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AEW's Chris Jericho talks what he wants pro wrestling fans to remember his career as when it's over
Chris Jericho has done almost everything there is to do in pro wrestling.
He’s won championships with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), WWE, Extreme Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Ring of Honor. He’s accomplished everything that a pro wrestling fan would look at and include on their own Mount Rushmore of wrestlers.
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Jericho told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he wanted his career to be remembered similarly to a great rock and roll band.
"I think it's like a great rock and roll band, you know?" he said. "I mean, the Rolling Stones just put out a new album, and it's amazing, but the Stones have been 60 years and some of the eras you like, some of the eras you hate, some of the eras you wish they would have gone away, and some of the eras you wish they would have done more, and you're still glad that they're here. I think when I'm done, people will be sad that I'm not around anymore."
He said he believed people who dislike him currently may miss him once he hangs up his boots.
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"And I think a lot of the people that you mentioned social media wise that don't like me just because I'm still doing this will realize like, hey, we had something pretty cool there, we should have been watching a little bit more because all I ever do is give my best 1,000% for whatever situation I'm in to make it better, to make my opponent better, to make me better, to make the company better, to make the show better, and I'm very proud of all the work that I've done," he said.
"And that's why I still do it, that's why I still love wrestling and making documentaries involving wrestling, per se, because I think it's such a wonderful sport that really does tie the world together, wonderful form of entertainment. I live my dream doing something that I always wanted to do and here I'm doing it almost longer than anybody else at a high level. I think that's something to be proud of."
Jericho is currently competing in AEW, returning to programming in April. His documentary, "Vietslam," released Tuesday as well.
In the ring, he started a feud with Ricochet and ended it at Double or Nothing in a Stadium Stampede match.
Recently, he’s been in a rivalry with Tommaso Ciampa. On Wednesday, Ciampa defeated Jericho and left the pro wrestling legend with a cut on his head.
Knicks' NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson spotted with sling on arm in first public appearance since surgery
It’s been over a month since the New York Knicks won the NBA title for the first time since 1973, and the "Big Apple" remains in rapture because of it.
Jalen Brunson, the NBA Finals MVP, continues to celebrate the long-awaited victory, but fans may not like what they saw in his first public appearance since getting offseason surgery done just under a month ago.
Brunson needed his left wrist surgically repaired, and for the first time since the successful procedure, he was spotted in Margate, New Jersey, with a sling around his left arm.
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Brunson also had his left hand and wrist wrapped up in a picture taken with a fan at The Other Lucy Beach Grille in the shore town.
Brunson underwent surgery due to a tendon issue in his left hand and wrist, which he dealt with throughout the Knicks ’ historic playoff run.
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However, Brunson’s estimated recovery time was six-to-eight weeks, which should ease Knicks fans’ minds a bit after seeing the photo.
It’s common for players to get procedures done during the offseason, as they wish to be ready for the upcoming season. Brunson is no different in this case, but any worries can be chalked up to how important he is for the Knicks to retain that title heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
Brunson averaged an NBA Playoffs-leading 28.4 points during the 19 games played for the Knicks. He also tallied 6.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game, while shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.3% from three-point territory.
Brunson, as well as his Knicks teammates, etched their names in New York history, returning the Larry O’Brien Trophy to a rabid fan base that captivated basketball fans around the globe throughout their series wins over the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
"Today, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks for stopping by and making time for our students! Your kindness and encouragement meant so much, especially to one student who truly needed a reason to smile," The Other Lucy Beach Grille’s Instagram post with Brunson read.
"Robert was having a difficult day and facing some challenges, and your kindness and encouragement completely turned things around. Moments like these remind us that being a role model goes far beyond the basketball court."
While Brunson may still be recovering, he’s still impacting the tri-state area as the certified "King of New York" after helping bring an NBA title to the city.
