Ronald Reagan would have appreciated Donald Trumps moxie. Stylistically, they are different but all men are different in this regard. Ideologically however, there are many similarities.Reagan spoke out often against the political establishment. Reagan was himself anti-status quo. He was of the conservative/populist Goldwater wing of the GOP. Dont forget, he ran against the establishment candidate, incumbent President Gerald Ford in 1976, almost beating him for the presidential nomination.He ran again in 1980 against the establishment candidates Amb. George H.W. Bush and former Texas Gov. John Connolly, defeated them, and in so doing remade the GOP.TRUMP EMBRACES DEM POLICIES TRADITIONALLY REJECTED BY GOP IN BID TO BUILD 'PARTY OF COMMON SENSE'The president is embracing some Democratic policies in his second term's push for a 'golden age' for America.For men like Reagan and Trump, its always been the same: Outsiders versus insiders. British versus the Colonists. Jefferson versus Adams. Goldwater versus Rockefeller. The conservative movement versus the GOP establishment. Delta House versus Omega House. The Jedi versus the Evil Empire.Bill Clinton once said, "Democrats want to fall in love; Republicans want to fall in line." Nothing could be further from the truth. Democrats love power and all its abuses and fall in line behind anyone with perceived power; Republicans fall in love with ideas centered on the individual.Republicans cherished Reagan and now Trump, because both these men have acted on their conservative ideas.ON REAGANS BIRTHDAY, HOW HE AND TRUMP HELPED MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAINOne stark example, Reagan wanted to destroy the Soviet Union which he called an "Evil Empire." He wanted to consign it to the "ash heap" of history. Meanwhile the political establishment supported "Dtente" which was co-existence, even as the Soviets were gobbling up the rest of the world, Reagan was challenging this way of thinking.The Berlin Wall fell as a result of Reagans conservative actions.He wanted to eliminate the Departments of Education and Energy seeing them as fraudulent and wasteful. Just as Trump is now doing. The entrenched establishment supported them even as they were worthless, counter-productive and costly.Reagan supported gay rights long before it was fashionable or accepted by the political establishment because it was about the individual.Later, as president, Reagan was never comfortable in the trappings of Washington, often leaving for the weekend to go the Camp David or for longer trips to his ranch in Santa Barbara.WILLIAM J. BENNETT, CHRIS BEACH: 5 WAYS TRUMP HAS TRANSFORMED THE REPUBLICAN PARTYWhen he left Washington in January 1989, he only returned once to accept the Medal of Freedom award from President George W. Bush 43.Reagan was wildly popular with blue-collar voters, just as Trump now is. And yes, both men had and have a tremendous sense of humor. Joe Biden? He is the butt of jokes.The Republican Party has changed its positions on many issues over the years, whereasthe Democratic Party has remained more or less constant as the pro-government party, since 1932. The GOP used to be the balanced budget, Green eyeshade party before Ronald Reagan introduced tax cuts as a canon of the party, to liberate the individual.'NEW GOLDEN AGE': REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS ECSTATIC AS TRUMP TAKES OFFICE WITH SLATE OF NEW ORDERSThe party has switched back and forth on trade and other matters over the years. But in 1980, Reagan brought a cluster of issues to the party which it still embraces and Trump pursues today.Tax cuts, federalism, strong national defense, pro-life, all centered on the importance of the individual. Reagan often said, "Our party must be the party of the individual." All these issues Donald Trump has heartily embraced.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThe only issue with separates them may be trade, but Reagan also used tariffs to save Harley-Davidson from cheap Japanese imports, thus saving a cherished company.Everything Reagan did must be judged in the shadow of the Cold War. He supported NAFTA and the Caribbean Basin Initiative as they strengthened the trading, cultural and political ties between these Western Hemisphere countries. And, for Reagan, they were a restatement of the Monroe Doctrine.There is a small group of rabble-rouser Republicans who oppose Trump just as Reagan had his cranks and critics.Just as all revolutionaries do.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CRAIG SHIRLEY

Kathie Lee Gifford weighed in on the celebrity exodus from Hollywood.In 2019, the 71-year-old former TV host moved from Greenwich, Connecticut, to Frankin, Tennessee, after her departure from her morning show "Today," which films in New York City.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Gifford shared her thoughts on what has prompted a growing number of stars to embrace simpler lives in more rural parts of the country."They've had the other, and it's not fulfilling," the Q50 ambassador for QVC said on the red carpet at QVC's TikTok Super Brand Day in Santa Monica, California."You get a lot of money, and you notice that by getting a lot of money, they're able to move someplace where they can have a different kind of lifestyle," Gifford continued. "They can afford it."'THIS IS US' STAR CHRISSY METZ LEFT HOLLYWOOD AFTER 2 DECADES, SAYS SHE FOUND A 'BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE'"I have a little farm in Tennessee as well as my home there, and I live next to big, big, big stars who have like 15,000 acres," she added. "I've got 10 little acres. I'm so happy there."After moving to Franklin, which is on the outskirts of Nashville, the former "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" host