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JONATHAN TURLEY: Liberal justice's swipe at Kavanaugh latest sign of SCOTUS' slipping standards

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:10:24 -0400

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is accustomed to unrelenting personal attacks from the Left that began with his nomination to the nation's highest court. This week, however, the ad hominem insults came not from cable news pundits or Democrats, but from his own colleague on the bench. Justice Sonia Sotomayor used an appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law to level a personal dig at Kavanaugh as an out-of-touch elitist.

I have long criticized the growing number of public statements by justices on controversial subjects and cases, including Justice Sotomayor. However, this appearance represented a new low in lashing out at a colleague as effectively blinded by his own privilege.

In her comments, Sotomayor raised Kavanaugh's concurrence in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, an ongoing case which deals with ICE's ability to briefly detain people during immigration raids.

"I had a colleague in that case who wrote, you know, these are only temporary stops. This is from a man whose parents were professionals. And probably doesn't really know any person who works by the hour. Those hours that they took you away, nobody's paying that person. And that makes a difference between a meal for him and his kids that night and maybe just cold supper."

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She then referred to her own background as giving her experience and knowledge that is apparently missing in colleagues such as Kavanaugh:

"Life experiences teach you to think more broadly and to see things others may not. And when I have a moment where I can express that on behalf of people who have no other voice, then I'm being given a very rare privilege."

It was reminiscent of Sotomayor's reference to being a "wise Latina" on the bench. While on the Second Circuit, then-judge Sotomayor explained that her life experiences offered a "difference" not shared by other colleagues. In a 2001 lecture at Berkeley law school titled "A Latina Judge’s Voice," she heralded the difference that "our gender and national origins may and will make … in our judging."

In her latest comments, she is suggesting that her interaction with hourly wage earners allows her to see things that Kavanaugh does not in these cases. The claim that she "sees things that others may not" suggests that the privileged, insulated existence of Kavanaugh blinds him to the true merits of cases before him.

Notably, Justice Sotomayor also told the students and faculty that she has a friendship with most, but apparently not all, of her colleagues:

"I dare say that with virtually all of them, I certainly have a civil relationship. And with many of them, I think I dare say that I have a friendship,"

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After this speech, I would not expect a social media friend invite from Kavanaugh.

It is true that Kavanaugh went to elite schools. But so did Sotomayor, who graduated from Princeton and Yale Law

Both of Kavanaugh's parents were indeed lawyers, but it is odd that Sotomayor would miss the compelling story of his mother, Martha. She was a history professor who went to law school while raising a family and eventually became one of the minority of women on the state bench. That would also seem to be "gender origins" that Sotomayor previously cited as key in her view of impactful judging.

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However, what was most striking was Sotomayor's backhanded suggestion that Kavanaugh "doesn't really know any person who works by the hour." The suggestion is that he has avoided -- and continues to avoid -- interactions with people who get paid on an hourly basis -- while she is more inclusive in her circle of friends. It is obviously false, but more importantly, petty and unfair.

The attack suggests that, while she is a "wise Latina," Kavanaugh is a privileged prig on the Court. The fact is that many blue-collar (if not most) workers identify more with aspects of Kavanaugh's jurisprudence. At a minimum, over half of the country is more likely to embrace his approach than that of Justice Sotomayor, who has been criticized for her comments in oral argument on issues ranging from abortion to puberty blockers to COVID restrictions.

Justice Kavanaugh has distinguished himself in public service, including work with the homeless.

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Justice Sotomayor has repeatedly raised eyebrows with her comments off the bench, including seemingly calling on lawyers and students to join in a political campaign to change abortion laws.

In her favor, Justice Sotomayor has also defended colleagues like Justice Clarence Thomas, explained the reasonable disagreements among the justices, and opposed rationales on the left for packing the court. She is not someone who I view as gratuitously rude or cruel. I believe that she values collegiality and the Court as an institution. However, this was another injudicious moment during public events.

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There is a wide chasm between the jurisprudence of these two justices. However, that difference is due to fundamental and principled differences in how courts should approach constitutional and statutory interpretation.

Yet, these comments were a disturbing departure from the tradition of collegiality and civility on the court. It was unfair and unwarranted. Hopefully, Justice Sotomayor will take an upcoming occasion during her speaking tour to withdraw the comment.

That would be the "wise" thing to do.

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Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' says gambling isn't dying even as Las Vegas poker rooms close one by one

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:38 -0400

The drop in Las Vegas tourism has been well-documented, with total visitor numbers down 7.5%. At the same time, poker rooms along the Vegas Strip are closing — raising questions about the appeal of in-person gambling.

Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" fame — as well as owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas — told Fox News Digital in an interview that gambling in person is not dying.

"We know what the oldest profession is — gambling was probably the second," Harrison said, laughing. "People always gambled — and plus, you know, in Vegas, it's just not [about] the gambling."

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Harrison said Las Vegas hosts certain conventions unlike anywhere else in the world, and people are coming to Sin City for more than just gambling.

"Keep changing it around, see what sticks to the wall, give your customers what they want — and they will keep on coming back," he said.

The latest poker room to close was Resorts World on March 30, a casino representative confirmed to Fox News Digital.

The closure will leave just eight poker rooms open on the Las Vegas Strip, according to the blog "Vital Vegas."

"However, we will be introducing new gaming opportunities to replace the poker room," the representative said.

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The representative did not elaborate on what new gaming offerings would take the room’s place. It currently features No Limit Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha and mixed games.

"You don't have just the whole old style [where you] have blackjack tables, [it’s] dark and everything else like that," said Harrison.

He credited Circa Resort & Casino for changing it up. "You go down to Circa [and] there's go-go dancers dancing behind the blackjack tables. It makes it more fun," he said.

Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue fell 11% year over year, from $840,093,428 in January 2025 to $747,655,527 in January 2026, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB).

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Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total gaming win of roughly $1.35 billion in January of this year, dropping 6.55% compared to the same month last year, according to the NGCB.

The online gambling market is expected to reach a projected revenue of $22.2 million by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

Harrison said there's been a shift in Vegas since back in the day.

"The rooms weren't expensive. You had great entertainment. [It] wasn't crazy money. The food wasn't expensive; they made most of their money off the gambling," he said. "Nowadays, younger people don't gamble as much, so you have to change your business model, how you're going to make money," said Harrison.

"In the end, you have to think about the customer experience."

In 2025, there were about 38.5 million visitors, a 7.5% drop from 2024 according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA).

Robby Starbuck, a conservative activist and the host of "The Robby Starbuck Show," previously told Fox News Digital that in-person gambling is becoming less popular.

"Now nearly everyone under 40 who bets seems to do it online," Starbuck said.

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"I don’t know one person under age 40 who goes to Vegas regularly to bet or play slots," he added.

"This trend will continue with younger people because, honestly, our minds are wired differently."

Outrage builds over illegal immigrant ‘invasion’ after suspect allegedly executes teen who begged for life

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:37 -0400

The killing of a 15-year-old Missouri boy who begged for his life during a deadly ambush is fueling a wave of outrage, with Republican leaders pointing to the suspect’s illegal immigration status and demanding government officials support tougher border enforcement.

"Unfortunately, this is just the latest example of a Missourian killed by an illegal alien," Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said, calling for sweeping deportation efforts.

Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., said the killing underscores concerns about public safety, adding that "dangerous individuals who should not be here remain in our communities."

"Miles Young should still be alive. This is tragic," he wrote in a post on X. "Justice must be swift."

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The backlash follows the arrest of Yefry Archaga-Elvir, 18, who is accused of luring Miles Young, 15, into a planned ambush before chasing him down and shooting him, according to court documents. The Honduran national is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action and is being held without bond on a federal immigration detainer.

A second suspect, Praize King, 18, is also charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the killing. At least one additional suspect, believed to be a juvenile, has not been publicly identified.

Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek called the killing "another Missouri family destroyed," saying the teen was "executed while begging for his life" and warning the case shows "exactly why we must cut off the incentives that keep illegals here."

He added that Missourians are "outraged" the suspect was in the state, arguing the crime "never would’ve happened" if he had not been in the country.

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Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., said, "A Missouri teen begged for his life. He was killed by an ILLEGAL alien," adding, "Our children should NEVER fear murder on our streets."

Schmitt also questioned the broader response, asking, "Where are the protests for Miles Young? Where is the outrage when American sons and daughters are murdered by illegal aliens who have no business in our country?"

He added that "the Democrats ushered in an invasion and will never apologize for the destruction and the ruined and lost lives left in the wake."

