President Donald Trump's administration has been a staunch supporter of Israel, but the support reached historic levels after the United States launched strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities in June.Seeming to bolster the United States' and Israel's friendship is what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the "partnership" of "mutual respect" and "open discussion" between leaders.Netanyahu explained how his partnership with Trump is "different" than prior relations during an appearance that aired Saturday on "Life, Liberty & Levin.""It's not an equal partnership, because America is the leader of the free world, and Israel is the bastion of the free world in the Middle East, but it is one of mutual respect [and] open discussion," Netanyahu told Fox News host Mark Levin, noting there is a "very clear unity of purpose" between Trump and him that has enabled them "to achieve things that were not achievable before that.""Remember, I've been around many presidents. I've appreciated them. I respected them a lot, but this is different."TRUMP SAYS VERY CLOSE TO SECURING ISRAEL, HAMAS CEASEFIRE, RETURNING HOSTAGESNetanyahu praised Trump's "refreshing view" on the current tensions and future outlook for the Middle East as well as the administration's support for Israel.The Israeli leader also defended his nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to his leadership in the Middle East and his efforts to broker peace in "every single corner of the earth."While "deeply appreciative" of the federal government's support, Netanyahu outlined his concerns with America's mainstream media "disinformation campaign.""We had a seven-front war, and we won on all fronts, and winning on all fronts, but this is the eighth front. The disinformation campaign is among us," he explained. "It takes a second for a lie to circulate the world, and then you have to battle it with the only weapon you have, which is the truth."Since the war with Hamas broke out following the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has faced growing scrutiny throughout the globe regarding its handling of the situation in Gaza and escalating strikes from mainstream outlets and social media users.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPNetanyahu pushed back on many of the "lies" spread, saying that "in the electronic age boy, that lie can encircle the earth 1,000 times.""Shame on you. You should be ashamed of yourself. That's not journalism. That's not ethical. That's succumbing to the worst propaganda," the Israeli prime minister said.Although the media's coverage is a "handicap," Netanyahu vowed to "fight the information war, too," with the "weapon of truth."Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner and Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham opened up about her personality in a team video released after she posted her first double-double of the season Friday.After the Fever's 99-82 win over the Atlanta Dream, in which Cunningham had 16 points and 10 rebounds, the team published a video feature on social media with Cunningham speaking candidly about who she is."I bring the energy. I bring the feistiness. I'm a little bit sassy," Cunningham said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I'm just the ultimate competitor. I will outwork anyone, and I think that's something I can hang my hat on and my teammates can always expect from me."Cunningham's admission comes amid her rise to stardom after she started a fight to defend teammate Caitlin Clark.In a June 17 game against the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham committed a hard foul on Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon.Cunningham and Sheldons heated exchange turned into a shoving match before players from both teams intervened to break it up. Cunningham, Sheldon and Sun guard Lindsay Allen were ejected from the game with about 40 seconds left before the Fever took home the victory.The hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter. Sun guard Marina Mabrey then shoved Clark to the floor during a game that got chippy.WHO IS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM? CAITLIN CLARK'S NEW BODYGUARD TEAMMATEAs the Fever put away the Sun, 88-71, Cunningham was congratulated for stepping up as the teams enforcer.Cunningham saw a surge in popularity after the game. Her Instagram and TikTok accounts each surged past 1 million followers.With Cunningham earning the nickname "the enforcer" for the Fever, fans counting on her to protect Caitlin Clark can rest easy knowing she is a black belt in the Korean martial art of taekwondo.She earned the black belt at the age of 6.Her father Jim played football at the University of Missouri, and she followed in her dad's footsteps on the football field.A 2014 article by the Columbia Missourian reported Cunningham was the first female in history to score points for the team when she kicked two of four extra points in place of the team's regular kicker, who had torn an ACL.Cunningham even handled kickoff duties."I was so nervous," Cunningham told the outlet. "I mean, I've never played football before in all my life. Right when I got the ball (on the opening kickoff), I couldn't hear anything. I just put the ball down and kicked it."Cunningham comes from a family of farmers and credits that upbringing for the person she is today, according to a five-part feature series by the University of Missouri."So much of our success goes back to what we learned here," Cunningham said of working on the farm. "We loved coming out to the farm to help. We found out how to work hard and work together. It made us farm strong."