The Kansas City Royals need all they can get if they want to return to the postseason - thankfully, they have Bobby Witt Jr.Witt Jr. is not putting up the same numbers he did last season that got him a second-place finish in the AL MVP vote (behind only Aaron Judge), but his athleticism and eye-popping ability is still there.In the top of the seventh, tied at one against the Seattle Mariners, Vinnie Pasquantino was at the dish with Jonathan India on third and Witt Jr. on second.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWitt is one of the fastest people in the league, so a base hit in all likelihood was going to be a two-run lead. However, it did not come as easily as expected. Pasquantino found a hole past the right side of the infield which was playing in - which certainly helped the Royals in this case. And Witt Jr. was obviously on the move.The throw, however, beat Witt Jr., but a tag was never made.That's because Witt avoided it by sliding outside, and beyond the plate, then contorting his entire body to reach back out behind him with his right hand.RED SOX PLAYERS VISIT TRUMP AT WHITE HOUSE DESPITE MANAGER'S PREVIOUS DISAPPROVALLucas Erceg and Taylor Clarke got two outs each, and Carlos Estvez pitched 1 1/3 innings to get his 24th save. Estvez gave up a leadoff homer to Dominic Canzone in the ninth and had runners on second and third after a wild pitch with one out, but struck out Julio Rodrguez and got Raleigh to ground out to end the game.Witt Jr. has now hit safely in his last 23 road games, breaking Hal McRae's 42-year-old Kansas City record.Kansas City (41-47) is now 13.0 games back of the Detroit Tigers, who are coasting in the AL Central, for the division lead.However, with Witt Jr. at short, there will always be a chance.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

In the wake of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the regime appears to be turning inward escalating repression with chilling speed.According to Kasra Aarabi, director of IRGC research at United Against Nuclear Iran, the Islamic Republic is accelerating toward what he said is a "North Korea-style model of isolation and control.""Were witnessing a kind of domestic isolation that will have major consequences for the Iranian people," Aarabi told Fox News Digital. "The regime has always been totalitarian, but the level of suppression now is unprecedented. Its unlike anything weve seen before."SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTER SECRETLY MEETS WITH TRUMP TO DISCUSS IRAN DE-ESCALATION, ISRAEL: SOURCESA source inside Iran confirmed to Fox News Digital that "the repression has become terrifying."Aarabi, who maintains direct lines of contact in Iran, described a country under siege by its own rulers. In Tehran, he described how citizens are stopped at random, their phones confiscated and searched. "If you have content deemed pro-Israel or mocking the regime, you disappear," he said. "People are now leaving their phones at home or deleting everything before they step outside."This new wave of paranoia and fear, he explained, mirrors tactics seen in North Korea where citizens vanish without explanation and information is tightly controlled. During the recent conflict, Irans leadership imposed a total internet blackout to isolate the population, blocking Israeli evacuation alerts, and pushed propaganda that framed Israel as targeting civilians indiscriminately."It was a perverse objective," Aarabi said, adding, "They deliberately cut communications to instill fear and manipulate public perception. For four days, not a single message went through. Even Israeli evacuation alerts didnt reach their targets."The regimes aim, he said, was twofold: to keep people off the streets and erode the surprising bond that had formed between Iranians and Israelis. "At the start of the war, many Iranians welcomed the strikes," Aarabi noted. "They knew Israel was targeting the IRGC the very forces responsible for suppressing and killing their own people. But once the internet was cut and fear set in, some began to question what was happening."Dr. Afshon Ostovar, a leading Iran scholar and author of "Vanguard of the Imam: Religion, Politics, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards," said domestic repression remains the regimes most reliable strategy for survival.WHAT'S NEXT FOR IRAN'S TERROR ARMY, THE IRGC, AFTER DEVASTATING MILITARY SETBACKS?"Repressing the people at home is easy. Thats something they can do. So its not unlikely that Iran could become more insular, more autocratic, more repressive and more similar to, lets say, a North Korea than what it is today. That might be the only way they see to preserve the regime: by really tightening the screws on the Iranian people, to ensure that the Iranian population doesnt try to rise up and topple the regime," he told Fox News Digital.Inside the regimes power structure, the fallout from the war is just as severe. Aarabi said that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is facing an internal crisis of trust and an imminent purge. "These operations couldnt have taken place without infiltration at the highest levels," he said. "Theres immense pressure now to clean house."The next generation of IRGC officers those who joined after 2000 are younger, more radical and deeply indoctrinated. Over half of their training is now ideological. Aarabi said that these newer factions have begun turning on senior commanders, accusing them of being too soft on Israel or even collaborating with Mossad."In a twist of irony, Khamenei created these extreme ideological ranks to consolidate power and now theyre more radical than he is," Aarabi said. "Hes struggling to control them."A purge is likely, along with the rise of younger, less experienced commanders with far higher risk tolerance a shift that could make the IRGC more volatile both domestically and internationally. With Irans conventional military doctrine in ruins, terrorism may become its primary lever of influence."The regime's three pillars militias, ballistic missiles, and its nuclear program have all been decapitated or severely degraded," Aarabi said. "That leaves only asymmetric warfare: soft-target terrorism with plausible deniability."Despite the regimes brutal turn inward, Aarabi insists this is a sign of weakness, not strength. "If the Islamic Republic were confident, it wouldnt need to crush its people this way," he said. "Its acting out of fear. But until the regimes suppressive apparatus is dismantled, the streets will remain silent and regime change remains unlikely."

