New York Liberty player Natasha Cloud has made her support for radical socialist Zohran Mamdani in the city's mayoral race very clear in recent days.Cloud, who has been one of the WNBA's more outspoken players in discussing politics in recent years, celebrated Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary on Wednesday in a series of social media posts.Cloud sent an X post that featured one of Mamdani's regularly-used quotes, "We can be free, & we can be fed," tagging the candidate. Earlier that night, Cloud re-shared Mamdani's celebratory post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOn June 18, Cloud re-shared a video from Mamdani addressing his reaction to being called an anti-Semite, and that same day Cloud wrote her own post expressing her support for the self-proclaimed democratic socialist."If I wasnt a resident of PA, [Mamdani] is who would receive my vote," Cloud wrote.In an interview with the sports blogging site "ClutchPoints," Cloud said that Mamdani's victory in the primary restored her "hope in humanity.""He gets the worst PR because he's a Muslim, he's a socialist, and he's a democrat. But he believes that it is the government's right to take care and make sure that all its constituents live a dignified life, regardless of who you are, what your religious affiliation or background is. I think that's beautiful," Cloud said."I think overall, it's the right choice. But why it's so empowering for me is it restored my hope in humanity a little bit. Even within the confines of what's happening right now in our government and in our country, the people will speak up. The people will show up. And there's a lot of humanity left in this world for us to care about one another."Cloud has emerged as one of the most polarizing figures in the WNBA for comments about President Donald Trump.CITY-RUN GROCERY STORES, DEFUNDING POLICE, SAFE INJECTION SITES: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NYC'S NEXT POTENTIAL MAYORShe seemingly reacted to the U.S. militarys strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday night, writing on X, "A sad sad day," and "Grounds for impeachment."She later wrote, "I pi---d all the tumplicans off again Its okay to admit y'all were wrong. [And] also I feel as if its only right y'all enlist for the frontlines first. Not other peoples sons and daughters."In February, Cloud responded to President Donald Trumps decision to eliminate several government DEI programs."The systems of power are working as they always were intended to work," Cloud told The Associated Press. "And its time to break down a system that has only been about White men."Cloud added that she believes the country is putting "money over people.""I understand the business aspect and I understand the human aspect," Cloud said. "Too often this country has put the human aspect aside, and put profit and money over people."Cloud doubled down on her remarks in a social media post days later."Thing is Im not soft, & words dont hurt me lol are we 5? it still remains people over profit," she wrote on X. "If yall truly about being unbiased Google search any overseas media coverage of whats happening in America."Then come back to me and tell me the whole world crazy."Cloud has also garnered controversy for comments and interactions with WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark.During an interview on the "Pivot Podcast" with Ryan Clark, Cloud weighed in on the debate that rocked the WNBA last year when several illegal hits against Clark prompted outrage from many of her fans.Cloud, who said she lost a tooth from a hit earlier in her career, insisted the outrage on behalf of Clark was rooted in "racism.""It's just a part of the game. There was no targeting, there was no nothing. That narrative that got spun into, 'Oh, the vets hate the rookies. The rookies hate the vets. The vets are going after certain players,' its all bulls---. If I'm just going to be frank, it's all bulls---. What it is is racism," Cloud said.Then, in a game between Cloud's Liberty and Clark's Indiana Fever on May 24, Cloud was defending Clark and leaned into the superstar enough to knock the ball out of Clark's hands on the final possession. No foul was called, and Cloud's Liberty held onto a two-point win.