The Republican Party of New Mexico said the tragedy "transcends politics" and that "the lives of this boy’s parents and loved ones will forever be destroyed," adding that if Democrats "cannot condemn these demonic acts of violence," they "should not be in public office."

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In another statement, Schmitt pointed to the teen’s final moments — "I just don’t wanna die" — arguing the country is "done sacrificing our children at the altar of mass migration" and calling for mass deportations.

Prosecutors allege the killing of Young was deliberate.

A felony complaint says Archaga-Elvir "knowingly caused the death" of the teen by shooting him, while the probable cause statement outlines what investigators describe as a coordinated setup involving multiple individuals.

According to investigators, a juvenile suspect contacted Young and convinced him to leave his home under the belief he was meeting a girl. Instead, authorities say, Young was led into a trap.

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Investigators allege the group had been driving around beforehand discussing how to "set up" the teen before tracking his movements and blocking the road.

Witnesses told investigators they warned Young not to go, fearing it was a setup tied to tensions from a prior homicide case in which he was expected to testify.

Authorities say when the vehicle stopped, Young realized what was happening and ran.

Investigators say Archaga-Elvir, wearing a black ski mask and armed with a handgun, chased the teen on foot before opening fire.

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"Defendant ambushed victim, chased victim on foot, and shot victim as victim was stating he wanted to live," the probable cause statement says.

Another witness reported hearing Young cry out, "I just don’t wanna die," before gunshots rang out.

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Young was pronounced dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Court records show Archaga-Elvir has pleaded not guilty and remains jailed ahead of a scheduled April 13 hearing.

"Miles Young was lured to his death believing he was going to meet a girl. Instead, he was ambushed and killed in cold blood by this illegal alien who went on to brag about the murder," Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.

"This animal was released into our country by the Obama administration," she added. "ICE lodged an arrest detainer requesting Missouri not release this depraved killer from jail into American neighborhoods."

DHS said Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.

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Young’s family said the loss has been devastating.

"Miles was a compassionate, loving, and kind 15-year-old who brought light to everyone around him," his family wrote.

In a message shared online, his mother described him as "bright, kind, and unforgettable," adding, "we are grieving a loss that words cannot fully express."

The investigation remains ongoing.

Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell contributed to this report.

Montana ranch tied to ‘Yellowstone’ universe hits market for $16.3M

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:16 -0400

Two Feathers Ranch, a 357-acre legacy estate in Darby, Montana, has hit the market for $16.3 million.

The ranch appears briefly in the Paramount series "Yellowstone" in a single scene lasting just over two minutes, and is adjacent to the real-life filming site used for the fictional Dutton family compound, according to the Robb Report.

The property, which was once part of the historic Chief Joseph Ranch, features a 7,180-square-foot owner’s residence with three bedrooms and five bathrooms, along with a guest home, manager’s residence and roughly 2,500 feet of Tin Cup Creek frontage.

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The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.

"Yellowstone" concluded its five-season run in December 2024, following Kevin Costner’s high-profile exit from the series, where he starred as central patriarch John Dutton.

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Costner anchored the show from its 2018 debut, playing the powerful Montana rancher fighting to protect his family’s land, a role that helped turn the series into a cultural phenomenon and reshape interest in Western living.

"I loved making that thing," Costner said during an interview on "The Rich Eisen Show." "I recognized what I thought was great writing what it could be and and I believe so much in it that I wanted to take people on that ride."

Behind the scenes, however, tensions and scheduling conflicts ultimately led to his departure after five seasons, as Costner shifted focus to his multi-part film project "Horizon."

"No, I’m not in any of those," Costner said during an interview on "The Rich Eisen Show" when asked about appearing in future episodes.

Costner's character John Dutton was later written out, a turning point that reshaped the show’s direction ahead of its final episodes.

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Despite the shakeup, the show’s influence remains strong — particularly in Montana’s real estate market.

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"It’s still ‘a thing,’" listing agent Tidwell told Robb Report. "You can drive by the Dutton Ranch right now, and there will be tourists taking pictures."

He added that the show’s impact goes beyond tourism. "It provides a familiarity with the scenery and location… They’ve been looking at it for years on the screen, so it adds credibility to the locale."

Since its debut, "Yellowstone" expanded into a broader television universe, with prequels like "1883" and "1923" tracing the origins of the Dutton family, while newer spin-offs continue the story beyond the flagship series.

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With the series now concluded, properties tied to the "Yellowstone" landscape continue to draw interest from buyers looking to capture a version of that lifestyle.

Former supermodel says celebrities need to 'wake up' and recognize Christian fans

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:11 -0400

EXCLUSIVE — Former Sports Illustrated model Kim Alexis says being a Christian in the modeling industry proved to be pretty tricky at times. But she hasn't let that stop her from sharing her faith throughout her career.

Alexis shot to popularity in the world of 1980s fashion after being discovered as a teenager in upstate New York. She experienced fame few ever achieve – even earning a cameo in the series finale of "Cheers" – but said she had a constant nagging feeling to say "no" to certain photoshoots and other temptations.

"To be Christian and to not participate in certain dirty jokes and to not live some of the lifestyle, was difficult," Alexis told Fox News Digital in an interview. "And I was 18, and I was trying to figure out why is that bothering me, or why don't I want to do that, or why do I have this weird check in my spirit? And it took me a long time to realize that I just needed that guidance to stay in a certain way and not just to dwell too far off the path. And believe me, I did wander off the path a couple times. But it was — I always felt better about myself when I stayed true to myself and what I thought I should be doing and how I should be living. And that peace that I get cannot be replaced by anything else."

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Alexis acknowledged there are Christian celebrities in Hollywood, but said that their ability to speak about their faith depends on their star power.

And, she said, it also determines how much the public is willing to tolerate from them.

"I think it depends on how big the superstar is," Alexis said. "You're probably more likely to listen to someone who is on every movie and TV show or whatever, everywhere, just because. And I don't know the psychology behind that, but I think No. 1... they're so popular and the public wants them."

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"And so, therefore, they're allowed to say what they want," Alexis added. "Just like, let's say, for an example, hockey players. I have been around numerous big defense hockey players. They're massive, right? They're massive guys with these huge paws and just these big guys, they say what they want. Who's going to refute them, right, because that's just the way it is. So, with power comes almost a bigger platform to be able to speak and say what you want."

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But there have been some recent examples of A-listers proclaiming their faith. When Michael B. Jordan won the Oscar for Best Actor at last month's Academy Awards, he began by proclaiming, "God is good." Other Christian celebrities, like former "Touched by an Angel" actress Roma Downey, have been candid about how their faith has caused them to turn down certain roles throughout their careers that would put them in compromising positions.

"But I always used to say at the beginning of my career, if I wouldn't want my dad to see me in something, then chances are that was a good indicator of whether I should do it or not," Downey told Fox News Digital in a previous interview.

Actresses Kathie Lee Gifford and Candace Cameron Bure also wear their faith on their sleeve and have praised God in countless interviews. But Alexis said the world could use even more outspoken faithful celebrities.

Alexis raised her children in a Christian household and shared some of the values she tried to instill in them.

"One of my mother's biggest sayings for me was do unto others as you want them to do to you," Alexis shared. "So, how you want to be treated, you should treat others. And I think that was very big for me. And I lived my life that way and I ended up giving that to my children. I wanted them to be very aware of other people around them. I wanted them to be respectful to other people.

"If we rented a car, they weren't putting their feet on the seats. And they're like, 'Well, you know, I can throw garbage in the back, it's just a rental.' No, you treat that as good as your own property. So there were just different areas where I wanted them to be aware that they were responsible as human beings for contributing to society."

She speaks more about what it means to raise children as a Christian parent in her 1999 book, "A Model for a Better Future." Her new podcast, "UNEXPIRED," premieres this month.

Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Heckman contributed to this report.

Ukraine, Russia claim thousands of violations of Putin-imposed holiday ceasefire

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:56:32 -0400

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of hundreds of attacks Sunday, casting doubt on a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire that appeared to be unraveling less than a day after it began.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter holiday, ordering forces to halt fighting from Saturday afternoon through the end of Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to honor the pause but warned Kyiv would respond quickly to any violations.

The holiday ceasefire, however, appeared to be short-lived.

Ukraine’s military said it had logged 2,299 ceasefire violations by early Sunday morning, including assaults, shelling and small drone activity, though it noted no use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs.

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A Ukrainian officer told The Associated Press that Russian troops continued attacking positions despite the declared truce.

