Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a minor leg injury while escaping an Israeli airstrike last month, according to Irans semi-official Fars news agency.The alleged attack happened on June 16 at a secure government facility in Western Tehran, where Pezeshkian was holding a meeting with other senior officials, according to the outlet, which is managed by Irans powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside. Power was also cut to the targeted floor, after the blasts, the report said.The officials escaped through an emergency hatch, according to the report. Pezeshkian and several others reportedly suffered minor leg injuries during the escape.IRAN SAYS IT CAN STRIKE THE US AND ISRAEL FOR TWO YEARS. DOES IT REALLY HAVE THAT POWER?The report claimed the attack was similar to an Israeli plan that led to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Seyed Hassan Nasrallah in September.TRUMP TARGETED BY IRANIAN DEATH FATWAS AS WATCHDOG GROUP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE SANCTIONS RESPONSEThe alleged strike was said to have happened on the fourth day of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.Israel has said its military targeted some of Irans top military leaders and nuclear scientists in a series of air strikes aimed at preventing the regime from realizing its goal of producing nuclear weapons.On June 22, the U.S. launched its own stealth strike on three of Iran's key nuclear enrichment sites. The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran ended with a U.S.-brokered cease-fire.

Political columnist Ed Kilgore argued in a piece published Sunday that the U.S. would have been better off if President Donald Trump had won re-election in 2020 over former President Joe Biden."A Trump reelection in 2020 would have made the 2024 election in whose shadow we stand a very different proposition. There would have been no Trump campaign of vengeance to rouse the MAGA faithful and desensitize the public to his failings," Kilgore wrote in New York Magazine's Intelligencer.Kilgore acknowledged in the column that the idea seemed nuts, noting that Trump would have inherited several burdens had he remained in office. He wrote that everyone would agree that it would have been good if there were no Jan. 6 capitol riot."The effect of this scenario on the Democrats of 2024 would have been even more dramatic. A defeated Joe Biden would have gracefully ended his political career in 2021. Kamala Harris would have suffered two debilitating losses in the 2020 presidential cycle, once as a presidential nomination candidate and once as a veep nominee; no one would have considered her a serious candidate for 2024," he added.DEM SENATOR SAYS BIDEN SHOULD HAVE DROPPED OUT OF PRESIDENTIAL RACE MUCH SOONERKilgore said the Democratic Party would have had a normal nominating process leading up to 2024 and that the party would have overcome its divisions between the progressive and establishment wings.A Trump win in 2020, according to Kilgore, would have allowed Democrats and the former president to avoid the key issues that prompted Americans to vote for Trump in 2024, including immigration, inflation and Biden's age.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"The Democratic Party would not be defending record inflation, uncontrolled immigration, too much wokeness, a mismanaged withdrawal from Afghanistan, and all sorts of other problems. No one would be writing exposs about an aging Democratic president losing his grip but hanging grimly on to power. Democrats could have managed a fresh start and a likely 2024 win without losing ground with key constituencies or earning the bitter enmity of so many unhappy young people," he added.Kilgore said that the Democratic administration's alignment with several negative realities made Trump's political comeback possible.BETO O'ROURKE CLAIMS BIDEN 'FAILED' AMERICA BY RUNNING FOR SECOND TERMThe political columnist argued that Trump's comeback led to "horrific policies" and a GOP that is "devoted to hatefulness and extremism."He also said that it also left the Democratic Party in shambles, as they lack a clear path forward."Would it have been worse had Trump won in 2020? I dont think so," he concluded.

