FIRST ON FOX: In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital at the annual Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler responded to a Washington Post report that claimed President Donald Trump threatened to abandon Israel unless the war ended as "fake news.""That sounds like fake news to me," he said. "I think the president has maintained a very high degree of support for Israel." He added, "He may be saying, 'Hey, listen, lets try to end the war,' he might speak strongly, but I think American president, in particular, this president's support, President Trumps support for Israel is ironclad."Separately, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also rejected the claim. In an interview with Israel's Ynet, he said, "Their reporting is nonsense. They need to listen to what the President says - not what some uninformed 'source' pretends to know.'"ISRAELI AMBASSADOR LASHES OUT AT UN OFFICIAL, CONDEMNS UK, FRANCE, CANADA STATEMENT ON AIDBoehler emphasized that the U.S. government's primary focus remains on securing the release of the 58 hostages still held by Hamas. "I think there's obviously continued back and forth. The President made it very clear that he wants something to come to conclusion.""I know that he and Steve [Witkoff] are working very hard right now to try to bring that home. So, a very fluid situation, but our primary focus is number one, the hostages, and number two, Israels security," he said.On the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Boehler addressed the recent development of opening borders to allow aid trucks into Gaza after two months of a blockade. He also discussed the new U.S.-backed mechanism that could potentially replace the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)."Perhaps there needs to be a replacement for UNRWA. Weve had a lot of issues with the U.N. And if this works, if it gets food to the Palestinian people who need it, then I greatly favor it," Boehler said.Later, in an interview on stage at the Jerusalem Post conference, Boehler recalled the tense moments surrounding the release of American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander. "Its an unbelievable moment. It was an unbelievable moment on Sunday. The whole time, we couldnt sleep. It was exciting, nerve-wracking. We watched pretty much real-time. We were waiting for Steve Witkoff to come. We were waiting the whole time for the Red Cross. When the helicopter landed, we saw it on TV. That first phone call was unbelievable. It was right on Mothers Day when we went over. It had a lot of meaning for me, Steve, and everybody."ISRAEL TURNS TABLES ON UN OFFICIAL CLAIMING 'GENOCIDE' IN GAZA WITH BASIC QUESTIONSAs for the timeframe for the hostage deal, Boehler expressed cautious optimism: "I think it's getting closer and closer to making a deal here. If Hamas wants to come forward and make a legitimate offer, theyre willing to stand by and release hostages, were always open to that."He also credited the recent Israeli ground operations for increasing pressure on Hamas, saying, "I do think were closer than we ever were. Part of that is because of the movement of Israel and the IDF on the ground."Finally, addressing the recent joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada, which condemned Israels military operations in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, Boehler responded firmly. "The United States has always been a fervent supporter of Israel. If I were a European country, I'd be particularly sensitive in how I criticize Israel."

Have you ever imagined what personal flying could look like in the near future? China's Zhiyuan Research Institute, based in Hangzhou, is bringing that vision closer to reality. They just unveiled what they're calling the world's first tri-ducted wearable electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for individual use, and their recent demo flight is already sparking curiosity about the future of personal flight.Join the FREE "CyberGuy Report": Get my expert tech tips, critical security alerts and exclusive deals, plus instant access to myfree "Ultimate Scam Survival Guide" when you sign up!The coolest thing about this eVTOL is its tri-ducted propulsion system. That means it has three powerful propellers, one on the left, one on the right and one in the back, all working together to keep the aircraft stable and efficient. This setup isn't just for show. It actually helps the vehicle fly smoother, cut down on noise and hover more reliably. It's the first time a manned aircraft has used this kind of design, which is pretty groundbreaking.Safety is a huge focus for the Zhiyuan team. They built in a one-click separation system that lets the pilot quickly detach from the aircraft and deploy a low-altitude parachute if something goes wrong. That way, the pilot can land safely even in an emergency, which is a big comfort for anyone flying solo.Flying this thing isn't just for experts. Zhiyuan developed a ground control system that helps keep things simple. The eVTOL can hover steadily and fly on its own without the pilot having to constantly control it, and it can make quick, agile moves when needed. The controls are designed to be easy to use, so even people without much flying experience can handle them.On