renovated her Tennessee farm to become a French-inspired farm and expanded on the property. Gifford previously told City Life magazine that she named the farm "Orval" after the small town outside of Paris where she was conceived.WATCH: Kathie Lee Gifford says stars are fleeing Hollywood because 'it's unfulfilling'While speaking with Fox News Digital, Gifford shared that her farm is a tribute to her late parents, Aaron and Joan Epstein. "The God of the Way" author explained that she hopes her descendants will learn about her parents through the farm, and she plans to tell Aaron and Joan's story in a future book."I'm the only one who has a French farm in Tennessee because I did the whole thing as an homage to my mother and father, who made me in a converted barn in a little village outside of Paris a long, long time ago," Gifford said. "And I want my children and grandchildren and their grandchildren to know about them.""That will be the last book I write," she continued. "It's going to be about my mom and dad and what they did. And each one of them would have been a Dickens novel on their own saddest, saddest experiences in life. And they're two people that should have never even made it to 21. But they found each other and they found Jesus. And the last part of their life was just unbelievable."Prior to relocating to Franklin, Gifford lived in Greenwich for more than a decade, where she raised her two children, Cody, 35, and Cassidy, 31, and remained by the side of her husband of nearly 30 years, NFL legend Frank Gifford, until he died in August 2015 at age 84.During a 2019 interview with The Tennessean, Gifford reflected on why she decided to leave her home in Greenwich for Tennessee."I moved here because I was dying of loneliness," she admitted.Gifford recalled how her circumstances had changed after her children left home and she lost her husband. She told the outlet that her home no longer felt like a safe haven for her and all she was left with was an empty house."That huge, beautiful, memory-filled home was like a morgue to me," Gifford said. "Heres the bad news Im a widow, an orphan, and an empty nester. The good news is, I have the freedom of a widow, an orphan and an empty nester."WATCH: Kathie Lee Gifford shares why her son living at her Connecticut home is a joyful thingWhile Gifford lives full time in Franklin, she told Fox News Digital that she still owns her house in Greenwich. "The Baxters" actress explained that her son Cody and his wife, Erika, who he married in 2020, currently live at the house. Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home."My son is a smart one," Gifford said. "He moved in with his wife. Actually, they weren't even married then, but they moved into my house. They left here, Santa Monica, to get away from COVID and live at our house where he grew up. And they're still there. And it's wonderful because our house was over 100 years old, and it was right on the water, and it was falling into the sea," Gifford said."And my son has done an unbelievable job," she continued. "I mean, it looks brand new. It's cost me a fortune, but it's been worth it. And I'm happy that they're there. You know how much joy it brings me to see his little boys and my son throwing the football around the same yard that Frank used to throw the football around in. They're swimming in the same pool, playing on the tennis court, running, just everything.""It's dj vu and it's just a joyful thing," Gifford added. "And my son is an unbelievable husband and father, and his wife looks like Elizabeth Taylor, and she's an incredible, incredible mother. And my daughter lives near me in Tennessee, and she is about to pop with her second baby, and she married a wonderful guy.""I know I've had great sadness in my life when I lost somebody that I love very much. But I know that I'm gonna see him again. I know exactly where they are."Gifford spoke with Fox News Digital while attending QVC's TikTok Super Brand Day at the Santa Monica Post Office in Santa Monica, California. The event celebrated the second year of QVC's "Age of Possibility" platform, which is geared toward women over 50.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe TV personality is an ambassador for QVC's Quintessential 50, a "group of amazing women 50+ who embrace the Age of Possibility and are helping to amplify our mission," per the shopping network's website.In addition to Gifford, QVC's TikTok Super Brand Day was also attended by other Q50 ambassadors, including Gifford's former "Today" co-host Hoda Kotb, philanthropist Kathy Hilton and "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum Jennie Garth. While attending the event, Gifford and Kotb, who co-hosted "Today" for 11 years, reunited on the red carpet.During her interview with Fox News Digital, Gifford recalled how she came to work with QVC.WATCH: Kathie Lee Gifford recalls how she began working with QVC"They called me years ago when I was on with Regis and asked me to do a product line for them," she said. "So I came out with some sort of a beauty product, I think it was a skin cream and a really, really good one. And they said, Now you know, you might have to stay there and come back every 20 minutes or every couple hours and do it in the middle of the night, and I said, OK, let's see how it goes.'""We sold out," Gifford recalled. "We sold $5 million worth of it in five minutes. I went, Oh.""Now that didn't happen every time I went to do QVC, but it was a nice big step first," she added with a smile.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSince then, Gifford said she has worked with QVC on and off over the years."They're an amazing organization," she said. "Technically, they're superb and nice, nice, nice people. And you know me, I don't hang out with mean ones. I do not do it."