President Donald Trump and his administration have taken a hatchet to left-wing policies that infiltrated the federal government, which has included directly combating policies originating in the state of California, where local leaders repeatedly have sparred with the president since even before Inauguration Day."Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nations beautiful California," Trump posted to Truth Social just days after his November 2024 election win. "For the first time ever, more people are leaving than are coming in. He is using the term Trump-Proof as a way of stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to 'Make California Great Again,' but I just overwhelmingly won the Election."California's embrace of sanctuary status designations to protect illegal immigrants from deportation efforts, environmental and education policies, and its handling of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement riots and massive wildfires that rocked Southern California have all fallen under Trump's ire, Fox Digital found.WHITE HOUSE MOCKS NEWSOM ADDRESS, ACCUSES GOVERNOR OF HIRING HARRIS', BIDEN'S CAMPAIGN MANAGERTrump's long battle with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, which stretches back to his first presidential administration, regarding his handling of wildfire prevention and response was resurrected in the waning days of the Biden administration when massive fires broke out in the Los Angeles area ahead of Trump reclaiming the Oval Office."Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way," Trump posted to Truth Social as the fires raged just weeks ahead of his inauguration.NEWSOM UNDER FIRE FROM TRUMP WORLD, BUT DEMOCRATS HOPE HIS SPEECH RESETS HIS IMAGE"He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didnt work!), but didnt care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!"Newsom's office shot back that "there is no such document as the water restoration declaration that is pure fiction. The Governor is focused on protecting people, not playing politics, and making sure firefighters have all the resources they need."Trump has a long history of putting Newsoms handling of wildfires under the microscope across his first four years in the White House, including in January 2019 when he threatened to cut off federal funds to California if reforms were not made to the states forest management services.Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office in 2025, titled "Putting People over Fish: Stopping Radical Environmentalism to Provide Water to Southern California," that ordered water resources to be re-routed to the Los Angeles area."The water is flowing in California," Trump posted to Truth Social in February. "These once empty halfpipes are now brimming with beautiful, clean water, and heading to farmers throughout the State, and to Los Angeles. Too bad they refused to do this during my First Term - There would have been no fires!"When asked about the repeated barbs between Newsom and Trump since Inauguration Day, the White House said the governor should stop "daydreaming about his 2028 presidential campaign" and focus on leading California."Gavin Newscum has turned the California Dream into a nightmare violent illegal immigrants invade communities, enabled criminals destroy small businesses, and men compete in womens sports," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox Digital Thursday when asked about Trump and Newsom repeatedly trading barbs. "President Trump will always prioritize people over politics because he wants to see the entire country succeed. Gavin should stop daydreaming about his 2028 presidential campaign and prove that he can successfully run just one of fifty states."The governor's office directed Fox News Digital to a Wednesday press conference where Newsom touted a $750 million tax credit for films and TV programs made in California."How did you get this thing through considering everything else that's happening?" a reporter asked Newsom during the press conference of the tax credit."I think because of everything else happening this year," Newsom responded. "I think, frankly, the conditions only further the imperative of this. From October when we announced this, to the devastation of these fires, to the reality of what we're up against in the headwinds in Washington, DC, that we're on our own in many respects, and we've got to step things up. And we've got to be more intentional. We've got to be more targeted. And we've got to knit together different economic strategies."Newsom's woes grew larger on the national stage in June when riots broke out in Los Angeles in response to federal law enforcement converging on the city to conduct raids to deport illegal immigrants.Riots formed in the left-wing city in early June as local leaders such as Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Newsom, quickly denounced the immigration raids in public statements while offering words of support for illegal immigrants in the state.Protests over the raids soon devolved into violence as rioters targeted federal law enforcement officials, including launching rocks at officials, as well as videos showing people looting local stores, setting cars on fire and taking over a freeway.Trump announced shortly after violence broke out in the city that he would deploy 2,000 National Guard members to help quell the violence, bypassing the governor, who typically activates the National Guard. California subsequently filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for efforts to allegedly "federalize the California National Guard.""Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A. riots. These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists," Trump posted to Truth Social on June 8 amid the riots.The riots quieted in mid-June following the "No Kings Day" protests June 14, the same day Trump held a military parade in Washington, honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.The Trump administration's Department of Justice Monday filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles for its sanctuary city policies, which the DOJ said discriminates against federal immigration law enforcement officials.NEWSOM FILES EMERGENCY MOTION TO 'IMMEDIATELY BLOCK' TRUMPS USE OF MILITARY TO STOP LA RIOTS"Sanctuary policies were the driving cause of the violence, chaos, and attacks on law enforcement that Americans recently witnessed in Los Angeles," Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News of the suit. "Jurisdictions like Los Angeles that flout federal law by prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens are undermining law enforcement at every level it ends under President Trump."The suit follows Trump signing an April executive order that works to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that identify as sanctuaries for illegal immigrants and fail to comply with federal law enforcement. Newsom slammed Trump again in June when reports spread the Trump administration was considering revoking national monument status from two natural areas in the Golden State enshrined into protection by former President Joe Biden."This is just getting petty. Grow up," Newsom said on X June 13 in response to reports Trump was considering abolishing the Chuckwalla and Sattitla Highlands National Monuments.'GROW UP': NEWSOM SLAMS TRUMP AFTER DOJ RULES IT CAN STRIP BIDEN-ERA PROTECTIONS FROM CA LANDS"If its a day ending in Y, its another day of Trumps war on California," Newsoms office said in a separate X post.The Trump Justice Department issued a July memo ruling that the presidents power to revoke national monument status is reversible by future administrations. The White House told Reuters that the U.S. needs to "liberate our federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and mineral leasing."Trump signed a trio of congressional resolutions June 12 ending California's restrictive rules for diesel engines and mandates on elective vehicle sales, with Trump celebrating that his signature "will kill the California mandates forever.""Under the previous administration, the federal government gave left-wing radicals in California dictatorial powers to control the future of the entire car industry all over the country, all over the world, actually," Trump said Thursday from the White House ahead of singing the resolutions."They approved Governor Gavin 'Newscum's' ridiculous plan to impose a 100% ban on all new gas-powered cars within a very short period of time," he said. "Think of this, you can't buy any other car except an electric powered car, and in California they have blackouts and brownouts. They don't have enough electricity right now."The resolutions work to end California's plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, including one ending a waiver issued by the Biden-era EPA that mandated at least 80% of vehicles be electric vehicles in California by 2035, as well as another resolution ending the Biden-era EPA's approval of a plan to