New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has very deep ties to activism against one of Americas closest allies, a report by antisemitic watchdog group Canary Mission found.With New York Citys mayoral primary election on Tuesday and the Israeli-Iran conflict still fresh, Canary Mission is warning that "a vote for Mamdani is a vote for anti-Israel chaos in NYC."Mamdani, who has been endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is one of the top candidates for the Democratic mayoral nomination in New York City. He is facing off against former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo. The current mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is running for re-election as an independent.According to a new report by Canary Mission, Mamdani is a regular and prominent figure in New York Citys anti-Israel protest scene, who, as a New York state assemblyman, introduced legislation to crack down on non-profits sending money to Israel.COLBERT GRILLS DEM SOCIALIST NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE ZOHRAN MAMDANI ON ISRAEL, ANTISEMITISMThe report stated that Mamdani joined protests against Israel just days after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack that killed 1,200 Israelis.According to Canary Mission, Mamdani "didnt stumble into anti-Israel activismhe was raised in it." The report details how Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, to Muslim-Indian parents Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair, both of whom are also outspoken anti-Israel activists.Mamdanis father, Mahmood, is a professor of anthropology at New Yorks Columbia University, which has been at the epicenter of the pro-Palestine protests in the U.S. Canary Mission calls Mahmood a "Marxist" professor who is "known for his anti-Israel views and obsession with colonialism."According to the report, in a recentcourse titled "Settlers and Natives," Mahmood promoted the concept of "the necessity of violence in anticolonial struggle."ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS TORCH DIPLOMAS OUTSIDE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ON GRADUATION DAYThe report also said that Mahmood was one of the Columbia faculty members who donned an orange vest and locked arms in attempts to keep Avi Weinberg, an economics student at Columbia, and a small group of Jewish classmates from entering a pro-Palestine encampment on Columbias campus.Faculty refused to answer when asked why the students were not being let on the lawn. Members of the crowd suggested it was unfair that faculty were determining who could and could not go into the area, when it is part of the university campus they pay to attend.NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE ZOHRAN MAMDANI DEFENDS BDS SUPPORT AMID ISRAEL CONTROVERSYMeanwhile, Mamdanis mother, Mira Nair, is a filmmaker who just this yearsigned onto an open letter calling on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to forbid Israeli actress Gal Gadot from attending the Oscars, according to the report.Both of Mamdanis parents are supportive of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which encourages economic pressure against the state of Israel for its alleged "genocide" against Palestinians.Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment but received no response by publication deadline.

A White House spokesperson has provided an exclusive statement addressing recent Fox News Digital reporting on a third-party investigation into allegations of misconduct against former San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming.Fox News Digital reported on Tuesday that the Mountain West Conference hired the firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG) to investigate allegations against Fleming of conspiring with an opponent to have teammate Brooke Slusser harmed during an Oct. 3 game. The Mountain West hired this firm to handle the investigation in the same month that the same firm represented the conference to protect Fleming's eligibility in a request for preliminary injunction to have the trans athlete disqualified from women's competition.The WFG attorney who led the investigation into allegations against Fleming, Tim Heaphy, later offered the school legal counsel to help it navigate a federal Title IX investigation over the same situation, as seen in public records obtained by Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPresident Donald Trump's administration launched the Title IX investigation into SJSU in February, and he previously referenced the situation during the 2024 volleyball season while campaigning for November's election. Now his White House has weighed in on the recent developments reported by Fox News Digital."President Trump is committed to ending the dangerous and unfair participation of men in womens sports and restoring common sense. President Trump will continue to speak out and take immediate action against schools that are jeopardizing the safety of female athletes," White House spokesperson Liz Huston said.Fox News Digital has reached out to San Jose State University and the Mountain West for a response to the White House statement.Heaphy previously served as the chief investigative counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives select committee to investigate the January 6 Capitol protests.WFG is also the law firm that