Far-left House Democrats are hammering Israel for its Thursday night strikes on Iran.Members of the House's progressive "Squad," already critical of Israel's war on Gaza, are denouncing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal" after his government launched attacks on Tehran and surrounding areas."Israel has once again bombed Iran, a dangerous & reckless escalation. The war criminal Netanyahu wants to ignite an endless regional war & drag the US into it," Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., wrote on X. "Any politician who tries to help him betrays us all. The American people do not want this."Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., claimed Israel would drag the U.S. into war in the Middle East.148 DEMOCRATS BACK NONCITIZEN VOTING IN DC AS GOP RAISES ALARM ABOUT FOREIGN AGENTS"The Israeli government bombing Iran is a dangerous escalation that could lead to regional war. War Criminal Netanyahu will do anything to maintain his grip on power," Tlaib wrote."We cannot let him drag our country into a war with Iran. Our government must stop funding and supporting this rogue genocidal regime."Omar said, "Regardless of what [President Donald Trump] thinks, Israel knows America will do whatever they want and feels confident about their ability to get into war and have the American government back them up. Israel also knows they can always rely on getting America to protect and serve its needs."NONCITIZEN LA RIOTERS COULD BE DEPORTED UNDER NEW HOUSE BILL"Everyone in America should prepare themselves to either see their tax dollars being spent on weapon supplies to Israel or be dragged into war with Iran if this escalates," Omar said.Washington and Tehran have been engaged in talks about a new Iran nuclear deal aimed at reining in the Islamic republic's uranium enrichment.Trump posted on Truth Social Friday morning that Iran now had a "second chance" to come to the table after Israel's strikes.Democrats, meanwhile, were more concerned.Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that he thought Israel's strikes, which it called preemptive, were a bid to scuttle those talks."It appears as if this was an attempt by Israel to scuttle Donald Trump's negotiations with Iran. Of course, our preferred pathway here to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is diplomacy," Murphy said.U.S. officials have been warning Iran not to respond to what Israel has said will be a multi-strike operation.

Fox News talked to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle who are rattled by the incident with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif.Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a news conference regarding the recent protests in Los Angeles earlier Thursday.Even some Republicans are privately concerned about how Padilla was treated, although they concede his tactics were aggressive.This is where some GOPers believe this is theatrical, as Democrats struggle to find a message against the Trump administration that resonates.PADILLA CUFFED, MCIVER INDICTED: CAN CONGRESS COME BACK FROM THE BRINK?Senators are particularly shaken. The Senate is a body of equals. And if this can happen to one of them, well, theres a worry they could be next.Democrats demand a full-blown investigation.California Democrats and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus hectored House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in the hall yesterday, accusing him of lying.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: GOP LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO SLASH $9.1B FROM USAID, NPR, AND PBS IN RARE VOTEJohnson believes Padilla should be censured.Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., said she had a private conversation with Johnson on Thursday. She wants to lower the temperature but said only President Donald Trump can do that.Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., spoke to Padilla and Senate Sergeant at Arms Jennifer Hemingway about the incident."I remain hopeful that Leader Thune and other Republicans can walk us back from the brink. But I am not so sure anymore," said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) will suspend its long-running transgender treatment program for children and young adults this summer as pressure from the Trump administration continues to mount.The Los Angeles hospital's Center for Transyouth Health and Development informed its nearly 3,000 patient families on Thursday that the center will be closing its doors on July 22, adding that there was "no viable alternative" that would allow the hospital to continue its specialized care, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times on Thursday,"There is no doubt that this is a painful and significant change to our organization and a challenge to CHLAs mission, vision, and values," a Thursday morning email stated from hospital executives to staff.According to the email, the hospital's decision to shutter its transgender treatment program "follows a lengthy and thorough assessment of the increasingly severe impacts of federal administrative actions and proposed policies" which led the hospital to briefly pause onboarding new patients into the program this winter.HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE CHALLENGE TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TRANSGENDER TREATMENTS FOR MINORSIn January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restrict federal funding for "chemical and surgical" sex-change procedures for minors, which is forcing many hospitals around the country to abandon their children's transgender treatment programs."Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming and sterilizing a growing number of impressionable children under the radical and false claim that adults can change a childs sex through a series of irreversible medical interventions," states the order, entitled "Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.""This dangerous trend will be a stain on our Nations history, and it must end," the order continued.Some patients and their families expressed outrage over the LA children's hospital shutting down the program."Were just disappointed and scared and enraged," Maxine, the mother of a patient currently enrolled in the program, told the LA Times. "The challenge is how we break news to this kid who has had such a positive experience with everybody at Childrens."HOSPITALS WARNED THEY MUST PROTECT CHILDREN FROM CHEMICAL AND SURGICAL MUTILATION: HHS AGENCY MEMO"Were slowly going underground, underground, underground," the mother claimed. "You put one thing in place, and then you have to prepare for when that gets taken away. Were just trying to stay a couple of steps ahead, sticking together with other parents, knowing who our allies are."The hospital's executives stated in their email that federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, warned of severe consequences for doctors and hospitals that disobeyed the Trump administration's executive order banning child transition services."Taken together, the Attorney General memo, HHS review, and the recent solicitation of tips from the FBI to report hospitals and providers of GAC strongly signal this Administrations intent to take swift and decisive action, both criminal and civil, against any entity it views as being in violation of the executive order," the hospital's email stated.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECHLA's Transyouth Center provides puberty blockers, hormones, and surgical procedures to children. It is one of the nation's largest transgender youth programs and relies heavily on public funding.Activists claim that the program's closure sets a dangerous precedent for other hospitals providing transgender youth treatment across the country.Fox News' Alec Schemmel contributed to this report.

Iran on Friday confirmed it will not end its nuclear programs despite the overnight attacks by Israel on its atomic facilities and apparent continued U.S. efforts to meet with Iranian counterparts on Sunday.In a statement released by the Iranian government, Tehran claimed Israels attack proved it has a "right to enrichment and nuclear technology and missile capability.""The enemy has caused our victimhood and legitimacy to be proven as to who is the aggressor and which regime threatens the security of the region," the statement said.IRAN CALLS ISRAELI STRIKES A 'DECLARATION OF WAR,' SWIFTLY REPLACES KILLED MILITARY LEADERSThe comments not only followed Israels strike that killed seven top officials including four military commanders, one official allegedly involved in the nuclear talks with the U.S., and two nuclear scientists but also after the board of governors from the U.N.s nuclear watchdog on Thursday declared Iranis inbreachof itsnon-proliferationobligationsfor the first time in nearly 20 years.Despite the formal rebuke over its nuclear violations, including its substantial stockpiles of near-weapons-grade uranium, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Tehran would continue to enrich uranium the core hiccup in ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations.ISRAEL HITS THE HEART OF IRANS NUCLEAR PROGRAM IN NATANZ FACILITY STRIKE"The cowardly nocturnal operation while the diplomatic process on the nuclear issue of Iran was underway is a sign of this regime's fear of Iran's power of persuasion and defense for the world," Tehran said Friday.Iranian political heads have claimed that the overnight strikes mean Tehran will not continue with nuclear negotiations with Washington, D.C., and that a meeting set with Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman on Sunday was off.However, the Trump administration has not confirmed these claims and neither has the Iranian regime.When asked if Iranian officials have notified the U.S. that Iran is withdrawing from nuclear negotiations, a US official said, "We still hope to have talks."Neither the White House nor the State Department immediately responded to Fox News Digital's questions regarding the talks.President Donald Trump is set to hold a security meeting at 11 a.m. on Friday, when the future of the talks is expected to be addressed.Rich Edson contributed to this report.