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Florida woman charged with murder evading police after body found in shallow grave, sheriff says
A Florida woman facing a murder charge for the death of a man found in a shallow grave is actively evading authorities and could be using multiple aliases while on the run, police said.
Isabelle Johnson, 38, has been charged in the slaying of 43-year-old Jason Christopher Coulthart, the Walton County Sheriff's Office announced.
Coulthart's remains were found buried on a property in Freeport, located in Florida's Panhandle, the sheriff's office said over the weekend. He was last seen on May 24 leaving the College Condominiums.
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After he was reported missing, investigators "developed information" that led them to the property in Freeport, where Coulthart's body was recovered on June 25.
"This is not the news we hoped to deliver to our Niceville community," said Niceville Chief of Police Mark Hayse. "We stand with Jason's family and will continue working closely with our partners to see this case through."
Investigators believe Johnson was involved in Coulthart's death and have issued a warrant for her arrest.
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She is believed to be "actively evading law enforcement," the sheriff's office said. Authorities have not disclosed her relationship with Coulthart.
Johnson could be using multiple aliases, including Harley, Jessica Elaine Bowman, Jessica Elaine Thrush, Jessica Dowdy, and others, authorities said.
Three other people have been arrested in connection with the killing. Michael Ray White, 74, and Kathleen Morris, 59, of Santa Rosa Beach, were arrested for accessory to a capital felony after the fact and obstruction. Investigators believe White knowingly helped Johnson evade law enforcement between June 25 and June 30.
Morris was arrested after admitting she helped Johnson with transportation and supplies, as well as misleading law enforcement officials over Johnson being at her home, Fox 10 News reported.
"Anyone found to have helped or who is still assisting Isabelle Johnson avoid arrest will be charged accordingly," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson. "If you give her a place to stay, help her hide, or lie for her, you will face consequences. This is a homicide case. We will not allow anyone to get in the way of this investigation."
Authorities released surveillance video that captured Johnson inside a business, days after Coulthart's remains were discovered. She may have changed her appearance since, the sheriff's office said.
Supreme Court justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance and more top headlines
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2. Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to fill brother's seat in Senate
3. US launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran in five-hour mission
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What to watch for during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
The All-Star Game is always one of the most exciting events on the Major League Baseball calendar, and 2026 is no exception.
Airing on FOX from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, with pregame coverage starting at 7 p.m., this year's All-Star Game pits some of the best players in baseball against each other.
Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Burkhardt, and Ken Rosenthal will provide pregame coverage and analysis, along with special guest Jon Bernthal presenting a tribute to players who served in the armed forces voiced by Morgan Freeman. There will also be a tribute to legendary NBA star Julius Erving, who played the vast majority of his career in Philadelphia.
Big stage, star players, and plenty of exciting young players getting their shot on a national platform. Here's some of the most interesting, exciting storylines to follow.
Trout made his last All-Star Game appearance in 2023, as the 34, soon to be 35-year-old has battled injuries for most of the past few seasons. But a rejuvenated Trout has once again proven to be back at the top of his game in a mostly healthy first half. While he's a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer, you never know how much longer he'll be able to maintain his production as he ages, making every opportunity at a national level must-see TV. Not to mention that the Los Angeles Angels', uh, struggles, to reach the postseason mean that the All-Star Game is the biggest showcase Trout has.
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Both the American and National League teams will feature some of baseball's brightest young players, some making their first appearance on such a large stage.
Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero starts in the outfield after an outstanding first half that proved his 2025 season was no fluke. Playing the first half at just 22-years-old, Caminero hit 28 home runs in his team's first 94 games, putting him on pace for 48 over a full season, with an outstanding 12.9% walk rate. Already, he's been 24 runs more valuable on offense than the average hitter, and the national platform can help deservedly raise his profile.
Ben Rice, of the New York Yankees, starts at first base, and while he's frequently overshadowed by teammate Aaron Judge, he's quietly been one of the most productive hitters in baseball the past two seasons. Thus far in 2026, he's been 66% better than league average on offense.