employs Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate. Emhoff joined the firm in January, shortly after Trump was sworn into office.WFG struck a deal in April to provide $100 million worth of legal services to the Trump administration, such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism, per multiple reports.The firm's legal battle to keep the trans athlete in the women's tournament was successful, as federal Judge Kato Crews, appointed by President Joe Biden in January 2024, ruled in favor of Fleming's eligibility on Nov. 25.Two days later, after a failed appeal by the plaintiffs, the firm posted an online press release announcing the legal victory to keep Fleming eligible to play.WHO IS BLAIRE FLEMING? SJSU VOLLEYBALL PLAYER DOMINATING FEMALE RIVALS AND ENRAGING WOMEN'S RIGHTS GROUPSBut that webpage has since been deleted. Fox News Digital asked why the page no longer exists, but Willkie Farr & Gallagher did not respond to the inquiry.Archived data shows the original press release stating, "Willkie secured a high-profile win for collegiate athletic conference Mountain West Conference in a suit brought by members of San Jose State Universitys womens volleyball team and other Mountain West teams that played againstSJSU."Fox News Digital has reached out to WFG for further comment.Former University of Kentucky swimmer and OutKick host Riley Gaines, who is engaged in a lawsuit against the NCAA for its previous gender eligibility policies that allowed biological males in women's sports, addressed the developments in an X post on Tuesday.The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is leading the federal Title IX probe into San Jose State's handling of Fleming's situation.University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson previously provided a statement to Fox News Digital saying the university is prepared to cooperate in the investigation."San Jos State University is committed to ensuring that all of our students, including our student-athletes, are treated fairly, free from discrimination, and afforded the rights and protections granted under federal and state law, including privacy rights."We follow policies and regulations set forth by the California State University system and applicable law, and we recognize that, at times, these laws and policies may intersect in complex ways. In navigating these frameworks, our focus remains on upholding our responsibilities while supporting our students."Recently, we were notified that the U.S. Department of Education has initiated a directed investigation related to Title IX in light of President Trumps executive order with respect to athletics participation. As with any federal inquiry, we will fully engage with the process, follow established procedures and remain transparent in our compliance with all applicable laws."While we adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, San Jos State will continue to act within our authority to uphold the values that define us as an institution. Our focus remains on our values, including fostering an environment that cultivates compassion, where every student has the opportunity to thrive. We remain steadfast in our role as a place of learning, respect and opportunity for all."Heaphy reached out to San Jose State University counsel Dustin May on Feb. 6 after Trump's administration launched the investigation into SJSU over the Fleming situation."I saw an ESPN report that the Department of Education has opened an investigation of San Jose State University regarding the participation of a transgender volleyball player. I am familiar with those facts from my work for you and the Mountain West conference last fall," Heaphy wrote to May in a Feb. 6 email, as seen in public records obtained by Fox News Digital."I also do a lot of work on OCR investigations with the Dept of Ed including a large resolution of a Title VI matter that I recently resolved with that office for the University of Washington. If you're looking for outside counsel to engage with the Dept on this matter, I'd be glad to help."May responded on Feb. 18, declining Heaphy's offer.Heaphy replied the next day, writing, "Please let me know if we can help in any way on this or other issues."Fox News Digital previously reached out to the Mountain West, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, San Jose State University and its head volleyball coach Todd Kress regarding its previous findings. No response has been provided by those parties.May's office initially responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment after providing the public records, requesting a list of questions and background information be provided before speaking. Fox News Digital did not provide the information or list of comments, and requested a virtual or phone interview.May's office then responded with the statement, "Any speculation that the firm or attorney mentioned in your inquiry represented SJSU or the CSU is unfounded." Fox News Digital had not posed that question or any other stipulation, only an interview request, at that point.Fox News Digital later followed up with May's office requesting an interview to address other questions, and fulfilled his office's request to provide background information on what would be discussed.May's office responded saying, "He will not be available," and has not responded to request for further comment.