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Trump praises Susie Wiles’ cancer fight in surprise gala video: ‘Winning it decisively’
President Donald Trump praised White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as "winning it decisively" in her battle with cancer after she revealed she was diagnosed nine weeks ago while accepting a major award Thursday night.
"It’s been especially inspiring to see her courage and toughness in recent weeks, and she’s been winning a battle with cancer and winning it decisively," Trump said in a pre-recorded video message. "It was an early diagnosis, so she’s going to be in great shape."
Wiles said during an onstage conversation that she would continue to work following the diagnosis.
"I come to work every day. I do my job, I don’t complain, and I think that sets an example, too, for the people I work with," Wiles said.
Trump surprised Wiles with the video as she accepted the Independent Women’s Forum Barbara K. Olson Woman of Valor Award at a gala in Washington, D.C.
He praised her as "the first female chief of staff in American history" and "one of the best White House chiefs of staff ever in history."
"I say the best, actually," Trump said, adding that he was "tremendously grateful" for her "friendship, loyalty and support every single day."
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Wiles said she did not know the video was intended for the gala, despite briefly walking in while Trump was recording it.
"I walked in when he was filming it, but I didn’t know what it was for, and I kind of ducked out the back door," she said.
Trump credited Wiles with playing a key role in each of his presidential campaigns, "especially in 2024," and said his administration’s accomplishments have come with "her help and her leadership."
"Susie, we have a problem. I say go to Susie," Trump said. "We owe her a tremendous debt and what she’s done is just incredible for our country."
Wiles, who described herself as a lifelong Republican, said her decision to back Trump in 2016 was one of the biggest risks of her career.
"I wanted a disrupter," Wiles said. "I looked around at the disrupters in the field and said, I think Donald Trump’s the one."
Asked about her role now, Wiles said, "This is the path God chose for me. And I’m here, and I’m doing the best I can every day."
The gala was held Thursday at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.
Fox News Digital's Ashley Carnahan and Alex Nitzberg contributed to this reporting.
Another LIV golfer remains committed to staying put: 'I have full faith in the future of LIV'
Out of seemingly nowhere, the future of the LIV Golf Tour has been put in serious jeopardy.
The breakaway golf tour previously relied on funding from the Saudi Arabia-backed Public Investment Fund to back extremely high purses and bring in top players with massive signing bonuses. But that funding is coming to an end after the 2026 season, throwing all of that progress into jeopardy.
Several prominent players have now addressed the financial situation, including Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau said a potential return to the PGA Tour is up in the air and that he’s ready to focus on his YouTube career if the PGA membership doesn’t want him back. He was also adamant that the team model LIV uses has proven to be a huge success that’s created value for the players.
And clearly, some agree with him.
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Thomas Pieters said in a new interview he’s never going back to the PGA Tour, and that he’s hopeful LIV can find a way through this challenge. Another one of his 4Aces teammates is seemingly on the same page.
In a new interview with the "Beyond the Clubhouse" podcast, PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry said he’s fully committed to LIV and believes the tour and its different format have been a huge success.
Detry explained he shut down his social media accounts because there were so many "lies" that spread rapidly. He also said that playing on LIV has changed the "misconception" he previously had.
"The biggest misconception is, the product is amazing," he said. "I didn’t realize how good the product was. I think LIV’s an amazing product. We go all around the world, the tournaments are so good. Don’t take me wrong, there’s many things that can improve, but it’s still a start up. It’s only 4-years-old."
Detry also said that despite assumptions in the greater golf world, the players "enjoy" it, and most don’t want to return to the PGA format.
"You see sometimes on social media that the players hate it and want to come back and that’s not the truth," he continued. "Players really love it out here and want to make this successful. So I think that’s what I got out of my first 6 weeks."
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Detry’s also committed to the long haul with LIV, saying he has no intention of leaving and wants the rest of the roster to show "cohesion and support" for the format.
"I’m fully supportive of the whole thing," he said. "I think the players who stand behind the whole thing as well. But now is the time for this whole league and every player out here to show cohesion and support for this whole thing. I think now is a moment where it’s not the right time to have individualistic people and ego-centric people going their own way. I think if everyone stands for each other and we all give this thing our full support, it’s going to go a long way.
"I’m fully supportive of the whole thing and believe in the future of LIV."