the power side, the team created a new propulsion system with a high thrust-to-weight ratio. They used advanced ducted motor designs to make the whole thing more efficient. Plus, the flight control system can handle turbulent weather, so the ride stays smooth even when the air gets rough.WHAT HACKERS CAN LEARN ABOUT YOU FROM A DATA BROKER FILEHOW SECURE IS MY PASSWORD? USE THIS TEST TO FIND OUTThis wearable eVTOL isn't just a cool gadget. Zhiyuan sees it as being useful in all kinds of real-world situations. It could help with emergency rescues, maintaining electrical infrastructure or cleaning skyscrapers. It also has the potential for sightseeing and leisure flights, and it could be used for border patrol or customs inspections. With its versatility and easy controls, this aircraft could be a game changer for both professionals and adventure seekers.However, there is currently no official information on the commercial availability or price of Zhiyuan's tri-ducted wearable eVTOL. The aircraft has completed its first public demonstration, but details about when it will be available for purchase and at what cost remain undisclosed.ARE THESE AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORT PODS THE FUTURE OF SKY-HIGH COMMUTING?This new eVTOL is part of a much bigger trend in China. The country is working hard to grow what it calls its "low-altitude economy," which includes drones, eVTOLs and other aircraft that fly below about 3,280 feet. The government has made low-altitude aviation a priority and is promising support for commercial spaceflight and next-generation air mobility technologies. Experts estimate that this industry could be worth more than $137 billion by 2030 as these aircraft find more uses in areas like logistics, tourism and public services.SUBSCRIBE TO KURTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR QUICK VIDEO TIPS ON HOW TO WORK ALL OF YOUR TECH DEVICESTHIS FLYING MOTORCYCLE CAN TAKE YOU FROM TRAFFIC TO SKY IN MINUTESIts pretty crazy to watch personal flying tech take off like this. Zhiyuans tri-ducted wearable eVTOL is already up in the air, giving us a peek at what getting around might look like down the road. As these things become easier to use and more common, flying could end up being just another way we get from place to place, whether for work, emergencies or just for fun.Would you be excited or nervous to try out this kind of personal aircraft? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved.

FIRST ON FOX: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a fiery prerecorded video to be broadcast before the World Health Assembly, which gathers member states of the World Health Organization, on Tuesday outlining why President Donald Trump is withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO."Like many legacy institutions, the WHO has become mired in bureaucratic bloat, entrenched paradigms, conflicts of interest and international power politics," Kennedy said in a video exclusively shared with Fox News Digital."While the United States has provided the lions share of the organizations funding historically, other countries such as China have exerted undue influence over its operations in ways that serve their own interests and not particularly the interests of the global public."Kennedys video, however, did not appear to air during the assemblys gathering Tuesday morning as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The WHO told Fox Digital Tuesday morning that the livestream feed of videos are ongoing.Video messages from foreign leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres and Peruvian PresidentDina Boluartewere aired during the meeting Tuesday morning, as well as live remarks from Vice Premier of China Liu Guozhong, according to Fox News Digitals review of the assemblys livestream.TRUMP ORDERS US WITHDRAWAL FROM WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATIONThe World Health Assembly kicked off Monday in Geneva, where the WHO's 194 member states convened its 78th annual meeting. Kennedy's office sent the video to be featured during the assembly's meeting Tuesday morning, alongside other videos of world and health leaders addressing the body.This year, the WHO member states are anticipated to sign a "pandemic agreement" that aims "to safeguard the world from a repeat of the suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic," according to the body.Kennedy's video addressed the pandemic specifically, saying the World Health Organization's handling of COVID-19 was riddled with "failures" and exposed that the WHO "capitulated" to China. The WHO is a specialized agency focused on international health that is overseen by the United Nations."The WHO, under pressure from China, suppressed reports at critical junctures of human-to-human transmission and then worked with China to promote the fiction that COVID originated from bats or pangolins rather than from Chinese government-sponsored research at a biolab in Wuhan," Kennedy said."Not only has the WHO capitulated to political pressure from China, it's also failed to maintain an organization characterized by transparency and fair governance. The WHO often acts like it has forgotten that its members must remain accountable to their own citizens and not to transnational or corporate