Governor Gavin Newsom said in an official statement that he is disappointed in the Ninth Circuit Courts decision to allow President Trump to retain control of the California National Guard, but is touting one aspect of the court ruling as a victory.Writing on X early Friday morning, the Democratic governor proclaimed that Trump is "not a king and not above the law.""The court rightly rejected Trumps claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court. The President is not a king and is not above the law. We will press forward with our challenge to President Trumps authoritarian use of U.S. military soldiers against citizens," he went on to say in a press statement later.JUDGE MULLS TRUMP'S AUTHORITY OVER NATIONAL GUARD, WARNS US IS NOT 'KING GEORGE' MONARCHYThe court rejected Trumps claims that he can federalize the California National Guard at will and still avoid judicial scrutiny, the governor noted."The Ninth Circuit rejected Trumps sweeping claim that he can federalize the National Guard for any reason and avoid judicial scrutiny, even as it stayed an emergency district court order. This is a critical check on presidential overreach and confirmation that the President is not above the law," Newsoms press office stated.Newsoms office said that both Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta remain committed to holding the president accountable for using the military as domestic law enforcement actions, they argued, were in violation of federal law.Although Newsom says the ruling is a win, there is still an ongoing conflict as the unanimous ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday allowed President Trump to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles earlier this month to quell riots during demonstrations against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). TRUMP SCORES MAJOR WIN AGAINST NEWSOM IN BATTLE FOR NATIONAL GUARD CONTROLTrumps decision to deploy the National Guard was the first by a president of a state National Guard without the governors permission since 1965.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn the filing, the court stated that they believed the president had made a lawful decision.Even though the president failed to notify the governor before deploying the National Guard as required by law, the court cited that Newsom had no power to veto the presidents order.

With Friday marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic film "Jaws," many Americans are paying tribute to sharks even as reports of recent attacks grab headlines.On Tuesday, a swimmer was bitten on the leg while in South Carolina, according to Hilton Head Fire and Rescue.A nine-year-old girl was also recently bitten while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida.DAREDEVIL TO SWIM SHARK-FILLED WATERS IN CELEBRATION OF 'JAWS' 50TH ANNIVERSARYThere have been 47 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2024, with 28 taking place in the U.S., according to the Florida Museum of Natural Historys International Shark Attack File (ISAF).Florida beaches have logged the highest number of shark attacks, with 942 unprovoked bites since 1837.Hawaii has 199, while California has 141, ISAF has noted.Activist Julie Andersen, founder of the New York-based Shark Angels, told Fox News Digital that recent attacks do not indicate an increase in sharks in the oceans.SHARKS SURROUND SNORKELING TOURIST DURING WILD ENCOUNTER: 'THEY LOOKED TERRIFYING'"The rise in sightings is due to a mix of factors: more people in the water, better technology, shifting ocean conditions, and in some cases, successful conservation," she said."Today, more swimmers, surfers and beachgoers are capturing and sharing their experiences."She added, "With drones, GoPros and social media, encounters that once went unnoticed are now widely shared. Sharks have always been there. Were just seeing them more often."Shark Angels is dedicated to shark conservation by transforming fear into fascination and promoting education to dispel myths about sharks, the group notes.RARE 16TH-CENTURY SHIPWRECK FOUND AT RECORD DEPTH IN FRENCH WATERS: 'REMARKABLE DISCOVERY'Andersen said that in places like California or Cape Cod, Massachusetts, white shark populations are rebounding "thanks to decades of protection." She said their return is a sign of healthier oceans.The American Association for the Advancement of Science estimates about 274,000 sharks are killed globally each day.Andersen said several beach communities are seeing higher numbers of sharks this summer."Based on trends over the past few years, shark behavior is clearly shifting," she said."From the West Coast to the East Coast and even parts of Mexico, sightings are increasing in places like California, Cape Cod, the Carolinas, Florida, and Baja."Andersen said, "New Smyrna Beach in Florida holds the title of shark bite capital of the world.' Located in Volusia County, it consistently tops global charts for shark encounters."For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleShe also said that "most of these bites are minor, often from migrating small blacktip sharks mistaking toes and fingers for small bait fish. Many dont even require stitches."One daring endurance athlete is paying a special tribute to "Jaws" by swimming 62 milesaround the island of Marthas Vineyard in Massachusetts where the film was set.Lewis Pugh said his goal is to raise awareness of the need to protect sharks and to change public perception of the mighty fish.Pugh said the popular 1975 movie showcased sharks as "villains, as cold-blooded killers," he told The Associated Press (AP)."It was a film about sharks attacking humans and for 50 years, we have been attacking sharks Its completely unsustainable. Its madness. We need to respect them," Pugh told AP.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERNot sure what to do if you encounter a shark in the water?The folks at Shark Angels shared some insights to consider.1. "If a shark comes near you in the water, stay calm. Do not panic."2. "Make and maintain eye contact. Sharks are opportunistic predators and prefer an easy target. When they know you see them, they are much less likely to approach."3. "Avoid flailing, yelling or trying to hit the shark. Quick, erratic movements can trigger a response."4. "Instead, move slowly and steadily. Keep your eyes on the shark and calmly head toward shore or safety."5. "Do not act like prey. Just as you would not run from a lion or a bear, do not flee from a shark."6. "If you come across one in the wild, give it space and stay composed. Sharks are not looking for a human meal."