A Christian summer camp that has operated in Colorado for decades is suing the state over new state licensing requirements that the camp says violate its religious beliefs on gender and sexuality.Camp IdRaHaJe, which derives its name from the hymn, "Id Rather Have Jesus," is a Christian childrens summer camp for kids ages 6 to 17. The camp has served Colorado families of all faiths and backgrounds since 1948 and welcomes 2,500 to 3,000 campers each year.Camp IdRaHaJe filed a complaint in federal court on May 12 challenging new state licensing rules issued by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood that allegedly require childrens resident camps to permit campers access to bathing, dressing and sleeping facilities that align with the camper's gender identity.The camp first tried to get a religious exemption, but the department denied their request, according to Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the legal group representing Camp IdRaHaJe in court.COLORADO PARENTS UNLOAD ON LIBERAL LAWMAKERS, PROMPTING CHANGES TO CONTROVERSIAL GENDER BILLADF claims that the regulations put children at risk and violate the free exercise, establishment, and equal protection clauses of the U.S. Constitution."Every child deserves respect of privacy," ADF senior counsel Ryan Tucker told Fox News Digital, adding, "But that respect of privacy must extend equally to all students. No one should be forced to share a room or showering facilities with someone of the opposite sex.""The law ignores reality and children are the ones who ultimately pay the price," he continued.Tucker explained that new rules require the Christian camp to abandon its "own faith and mission" in order to continue operating in Colorado.COLORADO'S 'TOTALITARIAN' TRANSGENDERISM BILL SPARKS CONCERNS FROM PARENTS"The state of Colorado has been quite hostile to people of faith over the past several years," Tucker said, referencing other religious liberty lawsuits against the state which have gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court."In particular, they're trying to ram down this gender ideology to everyone in the state," he said.The complaint states that families choose to send their kids to IdRaHaJe because of its Christian "policies, programs and education," and that families must agree to follow its policies on sex-specific facilities at registration.Under the new state policy, the camp must choose between upholding its religious beliefs and mission or abandoning these in order to keep its license and continue operating the camp, according to the complaint.In June, the camp must certify it is complying with all the resident camp regulations and a licensing specialist will also be visiting to inspect the camp to see if it is in compliance, according to the complaint.Camp IdRaHaJe has decided to continue operating under its current policies even though this risks fines and the loss of its license to operate.ADF says other childrens resident camps are also expressing concerns about the new state licensing requirements.The legal group is asking the court to declare that these regulations on gender identity are unconstitutional."The government has no place telling religious summer camps that its lights out for upholding their religious beliefs about human sexuality," ADF legal counsel Andrea Dill also said in a statement. "Camp IdRaHaJe exists to present the truth of the Gospel to children who are building character and lifelong memories. But the Colorado government is putting its dangerous agendathat is losing popularity across the globeahead of its kids. We are urging the court to allow IdRaHaJe to operate as it has for over 75 years: as a Christian summer camp that accepts all campers without fear of being punished for its beliefs."The Colorado Department of Early Childhood said it could not comment on the pending litigation.There have been several other high-profile religious liberty cases against the state in recent years that have been heard before the U.S. Supreme Court.In 2018, the high court ruled in favor of Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who was punished by the state after he refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.In another landmark case before the court in 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Colorados anti-discrimination law cannot force a graphic designer to make wedding websites for same-sex marriages.

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes.Thats according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).A mini-stroke medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a "short period of symptoms," according to Mayo Clinic.STROKE, DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION SHARE THESE 17 PREVENTABLE RISK FACTORSThe study found that people who experience a TIA are more likely to report prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year."Patients with a presumed transient event reported fatigue at levels comparable to a stroke," lead study author Birgitte Hede Ebbesen, PT, PhD, a physiotherapist at Aalborg University Hospital, told Fox News Digital.The researchers followed 354 people averaging 70 years of age who had experienced a mini-stroke.Over a 12-month period, the participants reported their level of fatigue in five areas: overall tiredness, physical tiredness, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue, according to a university press release.HEART DISEASE COULD BE PREVENTED WITH THIS ONE SIMPLE TESTOn a scale ranging from 4 to 20 with 20 being the most fatigued the participants reported an average score of 12.3 in the two weeks after the mini-stroke, 11.9 at three months, 11.4 at six months and 11.1 at the one-year mark.Two weeks after the mini-stroke, 61% reported high levels of fatigue. At three, six and 12 months, 54% said they experienced fatigue.Those who reported prolonged fatigue were twice as likely to have experienced anxiety and/or depression, the study found. Some also reported"We had encountered fatigue among patients with TIA in clinical settings, so we knew it was there but the frequency still surprised us," Modrau told Fox News Digital.FEELING EXTRA TIRED? THIS VIRUS COULD BE THE CULPRIT, STUDY SUGGESTS"Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found that if people experience fatigue within two weeks of leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year."Based on these findings, Modrau suggests that people diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack should be monitored for lingering fatigue in the ensuing weeks and months."This could help us better understand who might struggle with fatigue long-term and require further care."The more commonly known symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, which usually resolve within a day, according to Modrau. Some patients also reported long-term cognitive issues.Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company that offers cardiovascular and anesthesiology services to hospitals nationwide, confirmed that fatigue is very common and sometimes "debilitating" following a stroke."Fatigue is multifactorial and can rarely be attributed to a single cause," Serwer, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.The Maryland-based cardiologist shared the following potential reasons for fatigue following a mini-stroke.Brain healing: "After a stroke, the brain tries to heal itself," Serwer said. "This process causes the brain to work harder to rewire itself, which results in a higher demand for energy. This often leaves patients feeling drained or fatigued."Increased inflammation:This can occur due to the immune response following a TIA.Lower levels of neurotransmitters in the brain:Reduced levels of chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can result in depression, fatigue or lack of motivation, according to Serwer.Sleep disturbances:"These are very common after a stroke and can lead to significant sleep deprivation," the cardiologist said.Medications: Drugs used to treat strokes may have adverse side effects, including fatigue. "Betablockers are excellent blood pressure medications and are often prescribed after a stroke or heart attack, but they may cause notable fatigue," Serwer noted.Other factors:"Simple tasks may require more mental effort than before the injury," the cardiologist said. "Depression or anxiety after a stroke can also be a confounding predictor of fatigue."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe study did have some limitations, the researchers noted."It is an observational study and therefore we cannot determine causality," Modrau said."Results are based on self-reported questionnaires, and we cannot be certain that relatives didnt help fill them out or influence results."The researchers also did not have information on pre-TIA fatigue levels, although previous studies suggested that it was "much more frequent" after mini-strokes.Looking ahead, Modrau said she hopes healthcare providers begin to acknowledge lasting fatigue after TIA and provide care pathways for these patients.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"Up until now, patients with lasting challenges after TIA have been left alone in many cases," she told Fox News Digital."We as a society should start to acknowledge their difficulties instead of viewing them as the lucky ones," she continued. "My aim with this study has been to give these patients a voice and to start to listen to their struggles."

Former President Joe Biden announced over the weekend that he had just recently been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. A statement from the former presidents office identified the cancer as "aggressive" but also "hormone sensitive," indicating the possibility of "effective management."The news generated an outpouring of sympathy from friends and foes alike. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery." We share that concern and optimism; we hope the former president beats the disease.But, like much of the public, our initial sympathy has turned skeptical. Doctors say that it is highly unlikely anyone could be "suddenly" diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Especially one which, according to Bidens statement, had metastasized into his bone.POLITICAL WORLD REACTS TO FORMER PRESIDENT BIDEN'S 'AGGRESSIVE' CANCER DIAGNOSIS: 'INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT'Nearly every man over 50 gets checked regularly for prostate cancer. Certainly, a U.S. president, and especially one under close surveillance for age-related illnesses, would have been examined rigorously for a disease that strikes one in seven men during their lifetime.Dr. Ezekiel Emmanuel, an oncologist and Democrat policy-maker, told Joe Scarborough on MSNBC, that Biden had certainly had the disease for "more than several years." "He did not develop it in the last 100, 200 days. He had it while he was president. He probably had it at the start of his presidency in 2021. I don't think there's any disagreement about that."Pressed by Scarborough on whether Biden would have been tested for prostate cancer, Emmanuel said most White House doctors would likely recommend the test. During their administrations, as he pointed out, Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both got the test, even though they were younger than Biden.MEDICAL EXPERT 'ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED' BY TIMING OF BIDEN'S PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSISDr. Steven Quay, a board-certified anatomic pathologist, noted on X: "Prostate cancer is the easiest cancer to diagnose when it first starts and to watch it progress to bone metastases For even with the most aggressive form, it is a 5-7 year journey without treatment before it becomes metastatic."Some observers have noted that in 2022, then-President Biden gave a peculiar speech about pollution causing oil slicks on his familys car window, saying "Thats why I and so damn many other people I grew up with have cancer and whyfor the longest time Delaware has the highest cancer rate in the nation."BIDEN SPEAKS OUT FOR FIRST TIME SINCE CANCER DIAGNOSISAt the time, this was dismissed by the White House as just another of Bidens famous "gaffes," with his staff denying he had cancer. In retrospect, the president may have been telling the truth, for once.Why would President Biden and his inner circle have withheld his cancer diagnosis from the public? And why come out with it now?When Biden ran for the Oval Office in 2020, at the age of 77, critics questioned his health and his ability to serve in the toughest job on earth for four years. Many cited his evident cognitive challenges; political opponents argued that Bidens handlers kept him largely hidden in his basement during the campaign to hide his mental lapses, using COVID as a pretext.CNN'S AXELROD SUGGESTS DISCUSSIONS AROUND BIDENS MENTAL ACUITY SHOULD BE SET ASIDE AMID CANCER DIAGNOSISIn the Democratic primaries, opponents used his age against him. During one 2019 debate, former HUD Secretary Julian Castro accused Biden of forgetting something he had just said, implying he was too old for the job. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., also vying for the nomination, expressed concern about Bidens age as well.If Biden had acknowledged at that time that he was ill with a life-threatening disease, he would probably not have won the nomination and he almost certainly would not have beaten Donald Trump in what turned out to be a very close election.After just one year in office, with Biden still ducking interviews and press conferences, doubts had grown about Bidens fitness, with a poll revealing that only 40% of voters agreed that Biden "is in good health," while 50 percent disagreed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONBiden, Inc. has plenty of reasons to go public with his cancer diagnosis today. Axios recently released audio tapes of the former president being interviewed by Special Counsel Robert Hur, which shows the president struggling with serious memory lapses and unable to answer simple questions. The recordings make Hurs famous description of Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory" appear generous.In addition, on Tuesday, the much-heralded book "Original Sin" by CNNs Jake Tapper and Axios Alex Thompson, goes on sale. The book exposes the frantic efforts by Bidens inner circle to hide his decline hidden from the public.The books revelations raise anew charges that it was not only the White House that lied to the American people about Bidens decline, but that the Democratic Party and their media allies did as well. Partly because of that coverup, approval ratings for the party are at all-time lows, and trust in the liberal media has collapsed.Democrats are furious with Joe Biden, critical of his decision to stay in the race which, they say, cost them the election. They would prefer he retire to the sidelines, but the former president apparently wants to remain in view, making speeches and also making money. His few recent outings have not gone well, with signature lapses and stumbles reminding the nation of yes -- the Big Lie that he was, to quote one admirer, "sharp as a tack."Democrat ally David Axelrod told CNN that conversations about the coverup of Bidens decline should be "more muted and set aside for now" because of his cancer diagnosis. If that was the motivation behind the announcement -- if revealing the cancer diagnosis was meant to elicit sympathy, and distract from the torrent of bad publicity flowing from ex-staffers and disillusioned Democrats, it looks like a bust.People can be sorry the former president is ill but remain angry that he and his inner circle perpetrated the greatest political scandal of our lifetimes. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK

Pittsburghs mayoral race has not been competitive on a partisan level since the 1930s, but all eyes are on which way the Steel City goes in Tuesdays primary election as the Democratic Party faces a crossroads.Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, seen as the more progressive choice in the race, is facing stiff competition from Allegheny County Controller Corey OConnor, himself the son of a Democratic mayor of Pennsylvanias second-largest city.Gainey, the citys first Black mayor, has at times cast himself on the national stage as a critic of President Donald Trump and his agenda, while also working to attract new business to Pittsburgh including the 2026 NFL Draft. The draft is estimated to bring a $200 million economic boost to the area, according to a source familiar.He previously pledged not to cooperate with federal ICE operations and has also called Trumps budget cuts a "direct attack on working families" and the economy of Western Pennsylvania.GOP WINS FIRST PHILADELPHIA STATE SENATE SEAT IN 28 YEARS, AS RED GAINS IN BLUE AREAS CONTINUE"ICE is not going to end the situation of a failed immigration policy. What its going to do is create more situations where people feel scared, where people dont feel safe," Gainey said in January a sentiment which earned the rebuke of another Pittsburgh politician, U.S. Sen. David McCormick, R-Pa."Gainey needs to follow the law and the lead of some other Democratic mayors working to keep our cities safe," said McCormick, according to WTAE.Gaineys campaign has highlighted the mayors efforts to increase community policing and mental health professionals to assist in police response, while OConnor also claims the mantle of the pro-police candidate.Under Gainey, the city ranks first in state population growth and has increased its affordable housing by 1,600 units.Working with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Gainey secured $600 million for downtown revitalization and improvements to the city's iconic Point State Park."Thanks to our people-powered movement, our campaign has all of the momentum in this race. Weve proven again and again since 2021 that when we come together across race, across class, religion, age, across every line thats ever been used to divide us we are unstoppable," Gainey said in a statement.On the other side, OConnor has support from some Republican donors, as well as the "old guard" Democratic base, according to The New York Times.PA SEN MCCORMICK THANKS CASEY FAMILY FOR DECADES OF SERVICE AS DEMOCRAT DECLINES TO CONCEDE"This is an election about Pittsburgh, about how we get our city back on the right track. Its laughable to make arguments about progressive/not progressive. The outside groups that are meddling, I guarantee you they havent looked at the records of either one of us," OConnor told the paper.OConnors campaign has also shown support for the resourcing of the police and his own plan to revitalize the downtown area. He has also received large outside contributions from groups like Common Sense Change Action and Democracy Wins, according to the Post-Gazette.On the Republican side, retired Police Det. Tony Moreno who lost to Gainey last cycle is running in the GOP primary against clothier Thomas West.The city has not had a Republican mayor since Mayor Charles Kline and Mayor John Herron in 1933.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPOn the other side of Pennsylvania, the third-largest city Allentown visited multiple times by both Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 sweeps due to its "swing" congressional district -- will also be holding a primary Tuesday.Like Pittsburgh, Allentown was historically an industrial center and home to both progressives and "old guard" Democrats.Mayor Matt Tuerk, like Gainey, faces a challenge from a conservative Democrat Councilman Ed Zucal -- in another swing-state test of which wing of the Democratic Party is gaining prevalence. That citys last Republican mayor, Bill Heydt, left office in 2002 and died in April at 86.Fox News Digital reached out to O'Connor via the controller's office and a campaign email, but he could not be immediately reached for comment.

