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Brooks Koepka calls first year back on PGA Tour 'pretty pathetic' after missing FedExCup Playoffs
Brooks Koepka was quite hard on himself after his first year back on the PGA Tour finished on Sunday after finishing his Wyndham Championship final round.
After shooting 70, Koepka was 3-under for the tournament, which gave him a T67 finish and put him 19 strokes behind the winner, Michael Brennan.
As a result, Koepka, who left LIV Golf to rejoin the PGA Tour this year, finished 94th on the FedExCup Playoffs standings list. The top 70 in the FedEx Cup Standings move on to the St. Jude Championship in Memphis next week, which begins the first of three playoff tournaments.
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Koepka was candid about this year’s performance after his final round.
"I think it’s pretty pathetic that I can’t get through," Koepka explained, per Yahoo Sports. "[I’ve had] zero top 10s basically in two years. To be in the prime of your career and be as good as I think I am, I think that’s very pathetic, disappointing."
The five-time major tournament winner defected from the rival LIV Golf tour at the beginning of the year, and the PGA Tour made him pay for his return.
Koepka missed out on what the PGA Tour estimated to be $85 million in potential earnings, while he was also limited to which events he participated in. Additionally, Koepka isn’t eligible for the $100 million FedExCup bonus program for the 2026 season.
But it wasn’t a total waste of a season despite how Koepka feels about it.
In his 16 starts, Koepka made 11 cuts, including a T12 at The Masters in April. His best finish came at the Cognizant Classic in March, where he placed T9 to showcase what many believed to be a resurgence in his first year back on Tour.
Koepka slowed down, though. But while he is disappointed in his performances, he enjoyed very moment of being back on the PGA Tour.
"It’s been great," he said. "Honestly, I’ve loved it. I feel fantastic. The reception’s been great. Overall, happiness is 10 out of 10 and just excited."
While Koepka will continue to play — he mentioned going overseas to participate in DP World Tour events in Europe – he is also hoping to get back on the PGA Tour grind this fall.
As for what he’s hoping to improve on, he was again straightforward with his answer.
"It’s just all on the greens," he said. "I don’t know what the deal is. [I’ve] got zero confidence, can’t putt. I don’t know."
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Kentucky middle school teacher accused of crossing the line with student, arrested under new anti-grooming law
A Kentucky middle school teacher is facing serious criminal charges after allegations involving a student exposed conduct that crossed the line from inappropriate to criminal, according to authorities.
Sadie M. Flores, 25, of Mayfield, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with grooming a minor, a Class D felony under a Kentucky law that took effect just weeks ago on July 15.
According to the Graves County Sheriff's Office, Flores, an employee at Graves County Middle School, is accused of having an improper relationship with a minor student in the district.
The allegations were first reported to Graves County Schools, whose administrators immediately notified the Graves County Sheriff's Office, prompting a criminal investigation.
Detectives said the investigation included the seizure of electronic records, interviews and other investigative measures. Flores was interviewed Friday afternoon before being taken into custody around 3:30 p.m.
She was booked into the Graves County Restricted Custody Center before later being transferred to an out-of-county detention facility.
Sheriff Jon Hayden said the investigation remains ongoing.
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Graves County Schools Superintendent Matt Madding said district leaders immediately contacted law enforcement after learning of the allegations.
"District administration was made aware of an allegation involving a teacher at Graves County Middle School. School officials immediately reported this information to the Graves County Sheriff's Department for investigation," Madding said in a statement.
"We have since been informed that, as a result of that investigation, charges have been filed against this teacher."
Because the investigation and personnel matter remain ongoing, Madding said the district is limited in what it can publicly discuss but emphasized that student safety remains its top priority.
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"We take any allegation involving the safety of a child or the professional conduct of an employee extremely seriously and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and the appropriate authorities," he said.
The grooming charge stems from a Kentucky law that took effect July 15, creating a new felony offense aimed at adults accused of cultivating inappropriate relationships with minors before sexual abuse occurs.
Authorities have not released additional details about the alleged relationship, the student's age, or whether additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
North Dakota mom stabs her 2 children to death in 'horrific' killing that left cops traumatized: officials
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A North Dakota mother is accused of stabbing two of her children to death in what police described as a "horrific" attack that left even officers traumatized by the sight of the bloody scene.
Kailey Erhart, 22, stabbed her 5-month-old and 3-year-old children to death on Thursday after waving a gun at her estranged husband and threatening to kill herself, according to police.