When news broke that the PIF was pulling out of golf, many expected the tour to fold almost immediately. While that might still happen after the 2026 season, if CEO Scott O’Neil isn’t able to find new investors, there has been a fairly consistent message from the players that they prefer the LIV format to the PGA schedule.
That makes sense, after all, they chose LIV when given the opportunity. There are also benefits, beyond the obviously larger financial rewards. Namely, shorter schedules, fewer tournaments and more certainty. Or at least, more certainty pre-PIF announcement. LIV Golf Virginia is underway currently at Trump National just outside Washington, D.C., and none of the players backed out of participating.
There’s been the assumption that the entirety of the LIV field would move back to the PGA Tour immediately after 2026. Based on what we’re hearing so far, that doesn’t seem likely to be the case.
Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama
President Donald Trump visited the National Mall on Thursday, driving his motorcade through the drained Reflecting Pool to inspect a restoration project he said is correcting a "disaster" left by the Obama administration.
Standing on the pool’s floor, the president touted a $1.8 million overhaul of the landmark, contrasting it with the $38 million spent under former President Barack Obama on a project Trump described as a "construction nightmare" that leaked immediately upon completion.
The Reflecting Pool, which stretches more than 2,000 feet between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, is one of the most visited landmarks in the nation’s capital, drawing millions of tourists each year and serving as the backdrop for historic events and presidential ceremonies.
Trump was joined by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to review the application of a new, industrial-strength sealant. Trump revealed he personally selected the color for the new surface: "American Flag Blue."
"The color was never good because basically it had a gray stone underneath," the president told reporters. "Now it’s going to have the great color. It’s going to last a long time and you’ll have no leak—guaranteed."
While previous estimates to fix the 2,400-foot-long pool reached as high as $355 million over a multi-year timeline, according to prior National Park Service planning documents, Trump said his team is completing the work in two weeks for a fraction of the cost.
The National Park Service previously oversaw a major rehabilitation of the Reflecting Pool that was completed in 2012 at a cost of roughly $30 million, addressing structural issues and chronic leaking that had plagued the site for years.
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The inspection was part of a broader "beautification" push for the nation’s capital. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the Department of the Interior has cleared more than 1,000 graffiti sites and 82 homeless camps in recent months under Trump’s direction to make the city "safe and beautiful."
"We’ve never had a president who has cared more, invested more, or put more time and attention into everything about the Mall," Burgum said.
The president also previewed several upcoming projects, including improvements to the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft and a proposed Triumphal Arc, though details on timelines, funding, and final approvals were not immediately released.
Man indicted for allegedly posting gruesome death threats against Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi on social media
A man is facing several federal charges after prosecutors say he posted gruesome death threats targeting two prominent former Trump administration officials, including ex-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Around April 3, Elliott Owen Schroer allegedly used X to publish a series of graphic messages describing how he would physically assault, kidnap or kill the former officials, according to federal court documents filed Tuesday in the Northern District of Georgia’s Gainesville Division.
Schroer, whose age was not released, is reportedly from Georgia, according to Law & Crime.
"The defendant, Elliott Owen Schroer, consciously disregarded a substantial risk that his communication would be viewed as threatening violence," the document stated.
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Officials alleged that Schroer directed a barrage of disturbing threats to Noem, saying "I will stab your eyes out with a dull knife."
"I will blow your esophagus out the back of your neck with a 12-gauge slug," he added, prosecutors alleged.
"We will put your head on a stake."
Authorities emphasized that the listed threats were "not limited to" those posts referenced in the indictment.
FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL TRUMP, RUBIO AND BONDI
Separately, Schroer also allegedly posted a threatening message directed at Bondi, prosecutors said.
"Were going to kill you Pam," the post allegedly read.
Prosecutors said Schroer’s posts were intended to retaliate against Noem and Bondi over the performance of their official duties while serving in office.
The four-count indictment against Schroer includes two counts of interstate communication of threats and two counts of making threats against former government officials.
U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg and Assistant Attorney Jennifer Keen are the prosecuting attorneys representing the federal government in this case.
Paralyzed subway victim confronts attacker, calls his actions 'evil' at sentencing
A woman left paralyzed after being shoved into a moving New York City subway train confronted her attacker in court Wednesday, describing years of pain, trauma and loss.
Emine Yilmaz Ozsoy said she has not known "a single moment" of peace since the 2023 attack, telling the court, "I am in this condition because of his evil action," according to Fox 5 New York.
