONSE WEBSITE AS CRITICS ACCUSE HIM OF PRIORITIZING PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONSWhile Newsom brags about California innovation and manufacturing, the ad plays footage of what looks like a high-tech office and a large warehouse. One X user was quick to point out, however, that the footage used in the ad was actually shot in Ukraine and Estonia, not California.Another X user, Brandon Phillips, a Georgia GOP operative, quipped, "Minor detail!" in response to parts of the California ad actually being shot in Eastern Europe.A simple internet search shows that the warehouse imagery was created in Ukraine by a Ukrainian photographer and videographer named "Artie Medvedev."TRUMP DARES NEWSOM TO RUN IN 2028, SLAMS RECORD ON LA WILDFIRESMeanwhile, the office footage used in the ad was made by a company called "Gorodenkoff Productions," which is based in Tallinn, Estonia.Newsom's office did not respond to Fos News Digitals request for comment. However, his team ended up removing the video with Ukrainian and Estonian footage, replacing it with one that lacked the foreign footage noticed by X users.Newsom has been heavily criticized for allegedly prioritizing his political ambitions above his role as governor. A new survey conducted by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times found that 54% of California registered voters believe Newsom is more focused on his personal presidential ambitions than solving the ongoing problems at home in the Golden State.Trump has said he would "love" Newsom to launch a White House bid for the Democrats, but said the governor's response to wildfires and other issues would "pretty much put him out of the race."

Former First LadyMichelle Obama said she was not her children's friend in a new podcast conversation withBeyonc's mom, Tina Knowles, arguing too many parents try to befriend their kids."My kids say that this is the phrase they hate for me to say: Im not one of your little friends," Obama said during a live episode of her podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson, posted Friday."And so many people are trying to be their kids friends, and they think that that makes you closer," Obama said. "But let me tell you, I was not my children's friend. I love them deeply. There was respect. And, you know, for those of you trying to be friends with your kids, our kids love us just as much as adults. In fact, the relationship, I think, is even closer because now theyve earned my friendship. Now we can be friends. Now, maybe you know something."Michelle and Barack Obama have two daughters, Malia and Sasha, who were just 10 and 7 years old, respectively, when they entered the White House in 2008.MICHELLE OBAMA SHOULDNT GET MUCH SYMPATHY: JULIE BANDERASIn another May episode of her podcast, the former first lady said she grew up thankful, but that kids today are significantly less so."When I think about what our parents did or didn't do, and maybe it's a little bit different because we're brother-sister, because that same gender dynamic may make it a little bit hard," Obama said in an earlier episode of her podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother."But I know we got along for some of the same reasons," Obama said. "Our parents worked hard enough without us fighting and causing havoc. We knew our parents were working as hard as they could. We knew that they were giving us as much as they could. I guess we grew up grateful."MICHELLE OBAMA SAYS FEAR FOR IMMIGRANTS UNDER TRUMP ADMIN HAUNTS HER AT NIGHT: KEEPS ME UPShe added that kids today should be more appreciative of what they have."Perhaps sometimes in this generation, where kids have, I think, too much, parents are giving kids a lot of stuff, and they're not giving them some guidance," Obama said.During Fridays episode, Obama asked Beyonc's mother for advice on how to raise multiple children."I think, you know, one of the things is, is just that when somebody asked me, what's the best advice I can give to them, it is always that if you have more than one child, to see that child for who they are, to try to find out what, you know, what makes their clock tick or whatever. What excites them? What are their best qualities? And not compare,"Knowles said.

