Multiple frontrunners are emerging to succeed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the 86-year-old has gone into hiding during Israel and the United States joint military campaign against the Islamic Republic, a report said.A three-man committee appointed by Khamenei to identify his successor has ramped up its activity in recent days following repeated waves of airstrikes targetingIrans nuclear program, Reuters reported, citing five sources with knowledge of the discussions.Two names rising to the top of the list are Mojtaba Khamenei the ayatollahs 56-year-old son who was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2019 and Hassan Khomeini, the 53-year-old grandson of Ruhollah Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, according to the sources."Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the Supreme Leader, is designated... for representing the Supreme Leader in an official capacity despite never being elected or appointed to a government position aside from work in the office of his father," the Treasury Department said in 2019 while sanctioning him.THE MISSING MULLAH: IRAN'S 'SUPREME LEADER' A NO-SHOW FOR NEGOTIATIONS, THEN HID AS US POUNDED NUKE SITES"The Supreme Leader has delegated a part of his leadership responsibilities to MojtabaKhamenei, who worked closely with the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and also the Basij Resistance Force (Basij) to advance his fathers destabilizing regional ambitions and oppressive domestic objectives," the department added at the time.Mojtaba Khamenei currently teaches theology at a religious seminary in Qom and is closely aligned with his fathers hardline views, Reuters reported, citing sources.Khomeini, who is more of a reformist and is allied with a faction that is in favor of easing social and political restrictions in Iran, garners respect because of his lineage, according to Reuters.In 2024, Khomeini warned of a "crisis of rising popular dissatisfaction" among Iranians due to poverty, Reuters also reported.HERES WHAT A POST-AYATOLLAH IRAN COULD LOOK LIKE IF WAR WITH ISRAEL LEADS TO REGIMES FALLThe sources reportedly said that no decision has been made yet, more candidates could emerge and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who is regularly kept up to date on the talks would have the final say.Khamenei is sheltering right now in a bunker and has suspended all electronic communications with his commanders, according to the New York Times.He is relaying orders only through a trusted aide to protect his location amid assassination concerns.Fox News Digital's Danielle Wallace and Beth Bailey contributed to this report.

A professor at Georgetown University is in hot water on social media over a post where he explained his "hope" for Iran doing "some symbolic strike" on a U.S. military base, igniting backlash on social media and calls for him to be fired."Im not an expert, but I assume Iran could still get a bomb easily," Dr. Jonathan Brown,the Alwaleed bin Talal chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University,posted on X on Sunday after the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night."I hope Iran does some symbolic strike on a base, then everyone stops. Im surprised this is what these FDD/Hasbara people have been auto-erotically asphyxiating themselves for all these years. Ironically, the main takeaways (in my non-expert opinion, and Im happy to be corrected) from all this have nothing to do with a US attack: 1) Iran can take a licking; 2) if Israel attacks Iranian cities, it gets f---ed up pretty bad. I mean Ive been shocked at the damage Iranian missiles caused; 3) despite his best efforts, Reza Pahlavi HVAC repair services still only third best in Nova."Many conservatives on social media immediately reacted to the post and interpreted it as a college professor wishing for Iran to attack U.S. soldiers or at least put them in harms way.AMERICAN TRAVELERS SHOULD KNOW ESCAPE ROUTES AT TRANSIT HUBS AFTER IRAN STRIKES, SECURITY EXPERT WARNS"Are you kidding me?" conservative commentator Sage Steeleposted on X in response to the post being picked up by the conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok.A Professor of Islamic Civilization at @Georgetown hopes Iran does some symbolic strike on Americans," GOP Rep. Randy Fineposted on X. "Some civilization. The President of Georgetown will be before @EdWorkforceCmte soon. This demon had better be gone by then. We have a Muslim problem in America.""A Georgetown professor wants Iran to attack a US base," Foundation for the Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitzposted on X, before providing information on the background of Browns wife."Brown is married to Laila Al-Arian, a journalist for the Muslim Brotherhood propaganda outlet Al Jazeera. Her father, Sami Al-Arian, was deported from the U.S. to Turkey. He was accused of providing material support to the US-designated and Iran-backed terrorist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad."FORMER DEM ADVISOR BLASTS 'UNHINGED CALLS FOR IMPEACHMENT' AFTER TRUMP'S IRAN ATTACK AS 'TRULY TDS'Brown's