interests," he continued.RFK JR'S HHS TO END ROUTINE COVID VACCINE GUIDANCE FOR CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN: REPORTTrump signed an executive order on his first day in office this year announcing the U.S.' intention to withdraw from the WHO due to its mishandling of the pandemic, as well as a host of other issues the president took issue with, such as "onerous payments" that didn't match contributions from other member states."The United States noticed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 due to the organizations mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and its inability to demonstrate independence from the inappropriate political influence of WHO member states. In addition, the WHO continues to demand unfairly onerous payments from the United States, far out of proportion with other countries assessed payments," Trump's EO stated.BEN & JERRY'S CO-FOUNDER ARRESTED PROTESTING SENATE HEARING: 'RFK KILLS PEOPLE WITH HATE'Kennedy continued in his video that "global cooperation on health is still critically important to President Trump and myself" while knocking the WHO for repeated "failures" during the pandemic that the body has since further embraced through its anticipated "pandemic agreement.""It isn't working very well under the WHO. As the failures of the COVID era demonstrate, the WHO has not even come to terms with its failures during COVID, let alone made significant reforms. Instead, it has doubled down with the pandemic agreement, which will lock in all of the dysfunctions of the WHO pandemic response."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"We're not going to participate in that," Kennedy said. "We need to reboot the whole system, as we are doing in the United States. Here in the United States, we're going to continue to focus on infectious disease and pandemic preparedness, but we're also fundamentally shifting the priorities of our health agencies to focus on chronic diseases, which are prevalent in the United States."

Cole Hauser is saddling up for his next adventure.Speaking with Fox News Digital at the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) finals in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, the 50-year-old actor opened up about the highly anticipated "Yellowstone" spin-off premiering this fall, shared why he loves "putting in the work" when it comes to mastering horseback riding and revealed his admiration for the "classy" American cowboy culture that has recently reintroduced itself."Well, first of all, it's not Dutton Ranch," Hauser, a brand ambassador for PBR, said of the spin-off's rumored title. "That's not the name of it."While the series' title is still up in the air, one thing is for certain, said Hauser.'YELLOWSTONE' STAR COLE HAUSER WAS CONFUSED BY WOMEN'S LOVE FOR HIS CHARACTER: 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU?'"We can expect the same that we've been doing for the last seven years," he said. "Kelly (Reilly) and I going and working our a-- off trying to create something special."According to Deadline, Hauser and Reilly have closed deals to lead the spin-off series, reprising their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler.'YELLOWSTONE' STAR KELLY REILLY BELIEVES HOLLYWOOD CAN BE A 'CYCLONE OF BULLS--- AND FAKENESS'Hauser's role of the bad boy on the ranch began when his character, Rip, was found by John Dutton (Kevin Costner) as a child. Rip had murdered his stepfather to protect his mother, who succumbed to the abuse by her husband. John raised Rip on the ranch, and he became Yellowstone's hit man by executing violence and murders when necessary.In an interview with People last year, Cole explained that Rip becoming a fan favorite "surprised the s--- out of [creator] Taylor Sheridan and I, at first."YELLOWSTONE STAR COLE HAUSER SAYS KEVIN COSTNER TAUGHT HIM TO BE A GENTLEMAN ON SET: ITS INSPIRING"And I think that's what's the scariest part," he said, adding "he is just that kind of animal."Knowing that he was meant to portray a very cutthroat character, he was taken aback when his fans, specifically women, were infatuated with Rip Wheeler."At first, to see women coming up and saying, Oh my God, I love your character. I was thinking, 'What's wrong with you?" he told the outlet before noting that his perspective shifted after seeing the enchanting "bad boy kind of thing that they love.""What makes [Rip] special is that he has an unbelievable heart, too," Hauser said. "I mean, his loyalty is to not only the Dutton family, but to Beth [Dutton portrayed by Kelly Reilly]; and his kindness, other than wanting to kill people at times, is just, to me, it's the best of both worlds to be able to play."Similar to his "Yellowstone" persona, Hauser said his passion for riding horses only intensified throughout his experience filming the show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"The amount of time that I've put in this battle I was a decent rider when I started, but to be trained by all these unbelievable trainers. I think I'm most proud of the fact that I did the work at the end of the day. I love putting in the work."In 2022, Hauser described how the role of Rip required grueling hours dedicated to "cowboy camp," his daily training to ride and rope effortlessly.