Democratic New York City mayoral candidate and self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over remarks made at a Young Democratic Socialists of America conference, where he urged attendees not to compromise on goals like "seizing the means of production."During the appearance which was part of a 2021 YDSA winter conference Mamdani, then newly elected to the New York State Assembly, lamented that many socialist principles remain outside the political mainstream."Right now, if we're talking about the cancellation of student debt, if we're talking about Medicare for all, you know, these are issues which have the groundswell of popular support across this country," Mamdani says in a video to conference goers. "But then there are also other issues that we firmly believe in, whether it's BDS or whether it is the end goal of seizing the means of production, where we do not have the same level of support at this very moment."NEW YORK MAYORAL HOPEFUL ZOHRAN MAMDANI SLAMS CAPITALISM ON CNN, CITES MLK TO DEFEND SOCIALISMMamdani went on to say that it was "critical" for people not to compromise on these less popular ideas, despite publicly asserting this week he is "not a communist.""It's critical, the way that we organize, the way that we set up our you know, set up our work and our priorities, that we do not leave any one issue for the other, that we do not meet a moment and only look at what people are ready for, but that we are doing both of these things in tandem," Mamdani continues in his conference address. "Because it is critical for us to both meet people where they're at and to also organize for what is correct and for what is right, and to ensure that, over time, we can bring people to that issue."On Monday, the video of Mamdani speaking at the 2021 YDSA conference began making the rounds on social media.EX-NYC MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO SAYS THERES A LOT OF EXAGGERATION OVER MAMDANI FEARS"Mamdanis socialism nomenclature is no joke or aspiration," billionaire Bill Ackman said in response to the video as it began appearing on social media. "It is the business plan of a movement that he is leading and, for now, winning. Dont rely on my summary. Listen to him speak his own words.""Mamdani smiles like a crocodile as he says his end goal is to elect more socialists and seize the means of production," President Donald Trump's crypto and artificial intelligence czar added in response to the video. "Democrats have become the party of the Luigi Left, Tesla Terrorism, and Crocodile Communists."Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's campaign for a response to these criticisms but did not receive a response in time for publication.Last week, Trump personally criticized Mamdani, who upset former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral primary earlier this month, as a "100% communist lunatic.""Its finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line," Trump wrote. "Weve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous." Trump doubled down on the communist claim this week in an interview with Fox Business, adding that, if elected, Mamdani better "behave" or risk his city losing federal funding.In response to Trump's criticism of being a "communist," Mamdani directly refuted the claim to NBC News over the weekend."No, I am not," Mamdani responded when asked point-blank by NBC's Kristen Welker. "I have already had to start to get used to the fact that the president will talk about how I look, how I sound, where I'm from, who I am, ultimately, because he wants to distract from what I'm fighting for. And I'm fighting for the very working people that he ran a campaign to empower that he has since then betrayed."When we talk about my politics, you know, I call myself a Democratic socialist in many ways inspired by the words of Dr. [Martin Luther] King from decades ago, who said, Call it democracy, call it Democratic-Socialism, there has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of Gods children in this country."

Elon Musk has not given up his criticism over what he sees as a lack of spending cuts in the GOP's "big, beautiful bill," insisting on his platform X on Monday "that we live in a one-party country" and threatening that if the bill passes a new "America Party" would be formed.Musk's criticism of the Republican spending package began before he even left the Trump administration as a special government employee heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It continued following his departure, with Musk describing the bill as "pork-filled" and a "disgusting abomination" earlier this month. The billionaire entrepreneur has lamented that the bill could work to undo much of the work he accomplished with DOGE."It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country the PORKY PIG PARTY!!" Musk wrote on X Monday afternoon as the Senate continued to consider the House-passed spending bill. "Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people," Musk added.ELON MUSK'S FORMER FRIEND WARNS EX-DOGE HEAD WILL DO EVERYTHING TO DAMAGE TRUMPIn a separate post on X Monday evening, Musk doubled down on his claim that the U.S. is governed by a one-party system."They just pretend to be two parties," he wrote, sharing a post alongside a graphic showing how much the national debt has steadily increased every year. "Its just one uniparty in reality."Meanwhile, the billionaire entrepreneur threatened that "if this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day.""Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE," Musk wrote Monday evening on X.FLASHBACK: MUSK ACCUSED TRUMP, GOP LEADERS OF NOT WANTING TO CUT SPENDING HERE'S WHERE THEY SAID THEY WOULDMusk previously said he was "disappointed" in the spending bill because "it undermines" all the work his DOGE team was accomplishing to cut back on waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, RS.D., refuted Musk's claim that the bill would upend all the work he did with DOGE, noting in an interview that "a lot of what Elon was working on was on the discretionary side of the budget, which [the "big, beautiful bill"] doesn't touch."Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought clarified in an interview with The Blazes Glenn Beck that the GOPs "big, beautiful bill" cannot legally include cuts to discretionary spending the very category targeted by Musks DOGE initiative, he noted. The bill includes discretionary spending instructions for defense and border security, but final approval still requires passage through the congressional appropriations process.Earlier this month, after formally leaving his post in the Trump administration, Musk shared a social media post President Donald Trump posted in 2013, noting he was "embarrassed" at the time to be a Republican after the party extended the debt ceiling. Musk shared the former post and wrote: "wise words."TRUMP CALLS ELON MUSK A WONDERFUL GUY DESPITE INTENSE FEUD OVER BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILLSeveral days prior, Musk referred to the Trump-endorsed "big, beautiful bill" as a "disgusting abomination." He has also previously suggested the bill would kill jobs and raise taxes on renewable energy projects not yet even underway. The feud between Musk and Trump and his supporters of the bill escalated even further after Musk sought to link Trump to the Jeffrey Epstein child sex scandal in a now-deleted post.When reached for comment about Musk's complaints about the Trump-endorsed spending package, the White House pointed to the president's comments over the weekend to Fox News Business. When asked on Sunday during an interview with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo about his relationship with Musk since he left the White House, the president described Musk as a "wonderful guy." Later, Trump described some of Musks postWhite House behavior as inappropriate."I think he's a wonderful guy. I haven't spoken to him much, but I think Elon is a wonderful guy, and I know he's going to do well always," Trump said. "He's a smart guy. And he actually went and campaigned with me and this and that. But he got a little bit upset, and that wasn't appropriate.""Why did he get upset? He just wasn't getting what he wanted?" Bartiromo questioned."Look, the electric vehicle mandate, the EV mandate, is a tough thing for him," Trump explained. "I would, you know, I don't want everybody to have an electric car. You know, I campaigned on choice you have choice not everybody should have that and not everybody wants that."

Prosecutors in Missouri are seeking to upgrade charges for two people arrested in relation to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans.A spokeswoman for the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that they are seeking to upgrade charges from involuntary manslaughter to second-degree murder for both Jordan Willis and Ivory J. Carson.Clayton McGeeney, 37; Ricky Johnson, 38; and David Harrington, 36, were found frozen in their friend's backyard in Kansas City, Missouri, following an NFL watch party on Jan. 9, 2024.TWO CHARGED IN KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FANS' DEATHS 14 MONTHS AFTER BODIES FOUND FROZEN IN BACKYARDCarson and Willis were previously charged in March with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, court records showed.Carson allegedly sold and supplied cocaine to Willis as well as the victims. Carson's DNA was allegedly found on a bag containing fentanyl.KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FANS' MYSTERIOUS DEATHS YET TO BE RESOLVED A YEAR LATERWillis' attorney, John Picerno, told Fox News Digital he thinks the felony murder statute is being misused."While not unexpected, we are greatly disappointed in the upgraded charges. Jordan has maintained his innocence since day one and he declined the Governments plea offer. Consequently, the Government thought it was appropriate to upgrade the charges. Missouris Felony Murder Statute is overly broad, often misused, and excessive. It should never be used in this manner. We are very much looking forward to challenging these charges in open court before a fair and impartial jury," Picerno said.Previously, Picerno told Fox News Digital he was "surprised that Jordan was charged with the deaths of his three friends.""That was contrary to what the prosecuting attorney's office told me several months ago," Picerno said.Willis' attorney said his client maintains he isn't responsible for the deaths."The probable cause statement submitted by the State is consistent with what Jordan stated happened. Jordan maintains that he is not responsible for purchasing or supplying the drugs that led to the deaths of his three friends. We are very much looking forward to the day a jury gets to hear all of the evidence in this case," he said.