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening-Veteran advocacy leader defends Trump's shake-ups at VA, calls for reform to support veterans-Trump pushes tax hikes for wealthy as 'big, beautiful bill' deadline looms-Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85FIRST ON FOX:A Democrat running for Congress in New Jersey who has been positioning herself as a moderate to unseat the sitting Republican in a pro-Trump district, has deleted several social media posts promoting progressive candidates and causes.Democrat Rebecca Bennett, who is running in the Democratic primary to unseat GOP Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jerseys 7th Congressional District, is a Navy veteran and current member of the Air National Guard who has been labeled by local media as a "moderate" in a race the Cook Political Report ranks as "Lean Republican."A Fox News Digital review of Bennetts X account, which was created in July 2011 and recently converted from @BigRedBecks to@RebeccaForNJ07,shows several deleted posts that seemingly drift away from the "moderate" label, including praise of progressive Democratic Sen. Elizabeth WarrenREAD MORE'I DON'T KNOW HER': Trump claims 'I don't know her' and 'listened to' RFK about surgeon general pick who's getting MAGA pushbackWORKHORSES: Rubio just got an additional job in Trump's administration and he's not the only one with multiple hats'WITCH TRIAL': Letitia James town hall derailed by Trump supporters question: Will you apologize?NOT EVERYONE'S PLEASED: Inclusive tone of new pope isn't sitting well with some in the America First movement'SUPER-HAPPY DAY': Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotionHOLY HOMILY: Pope Leo gives first homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanityMILITARY MIGHT: Russia's Putin hosts China's Xi at massive Moscow military parade on Red SquareNOT OUR FIGHT: Vance says India-Pakistan conflict none of our business as Trump offers US help'NORMALIZING HOODIES': OpenAI's Sam Altman thanks Sen John Fetterman for 'normalizing hoodies''A DISGRACE': Dems erupt after Trump fires the Librarian of Congress'WARNING': $8 gas? New study reveals it may come to a blue state next year, triggering bipartisan concernCALIFORNIA DREAMIN': Newsom debuts rapid-response website as critics accuse him of prioritizing presidential ambitions'OUTRAGEOUS': Columbia suspends anti-Israel agitators after takeover, spreading of pamphlets glorifying alleged terrorist'VERY PLEASANT CONVERSATION': Blue state governor touts meeting with CCP official cozying up to Dems: 'Grateful for the opportunity''AUTHORITARIAN ETHOS': Columbia faculty rights group condemns university's handling of library takeoverZERO TOLERANCE: Republican DA bucks blue state's 'broken sentencing' with tough-on-crime approachGet the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.

Discussions over a potential tax hike for ultra-wealthy Americans are threatening to foment a civil war among Republicans on Capitol Hill.Some GOP lawmakers, as well as conservative groups that are frequently in touch with congressional Republicans, have been loudly voicing opposition to any tax increases.Meanwhile President Donald Trump and his allies are signaling that the idea could be a way to pay for significant tax breaks targeting middle and working-class Americans."Raising taxes on one bracket is a slippery slope. What will stop future tax increases on middle-income earners as the federal government accumulates more and more debt?" a senior House GOP aide told Fox News Digital. "Republicans certainly shouldnt be the party leading this effort."SCOOP: REPUBLICANS DISCUSS DEFUNDING 'BIG ABORTION' LIKE PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN TRUMP AGENDA BILLBut the idea found support among more populist Trump allies like House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md."Personally, Ive always believed that if we cant find spending reductions elsewhere, we should look at restoring the [pre-2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)] tax bracket on million dollar income to help pay for the Presidents agenda," Harris wrote on X. It comes after Trump signaled to GOP leaders that he was open to raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy to offset the cost of new policies eliminating taxes on tips, overtime pay and retirees' social security.A source familiar with the president's thinking told Fox News Digital that to accomplish those goals, as well as preserving Medicaid for millions, Trump is considering a new top income tax bracket of 39.6% for single taxpayers making $2.5 million or more per year.The TCJA lowered the tax rate for the top income bracket currently $609,350 for single filers to 37%, a cut that's expiring at the end of this year.Trump himself toyed with the idea