Billionaire business tycoon turned political power player Elon Musk indicated in posts on X that the America Party will stake out pro-Second Amendment, pro-bitcoin positions."The Second Amendment is sacred," Musk declared in a post on X in response to a post that suggested firearm owners would like to know about the party's position on guns.Musk also responded to a question about whether the party will "embrace Bitcoin.""Fiat is hopeless, so yes," he wrote.ELON MUSK LAUNCHES AMERICA PARTY AFTER TRUMP SIGNS HISTORIC SPENDING BILL: WASTE & GRAFTThe party will also stand for free speech and reduced regulations, Musk has indicated."Is this the America Party platform?" someone asked in a post on X, writing out a list that included the following: "reduce debt, responsible spending only," "modernize military with ai/robotics," "pro tech, accelerate to win in ai," "less regulation across board but especially in energy," "free speech," "pro natalist," and "centrist policies everywhere else.""Yeah!" Musk replied.TRUMP CRYPTO CHIEF SAYS WE ARE IN THE GOLDEN AGE FOR DIGITAL ASSETS, CLEARING THE DECK OF BIDEN BARRIERSWhile the American political landscape is dominated by the two major political parties, Musk is looking to shake things up with the America Party."When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," Musk declared in part of a post on X.TRUMP DISMISSES MUSK'S POLITICAL AMBITIONS AS RIDICULOUS IN SHARP REBUKEMusk noted in another post, "Backing a candidate for president is not out of the question, but the focus for the next 12 months is on the House and the Senate."

A beloved teacher and his wife. Young sisters staying with their grandparents. Multiple girls from a riverside summer camp and their father-figure camp director. These are some of the dozens of victims killed as gushing floodwaters swept across central Texas on Friday.The flooding originated from the swift waters of the swollen Guadalupe River as a storm pounded the region with torrential rain.The death toll has climbed to 82, with dozens more missing as of Monday morning.As the floodwaters receded, more victims were being identified and their stories shared.LIVE UPDATES: TEXAS FLOODING KILLS MORE THAN 80 AS SEARCH CONTINUES FOR DOZENS OF PEOPLEReece and Paula ZunkerTeacher and high schoolsoccercoach Reece Zunker and his wife Paula were found dead following the devastating flash flooding in Kerr County."Reece was a passionate educator and a beloved soccer coach," Kerrville Independent School District said in a statement. "His unwavering dedication to our students, athletes, and the Tivy community touched countless lives and will never be forgotten."Paula, a former Tivy teacher, also left a lasting mark on our community," the statement continued. "The care and impact she shared with her students continue to be felt, even years later."The school district asked to keep the family "in your prayers," as the couples two children, Lyle and Holland, were both still missing as of Sunday afternoon.Harber FamilyBlair and Brooke Harber, aged 13 and 11, were sleeping in a riverside cabin in Hunt, Texas, with their grandparents, Charlene and Mike Harber, when the torrent swept away their cabin.The girls parents, R.J. and Annie, were staying five houses down from them and awoke at 3:30 a.m. to go check on the girls during the storm but found their house had already started to flood.The family detailed their story in a GoFundMe post, sharing how the pounding rain masked the sound of the floodwaters in the home, which they said were "rising one foot per minute."R.J. and Annie broke a window to escape the flooded home and borrowed a kayak from a neighbor to try to reach their children.NEW JERSEY COAST GUARD SWIMMER RESCUES NEARLY 200 PEOPLE IN DEADLY TEXAS FLASH FLOODS"But the water had risen too high to reach the neighbors house that my parents and nieces and their 2 dogs were at," the post read, detailing how the waters were rough and had white caps.The bodies of Blair and Brooke were found 15 miles away in Kerrville."When they were found their hands were locked together," the family said.The sisters were both students at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas.Charlene and Mike had yet to be found at the time of the fundraising post.Tanya BurwickThe last time Tanya Burwick's family heard from her was a frantic phone call about the floodwaters as she headed to work at a Walmart early Friday in the San Angelo area. When Burwick didn't show up for work, her employer filed a missing persons report and sent a colleague to look for her.Police investigating the 62-year-old's disappearance found Burwick's unoccupied SUV fully submerged later that day. Her body was found the next morning blocks from the vehicle."She lit up the room and had a laugh that made other people laugh," Lindsey Burwick told The Associated Press, adding that her mother was a beloved parent, grandparent and colleague to many.Jane RagsdaleJane Ragsdale, 68, devoted her life to the Heart Othe Hills Camp, a summer camp for girls in Texas Hill Country. She was a camper and counselor there herself in the 1970s before