As the rift between Prince Harry and King Charles lll continues to seemingly intensify, senior aides from both sides reportedly met in an effort to begin restoring the broken relationship.According to The Mail on Sunday, Meredith Maines the Duke of Sussexs chief of staff and communications director flew from Montecito, Calif. to London to meet with King Charles communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae, on Wednesday. Liam Maguire, who oversees U.K. press for Harry and his wife,Meghan Markle, was also present."There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," a source told The Mail. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about."The informal meeting was reportedly held at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members club.KING CHARLES, PRINCE HARRYS PAINFUL FEUD DAMAGING MONARCHS REIGN AS GUTTED SON REMAINS FURIOUS: EXPERTThe source said the meeting was only the "first step towards reconciliation between Harry and his father, but at least it is a step in the right direction.""Everyone just wants to move on and move forward now. It was finally the right time for the two sides to talk," the source added.Fox News Digital has learned that Maines was in London to meet with the UK-based communications team, media, stakeholders and senior figures connected to the Dukes patronages. The visit was entirely routine and part of ongoing planning and engagement.KING CHARLES' RIFT WITH PRINCE HARRY DEEPENS AS QUEEN CAMILLA REFUSES TO INTERVENE: EXPERTSRepresentatives for Buckingham Palace and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.The peace summit comes weeks after Harry told the BBC that he'd "love reconciliation" with his family."There's no point in continuing to fight anymore," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe rift between Prince Harry and King Charles ignited after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal exit as senior members in 2020.After their move to California, the couple began to air their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harrys 2023 memoir, which detailed embarrassing revelations about the House of Windsor, only worsened tensions with his family.In televised interviews to promote the book, Harry accused his stepmother, Queen Camilla, of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her own reputation. He accused members of the royal family of getting "into bed with the devil" to gain favorable tabloid coverage, singling out Camillas efforts to rehabilitate her image with the public after her longtime affair with his father."That made her dangerous because of the connections that she was forging within the British press," Harry told CBS. "There was open willingness on both sides to trade information. And with a family built on hierarchy, and with her on the way to being queen consort, there was going to be people or bodies left in the street."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSRoyal expert Ian Pelham Turner recently told Fox News Digital that Harrys comments about Camilla were a major blow to the king and likely one of the reasons why he iced his son out."It is well known that King Charles can become very upset and hot under the collar," said Pelham Turner. "Certainly, Charles is upset about remarks made about Camilla. She has used the code of silence on the subject, similar to her own experiences while there were three in the marriage, as stated by Princess Diana."Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told recently People magazine that there has been a desire to reconnect on Charless side, but "the underlying issue is trust.""The king and Prince William dont trust Harry and Meghan with any kind of confidential conversation," she said.Insiders told the outlet that William, in particular, "has shown no interest in extending an olive branch."Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco and Ashley Papa contributed to this post.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders earlier in the week suggested a more rigid approach when it came to policing uniforms in college football.Sanders appealed to the NCAA to enact NFL-style fines for college football players, specifically pointing to players who refuse to wear any gear below the knees, at Big 12 Media Days.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Lets do something about the uniforms," Sanders said, via Pro Football Talk. "Weve got guys in biker shorts. That makes me sick because Im a football guy I played this game at a high level and I have so much respect for this game. How can we allow guys out there in biker shorts, no knee pads, no nothing, literally pants up under their thighs, and thats cool?"I think there should be a fine implemented for that stuff, and lets have more respect for this tremendous game."Sanders had a few things to say during Big 12 Media Days, including getting testy with a reporter over his health scare.COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: WHICH TEAM HAS THE CLEAREST PATH TO THE CFP?"Im here today," he said,per ESPN. "I'm handling my responsibilities. So, I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young [players] I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that."Sanders has dealt with blood clots in his legs in the past. He also had two toes on his left foot amputated in 2021, which has been well documented while he was coaching at Jackson State. He had to miss three games while being hospitalized at the time.But Sanders, alongside formerDallas Cowboysteammate Michael Irvin and more, was ready to answer all things Colorado on Wednesday, insisting he is all good."Im not here to talk about my health. Im here to talk about my team," he said."Im looking good. Im living lovely. God has truly blessed me. Not a care in the world, not a want or desire in the world."Sanders agreed to a five-year extension worth $54 million to remain head coach of the Buffaloes. Colorado was 9-4 in 2024.