Heather Graham navigates the pressures of staying youthful in Hollywood with ease.Graham shared her secrets with Retreat Magazine about her philosophy when it comes to aging."I think what matters most is how you feel inside. Decide that you're hot and enjoy your life. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you feel good about yourself, no one can take that away from you. Pursue the things that fill you with joy, and surround yourself with loving people," the 55-year-old actress said.Graham continued, "I don't drink or do drugs, and I get a lot of sleep. Eating healthy makes me feel good. I like cooking for myself and other people. And I love it when people cook for me. Basically, I like eating! Also, I do affirmations. I think they are very powerful. I work on strengthening my inner loving parent muscle, so I can be supportive and loving to myself. One of my affirmations is: This is the best time of my life."HEATHER GRAHAM FEELS FREE WITH HER DECISION TO NOT HAVE KIDSDuring an interview with People in April, Graham admitted to being a happier person after she turned 55."I feel like as I get older, I just care less about things that don't matter. Everyone gets upset sometimes, but I think that I'm happier. I've done enough hard work on myself that I feel like I'm a happier person now," Graham, who turned 55 in January, told the outlet.The "Boogie Nights" star has been focused on wellness since she was 21. Graham works out, eats healthily, does yoga and meditates.The actress told Retreat Magazine that even incorporating those things into her daily routine does not compare to having "loving people around you.""I have some wonderful friends, and I am so grateful for them.""I think the most important thing is to love yourself, because then you have more love to give. Fill up your cup first before you give to other people. Also, it's so good to have a sense of humor!" Graham said.Along with her wellness secrets, Graham does not drink or do drugs. However, she is part of an AI-Anon, which is a 12-step group for people who have a friend or family member who struggles with addiction.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I have never had a problem with drinking or drugs, but sometimes I have problems with relationships. Or if you have any difficult people in your life, it can help you learn how to deal with them better, in a more loving way, and most importantly, to take better care of yourself," she told Retreat Magazine.During her interview, Graham shared that she is "ahead of her time" when it comes to embracing her sexuality."Nowadays, so many women are enjoying their sexuality, but when I was coming up, there was definitely judgment around that. It's great to watch younger women feel freer to be sexual and not to worry about cultural bias," she said.Graham got her start in the entertainment industry when she left her parents' home at 18 and moved to West Hollywood, California, with a roommate.At the time, her father warned her that Hollywood would "claim [her] soul.""He regularly told me that the entertainment industry was evil and that Hollywood would claim my soul," Graham said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal in 2024. She noted that her parents "were part of a generation that didnt believe in therapy or discussing personal things, so I never felt I could talk to them."Following the premiere of her movie "License to Drive" in 1988, Graham knew it was time to move out of her parents' home."When the movie came out, I was 18, living at home had become more difficult," she said. "I said to myself, Ive got to get out of here, Ive got to be successful, and Ive got to be a movie star."Graham graduated from high school with a 5.0 GPA and went on to study English at UCLA. After her junior year at the university, she decided to drop out to focus on her acting career.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAt this time, Graham landed major roles in the films "Austin Powers" and "Swingers," which made her realize she was "self-sufficient," and she began to reevaluate her relationship with her parents."I stopped talking to my parents when I was 25, and Im estranged from them now," Graham admitted. "My friends are proud of me, and Im proud of myself. I have really good friends."The actress is proud of the life she has created for herself. "I live in Los Angeles in a house I bought last year. I also have a loft in New York," she said, noting that her West Coast home "has views of the Pacific."