It will come down to Game 7 to determine who will lift the Larry OBrien Trophy, as the Indiana Pacers blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, on their home court to force a final game in the NBA Finals.The Pacers went into their final home game of the season in a must-win scenario and the entire team, from the starting five to the bench, knew the assignment at hand, running away with the game and never letting Oklahoma City sniff a chance at a comeback.Now, for the first time since the Cleveland Cavaliers famous comeback against the Golden State Warriors in 2016, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHeading into Game 6, the Pacers werent sure if their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, would be available after suffering a calf strain in Game 5 that noticeably hampered his performance. Haliburton was adamant he would be playing because of the situation for his Pacers, and thats exactly what happened when it was time for tip-off.Haliburton looked like his normal self on the court, going 4-of-9, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, to tally 12 points with four assists, two steals and one rebound in the first half.PACERS ISSUE EMOTIONAL PLEA TO FANS AS THUNDER SEEK NBA FINALS CLINCHER: 'ONE MORE TIME, INDIANA'Pascal Siakam also poured in 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the half to help Indiana run it up to a 64-42 halftime lead, creating a gap they wouldnt relinquish.Guard Andrew Nembhard was feeling it from the floor as well, going 5-of-7 with a perfect 4-of-4 from the charity stripe to score 17 points to go along with his four assists and three steals on the night.But once again, the Pacers won because of their stellar depth off the bench, which included the teams leading scorer, Obi Toppin.Toppin, the former New York Knicks first-round pick, was raining three-pointers, making four of his seven attempts and going 6-fo-12 from the field overall to score 20 points. He also tallied six rebounds and two steals for the Pacers.Trusty point guard T.J. McConnell also had 12 points on 6-of-12 shooting for Indiana, while Aaron Nesmith added 10 points. As a team, 11 different players scored for Indiana in a game that needed contributions from everyone to keep the season alive.Meanwhile, the Thunders ailment in this one was turnovers. While the Pacers committed 11 turnovers for the game, they had just two to the Thunders 12 in the first half. Oklahoma City finished with 21 for the game, and eight of them came from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.He didnt have a bad night from the field, going 7-of-15 for 21 points with four rebounds and two assists. But he wasnt careful with the ball, and the Pacers had 13 points off those turnovers. Indiana was also getting out in transition better than Oklahoma City with 22 fast-break points.In turn, the stage has been set for whats bound to be a thrilling Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday night.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor laughed at the notion that he tried to frame Karen Read in 2022 when John O'Keefe died, he said in a recent television interview.In the interview which aired on Thursday night, Proctor responded to accusations that he's corrupt and deliberately tried to frame Read in the death of her boyfriend, who was a Boston Police Department officer."I laugh because it's such a ridiculous accusation," Proctor said on NBC's "Dateline." "There's not one piece of evidence or fact to support that, because it did not happen. I would never do something like that."When asked if he cracked the taillight on Read's Lexus, Proctor responded "absolutely not."KAREN READ MURDER CASE VERDICT REACHED AFTER DEADLOCKED FIRST TRIALProctor, who was the lead investigator in Read's case, shared "derogatory texts" regarding the suspect, in addition to sharing "sensitive or confidential information," an internal review found. The review found Proctor called Read a "wack job," a "babe with no a--" and a "c---." He also wrote that he wished Read would kill herself in addition to joking about looking for nude selfies on Read's phone.Proctor told "Dateline" that he should get his job back."I've never had a single complaint. I've never been the subject of any disciplinary actions. All my employee evaluations are either outstanding or excellent. And I still love the job. I still want to be a trooper. And I'm fighting for it. You know, I'm going to the appeals process now," Proctor said.The