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Texas parents filed a lawsuit Monday against a Houston school district they say "repeatedly" violated their requests to address their daughter as a girl.The lawsuit, filed by Sarah and Terry Osborn, alleges that school officials in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) referred to their daughter by a masculine name and with male pronouns for at least two years after the parents instructed them not to.According to the filing, during their daughters freshman year at Bellaire High School, the students theater teacher asked the Osborns what pronouns to use for their daughter. After instructing the teacher to only use female pronouns, the parents thought that was the end of it.But over the next two years, the parents discovered that school staff continued to address their daughter as a boy during the school day, without their knowledge or consent.VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCUSED OF RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION IN TRANSGENDER LOCKER ROOM CASE"The Osborns only discovered HISDs actions because they found schoolwork that referred to their daughter by a masculine name," the complaint stated.Despite several meetings with staff and the school principal, the lawsuit alleges that school officials continued to ignore the parents requests."For at least two school years, pursuant to the policy, over half a dozen HISD employees referred to the Osborns daughter as a boy without their notice or consentin fact, notwithstanding their express objection," the complaint said.The lawsuit alleges that the school principal, district superintendent and its counsel did not respond to the parents request to provide documents explaining its gender policy and whether it included a parental notification requirement.STATES SUPPORT PARENTS IN LEGAL CASE OVER SCHOOLS SECRET GENDER TRANSITION OF CHILD"HISD has a widespread practice and official policy of treating students, including the Osborns daughter, as the opposite sex without parental notice or consent; against their express instructions; and while actively concealing that treatment from parents. That practice or policy violates the Osborns fundamental parental rights guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. Additionally, because it burdens their sincerely held religious beliefs and is not neutral or generally applicable, it also violates their First Amendment, free-exercise rights," the complaint stated."The Osborns want to help their daughter in the way they think best. But the actions of HISD and its employees are preventing them from doing that," it added.The parents say the school's actions violated their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. They are asking for a preliminary and permanent injunction to demand the district honor their wishes to not refer to their daughter as male.Faith-based legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is representing the parents in the federal court case. The Bellaire High School counselor and principal are also named as defendants in the suit.ADF senior counsel Kate Anderson said in a statement, "Parents have the right to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children without fear of government interference. Schools should never hide vital information from parents, let alone go against their express instructions related to the well-being of their children. School officials should support parents, not replace them, and we are urging the court to make sure HISD updates its policy to respect these parents constitutional rights."The HISD told Fox News Digital, "Given there is pending litigation, at this time, the District is unable to discuss any aspect of this incident."

The Toronto Raptors will soon be under new leadership. Masai Ujiri was fired as the franchise's vice chairman and president, the team announced the day after the NBA Draft concluded.Ujiri spent 13 seasons with the NBA franchise."During his 13 seasons with the Raptors, Masai has helped transform the organization on the court and has been an inspirational leader off it," Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley said in a statement."He brought an NBA championship to Toronto and urged us to believe in this city and ourselves. We are grateful for all he has done and wish him and his family the very best."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhile Ujiri's lengthy stint in the front office came to an abrupt end, other key members of the front office were retained, including general manager Bobby Webster. The team announced Webster had been awarded a contract extension.Pelley expressed confidence in Webster's ability to lead the Raptors' basketball operations."We are confident that the Raptors organization, under the guidance of Bobby and his team, is in a great place," the statement continued. "They have a plan in place for next season and beyond as the team continues its rebuild, and we have confidence in their ability to execute and, ultimately, to excel."On Friday, Pelley addressed the timing of the move to part ways with Ujiri, telling reporters that, "over a month ago," Ujiri asked to work through the draft."Why the timing now? So, Masai and I spoke to each other over a month ago, and he asked that if a change were to happen, that it was post-draft," Pelley told reporters Friday. "And that made the most sense, not to disrupt the draft process."We were holding the ninth pick, a top 10 pick, and, of course, Masai's not only his