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Marine hopeful from Oklahoma who wasfound dead and nakedon the side of a road in 2023 may have been beaten to death, a new wrongful death lawsuit states.Noah Presgrove, 19, had attended a multi-day Labor Day party with friends that weekend before his body was found offU.S. Highway 81 in Terralon Sept. 4, 2023. Officials found teeth, a necklace and basketball shorts next to Presgrove's lifeless body.While authorities initially speculated that Presgrove may have been struck by a car after the party, the lawsuit filed on June 23 seeking at least $75,000 in damages alleges that the 19-year-old's death "was not caused by being hit with a motor vehicle."Fox News Digital reached out to the plaintiffs attorney for comment.FAMILY OF OKLAHOMA TEEN NOAH PRESGROVE SPEAKS OUT 2 YEARS AFTER MYSTERIOUS DEATHPresgrove had attended the Labor Day party that weekend, which allegedlyinvolved underage drinking,hosted by defendants Avery Howard, Carter Combs, and Logan Jernigan, according to the lawsuit.The party took place on a property owned by defendant Johnnie Trout Wilcoxson Jr. in a trailer owned by defendant Stevie Howard, the complaint states.Some of the defendants did not have legal representation listed at the time of publication, and none of the defendants had responded to the lawsuit at the time of publication. Andrew Benedict, an Oklahoma-based attorney representing Wilcoxson and Howard, has not responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.OKLAHOMA AUTHORITIES HESITANT TO RULE TEEN'S DEATH A HOMICIDE, FAMED PATHOLOGIST SUGGESTSThe complaint alleges that defendant Jack Newton, despite being under 21, purchased the alcohol from Napoli's convenience store, operated by Val Petrol, LLC. Fox News Digital reached out to Val Petrol, LLC for comment.OKLAHOMA TEEN MILITARY HOPEFUL'S FAMILY 'CAN'T IMAGINE' HE WAS MURDERED, OFFERS THEORY ABOUT HIS LAST HOURSPresgove's blood alcohol level was about twice the legal limit at the time of his death.Presgrove had apparently been drinking at a house party where he was involved in a rollover incident while riding an ATV that Newton apparently permitted Presgrove to ride even though he was intoxicated at the time, according to the medical examiner's full report, upon further investigation."The highway was poorly lit at night. There were no vehicle parts or debris observed on the scene. Further investigation revealed that the decedent was at a house party and drinking on September 3, 2023," the full report reads, in part. "Then he rode an ATV ranger vehicle with several men that had a roll over incident. The decedent left the house party and was not found until the morning of September 4, 2023, on the side of the highway."An investigation also revealedthat Presgrove had returned to the party after the ATV incident. He was last seen in a "verbal argument" with Howard and Newton around 3:41 a.m. on Sept. 4, the lawsuit states.The medical examiner ruled Presgrove's cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head, torso and extremities.CAUSE OF DEATH DETERMINED FOR OKLAHOMA TEEN MILITARY HOPEFUL FOUND ON SIDE OF ROAD"Decedent was beat to death by one or more of the defendants," the complaint says, though it does not include factual allegations demonstrating that Presgrove was beaten to death, adding that "two or more defendants engaged in a civil conspiracy to beat [Presgrove]."THIRD TEEN DEATH IN NATIONAL FOREST RAISES ALARM AS TWO HIGH SCHOOLERS FOUND SHOT DURING CAMPING TRIPThe lawsuit accuses the defendants of duty of care violations, civil conspiracy, negligence and recklessness in connection with Presgrove's death.Presgrove hadgraduated from high schoolthree months early with plans to enlist in the military alongside his cousin.Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

Record-breaking floods inundated Texas, submerging homes, displacing families, killing at least 100 people and prompting widespread evacuations.Naturaldisastersoften shake our deepestbeliefs. Its only human to cry out and ask why would a loving God allow such unrelenting suffering. Especially when it comes, not through human cruelty and free will, but from the forces of creation itself.But paradoxically, its that same faith that many rely on in the aftermath. Far from being a crutch, faith often becomes a critical lifeline, helping people cope, recover and rebuild.Online, others shift the blame to politics. During the flood, a version of Elon Musks AI chatbotblamedbudget cuts to NOAA for the rising death toll. Some point to Texas energy policies or "Mother Natures revenge."AMERICA IS REDISCOVERING ITS SOUL AND REVIVING THE SACREDThese reactions mirror old religious blame just with new villains. Same fire-and-brimstone tone. Same absence of comfort.It may offer outrage, but it rarely offers comfort. And it certainly doesnt help the displaced rebuild.Science backs this up. A study on survivors of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamifoundthat "religious faith and