The co-hosts of "The View" discussed Karine Jean-Pierre's exit from the Democratic Party on Thursday and questioned what it means for Democrats moving forward, with one slamming "blind loyalty" to parties.The longtime spokesperson for former President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that she has left the Democratic Party and become an independent. Jean-Pierre also revealed an upcoming book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,"that quickly raised eyebrows among the journalists who dealt with her in the briefing room.Co-host Sara Haines railed against the tribal "jersey-wearing" politics of the two-party system and praised Jean-Pierre's decision to come out as an independent as "honest."KARINE JEAN-PIERRE HOPED TO BE A CO-HOST ON 'THE VIEW' AFTER EXITING BIDEN WHITE HOUSE: REPORT"I think it's a more honest political take," she said. "I feel like maybe I'm biased as an independent, that everyone should be independent, but the largest group of voters we have are independents, and I think it's because our system is so simplistic by having two parties and assuming anyone fits in those boxes at all."Haines then addressed a counterpoint to her argument not being able to vote in primary elections and noted that 35 of the 50 states hold either open or semi-open primary elections, which benefits independent voters."I think it's time for politicians to sell themselves completely to someone consuming what they have to offer, and not worrying about jersey-wearing partisan politics and tribalism," Haines argued.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECo-host Joy Behar took issue with Jean-Pierre labeling herself as an independent, doubting that she would ever vote for a Republican.Haines clarified her position, explaining that independents tend to lean to one side or the other of the political aisle, and even though she has voted Democratic for 25 years, she feels the party does not fully represent her values.Still, Behar challenged her, saying, "Yeah, but you keep voting for them.""I wait to see the candidates. And if the Republicans ever put up a candidate that I was like, 'That's my person,' in a heartbeat, I would vote for them," she said.Fellow co-host Sunny Hostin chimed in, saying that Haines' take only makes sense for "what the Republican Party used to be," but the "Trump-lican party" makes it a much different situation now.She also argued that most self-identified independents vote exclusively for one party, so when it comes down to it, they're not truly independents, and cited her father's voting record as an example.Hostin recalled that although her father identified as an independent, he voted exclusively for Democrats for 40 years until she encouraged him to formally register as a Democrat to vote in primaries.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHaines contended that Hostin had a "narrow view" of the issue and recalled the negative reaction she received from Democrats when she called for Biden to step down."My point here is that there's blind loyalty," she said. "The second I sat here at this desk and said I felt President Biden should step down, the hate I got was not from the right. It was from the left. To me, the reason I'm an independent is to say, I call em like I see em. And I hope you do, too, because that's the way the system should work."Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.

"American Pie" actor Jason Biggs is pulling back the curtain on the darkest days of his drug addictionand the harrowing lengths he went to feed it.Biggs, now 47, revealed a startling glimpse into his past, as he opened up about his struggle with substance abuse in his 20s.At the height of his fame and addiction, Biggs admitted he once rummaged through his trash can just to get one more hit of cocaine.AMERICAN PIE STAR JASON BIGGS SHEDS NEARLY 40 POUNDS AFTER HEALTH SCARE"Being 22 with money in the bank and coke in my pocket and no one saying no to me," Biggs shared on the "Well with Arielle Lorre," podcast earlier this week."I lived in the gray area, but I have snorting dust off the floor stories or similar to that," he recalled. "One of my craziest stories was, I was doing cocaine by myself in my house, and I did what I said was the last line."Biggs candid confession shared how deep his addiction had taken hold. Alone in his house and desperate to extend the high, Biggs said what he thought would be his "last line" of cocaine quickly turned into something far more disturbing.The "Orange is the New Black" actor remembered it was 4 a.m. and his wife, Jenny Mollen, was asleep. While Biggs was restless, he attempted to stop himself from doing more drugs by throwing the cocaine into the trash can.JASON BIGGS REVEALS HE TURNED DOWN 'HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER' LEAD ROLE: 'IT'S MY BIGGEST REGRET'"Within 15 minutes, as soon as my last bump is wearing off, Im like, what am I doing? I go into my trash, and I take it out and I do a line."But the spiral didnt end there.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Before I took the Ambien, I was like, One more," Biggs continued. "I went outside and I climbed into the trash bin and got the bag of coke and went upstairs and did another line. I was like, What the f am I doing? This is absolutely insane."In March 2024, Biggs opened up about his battle with alcoholism."Im going to therapy and working on things, but meanwhile, Im leaving therapy, having just had a good session, and Im going to the liquor store and buying a fifth of vodka, drinking it and then driving home," he shared on his wife Jenny Mollens podcast.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERBiggs confessed at the time that he had hidden his alcoholism from his wife, but she had never noticed it."I had it figured out to a T to not get too drunk where I couldnt have a conversation with you," he remarked.The couple got married in 2008 and share two sons, Sid and Lazlo.In 2018, Biggs took to Instagram to share his sobriety journey."I first tried to get sober over 5 years ago, when the weight of my obsession with booze and drugs became too heavy for me to handle. Turns out this s--- is hard. After some fits and starts, Ive managed to put together one year of sobriety. Im as proud of it as anything in my life. If youre struggling, know theres help. Dont be ashamed. We can do this."

