An Iran-linked cyber group is threatening to release a trove of emails it claims to have stolen from top Trump officials and allies.The hackers previously released a batch of stolen emails to the media during the 2024 campaign.Under the pseudonym Robert, the hackers first told Reuters they had roughly 100 gigabytes of emails from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump confidante Roger Stone, Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan and Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claims to have had an affair with Trump.Attorney General Pam Bondi called the hack an "unconscionable cyberattack" and said government agencies would work to "protect the officials targeted by this rogue group."FBI INVESTIGATING IRAN STRIKE LEAKER, LEAVITT SAYS: 'THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE'FBI Director Kash Patel added in a statement, "Safeguarding our administration officials' ability to securely communicate to accomplish the president's mission is a top priority." "Anyone associated with any kind of breach of national security will be fully investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."Marci McCarthy, spokesperson for the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency, called Iran's threat "an effort to distract, discredit and divide.""These criminals will be brought to justice," she said in a statement. Last summer, at the height of the 2024 election, Iranian-linked hackers sent material stolen from the Trump campaign to individuals associated with the Biden campaign and to U.S. media organizations. In an indictment in September, the Biden Justice Department accused three members of Irans Revolutionary Guard Corps of being behind the leak.In May, the hackers behind "Robert" signaled to Reuters they would not be leaking any more documents. "I am retired, man."However, the group reached back out after Israel and the U.S. attacked Irans nuclear sites. They said they were organizing a sale of the stolen communications and asked Reuters to publicize it.AMERICANS VULNERABLE TO CYBERATTACKS, LONE WOLF THREATS IN WAKE OF IRANIAN AIRSTRIKES: FORMER FBI AGENTU.S. cyber officials warned on Monday that U.S. companies and critical infrastructure operators may still be in Irans crosshairs. Experts have suggested Iran may be looking for non-military ways to punish the U.S. for its strikes."Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity," U.S. agencies said in an advisory.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe new threat comes as Trump insists he is not speaking to Iran and has offered them nothing for nuclear negotiations. He has said Iran's facilities were "totally obliterated."Fox News' David Spunt contributed to this report.

Israels Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, released two revealing conversations between Gaza residents and officers from the Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza.The Gaza residents, who COGAT an Israeli says were at humanitarian aid distribution sites, told a CLA officer about how Hamas tries to disrupt the aid system through violence and manipulation. The testimonies reveal that "Hamas fires at Gaza residents near the aid distribution sites, spreads false claims about IDF fire, publishes fabricated data about large numbers of casualties, and circulates fake footage," according to COGAT.TERROR IN GAZA: HAMAS OFFERS BOUNTIES TO KILL US AND LOCAL AID WORKERS, GROUP SAYSState Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce acknowledged Hamas use of violence to "interfere with aid deliveries to the people of Gaza.""This is how Hamas operates they deliberately fire at people and want it to appear as though the army is the one shooting, so that no one will approach the aid distribution areas," one Gaza resident told a CLA officer, according to COGATs translation.Another Gaza resident told a CLA officer that Palestinians trying to get aid "encounter thugs on the way" and that "those thugs definitely kill 2, 3, 5 people."Fox News Digital was unable to independently verify the identities of the residents.TENSIONS RISE AS ISRAEL STRONGLY DENIES FIRING ON PALESTINIANS AT GAZA HUMANITARIAN SITEThe Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israel-backed group, has faced backlash over reports of violent and even deadly incidents around its secure sites. In response to the videos released by COGAT, a GHF spokesperson said that "Hamas is working to destroy the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation because our model is working."GHF has pushed back on claims that Palestinians are being killed at its sites. However, it does say that Hamas has killed some of its staff members, "put bounties on our American workers and threatened civilians for accepting aid.""To date, there has not been a single casualty at or in the surrounding vicinity of any of our sites. Many of the alleged incidents had no correlation to our sites but deliberate misinformation orchestrated by Hamas-controlled [Gaza] Health Ministry," a GHF spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Despite the backlash, the GHF is encouraging other organizations including its critics to join its mission to bring aid to the people of Gaza while ensuring Hamas does not get its hands on it."Ultimately, the solution is more aid. If other groups would join us, we could scale up We could also collaborate with the U.N. and other groups on other means while ensuring their aid reaches the right people," the GHF spokesperson said.