A lifestyle and culinary icon recently took a firm position on the age-old debate of whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs or not.Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living, expressed her opinion in an Instagram reel on June 17."I love hot dogs with the works," Stewart said in the video.GLEN POWELL TELLS MARTHA STEWART NEW SAUCE LINE INSPIRED BY CLEAN EATING: NO CHEMICALS, ADDITIVESShe added, "It has to have bacon, mustard, ketchup, relish, sauerkraut."Her endorsement of ketchup on hot dogs polarized some of her fans especially those in the Windy City."I love Martha, but ketchup on a hot dog is f---ing diabolical," one user wrote."As a Chicagoan, I cannot abide the ketchup on a hot dog," another chimed in. "That'll get you thrown right out of that town faster than disliking deep dish pizza."But others appreciated Stewart's vision and spoke out in favor of condiment-packed hot dogs.HOT DOG TOWERS ARE A BUDGET-FRIENDLY REPLACEMENT FOR SEAFOOD TOWERS"Martha knows what she's talking about," a ketchup enthusiast wrote."Me too, Martha," another said.Stewart took the pro-ketchup stance after sharing her Chicago-style hot dog recipe earlier in June, writing that "there's really only one steadfast rule no ketchup." Her comment referred only to Chicago-style hot dogs, though.Still, some of her fans thought she was in their anti-ketchup camp.One admirer wrote, "Absolutely NO ketchup love you, Martha!"5 COOL REGIONAL HOT DOGS TO DIG INTO FROM COAST TO COASTAnother chimed in, "Yes, queenie, no ketchup."One brave commenter came out in support of ketchup on hot dogs and was promptly shut down."Ketchup is a MUST," the ketchup fan wrote."Not in Chitown," an Instagram user wrote."Not in Chicago," another repeated.WORLD-CLASS BARBECUE CHEF SHARES 5 'GAME-CHANGING' SUMMER SIDE DISHES ANYONE CAN MAKESo why is ketchup considered such a controversial addition to hot dogs?Chris Christou, owner of Poochie's Hot Dogs in Chicago, told Fox News Digital his rationale behind skipping ketchup.Christou said the tomato-based condiment's flavor is too overpowering for a Chicago-style hot dog."I always felt like ketchup, because of its sweetness, overpowered the rest of the condiments," the restaurateur said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Especially the yellow mustard and dill pickle."But some devil's advocates continue to support the sweet-and-sour condiment.New Jersey-based dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade told Fox News Digital she encourages incorporating ketchup into more meals."You need ketchup on your hot dog," she said, sharing her insights as "a registered dietitian and mom of three," she added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Not only does it enhance the flavor, but adding ketchup offers some real health benefits."The dietitian said ketchup contains high amounts of lycopene, which has cancer-fighting properties."[These] benefits [are] thanks to its high content of lycopene, which is more bioavailable in ketchup versus raw tomatoes due to the cooking process involved in making ketchup."Palinski-Wade added, "Studies link higher dietary intake of lycopene from tomatoes and ketchup with a reduced risk of stomach and prostate cancer, thanks to lycopene's antioxidant and anticancer properties."Fox News Digital reached out to Stewart for comment.

Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, to generate an image or let artificial intelligence summarize your email, something big is happening behind the scenes. Not on your device, but in sprawling data centers filled with servers, GPUs and cooling systems that require massive amounts of electricity.The modern AI boom is pushing our power grid to its limits. ChatGPT alone processes roughly 1 billion queries per day, each requiring data center resources far beyond whats on your device.In fact, the energy needed to support artificial intelligence is rising so quickly that it has already delayed the retirement of several coal plants in the U.S., with more delays expected. Some experts warn that the AI arms race is outpacing the infrastructure meant to support it. Others argue it could spark long-overdue clean energy innovation.AI isn't just reshaping apps and search engines. It's also reshaping how we build, fuel and regulate the digital world. The race to scale up AI capabilities is accelerating faster than most infrastructure can handle, and energy is becoming the next major bottleneck.TRUMP'S NUCLEAR STRATEGY TAKES SHAPE AS FORMER MANHATTAN PROJECT SITE POWERS UP FOR AI RACE AGAINST CHINAHeres a look at how AI is changing the energy equation, and what it might mean for our climate future.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join.Running artificial intelligence at scale requires enormous computational power. Unlike traditional internet activity, which mostly involves pulling up stored information, AI tools perform intensive real-time processing. Whether training massive language models or responding to user prompts, AI systems rely on specialized hardware like GPUs (graphics processing unit) that consume far more power than legacy servers. GPUs are designed to handle many calculations in parallel, which is perfect for the matrix-heavy workloads that power generative AI and deep learning systems.To give you an idea of scale: one Nvidia H100 GPU, commonly used in AI training, consumes up to 700 watts on its own. Training a single large AI model like GPT-4 may require thousands of these GPUs running continuously for weeks. Multiply that across dozens of models and hundreds of data centers, and the numbers escalate quickly. A traditional data center rack might use around 8 kilowatts (kW) of power. An AI-optimized rack using GPUs can demand 45-55 kW or more. Multiply that across an entire building or campus of racks, and the difference is staggering.