Russia’s Defense Ministry fired back, accusing Ukrainian forces of 1,971 violations, including drone strikes in the border regions of Kursk and Belgorod that allegedly injured civilians.

The head of Russia's Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said Sunday that the bodies of two civilians have been recovered following an alleged Ukrainian attack on Saturday.

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The dueling claims highlight the deep mistrust between the two sides and underscore the difficulty of enforcing even temporary pauses in fighting.

Past ceasefire attempts have collapsed quickly, with both nations routinely blaming each other. A similar truce declared by Putin last Easter also unraveled amid accusations of violations from both sides.

Irena Bulhakova told The Associated Press at a holiday gathering outside Kyiv that she had her doubts about any ceasefires as Russia’s four-year war on Ukraine drags on.

"Every time a ceasefire is announced for a holiday, the shelling continues regardless," she said.

Reflecting on the meaning of the Orthodox Easter holiday, she added: "Good triumphs over darkness, and we hope for that very much."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

US soccer captain's breakup with golfer gets messy after dating profile allegations

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:25:25 -0400

It appears that soccer star Christian Pulisic and his girlfriend, golfer Alexa Melton, have broken up, and the split seems quite ugly.

Late last year, the star striker, who is captain of the U.S. Men's National Team, had to shut down rumors he was dating Sydney Sweeney, but apparently, not everything can be fixed.

In fact, Melton appeared to hint that Pulisic wasn't exactly faithful before walking back the claim.

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"Mans was on Raya before it even ended," Melton said in an Instagram comment, according to the New York Post. Raya is a subscription celebrity dating app.

"How many likes to post his Raya profile," Melton said in another comment, the outlet noted.

However, Melton appeared to backtrack just a bit.

"I’ve made some comments on a private matter and it’s been taken out of context. I received false info. He is not a cheater. Any narrative beyond that is not mine," Melton said in a recent Instagram Story. "Out of respect for Christian’s and my privacy, I will not speak further regarding this matter."

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Pulisic had been dating Melton since at least the summer of 2024. Melton played college golf at USC and competed in the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. She has mostly competed on the women’s Epson Tour but not since 2024.

Sweeney, meanwhile, has been linked to music manager Scooter Braun, who has worked with Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.

Pulisic will suit up for the Stars and Stripes this summer at the 2026 World Cup, which will be played throughout North America. The final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, home of the New York Giants and Jets.

It will be Pulisic’s second appearance in the World Cup, having also played in 2022 in Qatar. That team advanced to the knockout stage but was eliminated by the Netherlands, who lost to eventual champion Argentina in the round of 16.

The U.S. is the highest-ranked team in its group this summer, joining Australia (26th), Paraguay (39th) and a team to be determined in a playoff.

The U.S. will open the tournament June 12 in Los Angeles against Paraguay on FOX.

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Toyota joins hydrogen truck alliance push

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:21:14 -0400

For years, the conversation around clean transportation has leaned heavily toward batteries. Longer range, faster charging, more EVs on the road. That's been the story. So when Toyota Motor Corporation decided to team up with Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, it raised a fair question: Why double down on hydrogen now? The three companies plan to become equal partners in Cellcentric, a venture focused on fuel-cell systems for heavy-duty trucks and industrial vehicles. The goal is straightforward. Build better hydrogen systems, scale production, and make zero-emissions trucking more realistic. But under the surface, there's a bigger shift happening.

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Most people think the future of clean vehicles is all battery-powered. That's partly true, especially for cars. Heavy-duty trucking is a different story. Battery-electric trucks work well for shorter routes. However, long-haul freight brings different challenges. Bigger batteries add weight. Charging takes time. Payload capacity can take a hit. Hydrogen offers a different tradeoff. Fuel-cell trucks can refuel faster and travel longer distances without carrying massive battery packs. That makes them appealing for long-distance shipping, where every minute off the road matters. That's exactly why this partnership exists. As Daimler Truck's leadership has emphasized, hydrogen is meant to complement battery-electric systems, not replace them.

This move might feel sudden, but Toyota has been laying the groundwork since the early 1990s. The company launched the Toyota Mirai in 2014, one of the first mass-produced hydrogen cars. On paper, it looked like a glimpse into the future. In practice, it struggled to catch on. Sales have been limited, and the biggest issue has not been the car itself. It's the lack of hydrogen refueling infrastructure. In the U.S., you are mostly limited to California if you want to drive one regularly. Still, Toyota didn't walk away. Instead, it expanded into trucks. It tested hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles in Europe, partnered with manufacturers, and integrated fuel-cell systems into commercial platforms. That experience is now feeding directly into this new partnership.

Building hydrogen technology is expensive. Building the infrastructure is even harder. That's where this alliance comes in. By combining strengths, each company fills a gap. Toyota brings decades of fuel-cell research and manufacturing experience. Daimler Truck contributes deep knowledge of commercial vehicles and logistics. Volvo Group adds global scale and operational reach. Together, they can share costs, accelerate development, and push for infrastructure growth at the same time. That last piece matters most. Hydrogen only works if there are enough places to refuel. Europe is investing heavily in that network, with plans to expand significantly by 2030. This partnership positions all three companies to benefit if that rollout gains traction.

This does not mean battery EVs are slowing down. Automakers are still investing heavily in electric cars, better batteries and faster charging networks. Toyota itself continues to expand its EV lineup and production capabilities. What this partnership shows is a shift in strategy. Instead of betting everything on one approach, companies are spreading their bets across multiple technologies. That increases flexibility and improves the chances of meeting long-term emissions goals. Hydrogen may not dominate passenger cars. In trucking, though, it has a real opportunity.

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Even if you never plan to drive a hydrogen vehicle, this still affects you. Freight powers almost everything you buy. From groceries to electronics, trucks move it across long distances every day. If hydrogen helps clean up long-haul trucking, it could reduce emissions in one of the hardest sectors to fix. It also signals something important about the future of transportation. There won't be a single solution that works everywhere. Different technologies will serve different needs depending on the job.

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At first glance, this move feels like a detour from the EV momentum we've been seeing. Look closer, and it starts to make more sense. Heavy-duty transport has unique demands. Hydrogen happens to solve some of them more efficiently than batteries can today. Toyota joining forces with Daimler Truck and Volvo is less about changing direction and more about covering all bases. If infrastructure catches up, this could become one of the more important shifts in clean transportation.

So here's the real question. If hydrogen ends up powering the trucks that deliver everything you rely on, does it matter what technology powers your own car? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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Boatyard employee found 'exhausted' missing American's husband when he washed ashore after night adrift

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:52 -0400

EXCLUSIVE: An overnight security guard at a boatyard on a Bahamian island encountered American man Brian Hooker when he washed ashore about eight hours after his wife disappeared into a dark and stormy sea last weekend.

Edward Smith works at Marsh Harbour Boatyards, a boat storage and repair facility in the tourist destination, and was alerted by another employee that a man had stumbled onto the property talking about a key and a woman.

That man was Hooker, 58, who is currently being held in a Freeport, Bahamas, jail, after he said his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell off their dinghy while motoring back to their yacht from a bar in Hope Town.

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On Saturday, April 4, Hooker and his wife had been dining and drinking at the Abaco Inn – a restaurant in Hope Town, known to locals as "Elbow Cay" – several miles by sea from the small beach covered by jagged rocks where he landed in Marsh Harbour.

"He said he was on a cay, like at a bar, having something to eat or drink, and they came out to go to another place or back to their boat, but somehow they got out in the rough weather, and they had that incident, the lady [went] overboard, or whatever," Smith told Fox News Digital on Saturday.

Smith declined to be video recorded or photographed.

Hooker was arrested for questioning while police investigate Lynette’s disappearance. He told police that seas were rough just after sundown when the pair attempted to return to their yacht, and that Lynette fell overboard with the dinghy’s key in her pocket, cutting off the engine. Hooker drifted and paddled on the dinghy for the next several hours, eventually arriving on the boatyard’s shore around 4 a.m. the next day.

"He drifted from that time until the time he hit here," said Smith.

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Police have not charged Hooker with a crime, and he maintains that Lynette fell overboard by accident. He was arrested and transported to Freeport, a separate Bahamian island, on Wednesday. Bahamian law calls for a 48-hour limit to hold someone without charging them with a crime.

Under special circumstances, that time can be extended. In this case, it was, as Hooker’s attorney, Terrel Butler, said Friday night that officials decided to keep Hooker in custody for up to another 72 hours. The deadline for his release is now Monday at around 7:30 p.m., but he could be released at any time if authorities decide not to charge him.

