Multiple people have been arrested following a violent riot outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, that involved knife-throwing and explosives.A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told Fox News Digital that one of the rioters had tried to fire a Roman Candle firework at law enforcement.PORTLAND ANTI-ICE RIOT CRUSHED BY FEDERAL AGENTSThe same person allegedly threatened officers with a large knife by swinging it and then throwing it at them, the spokesperson said.No law enforcement officers were seriously injured during the attack, according to officials.MULTIPLE ARRESTS NEAR PORTLAND ICE BUILDING AFTER POLICE DECLARE RIOTWhile the suspects' identities have not yet been released, DHS confirmed there have been three arrests."Unfortunately, these violent attacks are becoming more and more common," the spokesperson said. "Our ICE law enforcement is now facing a 500% increase in assaults while carrying out enforcement operations."Secretary [Kristi] Noems message to the rioters is clear: You will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be fully prosecuted by the law."OFFICERS INJURED AS PORTLAND RIOTERS BREACH ICE BUILDING WITH EXPLOSIVES AND ROCKSFox News Digital previously reported that following a Portland "No Kings" protest on June 14, a mob had launched fireworks, smoke grenades and threw rocks at federal law enforcement.The rioters broke glass and breached the ICE facility, leaving four officers injured.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPOfficials said the building was later secured.

The Supreme Court installed a tighter timeline for removable migrants to challenge their deportations as part of its decision on Thursday in a case involving a Jamaican immigrant who had tried to avoid being sent back to his home country.The Supreme Court found that once migrants receive a final order of removal, a 30-day window for them to seek review of that order is triggered.The ruling was roughly 5-4, with the three liberal justices dissenting and Justice Neil Gorsuch joining most of the dissent.Pierre Riley, the Jamaican national at the center of the case, had followed the law and challenged his final removal order in the immigration court system. But when he attempted to seek review from the appellate court of the immigration court findings, the appellate court said its hands were tied because it had been more than a year since Riley had received his initial removal orders.SUPREME COURT BLOCKS TRUMP EFFORT TO DEPORT VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS UNDER ALIEN ENEMIES ACTRiley came to the United States on a six-month visa three decades ago. He never left, was arrested and convicted of drug felonies, and served in prison until 2021.Immigration and Customs Enforcement moved to deport him to Jamaica in January that year, kicking off the weedy legal process involving Riley challenging his removal.The chain of events that ensued showcases how migrants facing removal can end up going down a windy due process road in the immigration and federal courts.In this case, Riley had 10 days under the law to challenge his removal in an immigration court, and he did. He argued that although he was removable, returning to Jamaica would put his life at risk because a drug kingpin there had killed two of his cousins and would likely go after him, too.Riley invoked what is known as a "convention against torture" rule, which migrants can use to contest being deported to their home country.An immigration judge, who is an administrative judge working within the Department of Justice, granted Riley "withholding of removal" to Jamaica, meaning he could be deported, just not to Jamaica.GORSUCH, ROBERTS SIDE WITH LEFT-LEANING SUPREME COURT JUSTICES IN IMMIGRATION RULINGThe government appealed the immigration ruling to the Board of Immigration Appeals, which overturned the immigration judges finding, meaning Riley could once again be deported to Jamaica.Migrants next avenue of appeal is to ask a federal circuit court to review their deportation order, and Riley did this.But upon reviewing Rileys case, the appellate court found Riley was too late. The appellate court said that it had no jurisdiction to help him because the original removal orders he received in January 2021 are what set off a 30-day deadline to seek review of his deportation.Writing for the majority, Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged the "legitimate practical concerns" of Riley's case but said the law assumed immigration cases would be handled expeditiously and that the 30-day deadline being triggered right at the time a migrant is ordered removed should, in theory, be a non-issue."The Government reminds us that such proceedings have often lasted many months and even years. . . . That is surely not what Congress anticipated when it enacted the streamlined procedure," Alito wrote in a footnote.Attorney Dilan Esper noted on X that Thursday's order could shed light on a recent controversial emergency order the Supreme Court issued this week that cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport migrants, including a group of men bound for South Sudan, to countries they are not from.The order on Thursday indicated that the law does not offer a clear avenue for migrants to raise convention against torture claims for third countries after they receive final removal orders.Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in her dissent the majority opinion in Riley's case did not make logistical sense."In holding that Riley was required to file his appeal 16 months before the order he sought to challenge existed, the court surely moves from the border well into the heartland of illogic and absurdity," Sotomayor wrote.

