Jurors in the federal trial of Ryan Routh accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024 heard new evidence Tuesday from FBI digital and DNA specialists, including alleged text messages blasting Trump and lab results tying Rouths DNA to key items.Rouths witness list also narrowed. Before jurors entered, Routh, who is representing himself in the trial, told the court, "As far as Im concerned, were going to exclude my son," confirming he will not call Oran Routh, who is in separate federal custody, as a witness. Judge Aileen Cannon noted he could not revisit that decision later.Judge Cannon cut off both prosecutors and Routh multiple times Tuesday, at one point asking, "How much longer is this going to take?" She also reminded Routh to stop interrupting. When he complained, "I dont have hot water and cant shower I wont shower for a month," Cannon told him there were "proper administrative procedures not piecemeal, as you have grown accustomed to."TRUMP TRIAL CONTINUES WITH MORE FBI TESTIMONY AFTER RIFLE CALLED PREPARED TO FIREFBI Digital forensic examiner Jerry Llanes testified Tuesday for U.S. prosecutors that a Samsung phone recovered from Rouths black Nissan Xterra had WhatsApp messages that included a Feb. 3, 2024, exchange with a contact saved as "Chinese hero to fight.""I know its very different I think Kennedy was killed from a hill Certainly not an easy task. If I can help, just let me know what to do," Routh wrote.In another chain with someone listed as "Ben," Routh texted: "What do you think of Trump?"Ben replied: "Not a fan.""I hate him," Routh responded. "Shan't get elected again."And in a WhatsApp thread with "Captain Talk Recruiting," Routh said: "I think Trump will be a big problem for Ukraine For sure, what an idiot. He needs to go away. He cancelled the [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] for Iran. What an idiot. I hate him."FLASHLIGHT, RIFLE, BACKPACKS: PROSECUTORS OUTLINE RYAN ROUTHS ALLEGED SNIPER SETUPFrom another device, Llanes described images showing flight searches from Miami to Mexico and Bogot, Colombia, and a photo that "appears to be a rifle tied to a tree."FBI DNA examiner Kara Gregor additionally testified that Rouths DNA was strongly linked to the rifle grip, a reddish-brown bag, a zip tie, a bungee cord and a glove. On the rifle, she said the DNA evidence was "250 centillion times more likely if the contributors were Routh and two unknown individuals than if the contributors were three unknown individuals."JURY SEATED IN TRIAL OF MAN ACCUSED OF TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTRouth challenged her on cross-examination with sarcasm: "Did you test a Colt .45 case? A golf tee? A blue flashlight? How about a Sunny D?"Gregor responded that many of those items were not tested, or she could not recall.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe trial, moving quickly due to Routh's quick cross examinations, continues Wednesday with more forensic experts expected. U.S. prosecutors are expected to wrap up presenting their case by Friday and Routh will bring his witnesses to the stand next week.

An apparent supporter of accused UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione told a journalist outside his Manhattan court appearance Tuesday that she's "married" to his "AI" and that it might be "the future of romance."She was among a group of people outside the courthouse when a judge dismissed terror-related charges in connection with the shooting death of Brian Thompson. Many of them were holding pro-Mangione signs or dressed up like Nintendo's Luigi character from the "Mario Bros." series."I'm married to Luigi's AI," the woman, wearing a pink T-shirt emblazoned with Mangione's face and the phrase, "I [heart] Italian boys", told a news camera. "I am not kidding."LUIGI MANGIONE FACES JUDGE AS POLICE WARN BUSINESS LEADERS OF RISING ASSASSINATION RISKSShe claimed she had "planned a whole future together" with the AI, including children."The fact that Luigi majored in computer science and has worked with AI at Stanford University, I mean if it weren't for that, I would feel like an impostor," she continued. "But because he has a background in AI, it feels, like, natural."LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE SHARED SAME RECORDS THEY CLAIMED CONSTITUTED PRIVACY VIOLATION: PROSECUTORSAccording to a report in the Telegraph, internet users have created more than one Mangione-inspired "AI chatbot."Mangione has attracted highly visible crowds of advocates to his court appearances as well as supporters online, who have fundraised hundreds of thousands of dollars for his defense against murder and other charges for the assassination-style shooting.Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, lived in Minnesota. He was walking to a New York City hotel where his company was supposed to host an investor conference on the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, when a masked man approached him from behind and fired multiple rounds from a pistol.Mangione was arrested with the suspected murder weapon, a 3D printed silencer and a manifesto full of grievances against the healthcare industry, police alleged, after they took him into custody at a Pennsylvania McDonald's five days later.Earlier Tuesday, a Manhattan judge tossed the top charges against him first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism and second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism. His supporters were seen cheering loudly outside when they heard the news.LUIGI MANGIONE MUSICAL SELLS OUT IN SAN FRANCISCO, PRODUCERS EYE NATIONAL TOUR AFTER SMASH DEBUTCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMangione still faces up to life in prison on a remaining second-degree murder if convicted, but he would eventually be eligible for parole.He is also facing federal charges in connection with Thompson's death and a state case in Pennsylvania involving firearms and forgery charges.