He is being questioned in relation to the Bahamian crime "causing harm resulting in death."

Smith said Hooker did not appear suspicious when the pair met.

"He was more exhausted than anything else," said Smith. "He was asking for water. He wanted water to drink."

"I asked him, ‘so where is the lady?’" Smith recalled. "He says, ‘she’s in the water.’"

Smith said he asked Hooker what time Lynette fell in the water, to which he replied 7 p.m., which shocked him.

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"So I say, ‘from seven? And you’re just reaching [the shore] now?’" Smith said. "He said the wind was blowing so strong, so when that happened, the boat blew away from him and he couldn’t really see in the dark."

According to Smith, BHooker told him that when he last saw Lynette, she was swimming back toward Hope Town with a yellow bag on her person. He said Hooker was wearing a yellow bag when he washed ashore, too.

Hooker told Smith he tried to signal for help from the small vessel.

"He said he sent up two flares," said Smith. "The first flare he sent up, there was a boat that passed and they didn’t respond to it. He said another boat passed, he sent up another flare, and they didn’t respond to it."

Smith called the police to assist Hooker. He said the police arrived at about 5 a.m., and Hooker was still talking to them when Smith’s shift ended at 7 a.m.

Bahamian authorities have been tight-lipped about the process, but the investigation into Lynette’s disappearance remains ongoing.

A second employee of the boatyard told Fox News Digital that police returned there Saturday, but did not elaborate on their activities.

A source with knowledge of the investigation told Fox News Digital on Saturday that authorities are searching for Lynette’s body near Hope Town.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on presidential proposals and astronaut appetites

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:49 -0400

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

This week's quiz highlights presidential proposals, astronaut appetites — and a whole lot more.

Can you get all 8 questions right?

Give it a try and see how you do!

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The quantum mystery that may explain how God knows every thought you have

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:26 -0400

For millennia, the concept of an omniscient God — a deity who knows every sparrow that falls, every thought that forms, and every star that burns across the vast expanse of the cosmos — has boggled the human imagination. How in the world can any entity, no matter how supreme, know everything that’s happening everywhere, all at once, in real time, and with atomic-level intimacy?

To the strict materialist, it sounds like an impossibility, a wondrous but completely illogical relic of ancient philosophies and religions. Yet, when one plumbs the depths of modern physics, one discovers something utterly profound: The concept of divine omniscience is not just plausible; its mechanism is woven into the very fabric of spacetime.

This deeply mysterious mechanism is called quantum entanglement. It was first acknowledged in 1935 by physicists Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky and Nathan Rosen; verified theoretically in 1964 by physicist John Stewart Bell; and validated experimentally in 1972 by physicists John Clauser and Stuart Freedman.

Here’s how it works.

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Two objects — for example, subatomic particles — that are intimately related and then widely separated somehow maintain an invisible, intimate and unbreakable connection. One object might be in a lab on Earth and the other might be clear across the universe, billions of light-years away, yet whatever happens to one is known and felt by the other instantaneously, without any delay whatsoever.

Einstein was none too pleased with quantum entanglement because it violates a sacred principle of his theory of special relativity: Nothing — not even information — can travel faster than the speed of light. He mocked the idea that two widely separated objects could communicate infinitely fast, calling it spukhafte Fernwirkung, German for "spooky action at a distance."

Even though he was ultimately proven wrong both theoretically and experimentally, Einstein was right to call quantum entanglement spooky. To this day, the instantaneous signals passing between entangled objects are like nothing we can explain. They’re something totally different from radio waves and light signals.

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Indeed, one would be justified in calling the connection between widely separated, entangled objects "otherworldly." I say that because quantum entanglement clearly offers us a stunning scientific explication of the age-old belief in an omniscient God.

Many people carry with them the image of a deity who is far removed from human affairs, peering down on his creation through a cosmic telescope, waiting for the light of our actions to reach him in heaven. Quantum entanglement offers us a radically different image: A God who is strongly entangled with the whole of creation — right down to the very atoms of our being — by virtue of his being the source of the universe and everything in it.

In other words, the existence of quantum entanglement offers us a fresh perspective on God’s omniscience. It suggests that God’s awareness of the universe is not obtained through observation; it’s acquired via an intimate, instantaneous, "spooky" connection.

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Just as an object instantaneously knows and feels whatever happens to its entangled partner clear across the universe, God instantaneously knows and feels everything that happens to every single atom anywhere in the universe — and beyond. There’s no distance too great, no darkness too deep, to sever that deep, fundamental connection between Creator and creation.

As fellow travelers on this journey called life, we’re tempted to maintain a firewall between the realm of science and the realm of the spirit. We’re mistaught that the former deals in cold, hard facts, while the latter deals in blind faith. But when we look closely at the invisible, underlying architecture of reality, that wall crumbles.

Science does not erase the majesty of the divine; it illuminates it. It shows us that we live in a universe filled with unseen forces, deeply interconnected and governed by mysteries that should leave us filled with awe and wonder.

So, then, the next time you look up at the night sky, I encourage you to resist the impulse to look upon the cosmos as nothing but a collection of isolated, distant stars. Instead, allow yourself to behold it for what it really is: a grand, entangled tapestry!

Above all, consider this: The same invisible architecture that instantaneously and intimately connects physical objects across the cosmic void is of the very same design that connects you — instantaneously, intimately, and eternally — to the mind and spirit of God.

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Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:16 -0400

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his country's NATO commitments after being pressed over alliance spending by President Donald Trump, insisting Ottawa meets the benchmark – even though Canada only reached the 2% defense target in 2025.

Speaking recently at a press conference in Monteregie, Quebec, Carney said Iran remains a "grave threat" to the Middle East and beyond and argued Canada is meeting its obligations to the alliance.

But Canada only reached NATO’s 2% defense spending benchmark in 2025, after spending years well below the target. Carney acknowledged Ottawa had not hit that mark since the Cold War, underscoring the vulnerability in his pushback to Trump.

"I’ll underscore that just a few weeks ago that we've met for the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall our NATO commitments in terms of 2% defense spending," Carney added.

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Trump has blasted some NATO allies over what he sees as weak support during the Iran conflict, warning on Truth Social that the alliance "wasn’t there when we needed them and they won’t be there if we need them again."

When a reporter pressed that Trump threatened to punish NATO, including conflict-averse members Germany and Spain, Carney boasted that Canada "meet[s] its NATO commitments."

NATO’s 2014-2025 defense expenditure report estimated Canada’s defense spending at 1.01% of GDP in 2014, and below 1.5% through 2024 before reaching 2.01% in 2025.

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Meanwhile, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has praised Trump for pushing allies to meet the 2% benchmark, as several Eastern Bloc nations have noticeably increased their tithes.

Over the past decade, U.S. defense spending has averaged roughly 3.3% of GDP, compared with about 1.3% for Canada. The U.S. GDP is also a higher gross figure than all other NATO members in dollars.

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Greece and the U.K. have been the top two countries consistently contributing to NATO’s funding, while Canada, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Hungary all sit in the lower tier on average. The only outlier below them is Luxembourg, which contributes an average 0.6% of GDP to NATO, according to calculations made from the report’s figures.

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Rutte previously made waves for appearing to refer to Trump as "daddy," but said this week the Dutch-to-English translation was flawed and that he meant to refer to the president as a strong disciplinarian-like figure at a time when Trump was angry at both Israel and Iran.

"In Dutch, you would say the translation of your father is ‘daddy’ and I would say hey, yeah, some time, Daddy has to be angry, so I wasn’t going to say [he’s my] daddy," he said of a meeting between the two men in The Hague last June.

Rutte issued the response after being pressed on whether he still viewed Trump as "Daddy" or an ally amid the president’s issues with some member-nations.

Rory McIlroy's monstrous lead disappears, surprise contender surges as Masters comes down to final day

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:49:23 -0400

In case you thought the Masters was over after Rory McIlroy's electrifying second round, here's your reminder that nothing gets started in Augusta until the back nine on Sunday.

And those final nine holes are sure to be exciting after Saturday's third-round action that saw McIlroy's six-shot lead, the largest ever through 36 holes, completely evaporate.

New York native Cameron Young and the reigning champion McIlroy will be paired together as the final grouping of the 90th playing of the Masters, with both golfers at 11 under.

