The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has sparked sharply divided reactions, with some churches across the U.S. addressing the tragedy and the viral video of his shooting in their sermons this past Sunday.Ryan Visconti, lead pastor at Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona, told Fox News Digital in an interview that many people are finding themselves "mourning this in an unusual way," but noted that people probably had more familiarity with Kirk than they realized due to his expansive reach."As a Christian, Charlie was a brother in Christ, and so I think there is a connection there spiritually that a fellow brother in Christ, a Christian, was murdered brutally and graphically," Visconti said. "And how graphic his death was, it was traumatic. And so, really, all of us who saw those terrible videos are witnesses to murder. And that really hurts on a deep level, and it scars your soul."YOUTH LEADERS MOURN 'THE GODFATHER OF CAMPUS CONSERVATISM' CHARLIE KIRK FOLLOWING ASSASSINATION"What I would encourage people to do is, you need to know the hope and the comfort that comes from Jesus. That's where Charlie found hope, and that's where he got his strength from. And that's what he would want other people who are hurting to turn to in a time like this," Visconti added.The pastor said he knew Kirk personally, and that he previously hosted a rally for then-vice presidential nominee JD Vance at his church.ANTI-TRUMP VOICES PRAISE CHARLIE KIRK'S LEGACY AFTER ASSASSINATION, SAY HE WAS DOING POLITICS 'THE RIGHT WAY'Visconti touched on the fact that the murder has had an intense impact on Generation Z, as a large part of Kirks effort was speaking on campuses, including when he was killed."I believe that especially the younger generation who listened to Charlie and who at least appreciated his ability to engage people in conversation, those people see that he was willing to die for his beliefs, and I think that piques people's interest, and it causes them to want to know what convinced him that this was true? What made him so passionate?" he said."And I think people are going to look at what Charlie believed in a new light and probably explore that for themselves, and so I think he will continue to have a lasting impact for many, many years to come, especially with the younger generation."CHARLIE KIRK PAINTED AS 'CONTROVERSIAL,' 'PROVOCATIVE' IN MEDIAS ASSASSINATION COVERAGEFollowing Kirks murder at Utah Valley University last week, his casket was flown on Air Force Two to Phoenix, where mourners have set up memorials outside Turning Point USA headquarters and outside the Hansen Mortuary Chapel.The conservative activists celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and President Donald Trump and Vance are slated to speak, along with other members of the Trump administration.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr issued a threat Thursday against ABC and Disney, suggesting he would take action over comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel about the alleged Charlie Kirk assassin.On Monday, Kimmel accused conservatives of reaching "new lows" in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesdays 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 said.JIMMY KIMMEL SUGGESTS CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN WAS ONE OF THE MAGA GANG DESPITE REPORTS OF LEFTIST LEANINGSAppearing on Wednesday's "The Benny Show," Carr called Kimmel's comments "some of the sickest conduct" and suggested there were potential "avenues" the FCC could pursue."In some quarters, there's a very concerted effort to try to lie to the American people about the nature of one of the most significant newsworthy public interest acts that we've seen in a long time in what appears to be an action by Jimmy Kimmel to play into that narrative that this was somehow a MAGA or a Republican-motivated person," Carr told host Benny Johnson."And 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," the official added."Look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. 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."ABC REPORTER CALLS ALLEGED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN'S TEXT MESSAGES TO TRANSGENDER PARTNER VERY TOUCHINGCarr signaled that an apology from Kimmel would be a "very reasonable, minimal step" but also floated a "suspension" by the network as a potential remedy. He also called on licensed broadcasters, particularly those not owned by Disney itself, to "push back" against the House of Mouse and threaten to preempt its content if action isn't taken."Public interest means you can't be running a narrow partisan circus and still meeting your public interest obligations," he said. "That means you can't be engaging in a pattern of news distortion."While Carr refrained from flat-out accusing Kimmel of news distortion, citing the potential of a legal battle down the road, he did say an argument could be made that the liberal host had "an intentional effort to mislead the American people.""This is a very, very serious issue right now for Disney," Carr added.ABC and Disney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.Kimmels comments came one day after both FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that Robinson held a "leftist ideology" and was increasingly radicalized in recent years. It was also revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a transgender partner who was biologically male and transitioning to female.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKOn Tuesday, Kimmel took aim at Vice President JD Vance for "pointing his little mascara-stained finger directly at the left" as guest host of "The Charlie Kirk Show." Vance said on the show that most "lunatics" in American politics belong to the far left.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"And by statistical fact, he means complete bull---," Kimmel reacted.