American tennis star Coco Gauff claimed her second career Grand Slam after defeating top-ranked womens tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday.Gauff, 21, dropped to the ground after she defeated Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. The win marked the first time an American won the title since Serena Willaims did it in 2015.It was Guaffs first victory at Roland Garros and her second Grand Slam title. She won the U.S. Open in 2023 when she defeated Sabalenka in three sets. She was 18.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Walker Buehler's first season with the Boston Red Sox has gotten off to an uneven start.He made his 10th start of the season on Friday at Yankee Stadium. The pitcher proceeded to deliver his worst performance of the year. Buehler sacrificed five earned runs and was able to complete just two innings.The Yankees eventually celebrated a 9-6 victory over their AL East division rivals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBuehler spent the first eight years of his major league career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and recorded the final out in Game 5 of the World Series. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in five games to capture the franchise's second championship in the last five years.FENWAY PARK'S PESKY'S POLE GIFTS RED SOX DRAMATIC VICTORY WITH RECORD-SETTING SHORT HOMERBuehler signed a lucrative one-year contract with the Red Sox. He offered a harsh critique of his latest underwhelming performance."This organization put a lot of faith in me this offseason and I've been f-----g embarrassing for us," Buehler said, per masslive.com.After giving up five earned on Friday, Buehler's ERA jumped to 5.18. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and missed the entire 2023 season.While he largely struggled during the 2024 regular season, Buehler stepped up in the postseason for the Dodgers. He pitched multiple scoreless innings in the NLCS and World Series.Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm hit a three-run homer off Buehler in the first inning. He followed that up with an RBI single in the second.Buehler's overall record sits at 4-4, but he is 0-3 in his last three outings. Friday's loss dropped Boston's record to 30-35.The Red Sox enter Saturday's action in fourth place in the AL East.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Pro wrestling legendRic Flair is battling skin cancer for the second time in three years, the Hall of Famer revealed this week.The formerWWE star, 76, revealed the diagnosis in an interview with PEOPLE after previously denying reports last month, a decision he told the outlet whad been made out of concern for his privacy."Its the second time in three years that Ive been dealing with skin cancer," he toldthe outlet. "I will be undergoing treatment next week."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLast month, Flair addressed the rumors in a post on X."Im Sorry People Have Been Misled By Social Media, But I Dont HaveCancer Of Any Kind," he wrote on May 5. "Thank You For Your Concerns And For Everyone Reaching Out. I Am Absolutely Fine, And Unfortunately, Youll Have To Live And Put Up With Me For Another 25 Years!"PRO WRESTLING LEGEND RIC FLAIR, 75, SPLITS FROM 5TH WIFEFlair announced his split from his fifth wife, Wendy Barlow, in September. In a post announcing the couples divorce, he thanked Barlow for her support during a serious health complication in 2017."Ill never be able to thank her enough for standing by my side through my terrible health crisis in 2017. She never left my side! And for that I will always be grateful," he said at the time. "We are working on different projects at the current time & it becomes difficult with my schedule & her schedule to make this work."I wish her the best of luck with her projects, and I know that she supports mine."Flair was admitted to a hospital in Georgia in 2017, and according toSports Illustrateds reporting at the time, he underwent surgery to remove part of his bowel. PEOPLE reported that doctors also found that he was in the early stages of kidney failure and on the verge of congestive heart failure, which were results of alcohol abuse.Fox News Digitals Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the sixth round to select a quarterback in April's NFL Draft. But, after drafting former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, the Steelers quarterback room still featured more questions than answers.This week, Pittsburgh appears to have found a short-term solution to its signal caller concerns. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract, the Steelers confirmed. The 41-year-old quarterback is expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp next week.While the signing was met with both praise and criticism, Skip Bayless made his feelings about the Steelers decision clear.