Her 1-year-old child survived the attack, but suffered serious injuries. The child underwent surgery, but police have not released the latest medical status.
Mandan Police Chief Jason Ziegler said the crime scene was likely one of the most horrific things his officers will ever see.
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"A scene like that is something that nobody should ever have to see, and the way [the officers] came through in one of the most horrific times that they’ll probably experience in their life, I’m proud," Mandan Police Chief Jason Ziegler said at a press conference.
"I want to acknowledge this is an extreme, tragic and heartbreaking incident for the children involved, their families, our community and first responders who arrived on scene," he added. "Our thoughts are with everyone that were impacted."
The kids' father, who intended to file for divorce, was at home with their children when police were alerted that Erhart was threatening to end her own life, KFYR reported.
Earlier that day, Erhart threatened her husband with a gun she had recently purchased, but he was able to disarm her during a physical struggle, take the gun apart and scatter the pieces. Erhart bit and scratched him during the struggle, according to the report.
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The children’s grandmother was at the home when the killings happened, telling police that Erhart chased her and the kids' father out of the house with a knife before the alleged slayings.
Erhart faces nine charges, including two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault and terrorizing.
A judge set Erhart’s cash bond at $3 million, highlighting "the extreme violence in these alleged charges and the threat to the community, victims, and children," according to KFYR.
The court also issued formal no-contact orders barring Erhart from contacting the surviving victims or family members.
Erhart's preliminary hearing and arraignment are set for October 6.
A GoFundMe created to support the children and their father has raised more than $25,000 as of Sunday night.
"He is a father trying to survive something no parent should ever have to face," the fundraiser created by the man's mother reads. "I lost two precious souls in a devastating tragedy after they were murdered by their mother, and the pain is more than I can put into words. Every day, we are carrying unimaginable grief while also trying to stay strong for his surviving child, who is receiving ongoing medical care and facing challenges no child should ever have to endure."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shrugs off past 'defund the police' comments, joking 'Woke 1 was crazy'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., dismissed her and other socialist politicians' past extreme controversial comments on ABC's "This Week" Sunday, joking that the "Woke 1" era was "crazy."
Host Jon Karl asked Ocasio-Cortez to comment on Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong and her controversial comments, such as calling for Thanksgiving to be canceled or for prisons to be abolished. Hong has sought to backtrack on some of her past views as she seeks the Democratic nomination in her state.
"I have a local city councilman that has this saying, 'Woke 1 was crazy,'" Ocasio-Cortez said laughing, adding, "And I think that what’s important is that we have to assess what a candidate is saying now."
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Karl followed by asking if there was a point when the socialist movement went "too far," remarking that Ocasio-Cortez had previously supported defunding the police as well. Ocasio-Cortez clarified that most of these comments were made during the height of the COVID shutdowns with people more open to change.
"And I think that the doors were really open in trying to entertain any and every policy that was going to get us to a better place. And I actually think that the discussions that were had in that time were quite fruitful," Ocasio-Cortez said.
She added, "I think that when we talk about crime today, it’s fundamentally different than the way that we talked about crime in bringing crime down, right? And I think that we all share the goals of having as low a crime rate as possible. I think that during lockdown, of course, rhetoric in that time is not rhetoric that we would use today. And I’m grateful that these candidates have the opportunity to present who they are to their electorate, and what they’re campaigning on in this moment."
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Karl added that the national program for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), an organization behind several rising Democratic politicians, including AOC, still lists abolishing the police as a position. Ocasio-Cortez responded that she is currently a member of the New York City chapter of the DSA rather than the national organization and does not agree with all its positions.
Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez and the DSA for comment.
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Though Ocasio-Cortez was previously endorsed by the DSA throughout her political career, the democratic socialist has now caused infighting among the organization in recent years.
In 2024, the group withdrew its endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez’s re-election, citing that she had not met its conditions, including opposing all funding to Israel and publicly supporting boycott and sanctions for the country.
More recently, the group was split on whether to offer an early endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez for the 2028 presidential election, according to Canary Mission.
Despite tensions within the DSA about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a spokesperson for Canary Mission told Fox News Digital last month that an AOC presidency would still "give that movement more than influence: it would give its agenda access to the full power of the executive branch."
Joan Jett cancels remaining 2026 concerts after undergoing surgery for 'fractured vertebrae'
Joan Jett is stepping away from the stage after suffering a serious injury that required surgery.