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"You gotta put in saddle time," he told Fox News Digital at the time. "Theres no way around it. Youre gonna be sore for the first week, 10 days you have to be great as a horseman. And Taylor [Sheridan] has been great throughout the five years of putting me with some of the best in the business when it comes to continuing to grow and be better not only [in] my job as a cowboy, but also in the world of being a great horseman. So Im blessed and lucky to have these people around me. And Ill continue to do it. I mean, theres no way you can ever be great at it. Its just one of those things you have to continue to work on."Outside of playing Rip, Hauser has been focusing his energy on another creative outlet.Most recently, Hauser stepped behind the camera to produce, write, direct, edit and star in PBRs new brand campaign titled "Be Cowboy."The four-minute spot, which premiered at the PBR World Finals on Saturday, shares the message that being a cowboy is more than what meets the eye; its about heart, grit, and how you live your life."The world of the PBR and the world of American Cowboys, it's such a classy world," said Hauser. "People don't know that. It's a 'Yes sir, no sir. Yes, ma'am, no, ma'am' environment. And it's just a pleasure to be at my age of 50 years old.""To see that this still exists in our country, there's just an element of unbelievable characters here," said Hauser, who also hosted the Ultimate Tailgate Party during the world finals weekend.Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this post.

In the six-to-one Democrat stronghold of Philadelphia, winning a seat as a Republican is tough to say the least. There hasnt been a Republican mayor since Bernard Samuel in the 1950s, for example.So it may not be that surprising that the local GOP has a plan it hopes will give a Democrat primary challenger to incumbent District Attorney Lawrence Krasner a crucial second round against the Soros-backed prosecutor should he get knocked out in Tuesday's primary election.Krasner is facing fellow Democrat and former judge Pat Dugan, who also has the support of several Democrat ward committees and Philadelphia political stalwarts like state Sen. Tina Tartaglione, plus a slew of union groups like IAFF and the Teamsters.In his pitch to voters, Dugan drafted a "geographic prosecution plan" to crack down on crime in the city.2024: THE YEAR LAW AND ORDER WAS RESTORED BY VOTERS"This plan is about more than just fighting crimeits about rebuilding communities. [It] will hold criminals accountable, provide second chances when appropriate, and ensure every neighborhood feels the impact of a fair and just system they can trust and believe in again," Dugan said in a statement on his campaign site.Krasner, seeking a third term, has been lambasted for his progressive criminal justice policies and faced impeachment proceedings from Republicans in the now-Democrat-controlled State House of Representatives.In 2023, a Commonwealth Court judge ruled the GOP-controlled Senate cannot hold a trial because the Houses articles of impeachment didnt meet the benchs standards.One top Republican, 2022 gubernatorial nominee Sen. Doug Mastriano, notably opposed Krasners impeachment, quipping, "Philadelphia: They want Krasner they like him. Thats a huge mandate."While there was a drop in homicides year-over-year in 2023, Philadelphia saw a spike from 351 the year he took office in 2018 to 562 in 2021. Krasner also ceased charges for certain offenses like marijuana possession, eliminated cash bail for some offenders and has sought generally more lenient sentences than conservatives want.In the city where then-Mayor James Kenney did a dance on social media to celebrate its inception as a sanctuary city, Krasner has followed up by refusing to honor ICE detainer requests, saying that letting the feds tell him who to jail is unconstitutional.PHILADELPHIA DA KRASNER SLAMMED BY MURDER VICTIM'S SISTER: WE'RE FED UPKrasners backing from about $1.45 million in political action committee support tied to Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros has also led to criticism.Last week, Dugan told PhillyVoice the city is feeling "Krasner fatigue" after eight years."Many people come up to me and tell stories about how upset they are with some of the policies with the DA's office," he said.Republicans, largely out of power in the city for decades outside of two at-large city council seats that they or independents must statutorily be elected to, see Dugans candidacy as an opportunity to oust Krasner and have a way to give him a second chance should he fail in Tuesday's primary.The citys Republican Party funded a website advising voters to write-in Dugan on the Republican line. By law, if Dugan receives 1,000 write-ins, he will be named the Republican general election nominee unless he declines the opportunity. That would give more city voters a chance to turn out Krasner in the November general election.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"This is about making crime in Philadelphia illegal," PhillyGOP chair Vince Fenerty told the South Philly Review.Fox News Digital reached out to both Krasner and Dugan via their campaigns for comment but did not hear back by the publication deadline.

