Officials on Thursday identified the three police officers that were killed when they were ambushed while responding to a domestic call Wednesday in York County, Pennsylvania.The fallen included Northern York County Regional Police Department's Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, according to York County District Attorney Tim Barker.Another Northern York County Regional Police detective and a York County Sheriff's Office deputy were critically wounded, but remain stable at the hospital, Barker said.The suspected gunman, identified as Matthew James Ruth, 24, was killed by police, officials said. He did not have any prior criminal convictions.5 POLICE OFFICERS SHOT, 3 DEAD IN PENNSYLVANIA, FBI INVESTIGATINGBarker said that the investigation began on Tuesday night, when Ruths ex-girlfriends mother reported seeing him on her property in camouflage, peering into the home with binoculars. Trail camera footage showed Ruth armed with an AR-15-style rifle, and his truck was left nearby.The ex-girlfriend also told police her pickup truck was set on fire in August, but she was not sure if Ruth was to blame, so she requested they not investigate.Detectives returned to the empty home just after 2 p.m. Wednesday, and as they walked through the unlocked front door, the suspect launched an ambush, firing multiple suppressed rounds, according to Barker. Ruth was later killed in a final shootout near the road.Inside the house, investigators later discovered shell casings from the initial ambush and, in the basement, the body of the ex-girlfriends mother's black Labrador, which the suspect had shot and killed.Authorities are continuing to investigate the motive, but Barker emphasized the root of the tragedy was domestic violence."All actions by law enforcement were justified. They weren't only justified, they were necessary," Barker said. "We are so thankful and appreciative to them, and especially our northern York County Regional detective who fired the last shot and who rendered aid. I can't imagine the strength and the fortitude that it takes to immediately, after having seen and been engaged in that immediately thinking of rendering critical aid."MULTIPLE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN PENNSYLVANIA SHOOTING AS GOVERNOR RUSHES TO YORK COUNTY SCENE"He saved many lives that day," he added. "If the actor was not eliminated, and his threat and murderous rampage eliminated, who knows where this would have stopped."Prior to the shooting, Ruth was charged with stalking, trespassing, loitering and prowling at night in relation to the investigation, court documents show.The FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Pennsylvania State Police are assisting local authorities. Attorney General Pam Bondi offered the full support of the federal government.The shooting, which took place about 115 mileswest of Philadelphia in North Codorus Township, came just a few months after another York County officer was killed in the line of duty.Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said during a news conference Wednesday he is continuing to pray for everyone involved."This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day for your county and for the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Shapiro said. "[We] grieve for the loss of life of the three precious souls who served this county, served this commonwealth and served this country. We continue to pray for the full recovery of those who are dealing with their wounds."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution declaring Oct. 14, 2025, the birthday of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.The new resolution designates the day as an opportunity for "Americans to reflect on Kirks contributions to public debate and civic engagement."The resolution also recognizes Kirk for his contributions to civic education and public service and encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., first announced the designation of the resolution Sept. 16 and said Kirk was a "magnetic leader, a loving father and husband, and a friend and inspiration to so many.""Charlie loved our nation and its founding principles and believed deeply in his faith, in his family, and in the beauty of ideas and discussion," he added.This is a developing story.