publicly on Truth Social Friday morning, though made clear he saw the potential drawbacks."The problem with even a TINY tax increase for the RICH, which I and all others would graciously accept in order to help the lower and middle income workers, is that the Radical Left Democrat Lunatics would go around screaming, Read my lips, the fabled Quote by George Bush the Elder that is said to have cost him the Election," Trump posted, referencing ill-fated comments by late former President George H.W. Bush."NO, Ross Perot cost him the Election! In any event, Republicans should probably not do it, but Im OK if they do!!!"Discussions about raising taxes have traditionally been anathema to mainstream Republican beliefs.But it's now a direction the GOP will have to contend with as Trump continues to bring more middle- and working-class people into the party base but disagreements on the wisdom of such a move remain."'Tax the rich' is a tired slogan with no evidence of spurring economic growth, as higher taxes on any group hinder innovation and investment," Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital on Friday."We don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem. Ultimately, I don't think this will even happen. We must focus on cutting spending and downsizing government, not raising taxes."BROWN UNIVERSITY IN GOP CROSSHAIRS AFTER STUDENT'S DOGE-LIKE EMAIL KICKS OFF FRENZYSeveral Republicans told Fox News Digital late last month that they were wary of raising taxes including Reps. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., and Tim Moore, R-N.C. Spokespeople for both said their opinions are unchanged as of Friday morning."When we passed what was called the Tax Cuts Jobs Act of 2017, we did lower taxes for everybody. We reduced the tax rates. We condensed the brackets," Kustoff said. "And what we saw is, that lifted everybody. And the U.S. Treasury still saw revenues continue to grow. So I don't want to see taxes raised on anybody."Moore told Fox News Digital, "I do not support any tax increases. I think that we do not have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem."Moreover, nearly 200 past and present House Republicans signed onto a pledge to oppose all tax increases, run by think tank Americans For Tax Reform.But another Republican, Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., told Fox News Digital that day, "I would want to see some numbers behind it and how it would have an effect on the economy.""What I've heard from people in the upper tax brackets is, you know, they're willing to pay more as long as they know that it's paying the debt down. They don't want to see it go towards more spending," Stutzman said.It's one of several ongoing debates over how to advance Trump's agenda via the budget reconciliation process, which allows the party in power to advance a massive piece of fiscal policy legislation while sidelining the minority by lowering the Senate's threshold for passage from 60 votes to 51.SENATE GOP PUSHES TRUMP BUDGET FRAMEWORK THROUGH AFTER MARATHON VOTE SERIESRepublicans are working to use the maneuver to advance Trump's priorities on border security, immigration, energy, national defense and taxes, as well as raising the debt ceiling.On taxes, expected to be the costliest portion, Republicans want to extend Trump's 2017 TCJA cuts expiring in 2026 as well as implement his aforementioned newer policies.Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., a longtime Trump ally, told Fox Business' Stuart Varney on Friday, "We are not going to do tax increases."But it's not clear how many of those Republicans will change their minds if Trump begins exerting pressure on such tax hikes.Meanwhile, conservative groups like The Heritage Foundation and Americans For Prosperity (AFP) are already exerting pressure on Capitol Hill to resist any tax hikes."Republicans have a chance to lock in pro-growth tax policy and reignite prosperity for a generation of Americans something every conservative can agree on. There is no appetite anywhere for raising taxes on anyone," AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner told Fox News Digital."The sooner Republicans can get back to this broad consensus keeping taxes low, while cutting wasteful spending the sooner theyll all start to see the benefits, both economically and politically."The House Ways & Means Committee is expected to meet on Tuesday to advance the tax portion of the package, so its details including the potential tax hike will be released in the coming days.Republican leaders hope to have a bill passed in the House of Representatives by around Memorial Day, with a final bill on Trump's desk by the Fourth of July.With razor-thin margins in the House and Senate, the GOP can afford precious little dissent if they are going to meet their goals.