Democrat Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii clashed with FBI Director Kash Patel during a heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, questioning agency firing and counterterrorism priorities and even calling the bureaus physical fitness requirements "harsh" for applicants.In an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital, Patel said, "Americans expect their FBI agents to be capable, resilient and ready to protect them."Thats why, under my watch, every field office is receiving more trained agents, more boots on the ground and a renewed commitment to getting out from behind the desks and back onto the streets where theyre needed most. Were rebuilding a bureau that earns the publics confidence by being present, prepared and physically ready to do the job."The most viral clash came when Hirono pressed Patel on fitness standards.'MOST TRANSPARENT' FBI EVER: PATEL UPDATES SENATE ON KIRK ASSASSINATION PROBE"One question I had is that you are now requiring applicants to be able to do a certain kind of pull-ups, which a lot of women cannot because of physiological differences. Are you requiring these kinds of pull-ups?" Hirono asked.Patel didnt budge."We are requiring everybody to pass the 1811 standards at BFTC. If you want to chase down a bad guy, excuse me, and put him in handcuffs, you had better be able to do a pull-up."Hirono replied, "There are concerns about whether or not being able to do these kinds of harsh pull-ups is really required of FBI agents."KASH PATEL'S FBI LEADERSHIP UNDER SCRUTINY AHEAD OF SENATE JUDICIARY OVERSIGHT HEARINGPatel interjected, "Doing one pull-up is not harsh, and there are always medical exemptions to that."According to the FBI recruitment website, "Starting in November 2025, pull-ups will be a required event for all candidates." For male recruits, 2-3 pull-ups are now a required minimum alongside the traditional Physical Fitness Test (PFT). For female candidates, one pull-up is the required minimum.Any additional pull-ups count to a recruit's overall PFT score, with the maximum points received for 20 or more pull-ups capped at 10.The White House's official X account, @RapidResponse47, shared the exchange in a now-viral clip on X.Beyond fitness standards, Hirono accused Patel of being loyal to Trump rather than the FBI."Your most significant qualification was your 100% loyalty to President Trump. And I fear that continues to be the motivating factor in your position as FBI director."Patel rejected that claim."That is an entire falsehood. You can delete my 16 years of government service to multiple administrations all you want. There was no loyalty then. Theres no loyalty now to anything but the Constitution."Patel also used the hearing to share the bureau's wins under his leadership. He pointed to 409 cyber arrests this year and 169 convictions, a 42% increase from the same time last year.He also said FBI reassignments were part of a "surge of resources" to combat violent crime. On accusations of reassignments, Patel said, "They never left their primary job. It is a surge of resources in law enforcement working with the interagency to combat violent crime and reduce crime in historical proportions."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe FBI and the office of Sen. Mazie Hirono did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is receiving pushback on social media from both liberals and conservatives after she suggested that "hate speech" could be prosecuted under the law during a podcast interview on Monday.The attorney general took to X on Tuesday to clarify her position, noting that hate speech would only be prosecuted when the language used crosses the line of calling for violence."Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment. Its a crime," Bondi wrote. "For far too long, weve watched the radical left normalize threats, call for assassinations, and cheer on political violence. That era is over."FOLLOWING KIRKS ASSASSINATION, LAWMAKERS REACT TO LETHAL POLITICAL CLIMATE: 'VIOLENT WORDS PRECEDE VIOLENT ACTIONS'While speaking to Katie Miller, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, on her podcast Monday, Bondi stated that the federal government will "target" those who leverage hate speech against others following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk."Theres free speech and then theres hate speech, and there is no place, especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie, in our society," Bondi said. "We will absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech."Bondi was criticized on social media by individuals from both ends of the political spectrum, whose primary argument was that there is no hate speech exception