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday squashed rumors of a rift inside the Trump administration's law-and-order team, just hours before the president himself defended Attorney General Pam Bondi amid Jeffrey Epstein probe backlash.The criticism came after the FBI and Department of Justice on Sunday released a memo shutting down theories about an alleged Epstein client list, finding a tell-all document exposing his associates did not exist. Fueling the fire was a one-minute gap in a surveillance video from Epsteins cell, which was part of the evidence the DOJ released. The review found the disgraced financier died by suicide in jail in 2019.INSIDE DAN BONGINO'S TENSE MEETING WITH WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS OVER JEFFREY EPSTEIN FALLOUTFox News reported Friday that Patel's No. 2, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, was considering resigning if Bondi stayed on as head of the Department of Justice, which oversees the FBI. There were unconfirmed reports that Patel might step down as well, but he shot that down with a social media post Saturday, saying "conspiracy theories" about a potential resignation over Bondis handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files "just aren't true.""The conspiracy theories just arent true, never have been," Patel wrote. "It's an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump and I'll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me."Hours after Patel's post, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express unhappiness with his follower's reaction.Trump supporters posted videos to social media Saturday afternoon charring MAGA hats in protest."What's going on with my boys and, in some cases, gals?' Theyre all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB," Trump wrote. "Were on one Team, MAGA, and I dont like whats happening."FBI'S DAN BONGINO AND ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI CLASH OVER HANDLING OF EPSTEIN FILESHe went on to describe Epstein as a "guy who never dies" and shifted blame to former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former FBI Director James Comey, former CIA director John Brennan, and the Biden administration."They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called friends are playing right into their hands," Trump wrote. "Why didnt these Radical Left Lunatics release the Epstein Files? If there was ANYTHING in there that could have hurt the MAGA Movement, why didnt they use it?"The president claimed that one year ago, the country was "DEAD," but is now "the HOTTEST Country anywhere in the World."Lets keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about," Trump wrote.Rumors about a change in leadership were triggered by Patel's apparent X biography change, where his title as FBI Director was removed to only read, "Fmr Chief of Staff @DeptofDefense."10 REASONS THE DOJ AND FBI FACE BACKLASH OVER EPSTEIN FILES FLOPMultiple sources told Fox News Digital Bongino and Bondi butted heads at a White House meeting Wednesday, with Bongino accusing Bondi of a "lack of transparency from the start" in the Epstein files probe.The former Secret Service agent-turned FBI official allegedly raised his voice at Trumps White House chief of staff before storming out, and has since been weighing resignation over the episode, insiders said.Bondi and Patel, however, have presented a united front. Sources close to Bondi claim she has "no intention of stepping down" and the pair are in constant communication."Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made," White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields told Fox News Digital, emphasizing that Trumps law-and-order lineup is working "seamlessly and with unity."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"President Trump has assembled a highly qualified and experienced law and order team dedicated to protecting Americans, holding criminals accountable, and delivering justice to victims," Fields added. "This work is being carried out seamlessly and with unity. Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made in restoring public safety and pursuing justice for all."The FBI did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News' David Spunt, Amanda Macias, Jake Gibson, Ashley Oliver and Brie Stimson contributed to this report.