President Donald Trump on Friday morning said that an "80% Tariff on China seems right!" adding on Truth Social that the final number would be up to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.An 80% tariff on Chinese goods coming into the U.S. would be nearly half of the current 145% tariff on the Asian country.Minutes earlier, he posted: "CHINA SHOULD OPEN UP ITS MARKET TO USA WOULD BE SO GOOD FOR THEM!!! CLOSED MARKETS DONT WORK ANYMORE!!!"It was the first time the president has put out a specific number, after previously suggesting the tariff could be lowered.PIVOTAL TRADE TRADE WITH BEIJING LOOM AS TRUMP SWEARS IN NEW US AMBASSADOR TO CHINA: WHAT TIMINGTrumps suggested lower tariffs come ahead of weekend talks between Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer and Chinese economic tsar He Lifeng in Switzerland.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing Friday, "That was a number the president threw out there, and we'll see what happens this weekend," adding that Trump wouldnt unilaterally lower the tariff and China would be required to make "concessions."TRUMP IS COMMITTED TO 10% BASELINE TARIFF, WHITE HOUSE SAYS, DESPITE UK TRADE DEAL ANNOUNCEMENTEarlier this week, Trump said that China is eager to make a deal with the U.S."Scott's going to be going to Switzerland, meeting with China," Trump told reporters Thursday at the White House. "And you know, they very much want to make a deal. We can all play games. Who made the first call, who didn't make them? It doesn't matter. Only matters what happens in that room. But I will tell you that China very much wants to make a deal. We'll see how that works out."The Trump administration announced widespread tariffs for multiple countries on April 2, following criticism that other countries' trade practices are unfair towards the U.S.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe administration later adjusted its initial proposal and announced on April 9 it would immediately impose a 145% tariff onChinese goods,while reducing reciprocal tariffs on other countries for 90 days to a baseline of 10%. China responded by raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%.Fox News' Diana Stancy contributed to this report.

Californias progressive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom posted an ad bragging about Californias economy and knocking President Donald Trumps tariffs, but then quickly deleted it after an X user pointed out that the video used footage from Ukraine and Estonia rather than California.The footage has since been replaced with video shot in America.The governor, a vocal Trump critic who has been rumored to have presidential aspirations, released the ad this week. In the 30-second clip, Newsom claimed that Trumps tariffs "punish families and risk ending Americas run as the worlds greatest economy."He also touted Californias economic prowess, bragging that the state is now the fourth-largest economy in the world.NEWSOM DEBUTS RAPID-RESPONSE WEBSITE AS CRITICS ACCUSE HIM OF PRIORITIZING PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONSWhile Newsom brags about California innovation and manufacturing, the ad plays footage of what looks like a high-tech office and a large warehouse. One X user was quick to point out, however, that the footage used in the ad was actually shot in Ukraine and Estonia, not California.Another X user, Brandon Phillips, a Georgia GOP operative, quipped, "Minor detail!" in response to parts of the California ad actually being shot in Eastern Europe.A simple internet search shows that the warehouse imagery was created in Ukraine by a Ukrainian photographer and videographer named "Artie Medvedev."TRUMP DARES NEWSOM TO RUN IN 2028, SLAMS RECORD ON LA WILDFIRESMeanwhile, the office footage used in the ad was made by a company called "Gorodenkoff Productions," which is based in Tallinn, Estonia.Newsom's office did not respond to Fos News Digitals request for comment. However, his team ended up removing the video with Ukrainian and Estonian footage, replacing it with one that lacked the foreign footage noticed by X users.Newsom has been heavily criticized for allegedly prioritizing his political ambitions above his role as governor. A new survey conducted by UC Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times found that 54% of California registered voters believe Newsom is more focused on his personal presidential ambitions than solving the ongoing problems at home in the Golden State.Trump has said he would "love" Newsom to launch a White House bid for the Democrats, but said the governor's response to wildfires and other issues would "pretty much put him out of the race."