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Aaron Rodgers gave the world a shock when he recently revealed that he's been married for a "couple months."Rodgers has been spotted with a band around his left ring finger, which he confirmed was a wedding ring at his new Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp.The wedding came and went without any noise from the media, and Pat McAfee joked with the quarterback during his appearance on the show that he would like to be invited to a reception, if it were to occur.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThat apparently lit a fuse underneath Rodgers, who then vented about the "sick society" and the paparazzi invading his privacy, which is all his wife wants."It's a sick society, isn't it? It's a sick society. I've lived in the public eye for 20 years. I had public relationships. How did that work out? I had people leaking my home information and making up stories that we bought a house together. I had people calling the paparazzi. I had people posting personal life on the internet. Now, I didn't want any of that, didn't like doing that, and now I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be a part of it," Rodgers began. "And because I do things in private, because I want my personal life to be private, now I'm weird."What happened to common decency about security and a personal life that we now have to dive into your details of where you live and what you're doing, who you're with and what you're doing and who your wife is, if you even have a wife, if you're doing some sort of attention-grabbing thing? Because my wife is a private person, doesn't have social media, hasn't been a public person, doesn't want to be a public person, and that's somehow now a weird thing? ICE CUBE'S SON DISHES ON DAD'S RAIDERS DEVOTION, SHARED CONCERN OVER SHEDEUR SANDERS' UNEXPECTED DRAFT SLIDE"The entitlement to information about my private life is so f---ing ridiculous and embarrassing. Hey, do what you gotta do. Just try and leave me out of a conversation, sports world, for a month. Try to leave me out, my personal life, my professional life. Try not to talk about me. Try to still be relevant for the next six weeks, five weeks, whatever it is. See if you can do that."Rodgers admitted on the show that he only signed a one-year deal, because this is likely his final season in the NFL. After the 2025 season, Rodgers said we will no longer hear from him."When this is all done, I'm out. You won't see me. I know I've chosen to be in the public eye for one more season, but my private life is staying private," he added.Rodgers' relationship history has been the subject of widespread coverage and controversy throughout his NFL career.Rodgers previously dated actresses Olivia Munn and Shaleine Woodley and former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick.Rodgers past relationships were recalled in his docuseries "Enigma," which debuted on Netflix last week. He explained that he "hated" the fame that came with his successful football career."I didnt do myself any favors with some of the girls I dated after that that were in the public eye," Rodgers said on the show.Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An experienced skydiver is dead after her parachute struck another jumper at a Georgia airport over the weekend.Authorities identified the victim as 48-year-old Jasmine Black, a seasoned skydiver with more than 160 jumps under her belt,according to Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore.An initial investigation revealed Blacks parachute struck the gear of a fellow jumper while the pair were approaching a landing zone at Skydive-Atlanta, located at the Thomaston Upson County airport, the sheriff said.TENNESSEE SKYDIVING PLANE CRASHES MOMENTS AFTER TAKEOFF, LEAVING MULTIPLE PASSENGERS INJUREDBlack reportedly "cut away" her main parachute, a maneuver that involves disconnecting the gear from a divers harness in the event of an emergency, according to Kilgore. Black then attempted to deploy her emergency parachute, but was unsuccessful due to the low altitude.Authorities were called to the facility just before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, where first responders located "a deceased skydiver" on the tarmac, Kilgore said."This is a tragic event," Kilgore said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We ask that we keep Jasmine Blacks family in prayer, as well as the others involved."SMALL PLANE CRASHES WHILE LANDING AT MARYLAND AIRPORT; FAA INVESTIGATINGThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also responded to the incident and is assisting local law enforcement in the investigation."The FAA investigates the packing of the main and reserve parachutes, and the rules of flight for the pilot and aircraft," the FAA said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "If the FAA does not find any evidence of regulatory violation, it will defer any further investigation of the accident to local law enforcement."FAA, NTSB INVESTIGATING AFTER 3 PEOPLE KILLED IN TENNESSEE PLANE CRASHThe second jumper landed without injury, according to the facility."The entire skydiving community feels the weight of any loss within the sport, and this tragedy is no exception," Skydive-Atlanta said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Skydive-Atlanta extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jasmine Black. The team is grieving alongside all those affected."

