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Kaulig Racing, Ram unveil unique Free Agent program for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series
Kaulig Racing and Ram said they would bring some outside-the-box ideas to the Craftsman Truck Series – and they’re delivering with the next phase of the truck manufacturer’s return to NASCAR.
It was announced Monday that a unique Free Agent Program for the #25 Ram 1500 at Kaulig Racing will debut in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. The program will bring an "unexpected and unknown lineup of drivers from different racing disciplines to compete throughout the season."
"The Free Agent seat gives us the flexibility to bring in talent while keeping fans on their toes," Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing, said in a statement. "Each driver will bring something unique to the team. It’s a new idea, and exactly the kind of energy we want heading into 2026."
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The Free Agent seat will feature a mix of drivers from various racing backgrounds. Ram and Kaulig Racing will announce the Free Agent driver on the Monday before each race next season, keeping the series fresh with different competitors.
"Few people will ever experience the raw intensity of driving in a NASCAR race – V-max speeds, crushing G-forces, raging adrenaline, primal focus – 170 mph in traffic is dancing on a razor’s edge. It’s a rush that is hard to replicate," Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram, said in a statement. "Until science fiction becomes reality, spectators can only glimpse the feeling, never truly live it. So why do 20 million fans love this sport? Ask five and you’ll get five different answers, but one common thread: the connection to teams and drivers, personalities larger than life. No. 25 isn’t chasing points, we are chasing something bigger, celebrating and amplifying fan engagement with the Free Agents, Kaulig Racing and the Ram brand. That’s the sole mission."
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Ram announced in August that Kaulig Racing would be its anchor factory team as it makes a long-awaited return to NASCAR.
The Free Agent drivers will not compete for the Craftsman Truck Series championship, as Kuniskis noted when he said the #25 truck "isn’t chasing points."
Instead, Ram will create a prize program based on the best individual race performances. Only drivers who compete in the Free Agent truck will be eligible, with the top performer recognized at the end of the season.
Five Ram 1500 trucks were announced for Kaulig Racing’s 2026 lineup, with Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, Daniel Dye and Justin Haley serving as full-time drivers. The other two entries include the Free Agent truck and another driver to be announced at a later date.
Kaulig told Fox News Digital in August, when the partnership with Ram was announced, that it was "a union of shared values." He said his role as team owner revolves around thinking differently from others in NASCAR while helping Ram reestablish itself in the sport.
"To now join forces as the anchor team for Ram’s return to NASCAR is both an honor and a responsibility," Kaulig said then. "Together, we’re ready to set a new standard on race day and in the impact we make off the track."
And Kuniskis said it then: "We needed a partner that truly aligns with the Ram brand and embraces our unconventional approach to NASCAR."
This is about as unconventional as it gets, but it’s focused on fan engagement, elite talent and, of course, the raw horsepower Ram plans to deliver on Feb. 13, 2026, when the season kicks off at the iconic Daytona International Speedway.
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Texas raid targeting Tren de Aragua gang leads to arrest of 140 illegal immigrants
A raid at a sex and human trafficking operation in San Antonio operated by members of Tren de Aragua gang (TdA) resulted in at least 140 illegal immigrants being arrested, authorities said Monday.
The raid was part of a joint operation between the Texas Department of Public Safety and federal and local authorities, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott said.
On Monday, a regional Homeland Security Task Force was created to combat transnational criminal organizations. The aim of the task force is to dismantle drug cartels, foreign terrorist organizations, and criminal networks responsible for crimes like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and money laundering.
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Sunday's raid was part of President Donald Trump's executive order issued on Jan. 20 targeting transnational criminal organizations.
More than 140 illegal immigrants from Venezuela, Honduras, Mexico and other South American countries were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The raid involved multiple federal agencies.
"The Homeland Security Task Force enables the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to bring its sophisticated investigative techniques to the table, which have been instrumental in capturing the most violent drug trafficking organizations in the United States and worldwide," said the Houston Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen.
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"We look forward to working hand in hand with our federal and state counterparts in bringing down drug traffickers pumping poison into our neighborhoods and devastating our communities," he added.
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, whose brother served as mayor of San Antonio, said he has asked the Justice Department and local agencies for more information on the raid. He claimed that raids conducted elsewhere have seen U.S. citizens and immigrants with no criminal record arrested.
Meanwhile, in Houston, ICE arrested 3,500 criminal illegal aliens, including child predators and murderers, during the 43-day government shutdown.
The suspects taken into custody include 13 people convicted of murder, 51 child predators, 67 sex offenders and 23 gang members, including an MS-13 gang member charged with a triple homicide in Dallas, authorities said.
Gavin Newsom declared as the Democratic Party's 2028 'frontrunner' by Politico
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was declared the Democratic frontrunner to win back the White House in 2028 by a column in Politico on Saturday.
Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin wrote that Newsom has positioned himself over the past two years as the most viable Democratic contender for the presidency.
"No Democrat has had a better two years than Gavin Newsom and because of it, the California governor — a national figure since he was a 36-year-old boy mayor — has claimed a new title: front-runner," Martin wrote.
Martin argued that Newsom combines traditional political experience with a strong grasp of social media and the ability to connect with younger voters, making him a promising candidate.
"By the old rules of Democratic nominations, Newsom fits neatly in the tradition of Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama: younger, outsider candidates who could credibly run fresh campaigns against the Washington status quo of both parties while claiming enough insider credentials to reassure party mandarins who care about such things," he wrote. "Newsom is also the best-positioned Democrat according to the new rules of politics — namely, whether you are or can become famous by breaking through on social media."
Martin also noted Newsom’s centrist and inclusive stance within the party as another advantage for the governor.
