California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to give a direct answer when asked what age is too young for children to undergo transgender surgeries.Speaking on former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's podcast, Newsom called the topic a "major problem" for the Democratic Party but stopped short of explaining his personal stance."Yeah, I mean look, now that I have a nine-year-old, just became nine, come on, man," Newsom said when asked whether children as young as eight should be treated.Jamie Reed, a self-described Democrat and a transgender clinic whistleblower, said she wasnt satisfied with the governors response on "Fox & Friends." "He does not answer the question," Reed said. "And for a lifelong Democrat like myself, I am incredibly disappointed that the party, this person who wants to be the leader of the party, is still not able to answer the basic science questions."JOE ROGAN CONFRONTS GAVIN NEWSOM WITH 'TOUGH' QUESTIONS ON PANDEMIC RECORDDuring the podcast, Newsom suggested that the debate around transgender surgeries for minors likely played a "very significant" role in the 2024 election and may have hurt Vice President Kamala Harris bid for the presidency.Reed said Newsoms hesitation to clarify his stance may be linked to a broader lack of education on the controversial health issue."I think part of why he pivots and doesn't answer the question is because the best answer from the Democrats right now needs to be first an apology," she said."We got this wrong. We have hurt children and families, and we are sorry."DEMOCRAT MOTHER 'ABSOLUTELY THRILLED' AS SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS BAN ON YOUTH TRANSGENDER TREATMENTSGAVIN NEWSOM SAYS HE'S LOST FRIENDS FOR SAYING BIOLOGICAL MEN PARTICIPATING IN WOMEN'S SPORTS IS UNFAIRThe issue of transgender treatments for minors, while a rare occurrence in the United States, has been a heated debate between the Trump administration and California.In February, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a memo reminding hospitals and federally funded healthcare providers in California that they need to continue offering gender treatments, such as hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender youths.The statement was in response to the Trump administration issuing a directive that could freeze or stop federal funding to programs that provide this type of care.Reed accused Newsom of minimizing the seriousness of the issue by not having a stronger position on the topic. "Gavin acts like, in this interview, he doesn't understand what's going on in his own state," she said. "How could he run for president if he doesnt even understand the policies and how they impact families in his state?"In 2022, Newsom declared California a sanctuary state for families seeking the treatments for minors. He signed the bill as other states moved to ban such treatment for minors, including Tennessee, which at the time passed a law prohibiting it for young people who hadnt experienced puberty.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Why settle for a regular robot when you can have a robot coyote?That's the innovative question the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is answering as it rolls out robot coyotes for airfield wildlife control. These cybernetic prairie predators are a creative solution to a very real problem.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/NEWSLETTERHEGSETH TEARS UP RED TAPE, ORDERS PENTAGON TO BEGIN DRONE SURGE AT TRUMP'S COMMANDAirfields face a constant battle with wildlife. Birds, rabbits and even deer can wander onto runways, creating dangerous situations for aircraft and crews. Birds are the biggest threat. When sucked into engines or hitting windscreens, they can cause catastrophic damage. In fact, the threat is so serious that the U.S. Civil Air Administration once built a "chicken gun" to fire bird carcasses at planes to test their resilience.Traditional deterrents, like drones, dogs, falcons and even gas-powered cannons, have been used for years. But wildlife adapts quickly, and these methods don't always keep animals away for long.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Enter the robot coyote. The ERDC, in partnership with wildlife biologists Stephen Hammond and Jacob Jung and the USDA National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), has spent five years developing these unique machines. The idea is simple. Most animals instinctively avoid coyotes, so why not use that fear to keep them away from airfields?The first prototypes, Coyote Rovers, started as Boston Dynamics Spot robots. However, these proved too slow to scare off wildlife. The team switched to four-wheeled Traxxas X-Maxx motorized cars, which can reach speeds of 20 mph. Each vehicle carries a plastic coyote dummy, blending just the right amount of realism and intimidation, all for about $3,000 each.The robot coyotes have already been tested at several military airfields, including Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fort Campbell and Naval Air Station Whiting Field. These early trials showed promise. The robot coyotes successfully deterred birds and other animals, helping to keep runways clear and safe.But the ERDC isn't stopping there. The goal is to make these robot coyotes even smarter. Future versions may include programmed routes, exclusion zones and the ability to identify specific species. Imagine a robot coyote that can recognize a flock of geese and adjust its tactics on the fly.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe ERDC and USDA-NWRC are continuing to refine these robot coyotes for airfield wildlife control. New features are on the horizon, including onboard computers, artificial intelligence, cameras and sensors. The aim is to create a robust system that can operate autonomously, navigate tough terrain and adapt to changing conditions. These advances could revolutionize how airfields, and perhaps even commercial airports, manage wildlife hazards.Robot coyotes for airfield wildlife control are a creative and practical answer to a longstanding problem. By blending technology and biology, the U.S. Army is making airfields safer for everyone. As these systems become more advanced, we may see them used in airports around the world.If robot coyotes can keep wildlife off runways, what other surprising animal-inspired robots might we see patrolling our critical infrastructure in the future? 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.