The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day.Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s.The combination of grilled beef, creamy American cheese and juicy pickles on a soft bun makes it a staple from barbecues to fast-food drive-thrus.MCDONALD'S PRICES FROM 1991 IGNITE DISCUSSION AMONG NOSTALGIC MILLENNIALS: 'IT TASTED BETTER, TOO'If you feel like celebrating, Chowhound has ranked five of the best fast-food cheeseburgers across the U.S.See the picks below.The deliciousness of Culver's ButterBurger and the popularity surrounding it is a point of pride for many Midwesterners.Culver's describes the ButterBurger as "a family specialty with a little extra."YOU CAN EAT MCDONALD'S FOOD WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT, SAYS DIETITIAN: HERE'S HOW"We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order," the Wisconsin-based chain's website states. "Topped with real American cheese made in Wisconsin and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun."While prices vary by location, ButterBurgers are generally affordable, with Culver's site listing it at $5.50.The ShackBurger is the signature burger of Shake Shack, a chain that began in New York but has since expanded to 30 states.Shake Shack's website describes the made-to-order burger as having "a quarter pound per patty of 100% Angus beef."LAS VEGAS STEAK SPECIALS TEMPT TRAVELERS SEEKING FLAVOR WITHOUT STRIP-SIZED COSTSThe burger also features American cheese, tomato, lettuce and the chain's signature ShackSauce, all on a toasted potato bun.The ShackBurger can cost between $8 and $11, depending on your location and whether you opt for two patties.Many Americans flock to Five Guys for its delicious burgers and fries plus the barrels of peanuts and quaint checkered decor.The Virginia-based chain boasts 2,000 locations worldwide, per its website, and its cheeseburger reigns as one of its most popular meals.IN-N-OUT CROWNED AMERICA'S FAVORITE BURGER CHAIN IN NEW YELP RANKINGSThe burger features "American-style cheese melted between fresh patties and placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun," the website states.A Five Guys cheeseburger can cost upwards of $11, making it an expensive choice but one that's still a favorite.The Our Burger from Wahlburgers features a certified Angus Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, per the chain's website.CHICKEN BURGERS DETHRONE BEEF AS AMERICA'S FAVORITE, DOORDASH DATA REVEALSStarted by actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Paul and Donnie, the chain also adds a helping of Wahl Sauce, a ketchup-based sauce, to each Our Burger order.The burger costs between $9 and $11, depending on location.The Quarter Pounder with Cheese debuted nationally in 1973 and has been a staple for McDonald's fans since."Each Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger features a -lb. of 100% fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order," McDonald's website states.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Each fresh beef burger is seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper, sizzled on a flat iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles and two slices of melty American cheese on a sesame seed bun."A Quarter Pounder with Cheese is also one of the most budget-friendly cheeseburgers. It can cost between $5 and $7, depending on the location.Although the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was ranked fifth, a Georgia-based restaurateur told Fox News Digital that it stood out to him the most.MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLEDonnie Gale, director of culinary at Big Table Restaurants, said the burger "has stood the test of time and done so on a global stage.""I spent years traveling overseas,and no matter the country, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese was a taste of home," he said."To this day, the first bite of a Quarter Pounder instantly brings me back to the day I convinced my mother I was too old for Happy Meals and wanted a Quarter Pounder. She said yes, and the rest is history."

FIRST ON FOX Charlie Kirk's shooting death last week that sent shockwaves through the nation has had an outsize impact on young conservative voters among them, Brilyn Hollyhand, a 19-year-old college freshman who on Thursday announced a multi-state university tour designed to foster conversation, debate, and engage young voters to continue to build on Kirk's legacy.The "One Conversation at a Time" tour, previewed exclusively to Fox News Digital, is sponsored by the Kirk-founded nonprofit, Turning Point USA, which seeks to engage young people in conservative politics. Hollyhand's tour will include stops at 10 big-name universities across the broader southeast, including in Florida, South Carolina, and Mississippi whose undergraduate populations average between 30,000 and 40,000 people, according to data from the U.S. News & World Report.Hollyhand, who wields considerable influence in his own right he's both a podcast host and author who met Kirk in fourth grade, when Kirk appeared as a guest on his podcast told Fox News Digital in an interview that Kirk's death should inspire people to speak up and engage with others face-to-face.That was something Kirk excelled at, Hollyhand said and something that's especially important to continue to diminish the power of violent political actions. FLORIDA COLLEGE ANNOUNCES CHARLIE KIRK STATUE: A REMINDER OF WHAT AMERICA IS ALL ABOUT"If we've learned anything in the last week, its that