FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino made headlines this week when he revealed the bureau was "closing in" on suspects involved in planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a sign that the bureau may soon solve the nagging, four-year mystery."The second we got in, I put a team on it and I said, I want answers on this," Bongino told "Fox & Friends." "And I'm pretty confident that we're closing in on some suspects."Law enforcement discovered the two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committees' headquarters around the same time that thousands of rioters a few blocks away began to descend on the Capitol in protest of the 2020 election results.A faction of President Donald Trump's base has since raised questions about the timing of the pipe bomb incident and security failures surrounding it and speculated that the Biden administration was not forthright to the public about the facts of the case. Prior to being sworn in, Bongino was a leading voice perpetuating that notion.FBI 'CLOSING IN' ON SUSPECTS IN CASE OF DC PIPE BOMBS PLACED ON EVE OF JAN 6A former Secret Service agent and podcast host, Bongino told listeners of his popular right-wing show that the FBI lied about the pipe bomb incident because the bureau did not want people to know it was an "inside job."Now as deputy director, Bongino is facing pressure from supporters and critics alike to release new details about the case.Video footage released by the FBI shows an unidentified person placing the pipe bombs near the two headquarters more than 16 hours before law enforcement found them.The suspect is seen wearing a gray hoodie, Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers, a face mask, glasses, and gloves.FBI REOPENING INVESTIGATION INTO COCAINE FOUND AT BIDEN WHITE HOUSEPrior to the administration change in January, the FBI also unveiled a minor last-minute detail that the suspect's height was about 5-foot-7.A woman who is a Capitol Hill resident alerted a security guard that she spotted the first pipe bomb in an alley behind the RNC headquarters while she was out retrieving her laundry around 1 p.m.Security footage showed her running from the area of the washer and dryer and notifying the guard. That set off a furious search that led officers at the DNC headquarters to discover a second pipe bomb there.A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general report published last year revealed the two explosive devices were "viable" and "could have detonated, causing innocent bystanders to be seriously injured or killed."FBI RELEASES VIDEO SHOWING JANUARY 2021 PIPE BOMB SUSPECT PLANTING DEVICE OUTSIDE DNC, RNC OFFICES IN DCThe bombs included one-hour timers. An FBI official said they did not believe the timers could have detonated the bombs since the time had already elapsed when the bombs were found, according to the DHS report.That report and an investigative report released by House Republicans revealed that then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at one point came within feet of the pipe bomb by the DNC.The FBI has said it has received more than 600 tips, and it continues to offer a $500,000 reward for any successful leads.The House Republicans' report noted the FBI initially investigated a person who searched on the internet for "pipe bomb DC" and a person who had recently purchased the Nike shoes seen in the surveillance footage.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe report noted, however, that the pace of the FBI's inquiry dropped off after about a month as a result of leads drying up.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday told allies in the Indo-Pacific that the U.S. has their back against increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense.Hegseth said the U.S. will bolster its defenses overseas to counter what the Pentagon views as rapidly developing threats by China, particularly toward Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own. China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade of the island would look like.The Chinese army "is rehearsing for the real deal," Hegseth said in a keynote speech at a security conference in Singapore. "We are not going to sugarcoat it the threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent."DEFENSE DEPARTMENT WORKERS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO SUBMIT DOGE'S WEEKLY PRODUCTION REPORTSChina has said it wants its military to be in a position to take Taiwan by force if necessary by 2027.China is no longer building up its military forces to take Taiwan, but it is "actively training for it, every day," Hegseth said on Saturday.Not only has China created man-made islands in the South China Sea to support new military outposts, but it has also developed highly advanced hypersonic and space capabilities, prompting the U.S. to begin creating the "Golden Dome."HEGSETH DENIES CLAIM THAT GOLDEN DOME IS 'OFFENSIVE': 'PROTECTING THE HOMELAND'In his speech, Hegseth called out China's ambitions in Latin America, specifically attempts to increase influence over the Panama Canal.He also urged countries in the region to increase their defense spending to be in line with the percentage of gross domestic product that European nations are being pressed to contribute."We must all do our part," Hegseth said.The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, pushed back against Hegseth after his speech for a comment he made about European countries putting focus on defending their own region while the U.S. mostly handles the Indo-Pacific.Kallas said European and Asian security are "very much interlinked" at the moment as North Korean troops are fighting for Russia and China is supporting Moscow.