China is eager to hash out a trade deal with the U.S., according to President Donald Trump.Trumps remarks come as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland Saturday amid a steep tariff battle between Washington and Beijing. "Scott's going to be going to Switzerland, meeting with China," Trump told reporters Thursday at the White House. "And you know, they very much want to make a deal. We can all play games. Who made the first call, who didn't make them? It doesn't matter. Only matters what happens in that room. But I will tell you that China very much wants to make a deal. We'll see how that works out."Trump told reporters on Air Force One Sunday he wants a "fair" trade deal with China, claiming discussions with Beijing were in the works on multiple issues.Trump has voiced support for tariffs for decades. The White House has called for tariffs to address the nations 2024 record $1.2 trillion trade deficit, and said the tariffs will bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs.Bessent cautioned in April that the tariffs could cost China up to 10 million jobs, and said that its incumbent upon Beijing to remove current tariffs on U.S. imports."I think that over time we will see that the Chinese tariffs are unsustainable for China. I've seen some very large numbers over the past few days that show if these numbers stay on, Chinese could lose 10 million jobs very quickly," Bessent told reporters at the White House April 29. "And even if there is a drop in the tariffs that they could lose 5 million jobs.""So remember that we are the deficit country," Bessent said. "They sell almost five times more goods to us than we sell to them. So the onus will be on them to take off these tariffs. They're unsustainable for them."Bessent also told lawmakers Tuesday that the U.S. has launched discussions with various countries, and indicated that major trade deals could be announced "as early as this week."This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for formal talks on Thursday for the first time since President Donald Trump exacerbated the U.S.-China trade war last month.In a statement at the top of the meeting, Xi pledged to stand by his anti-Western ally against "power politics" and "bullying on the international stage.""Eighty years ago, the peoples of China and Russia made tremendous sacrifices to secure a great victory, contributing an indelible chapter to the cause of world peace and human progress," Xi said, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.PIVOTAL TRADE TALKS WITH BEIJING LOOM AS TRUMP SWEARS IN NEW US AMBASSADOR TO CHINA: 'WHAT TIMING'"Today, in the face of unilateralist backflows and acts of power politics and bullying on the international stage, China will join Russia in shouldering our special responsibilities as major countries and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council," he added.The pair met on what is considered Victory Day in Europe, which marks the beginning of the end of World War II, when the Allied nations accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, though Russia celebrates the anniversary one day later.Japan did not surrender until September 1945, though Xi and Putin convened for a joint celebration which will take place in Moscows Red Square on Friday and will include a large contingent of Chinese troops. Leaders from 20 nations, including Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula de Silva, will also reportedly be in attendance.While Xi appeared to take direct aim at the U.S., which under Trump has slapped 145% tariffs on all Chinese exports, Putins language was more toned down when he said, "We are developing our ties in the interests of both our peoples and not aimed against anyone."Putin and Xi first expanded their relationship just ahead of Russias 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in the Wests attempt to isolate Moscow in retaliation for the deadly war.US OFFICIALS TO MEET WITH CHINESE COUNTERPARTS IN SWITZERLAND AMID TRADE WARRussia, China, Iran and North Korea have since deepened ties in an alliance that has increasingly concerned Western partners, though the Trump administration has looked to step away from these divisions in what some have argued could weaken U.S. ties with Washingtons long-standing allies.Putin said the ties strengthened during its war years were "one of the fundamental foundations of modern Russian-Chinese relations"."Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand guard over the historical truth, protect the memory of the events of the war years, and counteract modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism," he added in reference to one of his long-debunked claims used to justify his illegal invasion of Ukraine.According to Russian news outlet TASS, both Xi and Putin pledged to help play a role in the Trump administrations push to form a new nuclear agreement with Iran.While both were key players in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Trump abandoned in 2018, it remains unclear how they intend to participate in this round of negotiations facilitated by Oman."The parties intend to play an active creative role in the settlement around the Iranian nuclear program, emphasizing that it will contribute to maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, peace and stability in the Middle East," the readout said.The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digitals questions regarding any potential China-Russia involvement in the talks.