"There are no words that can fully describe the pain and struggle that I have endured over the past three years," she said, adding she has undergone multiple surgeries and "countless" therapy sessions.
Ozsoy said she can no longer continue her career and now faces daily challenges, relying on others for basic needs while coping with ongoing anxiety and financial hardship.
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A judge sentenced Kamal Semrade, 42, to 20 years in state prison after a Manhattan jury convicted him of attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Judge Althea Drysdale imposed the sentence prosecutors had requested, calling the attack "profoundly disturbing," according to the outlet.
"The sheer randomness of this incident is profoundly disturbing," Drysdale said, adding she had seen no remorse from the defendant, Fox 5 reported.
Fox 5 reported that Semrade did not speak during the hearing and showed no emotion.
Prosecutors said the attack was unprovoked.
On May 21, 2023, Semrade followed Ozsoy after the two rode the same train from Queens during the early morning commute. At the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station, he approached her from behind and shoved her by the head and neck into a departing subway car.
Her head struck the train before she was thrown back onto the platform, fracturing her spine. Following emergency surgery, she remains paralyzed from the shoulders down.
According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Semrade fled the station immediately after the attack, leaving Ozsoy critically injured on the platform.
He later returned to a Queens shelter where he was living and placed the clothes he wore during the assault out for laundry service. Shelter employees identified him through an NYPD CrimeStoppers alert, leading to his arrest two days later.
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the attack "uprooted her life," leaving her with "catastrophic, permanent injuries, including paralysis."
"After the attack, Semrade callously fled, leaving the victim helpless on the platform," Bragg said. "While nothing can undo the profound harm caused, I hope this sentence brings a measure of justice."
Semrade, who prosecutors said had been working as a delivery driver and had no prior criminal record, did not speak during the sentencing, Fox 5 reported.
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In the years since the attack, Ozsoy has documented her recovery, writing on a fundraising page that "my life changed in an instant" when she suffered a severe spinal cord injury.
"When I woke up in the ICU after surgery, everything about my life felt uncertain," she wrote.
After years of rehabilitation and multiple operations, Ozsoy said she has regained some independence, including the ability to use a computer and return to her art, though her recovery remains ongoing.
"Each of these steps represents many hours of therapy, patience, and hard work," she wrote.
Rogan suggests upcoming UFO disclosure is cynical distraction from war in Iran
Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested to Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., on Thursday that President Donald Trump may soon disclose classified information regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly known as UFOs—as a strategic "distraction" from the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Rogan, a pivotal media figure credited with galvanizing "manosphere" and independent voters for Trump during the 2024 election, has recently joined a chorus of populist voices criticizing the administration's second-term foreign policy. Despite Trump’s campaign promises to avoid "forever wars," the current military operations in Iran have sparked a rift between the White House and some of its most influential media allies.
During a Thursday episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the host and the Tennessee congressman discussed why the executive branch might suddenly pivot toward transparency on a topic traditionally shrouded in "Deep State" secrecy.
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"What doesn't totally make sense is why now—disclosure—other than, I mean this is being cynical… The Iran war is not going very well," Rogan said, referencing the recent stalls in Operation Epic Fury. "The American public's very upset. A lot of people don't think we should have ever been involved in that in the first place. And we need some good news."
"We need something to distract us," Rogan added. "We need something to take our focus off—"
"If I was gonna do it, now would be the time I'd do it," Burchett interjected.
While the congressman agreed the timing was suspicious, he maintained that Trump’s personal motivations might be more straightforward.
"I don't think Trump really even cares [about the distraction]. I think he just wants to get it out there," Burchett said. "I don't think he cares about trying to get everybody off target by disclosing UFOs. I think he cares about all of it, but I don't think he cares if they're talking about it or not. I just think he genuinely sees that America needs to know this stuff."
Rogan noted that Trump, despite being the incumbent, still leans into his "outsider" persona.
"He also realizes America wants to know it... and I mean, this is his last term, right? If someone's going to do it, do it," Rogan said. "You want to leave a legacy? Be the guy who releases all these files."
Burchett, a long-time advocate for UAP transparency on the House Oversight Committee, argued that even with a supportive president, "entrenched forces" within the defense establishment remain the primary obstacle.
"The war pimps at the Pentagon and everybody else, they just don't give up that easy," Burchett said, using his signature phrasing for military contractors and hawks.
