The Harvard University scientist accused of smuggling frog embryos into the United States was slapped with additional federal charges Wednesday as she faces the possibility of decades in prison for allegedly failing to disclose the biological materials.Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova, 30, was indicted by a Boston federal grand jury on one count of concealment of a material fact, one count of smuggling goods into the U.S. and one count of false statement.Petrova, a scientist studying cancer research at Harvard, was initially charged with smuggling last month and will remain on pretrial release despite the new charges.IVY LEAGUE BIO SMUGGLING SUSPECT WITH TIES TO AMERICAN ADVERSARY GETS BREAK FROM FEDERAL JUDGEThe researcher was arrested after she was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Boston Logan International Airport while returning from a vacation to France in February. Petrova told officers she had picked up a package of superfine sections of frog embryos while on her trip with the intention of using the samples for research.Petrova was subsequently informed her visa was being canceled, and she was taken into custody by immigration officials in Vermont following her arrest.Harvard University and an attorney representing Petrova did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.JUDGE TAKES STEP TOWARD POSSIBLE RELEASE OF DETAINED RUSSIAN HARVARD SCIENTIST ACCUSED OF SMUGGLINGIn an April interview with The Associated Press, Petrova insisted she was unaware of her responsibility to declare the items, claiming she did not intend to sneak anything into the country.However, federal prosecutors allege text messages from Petrovas phone reveal a colleague informed the scientist she was required to declare the biological materials prior to traveling through TSA, according to the Department of Justice."If you bring samples or antibody back, make sure you get the permission etc," the friend reportedly texted Petrova before her trip. "Like that link I sent to [the group chat] about frog embryos because TSA went through my bags at customs in Boston."RUSSIAN-BORN HARVARD RESEARCHER CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING IN FEDERAL COURTFollowing her arrest in Vermont, Petrova filed a petition seeking her release and was later sent to an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. A judge later ruled the actions of the immigration officers were unlawful, with a federal grand jury initially charging Petrova with one count of smuggling.If convicted, Petrova faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the smuggling charge, and up to five years in prison and an additional $250,000 on charges of concealment of material fact and false statements.

Conservative lawmakers were infuriated on Thursday morning after the Senates de facto "scorekeeper" for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" ruled that key parts of the GOP agenda bill must be stripped out."The Senate Parliamentarian is not elected. She is not accountable to the American people. Yet she holds veto power over legislation supported by millions of voters," Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., wrote on X. "It is time for our elected leaders to take back control."He called on Vice President JD Vance to "overrule the Parliamentarian and let the will of the people, not some staffer hiding behind Senate procedure, determine the future of this country."The Constitution names the vice president as president of the Senate as well, though it is a largely ceremonial role save for when they are needed to cast a tie-breaking vote in the chamber.148 DEMOCRATS BACK NONCITIZEN VOTING IN DC AS GOP RAISES ALARM ABOUT FOREIGN AGENTSThe Senate parliamentarian is typically appointed by the Senate majority leader and serves at their pleasure, with no term limit.Their role is to make apolitical judgments about Senate rules and procedure. In the budget reconciliation process, which Republicans are working through now, the parliamentarians job is to rule on whether aspects of the bill fall within the necessary guidelines to qualify for reconciliations simple majority passage threshold.However, with several rulings that found key portions of Trumps agenda do not fall into reconciliations budgetary guidelines, Republicans on the other side of Capitol Hill in the House of Representatives are urging the Senate to break norms and disregard several of the parliamentarians decisions."They ought to heed the advice of the president dont change the bill," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital earlier this week.Meanwhile, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., even called for the parliamentarian to be fired."The Senate Parliamentarian also ruled that ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS are eligible for federal student loans. Does she not realize that our student loan crisis is already out of control??? ZERO taxpayer dollars should go towards student loans for ILLEGALS," he wrote on X."THE SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN SHOULD BE FIRED ASAP."REPUBLICANS CHALLENGE 'IRRELEVANT' BUDGET OFFICE AS IT CRITIQUES TRUMP'S 'BEAUTIFUL BILL'Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., wrote on X on Wednesday evening, "Respecting the rules matters, but so does respecting the voters. They didnt give an unelected staffer the power to decide what is in the budgetthats the job of Congress.""It doesnt have to be this way. The Republicans senators are not required to adhere to anything she says," Van Drew said.Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, said on the platform, "The rogue Senate Parliamentarian should be overruled, just like activist judges."Despite calls from irate House Republicans and some senators, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has stood firm in his position that he would not seek to overrule the parliamentarian.Senate Democrats vowed to inflict as much pain as possible through the process known as the "Byrd Bath," which tests if each provision, line-by-line, is compliant with the Byrd Rule that governs the budget reconciliation process.So far, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled several key provisions, including oil and gas leasing, public land sales, changes to the cost-sharing formula for food benefits, among others, as being out of compliance with the Byrd Rule.However, it was a slew of rulings unveiled Thursday morning the gutted numerous changes Senate Republicans made to the widely-used Medicaid program that triggered conservatives.Among the axed provisions was the Senate GOPs harsher crackdown on the Medicaid provider rate, or the amount that state Medicaid programs pay to providers on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries, which proved even a divisive policy among some in the conference.Other provisions that were nixed included denying states Medicaid funding for having illegal immigrants on the benefit rolls, preventing illegal immigrants from participating in Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and preventing Medicaid and CHIP funding from going toward gender-affirming care.Republicans viewed those as key cost-saving changes, and their removal has likely set back their plan to put the mammoth bill on Trumps desk by July 4.

Ten years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, most Americans support the high court's Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.However, the latest national polling on the issue indicates that there is now a record partisan divide over support for legalized same-sex marriage.Ten years ago, the U.S. became the 17th nation in the world to legally recognize same-sex marriage. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than three-quarters of a million same-sex couples are now wedded across the country.The case focused on whether state bans on same-sex marriage violated the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Court's ruling, which stated that the right to marry is a fundamental right guaranteed to same-sex couples, struck down those existing state bans on same-sex marriage.NATION'S LARGEST PROTESTANT DENOMINATION CALLS FOR OVERTURNING SUPREME COURT DECISION LEGALIZING GAY MARRIAGESixty percent of American adults supported same-sex marriage in May 2015, a month before the Supreme Court's historic decision, according to Gallup polling.A decade later, a Gallup poll that was conducted May 1-18 indicated support among adults nationwide now stands at 68%.Gallup noted that support has hovered between 68% and 71% since 2021, but Gallup highlighted that "this stability in Americans backing for same-sex marriage masks shifts in partisans views over the same period."HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST POLLING FROM FOX NEWSDemocrats support for same-sex marriage now stands at 88%, a record high, and support among the nation's independents stands at 76%, just shy of a record in Gallup polling.However, Republican support has sunk to 41%, down from 55% earlier this decade. Gallup noted that GOP backing of same-sex marriage is at "the lowest point since 2016 after the Obergefell decision."In a separate question, the Gallup survey indicated that just under two-thirds of Americans (64%) considered gay or lesbian relations to be morally acceptable. That is down from a high point of 71% three years ago."As with their views of same-sex marriage, partisans attitudes have shifted in opposite directions in recent years, and the gap between Democrats and Republicans acceptance has widened to its largest point," Gallup highlighted.Eighty-six percent of Democrats which is a new high in Gallup polling said gay or lesbian relations are morally acceptable. Sixty-nine percent of independents agreed.However, only 38% of Republicans said gay or lesbian relationships are morally acceptable, their lowest level since 2012.The widening partisan divide over support for same-sex marriage comes as some conservatives in recent years have called for the high court to overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in a 2022 opinion that the justices "should reconsider" past rulings, including the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.Since then, conservative lawmakers in some states have introduced resolutions asking the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark decision.Additionally, last week, the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation's largest protestant denomination, adopted a resolution that in part calls for the overturning of the high court ruling.