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The National League starting lineup features shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder Andy Pages. Abrams has been a bit of a throwback style player, hitting 20 home runs and stealing 15 bases in the first half with a .275 batting average. Another player who doesn't get the attention he deserves thanks to playing in Washington, DC, Abrams is still just 25 and establishing himself as one of the most exciting young shortstops in baseball. Pages similarly gets overshadowed, thanks to playing in LA, but he's turned into a defensive force and he's been the second most valuable offensive player in the Dodgers star-studded lineup. Not to mention that 2025 Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, catcher for the Atlanta Braves, starts behind the plate.
Both teams have a deep bench of young players, with the AL featuring rookie Kevin McGonigle, surprising Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas, outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and Japanese import Muetaka Murakami, who's hit 20 homers in just 60 games.
The National League has Sal Stewart, having an impressive season for the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Crow-Armstrong, who's turned his season around and seems headed for another 30-30 campaign with the Chicago Cubs, and James Wood, rapidly becoming one of the most feared hitters in the sport with the Nationals.
If there's one thing that's become vitally important across modern baseball, it's velocity. And the All-Star Game will have plenty of it, particularly with several pitchers knowing they'll be pitching in shortened stints.
Chase Burns, who averages nearly 98 mph on his fastball, has been outstanding for the Cincinnati Reds. Paul Skenes makes his second All-Star Game appearance as he establishes himself as a perennial Cy Young candidate. Jhoan Duran, hometown closer in Philadelphia, will bring his 100+ mph sinker to the mound, as will dominant Padres closer Mason Miller.
Then there's Jacob Misiorowski. "The Miz" has been nearly unhittable thus far, with just a 1.62 ERA and 167 strikeouts in 111 innings. Not surprising considering his fastball averages over 100mph, even as a starter, and he set a new record this year with the fastest pitcher thrown by a starting pitcher in the Statcast era.
On the AL side, Aroldis Chapman continues to sit in the high-90s even in his age-38 season, as does dominant Guardians closer Cade Smith and Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland.
Hometown favorite Christopher Sanchez starts for the NL, while Dylan Cease gets the ball for the AL.
The 2025 All-Star Game ended regulation in a 6-6 tie, leading to a new form of tiebreaker: the swing-off. Three players, three swings, most home runs wins. And Phillies star Kyle Schwarber got the job done for the National League, going three-for-three. The format was widely praised for adding drama and deciding the outcome in quick, exciting fashion. Will we see another one in 2026?
Even with the usual dropouts and injury replacements, unfortunately including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, there's plenty of star-power on the field at the All-Star Game. And the raucous crowd in Philadelphia will have plenty of reasons to cheer for home stars like Bryce Harper, Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Duran, Sanchez, and Jesus Luzardo.
Here are the full starting lineups and reserves for both leagues:
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NL:
AL Reserves:
Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
Designated Hitter
NL Reserves:
Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
Designated Hitter
AL Pitchers:
Relief Pitchers
NL Pitchers:
Starting Pitchers
Relief Pitchers
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The 2026 MLB All-Star Game airs on Fox at 8 p.m. ET, with pregame festivities starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Slain NJ mother 911 call made by her husband has forensic expert warning one mistake could derail focus
A chilling 911 call made by the husband of slain New Jersey mother and psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon has been shared over and over and has been picked apart by internet sleuths searching for clues.
The call’s distressed and disturbing audio reveals graphic detail of how Conor Hanlon found his bloodied wife.
Brooke Hanlon, 35, was found fatally stabbed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. No one has been charged in her death and Hanlon has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing.
Fox News Digital attempted to reach Conor Hanlon but calls were not immediately returned.
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Following the call's release, theories circulated online about a possible suspect. One of the nation’s top forensic linguists is warning those following the case not to jump to conclusions.