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Cooling all that hardware adds another layer of energy demand. Keeping AI servers from overheating accounts for 30-55% of a data center's total power use. Advanced cooling methods like liquid immersion are helping, but scaling those across the industry will take time.On the upside, AI researchers are developing more efficient ways to run these systems. One promising approach is the "mixture of experts" model architecture, which activates only a portion of the full model for each task. This method can significantly reduce the amount of energy required without sacrificing performance.In 2023, global data centers consumed about 500 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity. That is enough to power every home in California, Texas and Florida combined for an entire year. By 2030, the number could triple, with AI as the main driver.To put it into perspective, the average home uses about 30 kilowatt-hours per day. One terawatt-hour is a billion times larger than a kilowatt-hour. That means 1 TWh could power 33 million homes for a day.5 AI TERMS YOU KEEP HEARING AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY MEANThe demand for AI is growing faster than the energy grid can adapt. In the U.S., data center electricity use is expected to surpass 600 TWh by 2030, tripling current levels. Meeting that demand requires the equivalent of adding 14 large power plants to the grid. Large AI data centers can each require 100500 megawatts (MW), and the largest facilities may soon exceed 1 gigawatt (GW), which is about as much as a nuclear power plant or a small U.S. state. One 1 GW data center could consume more power than the entire city of San Francisco. Multiply that by a few dozen campuses across the country, and you start to see how quickly this demand adds up.To keep up, utilities across the country are delaying coal plant retirements, expanding natural gas infrastructure and shelving clean energy projects. In states like Utah, Georgia and Wisconsin, energy regulators have approved new fossil fuel investments directly linked to data center growth. By 2035, data centers could account for 8.6% of all U.S. electricity demand, up from 3.5% today.Despite public pledges to support sustainability, tech companies are inadvertently driving a fossil fuel resurgence. For the average person, this shift could increase electricity costs, strain regional energy supplies and complicate state-level clean energy goals.Tech giants Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta all claim they are working toward a net-zero emissions future. In simple terms, this means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases they emit with the amount they remove or offset, ideally bringing their net contribution to climate change down to zero.These companies purchase large amounts of renewable energy to offset their usage and invest in next-generation energy solutions. For example, Microsoft has a contract with fusion start-up Helion to supply clean electricity by 2028.However, critics argue these clean energy purchases do not reflect the reality on the ground. Because the grid is shared, even if a tech company buys solar or wind power on paper, fossil fuels often fill the gap for everyone else.Some researchers say this model is more beneficial for company accounting than for climate progress. While the numbers might look clean on a corporate emissions report, the actual energy powering the grid still includes coal and gas.Microsoft,Google andAmazon have pledged to power their data centers with 100% renewable energy, but because the grid is shared, fossil fuels often fill the gap when renewables arent available.Some critics argue that voluntary pledges alone are not enough. Unlike traditional industries, there is no standardized regulatory framework requiring tech companies to disclose detailed energy usage from AI operations. This lack of transparency makes it harder to track whether green pledges are translating into meaningful action, especially as workloads shift to third-party contractors or overseas operations.AI CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND DEEPFAKE SCAMS ON THE RISETo meet soaring energy needs without worsening emissions, tech companies are investing in advanced energy projects. These include small nuclear reactors built directly next to data centers, deep geothermal systems and nuclear fusion.While promising, these technologies face enormous technical and regulatory hurdles. Fusion, for example, has never reached commercial break-even, meaning it has yet to produce more energy than it consumes. Even the most optimistic experts say we may not see scalable fusion before the 2030s.Beyond the technical barriers, many people have concerns about the safety, cost and long-term waste management of new nuclear systems. While proponents argue these designs are safer and more efficient, public skepticism remains a real hurdle. Community resistance is also a factor. In some regions, proposals for nuclear microreactors or geothermal drilling have faced delays due to concerns over safety, noise and environmental harm. Building new data centers and associated power infrastructure can take up to seven years, due to permitting, land acquisition and construction challenges.Google recently activated a geothermal project in Nevada, but it only generates enough power for a few thousand homes. The next phase may be able to power a single data center by 2028. Meanwhile, companies like Amazon and Microsoft continue building sites that consume more power than entire citie.SCAMMERS CAN EXPLOIT YOUR DATA FROM JUST ONE CHATGPT SEARCHThis is the central debate. Advocates argue that AI could ultimately help accelerate climate progress by optimizing energy grids, modeling emissions patterns and inventing better clean technology. Microsoft and Google have both cited these uses in their public statements. But critics warn that the current trajectory is unsustainable. Without major breakthroughs or stricter policy frameworks, the energy cost of AI may overwhelm climate gains. A recent forecast estimated that AI could add 1.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide to global emissions between 2025 and 2030, roughly 4% more than the entire annual emissions of the U.S.Water use, rare mineral demand and land-use conflicts are also emerging concerns as AI infrastructure expands. Large data centers often require millions of gallons of water for cooling each year, which can strain local water supplies. The demand for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements used in servers, cooling systems and power electronics creates additional pressure on supply chains and mining operations. In some areas, communities are pushing back against land being rezoned for large-scale tech development.Rapid hardware turnover is also adding to the environmental toll. As AI systems evolve quickly, older GPUs and accelerators are replaced more frequently, creating significant electronic waste. Without strong recycling programs in place, much of this equipment ends up in landfills or is exported to developing countries.The question isnt just whether AI can become cleaner over time. Its whether we can scale the infrastructure needed to support it without falling back on fossil fuels. Meeting that challenge will require tighter collaboration between tech companies, utilities and policymakers. Some experts warn that AI could either help fight climate change or make it worse, and the outcome depends entirely on how we choose to power the future of computing.HOW TO LOWER YOUR CAR INSURANCE COSTS IN 2025AI is revolutionizing how we work, but it is also transforming how we use energy. Data centers powering AI systems are becoming some of the worlds largest electricity consumers. Tech companies are betting big on futuristic solutions, but the reality is that many fossil fuel plants are staying online longer just to meet AIs rising energy demand. Whether AI ends up helping or hurting the climate may depend on how quickly clean energy breakthroughs catch up and how honestly we measure progress.Is artificial intelligence worth the real-world cost of fossil resurgence? 