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was getting back to regular season form on Tuesday as he took part in workouts at the annual Tight End University event in Nashville, Tennessee.Kittle had a memorable offseason as he and the 49ers agreed to a massive four-year contract extension reportedly worth $74.6 million, with $35 million guaranteed. The deal made him the highest-paid tight, and it will run through the 2029 season and hes earned every penny.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe emerged as one of the top tight ends in the NFL in his season as he earned a Pro Bowl nod and a second-team All-Pro selection in 2018. From there on, Kittle has been one of the most reliable parts of the 49ers offense.He had 78 catches for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024. He has 538 catches for 7,380 yards and 45 touchdowns in 113 career games with San Francisco.BILLS' JOSH ALLEN DOWNPLAYS MVP ACCOLADE, SAYS WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP REMAINS 'THE ONLY GOAL'Kittle was with dozens of other tight ends, including Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and three-time Pro Bowler Greg Olsen, as they worked together to enhance their performance on the field and strengthen their bond off of the field.The trio established Tight End University in 2021, giving players at all levels of their careers the opportunity to "bond, collaborate with, and learn amongst their peers while participating in a variety of activities including film study, on-field drills, recovery, rehabilitation, and more," according to the Tight End University website.Kittles participation only scratched the surface of the lineup that was at the event this year.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness have finalized their divorce, officially marking the end of their 27-year marriage.According to online court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, New York's Suffolk County Supreme Court listed the divorce case status as "Disposed," meaning it is no longer active. The disposition date is listed as June 3, 2025.Furness' filing stated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a judge's approval.HUGH JACKMAN'S FRIEND SAYS ACTOR IS 'MOVING ON WITH HIS LIFE' AFTER DEBORRA-LEE FURNESS' 'BETRAYAL' STATEMENTRepresentatives for Jackman and Furness did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Furness, 69, officially filed for divorce from Jackman, 56, in New York May 27. Jackman and Furness announced their amicable split in September 2023.According to People, Furness' lawyer also submitted filings related to the duo's settlement, health care coverage and medical child support. The former couple tied the knot in 1996, when Jackman was 27 and Furness was 40.They share two adopted children, Oscar and Ava.HUGH JACKMANS RUMORED FLAME SUTTON FOSTER STAYS SILENT AFTER HIS EX'S STATEMENT ABOUT 'BETRAYAL'On May 27, Furness shared a statement for the first time since filing for divorce."My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal," Furness said in part, according to People.She said their separation was "a profound wound that cuts deep."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSFurness added, "However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage."This painful process has forced Furness to find "knowledge and wisdom."In September 2023, Jackman and Furness announced they were separating after 27 years together. The Australian actress and actor shared a joint statement with People at the time."We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage," they said. "Our journey now is shifting, and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIn January, Jackman and his former "Music Man" co-star, Sutton Foster, sparked romance rumors when they were spotted holding hands while going out to dinner in Los Angeles.Jackman played conman Harold Hill while Foster played his love interest Marian Paroo in the Broadway revival of the musical, which ran from February 2022 to January 2023.Foster filed for divorce from her husband, Ted Griffin, in October after 10 years of marriage.Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

The Washington Post acknowledged on Monday that President Donald Trump is right about how "Europe needs to do more" to support the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by increasing their defense spending.After Trump criticized other nations for "freeloading" off U.S. military protection, NATO reached an agreement for all nations except Spain to boost their defense spending to five percent of their gross domestic product. The commitment is expected to be signed on Wednesday during the latest summit.While the Washington Post editorial board applauded this effort, it argued that European nations, especially Spain, need to "take more responsibility for their own defense" if they want NATO to have any legitimacy.NATO SECRETARY GENERAL SAYS EUROPEAN COUNTRIES HAVE TO DO 'MUCH, MUCH MORE' TO INCREASE DEFENSE SPENDING"Trump is right that Europe needs to become more self-sufficient," the editorial board wrote.It added, "From London and Brussels to Ottawa, NATO is worth fighting, and spending, to preserve. That truth should be visible in Madrid, too."The Post editorial board also pointed out that the U.S. accounts for about half of all NATO spending, while several countries such as Spain, Canada, Italy and Belgium have struggled or failed to hit their two percent defense goals."President Donald Trump will attend the first NATO summit of his second term on Tuesday, at a time when the alliances 21st-century relevance has never been clearer but when its sustainability is also in question, with a NATO-skeptical American president back in the Oval Office. Given these realities, Europe needs to show it will contribute its share to ensure the alliance is stable and strong," The Post wrote.