becoming a co-owner. By the 1980s, she was director of the camp in Hunt."She was the heart of The Heart," the camp said in a statement. "She was our guiding light, our example, and our safe place. She had the rare gift of making every person feel seen, loved, and important."Dick EastlandDick Eastland was the director and co-owner of Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River.Those who knew Eastland said he made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save his campers from the flood."Camp Mystics Dick Eastland no doubt gave his life attempting to save his campers," Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas,wrote on X. "For decades he and his wife Tweety poured his life into loving and developing girls and women of character. Thank you Mr. Eastland. We love you and miss you."Paige Sumner, a former camper and friend of Eastland, wrote inthe Kerrville Daily Times: "It doesnt surprise me at all that his last act of kindness and sacrifice was working to save the lives of campers. He had already saved so many lives with the gift of Camp Mystic."YOUNG TEXAS CAMP SURVIVOR DESCRIBES HARROWING MOMENT SHE PREPARED FOR WORST DURING DEADLY FLOODKatharine Somerville, a camp counselor at Camp Mystics Cypress Lake location, told "Fox News Live" on Sunday that the camp director was among the "most selfless men in the whole world" and "a father figure, a comforting force in the uncertainty of everything."Lila Bonner and Eloise PeckLila Bonner and Eloise Peck were best friends and cabinmates at Camp Mystic.The girls were from Highland Park, a city near Dallas. They had both recently finished second grade at Bradfield Elementary.Janie HuntJanie Hunt was one of the Camp Mystic campers who died in the devastating floods over the weekend. She was just 9 years old.Janie was a family member of Kansas City Chiefsowner Clark Hunt. Clarks wife, Tavia, said the family was devastated in an Instagram post."Our hearts are broken by the devastation from the floods in Wimberley and the tragic loss of so many lives including a precious little Hunt cousin, along with several friends little girls," Tavia Hunt wrote.Anna Margaret BellowsAnna Margaret Bellows, an 8-year-old from Houston, was also attending Camp Mystic.Her parents confirmed to Fox News that she died in the flood.Renee SmajstrlaRenee Smajstrla, an 8-year-old from Ingram, Texas, was another of the Camp Mystic girls confirmed to have died."Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly," Renee's uncle, Shawn Salta, told Fox News in a statement. "We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville. "Linnie Anne McCownLinnie Anne McCown, an 8-year-old from Austin, was confirmed to have died in the flood at Camp Mystic.Her father Michael told Fox News, "She loved dance, gymnastics and was the sweetest girl to everyone she met."Sarah MarshSarah Marsh, an 8-year-old girl from Mountain Brook, Alabama, was spending the summer away from home at Camp Mystic.Marsh was a student at Cherokee Bend Elementary in suburban Birmingham."Our family is completely devastated by the loss of Sarah and her dear friends at Camp Mystic," the Marsh family said in a statement to Fox News. "This is a tragedy that no parent can prepare for and it will never be right this side of Heaven."While we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, we request privacy as we navigate the unimaginable steps ahead," the family continued. "We continue to keep the fellow campers, staff, and families in our prayers for their rescue and return home."Mary Kathryn JacobeMary Kathryn Jacobe, 8, was also killed in the flood at Camp Mystic, FOX26 Houston reported.Mary's family told the outlet that the girl was "fun, compassionate and kind.""We will miss her dearly," the family said.Fox News Digitals Paulina Dedaj, Scott Thompson, Rachel Wolf and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Your personal data is a highly valuable commodity. Companies often treat it like a resource to be mined and traded. In practice, this means that everything you do on the Internet, what you search, what you click, where you shop, feeds a vast industry. Many people feel they have little control over this.In fact, a Pew Research survey found that roughly six in ten Americans say it's not possible to go through daily life without having data collected about them. We may use "free" services, but we usually pay in data. As the U.S. Federal Trade Commission explains,"The things we do throughout the course of our day give businesses access to information about our habits, tastes, and activities. Some might use it to deliver targeted ads to you... Others might sell or share that information".Let's examine how your data is collected in everyday life, who is buying and selling it, what happens to it afterward, and, most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself.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.Almost everything we do online or even offline can generate data. Here are some common sources:1) Social media platforms:Social networks like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter collect a wide array of data from your posts, likes, location check-ins, connections, and more. Social media companies harvest sensitive data about individuals' activities, interests, personal characteristics, and purchasing habits. In short, even casual sharing on these sites adds to a detailed profile about you.2) Online shopping and loyalty programs:Every time you shop online or use a store loyalty card, data about your purchases is recorded. Retailers track what you buy, when, and how (with coupon or card). Even offline purchases using a rewards card feed into databases. Over time, this builds a detailed purchasing history linked to your identity.3) Browser fingerprinting: This technique collects bits of information about your browser and device (such as which plugins you have, screen size, time zone, etc.) to create a unique "fingerprint." That fingerprint can identify you uniquely across sites, even without cookies.4) Mobile app identifiers and SDKs:On phones, each app often reports usage data back to its developer or advertising partners. For example, iOS and Android assign a unique advertising ID to your device, and apps can read that ID and log your activity. Many apps also include third-party SDKs (software development kits) from analytics or ad companies that silently collect data on your in-app behavior and send it off for profiling.5) Cookies and tracking pixels:A cookie is a small file your browser saves from a website. It lets the site recognize your device later. A tracking pixel (also called a web beacon) is a tiny, invisible image embedded in a webpage or email that reports back when you view it. Together, cookies and pixels allow companies to "remember" your visits, log which pages you view, and build a record of your browsing even after you leave a site.Data brokers are companies whose entire business is buying, aggregating, and reselling personal information. They collect data about you from many places and bundle it into profiles. This industry is massive (estimated at around $200 billion per year) with thousands of firms globally. Big-name brokers include companies like Experian, Acxiom, Epsilon, and many lesser-known "people search" sites.Using sources like public records, social media, data breaches, and data brokers assemble extensive dossiers on individuals. They collect ordinary details such as names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, as well as sensitive traits: gender, marital status, education level, occupation, income range, hobbies, and interests. Brokers may even buy data about your health (like what drugs you purchase) or political views gathered from public voter records or social media activity.After building these profiles, brokers sell or license them to anyone who will pay. Typical customers include Marketers and Advertisers, Insurers and Lenders, People Search and Data Services, Employers and Background Checkers, and more.Once your data is in the hands of others, its used to profile and segment people in ways that can affect what we see and the opportunities we receive. Profiling simply means grouping people by common traits or habits, such as "young urban pet owners" or "people likely to buy a new car this year." These profiles are then used to serve you targeted ads and offers.Targeted advertising can feel creepy or manipulative. For example, you might notice ads for products you only briefly mentioned in a private message or web search, because your data was shared with dozens of advertisers behind the scenes. Every time you load a page with ads, your data profile is broadcast to companies through automated ad auctions, and they bid to show you ads.Beyond advertising, there can be more serious consequences such as identity theft and stalking. Broader profiles mean more tempting targets for criminals. People-search websites, which get data from brokers, can show your address, phone number, family members names, and even your Social Security number. This information can be used to steal your identity or harass you.There are many ways to take control of your personal data, several of which are listed in the section below, but the most effective is to consider a data removal service.While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time.A personal data removal service can help you remove all this personal information from the internet. It has a very clean interface and will scan 195 websites for your information and remove it and keep it removed.Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visitingCyberguy.com/Delete.Get a free scanto find out if your personal information is already out on the web:Cyberguy.com/FreeScan.You can take steps to reclaim some control over your data, and you dont have to be a tech expert to do it. Here are some practical tips and resources:1) Review privacy settings: Take a few minutes to explore the privacy and security settings on the services you use. For example, limit who can see your social media posts, disable unnecessary location-sharing on your phone, and consider turning off ad personalization on accounts like Google and Facebook. Most browsers let you block third-party cookies or clear tracking data. The FTC suggests comparing the privacy notices of different sites and apps and choosing ones that let you opt out of sharing when possible.2) Use privacy-friendly tools: Install browser extensions or plugins that block ads and trackers. You might switch to a more private search engine (like DuckDuckGo or Brave) that doesnt log your queries. Consider using a browsers "incognito" or private mode when you dont want your history saved. Even small habits, like logging out of accounts when not in use or using a password manager, make you less trackable.3) Be cautious with personal data: Think twice before sharing extra details. Dont fill out online surveys or quizzes that ask for personal or financial information unless you trust the source. Create separate email addresses for sign-ups (so marketing emails dont go to your main inbox). Only download apps from official stores, and check app permissions.4) Opt out of data broker lists: Many data brokers offer ways to opt out or delete your information, though it can be a tedious process. For example, there are sites like Privacy Rights Clearinghouse or the Whitepages opt-out page that list popular brokers and their opt-out procedures. The FTCs consumer guide "Your Guide to Protecting Your Privacy Online" includes tips on opting out of targeted ads and removing yourself from people-search databases. (Keep in mind you may have to repeat this every few months.)You may not be able to completely escape the data economy, but you can limit its impact on your life. By using privacy tools, being mindful of what you share, and demanding transparency, you make it harder for companies to treat your personal information as a free-for-all. Each small step, whether it's tweaking settings, clicking "opt out," or simply pausing before hitting "submit" on a form, helps you regain control. Ultimately, pushing for accountability from businesses and lawmakers is also part of the solution. After all, privacy is a fundamental right that deserves strong safeguards for everyone.How comfortable are you knowing that your personal data might be used to target ads? Let us know by writing 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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to South Carolina this week to spend two days meeting with voters in the state that officially held the first primary in the Democrats' 2024 calendar.The trip by the term-limited governor with a large national profile is sure to spark plenty of 2028 speculation, since Newsom is considered a potential contender for the next Democratic presidential nomination.The South Carolina Democratic Party, which announced the two-day swing, said Newsom will take part Tuesday and Wednesday in meet and greets, to shake hands and take questions, during eight stops in cafes, coffee shops and churches.TWENTY-ONE DEMOCRATS WHO MAY WANT TO RUN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2028"The SCDP presents On The Road with Gavin Newsom. Were making stops across the state to talk with families all over SC. Its your chance to connect, be heard, and feel seen," the state party wrote in a social media post last week.It's part of the state party's effort to bring national Democrats to parts of South Carolina that they say have long been overlooked and "left behind" by Republican officials in the GOP-dominated state.SUCCEEDING TRUMP IN 2028: SIX REPUBLICANS TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON"Governor Newsom leads the largest economy in America and the fourth largest in the world, and hes coming to meet folks in towns that have been hollowed out by decades of Republican control," state party chair Christale Spain said in a statement.Newsom stopped in South Carolina in January of last year to campaign on behalf of then-President Joe Biden during the state's 2024 presidential primary. Newsom also traveled to Nevada, another early-voting state in the party's primary calendar.And Newsom also traveled last summer on behalf of Biden to New Hampshire, the state that for a century has held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.The former president was the Democrats' 2024 standardbearer before dropping out of the race last July following a disastrous debate performance against now-President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris replaced Biden at the top of the Democratic national ticket.South Carolina, New Hampshire and Nevada are vying for the lead-off position in the next presidential election cycle, and the Democratic National Committee is expected to decide on their 2028 calendar by early 2027.Newsom has long been thought to harbor national ambitions and is considered one of many Democrats who may make a run for the party's 2028 presidential nomination.The two-day swing through South Carolina will give Newsom an opportunity to make connections not only with voters, but also with local party and elected officials. The relationships forged this week could possibly pay dividends down the road for Newsom if he eventually decides to launch a 2028 presidential campaign.