area of passion but his area of expertise he's prolific when it comes to the draft. And we were grateful to have him as the person, with Bobby [Webster], leading our draft."COOPER FLAGG TALKS NIL, FINANCES AND NEW PARTNERSHIPAs the Raptors launch a search for a new team president, the remaining members of the front office will prepare for the NBA's free agency period, which starts Monday.Toronto won just 30 games last season, and it's been three years since the team has advanced to the playoffs.Ujiri landed his first NBA general manager job in 2011 when the Denver Nuggets selected him for the role. He was named the Raptors' general manager in 2013. He received league Executive of the Year honors that season.He also oversaw the Raptors' 2019 NBA championship.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

President Donald Trump has said the Iran nuclear program sites targeted by American B-2 stealth bombers were "obliterated."The tense situation in Iran unfolded the same day former MLB manager Buck Showalter was traveling through New York City.Showalter, named the majors' Manager of the Year four times during his lengthy managerial career, recalled his experience during a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Let me tell you what, note to yourself, try not to travel in or out New York City on the day your country bombed Iran. Holy moly, full alert," the former New York Mets skipper said when asked by Dakich whether he had traveled as tensions in Iran reached its latest heights.PETE ROSES HALL OF FAME ABSENCE LEAVES EX-METS MANAGER IN DISBELIEFShowalter added he is a proponent of tight security measures at airports throughout the U.S."The airport was a lot of fun, Dan, lets put it that way. You know what the people at the security I want them to check everybody."Be diligent about it. Take your time, I will stand in line a few more minutes, get it right. Go head run that bag back through again. Make him go through it again. Everybody complaining about security. At what? What do you want them to do. Ah, its OK. Today is a free day. Just go right ahead."While Showalter's most recent managerial stint was with the Mets, he started his coaching career in the Bronx with the New York Yankees. He was eventually promoted and named the team's manager. Showalter also managed the Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles.Although U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian sites were "destroyed," U.S. intelligence agencies continue to assess the damage.The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency's preliminary report, obtained by The Associated Press, said the strikes caused significant damage to the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites. However, the report also noted the sites were not believed to be destroyed.Israel claimed it has set back Irans nuclear program by "many years," the AP reported.The latest satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies showed considerable damage to the three nuclear sites.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An Illinois man died after falling while hiking at a state park in New York.The 70-year-old tourist, Jack Wersching, was hiking in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest in the Catskills on the evening of Friday, June 20, when he fell from a rock ledge onto stone steps below, according to a statement from New York State Police.Wersching, of Park Ridge, Illinois, was walking along a path near a waterfall when the incident occurred.Park rangers responded quickly to the scene and attempted to stabilize him for an airlift to a hospital, but he died at the scene.SECOND MISSING HIKER FOUND DEAD IN MAINE AS AUTHORITIES CONCLUDE MASSIVE SEARCH OPERATION"DEC sends our condolences to the hikers family, and thanks the first responders for their efforts," the Department of Environmental Conservation said in a statement, adding that it was investigating.HIKER FOUND DEAD IN MAINE, SEARCH CONTINUES FOR 28-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTERA witness to the accident told the New York Post that he recalled hearing cries for help and finding Wersching badly injured.Shilo Shalom, who had briefly met Wersching and his family earlier in the day while hiking, told the outlet he had attempted to assist by using shirts to stem the bleeding.FATAL FALL IN WASHINGTONS NORTH CASCADES KILLS 3, LEAVES 1 SURVIVOR"I just tried to save him, and I couldnt," Shalom told the outlet.Wersching's family also shared a statement with the Post and described him as a "loving husband, father, and grandfather, remembering him as someone who approached life with curiosity and a sense of adventure."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Though we are devastated by this loss, we take comfort in knowing he was doing something he truly loved when he passed," Wersching's family said in the statement.