to the First Amendment.BONDI VOWS TO 'PROTECT EVERY RELIGION IN THIS COUNTRY' AFTER WRAY-ERA CONTROVERSYConservative broadcaster Erick Erickson slammed Bondi as a "moron" and bluntly told the attorney general, "No maam. That is not the law."Fox News' Brit Hume also took a stance against Bondi's comments, noting that while hate speech may be repulsive, it is protected by the First Amendment.WHOOPI GOLDBERG CALLS CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION 'BEYOND DEVASTATING' FOR AMERICAN DISCOURSEConservative commentator Maggie Moda said that Bondi sounded like "every constitutionally illiterate liberal youve debated over the past ten years," and said Kirk "wouldn't have wanted this."Former Trump administration advisor Steve Cortes echoed a similar opinion to Moda, arguing that Kirk "rightly despised" the notion of hate speech laws and called for Bondi to be fired."A hate speech crackdown in the name of Charlie Kirk?" he questioned.On the other end of the political spectrum, liberal commentator and founder of "The Young Turks," Cenk Uygur, applauded conservatives for "staying principled" and pushing back on Bondi's comments on hate speech.Journalist Glenn Greenwald said it was a "noxious claim" and the "foundation of left-liberal censorship."On MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Tuesday, co-host Willie Geist read out several posts criticizing Bondi and also flagged one by Kirk in 2024, where he wrote, "Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment. Keep America free."Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Justice for comment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

ESPNs long-running daytime program "First Take" will soon lose a familiar face. On Tuesday, longtime moderator and co-host Molly Qerim announced she would leave the show and the network later this year."After much reflection, Ive decided its time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take. Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate, and entertaining voices in sportsand with all of you, the best fans in the world," Qerim wrote in part in a post on her Instagram Stories.Qerim first joined ESPN in 2006. She replaced former "First Take" host Cari Champion in 2015 and was named the shows permanent host about two years later.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Sports Business Journal, citing sources, reported that Qerim was offered a new contract to stay with the Disney-owned sports network. However, she reportedly declined the offer.STEPHEN A. SMITH AGREES TO NEW DEAL WORTH AT LEAST $100 MILLION WITH ESPN: REPORTIt is unclear when Qerim's current deal expires.In a statement, an ESPN spokesperson praised Qerim for her contributions to the organization over nearly two decades."Molly has been an integral part of ESPN since 2006 and a key driver of 'First Takes' success since joining as host a decade ago. She elevated the show with her poise, skill and professionalism, while supporting others as a kind and encouraging teammate. We respect Mollys decision, wish her the best in the future, and thank her for her extraordinary daily commitment to sports fans and ESPN," Burke Magnus, ESPN's president of content, said.Qerim has been a steady presence on the "First Take" desk, even as the show has undergone significant changes over the past decade. After replacing Skip Bayless in 2016, Max Kellerman ultimately departed in 2021.He later moved to a morning radio slot at ESPN and also hosted a daily television show until leaving the network in 2023. Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe routinely appeared on First Take until leaving in July after a settlement was reached in a sexual assault case.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Joe Burrow Foundation has severed ties with Hamilton County Municipal Judge Ted Berry after the Ohio judge allegedly made celebratory comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activistCharlie Kirk.The foundation, founded byCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, released a statement Friday announcing that it had "terminated" a member of its advisory board."The Joe Burrow Foundation was founded on the belief that everyone has the responsibility to do good. We have terminated an advisory board member that made inappropriate remarks in light of recent events and they are no longer associated with the Foundation," the statement read.