Former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., said he spoke more with President Donald Trump in the first two years of Trumps term than with former President Barack Obama during Obamas eight years in office.In his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense," released this week, Manchin outlined a cordial working relationship with Trump and a far chillier, less active back and forth with Obama.Manchin, who switched from the Democratic Party to become an Independent before retiring from the Senate last year, wrote that he considered Trump a fellow "outsider" when he arrived in Washington, D.C., for his first term and lauded him as the "most engaged president I ever worked with" since former President Bill Clinton.MANCHIN SAYS HE WANTED GOP TO WIN SENATE TO STOP DEMOCRATS' QUEST FOR 'RAW POLITICAL POWER'"From the start, President Trump had an open line of communication with me," he wrote. "I spoke to him more in the first two years of his presidency than I did to President Obama during all eight years of his time in office."He noted, "If you want to have influence with Donald Trump, you have to be the last person he talks to about a topic," and said he would jokingly ask that the president ensure he was the last person he called."Hed laugh, and wed talk it out," he said.He recalled his 2018 election campaign in the wake of Trumps dominant, 40-point win in the state. Trump told Manchin that he was being pressured to campaign against him and promised he wouldnt. Ultimately, Trump visited the state five times, but Manchin still came out on top.JOE MANCHIN TELLS 'THE VIEW' WHY HE COULDN'T ENDORSE KAMALA HARRISHe was later invited to the Oval Office to meet with Trump, where, in front of then-Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump, the president "blurted to his other guests, I told you we couldnt beat him," Manchin wrote.Manchin's relationship with the former president goes back to his time as governor of West Virginia, when Obama was still a senator. The two worked together on a coal deal in Illinois that had previously excluded West Virginia.During the 2008 election cycle, he said he invited both then-Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Obama to come to West Virginia to campaign, but said Obama shook off the invitation and told him, "Lets be honest with each other my demographics dont work well in your state."NEW BOOK REVEALS WHAT OBAMA AND 'CONQUEROR' TRUMP CHATTED ABOUT IN VIRAL MOMENT DURING CARTER'S FUNERAL"But he didnt come, and that night belonged to Hillary," he wrote. "She made the most of her visit and won the primary by 41 points."He said their relationship became even chillier when Obama launched his "war on coal" with a push for green initiatives that targeted fossil fuels and states like West Virginia.Manchin argued that the Democratic Party had grown dismissive and lost touch with the working class as a means to reshape their agenda through a progressive lens. That led to a seismic shift in West Virginias political alignment, from Democratic to now largely Republican, he said.And in the process that began when Obama won in 2008, he said that rural states like his felt "overlooked and undervalued.""But thats exactly how Democrats handled West Virginia, and no one embodied that disconnect more than President Obama," he wrote.Fox News Digital reached out to Obama's office and the White House for comment but did not immediately hear back.

