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Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney and Kentucky policy advisor, won a primary on Tuesday evening in a bid to fill Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat.
Although they now have their candidate, Democrats will face an uphill road to a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November general election to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., after a longtime physician backed by President Donald Trump won his Republican primary Tuesday evening.
Ralph Alvarado, a Kentucky state senator, who was called a "true friend" by Trump in a recent endorsement, won his primary.
Dembo began his career as an eighth grade English teacher before going on to law school and serving in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, according to his website. In 2017, he spent some time as a federal prosecutor and then was tapped by Gov. Beshear to become a policy advisor and legislative director.
Dembo cited Trump’s weaponization of the Justice Department as the catalyst that prompted him to pursue office.
"When Donald Trump started using your justice department to go after his political enemies, I resigned," Dembo said in a campaign video.
"Our system is broken."
Dembo had raised just shy of a million dollars as of the end of April — $956,000, according to FEC records.
Notably, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear didn't make an endorsement in the Democratic primary for Kentucky 6th Congressional district.
Democrats face steep odds in November’s general election; Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District has leaned heavily Republican in the past. Its incumbent, Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., last won reelection in 2024 in a 63% to 37% victory over Democratic challenger Randy Cravens.
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Barr, who has represented Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District since 2013, is pursuing a seat in the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy of outgoing former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
McConnell, 84, is retiring.
Three stabbed at crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens pack area, police say
Three people were stabbed on a Rhode Island beach Tuesday as hundreds of teenagers packed the area, forcing beachgoers to flee.
The victims were found at Narragansett Town Beach after police officers responded to the crowded scene amid reports of violence. The three unidentified individuals sustained minor stab wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment, Narragansett Police said.
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No suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the stabbings.
However, several other disturbances broke out as hundreds of people on the beach attempted to leave simultaneously, officials noted. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene.
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Two unidentified adults were arrested and charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, and obstruction of justice. Police noted these arrests did not appear to be related to the stabbings.
The incident came amid a wave of teen violence across the country. Over the weekend, teenagers in Washington, D.C., got into a chaotic brawl inside a Chipotle restaurant. About eight teens could be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddled for safety in a corner of the establishment.
All of the suspects were dressed head-to-toe in black, with some wearing hoods and masks.
‘Nobody should go alone’: 1,500 strangers honor WWII veteran with no known family
The mourners started arriving hours early — veterans in uniform, strangers clutching American flags, police officers lining the route — all for a Massachusetts World War II Navy veteran many feared would be buried alone.
But when John Bernard Arnold III, 98, died May 6 with no known living family, a public plea from Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services sparked an extraordinary response, with roughly 1,500 people turning out Monday in Hanson, Massachusetts, to give him a hero’s farewell.
"This veteran passed away with no known family to attend his services," Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services wrote on Facebook. "Let’s send him off the way a veteran should be."
They did.
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Arnold’s flag-draped coffin was carried into Saint Joseph the Worker Church as strangers packed the church grounds outside, many of them having never heard his name before the call went out.
"Nobody should have to go alone, I don’t care who you are," funeral attendee Jim Pearce told WCVB.
After the funeral Mass, a long police motorcade escorted Arnold to Cedar Knoll Cemetery in Taunton, where bagpipes played, veterans saluted, and American flags were handed out to mourners lining the procession.
"We’ll never let one of our veterans pass without being honored and sent off with respect and dignity, the way that a veteran should be to their final resting place," fellow veteran Joe Campbell told WHDH.
Arnold, who most recently lived in East Bridgewater, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, according to his obituary. He graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island, and attended Rhode Island State University before his military service.
He never married and had no children. His obituary listed him as the beloved son of the late John B. Arnold and Hannah McCarthy Arnold, and brother of the late Mary M.D. Joines and Kathleen Principato.
Caregivers remembered him not as a forgotten man, but as someone impossible to forget.
"He walked into the room, and he lit up the room," caregiver Hailey Munroe told reporters. "No matter what you are going through, he always knew how to bring a smile, make you laugh."
Munroe said Arnold loved classical music, chocolate cake and making people laugh.