Anti-Israel and anti-Trump actor John Cusack expressed hope last Friday that Iran will get a nuclear weapon.In a post shared to X, the actor said Iran should get a nuclear weapon so that it can deter the U.S. and Israels aggression in the Middle East."Iran will surely rush to get a nuclear weapon- and they should get one," he wrote, adding, "its the only way to deter US and Israel from bombing every country in Middle East."WATCH: BERNIE SANDERS REACTS TO TRUMP'S IRAN STRIKES IN REAL TIME AT 'FIGHTING OLIGARCHY' RALLYCusack published his post almost a week after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military strikes on three major Iranian facilities believed to be developing nuclear weapons.Long-range B-2 stealth bomber aircraft dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the locations on June 21 in an attack that Trump called "a spectacular military success."Cusack has been harshly critical of Israels actions in its war in Gaza and war with Iran on social media. Prior to posting support for Iran getting nukes, he appeared to suggest that U.S. support for Israel meant the country was supporting a "genocidal" regime.He wrote, "Blind allegiance for Israel is alliance to a genocidal regeme[sic] - its a nation state - run [by] a murderous gangster - not some fixed star."FAR LEFT, ANTI-ISRAEL VOICES DECRY TRUMP IRAN STRIKE, DISMISS IDEA HE'S 'ANTIWAR PRESIDENT'Earlier, he posted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been killing innocent children, and he accused the U.S. of being complicit.The actor also condemned both countries for recent strikes in Lebanon."Isreal [sic] bombs Lebanon! [W]ell they cant have any days when they are not illegally bombing someone while US grovels," he wrote.Additionally, Cusack posted that democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani winning the New York City mayoral Democratic primary was a "f--- you to billionaires, dem establishment, and the genocide in Gaza - the bombing of Iran."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREAnd in a post from last Wednesday, Cusack accused Israeli soldiers of murdering innocent Palestinians seeking aid and blasted Democratic Party figures for not speaking out about it."The fact that so many in the dem party will not speak out and work every day to stop this genocide - Should haunt them for the rest of their lives - and end their political careers," he wrote in part.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Authorities on Monday released a social media picture of the suspect in the Idaho firefighter shooting and identified the firefighters who were killed and injured in the ambush.The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, was seen in a picture posted to his Instagram story wearing black face paint and camouflage clothing with a bandolier on his waist, authorities shared at a news conference.Roley, who was found dead near the scene of the shooting hours after the attack that killed two firefighters and injured another, is believed to have killed himself, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.The firefighter victims in the attack were identified at the news conference. Frank Harwood and John Morrison were killed, while Dave Tisdale is hospitalized in stable condition.SUSPECTED SHOOTER IN IDAHO FIREFIGHTER AMBUSH IDENTIFIEDThe suspect is believed to have deliberately set a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, near Coeur dAlene, Idaho, on Sunday to lure in first responders arriving to put out the blaze. The suspect was found to be in possession of a Flint starter that Norris said Monday was believed to be used to ignite the fire.Fire crews responded to the blaze at around 1:30 p.m., and gunshots were reported about a half-hour later.In audio from the scene, a firefighter said there was an "emergency situation" and an "active shooter at a fire.""We need law enforcement up here immediately," the firefighter told a dispatcher, adding that there were "two battalion chiefs down.""We have another Coeur dAlene firefighter down ... we've got two unresponsive battalion chiefs down, multiple gunshot wounds, two Coeur dAlene are down ... I'm pinned down," the caller continued.The caller also said that the fire "was set intentionally to draw us in.""It's clear to me that this fire was set intentionally to draw us in," the caller said.AUDIO RELEASED OF MOMENT IDAHO FIREFIGHTERS AMBUSHED WHILE RESPONDING TO BLAZE: 'EMERGENCY SITUATION'Law enforcement launched a manhunt, tracking the suspect through the terrain. Using cellphone data, a tactical team located Roleys body and a firearm several hours later in a wooded area near the origin point of the fire.Idaho Governor Brad Little condemned the incident as "a heinous, direct assault on our brave firefighters" and pledged full state support for the investigation."They answered the call to protect others and paid the ultimate price," Little said.The motive behind Roleys actions remains unclear, and Norris said Monday that no manifesto has been found. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are assisting in the investigation."We have information that he at one time wanted to be a firefighter," Norris said. "So we don't know if there's a nexus to that desire. And what happened yesterday. But, there is information that we've received that he at one time wanted to be a firefighter."AUTHORITIES FIND MAN DEAD WITH FIREARM NEARBY HOURS AFTER IDAHO FIREFIGHTERS KILLED IN AMBUSHNorris said there had been five law enforcement interactions with Roley, which he said were very minor in nature, such as trespassing incidents.Roley had an interaction with firefighters before shooting about where his car was parked, the sheriff said.It appeared that the suspect was living in his vehicle, Norris noted."We know that he was a transient here," the sheriff said. "We knew that he lived here for the better part of 2024. But as far as when he got here, why he was here, why he chose this place. I don't know. He has relatives in the Priest River area, but I don't know why he chose that. We don't find any nexus to anything else. Maybe we'll find more once we do an inventory of the vehicle. But as of right now, we don't know."Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