Rosie O'Donnell told former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo that she was "very depressed" and "overdrinking" following President Donald Trump's first election victory in 2016 on "The Chris Cuomo Project" podcast on Tuesday.O'Donnell revealed that she left the United States for Ireland out of a sense of "self-preservation" after Trump's second election victory, considering the difficulties she experienced after his first win in 2016."During his first go-round, it was very difficult, and I got myself into some bad places. You know, I was very, very depressed. I was overeating. I was overdrinking I was so depressed, Chris," she told the former cable host.ROSIE O'DONNELL WAS 'SHOCKED' THAT TRUMP'S ELECTION MADE ELLEN DEGENERES FLEE THE USShe also shared that it hurt her heart to know that Americans "believed the lies" of Trump and, furthermore, that she worked in a business that "sells those lies for profit."Another reason O'Donnell listed for leaving the U.S. was to ensure that she could be a "good parent" to her 12-year-old child."Coming to Ireland was totally a way to take care of myself and my non-binary autistic child, who's going to need services and help and counseling and all the things that he's [Trump is] threatening to cut in his horrible plan of the big, beautiful bill," she stated.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURELater in their discussion, Cuomo recalled telling O'Donnell after Trump's first victory that "this is going to affect you a lot more than it's going to affect him," and asked how moving to Ireland has impacted her life.She told Cuomo that she enjoys the fact that people in Ireland typically don't approach celebrities the way they do in America, and also noted that she feels safe considering there's no "MAGA support" in the country.O'Donnell related an experience she had in Ireland where an older man bought her a pint of Guinness after she told him that she had left the U.S. because of Trump being elected. She contrasted this with a story from the U.S., where the entertainer and her child were allegedly mocked in a CVS store after Trump won the 2024 election."One cursed at us, and she's like, Why are they cursing at us? And I'm like 'Honey you know the bad guy? They're all bad guys too,'" she detailed.

The Philadelphia 76ers' 2024-25 campaign was disappointing. Star center Joel Embiid's season was plagued by injuries, and the team finished with a 24-58 record, the third-worst mark in the Eastern Conference.The Sixers held the third overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft.Cooper Flagg was the first prospect to come off the draft board, followed by former Rutgers standout Dylan Harper. Philly then selected VJ Edgecombe at No. 3.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhile the 19-year-old's game could blend well with the Sixers' backcourt, Edgecombe had to overcome numerous obstacles off the court well before he heard his name called on draft night.Shortly after he walked across the stage inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday, Edgecombe was asked about his mother's emotional state as she watched her son's NBA dreams come to fruition.HORNETS DRAFT PICK KON KNUEPPEL CALLS ENTERING NBA 'BLESSING FROM GOD'"The long nights. I lived off a generator for seven years. I didnt have electricity. I lived off a generator for seven years," the former Baylor basketball star said about some of the memories that stuck with him from childhood."To see what she had to go through just to feed us? Crazy," Edgecombe added as he fought back tears.While Flagg was viewed as the consensus top prospect entering this year's draft, the Sixers' pick at No. 3 wasn't quite as clear.Edgecombe admitted he wasn't entirely confident he would hear his name called once the Sixers were on the clock."No, I had no clue what was going on," he said. "I was like, 'I'm just living in the moment until they tell me that I'm going there' when I was at the table, like 15 seconds before they drafted me, before the commissioner called my name. They didn't tell me nothing. It was still up in the air about what was going on."Edgecombe averaged 15 points, 3.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game last season at Baylor.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., accused Trump Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought of being responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children due to the budget cuts he has overseen under the Trump administration.Vought faced a high-intensity grilling from both Democratic and GOP senators in the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday over a package of proposed budget cuts called a rescissions package - the administration sent to the legislative branch earlier this month.Democratic committee members, as well as some Republicans, appeared very frustrated with the administration over the proposed cuts. At one point during the hearing, several protesters stood and began shouting, causing the proceedings to briefly come to a halt. It was unclear what the protesters were objecting to.While Vought claimed that the administrations cuts to USAID and PEPFAR have not halted lifesaving treatment, Merkley asserted that the claim is a "huge deception."TRUMP'S PLAN TO SLASH 'WOKE' FOREIGN AID, NPR FUNDS CLEARS HOUSE AS SENATE BATTLE LOOMSAccording to Merkley, a Boston University School of Public Health study claims that some 246,000 children have died due to the various foreign aid programs cut by DOGE."We are talking a quarter million children because of your irresponsible shutdown of programs that Congress had fully authorized, and you unconstitutionally shut down in partnership with Elon Musk and the Secretary of State," fired Merkley. "How do you feel about being responsible for hundreds of thousands of children dying because of your sudden interruption in these key programs?"Vought soundly rejected the assertion, saying that every administration "has the ability to do a programmatic review when they come into office" and to make changes based on "new spending priorities."Before he could finish, Merkley cut Vought off, saying, "I find your response both ignorant and callous."MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE LAUNCHES PROBE INTO PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS"You chose to shut down programs in the middle that have resulted in hundreds of thousands of children dying in the last few months. I find that abhorrent, and few Americans have ever had such a devastating and disastrously impact," Merkley exclaimed.Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., also confronted Vought, accusing the administration of trying to illegally maneuver around Congress to make its cuts, which she said undermine American interests abroad."Will you tell us specifically where, the Philippines, Pacific islands, Jordan, you're planning to undermine American interests?" she asked, to which Vought responded: "Of course not. We've been very clear in all the administration's priorities that all of our commitments with regard to Jordan and Egypt are maintained."Before Vought could finish, Murray cut in again, saying, "I assume you're unwilling to share which humanitarian crisis this administration plans to walk away with, which is what we would be voting on, and that is critical information."WATCH: RFK JR. REBUKES DEM SENATOR FOR PLAYING POLITICS WITH CANCER-STRICKEN CONSTITUENT: 'YOU DON'T CARE'But it wasn't just Democrats taking Vought to task during the hearing.Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, also voiced frustration over the Trump administrations DOGE cuts, taking particular issue with cuts to public broadcasting, which she said plays an important emergency services role in her state.Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., also voiced objections to the cuts to foreign aid, which he said were opportunities to project American soft power."Instead of creating efficiency, you've created vacuums for adversaries like China to fill responsible investments in soft power, prevent conflict, preserve American influence, and save countless of lives at the same time," said McConnell.For his part, Vought said that "it is critical that this body and the American people writ large, understand that many foreign aid programs use benevolent-sounding titles to hide truly appalling activity that is not in line with American interests."FOUR PLEAD GUILTY IN MASSIVE BRIBERY SCHEME AT AGENCY DEMOCRATS FOUGHT TO PROTECT FROM DOGECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPVought said the "entire federal government must be responsible with each taxpayer dollar that comes to Washington.""The American people voted for change. President Trump stands ready to put our fiscal house back in order and put the American taxpayer first," he said, adding, "A vote for rescissions is a vote to show that the United States Senate is serious about getting our fiscal house in order. I hope that the Senate will join us in that fight."

Anna Wintour is shifting her position at American Vogue.Wintour informed staff members on Thursday that she would be looking for someone to take over her role at Vogue and handle more of the day-to-day operations, according to the Associated Press.Wintour has served as editor-in-chief since 1988.VOGUE HEAD HONCHO ANNA WINTOUR EXPLAINS WHY SHE REFUSES TO TAKE OFF PROP SUNGLASSESThe 75-year-old also serves as the chief content officer for Cond Nast and is the global editorial director for Vogue. According to the Associated Press, the new head of editorial content will report directly to Wintour, who will maintain her role as global editorial director.As chief content officer, Wintour personally overlooked brands including Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Cond Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Apptit, Tatler, World of Interiors, Allure and others under the Cond Nast umbrella.Per Women's Wear Daily, Wintour employing a new head of editorial content will allow her more time "to support the markets more equally, in addition to leading all titles at Cond Nast, with the exception of The New Yorker."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAlong with serving Vogue for decades, Wintour has been the Met Gala co-chair since 1995. The most specific details of the famed Met Gala, which takes place every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with the museums Costume Institute on the first Monday in May, is decided by Wintour.Wintour reportedly has the ultimate sign-off over the event's high-profile guest list and seating chart.Known for her signature bob cut and dark sunglasses, the British-born journalists career has made for countless articles tracking her rise to one of the most prominent positions in the fashion editorial world since she began forging her way atop the totem pole in London back in the 1960s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERWintour quickly climbed the ranks of fashion journalism after stops at New York Magazine and House and Garden before she landed the role of editor at British Vogue which she held from 1985 to 1987 before taking over the Vogue imprint entirely.She also had previous stints at Viva and Savvy as well as Harpers & Queen, where she worked as an editorial assistant. Wintour then jumped to Harper's Bazaar, where she worked as a junior fashion editor.In 2022, Wintour was estimated to be worth around $35 million.She is also said to have the final say on anything printed in Vogue. In 1989, Wintour reshaped the future of high-fashion magazine covers when Vogue released its May issue that featured the controversial Madonna as its main draw. It was the first time that any celebrity had graced the coveted cover.