It didn't take long for Aaron Judge to hit the 350th home run of his MLB career.On Saturday, the New York Yankees slugger knocked a ball over the outfield wall to reach the milestone.While hitting 350 homers is a feat in itself, Judge reached the mark more quickly than former slugger Mark McGwire.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJudge reached 350 in his 1,088th game, while McGwire hit No. 350 in his 1,280th game against Detroit Tigers pitcher Brian Moehler June 2, 1997, surpassing Harmon Killebrew, who hit his 350th in his 1,319th game.AARON JUDGE MOVES INTO SECOND IN MLB JERSEY SALES BEHIND SHOHEI OHTANI"Big Mac did a lot of great things in this game, and hes definitely a legend," Judge said."I just think hes playing in a different league," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Judges ninth-inning drive to right center field against the Cubs. Chicago won 5-2.Judge, who turned 33 in April, debuted with the Yankees at age 24 in 2016. The two-time AL MVP also doubled twice and is hitting a major league-leading .358 with 35 homers and 81 RBIs."Would have been great if we got a win today," Judge said. "Ive been surrounded by a lot of great teammates, been on some good teams, so they really put me in the best position to go out there and perform at my best."McGwire finished his career in 2001 at age 38 with 583 homers, still good for 11th on the career list. He admitted in 2010 he used performance-enhancing drugs and has been denied entry to baseball's Hall of Fame.The Yankees captain said he has maintained a relationship with McGwire since their first conversation."I think it started with when I broke my first rib," Judge said. "I think his son was kind of going through the same thing, so he was first asking me how did I heal? What do we do? So, I kind of gave him some tips on that. And then we just kind of chit-chatted a little bit and kept in contact."The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

In a reversal of roles, a fan has signed a jersey for a pro athlete.Pope Leo XIV had a signed jersey delivered to former Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Konerko a jersey with the new pontiff's signature on the back during a ceremony before a game against the Cleveland Guardians. It had the six-time All-Star's last name and "Pope Leo" above the No. 14.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRobert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected May 8. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan.Prevost attended the 2005 World Series opener against Houston in Chicago. He watched from Section 140, Row 19, Seat 2 as the White Sox beat the Astros 5-3 on their way to a four-game sweep and their first title since 1917.Prevost was shown on the "MLB on FOX" broadcast for that game at U.S. Cellular Field Oct. 22, 2005, and the cameras caught him during the top of the ninth inning as the White Sox were clinching a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros.METS BROADCASTER KEITH HERNANDEZ'S OBLIVIOUS REACTION TO NEAR-MISS FOUL BALL SENDS SNY BOOTH INTO HYSTERICSAccording to the White Sox, the pope attended the game with the late Ed Schmit, a family friend and season ticket holder. They knew each other through their work at a Catholic high school on Chicagos South Side, and Schmits son, Nick, remains the account holder for the popes World Series seat.Prevost was first revealed as a White Sox fan when his brother, John Prevost, mentioned it in an interview with WGN-TV."He was always a Sox fan," John said.In May, the team unveiled a graphic installed near the seat paying tribute to Pope Leo and that moment. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie.Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run. The White Sox debuted uniform patches honoring late closer Bobby Jenks, who died last week in Portugal, where he was being treated for stomach cancer. On Friday, the team unveiled a statue of former ace Mark Buehrle.