increase the number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in California, and another on California's low-nitrogen oxide regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, including off-road vehicles.Trump was able to revoke the state's rules as they were based on the Biden administration granting the state special permission to exceed federal standards related to pollution. Trump's signature overturned the Biden administration's approval of California's rules. Newsom called the resolutions an ongoing "all-out assault on California," and announced the state filed a suit against the Trump administration over the resolutions."Trumps all-out assault on California continues and this time hes destroying our clean air and Americas global competitiveness in the process," Newsom said in a press release. "We are suing to stop this latest illegal action by a President who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big polluters."TRUMP DARES NEWSOM TO RUN IN 2028, SLAMS RECORD ON LA WILDFIRESTrump's resolutions follow him signing a bevy of executive orders that aim to "unleash American energy" as part of his 2024 campaign vow to again make the U.S. energy independent, including by revitalizing the coal industry by cutting red tape and regulations, and unleashing oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.The Trump administration's Department of Justice announced a federal probe into California over potential Title IX violations regarding its policy allowing trans athletes in girls' sports earlier in June, following the Department of Education finding the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation were in violation of Title IX and failed to protect women and girls from sex-based discrimination."A Biological Male competed in California Girls State Finals, WINNING BIG, despite the fact that they were warned by me not to do so. As Governor Gavin Newscum fully understands, large scale fines will be imposed!" Trump wrote on Truth Social in June after a biological male trans athlete won multiple girls' state titles in track and field.The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta told Fox Digital in June that the state was working to ensure all students were free from discrimination and harassment."Were very concerned with the Trump Administrations ongoing threats to California schools and remain committed to defending and upholding California laws and all additional laws which ensure the rights of students including transgender students to be free from discrimination and harassment. We are reviewing the letter and closely monitoring the Trump Administrations actions in this space," the statement read.The Trump administration also gave California's federally funded sex education program 60 days June 20 to remove all references to gender identity or face potential termination of its funding.California's Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grant has been under scrutiny by the Trump administration since at least March, when the HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF) requested the federally funded state-operated program send copies of its curriculum and other relevant course materials to them for review.HHS GIVES CALIFORNIA DEADLINE TO OVERHAUL FEDERALLY-FUNDED SEX ED PROGRAM 'INDOCTRINATING' KIDS"The Trump administration will not tolerate the use of federal funds for programs that indoctrinate our children," said ACF's acting Assistant Secretary Andrew Gradison. "The disturbing gender ideology content in Californias PREP materials is both unacceptable and well outside the programs core purpose. ACF remains committed to radical transparency and providing accountability so that parents know what their children are being taught in schools."Among the materials ACF found, which it now wants to be removed, was a lesson for middle school-aged students that seeks to introduce them to the concepts of transgenderism."Weve been talking during class about messages people get on how they should act as boys and girlsbut as many of you know, there are also people who dont identify as boys or girls, but rather as transgender or gender queer," the lesson states to students. "This means that even if they were called a boy or a girl at birth and may have body parts that are typically associated with being a boy or a girl, on the inside, they feel differently."Trump's administration put California's high-speed rail proposal, which had been in the works for nearly two decades but with very little progress to show, on notice in February when the administration called for an audit of the multibillion dollar project."It's been 17 years and $16 billion and no rail has been built," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in February.Newsom had touted just in January that California was on the verge of launching a high-speed rail that would ultimately stretch from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The project is expected to cost $106 billion, with federal taxpayers already spending nearly $3 billion on the project, Fox Digital previously reported."No state in America is closer to launching high-speed rail than California and today, we just took a massive step forward," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in January. "Were moving into the track-laying phase, completing structures for key segments, and laying the groundwork for a high-speed rail network."The Department of Transportation proposed in a 300-page report in June that $4 billion in grants for the proposed line be terminated."Were not going to fund that its out of control," Trump said of the project in June."It doesnt go where its supposed to. Its supposed to go from LA to San Francisco now, because they dont have any money ... and they made it much shorter," he added.Fox News Digital's Cameron Arcand, Alec Schemmel, Charles Cretiz and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochuls top aide who was recently placed on leave over a sexual harassment allegation, reportedly had previous complaints filed against him which led to an investigation.Avi Small, Hochuls press secretary, was reportedly the subject of complaints for allegedly berating junior staff members, according to Politico. The outlet cited five people with direct knowledge of the probe who were granted anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter. According to Politico, the governors human resources department and an outside law firm conducted the investigation.HOCHUL FAILS TO CRACK 50% BUT TOPS POTENTIAL GOP CHALLENGES BY DOUBLE DIGITS IN NY GOVERNOR RACE: POLLThe people familiar with the matter who spoke with Politico said Small had a history of yelling at younger staff, making several employees afraid to work with him. Politico reported that four out of the five who spoke with the outlet said they witnessed Small chastising staffers over errors in press releases or if the governors speaking engagements did not go as planned.The investigation into Smalls treatment of junior staff did not result in a human resources violation, Politico reported, citing another person familiar with the outcome. That source reportedly told Politico that Hochul had inadvertently created a system in which allegations quickly led to serious probes that could tarnish a subjects reputation.Law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky reportedly conducted interviews with Hochuls staff regarding Smalls conduct. According to Politico, which cited sources, staffers were worried when they learned an expansion of deputy secretaries responsibilities would mean Small would work more closely with underlings.FORMER TOP HOCHUL AIDE'S UNEARTHED FAMILY CONNECTIONS TO CCP RAISES ALARM BELLSPolitico reported that several staffers met with human resources after the conclusion of the 2024 investigation to ask about the lack of information on the probes outcome. The staffers were reportedly encouraged not to discuss the allegations against Small. Additionally, multiple sources reportedly told Politico that there was information given to human resources about Small cornering a subordinate in a supply closet and questioning them.Small was recently placed on leave over an allegation that he inappropriately touched a staffer during an office retreat in Albany on June 16, according to reports. Multiple outlets said that the governors office claimed action was taken against Small shortly after the complaint was filed.When Hochul took over for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo after he was ousted amid sexual harassment allegations in 2021, she vowed that "no one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment." Cuomo has denied any wrongdoing.In October 2021, according to a press release from Calcagni & Kanefsky, Hochul announced new initiatives aimed at tackling workplace bullying and discrimination.Hochuls office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment, which was submitted on July 4. Fox News Digital was also unable to get in contact with Small.