A World Health Organization (WHO) scientific advisory group on Friday released a report on the origins of COVID-19, concluding that available evidence suggests the deadly pandemic was caused by "zoonotic spillover," either directly from bats or through an intermediate host.The report from the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), which claims to be a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, said that much of the information needed to fully evaluate all hypotheses has not been provided.However, still citing a believed cause, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that "all hypotheses must remain on the table, including zoonotic spillover and lab leak."FBI EXAMINING COVID-19 ORIGIN 'COVER-UP' AMID NEW STRAIN EMERGENCE: BONGINOAs the Wall Street Journal previously reported, the WHO's COVID-19 origin findings come amid a pattern of suspicious activity.The WHO traveled to China in early 2021 with British zoologist Dr. Peter Daszak, who was disbarred last year from doing work for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is accused of using American taxpayer dollars to fund gain-of-function research at the bat lab in Wuhan, China.Once at the Wuhan lab, Daszak and others were allegedly blocked from doing any of the research necessary to investigate.DR. MARC SIEGEL: TRUMP IS RIGHT TO BLOCK 'DANGEROUS' GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCHAs noted by the White House when highlighting a report from the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, "The Proximal Origin of SARS-CoV-2" publication which was used repeatedly by public health officials and the media to discredit the lab leak theory was prompted by Dr. [Anthony] Fauci to push the preferred narrative that COVID-19 originated in nature.The WHO said it had requested that China share hundreds of genetic sequences from individuals with COVID-19 early in the pandemic, more detailed information about the animals sold at markets in Wuhan, and information on work done and biosafety conditions at laboratories in Wuhan.To date, China has not shared this information either with SAGO or the WHO.TRUMP BANS FEDERAL FUNDING FOR 'DANGEROUS' GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH"I thank each of the 27 members of SAGO for dedicating their time and expertise to this very important scientific undertaking over more than three years," Ghebreyesus wrote in a statement. " We continue to appeal to China and any other country that has information about the origins of COVID-19 to share that information openly, in the interests of protecting the world from future pandemics."SAGO published its initial findings and recommendations in a report on June 9, 2022. The most recent report updates the evaluation based on peer-reviewed papers and reviews, as well as available unpublished information and field studies, interviews and other reports, including audit findings, government reports and intelligence reports.Those part of SAGO convened in various formats 52 times, conducted briefings with researchers, academics, journalists and others, according to the WHO.READ THE FULL REPORT HERE:"As the report says, this is not solely a scientific endeavor, it is a moral and ethical imperative," Marietjie Venter, chair of the group, wrote in a statement. "Understanding the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and how it sparked a pandemic is needed to help prevent future pandemics, save lives and livelihoods, and reduce global suffering.""The work to understand the origins of SARS-CoV-2 remains unfinished," the WHO wrote in a statement. "WHO welcomes any further evidence on the origins of COVID-19, and SAGO remains committed to reviewing any new information should it become available."

Speaking with reporters in the Oval Office after a meeting marking a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Africa, President Donald Trump touted his administration's progress on achieving peace deals across the globe, something he said has been possible because world leaders "respect our country again." "We were not a country that was respected. Just a year ago we had a president that was incompetent. We had bad people circulating around this desk, this beautiful Resolute desk," said Trump. "They had, I guess, evil intentions. They were, you couldn't be that stupid, I mean, they had evil intentions, but the world respects our country again."Commenting on a freshly brokered African peace, which will end a decades-long conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, Trump said it "is a tremendous breakthrough.""In a few short months, we've now achieved peace between India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran and the DRC and Rwanda and, a couple of others also, Serbia [and Kosovo]," he said.TRUMP EXERTED 'MAXIMUM PRESSURE' ON IRAN AND ISRAEL TO 'DELIVER PEACE': LEAVITTHe also called his NATO trip "very successful," saying U.S. allies committed to spend over $1 trillion on defense."We've had some tremendous success," said the president.Trump also mentioned the successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites and the subsequent ceasefire brokered between Israel and Iran."We had the war, as you know, we call it the 12 Day War, it was exactly a 12-day war. And we ended up with no nuclear weapons. That's what we wanted. And they were, they were just absolutely blown to pieces those three sites and there's no nuclear weapons. And hopefully there can be a lot of healing. And healing is starting," he said.EX-SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE CALLS US STRIKES ON IRAN A 'SHOT IN THE ARM' FOR AMERICAN CREDIBILITYOn the topic of healing in the Middle East, Trump also predicted there will be a ceasefire in Gaza sometime "within the next week."He called the situation in Gaza "terrible" but expressed optimism there could soon be a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas."Ithink it's close. I just spoke with some of the people involved," said the president, adding, "We think within the next week we're going to get a ceasefire."Trump also addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, saying, "We're supplying, as you know, a lot of money and a lot of food to that area because we have to, I mean, you have to. In theory, were not involved in it, but we're involved because people are dying."'THE MISSION WAS ACCOMPLISHED': SENATE REPUBLICANS PUSH BACK AGAINST LEAKED REPORT ON IRAN STRIKESHe called on other countries to also send humanitarian aid to Gaza."We're working on Gaza, trying to get it taken care of and again, you know, a lot of food has been sent there. And other countries throughout the world should be helping also," he said.In addition to being respected by Americas allies, Trump said his administration has improved relations with countries such as Russia, North Korea, China and Iran."Vladimir Putin made some very nice statements today," he said. "Look, he respects our country again. He didn't respect it a year ago. I can tell you right now, but Putin respects our country and, President Xi of China respects our country. And Kim Jong Un respects. They respect our country again."In response to a question on whether he may authorize U.S. Patriot missiles for Ukraine's air defenses, Trump simply responded, "I may."