The NYPD said it is ramping up security at Jewish sites across New York City after Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight.The precautionary measures aim to protect Jewish communities amid heightened tensions in the Middle East."Out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to Jewish, Israeli and other sites throughout NYC," the NYPD wrote on X late Thursday as the attacks were unfolding.WHO WERE 2 OF THE TOP IRANIAN GENERALS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKES?"Were coordinating with our federal partners and we'll continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC."New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he had been briefed on the unfolding situation in Israel and Iran, and that the NYPDs Counterterrorism Unit is closely monitoring the situation."Out of an abundance of caution, we are increasing security at houses of worship and at Israeli diplomatic sites, Adams wrote on X. "I am praying for peace in the region."Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch are scheduled to hold a joint press briefing later today ahead of anti-ICE protests already planned for the weekend.Meanwhile, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that there are no credible threats to New York at this time.She said security and cybersecurity protections for sensitive locations have been stepped up in the state.ISRAEL LAUNCHES 'OPERATION RISING LION' ON IRAN, TARGETING NUCLEAR FACILITIES, TEHRAN"My priority is keeping New Yorkers safe," Hochul wrote on X.There has also been increased security outside the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C., Fox 5 reported.The Community Security Service, a group that trains volunteer synagogue security guards in New York City and other U.S. cities, told its network to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior. It also told its network to review security protocols and request increased police presence.The heightened tensions across the state come as Israel carried outtargeted attacks on Irans nuclear and missile infrastructure.The strikes took outat least 20 senior Iranian commanders, including Gen. Hossein Salami, the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, thechief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, as well as several nuclear scientists.The sweeping strikes, called "Operation Rising Lion," followed months of attempted and seemingly failed nuclear negotiations.Following Israel's preemptive attack on Iran,the Navydirected the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner to begin sailing toward the Eastern Mediterranean and has directed a second destroyer to begin moving closer to Israel as well, a U.S. official tells Fox News.This echoes a move the US made in April 2024 after Iran shot ballistic missiles at Israel. At the time, USS Carney and USS Arleigh Burke shot down the missiles.Fox News Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.

In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel launched a wide-scale preemptivestrike against Iran on June 13, 2025, targeting critical components of Tehrans nuclear and military infrastructure. Israeli officials reportedly acted on intelligence suggesting Iran was within reach of developing a nuclear bomb - a weapon Tehran has threatened to use against Israel. The operation, conducted under high secrecy, marks the most direct confrontation between the two regional rivals in recent history.While the full scope of the operation -- reportedly codenamed Operation Rising Lion --remains classified, sources confirm that multiple waves of Israeli aircraft and missiles strucknuclear facilities in Natanz, missile assembly centers near Tabriz, and command centers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed no radiation leaks, suggesting the attacks damaged infrastructure without breaching core reactors or nuclear material storage.Tehran responded with fury, launching approximately100 drones toward Israel. Most were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, assisted by regional partners including Jordan and Saudi Arabia.ISRAEL LAUNCHES SWEEPING STRIKE ON IRAN WHILE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEEKS DIPLOMATIC SOLUTIONNevertheless, the attack has triggered immediate concerns over a potential multi-front conflict, drawing in Irans network of proxy forces and potentially endangering U.S. assets across the Gulf.Why Israel Struck and What Comes Next?Israels leadership framed the June 13 strike on Irans nuclear facilities as a necessary preemptive measure driven by the immediacy of the threat. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially described the action as a "preemptive strike," taken to avert what it deemed an existential danger from a regime committed to Israels destruction. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi declared the situation had "reached the point of no return," while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Iran had amassed enough enriched uranium for "nine nuclear bombs" and had begun unprecedented steps toward weaponization.5 TERRIFYING FLASHPOINTS THAT COULD IGNITE GLOBAL WARIran, for its part, has accused Israel of violating international law and acting with tacit U.S. approval. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed a "calibrated response," while Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that any further escalation would be met with attacks on U.S. and allied military installations throughout the region.Despite the military confrontation, Iran is still expected to deliver a long-promised nuclear counterproposal to the United States during indirect talks set to resume in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday. Iranian Foreign Minister AbbasAraghchi said the offer would demand recognition of Irans right to enrich uranium under IAEA oversight and require the full lifting of US sanctions -- conditions the White House has already indicated it is unwilling to accept.The Role of the United States: Stabilizer or Spectator?Though the U.S. was reportedly informed of Israels intentions in advance, American forces did not directly participate in the strike. Still, Washington has begun taking precautionary steps. The State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-essential diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Baghdad, while the Pentagon has authorized the voluntary departure of military families from Gulf bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.IRAN CALLS ISRAELI STRIKES A 'DECLARATION OF WAR,' SWIFTLY REPLACES KILLED MILITARY LEADERSNow, the Trump administration -- and, by extension, the broader U.S. national security establishment -- faces a pivotal decision: how to prevent this targeted operation from spiraling into a region-wide war.To that end, the United States should immediately pursue the following measures:Geopolitical Reverberations: Russia and China ReactRussia swiftly condemned the Israeli strike, with Deputy Foreign Minister SergeiRyabkov offering to help defuse tensions by removing Irans enriched uranium stockpile and converting it for civilian reactor use. China, while calling for "maximum restraint," is reportedly exploring expanded energy deals with Iran and will likely use the moment to argue against continued U.S. military dominance in the Gulf.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThese reactions signal a broader geopolitical shift. In the vacuum of American hesitation, Moscow and Beijing see opportunity -- whether to play mediator, undercut U.S. sanctions regimes, or reframe global perceptions of Western hypocrisy.A Perilous CrossroadsIsraels strike on Iran marks a new phase in the long-running shadow war over Tehrans nuclear ambitions. It reflects a grim calculation: diplomacy has failed, time is short, and the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic. But the consequences of action are no less serious.The United States now faces a defining test. It must safeguard its forces and allies, prevent a regional war, and restore a measure of international order. That will require military readiness, diplomatic clarity, and the political will to lead.Whether this is the beginning of a wider war -- or a new path to containment -- will depend largely on what Washington does next.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT MAGINNIS

Olympic dressage rider Heath Ryan was suspended by Equestrian Australia on Thursday after video shared online showed him reportedly whipping a horse.The sports governing body announced the suspensions in a lengthy post, adding that it followed both the revelation of the video online and a formal complaint."EquestrianAustralia is extremely alarmed and concerned by the treatment of the horse shown in this footage," the statement read. Ryan was not named in the statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Equestrian Australia has this afternoon imposed a provisional suspension of this persons membership of Equestrian Australia and their rights, privileges and benefits associated with their membership. This means they may take no part in competitions or events as competitor or Official or in the organization of, or participation in, any event under the jurisdiction of Equestrian Australia."Ryan, who represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, posted a lengthy message on social media claiming that the video was from two years ago and shared by an "unhappy ex-employee." Reports say the video showed Ryan whipping the horse 42 times.GOLD MEDAL EQUESTRIAN RIDER WITHDRAWS FROM OLYMPICS AFTER VIDEO SHOWS ALLEGED 'ERROR OF JUDGMENT' WITH HORSEHe claimed that the horse, Nico, had been brought to him by a family friend after that person was hospitalized following an incident with the horse. Ryan claimed he had saved the horse from being euthanized."If a beautiful [6-year-old] horse turns up at your facility and it was bred by your stallion and it belonged to a lifelong friend of yours who had been put in hospital in intensive care by this horse would you just send it to the Knackery?? Well I didnt and I felt obliged to the horse to just have a look and see if it was possibly salvageable," he wrote in a post on Facebook."I am so sad this was caught on video. If I had been thinking of myself I would have immediately just gotten off and sent Nico to the Knackery. That video was a life or death moment for Nico and of that I was very aware," Ryan said, later adding that his actions were done in the "best interests" of the animal.Equestrian Australia said it "takes matters ofanimal welfare very seriously" and that Ryans suspension will remain in place pending an investigation by the Equestrian Australias Integrity Unit.