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McIlroy started his day at 12 under, but a bogey on the first combined with three birdies by Patrick Reed saw his lead shrink rapidly. When McIlroy birdied the third, and Reed bogeyed No. 4, McIlroy’s lead was back to a comfortable four. Reed eventually fell down the leaderboard, but Young shot up it.

Young, who was 4 over after his first round, began the day eight shots back of McIlroy, birdied the 16th to tie McIlroy, just seconds before McIlroy bogeyed 12 to fall to second place. He shot a 7-under 65 to jump to the top of the leaderboard, while McIlroy went 1 over with a 73. Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.

But McIlroy struggled on the back nine, going in the water on 11 for a double bogey, while also bogeying 12 and 18.

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This tournament, though, now stretches far beyond the leaders, as there are 20 players within seven strokes, and 14 within six. McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood were the only golfers inside the top 20 entering Saturday to score over par in the third round, making Saturday's moving day quite the preview for an electric Sunday.

Sam Burns is alone at 10 under in solo third, while Shane Lowry, who benefited from a hole-in-one, is two back. Jason Day and Justin Rose are at 8 under, with Scottie Scheffler and Haotong Li at 7 under (Scheffler, too, shot a 65 after starting Saturday even for the tournament).

Other notables in the mix include Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley and Reed at 6 under, Collin Morikawa at 5 under, and Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka at 4 under.

After being paired together in the first two rounds, McIlroy and Young will tee off together again at 2:25 p.m. ET, as McIlroy looks to make up for lost time and become the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back green jackets.

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Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton’s royal battle over blue sparked palace tension: expert

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:38 -0400

Blue may be a royal favorite, but behind palace walls, it has reportedly sparked quiet battles over who gets to wear it.

Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital that Queen Camilla’s go-to shade isn’t just a fashion statement — it may be her way of signaling authority behind palace doors.

"Protecting Camilla’s use of blue would have enforced a visual hierarchy for royal events," Matta explained.

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"Let’s not forget that Camilla entered palace life amid significant public skepticism, and she has spent the last two decades meticulously rewriting her story," Matta shared. "Her preference for a saturated, commanding royal blue has been central to that project in recent years. Her preferred shade is literally ‘royal blue.’"

Matta also said in a recent TikTok video that the color is beloved among royal wives and allegedly caused tension over who gets to wear it.

"Never forget Camilla claiming blue and telling other royals, namely Kate [Middleton], they could not wear it," she claimed on the platform.

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A source previously told the U.K.’s Express that the color blue was "problematic" for royal dressers because it was said to be a favorite of both Camilla and the Princess of Wales. But because Camilla is the most senior woman in the royal family, she had first dibs on wearing the beloved hue.

"The queen is now able to choose her outfits before all the other women in the royal family," a source told the outlet. "It's part of the royal pecking order, and that includes the clothes and color. Her Majesty's favorite color is blue, and so is Kate's. Sophie [Duchess of Edinburgh] is also quite fond of it."

"There was a time when [royal dresser] Jacqui [Meakin] was a bit apprehensive to allow blue to be worn at the same time as the queen, but she's relaxed that now, as long as the blues are very different shades," said the insider.

Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.

"The fact that Meakin eventually relaxed the rule, allowing different shades to be used simultaneously, could suggest that the initial enforcement created enough friction that a diplomatic solution became necessary," said Matta. "The royals love their blue. It could also signal that Camilla feels secure enough in her role as queen to cede some territory, sartorially speaking."

"There's likely no written rule about blue, but what there is involves a web of informal understandings maintained by the people closest to each principal royal," Matta shared. "The only thing unusual about Meakin acting as a color gatekeeper is that it became public knowledge. Past dressers like Angela Kelly also ruled over visuals with an iron fist."

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It was Meghan Markle who publicly spoke about royal dressing protocol in her 2022 Netflix docuseries, "Harry & Meghan." The American actress became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Britain’s Prince Harry in 2018.

"Most of the time I was in the U.K., I rarely wore color," she said. "To my understanding, you can’t ever wear the same color as Her Majesty (Queen Elizabeth) if there’s a group event, but then you shouldn’t be wearing the same color as one of the other more senior members of the family."

The Express previously reported that, according to sources, Meakin "ruffled a few feathers" at Buckingham Palace by being "too strict over outfit color choices, most notably the color blue."

"Those reports of Jacqui Meakin ‘ruffling feathers’ over blue aren’t surprising if you know how royal dressers operate," said Matta. "Whoever controls the queen’s wardrobe can also come to feel that they hold real institutional power."

British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that while royal fashion hierarchy protocol has become "fairly relaxed" in recent years, there is still a reported "order of precedence" that dressers follow.

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"The queen gets first dibs at her outfit choice," said Chard. "Her preference overrides others. It is well documented that Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine, and indeed Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, love wearing the color blue. There was talk of stepping on royal toes when it comes to blue outfits. However, I think you’ll find it was the dressers kicking up a royal fuss!"

"In the royal family, fashion is a carefully curated statement," said Chard. "No accidental color clashes are allowed! But occasionally, we have seen a display of planned family unity with an outfit color.

"But to avoid any possible stepping on royal toes, the rules have relaxed around the regal color blue, allowing royal women to wear different shades of blue. This allows the message of calm stability to shine through."

British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that while the most senior woman in the royal family can choose her outfits before others, she doubted a so-called "battle over blue."

"All royal households have always been intensely hierarchical," she said. "Dress code is just one of the main ways to visually depict such. It’s more procedural than personal and quite regular. The only out-of-order issue at hand is the queen consort’s dresser becoming so involved with some sort of enforcement."

"Princess Catherine and others have been seen so many times in blue, it seems rather dubious a claim," she argued. "I haven’t heard anything about any such tension."

The Express reported that Queen Elizabeth II’s dresser, Angela Kelly, was once "one of the most powerful women in Buckingham Palace," raising questions about how much authority a dresser has.

But Matta noted that blue, as a royal signature, has deep roots.

"Queen Elizabeth liked it because it matched her eyes, though I believe it was Norman Hartnell who first dressed her in blue for that reason," Matta explained.

"Blue communicates loyalty, stability and trustworthiness," she said. "For a monarchy positioning the Waleses as the steady future of the institution, it’s ideal visual shorthand that also creates cohesive imagery. Notably, we’ve seen Kate favor pastel shades of blue much more than a commanding royal blue. Only since becoming Princess of Wales has she really started to make use of more saturated tones."

Whether intentional or not, the message behind the monarchy’s carefully coordinated outfits is clear: In royal circles, even a color choice can signal who holds power.

The states revealed as best to start a family amid cratering belief in the American Dream

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:36 -0400

For those chasing the American dream, a new study has some insightful information about what it takes to attain it – along with data that might determine the best states to set down roots.

Declining marriages and broken families are crippling predominantly blue states, while red states thrive with better economic mobility, education and lower crime, according to a 2026 Family Structure Index released Tuesday by the Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue.

In partnership with the Institute for Family Studies, the report examined three core factors: marriage rates, family stability and fertility rates. It also tracked cost of living, religious participation, family instability and education levels, finding wide gaps across states that affect the "health and attainability of the American Dream."

"This report should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers and community leaders across the country," CCV President Aaron Baer told Fox News Digital.

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Baer added that government programs alone "can’t replace strong families."

"No amount of paid family leave, childcare subsidies or social experimentation will rebuild the foundation that families provide," he said. "If those policies were enough, states like California and New York would be leading the way. The data show otherwise. If we’re serious about reducing poverty and expanding opportunity, we need to strengthen the institutions that have always made America strong: faith, family and economic freedom."

The report finds that only 1 in 3 Americans believe in the American Dream.

The index clearly shows geographic divides. Red states like Utah rank first in family stability, while blue states like New Mexico trail behind.

Rocky Mountain and Great Plains states generally have higher marriage and fertility rates, according to the report.

Behind Utah, the rest of the top five states for family stability were Idaho, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.

The bottom five states: Vermont, Nevada, Louisiana, Rhode Island and New Mexico.

These differences are now impacting where people choose to live, according to the report.

South Carolina, for example, has seen marriage rates rise and its ranking on this list improve, while Hawaii has fallen as marriage rates decline and housing costs remain high.

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As these pressures grow, more Americans are leaving high-cost blue states for more affordable red states.

"Strong families are the foundation of a healthy society," Baer said in a press release. "This report shows that when family structure weakens, the effects ripple outward to our schools, our communities and our economy. But it also makes clear that this is not inevitable. There is a solution and a path forward."

Notably, the report highlights a clear link between family structure and economic outcomes.