Irans foreign minister is vowing that "the doors of diplomacy will never slam shut" following the Trump administrations airstrikes -- a statement an Iran expert says shows that Tehran is trying to buy time.Abbas Araghchi was quoted as making the remark to CBS News after President Donald Trumptold reporters last Wednesday thatthe U.S. would meet with Iranian officials this week."I don't think negotiations will restart as quickly as that," Araghchi added. "In order for us to decide to reengage, we will have to first ensure that America will not revert back to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations. And I think with all these considerations, we still need more time." Behnam Ben Taleblu, the senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Iran Program, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that "Tehrans strongest weapon when it is weak is actually diplomacy.EXILED IRANIAN PRINCE TELLS TRUMP HE CAN BE ONE OF HISTORYS GREAT PEACEMAKERS AMID TALK OF REGIME CHANGE"Negotiating to buy time and bail out the regime is an art form for Iranian political elites. Even when done from a position of weakness, one reason Tehran will not shut the door on talks is because it seeks to prevent widening military action from stiffening the spine of domestic dissidents at home."No doubt, the Islamic Republic will cause a ruckus about engaging in negotiations post-strike, but ultimately agreeing to talk when it has been conventionally bested on the battlefield does mean its mission accomplished," Taleblu added.Trump said following the conclusion of a NATO summit in the Netherlands last week that "I could get a statement" that Iran is "not going to go nuclear.""We're probably going to ask for that... but they're not going to be doing it anyway. They've had it," Trump added. IRANS NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES CRUSHED, BUT REGIMES DESIRE FOR THE BOMB MAY PERSIST"Were going to talk to them next week, with Iran. We may sign an agreement, I dont know. To me, I dont think its that necessary. I mean, they had a war. They fought. Now they're going back to their world. I don't care if I have an agreement or not. The only thing we would be asking for is what we're asking for before about, we want no nuclear [program]. But we destroyed the nuclear," Trump also said. "If we got a document, it wouldnt be bad. We're going to meet with them. Actually, we're going to meet with them," the president continued.However, Trump then wrote on Truth Social Monday that he is not talking to Iran."The administration and namely our special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has been in communication both directly and indirectly with the Iranians. That communication continues. The president himself has not talked to Iran, which he pointed out in his Truth statement," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added later Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: The No. 2 House Republican is dismissing Elon Musk's attacks on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" after the tech billionaire once again jumped into the public fray over the legislation."His criticism has been consistently off-base," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital on Monday."You know, this is a bill that will create millions of jobs. And, you know, you go back and look at what happened in 2017 when we lowered rates and created a good atmosphere to create jobs, then we saw millions of jobs get created. And we're at the point again today where the economy is waiting for this bill."Musk, who criticized the House version of the bill before appearing to back off, has launched another tirade against the legislation this week while it's being pushed through the Senate.SENATE REPUBLICANS RAM TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' THROUGH KEY TEST VOTE"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!! Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people," Musk posted on X.But Scalise told Fox News Digital, "We're moving fast to get it done because of the positive impacts it will have on our economy."The Senate is expected to pass the legislation sometime Wednesday, after which it is poised to move back to the House of Representatives.An earlier version passed the House in late May by just one vote, but the two chambers must now sync up to get a bill on Trump's desk by the Fourth of July.Two sources told Fox News Digital on Tuesday morning that House GOP leaders are still planning for a 12 p.m. House Rules Committee meeting to advance the bill.The House Rules Committee is the final gateway before most legislation gets a chamber-wide vote.That could tee up a procedural vote on the bill as early as Wednesday morning, and final passage by Wednesday evening or Thursday."I've always said failure's not an option because, you know, there have been many times where the bill could have fallen apart. And it didn't, because we always stayed focused on getting it done," Scalise said. "And that's that's where all the focus needs to be right now."But the Senate's various modifications to the bill have angered both moderate and conservative Republicans.DEM DELAY TACTIC ENDS, DEBATE BEGINS ON TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL'Moderates are wary of the Senate measures that would shift more Medicaid costs to states that expanded their programs under ObamaCare, while conservatives have said those cuts are not enough to offset the additional spending in other parts of the bill."We're having a lot of conversations with our members, and we are following what changes are being made to the bill because some could help fix some of those issues," Scalise said."We're definitely aware of the concerns from our members. But there are a lot of other members that do want to get this bill passed for the president and recognize that the bulk of what we sent over to them is still intact."Asked if he was optimistic about the timeline as of early Monday evening, Scalise said, "The plan is still to bring members back and have votes as early as Wednesday morning."The legislation is a 940-page bill advancing Trump's agenda on taxes, the border, defense, energy and the national debt.Fox News Digital reached out to Musk for comment via email to Tesla.