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURETrump is expected to spend only one day in the Netherlands for the NATO summit before returning to the White House on Wednesday.Though Trump has demanded other countries boost their defense spending, he has said recently that he doesnt believe the U.S. needs to reach the same five percent goal."I dont think we should, but I think they should," he told reporters last week.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Ali Larter looks fit in a red bikiniThe 49-year-old "Landman" star posted a stunning mirror selfie taken inside her "Landman" trailer. Larter is posing with a hand on her hip, wearing a teeny red string bikini. The photo, shared to her Instagram account, shows off the actress' toned abs and legs."For all my ladies out there that work hard to be their best everyday," she wrote in her caption. "Lets hear how you do it? I had to shoot a bikini scene for my show last week. Playing a character that is so comfortable in her body drives me. So heres how I prep and what I eat for a day on set."She then went on to detail her daily schedule, which includes waking up at 5:30 in the morning and drinking celery juice and coffee. She also explains she will work out, "dunk my face in ice water, slather with oil cause of my spray tan" and leave for work by seven in the morning.'LEGALLY BLONDE' STAR ALI LARTER HAS FOUND 'A REAL SENSE OF COMMUNITY' SINCE MOVING OUT OF LOS ANGELESIn the photo, Larter accessorizes the red bikini with a diamond cross necklace belonging to her character, which she calls "my suit of armor for this woman.""[Ten] minutes of deep breathing to break down the BS I tell myself and redirect my energy to a calm, confident, and creative state while I look over my material," she wrote. "And then go walk the walk! Let me know how you build yourself up to look and feel your best. Xo"APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTThe comments section was full of fans sending positivity towards the actress, with one writing "Ill have what shes having. Holy moly Ali," and another adding, "Holy smokes- you look UNREAL!! I need to do all of these things immediately!!! #GOALS!!"This isn't the first time the "Legally Blonde" star has appeared on the show in a bikini. The actress posted a carousel of photos on her Instagram in November 2024 featuring stills from the show while promoting the first season.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn the photos, the actress can be seen in a different red bikini, which featured strings wrapped around her abdomen.Larter plays Anglea, Billy Bob Thornton's character's on-again-off-again wife on the Taylor Sheridan-led show, which revolves around the oil business and the people behind it. The show also stars Demi Moore and Jon Hamm.WATCH: ALI LARTER EXPLAINS HOW SHE TRANSFORMED INTO HER CHARACTER FROM LANDMANLarter told Fox News Digital she worked with a dialogue coach to nail her character's West Texan accent, and was inspired by her wardrobe to get into character."They put a little air in their WHs, and so getting in the accent was something for me," she said. "Also, you know, Angela is a very glamorous woman, and she loves to like, you know, put on her leopard print bodysuits and her jeans and so, putting on her wardrobe and her heels was a big thing for me, and the hair and makeup, and then it was a kind of moment of transforming into this character that is very provocative and very bold and comfortable in her body."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSeason two of "Landman" is set to premiere on Paramount + in November 2025.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Former Biden official Neera Tanden, who testified before Congress Tuesday as part of an investigation into his mental acuity, has a long history as a Democratic operative and fell short of being appointed to Biden's Cabinet due to her past controversial social media posts."I had no experience in the White House that would provide any reason to question his command as president," Tanden told the House Oversight Committee in her opening statement Tuesday behind closed doors. "He was in charge."She added that her "cooperation" with the House committee's investigation "should not be taken to mean" that she believes it is a "worthy subject of oversight" before pivoting to the Trump administration and making multiple allegations.Tanden was initially nominated by Biden to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before thenomination was withdrawn over a lack of congressional support for her and after criticism over some of her past posts on Twitter, now known as X.ISSA FLOATS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO LET CONGRESS, SCOTUS REMOVE PRESIDENT AFTER BIDEN HEALTH 'COVER-UP'Leaders from both sides of the political spectrum called out Tanden for personal attacks and statements she has made on social media.Those statements included calling Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, "the worst" and Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., a "fraud," saying that "vampires have more heart than Ted Cruz" and referring to then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as "Moscow Mitch" and "Voldemort," referring to the Harry Potter villain.Tanden deleted