In a surprising twist of fate, Marco Rubio has gone from bitter presidential rival to President Donald Trumps go-to guy.At the start of the new administration, current and former officials speculated Rubio would be one of the first Cabinet officials shown the door, as his America First credentials were called into question given his previously hawkish foreign policy views.Instead, Rubio has only continued to find favor with the president so much so that he now holds an unprecedented four different roles within the administration."When I have a problem, I call up Marco. He gets it solved," Trump quipped earlier this month.TRUMP TO TAP NEW NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR IN 6 MONTHS; CALLS WALTZ MOVE UPGRADEFirst, Rubio glided into the secretary of state role with a 99-0 Senate confirmation. Then, Trump and his team dismantled USAID and merged it under Rubio's State Department leadership, naming him acting director. The secretary was subsequently tapped to lead the National Archives in an acting capacity, and as of last week, hes also replaced Mike Waltz as acting national security advisor."This is an expression of trust," said Andrew Tabler, a former senior official at State and the National Security Council (NSC). "It's a sign that the president likes Secretary Rubio, despite the odds."Trump has suggested the interim arrangement could last up to six months, and while that may be an expression of the president's confidence in Rubio, some are questioning whether one person can effectively juggle four high-profile roles."Marco Rubio is very talented but no one can do that," said Joel Rubin, former senior State Department official.Henry Kissinger was the last person to serve as both secretary of state and national security advisor, holding both roles for over two years from 1975 to 1977. But that was half a century ago, and threats facing the nation have only multiplied.MIKE WALTZ, OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STAFFERS OUT IN LATEST TRUMP PURGE FOLLOWING SIGNAL CHAT LEAKRubin, who served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, called the workload "not fair to the individual, not fair to the taxpayer, and not fair to President Trump, who needs strong, independent advice from a national security advisor.""The president has assembled an incredibly talented team that is fully committed to putting America and Americans first," a senior State Department official said in response to an inquiry on Rubio's many duties. "Secretary Rubio looks forward to serving as his interim national security advisor while ensuring the mission-critical work at the State Department continues uninterrupted."The national security advisor is traditionally the presidents closest aide on matters of war, peace and global crisis physically located near the Oval Office and ready to brief the president at any moment. That proximity is hard to maintain when the same person is flying overseas for diplomatic missions."If he has to fly off to Pakistan to stop a nuclear war, then the president's national security advisor, who usually is sitting right next to him, is not there."The reshuffling follows a broader shake-up inside the National Security Council, which lost Waltz, deputy advisor Alex Wong, and a number of staffers in early April. That thinning of personnel, several sources said, has only compounded the stakes."There are major national security issues in three different theaters. Europe, Middle East and Asia. One's a hot war, one is a half-hot war, and it's really getting tense in Asia," said one former NSC official. "The president's national security team needs to be filled out, and many people at State and DOD still need to be confirmed."TRUMP TO TAP NEW NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR IN 6 MONTHS; CALLS WALTZ MOVE UPGRADENational security advisor "is one of the presidents closest relationships," said Michael Allen, former special assistant to the president and senior director at NSC. "The national security advisor needs to be near the president all the time. Or at least able to brief the president all the time. So this is more duties for Rubio and theyre already short-handed."Still, Allen said the presidents personal comfort with his top national security aide may outweigh structural concerns for now."If the president feels like he needs Rubio there, then this is a good solution," Allen said. "At least for the short to medium term."Yet others say Rubios promotion might be more symbolic than operational, particularly in a White House where influence doesnt always match job titles."I think it's not, Can Marco Rubio do four jobs? Its, Is he allowed to do his one job which is Secretary of State?" said Mark Feierstein, a former senior official at USAID. "Foreign counterparts may see him as pleasant in meetings, but they don't necessarily believe he can deliver."Feierstein pointed to the dismantling of USAID, the rise of informal advisors like Stephen Miller, and the proliferation of special envoys like Steve Witkoff who bypass Rubio entirely. "You've got loads of people who report directly to Trump or others. So now it's just chaos," he said.Even Rubios ideological positioning raises questions. A staunch foreign policy hawk during his time in the Senate, Rubio has in recent months presided over a foreign policy apparatus that includes outreach to Russia and dramatic State Department budget cuts moves he may once have opposed."Hes decided to accommodate," Feierstein said.But Rubio's ability to meet voters where they are and serve as the president's happy warrior may be the key to his longevity. Sparring with voices like Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Vice President JD Vance on foreign policy would only cause further headaches for the president.Tabler, for his part, remained optimistic. "Rubio is energetic, he knows the issues. He's been working on foreign policy for years," he said. "Its a positive sign. But how long one person can do that job and under what circumstances is up to him."