Social media were on fire when it was revealed that Caitlin Clark received the ninth-most votes among other WNBA All-Stars for the top guard.There are three voting groups for the WNBA All-Star process: fan rank, media rank and player rank for the guards and frontcourt players. While Clark was first in fan votes (receiving over 1 million and crushing her own record from last year), and third among the media, her fellow WNBA players ranked her ninth among the guards.Clark finished second among all players largely because fan votes accounted for 50% of the votes to determine starters - Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers took the top spot.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMClark has been injured and has struggled lately, going just 13-of-47 from three-point territory in her last three games and missing six of the Indiana Fever's 16 games this season.However, lots of social media users said it was more evidence of jealousy of the NCAA's all-time leading scorer."They guard her like shes prime [Michael] Jordan, celebrate trying to hurt her and downplay her impact any chance they can The W is so full of ELITE LEVEL haters and they just dont even hide it anymore," Barstool's Kayce Smith wrote on social media."Shes easily the best player in the league. These girls are laughable," another wrote."What a funny league filled with petty and jealous women. They hate her but shes single-handedly the reason they are all making more money. A simple thank you would probably be a good start. What a clown show this league is," added another.Robert Griffin III, who noted that the votes were averaged, said, "so that means some players purposely voted her out of the top 15 for her to land at #9," and told the players to "stop hating.""When Jordan, LeBron [James], Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Usain Bolt, Tom Brady and [Lionel] Messi came on the scene, everyone didnt like them but they recognized their greatness and respected it while competing their butt off to stop them. They didnt vote them low on purpose," Griffin III wrote in an extensive post.FEVER STAR CAITLIN CLARK NAMED CAPTAIN FOR 2025 WNBA ALL-STAR GAME AFTER RECEIVING OVER 1 MILLION VOTES"To vote her 9th when she gets full court pressed, body slammed and excessively fouled by every team she faces? Thats not 9th best guard treatment Thats the clearest sign of hate for Caitlin Clark there could be Players are supposed to get it right more than the fans and the media because they know what it takes and what it looks like.. Some WNBA players are letting their jealously of Caitlin Clark get in the way of greatness for the entire WNBA. The only question I have is why. Can we have an honest conversation about it? Why do you think some players dont respect, hate or are jealous of Caitlin Clark after all she has said to support them?"One social media user posted a comparison of Clark's stats to Natasha Cloud's, who was ranked fourth among her peers.Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, five rebounds and 1.6 steals over 33.3 minutes per game this season. Only the Phoenix Mercurys Alyssa Thomas has more assists per game (9.3), and shes touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.Clark and Minnesota Lynx leader Napheesa Collier will be this years All-Star captains.Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Bad actors constantly seek every bit of personal information they can get, from your phone number to your government ID. Now, a new threat targets both Android and iPhone users: SparkKitty, a powerful mobile malware strain that scans private photos to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases and other sensitive data.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Researchers at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky recently identified SparkKitty. This malware appears to succeed SparkCat, a campaign first reported earlier this year that used optical character recognition (OCR) to extract sensitive data from images, including crypto recovery phrases.SparkKitty goes even further than SparkCat. According to Kaspersky, SparkKitty uploads images from infected phones without discrimination. This tactic exposes not just wallet data but also any personal or sensitive photos stored on the device. While the main target seems to be crypto seed phrases, criminals could use other images for extortion or malicious purposes.Kaspersky researchers report that SparkKitty has operated since at least February 2024. Attackers distributed it through both official and unofficial channels, including Google Play and the Apple App Store.Kaspersky found SparkKitty embedded in several apps, including one called coin on iOS and another called SOEX on Android. Both apps are no longer available in their respective stores. SOEX, a messaging app with cryptocurrency-related features, reached more than 10,000 downloads from the Google Play Store before its removal.On iOS, attackers deliver the malware through fake software frameworks or enterprise provisioning profiles, often disguised as legitimate components. Once installed, SparkKitty uses a method native to Apples Objective-C programming language to run as soon as the app launches. It checks the apps internal configuration files to decide whether to execute, then quietly starts monitoring the users photo library.On Android, SparkKitty hides in apps written in Java or Kotlin and sometimes uses malicious Xposed or LSPosed modules. It activates when the app launches or after a specific screen opens. The malware then decrypts a configuration file from a remote server and begins uploading images, device metadata, and identifiers.Unlike traditional spyware, SparkKitty focuses on photos, especially those