Some Democrats admitted in a new article on the party's struggles that they had gone too far to the left on significant social issues like abortion and transgender athletes, although the writer wryly noted they were afraid to identify themselves for fear of angering progressives.In a Time Magazine profile on Democrats facing the political wilderness at the dawn of the second Trump administration, some party members acknowledged left-wing purity tests were hampering their ability to win, such as on transgender females participating in girls' sports."There are some sports where trans girls shouldnt be playing against biological girls," one Democratic lawmaker anonymously told Time's Charlotte Alter. He said most of his fellow Democrats agreed but claimed they were "afraidof the blowback that comes from a very small community."The same goes for abortion, Alter wrote, saying some Democrats want a retreat from a totally "enthusiastic embrace" through the third trimester.MARK PENN: THE ONLY THING THAT WILL SAVE DEMOCRATS IN THE AGE OF TRUMP"Refusing to say that even in the third trimester theres no limits on it, its not where the average American is," another anonymous Democratic lawmaker told Time. "The really embarrassing truth is Donald Trump is closer to the median voting on abortion than Democrats were."It didn't escape Alter's attention that those Democrats were scared to go on the record about social issues that inflame activist passions."[T]he fact these lawmakers would only share these thoughts without their names attached shows how much Democrats still fear antagonizing their liberal base," she wrote.Abortion was an issue that helped power Democrats to a better-than-expected showing in 2022 because of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, but Alter said the sugar high of that midterm showing may have created "dangerous complacency" going into 2024, when Donald Trump and the Republicans took full control of Washington.Alter took a slightly disgusted tone with Democrats she interviewed for the piece about how they could claw their way back to power.VAN JONES SAYS DEMOCRATS NEED TO APOLOGIZE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IF THEY WANT TO WIN MIDTERMS"Many of these conversations made my head hurt," she wrote. "Democrats kept presenting clichs as insights and old ideas as new ideas. Everybody said the same things; nobody seemed to be really saying anything at all."There could be an opportunity there for a party that's hit "rock bottom," she added, noting the party seems to be recognizing the importance of electoral victory and not sidelining popular figures in the party like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Most in the party recognize this is a crisis moment," she wrote. "But every crisis is also an opportunitya chance to rethink policies, reframe messaging, and recruit new leaders who can meet the moment. The last time Democrats were this deep in the wilderness was in 2005, when few outside the DNC had heard of Barack Obama."

As she ran for the White House in the 2024 election cycle, Nikki Haley made her calls for "new generational leadership" a key component of her Republican presidential campaign.And front and center from day 1 of her campaign as the former South Carolina governor and former United Nations ambassador declared her candidacy in February 2023 was her call for "mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 years old."As Haley challenged then-76-year-old former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination in hopes of eventually facing off in the general election against then-80-year-old President Joe Biden, the proposal became one of the most visible and at times controversial parts of her campaign stump speech.DEMOCRATS RUN THE GAUNTLET AS THEY FACE QUESTIONS OVER BIDEN'S COGNITIVE ACUITYHaley faced charges of ageism from a host of politicians opposed to the idea, including a now-83-year-old Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who at the time called her idea "absurd."While Haley's campaign took off, and she ended up being the last Republican candidate standing against Trump during last year's primaries, she eventually bowed out of the race in March 2024 as Trump marched toward clinching the presidential nomination.BIDEN STRUGGLES WITH WORDS, KEY MEMORIES IN LEAKED AUDIO FROM SPECIAL COUNSEL HUR INTERVIEWFast-forward to today, and long-standing questions about Bidens physical and mental fitness and whether Democrats should have more forcefully urged him to bow out of the 2024 race havent gone away; theyre front and center.This as Biden's condition is once again making headlines, courtesy of excerpts from a new book being released this week, "Original Sin: President Bidens Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," which offers claims of a White House cover-up of the then-president's apparent cognitive decline.Additionally, last week's leaked audio of Bidens 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, in which the then-president appears to suffer memory lapses, is also fueling the conversation.Hur, who investigated whether Biden years earlier had improperly stored classified documents, made major headlines early last year when he decided not to charge Biden but described the then-president as an "elderly man with a poor memory."Last week's developments were followed