A good knife is just as important as your rifle or bow. It should be able to do it all, from skinning to deboning. Whether your main game is elk, deer, moose or birds, the best knives can help you make quick work of the animal while youre out in the field.From compact folding models to U.S.-made masterpieces, these knives give you the sharpness you need when it matters most.When you need a hunting knife thatll last for years, is light enough to secure to your belt but durable enough to field dress a moose, theMontana Knife Co. Blackfoot 2.0 knife should be your go-to. Made in the U.S., the Blackfoot is Montana Knife Co.s flagship knife. It has a blade thats just less than four inches and the unique drop-point design makes all the difference. The tip is thin enough for fine work, while the thicker belly helps with skinning and deboning.Made from highly durable ball-bearing steel, you get the perfect combination of edge retention, sharpness and wear resistance. 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President Donald Trump gave a toast Wednesday night ahead of the state dinner with King Charles III at Windsor Castle in which he championed the "special relationship" the U.S. and U.K. share."His Majesty spoke eloquently about the bond which inspired Sir Winston Churchill the bust is in the Oval Office right now the beautiful bust of Winston Churchill, to coin the phrase special relationship, but seen from American eyes, the word special does not begin to do it justice," Trump said. "We're joined by history and fate, by love and language and by transcendent ties of culture, tradition, ancestry and destiny."SHOCKING CASES REVEAL BRITAINS ORWELLIAN FREE SPEECH CRACKDOWNTrump joined King Charlesand other members of the royal family, along with First Lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle for the unprecedented second state visit Wednesday morning.Royal events typically shy away from engaging in partisan issues as the family avoids public comment and remains neutral on hot-button issues a practice Trump has occasionally broken.But the presidents toast appeared to remain neutral even when he hit on an issue that has rankled some feathers in the U.S. and U.K. in recent months free speech.FARAGE TORCHES UK MINISTER OVER 'DISGUSTING' PREDATOR JAB IN FREE SPEECH CLASH"The British Empire laid the foundations of law, liberty, free speech and individual rights virtually everywhere the Union Jack has ever flown, including a place called America," he said, in a message that could raise eyebrows as the U.K. government contests criticisms relating to free-speech issues.U.K. online safety laws have been a matter of dispute and heated political jabs not only in Britain, but among top American leaders like Vice President JD Vance, who was not in attendance at the state visit on Wednesday.Other free speech criticisms have arisen in the U.K. relating to abortion laws, online comments and what some, like right-wing Reform UK leader Nigel Farage,have called an "authoritarian" crackdown akin to laws seen in places like North Korea.

Former talk show host Montel Williams downplayed the political motivations of the suspected assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, saying he believes the killer was more motivated by love for his partner.During "CNN NewsNight," Williams argued that the suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was not motivated politically but by love for his transgender partner when he allegedly murdered Kirk at Utah Valley University last week."I don't believe he was motivated politically. I think this was motivated emotionally. I think this was a emotionally stunted person who literally when I say it this way, just hear me tried to defend his significant other, not trying to defend some ideology," Williams told the CNN panel.COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CHARLIE KIRKWilliams made the comments in reference to information coming out about Robinson and his relationship with his roommate.Authorities released text conversations between Robinson and his roommate, who they said was in the process of transitioning, around the time of Kirks murder.In addition to texts that appear to corroborate prosecutors allegations about Robinsons role in the killing, the messages also revealed the romantic nature of his relationship with his roommate. The suspect referred to the roommate as "my love" multiple times."I am still ok my love, but am stuck in orem [sic] for a little while longer yet," Robinson wrote in one exchange, according to the indictment. "Shouldnt be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: AUTHORITIES COLLECT HOME SURVEILLANCE VIDEO THAT MAY SHOW KILLER FLEEING SCENEWilliams argued that protecting his romantic partner from Kirk and other conservatives critical views of the transgender movement was the real motivator for the crime, not his ideology."There are people who are trying to pigeonhole this as a leftist thing and a right thing and what we're really talking about hear me, because I'm going to throw you when I say this we're talking about a lovetorn child, a kid," Williams said."This is probably his first real relationship. And somebody was disparaging the person that he loved," he continued.