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WCVB reported that Arnold told caregivers he served aboard the USS Houston and visited 27 countries during his Navy service, often reminiscing about Italy — including Naples, Florence, Venice, Sardinia and Capri.
"I’ll show up, I’ll be his family," one Army retiree told Boston 25 News after learning about the funeral through TikTok.
David Patterson, an active-duty Coast Guard officer, told WHDH the turnout reflected a shared bond among those who serve.
"It just reinforces that bond that … we’re all on the same team," Patterson said.
Donna Brown, a Gold Star wife, said the outpouring made her proud.
"It makes me feel proud, very proud of our country, proud of our community, and all of the people who are here today who don’t even know this man, who are willing to take time out of their busy lives to support our veteran," Brown told WHDH.
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Terrance O’Keefe of Hanover-Hanson Veteran Services told WPRI the response exceeded anything organizers imagined.
"The level of humanity out there, where people can come out not knowing who he was … is absolutely incredible," O’Keefe said. "It shines a light on what we do as a society."
Arnold was laid to rest Monday at Cedar Knoll Cemetery, surrounded not by empty pews or silence, but by a community determined to make sure his final salute was not given alone.
On Monday, strangers became his family.
"We’re all walking each other home after all," one mourner told Boston 25 News.
Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall
Doug Jones, the former Democratic senator in Alabama, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, the Associated Press reports.
It's been nearly three decades since a Democrat won a gubernatorial election in solidly red Alabama. You've got to go back to former Gov. Don Siegelman's 1998 victory.
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Jones will now face a steep uphill climb to defeat Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who easily captured the Republican nomination, in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey.
Tuberville, a top Senate ally of President Donald Trump, is backed by the president as he runs for Alabama governor.
Bluegrass Democrats make their choice to replace McConnell, take on Trump-backed Barr
Bluegrass State Democrats chose their challenger and hopeful successor to longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Tuesday night.
Charles Booker, a progressive former state representative who has squared off with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in the past, clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in Kentucky, besting a crowded field of seven candidates.
Booker will now face Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., who similarly dispatched a deep field of candidates, but was heavily spurred by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump.
And Trump will be a predominant factor heading into the November contest. Though the president’s approval ratings are dismal across the country, Booker will still have to beat history if he wants to win out against Barr.
That’s because Kentucky hasn’t had a Democratic senator since 1999, and Trump has consistently won in the state since launching his political career a decade ago.
Still, Booker is familiar with the big stage, having won the Democratic nomination in 2022. He ultimately lost to Paul by over 20 points. Kentucky Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear’s win in 2023 does give Democrats some hope in the state that they can break the cycle of GOP domination.
But like so many races during this and previous cycles in the Trump era, the president was the main factor on the Republican side.
"We did have a lead before the endorsement," Barr said during a campaign event on Monday. "Our lead has skyrocketed since then in the polling that we're looking at, but we don't take anything for granted."
It helped him topple his main opponent, former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who remained confident that even without Trump’s coveted endorsement, he could still win.
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Trump lauded Barr for his loyalty to him and added that he is the "only Candidate who will easily defeat the Democrat in what will be one of the most important Elections in American History."
Trump also touted Barr as a strong supporter of eliminating the filibuster, the voting barrier that has derailed the GOP’s Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
The legislation has so far wallowed in the background of the upper chamber, thanks in part to Democrats’ strong objections to it and a lack of support among Republicans to pass it. Last month, a version of the SAVE America Act failed to gain enough Republican support at a simple 50-vote threshold.
"He will do everything in his power to get it done," Trump said. "It is desperately needed by the Republican Party to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT, and all other things necessary for a strong and brilliant Country!"
Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a top Senate supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, cruised to the GOP gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Alabama on Tuesday.
Tuberville defeated longshot rivals Ken McFeeters, an insurance agency owner, and Will Santivasci, a small business owner, to capture the Republican nomination in the solidly red state in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey.
A former longtime college football coach — who spent 10 years as head coach at Auburn University in Alabama — Tuberville was elected to the Senate in 2020. Tuberville ran as an outsider who was closely aligned with Trump.