by Sunday's blockbuster announcement that Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.The news, while eliciting sympathy from both sides of the political aisle, is unlikely to sidetrack the current firestorm over the former president's mental acuity.BIDEN'S DIAGNOSIS: CANCER DESCRIBED AS AGGRESSIVE"While the mediamay have been shocked by Nikki's call for mental competencytests, Americans never were," a source in Haley's political orbit told Fox News. "It was common sense. Nikki always believed ourleaders should be completely transparentand remember who they serve: the American people. After a yearslong cover-up, those who hid President Biden's mental decline must finally acknowledge what Nikki and the American people always knew to be true."Haley, who was 51 when she announced her candidacy in 2023, reupped her calls for a mental competency test throughout her campaign.In January last year, during the heat of the primary battle, Haley pointed to some verbal stumbles by Trump on the campaign trail."He's not what he was in 2016. He has declined. That's a fact," Haley said at the time.Trump repeatedly fired back as he touted acing a cognitive test he took five years earlier and said, "I think Im a lot sharper than her."A month later, after the release of Hur's written report regarding Biden's mental acuity, Haley said, "Joe Biden can't remember major events in his life, like when he was vice president or when his son died.""That is sad, but it will be even sadder if we have a person in the White House who is not mentally up to the most important job in the world," she added as she reiterated her calls for Biden to take a mental competency test "immediately."Haley, in a Fox News op-ed in May 2023, spelled out the specific test she recommended for politicians over age 75."The Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test is a widely used tool for detecting cognitive decline," Haley wrote at the time.And she elaborated, "This is not a qualification for office. Failing a mental competency test would not result in removal. It is about transparency. Voters deserve to know whether those who are making major decisions about war and peace, taxation and budgets, schools and safety can pass a very basic mental exam."Veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, noting the current media spotlight on Biden, said it has "renewed concerns many Americans have about the age and ability of our elected officials. Public service demands clarity of thought, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex issues."And Lesperance, president of New England College, said "Americans must conclude that a fair and nonpartisan cognitive assessment, perhaps irrespective of age, is important to ensure all who seek to lead are equipped to serve with the sharpness and clarity the role requires."

Despite entering the lottery with just 1.8% odds, the Dallas Mavericks landed the top selection for this year's upcoming NBA Draft.The unexpected result sparked countless theories across the sports world. Many floated theories suggesting the NBA granted the Mavs a favor after the team traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. Dallas will now have the opportunity to draft Duke standout Cooper Flagg.Former Lakers star Shaquille ONeal became one of the latest high-profile figures to chime in on the debate. The four-time NBA champion recalled a story from 1992 about late NBA Commissioner David Stern.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMO'Neal, who was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1992, claimed Stern approached him before that year's draft lottery and inquired about his preferred NBA destination.NBA GREAT SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FLOATS THEORY ON BLUE ORIGIN FLIGHT"[He] pulled me to the side. 'You want to play where its cold or where its hot?" ONeal said. "He asked me that. I said, hot and then he smiled and I smiled."A few months later, O'Neal watched as Orlando, Charlotte and Minnesota landed the top three picks."Minnesota was No. 3. Charlotte was No. 2 and then Orlando, Florida, was No. 1," he said. "I was like (while making a questioning face). I didnt think much about it. You hear a lot of these conspiracy theories. There are a lot of situations that can make these things sound good."ONeal said he wanted to avoid using the phrase "conspiracy theory" but he did describe the situation as "very interesting."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants to put the kibosh on President Donald Trump's plan for the U.S. military to accept a Boeing airplane from Qatar to be used as Air Force One.The Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit utilizing Defense Department funding to procure, modify, restore, or maintain an aircraft for presidential flight if that aircraft was previously owned by a foreign government, foreign government-controlled entity, or foreign government representative."None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 or fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be made available for the procurement, modification, restoration, or maintenance of an aircraft previously owned by a foreign government, an entity controlled by a foreign government, or a representative of a foreign government for the purposes of providing presidential airlift options," the text of the measure