Smokey Robinson is firmly denying the sexual assault allegations made against him.Robinsons attorney, Christopher Frost, released a statement on behalf of his client, to Fox News Digital, suggesting that the claims are a tactic to extort money from the Motown legend, as he pointed to inconsistencies and questionable timelines in the plaintiffs' accounts.Robinson's wife of 25 years, Frances, was also accused of perpetuating a "hostile work environment."SMOKEY ROBINSON ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT BY FORMER HOUSEKEEPERS IN $50M LAWSUIT"We are responding on behalf of our clients Smokey and Frances Robinson. We will have more to say in the coming days as we make our legal response, and in time Mr. Robinson will respond in his own words," Frost explained."As this case progresses, the evidence (the crucial element that guides us) will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon--$50 million dollars, to be exact."Robinson, 85, was accused of sexual misconduct and false imprisonment Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by four anonymous former employees, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.Frosts statement continued, "Through this process we have seen the bizarre theatrics of [Tuesday's] news conference, as the plaintiffs attorneys outlined vile, false allegations against Mr. and Mrs. Robinson."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSRobinson is accused of harassing and assaulting his former housekeepers who worked at his Chatsworth home between 2006 and 2024, according to the suit.Frost concluded his statement with his legal teams next moves, which will include a formal request to dismiss the lawsuit."We will also be asking the Court to address that in their statements to the press about Mr. Robinson, the plaintiffs attorneys have reached beyond the bounds of liberties that even lawyers are typically allowed in this context," the statement read.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"We will have more to say on this matter, as we fiercely defend our clients against these false allegations and work to protect their good names."In addition to the allegations against Robinson, his wife Frances has been under fire for allegedly perpetuating a toxic work environment.JAY-Z ACCUSER HEARD ON TAPE ADMITTING SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSATIONS WERE FALSE: LAWYERThe accusers claimed Frances "failed to take the appropriate corrective action to prevent Defendant Smokey Robinsons deviant misconduct" despite having "full knowledge of his prior acts of sexual misconduct, having settled cases with other women that suffered and experienced similar sexual assaults perpetuated by him."According to the lawsuit, one of the four accusers, Jane Doe 1 worked for the Motown legend from January 2023 through February 2024 but was forced to resign due to Robinson's "repeated sexual assaults and sexual harassment against her."She claimed Robinson sexually assaulted her "at least 7 times" while she was employed by the family. She was unwilling to report the incidents due to "her fear of losing her livelihood, familial reprisal, public embarrassment, shame the possible adverse effect on her immigration status""Plaintiffs were severely harmed and humiliated by Defendant Smokey Robinsons conduct," the women claimed in their lawsuit.In addition to sexual battery and assault, the four women sued for negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, gender violence and a number of labor code violations.Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.