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Former LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne opened up about a gruesome injury she suffered when she was younger that essentially shattered her dreams of becoming a U.S. Olympian.The New Jersey native began her foray into elite gymnastics in 2014 and was added to the national team and began to work her way up to the senior elite level before committing to LSU, where she earned a national championship with the program before her collegiate career ended.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDunne explained on "Whats Your Story? With Stephanie McMahon" that she suffered the devastating injury in 2018."I was actually competing on a hurt ankle at the 2018 USA Championships and, yeah, part of my ankle bone died. Yeah, it just died. So, my Olympic dreams died with it," she said. "It kind of healed a little bit. It stopped bothering me. I went to college after that, but it was so painful. That was kind of my first real injuries."Ive actually never gotten any surgery, which is kind of crazy for a gymnast. And I was like, I think if I just give myself time to heal, I can heal without surgery. But thats something I take pride in. I have never needed surgery as a gymnast, which is very uncommon."SUNI LEE DISCUSSES OLYMPIC RETURN AFTER KIDNEY DISEASE DIAGNOSIS, ESPYS COMEBACK ATHLETE NOMINATIONDunne was able to compete at LSU until an injury ultimately derailed her final year at the program.She has been one of the most-followed athletes on social media since she joined LSU. She boasts more than 8 million followers on TikTok and another 5.4 million on Instagram. She helped the Tigers to a national championship in 2024, but her final year with LSU was derailed because of an injury.Since then, shes been spotted cheering on her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, as he makes waves in MLB with thePittsburgh Pirates.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., slammed New York City democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani Thursday, saying he does not belong in the Democratic Party.Since he won the Democratic primary, Mamdani has faced blistering criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for having refused to disavow the phrase "globalize the intifada" in the past, which many argue is a call for violence, and his far-left policy proposals.CNBC host Joe Kernen spoke with Gottheimer, saying that he is baffled by how Democrats are "twisting themselves into pretzels" to defend the nominee.Gottheimer argued that while some of his fellow Democrats may be more ambiguous, he is straightforward about denouncing Mamdani.AOC-BACKED SOCIALIST MAYORAL CANDIDATE BACKTRACKS AFTER CALLING TO 'DISMANTLE' POLICE IN 2020"You will hear no ambiguity out of my mouth," Gottheimer said. "We do not need a job-killing socialist who wants to raise taxes and supports antisemitic rhetoric. Right? In a city with the highest taxes in the country and the largest Jewish population."Kernen argued that when considering the current state of the Democrats, one should be able to say, "We dont need to go further left.""We need common sense," Gottheimer said. "Democrats, were willing to solve problems, make life more affordable for people, take on higher taxes, and actually make sure that places run. And whether its rent or mortgages we make, we do everything we can to make life more affordable for people."He then laid out loud and clear, "Democratic socialists are not Democrats. Theyre not in the Democratic Party."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Bernie Sanders is an independent. Hes not even a Democrat. Right? So I dont know why we would follow that approach," he said. We want common sense, reasonableness, and thats what we need in our country And obviously we dont need socialism or tax increases or people who condone antisemitic rhetoric, which I find loathsome."Mamdani said this week he would start discouraging the "intifada" expression, which he had repeatedly declined to condemn in previous interviews.Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment, but did not immediately hear back.