reads.ESPIONAGE, CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS ABOUND FROM TRUMP DETRACTORS, ALLIES OVER QATARI JET OFFERFox News Digital reached out to the White House to request comment on Tuesday morning but did not immediately receive a response."Donald Trump has shown time and again he will sell out the American people and the Presidency if it means filling his own pockets," Schumer said, according to a press release."Not only would it take billions of taxpayer dollars to even attempt to retrofit and secure this plane, but theres absolutely no amount of modifications that can guarantee it will be secure. It is now on the Senate to prioritize our national security, protect Americans, and ensure that a foreign-owned plane never gets the call sign Air Force One."QATAR DUMPED BILLIONS INTO US SCHOOLS OVER LAST FOUR DECADES: REPORTThe proposal stands little chance of passage: Even if it were to clear both chambers of Congress where Republicans hold the majorities, the president could veto the measure, in which case passage would require enough votes to surmount a presidential veto."The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive," President Trump declared in a Truth Social post last week.QATAR OFFERS TRUMP JUMBO JET TO SERVE AS AIR FORCE ONE"Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of Dollars when they can get it for FREE from a country that wants to reward us for a job well done. This big savings will be spent, instead, to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Only a FOOL would not accept this gift on behalf of our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump added.Trump indicated last week that he does not plan to fly in the plane after leaving office, but that the aircraft would be placed in his presidential library.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara called out the "bizarre" progressive ideology that overtook the city following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, in an interview Friday with the New York Post.The outlet spoke with Minneapolis law enforcement and business owners as the city approaches the 5-year anniversary next week of Floyds death, which sparked global protests and riots by the Black Lives Matter movement.OHara, who previously served in the Newark, New Jersey police department, joined the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) as chief in November 2022.Even though he came from a far-left city, O'Hara said he was unprepared for how politicized policing in Minneapolis had become, saying that a "bourgeois liberal mentality" had made it difficult for "reality and facts" to break through.'DEFUND THE POLICE' MECCA OF MINNEAPOLIS OVERRUN WITH VIOLENCE, FAILED LEADERSHIP': FORMER AG CANDIDATE"Here its very, very ideological and a lot of times its like reality and facts cant get through the filter. Its a very detached, bourgeois liberal mentality Its bizarre," he told The Post."There has been an unbelievable amount of trauma here from the destruction of the city that immediately followed (Floyds death) and the explosion of violence that came," O'Hara added.The department faced an exodus of police officers in the aftermath of Floyd's death, reaching its lowest staffing level in four decades, according to a September 2023 analysis by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, as mass anti-police sentiment and calls to defund the police swept the nation.Members of the progressive-leaning Minneapolis City Council criticized the police chief's remarks to The Star Tribune.Council Member Jason Chavez, who was inspired to run for office after Floyds death, called the police chiefs words "not only disrespectful" but "counterproductive and condescending.""These comments directed at our residents fail to meet the moment we are in when peoples rights are under attack from the federal government and our communities are rightfully pushing back," Chavez told the Star Tribune.Council President Elliott Payne also took issue with O'Hara's remarks, telling the outlet, "Some people come into their politics through a more academic process, others through solidarity, others through lived experience," Payne said. "No matter how people develop their core values, one should have a deeper understanding of the diverse perspectives of our community before engaging in conversations with New York tabloids."BLUE STATE'S BAIL LAWS PANNED BY POLICE CHIEF AS VIOLENT SUSPECTS REPEATEDLY CUT LOOSESgt. Garrett Parten, an MPD spokesperson, clarified O'Hara's remarks in a statement to Fox News Digital."As the chief has said previously, policing in the city has become overly politicized, making it difficult to even discuss the need for effective and adequately resourced police without it being viewed through a rigid ideological lens," Parten said. "Thats the disconnect not with residents but with political narratives that overshadow the real and urgent safety concerns residents are living with every day."The city of Minneapolis did not return a request for comment.In January, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Biden administration to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies, building on changes the force has already made since former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering Floyd after kneeling on his neck for about nine minutes during a May 2020 arrest.