father-in-law, Sami Al-Arian, was deported from the United States to Turkey in 2015 after a long legal battle where he pleaded "guilty" to supporting Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a terrorist organization, according to Politico.A 2006 Department of Justice press release said he acknowledged "in the plea agreement that he knew the PIJ used acts of violence as a means to achieve its objectives. Nevertheless, Al-Arian continued to assist the terrorist organization, for instance, by filing official paperwork to obtain immigration benefits for PIJ associate Bashir Nafi, and concealing the terrorist associations of various individuals associated with the PIJ.""Al-Arian admits that he performed services for the PIJ in 1995 and thereafter, when he was a professor at the University of South Florida and after he knew that the PIJ had been designated by President Clinton as a terrorist organization," the press release said."I went to graduate school with Jonathan Brown," Jewish People Policy Institute fellow Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn posted on X. "I'm appalled to see him calling for Iran to attack U.S. troops and his awe at attacks on Israeli civilians. @Georgetown- enough!""These are the people teaching your kids at colleges and Universities," conservative influencer Laura Loomerposted on X. "@Georgetown should fire him."In a follow-up post on Monday morning, Brown told his followers he deleted the post and explained why."I deleted my previous tweet because a lot of people were interpreting it as a call for violence," Brown posted on X. "Thats not what I intended. I have two immediate family members in the US military whove served abroad and wouldnt want any harm to befall American soldiers or anyone!"When reached for comment on his controversial post, Brown told Fox News Digital he "meant something like right after Solimani was killed, with telegraphed warning and no American casualties and no one felt any further need for attacks.""I was calling for de-esclation as I am very opposed to American involvement in foreign wars," he continued.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPA Georgetown University spokesperson told Fox News Digital the university was "appalled" by the social media post."We are appalled that a faculty member would call for a symbolic strike on a military base in a social media post. The original statement is from an individual faculty member and not the University, and the faculty member has since deleted the post and stated that he would not want any harm to befall American servicemembers," the spokesperson said. "We are reviewing this matter to see if further action is warranted. We take our communitys concerns seriously and condemn language which is deeply inconsistent with Georgetown Universitys values."President Donald Trump announced the U.S. had struck a trio of nuclear facilities in Iran via a Saturday evening Truth Social post, which was not preceded by any media leaks of prior indication such strikes were imminent.The president ordered U.S. B-2 stealth bombers to carry out strikes against Irans Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities."Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump said. "And Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier."Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report

Fresh satellite images have captured the damage caused by American B-2 stealth bombers in airstrikes targeting Irans Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities.Photos taken by Planet Labs PBC show that multiple buildings were hit at both sites as a result of Operation Midnight Hammer."At the Isfahan nuclear site ... buildings were hit, with the U.S. confirming their use of cruise missiles," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday. "Affected buildings include some related to the uranium conversion process. Also at this site, entrances to tunnels used for the storage of enriched material appear to have been hit."At the Natanz enrichment site, the Fuel Enrichment Plant was hit, with the U.S. confirming that it used ground-penetrating munitions," he added.AMERICANS IN QATAR TOLD TO SHELTER IN PLACE AND AIRSPACE SHUT DOWN AS IRANIAN MILITARY THREATENS ACTIONThe U.S. launched a surprise strike using B-2 stealth bombers on Irans Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities on Saturday. "All three sites sustained extremely severe damage and destruction," Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said during a briefing at the Pentagon on Sunday morning. RUSSIA CLAIMS US STRIKES ON IRAN HAVE OPENED A PANDORAS BOX AND COULD LEAD TO GLOBAL NUCLEAR CATASTOPHEHe added that the full extent of the battle damage to the facilities would take time to assess.Fordow, Iran's underground nuclear enrichment site, was pictured in satellite images showing from a bird's-eye view that the strike had obliterated some structures at the site.Fordow is built into the side of a mountain near the city of Qom, about 60 miles southwest of Tehran, while Natanz and Isfahan are above ground.Fox News Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.