you can kill a man, but you cannot kill a movement," he said. "We're not going to be silenced. And more than ever before, we have to make America talk again and that starts on college campuses."Kirk, who died at 31, differentiated himself from other political "influencers" because of his authenticity, Hollyhand said. He established a presence in large part because of his college stops, where he'd sit for hours at a "Prove Me Wrong" table to debate young people face-to-face.He leaped onto the national stage at a time when the Republican Party had been struggling to attract young voters, compared to then-President Barack Obama and the considerable star power wielded by the Democratic Party. And while Kirk's views were unabashedly controversial, they were seen as a welcome breath of fresh air for many Republicans, who often felt out of place and unrepresented on college campuses."Charlie has really large shoes to fill, not just because he was a tall guy with a big shoe size," he laughed, "but because he genuinely inspired a generation, and it wasn't a simple task.""He made young people aware of why politics was important, and he made conservatism cool again. And so we can't attempt to replicate that, but we can carry the torch for him, and we can grab the microphone and continue the relay race.PASTOR: CHARLIE KIRKS GRAPHIC DEATH WAS 'TRAUMATIC' AS MANY AMERICANS RECONCILE WITH LOSSHollyhand, who first met Kirk when he was in fourth grade, acknowledged he is not embarking on the tour without fear. The threats against him had skyrocketed in the days since Kirk's killing, necessitating a meeting with his security detail, who required they escort him to his classes.The threats against him were also more detailed, "explicitly mentioning [my] walks to classes," he said.It's the first time he said he considered leaving the political orbit altogether. "I paused for a second, and I stepped out of the room," he said. "I thought, What if I just stop, or if I just put down the microphone? What if I stepped away from politics?""What if I went back to being a normal college student partying it up and going to classes? It would be a lot safer," he said. "I wouldn't have to have a detail walk with me to class.""And so, when Turning Point reached out about doing this tour for Charlie, [that] is why I'm doing this, not because it's easy, but because it's hard and because it is terrifying.""It's really hard to stand on the stage and on a campus and on a microphone. But Charlie would not want us to cower, and he would want us to be louder than ever, and that's what the movement as a whole has to understand."Hollyhand hopes he can engage and connect with his peers in the same way Kirk did.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"There has never been a more impactful figure for Gen Z and or never will be," he said. "And we can't attempt to replicate that, but we can carry the torch for him, and we can grab the microphone and continue the relay race."So to continue Charlie's life and legacy, I am honored to announce that I'm partnering with Turning Point USA to launch the one conversation at a time tour where I will be speaking on 10 college campuses this semester, bolder and louder than ever before."

The prosecution in the federal trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, called a series of law enforcement and forensic experts Thursday as prosecutors near the close of their case.Jurors heard from Randy Walters, an ATF destructive device examiner, who testified that the gray box recovered at the home of one of Rouths acquaintances contained homemade devices, including rat traps modified to trigger explosives, pipes and .50 caliber cartridges."Its limitless," he said of how such traps can be improvised. Walters told jurors the components had no other purpose "other than being used as a weapon," and that seven partially assembled firing mechanisms were found inside a bag in the box.PROSECUTORS TO WRAP TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CASE AS DEFENSE READIES WITNESSESOn cross-examination, Routh asked Walters about whether the pieces themselves were illegal to own. Walters agreed that most were not, but later noted when asked by prosecutors that it is unlawful for a convicted felon to possess ammunition.Jurors also got their closest look yet of the Chinese-made semiautomatic rifle prosecutors say Routh carried onto Trumps golf course during the testimony of FBI Special Agent Nicholas Schnelle. The jury leaned in to study the weapon and other exhibits as testimony ran through the afternoon.Routh asked Schnelle: "So, you honestly dont know its semiautomatic or fully?" after the agent admitted he had not test-fired the weapon.GUN SELLER TELLS RYAN ROUTH: 'I HEARD OF YOU THREATENING PEOPLE' IN TENSE COURTROOM EXCHANGERouth, representing himself in court, highlighted documents, sighed audibly and often apologized to witnesses. Approaching one Miami-based agent during cross-examination, he said, "At least you didnt have to drive far."At other points, he told witnesses their answers should be "just common sense," and continued speaking even after prosecutors objections, prompting Judge Aileen Cannon to cut him off.FBI PHONE EXTRACTIONS, DNA TESTIMONY HEADLINE DAY 7 OF RYAN ROUTH TRIALCLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe court planned to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. ET Thursday before holding a charge conference with counsel. The prosecution is expected to rest its case Friday, with the defense told to have its witnesses ready.