He further criticized the administration’s broader spending, citing the lingering costs of the Ukraine conflict as a drain on domestic priorities.
"I haven't voted for a dime for that. It's not our dad gum war," Burchett said. "Keep my dollars here. We need to defend our own dad gum borders."
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Humanoid robot named 'Gabi' ordained as Buddhist monk, pledges devotion to 'holy Buddha'
A high-tech humanoid robot was officially "ordained" as a Buddhist monk during a ceremony at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple on Wednesday.
The robot, a $13,500 Unitree G1 model standing just over four feet tall, was given the name "Gabi." Dressed in traditional brown robes, plain shoes and gloves designed to mimic human hands, the machine stood before a panel of Buddhist monks to commit itself to the faith.
During the ceremony, hosted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, the robot was asked by a monk if it would devote itself to the "holy Buddha."
"Yes, I will devote myself," Gabi responded to the crowd's cheers.
AI HUMANOID ROBOT LEARNS TO MIMIC HUMAN EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIOR
The ceremony highlights a growing effort among religious institutions to engage younger, tech-driven audiences, raising broader questions about whether artificial intelligence can play a meaningful role in spiritual life or if such moves risk trivializing long-standing traditions.
While humans typically pledge to abstain from killing, stealing and intoxicating substances, Gabi’s vows were "reprogrammed" for the digital age. The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.
The Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, framed the move as an effort to make ancient traditions more relevant to a younger, tech-obsessed generation.
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"The ordination of a robot signifies that technology must be used in accordance with the values of compassion, wisdom, and responsibility," the order said in a statement shared with The New York Times. Officials added that the move symbolizes "new possibilities for the coexistence of humans and technology."
Hong Min-suk, a manager at the order, told the publication that robots are "destined to collaborate with humans in every field," suggesting it is only "natural" for them to participate in religious festivals.
The Jogye Order did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Despite the temple's optimistic outlook, the move has drawn criticism online. A video of Gabi’s pledge quickly surpassed one million views, with some users on X questioning whether a machine can meaningfully participate in religious practice.
"As a Buddhist, I find this ridiculous and insulting," one user wrote.
Gabi is expected to make its next public appearance at Seoul’s upcoming Lantern Festival on May 16-17, honoring the Buddha’s birthday.
Carolina Gold: Why Americans are flooding red states and fleeing blue strongholds
The Carolinas are experiencing a population boom driven by a combination of high-paying job opportunities, relative affordability, and an influx of retirees, according to a recent report from the economic forecasting firm Oxford Economics.
The report highlights that "Carolina migration is driven by job opportunities, affordability, and retirees," noting that the region's diverse employment landscape and lower living costs have created a powerful draw for those living in more expensive coastal hubs.
While North Carolina saw the highest net domestic migration of any state in 2023, South Carolina has recently emerged as the fastest-growing state in the nation by percentage. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the Palmetto State’s population grew by 1.7%, significantly outpacing the national average and fueled by a net influx of over 82,000 domestic migrants.
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"Population growth has come across age cohorts, with young professionals attracted to skilled jobs in larger cities, and seniors drawn to retirement options in coastal metros," Oxford researchers explained.
Charlotte remains the heavy hitter of the Carolinas. As the region’s largest city and a major financial hub, it saw a net migration of 225,500 people over the past five years.
Raleigh, North Carolina's capital and a cornerstone of the "Research Triangle," followed closely as the second-most popular metro. Between 2021 and 2025, the city is projected to see a 143,000 net inflow of residents. Other significant gainers include:
The primary catalyst behind this movement is housing costs. Even with significant price appreciation over the last decade, the Carolinas remain a bargain compared to the West Coast.
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The "house price-to-income ratio"—a key metric for affordability—sits at 4.8 in Charlotte and 4.4 in Raleigh. Both figures are below the national average of 5.0 and a fraction of the costs in major West Coast metros like San Francisco or Los Angeles, where the ratio often exceeds 10.0.
The growth in these states comes as several traditionally blue states struggle to return to pre-pandemic population levels. Major cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have seen consistent downward trends in net migration.
Los Angeles County has been particularly hard hit. According to U.S. Census data, the county’s population has shrunk from roughly 10 million in 2020 to about 9.7 million today. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, the county lost more than 56,000 residents.