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"You can’t tell from a 911 call," Dr. Robert Leonard, a forensic linguist and Hofstra University professor, said to Fox News Digital.
"People very often try to," he goes on to say.
Dr. Leonard’s blunt breakdown comes amid social media speculation.
Internet sleuths are dissecting Hanlon’s frantic tone of voice and his word choice, like referring to one of Brooke’s wounds as a "laceration" in the nearly seven-minute call.
That’s exactly the kind of analysis that has led to devastating mistakes, Dr. Leonard said.
He pointed to multiple murder investigations where innocent people were publicly vilified because of how they sounded while calling 911.
One case he references is that of the father of Isabel Celis, Sergio Celis. He reported his six-year-old daughter missing from their Tucson, Arizona home in 2012.
Investigators discovered her remains five years later; leading up to this discovery, Mr. Celis was branded a killer, Dr. Leonard says.
"For six years all of the supposed amateur experts said he did it," Leonard said.
Ultimately, Christopher Clements , a convicted sex offender, was also convicted of young Isabel’s murder and kidnapping.
In another notorious case, then-teenager Marty Tankleff, of Long Island, New York spent 17 years in prison, wrongfully convicted.
Prosecutors zeroed in on his alleged calm demeanor following the killings of his parents; that conviction was eventually overturned.
"Everybody is so different," Leonard said. "There are no reliable markers."
He goes on to say, "We should not rush to judgment."
As for the call itself, he said, "You don’t do a murder investigation with one bit of data," he said.
The investigation into Brooke Hanlon’s killing is ongoing, The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation.
There is still a $1,000 reward for anyone who can provide information in the case.
Navy veteran who beat CNN in court says CIA wants him to delete, burn book manuscript: ‘That's censorship’
Zachary Young, the U.S. Navy veteran who defeated CNN in a high-profile defamation case, is accusing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of "censorship" for trying to stop him from releasing a spy memoir about his life.
Young, who is CIA-trained, successfully alleged that CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the country in 2021. During the trial, Young outlined his extensive training in things such as "brush passes," and other sophisticated ways to exchange sensitive information in hostile areas without being detected.
Young has since teamed up with "American Sniper" co-author Scott McEwen for a memoir called "American Spy," but he says the CIA withheld permission for the book to be published. Young said he sent his former employer a manuscript for prepublication review, noting that the book wouldn’t contain classified information and that his involvement with the agency was already part of the public trial record after the CIA confirmed his background to CNN reporters.
The CIA Author Review Office (ARO) not only rejected his book but also told Young, who signed a nondisclosure agreement during his time with the Agency, to delete the manuscript altogether, according to a letter the Navy veteran said he received earlier this month.
"The manuscript cannot be published or disclosed as written, because the manuscript is predicated upon sensitive information subject to your nondisclosure agreement. In issuing this denial, we reviewed the additional materials you submitted with the manuscript, but must stress that these materials did not constitute confirmation or acknowledgment by the organization of the information contained in the manuscript or alter the status of the sensitive information," the letter obtained by Fox News Digital stated.
"Therefore, you must delete any and all copies containing the sensitive information. Electronic copies should be deleted from your hard drive, mobile device, the cloud, and any backup or remote storage locations," the letter continued. "Ensure these items are also deleted from ‘Recycle Bin’ and ‘Trash’ folders. Please shred or burn hardcopies."
Young, who was given 30 days to appeal the ruling but said he didn’t receive the letter at his residence in Austria until the window was halfway closed, blasted the Agency.
"I kept America's secrets for most of my adult life without recognition. The CIA's own director of public affairs confirmed my employment, in an official capacity, to a journalist she knew was writing a story about me. Now that same Agency wants me to burn my own life story to cover its embarrassment. That's not national security. That's censorship. CNN didn't intimidate me, and the CIA won't either," Young told Fox News Digital.
The CIA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to a press release for the book, "American Spy" will tell the story of "an American who spent years working undercover in hostile environments and denied areas, operating in the hidden world of international espionage." William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, was expected to release the book later this year.