For the first time ever, divers recovered artifacts from the HMS Titanic's sister ship nearly a century after it was lost during World War I.The ship, called the Britannic, sank in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece in 1916. Though designed in 1914 as a luxury cruise liner, it functioned as a hospital ship during the Great War.The vessel sank Nov. 21, 1916, after hitting a mine near the island of Kea, around 45 miles southeast of Athens.SCHOOLBOY SPOTS AMERICAN REVOLUTION WARSHIP ON BEACH AFTER STORM UNCOVERS 230-YEAR-OLD WRECKOn board at the time were 1,060 people. Most survived the sinking, though 30 people died after their lifeboats were struck by the ship's rotating propellers.In a Sept. 16 statement, the Culture Ministry in Greece said an 11-person diving team conducted an operation to recover artifacts from the ship.The week-long dive was conducted in May but was unknown to the public until now.DEADLY SHIPWRECK UNCOVERED BY FORMER MILITARY PILOT WHO SPOTTED ONE HISTORIC CLUEPictures show divers shining lights inside the wreckage of the ship, which was encrusted with algae and thick marine growth.The wreck lies nearly 400 feet deep in low-visibility water and yielded some fascinating treasures.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Among the recovered items of particular interest are the ships lookout bell [and] the port-side navigation lamp," the ministry said in a Facebook post translated from Greek to English.Some artifacts also shed some light on the ship's luxurious design, such as silver-plated first-class trays and tiles from a Turkish bath.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"Ceramic tiles from the decoration of the Turkish bath were [also] found detached, [along with] a pair of binoculars," the statement added.Officials added that the artifacts will be moved to a museum when the conservation process concludes."The artifacts will be included in the permanent exhibition of the National Museum of Underwater Antiquities, now under construction in Piraeus, in the section dedicated to World War I, where the wreck of the Britannic will be a highlight," the statement concluded.The Associated Press contributed reporting.

Christopher Schwarzenegger's weight loss was on full display during a family outing.In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, his sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, shared a series of photos from a family day out on the lake. In some of the photos, Christopher can be seen posing shirtless while wearing blue and white striped swim shorts.In another photo, he sat in the captain's chair and posed for the camera with a blonde woman sitting on his lap and her arms wrapped around him.Other photos in the slideshow feature Katherine with her husband, Chris Pratt, and her mother, Maria Shriver, swimming in the lake and spending time with her grandchildren.CHRIS PRATT SHARES RARE PHOTOS MARKING SON JACK'S MILESTONE 13TH BIRTHDAYWhile Christopher is rarely seen in public, he was photographed with his family at the premiere of "The White Lotus" in February. In 2021, he made headlines when he unveiled his weight loss while stepping out with his mom, Maria Shriver, in New York City."It was a big process," he said about his weight loss during a panel discussion with Shriver, Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit in Los Angeles, in May 2025, per People.APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTHe continued: "I started in 2019 when I was living in Australia. I was on this big trip. I made it a big [deal] like, 'Oh, I'm going to go out and do all this stuff, be in Australia,' and I just saw how much my weight was prohibiting me from doing the everyday activities."Despite his already dramatic transformation, Christopher said during the discussion that he hadn't reached his goal yet, noting that when looking at "before and after photos ... I don't feel like I'm an after yet. I don't feel like I'm at the point."