EXCLUSIVE: The chair of the House Intelligence Committee is urging Americans across the country to practice "a higher degree of vigilance and situational awareness" as concerns about possible terror threats in the U.S. skyrocket over the situation in the Middle East.Chair Rick Crawford, R-Ark., told Fox News Digital in an interview that people in the U.S. "need to have a sense of situational awareness and understand that there are people outside the United States that do seek to do us harm."President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to hit three key Iranian nuclear bases over the weekend in a mission deemed a success by the vast majority of Republicans and some pro-Israel Democrats.The targeted strikes, which U.S. officials said are not an act of war, came after a week of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Israel, warning Iran was dangerously close to a nuclear weapon, launched preemptive strikes in and around Tehran earlier this month that killed several of the Islamic regime's top military officials and nuclear scientists.ISRAELS ACTIONS AGAINST IRAN CREATE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FOR US IN NUCLEAR TALKS, EXPERTS SAYThe Department of Homeland Security issued a memo warning of a "heightened threat environment" over the Israel-Iran conflict shortly after the U.S. strike. Meanwhile, NBC News reported that Iran threatened to activate sleeper cells in the U.S. if attacked.It has rung alarm bells for top U.S. national security officials both in and outside of Congress.Crawford, whose panel oversees the U.S. intelligence community, blamed the former Biden administration's actions for creating an illegal immigration crisis that he said could have potentially allowed bad actors to enter the U.S. in recent years."We know historically, Iran being the leading state sponsor of terror, we also know that during the Biden years, there were hundreds of Iranians that were allowed to come in, pretty much unchecked," he said, referring to people who crossed the border illegally."We don't necessarily have a good read on where they are, what their intentions are And so I think we need to redouble our [counter-intelligence] posture in the United States."A FULL BREAKDOWN OF OPERATION MIDNIGHT HAMMER, THE LARGEST B-2 OPERATIONAL STRIKE IN US HISTORYWhite House border czar Tom Homan said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" that there were "1,272 nationals of Iran released in the country between the [Office of Field Operations] and the Border Patrol" under former President Joe Biden.On Congress' part, Crawford said the next fiscal year's Intelligence Authorization Act would broadly address the heightened terror environment in the U.S."We want to step up our [counter-intelligence] presence here at home and make sure that across the federal law enforcement enterprise, that they're adequately postured and resourced to address that threat," he said.The Arkansas Republican also urged Americans to remember that Iran is also "trying to instill a sense of fear" with its threats."I do think if there are terror cells in the United States, at some point they could act. I don't think it would be anything on the scale of a 9/11, but it would certainly be designed to just as the name implies to inflict terror and cause the American people to adjust behavior and cause economic fallout and social upheaval and things of this nature," he said.Nonetheless, he warned Americans to go about their daily lives aware of their surroundings, particularly in large public spaces.SATELLITE IMAGE SHOWS FORDOW NUCLEAR FACILITY AFTER MASSIVE BOMB STRIKE"For example, I mean, if something doesn't feel rightdon't go there. Trust your judgment on that. I mean, just because you live in Arkansas as I do, doesn't necessarily mean that you're insulated from threats," he said."It also doesn't necessarily mean that you should be living in fear. It just means that if you see something amiss, if you have sort of a sense that maybe something's out of place, you know, trust your instincts. Maybe you need to call law enforcement, maybe you need to just remove yourself from a given situation if you don't feel like it's safe."In the meantime, Crawford said he and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence will be seeking more information from federal officials."Absolutely, we'll be engaging with the intelligence community to get better insights into what's going on and and updated information in real time," he said, adding the panel generally gets information "quickly" from the intelligence community.Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.