more than 1,000 of her past tweets ahead of her confirmation hearing.EX-WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS TO TESTIFY ON WHO 'REALLY RAN THE COUNTRY' DURING BIDEN ERAAdditionally, committeeChairman Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said at the timehe was worried about the millions of dollars the Center for American Progress (CAP) has received from large corporations and special interest groups. Tanden returned to CAP in February to take over her previous role as the left-wing think tank's president and CEO."Tanden, Biden's nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), disclosed earning $731,528 from the Center for American Progress (CAP) for the last two years, along with thousands in investments and speaking fees, according to the documents," Fox News Digitalpreviously reported. "That amounts to about $365,000 a year."Tanden previouslydescribed CAP's mission as becoming the "central hub of the Trump resistance."A longtime Democratic operative, Tanden worked on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's two presidential campaigns. Under former President Obama, she also helped draft the Affordable Care Act legislation as an advisor to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.Tanden also repeatedly pushed the Russia collusion narrative about Donald Trump and repeatedly hyped thediscredited Steele dossier as credible evidence. At one point, Tanden referred to Steele on social media as "the next James Bond."After her nomination was withdrawn, the president vowed to find a place for Tanden in his administration, one without the requirement of Senate approval, which ended up being senior advisor to the president and later White House staff secretary.Tanden met with the House Oversight Committee behind closed doors Tuesday as it probes whether those closest to Biden in his White House knowingly colluded to hide the former president's declining mental acuity and used methods to circumvent the former president when it came to the issuance of important orders.A House Oversight Committee aide told Fox News "Neera Tanden told investigators during her transcribed interview today that from 2021 to 2023 she was authorized to direct autopen signatures. It was a system inherited from previous administrations. She also said Biden was in charge," according to an X post from Fox News' Chad Pergram.President Donald Trumpalso ordered the Department of Justice to open an investigation into the matter. The president directed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel David Warrington to handle the investigation.In response to the Trump administration's call for an investigation, Biden declared he wasthe only one who "made the decisions" during his presidency and called Trump's efforts a "distraction."Fox News Digitals David Montanaro, Elizabeth Elkind, and Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., plans to move full steam ahead with his war powers resolution, despite a fragile ceasefire reached Tuesday between Israel and Iran.The fresh ceasefire deal between the warring countries faced early hiccups, with President Donald Trump accusing both sides of breaking the truce, but it has so far held, despite widespread skepticism over its longevity on Capitol Hill.'NOT OUR ROLE': LAWMAKERS CAUTIOUS OVER MIDDLE EAST PEACE, NOT READY FOR REGIME CHANGEAnd Kaine argued that the halt in fighting actually gave his resolution more credence."I think the ceasefire actually gives us the ability to have the conversation without the pressure of like, 'Oh, you know, [Trumps] got to do a bombing run tomorrow night," he said."The combination of the ceasefire and the Israelis saying that the nuclear program has been sent back at least two or three years opens up you can really have the deliberate discussion that this merits," Kaine continued.'NOT CONSTITUTIONAL': CONGRESS EVOKES NEW WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REJECT TRUMP'S STRIKES ON IRANKaines war powers resolution is designed to both put a check on Trumps power and reaffirm Congress constitutional authority to declare war. However, whether a strike like the one over the weekend constituted an act of war that required congressional approval was a hot topic of debate among lawmakers last week.The Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the White House, giving lawmakers the sole power to declare war, while the president acts as the commander-in-chief directing the military.A similar bipartisan resolution cropped up in the House, too, but one of its co-sponsors, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., told Fox News Digital that he is ready to stand down if the ceasefire lasts."If the ceasefire becomes a truce and holds, we wont press for the vote," he said. "We need to hear from Iran and Israel, and also whether our own president is satisfied that the predicate for his first attack, nuclear weapons, no longer exists."'INSTINCTS FOR RESTRAINT': SENATE DIVIDED OVER WHO GETS TO DECLARE WARKaines bill could hit the floor by Friday in the Senate, but whether it survives is another question."Bring it up. Let's vote it down," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital.The resolution does have the backing of Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who told Fox News Digital that before the strikes there were up to eight Republicans that supported it."I support Tim," Durbin said. "His approach to this is entirely consistent with the Constitution, and I wish the Senate would stand up as a body for its own rights and authority under the Constitution."