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThis isn't the first time one of Katherine's Instagram posts highlighted her brother's weight loss. In April, Katherine posted a photo of her with her three siblings Christopher, Patrick and Christina in honor of National Siblings Day.In the post, he could be seen wearing a pair of shorts and a T-shirt as he posed alongside his siblings.Katherine's husband also took to Instagram on Sunday, to share a message with his fans. The post featured Pratt reciting a prayer, asking "Lord calm my restless mind. Quiet my anxious heart. Help me set aside distractions and choose what gives life and gives peace.""You keep in perfect peace whose minds are stayed on you, Lord fill me with strength to turn my attention toward you that I find reset and joy in your presence. Amen," he concluded.Following his prayer, he encouraged his followers to "touch grass," saying, "you can continue scrolling or you can turn your phone off and go outside.""If youve got time to be on your phone right now, youve got time to do your to-do list," he said. "Youve got time to reach out to somebody in need and share this prayer with them."Christopher's famous father, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, spoke with The Times in June about his family and career."I could never go and say to him, youre overweight. We just kept introducing healthy foods," he said about Christopher's weight loss. "We introduced him always to the gym and all of that kind of stuff. And then, out of nowhere, he decided that he wanted to be lean. And now he is. So that is of course fantastic, the self-discipline and the self-motivation. I always felt one day it will have to come from him and it did."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERArnold also spoke about his relationship with his older son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and how things have changed for him since he landed a starring role on season three of "The White Lotus.""All of a sudden, everything has changed around," he said. "I walk into the gym now and it used to be the girls would come up and give me their contact. And then after 'White Lotus' comes out, the girl comes up and says, Heres my contact, give it to Patrick. So its wonderful. If I go to my grave and know that my son has outdone me, Im in heaven."

President Donald Trump renewed his criticism against former President Joe Biden and his administration over the use of an autopen to sign off on important orders including pardons during Bidens tenure in the White House.Trump has railed against Bidens use of the autopen for months, claiming thousands of pardons Biden signed were void and that the former president did not know what documents he was signing through the automated device."It was illegally used. He never gave the orders," Trump told reporters Thursday during a trip to the U.K. "He never told them what to do. And I guess the only one he signed, or one of the few he signed, was the pardon for his son."TOP BIDEN OFFICIALS QUESTIONED AND CRITICIZED HOW HIS TEAM ISSUED PARDONS, USED AUTOPEN: REPORTA spokesperson for Biden did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.A White House official previously told Fox News Digital that Trump uses his hand signature for every legally operational or binding document. Even so, Trump has admitted that he uses an autopen for letters.Meanwhile, Bidens chief of staff issued final approval for multiple high-profile preemptive pardons during Bidens final days in office, the New York Times reported in July.Although Biden reportedly made the decision about the pardons in a meeting, Bidens chief of staff Jeff Zients is the one who gave final approval for the use of the autopen at least in the case of former chief medical advisor to the president, Anthony Fauci, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, the Times reported.'SHOULD BE PROSECUTED': HOUSE REPUBLICANS ZERO IN ON BIDEN AUTOPEN PARDONS AFTER BOMBSHELL REPORTEven so, Biden told the Times that he made every clemency decision of his own accord.Meanwhile, Trumps comments come as Zients is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee Thursday for its probe into Bidens mental acuity. Part of that investigation is also examining if the former president was fully cognizant of clemency orders and executive actions he signed using the autopen.Biden granted a total of 4,245 acts of clemency during his administration, 96% of which were granted during his final months in office between October 2024 and January 2025, according to the Pew Research Center.BIDEN CHIEF OF STAFF REPORTEDLY GAVE APPROVAL FOR AUTOPEN PARDONS ON FINAL DAY IN OFFICEAn autopen is a machine that physically holds a pen and follows programming to imitate a persons signature.Unlike a stamp or a digitized print of a signature, the autopen has the capability to hold various types of pens, from a ballpoint to a permanent marker, according to descriptions of autopen machines for sale online.Fox News Liz Elkind contributed to this report.