Five months into Vice President JD Vances tenure inside the White House, Fox News Digital spoke to several of his colleagues about his specific role and accomplishments, including some that his peers say have been overlooked by most media outlets.Several in Vances political circle used words like "Swiss army knife" and "utility player" to describe a vice president, who they say flexibly steps into a variety of roles, including being a key voice on Capitol Hill guiding the presidents Cabinet nominees successfully through the Senate."He was very much involved in that, he made phone calls, he listened to people, he provided advice and thoughts and would talk things out with people," GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn said, adding that Vance does not get enough credit for the "level of engagement" with his former colleagues in the Senate.Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno told Fox News Digital that Vance has been an "enforcer" in the Senate, not just when it came to confirming President Donald Trumps Cabinet in a heated political climate, but also playing a significant role helping the presidents "big, beautiful bill" make its way through Congress.VANCE DEFENDS TRUMP'S IRAN POSITION AMID 'CRAZY STUFF ON SOCIAL MEDIA'"If he [Trump] needs help with nominees, he is going to come over and do that,if he needs help with a Big Beautiful Bill, because obviously President Trump has got a lot on his plate, he'll come over to talk to his colleagues," Moreno said. "If he has to lobby one on one, hes built good relationships."Moreno, who ran against Vance for Senate in 2022 before dropping out and endorsing him and then running successfully in 2024 with Vances endorsement, went on to say that he has not heard "one negative comment" from Republicans in the Senate about Vances performance."In fact, one senator said to me today that their impression after the lunch yesterday was that he really started to look really presidential and how impressive he is," Moreno said.A senior White House official praised Vances "direct impact" in the Senate when it comes to legislative efforts and Cabinet confirmations, adding that Trumps domestic agenda is where his "impact has been felt the most.""JD Vance throughout the whole transition, was always going to bat for Hegseth and for different nominees," the official said. "So he played a very active role making sure all the various Cabinet officials got confirmed."VANCE, CONSERVATIVES BLAST OMAR OVER RESURFACED 'FEARFUL OF WHITE MEN' CLIP: 'GENOCIDAL LANGUAGE'Vances influence has been felt on the foreign policy front, as well as the vice president making high-profile trips to India, the Vatican and Germany outlining the presidents "America First" agenda.In India, Vance wasinvolved with andtouted progress made toward a U.S.-India trade deal, saying a partnership between the Trump administration and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would ensure a 21st century that's "prosperous and peaceful."Vance delivered a speech in Germany in February when he directlycalled out the organizers of the Munich conference, who he said had "banned lawmakers representing populist parties on both the left and the right from participating in these conversations."The speech sparked a social media firestorm, drawing criticism from some and praise from others, including Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley, whodescribed Vances remarks as a "Churchillian" moment for free speech.As the war between Russia and Ukraine raged on, Vance took an active role in the dialogue between Trump and Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyy and was front and center in theviral White House blowup between the two leaders, calling out the Ukrainian leader for "lack of respect."JD VANCE SCOLDS CBS FOR 'HARASSING' HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW OVER DEI DIFFERENCES 'IN ORDER TO ATTACK' TRUMPVance, who has beenlabeled as an "attack dog" for Trump dating back to the campaign trail last year, gave several interviews outlining his belief that, at the time, Zelenskyy was impeding the peace process.Former Trump senior advisor Jason Miller told Fox News Digital that Vance has"been influential when it comes to helping promote the president's foreign policy agenda."That influence was on full display in recent weeks as the United States bombed several nuclear sites in Iran, causing a stir with conservatives on social media on the merits of getting involved in a foreign conflict after Trump and Vance campaigned against drawn-out foreign wars of the past."Going into the conflict with Iran, I think was pretty notable for a couple of things. One, just the fact that the way he was elevated and was at the president's side for the entire time, really how he had a seat at the table as part of the decision-making and the driving force for what happened," Miller said."But then also, the fact that the vice president played such an important role of talking to people from across the MAGA coalition, people who are very much into America First and may have initially been skeptical with regard to Iran and being kind of the one of the main people in the admin who can kind of talk with both camps," he continued. "And as we saw with his Twitter posts both before the action and then even afterwards being able to really articulate, lay out the rationale for what President Trump is doing and make sure that the people across the coalition have a clear