"God bless the great state of Alabama!" Tuberville wrote in a social media post after clinching the nomination.
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Trump, on the eve of the primary, doubled down on his support for Tuberville.
"He is a Lifelong Leader, both on and off the field — A true WINNER!" the president posted on social media.
Tuberville, who was the overwhelming polling and fundraising frontrunner in the primary, will now be the clear favorite to win November's gubernatorial election in Alabama, a state that Trump carried by 30 points in 2024.
Republican Governors Association chair Gov. Greg Gianforte of Montana said in a statement that "Tuberville has proven he is an America First fighter who can deliver real results for the people of Alabama. As Governor, he will defend Alabama’s values, work with President Trump to continue bringing good-paying jobs to Alabama, and stand up to the radical left’s woke ideology."
Tuberville will face off in the general election against former Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who easily topped a crowded field of rivals to win his party's gubernatorial nomination.
The Democratic Governors Association, in a social media post, said: "Doug has dedicated his career to fearlessly fighting for what is right for the people of Alabama – no matter how difficult. And he’s running to continue that important work."
Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'
Ralph Alvarado, a Kentucky state senator, advanced to the general election Tuesday evening to be Rep. Andy Barr's, R-Ky., potential successor shortly after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Alvarado, who has positioned himself as a pro-Trump, America First candidate, strengthens the president’s record of endorsements in a state that’s produced a handful of the administration’s most vocal critics within his party.
Amid frustrations with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Trump praised Alvarado’s alignment in his endorsement message.
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"A true friend to MAGA, RALPH HAS BEEN WITH US FROM THE VERY BEGINNING!" Trump said in a post to social media on Monday.
The president noted Alvarado’s efforts to turn out Hispanic voters in 2016 as a member of the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump.
"Dr. Ralph Alvarado has my complete and total endorsement to be the next representative from Kentucky’s 6th congressional District," Trump added.
Alvarado has a background in healthcare, working as a physician for nearly 30 years, according to his online biography. He embarked on a political career in 2014 when he ran for the Kentucky General Assembly, becoming its first Hispanic member.
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In his campaign materials, Alvarado also highlighted his consistent support of the president.
"In Kentucky, a triple crown is rare," Alvarado said in a video. "But so is a triple-Trump. 2016, 2020 and 2024 — I stood with President Trump every single time. And in Congress, I’ll stand with him again."
Although Alvarado must still win the general election, his district has leaned heavily Republican in the past. Its incumbent, Barr, last won reelection in 2024 in a 63% to 37% victory over Democratic challenger Randy Cravens.
Barr, who has represented Kentucky’s 6th congressional district since 2013, is pursuing a seat in the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy of outgoing former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
McConnell, 84, is retiring.
Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending
The Pentagon announced Tuesday it is reducing the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three as the Trump administration presses NATO allies to increase defense spending.
The decision comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly said European countries should contribute more to their own defense while relying less on the United States. It also follows the Pentagon’s recent decision to halt a planned rotation of roughly 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland.
While the War Department did not specify the number of troops affected, a BCT typically consists of about 4,400 to 4,700 soldiers. Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021.
"This decision was the result of a comprehensive, multilayered process focused on U.S. force posture in Europe," the Pentagon said in a statement.
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The department said the move would temporarily delay the deployment of U.S. forces to Poland, which it described as "a model U.S. ally."
"The Department will determine the final disposition of these and other U.S. forces in Europe based on further analysis of U.S. strategic and operational requirements, as well as our allies’ own ability to contribute forces toward Europe’s defense," the statement said.
"This analysis is designed to advance President Trump’s America First agenda in Europe and other theaters, including by incentivizing and enabling our NATO allies to take primary responsibility for Europe’s conventional defense," it added.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Tuesday with Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Pentagon said, adding that the U.S. would remain in close contact with Polish officials throughout the review process.
"Poland has shown both the ability and resolve to defend itself," the department said. "Other NATO allies should follow suit."