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As Steven Spielbergs "Jaws" celebrates its 50th anniversary on Friday, Hollywood film experts and those closest to the movie are reflecting on the "perfect film" that still inspires love and fear for the ocean and sharks half a century later."When Jaws hit the world, there is just no doubt that it caused a lot of fear and excitement, but it also got people really interested in the ocean and in sharks," Wendy Benchley, the wife of late "Jaws" author Peter Benchley, told Fox News Digital.Benchley, an ocean conservationist and former New Jersey councilwoman, recently partnered with Spielbergs company, Amblin Documentaries, to help produce "JAWS @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story."The documentary, which will premiere July 10 on National Geographic, looks under the hood of the classic adventure-horror movie that is perhaps the definitive summer blockbuster. It features archival footage, some taken from Benchleys own collection, as well as interviews with Spielberg, the cast and crew, shark experts, and ocean conservationists.DAREDEVIL TO SWIM SHARK-FILLED WATERS IN CELEBRATION OF 'JAWS' 50TH ANNIVERSARYWeeks ahead of the documentarys premiere, Benchley spoke to Fox about the enormous impact the film has had on American culture since its debut in 1975. Adapted from her late husbands novel of the same name with a screenplay co-written by him, it not only changed Hollywood and pop culture forever but altered many peoples views of sharks and the ocean at large."I do think it's true that Jaws, the book, and the movie created this astonishing phenomenon, and sharks became people feared them, but they also were excited people were interested in them, and it jump-started research," Benchley said."It definitely jump-started interest in the oceans and in sharks," she declared.Benchley mentioned the excitement shes personally encountered over the years thanks to her husband and Spielbergs film. "Just hundreds and hundreds of people, every time I give a speech, they all come up and say, When I was a child I just loved sharks, I was so fascinated in them, and now my children and grandchildren are the same."NICOLAS CAGE 'COULD HAVE DIED' GETTING 'POUNDED TO SMITHEREENS' WHILE FILMING LATEST MOVIEBenchley also talked about some of the initial stigma that Spielbergs terrifying film generated about sharks in general, saying she was disturbed by that effect."But there was this fear that came, and there was an uptick in the number of shark tournaments. And people seemed to take this fiction, this novel, as some kind of license to kill sharks. So that just horrified Peter and me," she said.However, Benchley mentioned that this fear of sharks inspired her and her husband to dedicate their lives to educating people about the importance of sharks and our ocean environments."We worked for years, and we worked along with hundreds of other people who were scientists and doing expeditions and creating the knowledge that we now have to know where the sharks are and the really positive influence they have on the ocean," she said.SHARKS SURROUND SNORKELING TOURIST DURING WILD ENCOUNTER: 'THEY LOOKED TERRIFYING'As far as why she believes "Jaws" is such a beloved film to this day, the ocean conservationist told Fox that its the combination of good "monster" and a "powerful story.""I think it's a good story and a powerful story. And I do think that we love our monsters, as E.O. Wilson said," Benchley said, quoting the famous American sociobiologist."You have a creature that could hurt you and harm you, and you don't know how to control it, or you don't know how to get rid of it," Benchley continued. "And so that was the power, that was the tension of the movie."With an all-star cast led by Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw and Roy Scheider, and an unforgettable villain in the little-seen great white shark terrorizing a northeastern beach community, "Jaws" was a box office smash that launched Spielberg to directing stardom.Hollywood film critic Christian Toto told Fox News Digital that"Jaws" is a "perfect film."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREMentioning some of the famous onset issues that plagued the production, including an often-faulty great white prop, he continued, "Yes, Bruce the Shark malfunctioned and lacks the wow factor that modern special effects teams can muster. The film remains an unparalleled treat, and the limited time we actually see the shark makes it even more thrilling."He praised the films classic cast and director, stating, "The trio of Chief Brody, Quint and Hooper represent the male spectrum - from Alpha Male to the refined intellectual. That adds an extra layer to the thrills. A young Steven Spielberg showed a maturity behind the camera that belied his years.""The ending is iconic, and even the tiny moments matter. What could be more human than Richard Dreyfuss' Hooper saying, I've got no spit, as he prepares to meet the shark face-to-face?" Toto continued, also making sure not to forget the films memorable soundtrack."That John Williams score ... perfection."RARE SHARKTOPUS AN OCTOPUS RIDING A SHARK SIGHTING CAUGHT ON CAMERA SHARED BY NEW ZEALAND SCIENTISTSToto said todays fare doesnt measure up to "Jaws.""Jaws would thrive in any era. Great movies stand the test of time. Modern blockbusters may offer more razzle dazzle, but it's near impossible to replicate the greatness in Jaws. Fifty years later, some of us are still afraid to go into the water, and we can thank Jaws for that," he said.Ross Williams at "The Daily Jaws," a website dedicated to news, history and trivia about the classic film, said the movie is still so culturally relevant because "it taps into something primaland it never lets go.""At its core,Jawsis about fear: the fear of the unknown, of natures raw power, and of losing control. Spielberg didnt just make a shark moviehe made a myth. That fin breaking the surface is now as iconic as Draculas cape or the lightsabers hum," Williams said.When asked why "Jaws" is still better than many of the summer blockbusters that followed it, he said, "In an age where modern blockbusters often bombard the senses,Jawspulls you in by what itdoesntshow. The shark barely appears in the first halfbut the tension is unbearable. Spielberg used limitations as fuel for suspense, letting imagination do half the work. And that makes it timeless."