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Imagine losing your ability to speak or move, yet still having so much to say.For Brad G. Smith, this became his reality after being diagnosed with ALS, a rare and progressive disease that attacks the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement.But thanks to a groundbreaking Neuralink brain implant, Smith is now able to communicate with the world using only his thoughts.Join The FREE CyberGuy Report: Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals plus instant access to myfree Ultimate Scam Survival Guide when you sign up!Before receiving theNeuralink implant, Smith relied on eye-tracking technology to communicate. While impressive, it came with major limitations."It is a miracle of technology, but it is frustrating. It works best in dark rooms, so I was basically Batman. I was stuck in a dark room,"Smith shared in arecent post on X. Bright environments would disrupt the system, making communication slow and sometimes impossible. Now, Smith says,"Neuralink lets me go outside and ignore lighting changes."PARALYZED MAN WITH ALS IS THIRD TO RECEIVE NEURALINK IMPLANT, CAN TYPE WITH BRAINAI ENABLES PARALYZED MAN TO CONTROL ROBOTIC ARM WITH BRAIN SIGNALSSmith is the first non-verbal person and only the third individual worldwide to receive the Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). The device, about as thick as five stacked coins, sits in his skull and connects to the motor cortex-the part of the brain that controls movement.Tiny wires, thinner than human hair, extend into Smith's brain. These pick up signals from his neurons and transmit them wirelessly to his MacBook Pro. The computer then decodes these signals, allowing Smith to move a cursor on the screen with his thoughts alone.As Smith explains, "The Neuralink implant embedded in my brain contains 1024 electrodes that capture neuron firings every 15 milliseconds generating a vast amount of data. Artificial intelligence processes this data on a connected MacBook Pro to decode my intended movements in real time to move the cursor on my screen. Neuralink does not read my deepest thoughts or words I think about. It just reads how I wanna move and moves the cursor where I want."WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?TEEN GOES FROM 10 NIGHTLY SEIZURES TO ZERO WITH BRAIN IMPLANTLearning to use the system took some trial and error. At first, the team tried mapping Smith's hand movements to the cursor, but it didn't work well. After more research, they discovered that signals related to his tongue were the most effective for cursor movement, and clenching his jaw worked best for clicking."I am not actively thinking about my tongue, just like you don't think about your wrist when you move a mouse. I have done a lot of cursor movements in my life. I think my brain has switched over to subconscious control quickly so I just think about moving the cursor,"Smith said.RICE-SIZED ROBOT COULD MAKE BRAIN SURGERY SAFER AND LESS INVASIVEThe Neuralink implant has given Smith new ways to interact with his family and the world. He can now play games like Mario Kart with his children and communicate more quickly than before. The system includes a virtual keyboard and shortcuts for common actions, making tasks like copying, pasting and navigating web pages much easier.Smith also worked with Neuralink engineers to develop a "parking spot" feature for the cursor."Sometimes you just wanna park the cursor and watch a video. When it is in the parking spot, I can watch a show or take a nap without worrying about the cursor," he explained.BEST FATHERS DAY GIFTS FOR EVERY DADTo speed up communication even more, Smith uses Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot. Grok helps him write responses and even suggests witty replies. "We have created a chat app that uses AI to listen to the conversation and gives me options to say in response. It uses Grok 3 and an AI clone of my old voice to generate options for me to say. It is not perfect, but it keeps me in the conversation and it comes up with some great ideas," Smith shared. One example? When a friend needed a gift idea for his girlfriend who loves horses, the AI suggested a bouquet of carrots.Smith's journey has been shaped by more than just technology. He credits his wife, Tiffany, as his"best caregiver I could ever imagine," and recognizes the support of his kids, friends and family. Despite the challenges of ALS, Smith finds meaning and hope in his faith."I have not always understood why God afflicted me with ALS but with time I am learning to trust his plan for me. I'm a better man because of ALS. I'm a better disciple of Jesus Christ because of