Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out CBS "Face the Nation" anchor Margaret Brennan on Sunday for warning in March that Trump administration tariffs on imported goods would raise prices for American consumers after inflation cooled to a four-year low in April.During an interview on Sunday, the CBS anchor again challenged Bessent to respond to the economic concerns President Donald Trump's tariffs posed to consumers, but Bessent argued that "alarmist" predictions about inflation increasing had been wrong before."Everything has been alarmist, that the inflation numbers are actually dropping," he said, referring to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing that the inflation rate fell to 2.3% in April, the lowest level in over four years.Brennan pressed Bessent about retail giants like Walmart and Target weighing price hikes due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs.TRUMP OFFICIAL CLASHES WITH CBS HOST ABOUT IF ADMINISTRATION USED AI TO MAKE TARIFF POLICY"When you go back-to-school shopping, things are going to cost more," Brennan told Bessent.Bessent disagreed, saying retailers like Home Depot have said they don't plan to raise prices in response to the tariffs.Brennan insisted consumers would feel economic pain from Trump's strategy. She quoted from a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Karl Rove warning that companies like Walmart would not be able to break even if they couldnt absorb the tariff costs."But, for consumers, the reality is, there will either be less inventory or things at higher prices, or both," she said.Bessent reminded Brennan that in March, when he previously appeared on "Face the Nation," she had reported that tariffs could lead to inflation.TRUMP TARIFF PLAN FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE AS COURT BATTLES INTENSIFY"Margaret, when we were here in March, you said there was going to be big inflation. There hasn't been any inflation," Bessent retorted. "Actually, the inflation numbers are the best in four years. So why don't we stop trying to say this could happen and wait and see what does happen?""Just trying to gauge for people planning ahead here," Brennan replied before moving on to ask about how much Trumps recent announcement that he was doubling the tariffs on steel would impact the construction industry.During that March interview, Brennan cited a study from the think tank, The Peterson Institute, predicting that Trump's then-10% tariffs on China and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico would cost U.S. households an additional $1,200 a year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREBrennan previously clashed with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement during an April interview where she asked whether "AI" was used to craft the tariff announcement.Trumps tariff strategy faced legal challenges last week after a federal court ruled unanimously to block the sweeping tariffs he imposed on dozens of countries.The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump overstepped his authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).On Thursday, a federal appeals court temporarily paused the lower court's ruling, allowing the policy to stay put as the legal battle plays out, according to Reuters.

Hundreds of the University of Michigan's iconic peonies were reportedly cut in an act of vandalism apparently perpetrated by at least one unidentified pro-Palestinian agitator.The Ann Arbor school's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden, located in Nichols Arboretum, is home to North America's largest collection of historic herbaceous peonies, according to The Associated Press and it boasts about 800 plants with 10,000 flowers at peak bloom.However, about 250 or one-third of them were found Sunday morning with most of their flowers cut off.ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS TORCH DIPLOMAS OUTSIDE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ON GRADUATION DAYWhile no group has taken credit for the gratuitous act of destruction, according to the university's Division of Public Safety & Security (DPSS), papers found around the site outlined the apparent motive."Plant lives don't matter. Human lives do," the papers read in part. "Stop the war. Resist Imperialism.""Palestinian lives deserve to be cared for. More than these flowers," they continue. "Don't waste your tears on the peonies. They are not even dead and will grow again next spring.""Make no mistake, the criminal tactics used in the recent act of vandalism at Nichols Arboretum are wholly unacceptable," read a statement by the university."We unequivocally condemn the destruction of property and any act of vandalism on our campus," the statement continued. "Damaging a beloved community space intended to foster reflection and bring hope to the whole community is counter productive. We