The short time it took the Llano River to overflow and flood central Texas on July 4 is illustrated in a sped up timelapse video, allowing viewers to see just how dramatically and quickly the water level rose.Unusually heavy rain decimated the states Hill Country region, triggering catastrophic flash floods that left at least 80 people dead over the weekend. Footage shows a section of the river situated near Kingsland, which is roughly 100 miles northeast of hardest-hit Kerr County. The water can be seen swelling dramatically in just over 10 minutes."I record the crossing 24/7 with a security camera," Robert Ivey told newsgathering website Storyful. "The river crossing is also known as the slab and is a local swimming spot."TEXAS FLOODING KILLS MORE THAN 80 AS SEARCH CONTINUES FOR DOZENS OF PEOPLEFlash flooding began around 5:14 p.m. and completely inundated the area by 5:30 pm, according to the timestamp on the video.In the footage, authorities can be seen blocking off the road and gradually retreating as rising waters threatened to overtake the area at an alarming speed.TEXAS SUMMER CAMP EVACUATED 70 STAYING NEAR RIVER AHEAD OF FLOODING: 'SAW IT COMING'Kingsland, located about 70 miles northwest of Austin, was among several communities impacted by Texas deadly flooding.Kerr County located farther southwest suffered the highest reported death toll, with officials confirming at least 80 deaths by Monday morning. Many of the victims were attending an all-girls summer camp in the area, authorities said. Dozens remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue across the region.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMeteorologists say the flooding was driven by a slow-moving storm system that dumped several inches of rain in a matter of hours, overwhelming local waterways and catching many off guard despite flash flood warnings.

The U.S. envoy to Lebanon championed a response issued by Beirut on Monday to a proposal by Washington that detailed the complete disarmament of the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah in exchange for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from its southern region.Envoy Thomas Barrack told reporters he was "unbelievably satisfied" with Beiruts timely response to a June 19 proposal that called for the disarmament of Hezbollah within a four-month timeframe."What the government gaveuswas something spectacular in a very short period of time," Barrack said following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who took the top job in January. "I'm unbelievably satisfied with the response."TRUMP PRESSURES ISRAEL TO END GAZA CONFLICT AS HE EYES ABRAHAM ACCORDS EXPANSIONThe news comes as negotiators are also working to end Israels war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after Jerusalem saw itself facing four fronts just last fall with a war on its southern border against Hamas, back-and-forth missile strikes with Iran as well as with the Houthis in Yemen, and a campaign that unfolded in Lebanon.A truce was struck in Lebanon following a sophisticated pager bombing that targeted hundreds of Hezbollah members across the country in September.Hezbollah largely retreated from Lebanons southern region and has reportedly relinquished some arms.But reporting by Reuters on Monday also suggested that Hezbollah may be unwilling to relinquish all its arms and the details of the U.S.