ALS. I'm closer to my amazing wife, literally and figuratively, because of ALS," he said.Neuralink's technology is still in its early stages, but Smith's experience is already making waves. The company recently received a "breakthrough" designation from the Food and Drug Administration for its brain implant device, which hopes to help people with severe speech impairments caused by ALS, stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.Neuro-ethicists are watching closely, as the merging of brain implants and AI raises important questions about privacy, autonomy and the future of human communication.SUBSCRIBE TO KURTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESSmith's story is about resilience, creativity and the power of technology to restore something as fundamental as the ability to communicate. As Smith puts it, "Neuralink is giving me freedom, hope and faster communication. Overall, the whole Neuralink experience has been fantastic. It has improved my life so much. I'm so happy to be involved in something big that will help many people."While ALS "really sucks," as Smith says, his journey shows how innovation and determination can bring light to even the darkest rooms. And perhaps most importantly, it reminds us that behind every breakthrough, there are real people, real families and real stories of hope.If you or a family member lost the ability to speak or move, would you consider a brain implant that lets you communicate with your thoughts? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactFor more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/NewsletterAsk Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino made headlines this week when he revealed the bureau was "closing in" on suspects involved in planting two pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, a sign that the bureau may soon solve the nagging, four-year mystery."The second we got in, I put a team on it and I said, I want answers on this," Bongino told "Fox & Friends." "And I'm pretty confident that we're closing in on some suspects."Law enforcement discovered the two pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committees' headquarters around the same time that thousands of rioters a few blocks away began to descend on the Capitol in protest of the 2020 election results.A faction of President Donald Trump's base has since raised questions about the timing of the pipe bomb incident and security failures surrounding it and speculated that the Biden administration was not forthright to the public about the facts of the case. Prior to being sworn in, Bongino was a leading voice perpetuating that notion.FBI 'CLOSING IN' ON SUSPECTS IN CASE OF DC PIPE BOMBS PLACED ON EVE OF JAN 6A former Secret Service agent and podcast host, Bongino told listeners of his popular right-wing show that the FBI lied about the pipe bomb incident because the bureau did not want people to know it was an "inside job."Now as deputy director, Bongino is facing pressure from supporters and critics alike to release new details about the case.Video footage released by the FBI shows an unidentified person placing the pipe bombs near the two headquarters more than 16 hours before law enforcement found them.The suspect is seen wearing a gray hoodie, Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers, a face mask, glasses, and gloves.FBI REOPENING INVESTIGATION INTO COCAINE FOUND AT BIDEN WHITE HOUSEPrior to the administration change in January, the FBI also unveiled a minor last-minute detail that the suspect's height was about 5-foot-7.A woman who is a Capitol Hill resident alerted a security guard that she spotted the first pipe bomb in an alley behind the RNC headquarters while she was out retrieving her laundry around 1 p.m.Security footage showed her running from the area of the washer and dryer and notifying the guard. That set off a furious search that led officers at the DNC headquarters to discover a second pipe bomb there.A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general report published last year revealed the two explosive devices were "viable" and "could have detonated, causing innocent bystanders to be seriously injured or killed."FBI RELEASES VIDEO SHOWING JANUARY 2021 PIPE BOMB SUSPECT PLANTING DEVICE OUTSIDE DNC, RNC OFFICES IN DCThe bombs included one-hour timers. An FBI official said they did not believe the timers could have detonated the bombs since the time had already elapsed when the bombs were found, according to the DHS report.That report and an investigative report released by House Republicans revealed that then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at one point came within feet of the pipe bomb by the DNC.The FBI has said it has received more than 600 tips, and it continues to offer a $500,000 reward for any successful leads.The House Republicans' report noted the FBI initially investigated a person who searched on the internet for "pipe bomb DC" and a person who had recently purchased the Nike shoes seen in the surveillance footage.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe report noted, however, that the pace of the FBI's inquiry dropped off after about a month as a result of leads drying up.