Its becoming increasingly difficult to find a political issue that unites Americans. But theres at least one that generates common ground: protecting womens sports. Overwhelmingly, polls indicate that a majority of Americans, from both ends of the political spectrum, dont believe allowing stronger, faster men in womens competitions and intimate spaces is fair to women and girls.On Monday, June 23, as we celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, we join Americans across the country in continuing the fight to secure the sex-based protections we uniquely need as women: the right to compete in equal, sex-segregated athletic programs, to access female-only intimate spaces, and to be shielded from sexual harassment. Before its passage in 1972, the opportunity to compete or to be recognized in athletics was rare for women and girls. Fewer than 32,000 women played collegiate sports, and less than 300,000 girls played high school sports. On top of that, women did not have equal access to scholarships or academic programs.RILEY GAINES: TITLE IX WAS MEANT TO PROTECT WOMEN, NOT ERASE USEven after the initial passage, progress was slow. The most recognized sports association today the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) did notbegin recognizing womens volleyball as a championship sport until 1981, over a decadeafter the first mens championship. The NCAA alsorecognized the womens softball championship that same year, whereas the first mens baseball championshiptook place in 1947.Over 3 million girls in America play high school sports today, and over 222,000 play collegiate sports. But this was not always the case. Powerhouse athletes like basketball star Caitlin Clark and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who have made a career off of their athletic prowess, were able to ascend to professional sports because of the groundwork laid by Title IX.While common sense has won in the court of public opinion, ideological insanity continues to prevail in athletic competitions across the country. For example, just a few weeks ago, a male once again made headlines for stealing first place in a girls track meet in California.DEPT OF EDUCATION LABELS JUNE AS 'TITLE IX MONTH' IN WAKE OF TRANS ATHLETES WINNING GIRLS' COMPETITIONSThe good news is that we no longer have a president in the White House who will bend the knee and allow these egregious situations to continue without consequences. Under President Donald Trumps leadership, the U.S. Department of Education has taken a firm stance in favor of common sense. From the start, this administration has sought to safeguard women under federal education civil rights law by quicklyending the Biden-era unlawful interpretation of Title IX and, once again, championing equal opportunity protections on the basis of biological sex. President Trump reiterated those protections by issuing anexecutive order to ban men from womens sports, and the Department has enforced that directive with vigor.The Department has also made it clear that states are not permitted to discriminate against girls in sports by allowing men to compete, steal titles and victories, and place female athletes in physical danger. Take Payton McNabb, for example, who suffered substantial injuries to her head and neck from the high velocity of a volleyball spiked, not by a fellow female competitor, but by a much-stronger male.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThis is unacceptable.In response to these clear dangers for female athletes, who are protected by federal law, the Trump administration has launched investigations into California, Maine, and other states for alleged violations. Together with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Department isexpediting investigations into schools and universities for short-changing female athletes and violating Title IX. From the California Interscholastic Foundation to the Minnesota State High School League to the University of Maryland, these agencies are working together to preserve Title IX and ensure women are not subjected to unfair competition with men. States that do not follow the law are at risk of losing federal funding if they insist on continuing to trample womens civil rights.This Title IX anniversary will not be marred by an interpretation that disrespects the rights of women and girls in favor of the feelings of male athletes. Rather, we will be celebrating the athletic accomplishments of women across the country.As a woman who played unorganized sports before Title IX and a woman who endured the Biden administrations abuses of Title IX, we both know the importance of having a law in place that empowers women. We are on the side of the vast majority of Americans who agree that what women in sports have had to endure for the past several years is absurd and unfair. Women deserve access to fair and safe competition, and under the Trump administration, their voices are finally being heard.Payton McNabb is a sports ambassador for Independent Women and former three-sport high school athlete whoturned tragedy into triumph after a traumatic brain injury ended her athletic future.