States with more married parents saw lower child poverty rates, better educational outcomes, less crime and stronger economies, while those with higher shares of single-parent households face long-term challenges.

Other contributing factors also emerged.

States with higher religious participation saw higher birth rates, while expensive housing markets are tied to lower fertility rates, according to the report. Education also plays a role as more college-educated adults are more likely to form stable families due to economic security.

Since 2000, the national index score has dropped from 100 to 87.3, signaling a decline in family structure, the report added. While marriage rates have stabilized in recent years, fertility rates continue to fall and pose lasting constraints for future generations.

However, these trends do vary across both red and blue states, according to a CCV spokesperson, who said the report "also underscores that these trends are not confined to any one region or political ideology."

The findings have prompted calls for policy changes focusing on strengthening families and economic conditions.

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"The lesson going forward is clear," Baer said. "Red and blue states alike should advance policies that make housing more affordable, ensure good-paying jobs are within reach, keep taxes low and expand access to quality education."

Baer added this comes down to the impact of stable households.

Stable two-parent homes are linked to higher college graduation rates and a better shot at reaching the middle class, the report said. Married adults are also about 80% less likely to live in poverty than single adults.

"Family structure is one of the strongest predictors we have for whether children and communities are thriving," Brad Wilcox, University of Virginia sociology professor and lead researcher, said in a press release. "States that are doing well in this area have markedly lower levels of child poverty, as well as higher rates of economic mobility and homeownership."

For many, economic realities have continued to fuel skepticism about the American Dream. Since 1980, fewer adults ages 25 to 54 have been able to buy homes, and only about 50% of those born in the 1980s earn more than their parents—down from 90% among those born in the 1940s.

Marriage rates fell sharply from 2000 to 2010, followed by a 17% drop over the next decade, as "upward mobility has been cut nearly in half over two generations," the report said.

"This isn’t just about statistics," Baer said. "It’s about real children and real futures. If we want to see our nation thrive, we have to be serious about strengthening marriage and supporting families in every community."

Resurfaced clips from top Democrats echoing Trump on birthright citizenship spark online uproar: 'Wow'

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:59 -0400

As birthright citizenship is debated in the Supreme Court, resurfaced videos of top Democrats echoing the argument of the Trump administration sparked a conservative uproar on social media.

"If making it easy to be an illegal alien isn’t enough, how about offering a reward for being an illegal immigrant?" Sen. Harry Reid said on the Senate floor in 1993.

"No sane country would do that. Right? Guess again. If you break our laws by entering this country without permission and give birth to a child, we reward that child with U.S. citizenship and [a] guarantee of full access to all public and social services this society provides — and that’s a lot of services."

Reid, who served in the Senate as a Democrat for 30 years and was Senate majority leader for eight years, was speaking about the Immigration Stabilization Act of 1993, which he introduced. The legislation was a broad immigration reform package that included a provision to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to mothers who were neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents.

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Reid, who died in 2021 at the age of 82, ultimately changed his tune on the legislation and said in 2018 that the bill was a "mistake."

Many on social media quickly pointed to Reid’s lofty stature within the Democratic Party and wondered aloud why he is not labeled "racist" the same way Republicans who oppose birthright citizenship often are.

"WOW," conservative influencer Libs of TikTok posted on X. "Senator Harry Reid, a DEMOCRAT, introduced a bill in 1993 to END birthright citizenship for illegal aliens .But if Trump wants to do it, Democrats call it ‘rAcIsT.’"

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"Lots of Democrats supported him," actor Kevin Sorbo posted on X. "They change their minds to fit whatever narrative suits them. That's why they can't be trusted."

"Democrats once said ‘no sane country’ would give birthright citizenship to illegal aliens," Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, posted on X. "Now, breaking our laws is rewarded with full US citizenship and access to every government benefit. SCOTUS should END this exploitation once and for all!"

"Harry Reid was right," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, posted on X.

Another Democrat, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein from California, also became fodder on social media in recent days over similar comments on immigration that were viewed over 8 million times after being posted by MAZE, a conservative influencer account on X.

"Should you have a system where people can come to this country, even if they’re well-to-do?" Feinstein said in 1993. "Get on Medicaid and give birth to a baby, then go back? The answer is no! And we know that Medicaid laws are being used and abused to do just this in the state of California. I’d like to see that stop."

The resurfaced posts come as the Trump administration argues at the Supreme Court in favor of an executive order signed on the president's first day back in office that seeks to end automatic citizenship for nearly all persons born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, or to parents with temporary non-immigrant visas in the U.S.

The high-stakes case brought into focus more than a century of executive branch action, Supreme Court precedent, and the text of the Constitution itself — or, more specifically, the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment — which the administration argues has been misinterpreted in the more than 100 years since its passage.

Fox News Digital's Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report.

'Christmas Vacation' and Congress: 'We're all in misery' amid the ongoing DHS shutdown

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:41:14 -0400

If you thought the congressional appropriations process couldn’t get any worse, I present you with 2026. And perhaps beyond.

The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, running on pocket lint, nickels lost between the couch cushions and faded S&H Green Stamps (look ‘em up, kids). Congress hasn’t funded DHS for two months. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., torqued himself into a political pretzel – opposing, then supporting, then not acting on – a Senate-approved package to fund most of DHS.

As we always say, it’s about the math, and when it comes to DHS money, it appears that lawmakers have locked a box to which they lack the combination. There is apparently no sequence of votes in the House and Senate which can crack the DHS safe as a traditional, standalone appropriations bill.

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Now, congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are turning to one of the few methods which might work to fund DHS – something called budget reconciliation.

The congressional budget reconciliation process is not customarily used for appropriations bills – although lawmakers can plug the measure with money to spend on federal programs. However, reconciliation is inoculated from filibusters. Thus, Republicans don’t need 60 votes. They can – ostensibly – pass a DHS bill on its own without help from Democrats if they hold their narrow coalitions together in both the House and Senate.

Congressional Republicans intend to stuff this reconciliation package with only money for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Nothing for disaster aid. Nothing for farmers. Nothing about the SAVE America Act. The president agrees. The goal is to finish this by June 1 – months after the latest DHS funding lapse.

But it’s more complicated than that.

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The House and Senate must take a number of steps to approve a shell of a budget resolution in order to have the filibuster-proof reconciliation tool available to them. Republicans undertook a similar endeavor last winter and spring. It was absolutely harrowing and consumed months before finally approving the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, via reconciliation. Republicans don’t have that kind of time now. Then again, DHS has either been unfunded or held together by interim spending bills since last October.

We haven’t even mentioned how Trump is using a somewhat dubious authority to pay TSA workers and others from other funds – without congressional approval.

That leaves some to question why the administration didn’t do this to start with. But the bigger issue is an alarming pattern of Congress ceding its most precious prerogative – the power of the purse – to the executive branch. That’s to say nothing as to whether Trump’s gambit to pay workers is even constitutional. And, it establishes a precedent which may be hard to ignore during other funding impasses.

However, here’s the bigger problem: the congressional paralysis to pass appropriations bills on a timely basis. That’s been an issue for years now.

Historically, Congress has missed the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline, relying on "Continuing Resolutions" (CR’s) which simply renew all funding on a temporary basis. Or, lawmakers cobble together a set of the 12 annual spending bills in a "minibus" appropriations package. Lawmakers who might oppose an individual bill are willing to support a group of bills – because there’s something in there which they like or support.

But turning to reconciliation as a way out of the appropriations box canyon is also another precedent which likely agitates congressional appropriators. Sure. They’ve done that before. And in this instance, it might finally get DHS funded. But what does this mean for the future?

Which brings us to Oct. 1, 2026. That’s when the federal government pivots from Fiscal Year 2026 to start Fiscal Year 2027.

Congress has struggled to fund the federal government since early 2025, when it began work on appropriations bills for this year. The FY ’26 funding crisis – which spawned the record-breaking, 43-day, government-wide shutdown in the fall, another partial government shutdown last winter and the current DHS stalemate – has been an issue since lawmakers were working on bills for this cycle around this time LAST spring. So how pray tell is Congress going to avoid a shutdown THIS autumn for FY ’27?

In fact, few are even speaking about that possible peril – because no one can wrap their heads around the present appropriations saga. And it’s possible that this fall’s problems could be worse than last fall’s impasse. The reason? The midterm elections hit in November. It’s doubtful that either side will be willing to make much of a deal right before voters head to the polls.

The scenarios are frightening to fathom, so people are just kind of ignoring them.