-Lebanon agreement that would see the disarmament of the terrorist network remain unknown.Israeli troops have remained in parts of southern Lebanon to counter what it argues is a continued threat posed by the terrorist network to Israeli communities that live on the northern border, and skirmishes have continued.Barrack, who also serves as U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, said he believes that, ultimately, Lebanon and Israel share the same goal peace.AFTER SETBACK TO IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM, TRUMP EXPECTED TO LEVERAGE MILITARY SUPPORT IN NETANYAHU MEETING"The Israelis do not want war withLebanon," he said. "Both countries are trying to give the same thing the notion of a stand-down agreement, of the cessation of hostilities, and a road to peace."Barrack also suggested that the Trump administration may look to add Lebanon to the list of nations that have normalized ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords a chief policy of Trumps during his first administration and one which he has once again made a top priority.Fox News Digital could not confirm whether Beirut is yet interested in that level of diplomacy with its southern neighbor.But Barrack also suggested that Syria has already begun "dialogue" with Israel."The dialogue has started between Syria and Israel, just as the dialogue needs to be reinvented byLebanon," he said. "If you don't want change, it's no problem. The rest of the region is moving at Mach speed and you will be left behind."The comments come one week after Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar said Jerusalem "is interested in expanding the Abraham Accords circle of peace and normalization."We have an interest in adding countries, such as Syria and Lebanon, our neighbors, to the circle of peace and normalization while safeguarding Israel's essential and security interests," he added, though much of the normalization efforts would depend on Israel ending its war in the Gaza Strip.Reuters contributed to this report.

One Texas flood survivor was forced to go to extreme lengths to survive the deadly flash flooding after he realized even first responders couldn't help him.Christian Fell broke through a window in a house and clung to a meter box for hours to survive the fatal high-rise waters. He spoke with "FOX & Friends" to discuss the harrowing experience, crediting God for his ability to stay afloat."I just kind of saw the window was broken, and that was just kind of a light bulb moment, and I had nowhere else to go," Fell told Lawrence Jones on Monday."I realized I couldn't just sit there and swim for three or four hours until the water went away or someone came to save me. I went outside and just held on to the side of the building."TEXAS RIVER FLOOD LEAVES DOZENS DEAD AS EMERGENCY CREWS RACE TO FIND OTHERS MISSING; KIDS CAMP EVACUATEDFell said he heard a thunderstorm late at night leading up to the flash flooding, but he was not prepared for what the "strange noises" would foreshadow shortly thereafter."I start hearing these really strange noises coming from deeper in the house, and originally I thought someone broke into the house," he said. "So I get up and I swing my feet over the side of the bed and that's when I realized I was standing in water up to my ankle.""I tried to open the door, and just a wall of water starts rushing in at me, and that brought it up to probably about my waist," he recalled. "I try to go back to my bedroom, and by this point, there's furniture floating, and I'm having to crawl over it to get through the doorways, and I finally get back to the bedroom."By this point, Fell had called 911, but he knew he would have to save himself if he was going to survive the ravaging waters."I tried to throw all my belongings onto the air mattress because it's floating," he said. "And by this point, the air mattress was well above my head, so I couldn't climb onto it. So I was trying to climb onto a wooden dresser to get onto the air mattress, but that just kept rotating and tumbling underneath me.""And I was on the phone with 911, and I just kind of realized it couldn't really do anything for me," he added. "And that's kind of when I realized I had to save myself or keep myself alive until they could come and rescue me."Jones asked who Fell credits for his survival."God. I think that's pretty much it," he responded."It was unbelievable. I don't really know if I believe it just yet."More than 80 people in Central Texas have died as a result of the flash floods as officials search for dozens still missing.