In a since-expired post shared to Jett's Instagram Story on Tuesday, the 67-year-old rock icon's team announced that her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts had canceled their two remaining scheduled 2026 concerts in September.
"Following a recent injury, Joan Jett has undergone orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae and will begin the necessary healing process," the statement read, via Rolling Stone.
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"In close consultation with her doctors, Joan will not be able to perform at her forthcoming September scheduled shows in Costa Mesa, California, on Sept. 5 and Louisville, Kentucky, on Sept. 24," it continued.
"While Joan hates to disappoint fans, she will be taking this time to focus on physical therapy and healing. She's looking forward to delivering tremendous concerts for many years to come."
No additional details about Jett's injury were provided. Fox News Digital has reached out to Jett's representatives for comment.
The Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, where the singer was set to perform on Sept. 5, shared Jett's statement on their webpage along with an update.
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"While we understand this is a disappointment to all of you, we are happy to announce that Cheap Trick will be performing in her place, with X opening the show," the statement read.
"If you wish to attend the Cheap Trick / X show on Sept. 5, do nothing and your tickets will be valid. We look forward to seeing you," it added.
"If you wish to get a refund, please contact your point of purchase and we hope to see you at another show in the future."
Jett's concert in Louisville was scheduled to take place on the opening day of the four-day Bourbon & Beyond festival at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The festival's lineup includes Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves and others.
Jett first rose to fame in the 1970s as a founding member of the all-female rock band The Runaways. She later found international success after she founded Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in 1979.
The band released 10 albums between 1981 and 2013, scoring major hits including "I Love Rock ’n Roll," "Bad Reputation" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You." Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
In 2022, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts released their first acoustic album, "Changeup," followed by their six-song EP "Mindsets" in 2023.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts have stayed active on the road since they first formed. In recent years, they have toured alongside artists including Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Bryan Adams, Alanis Morissette and Billy Idol. The band completed their first U.K. headline tour in 16 years in July.
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Last Monday, Jett shared an Instagram post featuring a compilation of clips from their U.K. tour, writing, "Thanks for the summer love Europe, can’t wait to come back."
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' current lineup includes Jett, Dougie Needles, Hal B. Selzer, Michael McDermott and Kenny Laguna. The band currently have no scheduled upcoming shows.
Jett has previously acknowledged that decades on the road have taken a physical toll and explained how she has adapted her fitness routine as she has aged.
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JANE SEYMOUR, 75, SHARES HOW SHE APPROACHES AGING WITH VITALITY: 'BEST I CAN BE'
"I never had to work out my whole life," she told USA Today in 2025. " I was just lucky I had an athletic body. But now it’s a different story. I see an arm and am like, ‘Whose arm is this with the crepe-y skin?’"
"But I try to walk every day and I do some weights," she continued. "I had a shoulder operation so it’s important to keep my muscle strength up and I do a lot of core work. And you know, traveling, walking through airports and venues, that’s my exercise. But the traveling, that’s the one part of my job that I don’t love. It’s all wear and tear on your body."
Aces coach Becky Hammon benches 3 starters in what looks like WNBA scheduling protest in national TV game
It was a nationally televised WNBA matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn, a battle of two championship hopefuls.
But Aces head coach Becky Hammon had a starting five nobody expected, and it could be viewed as a protest for having to play back-to-back games on the road this weekend.
Hammon didn’t play four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray or Jackie Young – three usual Aces starters – with Jewell Loyd, Dana Evans and Brianna Turner taking their spots instead. It wasn’t just for the start of the game either, as all three of those players didn’t step foot on the court other than to cheer their teammates on.
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For a nationally televised ABC game against a rival, it was a curious move by Hammon, but the load management move is one that she defended following a 111-71 rout by the Liberty on their home Barclays Center court.
"The health and safety of players comes first," Hammon said, per Yahoo Sports. "Wherever we end up, we end up, and we’ll play whatever hand is dealt to us. To me, this was a just a bigger picture type (of) scenario, so you take the ‘L,’ understanding that it pays dividends on the back end."
The Aces fell to the Minnesota Lynx, 98-87, on Saturday, where Wilson (33 minutes), Young (33) and Gray (36) all played their usual workloads.
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But the short turnaround, especially on the road, led Hammon to sit her stars. And national TV game or not, it was a move she likely would’ve done considering her stance.