A Seattle pastor is speaking out after violent protests engulfed a worship event earlier in May and persisted in a follow-up event on Tuesday outside City Hall.Organizers hosted a Mayday USA rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle on Saturday, which The Pursuit NW Pastor Russell Johnson helped lead. The event reportedly offered free haircuts, free bike giveaways and free groceries for the community as well as time for prayer and worship.The event was later "swarmed" by protesters, some of whom reportedly threw urine-filled water balloons at attendees, and more than 20 arrests were made."[Saturday's] event has, of course, been labeled by the media as some sort of anti-LGBT-type rally, and it wasn't," Johnson said Thursday on "The Ingraham Angle."FBI TO PROBE CLAIMS OF TARGETED VIOLENCE AGAINST RELIGIOUS GROUP AFTER EVANGELICALS' PROTEST IN SEATTLE"We were swarmed by hundreds of Antifa militants... They were throwing water-balloons filled with urine at Christians who stood in the park and were assaulted for the high crime of worshiping Jesus in a public space," Johnson told Fox News host Laura Ingraham.After police reported multiple arrests at Saturday's rally, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office released a statement defending the LGBTQ community and protesters while criticizing the "far-right rally" for provoking the violent reaction."Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice," the statement read. "Todays far-right rally was held here for this very reason to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our citys values, in the heart of Seattles most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood."SEATTLE MAYOR ACCUSED OF LYING AFTER BLAMING CHRISTIAN RALLY FOR PARK VIOLENCEWhile the mayor seemed to pin blame on the Christian group, Johnson rejected the notion that the Mayday event was designed to "provoke" a reaction.While a portion of the rally provided a space for parents and individuals who had de-transitioned to share their testimony and highlight concerns with transgender ideology, Johnson said it was done in an "uplifting, hopeful, God can change anything, Jesus has the power to transform your life" way."It wasn't this Westboro Baptist, hateful rhetoric. It was people sharing a hopeful, optimistic outlook on what it looks like when God begins to work in your life," he told Ingraham.In response to the mayor, Johnson helped organize an event at Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, which he said was met with "similar" opposition from protesters."Antifa was out in force. They bloodied and beat up good church people who stood in line to try to get into a rally to sing hymns and worship songs and pray for the direction of the city," Johnson said.The pastor noted that after announcing Tuesday's rally, he was "inundated" with support from people beyond Christian and conservative circles who wanted to "stand with Christians at City Hall because we believe in the First Amendment."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHarrells press secretary, Callie Craighead, previously told Fox News Digital that Harrell "remains steadfast in his denouncement of rhetoric from groups whose messages promote exclusion, intolerance, and undermine the dignity and rights of any community member particularly those that are marginalized, like our LGBTQ+ community."Craighead added at the time: "As a Christian himself, the mayor is guided by the Christian values of love and justice, and his comments have specifically addressed ideologies that are in contrast to Seattles commitment to being a welcoming city for all. Like any faith community, Christianity is not a monolith and many Christians throughout Seattle do not hold the beliefs expressed by the organizers of the Mayday rally."Johnson criticized Harrell's stance, arguing the Seattle mayor has "terminated his political career by releasing those statements.""It's a clown show with these leftist, agitator-supporting politicians who are so out of touch with a wide swath of their constituents," he said.Harrell's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment for this article.FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Tuesday he had requested an investigation into allegations of "targeted violence" against religious groups after the rally at Seattle City Hall in response to the mayor purportedly blaming Christian activists for igniting a weekend demonstration that turned violent.Fox News Digital's Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