Fox News has exclusively obtained satellite imagery revealing what an opposition group says is a previously undisclosed Iranian nuclear weapons facility raising fresh concerns amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and the Trump administration.The newly identified site, located in Irans Semnan Province, is far from the regime's already-known nuclear facilities. According to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), intelligence gathered from sources inside the country points to a sprawling compound covering nearly 2,500 acres.Code-named the "Rainbow Site" by Iranian officials, the facility has reportedly been in operation for more than a decade, masked as a chemical production company known as Diba Energy Siba.IRAN'S COVER NUCLEAR AGENCY FOUND OPERATING OUT OF TOP SPACE PROGRAM LAUNCH SITESAccording to NCRI sources, the primary function of the Rainbow Site is the extraction of tritium a radioactive isotope used to enhance nuclear weapons. Unlike uranium enrichment, tritium has virtually no peaceful or commercial applications, casting further doubt on Irans longstanding claims that its nuclear ambitions are solely for energy or civilian use.The revelations come as the Trump administration navigates sensitive negotiations with Tehran. When asked about the U.S. position on whether Iran can maintain a nuclear enrichment program short of weapons development, President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday, "We havent made that decision yet. We will, but we havent made that decision yet."Despite the bombshell intelligence, senior officials maintain optimism. Vice President JD Vance, speaking Tuesday, said the talks remain on track.TRUMP HALTS MILITARY STRIKES ON HOUTHIS BUT EXPERT WARNS IRAN-BACKED TERRORIST GROUP REMAINS MAJOR THREAT"Without prejudging the negotiation, I will say, so far so good," Vance told reporters. "Weve been very happy with how the Iranians have responded to some of the points that weve made."The discovery of the Rainbow Site could complicate the already delicate diplomacy surrounding Irans nuclear capabilities and the possibility of a renewed agreement.

The first bottle of "whisky" matured in casks submerged in Scotland's Loch Ness has sold at auction for more than $1,000.Domhayn, named after the Gaelic word for "deep," was submerged 702 feet beneath the surface of the legendary Scottish freshwater on Valentine's Day, according to news agency SWNS.The inaugural "Loch Ness edition" bottle, which comes from a 2010 single malt barley spirit with 55.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), recently sold at auction for 850, or about $1,133.RARE AND MYSTERIOUS WHISKEY BOTTLES FOUND WASHED UP ON BEACH''We're thrilled that someone out there is now going to have that incredible experience of tasting a spirit that has touched the bottom of Loch Ness," founder James Patterson told SWNS.Patterson said he hatched the idea while watching swimmers in Loch Ness."This is about pushing the boundaries of how we understand spirit maturation," he said. "We know the environment a cask matures in has a huge impact, but no one has explored the application of pressure like this before."The results, Patterson said, were "astounding."WHISKEY VS. WHISKY: THIS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BROWN LIQUORS"When we retrieved the cask, the difference was undeniable," he said."The spirit had developed a distinctly different aroma and smoothness something traditional maturation simply couldn't achieve in the same timeframe."With only six bottles existing, the spirit can't legally be called "whisky" (the Scottish spelling of whiskey) because its submersion in water alters its molecular profile, as SWNS reported."Submersion causes the cask to compress and decompress, triggering a unique interaction between the wood and the spirit involving both extraction and absorption," Patterson said."It's a one-off opportunity each cask can only withstand one dive before the pressure permanently alters it."For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleTo ensure authenticity and quality, the spirit from each cask undergoes molecular-level analysis by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford."The technique measures differences in the compounds found in samples," Patterson said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"The results showed a different molecular composition in the processed samples, providing evidence that our process alters the molecular level profile of the spirits compared to control samples."Patterson said he expects "collectors and enthusiasts to be very curious about how this method compares to conventional maturation."He said the technique is also being applied to wine, rum and vodka.