"Not going to put (players) in any kind of jeopardy to get hurt when we’ve been expending a lot of energy and traveling a lot of miles back and forth, crisscrossing the country," Hammon said as she continued defending her decision.
"It is what it is. I know these are big matchups, and these are what people want to see, but you should ensure that it’s fair."
As per the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, which was agreed upon by both the league and player before the start of this season, has language stating the league will "make reasonable and good faith efforts" to provide at least 20 hours between the scheduled start of a team’s first game of a back-to-back and the scheduled start of its second game.
Meanwhile, the WNBA has a guideline that gives teams a minimum of 22 hours between back-to-back games, where travel mustn’t be more than one time zone. It’s similar to what the NBA does during its own schedule.
For this weekend back-to-back, the Aces tipped off on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, and they were slated for Sunday’s game at 12:30 p.m. ET. Also, the Lynx played their second game of a back-to-back themselves on Saturday afternoon, but both games were at home as they played the Dallas Wings at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Liberty obviously didn’t mind not facing key starters for the Aces in what was an easy victory, but even Jonquel Jones couldn’t blame Hammon for thinking about the future.
"Obviously, they have to do what’s right for their team," she said, via Yahoo Sports. "They have to do what’s right for their bodies. But as competitors, we really wanted to match up against them."
The WNBA schedule will only grow as the seasons continue and its popularity expands. Next season, there will be a 50-game slate for the first time in league history – up six games from 2026.
But what Hammon did on Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn could be more than just focusing on her team’s health and safety moving forward with important games left to play closer to a playoff push.
Perhaps this was her way of telling the WNBA that, while it fell within the guideline of a minimum of 22 hours between games, she doesn’t care if the game is on national TV or not.
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Bernie Sanders demands Democrats ban super PACs from primaries, blasts AIPAC, ‘corrupt system’
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is urging Democratic leaders to restrict super PAC involvement in party primaries, arguing that wealthy outside groups have too much influence over Democratic nominations.
In a post on X on Sunday, Sanders singled out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, while criticizing outside spending in Democratic primaries.
"It is insane that the Democrats allow super PACs like AIPAC to spend millions in their primaries — only for those same special interests to help elect Republicans in the general election," Sanders wrote. "My message to Democratic leaders: Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries NOW."
Sanders also shared an Aug. 8 letter addressed to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin.
In the letter, Sanders said AIPAC and affiliated groups spent more than $30 million in Michigan’s Democratic primary in an effort to defeat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. He also said the group plans to spend tens of millions more to support Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.
"AIPAC is not the only super PAC or outside organization playing this role. Corporate super PACs — including crypto, AI and online betting special interests — have already spent a record $517 million this election cycle, shattering the record set in 2024," Sanders wrote.
His criticism focused not only on the amount of outside spending, but also on groups that he said try to influence Democratic primaries and then support Republican candidates if their preferred Democrat loses.
"What is particularly obscene is not only the outrageous amount of money coming into Democratic primaries from billionaire-funded super PACs, but the reality that these special interests have no particular desire to see Democrats win," he said.
"It is absurd that they spend tens of millions of dollars to try to determine who the Democratic nominee is and, if they fail, then proceed to support the Republican candidate in the general election."
AIPAC says it supports pro-Israel candidates from both parties, according to its website.
"AIPAC is a grassroots membership organization with a PAC that supports pro-Israel Democratic and Republican candidates for Congress," as noted on its website. "The AIPAC PAC is funded by individual American citizens who care deeply about helping elect leaders who want to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israel."
AIPAC is affiliated with United Democracy Project, a super PAC that says it works to help defeat "detractors — both Republicans and Democrats — of the U.S.-Israel relationship," its website states.
Sanders again called for a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United and for public financing of elections.
"Right now, the Democratic Party has the power to prohibit super PACs from participating in its primaries. That can be done. That must be done," Sanders wrote. "I urge you to take action and make clear that the Democratic Party will no longer maintain this corrupt system."
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Sanders added, "While there are ideological differences of opinion within the big tent of the party, I would hope that we can all agree that Republican special interests should not play a role in determining the outcome of Democratic primaries. The time to act is now."
In May, Sanders and Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the Abolish Super PACs Act, which would cap individual contributions to super PACs at $5,000 and effectively eliminate them.
AIPAC, Sanders, Schumer, Martin, Jeffries and Rogers could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.