practices" and "cultural traditions" significantly aided emotional recovery. In fact, the loss of faith itself waslinkedtoworsened trauma.As the researchers concluded, stripping away that spiritual framework left individuals without a "culturally rooted means of making sense of misfortune" compounding their suffering instead of alleviating it.Ive seen this up close. My brother Asher is a Chabad rabbi on the island of St. Thomas. During Hurricane Irma, heshelteredin a medical building with his kids as 185 mph winds snapped telephone poles and tossed trees like tumbleweed. A metal roof from a nearby resort crashed into their home. By all accounts, it was apocalyptic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThey survived. But much of the islands infrastructure did not. Hespent daysproviding food, generators and spiritual support to the displaced. And over and over, he saw the same thing: faith not just as comfort, but as fuel. A force that allows people to keep going, even when everything else has washed away.This isnt unique. After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Dorian, Ida, Ian and now the latest flooding in Texas, faith-based organizations are often the first on the ground. Groups like theUnited Methodist Church, theSouthern Baptist Convention, various Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, andChabads disaster relieffund dont just pray, they mobilize.USA Today once correctlydescribedthese religious groups as "integral partners in state and federal disaster relief efforts."That doesnt mean you need religion to cope with trauma. Non-religious people find strength in community, love and meaning too. But faith offers a distinct framework a spiritual map thathelpspeople find direction when the terrain has suddenly collapsed. For some,beliefin a higher purpose can be the difference between despair and resilience.As Texans confront this catastrophe, many will draw strength not from outrage or blame, but from faith. We will never understand why but faith givesusthe tools toendureit. Politics points fingers. Faith extends a hand.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BY ELI FEDERMAN

Sunday, July 13, marks one year since 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania nearly assassinating President Donald Trump. Now, on the anniversary of that fateful day, the president is reflecting on its events and what might have happened had fate not stepped in."It was unforgettable," Trump recalled during an exclusive "My View with Lara Trump" interview on Saturday."I didn't know exactly what was going on. I got whacked. There's no question about that, and fortunately, I got down quickly because I think they shot eight bullets. Our sniper, within less than five seconds, was able to get him [Crooks] from a long distance with one shot. His [the sniper's] name is David, and he did a fantastic job."CRITICAL SECURITY LAPSES BY SECRET SERVICE EXPOSED IN NEW REPORT ON TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTCrooks, whose behavior had roused suspicion from local law enforcement, climbed atop a nearby roof and took aim at the then-presidential nominee before firing off bullets that fatally struck 50-year-old volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore and critically wounded rally attendees David Dutch and James Copenhaver.Trump has credited a chart showing the number of illegal immigrants who entered the country under the Biden administration with saving his own life. Without one split-second turn to read from the chart, experts have said it could have been "lights out" for the president.The breakdown on July 13 led to bipartisan calls for then-USSSDirectorKimberly Cheatle to resign.After her resignation,Ronald Rowe Jr., who was serving as the deputy director, was appointed as the acting director.ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP RALLY SHOOTING, WITNESSES SAY INVESTIGATIONS LEAVE MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERSHe held the position until Jan. 22, whenSean Curran, a veteran agent who had been part of Trump's protective detail during the assassination attempt, was appointed as the 28th director of the USSS.The impact of that day still resonates. Just last week, the Secret Service suspended six agents who were tasked with protecting Trump that day, but no agents were fired, as the Secret Service told Fox News that the entire agency failed, rather than individuals.Questions remain unanswered; notably, why did Crooks carry out the attack, and how did he get so close to succeeding?CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREWhile investigators have not identified a definitive ideological or political motivation, the FBI has suggested a complex interplay of personal grievances, mental health issues and a desire for notoriety that could have led to the attack.Trump said he has been briefed "numerous" times and is "satisfied" with the information he's received."They should have had somebody in the building. That was a mistake. They should have communicated with the local police. They weren't tied in, and they should've been tied in, so there were mistakes made, and that shouldn't have happened, and that building was a prime building in terms of what they were trying to do. So, but, I was satisfied in terms of the bigger plot, the larger plot I have great confidence in these people. I know the people, and they're very talented, very capable, but they had a bad day, and I think they'll admit that."