U.S. Capitol Police arrested dozens of demonstrators inside the Capitol rotunda and outside Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as members of the Senate continued to debate President Donald Trumps "big, beautiful bill."The Associated Press said demonstrators were protesting the Republican tax and spending cut bill at two different sites.One of the sites was the Capitol Rotunda, and the other was at an intersection near the U.S. Capitol Building.U.S. Capitol Police told the AP those arrested face charges such as crowding, obstructing and incommoding.CAPITOL POLICE ARREST MAN WHO DISRUPTED SENATE DEBATE ON TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL': 'YOU PEOPLE ARE AWFUL'Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. Capitol Police for additional information about the arrests.Images of the protests inside the rotunda showed demonstrators holding signs that read, "cuts to SNAP are policy murder." One man participating in the demonstration had a shirt which read, "Poor Peoples Campaign."ABOUT 60 PEOPLE ARRESTED AFTER VETERANS' ANTI-ICE DEMONSTRATION IN WASHINGTON, DC, POLICE SAYOutside the Capitol, some of the demonstrators carried black wooden coffins with red signs that read, "178,000 People In Florida Will Lose Medicaid," "This Coffin Represents Policy Murder," and "574,000 People in Florida Will Lose SNAP."Other coffins had signs representing similar numbers, but in states like West Virginia, Illinois and Kentucky.WATCH: LEFTIST PROTESTERS FLOOD CAPITOL HILL OFFICE BUILDING AS BIG, BEAUTIFUL BUDGET BILL VOTE LOOMSSeveral people who were demonstrating wore religious attire as well.One of the groups at the protests was called Repairers of the Breach. In a statement obtained by the AP, the organization claimed to have led the effort, adding that the demonstration continues a tradition of nonviolent actions at the Capitol, confronting unjust policies and calling the nation to higher ground.The protests come as Republican lawmakers sprint to meet a July 4 deadline to pass a massive piece of legislation to advance Trumps agenda.The budget reconciliation bill, if passed, will advance the presidents agenda on taxes, immigration, energy, defense and the national debt. The legislation is currently in the hands of the Senate.Fox News Digitals Emma Colton contributed to this report.

Athletics starter Luis Severino isnt shying away from his thoughts about his teams home ballpark.In turn, it appears the Athletics "cant wait" to be rid of him before the MLB trade deadline as well.Severino, who made a return to the Yankee Stadium mound over the weekend, was touched up by his former New York Yankees squad. Following the game, he unloaded on the difference between pitching on the road in actual MLB ballparks compared to Sutter Health Park, a minor-league facility that will be the Athletics home for the next few seasons before their move to Las Vegas.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSeverino was asked about a USA Today report, which stated the Athletics "cant wait" to be rid of the man they signed a three-year deal worth $67 million to in December the richest guaranteed contract in franchise history.He shrugged and answered with honesty.ATHLETICS FAN CONFRONTED BY SECURITY FOR WEARING 'SELL' T-SHIRT CAUGHT ON LIVE BROADCAST"If you ask me how I feel pitching at home, Im not going to lie to you," he said, via The Athletic. "Because at the end, you guys are going to figure out if its a lie or not. My job is here to try to pitch and every time you ask me a question, be honest with you guys. So, thats what I did."Severino added that his teammates feel the same way about Sutter Health Park, saying "Im not the only one who feels the same way."The right-handers original comment came on Friday, when he said "it feels like a spring training game," when he pitches at home compared to games on the road."Its really tough," Severino said about his home park in West Sacramento."If they trade me or not, Im going to keep grinding. Trying to be my best going out there."Severino has struggled a bit this season, owning a 5.18 ERA over 18 starts (104.1 innings) with a 1.380 WHIP as well.And he clearly likes pitching on the road, as the stats back it up. In eight starts away from West Sacramento this season, Severino has a 3.23 ERA over 47.1 innings.At home, Severinos 10 starts have yielded a 6.79 ERA with 43 earned runs over 57.0 innings.The MLB trade deadline is July 31 at 6 p.m., giving the Athletics one month from Tuesday to find a trade partner for Severino if thats what they wish to do with him moving forward.