urge all community members to channel their voices through constructive and meaningful dialogue."UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PRESIDENT'S HOME SPRAY-PAINTED WITH ANTI-ISRAEL MESSAGES: 'INTIFADA'UMich is no stranger to acts of vandalism by anti-Israel agitators university President Santa Ono's home and the surrounding area were spray-painted with the words "intifada" and "coward" in October.The Upjohn Garden incident also transpired on the same day as an alleged terrorist attack on a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, that left multiple people injured.The suspect, Mohamad Sabry Soliman, "stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people," according to a federal complaint.The DPSS is actively investigating the matter, which the school describes as a "criminal incident."A Public Affairs representative for the university declined to comment further on the incident when reached by Fox News Digital.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is coordinating with his colleagues in the House to push back against Senate Republicans efforts to ram President Donald Trumps wish list of policy desires through the Senate.In a letter to Senate Democrats on Sunday, Schumer, D-N.Y., laid out a multipronged strategy to inflict as much pain on Republicans as possible in the budget reconciliation process, the legislative strategy the GOP is employing to sidestep negotiating with Democrats to advance the presidents priorities.SENATE REPUBLICANS EYE CHANGES TO TRUMP'S MEGABILL AFTER HOUSE WINWhile congressional Republicans dont need Democrats to move the colossal bill to Trumps desk, Schumer wants to make the process as uncomfortable as possible as Senate Republicans begin a roughly monthlong sprint to put their fingerprints on what Trump deemed a "big, beautiful bill."The top Senate Democrat is coordinating with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and the top Democrats on crucial House committees to "share firsthand insight from their process and key Republican fault lines" with their Senate counterparts."Based on Senate Republicans public comments, its clear that if this reckless reconciliation bill passes the Senate it is very likely to contain changes, forcing it to be sent back to the House of Representatives," Schumer wrote. "Thats why we must be united with our House Democratic colleagues to fight this assault on working families."Indeed, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said much of the debate and subsequent tweaks to the bill would focus on finding deeper spending cuts. The Houses offering set a goal of $1.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, but some Senate Republicans want to hit $2 trillion, while a smaller cohort of fiscal hawks want to go even deeper.DEMS CALL BUDGET BILL BUREAUCRATIC WATER TORTURE AS GOP GLAD TO HAVE THE BALL IN OUR COURTThune said that Republicans' main focus during the next month would be ensuring that Trump's first-term tax cuts are made permanent with the massive bill and not allowed to expire by the end of the year on the Senate floor, marking the Senate's return on Monday."We are not going to let that happen, and our biggest focus this month is completing this tax relief legislation with the goal of getting the final bill to the president before the Fourth of July," he said. "Its going to be a very busy month, Mr. President."In all, 10 Senate committees will be tasked with sifting through the massive bills contents, which include the presidents policy desires on taxes, immigration, energy, defense and the national debt.FETTERMAN DEFIES PUNITIVE PUNISHMENT FOR BREAKING WITH DEMOCRATIC PARTY DURING BIPARTISAN DISCUSSIONSchumers edict comes as those committees gear up to make their own revisions to the bill to, in part, fall in line with their own policy and spending desires and to also comply with Senate rules.He noted that Senate Democrats have been working "overtime" to target a litany of policies in the GOPs plan that "are in clear violation of the reconciliation rules and, in some cases, an assault on our very democracy."Some Republicans already have issues with certain policies in the bill, like cuts to Medicaid or the plan to move up the timeline to phase out green energy tax credits ushered in by the Biden administration.Schumer also prodded Democrats to continue aggressively denouncing the bill on the ground in their home states and districts, arguing that "if the American people truly knew how deeply devastating, damaging, and deceitful this Republican plan is, they will reject it.""Republicans One Ugly Bill is a farce; an attack on the values that make America great," he wrote. "We know the first four months of Donald Trumps presidency have been catastrophic for the American people. It is our duty to fight for American families, to stop the damage, and make certain Republicans are held accountable."