President Donald Trump quickly took aim at Democrats for opposing his sweeping domestic policy bill."Not one Democrat voted for us, and I think we use it in the campaign that's coming up the midterms, because we've got to beat them,"The president spoke as he headlined a July 4th-eve event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to kickoff celebrations of next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Hours earlier, the GOP-controlled House of Representatives, in a 218-214 vote on Thursday nearly entirely along party lines, lifted the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" to final congressional passage. Earlier in the week, Vice President JD Vance broke a tie in the Senate to advance the measure 51-50.TRUMP TOUTS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL IS VERY POPULAR DESPITE POLLINGThe president is scheduled to sign the massive spending and tax cut bill into law Friday at 5pm, at a White House signing ceremony.With the legislative battle over the bill finished, and Trump and congressional Republican leaders victorious, the campaign trail war now begins over the controversial measure, which most public opinion polls suggest is not very popular with Americans.'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ON WAY TO WHITE HOUSE AFTER NARROWLY PASSING FINAL HURDLE IN CONGRESS"Every Democrat voted to hurt working families and to protect the status quo," argued a memo from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released minutes after the final House passage of the bill.And the NRCC, which is the campaign arm of the House GOP, emphasized that "House Republicans will be relentless in making this vote the defining issue of 2026."House Republicans will be defending their razor-thin majority in the chamber (220-215 when the House is at full strength) when all 435 seats are up for grabs in next year's midterm elections.NRCC chair Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, in an opinion piece published on Friday morning, charged that House Democrats "rejected common sense" by voting against the bill."And we will make sure each one of them has to answer for it," he vowed, as he pointed to next year's congressional elections.The bill is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities on tax cuts, immigration, defense, energy and the debt limit.It includes extending his signature 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.By making his first-termtax rates permanent - they were set to expire later this year - the bill will cut taxes by nearly $4.4 trillion over the next decade, according to analysis by the Congressional Budget Office and the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN TRUMP'S BIG BEAUTIFUL BILLThe measure also provides billions for border security and codifies the president's controversial immigration crackdown.And the bill also restructures Medicaid the nearly 60-year-old federal program that provides health coverage to roughly 71 million low-income Americans. Additionally, Senate Republicans increased cuts to Medicaid over what the House initially passed in late May.The changes to Medicaid, as well as cuts to food stamps, another one of the nation's major safety net programs, were drafted in part as an offset to pay for extending Trump's tax cuts. The measure includes a slew of new rules and regulations, including work requirements for many of those seeking Medicaid coverage.And the $3.4 trillion legislative package is also projected to surge the national debt by $4 trillion over the next decade.Democrats for a couple of months have blasted Republicans over the social safety net changes."BREAKING: House Republicans vote to kick 17 million people off health care," screamed the headline in an email from the Democratic National Committee to supporters, moments after the bill passed the House on Thursday.House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries charged that "extreme House Republicans just approved the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history to fund tax breaks for their billionaire donors."And Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair Rep. Suzan DelBene pledged that "the DCCC will make sure every battleground voter knows how vulnerable House Republicans abandoned them by passing the most unpopular piece of legislation in modern American history, and were going to take back the House majority because of it."Expect to see ads from Democrats as early as this holiday weekend taking aim at Republicans over their passage of the bill. And the Democrats are expected to turn up the volume on the messaging campaign next month, during the August congressional break.HOW MUCH THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL WILL CUT YOUR TAXESBut Republicans are also going on offense, targeting Democrats for voting against tax cuts.Republicans are shining a spotlight on a poll conducted by a GOP-aligned public policy group that indicates strong support for the bill due to the tax cut provisions.A release earlier this week from the group, One Nation, argued that "polling shows that the public supports the Republican plan to cut taxes for families, eliminate taxes on Social Security, overtime, and tips, and reign in waste and abuse in the federal budget."The president, as he returned to the nation's capital early Friday after his event in Iowa, touted his bill."I think it's very popular. It does many things, but one of them is the biggest tax cuts in our country's history. And that alone makes it very popular," Trump said.But Democrats spotlighted a slew of national polls conducted last month that indicate the bill's popularity in negative territory.By a 21-point margin, voters questioned in the most recent Fox News national poll opposed the bill (38% favored vs. 59% opposed).HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLINGThe bill was also underwater in other national surveys conducted last month by the Washington Post (minus 19 points), Pew Research (minus 20 points) and Quinnipiac University (minus 26 points).About half of respondents questioned in the Fox News poll said the bill would hurt their family (49%), while one quarter thought it would help (23%), and another quarter didn't think it would make a difference (26%).Sixty percent felt they had a good understanding of what is in the measure, and while those voters were more likely to favor the legislation than those who are unfamiliar with it, more still think it will hurt rather than help their family (45% vs. 34%).The latest surveys all indicated a wide partisan divide over the measure.According to the Fox News poll, which was conducted June 13-16, nearly three-quarters of Republicans (73%) favored the bill, while nearly nine in ten Democrats (89%) and nearly three-quarters of independents (73%) opposed the measure.