understanding ofit."Vance was front and center following the strike on Iran, sitting down for an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report" outlining the reasoning for the strike as news broke that a ceasefire had been negotiated with the countries involved.The White House official told Fox News Digital that when the president "calls a play," Vance "makes sure it's run" even if the two may have a different perspective, which is a sentiment that Miller echoed, saying that Trump promotes a "team environment" to get perspective from all sides, even though he is ultimately the one who makes the final decision."I think that the president and the vice president are very much in lockstep when it comes to the ultimate goals that they're trying to accomplish," Miller said.VANCES ACTIVE VP ROLE IS A HISTORICAL RARITY, 'HUGE ASSET' TO US, SAYS TOP GOP ALLYIn terms of the medias portrayal of the relationship between Trump and Vance, Moreno told Fox News Digital that "any story that says there's daylight between what Trump believes and what JD believes can be rejected out of hand, because it's not actually how it works.""JD doesn't view himself as the person who's there to enact his agenda. He's there to enact President Trump's agenda."When it comes to Vances accomplishments on foreign and domestic policy in the first five months of the administration, both Miller and Moreno expressed the belief that the vice president has gotten more done in half a year than former Vice President Kamala Harris accomplished in four years."You're talking about literally polar opposites between her and JD," Moreno said. "Even a mentally diminished Biden understood what a great liability Kamala Harris was, he basically froze her and put her in the basement. President Trump realizes, because he's a very smart guy, because he's the one that made the decision to pick JD Vance realizes that JD is very effective for him and isn't looking to overshadow or take the spotlight, but rather move his agenda forward."Miller agreed, sayingthat "Vice President Vance is easily the best vice president and most notable Vice President we've had in the last 30 plus years and is light years of improvement over Kamala Harris."While speculation has run rampant about what the Republican Party will look like after Trump completes his second term and whether Vance is the heir apparent in a crowded Republican field, Miller told Fox News Digital that Vance is not focused on that but has been "crushing it" on the campaign trail raising money for the party.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"He's a huge draw out on the midterm fundraising trail and he's someone who many people view as the future of the movement," Miller said.Ultimately, Moreno told Fox News Digital that he does not think Vance gets enough credit for being one of the most "grounded" politicians he has encountered who genuinely cares for his friends and family and always keeps his humble beginnings in Middletown, Ohio, at the forefront of the decisions he makes."America First, and I said it when I nominated him in Wisconsin, it's not a political slogan, it's his North Star," Moreno said. "It's why he is doing what he's doing. I don't think people realize that. I think people don't know enough about him as a man."

Ohio authorities have arrested and charged an illegal immigrant from Mexico after he allegedly peeped on a 13-year-old girl in Hamilton.The Butler County Sheriff's Office on June 11 received a report that Jose Juarez Vilches, 38, "had been observed looking through a window at a 13-year-old female while making sexual gestures," the sheriff's office said in a press release."It was further reported Vilches requested the juvenile share social media access to send sexually explicit videos," the sheriff's office said.Officials began investigating the incident and, with assistance from ICE, served warrants Tuesday for criminal trespass and voyeurism at a location on S. 13th Street in Hamilton, a northwest suburb of Cincinnati, police said.TRUMP'S DHS SAYS BIDEN RELEASED 'BARBARIC' ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT NOW ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIMEThere, they located Vilches, who "attempted to flee but was taken into custody shortly thereafter," the sheriff's office said.While arresting the suspect, officials located four other individuals at the residence, whom ICE detained because they were residing in the United States illegally, police said. Those individuals were transported to the Butler County Jail, where they are being held on ICE detainers.LOCAL CHARGES DROPPED AS FEDS TARGET VENEZUELAN ACCUSED OF POSING AS TEEN AT OHIO HIGH SCHOOLVilches is facing additional charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business."For more than two decades, I have been a steadfast advocate for secure borders and strong immigration enforcement. The time for debate has passed the time to act is now," Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones said in a Wednesday statement.ICE NABS ILLEGAL MIGRANT AFTER BLUE CITY COURT DROPS HOME INVASION, CHILD ABDUCTION CHARGESCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTwo weeks ago in Butler County, an illegal immigrant previously deported eight times pleaded guilty to the 2024 murder of a man found on S. 13th Street in Hamilton the same location where the five illegal subjects were arrested on Tuesday.Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for comment.

Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., claimed that Black people face higher rates of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes due to the stress of being called the "N-word" every day during an appearance on "CNN NewsNight" on Wednesday.Bowman argued that the United States is not dealing with "Americas original sin and its disease of hate and racism towards Black and Brown people," which he says is contributing to Black people suffering from higher rates of chronic diseases."The reason why heart disease and cancer and obesity and diabetes are bigger in the Black community is because of the stress we carry from having to deal with being called the N-word directly or indirectly every day," Bowman said.OUTGOING REP. JAMAAL BOWMAN ISSUES 'DEAR WHITE PEOPLE' THREAD FOLLOWING DANIEL PENNY ACQUITTALThe former New York congressman then claimed that if members of the Republican Party would "listen and try to learn and engage and grow" and stop being so "hateful," we could "have a much better country."Bowman's explosive rant occurred after a discussion on Zohran Mamdani's win on Tuesday in the New York City Democratic primary election quickly spiraled into a heated debate on racism.The debate began after CNN's Abby Phillip accused "MAGA-world" figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Charlie Kirk and Laura Loomer of uploading "Islamophobic" social media posts about Mamdani after his win on Tuesday.RAPPER 50 CENT OFFERS NYC MAYORAL HOPEFUL ONE-WAY TICKET OUT AFTER HEARING TAX PROPOSALAfter watching a clip of Mamdani on MSNBC claiming that he had received death threats during his mayoral campaign, Marc Short, the former chief of staff for former Vice President Mike Pence, offered a different view on which side of the aisle has been ramping up political violence in the country.While Short agreed that some of the rhetoric surrounding Mamdani has been taken too far, he argued that there are "performative artists on both sides and both sides of politics today," and said that the actual political violence happening today is coming from the left."The reality is that the last two assassination attempts on Donald Trump were from leftists. The assassination attempt on Brett Kavanaugh was from leftists," he noted. "So we condemn the rhetoric on the right, but it seems like its always focused on the right and actually not focused on the actions on the left."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREBowman swiftly countered Short's argument, citing the murder of a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as the wounding of another and his wife earlier this month as evidence of right-wing violence in the U.S."These were two [sic] Democratic elected officials in Minnesota who were killed. The Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, killed, Christchurch, New Zealand, slaughtered, AME church in South Carolina on and on and on," he argued, adding, "This is America."Bowman continued, "We are not dealing with Americas original sin and its disease of hate and racism towards Black and Brown people, and sexism towards women and anti-LGBTQ sentiment. We are not dealing with that. Your colleagues in the Republican Party do not hold each other accountable when it comes to the racism that comes from the party on a consistent basis."

Orlando Bloom has touched down in Italy for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, sans Katy Perry.The couple, who have been together for nine years and share one daughter together, have reportedly split, according to People.The split comes two months after Perry flew to space with Sanchez on Bezos' Blue Origin spacecraft. While Perry did attend Sanchez's bachelorette party last month, she is currently in Australia for her world tour.JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SNCHEZ ARRIVE IN VENICE AS WEDDING FESTIVITIES BEGINOn Thursday, the 48-year-old British actor was seen greeting Kim Kardashian, and later, photographed dining with pals.Representatives for Perry and Bloom did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Other celebrities such as Kris Jenner, Khlo Kardashian, Tom Brady and Oprah Winfrey were also photographed arriving in Venice, Italy ahead of the Bezos-Sanchez wedding set to take place in the coming days.Kim, who was wearing a two-piece black Balenciaga ensemble, was seen waving to onlookers as she boarded a water-taxi with mom Kris and sister, Khloe.Oprah Winfrey and former NFL star Tom Brady were also seen boarding their individual water taxis as well.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSOn Wednesday, the soon-to-be newlyweds were seen out and about in Venice.According to multiple reports, the couple decided to change one of their wedding venues in Venice because of security concerns and possible protests.The couple had planned to hold a wedding party at the historic Scuola Grande della Misericordia in the Cannaregiosection of the city, but are now said to be moving it to the harder-to-reach Arsenale, a former shipyard, which is completely surrounded by water and only reachable by boat when connecting bridges are raised, BBC News and Reuters reported.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERA number of other celebrities are invited to the wedding festivities, which remain a secret but are expected to kick off on Thursday and end Saturday in the picturesque Italian city.WATCH: JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SANCHEZ ARRIVE IN VENICE, ITALY AHEAD OF THEIR WEDDING DAYDespite ongoing protests from local Venetians, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told The Associated Press that the city is "very proud" to be hosting the couple's wedding.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"We are very proud," Brugnaro said. "I dont know if I will have time [to meet Bezos and Snchez], or if he will, to meet and shake hands, but its an honor that they chose Venice. Venice once again reveals itself to be a global stage."