A fundraising campaign on the crowd-sourcing site GiveSendGo has raised over $15,000 for a Temple University student intending to wage a legal battle amid his feud with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.The student, Mo Khan, was thrust into national controversy after Portnoy accused Khan of posting a video to his Instagram story showing a waitress inside the Barstool Sansom Street bar holding up a sign that read "F--- the Jews."Portnoy initially offered to send the student on a trip to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust in response to his alleged role in the incident, but Khan declined. Instead, the 21-year-old is raising money for legal defense on GiveSendGo.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, a video that Khan posted on X advertising the campaign received a community note after Portnoy disputed the student's account of what happened.GiveSendGo co-founder Jacob Wells has told Fox News Digital the company will be "looking into" the validity of the campaign."We want to make sure campaigns are as truthful as possible so we take reports of disputes seriously, we have our verification team that can take a look, and we'd be happy to take a look at this as well," Wells said, admitting he did not previously know of Portnoy's dispute and the community note on Khan's post."It's not our responsibility or job necessarily to fact-find around every single campaign unto the nth degree, so there's a balance there, but we'll commit to doing our verification process We will definitely commit to looking into the campaign as we would any other campaign and go after making sure it is truthful as can be placed in a platform like ours."Wells added that if Khan misrepresented the events leading up to his fundraiser in the campaign summary, it "could be" grounds for removal of the campaign."It could be. I hate doing hypotheticals because there are so many variables in these situations," Wells said."If there are egregious examples of outright lies in campaign stories, for sure, that would definitely be a terms of service violation and something we would seriously consider for removal."KARMELO ANTHONY'S FAMILY'S PLANS FOR $500K DONATIONS AFTER TRACK MEET STABBING REVEALED BY FUNDRAISING EXECKhan claimed in his video that he had nothing to do with bringing the sign to the bar and was simply "reporting" on it. Khan also expressed anti-Israel beliefs in the rant."Although I had nothing to do with the sign coming out, nor do I know who did it, I know that the sign was provocative because it reminds people a lot of the unjust things that Israel is doing around the world, thus leading me to report on it," Khan said, later adding, "Israel kills thousands of people on a daily basis!"Portnoy re-posted Khan's video disputing Khan and calling the student "a liar.""This dude is a flat liar. I talked to him on the phone with his buddy and they both owned up to it and cried about it. He then lawyered up after speaking with his family," Portnoy wrote in response to Khan's post on X.Khan has since responded to Portnoy on X, disputing the founder's claim that the student has retained a lawyer and cried over the phone.The initial community note on Khan's post read, "The story is different from the story that he originally told Dave Portnoy, to the point where Portnoy called him a liar,'" and included links to Portnoy's response and a New York Post article covering the exchange.However, the post appears to have a new community note that points out a different factor in Khan's history as it relates to the incident.The new community note now reads, "Several incidents of Mo Khan committing antisemitic acts have surfaced online, including him throwing quarters at Jewish students at Temple University." The new note includes links to an NBC Philadelphia story about the incident, but that article does not mention any of Khan's past antisemitic behavior.Still, the new note also points out that Khan did an interview on a podcast run by Stew Peters, who is known to harbor and spread antisemitic beliefs, including operating the website "dontbeajew.com.Temple University president John Fry appeared to condemn Khan's interview in a statement."Yesterday, we became aware that a student participated in an interview with a media personality who has a history of producing extreme antisemitic and racist content," Fry said. "The content of this interview was both appalling and deeply offensive. Antisemitism is not tolerated at Temple."Temple has confirmed it suspended two students as part of its investigation into the matter. Khan has said he's been suspended by the university.Khan has not been charged with any crime. Philadelphia police said they were gathering information about the incident earlier in the week.