A Honduran national has been charged in federal court after he allegedly crashed a vehicle into a barricade outside the Pensacola, Florida, Navy base and entered the base illegally while running from law enforcement, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).Orly Moises Garcia Hernandez, 34, has been charged with illegally entering a military, Naval or Coast Guard property, and resisting or impeding arrest by a federal officer, the DOJ said in a news release.On May 25, Garcia Hernandez allegedly crashed into a barricade outside a checkpoint at the Naval Air Station Pensacola gate, then ran from military forces onto the base to escape apprehension.ICE FILES DETAINERS AGAINST 2 ILLEGAL ALIENS, INCLUDING 1 FACING ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES FOR SHOOTING SPREEMilitary police ultimately captured Garcia Hernandez at gunpoint after the foot pursuit.If he is convicted, Garcia Hernandez could face up to 18 months in prison and deportation.ACCUSED MS-13 RINGLEADER ONE STEP CLOSER TO DEPORTATION AFTER JUDGE DISMISSES CHARGESSanta Rosa County Jail records show Garcia Hernandez is being held without bond.The investigation into Garcia Hernandezs alleged actions is being handled by the U.S. Navy and Homeland Security Investigations.TOM HOMAN VOWS ACTION AS CALIFORNIA SET TO RELEASE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED TWO TEENSThe DOJ said the case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that streamlines efforts and resources within the Department of Homeland Security to not just crack down on illegal immigration but also achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the "perpetrators of violent crimes."The operation also streamlines efforts and resources from the DHSs Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

Kristin Cavallari stands by her decision to distance herself from her father.In a recent interview with People, the 38-year-old reality TV star opened up about her decision to cut out her father from her life, calling it "the best decision I've ever made.""I mean, honestly, and this might sound messed up to some people, but it's the best decision I've ever made, cutting my dad out of my life. Such a weight has been lifted from me," she told the outlet. "There's not one day where I miss him. I don't know if it was two or three years ago, but I mean, I was an adult, let's say I was 35 [when I decided]. It was 35 years of buildup to that point."She went on to explain that it "was something that I had been wanting to do for a long time" and it wasn't until after he "crossed the boundary with my kids" and wouldn't apologize that she pulled the trigger.KRISTIN CAVALLARI DENIES DATING A-LISTER AFTER RUMORS SWIRLED FOR YEARSCavallari shares three children with her ex-husband, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, including sons Camden, 12, Jaxon, 11, and daughter Saylor, 9."Like, you're just gaslighting me. I don't have time for that anymore," she continued. "If someone's not bringing you joy, if people are only bringing you hurt and sadness and anger, what is the point? Even if it's a parent, life's too short."The reality star first opened up about her decision to cut her dad out of her life in December 2023 during an appearance on her podcast, "Let's Be Honest," in which she spoke with psychologist Dr. Sherrie Campbell.During a discussion about narcissism, Cavallari shared that she never felt comfortable around her father, as he was constantly putting her down as a child and that she didn't realize he was a narcissist until she was an adult.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"But then the flip side of that is, sometimes he would put me on this pedestal and talk me up," she said on her podcast. "Now, as an adult looking back, it was when it benefited you and made you look good."She further elaborated on what it was like growing up with her father on a December 2024 episode of Bunnie Xo's podcast, "Dumb Blonde," where she described the relationship as having "so many layers to it. It's so complicated. It really is disgusting."Cavallari referred to her cutting contact with her father as "the last thing I needed to do in my healing journey," even comparing her marriage to Cutler to her relationship with her father, saying, "I was repeating a pattern with my dad.""I hadn't done the work on my relationship with my dad. That's what you do. I ended up marrying my dad," she said. "And so it really forced me to then to work through my s---, which is what I did. So when we got a divorce for the last five years, quite honestly, I've really taken the time to get my s--- together so that I don't then make the same mistake."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER

Josh Allen finally has a ring.No, it may not be a Super Bowl ring that Buffalo Bills fans might prefer him to have, but the reigning MVP has a more important one after tying the knot with Hailee Steinfeld on Saturday.It was a quick engagement for the couple - Allen proposed to Steinfeld back in November.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAllen went with the classic-black tuxedo, while Steinfeld rocked a strapless dress with arm-length gloves in their Montecito, California, celebration.Allen's teammate, Dion Dawkins, said earlier last year the quarterback was "in love" with the "Starving" singer. The two have been dating since May 2023.Comedian Larry David was also in attendance for the wedding but it was unclear why he was there. David is a noted New York Jets fan and it's likely he and Allen have had interactions in the past.EX-NFL STAR DEZ BRYANT SLAMS LEAGUE'S PRIDE MONTH MESSAGING: 'FAR FROM RIGHT'Allen's Bills fell short in the AFC title game once again, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years.He led the NFL with a 77.3 QBR, leading his squad to yet another division title. The doubters were out after Buffalo traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in the offseason, but the Bills were the first team to clinch a division in the league this past season.Allen started in all 17 games in the 2024 season - he played one snap in the season finale to keep his consecutive-starts streak alive. He threw for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for another dozen.He has finished inside the top-5 of MVP voting in four of the last five years.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