Young women from across America attending the 2025 Young Womens Leadership Summit (YWLS) said that being a conservative woman means recognizing their God-given value and standing up for American principles even if theyve become unpopular.Fox News Digital spoke to several young women at the summit last week about the traits they believe are quintessential to being a conservative woman today.Kelly, from Texas, told the outlet that being a conservative woman means "that we need to uphold America's values and our God-given value."KEY SCOTUS PARENTAL RIGHTS CASES DRAW MCMAHON, MOMS FOR LIBERTY TO RALLY ON COURT STEPSFrom June 13 to June 15 in Dallas, Texas, the summit hosted by Turning Point USA, featured speeches from prominent conservative leaders like TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk, pro-life activist Lila Rose, and womens rights activist and former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines.When asked what it means to be a conservative woman, Brianna from Texas told Fox it is "so empowering." Mentioning the Republican Party, she added, "And I just love everything that this party stands for and just really hits close to home for me, especially in Texas."Zairiyah from Texas said it means "loving your country, being powerful, and not afraid to speak up."Natasha, who traveled to the convention from Chicago, said it means "staying true to your values, never forgetting God wherever you are in the world and being as feminine as you can possibly be."'MAKE AMERICA HOT AGAIN' SOCIALS BRING YOUNG CONSERVATIVE SINGLES TOGETHER IN NEW YORK CITYTaryn from Los Angeles said that conservative women are "pro-economy, pro-family, pro-babies, pro-health."Emma, a Florida native, said conservative women are "strong and resilient and also nurturing at the same time."Several attendees stressed that being conservative is about not bending to peer pressure or to the will of the crowd."It means to have strong values and to stand up for what you believe in and kind of go against the curve and not fall along with the crowd," Kate, also from Florida, said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREGabrielle, a Texas native who lives in Colorado, told Fox that being a conservative woman means "standing up for your faith and your values and just not backing down even when your whole state is against you or your whole city."Cassie from Texas said, "To me, it just means being vocal about your values, speaking your truth like not being afraid of what maybe the media is portraying or like what people close to you are saying."Other young women mentioned how their Christian faith is integral to being a conservative woman.Pennsylvania native Jacinda told Fox, "Being a conservative woman means to me probably following like the principles of the Bible and what Jesus teaches, and just a lot of things like that because I feel like they align really well."Grace from Florida added, "Holding up values, traditional values that come from the Bible and be able to carry those throughout every aspect of life, to be able to create a foundation for yourself and your family that carries out the Lord's message."

Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin stopped in one-time battleground-turned-red state Ohio this week, as part of his "50-state strategy" to help Democrats try and win elections from coast to coast."We cant be a party thats just focused on national power, because elections arent won in D.C., theyre won in states like Ohio," Martin said in Cleveland at a forum on the future of the Democratic Party. "Ohio is a huge swing state in 2026."Martin, who was elected as DNC chair at the beginning of February, is on a mission to help Democrats escape the political wilderness, following stunning setbacks in last November's elections, when the party lost control of the White House and the Senate and fell short of winning back the House majority.But while Democrats are now energized to resist President Donald Trump's sweeping and controversial agenda during his second tour of duty in the White House, Martin's tenure so far steering the national party committee has been anything but smooth sailing.TWO TOP LABOR LEADERS QUIT DNC IN LATEST BLOW TO DEMOCRATS"There is a huge vacuum of leadership in the Democratic Party and Ken is proving to be a weak, ineffective leader who isnt ready for any of this," a former DNC official, who asked for anonymity to speak more freely, told Fox News.Bitter infighting has hampered Martin who was the longtime chair of the Minnesota Democrats when he won the DNC chair election during his first four and a half months on the job.DISTRACTION: DEMOCRATS HOPING TO LEAVE HOGG CONTROVERSY BEHINDDavid Hogg, the 25-year-old activist and school shooting survivor who was elected a DNC vice chair the same day Martin won the chair election, ignited a civil war within the party by pledging to spend millions of dollars through his outside political group to support primary-challenges some older House Democrats in blue districts that he said were "asleep at the wheel."Hogg's threat to spend money against fellow Democrats, which was unprecedented at the DNC, eventually led to his exit from the national party committee earlier this month.The party's clash with Hogg included embarrassing audio of Martin - that was leaked to the press - of the chair questioning his ability to lead the DNC."You essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to," Martin said of Hogg in the recording, which was first reported by Politico. "I dont know if I wanna do this anymore."DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S FAVORABLE RATINGS DROP TO HISTORIC LOWSDays later - more bad news - as two top national labor leaders quit their roles at the DNC.Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, declined offers to stay on as at-large members of the DNC as they questioned the party's direction under Martin. The news was first reported by the New York Times.Meanwhile, in the crucial fundraising battle with the rival Republican National Committee, the DNC is falling behind, according to the latest campaign cash figures.The latest filings with the Federal Election Commission show the RNC with $67 million cash on hand as of the end of April, far ahead of the DNC's $17 million in their coffers.While the infighting over the past few months may subside, the party's fundraising could be a concern as Democrats aim to win back the House and possibly the Senate in next year's midterm elections.A DNC committee member, who also asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News that Martin's tenure so far "has been underwhelming."Meanwhile, Maria Cardona, a longtime Democratic strategist and current DNC committee member, told Fox News "DNC members are absolutely frustrated and sick of the in-fighting and wish that everyone would just get over themselves and focus on helping Chairman Martin and the party defeat Republicans instead of attacking each other.FIRST ON FOX: REPUBLICAN PARTY SHOWCASES MASSIVE HAUL"We have no time for this bullsh-t. Our country and our democracy is facing existential threats every day, and that is where 1000% of our fight needs to be," Cardona argued.A former DNC official, who was granted anonymity, acknowledged that "the Democratic Party is in a rebuilding phase. "Everyone knew it was going to be a difficult task."But the official added "that is also why the Party overwhelmingly elected Ken and trusted him to lead the way. Instead of creating needless distractions that make his job harder, Democrats should work together and focus on the only thing that matters: winning."Cardona told Fox News that "everything that Ken has done, regardless of the drama that it has caused, has been the right moves."She and others in support of Martin noted the Democrats' success in recent months in off-year and special elections, as well as the DNC's increased investments in the state parties.Another committee member, who was granted anonymity, pointed to the traditional powerful role of a national party chair when their party is out of power in the White House."Ken is the boss," the committee member told Fox News. "Ken is rebuilding the househe still has some major renovations to do."But the committee member added that that role can often ruffle feathers with others within the party.Both Weingarten and Saunders supported Martin's competitor in the race for DNC chair, now-former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. As chair, Martin later removed Weingarten from the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee, which is the group responsible for drafting the Democratic Party's presidential nominating calendar and election process.The DNC committee member told Fox News Digital it was "not surprising" the union leaders decided to step down from the DNC, "given they both supported another candidate."Martin, in an interview this week with the New York Times, said "I know theres a lot of people that are carrying grudges, that are still litigating the campaign that their person didnt win."And Martin, in a statement to Fox News, said that "some people in DC just want to win an argument, but Im focused on winning elections. This year, Democrats have an unprecedented track record of 32 wins and overperformances in races across the country. Thats what I was elected to do."The chair highlighted that "we have to cut through the noise and focus on what works" and that the "American people dont care about beltway chatter, and neither do I they want to know that Democrats are fighting for them. Under my leadership, thats what the DNC is doing."