The announcement came after Reuters reported Tuesday that the Trump administration plans to inform NATO allies this week that the United States would reduce the military capabilities available to support Europe during a major conflict, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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The move also comes days after the Pentagon halted a planned rotation of approximately 4,000 U.S. Army troops to Poland, sparking concern in Warsaw and criticism from U.S. lawmakers.
The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.
Around 10,000 U.S. troops are typically stationed in Poland, most serving on rotational deployments lasting several months. Because the American military presence in Poland relies heavily on those rotations, the halted deployment raised concerns among Polish officials.
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Poland’s deputy defense minister said Warsaw plans to press U.S. officials in the coming days over the Pentagon’s decision.
"We will ask questions and I guess that we will get answers," Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski previously told Fox News Digital in an interview ahead of meetings in Washington with Pentagon officials and members of Congress.
Polish officials have continued describing the country as a "model ally" within NATO and said they expect military cooperation with the United States to continue expanding.
Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.
Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district
Democrat Janelle Stelson, the longtime former anchor for Lancaster’s NBC affiliate, defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in a battle to take on one of the more endangered Republicans in the House, Freedom Caucus stalwart Scott Perry.
Perry, of Dillsburg, was an ally of Elon Musk’s DOGE endeavor and has staked out reliably conservative positions on most issues, chairing the Freedom Caucus in 2022, but barely held onto his seat in 2024 against Stelson by a few thousand votes.
Stelson was criticized for reportedly retaining her residency in Lancaster — which is in Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s district — while running in Perry’s district, which covers much of her former news station’s coverage area.
As of 2025, Stelson moved to a rental property in East Pennsboro Township, across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, according to the York Daily Record, which reported on the controversy.
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Douglas also reportedly criticized Stelson for the lack of primary debates.
Stelson also was a longtime registered Republican before changing her affiliation sometime during the Trump era, according to local reports.
While she has the support of Gov. Josh Shapiro, she admitted in an ABC-Harrisburg interview that she differs from some in her party on certain issues.
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"One of the things I was very against President Joe Biden, the border was quickly becoming more of a mess than usual," Stelson told the outlet, while adding that President Donald Trump’s response to the crisis has been a bridge too far.
She also told the outlet she would support repealing Trump’s tariffs and that she is pro-choice.
Perry, meanwhile, has held fast to his seat, at times easily and at times not so much, amid an increased moderate-to-progressive influx of new voters in Harrisburg’s southern suburbs like Camp Hill and Lower Allen.
Come November, voters across the nation will be looking to Cumberland County and the Susquehanna Valley as one of the most conservative members of Congress battles for his political life in Pennsylvania’s increasingly shifting political landscape.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him
Dating in the digital era isn't easy, as one Oscar-nominated filmmaker learned the hard way.
Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Martin Scorsese classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," revealed in a Facebook post that he had dabbled in developing an "AI girlfriend."
"Out of a desire to understand male/female interaction in our matrix, I procured an online AI girlfriend. What a disappointment," the 79-year-old Schrader wrote early Tuesday morning. "I tried to probe her programming, the boundaries of explicitness, the degree she has knowledge of her creation and so forth. She fell into evasive patterns, redirecting me to her programming."
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"When I persisted, she terminated our conversation," Schrader added.
As Variety noted, Schrader lost his wife of 42 years, actress Mary Beth Hurt, to Alzheimer’s disease in March.
Representatives for Schrader did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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This isn't the first time Schrader's use of AI made headlines . The "American Gigolo" director drew backlash from the film community last year for marveling at ChatGPT's ability to develop movie ideas, leaving him "stunned."
"Every idea ChatGPT came up with (in a few seconds) was good. And original. And fleshed out," Schrader wrote in a January 2025 Facebook post. "Why should writers sit around for months searching for a good idea when AI can provide one in seconds?"
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"I just sent ChatGPT a script I'd written some years ago and asked for improvements. In five seconds it responded with notes as good or better than I've ever received [from] a film executive," the prolific Facebook user wrote the day prior.
"I've just come to realize AI is smarter than I am," Schrader said in another post. "Has better ideas, has more efficient ways to execute them. This is an existential moment, akin to what Kasparov felt in 1997 when he realized Deep Blue was going to beat him at chess."