President Donald Trumps tour of the Middle East would receive an A+ with an asterisk from any objective observer.The asterisk is because of his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The former Al Qaeda member battled and probably killed American troops in Iraq. The 42-year-old did time in Abu Graib prison and has been fighting the now-toppled Assad regime for years.Syria has become, in effect, three statelets on its way to perhaps four or five, but al-Sharaa runs much of Damascus and its suburbs. From that position of strength he can block Iran from resupplying the Hezbollah forces in Lebanon a very good result for Lebanon and the region.TRUMP'S MIDDLE EAST TRIP HANDED ISRAEL A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY IF IT CHOOSES TO ACT, EXPERTS SAYTrump met with al-Assad at the request of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ("MBS") and Turkeys President Recep Erdogan.According to the U.S. "readout" of the meeting, the U.S. president demanded the Syrian warlord deport Palestinian terrorists, sign the Abraham Accords recognizing Israels right to exist, exile all other foreign terrorists from the portions of Syria he controls, and battle ISIS where it remains in Syria.Thats a good set of "asks" by Trump. If Trumps conditions are met, remove the asterisk. Time will tell and not weeks or even months. If al-Shaara wants to stand up his own statelet, he will invite the U.S. to remove or destroy the chemical weapons depots that still exist in the hidden caches maintained by the Assad regime from the time when Barack Obama caved on his own "red line" in exchange for a half-hearted effort by Russia to remove some of the deadly weapons.If Israel and Syria achieve a cold peace much less a warm one, more kudos to President Trump. The Middle East is being remade and Trump is poised to knock Iran off its remaining claim to power in the region if the mullahs in Tehran dont see reason. The U.S. and Israel can conduct the operations necessary to cripple Ayatollah Khameneis dreams of a nuclear weapon without committing the U.S. to a war, and the president has said Iran has one of two choices at least a dozen times and without any ambiguity, including to me on air."I would much prefer a strong, verified deal where we actually blow them up, but blow them up or just de-nuke them," Trump told me. "But the other alternative, there are only two alternatives there blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously." Thats tough talk, but Trump is a tough negotiator and his record of follow-through on threats made to foreign powers speaks for itself.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONWith every Gulf nation seated at a circular table when Trump sat down with the Gulf Cooperation Council, the president repeated the same, stark choice before Khamenei, added in Irans abandonment of terror and added for good measure the Palestinian leaderships renunciation of "rape, torture and murder," and explicitly demanded the release of the hostages as a "stepping stone" to peace, not part of a deal. Trump, in short, was at his bluntest best.The economic deals he signed are enormous and the potential for "AI" partnerships with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are powering a surge in optimism for "AI"-based equities as the quartet of the U.S.-Israel-the KingdomU.A.E. Is impossible to top when it comes to a joint venture on anything, but especially for breakout "AI" advances. The other deals with American defense firms are great for that sector of our economy, its employees and shareholders in the U.S., and world stability that depends on a strong America with well-trained and equipped allies. Check and check.Trumps always "outside-the-box" when it comes to diplomacy. Thats why the U.S. embassy is in Jerusalem and the Abraham Accords exist. Trump doesnt play by Council on Foreign Relations rules because hes not interested in its seminars and the approval of its senior fellows but in creating seminal moments. Last weeks trip was one of the latter.Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor, and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh wakes up America on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channels news roundtable hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman Universitys Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/tv show today.

The abrupt resignation Monday of CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon during a tumultuous time for the network has rattled its journalists."She was on our editorial call this morning and gave remarks like she normally does but didnt say anything about this," one CBS News staffer told Fox News Digital.In a memo sent to employees, McMahon said she was stepping down, citing tensions within the company."It has been one of the most meaningful chapters in my career. Leading this extraordinary organization has been the honor of a lifetime because I got to work alongside all of you," McMahon wrote. "At the same time, the past few months have been challenging. Its become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward. Its time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership."PARAMOUNT FACING MOUNTING PRESSURE FROM CBS STARS, DEM LAWMAKERS AS COMPANY MULLS SETTLING TRUMP LAWSUITMcMahon was likely alluding to the legal battle CBS News and its parent company Paramount Global have been fighting against President Donald Trump, who sued for $20 billion over what he alleges was election interference in the 2024 presidential race. Lawyers for Trump and Paramount have entered mediation, fueling speculation that a settlement is imminent.The CBS insider said McMahon's resignation further indicates a settlement will be made and that her exit did not come as a shock to the rank and file."We all read the gossip articles. We knew this was coming," the staffer said.McMahon's resignation came just weeks after the ousting of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens, who cited his inability to maintain editorial independence as his reason for leaving the network.TRUMP, CBS PARENT COMPANY SET FOR MEDIATION IN $20 BILLION 60 MINUTES LAWSUITJournalists at CBS News say McMahon "absolutely" had their backs when it came to their journalism."Im sad. Shes done a good job; fought the good fight," one veteran "60 Minutes" producer told Fox News Digital. "As her email to the staff says, Its become clear that the company, and Id not agree on the path forward.' I can only imagine what that path is, but I dont think itll be a good path."The "60 Minutes" producer referred to McMahon as a "steadfast supporter" of the program throughout the drama that has unfolded."She was the main person holding the line for 60," a second "60 Minutes" producer said."This is so unfortunate. It seems that to actively pledge adherence to journalistic integrity and independence means you no longer have a home within CBS News leadership. I dont think [it] bodes well," they told Fox News Digital.As McMahon announced her resignation Monday morning, "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley took not-so-subtle jabs at Trump while speaking at Wake Forest University's commencement address."Why attack universities? Why attack journalism? Because ignorance works for power," Pelley told the graduates Monday. "First, make the truth seekers live in fear, sue the journalists and