President Donald Trump and the first lady had to transfer from Marine One to a support helicopter Thursday after a hydraulic issue forced an unscheduled landing at a local airfield on the way to Stansted Airport in England.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the switch was due to a "minor hydraulic issue.""Out of an abundance of caution, the pilots landed at a local airfield before reaching Stansted Airport," Leavitt said. "The president and first lady safely boarded the support helicopter."PRESIDENT TRUMP BIDS FAREWELL TO KING CHARLES AS MELANIA TRUMP JOINS QUEEN CAMILLA FOR ROYAL TREASURES TOURTRUMP BELIEVES CHARLIE KIRK WOULD HAVE BEEN PRESIDENTThough the Marine One flight was only scheduled to last 20 minutes, from the prime minister's Chequers landing zone to Stansted Airport, the president and first lady spent nearly 40 minutes traveling to the airport due to the issue.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPKing Charles II and Queen Camilla are hosting the Trumps for an unprecedented second state visit, discussing a large U.S. investment in the U.K.

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).EXCLUSIVE: A top conservative watchdog is suing the federal health care bureaucracy alleging they are stonewalling results of a study started under the Obama administration looking into the effects of transgender therapy pharmaceuticals on youth.Oversight Project president Mike Howell told Fox News Digital in a Wednesday interview that administering puberty blockers and other nascent drugs to teens is akin to "modern-day Tuskegee experiments" and that the National Institutes of Health and the studys proctor should not be allowed to keep their results secret.In 2014, NIH awarded a grant to childrens hospitals that led to a study helmed by a Los Angeles pediatrician to discern the long-term effects of puberty blockers on pediatric transgender people, Howell explained, citing his organizations lawsuit.In 2024, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., wrote to the Biden-led NIH questioning why "principal investigator" Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy was "withholding publication" of the $9.7 million studys findings.LEGAL GROUP SUES FDA OVER PUBERTY BLOCKER RECORDS, CITING BIDEN-ERA COVER-UP"In light of the NIH grantees unwillingness to release the research projects findings, we ask that you provide documents and information to assist the Committees oversight of this matter," McClain wrote, citing her role as chair of a House Oversight subcommittee.One year later, Howells group sought the files through a public request in July, and sued this week, claiming officials ignored them.Both McClain, in her letter, and Howell, in his interview, raised concerns over Olson-Kennedys remarks about critics potentially weaponizing results from the NIH-funded study."NIH is responsible for overseeing its extramural research projects to ensure supported researchers practice transparency, exemplify scientific integrity, and are proper stewards of taxpayer funds," McClain wrote to the Biden NIH.Howell said he wants the NIH, under the Trump administration, to make the results public, citing troubling hints from Olson-Kennedy in a New York Times article that quoted her saying about one-quarter of participants reported some type of depression.FEDERAL COURT REJECTS CHALLENGE TO OKLAHOMA LAW BANNING GENDER TRANSITION TREATMENT FOR MINORS"In light of the recent spate of transgender ideology-inspired violent extremism and domestic terrorism, Including some of the shootings at schools and churches and most recently, Charlie Kirk, the Oversight Project and I want to know what the government knows about the psychological conditions of this new and coveted population of transgender children who are now growing into adults," Howell said."It seems to me, in light of recent disclosures, including the America First Legal v. FDA [suit] that the government was well aware that these types of therapies, surgeries and cultural celebration and praising of this class of people was dangerous and led to increases in suicide rates, depression and other psychological conditions which all too often are manifesting in violent tendencies."In 2024, America First Legal founded by Trump confidant Stephen Miller sued for the release of any FDA records on off-label uses for puberty blockers and "cross-sex hormones."Howell said there is public interest in the studys publication because it may "map out" why or whether the government has been aware of the "massive, growing problem" but declined to publicize for "politically-correct reasons."DEMOCRATIC STATES SUE TRUMP ADMIN OVER ENDING SEX CHANGE SURGERIES FOR MINORSWhile NIH declined comment to Fox News Digital citing ongoing litigation, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been very critical