former Massachusetts State Trooper also responded to accusations that his text messages about Read were inappropriate."What's in your private phone, your personal phone?" Proctor asked. " Have you ever had a moment of...A poor lapse of judgment, when you're just airing stuff out on your personal phone, you have an expectation of privacy in that little device."Proctor also told ABC's "20/20" he allowed his emotions to get too involved when he sent those texts.FINAL DEFENSE WITNESS IN KAREN READ TRIAL PUMPS BRAKES ON LEXUS COLLISION THEORY"I expressed those emotions in a negative way, which I shouldn't have. I shouldn't have been texting my friends anyhow," he said. "They are what they are. They don't define me as a person. They're regrettable.In a statement posted to X, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble said new policies have been implemented following Read's case."The events of the last three years have challenged our Department to thoroughly review our actions and take concrete steps to deliver advanced investigative training, ensure appropriate oversight, and enhance accountability. Under my direction as Colonel, the State Police has, and will continue to, improve in these regards. Our focus remains on delivering excellent police services that reflect the value ofprofessionalism and maintain public trust," Noble said.GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUBJurors on Wednesday found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, but found her guilty of operating a vehicle while under the influence with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or greater.Following the verdict, special prosecutor Hank Brennan requested Read undergo 1 year of probation in addition to a 24D outpatient program, which is routine for the first drunken driving offense.The verdict came following 30 days of testimony and four days of jury deliberation. Prosecutors initially alleged Read killed her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe on Jan. 29, 2022 while she was driving her car drunk during a blizzard.SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERO'Keefe was found during the early morning hours of Jan. 29, 2022, with his body lying in the snow. Kerry Roberts and Jennifer McCabe both testified against her, telling jurors that Read was panicked when she called them on the morning of Jan. 29, 2022 saying O'Keefe was missing.McCabe alleged that Read repeated the phrase "I hit him" on the morning he went missing. Timothy Nuttall, a paramedic, also said in court that he heard Read saying "I hit him" three times.Witnesses testified that Read and O'Keefe were drinking with friends, which included McCabe, in Canton and were invited to an after-party at Brian Albert's house, but the couple didn't attend.Read's defense team, however, maintained that Read never hit O'Keefe. Her lawyers blamed O'Keefe's injuries on a dog attack as well as an altercation with men at the after-party.According to witnesses who testified in court, while Read's car was outside Albert's house, she and O'Keefe weren't seen at the after-party. Read told reporters that she saw O'Keefe enter the house prior to her driving away.Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

In a unanimous ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday, President Trump was allowed to keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles.The ruling stays the lower court order that ordered command of the troops back to California Governor Gavin Newsom.Trumps decision to deploy the National Guard was the first by a president of a state National Guard without the governors permission since 1965.In the filing, the court stated that they believed the president had made a lawful decision."Affording the President that deference, we conclude that it is likely that the President lawfully exercised his statutory authority under 12406(3), which authorizes federalization of the National Guard when thePresident is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States," the court stated.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe court also stated they disagreed with Governor Newsoms argument that the presidents decision to federalize members of the California National Guard under 10 U.S.C. 12406 is completely insulated from judicial review.Even though the president failed to notify the governor before deploying the National Guard as required by law, the court cited that Newsom had no power to veto the presidents order.