their companies for nothing. Then, send masked agents to abduct a college student who wrote an editorial in her college paper defending Palestinian rights and send her to a prison in Louisiana charged with nothing! Then move to destroy the law firms that stand up for the rights of others."Many believe Paramount Global is hoping to settle the suit ahead of a planned merger with Skydance Media in order to prevent potential retribution by Trump's FCC, which has the authority to halt the multibillion-dollar transaction. Shari Redstone, Paramount's controlling shareholder, is reportedly in favor of settling with the president.Redstone not only reportedly wanted to "keep tabs" on upcoming "60 Minutes" segments involving Trump, she reportedly urged CBS execs to delay any sensitive reporting on Trump until after the merger deal closed with Skydance. That led to Owens' own exit from the network.FAIR ELECTION FUND URGES FCC TO HOLD CBS ACCOUNTABLE FOR 'UNLAWFUL CONDUCT RELATED TO 60 MINUTES INTERVIEWThe CBS lawsuit stems from the editing of an October exchange Harris had with "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker, who asked her why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wasn't "listening" to the Biden administration.Harris was widely mockedfor the "word salad" answer that aired in a preview clip of the interview on "Face the Nation." However, when the same question aired during the primetime special, Harris had a different, more concise response. Critics at the time accused CBS News of editingHarris' "word salad" answerto shield the then-vice president from further backlash leading up to Election Day.Earlier this year, FCC ChairBrendan Carrordered CBS News to hand over the unedited transcript of the interview as part of its investigation into whether the network violated the FCC's "news distortion" policy after a complaint was filed. CBS had refused to release the unedited transcript when the controversy first began.The released raw transcript and footage showed that both sets of Harris' comments came from the same response, but CBS News had aired only the first half of her response in the "Face the Nation" preview clip and aired the second half during the primetime special.CBS News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.Fox News Digital's Brian Flood contributed to this report.

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes.Thats according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).A mini-stroke medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a "short period of symptoms," according to Mayo Clinic.STROKE, DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION SHARE THESE 17 PREVENTABLE RISK FACTORSThe study found that people who experience a TIA are more likely to report prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year."Patients with a presumed transient event reported fatigue at levels comparable to a stroke," lead study author Birgitte Hede Ebbesen, PT, PhD, a physiotherapist at Aalborg University Hospital, told Fox News Digital.The researchers followed 354 people averaging 70 years of age who had experienced a mini-stroke.Over a 12-month period, the participants reported their level of fatigue in five areas: overall tiredness, physical tiredness, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue, according to a university press release.HEART DISEASE COULD BE PREVENTED WITH THIS ONE SIMPLE TESTOn a scale ranging from 4 to 20 with 20 being the most fatigued the participants reported an average score of 12.3 in the two weeks after the mini-stroke, 11.9 at three months, 11.4 at six months and 11.1 at the one-year mark.Two weeks after the mini-stroke, 61% reported high levels of fatigue. At three, six and 12 months, 54% said they experienced fatigue.Those who reported prolonged fatigue were twice as likely to have experienced anxiety and/or depression, the study found. Some also reported"We had encountered fatigue among patients with TIA in clinical settings, so we knew it was there but the frequency still surprised us," Modrau told Fox News Digital.FEELING EXTRA TIRED? THIS VIRUS COULD BE THE CULPRIT, STUDY SUGGESTS"Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found that if people experience fatigue within two weeks of leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year."Based on these findings, Modrau suggests that people diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack should be monitored for lingering fatigue in the ensuing weeks and months."This could help us better understand who might struggle with fatigue long-term and require further care."The more commonly known symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, which usually resolve within a day, according to Modrau. Some patients also reported long-term cognitive issues.Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company that offers cardiovascular and anesthesiology services to hospitals nationwide, confirmed that fatigue is very common and sometimes "debilitating" following a stroke."Fatigue is multifactorial and can rarely be attributed to a single cause," Serwer, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.The Maryland-based cardiologist shared the following potential reasons for fatigue following a mini-stroke.Brain healing: "After a stroke, the brain tries to heal itself," Serwer said. "This process causes the brain to work harder to rewire itself, which results in a higher demand for energy. This often leaves patients feeling drained or fatigued."Increased inflammation:This can occur due to the immune response following a TIA.Lower levels of neurotransmitters in the brain:Reduced levels of chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can result in depression, fatigue or lack of motivation, according to Serwer.Sleep disturbances:"These are very common after a stroke and can lead to significant sleep deprivation," the cardiologist said.Medications: Drugs used to treat strokes may have adverse side effects, including fatigue. "Betablockers are excellent blood pressure medications and are often prescribed after a stroke or heart attack, but they may cause notable fatigue," Serwer noted.Other factors:"Simple tasks may require more mental effort than before the injury," the cardiologist said. "Depression or anxiety after a stroke can also be a confounding predictor of fatigue."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe study did have some limitations, the researchers noted."It is an observational study and therefore we cannot determine causality," Modrau said."Results are based on self-reported questionnaires, and we cannot be certain that relatives didnt help fill them out or influence results."The researchers also did not have information on pre-TIA fatigue levels, although previous studies suggested that it was "much more frequent" after mini-strokes.Looking ahead, Modrau said she hopes healthcare providers begin to acknowledge lasting fatigue after TIA and provide care pathways for these patients.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"Up until now, patients with lasting challenges after TIA have been left alone in many cases," she told Fox News Digital."We as a society should start to acknowledge their difficulties instead of viewing them as the lucky ones," she continued. "My aim with this study has been to give these patients a voice and to start to listen to their struggles."