Flock Safety cameras need constitutional guardrails before further deployment, Tennessee mayor argues
Knox County, Tennessee, Mayor Glenn Jacobs called for a "nationwide pause" in the deployment of Flock surveillance cameras on "The Sunday Briefing," arguing the technology raises constitutional, privacy and safety concerns and lacks sufficient safeguards.
Jacobs said law enforcement should have access to tools that help solve crimes, but argued newer Flock technology goes beyond conventional license plate readers and should not be deployed broadly until guardrails and an updated regulatory framework are in place.
"This is not about depriving [law enforcement] of the tools. It's about figuring out how these tools can be used in an appropriate manner that is consistent with the Constitution," said Jacobs, pointing to "dozens of cases" of abuse.
"There is no federal regulatory framework in place that governs [Flock cameras]. The laws regarding license plate readers in Tennessee date from 2014 with one very minor update in 2021. The technology has advanced significantly since then. So we want [law enforcement] to have the tools they need. At the same time, those tools have to conform to the Constitution."
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Flock Safety, one of the leading vendors of automated license plate readers, has exploded in popularity with law enforcement, municipalities and businesses in recent years.
The ACLU estimates that there are between 80,000 to 100,000 Flock cameras deployed nationwide.
Flock’s own marketing claims that it is present in more than 6,000 communities, working with more than 1,000 businesses, and more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide, resulting in billions of vehicle scans per month.
In part of a statement to Fox News, Flock said the data it collects is automatically deleted after 30 days by default unless an agency establishes a different retention period.
The surveillance system, which Jacobs characterized as "notoriously erroneous," has increasingly become the subject of debate across the country, including in West Virginia, where lawmakers in the state's Freedom Caucus are seeking to ban the AI-powered cameras statewide, arguing the technology violates citizens' Fourth Amendment right to privacy.
Fox News Digital's Kerri Kupec Urbahn contributed to this report.
Trump doubles down on reflecting pool vandalism allegations, cites new witness account
President Donald Trump escalated his criticism Sunday over the dismissed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case, pointing to a National Park Service employee’s account that former Olympian David Hearn "violently" ripped and tugged at the pool’s coating before authorities arrived.
Trump shared a screenshot from court documents on Truth Social that detailed interviews with two National Park Service employees who were cleaning the interior of the Reflecting Pool when Hearn approached the area.
According to the document, one employee, identified as W-1, said Hearn initially used his cellphone to take what the employee believed were photos or video of damage to the pool.
The employee then alleged Hearn "knelt, placed both hands into the reflecting pool, below the surface of the water, and started to ‘violently’ rip and tug at a large portion of the blue pool coating," according to the document Trump posted.
The filing further states that W-1 asked a second NPS employee to contact police and told Hearn not to touch or pull at the coating. Hearn allegedly responded that NPS personnel were "awfully sensitive about the pool" and continued tugging at the coating until National Guard soldiers arrived.
Trump pointed to the witness account Sunday as he continued pressing his case after federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the felony charge against Hearn earlier this month.
"ALERT: A National Park Service career employee, a highly credible witness, saw David Hearn (ActBlue) in broad daylight vandalize the Reflecting Pool by ‘violently’ ripping and tugging at the Pool’s somewhat delicate coating," Trump wrote.
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The president said the employee provided the account to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in early July and argued that the statement bolstered his claim that at least some of the damage was caused deliberately.
Trump also alleged that other incidents occurred around the Reflecting Pool, including the use of an "acid like material" on newly installed grass beside the pool, where "86 47" was allegedly written.
"There was substantial other damage to the Reflecting Pool, also but, unfortunately, there is no video or proof, other than the damage, itself," Trump wrote.
Trump acknowledged in the same post that contractors were responsible for a portion of the problems at the pool, saying there was "some contractor error" as crews rushed to finish the renovation ahead of July 4, but he described that damage as limited.
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"We are working on the Pool, and it will reopen shortly," Trump said, adding that security cameras have been and are being installed.
The latest post comes days after Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit the case after prosecutors dropped the charge against Hearn.
Hearn was indicted July 2 on one count of felony destruction of property after U.S. Park Police alleged he grabbed and pulled at a loose portion of the pool coating on June 19 and continued after being told to stop by a National Park Service employee. Officials initially alleged the damage exceeded $1,000.
Pirro’s office later said prosecutors had received only "barebones" reports from the Department of the Interior before seeking the indictment and were not initially given records documenting broader problems with the pool coating’s installation.