Womens basketball legend Nancy Lieberman implored WNBA players to "embrace" Caitlin Clark and lose the jealousy as shes going to be the money driver for the future of the sport.Lieberman talked to TMZ Sports earlier in the week, reacting to WNBA All-Stars ranking Clark the ninth-best guard among them. Clark received the most votes from the fans.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe compared the Clark situation to the "Bad Boys" era Detroit Pistons having special rules when playing against Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods winning championships on the PGA Tour."This is what Caitlin Clark is. Dont hate her.If she happens to be the cash cow right now, embrace it," Lieberman said. "Don't be petty. She's the best guard in the league right now. Her numbers have proven it. Her game has proven it. I would really implore some of the guards (to) celebrate each other, dont tolerate each other."Angel Reese is amazing. She just broke another record. These are beautiful, intelligent, amazing athletes, and we should be supporting each other, not jealous of each other."FEVER PRESIDENT APPEARS TO DELETE X ACCOUNT AFTER CLIP OF 'ENDURING BRAND' CAITLIN CLARK COMMENTS SURFACELieberman praised Dallas Wings stars Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, as well as New York Liberty champions Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart."Stop nitpicking with each other and just go out and ball," Lieberman added.Clark has struggled since the All-Star rankings and voting results were released.The Indiana Fever star has been dealing with nagging injuries. Shes averaging 16.9 points and 8.6 assists per game. Shes only appeared in 11 contests.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The selection of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the MLB All-Star Game after only five career starts drew immense backlash from some players in the league.Philadelphia Phillies defended their own as they began to learn that Misiorowski was given the nod over players like Trea Turner, Ranger Surez and Cristopher Snchez.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"What a joke. Thats f--- terrible. I mean, thats terrible, dude," Turner said on Friday night, via The Athletic.Phillies star Nick Castellanos said he remembered what former reliever Craig Kimbrel told him once when it came to the MLB All-Star Game, "Its turning into the Savannah Bananas."Turner was asked whether the Misiorowski nod "cheapens" the selection."Yeah, 100%. I mean, its not the All-Star Game in the sense that the best players go there, or people who have had the best season. Its whoever sells the most tickets or has been put on social media the most. Thats essentially what its turned into," Turner added.Misiorowski has been electric since he made his debut. He has a 2.81 ERA and 33 strikeouts, with his only blemish being an outing against the New York Mets on July 2.YANKEES SLUGGER AARON JUDGE HITS MILESTONE HOME RUN AT BLISTERING FAST PACEHe received support from his manager Pat Murphy and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts amid the uproar."People want to see Miz pitch," Murphy said. "Hes the new shiny toy in the league. Its not deserving, that has nothing to do with it. Hes been given this opportunity. Its not his fault."This wasnt a fly-by-night decision. This is something they thought through. I think it would be really tough for the kid to say no to that."Roberts said the nod will add some "more excitement" to the All-Star Game.Murphy likened Misiorowski to former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, who gained favor with the fans because of his idiosyncrasies on the mound. He was an All-Star the first two seasons of his career."From what I know of The Bird, it just seems that he was really authentic and really super talented," Murphy said. "Theres some parallels there for sure."The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

In a matter of minutes on a hot summer Saturday in northwestern Pennsylvania, the already unprecedented 2024 election cycle was rocked by an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump's life that had a sweeping effect not only on the upcoming presidency, but also staffers who witnessed the harrowing moment.Eight shots rang out at the Butler Farm Show Grounds at about 6:11 p.m. Eastern Time, roughly six minutes after Trump took the open-air rally's stage. The rally began on its typical lively note, with the former and upcoming president swaying to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" and engaging with supporters by pointing at them as they clapped and held up signs declaring, "Joe Biden, you're fired."The rally came to a screeching halt after Trump began his address and was seen grabbing the side of his head before abruptly dropping to the ground. Rally-goers were also seen ducking for cover as confusion gripped the small fairgrounds located just north of Pittsburgh.Secret Service agents threw their bodies over Trump as shields as they worked to get him off of the stage and to a secure location.FIRST