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Many travelers preparing for their flights at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport told Fox News Digital that the government effectively notified Americans about the REAL ID law that took effect on May 7, with many adding that the new requirement bolsters safety."I think they did a great job of letting people know and I think it's important, because we need to make sure that everyone's got correct identification," said one man who spoke to Fox News Digital from the terminal."I think that the government did a really good job of informing the public that it's needed. I see it everywhere," another man said.The REAL ID laws took effect on May 7, though the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced ahead of Wednesday that Americans who lack the new ID will still be able to travel but would face additional screening. REAL ID is a federally-compliant driver's license or other identification that meets higher standards than state-issued driver's licenses.REAL ID DEADLINE COMES AND GOES AIRPORTS REPORT BUSINESS AS USUALOnly legal U.S. citizens or residents can obtain a REAL ID. Valid U.S. passports can also still be used instead of a REAL ID for domestic air travel, the DHS explains on its website."I think the government did a great job preparing for folks, and especially in the state of Georgia. They've had this in process for a long time," said another traveler.Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 to heighten security requirements for driver's licenses in response to the attacks on 9/11. Though some states began complying with the law more than a decade ago, enforcement in all states had been repeatedly delayed due to the pandemic, DMV backlogs, as well as some states, such as South Carolina, initially refusing to comply.DO WE EVEN NEED THIS? LAWMAKERS GET REAL ABOUT REAL ID MANDATE STARTING TODAY"We've been doing it since, gosh since 2013. Trying to get everybody aboard, and this is the last year for them to get on board," one woman said."I think it's important to protect our airports one another and our federal buildings with higher security," another woman said.AIR TRAVELERS WITHOUT REAL ID TO FACE EXTRA SCREENING BUT WILL BE ALLOWED TO FLY FOR NOW, DHS SAYSBy contrast, another traveler said the roll-out could have been smoother."They could have rolled this out a little smoothly there and allowed people to get more prepared, even though, you know, to say it's been in the works for a couple of years, but I travel quite often, and I didn't know," she said.

Eighty years after the Holocaust, far too many people are either downplaying its severity or denying it altogether, warned Merrill Eisenhower Atwater, great-grandson of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.His remarks came as nations around the world on Thursday commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers, bringing an end to the war in Europea conflict that claimed the lives of approximately 40 million people, including the extermination of 6 million Jews.Last month, Eisenhower Atwater took part in the March of the Living on Holocaust Remembrance Day, walking alongside survivors and thousands of participants from around the world. The march traces the path from Auschwitz to Birkenau, the Nazi death camps in occupied Poland, in a solemn tribute to the victims and in honor of the survivors and their liberators."When youre sitting with 80 Holocaust survivors and both you and they are crying because of how special the moment isand they tell you, Without your great-grandfather, this never would have happenedI say, without your bravery, this never would have happened,"Eisenhower Atwater told Fox News Digital on Wednesday,ISRAEL PAUSES AS THE JEWISH STATE HONORS AND REMEMBERS VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST"One person equals multiple lives that were saved. It wasnt just the liberation of the campsit was saving generations," he added.Among the marchs participants was Israel Meir Lau, former chief rabbi of Israel and a child survivor of Buchenwald, who personally met Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the Allied offensive against the Nazis in Europe, during the camps liberation.Also remembered was Chaim Herzog, father of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who was on hand for the march. A British army officer during