A man's rant about having to do special shopping errands for his girlfriend divided hundreds of social media users, sparking a debate about relationship expectations.In a post on a Reddit page with over 24 million members, the man began by noting that he works 12 hours a day while his girlfriend works between four and eight hours."At least once a week, she asks me to stop by the store on my way home and grab kombucha (only she drinks) or random other stuff like beer, Diet Coke or snacks," the Reddit user said.WORKER'S UNUSUAL LUNCH SPOT BACKFIRES AFTER UNCOMFORTABLE CONFRONTATION: 'WAS I BEING DISRESPECTFUL?'"Usually she [goes] grocery shopping that same day and says she forgot an item or so."But the requests for her fermented tea drink and other specific choices weighed on him, he said leading him to finally put his foot down.It's a move that made him "the bad guy," he said."Considering I leave before her and get home after her with only a few hours at the end of my day to rest, I finally started telling her no, and I am made to be the bad guy," the man concluded.The post drew a wave of mixed reactions, with many commenters criticizing the man for his stance."Youre already out and probably driving past the store," one person observed. "Stop at the darn store. It's not a competition. Just contribute. This is a very immature attitude to have."WOMAN WHO FINDS MEAL PREP 'EXHAUSTING' SLAMMED FOR NOT COOKING 'FANCIER' FOODS"Who cleans the toilets? I rest my case," another said. "You can buy girly pop a kombucha a few times a week. Get her some flowers next time."Others supported the boyfriend's point of view, arguing it was reasonable for him to deny the request."I worked [12-hour] shifts for years in the past and I was a zombie during those times," one person said. "Never was able to get the sleep I needed. I wouldn't be going to a store unless it was an absolute necessity."Another said, "Don't listen to these delusional people who don't know what real work is."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROthers were more neutral about the topic suggesting the issue could be resolved with better communication."Talk it out and you can probably find a solution," one person advised."Have a conversation with her about it first," another said. "Once or twice a month is fine, but once or twice a week is not."Carole Lieberman, M.D., a psychiatrist based in Beverly Hills, California, shared thoughts with Fox News Digital about the relationship issues at stake.Lieberman said the boyfriend's complaints seem valid on the surface but that he is "missing the point."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"His girlfriend is asking him to pick up things she 'forgot' at the store as a way of proving he loves and cares for her," the expert observed."It's no wonder she doubts his love when he measures things in this cold, tit-for-tat way, by the number of hours they each work."Lieberman stressed that love "shouldn't be measured it should be given freely and warmly."She added, "If he tries it, he'll see the rewards."

California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsoms presidential aspirations are Washingtons worst-kept secret. More than three years before the next election, hes on the campaign trail in South Carolina, protesting immigration raids on cannabis farms and even politicizing the Second Familys visit to Disneyland.Before Newsom gets anywhere near Washington, he must "confront his California problem," as even Politico observed. Blessed with incredible natural resources, the Golden State has the highest living costs in the nation. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in energy, where there is a direct correlation between Newsoms wrong-headed policies and overall unaffordability.Here are three examples.SOUTH CAROLINA GOP URGES TRUMP SUPPORTERS TO GIVE GAVIN NEWSOM A 'HUGE SOUTHERN WELCOME'At $4.51 per gallon, California drivers already pay the most at the pump thats 45% higher than the national average, which hit a four-year low during the recent Independence Day holiday and kept dropping.As bad as that sounds, the pain is only just beginning. On July 1, motorists were hit with another 1.6-cent gas tax, and overall gas taxes are expected to cost the average household $612 over the course of the year. A separate $0.05-$0.09 tax increase is expected not far behind. Newsoms office touted the decline in gas prices by issuing a press release bragging about it. Sadly, the latest gas tax could pale in comparison to other factors. Industry experts are projecting a gallon of gas potentially reaching $8 in the aftermath of California refinery closures.GAVIN NEWSOM IS MAKING A STRATEGIC VISIT TO A KEY PRIMARY STATE, RAISING EYEBROWSFor crude oil to become a usable petroleum product like gasoline, it must go through the refining process. Earlier this year, the Phillips 66 refinery in Los Angeles and the Valero refinery in Benicia announced plans to