RESPONDERS SIT DOWN WITH WIDOW OF FIREFIGHTER KILLED AT BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA TRUMP RALLYActing Secret Service Director Sean M. Curran, one of the agents who rushed to protect Trump that day, told Fox News Digital that July 13, 2024, has remained at the top of his mind since he was tapped to lead the Secret Service."One year ago, I was by President Trumps side when a lone gunman attempted to assassinate him in Butler, Pennsylvania," Curran said. "My heart will always be with all those impacted on that day, especially Corey Comperatore, who lost his life while protecting those around him.""Since President Trump appointed me as director of the United States Secret Service, I have kept my experience on July 13 top of mind, and the agency has taken many steps to ensure such an event can never be repeated in the future," he continued. "Nothing is more important to the United States Secret Service than the safety and security of our protectees. As director, I am committed to ensuring our agency is fully equipped, resourced and aligned to carry out our important mission each and every day."ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, BUTLER WIDOW DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM SECRET SERVICETrump emerged into the camera's view with a trail of blood streaked across his cheek and famously raised a fist before defiantly chanting, "Fight, fight, fight" as law enforcement escorted him from the stage.White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who served as Trump campaign manager in 2024 and witnessed the harrowing attempt, told the New York Post's Miranda Devine earlier in July in a podcast interview that she "100%" believes divine intervention protected Trump from a greater tragedy that day."The way the rally itself unfolded, the chart he had them put up on the screens it was always the last chart in the rotation. And it was always on the other side" of the stage, Wiles told Devine in an interview that published Wednesday. "To have him ask for that chart eight minutes in and to have it come on the side that is opposite caused him to look in a different direction... I believe God wanted him to live."SECRET SERVICE SUSPENDS 6 AGENTS TASKED WITH PROTECTING TRUMP DURING JULY 2024 ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTPennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick, who was in the midst of his election cycle to unseat longtime Democrat Sen. Bob Casey, said in comment to Fox News Digital that he was just feet from Trump when the gunshots rang out."I was sitting just 15 feet from the stage at theButlerrally when the shots rang out.Moments before the attempted assassination, President Trump asked me to come on stage to give my remarks. As I was headed onstage, he prompted me to wait until after he spoke to the crowd about an immigration chart. Returning to my seat, I watched as President Trumpturned his attention and head towards the charta decision that likely saved his life," McCormick said."Moments later, a bullet meant for his head struck his ear. He went down, then stood up and raised his fist in defiance. That moment captured who he is at his corea strong leaderand marked a turning point in the 2024 election. Strong leadership sets a tone -- like a ripple effect. President Trump didnt panic and stood strong and so did the crowd. Instead of chaos, chants of 'USA' rang out."The shooting injured three people, including Trump, and killed local father and former fire chief Corey Comperatore.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reflected on Comperatore's tragic death in a comment to Fox Digital, underscoring that the president "will never forget Corey and his beautiful family.""One year ago in Butler, Pennsylvania, we tragically lost an American hero, Corey Comperatore, who selflessly laid down his life to protect those around him," she said. "President Trump will never forget Corey and his beautiful family. On that dark day, God spared President Trumps life by a miraculous millimeter. Now one year later, President Trump is standing stronger than ever as he continues to fight, fight, fight for the American people."Comperatore's widow, Helen, spoke to Fox News in an emotional interview about her husband's death earlier in July, demanding accountability from the Secret Service over how a gunman was able to fire off shots without intervention."We were all sitting ducks that day," Helen Comperatore told Fox News. "Our blood is all over their hands. I am angry. I lost the love of my life. They screwed up."TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AFTERMATH, REACTIONS FROM INNER CIRCLE REVEALED IN NEW BOOK"Why Butler? Why was that such a failure? Why weren't they paying attention? Why did they think that that roof didn't need covered?" she asked. "I want to sit down and talk to them. I have the right to. They need to listen to me."McCormick remembered Comperatore as a heroic dad and husband who died protecting his family."Corey Comperatorea Pennsylvanian, volunteer firefighter, and fatherwas sitting behind