The BBC released a public statement on Thursday confirming that it had deemed punk duo Bob Vylan "high risk" before their problematic Glastonbury set last weekend. The broadcast company announced a policy change to end live showings or streaming of such "high risk" performers.The duo performed a high-energy set at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, which ultimately turned into a political platform for the groups singer to shout out anti-Israel rhetoric.While holding the microphone, singer Bobby Vylan shouted, "Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]," several times before turning the microphone toward the crowd to get attendees to repeat the chant. The IDF is the national military of Israel. Videos from the crowds view showed several Palestinian flags waving as the performer and attendees shouted back and forth.'ANTISEMITIC' BRITISH BAND BANNED FROM US AFTER VIRAL 'DEATH TO THE IDF' FESTIVAL CHANTSThe band's performance was met with widespread condemnation by event organizers and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who slammed the "appalling hate speech." The BBC the music festival's TV partner released a statement promising to take action to "ensure proper accountability" and expressed its "regrets" for not pulling the live-set off the air.The British broadcaster also reported that a number of their staff members have been moved off of their music and live events team following the incident.In a statement released by the BBC on Thursday, the broadcaster conceded that the punk duo were deemed "high risk" along with seven other acts at the festival, but were "deemed suitable for live streaming with appropriate mitigations.""Prior to Glastonbury, a decision was taken that compliance risks could be mitigated in real time on the live stream through the use of language or content warnings - without the need for a delay. This was clearly not the case," the BBC reported.ANTI-ISRAEL BAND PLAYS VICTIM AFTER BEING HAMMERED FOR SAYING DEATH TO THE IDF DURING MUSIC FESTIVALBBC Chair Samir Shah apologized to all viewers, and "particularly the Jewish community," for allowing the "artist" Bob Vylan to express "unconscionable antisemitic views" live on their network in a statement released Thursday."This was unquestionably an error of judgment," Shah stated. "I was very pleased to note that as soon as this came to the notice of Tim Davie - who was on the Glastonbury site at the time visiting BBC staff - he took immediate action and instructed the team to withdraw the performance from on demand coverage."As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, BBC Director-General Tim Davie also offered his thoughts on the situation, saying he "deeply regrets that such offensive and deplorable behavior appeared on the BBC" and wanted to "apologize to our viewers and listeners, and in particular the Jewish community."The BBC noted in their statement on Thursday that any future music performances deemed to be "high risk" will no longer be broadcast or streamed live, and that they will provide "more detailed, practical guidance" on the threshold for withdrawing a live performance moving forward.Following the outcry caused by their Glastonbury set, Bob Vylan has been dropped from United Talent Agency and their U.S. visas have been revoked by the State Department.When asked for comment on the updates reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the BBC referred Fox News Digital to their statements issued on Thursday.Fox News' Greg Wehner contributed to this report.

Phones today are more secure than ever, making it harder, but not impossible, for hackers to take control. iPhones have strong protections built in, and while Android devices have improved, they still trail slightly in some areas. Still, phone hacks are more common than most people realize.In rare cases, sophisticated spyware like Pegasus, used by governments to target high-profile individuals, can bypass even top-tier security. But for the average user, the real risk often comes from common tactics that exploit human error or weak settings. I recently received an email from Joyce in Corbin, Kentucky, who wrote:"I have a family member whose phone has been taken over by someone. It controls her phone at times, so she can't call. She can only text, not call. How do they take control of your phone? And what can you do?"16 BILLION PASSWORDS LEAKED IN MASSIVE DATA BREACHIt's a frightening situation, and, unfortunately, it happens more often than it should. Let's walk through how attackers gain access to your phone and what you can do to stop it or recover.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/NEWSLETTERYou don't need spy-grade tech to hack a phone. The truth is, most phones get compromised not by brute force, but by everyday tricks that prey on users' habits and software gaps.Phishing is one of the most common methods. This usually involves receiving a fake text, email or even a phone call designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information. It could look like a message from your bank, a delivery service or even a friend.SIM-swapping is another major threat. In this scam, someone convinces your phone provider to move your number to a SIM card. Once they gain control, they can read your texts, take calls and access accounts that rely on your number.Malicious apps are also a big risk, especially on devices where users sideload apps or install them from unofficial sources. Some apps appear harmless but are designed to spy on your activity, steal data or give remote access to an attacker.Public Wi-Fi networks can be another weak spot.On an unsecured network, hackers can intercept your data or inject malware into websites. Even Bluetooth can be a vulnerability if it's left on in public. In rare cases, tools exist that allow hackers to connect to your phone without your knowledge, especially if your software isn't up to date.Not every glitch or slowdown on your phone means you've been hacked. Sometimes, it's just a buggy app, a bad update or your phone running low on storage. But there are a few clear signs that should make you stop and investigate further.If your phone is suddenly acting strange, like sending texts you didnt write, installing apps you dont recognize or draining your battery much faster than usual, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Unexpected pop-ups, background noise during calls or your phone heating up even when idle can also be red flags.Another clue is if your contacts start getting messages or calls from you that you didnt send. This might mean someone has access to your messaging apps or social media accounts. If youre locked out of accounts linked to your phone number, or if your mobile service suddenly stops working, it could point to SIM swapping.