New York City is prepping for primary elections on Tuesday as one of several major U.S. cities on high alert following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities."Were tracking the situation unfolding in Iran," the NYPD said in an X post Saturday night. "Out of an abundance of caution, we're deploying additional resources to religious, cultural, and diplomatic sites across NYC and coordinating with our federal partners. Well continue to monitor for any potential impact to NYC."As New Yorkers brace for a major heat wave on Election Day, New York State Police are also "working to protect at-risk sites and fight cyberattacks," Gov. Kathy Hochul shared Saturday night.Home to the largest Jewish diaspora outside Israel, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which reached a boiling point with U.S. involvement Saturday, has seeped onto the New York City campaign trail.'GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA' PHRASE STIRS TENSIONS ON NYC CAMPAIGN TRAIL AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT RAGESFormer Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned from office in 2021 following allegations of sexual harassment, has emerged as the frontrunner in a crowded field vying for the Democratic nomination.CUOMO'S LEAD SHRINKS WITH UNDER ONE WEEK UNTIL NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL PRIMARY: POLLFollowing the United States' successful strikes on Iran Saturday night, Cuomo acknowledged, "Iran cannot have nuclear capability," and admitted that eliminating Iran's nuclear capacity "is in everyone's best interest."However, Cuomo joined the barrage of Democrats criticizing Trump for striking Iran without congressional approval. Reps. Thomas Massie, a Republican, and Ro Khanna, a Democrat, who proposed the bipartisan War Powers Resolution with 49 co-sponsors as of Sunday, called Trump green-lighting strikes against Iran "unconstitutional."Congress has the sole power to declare war under Article I of the Constitution."I don't support the way he did it. I do believe he should have consulted Congress," Cuomo, who secured an endorsement from former President Bill Clinton over the weekend, said in a statement.However, Cuomo's closest competitors in the race were not so diplomatic.State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist with endorsements from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, slammed Trump Saturday night."Donald Trump ran for president promising to end wars, not start new ones," Mamdani said. "Todays unconstitutional military action represents a new, dark chapter in his endless series of betrayals that now threaten to plunge the world deeper into chaos."Mamdani, who would be the first Muslim mayor of New York City if elected, added he is "thinking of the New Yorkers with loved ones in harms way."Cuomo took a jab at Mamdani on Sunday, according to The New York Times, telling reporters, "This is not the time for on-the-job training," in light of the U.S. strikes on Iran.Additionally, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who has cross-endorsed Mamdani as they attempt to consolidate support against Cuomo within the ranked-choice voting style, said during a Working Families Party unity rally Sunday, "Jewish New Yorkers and Muslim New Yorkers are not going to be divided against each other."On Sunday night, Lander, who is Jewish, dissed "Trumps reckless & unconstitutional strikes against Iran" as a "dangerous escalation of war" that "threaten countless Iranian, Israeli & American lives."Democratic mayoral candidates who will also appear on Tuesday's ballot include former Comptroller Scott Stringer, educator Selma Bartholomew, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Jessica Ramos, investor and editor at Stansberry Research Whitney Tilson, former State Assembly Member Michael Blake and content creator and music artist Paperboy Prince.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Democratic nominee will face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent.Former federal prosecutor Jim Walden is also running as an Independent, and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa will once again be the Republican nominee.Fox News' Jess Loker contributed to this report.

Iran said it launched a retaliatory attack on Al-Udeid, the U.S. airbase in Qatar, on Monday.The Pentagon is not aware of any American casualties, a U.S. official told Fox News. Qatar's foreign ministry called the attack "brazen aggression," but said it had successfully intercepted Iranian missiles."The State of Qatar strongly condemns the attack that targeted Al-Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. We consider this a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar," spokesperson Majed Al Ansari posted on X."We reassure that Qatars air defenses successfully thwarted the attack and intercepted the Iranian missiles."RUSSIA WARNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AFTER AIRSTRIKES ON IRAN NUCLEAR FACILITIESExplosions were heard in Doha, a source told Fox News. Iranian state media reported that "Operation Fatah's Blessing against the American Al-Udeid base in Qatar has begun."Just before the attack, Iran's President Mahmoud Pezeshkian