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We have entered a new period of semi-perpetual funding standoffs – exacerbated by mistrust between the sides, narrow congressional margins in both the House and Senate, parliamentary mathematical equations which don’t balance and an unwillingness by Trump to broker deals or even negotiate with Democrats.

Yes. They have options to cover DHS into next year, but it’s the other 11 spending bills which could be problematic.

Imagine trying to pass a defense spending bill which has a price tag 44% higher than the one last year? Or tacks a bunch of money on for the war in Iran?

Where’s the vote combination to approve a CR, let alone an individual bill? Will Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., be willing to help Republicans hit the 60-vote threshold to fund things? Especially if he sees the possibility of emerging again as majority leader? Probably not.

And let’s say Democrats win the House, Senate or both in the fall? Do you really think these spending standoffs get better over the final two years of Trump’s term?

Back to Chevy Chase and Clark Griswold. There’s a second part to that iconic quotation from "Christmas Vacation": "We’re at the threshold of hell!" he declares.

Pretty funny, but not if you’re trying to keep the government open after the adventures of the past year. This is not hilarious to millions of federal workers who suffer from paycheck PTSD. Another round of spending mayhem could only erode further trust between federal workers and their employers. It will damage morale – which is already subterranean. That’s to say nothing of courting people to work for the government.

Yes. Things can get a lot worse. The political schisms are deep and the vote matrices to pass the bills simply don’t exist.

It may be spring, but the "Christmas Vacation" movie provides insight into where we stand with the congressional appropriations bills: "It’s Christmas and we’re all in misery," declares Ellen Griswold, played by Beverly D’Angelo.

Yeah. And wait to see what Congress has in store for THIS Christmas.

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:16:08 -0400

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing allegations he violated immigration and employment laws to keep a live-in nanny in the U.S., including claims he paid her with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization, according to two recently filed complaints.

A complaint filed Tuesday with the Department of Labor alleges that Swalwell and his wife, Brittany Swalwell, lied to keep their babysitter, Amanda Barbosa, employed, according to The New York Post.

In a separate complaint filed in February with the Department of Homeland Security by California filmmaker and political activist Joel Gilbert, first reported by The Post, Swalwell is accused of paying his nanny with campaign funds for roughly two years while she allegedly did not have valid work authorization.

"Barbosa appears in numerous social media photos with the Swalwell family throughout 2023 and 2024, indicating continued close association and ongoing childcare responsibilities despite the absence of known lawful work authorization," the DHS complaint states.

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Barbosa was first hired by Swalwell — who is running for California governor — in 2021 after coming to the U.S. from Brazil on an au pair visa, according to The Post.

Barbosa was paid $3,914 in campaign funds in 2021 and received $46,930 in 2022, according to Federal Election Commission data.

According to a labor certification application reviewed by The Post, Swalwell began the process of sponsoring Barbosa for a green card in December 2022 as her visa was set to expire.

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Barbosa later enrolled at a community college and was not allowed to work off campus under student visa rules, The Post reported. However, social media photos appear to show her interacting with Swalwell’s children at family events throughout 2023 and 2024.

FEC records reviewed by the outlet show that $52,262 in campaign expenses for "childcare" were reimbursed to Swalwell, which the complaint alleges was a workaround to keep Barbosa employed while she was not authorized to work in the U.S.

The Department of Labor told The Post the labor certification was approved in 2024. In 2025, Barbosa received $38,905 in campaign funds from Swalwell, according to FEC data.

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The complaints surfaced as Swalwell faces separate allegations of sexual assault.

The San Francisco Chronicle first reported allegations from a former staffer, and three additional women later spoke to CNN with misconduct claims.

Swalwell has denied the allegations and faced calls to drop his gubernatorial bid.

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"A lot has been said about me today through anonymous allegations, and I thought it was important that you see and hear from me directly. These allegations of sexual assault are flat-out false," Swalwell said in a video posted Friday.

"They are absolutely false. They did not happen. They have never happened. And I will fight them with everything that I have."

Fox News Digital has reached out to Swalwell's congressional office for comment, as well as the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security and Federal Election Commission.

Fox News Digital's Madison Colombo contributed to this report.

Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:43:48 -0400

Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms.

Speaking during a press conference from the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, Vance said Iran has "chosen not to accept our terms."

"The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement," Vance said. "And I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America."

The vice president said talks with Iranian officials lasted 21 hours, describing them as "substantive discussions," but adding the U.S. was unwilling to compromise on its "red lines."

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"So we go back to the United States, having not come to an agreement. We've made very clear what our red lines are, what things we're willing to accommodate them on and what things we're not willing to accommodate them on," Vance added. "And we've made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms."

Fox News Digital’s Preston Mizell asked Vance if he had been in contact with President Donald Trump during the talks, and the vice president said he had been "consistently."

"I don't know how many times we talked to him — a half dozen times, a dozen times over the past 21 hours," Vance said, adding that the U.S. team was also communicating with other members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

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"So, look, we were constantly in communication with the team because we were negotiating in good faith," Vance said. "And we leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it."

Vance arrived in Pakistan early Saturday to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire announced by Trump earlier this week and preventing a broader regional war.

Vance was joined by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, as part of a senior delegation engaging Iranian officials in Islamabad.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf were negotiating for Iran.

While Vance declined to elaborate on which terms Iran rejected, he said the U.S. sought assurances that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon.

"The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon," Vance said. "That is the core goal of the president of the United States. And that's what we've tried to achieve through these negotiations."

The talks came over a month after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28.

Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:40:46 -0400

Pope Leo in a Saturday vigil for peace, called out the "delusion of omnipotence" he claimed is fueling war.

"In prayer, our limited human possibilities are joined to the infinite possibilities of God. Thoughts, words and deeds then break the demonic cycle of evil and are placed at the service of the Kingdom of God," he said in a prayer service at St. Peter’s Basilica.

He continued, "A Kingdom in which there is no sword, no drone, no vengeance, no trivialization of evil, no unjust profit, but only dignity, understanding and forgiveness. It is here that we find a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive."

In posts on X and during the prayer vigil, the pontiff also warned that war "divides" while hope and faith unite humanity.

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"Enough of the idolatry of self and money. Enough of the display of power. Enough of war," he wrote. "True strength is shown in serving life."

The archbishop of Tehran, Belgian Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, was among those in the pews.

Leo’s words came on the same day Vice President JD Vance and a U.S. delegation began face-to-face talks with Iran amid an uneasy ceasefire.

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They were some of the first American pontiff’s strongest words yet after he called President Donald Trump’s threat against Iran on Tuesday "truly unacceptable."

"Today, as we all know, there has also been this threat against the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," the pope said earlier this week. "There are certainly issues of international law here, but even more so a moral issue for the good of the whole entire population."

Trump had written on Truth Social "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will... God Bless the Great People of Iran!"

Hours later, the president announced a two-week ceasefire subject to Iran agreeing to "the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz," the president wrote in another post.

As the high-stakes talks began on Saturday in Islamabad, Trump told reporters outside the White House: "We win regardless of what happens. Maybe they make a deal, maybe they don’t."

For more than a month, the pope limited his remarks to muted appeals for peace, but in his Easter blessing last Sunday, he urged "those with weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace."

Leo also invoked what he said were the final words that Pope Francis issued to the world from the same balcony one year ago, during which the late pontiff warned of a "globalization of indifference."

"What a great thirst for death, for killing we witness each day in the many conflicts raging in different parts of the world," Leo said, quoting Francis.

Fox News' Jasmine Baehr and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Seven-foot statue unveiled honoring Magawa, award-winning rat who found more than 100 landmines in Cambodia

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:28:09 -0400

A landmine-sniffing rat who won a gold medal for "life-saving devotion to duty" in Cambodia has been honored with a massive stone statue.

Magawa, a rat who gained fame in the country for sniffing out more than 100 mines (more than 1.5 million square feet) in his five-year career — more than any other rat in the country — retired in 2021 and died at age 8 in 2022.

The African giant pouched rat was trained by the Belgian charity APOPO to use his keen sense of smell to sniff out landmines and other explosives.

In Cambodia, more than 1 million people live and work in areas dotted with landmines, according to BBC News.

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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.

He was the first rat in the organization’s history going back to 1943 to win the award.

Magawa was able to walk over areas with land mines safely because of his light weight and would alert his handlers to a mine by scratching the surface, according to Smithsonian magazine. He would then receive a treat.