World War II, Chaim Herzog played a role in liberating the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. His father, Yitzhak Isaac Halevi Herzogwho would also become a chief rabbi of Israelmet with Gen. Eisenhower in 1946 as part of a mission to aid Jewish survivors across postwar Europe.Eisenhower Atwater called his inclusion "humbling" and said the march allowed him to "sit and talk with unsung heroes."One survivor in particular, Eva Clarke, left a deep impression. "Shes one of the kindest souls Ive ever met. Finding out that the gas ran out just a couple days before she was bornthats divine intervention," he told Fox News Digital. "She led the way. Just an incredible woman with an incredible story. She should inspire everyone."Clarke was born on April 29, 1945 at the gates of Mauthausen concentration camp, one of only three known babies to have survived birth there.Clarkes mother, Anka Kauderova, endured three and a half years in concentration camps: Theresienstadt in then-Czechoslovakia, Auschwitz, and the Freiberg slave labor camp and armament factory in Germany. She was eventually transported in open coal wagons, along with 2,000 other prisoners, on a grueling 17-day journey without food and with minimal water to Mauthausen.ISRAELI PRESIDENT HERZOG HIGHLIGHTS ANTISEMITISM IN UN SPEECH AS NEW REPORT SHOWS SHOCKING TREND"My parents were in Theresienstadt for three years, which was unusually long. They were young, strong, and able to work. To some extent, it was a transit camp to a death camp," Clarke told Fox News Digital."At the end of September 1944, their luck ran out. My father was sent to Auschwitz, and incredibly, my mother volunteered to follow him the next day. She didnt know where he was going and, ever the optimist, believed it couldnt get worse and theyd survive," she said.Anka never saw her husband again. An eyewitness later told her that he was shot and killed in the death march near Auschwitz on Jan. 18, 1945. Auschwitz was liberated by the Russian army on Jan. 27.In 1943, Anka became pregnant. "It was dangerous, but she met my father secretly. Becoming pregnant in a concentration camp was considered a crime punishable by death," Clarke said.Her brother was born in February 1944 but died of pneumonia two months later. "Had my mother arrived at Auschwitz with a baby in her arms, both would have been sent to the gas chamber. Nobody knew she was pregnant againwith me."In April 1945, Anka was sent to Mauthausen. "Its a beautiful village on the Danube in Austria, but the camp sits on a steep hill behind it. When my mother saw the name at the train station, she was shockedshe had heard how horrific it was. That shock likely triggered her labor, and she began giving birth to me," Clarke said.She credits her survival to timing. "On April 28, the Nazis ran out of gas. I was born on April 29. Hitler committed suicide on April 30. On May 5, the American 11th Armored Division liberated the camp."When the Americans arrived, they brought food and medicinethough many, weakened, died upon receiving them. Three weeks later, once Anka regained strength, U.S. forces repatriated her to Prague. There, Anka met her second husband, and the two left to avoid living under communism, eventually settling in the U.K."I feel Merrill is my new best friend," Clarke said of Eisenhower Atwater. "It was overwhelming to meet someone whose great-grandfather played such an important role in ending the war. I was delighted to reconnect with him again in Auschwitz a few weeks ago. Everyone wanted to thank him for what his great-grandfather did."Clarke will return to Mauthausen this Sunday to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation by U.S. forces. "Ill be there with two other babies who were born under similar circumstances. We are so grateful, I cant even express it," she told Fox News Digital.Reflecting on the moral clarity his great-grandfather exemplified, Eisenhower Atwater underscored that we are all human beings first."We all know right from wrong. It is wrong to kill people, wrong to put babies in ovens, wrong to put people in gas chambers. Thats clear," he said.He acknowledged that Holocaust denial often stems from disbelief. "Its easy to say something didnt happen because its hard to comprehend the death of that many people. I get that. But it did happen. Nazi Germans killed 10,000 people a dayits well-documented. They documented it themselves, and the Allied forces saw it first-hand."Nobody really wants to talk about the death of six million people over a five-to-six-year period," he added. "But its the truth."