HarperCollins did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In addition, NewsBusters reported that the person who served as CIA Public Affairs Director when Young’s affiliation was confirmed to then-CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt had previously worked for CNN from January 2017 to January 2020.
"According to sworn testimony and contemporaneous CNN communications introduced at trial, she confirmed my former CIA employment to a CNN reporter while he was reporting the story. That was not some random leak. That was the Agency’s own press office communicating with the media through its official spokesperson. Given that, it is hard to understand what the Agency’s objection to my book could possibly be, especially since they have never once identified in writing a single passage they claim is classified," Young told Fox News Digital.
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"A CNN reporter went to the CIA, the CIA’s official public affairs office confirmed my background, CNN then aired a defamatory story about me, and now the Agency is trying to block my book about what happened," Young continued. "That raises serious questions, and I think the public deserves answers."
CNN declined comment.
In 2025, a six-person jury decided Young was owed $4 million in lost earnings and $1 million in personal damages such as pain and suffering, and said punitive damages were warranted against CNN. A settlement was reached before punitive damages were decided by the jury.
The foreman of the jury, Katy Svitenko, told Fox News Digital in her first interview following the trial that the jury was "willing to go as high as $100 million, somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 million to $100 million." Settlement terms were not disclosed.
CNN has previously said it will take "useful lessons" from the decision.
"We remain proud of our journalists and are 100% committed to strong, fearless and fair-minded reporting at CNN, though we will of course take what useful lessons we can from this case," a CNN spokesperson told Fox News Digital following the trial.
Treasure hunters recover rare silver bar from legendary shipwreck off Florida Keys
Treasure hunters in Florida recently uncovered a 22.5-pound silver bar from a legendary shipwreck — the first of its kind recovered in nearly three decades.
Divers with Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions, working from the salvage vessel DARE, found the silver bar at the wreck site of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha.
Captain Drake Nicholas and the crew recovered the silver bar from about 50 feet of water off Key West, Florida, according to a press release.
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The Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon, sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622 while carrying silver, gold and emeralds.
The wreck's famed "Mother Lode" was discovered by treasure hunter Mel Fisher's team in 1985 and continues to yield artifacts more than four decades later.
The team was alerted to the silver bar after detecting a "very strong target" on a metal detector, said Sean Browne, head of investor relations for Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions.
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"The crew used an airlift to remove layers of sand and sediment while working slowly around the target," Browne told Fox News Digital.
"As more of the object became exposed, it became clear we were looking at a silver bar."
The silver bar was "heavily encrusted" with marine growth, Browne added, and is currently undergoing conservation to remove the buildup.
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"Despite the marine growth, the bar remained remarkably intact," he said.
"One of its most distinctive features is the small depression on the top surface where it was tested for purity before being loaded aboard the Atocha in 1622."
Browne noted that, although this is the first silver bar recovered by the expedition from the Atocha since 1999, the crew has recovered hundreds of silver bars from the wreck since the ship's main treasure deposit was discovered in 1985.
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Since then, the crew "has continued to recover silver and gold coins, emeralds, swords, keys, pottery, navigational instruments and many other artifacts from the Atocha and Santa Margarita wreck sites," Browne said.
"This silver bar is exciting because it reminds us that significant discoveries are still being made," he added.
"It reinforces what we've always believed: The expedition is active, the search continues, and remarkable artifacts are still waiting to be uncovered beneath the waters of the Florida Keys."
Browne estimated the silver bar could be worth between $50,000 and $100,000 today, but said its historical significance far outweighs the value of the silver itself.
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Even after decades of excavations by Mel Fisher's expedition, Browne said the Atocha still holds more treasures waiting to be uncovered.
"Historical records indicate that hundreds of silver bars, along with thousands of silver coins, emeralds and other artifacts, still remain on the Atocha and Santa Margarita wreck sites," he said — noting the crew recovered three silver coins in a single day in late June.