The White House social media team stepped up its meme game with a new spoof on a viral moment from the NATO Summit in which Secretary General Mark Rutte called President Donald Trump "daddy."A video set to the Usher hit "Daddys Home" showed Trump arriving home aboard Air Force One being cheered on by supporters. It also showed clips from the summit, the president arriving at the Dutch palace, his meetings with world leaders and his handshake with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Like the moment when Rutte made the comment one day earlier, the White House clip set social media ablaze."Presidential meme game reaching unprecedented levels," internet personality Mario Nawfal wrote X.WORLD LEADERS FLOCK TO MEET WITH TRUMP AT NATO SUMMIT"This is easily the best thing on the internet," added political commentator Benny Johnson.Others were less enthused."An official product of the WH communications office " ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl wrote along with the clip."This is super straight and super alpha male. Uh huh," wrote former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an anti-Trump Republican.RUBIO CRACKS UP AT TRUMP'S REACTION TO NATO LEADER CALLING PRESIDENT 'DADDY'During a bilateral meeting with Trump in The Hague, Netherlands, Rutte defended Trumps use of an expletive to criticize Israel and Iran as they threatened the ceasefire he brokered."Daddy has to sometimes use strong language."Outside the White House Tuesday morning, a frustrated Trump told reporters Israel and Iran "have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f--- they're doing."Secretary of State Marco Rubio cracked up laughing when a reporter asked about the comment during a news conference at the summit Wednesday.Rutte and Trump have found common cause in pushing NATO allies to increase defense spending. During the summit, the alliance agreed to Trump's longtime demand that each member state boost defense spending to 5%.

EXCLUSIVE - Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that last weekend's U.S. military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities sent a signal to the world.Pompeo, who served as CIA director and later as the top U.S. diplomat in President Donald Trump's first administration, said in a national exclusive interview with Fox News Digital that the attack delivered a message "that America is back leading in the world."And regardless of the heated debate this week over the president's claims that the attack "obliterated" Iran's ability to acquire nuclear weapons, Pompeo said that "there was sufficient damage done" and, as a result, "Americans are safer."CLICK HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON THE U.S. STRIKE ON IRANPompeo cautioned that "there are some risks in the near term, for sure. Iranians could decide to do something clandestine, or a terror cell here or something. But make no mistake about it, what President Trump did and what the Israelis did before him, made not only the region, the Gulf and Israel, safer, they made the United States and the West safer."Praising the Trump administration's handling of the strike on Iran, Pompeo noted, "I think they've got it nearly pitch perfect. They got the messaging right. They ran an incredibly good military operation as well."TRUMP SAYS US WOULD STRIKE AGAIN IF IRAN REBUILDS NUCLEAR PROGRAMAnd he said the U.S. is now closer to ridding "ourselves of this risk that you'll have an ayatollah, a theocracy, a thug that will have the capacity to build a nuclear weapons program."Pompeo was interviewed before delivering a speech titled, "Rebuilding American Deterrence" to the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire.Pointing to the strike on Iran, Pompeo told Fox News that America's deterrence against top adversaries across the globe "increased as a result of what happened in the Middle East. It's undoubtedly true."In his speech and during his interview, Pompeo also called out isolationists on the right and left for abandoning U.S. global leadership."There are those in my own party and those on the left who don't think American leadership matters in the world, that it's not worth it for the United States of America to do the hard work to keep our people safe," he argued.And Pompeo said part of his message is "that absent American leadership in the world, that we're all a lot less safe."KEEP YOUR EYES ON THESE REPUBLICANS IN THE 2028 PRESIDENTIAL RACE TO SUCCEED TRUMPPompeo took a hard look at running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and made multiple trips to Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states that have traditionally voted in the GOP presidential primaries.And his return to the Granite State sparked speculation regarding a potential 2028 White House bid. Wednesday night's event was held at Saint Anselm College's New Hampshire Institute of Politics, which for decades has been a must-stop in the first-in-the-nation presidential primary state for those with national ambitions."Yeah, unavoidable. The question comes out when someone who's the former Secretary of State travels to this beautiful place," Pompeo told Fox News, as he referred to New Hampshire.Pompeo said that "I really came here because I do want to be part of the policy debate. What happens three and a half years from now is an awfully long ways off."But at this extremely early point in the 2028 election cycle, he didn't rule out a possible White House run, saying "we'll see what the good Lord brings in a couple of years."Asked if he wasn't ruling out anything down the road when it comes to service to the nation, Pompeo told Fox News, "No, if I get a call and an opportunity for a place that I think I can make a difference, I'll do it every time."