containing cryptocurrency recovery phrases, wallet screenshots, IDs, or sensitive documents. Instead of just monitoring activity, SparkKitty uploads images in bulk. This approach makes it easy for criminals to sift through and extract valuable personal data.1) Stick to trusted developers:Avoid downloading obscure apps, especially if they have few reviews or downloads. Always check the developer's name and history before installing anything.2) Review app permissions:Be cautious of apps that request access to your photos, messages, or files without a clear reason. If something feels off, deny the permission or uninstall the app.3) Keep your device updated:Install system and security updates as soon as they are available. These updates often patch vulnerabilities that malware can exploit.4) Use mobile security software:The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious software is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices byvisitingCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTech.Both Apple and Google removed the identified apps after being alerted, but questions remain about how SparkKitty bypassed their app review processes in the first place. As app stores grow, both in volume and complexity, the tools used to screen them will need to evolve at the same pace. Otherwise, incidents like this one will continue to slip through the cracks.Do you think Google and Apple are doing enough to protect users from mobile malware and evolving security threats? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/Contact.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide - free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTER.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

It all started on a crumbling, dilapidated rooftop on the South Side of Chicago. I had climbed to the top of a crime-infested, rundown motel to protest the violence that had taken many lives and stole the dreams of far too many individuals. I stood there and vowed that I would fight the carnage tearing our communities apart.I never dreamt of the impact that I would have or the connections that I have made across America, especially with those who face challenges similar to mine the challenge of reversing the damage that post-60s liberalism has done to our neighborhoods. That mission that began on the rooftop is now taking me across America step by step for every forgotten block in this country that has been written off.On September 1, 2025, Im lacing up my walking shoes in New York City for a 3,000 mile trek to Los Angeles. This isnt just a walk its a rebellion against the soul-crushing grip of government dependency and the overall decline in our culture thats hollowed out America.PASTOR COREY BROOKS: I'm building hope on Chicago's notorious South SideIts not just Blacks. Its all of us. The stats dont lie. More of us are dependent on the government than ever. Marriage rates are declining. Single parent households are on the rise. Education is an immoral freefall. Tribalism and racial divisions are still spiking. And faith in God has been pushed to the margins. We are losing our backbone and we must somehow relearn how to stand tall.So, how do we reverse all this damage? The restoration of merit, the principle and value of merit, is our only hope. If you look at what the collective Leftist has consistently attacked over the last 60 years, it is merit. You didnt build that. You didnt do that by yourself. You cant do that because of racism. And on.From neighborhoods like ming to schools to the workforce, America is nothing without merit, and that is why the Left seeks to destroy it.A BOLD MOVE TO RESCUE CHICAGO'S YOUTH FROM LEFTIST DEPENDENCYMerit is the glue that unites individuals of talent without regard to immutable characteristics or economic status as they pursue their version of the American Dream.Merit is diversity. Merit is inclusion. Merit is advancement. Merit is free thought. Merit is failure. Merit is success. Merit is freedom.Most of all, merit is why we are Americans.That is why my march across America is all about restoring merit and the American Dream.Lets also be real with ourselves. This walk is critical because, even with President Donald Trump in office, our cities are still choked by Democrat policies that chain us down. Their playbook delivers one thing: a permanent underclass. They tell us that our children belong to them. They mock our faith. They mock our belief in the American Dream. They reduce us to our skins. Trump cant do everything and, frankly, I dont think he has the time. But we were never supposed to wait for him to ride to our rescue. That is why we must rise up and seize our fate with our hands.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONDont believe me? Look at New York City, once a badass city, and is now on the verge of electing a socialist mayor. Socialism, folksthats the underclass life. I see socialism on the South Side every day and, trust me, you dont want even a whiff of it. That is why this walk is a battle for Americas soul. We must break free from these chains, join the American Dream, and stop being pawns in the Lefts gameweaponized as proof of a "racist" America. They exploit our struggles to divide us, and were done with it.Every step I take is to raise the finishing funds all private donations- for our 90,000 square-foot Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center on Chicagos South Sidea national model for transformation. Well launch a Christian school to educate and mentor boys from single-parent households living in poverty, train young men for real jobs, and break the cycle of violence. Well establish a national office to replicate Project H.O.O.D. chapters in high-need communities across America. And