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn a video posted to his social media platform, Bayless characterized Rodgers as a "diva" and suggested the veteran quarterback did not have much left in the tank."He was washed his last three years in Green Bay," Bayless said. "Go look at the numbers of his last three playoff games in Green Bay I told the Jets he was washed."SIGNING AARON RODGERS IS 'WORST-CASE SCENARIO' FOR STEELERS, RYAN CLARK SAYSBayless then offered a pun, claiming Rodgers would "steal from the Steelers."A bewildered Bayless then questioned the state of the storied franchise. "What has become of the Pittsburgh Steelers?" he continued. "I dont hate them anymore, I pity them."The Steelers finished last season with a 10-7 record. Longtime head coach Mike Tomlin has never finished a regular season with a losing record. The Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round loss to the Baltimore Ravens in January.Justin Fields started the first five games of the Steelers' 2024 campaign, before Russell Wilson took over. Fields signed with the Jets earlier this offseason, while Wilson landed with the New York Giants.Rodgers hasn't taken a team to the playoffs since he left Green Bay. January 2022 marked Rodgers' last postseason appearance. The Packers suffered a 13-10 loss in the divisional round in that game.After suffering a season-ending injury in the first game of the 2023 season, Rodgers appeared in all 17 games in 2024. He finished the year with 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.After spending the 2024 season with the Tennessee Titans, the Steelers brought back Mason Rudolph. Skylar Thompson was also on the roster, but neither quarterback was viewed as the primary starter entering 2025.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A man's Facebook plea for a liver donor attracted the attention of a high-school acquaintance he hadn't spoken to in 20 years.In April 2024, after experiencing appetite loss and losing 15 pounds in a month, Steven Register, 42, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, according to SWNS.Doctors told the former MLB pitcher who played for the Colorado Rockies in 2008 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009 that a liver transplant was likely his best chance of survival.MAN WITH STAGE 4 CANCER RAISES $150K FOR EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT"When we first met with the doctors, they gave me a year to a year-and-a-half to live," Register said, adding that he and his wife, Beth, immediately started researching options.The couple traveled from Auburn, Alabama, to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where Register underwent surgery for a temporary ostomy bag and began chemotherapy, per the SWNS report.Plans for the liver resection were canceled when doctors discovered the tumors were too large, which led the couple to consider a transplant.Register's wife created a Facebook group to search for a living liver donor, hoping someone would come forward in time.Kristin Johnston, a 40-year-old preschool teacher from Roswell, Georgia, saw the post and recognized Register as a former high-school classmate.The two had met in 1999 at Shaw High School in Columbus, Georgia, but hadnt spoken in over two decades, SWNS reported.ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER TRANSPLANTS ON THE RISE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS, DOCTOR SAYS"It was just so far out of left field," said Register, who couldnt believe it when Johnston volunteered to donate part of her liver.He added, "I haven't seen or talked to her in over 20 years, and for her to reach out like that, it was just meant to be."Johnston said she started by doing a quick online search for live liver donation and discovered that blood type compatibility was the first step."I just sent him a message," she said. "I said 'hey, what's your blood type?' and he said, 'I'm B positive.'"She responded, "Wait, thats mine too," and offered, "Ill happily donate a lobe if Im a match."HIV-POSITIVE TRANSPLANTS NOW PERMITTED FOR LIVERS AND KIDNEYSJohnston was later cleared as a match and received the confirmation on a meaningful day."I got the news on Good Friday, of all days, that I was officially cleared as his liver donor," she said.The surgery, which is expected to take 12 to 14 hours, will involve removing 70% of Johnstons liver and transplanting it into Register, according to SWNS.Both her remaining liver and the donated portion will regenerate over time, giving both a second chance at health."For her, she is ultimately giving him the gift of life for him, a really fresh start in this journey," said Beth Register.Steven Register added, "Hopefully, once I get my liver with all the tumor and cancer out, Ill be cancer-free from there."The Register family including children McKenzie (16), Blakely (14) and Brooks (8) launched a fundraiser on SupportNow to help with travel, food and medical expenses.Johnston and her husband Cody, 38, a real estate developer, have three kids of their own Sawyer (9), Teddy (7) and Dahlia (4).Beth Register said she hopes their family's story raises awareness about the impact of living organ donation."A lot of people dont realize that live donations, whether it be for livers or kidneys, are even an option," she said.She added that Johnston has been selfless from the start.The families believe fate had a hand in reconnecting them, per SWNS."We just pray that God is opening all the right doors and that Kristin is the perfect donor for him," Beth Register said.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthShe continued, "We just appreciate her being willing to put her life on pause to hopefully lengthen his life by many, many, many years."