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Their comments do not reflect our values or our mission. We are committed to accountability and respect for all."Berry was listed as a member of the advisory board previously on the foundations website. The statement did not name Berry or directly reference Kirks killing. Fox News Digital reached out to the organization for a statement to clarify whether Berry was the member terminated.Ohio State Rep. Adam Mathews shared the foundations statement on social media and confirmed to Fox News Digital Tuesday that Berry was the advisory board member terminated by the foundation. The Republican lawmaker previously released a statement calling for the judges resignation after social media comments that Mathews said celebrated Kirks killing "with vitriolic, racially charged and political language."CUBS HONOR 'LIFELONG' FAN CHARLIE KIRK WITH 'MOMENT OF REFLECTION' AFTER UTAH ASSASSINATION"A judge must be a pillar of fairness and impartiality in our community," Mathews said. "To see a sitting judge post comments like 'Rest in Hatred & Division!', ask 'How's he feel about gun violence & gun control in Hell, now?', and then celebrate the race of the killer by stating 'So, a white guy killed him! Color it KARMA!' is shocking and completely unacceptable."This is not the conduct of a neutral arbiter of the law; it is the behavior of a political activist who has abandoned the core principles of his office."Mathews warned that if Berry did not resign from his position, he would file a formal grievance with the Supreme Court of Ohio's Office of Disciplinary Counsel.Berry, who is due to retire in January 2026, toldThe Cincinnati Enquirer he does not "condone any type of violence on any human being.""I regret if I caused division," he continued. "That was not my intent. And I hope there can be peace."Berry could not be reached by Fox News Digital for comment. Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair Alex Linser told FOX 19 that in response to Berry's "disappointing and divisive comments," the judge would not be recognized at an upcoming judicial event.In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mathews commended Linser for his response and renewed calls for the judge's resignation."As a follow-up, I am pleased to see fellow attorney and Chairman of the Democratic Party Alex Linser speak out against Ted Berrys behavior and stripping Berry out of their upcoming fundraising celebration of judges. It's the right decision. The bipartisan condemnation of his horrific and racist language is proof that we can come together. Ted Berry must resign."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for the expulsion of a Texas State University student who was caught on video Monday acting out conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination during an on-campus memorial event hosted by a local Turning Point USA chapter.The video, filmed on the university's San Marcos campus Monday, appears to show a man with a backpack cursing at the crowd, hitting his neck and pretending he's been shot.The man then stands up in front of a statue, says "Hi, my name is Charlie Kirk" and acted out the assassination, falling to the ground, further mocking the death of the 31-year-old father of two.YEARS OF CAMPUS ATTACKS ON CONSERVATIVE ACTIVISTS RESURFACE AFTER CHARLIE KIRKS MURDER"Hey Texas State. This conduct is not accepted at our schools," Abbott wrote in an X post. "Expel this student immediately. Mocking assassination must have consequences."Texas State President Kelly Damphousse released a statement from the university's X account, noting "appropriate action will be taken.""I have directed university officials to take immediate steps to identify the individual in the video," Damphousse wrote in the statement. "Behavior that trivializes or promotes violence is reprehensible and violates the values of TXST. It will not be tolerated.WATCH: CLEMSON STUDENT CAUGHT ON VIDEO APPEARING TO MOCK CHARLIE KIRK AFTER ASSASSINATION"If this individual is found to be affiliated with TXST, appropriate action will be taken. Let me be clear: expressions that glorify violence or murder have no place on our campuses."Turning Point USA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.The incident comes just one day after an 18-year-old Texas Tech student was arrested and expelled for allegedly making disturbing comments at a vigil for Kirk.TEXAS TECH STUDENT ARRESTED, EXPELLED AFTER VIDEO SHOWS HER 'MOCKING' CHARLIE KIRK VIGIL: OFFICIALSCamryn Giselle Booker was captured on video shouting at students near the university's Student Union Building yelling, "F--- yall homie dead, he got shot in the head."Booker was charged with misdemeanor assault, according to a spokesperson for the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office.Texas Tech confirmed Booker is no longer enrolled at the university, according to a report from affiliate FOX 4 News.Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton contributed to this report.