well create a generational endowment to ensure this mission thrives long after Im gone. But make no mistakethis is bigger than one building. Its about restoring merit to this country from the bottom up.This journey is a declaration: we dont need more bloated bureaucracy or Washingtons pity. We need grit, accountability, and the God-given vision to see ourselves as more than social security numbers or skin colors. Were Americans, built for opportunity, self-reliance, and faithnot lowered standards or endless welfare checks.From D.C. to Dallas, Jackson to Tulsa, Ill hit 50 anchor cities to rally communities, amplify stories of merit, resilience, and reignite the fire of faith. Well call this nation back to its bedrock: God, family, opportunity, and sacrifice. When we hit Chicago in June 2026 for our homecoming, I want to look my city in the eye and say, "We did it." I want to prove Americas heart still beatsand it pounds loudest when we move as one.If you believe in merit and in the American Dream, join me. Our kids, our futuretheyre counting on us. Lets take those million steps together and break free from the grip of the Left that keeps us down. Americas soul depends on it. I know, because I see the rot everyday.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS

Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills was at a loss for words last month during a trip to the nation's capital when pressed about her alleged cocaine use."What the f---?" Mills replied when asked if "sniffing cocaine at work" is a "human right."Mills refused to answer the question, which was followed by, "How much more does an eight-ball cost with inflation?" Mills ignored the second question and continued walking.A source shared the video with Fox News Digital after reporting Friday revealed the Department of Justice contradicted Mills' decades-old claim that the investigation over her alleged cocaine use was politically motivated.DEM GOVERNOR'S DECADES-OLD POLITICAL PERSECUTION CLAIM OVER ALLEGED COCAINE USE DISPUTED BY BOMBSHELL MEMOIn early 1990, the U.S. Attorneys Office (USAO) in Maine, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Maines Bureau of Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement (BIDE) investigated Mills, then a sitting district attorney in Maine, after a drug suspect accused her of using cocaine.BONDI SLAMS MAINE GOV FOR BRUSHING OFF TRANS ATHLETE ISSUEThe investigation was eventually dropped without charges being filed. Mills has maintained that the investigation never had any merit and that she was politically targeted for her Democratic affiliation and criticism of BIDE. In 1990, she and two other district attorneys in Maine criticized BIDE for inflating arrest numbers through excessive enforcement of low-level drug offenders."It's scary," Mills told the Portland Press Herald in November 1991. "Maine apparently has a secret police force at work that can ruin the reputation of any who opposes it."A March 1995 memorandum from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility (DOJ/OPR), addressed to the deputy attorney general Merrick Garland was serving as the principal associate deputy attorney general and unearthed by Fox News Digital, refutes Mills' claim. It revealed that there was no misconduct by federal or state authorities investigating her case.According to the DOJ memo, WCSH-TV reported in December 1990 that Mills was being investigated by a federal grand jury for drug use, citing law enforcement sources. Mills later sued that reporter for libel and slander. The report also prompted Mills' attorney to demand a grand jury investigation, arguing that "the press received leaks from BIDE law enforcement officials."The results of the libel and slander suit are no longer available. The docket for the case showed that the records were disposed of in 2015 in accordance with policy. However, a 1991 Lewiston Sun-Journal article appears to state that the effort to "end drug probe rumors" was thrown out by a judge.In January 1992, then-Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., stepped in and requested the DOJ/OPR investigate allegations that Maine's USAO had "refused to investigate the grand jury leak" and that attorneys had engaged in "intimidation and coercion of witnesses" during the investigation.Those concerns were initially raised by Patrick Paradis and N. Paul Gauvreau, the House and Senate chairs of the Judiciary Committee of the Maine Legislature, in a letter sent to then-Sen. George Mitchell, D-Maine. The letter suggested that the allegations involving Maines USAO "go far beyond the state agency involved."Ultimately, no charges were filed against Mills.But the Department of Justice (DOJ) also found that all of Mills' claims were "unsubstantiated," including allegations that she was politically targeted, that investigators solicited false testimony, that witnesses were coerced or threatened and that BIDE agents leaked grand jury information to the press."The USAO in Maine conducted a proper investigation of serious allegations; no misconduct of any kind can fairly be attributed to any member of that office," DOJ/OPR concluded in 1995.While the DOJ debunked Mills' claims, she dismissed the allegations against her as politically motivated throughout the investigation.According to the memo, Mills "announced publicly that she was the victim of a smear campaign" in 1991."Id say its awfully coincidental that this investigation started and was leaked to the press shortly after my public comments about the lack of accountability at BIDE," Mills said that same year.Mills also claimed it sets a "very bad precedent when a prosecutor has to look over his or her shoulder every time you put somebody in jail and wonder whether that person