Democrats are assembling a new policy brain trust calledProject 2029, an effort aimed at shaping the partys long-term vision and regaining electoral strength.But at a time when theres widespread agreement that Democrats need fresh ideas and new voices, the inclusion of longtime party insiders especially former President Joe Bidens national security advisor Jake Sullivan is raising eyebrows across the political spectrum."It's really disappointing to see the lack of self-awareness on Jake's part," said Brett Bruen, former director of global engagement in the Obama White House. "Having Jake involved, let alone leading this, will only lead to stupid, superficial changes.""These Democratic leaders need to take a long look in the mirror and understand they played a big part in bringing this situation about and exit stage left."DEMOCRATS TAKE PAGE FROM CONSERVATIVE PLAYBOOK WITH NEW PROJECT 2029Modeled in name and structure after the Heritage Foundations conservativeProject 2025, Project 2029 brings together high-profile Democratic veterans to outline a policy road map. After a decade of standing more against President Donald Trump than for anything else, the group is dedicated to helping Democrats define the policies that can win the 2028 election.The initiative, first reported by The New York Times, is led by longtime Democratic strategist Andrei Cherny and a cast of familiar faces including Sullivan, Neera Tanden, Bidens domestic policy advisor; Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America; Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan economist; Jim Kessler, co-founder of Third Way; and Felicia Wong , former president of the Roosevelt Institute.But Sullivans role has drawn particular criticism from both Republicans and progressives.Sullivan was Bidens top advisor during the chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members. He reportedly offered to resign at the time once the evacuation didnt go as planned.He's also drawn fire for the Biden administrations failure to help Israel and Hamas reach a lasting ceasefire, and for its Ukraine policy which, as one European diplomat told Fox News Digital, seemed aimed at letting Ukraine "lose slowly.""Why isnt Jake Sullivan working at Chipotle?" quipped Steven Moore, founder of the Ukraine Freedom Project, on a podcast in 2024."Jake in his position both as national security advisor and in Biden world is one of the last people on earth that should be involved in a reset for the Democratic Party," said Bruen.DEMS AT A CROSSROADS AS ESTABLISHMENT PLANS 'PROJECT 2029' WHILE SOCIALIST CANDIDATE WINS NYC MAYORAL PRIMARYSullivan did not reply to a request for comment by Fox News Digital.Zohran Momdanis stunning upset in New York Citys mayoral primary over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has reignited a debate over whether Democrats on a national level need to start taking progressivism seriously."The people responsible for driving the Democratic Party into a ditch are now asking for the keys again," said Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of progressive group Our Revolution. "Leaders like Zohran Mamdani are showing whats possible when you speak directly to working-class pain and stand up to entrenched power."Despite the criticism, some Democrats defend Sullivans role and believe he could help unify the party."Hes a historic organizer of the diverse lanes of Democratic foreign policy, and hes done a great job with it," said Joel Rubin, a former deputy assistant secretary of state and Democratic strategist. However, Rubin questioned how much real influenceProject 2029 will have, especially with no clear 2028 front runner."Were going to have a wide-open primary," Rubin said. "UnlikeProject 2025, where Republicans had a candidate-in-waiting in Trump, we have no standard-bearer. SoProject 2029 is going to be one of many blueprints for what a Democratic administration should do."Some argue that figures like Sullivan are better suited to bridge the divide between establishment figures and progressives than any leftist leader."Hes part of the old guard, but the old guard isnt that old. Theres a lot of young people," one Democratic insider said. "Youd be hard-pressed to find people in the progressive lane pulling in establishment folks, whereas the establishment lane is working to pull in progressives."Sullivans GOP critics also point to his role in promoting now-debunked allegations during the 2016 election.After a report fromSlate claimed Trump Tower maintained a secret server communicating with Russias Alfa Bank, Sullivan then a senior advisor to Hillary Clinton amplified the claim."This could be the most direct link yet between Donald Trump and Moscow," Sullivan said in a statement at the time. "This secret hotline may be the key to unlocking the mystery of Trump's ties to Russia."Republicans later accused him of spreading unverified information and misleading the public.