Senate Republicans pushed back against a leaked report that President Donald Trumps strikes on Iran did not obliterate the Islamic Republics nuclear program, but still wanted more information on the full extent of the damage done to the key facilities.A widely reported "low confidence" assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) suggested that the weekend strikes, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, did not completely destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.DEM SENATOR PLOWS AHEAD WITH WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DESPITE CEASEFIRETrump has remained firm that the sites were "totally obliterated," and the White House has strongly pushed back against the report. And both the Israeli and Iranian governments agree that the sites were badly damaged.Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee told Fox News Digital that they were confident in the presidents assessment and pushed back against the DIAs findings."First of all, one of the things I'd consider is the DIA said that Ukraine would be wiped out in three days," Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., told Fox News Digital. "And second, whatever the damage to Fordow is, the damage to the [nuclear] capabilities of Iran are devastating."'NOT OUR ROLE': LAWMAKERS CAUTIOUS OVER MIDDLE EAST PEACE, NOT READY FOR REGIME CHANGECramer said that the effectiveness of the bombing, which was carried out by several B-2 bombers armed with bunker-busting bombs, could not be "overstated," and warned that lingering questions surrounding the effectiveness of the operation were just "fodder for political discussion.""I think the mission was accomplished," he said.Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker, R-Miss., had not yet read the report, but called the DIAs finding and subsequent news reports "bogus." Wickers sentiment came just after Senate Republicans met behind closed doors with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter."We just spoke to the Israeli ambassador to the United States just a few moments ago, and his assessment is that their capability has been destroyed for years," Wicker said.'NOT CONSTITUTIONAL': CONGRESS INVOKES NEW WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REJECT TRUMP'S STRIKES ON IRANStill, just how damaged the nuclear facilities are, particularly the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant buried deep under layers of rock, is a question lawmakers want answered and believe would only come from a true boots-on-the-ground assessment.Senators are set to receive a briefing Thursday afternoon from Trump officials on the strikes, and expect to learn more about the true extent of the damage.Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital that hed seen all the evidence and there was not "an inconsistency" between the presidents assertions and the materials he had seen.He said that the briefing would allow lawmakers "a chance from multiple sources to glean what's actually down deep underneath," but noted that until more clear information was available, absolute confirmation of the total damage wrought by the bombs was not complete.Whether another strike should be authorized should further intelligence show that the program was not fully destroyed, Rounds said, "another strike depends on what the other options would be.""I don't think you ever take anything off the table for the president, but there might be other ways of handling it as well, because we've really opened that place up now," he said.

"Cobra Kai" actor Martin Kove explained his reasoning for biting his co-star.In newly released bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital, Kove, 78, told police why he bit actress Alicia Hannah-Kim, 37, in an alarming moment at Summer Con in Puyallup, Washington, on June 22, 2025."You cannot bite people. That is not OK," the Puyallup Police told Kove.MARTIN KOVE REMOVED FROM SUMMER CON AFTER ALLEGEDLY BITING 'COBRA KAI' CO-STARHannah-Kim chimed in and argued, "That is assault.""And it's 100% up to her if she wants to pursue charges. I'd like to understand why you did that," the police said to Kove.The heated encounter occurred outside a building, as Hannah-Kim appeared visibly upset about the situation and wanted an explanation for Koves actions.WATCH: MARTIN KOVE EXPLAINS WHY HE BIT HIS 'COBRA KAI' CO-STAR IN BODYCAM FOOTAGE"I was just playing because we're very playful together, and I bit down too hard, and I meant to just..." he explained, as Hannah-Kim looked at the police in disbelief."She's got a mouth mark on her," authorities said in the bodycam footage.COBRA KAI ACTRESS QUITS HOLLYWOOD AFTER 20 YEARS OF SURVIVING 'OFF THE CRUMBS'According to a report from the Puyallup Police Department, Hannah-Kim approached an officer in the VIP area after Kove took her arm and bit her "so hard he nearly drew blood," per Variety."No, we do not play like that," Hannah-Kim added and shook her head. Kove apologized again.The police footage continued with the actress showing her bite marks from Kove, as the people in the video agreed there was a visible bite mark."All morning, I was thinking when she said, 'Ow, you hurt me,'" Kove said while explaining his side to officers. He referred to Hannah-Kims reaction after he bit her on the arm hard enough to leave a mark."I wanted to come back and see how shes doing," he continued, adding that another co-star allegedly "intercepted" him before he could reach her.Kove claimed he tried to make amends immediately, saying, "I tried to say that and find her the moment I arrived just to sayI'm sorry, darling. I apologize, I didn't mean to hurt you."