issued a warning promising not to let Saturday's strikes on its nuclear facilities go "unanswered.""We neither initiated the war nor wanted it; but we will not leave the aggression against #GreaterIran unanswered. We will stand by the security of this #belovednation with all our being and respond to every wound on Iran's body with faith, wisdom, and determination," he wrote on X.But Iran gave Qatari officials advanced notice of the attacks, Iranian sources told the New York Times. It would be a strategy similar to the response to the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, where Iran needed to symbolically respond without escalating the conflict beyond what it could handle.AMERICANS IN QATAR TOLD TO SHELTER IN PLACE AS IRANIAN MILITARY THREATENS ACTION AGAINST US INTERESTSThe base is home to 10,000 American forces and is the U.S.s largest military installation in the Middle East. Located southwest of Doha, it serves as a hub for logistical operations for the U.S. mission to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria. It also hosts Central Commands (CENTCOM) Forward Headquarters, as well as its air forces and special operations in the region. It also has been used as a headquarters for British involvement in airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq.President Donald Trump visited Al Udeid last month on May 15, where he inked a $1 billion military sales agreement with Doha.Qatar has walked a tight line between friendly relations with the U.S., through efforts to expand the base, and with Iran. Prior to the attack, Qatar suspended all flights and promised to "take all necessary preventive measures."The attack was not entirely unexpected satellite images showed the U.S. moved most of its unhangered aircraft out of Al Udeid last week.Iran vowed to retaliate against the U.S. after American B-2 bombers dropped 14bunker buster bombs on three Iranian nuclear sites."The criminal US must know that in addition to punishing its illegitimate and aggressive offspring, the hands of Islams fighters within the armed forces have been freed to take any action against its interests and military, and we will never back down in this regard," Abdolrahim Mousavi, the new chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, warned in a statement.US TROOPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST COULD FACE INCREASED THREATS AMID IRAN CONFLICT: IRREPARABLE DAMAGEButTrump warned Iran after Saturdays strikes on its nuclear hubs:"Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."The air base also hosts an array of military assets: B-52 strategic bombers, C-17 Globemaster transports and RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft, in addition to 379th Air Expeditionary Wing's airlift, aerial refueling, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fox News' Thomas Ferraro contributed to this report.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R-Texas, is not shy about his displeasure with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a cannabis-related state senate bill overnight."Throughout the legislative session, @GregAbbott_TX remained totally silent on Senate Bill 3, the bill that would have banned dangerous THC products in Texas," the lieutenant governor posted to X."His late-night veto, on an issue supported by 105 of 108 Republicans in the legislature, strongly backed by law enforcement, many in the medical and education communities, and the families who have seen their loved ones lives destroyed by these very dangerous drugs, leaves them feeling abandoned," he continued."I feel especially bad for those who testified and poured their hearts out on their tragic losses," Patrick said.ONE BIG STATE NEEDS TO STOP PAYING LOBBYIST SALARIESAbbott has remained quiet on social media about his decision, but FOX 7 Austin reported it is one of 26 bills the governor has vetoed from the recent legislative session.SB 3, which would have banned THC products across the Lone Star State, is now on the agenda for a special legislative session in July, the local TV station reported.REPUBLICAN GOV SLAMS CITY FOR CONSIDERING 'ANTISEMITIC' RESOLUTION, THREATENS TO PULL FUNDINGAbbott called SB 3 "well-intentioned," but said "it would never go into effect because of valid constitutional challenges" in his veto proclamation."Texans on each side of the Senate Bill 3 debate raise serious concerns," Abbott wrote. "But one thing is clearto ensure the highest level of safety for minors, as well as for adults, who obtain a product more dangerous than what they expected, Texas must strongly regulate hemp, and it must do so immediately."During a news conference on Monday, Patrick accused Abbott of wanting to legalize marijuana in Texas."You cannot regulate 89000 locations," Patrick said of cannabis stores. "We do not have enough law enforcement to do so, and they'll continue to sell it, skirting the law."Texas Hemp Business Council, which opposes SB 3, posted a statement to Facebook following Abbott's veto."By vetoing SB 3, he stood with millions of Texans, protected 53,000+ jobs, and rejected the lies, donors, and Dan Patricks propaganda crusade. Governor Abbott showed real leadership today. Texas is stronger for it," the statement said.