National Public Radio started out its typically partisan week by filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his attempts to defund NPR and PBS. Their lawyers arrogantly argued that Trumps actions violated the First Amendment. Somehow, freedom of speech requires conservatives to fund speech they oppose. Trump voters must fund virulently anti-Trump "journalism."Surprisingly, the morning and evening newscasts of ABC, CBS and NBC didnt report on this. But their streaming channels did. On the streaming CBS "Daily Report," they brought on legal expert Jessica Levinson to buttress the free-speech argument. "The First Amendment arguments that NPR brings up here, I think, are quite strong because what's in the public record is the Trump administration saying, we don't like the content of what NPR is disseminating."At least CBS anchor Lindsey Reiser quoted from the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, which clearly states that there should be "strict adherence to objectivity and balance in all programs or series of programs of a controversial nature." That passage has been ignored on a daily basis since 1967.PBS DISPUTES TRUMPS CLAIMS OF BIAS FOLLOWING HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING THE NETWORKNPR was mentioned in passing on Wednesdays "CBS Mornings." Reporter Jarred Hill cited, "On NPR Tuesday, Harvard`s president said the university has made real progress dealing with antisemitism." This was an interview with Harvard President Alan Garber where NPR morning host Steve Inskeep threw anti-Trump softballs, including: "Is the administration trying to damage, destroy or capture your university?"If you would like to count ABCs "The View" as a news show and it's technically a product of ABC News, which is perpetually embarrassing on Thursday, May 29, they celebrated NPR "founding mothers" Susan Stamberg and Nina Totenberg for Jewish American Heritage Month.Over treacly music, Sarah Haines hailed Stamberg as the first female anchor of a national broadcast news program with a "neutral and relatable tone." Then she gushed over Totenberg for winning seven awards from the American Bar Association, as if that group isnt a gaggle of Democrats.NPR SUES TRUMP WHITE HOUSE OVER EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING PUBLIC MEDIAHaines oozed that "Nina was dubbed the Queen of Leaks by Vanity Fair for her award-winning reports on top secret Supreme Court Watergate deliberations and for breaking the bombshell story of sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomaswhich he has denied." In reality, Totenberg has been a queen of leaks from Democrats seeking to damage Republican Supreme Court picks. She succeeded in ruining Douglas Ginsburg in 1987, failed to get Thomas in 1991, and she relished the unproven claims of Brett Kavanaughs accusers in 2018. But she wrote an entire book relating how she and leftist Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg were the best of pals titled "Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships."The "PBS News Hour" came to NPRs defense with a softball interview on May 27that included more bias-denying absurdity from NPR CEO Katherine Maher. PBS host Geoff Bennett mentioned that Republicans accuse NPR of a liberal bias, and longtime NPR editor Uri Berliner "accused the network of having what he called a lack of viewpoint diversity. How do you respond to those critiques?"Mayer unleashed the chutzpah: "Well, I first of all, respond by saying we're a nonpartisan news organization. We seek to be able to provide a range of different viewpoints in terms of who we bring on air, the stories that we tell. ... My view is that that is a mischaracterization of our work. We do not seek to favor any political party at all."NPR CEO PRESSED ON IMPLICATION THAT ORGANIZATION IS BIASED AFTER TRUMP SIGNS ORDER SLASHING TAXPAYER FUNDSBennett didnt note that Berliner investigated NPR news employees who registered to vote in the District of Columbia and found 87 Democrats and zero Republicans. That might make Maher look foolish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThis was like CBSs "Face the Nation" hosting Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger on May 4. [Host Margaret Brennan helpfully suggested that when the president described the networks as "radical left monsters," she could only think of Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." These networks are just like cute and fuzzy Muppets.]Brennan gently asked Maher about complaints about fairness: "How do you respond to the implication that your news coverage is not?" Maher typically claimed "We have an extraordinary Washington desk, and our people report straight down the line, and I think that not only do they do that, they do so with a mission that very few other broadcast organizations have, which is a requirement to serve the entire public.."PBS, NPR BLAST 'BLATANTLY UNLAWFUL' TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER HALTING PUBLIC FUNDING, VOW CHALLENGESCalling NPR "straight down the line" makes about as much sense as claiming the Rocky Mountains are a prairie.NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik was ordered to cover this lawsuit in the most one-sided way, both on "Morning Edition" and the very inaccurately titled evening newscast "All Things Considered." They didnt consider offering a conservative critique of the NPR lawsuit.Folkenflik also appeared on the NPR talk show "Here & Now," where co-host Scott Tong intoned the usual silly corporate language: "No NPR official or news executive has had any influence on this story." And then the entire interview could be summarized as "So tell us what NPRs CEO said about this?"In other words, "No NPR executive viewed this beforehand" and ... it would pass with flying colors if they did. The idea that there is any objectivity or balance on this network is easily shattered by listening to it.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM

