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We are now in the range where the House could potentially debate and vote on the "big, beautiful bill."A vote could come as early as later today or tonight. That may still be a little optimistic, but when things are ready, the House could vote at any time of the day or night between now and Sunday.The goal of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is to vote on the plan before Memorial Day. Fox is told that slamming this up against the holiday recess actually helps the GOP get votes, because members really want to get away for events, graduations and Memorial Day parades.SPEAKER JOHNSON REACHES TENTATIVE DEAL WITH BLUE STATE REPUBLICANS TO BOOST CAP ON SALT DEDUCTIONThe House Rules Committee which serves as the gateway to the House floor for legislation began its meeting at 1 a.m. ET. It could go all day, but what were waiting for is a final "managers amendment" from Johnson to make all of the fixes to court the votes of skeptical Republicans. The key to that amendment is to repair things and not break something else.REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS SAY THEY STAND UNITED IN SUPPORT OF TRUMP'S ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILLThere appears to be an agreement to raise the SALT cap (state and local taxes) for high-tax states.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has passed away following a bitter cancer battle, his family announced on Wednesday.The lawmaker announced his initial diagnosis with esophageal cancer more than six months ago. He was 75 years old and had stepped back from his roles in Congress at the end of April."It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend, and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," his family announced in a statement."Gerry lived his life to give back to others and make our community better. He looked out for the disadvantaged and voiceless. He always stood up for what is right and just," the family added. "He was a skilled statesman on the international stage, an accomplished legislator in Congress, a visionary executive on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, a fierce defender of democracy, an environmental champion, and a mentor to so many."BIDEN SPEAKS OUT FOR FIRST TIME SINCE CANCER DIAGNOSISConnolly had stepped back from his leadership rolls in Congress and announced he would not run for re-election after revealing that his cancer had returned at the end of April. He had served as ranking member on the House Oversight Committee.DEMS FUME OVER 'DUE PROCESS' FOR ABREGO GARCIA DESPITE LONG HISTORY OF PARTY BUCKING THE LEGAL PRINCIPLE"After grueling treatments, we've learned that my cancer, while initially beaten back, has now returned," Connolly said at the time. "I'll do everything possible to continue to represent you and thank you for your grace."Connolly was serving his ninth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th District, according to his online biography. His district is centered in Fairfax County and includes the wealthy suburbs outside the nation's capital.Connolly won his latest term by defeating Republican Mike Van Meter, a Navy veteran and former FBI agent.Connolly has been a fixture in northern Virginia politics for roughly 30 years. He was first elected as a Fairfax County supervisor in 1995. In Congress, he has played a leading role in oversight investigations.Fox News' Pilar Arias contributed to this report.This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac has built up a massive audience with millions of followers across several social media platforms, and it has afforded her an opportunity to do some amazing things.Some of those things include hitting the course with the biggest names in Hollywood.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSpiranac said on the "Vanity Index Podcast" on Tuesday that the most famous celebrities she played golf with were Mark Wahlberg and Justin Timberlake.She said she was in a foursome with the two actors and legend Gary Player. She then revealed who was the "slowest" golfer she has ever played with."At Genesis, they did a celebrity Ryder Cup. My partner was Nick Jonas and we played against Chris Pratt. He was very slow," Spiranac said. "Might be the slowest golfer Ive ever played with. Super nice guy, unbelievably slow.WYNDHAM CLARK APOLOGIZES AFTER FLINGING DRIVER DURING MELTDOWN AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: 'COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE'"We were like four holes behind on a nine-hole little thing. And they were like, You need to speed it up. He had all these people around him, and hed tell like these amazing stories. And we were like, Hit the golf ball."Pratt has been known to play in some pro-ams.In June 2024, Pratt participated in the Workday Golden Cub Memorial Pro-Am at Muirfield in Ohio. He played with Peyton Manning and PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy.He also played golf before his wedding to Katherine Schwarzenegger in 2019.