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran did not stop Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from firing off a post on X, slamming President Donald Trump."The U.S. president stated, Iran must surrender. Needless to say, this statement is too big to come out of the U.S. president's mouth," Khamenei wrote.On June 17, a few days before the U.S. carried out the strikes on Irans nuclear facilities, Trump took to Truth Social to demand an "unconditional surrender" from Tehran. In a separate message on the same day, Trump said the U.S. had "complete and total control of the skies over Iran."Trump also took a swipe at Khamenei himself, saying that the U.S. knew where the Iranian leader was hiding."We know exactly where the so-called Supreme Leader is hiding," Trump wrote. "He is an easy target, but is safe there we are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we dont want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin."THE MISSING MULLAH: IRAN'S 'SUPREME LEADER' A NO-SHOW FOR NEGOTIATIONS, THEN HID AS US POUNDED NUKE SITES"Under President Trumps leadership, Operation Midnight Hammer was executed perfectly obliterating Irans nuclear capabilities and bringing them to the table for a ceasefire. This historic outcome was only possible because of Americas military might and the strength of our Commander in Chief," White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital.Khameneis remarks appeared aimed more at projecting strength than reflecting reality.Following Irans attack on Al-Udeid, the American airbase in Qatar, Khamenei bragged that Iran "delivered a heavy slap to the U.S.s face." However, Trump called it a "very weak response" before revealing that Iran gave the U.S. "early notice" of its planned retaliation."Iran has officially responded to our obliteration of their nuclear facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired 13 were knocked down, and 1 was set free, because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done," Trump wrote. "I want to thank Iran for giving us early notice, which made it possible for no lives to be lost, and nobody to be injured."FRONTRUNNERS EMERGE AS IRANIAN OFFICIALS DISCUSS POSSIBLE SUCCESSORS TO KHAMENEI: REPORTSince Israel launched its operation against Iran, Khamenei has been in hiding and, according to Reuters, his family is being guarded by the Vali-ye Amr special forces unit of Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps. Some believed and even hoped that the end of the nuclear program would also mean the end of the Islamic Republics rule; however, reports of an internal security crackdown have made the possibility of regime change seem less likely.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe regime is reportedly carrying out mass arrests and executions. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said Monday that 705 individuals had been arrested in Iran on "political or security-related charges." Many of the charges involve allegations of espionage on behalf of Israel.Three people have reportedly already been executed for allegedly spying on behalf of the Mossad, Israels equivalent of the CIA, NBC News reported, citing Tasnim, which is affiliated with the IRGC.