California Democrats at their annual state convention had mix feelings about whether someone from their state could win on a national level after former Vice President Kamala Harris lost in 2024.Delegates convened over the weekend with guests to induct new members and plan for the 2026 election season. Although Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have both been seen as potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, neither appeared at the convention, with Harris only addressing the convention via video.The convention largely avoided discussions about the 2028 election, with at least one delegate wondering if a liberal Californian could win on the national stage at all.CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS UNCERTAIN ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS POTENTIAL RUN FOR GOVERNOR"I dont know if a California Democrat can win a presidential election," delegate Jane Baulch-Enloe told the Los Angeles Times. "California is thought of as the crazy people... I dont mean that in a bad way though I know some people do but we do things differently here."Baulch-Enloe instead insisted California Democrats first need to "get people on our side and help them understand that we arent just wacko liberals and teach people that its okay to want things" like higher wages or universal healthcare.Other attendees, such as Asian American Pacific Islander caucus leader Aref Aziz, argued that Democrats need to have a clearer perspective and message on the economy if they want to win more elections."When you look at a lot of our economies, California and New York, by all accounts, GDP, the numbers that you look at, theyre doing great," Aziz said. "But when it comes to the cost that consumers are paying in these places, theyre so high and so far above other countries that we end up diminishing whatever value there is in our GDP, because everythings so expensive."However, not all delegates believed Californias liberal policies would be a hindrance to future elections.LAURA: COURTESY OF HORRID LIBERAL POLICIES, CALIFORNIA IN A METAPHORIC SENSE, HAS BEEN BURNING FOR DECADES"People like to point a finger somewhere, and I think California is an easy target, but I disagree," delegate Melissa Taylor told the LA Times. "Because I think that California is standing up for values that the Democratic Party believes in, like we believe in labor, we believe in healthcare, we believe in womens rights, we believe in rights for LGBTQ people."Jodi Hicks, the president of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, added that Harris loss was prompted by multiple "unique" factors, including her short three-month campaign, rather than politics. However, she agreed Democrats need "to walk and chew gum at the same time" when it comes to promoting liberal policies and helping the economy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to the California Democratic Party for comment.

A report from Axios has indicated that the United States plans to allow Iran to continue limited low-level uranium enrichment on its soil for an unspecified period of time.On Saturday, the Trump administration presented its first formal proposal to Tehran in an attempt to sign a nuclear deal with the country, but did not share any details of the proposed deal publicly. "President Trump has made it clear that Iran can never obtain a nuclear bomb," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said over the weekend. "Special Envoy Witkoff has sent a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime, and it's in their best interest to accept it."The report, from Axios, cited two sources familiar with the Trump administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran. The White House did not deny the details of Axios' reporting when Fox News Digital reached out for confirmation.IRAN CONDEMNS AUSTRIA OVER REPORT ON ADVANCED NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMInstead, a White House official responded with a statement calling the terms of the deal "very tough" and insisted the terms of the deal prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons."President Trump is speaking the cold, hard truth. The terms we gave Iran were very tough and would make it impossible for them to ever obtain a nuclear bomb," the official said.Media reports Monday said that Iranian officials were planning to reject the U.S.'s proposed deal. The new details reported by Axios might serve to assuage some of the Iranians' concerns, but could also anger some Republicans, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have all expressed that they only want zero nuclear enrichment as part of the deal in addition to full dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program.WHITE HOUSE URGES IRAN TO ACCEPT NUCLEAR DEAL AS IAEA REPORTS URANIUM ENRICHMENT SPIKEAxios reported that the details of the proposal described to them indicated that Iran would not be allowed to build any more new enrichment facilities, must "dismantle critical infrastructure for conversion and processing of uranium," and would be forced to halt any new research and development on nuclear centrifuges. However, according to the details of the proposal reported by Axios, Iran will be allowed to participate in a regional enrichment consortium under certain conditions.For example, Iran will only be able to develop domestic enrichment capabilities for civilian purposes only, according to Axios. Meanwhile, after signing the agreement, Iran would be forced to reduce its enrichment concentration to 3% and shut down all underground enrichment facilities for an agreed-upon time period by both parties.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe new proposal also seeks to develop auditing and oversight mechanisms to ensure Iran follows the rules of the agreement.