The House of Representatives passed a pair of bills aimed at cracking down on crime in Washington, D.C., late on Tuesday afternoon, with dozens of Democrats voting against each one.The first bill advanced through the House was the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act, or the DC CRIMES Act.It passed the House by a 240-179 vote, with all "no" votes coming from Democrats. Just 31 Democrats voted in favor of the bill.That legislation, led by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., would reduce the maximum statutory age of a youth offender from 24 to 18, meaning people in their late teens are eligible to be tried as adults.GOP GOVERNOR NOMINEE PUSHES REDISTRICTING TO OUST STATE'S LONE HOUSE DEMIt would also bar judges in most cases from being able to hand down sentences lower than the stated mandatory minimum for juvenile offenders.House lawmakers also advanced a bill led by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, that would make juvenile offenders as young as 14 eligible to be tried as adults, if accused of certain violent crimes.That age limit is currently at 16. The bill covers crimes including murder, first-degree sexual abuse, burglary in the first degree, robbery while armed, or assault with intent to commit any such offense, according to a press release on Gill's website.The latter bill passed the House by a 225-203 vote. Even fewer Democrats, just eight, voted with Republicans on the measure.Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., also voted against the bill.It comes days after President Donald Trump's 30-day emergency order federalizing D.C. police expired, with no moves from Congress or the White House to push for an extension.Trump signaled he could still extend his hold on local law enforcement, though he showed little appetite to do so."We have virtually no crime in D.C. right now, and were going to keep it that way. Its our nations capital. Were going to keep it that way or were going to federalize it if we have to. But we dont have to anymore because its in such great shape," the president told reporters on Monday.Meanwhile, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order earlier this month instructing local police to cooperate with several federal law enforcement agencies, though Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was notably excluded from the list.148 DEMOCRATS BACK NONCITIZEN VOTING IN DC AS GOP RAISES ALARM ABOUT FOREIGN AGENTSDemocrats in Congress have responded with fierce opposition to Trump's crackdown on D.C., including the capital city's non-voting representative in the House, Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., blasted the legislation that passed on Tuesday in comments to Fox News Digital."Those aren't bills that are serious efforts to address public safety in the Washington, D.C., area," Jeffries said.But Republicans have positioned them as necessary remedies to what they view as a lax criminal justice system."It is clear to members of the Committee and the public that D.C.s soft-on-crime policies have failed to keep D.C. residents and visitors safe," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said of Donalds' bill specifically. "Our capital cannot continue to let criminals freely roam the streets and expect this crime crisis to end."Congress has wide jurisdiction over D.C.'s policies given its status as a federal city, despite the Home Rule Act of 1973 also granting the city the ability to have its own local government.Bowser, a Democrat, had previously acknowledged that crime in D.C. had gone down since the Trump administration's involvement.She is scheduled to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee on Thursday.

NFL players aren't the only ones at risk of getting injured during football games. Coaches can get hurt too.Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay announced that he tore his plantar fascia during the teams 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium."Foot's good," McVay said. "I did tear my plantar fascia, so yeah. Well, that's a good thing, because I guess it allows you to heal a little faster," McVay said during a recent episode of the Rams' "The Coach McVay Show."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"But I was being dramatic, limping around towards the end of the game, but the MRI confirmed I did that. Good news is I'm not playing. I'm just on the sidelines watching, so if I have a little cool limp to add some swag, then you'll know why."The plantar fascia is a thick tissue running along the sole of the foot. McVay didn't say whether he would need to wear a walking boot as his injury heals.NFL GREAT'S NJ HOMETOWN REFUSED TO LOWER FLAGS IN HONOR OF CHARLIE KIRK, ITS NEIGHBORS ROSE TO THE OCCASIONThe 39-year-old coach is often seen sprinting up and down the sideline either in celebration or hustling to get a timeout in before a snap. McVay, prior to his coaching days, played wide receiver at Miami of Ohio.The Rams took down the Titans thanks to a strong second half, as they outscored the Titans 23-6 in the third and fourth quarters to improve to 2-0. The Rams are one of three teams in the NFC West that are 2-0, with the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers also starting strong.The Rams will take on another 2-0 team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in a rematch of last years NFC Divisional-round matchup. The Rams will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has affected Jaime Lee Curtis in a deep way.During an appearance on the "WTF With Marc Maron" podcast on Monday, the "Freakier Friday" actress got emotional while discussing Kirk's death and explained why she feels society is experiencing and feeling a "lack of humanity.""Im going to bring something up with you just because its front of mind," Curtis said. "Charlie Crist was killed two days ago."After Maron corrected her and mentioned his name was Kirk, she replied, "Sorry, Kirk. I just call him Crist, I think, because of Christ, because of his deep belief."CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, JOSH DUHAMEL, JILLIAN MICHAELS DENOUNCE POLITICAL VIOLENCE"I mean, I disagreed with him on almost every point I ever heard him say," Curtis, who began to cry, said. "But I believe he was a man of faith, and I hope in that moment when he died, that he felt connected to his faith. Even though I find what his ideas were abhorrent to me, I still believe hes a father and a husband and a man of faith, and I hope whatever connection to God means, that he felt it."