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A federal judge in Oklahoma has put a two-week hold on a 2024 state law coming into force that criminalizes illegal immigrants living in the state, a decision that was welcomed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) but drew a strong rebuke from the states attorney general, who blasted the decision as "outrageous."Federal District Judge Bernard Jones on Tuesday ruled that House Bill 4156 may not be enforced for at least 14 days while a court challenge proceeds.The law creates the crime of "impermissible occupation" and empowers state and local law enforcement officers to arrest immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.TRUMP DOJ DROPS BIDEN-ERA LEGAL CHALLENGE TO TEXAS BORDER SECURITY LAWA first offense under the law is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $500, and a second offense is a felony that could result in up to two years in prison. The law also requires a person to leave the state within 72 hours of conviction or release from custody.The bill was signed into law in April 2024 but was held up from taking force due to a lawsuit filed by the Biden administration challenging its constitutionality in that it violates the federal governments immigration authority, which led to a pause in enforcement.However, the new Trump Justice Department decided to drop the federal governments case in March.That led to two unnamed undocumented immigrants and the ACLU representing a local advocacy group filing a new lawsuit, which prompted Jones to issue another temporary injunction on Tuesday.NEW JERSEY DEMOCRAT ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING OFFICERS DISMISSES 'ABSURD' CHARGESJones said that their case is likely to succeed in court, adding that he will consider a longer-term injunction of the law after a court hearing in early June.Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond blasted the delayed enforcement, writing on X that "it is outrageous that Oklahoma is once again prohibited from enforcement of HB 4156."He said it was critical to the states efforts to shut down illegal marijuana grows, fentanyl distribution and other illegal activities.Drummond also blasted the judge for allowing the case to proceed despite two of the plaintiffs being anonymous because to reveal their identities would "expos(e) them to federal authorities" for federal lawbreaking, he said, quoting the judge.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"In the name of federal law, the court is protecting admitted lawbreakers from federal and state consequences," Drummond said in a statement. "This is perverse, contrary to the rule of law and we will be evaluating all options for challenging the ruling."Tamya Cox-Tour, the executive director for the ACLU of Oklahoma, said the decision was a victory for immigrants' rights."But the damage of HB 4156 and the national rhetoric repeated by local politicians has already created an environment of fear in our state," Cox-Tour said. No matter what someone looks like, sounds like, or what their immigration status may be, they should feel safe in their own communities. We will continue to fight for the rights and dignity of immigrants and their families."

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as governor, a source familiar with the probe confirmed to Fox News.The New York Times first reported that the U.S. attorney's office in Washington opened the inquiry into Cuomo about a month ago after senior officials in the DOJ demanded an indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams for corruption charges be dismissed.The DOJ declined to comment to Fox News.The Trump administration is now in an unusual spot of ending a criminal case against Adams while opening a new case into Adams main rival within months of each other.Cuomo is running in the Democratic primary to serve as the next mayor of New York City, while Adams is seeking re-election as an independent candidate.HOUSE REPUBLICAN ASKS TRUMP DOJ TO CRIMINALLY PROSECUTE EX-NEW YORK GOV ANDREW CUOMO"We have never been informed of any such matter, so why would someone leak it now? The answer is obvious: This is lawfare and election interference plain and simplesomething President Trump and his top Department of Justice officials say they are against," Rich Azzopardi, Cuomos spokesperson told Fox News. "Governor Cuomo testified truthfully to the best of his recollection about events from four years earlier, and he offered to address any follow-up questions from the Subcommittee but from the beginning this was all transparently political."The former governor was grilled by Republican lawmakers last year about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Republicans subsequently recommended the Justice Department pursue criminal charges against him. They accused him of intentionally lying to Congress during the House Oversight Committees investigation into the excessive number of nursing home deaths.House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., referred Cuomo to President Donald Trump's Justice Department for criminal prosecution.BILL MAHER SUGGESTS