Southern states banded together Thursday to establish their own accrediting body in higher education in order to "upend the monopoly of the woke accreditation cartels," according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee formedthe Commission for Public Higher Education, a consortium of six public universities offering a new accreditation model.The Commission will create a "first-of-its-kind accreditation model for public higher education institutions that will offer high-quality, efficient services prioritizing academic excellence, student outcomes and achievement."DeSantis said at a press conference at Florida Atlantic University that there was a need for "alternative accreditation."FLORIDA STANDS UP AGAINST WOKE MIND VIRUS AND REJECTS LEFTIST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WHO PROMISED 'DEI 2.0'DeSantis said that the commission will "upend the monopoly of the woke accreditation cartels, and it will provide institutions with an alternative that focuses on student achievement, rather than the ideological fads that have so permeated those accrediting bodies over the years."He explained further that the accreditation process affects undergraduate schools as well as law and medical schools. He said that accrediting bodies were trying to deny credentials to Florida institutions that prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming on their campuses."The accreditors are telling them they have to do these things. So, when we said, No DEI, the accreditors are telling these universities, No, no, no, youre not going to get accredited unless you do DEI. Who the heck are they to say what our universities have to do? Theyre telling them they can't follow state law? Are you kidding me? Nobody elected them to make that judgment at all."What weve seen develop is an accreditation cartel and the accreditors by-and-large are all singing from the same sheet of music and it's not what the state of Florida wants to see reflected in its universities in many different respects."He added that the process "requires approval" from the current Trump administrations U.S. Department of Education and that the accreditation overhaul agenda would not have passed under the Biden administration."They believe in overhauling this accreditation process. They want to have new blood in the system. They want to have competing accreditors," DeSantis said about the Trump administration.UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PRESIDENTIAL PICK REJECTED BY STATE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OVER PAST DEI SUPPORTWhen reached for comment, a Department of Education spokesperson pointed Fox News Digital to President Donald Trumps executive orderissued in April that called for accountability and reform to the accreditation process in higher education after past accrediting bodies "abused their enormous authority."The Executive Order cited accredited institutions offering "undergraduate and graduate programs with a negative return on investment" and compelling the "adoption of discriminatory ideology, rather than on student outcomes" in order to access federal aid.DeSantis said the members of the new accrediting body have been working with the Department of Education to expedite the process of acquiring approval from the federal government."We need these things approved and implemented during President Trumps term of office, because the reality is, if it doesnt get approved and stick during that time, you can have a president come in next and potentially revoke it, and they could probably do that very quickly," DeSantis said.DeSantis predicted that more conservative states in the South will seek to gain accreditation from the new body.A Florida education official sent Fox News Digital the following statement:"I am proud to be joined by leaders of five other public university systems to establish an accreditor that will focus on ensuring institutions provide high-quality, high-value programs, use student data to drive decisions, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process," Chancellor Ray Rodrigues of the State University System of Florida said.

Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte was in tears during a pitching change in the seventh inning of the teams 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday after an opposing fan made a comment about his late mother.Martes mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic in 2017.The incident resulted in the fan who made the comment being indefinitely banned from MLB ballparks, and an outpouring of support for Marte.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 31-year-old All star revealed what the fan said about his mother during an interview on "Danny Beisbol" Thursday.Marte claimed the fan yelled, "I sent your mom a text last night." Marte made the claims in Spanish, but it was translated through subtitles on the podcast."What happened was in the seventh inning, I came to bat. Im ready at the plate and I hear this fan shouting. He was on top of the dugout," Marte said. "He yelled at me, saying stuff about my mom. He was like, I sent your mom a text last night. When everything happened with my mom, I was here in Chicago. I was in this city."He added fan behavior is "getting out of hand."DIAMONDBACKS STAR KETEL MARTE CRIES ON FIELD AFTER FAN'S CRUEL COMMENTS ABOUT LATE MOTHERMLB provided a statement addressing the incident."We commend the White Sox for taking immediate action in removing the fan," MLB said in a statement to Fox News Digital.The Diamondbacks played the White Sox again Wednesday, and the White Sox displayed a message on their scoreboard in support of Marte in the first inning."Baseball is Family: The White Sox community supports Ketel Marte," the message said.Diamondbacks' managerTorey Lovullo consoled the tearful Marte on the mound and put his arm around him during a pitching change in the seventh inning."It was a terrible moment. Fans are nasty. Fans go too far," an emotional Lovullo told reporters after the game.Lovullo added that he told Marte he was not alone, and that the heckler was "an idiot."Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo called for the fan to banned after the game ended Tuesday."That cant happen," Perdomo said. "We cant continue to do that ... here in MLB."In 52 games, the two-time All-Star has a .316 batting average with 14 home runs and 31 RBIs.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An influential House committee is demanding that former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and three other former top White House staffers appear before Congress to testify about the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Bidens mental decline.Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., has been on the hunt for who was making decisions in Bidens inner circle during the presidents apparent mental decline.On Friday, he sent letters to Karine-Pierre and former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients, former senior deputy press secretary Andrew Bates and former special assistant to the president Ian Sams, demanding they present themselves for transcribed interviews with the oversight committee.The letters are part of the committees ongoing investigation into the alleged attempted cover-up of Bidens decline and the potentially unauthorized issuance of sweeping pardons and other executive actions by senior White House officials usurping Bidens presidential authority.JILL BIDEN'S 'WORK HUSBAND' REFUSES TO TESTIFY ON JOE'S MENTAL DECLINEIn his letters, Comer says the committee believes that the four top Biden staffers have "critical" information on "who made key decisions and exercised the powers of the executive branch during the previous administration, possibly without former President Bidens consent."The letter to Jean-Pierre stated that as White House press secretary and a top Biden confidante, "you were not only near the president daily, but you were alongside the ranks of the presidents top confidantes.""Your assertion, on multiple occasions, that President Bidens decline was attributable to such tactics as cheap fakes or misinformation cannot go without investigation," wrote Comer.He said that "if White House staff carried out a strategy lasting months or even years to hide the chief executives condition or to perform his duties Congress may need to consider a legislative response."REP COMER ON A HUNT FOR BIDEN DECISION-MAKER IN THE ADMINS INNER CIRCLEComer set interview dates in late August and early September and gave the four senior officials until July 4 to confirm they would comply with the demands voluntarily or if they will "require a subpoena to compel your attendance for a deposition."Jean-Pierre, Zients, Bates and Sams are the latest former Biden senior officials to receive a congressional summons from Comer as part of the Oversight Committees investigation into the alleged cover-up. The chairman also issued subpoenas to Dr. Kevin OConnor, Bidens physician, and Anthony Bernal, former assistant to the president and senior advisor to the first lady, after they refused to appear before the committee voluntarily.In a statement to Fox News Digital, Comer said that "as part of our aggressive investigation into the cover-up of his cognitive decline and potentially unauthorized executive actions, we must hear from those who aided and abetted this farce."EXCLUSIVE: COMER HAILS DOJ'S BIDEN PROBE AS HOUSE INVESTIGATION HEATS UP"President Bidens inner circle repeatedly told the American people that he was sharp as ever, dismissing any commentary about his obvious mental decline as gratuitous," he said. "They fed these false talking points to progressive allies and the media, who helped perpetuate that President Biden was fit to serve."Jean-Pierre, Zients, Bates and Sams did not reply to Fox News Digital's request for comment before publication.