"Every recovery adds another piece to the story and helps guide the expedition toward future discoveries," Browne added.
"This find is an exciting reminder that one of history's greatest treasure hunts is still very much underway."
These states are 'ahead of the game' in bringing down home prices, Trump's housing chief says
Homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, but Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner reveals some states are making more progress than others.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Turner said Florida and Texas are "ahead of the game" on housing affordability, citing efforts to expand housing opportunities and reduce barriers to new construction.
His comments come as home costs has emerged as a major midterm issue, with elevated mortgage rates, a persistent housing shortage and rising construction costs continuing to put homeownership out of reach for many families.
Against that backdrop, President Donald Trump's HUD chief argued that increasing housing supply through state and local reforms will be critical to improving affordability, saying the Trump administration is working to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage more homebuilding nationwide.
"Florida is really ahead of the game, in particular when it comes to opportunities, and Texas is doing a great job," Turner told Fox News Digital from the National Mall last week on one of the final days of the Great American State Fair.
He said states that prioritize housing development and work closely with local communities are better positioned to keep pace with demand.
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Beyond those two states, Turner said other communities are also making strides.
"Other states are laser focused on this. I was just in Philadelphia and they are dialed in and working very well together," he said of the Pennsylvania city, addind: "Omaha, Nebraska, they have great collaboration and working relationships."
The comments align with what homebuilders describe as a key advantage in many fast-growing Southern states.
By easing regulatory hurdles and making it easier to build new homes, states such as Texas and Florida have been better positioned to keep pace with rapid population growth than markets with more restrictive zoning and permitting rules, industry leaders previously told Fox News Digital.
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"Those economies are wide open. They are inviting more businesses, they're generally low-tax states and they've made housing a priority," National Association of Home Builders President and CEO Jim Tobin previously told Fox News Digital.
"They've got the land and the will and courage to let builders build in those areas to meet the housing demand for those new jobs."
The approach has taken on greater importance as Americans continue relocating to lower-tax states, fueling demand for homes in many Sun Belt markets.
Housing experts say states that pair population growth with policies that encourage new construction are generally better positioned to accommodate newcomers without worsening housing shortages or putting additional upward pressure on prices.
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Turner said the Trump administration is pursuing many of the same strategies he credited in states like Florida and Texas, including reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging new home construction to boost supply and improve affordability.
"That's what we're doing now is easing the regulatory environment, bringing the cost down, raising the supply so builders can build and homeowners can buy," Turner said.
Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%
President Donald Trump signed an executive order drastically shrinking the size of two national monument areas in Utah on Monday.
The order applies to the Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, shrinking their total coverage by roughly 90% from 3 million acres to 300,000. The areas were established as federal monuments by President Bill Clinton in 1996 and Barack Obama in 2016, respectively.
"They took the land from the people quite honestly," Trump said during the Monday signing ceremony. "We’re giving it back."
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also attended the signing and praised the move, saying the original size of the monuments was far too expansive.
"We believe that under the Antiquities Act, it’s very clear that these monument designations are supposed to be the smallest area possible to protect the antiquities, and these multimillion-acre monuments that are bigger than the state of Delaware certainly do not fit that designation," he said.
Local Native American groups have criticized the move, however, as both monument areas contain parts of their history, including cliffside villages and petroglyphs.
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"From a Navajo perspective, Bears Ears is not simply a piece of federal public land," said Davina Smith-Idjesa, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and co-chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. "This is a living cultural site that holds our histories, our ceremonies, our traditional foods and medicines and our ancestors’ footprints."
Protections for national monuments apply to the surrounding landscape as well, preventing drilling, mining and construction. The original designations for the two monuments contained large deposits of coal and uranium.
Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have pushed for using more federal land to expand U.S. energy production, clearing the way for mining and oil drilling in Alaska as well.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.