Legendary singer Billy Joel is remaining in good spirits despite his serious health battle.While Joel, 76, was notably absent from the premiere of his new documentary, "And So It Goes," due to his brain disorder diagnosis, he made sure to send fans a message."Billy wishes he were here tonight, and he asked us to convey his greetings to you all," director Susan Lacy, along with Jessica Levin shared with the crowd at the Tribeca Film Festival, according to Variety.BILLY JOEL OPENS UP ABOUT AFFAIR THAT LED TO TWO SUICIDE ATTEMPTS"He said getting old sucks, but its still preferable to getting cremated, Joel said in his message to fans."He will be back," Lacy added.As the "Piano Man" had been sidelined by his health, Joel made sure to send fans a message that was equal parts heartfelt and darkly humorous. Its the first public message from Joel since news broke of his brain disorder diagnosis.BILLY JOEL CANCELS ALL CONCERTS DUE TO BRAIN DISORDER DIAGNOSISOn May 23, Joel announced he was canceling all his shows since he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects his vision, hearing and balance. According to Yale Medicine, it is a rare condition.NPH is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. This condition is most likely to occur in people over 65. Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe singer-songwriter took to his social media to share a statement with his fans."This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," it read in part.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST"Under his doctors instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERJoel concluded, "Im sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding."His wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, shared a statement with Fox News Digital."Thank you for the outpouring of love and support. We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received. Bill is beloved by many, and to us, he is a father and husband who is at the center of our world. We are hopeful for his recovery. We look forward to seeing you all in the future," she said.

President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that there would be "serious consequences" for Elon Musk if he were to fund Democratic candidates. The president made the remark during a phone interview with NBC News."If he does, hell have to pay the consequences for that," Trump told NBC News. However, according to the outlet, Trump did not detail what the consequences would be.TIMELINE: INSIDE THE EVOLVING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRUMP AND MUSK FROM FIRST TERM TO THIS WEEK'S FALLOUTThe president also told the outlet that he has no interest in repairing his relationship with the Tesla founder and CEO. When asked if he thought his relationship with Musk was over, Trump reportedly told NBC News, "I would assume so, yeah."Trump also apparently has "no intention" of speaking with Musk which is what he told Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier.Trump and Musk have been engaged in a heated feud that has rapidly escalated in a matter of days. The spat began when Musk criticized the Trump-backed "Big Beautiful Bill" after his time with the administration ended."Im sorry, but I just cant stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination," Musk said in a Tuesday post on X. "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it."JD VANCE SAYS IT WAS A 'HUGE MISTAKE' FOR MUSK TO GO AFTER TRUMP WITH EPSTEIN ACCUSATIONMusk later had two explosive posts on X, both of which are now deleted. In one, Musk accused Trump of being in files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Then, he agreed with a post calling for Trump's impeachment and suggested that Vice President JD Vance take charge.In one of his posts criticizing the bill, Musk argued that the bill "more than defeats all the cost savings achieved by the DOGE team at great personal cost and risk."On Friday, Trump spoke with Baier and told him that "Elons totally lost it." That same day Trump posted on Truth Social that Musk should have turned on him "months ago.""I dont mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. "This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"Musk endorsed Trump after the then-candidate was nearly assassinated in Butler, Pa., during a campaign rally. The two seemed to become fast friends, with Musk eventually agreeing to join the Trump administration and lead DOGE.