Female athletes Stephanie Turner and Payton McNabb testified to members of Congress at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee's "Unfair Play: Keeping Men Out of Womens Sports" hearing on Wednesday.At one point during the hearing, the two women were approached by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas."'You're both very courageous. You're very courageous being here, and I want to say thank you for all of this,'" Crockett said to the two women, Turner told Fox News Digital. "And I said Payton and I both took time out of our day to be there, and I find it very disrespectful that you would co-opt this hearing that is about me and Payton and make it about your own politics."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCrockett had just used her turn during the hearing to divert the conversation away from protecting women's sports, the main purpose of the hearing, to condemn President Donald Trump for other issues. Crockett had previously attempted to speakCrockett even made light of the issue of trans athlete inclusion by turning her monologue into a game she called "Trump or Trans." The game featured Crockett asking another witness whether to blame Trump or trans people for a series of unsubstantiated issues that included "increasing the price of everything" and "ignoring the constitution." The witness responded "Trump" all 12 times.Crockett has been outspokenly opposed to Republican efforts to keep trans athletes out of women's and girls' sports, even previously mocking Americans who claim to have been impacted. Yet, she tried to be complimentary with McNabb and Turner, according to them."I think she was lying," McNabb told Fox News Digital. "I did not believe one word she said, because literally the theatrics, and just how she acted literally the whole time and then trying to come over and whisper and be nice girl to us. I don't know what happened, it was like a whole other person than what we all saw 10 seconds before she got over there."Fox News Digital reached out to Crockett for further comment.Crockett's antics were one of just several incidents that highlighted a hearing of chaos that involved multiple shouting matches between committee members and witnesses, as well as plainly questionable comments. Many such comments confused, frustrated and offended Turner and McNabb.McNabb suffered permanent brain injuries in high school after getting spiked in the head by a trans opponent during a volleyball match. She then had to watch opposing witness Fatima Goss Graves, CEO of the National Women's Law Center, suggest that the way to prevent other women from facing similar injuries is to prevent spiking in volleyball altogether."I would argue that the answer is to ensure people can't spike volleyballs into other people's heads," Goss Graves said during the hearing when responding McNabb's story.WOMEN'S SWIMMERS SPEAK OUT AFTER UNKNOWINGLY FACING TRANS COMPETITOR, FILING COMPLAINT: 'I FEEL BETRAYED'For McNabb, Goss Graves' answer was startling."That was just absolutely ridiculous," McNabb said. "The fact of the matter is, that day and that injury was unlike anything else I've ever experienced, and it's because it was a man who hit me in the face, it's really just that simple."What came as an even bigger shock to McNabb was when Goss Graves offered to work with the former volleyball player to help her recover from her brain damage, during the hearing."That's not happening. This woman is obviously not sane, and I don't know why she would think I would ever want some medical advice or advice in general from her," McNabb said.Turner, who went viral in April for refusing to face a trans opponent at a fencing match and getting punished by USA Fencing, took particular offense to comments made by Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-Cal. During Simon's turn, she suggested that protecting women's sports would lead to bringing back racial segregation and that Black women would be disproportionately targeted by trans athlete restriction laws."I find that, as a Black woman myself, to be quite offensive," Turner said."I find it offensive because they lead with this statement as a Black woman, Im a Black woman.' Well, I'm a Black woman, I was born in Washington D.C., I was raised in one of the bluest parts of America in Montgomery County, Maryland, and no, I don't agree with you, that's wrong."Wednesday also marked the first time Turner came face-to-face with USA Fencing chair Damien Lehfeldt, who was subpoenaed to the hearing, since her viral kneel protest. Turner was given a black card for refusing to face the trans opponent, disqualified and escorted out of the venue, and then given a 12-month probation.Lehfeldt was aggressively pressed by Republican committee members throughout the hearing about his organization's pro-trans policies and punishment of Turner.At one point, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., used her time to ask Lehfeldt to apologize to Turner. Lefheldt did not apologize upon the request, and in response, Mace suggested Lehfeldt was "not" a man."Real men protect women, you're not one," Mace said.Turner said she was not surprised by Lehfeldt's refusal to apologize and would not have accepted it even if he did."An apology is just empty words without actions," Turner said.Turner added that after Wednesday's hearing, she sees the next big goal in the movement to protect women's sports is to push USA Fencing to make concrete changes to its gender eligibility policy to protect women competitors.The organization said it is preparing to amend its current policies that allow biological males to compete with women and girls in the event that it is "forced" to change it.Education Secretary Linda McMahon previously announced that the newly formed Title IX investigations team will be probing the incident involving Turner and trans competitor Redmond Sullivan.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.