close by 2026, taking nearly 20% of the states total gasoline production with them, not to mention hundreds of jobs.The trend is part of a sad and steady decline directly attributed to increasing red tape and regulations. During the 1980s, under the presidential administration of its former governor Ronald Reagan, California had as many as 43 operating refineries, a number that plummeted to just 14 last year, a drop of 67%. This is not for lack of resources. In fact, California has the fifth most oil reserves in the nation, outpacing places like Colorado and Oklahoma more often associated with the industry. Newsom has denigrated the oil and gas industry as the "polluted heart of this climate crisis." He accused them of "lying and gouging Californians" and blamed them for "more kids getting asthma."CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONAlong the way, he pursued policies aimed at making his state "carbon neutral" by 2045. Thats political speak for ending oil and gas entirely in favor of "cleaner" forms of energy like wind and solar, which are unreliable, untested and often rely on products from China (where roughly 80% of the worlds solar panels are manufactured).STEVE HILTON: GAVIN NEWSOM'S $9 GAS NIGHTMARE LOOMS OVER THE GOLDEN STATEA lynchpin of Newsoms scheme was forcing drivers into electric vehicles. By 2035, less than a decade from now, 100% of vehicles sold in California were to be electric under a Newsom administration mandate that the U.S. Senate thankfully overturned in May.As painful as the edict would have been for Californias nearly 40 million residents, the shockwaves were set to extend far and wide. As many as 13 states were on a track to follow where California was leading.NEWSOM DEBUTS RAPID-RESPONSE WEBSITE AS CRITICS ACCUSE HIM OF PRIORITIZING PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONSTo his political credit, Newsom appears aware of the unpopularity of some of his policies. He went on Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirks podcast and turned heads by calling the concept of biological men competing in womens sports "unfair," but that demonstrates the power the green movement.Newsom is far more likely to flip-flop on cultural issues than admit the green agenda is failing his state. In the aftermath of President Donald Trump making the rollback of the EV mandates official, Newsoms administration immediately took legal action and signed an executive order "doubling down" (his words) on his commitment to the nonsensical plan.At the heart of the dissatisfaction with the Biden years was inflation and high costs of living, making it the top priority for more than six in 10 voters. Making energy expensive made life expensive and Americans could not afford another four years of Biden/Harris energy policies. Newsoms stubborn commitment to the failed green agenda, which has failed California spectacularly, should send his White House bid sputtering before it gets out of the starting gates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM DANIEL TURNER

Could Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh,who's running for mayor of Minneapolis, become the next Zohran Mamdani?Mamdani, the 33-year-old Ugandan-born state assemblyman from New York City, stunned the nation's political world last month by coming from behind to convincingly win the Democratic Party mayoral nomination in the nation's most populous city.With his victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and nine other candidates, Mamdani took a big step toward becoming New York City's first Muslim and first millennial mayor.Like Mamdani, Fateh is a Muslim democratic socialist and, at 35, a fellow member of Generation Y.MAMDANI NYC MAYORAL PRIMARY VICTORY FURTHER INFLAMES LONGSTAND DEMOCRATIC PARTY DIVIDESMamdani, as he runs for mayor, is pushing an agenda that includes eliminating fares to ride New York City's vast bus system, making CUNY (City University of New York) "tuition-free," freezing rents on municipal housing, offering "free childcare" for children up to age 5 and setting up government-run grocery stores.Fateh, the son of immigrant parents from Somaliawho five years ago became the first Somali-American elected to the Minnesota Senate, pledges if elected mayor to raise the city's minimum wage, increase the supply of affordable housing, and combat what he calls police violence.RNC CHAIR ARGUES MAMDANI FACE OF THE NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTYRepublicans have been relentless in taking aim at Mamdani and his far-left proposals. They are repeatedly trying to make him the face of the Democratic Party while also attempting to anchor him to vulnerable Democrats up for re-election in next year's midterms.While not grabbing the kind of media frenzy that surrounds Mamdani, Republicans and conservatives have started targeting Fateh.Charlie Kirk the conservative host and MAGA-world rockstar who leads the influential