me. He died shielding his family. Im remembering Corey and praying for the Comperatore family on this one-year anniversary," the Republican Senator said.Longtime political reporter Salena Zito published a book in July detailing her recollections of the day, and said in an interview earlier this month with Fox Digital that she refused to duck for cover as gunshots rang out."I didn't get down," Zito said in an interview ahead of the book's release Tuesday. "There was this inner voice that told me, You have a job to do, continue doing it."Zito was located near the stage and the Secret Service's secure permitter when the gunman opened fire on Trump and the crowds."Time has these layers that happen," Zito added while reflecting on the 2024 events. "It's not remembering them. It's experiencing them. It's this interesting thing that happens. I see a sea of navy blue suits immediately surround him. Then, I hear the second four shots. I still didn't get down."TRUMP TELLS FOX NOTICIAS HE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THE EXPLANATION BEHIND ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTSMcCormick told Fox Digital that recent politically-motivated attacks, including the targeted attacks and murder of a Minnesota state lawmaker in June, need to end and be replaced with civility that protects democracy."From the attempts on President Trump's life, to arson at the Pennsylvania Governors Residence, to the murder of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, these politically-motivated attacks are an assault on democracy itself. Regardless of party, we must choose to engage civilly. This anniversary serves as a solemn reminder that for our country, violence borne from political disagreement is never the answer," he said.Following the assassination attempt, Trump quickly was whisked away from the rally to receive medical attention. Just a day later, June 14, 2024, the Republican National Convention was set to kick off in Milwaukee, with concern initially mounting that Trump might not be able to attend the convention due to the injury.The president, however, made his public return in Milwaukee that week while wearing a bandage over his ear. Trump officially accepted the party's nomination for him to serve as president, and delivered a 93-minute speech that was underscored by how the attempt on his life changed him.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet, in a certain way I felt very safe, because I had God on my side," Trump told the crowds of supporters on the final night of the RNC. "The amazing thing is that prior to the shot, if I had NOT moved my head at the very last instant, the assassins bullet would have perfectly hit its mark, and I would not be with you tonight."Fox News Digital's Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.

Live Aid was a global phenomenon that took place at the same time, in two separate places, all focusing on helping to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia.Two concerts took place at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. The shows were broadcast to an estimated 1.9 billion people across 150 countries, which made it one of the largest broadcast events at the time.The impressive line-up in Philadelphia included Madonna, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger, while in London, icons like Elton John and Queen graced the stage at Wembley Stadium.Phil Collins notably played at both stadiums for the historic Live Aid concert.MADONNA CONFESSES CHALLENGES OF MOTHERHOOD, BALANCING CAREER: 'I'M STRUGGLING'Here's a look at some of the biggest acts from Live Aid and where they are now, 40 years later.Madonna was one of the singers for Live Aid at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.Madonna, 66, is the best-selling female recording artist of all time and went on to be the first female artist to generate $1 billion from live concerts. She continues to make new music.The English rock band, Queen, graced the stage at Wembley Stadium for a historic, 20-minute set. Led by frontman Freddie Mercury, the band was on the brink of breaking up prior to the performance.Mercury passed away a few years after Live Aid in 1991. Bassist John Deacon, 73, retired from Queen and music in general following Mercury's death.Lead guitarist Brian May, 77, continued on after Mercury's death and produced solo albums, "Back to the Light" and "Another World."Drummer Roger Taylor, who co-founded Queen with Mercury, continues to make music.Tina Turner was another incredible performer at Live Aid. During one song, Mick Jagger even performed with the icon.Turner died in May 2023.While Mick Jagger performed with Tina Turner at Live Aid, he also took the stage to perform solo hits like "Just Another Night" and "Miss You."Jagger, who is best known as the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, is currently still performing at 81.The Rolling Stones were scheduled to go on tour in 2025 but canceled their U.K. and European shows. The band is reportedly still going on tour in 2026.Elton John was one of the many English musicians to perform at Wembley Stadium.John, 78, is still making music. His latest album with Brandi Carlile, "Who Believes in Angels?", was released in April.