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 happeningBoth Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman and GOP Sen. Dave McCormick spoke in a bipartisan forum about the importance of border security, with Fetterman going so far as to call out his own party on the issue."I've kind of, I've lost some support in my party. I thought the border was really important, and our party did not handle the border appropriately," Fetterman told "Fox News Sunday" host Shannon Bream during a FOX Nation presentation of The Senate Project series on Monday."Look at the numbers, 267,000, 300,000 people showing up at our border. And, you know, we can all agree that's roughly the size of Pittsburgh. Now, that's unacceptable. And that's a national security issue. And that's chaos. So a secure border, being very pro-immigration, that's who I am as a Democrat."READ MOREYOU'RE FIRED: Trump admin unveils DOGE aligned rule streamlining process to fire federal workers for misconduct'REALLY NOT LEAVING': Will the Trump Cabinet undo Musks DOGE legacy now that he's gone?'SUICIDAL MIGRATION': Boulder terror attack puts Biden-era immigration policies in the hot seat: 'Must be fully reversed''I'M VERY ANGRY': Jewish House lawmaker urges deportation of Boulder terror suspect's family'RAMPANT': Fetterman, McCormick react to 'astonishing' Boulder attack on pro-Israel groupIDEOLOGICAL VIOLENCE: Boulder, Colorado suspected terror attack suspect Soliman faces murder, assault charges, jail records show'SUICIDAL MIGRATION': Boulder terror attack puts Biden-era immigration policies in the hot seaANTI-AMERICAN': Trump says Boulder terror attack 'will not be tolerated,' deportations must continueNONCITIZEN: Alleged Boulder terrorist overstayed visa, granted work permit by Biden administrationTERROR IN BOULDER: Holocaust survivor among victims in Boulder, Colorado suspected terror attackTENSION IN TURKEY: Ukraine, Russia meet for peace talks in Istanbul after explosive weekendDECEIT REVEALED: Tensions rise as Israel strongly denies firing on Palestinians at Gaza humanitarian siteNATIONALIST COMEBACK: Polish conservative Karol Nawrocki wins presidential election to succeed DudaDEFAMATORY ALLEGATIONS: China accuses Hegseth of espousing 'Cold War mentality' for labeling country as a threatIN HOT WATER: Maxine Waters campaign to pay $68,000 for violating campaign finance laws'UNREAL': Marjorie Taylor Greene slams FDA green lighting of mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccineFIXING THE UNFIXABLE: As Musk exits DOGE, a look back at previous efforts to cut waste, fraud, and abuse and how they faredAPPEALS DENIED: Supreme Court declines to examine appeals over Maryland, Rhode Island gun control lawsDEI DOLLARS: Hundreds of millions in tax money goes to contracts for DEI groups, watchdog findsUPS THE ANTE: US government taking dramatically different approach using terrorism charges against drug cartels: FBI alumGet the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.

Veronica Garcia's state championship is being met with tons of backlash.Garcia, a senior at East Valley High School in Spokane, Washington, took home the girls' 400-meter 2A state title on Saturday. Garcia is a transgender female.Garcia, according to the Seattle Times, was heckled before the race and was booed after it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut the criticism did not end on Saturday. With students back at school after the weekend, high school girls decided to take matters into their own hands.Numerous girls from Tumwater High School in Tumwater protested during school hours with a large banner sign that read, "This is not a walk out (sic). We are not going anywhere."Other signs read "XX," "protest female sports" and other similar messages.The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) issued the following statement to Fox News Digital: "The WIAA continues to proudly represent the 225,000+ student-participants across the state. The Association is aware of the protest by Tumwater HS students."The Tumwater girls' team finished in third place in the meet. Reese Heryford finished in 15th place in a preliminary run for the 400 meters, failing to be in the necessary top eight to qualify for the final.Garcia said the boos were "expect[ed]."DEPT OF EDUCATION LABELS JUNE AS 'TITLE IX MONTH' IN WAKE OF TRANS ATHLETES WINNING GIRLS' COMPETITIONS"Ill be honest, I kind of expect it," Garcia told the Seattle Times. "But it maybe didnt have their intended effect. It made me angry, but not angry as in I wanted to give up, but angry as in Im going to push."Im going to put this in the most PG-13 way. Im just going to say its a damn shame they dont have anything else better to do. I hope they get a life. But oh well. It just shows who they are as people."Garcia, who ran the race in 55.70 seconds, won by over a full second. That time would have been the slowest by any boy, even in the preliminary rounds. Garcia also won a state championship last year and complained about the lack of sportsmanship from fellow competitors.Garcia's victory came roughly a week after the Quilcene School District in Washington voted, 3-2, to keep sports competition based on athletes' birth gender, a move that defies state law.The WIAA, enacted in 2007, allows transgender students to participate based on their gender identity.President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February to keep biological boys out of girls' and women's sports, but Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, who once said it would be "inaccurate" to say there are only two genders, said the order defies state law.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.