Archaeologists recently unveiled a rare culinary find: a well-preserved loaf of ancient bread.The artifact was found during an archaeological excavation at the Kulluoba site in the Eskisehir province, located in central Turkey. Excavators unearthed the loaf in Sept. 2024, but it wasn't unveiled to the public until this month.The bread is roughly 5,000 years old and was baked during Turkey's Bronze Age. Researchers say the bread was burnt and buried under the entrance of a dwelling dating back to 3,300 B.C.STUDENTS COOK ANCIENT RICE DISH BASED ON 2,000-YEAR-OLD MANUSCRIPT WITH SURPRISINGLY HEALTHY RESULTSSome of the bread, which measures about 5 inches in diameter, was torn off before it was buried.An image of the loaf shows that it's blackened and crumbled with age but it still retains the shape of bread.Murat Trkteki, archaeologist and director of the excavation, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that ancient bread is a "rare find," per Turkish Minute, a local outlet."Bread is a rare find during an excavation. Usually, you only find crumbs," he said."But here, it was preserved because it had been burnt and buried."Since May 22, Turkish bakers have been working to recreate the bread.The recipe is based on an ancient wheat, which is best suited to drought conditions shedding light on the climate of central Turkey during the Bronze Age.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleSerap Gler, the bakery's manager, told AFP the bread is made by combining "ancestral wheat flour, lentils and bulgur, [which] results in a rich, satiating, low-gluten, preservative-free bread."The yellow cake-like loafs have reportedly been a hit with local residents.One customer named Suzan Kuru told AFP she was "curious about the taste of this ancient bread."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I rushed because I was afraid there wouldn't be any left," she said.Discovering well-preserved ancient foods is exceptionally rare in the field of archeology, though a few excavators have been lucky enough to come across them.Last September, researchers found ancient kefir cheese from Tarim Basin mummies dating back 3,500 years in western China.Before that, archaeologists found the world's oldest bottle of wine in an Ancient Roman burial site in southern Spain.

A Seattle pastor is speaking out after violent protests engulfed a worship event earlier in May and persisted in a follow-up event on Tuesday outside City Hall.Organizers hosted a Mayday USA rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle on Saturday, which The Pursuit NW Pastor Russell Johnson helped lead. The event reportedly offered free haircuts, free bike giveaways and free groceries for the community as well as time for prayer and worship.The event was later "swarmed" by protesters, some of whom reportedly threw urine-filled water balloons at attendees, and more than 20 arrests were made."[Saturday's] event has, of course, been labeled by the media as some sort of anti-LGBT-type rally, and it wasn't," Johnson said Thursday on "The Ingraham Angle."FBI TO PROBE CLAIMS OF TARGETED VIOLENCE AGAINST RELIGIOUS GROUP AFTER EVANGELICALS' PROTEST IN SEATTLE"We were swarmed by hundreds of Antifa militants... They were throwing water-balloons filled with urine at Christians who stood in the park and were assaulted for the high crime of worshiping Jesus in a public space," Johnson told Fox News host Laura Ingraham.After police reported multiple arrests at Saturday's rally, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office released a statement defending the LGBTQ community and protesters while criticizing the "far-right rally" for provoking the violent reaction."Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice," the statement read. "Todays far-right rally was held here for this very reason to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our citys values, in the heart of Seattles most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood."SEATTLE MAYOR ACCUSED OF LYING AFTER BLAMING CHRISTIAN RALLY FOR PARK VIOLENCEWhile the mayor seemed to pin blame on the Christian group, Johnson rejected the notion that the Mayday event was designed to "provoke" a reaction.While a portion of the rally provided a space for parents and individuals who had de-transitioned to share their testimony and highlight concerns with transgender ideology, Johnson said it was done in an "uplifting, hopeful, God can change anything, Jesus has the power to transform your life" way."It wasn't this Westboro Baptist, hateful rhetoric. It was people sharing a hopeful, optimistic outlook on what it looks like when God begins to work in your life," he told Ingraham.In response to the mayor, Johnson helped organize an event at Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, which he said was met with "similar" opposition from protesters."Antifa was out in force. They bloodied and beat up good church people who stood in line to try to get into a rally to sing hymns and worship songs and pray for the direction of the city," Johnson said.The pastor noted that after announcing Tuesday's rally, he was "inundated" with support from people beyond Christian and conservative circles who wanted to "stand with Christians at City Hall because we believe in the First Amendment."