Turning Point USA political youth organization - recently took aim at Fateh over his Muslim identity.POTUS PUNDITRY: TRUMP WEIGHS IN ON MAMDANI-CUOMO NYC MAYORAL FACEOFFOn Saturday, the Minneapolis Democratic Farmer Labor Party (the name of the Democratic Party in Minnesota) meets to decide whether to make an endorsement in the city's mayoral race. Insiders say the party will likely either back Fateh or stay neutral and not endorse any candidate.There are other candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) that are grabbing attention in municipal races across the country.Among them is Michigan's Denzel McCampbell, who is running for the Detroit City Council in District 7. McCampbell has a history of working on issues like voting rights.In Ithaca, New York, student organizer Hannah Shvets won a primary to represent the city's Ward 5.Shvets, who is pushing a platform focused on affordable housing, climate action, public safety reform, and government transparency, is supported by the Ithaca chapter of the DSA.

EXCLUSIVE: A social media account that is believed to belong to anti-ICE Texas attack suspect Benjamin Song, 32, who was captured Tuesday evening, contains anti-Israel, anti-police and anti-Trump rhetoric, according to posts reviewed and verified by Fox News Digital.Song was arrested by the FBI Dallas Field Office after the FBI offered a $25,000 reward for his capture regarding the attempted murder of federal officers and firearms crimes in an Independence Day riot at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.A local police officer is now recovering after being shot in the neck, and 11 other individuals are also facing charges, including 10 others for the aforementioned charges."Do you want to end mass shooting? Abolish the police," he posted in June 2022 under the X handle, BubbleBreakBS.FBI CAPTURES FORMER MARINE CORPS RESERVIST ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AT ICE OFFICERS AT TEXAS DETENTION CENTERFox News Digital was able to confirm that the "BubbleBreakBS" account belonged to Song after reviewing several social media posts, including a 2019 post when he thanked "Behind the Masks," a Facebook group that was dedicated to telling stories of protesters in the Free Hong Kong Movement, for telling his story, referring to their post as "my story."The link that the account shared highlighted how "Ben Song, a 26-year-old Uber driver from Arlington,Texas who has been a political activist since he was 13, was moved by Hong Kongs fight for freedom and flew from the US to show his support."The post went on to describe Song as "half Korean and half Japanese" and said he "gained many unforgettable moments during his hands-on participation in the movement." BubbleBreakBS also posted out a couple of posts days later that appeared to link to a podcast "episode" on YouTube that he was featured in. The X posts, which included several pro-Hong Kong hashtags in light of the uprising against the CCP, mentioned Song's name. However, the YouTube channel appears to be private, and Fox News Digital could not access them.Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, appears to have been more conservative-leaning in his early college days, listing the College Republicans and martial arts clubs at the University of Texas at Arlington on his LinkedIn profile. He also listed being a contributor to a "Conservative Camp" blog for 11 months. However, during the last several years, his social media account has been littered with rhetoric attacking law enforcement, Republicans, President Donald Trump, Israel, Christians and other radical views.WHO IS BENJAMIN SONG? NEW DETAILS EMERGE ABOUT ANTI-ICE SUSPECT CAPTURED AFTER MAJOR TEXAS MANHUNTIn June 2020, Song replied to a post from Trump in which the president wrote, "Biden wants to Defund the Police!", and Song replied, "Defund the Police! Defund the Baby Bunker B--ch!," a Trump nickname that the resistance movement used frequently online in 2020. In a 2022 post, Song called Trump "stupid as hell" and "easily controlled.""Really f---ed to both sides this right now. All of Palestine is fighting for its life at this moment. The Joint Command says it had actionable intelligence that Netanyahu was going to extinguish Gaza soon. This is a death camp breakout. This is the Warsaw Uprising," he said on Oct. 10, 2023, just three days after the Hamas attack on Israel. "Sick.""Hitler is scared now. Little baby Hitler-Netanyahu doesnt want to be bullied for his heinous war crimes," he wrote on Oct. 17, 2023."Israel is a vicious apartheid colony committing genocide every day. Zionism is racism. Zionism is white settler colonialism. Move Israel to Sardinia or Sicily or Goteland," he posted in March 2022."ACAB because they are class traitors and white supremacist btw," he posted about police, using the "All cops are bastards" acronym in June 2021. "There is no world where they hold each other accountable. Cops