An awkward on-air silence occurred during ESPNs broadcast of the Indiana Fever-Las Vegas Aces game on Sunday after analyst Rebecca Lobo said, "Thats what makes America great."Lobos comment was in reference to saying she disagreed with officials making a foul call in the final minute of the Aces 89-81 win over the Fever."They disagree with you," play-by-play announcer Pam Ward said to her partner Lobo.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"They do, and I disagree with them," Lobo responded. "And thats fine. Thats what makes America great, right Pam Ward?"After asking that question, there was a long silence between the two before Lobo said, "I should rephrase that," to which Ward responded, "Yes."Ward, then, suggested Lobo say "difference of opinion," which she agreed. She even said "sorry about that" before continuing to call the game.CAITLIN CLARK'S SHOCKING COLD STREAK CONTINUES AS FEVER CRUMBLE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER TO ACESThe Caitlin Clark-led Fever were down for the second straight game, as the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year struggled shooting from the three-point line yet again.After going 0-for-7 in the loss to the Golden State Valkyries last Thursday, Clark was just 1-for-10 in Las Vegas. While she could not find the stroke from long range, the Aces came back in the fourth quarter to beat the Fever, who led through the first three periods of the game.Clark went 7-of-20 from the field with four made free throws for a total of 19 points.Meanwhile, three-time league MVPAja Wilsonand her 24 points for the game started taking over on their home court in crunch time.Teamed up with Jackie Young (19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals) and Chelsea Gray (18 points, three rebounds, three assists), Wilson and the Aces outscored the Fever 31-20 in the fourth quarter to run away with the victory.While Clark was struggling with her jumper in this game, the Fever were seeing great contributions from the games leading scorer, Aliyah Boston, who had 26 points on 12-of-19 shooting, and Kelsey Mitchell, who had a big chunk of her 20 points in the fourth quarter to keep Indiana in the game.However, after Mitchells three-pointer tied things at 69 apiece with five minutes to play, the Aces strapped in and started to pull away, thanks to some key baskets from Young, Wilson and Gray.The West Coast schedule continues for the Fever with a final game against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday before heading back home.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

English comedian Harry Hill said he doesnt really wince at the idea of being canceled in an interview published Monday.Speaking to UK outlet The Times, Hill whose real name is Matthew Hall talked about how so many people are canceled for politically incorrect things these days that it almost doesnt matter."Ive had friends who have been canceled. They worry about it. But on the whole, unless theyve done something really awful, everyone has forgotten about it," he said.MARLON WAYANS WEIGHS IN ON CONTROVERSIAL TONY HINCHCLIFFE JOKE, WHICH POLITICIAN COULD BE A COMICHill has been a stand-up comedian since 1992 and the host of various British TV shows, including "Harry Hills TV Burp," a three-time BAFTA TV award-winning program that aired from 2001 to 2012.On the topic of cancel culture, the veteran comic added that there are "so many people being canceled every day; its like a build-up of bodies."Like other modern-day comics, Hill has had to navigate an era when audiences are more prone to being offended by jokes or public statements made by celebrities."Audiences are more alert to the idea that they might be offended," the comic told The Times. "Certain words or things make them anxious. Theyre thinking, Oh no, I hope hes not going to say something that we will need to be offended by."Though Hill told the outlet that being canceled is not a huge deal, he did note he tries to avoid offending people as much as he can, adding that he lets his kids help him figure out whats too far in his comedy material.TIM DILLON SAYS REBRANDING OF CORE AMERICAN VALUES AS 'RIGHT-WING' IS THE 'CRAZIEST THING' HE'S EVER HEARD"My kids pick me up on stuff they say, No, you cant say that, Dad. Which is helpful, because you dont want people to be offended," he said.Though Hill has made a successful showbiz career for himself, he says he has tried to keep his kids out of the industry."I kept my kids away from the TV studio and showbiz. I didnt want them going into it just because it looked glamorous or fun. The truth is, for any success in this game youve got to be very pushy," he said."Theyve come with me on the road for my most recent tour. Its been interesting for them to see what it involves: a lot of time spent on the North Circular and eating sandwiches."Other comics have rejected the idea of cancel culture in recent months. During an interview in April, "Scary Movie" star Marlon Wayans stated, "Ive never succumbed to that. Ive been the same comedian that I was since we first started. Real comedians we stayed the course."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREWayans claimed that the cancel culture is "all in societys mind" and that comedians have to risk offending people to tell a good joke."Because humor is something you have to be honest about, and you have to dig deep, and youre gonna touch nerves, and you're gonna hurt feelings. Thats part of finding a good joke," he said.Roast comic Jeff Ross slammed those who get too offended over jokes during an interview in January."What's funny is funny, you know?" the comic said. "There will always be people who are going to pretend to be offended, but those are the people that offend me, you know? Hypocrites."