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Want to keep your phone safe from hackers? Follow these essential steps to protect your device, your data, and your privacy.One of the first things to do if you suspect your phone has been compromised is to change your passwords, especially for critical accounts like email, banking and social media. Make sure your new passwords are strong and unique. Consider using a reputable password manager to create and store complex passwords without the headache of remembering them all.Get more details about my best expert-reviewed Password Managers of 2025 at Cyberguy.com/PasswordsPhishing attacks try to trick you into revealing sensitive information by pretending to be trustworthy sources like banks or friends. Always double-check the senders email address or phone number before clicking links or downloading attachments. Even though smartphones have built-in security, installing a trusted antivirus app adds an important extra layer of protection. Strong antivirus software can scan your device for malware, spyware and other malicious programs that might be lurking unnoticed. It can also provide real-time protection by warning you before you download dangerous files or visit risky websites.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices by visitingCyberGuy.com/LockUpYourTechRegularly updating your phones operating system and apps is crucial for security. Developers release updates not only to add new features but also to patch security flaws that hackers can exploit. Ignoring updates leaves your device vulnerable to attacks, so make it a habit to install them as soon as they become available.Two-factor authentication is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your accounts. With 2FA enabled, logging in requires two steps: your password plus a second verification method like a code sent to your phone. This extra step makes it much harder for hackers to break into your accounts, even if they have your password.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREPublic Wi-Fi networks are often unsecured and can be hot spots for hackers trying to intercept your data. If you need to use public Wi-Fi, avoid logging into sensitive accounts or sharing personal information. Using a virtual private network (VPN) can encrypt your connection, adding a layer of security even on risky networks.For best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices visitCyberguy.com/VPNContact your mobile provider and set up a PIN or port-out protection for your account. This prevents scammers from transferring your number without your permission, a key defense against SIM swapping.Take time to review all the apps installed on your phone. Uninstall anything you don't recognize, no longer use or that seems suspicious. Hackers often hide malware inside seemingly harmless apps or files, so clearing these out can stop threats before they escalate. It's a simple but powerful step to help secure your device.If your phone has been compromised, it's possible that your personal information, like your name, address, phone number or email is already being shared or sold online. Hackers often collect this data to commit identity theft or launch targeted phishing attacks. A personal data removal service can scan data broker sites and request your information be deleted, reducing your risk of further exposure. These services offer ongoing monitoring to help you stay protected even after a hack.While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They arent cheap, and neither is your privacy.These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. Its what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.Check out my top picks for data removal services atCyberguy.com/DeleteIf your phone continues to act strangely after youve tried other fixes, a factory reset on your iPhone or Android might be necessary. This process erases all data and settings, essentially giving you a fresh start. Before doing this, back up your important files, photos and contacts because a factory reset will delete everything on your device. Once reset, reinstall only trusted apps to reduce the risk of reinfection.Note: While a factory reset removes most malware, extremely advanced spyware may persist. If you suspect this level of compromise, consult a cybersecurity expert or consider replacing the device.Phone hacking may seem like something that only happens in movies or to high-profile individuals, but the truth is anyone can be a target. Most attacks rely on simple tricks and human error, not advanced hacking skills. Thats why staying alert, keeping your software up to date and following good security habits can go a long way in protecting your device.Should phone companies be doing more to stop these kinds of attacks, or is it all on us? Let us know in the comments below. Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign 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/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

There can be a lot of harmful substances that live in the air we breathe. Pet hair, dust and airborne bacteria, just to name a few. Investing in an air purifier for your home can help you breathe better and reduce allergies. Purifiers cycle clean air into your home while trapping toxins.In preparation for Amazon's Prime Day deals, Amazon has early sales on a variety of air purifier brands. Prime Day runs July 8th through July 11th, but you can take advantage of early deals now. Just make sure you're an Amazon Prime member before you start shopping.Our list has air purifier options for small rooms, large rooms, pet owners and units with scent diffusers.Want to clear out the air in your entire home? There are air purifiers that are up to the task. They're typically more expensive and larger, but can be well worth the investment.Original price: $189.99The Levoit air purifier is a high-end cleaner that can be used in spaces of up to 1,878 square feet and can quickly purify air thanks to the U-shaped air inlet that helps ensure pet fur and hair dont cause clogs. You can buy it on Amazon or visit Levoit's site for more air purifier options.Original price: $189.99The well-designed Coway Airmega Mighty air purifier doesnt take up a lot of space, but can clean the air in rooms up to 874 square feet in 30 minutes. The air purifier makes automatic adjustments to purify the air in your space more effectively and efficiently. Coway's site offers a wide variety of high-tech air purifiers you can check out.Original price: $339A Coway Airmega 350 can filter the air in spaces of up to 2,640 square feet in just 60 minutes. The advanced 3-in-1 filtration system eliminates pollen, pollutants and allergens that cause seasonal allergies. A built-in sensor tracks the air quality in real time and can adjust the fan speed as needed.Original price: $999The Coway Airmega ProX is a powerhouse that can filter the air in your entire house. The air purifier's HyperCaptive filtration system uses a true HEPA filter that captures up to 99.9% of particles in the air. Choose between three different fan speeds, or choose auto mode to automatically optimize the fan speed. When no air pollution is detected for 30 minutes, the device automatically shuts off.Pets in the home can irritate your allergies. There are more powerful air purifier models on the