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"The nation’s largest counties ... are often international migration hubs," said Census Bureau demographer George M. Hayward. "With fewer gains from international migration, these types of counties saw their population growth diminish or even turn into loss."
As the Carolinas continue to invest in infrastructure and attract major corporate relocations, experts expect the "Sun Belt" migration trend to remain a dominant force in American demographics for the remainder of the decade.
Khamzat Chimaev launches kick at Sean Strickland, sparking massive melee at UFC 328 press conference
UFC 328 turned into a Jersey brawl before a single bell rang.
All hell broke loose at Thursday's press conference when Khamzat Chimaev and firebrand Sean Strickland nearly turned a routine face-off into a street fight.
It was pure candy for UFC fans.
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Strickland, not one to hold back on his disdain for opponents or love for his country, was a lit fuse from the jump.
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The proud American blasted the heavy security presence and Chimaev’s character.
"No, it doesn't make sense when you let a f---ing neanderthal come into this country who can't keep his s--- together for five days," Strickland barked.
Strickland then mocked Chimaev for refusing to fight in the parking lot.
"I just knew you were a f---ing coward. I knew you had a lack of f---ing dignity. You're just not a f---ing man, dude," he added.
Chimaev claimed his focus was purely financial.
"I am here just to make money," Chimaev said. "I just care about making millions, smashing somebody, being happy and going home."
He initially dismissed the idea of a pre-fight clash. "I don't think it's possible for anything to happen because they won't let me see this guy," he claimed earlier in the day.
Dana White proved that prediction wrong.
When asked if the rivals could face off, the UFC boss said, "Absolutely." As they approached center stage, White pleaded with them to "be good."
Chimaev looked Strickland in the eye and lied. "I'm not going to touch you," he promised.
Seconds later, Chimaev launched a kick that sparked a massive melee.
Strickland later took to social media to call the move "exactly what I expected a coward to do."
Sean also warned fans about Chimaev’s wrestling style. "Who wants to watch this guy go dry hump everybody? You have this no personality, unlikable f---ing dog as a champion," he said.
Chimaev just wants his rival to make it to the cage.
"I hope he is going to be healthy, no injuries, so, being ready for when I beat him up, he will have no excuse," Chimaev said.
Saturday cannot come soon enough. The bloodletting finally moves to the Octagon on May 9, 2026, when the main card kicks off at 9 p.m. (ET) at the Prudential Center in Newark.
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State Department set to revoke passports of thousands of parents with unpaid child support debt
The U.S. State Department is set to begin revoking the passports of thousands of Americans who owe substantial unpaid child support, according to officials.
Revocations will begin Friday and will initially focus on parents who owe $100,000 or more in past-due child support. That group includes about 2,700 passport holders, according to figures supplied by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Under Federal law, anyone with more than $2,500 in unpaid, court-ordered child support can be denied a passport or have an existing one yanked, according to a release by the State Department Thursday. Officials said the department is expanding coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services to include parents above that threshold.
The enforcement push is intended to pressure delinquent parents to comply with court-ordered child support obligations, officials said.
Once a passport is revoked, it may no longer be used for travel, even if the debt is later paid, according to State Department guidance. The State Department advised any American with significant child support debt to contact the relevant state agency and arrange payment before any passport action is taken.
STATE DEPARTMENT TO PULL ADDITIONAL PASSPORTS FROM PARENTS WHO OWE CHILD SUPPORT
"Eligibility for a new passport will only be restored after child support debt is paid to the relevant state child support enforcement agency and the individual is no longer delinquent according to HHS records," they said.
Affected individuals must work with the state child support enforcement agency where the debt is owed. HHS must then update its records before the State Department can process a new passport, a process the department says can take at least two to three weeks.
It was not clear on Thursday how many passport holders owe more than $2,500 because HHS is still collecting data from state agencies that track the figures, but it could encompass many more thousands of people, officials told the Associated Press.
A passport holder who is abroad at the time of revocation will need to contact the state where the debt is owed and may visit a U.S. embassy or consulate for passport application procedures. The State Department says such individuals may be eligible only for a limited-validity passport for direct return to the United States until HHS verifies repayment of the debt.
"The State Department is putting American families first through our passport process," they said.
The passport denial program has existed for decades and is used by federal and state officials as a tool to enforce past-due child support obligations. The Administration for Children and Families says state child support agencies submit qualifying cases, and federal officials forward those records to the State Department.