of the types of drugs the Oversight Project is also concerned about.Kennedy has called puberty blockers for minors "castration drugs," and suggested young people cannot be considered prescient enough to make such life-changing medical decisions."Minors cannot drive, vote, join the army, get a tattoo, smoke, or drink, because we know that children do not fully understand the consequences of decisions with life-long ramifications," he wrote on social media."The more I learn, the more troubled I have become about giving puberty blockers to youth," Kennedy said in May 2024.As secretary, Kennedy urged doctors to reconsider child sex-change operations in a formal letter obtained by the Daily Caller in May."HHS expects you promptly to make the necessary updates to your treatment protocols and training for care for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria to protect them from these harmful interventions," it read.Neal Cornett, a lead attorney in the case, told Fox News Digital he would also like to see any internal NIH reports on the physiological effects of related drugs Lupron and Supprelin."Imagine that youre 14 years old you take some kind of puberty blocker youre basically stunted, your bones arent growing, you have osteoporosis at the age of 15 that's going to do a psychological number on you," Cornett said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHowell said there is an absolute connection, if allegations bear out, between the Tuskegee Experiments of the mid-20th century on African Americans and studies testing out puberty blockers on 21st century children."When I first read [of the study] I was reminded of Tuskegee Experiments on African Americans [where the uniformed U.S. Public Health Service] gave them drugs... to test out treatments there; horrific events," he said.Fox News Digital also reached out to the Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, which was listed as the affiliate medical center for Olson-Kennedy. A number listed for Olson-Kennedy's California practice was disconnected.She told the Times in October 2024 she intended then to publish the data but blamed delays on funding cuts a claim the NIH denied, the paper reported.

One ABC insider had a message particularly for liberals in the fallout of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" being pulled from the airwaves."I hope it teaches the left (and the right that still cares about speech) that the executive branch agencies have waaaaay too much power," the network staffer told Fox News Digital."If you dont want your political enemy to get to define hate speech, then you dont want to criminalize hate speech," they continued. "Same goes for the FCC."Neither Disney nor ABC responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.LIBERALS RAGE AS ABC PULLS JIMMY KIMMEL OFF THE AIR FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN COMMENTSDisney was facing mounting pressure from ABC affiliate stations around the country as well as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over its handling of its liberal late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. A spokesperson for Disney told Fox News Digital "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" would be preempted "indefinitely."On Monday, Kimmel suggested Robinson was part of the "MAGA gang" despite reports he had a left-wing ideology, which was later reaffirmed in Tuesday's indictment."We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel told his audience.Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group had expressed to ABC that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on the affiliate stations they operate unless the Disney-owned network addressed the controversy.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr also threatened ABC and Disney to remedy the situation, saying "we can do this the easy way or the hard way.""I've been very clear from the moment that I have become chairman of the FCC, I want to reinvigorate the public interest. And what people don't understand is that the broadcasters, and you've gotten this right, are entirely different than people that use other forms of communication. They have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest," Carr told YouTube host Benny Johnson. "These companies can find ways to change conduct, to take action, frankly, on Kimmel, or, you know, there's going to be additional work for the FCC ahead."One broadcast journalist was perplexed by Carr's demands. "What does Carr mean when he says it's our obligation to ensure the FCC has license holders uphold the public interest, who's going to define that?" they told Fox News Digital. "I imagine what the commander in chief's definition of the public interest is but it's crazy."FCC CHAIR LEVELS THREAT AGAINST ABC, DISNEY AFTER KIMMEL SUGGESTED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN WAS 'MAGA'