were created by the upper class for the upper class. They protect property and keep the poor in line. They have no other purpose.""Landlords are bad just like ACAB. It doesn't matter what individual actions there are, the institution is bad. There are no good slave owners," he said in June 2021."Conservatives believe in prejudice + power when it affects them (in their imagination)," he posted in July 2021."Ive realized this is all fascist violence," he posted in March 2021. "The conservatives cry mental health, the liberal cry gun control. But every time its white men killing people because they are black, Asian, women. This is the rising force of fascism within the neoliberal order."While Song's social media profile was littered with anti-GOP posts, he also attacked some Democratic leaders, like former President Joe Biden, failed Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas and others."Joe Biden is a racist. He is a sex offender. He is a corrupt puppet. His policies are s---. He engenders no hope or excitement amongst those who need it" Song said in June 2020."I used to support [Andrew] Yang, even though he had some lilly livered responses when I met him in Texas. Now hes gone full fascistic bootlicker. He will lose thankfully. A new wave movement has moved against fascism. Jan 6th was the high water mark," he wrote in May 2021."Beto is a dangerous Billionaire family, racist and anti-immigrant far right fascist," he said in February 2022.In addition to Song's X handle, Fox News Digital was able to verify through online records and Instagram videos that Song was using the same martial arts studio that lists his mom as a "program director" and "owner" for filming different tactical exercises and self-defense training in the years before the attempted murder charges.It is unclear whether the groups of people with blurred-out faces in the social media posts were part of the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club (EFJBGC), a left-wing "anti-fascist," or Antifa, gun group that Song is allegedly tied to.A Fox News Digital review revealed that Songs X account tagged the EFJBGC X handle several times over multiple years. The group did not respond to Fox News Digitals requests for comment.An archived version of EFJBGCs X account also references Song while promoting a GoFundMe to help him pay for legal services after he was arrested in August 2020. The post, which claims that Song was a "member" of the "Socialist Rifle Association," goes on to say he was "being charged with two bullshfelonies." The GoFundMe verified multiple background details Fox News Digital found while digging through his X account, including how he "practiced activism from Hong Kong to San Francisco"The GoFundMe, which lists Song as a "beneficiary" of more than $3,000 in donations, also says Song was a "proud member of the Black Lives Matter group We Take The Streets and that he was a "lifelong activist for the 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, drug reform, police brutality, and human rights." The page also said that Song was being "charged with (2) 1st degree felonies because he was exercising his 2nd Amendment right to open carry when they were assaulted and arrested."Songs X account referenced the arrest during that same month and tagged multiple lawyers seeking help for his defense, including controversial civil rights attorney Ben Crump, writing to him that he was "facing absolutely ridiculous but quite expensive charges." Fox News Digital could not confirm whether Crump saw the messages or helped represent Song.BubbleBreakBS account posted on then-Twitter in May 2021 that he was "setting up an airsoft team for training and gaming."The Telegram moniker in the link and the X handle match an Instagram account that posted several screenshots of BubbleBreakBS posts and videos showing the same painted walls and designs as the backdrop in footage from the archived website of the martial arts studio that Song's mom owns. The Instagram account's first post was also just days after BubbleBreakBS announced that the account was being created.Song's mom, Hope, is the program director of an Arlington, Texas, martial arts studio called Sentinel Martial Arts. An archived webpage of her bio says she is a 4th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and "oversees the implementation of all in-house and off-site programming," which includes "seminars and classes at local learning centers, schools, churches, camps and clubs; and coordination of special events, festivals, demonstrations and performances."Older archives of the website from 2021-2023 lists Song's mom as an "owner" of the studio. Fox News Digital could not confirm whether Song's mom was aware the studio was being used for recording tactical exercises.Song's mom nor the martial arts studio have been accused of any misconduct in connection with Songs apparent use of the studio premises.The alleged attack