ANDREW CUOMO'S NURSING HOME SCANDAL MAY COST HIS NYC MAYORAL CAMPAIGNCuomo the Democratic scion now considered the current frontrunner in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary in June was first referred to the Biden Justice Department for criminal prosecution in October 2024.Former Rep. Brad Wenstrup, then-chairman of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, said Cuomo made "multiple criminally false statements" to Congress about his handling of the 2020 COVID-19 nursing home death scandal.Cuomo, who was governor at the time, issued a March 2020 directive that initially barred nursing homes from refusing to accept patients who had tested positive for COVID-19. The directive was aimed at freeing up beds for overwhelmed hospitals.More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients were released from hospitals into nursing homes under the directive, which was later rescinded amid speculation that it had accelerated outbreaks.SECOND COVID NURSING HOME DEATH'S CASE AGAINST CUOMO TOSSEDThe eight plaintiffs in the case argued that their loved ones contracted COVID-19 in nursing homes and died as a result of the directive. They accused Cuomo and his administration of being civilly liable for their deaths as well as being liable for failing to accurately report the number of nursing home deaths in New York state that resulted from the virus.Cuomo has previously said that the directive was based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance at the time.A report released in March 2022 by the New York state comptroller found Cuomo's Health Department "was not transparent in its reporting of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes" and it "understated the number of deaths at nursing homes by as much as 50%" during some points of the pandemic.In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi last month, Comer said "to our knowledge, the Biden Administration ignored this referral despite clear facts and evidence." He requested that Bondi review the referral and "take appropriate action.""Andrew Cuomo is a man with a history of corruption and deceit, now caught red-handed lying to Congress during the Select Subcommittees investigation into the COVID-19 nursing home tragedy in New York," Comer said in a statement Monday. "This wasnt a slip-up it was a calculated cover-up by a man seeking to shield himself from responsibility for the devastating loss of life in New Yorks nursing homes. Lets be clear: lying to Congress is a federal crime. Mr. Cuomo must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The House Oversight Committee is prepared to fully cooperate with the Justice Departments investigation into Andrew Cuomos actions and ensure hes held to account."Fox News Digitals Michael Dorgan and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler was back on the mound for Tuesday nights game against the New York Mets, but his outing did not last long.Buehler threw a pitch to Juan Soto in the top of the third inning that was called a ball despite the broadcast showing that it was in the strike zone low and inside. Mets infielder Francisco Lindor stole second base on the play.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Red Sox right-hander was unhappy with the call and began to bark at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook. The broadcast caught exactly what Buehler was saying hardly anything complimentary."Its right down the f---ing middle," Buehler said. "Its right down the f---ing middle. F--- you."That was enough to get Buehler tossed from the game. Red Sox manager Alex Cora was right behind him as he was tossed out as well. Cora let Estabrook have it and made contact with first base umpire Laz Diaz, who was trying to keep the peace.Boston won the game 2-0."Im not going to talk about what he did or didnt do. I dont think its my place," Buhler said after the game. "For me, it kind of spiraled a little bit and I said some things that he thought I shouldnt have said and whatnot. At the end of the day, putting our team in a position like that is the only thing I really regret about that situation."METS WILL TALK TO JUAN SOTO ABOUT HUSTLE AFTER WATCHING WOULD-BE HR TURN INTO SINGLEIt was Buehlers second ejection of his career. He was making his first start since being activated off of the injured list.Diaz, the crew chief, said Buehler was tossed for stepping off the mound to argue the call."He can say stuff from the mound. But once he comes off the mound, hes leaving his position to argue balls and strikes," Diaz said. "Once anybody leaves their position to argue balls and strikes, thats an immediate ejection."Cora said he was surprised by the ejection of Buehler. He hoped Estabrook would have tossed him only instead."You can throw me out and we can keep the pitcher in the game but I guess he had enough. I dont know why. At that point, well Ive got to go, too," Cora said. "I thought yesterday was a good day for us without me so I decided to do it again."Buehler has a 4.00 ERA with 33 strikeouts.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.