Prolonged fatigue could indicate poor sleep habits but it could also be a lingering effect of mini-strokes.Thats according to a new study from Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark, which was published this week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).A mini-stroke medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes a "short period of symptoms," according to Mayo Clinic.STROKE, DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION SHARE THESE 17 PREVENTABLE RISK FACTORSThe study found that people who experience a TIA are more likely to report prolonged fatigue lasting up to one year."Patients with a presumed transient event reported fatigue at levels comparable to a stroke," lead study author Birgitte Hede Ebbesen, PT, PhD, a physiotherapist at Aalborg University Hospital, told Fox News Digital.The researchers followed 354 people averaging 70 years of age who had experienced a mini-stroke.Over a 12-month period, the participants reported their level of fatigue in five areas: overall tiredness, physical tiredness, reduced activity, reduced motivation and mental fatigue, according to a university press release.HEART DISEASE COULD BE PREVENTED WITH THIS ONE SIMPLE TESTOn a scale ranging from 4 to 20 with 20 being the most fatigued the participants reported an average score of 12.3 in the two weeks after the mini-stroke, 11.9 at three months, 11.4 at six months and 11.1 at the one-year mark.Two weeks after the mini-stroke, 61% reported high levels of fatigue. At three, six and 12 months, 54% said they experienced fatigue.Those who reported prolonged fatigue were twice as likely to have experienced anxiety and/or depression, the study found. Some also reported"We had encountered fatigue among patients with TIA in clinical settings, so we knew it was there but the frequency still surprised us," Modrau told Fox News Digital.FEELING EXTRA TIRED? THIS VIRUS COULD BE THE CULPRIT, STUDY SUGGESTS"Long-term fatigue was common in our group of study participants, and we found that if people experience fatigue within two weeks of leaving the hospital, it is likely they will continue to have fatigue for up to a year."Based on these findings, Modrau suggests that people diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack should be monitored for lingering fatigue in the ensuing weeks and months."This could help us better understand who might struggle with fatigue long-term and require further care."The more commonly known symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness or slurred speech, which usually resolve within a day, according to Modrau. Some patients also reported long-term cognitive issues.Bradley Serwer, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company that offers cardiovascular and anesthesiology services to hospitals nationwide, confirmed that fatigue is very common and sometimes "debilitating" following a stroke."Fatigue is multifactorial and can rarely be attributed to a single cause," Serwer, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.The Maryland-based cardiologist shared the following potential reasons for fatigue following a mini-stroke.Brain healing: "After a stroke, the brain tries to heal itself," Serwer said. "This process causes the brain to work harder to rewire itself, which results in a higher demand for energy. This often leaves patients feeling drained or fatigued."Increased inflammation:This can occur due to the immune response following a TIA.Lower levels of neurotransmitters in the brain:Reduced levels of chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine can result in depression, fatigue or lack of motivation, according to Serwer.Sleep disturbances:"These are very common after a stroke and can lead to significant sleep deprivation," the cardiologist said.Medications: Drugs used to treat strokes may have adverse side effects, including fatigue. "Betablockers are excellent blood pressure medications and are often prescribed after a stroke or heart attack, but they may cause notable fatigue," Serwer noted.Other factors:"Simple tasks may require more mental effort than before the injury," the cardiologist said. "Depression or anxiety after a stroke can also be a confounding predictor of fatigue."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe study did have some limitations, the researchers noted."It is an observational study and therefore we cannot determine causality," Modrau said."Results are based on self-reported questionnaires, and we cannot be certain that relatives didnt help fill them out or influence results."The researchers also did not have information on pre-TIA fatigue levels, although previous studies suggested that it was "much more frequent" after mini-strokes.Looking ahead, Modrau said she hopes healthcare providers begin to acknowledge lasting fatigue after TIA and provide care pathways for these patients.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"Up until now, patients with lasting challenges after TIA have been left alone in many cases," she told Fox News Digital."We as a society should start to acknowledge their difficulties instead of viewing them as the lucky ones," she continued. "My aim with this study has been to give these patients a voice and to start to listen to their struggles."