A Massachusetts commuter has been arrested after bystander video shows an elderly woman being shoved off of a bus and violently slammed to the ground in the latest attack caught on camera on a major blue citys public transit system.The suspect has been identified as Luz Pineda, according to the Boston Globe. Pineda was located and taken into custody on Wednesday, the MBTA Transit Police confirmed to Fox News Digital.Police said the Sept. 8 incident occurred at around 1 p.m. on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Warren Street, just three miles from Fenway Park in Boston.IRYNA ZARUTSKA'S FAMILY DEMANDS JUSTICE IN FIRST STATEMENT SINCE 'HORRIFIC' STABBINGPineda, who was with an infant at the time of the assault, can be seen allegedly yelling at the woman before throwing her shopping cart off the bus and shoving the woman onto the sidewalk, according to video obtained by FOX 26.MBTA Transit Police took to social media to ask for the publics help to identify the suspect, who was expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Thursday morning.Authorities have not provided an update on the condition of the victim, who police said was injured in the attack.Fox News Digital was unable to immediately locate an attorney for Pineda.LEAVITT BLASTS 'MANY OUTLETS IN THIS ROOM' AT BRIEFING FOR FAILING TO COVER MURDER OF IRYNA ZARUTSKA"Safety will always be at the forefront of everything we do, and Im proud of the prompt response and investigation by the MBTA Transit Police that led to the arrest of this individual," MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The public deserves a safe transportation system, and I want them to know that this conduct will not be tolerated anywhere on our system."The incident comes just weeks after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, 23, was killed while commuting home from work on a North Carolina light-rail train last month, sparking nationwide outrage regarding Americans safety on public transit.Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments Decarlos Brown Jr. allegedly stabbed Zarutska in the throat three times with a folding knife while the young woman was seated in front of him on the train in Charlotte.CHARLOTTE MAYOR SLAMMED OVER COMMENTS AFTER WOMAN STABBED TO DEATH ON TRAINOn Wednesday, Brown was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Zarutskas death. He has been ordered to undergo a 60-day mental health evaluation before the court can determine if he is able to stand trial.At the time of the alleged murder, Brown possessed an extensive criminal record with 14 arrests in the past 12 years, along with a history of mental health issues.Brown's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Zarutskas death reignited concerns regarding violence commuters face while taking public transit throughout the nations major metropolitan cities, as concerned riders and public officials point to several high-profile attacks making headlines in recent years.CHARLOTTE TRAIN STABBING PUTS NORTH CAROLINA COMMUTERS ON EDGE AFTER RANDOM ATTACKAccording to police records obtained by WCNC Charlotte, the citys light-rail system has seen numerous incidents of violence since Zarutskas killing.Just two days after the fatal stabbing, on Aug. 24, a 20-year-old man reported being bitten on both arms by a fellow rider while on a light-rail train. On Aug. 30, an unknown individual reportedly struck a rider in the face while on another light-rail platform, leading to one arrest.A few days later, on Sept. 3, a man believed to be homeless reported an incident in which he was reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed, with the perpetrator making off with nearly $3,000 from the victims Cash App account. On Sept. 5, a 52-year-old woman called the police to report that she had been threatened and then coerced into making unwanted physical contact with a suspects genital area while on the citys light-rail train.CHILLING VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE STABBED TO DEATH ON CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAILCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles addressed the publics concerns while vowing to review the citys public transit safety operations."City leaders have been working to improve safety in our community and on our transit system and we will continue to do so," Lyles wrote in a post on X.Lyles added that changes will be implemented throughout the transit system, such as an increased security presence as nearly "30 additional security personnel" are expected to be added to the Blue Line."We are committed to working with everyone to ensure that our community continues to be safe," Lyles wrote. "I believe in Charlotte, and we will come out stronger together."