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHarrells press secretary, Callie Craighead, previously told Fox News Digital that Harrell "remains steadfast in his denouncement of rhetoric from groups whose messages promote exclusion, intolerance, and undermine the dignity and rights of any community member particularly those that are marginalized, like our LGBTQ+ community."Craighead added at the time: "As a Christian himself, the mayor is guided by the Christian values of love and justice, and his comments have specifically addressed ideologies that are in contrast to Seattles commitment to being a welcoming city for all. Like any faith community, Christianity is not a monolith and many Christians throughout Seattle do not hold the beliefs expressed by the organizers of the Mayday rally."Johnson criticized Harrell's stance, arguing the Seattle mayor has "terminated his political career by releasing those statements.""It's a clown show with these leftist, agitator-supporting politicians who are so out of touch with a wide swath of their constituents," he said.Harrell's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment for this article.FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Tuesday he had requested an investigation into allegations of "targeted violence" against religious groups after the rally at Seattle City Hall in response to the mayor purportedly blaming Christian activists for igniting a weekend demonstration that turned violent.Fox News Digital's Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

National Public Radio started out its typically partisan week by filing a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his attempts to defund NPR and PBS. Their lawyers arrogantly argued that Trumps actions violated the First Amendment. Somehow, freedom of speech requires conservatives to fund speech they oppose. Trump voters must fund virulently anti-Trump "journalism."Surprisingly, the morning and evening newscasts of ABC, CBS and NBC didnt report on this. But their streaming channels did. On the streaming CBS "Daily Report," they brought on legal expert Jessica Levinson to buttress the free-speech argument. "The First Amendment arguments that NPR brings up here, I think, are quite strong because what's in the public record is the Trump administration saying, we don't like the content of what NPR is disseminating."At least CBS anchor Lindsey Reiser quoted from the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, which clearly states that there should be "strict adherence to objectivity and balance in all programs or series of programs of a controversial nature." That passage has been ignored on a daily basis since 1967.PBS DISPUTES TRUMPS CLAIMS OF BIAS FOLLOWING HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING THE NETWORKNPR was mentioned in passing on Wednesdays "CBS Mornings." Reporter Jarred Hill cited, "On NPR Tuesday, Harvard`s president said the university has made real progress dealing with antisemitism." This was an interview with Harvard President Alan Garber where NPR morning host Steve Inskeep threw anti-Trump softballs, including: "Is the administration trying to damage, destroy or capture your university?"If you would like to count ABCs "The View" as a news show and it's technically a product of ABC News, which is perpetually embarrassing on Thursday, May 29, they celebrated NPR "founding mothers" Susan Stamberg and Nina Totenberg for Jewish American Heritage Month.Over treacly music, Sarah Haines hailed Stamberg as the first female anchor of a national broadcast news program with a "neutral and relatable tone." Then she gushed over Totenberg for winning seven awards from the American Bar Association, as if that group isnt a gaggle of Democrats.NPR SUES TRUMP WHITE HOUSE OVER EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING PUBLIC MEDIAHaines oozed that "Nina was dubbed the Queen of Leaks by Vanity Fair for her award-winning reports on top secret Supreme Court Watergate deliberations and for breaking the bombshell story of sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomaswhich he has denied." In reality, Totenberg has been a queen of leaks from Democrats seeking to damage Republican Supreme Court picks. She succeeded in ruining Douglas Ginsburg in 1987, failed to get Thomas in 1991, and she relished the unproven claims of Brett Kavanaughs accusers in 2018. But she wrote an entire book relating how she and leftist Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg were the best of pals titled "Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships."The "PBS News Hour" came to NPRs defense with a softball interview on May 27that included more bias-denying