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A new survey is highlighting a restaurant chain that provides service with a smile.In-N-Out Burger has claimed the top spot for having the happiest employees among America's major restaurant chains.Financial services company William Blair investigated Glassdoor data from the past 11 years, evaluating 530,000 reviews with about 90 different restaurant brands, according to Nation's Restaurant News.IN-N-OUT BURGER MAKES MAJOR INGREDIENT CHANGES TO DRINKS AND POPULAR CONDIMENTThe firm found that 91% of In-N-Out employees would recommend their job to a friend.George Charlesworth, vice president of operations for In-N-Out Burger, told Fox News Digital that the California-based chain is honored "to be recognized with such a high satisfaction rating, a result that comes directly from our associate family.""Our founders, Harry and Esther Snyder, focused on serving the freshest, highest-quality products and providing the friendliest service to our customers," he also said."From our beginning in 1948, the Snyders wanted to take the best care of not only our customers but also our associates."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleThis marks the 10th year that the fast-food chain has landed in the top 10 for highest employee satisfaction.In 2024, 86% of In-N-Out employees were willing to recommend their job to others.Charlesworth credited the leadership of In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder."We're committed to offering a positive work environment, higher starting wages, great benefits and opportunities to develop and grow," Charlesworth said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Many of our associates have been with In-N-Out for decades, carrying the time-honored values and practices established by our founders, ensuring every customer and burger is consistently served with the In-N-Out signature smile," he also said."We are deeply grateful for our exceptional family of associates and thankful for the excellent job they do."Coming in second place was Louisiana-based chicken joint Raising Cane's.About 82% of employees reported they would recommend their job to a friend.In third place was Dutch Bros., with Chuy's taking fourth place.Rounding out the top five is San Francisco Bay area-based Peet's Coffee & Tea.Fox News Digital reached out to William Blair for comment.

Many of the young voters recently surveyed in a New York Times focus group gave President Donald Trump passing grades for his term so far, with a majority of those asked saying they believe the country will be better off once he's done with it.The Times spoke to 13 voters in their 20s about how they feel about "the way things are going in the country these days" a topic area that included their thoughts on artificial intelligence, social media, the economy, the current political climate, and the future. While many expressed worry about the current state of the country, eight said they believe Trump is doing fine, and seven said the country will be better off in four years."I like how stern he is, how focused he is on at least trying to get something done," a 23-year-old Latino and Republican voter named Evan said of Trump. "But I mean, I feel as though Trump actually cares about creating change. Pep in his step, at least. Biden was, like, a Sleepy Joe."FOX NEWS POLL: THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF PRESIDENT TRUMPS SECOND TERMThe Times asked these 13 20-somethings, "Do you think things will be better, worse or the same four years from now?" Seven of them agreed that things "will be better," three said things "will be worse," and three said they would remain "the same."One of the more optimistic individuals was a 27-year-old woman and Democratic voter named Jonnie.She told the Times, "I just think this administration will stabilize. I think its scaring a lot of people. Maybe Im just being hopeful, too. But I think inflation will probably be better by then. I cant imagine this direction forever. I think things will just stabilize."YOUNG AMERICANS SOUR ON CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS, NEW POLL FINDSEvan told the paper he thinks things will be better because the Trump administration will do a better job the second time around."I would just hope theyll learn from their past mistakes. After four years, if you dont get better or something, then what are you doing? So I would just hope," he said.However, a Democratic voter from Texas named Bayleigh told The Times she believes things will remain as chaotic as she says things have been."Itll be the end of Trumps administration, but I think the instability will remain consistent through the next four years," Bayleigh said.Later in the survey, the outlet asked the 13 individuals to give Trump a letter grade. No one gave him an A, but five of them three Republicans and two independents gave him a B. Three of them two independents and one Democratic voter gave him a C.One Republican and a Democrat gave him a D, and a Democratic voter named Molly gave him his only F out of the group.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREThe Times asked Darrion, a Republican from Indiana, why he gave a Trump a C."I think its a little bit positive and negative," Darrion said. "Im positive in the sense that I like the way hes portraying the image of America on an international scale, like the trade wars, tariffs and all that. And negatively because of his impact in cryptocurrency and the stock market."Jonnie, the Democratic voter who gave Trump a C, told the outlet, "Nothing horrible has happened, really. I guess that makes it OK. But at the same time, tariffs and stuff I dont like that."