market that can help keep pet hair out of the air.Original price: $219.99Honeywell's AllergenPlus HEPA air purifier has three cleaning levels, including a Turbo Clean mode that helps get rid of pet dander, dirt, pollen and smoke. You can clean the air in rooms of up to 1,500 square feet in just 60 minutes. For smaller rooms of up to 310 square feet, the air can be fully purified in just over 12 minutes.Original price: $129.99The Pure Enrichment air purifier has a HEPA air filter and a UV-C light to help eliminate up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria and 99.97% of dust and allergens. The device is designed for rooms of about 300 square feet and comes with three fan speeds and three automatic timer settings for two, four or eight hours.Original price: $699.99Homes with lots of pets need a powerful air purifier and the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i can handle the job. It's quiet and rapidly purifies areas of up to 1,413 square feet in just 30 minutes. The dual fan and filter design quickly draws in pet hair, dirt and allergens while pushing out clean air. You don't have to worry about this filter significantly raising your electric bill, since it automatically shuts off once it no longer detects allergens.Smaller rooms don't require large air purifiers. If you want a purifier for your home office, or the bathroom where you keep a litter box, one of these air purifiers will work perfectly fine.Original price: $49.99The sleek-looking Aroeve air purifier has 360-degree air inlets to quietly filter out smoke, pollen, hair and more. It recycles the air through the room every hour and works best in areas of up to 287 square feet.Original price: $61.99The Fulminare air purifier is designed with 360 degrees of air intake, drawing in dust from every corner of the room. Its well-suited for rooms up to 215 square feet. You can also score a good deal on a Fulminare air purifier online at Sears.Adding a nice scent to the clean air never hurts. You can find air purifiers that have built-in diffusers that'll release relaxing scents, helping your home smell fresher.Original price: $46.99The Pomoron air purifier includes an air ionizer, a HEPA filter, a UV light and an essential oil diffuser, all in one machine. There are four fan speeds and multiple settings, including an ultra-quiet sleep mode.Original price: $59.99The Vewior air purifier has a three-stage filter system, consisting of a pre-filter, a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter to keep your air clean. You can also easily add the scent of your choosing to the built-in oil sponge on the top and the purifier will filter the scent into your space.For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/dealsThere are many brands of air purifiers worth checking out. Here are some other brands you should consider. Some stores even have sales of their own right now.Original price: $1,299The LG PuriCare is a tower air purifier that is best for rooms up to 512 square feet. Dirty air is pulled in from every direction and clean air is pushed back out by the system's two Clean Booster fans. The purifier is whisper-quiet, making it ideal for living rooms and kids' rooms, and can be controlled from anywhere from the LG ThinQ app.Original price: $349The Alen BreatheSmart Flex purifies rooms that are up to 700 square feet every 30 minutes, and it comes in six unique finishes, from wood to graphite. It's an ultra-quiet machine that won't disturb anyone in your household. You can download the Alen app and control your BreathSmart purifier from anywhere.An Airplus air purifier is a powerful purifier that can keep the air clean in homes with pets. It has a two-sided intake setup that filters your air in just 12 minutes. The double-sided system also makes this purifier ideal for larger areas. The air ionizer helps eliminate smells, efficiently cleaning the surrounding air.Add a fun nightlight and an air purifier combo to your kid's room with the GermGuardian air purifier. The HEPA filter kills 99.97% of germs, dust and allergens in the air, while the three-color nightlight makes any room more fun. Choose from colorful stars, an under-the-sea theme or a jungle-themed projection.

The race to develop 6th-generation aircraft is no longer a future vision its now a defining force behind U.S. defense strategy.With cutting-edge platforms like the B-21 Raider, the F-47 and the Navys F/A-XX on the horizon, the Pentagon is reshaping how the U.S. projects airpower for the next 50 years.These aircraft promise unprecedented advances in speed, stealth and autonomy but theyre also colliding with budget pressures, industrial capacity limits, and an increasingly uncertain global threat environment.Northrop Grummans B-21 Raider is poised to become the backbone of U.S. long-range strike capability. With its next-gen stealth design, reduced maintenance burden and affordability compared to its B-2 predecessor, the B-21 is seen as critical to deterring strategic threats like China and Iran.The urgency became clear last week when seven B-2 bombers flew an 18-hour mission to Iran, dropping bunker-busting bombs on nuclear targets. While effective, the B-2s high cost and aging systems underscore the need for its replacement. At $692 million per aircraft compared to $2 billion for a B-2 the B-21 offers strategic reach at a more sustainable price.The high-tech stealth bomber can carry nuclear and conventional weapons and is designed to be optionally manned, meaning it could fly without a crew on board.PENTAGON UNVEILS $961B BUDGET REQUEST: FUND FOR GOLDEN DOME, MISSILES AND DRONES, FEWER F-35 JETSFlight tests are already underway at Edwards Air Force Base, with three B-21s in the air and the first units expected to achieve operational capability by 2027. The Air Force has committed to at least 100 Raiders, with internal discussions floating a potential scale-up to 200."What we need to consider is doubling the production capacity as rapidly as possible to bring up that inventory," Gen. David Deptula, Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Power Studies, told Fox News Digital.Once stalled, the Air Forces Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program roared back to life this spring under a new name and a new contract. Now designated the F-47, the program awarded to Boeing is designed to be the most advanced manned fighter in U.S. history. Its capabilities will include stealth, extended range, speeds exceeding Mach 2 and integration with a new class of AI-enabled drones called Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).The F-47 will serve as the "quarterback" for a team of 1,000 CCAs, controlling them in battle and coordinating sensor and targeting data in real time."It's critically important that President Trump proceeded with the manned platform for the Air Force," said former Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif. "This academic debate about unmanned-only platforms is aspirational but the networks just arent there yet."The aircraft has an ambitious timeline for initial operational