In times like this, you hear the concern from your neighbors. You talk about it with people at the gym. Its the topic of conversation over morning coffee from small towns to big cities"Are we going to see an increase in terror attacks here at home?"Now, there are news that Iranian "sleeper cells" pose a dangerous threat. Such cells couldcarry out attacks on U.S. citizens in retaliation for recent military operations in Iran, its understandable that Americans are feeling concerned for their safety here at home.People are on edge. If theyre not already in a heightened state of awareness, theyre at least tuned in watching the headlines and scrolling through a stream of opinions on social media.COLLEGE CAMPUSES COULD BE GROUND ZERO FOR IRANIAN SLEEPER CELLS PLOTTING TO HARM AMERICANS, EXPERTS WARNThis isnt about fear or paranoia. Its a moment to pause and remember:Attacks have happened on U.S. soil before. The truth is there are people who want to harm our country and disrupt our way of life.Weve seen these attacks play out some tied to foreign groups, others carried out by lone attackers inspired by skewed ideologies. Pearl Harbor. 9/11. The Boston Marathon bombing. The Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting. More recently, the Jewish Museum shooting in D.C.AMERICANS MUST HAVE 'HIGHER DEGREE OF VIGILANCE' AMID IRAN TERROR THREAT, HOUSE INTEL CHAIR WARNSMoments like this especially after international military operations ignite fears of retaliation. They spark conversations at home, at work, and everywhere in between.With Iranian threats and elevated homeland security alerts making headlines, its easy to feel uneasy. But fear isnt a strategy awareness and preparedness are.Social media is one of the greatest modern tools or the worst depending on who you ask.It has the power to inform, empower and engage. You can get access to information from some of the worlds most influential people directly from them.AMERICAN TRAVELERS SHOULD KNOW ESCAPE ROUTES AT TRANSIT HUBS AFTER IRAN STRIKES, SECURITY EXPERT WARNSBut not everything you read online is true. And with AI now capable of generating fake images and audio, misinformation is even harder to spot.While we could talk all day about how narratives shape perception, here are steps to help you stay informed:1. Follow reputable sources. Federal, state and local government platforms are often your best source of accurate updates. Your local police, sheriff and state patrol agencies routinely push out alerts. If youre not already following them, do that now. Also follow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for terrorism alerts, travel advisories, cyber warnings and more. The State Department offers "know before you go" tips for international travel.2. Subscribe to credentialed news organizations. Major outlets with national security and White House teams often have 24/7 coverage and access to decision-makers.AMERICANS VULNERABLE TO CYBERATTACKS, LONE WOLF THREATS IN WAKE OF IRANIAN AIRSTRIKES: FORMER FBI AGENT3. Be cautious of influencers with agendas. Everyone has a platform but not everyone deserves your trust. Some creators spark engagement, not share truth. Be critical. Vet what you consume.Being alert doesnt require a badge or training. It just requires a decision to pay attention.Many victims of crime or violence are simply too distracted by screens or conversations to notice danger signs.1. Put the phone down. Your phone is a powerful tool and your biggest distraction. Whether you're driving, walking or in a crowd, looking down at your screen can cause you to miss warning signs. Talk to your teens too. We can't escape a connected world, but we can move through it smarter.OPEN BORDERS UNDER BIDEN COULD HELP IRAN RETALIATE WITH US TERROR SLEEPER CELLS: FORMER FBI BOSS2. "See something, say something." Trust your gut. If something feels off, speak up. Teach your kids to do the same. A person acting strangely. A vehicle parked out of place. A bag left unattended. Report it. Law enforcement would rather investigate something small than miss something big.If you live in an urban area, encourage neighbors to do the same. Neighborhood Watch programs have been stopping crimes for decades with basic awareness.3. Mentally rehearse the unexpected. Your brain performs better in a crisis when its already run the scenario. Thats why we practiced fire drills in school. Same principle. Whether youre at a concert, grocery store or your workplace know your exits. Think about where youd go. Its not paranoia. Its preparation.4. Learn "Run, Hide, Fight." This DHS-endorsed model gives civilians a plan for surviving active threats. The guides are free and simple. Download them. Talk through them with your family. Thats how you reduce panic and improve survival odds.Law enforcement agencies at every level local, state and federal are working together like never before. Real-time intelligence-sharing systems, joint task forces and powerful technologies are helping prevent threats before they happen.FBI PIVOTS RESOURCES TO COUNTERTERROR, CYBERSECURITY EFFORTS AMID IRAN RETALIATION THREAT: SOURCEEven when we dont see it, the work is happening.1. Increased patrols in vulnerable areas. Nationwide, police departments are stepping up patrols near houses of worship, cultural centers and critical infrastructure not just in response to specific threats, but out of caution and commitment. You may not always see them, but trained professionals are on the job.US AIRSTRIKE ON NUCLEAR FACILITIES FOLLOWS YEARS OF IRANIAN PLOTS ON AMERICAN SOIL2. Technology-driven operations. Many cities now operate real-time crime centers, where agencies use facial recognition, license plate readers and integrated systems to track threats and alert officers instantly. This work doesnt make headlines, but it prevents attacks.Sure, overseas missions are for the military. But here at home, safety is a shared responsibility.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONYou dont need a uniform, a badge or fear to be prepared.Stay informed. Stay aware. Speak up. Have a plan.Because the best time to build resilience isnt during a crisis its before one ever begins. Whether you're walking Main Street or living in a high-rise downtown, safety isnt just about what happens to you. Its about how you respond when it does.If high-profile threats lead to meaningful conversations, let those conversations center around preparedness not panic.Because when enough of us prepare, the ripple effect can be powerful.