Olivia Wilde had some fun under the Mediterranean sun while vacationing in southern Italy.On Saturday, the 41-year-old actress and director was spotted climbing out of the water after enjoying a dip in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Taormina, Sicily.The "House" alum put her svelte figure on full display as she rocked a tan bikini with red beaded strings.Wilde wore her damp hair down around her shoulders and accessorized with a pair of oversized brown sunglasses and a delicate gold necklace.OLIVIA WILDE: HOW HARRY STYLES' GIRLFRIEND WENT FROM DC ELITE TO CONTROVERSIAL 'DON'T WORRY DARLING' DIRECTORThe "Tron: Legacy" actress was later seen reading a book while sunbathing on a lounge chair by the beach.The day before, Wilde attended the 2025 Taormina Film Festival, where she received the Taormina Creativity Award.The "Don't Worry Darling" director wore a sage green gown that featured a soleil-pleated skirt and plunging neckline with a keyhole cutout. Wilde styled her hair into soft waves and completed her look with a gold chain necklace that had an emerald pendant.Earlier in the day, Wilde sported a light yellow silk and lace dress and gold velvet platform sandals along with a gold statement necklace while attending the festival photo call.On June 2, Taormina Artistic Director Tiziana Rocca announced the festival would be honoring Wilde's creative achievements.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"We are honored to welcome Olivia Wilde to the 71st edition of the Taormina Film Festival," Rocca said in a statement to Deadline. "Olivia represents a shining example of female creative power, combining elegance, intelligence and determination. Her presence will greatly enrich this years program and offer the audience a unique opportunity to engage with one of the key figures in contemporary cinema."The festival was held from June 10-14 in the hilltop town. Other stars honored with awards included Martin Scorsese, Michael Douglas, Helen Hunt, Catherine Deneuve and Monica Bellucci.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAccording to Deadline, Wilde's next acting project is the upcoming thriller, "I Want Your Sex," which also stars pop singer Charlie XCX and Cooper Hoffman. She will direct the comedy "The Invite," in which she will also star alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penlope Cruz.Wilde's other upcoming directing projects include the comic book adaptation "Avengelyne" and the Christmas comedy "Naughty."

President Donald Trump is contemplating whether to order U.S. on Iran and will make a decision within two weeks, White House officials said Thursday, capping days of intense speculation about the presidents plan in the regionand touching off new fears of escalation, retaliation, and long-term engagement in another foreign conflict.Trump spent much of the week musing publicly about the prospect of involving the U.S. more directly in the Israeli-Iranian conflict, as the two countries continued to carry out deadly strikes against one another. As the week went on, Trump continued to break with attempts by Cabinet officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had attempted to distance the role the U.S. played in helping Israel.Trump warned on social media Wednesday that the U.S. has "complete and total control of the skies over Iran," and demanded an "unconstitutional surrender" from Iran.He has also repeatedly refused to rule out the prospect of carrying out a direct strike on Iran. "I may do it. I may not do it," he told reporters Wednesday. "I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," he said.That statement, more than any others, illustrates the central question thrumming through much of Washington this week, as Trump continues to huddle with advisers for meetings in the Situation Room, including at least one meeting where he reportedly approved attack plans against Tehran, in the event they failed to put an end to their nuclear program, as the administration demanded. (News of that meeting was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.)TRUMP TO MAKE IRAN DECISION 'WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS' GIVEN 'CHANCE' OF NEGOTIATIONS, LEAVITT SAYSWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt declined to elaborate on the nature of U.S.-Iranian talks on Thursday, telling reporters only that Trump planned to make a decision on how to proceed within the two-week period.Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected negotiations with the U.S. on Wednesday, warning that if it attacked Iran, the U.S. "without doubt, will face irreparable harm."Here's what we know about Trump's options, should he choose to order U.S. strikes on Iran and the risks, legal and otherwise, the U.S. could encounter as a result.War Powers ResolutionTrump has been weighing ordering the U.S. to conduct a strike against Iran, including the possibility of targeting the country's nuclear enrichment facility at Fordow, a key nuclear facility located south of Tehran.But while Trump huddles with his advisers at the White House, lawmakers have been convening on the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue for closed-door meetings of their own.Trump's remarks have done little to quell mounting fears of escalation in the Middle East both from some MAGA supporters, who rallied around his promises of ending "forever wars," and Democrats, who fear retaliation that an offensive would bring.Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., announced new bipartisan legislation this week that would require Trump to obtain congressional approval before signing off on any meaningful engagement in Iran, such as offensive strikes on its nuclear facilities.The bill has attracted the support of an odd coalition of bipartisan lawmakers, including Trump supporters who are opposed to U.S. engagement in more foreign wars, and Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.Those lawmakers argue that Trump, in acting unilaterally, would violate standing U.S. laws namely, limitations enumerated in the War Powers Resolution, or the law passed by Congress in 1973 aimed at codifying the instances in which a president can authorize the use of force in foreign conflicts without a formal war declaration.'INSTINCTS FOR RESTRAINT': SENATE DIVIDED OVER WHO GETS TO DECLARE WAR"The ongoing war between Israel and Iran is not our war," Massie said in announcing the bill. "Even if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution."But in the decades since the law was passed, presidents have expanded their powers here significantly absent congressional authorization, including under both Democrat and Republican presidents. This has, to some degree, been reflected by the Justice Departments Office of Legal Counsel, which has taken a broader view of the Article II powers granted to presidents when initiating the use of force especially when it is in the "national interest" to do so.These broader powers have been used by Republican presidents, and during both the Obama and Biden administrations, officials told Fox News Digital.Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, stressed this in an interview with Fox News."There's lots of precedents of presidents ignoring the technicalities" of the War Powers Regulation, he said in an interview Thursday.Ultimately, Rubin said, the president "has the ability to act without it for a set period of time. And so [the law] really only applies if we're going to be going into a major operation rather than a one-time bombing.""The fact of the matter is, the worst option for American security is allowing Iran to reconstitute its program because of what it has buried in Fordow," said Rubin, a former Pentagon official whose work at AEI focuses largely on issues in the Middle East.Fears of escalationIn the interim, however, Trump's threats have sparked concerns from some critics, who see his remarks as both dangerous and potentially rife for possible retaliation from Tehran.Critics have suggested they could also endanger U.S. officials stationed overseas, including those within the strike range of Iran."It should be the interest of the White House to use U.S. leverage to stop the fighting," Brian Finucane, a senior adviser at the International Crisis Group, told Fox News in an interview."The U.S. is assisting Israel with missile defense right now," he said. The business of defense "is to stop the fight," he said.International lawThere are also fears that the U.S. could be acting in violation of international law, including the United Nations charter that "prohibits the threat or use of force except in certain limited circumstances, such as self-defense," according to a white paper published in 2019 by Just Security.In this situation, critics say the U.S. has no pretext to authorize a strike against Iran."I don't think there's any plausible self-defense argument for U.S. military action against Iran," Brian Finucane, a senior adviser at the International Crisis Group, told Fox News in an interview."So any U.S. military action against Iran would violate the UN Charter and thus breach the president's duty of the Constitution to take care that the laws are faithfully executed," he said.Others on the Hill and beyond have taken a more supportive posture as Trump weighs his next steps.Speaking in an interview Thursday morning on "Fox & Friends," Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., praised Trumps actions so far in the region, saying Trump is "doing absolutely the right thing to keep America safe.""He has been very consistent for 10 years saying Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon," Barrasso said. "He said it strongly. He's read it repeatedly because he knows that Iran with a nuclear weapon is a threat to the people of the United States. We stand with the people [of] Israel."Sen. Lindsey Graham has been among Trump's most vocal supporters, and said in interviews earlier this week that he believes Trump has a desire to "finish the job" in destroying Fordow."I dont think Israel can finish Fordow without our help, and its in our interest to make sure this program is destroyed, as much as its Israels," he said in an interview."And so if theres something you need to do to help Israel, do it," he said. Rubin, the AEI fellow, also sought to differentiate Trump's actions from other presidents who have engaged in lengthy foreign conflicts."The issue with Iran is we're not entangling the United States in war," Rubin said. "We're taking an opportunity to end a crisis once and for all. It seems to be a one-shot deal."Next stepsStill, it's unclear what Trump's end game will be, should he choose to strike Iran.That's in part by design, said Finucane, the adviser at the International Crisis Group, who previously spent a decade in the Office of Legal Counsel for the State Department."The Constitution, very deliberately, gives the power to declare war to Congress," he said."And it does so to make going to war hard," he said. "It requires collective decision-making, and prior public debate; deliberation [of] the cost and benefits of the most consequential decision that the U.S. government can make, in terms of blood and treasure," he said."Therefore, if the U.S. wants to minimize the risk of getting dragged into an unnecessary war in the Middle East, and at least minimize risks to people in the region, including Americans in the region, then it should be in the interest of the White House to put a stop to the fighting whether or not it wants to get involved,"