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan fired up the crowd at Turning Point USAs Student Action Summit Saturday night when a heckler asked Homan, "Are you an MS-13 member?"But the heckler's comments added fuel to Homan's fire as he delivered fiery closing remarks, saying, "Tom Homan is going to run the biggest deportation operation this country has ever seen. Take it to the bank.""U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A," the crowd chanted as Homan exited the stage. About five minutes into Homan's speech, he was interrupted by a heckler who was escorted out by security, lighting a fire for the rest of the speech.HOMAN ACCUSES DEMS, MEDIA OF PUSHING 'FAKE' STORIES ABOUT ICE AFTER AGENTS CLASH WITH CALIFORNIA RIOTERSHoman had a message to the anti-ICE protesters across the United States, including to those who gathered outside the summit in Tampa, Florida, Saturday night."You want some? Come get some," Homan said. "I'm tired of it. For the men and women of ICE, I deserve your respect. They're the finest 1% this country has. And Tom Homan isn't going anywhere. Tom Homan isn't shutting up."When the heckler asked Homan if he was an MS-13 member, referencing the Salvadoran transnational criminal gang that has been targeted through Trump's deportation rollout, Homan said federal immigration officers are dealing with these types of detractors on a daily basis.BORDER CZAR HOMAN DEMANDS DEMOCRATS STOP COMPARING ICE TO 'NAZIS' AFTER OFFICER SHOT BY DETENTION FACILITY"This guy wouldn't know what it's like to serve this nation. This guy ain't got the b---- to be an ICE officer. He hasn't got the b---- to be a border patrol agent," Homan continued, as the crowd cheered him on.As the heckler was escorted out, Homan added, "This guy lives in his mother's basement. The only thing that surprised me is [he] doesn't have purple hair and a nose ring. Get out of here, you loser."While the crowd continued cheering Homan's fiery speech, he assured that those protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would not intimidate agents because "we're going to do the job that President Trump gave us to do."Homan said he has never seen "such hate against the men and women of ICE and in the Border Patrol," and those protesting don't have the courage to put on a badge and stand in their place.While Homan said he was disappointed he didn't see any protesters when he arrived at the summit, protesters had lined the streets outside Saturday afternoon, rejecting Trump's agenda and his crackdown on illegal immigration.The demonstrations on Saturday followed protests that deteriorated into riots in Los Angeles last month as rhetoric against ICE agents has reached a boiling point.Federal immigration law enforcement officers have been targeted since Trump signed his "big, beautiful bill," which includes legislation for robust immigration reform, into law last Friday. There have been at least two ambushes in Texas, and protesters clashed with federal officers at the Portland, Oregon, ICE center.The brazen border czar had made it clear his speech might contain some profanity Saturday night, telling the crowd at the top of his remarks, "Sometimes, I'm harsh. But if I offend anybody here tonight, I don't give a s---."Homan also applauded Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration, telling the crowd, "Under his leadership, we got the most secure border in the history of nation, and we did that in seven weeks. President Trump did in seven weeks what Joe Biden couldn't or wouldn't do in four years."Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report.

Actress Charlize Theron criticized the film industry for being reluctant to support female-led action films, in a new interview with The New York Times.Theron and fellow actress Uma Thurman spoke to the outlet about the challenges women face in the genre as they promote their new Netflix superhero sequel, "The Old Guard 2."Theron said that securing the lead roles in action films is more challenging for women because Hollywood viewed these films as more of a risk.ELIZABETH BANKS CLAIMS HOLLYWOOD SHOWS BIZARRE SEXISM TOWARD FEMALE FILMMAKERS: WOMEN DONT LIKE MATH'"Yeah, its harder," Theron said. "Thats known. Action films with female leads dont get green-lit as much as the ones with male leads. I think the thing that always frustrates me is the fact that guys will get a free ride."The Oscar-winning actress suggested there was a double-standard in Hollywood, claiming male actors that star in films that flop at the box office are given a pass while women rarely receive the same leeway.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"When women do this and the movie maybe doesnt hit fully, they dont necessarily get a chance again," she said. "With this, we were very aware that eyes were on us. Its not a risk that studios want to take, but theyll take it many times on the same guy who might have a string of action movies that did not do so well."Both she and Thurman have starred in successful female-led action films. Thurman famously played an assassin in "Kill Bill," while Theron has taken on iconic roles in films like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and the "Fast & Furious" franchise.