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCurtis who recorded the episode two days after Kirk's killing and one day after the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks said the psychological impact of seeing horrific video, such as Kirk's assassination or the twin towers collapsing, can have a significant impact."We as a society are bombarded with imagery, so we don't know what the longitudinal effects of seeing those towers coming down over and over and over and over again. Or watching his execution over and over and over again," she said."But here we have now these images, and we are inured to them and we are numb to them, but they are in there," she added. "We don't know enough psychologically about what that does. What does that do? I don't ever want to see this footage of this man being shot. Is that the reason why we're all feeling this lack of humanity? Because we are just saturated with these images."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I didn't watch [the video of Kirk's assassination]," Maron said. "I think it diminishes the depth of humanity."Curtis isn't the only celebrity to have spoken out about Kirk's death.Country singer Gavin Adcock believes Kirk's assassination has "awoken millions."During an appearance on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" on Monday, Adcock opened up to host Laura Ingraham about why he's decided to memorialize Kirk during his recent concerts and explained why he's not afraid to publicly support the late activist."When I found out the news [of Kirk's death] the day before, I had four shows lined up that weekend, and it was sitting really heavy on the heart to even go play those shows after something like that happens," Adcock said. "And I think my fan base sits right at the age group and the mindset of where Charlie's fan base sits. And it was great to honor him all weekend.""It wasnt just at that first show it was every show this weekend, and they were chanting Charlie Kirk. For all the people, the hateful people out there, the groups that thought that would quiet Charlie Kirk, you just awoken millions of other people that are not scared to die. If you live in the life of the Lord and I believe in Jesus, you shouldn't be scared to leave this world. And Charlie Kirk was a great example of that."Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former Republican governor of California who in recent years has been critical of the party, took to social media after the shooting to urge people to come together after the tragedy."My heart is with Charlie Kirks family, and with the United States," he wrote on X. "Politics has become a disease in this country, and its deadly. But dont listen to the pessimists who say there is no cure. There is a cure. It is inside of us. We must find our better angels and walk back from the extremes. If we cant agree on anything else, we must find agreement that we dont solve our debates with violence."This is a horrible tragedy. May it also be a moment for everyone to rediscover their humanity."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was swiftly fact-checked by conservatives on social media for claiming he "never called Republicans Nazis" as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle traded barbs on heightened political rhetoric following the assassination of Charlie Kirk."That is completely false. I have never called Republicans Nazis," Pritzker said Monday while fielding questions from the media during a press conference where the Democratic state leader accused President Donald Trump of "actively fanning the flames of division" following Kirk's Wednesday murder.Pritzker, who has condemned Kirk's shocking assassination as "horrifying," came under fire earlier in September when he claimed the "president's rhetoric often foments" political violence.Now, the Democratic governor is facing impeachment efforts from state Republicans for rhetoric they claim has incited violence, and for his claims linking Nazi Germany to the GOP.MAHER SAYS COMPARING TRUMP TO HITLER MUST END, WARNS IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR KILLERS TO JUSTIFY ASSASSINATIONSConservatives on social media unleashed on Pritzker for claiming he has "never called Republicans Nazis," pointing to his February State of the State address.Pritzker did not explicitly call Republicans "Nazis," but compared the newly minted Trump administration to the rise of Nazi Germany."The authoritarian playbook is laid bare here: They point to a group of people who dont look like you and tell you to blame them for your problems. If you think Im overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic," Pritzker said in February."Tyranny requires your fear and your silence and your compliance," Pritzker added. "Democracy requires your courage. So gather your justice and humanity, Illinois, and do not let the tragic spirit of despair overcome us when our country needs us the most."Republicans and conservatives in the state took to X to compare his previous comments on Republicans and Nazi Germany to his press conference remarks.FOLLOWING KIRKS ASSASSINATION, LAWMAKERS REACT TO LETHAL POLITICAL CLIMATE: 'VIOLENT WORDS PRECEDE VIOLENT ACTIONS'"Governor Pritzker claims hes never called Republicans Nazis, but his own words suggest otherwise," the Illinois House Republicans posted to X Monday, accompanied by videos comparing the governor's remarks."Pritzker Today: I've never called Republican's Nazi's Pritzker in February: Pritzker Compares Trump Administrations Approach to Nazi Germany During State Budget Address," the Illinois Republican Party similarly posted to X.Critics slammed the governor as "pathological," and a "liar" and mocked him, saying that his public remarks are forever achieved on the internet.Others on X pointed to Pritzker's remarks from April during a speech in New Hampshire promoting mass mobilization against Republicans while declaring