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHe noted that Kirk was killed while answering a question about transgender issues."He sat on that building for 30 minutes before he took the shot. Whyd he wait until the first word trans came up? Then he took the shot," he said.ABC News reporter Matt Gutman also made a point to reflect on how much the shooter seemed to love his partner on Tuesday. While on the air, he remarked on the texts, calling them "very touching in a way that many of us didnt expect."Gutmans statements generated serious backlash online, and he later expressed regret for sharing them, saying he did a poor job of trying to contrast the horrific crime he allegedly committed with the soft tone of his texts.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters Charlie Kirk's assassination has not changed the way he plans to approach campaigning, even after dropping a threatening name for an upcoming anti-Trump campaign.The rally was originally called the "FAFO50" campaign, a reference to the phrase "F--- around and find out," which is a slang warning meaning "if you keep doing something, you'll regret it.""DONALD TRUMP IS F------ AROUND. NOW HE'LL FIND OUT," the campaign's marketing materials read before they were changed, according to archived images of the campaign's website, as well as screenshots from the campaign's official X account. The website for the campaign, which is aimed at passing an anti-gerrymandering ballot measure called Proposition 50, was ultimately changed from "FAFO50.com" to "YesOn50Live.com.""FAFO" messaging on the campaign's website and social media account was also removed, and a related event was subsequently referred to as a "Voter Registration Day Rally" on the campaign's social media.LAWMAKERS SHARE VIEWS ON POLITICAL DISCOURSE IN US FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONDuring an event promoting a new initiative to improve the well-being of young men and boys on Tuesday, Newsom was asked whether the rebrand was part of a changing calculus for the governor on how he intends to approach campaigning going forward."No," Newsom insisted. "Because I'm the same guy that walked on the tarmac with Donald Trump. I'm the same guy that would pick up his phone call. I'm the same person that sat down not just with Charlie Kirk, but with Steve Bannon, with the guy who created this space, you know, Language, Borders and Culture, Michael Savage, back in the 90s, you know, was the dominant voice on talk radio. The person that sat down with Newt Gingrich, who was one of the leaders of my recall. I'm that same person."Newsom's response followed a different question about the California governor's new initiative supporting young men and boys. The governor was asked whether Kirk's death played any role, or inspired the governor, in shaping the newly announced initiative, which builds on efforts Newsom initiated through a statewide executive order he signed earlier this summer. "I appreciate the question. I mean, I believe in civility. I believe in an open hand, not a closed fist," Newsom responded. "I just think, at the end of the day I said it inside a moment ago divorce is not an option, period. Full stop. We've got to live together, across our differences, and there are a lot of differences in this state, this nation, for that matter, the world we're trying to build."The nature of political discourse in the United States has become a major point of debate following Kirk's assassination that occurred last week. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have called on others to "turn down the heat" in the wake of Kirk's assassination.NEWSOM WARNS AMERICANS YOU WILL LOSE YOUR COUNTRY UNDER TRUMP AT CALIFORNIA SUMMITThe Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out a call for "the media, leftist groups, and sanctuary politicians" on Wednesday to tone down the "hateful rhetoric" targeting immigration enforcement officers, arguing it has contributed to "political violence in our country and a more than 1000% increase in assaults against our brave ICE law enforcement.""This demonization is inspiring violence across the country," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin warned. "We have to turn down the temperature before someone else is killed."One example cited by DHS were comments by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a member of the cohort of progressive lawmakers on Capitol Hill known as "the squad." During an interview with MSNBC on Sunday, Crockett likened ICE officers to slave catchers. "As someone who understands history, when I see ICE, I see slave patrols," Crockett said.Meanwhile, rhetoric from Newsom's "Voter Registration Day Rally" similarly likened Republican-led redistricting efforts to "pre-Jim Crow" era policies."It's about knowing that you can walk outside your home and not be detained and deported, not be lynched, because of the color of your skin," California state legislator, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, said during the Tuesday night virtual rally promoting her state's Proposition 50. "[Republicans] are doing every single thing that they can to take us back to pre-Jim Crow. And I am not being hyperbolic."Fox News Digital did not receive a response after reaching out to Newsom's office and campaign team to see if the governor, or any of his representatives, wanted to comment further about the decision to rebrand Tuesday night's event promoting Proposition 50 and the broader issue of inflammatory political rhetoric following Kirk's assassination.