Dr. Kevin OConnor made a house call this week.Specifically to the House of Representatives.OConnor served as President Bidens physician. The House Oversight Committee wanted to talk to OConnor about whether Biden was fit to serve as president. So House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., issued a subpoena for OConnor.The doctor was in.But not for very long.After 20 minutes behind closed doors with Comer and company, the deposition concluded. Committee attorneys peppered OConnor with questions about whether he thought former President Biden was up to the job and if he was asked to lie about the commander in chiefs health. But Comer got the same response each time. Even when committee lawyers posed a simple question, asking OConnor if he understood the proceedings.REPUBLICANS NAVIGATE POST-VICTORY AGENDA AFTER TRUMP'S 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' BECOMES LAWOConnor deployed his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination each time. The committee even took the rare step of releasing a video from most of the deposition the same evening."Most people invoke the Fifth when they have criminal liability. And you know, that's what it would appear (to be) on the surface here," said Comer after the deposition concluded. "The American people have a right to know the health condition of the president. Both physical and mental."Comer observed that OConnors silence "adds more fuel to the fire that there was a cover-up."Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Tex., was the only Democrat who showed up for the deposition. Crockett just bowed out a few weeks ago from a bid to become the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee after the death of late Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va."It was important to make sure that a Democrat was in the room. Because unfortunately, sometimes people like to cherry pick and make sure that they can give whatever fits their narrative," said Crockett.But the video revealed OConnor repeatedly citing the Fifth Amendment "on the advice of counsel." Thats why Comer hoped to shape one narrative about the health of former President Biden. Comer also suggested the potential lengths that OConnor was willing to go to in order to protect the former president. And perhaps himself.Crockett was incredulous at Comers assertions."It's kind of astounding to hear someone say, if you invoke the Fifth Amendment, that is only because you are guilty," said Crockett. "(Republicans) have been very good at rallying people up and getting them emotional because they don't fully understand some of our processes."Crockett added that patients "have the right to confidentiality when it comes to your health care."The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the use of the autopen by Biden. OConnors lawyers say that led their client to exercise his Fifth Amendment rights.RACE AGAINST TIME: HOW CONGRESS BARELY MADE JULY 4 DEADLINE ON 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL'"We want to emphasize that asserting the Fifth Amendment privilege does not imply that Dr. OConnor has committed any crime," said his legal team.And the statement also indicated there was concern about OConnor keeping medical information of the First Patient in confidence."The Committee has indicated that it will demand that Dr. OConnor reveal, without any limitations, confidential confirmation regarding his medical examinations, treatment and care of President Biden," read the statement. "Revealing confidential patient information would violate the most fundamental ethical duty of a physician."His attorneys went on to say that OConnor could face "civil liability" and "revocation" of his medical license.Regardless, OConnor wasnt answering any questions anywhere. Inside the meeting room. Heading to the meeting room. Or heading home."Will you invoke the Fifth? What about patient doctor confidentiality?" yours truly asked OConnor as he navigated a third-floor hallway in the Rayburn House Office Building with a small coterie of attorneys. "Do you think (President Biden) was up to the job? Do you think he was up to serve?"No response.OConnor reprised his reticence on the way out."Did you take the Fifth because you're trying to cover up what the President's state was?" I asked as he departed down a Rayburn stairwell.Nothing.The statement from the physicians counsel declared that the pact between doctors and patients "require that Dr. OConnor refuse to testify."This is a question which vexes even doctors who double as lawmakers.Such is the case with Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. Hes an OB-GYN.IS THE VOA, DOA? WITH KARI LAKE IN CHARGE OF THINGS, IT MIGHT BE"I can see both sides of it. I can certainly see, as a physician, you take an oath of confidentiality with every patient. If there's a national security issue, does that outweigh that relationship?" pondered Marshall. "I would really have to think about that. I want to get a couple of consults myself and talk to some constitutional lawyers."But aside from the Constitutional, ethical and medical questions, Democrats reverted to defending the former president.I asked Crockett if she ever perceived health problems with the president."No. None. No. None. I had none. Now, granted, I didn't see Joe Biden every single day. But I did have an opportunity to interact with the president. I never had a concern," said Crockett. "He may get fumbled up by words. But that's not anything new. And it's not anything that (didnt come) with age."There had been discussion about getting OConnor to cooperate without a subpoena. Comer contends his investigation isnt about plowing some of the same Biden political fields explored a couple of years ago when it was thought the former president might seek a second term. This isnt about business dealings or Burisma or "influence peddling." But Comer is posing a legitimate question here about the fitness of a president. Any president. Regardless of what Crockett says, there are plenty of questions about Mr. Bidens acuity and whether staff made decisions in lieu of the president.And these questions arent new when it comes to presidential