Where exactly Pope Leo XIV's sports loyalties reside has quickly evolved into a topic of conversation.A photo of the new pontiff wearing a pinstripe Chicago White Sox jersey at the 2005 World Series surfaced in the Chicago Sun-Times, which seemed to add more fuel to the debate.Elected on Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, also attended Villanova University near Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1977.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the latest figures in the sports world to weigh in on the new pope. Williams needed just two words to express his apparent excitement: "Daaaaaa Pope," he wrote Thursday on X.Williams experienced several highs and lows during his rookie season as the Bears stumbled to a 5-12 record. While it remains unclear whether the new pope is an avid Bears supporter, Chicago certainly has plenty of reasons to be hopeful in 2025.The Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach in January. The team then made a flurry of additions to its roster once the NFL free agency period opened last month. Chicago bolstered its offensive line by acquiring center Drew Dalman and guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.The election of the new pope also coincides with a trio of former Villanova players leading the New York Knicks on their NBA playoff run. It didnt take long for a photoshopped picture of the four of them together to show up on social media.The Knicks erased 20-point deficits in winning Games 1 and 2 against the defending champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 3 set for Saturday in New York. The Knicks have not won an NBA title since 1973.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that a $25 million foster youth investment will be included in the presidents 2026 fiscal year budget.The funds will go to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Foster Youth to Independence program to support young people who are transitioning out of foster care. It will help provide housing for them, according to a press release from the first ladys office."I am proud to have successfully secured $25 million to provide housing for individuals aging out of foster care," said the first lady in the release.FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP WELCOMES MILITARY MOMS TO WHITE HOUSE FOR MOTHER'S DAY"This is another essential measure that ensures the safety, welfare and autonomy of those in the foster community," she also said.The investment marksthe 7th anniversary of the first ladys "BE BEST" initiative, which she began during the first Trump administration to promote the well-being of children."Secretary Scott Turners commitment will provide thousands of youth transitioning out of the foster care system with dedicated rental assistance and other supportive services to promote stability and self-sufficiency," Mrs. Trump added.HUD Secretary Scott Turner thanked the first lady for her work and dedication to foster youth. For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"I am so appreciative of the first ladys efforts, for her commitment to helping our nations foster youth through her BE BEST initiative and for championing public-private partnerships that are changing lives every day," said Turner.He added, "This dedicated funding for foster youth is a game-changer in providing young adults with access to short-term housing assistance and supportive services, which will prevent homelessness."President Trump earlier signed a presidential proclamation marking May 2025 as National Foster Care Month."I am pleased to join my husband in honoring the families, caregivers and advocates who provide shelter, stability and inspiration to our children," she said in a release at the time."I acknowledge the tireless dedication of our American foster families who play a critical role in helping children realize their full potential."During his first administration, President Trump signed The Family First Prevention Services Act into law, which aims to prevent children from entering foster care by providing funding for evidence-based prevention services.Separately this week, Mrs. Trump hosted military mothers at the White House just ahead of Mother's Day, honoring service members and their families.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"The sacred strength of women is a profound force with unwavering love and nurturing wisdom. We have the ability to inspire, uplift and shape the future hearts of our children," she said at the time."This power, rooted in compassion and resilience, is a beacon of hope, then leads the way for generations to come," said Mrs. Trump.