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 pivotal testimony Wednesday from the man prosecutors say sold Routh the semiautomatic rifle tied to the case.Ronnie Jay Oxendine, a North Carolina roofing contractor recently convicted on a firearm charge, told jurors, "I have to come to this court and tell the truth" as part of his plea deal. Shown the weapon, Oxendine said, "That used to be my rifle."Oxendine testified that in August 2024, intermediary Tina Cooper arranged a sale in the fenced parking lot of his office.FBI PHONE EXTRACTIONS, DNA TESTIMONY HEADLINE DAY 7 OF RYAN ROUTH TRIAL"Ryan gave me $350 for the rifle and gave Tina $100," he said.He added Routh worked the bolt, asked for ammunition and said he wanted the gun because his son "was being intimidated by his roommates." Oxendine said Routh told him he "would remove the serial number so it wouldnt come back."He also told prosecutors he had roughly 300 firearms, denied ever removing a serial number himself, and admitted the FBI later charged him with possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.During cross-examination, Routh began by telling Oxendine, "Great to see you again I know youre extremely mad at me," before asking if the year he has already spent in custody could be applied to Oxendines sentence. Judge Aileen Cannon struck the comment from the record and warned Routh against further outbursts.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL CONTINUES AFTER AGENT TESTIFIES SUSPECT AIMED RIFLE AT HIM ON TRUMPS GOLF COURSERouth asked Oxendine about whether he knew him to be violent."Have you ever known me to hurt anyone?" Routh asked. Oxendine replied, "I know you were loud."When asked if he knew Routh to be gentle, Oxendine said, "I dont know you that well. I heard of you threatening people."The courtroom also heard from FBI Task Force Officer Patrick Lantry about surveillance at a South Bay, Florida truck stop, where investigators found orange earplugs and empty Vienna sausage cans. Routh's questioning took a turn when he addressed the empty Vienna sausage cans on the ground around the truck stop. He said there were bugs and ants crawling around and then asked if it was possible food was left out to feed them.Lantry replied that it was possible, and then Routh said it was a nice gesture but that whoever left the food did not clean up, and that he should have.RYAN ROUTH TRIAL: JURY SELECTION BEGINS IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CASEAT&T employee Aaron Thompson testified that Routh bought a prepaid line under the name "John White." When Routh told him, "I dont know how trustworthy you are," Cannon struck it from the record.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPProsecutors are expected to wrap up their case on Thursday. The defense has been told to have its witnesses ready on Friday. Routh has indicated hell call a firearms expert and character witnesses, but its still unclear if hell testify on his own behalf.Fox News' Samantha Daigle contributed to this report.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., sharply criticized Kash Patel's tenure as FBI director Wednesday, telling reporters that he viewed Patel's leadership as deeply partisan and a "terrible tragedy" for the nation's sprawling law enforcement agency.Speaking at a news conference alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other House Democrats, Schiff took umbrage at Patels testimony one day earlier before the Senate Judiciary Committee which Schiff said further crystallized his concerns about politicization within the bureau.The FBI "has been the premier law enforcement agency in the country, and the world, because they've been constantly professional and non-partisan," Schiff said Wednesday, noting the close working relationship he had with FBI agents during the years he spent as a federal prosecutor.FBI AGENTS GROUP TELLS CONGRESS TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST POLITICIZATION"It is a terrible tragedy, I think, for the men and women of the bureau to have such poor leadership that is replacing expertise with incompetence, that is replacing non-partisanship with the most rabid partisanship," Schiff told Fox News Digital. "And this is not unrelated to why we're here today."His remarks come as Patel appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a second day of testimony before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees.FBI AGENTS DETAIL J6 ROLE IN EXHAUSTIVE QUESTIONNAIRE EMPLOYEES 'WERE INSTRUCTED TO FILL OUT'Both hearings were marked by sharp lines of questioning from Democrats, who grilled Patel on issues ranging from a flurry of FBI firings, the bureaus handling of the Epstein files and concerns of politicization, among many other things.Schiff, in particular, pressed Patel on his tenure at the FBI, saying the bureaus agents mostly assigned to its 52 field offices across the country and loath to see their work politicized wanted to know what, if any, marching orders Patel had received from President Donald Trump.The heated back-and-forth devolved into a shouting match between the two, as Schiff pressed Patel repeatedly over the firings of FBI agents and whether those individuals were removed for political reasons.Patel, for his part, described Schiff as a "political buffoon."Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Schiff said Patel's appearance did little to assuage his broader fears of weaponization within the bureau."You can't have a vibrant democracy without the rule of law," he told Fox News Digital. "You can't have the rule of law if you have a weaponized FBI and a weaponized Justice Department and sadly, that's what we have here today," Schiff said.He also weighed in on Patel's remarks yesterday on the Epstein files another issue that sparked intense criticism from lawmakers, after Patel claimed Tuesday that there was "no credible evidence" that Jeffrey Epstein was trafficking women other than himself.Schiff said it was a "startling claim," particularly from someone who had previously promoted the belief that Epstein maintained a vast client list of powerful people."So it was completely contradictory to everything he said in the past," he said. He also noted Patel's "refusal" to answer his questions on why Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to press Ghislaine Maxwell further on the Cabinet members she identified as being "close" to Epstein or having a relationship with him during a two-day interview in July."Blanche refused to ask who they were, and just ignored her comment.""And this is, again, the kind of incompetence we're seeing," he said, adding: "Incompetence is probably the most polite thing I can describe, but it certainly looks like a cover-up."The Justice Department and FBI have struggled to quell the mounting public pressure on them to release more information related to the Epstein investigation underscoring the story's sticking power in a fast-moving news cycle, and among Trump supporters, who have been some of the leading voices in demanding the information be released.

Some actors criticized "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder for what they called "inflammatory and disturbing" remarks during her acceptance speech at the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday night.While accepting her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the HBO Max show, Einbinder ended her remarks by saying, "F--- ICE and free Palestine!"After the show, Einbinder defended her comments, saying she spoke as a Jewish person on behalf of Palestinians."I feel it is my obligation as a Jewish person to distinguish Jews from the state of Israel because our religion and our culture is such an important and long-standing, basically, institution that is really separate to this sort of ethnonationalist state," Einbinder said.THE EMMYS DOESN'T TOUCH ASSASSINATION OF CONSERVATIVE CHAMPION CHARLIE KIRKFellow Emmy-winning Jewish actor Yuval David disagreed, however, calling her comments ignorant of both Israeli history and the ongoing war."Hannah Einbinders Emmy speech was a performance of ignorance, not courage," David said in a statement on Tuesday. "She said nothing about peace, nothing about ending the war, and nothing about the hostages still suffering in Gaza. To claim Jews can be separated from Israel is an insult to our history and faith, as more than seven million Jews live there and every Jew in the world faces Israel when we pray."He continued, "Prayers and philosophies about the Land of Israel exist throughout every facet of Judaism. For thousands of years, we refer to our collective as the nation of Israel. If Hannah truly cares about justice, she should come to Israel, look Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the eye, and see how peace is achieved in front of her own eyes."COLBERT WINS EMMY FOR 'LATE SHOW' AFTER CANCELLATION, SAYS HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY MORE THAN EVERDereck Andrade, a SAG-AFTRA member and former strike gate captain during the 2023 actors union strike, wrote to the union asking if Einbinder could face disciplinary action after her Emmy remarks.The letter, provided to Fox News Digital, asked the union whether there will be any disciplinary action regarding what he called Einbinders "inflammatory and disturbing comments.""As a SAG-AFTRA member, I take great umbrage in her comments that could potentially create more deadly violence," Andrade wrote. "While I fully respect her right to her opinions, I do not agree with her comments. She has sullied my union because many people falsely believe that all we union actors are left-wing extremists bent on violence. She just added unnecessary fuel to that fire, and placed a target on me as a SAG actor."He added that he filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after he learned that her "vulgar diatribe" was watched by more than 7 million people, according to Nielsen data.JANE FONDA DEFENDS 'WOKE' AT SAG AWARDS, RALLIES HOLLYWOOD TO 'RESIST' TRUMPFox News Digital reached out to SAG-AFTRA and Einbinder for comment.Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin also condemned Einbinders remarks, saying they denigrated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"How ugly such demonization is inspiring violence against our ICE law enforcement, who are facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them," McLaughlin said in a statement. "As this woman fans the flames of hatred, our brave law enforcement will continue enforcing the rule of law and protecting Americans."Einbinder's remarks were well-received at the ceremony, however. The crowd loudly cheered the comments.

Hadden Kelly, a 17-year-old high school golfer, died in Georgia Monday after suddenly collapsing in a yard, Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith confirmed this week.Smith told WGXA News that Kelly, his great-nephew, was participating in "homecoming activities" at a residence alongside his friend when he collapsed in the yard. Kelly was unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the home.Smith added that Kellys body was sent for an autopsy to determine his cause of death.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Hadden was an outgoing kid, and he never met a stranger," Smith told the station.Kelly was an avid golfer who worked at Dodge County Golf Club and was a member of Dodge County High Schools golf team. The school's golf coach, Paula Selph, and the team shared a message following Kelly's death on the schools Facebook page.FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER GEORGE BALDOCK'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED AS DROWNING ACCIDENT"Hadden LOVED golf and the Golf Team surely loves Hadden," the post read. "Hadden was our team leader, always encouraging and forever speaking positive words to all around him. He so hoped that our golf team would keep improving and desperately sought after participating in the State tournament."He was our top performing golfer and always finished earlier than most of his teammates. He ALWAYS stayed till each team member finished. He could have left as most of the time he finished first against the competition. It wasn't about him. He stayed to support his team. He wanted the team to succeed!"What a witness to his character! We love Hadden and we love his family! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Let's take this example of selflessness into our own lives and little by little make the world a better place!Smith also spoke about Kellys love for the game of golf."He played every day, and I believe if that were something he wanted to do, he would have gone pro because he was that good."Dodge County High School also released its own statement on Facebook."There are no words to express the sadness that our DCHS family feels for the loss of junior Hadden Kelly. Please join us in prayer for his family, friends, and our DCHS Family. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

At least two people are in serious condition after a shooting involving multiple law enforcement officers in York County, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed he was on his way to the shooting. He said he was briefed and asked those in the area to follow the directions of local law enforcement and Pennsylvania State Police.Lieutenant Gov. Austin Davis posted to X asking for prayers."Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County," Davis wrote. "As we learn more, follow all guidance from police and stay away from the area."SHAPIRO CHIDES TRUMP OVER RESPONSE TO CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATIONWellSpan York Hospital confirmed to Fox News it was treating two people related to the incident, but did not specify who the people are, saying only that they are in serious condition."Enhanced security protocols are in place at the hospital," it added.The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia posted on X shortly after the incident, noting the Mexican community is "advised to follow official instructions.""The Consulate is monitoring the incident that occurred this afternoon in North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania," the consulate wrote in the post. "The Mexican community is advised to follow official instructions."2 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPERS SHOT IN 'ACTIVE' SCENEOfficials noted if "consular assistance is required," they set up a hotline.It is unclear how the Mexican community may be connected to the incident.SHOOTING WOUNDS THREE OHIO POLICE OFFICERS, TWO IN SERIOUS CONDITION, AS SUSPECT DIESThe Spring Grove School District issued a shelter in place alert related to the incident, which officials said does not involve any of its schools or students.Officials said Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPennsylvania State Police, York County Office of Emergency Management, WellSpan Health, and Gov. Shapiro's office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.