Americans are predicted to set a travel record this year while celebrating the nation's 249th birthday.AAA released its "Independence Day Travel Forecast" report, finding that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this July 4th.The forecast looks not just at the Fourth of July but at holiday travel spanning from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.TOURISTS SPRAYED WITH WATER GUNS BY PROTESTERS AS EUROPEAN ANTI-TOURISM TREND GROWSThe 2025 report predicts an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year while finding seven million more travelers compared to 2019.Over 60 million Americans are set to drive to their destination, which is a 2.2% increase from 2024.Of the millions predicted to travel, 8% or 5.84 million Americans will be flying to their destinations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAbout 4.78 million travelers will be using other forms of transportation such as cruises or trains.Stacey Barber, AAA Travel vice president, said in a press release, "Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Following Memorial Days record forecast, AAA is seeing strong demand for road trips and air travel over Independence Day week," Barber said.Over Memorial Day, a massive 45.1 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend."With the holiday falling on a Friday, travelers have the option of making it a long weekend or taking the entire week to make memories with family and friends," added Barber.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAYS NEWSLETTER:-Evangelical leaders praise Trumps support for Israel amid war with Iran- DeSantis-sponsored rescue flights evacuate 1,500 Jewish Americans from Israel- 'Globalize the intifada' phrase stirs tensions on NYC campaign trailTOP STORY: Some of the most influential evangelical leaders in the U.S. told Fox News Digital that they believe President Donald Trumps support for Israel is unwavering as the Jewish state finds itself at war with Iran. Pastor John Hagee, founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel, which numbers 10 million members, said, "I do not thinkPresidentTrump will allow himself to be played by Iranian negotiators or American isolationists.VIDEO:Americans Against Antisemitism founder Dov Hikind joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on escalating tension between Israel and Iran and the possible role the U.S. could play as both nations trade missile strikes. WATCH HERE:RON TO THE RESCUE: As violence escalates in Israel during its conflict with Iran, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is dispatching four planes to evacuate 1,500 stranded Americans. Mano Maritime cruise ship Crown Iris picked up the evacuees in Ashdod, Israel, and took them on a 13-hour steam trip to Lanarca, Cyprus. Most passengers were from a program called Birthright Israel, which provides educational trips to the Holy Land.BIG APPLE BIGOTRY: Middle East tensions seeped onto the New York City campaign trail this week as President Donald Trump considers striking Iran. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refused to support banning the phrases "Globalize the intifada" and "From the river to the sea", comparing that leadership style to Trump. See what rival Andrew Cuomo had to say.HARDENING TARGETS: The NYPD ramped up security at Jewish sites across New York City after Israel launched strikes on Iran, kicking off a new war in the Middle East. "Out of an abundance of caution, we are increasing security at houses of worship and at Israeli diplomatic sites, Mayor Eric Adams wrote on X. "I am praying for peace in the region."UN REPORT BLASTS ISRAEL: A new UN report accuses Israel of committing "the crime against humanity of extermination." Israel is restricting religious freedoms at holy sites in Jerusalem by subjecting Palestinians to "increased security checks, checkpoints, harassment and assault.DEGREES OF HATE - Recent UCLA graduate Isabella Brannon writes about how her Humanities commencement and others at the school were marred by blatant antisemitism, while students cheered and faculty stood by.GUEST EDITORIAL: Helena Ivanov, an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, writes that unchecked misinformation on social media is helping to fuel campus antisemitism. Fabricated stories about Israel and Hamas in the wake of Oct. 7 have left students with a warped perspective on Jews and the Middle East, she found.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "They claim Jews exclude non-Jews from religious sites when the exact opposite is true. Only Israel protects freedom of religion for Christians, Muslims and Jews, while Jews have been banned and Jewish religious sites have been systematically trashed by Palestinian Arabs for a century." - Ann Bayefsky, director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, responding to new UN report blasting Israel.- Looking for more on this topic?Find moreantisemitism coveragefrom Fox Newshere.-Did someone forward you this email?Subscribe toadditional newslettersfrom Fox Newshere.

Occasionally, your eyes see something that your mind doesnt immediately comprehend or believes is based in reality.That just happened to me when I read that "A former Coast Guard lieutenant and sharpshooter has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly making threats to kill President Trump."The background which followed made it even harder for my mind to connect the informational dots to reality.A 19-page affidavit from the FBI further stated that the alleged wanna-be assassin not only served 33 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, but also served as a Federal Emergency Management Agency instructor."Wait a minute," my mind screamed."If this guy served our nation for over three decades in uniform while spending part of his life trying to help Americans devastated by various disasters, surely, he is a level-headed, bright, and compassionate individual who would never think of murdering a fellow human being.Least of all, the president of the United States."But as my mind flashed its neon "this is impossible" sign, the reporting told a different story.REPORT GIVES NEW DETAILS ON TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT SUSPECT'S 'DESCENT INTO MADNESS'The FBI affidavit also revealed that the former Coast Guard sharpshooter made online statements that suggested using a gun, a knife and poison to assassinate President Trump.The FBI also reported that the would-be assassin "has self-identified as a member of ANTIFA.""But how," my confused mind went on, "could someone who seems like such a normal upstanding citizen flip into the persona of someone fantasizing and seemingly actually