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested Friday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility where three members of Congress also stormed the facility's gate, demanding they be allowed to conduct an "oversight visit."Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at the scene for trespassing, authorities said."The Mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka, committed trespass and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself from the ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon," Alina Habba, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey, wrote on X. "He has willingly chosen to disregard the law. That will not stand in this state. He has been taken into custody. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW."Reps. Rob Menendez Jr., Bonnie Watson Coleman and LaMonica McIver, all New Jersey Democrats, entered ICE's Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark and were held up inside the first checkpoint, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlintold Fox News.'BOGUS CLAIMS': BLUE CITY MAYOR UNDER FIRE FOR TRYING TO HALT REOPENING OF ICE FACILITY"These members of Congress storming into a detention facility goes beyond bizarre political stunt and puts the safety of our law enforcement agents and the detainees at risk," a DHS statement to Fox News said. "Members of Congress are not above the law and cannot illegally break into detention facilities. Had these members requested a tour, we would have facilitated a tour of the facility. This is an evolving situation."Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., called for Baraka to be released, while describing his arrest as "disturbing, unnecessary and indicative of tactics that are undermining the safety and security of our communities, not adding to it.""Law enforcement officers should have deescalated this situation. Mayor Baraka should be immediately released," he wrote on social media. "Moreover, the Trump administrations decision to reopen Delaney Hall, a private, for-profit prison in our community, should have never gone forward. New Jersey deserves better and the Trump administration continues to take actions to undermine the wellbeing of our residents."The lawmakers were outside the facility with a group of protesters when the gates opened to allow an ICE bus in. The lawmakers then rushed through the gates and past security, DHS said.In a press conference later, Coleman said ICE was "out of control." McIver said the three lawmakers waited more than two hours to gain access to the facility to conduct an oversight visit. She said all three of them were also assaulted by ICE personnel."There are people who are supposed to be officers, who are supposed to protect us and they have done none of that," Mclver told reporters. "If they can treat three members of Congress like that, just imagine how they can treat people on the street each and everyday, both undocumented and people who are citizens here in this country."Menendez, the son of disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., said ICE officers at the facility performed an "act of intimidation" on Friday."We know what ICE has been doing in our communities. We know that the president lied and that this administration lies everyday when they're saying they're going after criminals. It's not true," Menendez said through tears. "They feel no weight of the law. They feel no restraint in what they should be doing and that was shown in broad daylight today when they not just arrested the mayor of Newark, but when they put their hands on two members of Congress."Activists have demanded entry into the facility in recent days, saying the GEO Group, the buildings new owner, is unlawfully preventing it from being inspected."Were at Delaney Hall, an ICE prison in Newark that opened without permission from the city & in violation of local ordinances," Coleman wrote on X before Friday's events unfolded. "Weve heard stories of what its like in other ICE prisons. Were exercising our oversight authority to see for ourselves."IDENTITY OF SECOND DEPORTED MAN WHO JUDGE WANTS RETURNED TO US REVEALED AS TRUMP ADMIN FIGHTS ORDERMcIver said the "lack of transparency around whats happening with ICE in this facility is unacceptable. People deserve dignity and we need answers."The prison currently holds alleged killers, MS-13 gang members, child rapists, among other criminal offenders.In a press conference on Monday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said GEO Group is "following the pattern of the president of the United States who believes that he can just do what he wants to do and obscure the laws, national and constitutional laws, and they think they can do the same thing in the state of New Jersey and in Newark."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPA lawsuit filed on behalf of the City of Newark on April 1 alleges that GEO Group failed to permit entry to safety inspectors and violated city construction code, including by conducting electrical and plumbing renovations without proper oversight.The Department of Homeland Security said the allegations by Newark politicians that Delaney does not have the proper permitting is false."We have valid permits and inspection from plumbing, electricity to fire codes has been cleared," the agency said.Fox News Digital's Max Bacall contributed to this report.

Where exactly Pope Leo XIV's sports loyalties reside has quickly evolved into a topic of conversation.A photo of the new pontiff wearing a pinstripe Chicago White Sox jersey at the 2005 World Series surfaced in the Chicago Sun-Times, which seemed to add more fuel to the debate.Elected on Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, also attended Villanova University near Philadelphia, where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1977.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of the latest figures in the sports world to weigh in on the new pope. Williams needed just two words to express his apparent excitement: "Daaaaaa Pope," he wrote Thursday on X.Williams experienced several highs and lows during his rookie season as the Bears stumbled to a 5-12 record. While it remains unclear whether the new pope is an avid Bears supporter, Chicago certainly has plenty of reasons to be hopeful in 2025.The Bears hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach in January. The team then made a flurry of additions to its roster once the NFL free agency period opened last month. Chicago bolstered its offensive line by acquiring center Drew Dalman and guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson.The election of the new pope also coincides with a trio of former Villanova players leading the New York Knicks on their NBA playoff run. It didnt take long for a photoshopped picture of the four of them together to show up on social media.The Knicks erased 20-point deficits in winning Games 1 and 2 against the defending champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 3 set for Saturday in New York. The Knicks have not won an NBA title since 1973.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.