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A San Francisco bookstore has pulled the popular "Harry Potter" series from its shelves due to author J.K. Rowlings advocacy for womens rights in the transgender culture wars.Booksmith on Haight Street announced on June 10 that it was no longer carrying Rowling's books because of the world-famous author's recent decision to use her personal income from the series to launch a legal fund to help women fight for their "sex-based rights in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces."The bookseller shared a notice inside their shop and on social media distancing themselves from the author.'HARRY POTTER' ACTOR STANDS BY JK ROWLING AT TONY AWARDS AMID CRITICISM OF HER TRANSGENDER VIEWS"In May of 2025, author J.K. Rowling publicly committed to using her private wealth from theHarry Potterseries to develop the 'J.K. Rowling Women's Fund,' an organization dedicated to removing transgender rights in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces. With this announcement, we've decided to stop carrying her books," Booksmith announced."We don't know exactly what her new women's fund will entail, but we know that we aren't going to be a part of it," the notice said."As a group of queer booksellers, we also had our adolescence shaped by wizards and elves. Look at us, it's obvious. If you or someone you love wants to dive into the world ofHarry Potter, we suggest doing so by buying used copies of these books."The bookstore also included a list of "Not HP" fantasy books it recommended as alternatives to Harry Potter on its website.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURERowling's fund does not mention transgender rights directly. However, the author has faced immense backlash from transgender activists over the past few years for sharing her belief that women's rights are being threatened by the transgender movement.On the front page of the bookstores website it asks for donations for a "books, not bans" drive. The bookstore pledged to send "queer, affirmative, necessary" books to communities across the country.Rowlings representatives and Booksmith did not immediately return a request for comment.Musician Boy George and actor Pedro Pascal picked fights with the author on social media over Rowling's views this month."Bullies make me f------ sick," Pascal, who has a sibling who identifies as transgender, recently told Vanity Fair.After Boy George called Rowling a "rich, bored bully," earlier this month, she responded with a scathing response, calling out the musician's criminal past and explaining why she believes strongly in keeping biological men out of womens spaces.

Ronnie Coleman, a bodybuilding legend who shares the all-time record with eight Mr. Olympia titles, was hospitalized over the weekend due to a "serious medical condition," his family said.Colemans family released a statement on the Louisiana natives Facebook page.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We want to inform Ronnies fans, supporters, and the bodybuilding community that Ronnie Coleman was admitted to the hospital on this past Sunday morning due to a serious medical condition," the statement on Monday read. "He is currently receiving expert medical care and continues to show incredible strength and resilience."At this time, we are not sharing additional details, as the focus remains on Ronnies recovery and well-being. We kindly ask for your understanding and support in keeping the environment respectful and free of speculation."Coleman first announced he was dealing with a health issue on Sunday, saying he was dealing with a "medical emergency" and it was going to preclude him from an event in the United Kingdom, according to the New York Post.UFC LEGEND YEARNS FOR CONOR MCGREGOR'S RETURN TO THE OCTAGON AFTER YEARS OF WAITINGHe told fans not to worry and said he was "in great hands."Colemans family expressed optimism."Ronnie has always inspired the world with his toughness and heart, and we know he feels the love and energy being sent his way."Coleman, 61, played college football at Grambling State under the legendary Eddie Robinson in the late 1980s. He started to pursue a career in bodybuilding in 1990.He won 26 International Fitness and Bodybuilding titles. His eight Mr. Olympia victories all came consecutively, and he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Several major airports up and down the East Coast saw flight delays stranding passengers from New York to Washington, DC as storms rolled into the area Monday evening.The nightmare comes as travelers gear up for the holiday weekend.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an initial ground delay at New York City's JFK International Airport shortly after 4:00 p.m., with the average departure delay lasting approximately 90 minutes.NEWARK AIRPORT PASSENGERS FACE LENGTHY DELAYS DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGESNewark Liberty Airport which has also been plagued with disruptions due to ongoing staffing shortages was experiencing delays of a whopping four hours due to thunderstorms, with the interruptions expected to impact flights until 2:00 a.m.Additionally, LaGuardia Airport was seeing delays of up to three hours, with the FAA implementing a Traffic Management Program for incoming flights.NEWARK AIRPORT DISRUPTIONS LEAVE AIRLINE FLYERS SCRAMBLING AS EXPERTS SHARE TIPS FOR NOT BEING 'STRANDED'As the storms made their way up the East Coast, Philadelphia International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport initially began experiencing delays, with the bad weather continuing to wreak havoc on flights as they moved through the area.ASTOUNDING NEW AUDIO SHOWS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS REACTING TO FAA TECH OUTAGE: 'THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE'Philadelphia was seeing delays averaging around two hours, according to the FAA.Cumulatively, the five airports logged approximately 600 cancellations and 1,900 delays, according to data from FlightAware. LaGuardia was leading the pack with around 180 flights canceled and 400 delayed, according to the site.