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"You know, because we play all the time, we pop, we hit, we do stuff all the time because she's a female sensei, I'm the male sensei," Kove explained of their roles in "Cobra Kai.""We have all our scenes together, and we have a lot of fun."The police footage was released after Kove was forced to leave a fan convention early over the weekend after he bit his co-star.After Kove bit Hannah-Kim, he reportedly let go and began kissing her arm where he had bitten her after she cried out in pain. After telling her husband about the incident, the two approached Kove at the fan event together, after which the report stated he "exploded on them, saying something to the effect of how dare they confront him."Per the report, the actress told the reporting officer she did not want to file charges against Kove, but that she "wished to have a report filed in case this continues." Kove was then asked to leave the fan event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERFox News Digital reached out to representatives for both Kove and Hannah-Kim for comment.Kove is best known for his portrayal of John Kreese in the 1984 movie, "The Karate Kid." Kreese is the main antagonist of the movie, as he is the owner of the karate studio which teaches its students to have "no mercy."He reprised his role for the Netflix revival series, "Cobra Kai," which picked up 33 years after the events of the original movie. Hannah-Kim joined the show in season 6, playing Kim Da-Eun, a sensei from South Korea who teams up with Kreese to take down a rival studio, which happens to be owned by Kreese's former student Johnny Lawrence, played by William Zabka, and his former rival, Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio.Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this report.

"The View" host Joy Behar criticized the women in President Donald Trumps life, claiming he surrounds himself with women who stroke his ego and are "obedient." Her remarks prompted pushback from many conservative women, including Fox News contributor Brett Cooper."The accusation is completely ridiculous," said the host of "The Brett Cooper Show" podcast during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" Thursday."Trump's entire administration is filled with strong, intelligent women."Behar suggested that Trump "doesn't really like strong women," saying he only wanted those around him who were "dutiful, obedient women who compliment him."She also recounted a time Trump lashed out at her for criticizing his hair, something she believes he didnt do to male comedians who made similar jokes.JOY BEHAR HOPES TO 'ACTUALLY INFLUENCE PEOPLE'S THINKING' WITH HER CRITICISM OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONFORMER ESPN HOST PUSHES BACK ON DISNEY'S IGER FOR REPORTEDLY URGING 'THE VIEW' TO TONE DOWN TRUMP TALK"Every male comedian did jokes about his hair, but he went after me in particular," Behar said, suggesting his response was driven by sexism.But Cooper pushed back, saying the presidents criticism may have had less to do with Behars gender and more to do with her nature."Maybe it's not the fact that you're a woman, Joy, but it's just that you are Joy, and he doesn't want to deal with you," Cooper said. "Its less about you being a woman and just about who you are."The young conservative influencer, who signed this week as a Fox News Media contributor, went on to defend prominent women in Trumps orbit, including the impact of first lady Melania Trump."Its so offensive to say that about her," Cooper said of how Behars comments paint conservative women like Mrs. Trump."Youve seen the incredible work that she has done, the books that she's written, the languages that she speaks, and the fact that she actively pushes back against him [Trump] on a daily basis, and they still have a great marriage."Other women with high-ranking roles in the Trump White House include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, Attorney General Pam Bondi, press secretary Karoline Leavitt and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who earlier this year became the first woman to hold the title.ANNOYED WHOOPI GOLDBERG HAS TO PROMOTE ABC'S TRUMP INTERVIEW ON 'THE VIEW'This isnt the first time Trumps relationships with women have been scrutinized on "The View." Last year, billionaire Mark Cuban also took aim."Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women. Ever," Cuban said in October. "Its just that simple. They're intimidating to him. He doesn't like to be challenged by them."Those remarks, too, drew sharp criticism from Trump allies. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at the time called Cubans comments "insulting" to the many women who work with and support the former president.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP