The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against workplace discrimination, will allow some complaints by transgender workers to proceed, a change from earlier guidance that indefinitely halted cases alleging workplace discrimination against transgender people.An email was sent earlier this month to leaders of the EEOC in which Thomas Colclough, director of the agencys Office of Field Programs, said if new transgender worker complaints involve "hiring, discharge or promotion, you are clear to continue processing these charges."Even with the change, those complaints will still face higher scrutiny than other workplace discrimination cases, requiring approval from acting EEOC chair Andrea Lucas, who was appointed by President Donald Trump earlier this year.Lucas has said one of her priorities would be "defending the biological and binary reality of sex and related rights."UTAH BATH & BODY WORKS MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS FIRED OVER COMPANY'S PRONOUN POLICYSince Trump returned to the presidency in January, the EEOC has shifted away from its previous interpretation of civil rights law that included prohibiting workplace discrimination against people based on their gender identity.This comes after the agency issued a landmark finding a decade ago that a transgender civilian employee of the U.S. Army had faced discrimination when her employer refused to use the worker's preferred pronouns or allow the individual to use bathrooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex.Under Lucas' authority, the EEOC has dropped several lawsuits alleging discrimination against transgender workers. Lucas defended that decision during her Senate committee confirmation hearing last month, citing Trump's executive order stating that there are only two sexes male and female.But she also acknowledged that the 2020 Supreme Court ruling Bostock v. Clayton County "did clearly hold that discriminating against someone on the basis of sex included firing an individual who is transgender or based on their sexual orientation."US EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DEMANDS 20 LAW FIRMS DISCLOSE DEI EMPLOYMENT PRACTICESColclough said in his email that the EEOC will consider transgender discrimination complaints that "fall squarely under" the Supreme Court's ruling, including cases involving hiring, firing and promotion, which reversed an earlier policy that de-prioritized cases filed on behalf of transgender workers."Under federal law, charge inquiries and charges of discrimination made to the EEOC are confidential," an EEOC spokesperson told The Associated Press, while declining to comment on the specifics of its updated policy."Pursuant to Title VII and as statutorily required, the EEOC is, has been, and will continue to accept and investigate charges on all bases protected by law, and to serve those charges to the relevant employer," the spokesperson added.But even the cases the EEOC will consider under the Supreme Court ruling must still be reviewed by a senior attorney advisor and sent to Lucas for final approval.The expanded review process for transgender cases is not typical of other discrimination complaints and reflects the agencys increased scrutiny of these cases, according to former EEOC commissioner Chai Feldblum, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama."It is a slight improvement because it will allow certain claims of discrimination to proceed," Feldblum told The Associated Press. "But overall it does not fix a horrific and legally improper situation currently occurring at the EEOC."Colclough's email did not clarify how long the review process might take, or whether cases that include additional claims, such as harassment or retaliation, would be eligible to proceed, and the EEOC declined to address those questions."This is not the EEOC being clear to either its own staff or to the public what charges are going to be processed," Feldblum said. "This is not a panacea."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A deportation flight carrying immigrants from various countries that declined to take back their citizens has landed in the Southern African country of Eswatini, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday."A safe third country deportation flight to Eswatini in Southern Africa has landed This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back," DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X."These depraved monsters have been terrorizing American communities," she continued, adding that they are now "off of American soil."This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court last month gave the green light for the Trump administration to resume its deportations of migrants to countries other than their own without offering them the opportunity to show the harms they could face in their home countries, allowing the federal government to further carry out the president's mass deportation agenda.BIPARTISAN BILL WOULD GRANT LEGAL STATUS TO CERTAIN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WORKERSMcLaughlin listed five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen who she said were convicted of egregious crimes, including child rape and murder.A Vietnamese national was convicted of child rape, a Jamaican citizen was convicted of murder, robbery and weapons possession and a Laos citizen was convicted of murder, murder and burglary as well as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of methamphetamine and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, according to McLaughlin.She said a Cuban citizen was convicted of murder and aggravated battery including on a police officer as well as Grand Theft Auto, eluding law enforcement and reckless driving, while a Yemeni citizen was convicted of homicide, assault and battery as well as resisting and obstructing an officer, cruelty to a dependent adult and assault with the intent to do great bodily harm.Earlier this month, an administration official said in a memo that migrants may be deported to countries other than their own with as little as six hours notice.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will generally wait at least 24 hours to deport a migrant after informing them of their removal to a "third country," according to a July 9 memo from the agency's acting director, Todd Lyons, adding that the agency could still remove them to these countries with as little as six hours notice "in exigent circumstances" as long as the individual was provided the chance to speak with an attorney.MLBPA CHIEF SAYS FOREIGN PLAYERS TOLD TO CARRY DOCUMENTATION TO 'KEEP THEIR JOB'CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe memo said migrants could be sent to countries that have vowed not to persecute or torture them "without the need for further procedures."The new ICE policy suggests the administration may move quickly to send migrants to countries around the world.Human rights advocates have raised concerns over due process and other issues surrounding the president's immigration policies.Reuters contributed to this report.

As prosecutors attempted to paint a Colorado dentist as a calculated killer who poisoned his wife to pursue a new romantic life, the defense took a dramatically different route by portraying his wife of 23 years as emotionally manipulative and mentally unstable.Dr. James Toliver Craig, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 2023 death of his wife, Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six. Her cause of death was determined to be lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline.In opening statements Tuesday in Colorado, defense attorney Ashley Whitham acknowledged the couples rocky 23-year marriage but described Angela not as a victim of betrayal, but as someone who was emotionally broken, deeply private and at times manipulative."You're going to hear her own daughter describe her that she was also manipulating words," Whitham revealed to jurors Tuesday. "Again, that if she wanted to try to get something, she would be manipulative."COLORADO DENTIST'S ALLEGED INTERNET SEARCH HISTORY TAKES CENTER STAGE AS MURDER TRIAL BEGINSThe Colorado couple's marital strife was laid bare in Tuesday's opening remarks. Prosecutors pointed to his relationship with a Texas orthodontist, Dr. Karin Cain, as the motivation for the murder. Cain has not returned Fox News Digital's requests for comment. The defense said the 47-year-old husband had extramarital affairs throughout the couple's marriage."Karin Cain was just like the others. This wasnt some new obsession," Whitham said.Along with a series of affairs, Craig also allegedly used the website Seeking.com, advertising himself as "Jim and Waffles" and claiming a net worth of $10 million in search of "sugar babies."Whitham described Angela as an "extremely private" stay-at-home mom of six who, due to her deeply held Mormon faith, was reluctant to share the couples marital issues. She claimed Angela was isolated and someone who was "not about to tell people about her marital struggles" and who was "broken."Defense attorney Kelly Hyman delved into the dueling strategies as the high-stakes murder trial kicks off. She noted that the defense's strategy to cast Angela as manipulative and unstable plays into their aims to create reasonable doubt and reframe the context."By doing so, the defendant implies that [he] wasnt responsible," she explained to Fox News Digital. "That could go to the heaty of the defense that Angela killed herself and that it was suicide."While prosecutors argued Tuesday that Craigs alleged Google searches, chemical orders and romantic messages to his alleged mistress amount to premeditation, Hyman warned that speculative interpretation of digital evidence isnt always a slam dunk."A way to do this is to challenge admissibility and the reliability of the digital evidence. This can be done on cross-examination or through a defense witness to counter the digital forensic and timeline reconstruction," she said.The defense argued Tuesday that investigators operated with "tunnel vision" and failed to investigate other leads. The defense said Angelas personal laptop was never seized or searched despite prosecutors showing images of her using it from her hospital bed to research symptoms.SMALL-TOWN DENTIST FACING TRIAL FOR ALLEGEDLY POISONING WIFE'S PROTEIN SHAKE AMID SECRET AFFAIR"The defense could argue that the unexamined laptop may contain information supporting an alternative theory of events or potentially pointing to another person and/or a different timeline," Hyman said. "This omission may suggest an incomplete and/or biased investigation."Hyman also noted that the absence of direct physical evidence, such as cyanide residue on containers or packaging, could work to the defenses advantage."The absence of direct physical evidence like poison residue on the protein shake containers or the victim's body presents a key argument for the defense to use," she said.READ THE INCIDENT REPORT APP USERS, CLICK HEREGET REAL-TIME UPDATES AT THE FOX NEWS TRUE CRIME HUBInvestigators alleged in court documents obtained by Fox News Digital that, in the weeks before his wifes hospitalization and death, Craig used a dental office computer to search for "undetectable poisons" and how to obtain them, later purchasing arsenic and cyanide by mail, "how many grams of pure arsenic will kill a human" and "is arsenic detectable in an autopsy?"Alongside these online searches, investigators alleged Craig made YouTube queries such as "how to make poison" and "Top 5 Undetectable Poisons That Show No Signs of Foul Play."Fox News Digital has reached out to James Craig's lead attorney, Lisa Fine Moses, for comment.

It didn't take long for the 2025 National League All-Stars to heat up in Atlanta.Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte hit a double in the first inning which scored hometown star Ronald Acuna Jr. and two-way star Shohei Ohtani. The National League added to its lead courtesy of Mets infielder Pete Alonso's three-run homer in the sixth, which brought the score to 6-0.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe American League finally cut into the deficit the next inning when Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker answered with a three-run homer. Later in the same inning, Bobby Witt Jr. grounded into a fielder's choice to get the AL's fourth run on the board.2025 MLB ALL-STAR GAME: MOST MEMORABLE ALL-STAR MOMENTS THROUGHOUT HISTORYWitt Jr. also doubled in the top of the ninth to bring the AL within one run. Cleveland's Steven Kwan then reached on an infield single to bring the game to a 6-6 tie.The tied score after nine innings meant the winner would be determined by a swing-off.Tuesday night marked the first time in history the Midsummer classic winner. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was named the All-Star game MVP after his points in the home run derby-style tiebreaker helped lift the NL to victory.The much-talked-about All-Star game debut for the Automated Ball-Strike System was put to the test early. Reigning home run derby champion, Cal Raleigh, signaled for an appeal of the robot umpire in the first inning. Raleigh's appeal was successful as he gained a strikeout for his fellow NL All-Star Tarik Skubal."You take 'em any way you can get em, boys," Skubal said on the mound.Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson also was successful as the first batter to call for a challenge, reversing a 1-0 fastball from Washington's MacKenzie Gore in the fifth inning that had been called a strike.The computer umpire was tested in spring training this year and was adopted at the minor league level for the regular season a couple of years ago.All MLB players' break will continue on Wednesday and Thursday before completion resumes across the league on Friday.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

New York Democrats suddenly have more problems than the back end of the New York Yankees starting rotation.But the Yankees have the opportunity to fix some of their issues before the July 31 trade deadline.However, theres no trade deadline in politics.And some conservative and moderate Democrats wish there was a waiver wire. Especially for Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zorhan Mamdani.MAMDANI'S FAILURE TO WALK BACK THESE POSITIONS COULD CAUSE RECKONING IN DEMOCRATIC PARTY: 'FIVE-ALARM WARNING'The nomination of the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist is cleaving the party. Democrats are still searching for a unified message after the election. And the nomination of Mamdani highlights those splits. Many major Democrats have yet to endorse him. And far-left sects of Democrats could primary incumbent House Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. unless they back Mamdani.Republicans are reveling in the Democrats divides."If Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, its going to put a lot of seats in play in New York," predicted Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.Lawler represents a battleground district just north of the City. Democrats need to defeat Lawler and probably Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y. on Long Island if theyre to have a chance to flip the House.Once again, the potential path to a Democratic House majority plows right through the Empire State. Victories by Lawler, LaLota and former Rep. Anthony DEsposito, R-N.Y., are one of the reasons Republicans flipped the House but barely in 2022.Now Mamdanis socialism is threatening to drive a schism as wide as Broadway through the Democratic Party. His primary victory is echoing in other swing districts now held by Democrats. And Mamdanis nomination presents Republicans with a plum opportunity to alter the trajectory of House races near the Big Apple.Thats why Lawler is basking in the nomination of Mamdani. And Democrats who represent swing districts, like Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., are outspoken about Mamdani and trying to build a firewall between him and their candidacies for re-election in 2026.Theres fear Mamdani could jerk the party to the left."Hes not even a Democrat," bemoaned Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., about Mamdani. "He provided an opportunity for the GOP to brand our party."SENATE REPUBLICANS ADVANCE $9B SPENDING CUT BILL DESPITE DEMOCRATIC OPPOSITIONAnd Republicans are doing just that."Hes a legit communist," proclaimed Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. "I think candidates like Mamdani could continue to push them further left.""It would be a gift to the Republican Party," said Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., about Mamdani. "Every person had a kid in class growing up who ate paste. I think the potential new mayor of New York is going to be that kid and Democrats dont know what to do."In college, Mamdani supported an anti-Israel boycott. And during the pandemic, Mamdani pushed the seizure of luxury condos by the government to house the homeless.Republicans hope Mamdani molds the perceptions of voters."Im just going to let him speak," declared Kennedy about Mamdani. "I mean you never interfere with your opponent when hes kicking his own ass."But some Democrats are skeptical that Mamdanis success echoes elsewhere as we barrel toward the midterms."What happens in New York is not whats going to happen in Vermont or Colorado or Texas. Thats going to be a local race," said Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt.Mamdani is suggesting Democratic unity."The conversations Ive had with (New York) Governor (Kathy) Hochul (D) and (House Minority Leader Hakeem) Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Sen. (Chuck) Schumer, D-N.Y.), have been productive," said Mamdani.But Hochul has yet to endorse Mamdani. The same with Jeffries and Schumer. Jeffries plans to huddle with Mamdani on Friday. Schumer says he spoke by phone Monday night with Mamdani and will visit with him "in New York."However, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., just endorsed Mamdani."We will come together and we, as good Democrats, we will work out our differences," said Espaillat.But Mike Lawler believes top New York Democrats will eventually back Mamdani. He says theyll have no choice.REPUBLICANS RELENTLESSLY USE MAMDANI AS SOCIALIST CUDGEL TO BASH VULNERABLE DEMOCRATS"They're all petrified that if they don't get on board with the radical socialist who is now the titular head of their party that they're going to face primaries," said Lawler.Mamdani allies are threatening primary challenges against five New York House Democrats including Jeffries.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is a big supporter of Mamdani and is bringing him to Washington to meet with other Democrats."I think a lot of people just need to get to know folks before they issue an endorsement. I hope that this conversation can be constructive to bring the party together and rally behind our nominee," said Ocasio-Cortez about the breakfast meeting.But Republicans continued to have a field day associating Mamdani with other Democrats. Especially drawing together Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez."Who you dine with says a lot about you as an individual. I think it's two peas in a pod. Two socialists who want to change America for the worse," said Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo."It reinforces how far left Democrats have gone and the radical elements of the party are taking over in the Democratic Party," said Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich.But some Democrats who arent from New York are more than happy to visit with Mamdani."What Mamdani has shown us, a lot of the ways in which we talk about the cost of living. And it's the same thing that (President) Donald Trump talked about," said Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., said he had "vast disagreements" with Mamdani and called him a "socialist." But Moskowitz said Mamdanis success offered something Democrats should ponder."He's had a very good online campaign. So, I'm going to go and listen," said Moskowitz. "Every district is different. Some of the things that he talks about in the City of New York is not going to work in Boca Raton. Okay. But as far as how you do a digital campaign, I think there's something to learn from."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBut to Republicans, listening to Mamdani is the same as cozying up to him. And Republicans will likely appropriate anything Mamdani does and project it onto Democrats nationwide.Unlike in baseball, Democrats cant trade Mamdani now. They cant bench him. Hes in their lineup whether they like it or not.

The daughter of late Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona has taken a big step toward succeeding her father in Congress.Former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic Party primary in Arizona's 7th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press.The younger Grijalva topped four other candidates in the heavily blue district, which stretches from Tucson to Yuma and includes almost the entire length of the state's southern border with Mexico.The 54-year-old Grijalva enjoyed the backing of some of the state's top Democrats, including Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, state Attorney General Kris Mayes and former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.REP. RAUL GRIJALVA OF ARIZONA DEAD AT AGE 77Grijalva was also supported by two top progressive champions, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who both backed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old social media influencer and progressive activist who was hoping to follow in Mamdani's footsteps by pulling off a stunning, come-from-behind victory in a high-profile Democratic Party congressional primary, came up short.DAVID HOGG-BACKED CANDIDATE EYES UPSET IN KEY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARYFoxx, who went viral as a teenager for confronting then-Republican Sen. Jeff Flake over the issue of reproductive rights, enjoyed the support of gun-control crusader David Hogg, who recently stepped down from his position as a Democratic National Committee vice chair after upsetting party leaders with his efforts backing primary challenges against what he called "asleep at the wheel" older, longtime incumbents in safe, blue districts.Hogg, who campaigned with Foxx over the weekend across the district, predicted she would "make history in Southwest Arizona."And Hogg compared Foxx's surging poll numbers in the final days of the primary campaign to that of Mamdani, the 33-year-old Ugandan-born state lawmaker who topped former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and nine other candidates last month to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City.Similar to the New York City mayoral primary, the contest in southern Arizona has been viewed by many political pundits as a barometer of where the Democratic Party is headed as it deals with longstanding divisions between its establishment and outsider and progressive and moderate wings, as well as generational divides.Former state Rep. Daniel Hernandez was also contending for the nomination. He's well known in Arizona for helping to save the life of former Democratic Rep. Gabby Giffords during a 2011 shooting in Tucson, when he was serving as an intern to the congresswoman.Indigenous activist and scholar Jose Malvido Jr. and former healthcare executive Patrick Harris Sr. were also running for the Democratic nomination in the majority-Hispanic district where Democrats outnumber Republicans by a nearly two-to-one margin.More than $2 million was dished out to run ads in the Democratic primary, with some of the money coming from outside groups.Adelita Grijalva will now be considered the frontrunner in the Sept. 23 special election to serve the final 15 months of the elder Grijalva's term. He died in March from complications related to cancer treatment.

Arizona Republicans nominated contractor and small business owner Daniel Butierez in the special primary election to represent Arizona's 7th congressional district on Tuesday night.Because the district spans hundreds of miles along the U.S. border with Mexico, all three Republican candidates made border security a central issue in their campaigns and vowed to carry out President Donald Trump's robust crackdown on illegal immigration.The Republican nominee will challenge the Democrat's Tuesday night winner, former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, in the race to replace her father, the late Democratic Rep. Ral M.Grijalva, this November.Grijalva died of lung cancer-related complications in March. His more than two decades representing Arizona in the House of Representatives made him one of the state's longest-serving U.S. representatives.TOP DEMOCRATS ADMIT 'FAILURE,' FECKLESSNESS ON BORDER IN SCATHING NY TIMES REPORTHis vacancy queued up a competitive Democratic primary, including his daughter, who had endorsements from prominent Democrats, such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.DEM'S IMMIGRATION REFORM PLAN ADDS BORDER PATROL AGENTS, OFFERS SELECT MIGRANTS PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIPAlso competing in the Democratic primary was social media influencer and progressive activist Deja Foxx, who picked up an endorsement from Leaders We Deserve, David Hogg's super PAC that stirred up intraparty fighting this year when the former DNC vice chair unveiled his plan to spend $20 million to primary older incumbent Democrats in safe blue districts.Former Arizona representative Daniel Hernandez, progressive businessman Patrick Harris Sr. and environmental justice scholar Jos Malvido Jr., also vied for the Democratic endorsement.In a reliably blue district along the U.S. border with Mexico, representing parts of Tuscon, Yuma and Nogales, Butierez is likely to face an uphill battle in the special election this September.Grijalva won his re-election by 27 points in 2024, despite Trump defeating former Vice President Kamala Harris by more than five points statewide in Arizona last year.Butierez, a contractor and small business owner, received about 37% of the vote as the Republican nominee against Grijalva in 2024. Running again in the special election this year, he has vowed to "fight to keep our border secure, slash taxes where appropriate, and crush the fentanyl crisis destroying Arizona families."Also competing in the Republican primary was Jorge Rivas, a Salvadoran-born restaurant owner based in Tucson.Rivas picked up national attention when Trump tweeted a photo of him wearing a "Latinos Love Trump" cowboy hat at a rally in Phoenix during the 2020 presidential election, according to KAWC. He briefly launched a gubernatorial bid in 2022.Finally, general contractor and business owner Jimmy Rodriguez ran with a mission "to secure our borders, boost our economy, and empower families across CD7."

Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to revoke the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA) over concerns about its political priorities.North Carolina Rep. Mark Harris and Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn revealed on Tuesday in The Daily Caller that they will each introduce the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act in their respective chambers. The bill aims to revoke the federal charter for the largest teachers union in the country.The new legislation came after reports that the NEA had been prioritizing politics over education at its annual meeting earlier this month.LARGEST TEACHERS UNION SLAMS 'UNLAWFUL' CUTS TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING"From branding President Trump a fascist to embracing divisive gender ideology and walking away from efforts to fight antisemitism, the NEA has become nothing more than a partisan advocacy group," Harris told The Daily Caller. "Since the NEA is clearly not prioritizing students, parents or even teachers, its time to remove Congress seal of approval from this rogue organization."Harris confirmed the report on his X account while also mentioning ten other House Republicans who have co-sponsored the bill.Fox News Digital reached out to Harris and Blackburn for further comment.Education activist Corey DeAngelis last week obtained the NEAs convention resolutions, which included several political positions to combat President Donald Trump.One item misspelled the word "fascism" in a resolution passed promising to "defend against Trumps embrace of fascism by using the term facism [sic] in NEA materials to correctly characterize Donald Trumps program and actions."NEA TEACHERS UNION MEMBER WAS TOLD FIGHTING TRUMP MORE CRUCIAL THAN READING AND WRITING: REPORTAnother resolution moved to label any efforts to eliminate the Department of Education as "illegal, anti-democratic, and racist attempt to destroy public education and privatize it in the interests of the billionaires."Fox News Digital reached out to the NEA for comment.Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald and Indiana Sen. Jim Banks previously attempted to strip the NEA of its congressional charter in 2022.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Tuesday to reform the U.S. immigration system, including offering legal status for certain illegal immigrants to continue working in the country amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies.The Dignity Act of 2025 would allow illegal immigrants who have been in the U.S. since before 2021 the opportunity to apply for up to seven years of legal status with work authorization. The immigrants would pay restitution and check in regularly with the Department of Homeland Security, and their legal status could be renewed based on good conduct and restitution.The bill would offer a path to permanent residency, but the legal status afforded to the immigrants would not allow for any federal benefits or a path to U.S. citizenship."The Dignity Act of 2025 is a revolutionary bill that offers the solution to our immigration crisis: secure the border, stop illegal immigration, and provide an earned opportunity for long-term immigrants to stay here and work," Salazar said in a statement. "No amnesty. No handouts. No citizenship. Just accountability and a path to stability for our economy and our future."MLBPA CHIEF SAYS FOREIGN PLAYERS TOLD TO CARRY DOCUMENTATION TO 'KEEP THEIR JOB'The bill would be fully funded through restitution payments and application fees made by immigrants, meaning it will not rely on any taxpayer money.The measure would also aim to end catch-and-release and further bolster security at the Southern Border as well as require employers across the country to use E-Verify, the government system for checking the legal status of workers.It would also expand training, apprenticeships, and education forAmerican workers.The legislation seeks to address the Trump administrations immigration crackdown, which has heavily affected farms and food service providers and included raids targeting migrant workers at local businesses, sparking protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere across the U.S. against the president's mass deportation agenda.A recent raid on two cannabis facilities in Southern California led to a few hundred migrant arrests and clashes between federal immigration agents and protesters. One person died after the raids and others were critically injured.HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY VOTES TO MEMORIALIZE TEXAS GIRL ALLEGEDLY SLAIN BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS"I have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of our broken immigration system, and as a member of Congress, I take seriously my obligation to propose a solution. Realistic, common-sense compromise is achievable, and is especially important given the urgency of this moment. I consider the Dignity Act of 2025 a critical first step to overhauling this broken system," Escobar said."Immigrants especially those who have been in the United States for decades make up a critical component of our communities and also of the American workforce and economy," she continued. "The vast majority of immigrants are hard-working, law-abiding residents; and, most Americans recognize that it is in our countrys best interest to find bipartisan reforms. We can enact legislation that incorporates both humanity and security, and the Dignity Act of 2025 offers a balanced approach that restores dignity to people who have tried to navigate a broken system for far too long."Congress has worked in the past on comprehensive immigration reform, but Salazar and Escobar are optimistic their bill could lead to significant bipartisan support.A bipartisan group of 20 other House members have already signed onto the bill.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"In conversations across NY-17, Ive heard a lot of frustration, both from employers struggling to fill jobs and families looking to reunite with their loved ones," Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said. "We must do this by fixing our broken legal immigration system, securing our borders, and creating a fair, earned process for those who are already here and contributing. The Dignity Act honors Americas legacy of being a nation of immigrants and thats why Im proud to support it."The administration has already begun working to provide some protection for certain migrant workers, and Trump said last month he was considering a way for some migrant workers to remain in the U.S."Were working on it right now. Were going to work it so that some kind of a temporary pass where people pay taxes, where the farmer can have a little control, as opposed to you walk in and take everybody away. What were going to do is were going to do something for farmers, where we can let the farmer sort of be in charge. The farmer knows. Hes not going to hire a murderer," Trump said during a June 29 interview on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures."

German customs authorities recently made a skin-crawling discovery when they found about 1,500 young tarantulas concealed in a shipment of spongecake boxes.The package, which had arrived at Germany's Cologne Bonn Airport three weeks ago from Vietnam, weighed more than 15 pounds and had a noticeable smell that tipped off officials, according to a news release from the Cologne customs office."My colleagues at the airport are regularly surprised by the contents of prohibited packages from all over the world, but the fact that they found around 1,500 small plastic containers containing young tarantulas in this package left even the most experienced among them speechless," Jens Ahland, spokesperson for the Cologne customs office, said in a statement.AUSTRIA POLICE TO INCREASE BORDER CHECKS AFTER GERMANY LEGALIZES CANNABIS"An extraordinary seizure for German Customs, even though we are saddened by what some people do to animals purely for profit."CALIFORNIA METH BUST LEADS TO RESCUE OF YOUNG SPIDER MONKEYMany of the tarantulas did not survive the trip, and the surviving spiders were placed in professional care. Criminal proceedings are underway against the package's recipient in the Sauerland region of the country, according to the news release.CALIFORNIA POLICE MAKE GRUESOME FELINE DISCOVERY IN U-HAUL VAN; OWNER FACES ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES"Animals of any kind must be declared to customs and import duties paid for parcels from a non-EU member state," the release noted.Last year, a passenger was busted at Miami International Airport for trying to get onto an airplane with a bag of snakes in the passenger's pants. The TSA shared images of the reptiles on X at the time, writing that officers in Florida "detected this bag of snakes hidden in a passengers pants at a checkpoint."Jens Ahland did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

A Texas woman was indicted last week after investigators say she tried to kill her ex-husband with a box of fentanyl-laced chocolates mailed as a phony honeymoon gift.Pamela Jean Stanley, 63, of Coleman, was arrested on May 30 in Parker County following a sting by the Special Crimes Unit (SCU) of the Parker County Sheriffs Office.According to Sheriff Russ Authier, Stanley allegedly cooked up a plan to send her ex-husband poisoned chocolates disguised as a congratulatory present from a travel agency celebrating his recent engagement.Authorities say Stanley was recorded telling an acquaintance she wanted to inject powdered fentanyl into high-end chocolates and mail the box with a fake honeymoon incentive offer. A tipster alerted deputies, sparking the investigation.COLORADO DENTIST'S ALLEGED INTERNET SEARCH HISTORY TAKES CENTER STAGE AS MURDER TRIAL BEGINSSCU investigators posed as fentanyl dealers and arranged to meet Stanley in the parking lot of the Scottish Inn Motel in Weatherford. She drove several hours from Coleman, Texas, to complete the deal, authorities said.SMALL TOWN DENTIST FACING TRIAL FOR ALLEGEDLY POISONING WIFE'S PROTEIN SHAKE AMID SECRET AFFAIRAfter she accepted what she believed was fentanyl, she was immediately taken into custody, according to the arrest affidavit.A subsequent search of her vehicle uncovered 11.76 grams of methamphetamine, which tested positive in a field test and was submitted to the Parker County evidence vault, authorities said.Stanley was indicted July 10 on three felony charges: criminal solicitation with intent to commit murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.Her bond was set at $450,000.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"This investigation moved quickly thanks to our SCU investigators and the information provided by a concerned citizen," Sheriff Authier said.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark needed to be held back during a heated confrontation with WNBA official Mike Price during the teams game Tuesday night against the Connecticut Sun.The incident occurred with 4:33 left in the third quarter as officials went to look at whether the Sun or Fever had knocked the ball out of bounds following a missed shot. Clark was seen jawing at Price as she was going back to the bench.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Are you f----ing kidding me?" she appeared to say as Fever assistant Briann January dragged her back to the bench.As officials continued to look at the replay, the ESPN broadcast showed Clark yelling over toward the officials again."Thats just rude. Grow up," she said. "Come here, come here. Unbelievable."Price seemed undeterred by Clarks comments. The Fever superstar somehow managed to avoid receiving a technical foul.Clarks struggles from the floor have been noted as she continued to work her way back from a groin injury. She came into the contest 1-for-28 from 3-point range on the road and wrapped the teams win over the Sun 1-for-7 from 3-point range and 4-for-14 overall.PORTLAND WNBA FRANCHISE RETURNS WITH REVIVED NAME AND WILL BEGIN PLAY IN 2026She finished 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.Clark came alive in the fourth quarter, scoring nine straight points for Indiana. But she left the floor in tears with under 2 minutes to play as she appeared to tweak her groin again.She came up lame after a bounce pass to Kelsey Mitchell.Indiana won the game 85-77 but with the All-Star Game looming, Clarks health became a question once again.Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with 20 points.Sun veteran Tina Charles had 21 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.