health. President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke during his time in office. Historians believe First Lady Edith Wilson made decisions on behalf of the president. Questions lingered about President Ronald Reagan. And the Washington press corps was complicit hiding the infirmaries of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt from the public in an era before television and social media.The committee wheels in other former Biden figures in the coming days. That includes former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain and Anthony Bernal, a top aide to former First Lady Jill Biden.Because of patient-doctor confidentiality, we may never know OConnors true analysis of former President Biden. Its a problem because the public deserves to know if the commander in chief is up to the job.But theres a special relationship between a patient and their doctor.The question is whether issues of national security and the administration of government outweigh those private rights.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed Russia and North Koreas "invincible fighting brotherhood" and warned the U.S., Japan and South Korea against forming an antagonistic alliance during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Wonsan, North Korea, Saturday, according to the Russian foreign ministry."We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, Russia," Lavrov said, according to Russias state Tass news agency.Russia and North Korea have bolstered their ties over the last few years, with North Korea providing troops and munitions to Russia in support of the war in Ukraine and Russia providing military and economic assistance to the closed-off dictatorship.Russian President Vladimir Putin also visited North Korea last year.RUSSIA GIVES RUBIO A NEW AND DIFFERENT APPROACH AS TRUMP PUSHES FOR PEACE WITH UKRAINEThe U.S., South Korea and Japan have been expanding or restoring their trilateral military exercises in response to North Koreas advancing nuclear program. On Friday, the three countries helda joint air drillinvolving U.S. nuclear-capable bombers near the Korean Peninsula, and their top military officers met in Seoul and urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security.North Korea may deploy more troops this summer, according to South Korean intelligence.Lavrov called the meeting a continuation of the countries "strategic dialogue" and said he hoped for more direct meetings in the future."We exchanged views on the situation surrounding the Ukrainian crisis. ... Our Korean friends confirmed their firm support for all the objectives of the special military operation, as well as for the actions of the Russian leadership and armed forces," TASS quoted Lavrov as saying.Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said more Russian delegations would visit North Korea later in the year, TASS reported.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLavrov is next scheduled to travel to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting early next week.The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.

Jessica Simpson is leaving little to the imagination on her milestone birthday.The fashion mogul and pop icon turned heads while celebrating her 45th birthday, slipping into a glittering, sheer ensemble for her special day.Simpson took to Instagram to show off her birthday look.SYDNEY SWEENEY AND JESSICA SIMPSON BRING THE HEAT IN SEXY SUMMER STYLES"Fancy dive into 45," the singer captioned a set of photos that featured her posing in the see-through, sparkly number.The "Irresistible" singer rocked a see-through dress with glittering mesh, layering her outfit with black underwear. Simpson wore a satin coat over her barely-there outfit. She completed her look with silver platform heels and a sparkling choker necklace.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTSimpson also carried a matching black and silver clutch purse to accessorize her birthday outfit.While her blonde hair cascaded in loose waves past her shoulders, Simpson oozed confidence as she embraced another trip around the sun.Simpson had a lavish birthday celebration at Hollywood hotspot Chteau Marmont and posed with several close friends.In another photo, Simpson posed with a birthday cake.MILEY CYRUS DRIPS IN CRYSTALS WHILE TURNING HEADS WITH RISQU SHEER DRESSThe "Fade" singer kicked off her 45th birthday with a sultry video on social media as she teased new music."To start off my 45th yearround the sun, Imma gonna bright side the journey of life by choosin to be the HAPPY part of my BIRTHDAY," Simpson wrote on Instagram. "Ive been patiently waitin for yall to get a dose of #FADE from the upcomin journey through #NashvilleCanyon , Part 2."In the video clip, Simpson sits in a bathtub, wearing a leopard print faux fur coat and posing in a leather corset with sheer black tights. She held a bowl of cherries and sucked on the fruit. The singer additionally wrote the song's title, "Fade," in red lipstick on the bathroom walls.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHer risqu birthday posts come after she released her latest musical project, "Nashville Canyon, Part 1," in March. Her project is a collection of five soul- and rockabilly-infused tunes."Discovering this music is something I did on my own," Simpson previously told People magazine. "Thank God I had Nashville. It was just a way of me owning myself and declaring it."Simpson described her first single, "Use My Heart Against Me," as "a sexy song to write.""I woke up with that lyric in my head," she said. "Its kind of craving someone that you want again, and you dont care if your heart is used against you if its just for one night. Like, give it over, just for the experience again.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"I didnt necessarily want it at the beginning of writing this record. I was in a different place."I am a woman now, and I can do what I want and to have freedom in music. I think thats what youre going to feel in Nashville Canyon."Earlier this year, Simpson split with her husband of 10 years, Eric Johnson.The couple tied the knot in 2014 and share three children, daughters Maxwell and Birdie and son Ace.