planning to kill the president of the United States? This makes no sense."But then, in but a nanosecond, my mind replayed a recent incident where a man with a PhD stood less than a foot away from me screaming so hard that his spittle descended upon my body like acid rain. What prompted the unhinged attack was that moments earlier, he had told me in a very loud voice that "Trump is dramatically worse and more dangerous than Putin." When I simply asked him what Trump policies made him come to such a conclusion, he snapped.After ten years of Donald Trump being on the political stage, most of us have run into one or multiple people whose minds have been turned to mush by "Trump Derangement Syndrome."The question being, how did such seemingly intelligent people get that way?Constant and escalating loud attacks upon Trump from the Left are the main answer.Indoctrination is a thing.Most especially when it is premeditated and exponentially amplified.Many on the Left have long accused the "Right" of using "Dog Whistles" to send hidden messages or beliefs. They generally make those accusations for three reasons.First, to have a majority of the mainstream media amplify the often vile and inflammatory meaning.Next, to first fundraise off the charge. And third, to provoke the far-Left to further fuel the hate machine.But if the "intelligentsia" on the Left believe some on the Right offer-up subtle, heavily muffled, often impossible to identify "dog whistles" to attack them or their policies, what instrument do they believe they use to smear Trump? A bullhorn? An array of rock concert loudspeakers?Or worst of all, the platforms of countless media, "news," and pundit sites blasting out false accusations against Trump 24/7?There are no "dog whistles" from the Left.No subtlety.No "I wonder what they really meant."No. Every attack against Trump is deafeningly loud. Every smear, every comparison to "Hitler," a "dictator," a "totalitarian," a "monster," is meant to dehumanize a very human man with a wife, children, and grandchildren.But wait, within that strategy there may be a "dog whistle" after all.The unspoken strategy within the strategy is that by continually dehumanizing Trump and categorically stating day after day that he is a "threat to Democracy" that an already sick or twisted mind will finally be pushed over the edge enough to literally take a shot at Trump.To assassinate him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIn Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump came within a millimeter of having his head exploded by a would-be assassins bullet.Then, almost exactly two months later, he came within seconds of potentially being gunned down.There is continual talk that the gunmen in both those cases had seemingly very troubled minds. Minds which could be triggered by a constant bombardment of incendiary rhetoric smearing and dehumanizing President Trump.Is the mind of the seemingly "normal" and "upstanding" former member of the Coast Guard arrested for threatening to kill President Trump also troubled?Could it have been triggered by years of non-stop hateful smears directed at Trump by the Left?More importantly, how many more "normal" and "upstanding" minds across our nation or the world have been pushed over the edge into contemplating the assassination of our president?Words matter.Words trigger.And words are used to eulogize the assassinated.Enough with the dehumanizing indoctrination.

A man is in custody after federal authorities foiled an alleged plan to use large-scale fireworks and other explosive devices against police and government officials at riots protesting deportation efforts in California.Grzegorz Vandenberg, 48, is facing federal charges for allegedly buying fireworks with the intent to harm law enforcement officers and government officials at the Los Angeles protests,the Department of Justice said in a press release.Vandenberg allegedly visited a travel center in New Mexico, where he "requested assistance in selecting fireworks that could be thrown directly at people to cause harm," according to prosecutors.ANTI-ICE RIOTERS MAY FACE DOMESTIC TERRORISM FEDERAL CHARGES AS TRUMP ADMIN SENDS STERN MESSAGE: RET FBI AGENTWhile at the store, federal authorities allege, he told employees he previously served in the militarys special forces and claimed he could make pipe bombs before revealing he was planning to travel to Los Angeles to kill law enforcement officers and government officials in the anti-ICE riots."This man allegedly intended to use the chaotic riots in Los Angeles as an opportunity to commit deadly violence against law enforcement officers," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. "Threats like these strike at the heart of law and order. We will not hesitate to bring federal charges against anyone who seeks to harm law enforcement or endanger the safety of our communities."Staff members at the store told authorities Vandenberg requested to buy the "largest explosives available" and invited an employee to join him at the riots, the DOJ said.LOS ANGELES DA DELIVERS SCATHING WARNING TO VIOLENT PROTESTERS CAUSING HAVOC: 'WE'RE COMING FOR YOU'He also allegedly claimed to be in possession of mortar explosives and further revealed his plan to use them on officers at the riots. Vandenberg ultimately "purchased six mortars," each containing 60 grams of gunpowder, and 36 large fireworks, according to federal prosecutors."Our message is clear: If you come after law enforcement officers, the FBI will spare no effort to find you and bring you to justice," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "This defendant allegedly intended to use explosives to attack police officers currently conducting law enforcement operations in Los Angeles and with the help of a store cashier who took down his license plate information we were able to put a stop to that plan."The DOJ did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.AG BONDI SAYS FBI HAS IDENTIFIED SUSPECT ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING FEDERAL OFFICER, AS TRUMP VOWS TOUGH RESPONSEVandenberg was charged with transporting explosives in interstate commerce with the knowledge and intent that they would be used to kill, injure or intimidate individuals, according to the DOJ. He is in custody as he awaits trial and faces up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.Fox News Digital was unable to immediately identify an attorney for Vandenberg."Targeting law enforcement with violence is not protest its a crime," U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison for the District of New Mexico said. "Anyone who attempts to harm officers or undermine public safety will be held accountable."