is going to find an audience down the street in the BIDE office or down the road in the U.S. Attorneys Office to say dirty things about you."Fox News Digital reached out to Mills' office multiple times for comment about the memo but did not receive a response.Earlier this year, Mills accused President Donald Trump of leading a "politically directed investigation" into Maine's Department of Education.During a National Governors Association (NGA) meeting at the White House in February, Mills and Trump publicly sparred over biological men playing in women's sports.Trump said Mills should comply with his executive order preventing transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, or "you're not going to get any federal funding," to which she replied, "Well see you in court," which is exactly where the issue has been tied up.Longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins is up for re-election in 2026, and with Mills' governorship term limited next year, she would be a competitive Democratic candidate to challenge Collins.Mills indicated in April that she did not "plan to run for another office," but admitted that "things change week to week, month to month," leaving the door open to a potential Senate bid.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to support primary challenges of GOP senators who vote in favor of President Donald Trumps "big, beautiful bill," prompting pushback from some senators who spoke to Fox News Digital."I'll take President Trump's endorsement over Elon's any day of the week back home," Kansas GOP Sen. Roger Marshall told Fox News Digital."Look, we need to pass this bill because it helps fulfill President Trump's agenda. His priorities were to secure the border, bring back prosperity and security. I think if we do those things, if we bring back the prosperity and the security, we're going to get re-elected. Elon's continuing his little spat, we are ignoring him. Let's get this bill across the finish line."GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama told Fox News Digital that the "bottom line" is that "51 of us are going to vote for this tonight."TRUMP WARNS OF 'WHOPPING 68% TAX INCREASE' IF SENATE FAILS TO PASS HISTORIC BILL"I saw some of the things he's upset over, the subsidies that we're cutting out of energy, you know, the wind and solar. He thinks that we need to do more with energy, and I agree with that, but we can't keep funding it through the federal government. We've got to go out there and do it the right way through private enterprise like he's done it."Missouri GOP Sen.Schmitt praised Musks work at DOGE, saying he has a "ton of respect" for the former DOGE chief and said he should be congratulated for the "incredible thing" he did for the country, finding waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government."Everybodys entitled to their opinions," Schmitt said.GOP Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty told Fox News Digital that by the time primary elections come up in 2026, the country will "already be seeing the benefits of the bill.""We're going to see more growth and more tax benefits, more revenue benefits, I should say, so, I don't think that the doom and gloom being predicted by many is actually going to manifest itself," Hagerty explained. "In fact, I think we're opening the door to a new golden era, as President Trump likes to say."ELON MUSK SAYS US IS RULED BY 'PORKY PIG PARTY' AS TRUMP DEFENDS HIS VISION AGAINST FORMER ALLY'S CRITICISMSouth Dakota GOP Sen. Jon Hoeven pushed back on the criticism that the bill would increase the deficit by arguing the deficit would be reduced via revenue growth and savings."I think people understand that he, you know, didn't like the one big, beautiful bill," Hoeven said. "So I don't know that people have paid, you know, nearly as much attention to it this time around."Marshall, when asked if he thought Musks primary threats would hurt Republicans in the midterms, said, "I havent given it a second thought today.""It would be a big speed bump in certain states, in Kansas, probably not so much. I think President Trump was wildly popular in most of these states. I think we need to find a way to get Elon back on board. He's a smart person, brings a lot to our economy. Let's figure out how to bring Elon back into the fold here."Musk intensified his ongoing feud with Trump and his allies this week in a political warning to lawmakers that he would work to unseat them if they voted in support of Trump's bill."Anyone who campaigned on the PROMISE of REDUCING SPENDING, but continues to vote on the BIGGEST DEBT ceiling increase in HISTORY will see their face on this poster in the primary next year," Musk posted to X Monday evening.The message was accompanied by an image of Pinocchio sitting on fire and the caption, "LIAR Voted to increase America's DEBT by 5,000,000,000.00""Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame! And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth," Musk declared in a post on X on Monday.On Tuesday morning, as the bill was being debated in the Senate,Trump warned that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a "monster that might have to go back and eat Elon.""DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon. Wouldn't that be terrible?" Trump told the media Tuesday morning as he departed for a trip to the Florida Everglades to visit a new migrant detention center. "He gets a lot of subsidies. But, Elon was very upset that the EV mandate is going to be terminated."His response followed a question regarding whether he would deport Musk, who is originally from South Africa. Trump responded, "I don't know, we'll have to take a look."Fox News Digitals Emma Colton contributed to this report.