Candace Cameron Bure reflected on a rocky chapter in her marriage to her husband of almost 30 years, Valeri Bure.During Tuesday's episode of "The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast," the 49-year-old actress opened up about her past marital struggles with the 51-year-old former professional hockey player and the unexpected role their son, Lev, 25, played in his parents' reconciliation."Val and I went through a really, really rough season in our marriage," the "Full House" alum shared, adding that the low point occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020."It was going south quickly, and we were like, I dont know if, dont think were gonna make it through."CANDACE CAMERON BURE ADMITS SHE'S MORE COMMITTED NOW TO HUSBAND OF 28 YEARS THAN WHEN THEY FIRST WEDCandace recalled Lev and siblings Natasha, 26, and Maksim, 23, approached their parents at one point."Lev was the one leading the charge," she said. "He came up to us, and he said, 'We'd like to talk to you guys. And Val and I sat down, and Lev preached, like, a 45-minute sermon on marriage to us. Just had his Bible open on the couch and just talked about it."And Ill never forget, cause he said, You know, I know I havent been married. Im just a young kid. And so its probably hard to take marriage advice from someone this young [who] never experienced it before. But I dont need to be married to know what the word of God says."The "Unsung Hero" star explained that Lev had "such a calm voice that had so much wisdom behind it.""And he looked us, you know, straight in the eye and individually asked me and then asked Val, you know, Have you done everything you can? Is there one step of grace? Is there just some bit more grace you could give Val?'"Candace remembered Lev asking her before questioning his father."'And Val, is there any more grace you can give mom? Is there one more act of kindness, one more gesture, one more ounce of kindness goodness in you that you could give to try to reconcile?"I mean, we walked away from that and, you know, Val and I were like, Huh. We raised some pretty good kids."It was so in our face, but that was like the pivotal moment," Candace added. "It really changed for us after that talk, and there was a lot more to it. But you know it's a whole different scenario when your kids sit you down to have a talk and go, Are you being as mature as you can be and what God says?'"Candace said she was "so grateful" to her children, noting they were "so supportive of everything."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"But I never thought there would be a day I'd listen to, like, an 18-year-old kid or a 20-year-old kid," she said.Candace was joined by Lev and pastor and author Jonathan Pokluda on the podcast episode. After the actress shared her story, Pokluda asked Lev if he was "nervous" during the interaction with his parents."Not really," he said. "I think it came from a point of love and even when my siblings and I talked about it, it was like, 'Man we might want more than anything for our parents to be together, but let's get to the matter of fact, It's only gonna happen through Jesus.'"And, so, that was all we could point them to."Candace and Valeri met in 1994 after her "Full House" co-star Dave Coulier introduced the future couple at a charity hockey game. The two announced their engagement in June 1995 and tied the knot a year later.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTEROn June 22, Candace shared an Instagram tribute to Valeri for their 29th wedding anniversary. She posted a throwback photo of the pair, explaining in the caption that the snap was taken on their first date at Valeri's practice rink in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, four months after they were introduced by Coulier."We grew a beautiful family," she wrote with pink heart emoji. "Happy anniversary to my love and best friend forever."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTLev became the first of her children to marry when he and Elliott Dunham tied the knot in January 2024. At the time, Candace celebrated the couple's nuptials in an Instagram post."Words cannot express the joy we have felt this weekend celebrating the marriage of our son and his bride Elliott," she wrote alongside photos from the wedding. "We gained a beautiful daughter and a wonderful family to do life with."I have an overwhelming sense of love, joy, peace and contentment thanks to Gods blessing of family and friendship." she added. "My heart is so full."