absurdity from NPR CEO Katherine Maher. PBS host Geoff Bennett mentioned that Republicans accuse NPR of a liberal bias, and longtime NPR editor Uri Berliner "accused the network of having what he called a lack of viewpoint diversity. How do you respond to those critiques?"Mayer unleashed the chutzpah: "Well, I first of all, respond by saying we're a nonpartisan news organization. We seek to be able to provide a range of different viewpoints in terms of who we bring on air, the stories that we tell. ... My view is that that is a mischaracterization of our work. We do not seek to favor any political party at all."NPR CEO PRESSED ON IMPLICATION THAT ORGANIZATION IS BIASED AFTER TRUMP SIGNS ORDER SLASHING TAXPAYER FUNDSBennett didnt note that Berliner investigated NPR news employees who registered to vote in the District of Columbia and found 87 Democrats and zero Republicans. That might make Maher look foolish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThis was like CBSs "Face the Nation" hosting Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger on May 4. [Host Margaret Brennan helpfully suggested that when the president described the networks as "radical left monsters," she could only think of Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." These networks are just like cute and fuzzy Muppets.]Brennan gently asked Maher about complaints about fairness: "How do you respond to the implication that your news coverage is not?" Maher typically claimed "We have an extraordinary Washington desk, and our people report straight down the line, and I think that not only do they do that, they do so with a mission that very few other broadcast organizations have, which is a requirement to serve the entire public.."PBS, NPR BLAST 'BLATANTLY UNLAWFUL' TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER HALTING PUBLIC FUNDING, VOW CHALLENGESCalling NPR "straight down the line" makes about as much sense as claiming the Rocky Mountains are a prairie.NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik was ordered to cover this lawsuit in the most one-sided way, both on "Morning Edition" and the very inaccurately titled evening newscast "All Things Considered." They didnt consider offering a conservative critique of the NPR lawsuit.Folkenflik also appeared on the NPR talk show "Here & Now," where co-host Scott Tong intoned the usual silly corporate language: "No NPR official or news executive has had any influence on this story." And then the entire interview could be summarized as "So tell us what NPRs CEO said about this?"In other words, "No NPR executive viewed this beforehand" and ... it would pass with flying colors if they did. The idea that there is any objectivity or balance on this network is easily shattered by listening to it.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM

Archaeologists recently unveiled a rare culinary find: a well-preserved loaf of ancient bread.The artifact was found during an archaeological excavation at the Kulluoba site in the Eskisehir province, located in central Turkey. Excavators unearthed the loaf in Sept. 2024, but it wasn't unveiled to the public until this month.The bread is roughly 5,000 years old and was baked during Turkey's Bronze Age. Researchers say the bread was burnt and buried under the entrance of a dwelling dating back to 3,300 B.C.STUDENTS COOK ANCIENT RICE DISH BASED ON 2,000-YEAR-OLD MANUSCRIPT WITH SURPRISINGLY HEALTHY RESULTSSome of the bread, which measures about 5 inches in diameter, was torn off before it was buried.An image of the loaf shows that it's blackened and crumbled with age but it still retains the shape of bread.Murat Trkteki, archaeologist and director of the excavation, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that ancient bread is a "rare find," per Turkish Minute, a local outlet."Bread is a rare find during an excavation. Usually, you only find crumbs," he said."But here, it was preserved because it had been burnt and buried."Since May 22, Turkish bakers have been working to recreate the bread.The recipe is based on an ancient wheat, which is best suited to drought conditions shedding light on the climate of central Turkey during the Bronze Age.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleSerap Gler, the bakery's manager, told AFP the bread is made by combining "ancestral wheat flour, lentils and bulgur, [which] results in a rich, satiating, low-gluten, preservative-free bread."The yellow cake-like loafs have reportedly been a hit with local residents.One customer named Suzan Kuru told AFP she was "curious about the taste of this ancient bread."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"I rushed because I was afraid there wouldn't be any left," she said.Discovering well-preserved ancient foods is exceptionally rare in the field of archeology, though a few excavators have been lucky enough to come across them.Last September, researchers found ancient kefir cheese from Tarim Basin mummies dating back 3,500 years in western China.Before that, archaeologists found the world's oldest bottle of wine in an Ancient Roman burial site in southern Spain.