Jake Paul's business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that lawyers are "actively" pursuing legal action against Piers Morgan for saying Paul's fights are "staged."The co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions said in a recent X post that Morgan can "count on" Bidarian suing the talk show host."BREAKING: I had a better fight with Jake Paul on Thursday than the unwatchable farce that took place tonight," Morgan posted to X on Sunday, referencing his interview with Paul days before he fought Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. "The guys lining his pockets with buckets of $$$$ but hes killing boxing with this boring staged bulls--- against older fighters way past their prime."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBidarian replied to Morgan, saying that his "baseless and irresponsible.""Its one thing to say youre not a good boxer. Its another thing to say you fight older guys. But when you say the fights are staged, AKA rigged, then youre defaming us," Bidarian told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "You are destructing value for his brand, for MVPs brand and what we stand for, which is integrity of sport."You're actually attacking the California State Athletic Commission who oversaw this event. Then youre saying were risking going to federal prison for putting on staged events. So enough is enough, weve been patient for a long time, and now its time people either retract and admit they were wrong or go through with legal action."JAKE PAUL TROLLS OPPONENT ARRESTED BY ICE WITH AMERICAN FLAG EMOJI ON SOCIAL MEDIA"Every single Jake Paul fight has been sanctioned by an athletic commission," Bidarian added. "Every single Jake Paul Fight has had sports betting available on it. Every single Jake Paul fight has been with a large media partner. For someone to say that any of Jake's fights are anything other than professionally sanctioned fights with clear rules, is ridiculous."The calls about rigged fights grew loud after Paul fought Mike Tyson at the time, Bidarian made the same claim to Fox News Digital in that it was all legitimate.Paul said on X that he "asked my team to vigorously go after anyone who makes up lies about my boxing career."After defeating Chavez, Paul was ranked 14th in the WBA cruiserweight rankings, making him eligible for a title bout. Bidarian said he expects such a bout to occur in "2026 or 2027."Paul improved to 12-1 in his career with the victory.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Democratic lawmakers say their voters are enraged at the lack of ability to counter President Donald Trump's agenda, with some saying they could resort to "violence," Axios reported Monday.The outlet says it spoke to over two dozen House Democrats to measure the temperature of the Democratic base. What it found was red-hot anger and a burgeoning desire to circumvent the rule of law, where explanations that Democrats simply don't hold enough power in Washington fall on deaf ears."We've got people who are desperately wanting us to do something... no matter what we say, they want [more]," Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., told the outlet.Most of the lawmakers spoke on condition of anonymity. Schneider's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.ELON MUSK SAYS US IS RULED BY 'PORKY PIG PARTY' AS TRUMP DEFENDS HIS VISION AGAINST FORMER ALLY'S CRITICISM"Our own base is telling us that what we're doing is not good enough... [that] there needs to be blood to grab the attention of the press and the public," one such lawmaker said.Another said their constituents are convinced that "civility isn't working" and that they should prepare for "violence... to fight to protect our democracy."A third lawmaker described some of the messages from people online as "crazy ****," saying that some told them to "storm the White House and stuff like that."The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.TOP DEMOCRATS ADMIT FAILURE,' FECKLESSNESS ON BORDER IN SCATHING NY TIMES REPORTAnother lawmaker compared Democratic voters to the "Roman coliseum.""People just want more and more of this spectacle," the lawmaker said.Other constituents have insisted that lawmakers take on the risk themselves, with one lawmaker saying they were told they should be willing to get "shot.""What I have seen is a demand that we get ourselves arrested intentionally or allow ourselves to be victims of violence, and... a lot of times that's coming from economically very secure White people," another lawmaker said.'CHAOS,' 'UNACCEPTABLE': FETTERMAN RIPS DEMOCRATIC HANDLING OF BORDER IN BIPARTISAN DISCUSSIONA seventh lawmaker recounted a meeting they had with constituents that laid bare the desire for escalation."I actually said in a meeting, 'When they light a fire, my thought is to grab an extinguisher,'" the lawmaker detailed."And someone at the table said, 'Have you tried gasoline?'" they added.