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSBob Dylan was a performer at Live Aid. During his performance, he broke a guitar string while playing with the Rolling Stones members Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood.Wood ended up giving his guitar to Dylan to finish his set, which left Wood guitarless onstage.40 years later, Dylan, 84, continues to make music and has several tour dates scheduled for the rest of this year.David Bowie performed "Heroes" at Live Aid in 1985.The English singer died in 2016 from liver cancer after an 18-month battle. He passed away in January, just two days after his 69th birthday.Phil Collins and Sting performed "Long, Long Way To Go" at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid.Sting, 73, has a number of tour dates left this year for his "Sting 3.0" world tour.Earlier this year, Collins said he considered making new music, but the longtime Genesis member doesn't have the drive to do so anymore."I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But Im not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, Ive been sick. I mean very sick," Collins said in an interview with Mojo.Genisis went on tour in 2022, and Collins joined. He sat in a chair to sing during the performances and his son Nic played the drums.At the end of the final show of the tour, Collins announced that it would be the last performance for Genesis.George Michael took the stage at Live Aid with Elton John to sing "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me."Michael's band Wham! was initially scheduled to perform, but their time slot was cut short, and George stepped in.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERMichael passed away in 2016 from heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and a fatty liver. He was 53.Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers performed 40 years ago at Live Aid. The group performed their hit, "American Girl."Petty died in 2017 at 66. His cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose by the Los Angeles medical examiner.

Ukraines security agency said Sunday they have located and killed two Russian operatives accused of assassinating one of its senior officers.The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced that its agents "eliminated" two Russian "hitmen" in the Kyiv region Sunday morning, in response to Thursdays broad daylight killing of SBU Colonel Ivan Voronych.Voronychwhose attack was captured on surveillance videowas reportedly involved in covert operations inside Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine and is believed to have played a role in organizing last years surprise Ukrainian incursion into Russias Kursk region."During a special operation, employees of the Security Service of Ukraine eliminated agents of Russian special services who, on the instructions of the FSB of the Russian Federation, carried out the murder of an SBU colonel in Kyiv," the SBU statement read.TOP UKRAINIAN SPY GUNNED DOWN IN KYIV AMBUSH ATTACK: REPORTAccording to an investigation, the suspected killersa man and a womanwere instructed to track Voronychs movements and retrieve a silenced pistol from a stash site before carrying out the hit, the statement continued.UKRAINIAN US AMBASSADOR, SEEN WITH HEAD IN HANDS DURING OVAL OFFICE MEETING, IS DEPARTING DCVasyl Malyuk, head of the SBU and commander of the special operation, said the suspected Russian agents were "eliminated" after resisting arrest."The FSB agent-combat group was routed to Ukraine in advance and three days ago committed the murder of an SBU employee, our comrade Colonel Ivan Voronych," Malyuk said in the statement. "As a result of covert investigative and active counterintelligence measures, the enemy's lair was discovered. During the detention, they began to resist, there was a firefight, so the scoundrels were eliminated. I would like to remind you that the enemy's only prospect on the territory of Ukraine is death!"TRUMP CAUTIONED PUTIN HE WOULD BOMB THE S--- OUT OF MOSCOW IF RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE, NEW BOOK CLAIMSMalyuk also thanked the National Polices Criminal Investigation Department for its support and emphasized that countering Russian espionage remains a top SBU priority. He claimed the SBU "prevents 85% of the crimes the enemy tries to commit" within Ukraine.Last Thursday,sources toldUkrainska Pravda that Voronych was approached by an unidentified attacker around 9 a.m. local time and was shot five times with a pistol before the suspect fled.Surveillance footage appeared to show the colonel being ambushed outside an apartment building while walking toward a vehicle. Voronych died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, the outlet said.Both Russia and Ukraine have carried out targeted killings since the war began in February 2022.Fox News' Greg Norman and the Associated Press contributed to this report.