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Prosecutors said documents produced after the indictment showed that some of the Reflecting Pool damage was tied to flawed installation by contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings and a push to finish the project before events surrounding the America 250 celebration.
"Had DOI been forthcoming with the information clearly in its possession, the government would not have sought a grand jury indictment," prosecutors wrote in seeking dismissal.
The government said the newly disclosed evidence made it difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Hearn caused the damage alleged in the indictment. Prosecutors asked for the case to be dismissed without prejudice, leaving open the possibility that charges could be brought again.
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Trump has repeatedly challenged Pirro’s decision, saying last week that he "disagree[d] 100%" with the U.S. attorney and later accusing her of having "choked" under pressure in the case.
Hearn’s attorneys, Norm Eisen, Mary Dohrmann and Steve Levin, previously said the case "should never have been brought" and accused the administration of wrongly arresting and charging a man they said "did nothing wrong."
Trump, however, argued Sunday that the witness account shows the Reflecting Pool damage wasn't caused by faulty construction alone, pointing to the government's own court filing to support his claim.
Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
RNC warns socialists push Democrats ‘off cliff’ after DSA co-chair offers no tax rate
EXCLUSIVE — Republican National Committee (RNC) national spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre warned Sunday in a statement to Fox News Digital that socialists were steering Democrats toward political disaster after Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Megan Romer failed Friday on "The New Yorker Radio Hour" to identify a rate or threshold for taxing millionaires, as the movement's primary gains intensify debate over what Democrats must defend in November.
"The Democrat Party is being driven off a cliff by socialists who are driving blindfolded while arguing about the view," Baldassarre said.
"Unless Democrats hit the brakes, every candidate on the ballot will have to answer for socialists’ outrageous beliefs that will bankrupt our country and strip every American of safety, sanity, and freedom," she added.
Romer endorsed steep taxes on wealthy Americans during her interview with The New Yorker editor David Remnick, although she said she was more concerned about billionaires because she believed most had accumulated their wealth by exploiting workers.
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"I think most billionaires got their wealth because they exploited the working class in some very significant way usually," Romer said. "Are we exploiting people is the bigger question, as opposed to some sort of arbitrary red line of you can have this much money or not have that much money. But we do believe in taxing the hell out of millionaires, yeah, absolutely."
When Remnick asked Romer to define what that policy would mean, she began responding without identifying a proposed tax rate, income cutoff or wealth threshold.
"Yeah, you know, again, I don’t have, like, a solid – " Romer said, before Remnick interrupted her.
"But shouldn’t you? If you’re the co-chair of the DSA, shouldn’t you be more specific than ‘taxing the hell’ out of something?" Remnick said.
Romer said the group would determine its tax policy dramatically by examining spending priorities and the revenue needed to support them.
"So, yeah, we need to look at what we need to pay for in the interim, what sort of tax base we need for that to happen, and build from there," Romer said.
The DSA's official 2026 program, drafted by a committee formed through its 2025 national convention, similarly does not identify a tax rate or define which individuals and companies would be subject to its proposed wealth taxes.
"Enact aggressive wealth taxes on the richest individuals and corporations to spend on public goods and infrastructure," the program said.
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The exchange came after DSA-backed and progressive-aligned candidates secured major Democratic primary victories.
Melat Kiros defeated longtime Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado, while Darializa Avila Chevalier ousted Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Claire Valdez won the nomination for an open New York congressional seat.
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed also narrowly defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary last week.
Romer, however, distinguished El-Sayed from the organization during the interview because he identifies as a capitalist.
"He’s not a DSA candidate," Romer said.
The centrist Democratic organization Third Way announced Friday that it would spend $15 million through 2028 on opposition research, polling, social media and outreach aimed at weakening the DSA's influence.
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Third Way co-founder Matt Bennett framed the effort as a defense of Democrats competing against Republicans.
"We believe the DSA poses a serious threat to Democrats. Their ideas are dangerous and their politics are toxic. If we are to beat MAGA Republicans, we cannot allow our party to be defined by radicals," Bennett said.
Romer dismissed Third Way's planned campaign in a previous statement to Fox News Digital.
"$15 million to tell working-class people that a better world isn’t possible? We believe in people power, and our vision for a better future is winning. We will keep building our movement, and they will waste their money," Romer said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Romer, the Democratic National Committee and the DSA for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.