Wyndham Clarks frustration about missing the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open boiled over in the locker room.Clark and other top pro golfers had a rough go at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.The course's notoriously challenging conditions prompted Clark to unleash his fury on the lockers in the famed clubhouse.On Thursday, the 2023 U.S. Open champion addressed his actions.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Yeah, I mean, Ive had a lot of highs and lows in my career, especially this year some lows. I made a mistake that I deeply regret. I'm very sorry for what happened," Clark said Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut when asked to comment on what transpired in the Oakmont locker room.2025 U.S. OPEN PURSE, PRIZE MONEY: PAYOUTS AND WINNINGS"But I'd also like to move on, not only for myself but for Oakmont, for the USGA and kind of focus on the rest of the year and things that come up."A photo surfaced on social media last week showing damaged doors of multiple lockers.J.J. Spaun, this year's U.S. Open winner, finished the tournament at 1-under par. No other competitor managed to finish under par after 72 holes.While Clark has experienced some special moments in his career, the 31-year-old's last nine months have largely been disappointing. He had just one top 10 finish during that span and dropped to No. 27 in golf's world rankings.Clark ended the opening round at the Travelers Championship on Thursday with a 64.Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

After a week of intense speculation about whether President Donald Trump will launch a strike on Iran in support of Israels efforts to eliminate the countrys nuclear weapons program, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced there is a "substantial chance" for renewed negotiations.This comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to meet with European leaders in Geneva Friday.Speaking with reporters in the White House press briefing room Thursday, Leavitt confirmed U.S. and Iranian officials have engaged in six rounds of direct and indirect negotiations during the conflict with Israel, which broke out June 13.TRUMP REAFFIRMS HARD-LINE ON IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: 'WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM'Leavitt, however, did not say whether U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been leading the presidents negotiations with Iran, would be present for the meetings in Geneva.Asked by Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich whether the fact that Iranian officials had found a way to get to Geneva meant they could also get to the White House to engage in negotiations, Leavitt responded: "I am not going to get into hypotheticals, but as you heard from the president yesterday, they have expressed interest in doing so."Addressing the possibility of the U.S. becoming directly involved in the conflict, Leavitt read a message from the president saying, "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks."While she said Trump is hoping to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict, she said he has simultaneously been very "direct and clear" that the terms of any deal with the country must include no enrichment of uranium, which would contribute to the Iranian nuclear program the president has long opposed.She stressed the U.S. faces a serious threat due to Iran's nuclear program, saying, "Iran has never been closer to obtaining a nuclear weapon.""Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon. All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that," said Leavitt. "And it would take a couple of weeks to complete the production of that weapon, which would, of course, pose an existential threat not just to Israel, but to the United States and to the entire world."IRAN HAS ALL IT NEEDS TO BUILD NUCLEAR WEAPON, REPORT SAYSNonetheless, Leavitt said, "Iran is absolutely not able to achieve a nuclear weapon. The president has been very clear about that. And, by the way, the deal that Special Envoy Witkoff proposed to the Iranians was both realistic and acceptable within its terms, and that's why the president sent that deal to them."Leavitt emphasized Trumps stance that Iran "can and should make a deal" to end the conflict or "they will face grave consequences.""Iran is in a very weak and vulnerable position because of the strikes and the attacks from Israel," she said. "We sent a deal to them that was practical, that was realistic."According to French outlet RFI, the talks Friday with the Iranians will include French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.THE FIVE CONSIDERS ALL OPTIONS ON TRUMPS TABLE FOR ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICTThe outlet reported Barrot saying, "France, Britain and Germany stand ready to bring our competence and experience on this matter" and "we are ready to take part in negotiations aimed at obtaining from Iran a lasting rollback of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs."U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lammy Thursday. According to a statement by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the two discussed the Israeli-Iran conflict and "agreed Iran can never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon.In response to additional questions about potential U.S. negotiations with Iran, a representative for the White House directed Fox News Digital to Leavitt's comments in the briefing room.

Veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville warned on Thursday that Democrats need to acknowledge how they took part in the decades-long betrayal of White, working-class voters.Since the Democratic Partys historic loss in November, many have been trying to chart a path forward to reclaiming their coalition. While some have doubled-down on controversial far-left identity politics, some have worked to reclaim working-class men they alienated in recent years, particularly White men.On the Politics War Room podcast, hosts Carville and Al Hunt addressed a comment from a listener, who suggested that rather than being reconciliation, MAGA supporters deserve to be "beaten badly at the voting booth and then told just to suck it up."JAMES CARVILLE WARNS DEMOCRATS AGAINST USING ALIENATING LEFTIST WORDS LIKE 'EQUITY,' 'INTERSECTIONALITY'"Oh God, who doesnt have that instinct?" Carville responded, but nonetheless warned that politics comes down to winning elections, and that means persuading voters."It is not the most satisfying way, but what in the end are we trying to do? We're trying to do one thing, win elections." He proceeded to warn against the "temptation that says I can't believe how godd--n stupid you were."While he said he has no temptation for the "corporate awipes" who voted for Trump to become richer, the strategist nicknamed the Ragin Cajun expressed some sympathy for working-class Whites he says have been betrayed by both parties."I have an iota of sympathy for somebody whose life hadn't turned out right," he said. "The brilliant thing about MAGA is it gives you an explanation other than yourself of why your life didn't turn out the way you wanted it, and we should say to these people We kind of understand what you were trying to say but you were betrayed.""Let's also face it, Democrats acted like these people didn't exist alright? They just did, and don't come back and say-We acted like working-class, particularly working-class non-college Whites were not part of our too-cool-for-school group," he continued. "There were some real high-end people that kind of bought in to that s---."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURECLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHe returned to the listeners question and reasserted his point that its better to reconcile with working-class White voters, even if he understands being frustrated with them."I can see it, but the best thing to do is not punch him in the mouth but to say, You know man I could hear where you're coming from you just got betrayed, and we betrayed you somewhat, and we now have learned our lesson,'" he said.

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson appeared to get involved in a physical altercation with a man during a recent poker game.TMZ Sports obtained video of the incident at a May poker event in Houston.At one point, Peterson and another poker player reportedly had a disagreement over playing cards.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe situation appeared to escalate quickly with video showing Peterson taking multiple punches near his face.The video lasted for roughly 37 seconds but did not appear to show the fight in its entirety.ANTONIO BROWN GETS INVOLVED IN INCIDENT AFTER BOXING EVENT; POLICE SAY NO ARRESTS MADEThe former Minnesota Vikings star and the unidentified man both sustained injuries to the face, according to TMZ. Peterson later said he sustained his injury when he fell into a chair.Peterson did acknowledge he had consumed alcohol leading up to the altercation, although he clarified that alcohol was not responsible for the fight. The 40-year-old Texas native compared the incident to "a brother situation.""Me and the guy, were cool. Weve known each other. It was literally like a brother situation," Peterson said. "We agreed to disagree, we had our words and we threw blows and that was it."The seven-time Pro Bowler added he "felt really bad" about what happened. He also noted that he and the other man involved in the fight were later able to reach an understanding. No one was arrested or charged, and police did not respond.In April, Peterson was arrested on a DWI charge after he attended an NFL Draft party in Minnesota.The Vikings drafted Peterson in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent the first decade of his pro career in Minneapolis. Peterson was named the NFL MVP in 2012 and left the Vikings after the 2016 season.Peterson also played for the Saints, Cardinals, Washington, Lions, Titans and Seahawks.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Jordan Spieth has never had to withdraw from a start at any competitive level of golf in his life, let alone the PGA Tour.There's a first time for everything.After making 297 straight starts at events he was scheduled to play, Spieth withdrew from this weeks Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands due to a neck injury.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Ive never withdrawn from an event ever, anywhere at any level, so I didnt really know what to do," Spieth told reporters after making his decision, via Yahoo Sports. "It just became too much. dont know, its unfortunate. Ive been doing everything right, and I think it was just very random."Spieth believes he was sleeping in an unusual position Wednesday night, and the pain began to hit him during practice shots on the range.TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP DIRECTOR SAYS HE WOULD 'LOVE' TO HAVE LIV PLAYERS BACK AT TOURNAMENTHis usual warmup routine was thrown off, and Spieth left the range early to receive treatment on his neck. But it didnt work.He tested things out on the course, but he looked to be in pain with every swing he made. After 12 holes, Spieth called it quits.He teed off on the 13th hole, but after letting out a painful yell on the tee box, he knew it was time to stop pushing it. Spieths round wasnt going well. He was 5-over for the tournament at that point."As I was out there playing, I couldnt, I just wasnt moving very well, and then it just got worse," he explained. "I was just going to try to see if I could somehow get through at even. Its a weird situation with an elevated event and no cut and important points and stuff."I hit my tee shot on 13, and it legitimately really hurt. I was like, Its only going to get worse to finish the round, and its not worth it. I thought that was the time."The 31-year-old three-time major winner and 13-time PGA Tour victor has been searching for a win on Tour since 2022. This season, hes managed four top 10 finishes, but he hasnt claimed a trophy.As of Thursday, Spieth was 37th in the FedEx Cup standings this season.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.