A transgender high school pitcher in Minnesota was not included in an annual coaches' poll of All-State selections despite a dominant season that ended with a championship.The trans athlete, Marissa Rothenberger of Champlin Park High School, was absent from the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association list of 2025 All-State honors.Rothenberger previously made the list as a first-team All-State selection in Class AAAA in 2024. Rothenberger also won all-tournament honors in 2025.This year, Rothenberger was left off the list despite a 12-1 record, a 0.74 ERA and a 0.65 WHIP.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRothenberger's 0.74 ERA was among the best in the state, and the athlete pitched five straight games in the postseason, giving up just one earned run in 35 innings while striking out 27 batters. Rothenberger also went 5-for-16 at the plate, with two doubles, three RBIs and a run scored in the Rebels run to the 2025 AAAA Minnesota softball state championship.The pitcher's 2024 season, recognized with first-team All-State honors, did include a better ERA at 0.40.A Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association source told Fox News Digital selections are determined through a vote of member coaches, and an athlete must be nominated by her own coach to be considered.Fox News Digital has reached out to Champlin Park High School softball head coach Bryan Woodley asking if he nominated Rothenberger.Rothenberger's presence in Minnesota girls softball brought national scrutiny, a lawsuit and a federal investigation this year.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a Title IX investigation into the state of Minnesota June 27, citing a male softball pitcher who had won a state championship.HOW TRANSGENDERISM IN SPORTS SHIFTED THE 2024 ELECTION AND IGNITED A NATIONAL COUNTERCULTUREThe state was already under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for its laws allowing biological males in girls sports and defying President Donald Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order. That investigation was elevated to a federal Title IX investigation team, which operates in conjunction with the Department of Justice, June 12.Three softball players in Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the state, citing their experiences competing against a biological male.The organization representing the plaintiffs suing the state over its policies, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), previously provided a statement from one of the female players about her experience facing the trans athlete."Hitting against him is not only a physical challenge but a mental, too. Its a mental battle knowing that he has an advantage in the sport that I grew up playing, making it hard to even want to hit against him," the player said."His ability to get outs and spin the ball is a strong advantage, but, like I said, its also incredibly mentally challenging knowing that youre competing against someone who has unfair advantages leaving you with little to no confidence."This issue has affected me in ways that I never imagined. Its simply unfair, and I hate that nothing is happening to change that. Boys should not be able to take girls' spots on teams just because they are capable of doing so. I hope that more girls affected by this issue will stand up against this."The anonymous player also called out Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for aggressively defending trans inclusion in girls sports in the state. Ellison has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice over Trump's "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order."Its really upsetting to know that [Ellison] isnt taking rights of girls and women seriously. He is allowing boys to compete with girls, and it is not safe and completely unfair. To know that AG Ellison is in complete support of letting boys and men take advantage of females in sports is absolutely disgusting and wrong," the player added.The Champlin Park School District provided a statement to Fox News Digital defending the decision to allow the athlete to compete on the softball team."Throughout the entire season, and as the Rebels advance to the state tournament, it is important to note that all of the student-athletes participating for the Champlin Park Softball team are eligible to compete in compliance with Minnesota State High School League rules and applicable state law. Due to data privacy laws, the district is not able to provide public comment regarding a specific student-athlete," a statement from the Anoka-Hennepin School District stated."In addition, the district is named in an active lawsuit, which limits what information can be shared."Ellison's office previously released a statement responding to the lawsuit against the state over Rothenberger's participation in the girls softball season."In addition to getting exercise and the fun of competition, playing sports comes with so many benefits for young people. You build friendships that can last a lifetime, you learn how to work as part of a team and you get to feel like you belong," Ellison said."I believe it is wrong to single out one group of students who already face higher levels of bullying and harassment and tell these kids they cannot be on the team because of who they are. I will continue to defend the rights of all students to play sports with their friends and peers."The controversy involving Rothenberger was a catalyst for a viral feud between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines in June. Biles initially called out Gaines in response to a post by Gaines pointing out that the Minnesota State High School League disabled comments on its post announcing Champlin Park's softball team as state champions.A January 2025 New York Times/Ipsos survey found the vast majority of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, don't think transgender athletes should be permitted to compete in women's sports.Of the 2,128 people who participated, 79% said biological males who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women's sports. Of the 1,025 people who identified as Democrats or leaning Democratic, 67% said transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete with women.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.