by the younger Song, who is innocent until proven guilty, came as the Department of Homeland Security is sounding the alarm on assaults on ICE agents, which DHS says have increased by 830% from last year."This new data reflects the violence against our law enforcement in cities across the country in the last few weeks. Politicians across the country, regardless of political stripe, must condemn this," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem posted to X on Tuesday."The FBI has worked tirelessly to arrest everyone associated with the shooting at the Prairieland Detention Center," FBI Dallas Field Office Special Agent in Charge R. Joseph Rothrock said after Song was captured Tuesday afternoon. "We would like to thank all the entities that publicized this case and assisted in our efforts to successfully locate Benjamin Song."Song is being held on a $15 million bond at the Johnson County Jail and facing a slew of additional charges, including aggravated assault on a public servant, aiding terrorism and engaging in organized crime, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn addition to Song, a recent shooting at a Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas, resulted in injuries to a local officer and Border Patrol personnel, in addition to the gunman being killed."Our agents are never gonna be afraid. They know the job that they signed up for. But what they don't appreciate, what we don't want is targeting," National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.Fox News Digital reached out to Song, Song's mom, the Sentinel Martial Arts studio, EFJBGC, Ben Crump, and an individual who appeared to be tied to the suspect through left-wing online activism.

Controversial Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is working to secure key endorsements ahead of New York Citys November election.On Friday, Mamdani is expected to meet with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., in Brooklyn to discuss key issues. However, Jeffries did not give the press any hint whether he was ready to give Mamdani his endorsement."As has been the case with every single high-profile endorsement decision that I've made in the past, I have a sit-down conversation, and then I take it from there," Jeffries told reporters on Thursday.ZOHRAN MAMDANI PRESS CONFERENCE ABRUPTLY ENDS WITH AIDE PULLING HIM AWAY DURING REPORTERS QUESTIONSThe self-professed socialist is also expected to meet with Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., though no date has been set. Many have speculated on how the two Democrats opposing stances on Israel will play into the meeting and Schumers decision.Longtime Democratic lawmaker Schumer, who is Jewish, has been an outspoken supporter of Israel and has condemned the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. Meanwhile, Mamdani, who is Muslim, has been a staunch critic of Israel and a supporter of BDS.Mamdani has faced backlash over his statements on Israel, including declining to say whether Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish state and his initial refusal to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada." However, he recently began distancing himself from the phrase.The New York Times reported on Tuesday that Mamdani told business leaders that he would not use the phrase and would "discourage" others from doing so. He is expected to clarify his position on the phrase as soon as this week.JEFFRIES GIVES ANSWER FOR NOT YET ENDORSING MAMDANI FOR NYC MAYORWhile Schumer has not yet offered his endorsement, he has defended Mamdani from GOP critics. When President Donald Trump said he would "have to arrest" Mamdani if the controversial candidate were to become mayor of NYC and refused to work with ICE, Schumer called the threat a "pathetic absurdity.""Trump keeps talking about great American values, but threatening to arrest politicians who disagree with him is as un-American as it gets. This would make America a dictatorship," Schumer wrote on X.Mamdani may not have Schumers endorsement, but he did score the support of another prominent N.Y. Jewish Democrat, Rep. Jerry Nadler.MAMDANI'S FAR-LEFT ALLIES AIM TO PRIMARY HAKEEM JEFFRIES AND OTHER NYC HOUSE DEMOCRATSThe meeting with Jeffries comes on the heels of Mamdanis recent visit to D.C., where he attended a breakfast hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and mingled with some of the partys most powerful players. Since then, he secured the endorsement of Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who serves as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee."Hes a very charismatic, relatable person," Khanna told FOX & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones on Thursday.Mamdani is running in a crowded race against former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams, both of whom are running as independents, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.