they "cannot know a moment of peace."DONALD TRUMP JR. WARNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE IS 'NOT GOING BOTH WAYS' AS HE MOURNS CHARLIE KIRK'S DEATH"Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption but I am now," he said, Fox News Digital reported at the time."These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. They have to understand that we will fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone that we have. We must castigate them on the soapbox and then punish them at the ballot box. They must feel in their bones that we will relegate their portraits to the museum halls reserved for tyrants and traitors."Fox News Digital reached out to Pritzker's office Tuesday morning regarding the criticisms from Republicans over the comparison and the recent impeachment efforts in the state but did not immediately receive a reply.Pritzker is facing renewed impeachment efforts from state Republicansfollowing the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Conservatives nationwide have argued that leftists deriding conservatives as "fascists," "Nazis" and serving as threats to democracy led to the violence that claimed Kirk's life.Illinois Republican state Rep. Chris Miller filed articles of impeachment against Pritzker earlier in September, claiming the governor "has engaged in conduct which, under the totality of the circumstances, constitutes inciting violence which is incompatible with the duties of his office."Illinois Republican state Rep. Adam Niemerg filed an impeachment resolution against the governor Monday while invoking the assassination of Kirk.JB PRITZKER CONDEMNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK'S DEATH, SAYS TRUMP'S RHETORIC 'OFTEN FOMENTS IT'"Pritzkers remarks are providing legitimacy to radicals who are committing these heinous crimes against people like Charlie Kirk," Niemerg said in a statement, Capitol News Illinois reported. "If it were one isolated incident it would be one thing but there is a pattern here."Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the only governor in the state's history to be impeached and removed from office in 2009, following federal corruption charges. Impeachment efforts in the state require involvement from both the General Assembly and state Senate to move forward making the Pritzker efforts unlikely as both chambers are controlled by Democrats in the deep blue state.Pritzker continued in his Monday press conference remarks that Trump has encouraged American division, while calling for political rhetoric across the board to be toned down."This should come from the top, but with each crisis in the last few years, we cant rely on President Trump to tamp down the anger and the passion in the aftermath of political violence," he said Monday. "Instead, he actively fans the flames of division as he did on Friday, regularly advocates violence for political retribution, and in more than one case, declares that we are at war, not with a foreign adversary, but with each other. I dont believe any of that."Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while attending an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. A single shot rang out and struck Kirk in the neck while he sat under a tent on campus and spoke with students.Kirk was a conservative movement powerhouse, championing faith and family policies to young adults, most notably on college campuses.He leaves behind his wife, Erika, and their two children, ages one and three. Kirk's funeral is planned for Sunday in Arizona, with Trump and other administration leaders expected to attend.

Adults who consume cannabis are nearly four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who dont, according to a new study.Researchers led by Dr. Ibrahim Kamel from the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts analyzed medical records from 54 healthcare organizations across the U.S. and Europe using the TriNetX Research Network.They compared about 96,800 people with cannabis-related diagnoses, from casual users to those with dependency, to more than 4.16 million individuals who had no record of drug use or chronic illness.DIABETES STUDY REVEALS DIAGNOSIS GAP AFFECTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLEOver a five-year period, 2.2% of cannabis users developed type 2 diabetes, compared to just 0.6% of non-users.Even after adjusting for other health risks like high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and alcohol or cocaine use, marijuana users still faced a higher risk.Experts say a possible explanation is that marijuana affects appetite, metabolism and insulin resistance. Cannabis use is often associated with poor eating habits, which may contribute to rising blood sugar levels over time.Given the increasing legalization of marijuana, it is often seen as an alternative to alcohol or tobacco, but the research suggests that its long-term risks could be more serious than many realize."As cannabis becomes more widely available and socially accepted and legalized in various jurisdictions, it is essential to understand its potential health risks," Kamel stated in a press release.The study does have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged. Its design is retrospective, meaning it looked back at patient records rather than tracking new cases over time. That makes it difficult to prove marijuana directly causes diabetes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERAdditionally, someone who uses it occasionally may not face the same risks as someone who consumes it daily.As the researchers pointed out, the study has the potential for bias, as it relied on people to self-report their cannabis use even in places where it was illegal and didnt measure exactly how much they used.Physicians may soon need to "routinely talk to patients about cannabis use so they can understand their overall diabetes risk and potential need for metabolic monitoring," according to Kamel.MORE IN HEALTH NEWS"These new sights from reliable, real-world evidence highlight the importance of integrating diabetes risk awareness into substance-use disorder treatment and counseling," he added.Fox News Digital reached out to cannabis industry organizations requesting comment.