"During his career, Magawa found over 100 landmines and other explosives, making him APOPO’s most successful HeroRAT to date," the organization said in 2022, while announcing his death. "His contribution allows communities in Cambodia to live, work and play without fear of losing life or limb."

Cambodia has the highest rate of landmine amputees per capita of any country.

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APOPO added, "Every discovery he made reduced the risk of injury or death for the people of Cambodia."

The statue was unveiled in Siem Reap, Cambodia, April 3, just in time for International Day for Mine Awareness April 4.

Heather Graham says classmates dismissed her as 'nerdy' before Hollywood breakthrough proved them wrong

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:24:54 -0400

Before Hollywood came calling, Heather Graham said, she was dismissed as a "nerdy" teenager.

The actress recalled being underestimated in high school before landing the popular cheerleader role in "License to Drive," a turning point she described as a "huge moment" that launched her independence and her career.

"I was nerdy. … You know, I was smart, and I was just, like, nobody thought I was that pretty," Graham recalled during an episode of "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson."

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"So, I got this job as, like, the popular, pretty cheerleader, and I had very bad style and bad hair and makeup. Like, I did not know how to, like, do that. And then people were like, 'Oh?'

"[The movie] came out right as I was graduating," Graham added. "And I think people were like, 'Well, maybe we should have paid attention to her.'"

Graham revealed landing the iconic role as Mercedes Lane in "License to Drive" was a "huge moment" for her at 17.

"It was huge for me. Like, that was a huge moment," she explained. "I got to make money. I was independent. I had a bank account, you know, and I could live on my own."

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Graham began her career with small roles in commercials and TV before landing teen films such as "Drugstore Cowboy" and "Swingers."

She got her breakthrough with "Boogie Nights," "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" and "Bowfinger."

Graham landed a role in the blockbuster film "The Hangover" in 2009. She has since continued acting in films and TV while also expanding into writing and directing projects.

Her latest film, "They Will Kill You," hit theaters March 27.

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The 56-year-old actress shared some of her beauty secrets in a recent interview with Us Weekly.

Graham claimed she's "never had an actual operation where they’re cutting my face open." But she said she has tried a series of other methods, including "microneedling, Botox … and a bunch of lasery things."

"Some of those laser treatments are torture," she said. "Like, an hour and a half of your face getting blasted."

The movie star's goal is to stay away from invasive plastic surgery because she doesn't "want to look freaky," and her "goal is to look natural."

"I feel like some people get facelifts and they just kind of end up looking like … I mean, there are people that get it, and it’s good. But I just don’t want to be one of those people that got it and look freaky," she said. "But I don’t know if [when] I got older, I wouldn’t completely rule out. Who knows, in the future."

Graham also tries to maintain a balanced diet and get 10 to 11 hours of sleep. She said she uses yoga as a way to stay in shape and manage stress, calling it "so cathartic."

Trump greeted at UFC 327 in first sporting event appearance since start of Iran war

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:10:51 -0400

President Donald Trump was greeted by a packed crowd at UFC 327 in Miami Saturday night during the president's first appearance at a sporting event since the start of the Iran war. Fans in attendance erupted into raucous applause as Trump walked into the venue.

Trump made his way out with UFC CEO and president Dana White and went around to the announcers and had an exchange with Joe Rogan, who was sitting at the announcers’ table.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was standing nearby the seats right before Trump walked out, then leaned in to Trump and started whispering very closely to the president, cupping his hands over his mouth and they each exchanged a few words. Trump then turned around, pumping his fist to those sitting behind him, smiling and waving, then pointed a few times to the crowd.

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Trump has been a frequent fixture at UFC and other combat sports events during his presidency and 2024 campaign and even dating back to his first term.

In 2025, Trump attended UFC 316 and Miami fight night. In 2024, he attended UFC 302 in June and UFC 309 in November.

In 2019, he attended UFC 244.

Before Saturday, the last major sporting event Trump attended was the College Football Playoff national championship game between Indiana and Miami at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19.

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Trump was notably absent from this year's Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy and didn't attend any other events after the Iran war broke out.

But after Tuesday's ceasefire agreement, Trump has returned to sport. He addressed the situation with Iran at the White House before departing for Joint Base Andrews to travel to Miami for the UFC event.

"We're in very deep negotiations with Iran. We win regardless. We've defeated them militarily," Trump told reporters. "Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me. And the reason is because we've won, whether you listen to the fake news or not."

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'The Boys' creator admits 'sinking feeling' as reality 'out-crazies' his political final season

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:00:06 -0400

Amazon Prime Video’s series "The Boys" returned for its fifth and final season, and showrunner Eric Kripke noted in an interview the superhero show is heavily inspired by real life.

He said it’s a "sinking feeling" to watch real-world events that go beyond his show’s satire.

"It’s not a great feeling. It’s a sinking feeling. It’s never great when the world out-crazies your superhero show with exploding penises," Kripke told The Hollywood Reporter in an April 7 article, citing "internment camps" and the use of federal troops in cities.

He also criticized leadership, referring to the "clown in charge of the military" in comments about Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

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"The Boys" follows a group of vigilantes who take on corrupt superheroes who abuse their power and stardom. Kripke previously compared the show’s main villain, Homelander, to President Donald Trump.

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Despite the sharp political commentary, Kripke maintained that the show’s "quarrel is not with people" but with those in charge. He noted that the writers included a "right-winger" character who is portrayed as a "good guy," explaining that the show’s focus is on "leaders who are just really problematic."

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The premiere opens with Homelander, draped in the American flag, speaking at a rally with nationalist imagery. As the crowd chants "U-S-A," the camera lingers on specific figures, including a pregnant woman and a man in a red hat, who viewers say resembles late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

During the rally, Homelander references "freedom camps" where citizens are imprisoned, uses phrases like "golden dawn" and labels rivals as terrorists.

Kripke told Rolling Stone in 2022 that Homelander has "always been a Trump analogue."

In 2024, Amazon Prime Video added a disclaimer to the Season 4 finale, originally titled "Assassination Run," after the attempted assassination of Trump.

While the show remains a hit for Amazon, many fans claim the writing has become too overt.

One user wrote on X, getting nearly 2 million views, "The Boys is another example of the Hollywood left trying to villainize the right and make them look awful."

A second user wrote that the first 20 minutes of the season included "every liberal buzzword."

Fox News Digital reached out to Amazon for comment.

Cameron Diaz reveals strict house rule that leaves some guests out on the curb

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:33:10 -0400

Cameron Diaz doesn't play around when it comes to home etiquette.

Diaz revealed her ultimate "ick" on "The Drew Barrymore Show," admitting she's not cool with anyone who dares track New York City street grime past her front door.

When asked about her "biggest ick," Diaz hesitated before confessing, "Shoes from the street in New York City."

"You cannot," Barrymore agreed. "If you want to go into her house, put a body condom on."

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"You have to change your clothes to come into my house in New York," Diaz jokingly warned.

"It's true, and her house has no germs in it because of it," Barrymore added.

"Yeah, I roll around on my floors," Diaz quipped. "It's OK."

Diaz stopped by Barrymore's show to talk about her role in the new film, "Outcome." The 53-year-old actress stars in the film alongside Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill and Matt Bomer.

Diaz first returned to acting with Jamie Foxx in the 2025 film "Back in Action."

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The "Charlie's Angels" star revealed what pushed her to jump back into acting after a decade out of the spotlight. Diaz made 38 movies in 20 years. She is known for roles in "My Best Friend's Wedding," "There's Something About Mary," "My Sister's Keeper," "Shrek," "The Other Woman" and many other films.

"I didn't think I was going to make another movie," she admitted in a video shared by "Still Watching Netflix." "I was perfectly happy, you know, just living my life doing other things.

"You know, like day in and day out, not movies. And then I get a phone call from Jamie Foxx. And how do you say no to Jamie Foxx when he says, ‘Hey, I’ve got this big action comedy that we can just have so much fun on.'"

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"If there's anyone I'm going to go back and spend months on end, on set, having a ball, laughing with, it would be Jamie," she added.

Despite her return, Diaz revealed nothing could have changed her mind about her decision to leave Hollywood. She stopped acting in 2014 to focus on building a life with husband Benji Madden.

"It felt like the right thing for me to reclaim my own life, and I just really didn't care about anything else," the actress said during an appearance at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit, according to E! News.

"Nobody's opinion, nobody's success, no one's offer, no one's anything could change my mind about my decision of taking care of myself and building the life that I really wanted to have. I think it really comes to what are you passionate about? For me, it was to build my family."