capacity within the 2025-2029 range, according to a graphic posted by Air Force chief of staff David Allvin on X.The Pentagon is going all-in on the F-47 in the 2026 budget: requesting $3.5 billion while decreasing its request for F-35s from 74 to 47. Garcia, a former Navy pilot, emphasized that human pilots are still essential for managing the complexity of 21st-century warfare.However, others within the Pentagon argue that manned fighters may become obsolete before the F-47 is even fully fielded."AI technologies are evolving far more rapidly than anyone predicted," a former senior defense official said. "If they continue to evolve in five years... youre on exactly the wrong path."A GUIDE TO THE 'DOOMSDAY PLANE': THE US AIRBORNE COMMAND CENTERDeptula decried "arbitrary" budgets that were set by Congress rather than defense officials' determination of what they need for readiness and argued the more-expensive F-47 might be able to do far more work than less elite aircraft."Individually, F-47 might be costlier than a previous fighter aircraft, but if it can achieve 15, 20, 30, 40 times what it would take to accomplish the particular outcome using non-stealthy or other less expensive aircraft, which one provides the most value? So that's where the decision calculus needs to go."Unlike the Air Force, the Navy is moving slowly with its own 6th-gen project the F/A-XX. Garcia sees this as intentional, noting that naval airframes must withstand far greater environmental challenges than their Air Force counterparts.Officials are still unsure whether the Navys next-gen fighter jet, F/A-XX, will move forward at all, according to the FY 2026 budget proposal."Waiting for a decision from the secretary of the Navy, secretary of defense, and the president," a defense official told reporters. "That's an active conversation, whether to continue with the program or not."The program will proceed right now with "minimal funding" for design in the budget, the official said."Designing a naval variant of an Air Force aircraft on the same timeline? Its impossible to do it correctly."Instead, the Navy is expected to borrow technology like engines and sensors from NGAD while building a unique carrier-capable fighter suited for saltwater, catapults and fight deck operations.However, Garcia warned that the Navy has a deeper, under-reported problem: a shortfall in carrier-based strike fighters."A gold-plated 6th-gen aircraft in low quantities isnt the answer. Slightly less capability in higher numbers is what the Navy needs."However, Deptula said theres a question of whether aircraft carriers will even continue to be viable in the future."The question that a lot of people in the Department of Defense are asking now is what's the viability of an aircraft carrier in a future world proliferated by hypersonic, very precise missiles with 1,500-mile-plus ranges."Carriers "project power" in low-threat environments, Deptula said, but "most people recognize you're not going to put aircraft carriers close enough to use the aircraft.""The Navy wants to lean in and get trillions more for sixth generation. The people that want to watch our $2 trillion deficit ought to keep that in mind here," another former defense official said.

New York Times political correspondent Shane Goldmacher detailed the mixed opinions among political strategists on the Democratic Party's plan for Project 2029 a ready-made agenda for the party's next presidential nominee.Goldmacher revealed on Monday that while many Democratic strategists are on board with the project's vision, some are skeptical that the agenda set forth could upset the left's "interest-group Borg" and deepen the divide within the party.The creator of Project 2029, former Chair of the Arizona Democratic Party Andrei Cherny, is working on organizing Democratic thought leaders to ensure there is a set-in-stone agenda ready.EX-DNC INSIDER REVEALS 'PUPPET MASTERS' WHO RAN THE BIDEN WHITE HOUSE"The title is an unsubtle play on Project 2025, the independently produced right-wing agenda that Mr. Trump spent much of last years campaign distancing himself from, and much of his first few months back in power executing," Goldmacher noted in the piece.Cherny's plan takes more inspiration from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 than just its name. Similar to Project 2025, the goal of Project 2029 is to turn Chernys publication, "Democracy: A Journal of Ideas," into a book and rally the party's presidential candidates behind those ideas during the 2028 primary election season."The undertaking, which has not previously been reported, strikes at the heart of a raging debate consuming Democratic lawmakers, strategists and policymakers: whether the root of the partys problems is its ideas or its difficulty in persuading people to embrace them," Goldmacher stated.EX-NBC NEWS HOST CHUCK TODD LAMENTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY A 'COLLECTION OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKE TRUMP'According to Celinda Lake, a prominent Democratic pollster quoted in the story, the party "didnt lack policies," but rather "lacked a functioning narrative to communicate those policies." She criticized the Democratic Party for offering voters "agencies and acronyms and statistics" rather than presenting a clear story about "what were going to fight for."On the other hand, some Democrats contend that the party has been faltering due to stale ideas that fail to inspire voters to get behind them.Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress and advisor to Project 2029, argued that liberals "underestimate the power of Trumps ideas" and that the focus has been his personality."We get wrapped up in his personality. But he puts forward an idea like No tax on tips, and thats an important signifier that he is championing working-class people," Tanden told the New York Times.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECherny's plan to assemble "the Avengers of public policy" a coalition of Democrats aiming to set the agenda for their party's next presidential candidate did not sit well with some who believe that coalitions are to blame for the party's current predicament."Developing policies by checking every coalitional box is how we got in this mess in the first place," stated Adam Jentleson in the piece, the former chief of staff for Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. "There is no way to propose the kind of policies the Democratic Party needs to adopt without pissing off some part of the interest-group Borg. And if youre too afraid to do that, you dont have what it takes to steer the party in the right direction."Even though Democrats were successful in rallying their base against Project 2025, Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic, claimed that those efforts will not have a negative effect on Project 2029 because unlike the Heritage Foundation their "ideas aren't radical or extreme."Tomasky stated that he hoped the project would help rejuvenate the public's view of the Democratic Party among the less fortunate.