"’I want it to be the Manchin to Mamdani party. I want it to be inclusive,’ the governor told me last week," Martin said, adding "that Newsom isn’t fully comfortable in either faction" of his party.
Martin dubbed him the "early front-runner" because of Newsom's ability to read the moment and make his opposition to President Donald Trump a public focus.
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"The newly-elected president, perhaps the most galvanizing political foil the country has ever known, picked a fight with Newsom over the Los Angeles wildfires shortly into 2025. And then Trump elevated the governor further by deploying the National Guard and active-duty Marines into the city by the summer," Martin wrote.
After those clashes with Trump, Newsom opposed the president in a redistricting fight that Martin credited for making the governor an early leader in the 2028 Democratic primary.
Martin also stated how Newsom’s willingness to mock Trump and his supporters online "has endeared him to the sprawling anti-Trump coalition, even the Newsom skeptics among them."
Cam Newton accuses Browns coach Kevin Stefanski of not wanting Shedeur Sanders to succeed
Shedeur Sanders made his regular-season debut for the Cleveland Browns during the team’s 23-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and it wasn’t the outing he would’ve hoped for in his first real action in the NFL.
Sanders went 4-of-16 for 47 yards, was sacked twice and threw an interception. The Ravens ultimately saw tight end Mark Andrews score a rushing touchdown in the 23-17 victory.
Sanders was critical of himself after the game, but former NFL quarterback Cam Newton said this game backed up an opinion he’s had for quite a while.
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"I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I do not think Kevin Stefanski wants Shedeur Sanders to succeed in Cleveland," Newton said on ESPN’s "First Take". "The reason being is, don’t tell me what he said, don’t tell me what he’s saying. I’m going off of actions – alright? Let’s go off actions.
"The actions is, if I’m Shedeur, or if I’m a Shedeur Sanders fan, I would not want him to take the field because that’s going to consistently be the display we’re going to see. It doesn’t matter if it’s Deshaun Watson, it doesn’t matter if it’s Shedeur Sanders, it doesn’t matter if it’s Dillon Gabriel, it doesn’t matter if it’s Dan Orlovsky, it doesn’t matter if it’s Cam Newton. You need help in Cleveland. When you have a quarterback that’s still making $46 million on your roster, and he’s not healthy, that impacts the talent that’s around him. They are not a good team."
The Browns are 2-8 this season, and Sanders marks the third quarterback change since the regular season began. At first, 41-year-old journeyman Joe Flacco was leading the way in Stefanski’s offense, but he was benched, leading to rookie Dillon Gabriel taking over.
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After Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, Gabriel became the full-time starter with Sanders backing him up. It’s been a struggle for Gabriel, who went 7-of-10 passing for 68 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions Sunday before Stefanski turned to Sanders after Gabriel suffered a concussion.
Newton believes Sanders is being set up to fail, saying the Colorado product and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders isn’t being given a fair chance to make his mark in Cleveland.
"But this is the thing that really irks me the most… because [Sanders] doesn’t get any reps," Newton said. "Circa 2015, circa when Cam Newton was the MVP, circa when, hey, my backup for [the] majority of my career was probably the biggest blessing of my career, to have a veteran in Derek Anderson. Ron Rivera still knew, ‘We’re one play away, kid, from you not being available.’"
Sanders was blunt in his postgame press conference while discussing his performance in his first regular-season action.
"I don’t think I played good," Sanders said. I think there's a lot of things we need to look at during the week and go and just get comfortable with even throwing routes with Jerry [Jeudy] and throwing routes with all those guys.
"I think that was my first ball to him all year," he continued. "But other than that, I just think overall, we just got to go next week and understand, so that we have a week to prepare stuff I like to do."
To Newton’s point, Sanders hadn’t received any first-team reps in practice before this game. He started the season as the team’s third-string quarterback before moving to Gabriel’s backup after the Flacco trade.
Despite the poor outing, Sanders’ confidence isn’t wavering as the Browns move on to next week’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road.
"I still have the same confidence. I’m still me," he said. "I’ll never go anywhere. You know, just going out there, seeing daylight, that's all I needed to see how they move out there. Playing against a great defense. You got guys from the Pro Bowl out there, so it’s exciting to see. Okay, this is what it’s like? Alright. This is what it’s like? I’m excited for it. So, you know, I just got to take this one and build on it."
Stefanski has not named a starting quarterback for the Raiders matchup, though an announcement is expected later this week.
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FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott participates in fireside chat with University of South Carolina students
FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott participated in a fireside chat on Thursday with University of South Carolina students, discussing media operations and the business of journalism by focusing on culture, collaboration, creativity and change.
Scott was joined by "FOX & Friends" co-host Lawrence Jones, who moderated the event that was part of the Baldwin Lecture series for students at the College of Information and Communications. Students were shown a video detailing Fox News Channel’s rise from a startup cable option in 1996 to the multi-platform juggernaut that exists today.
Scott explained that when Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch announced the network’s launch date shortly after she was hired, they only had five months to get the network up and running. While many would have seen this as an impossible task, Scott saw it as a chance to make an impact.
"I started entry-level as a programming assistant, I had a great boss who was also a mentor of mine at the time, and we were short staffed, so I just kept raising my hand and asking for opportunities to contribute," Scott said.
"That five months, it was a lot of long days, seven days a week, but we got the network up and my career got launched through those years," she continued. "I’m a results-oriented person, and that was why I got a lot of opportunities and promotions."
Jones then asked Scott to explain key lessons she’s learned on her journey from entry-level staffer to chief executive.
"One thing about my style is I always operate as a startup, I never take my position for granted," Scott said.
"I embrace change, I always strive for excellence every day and I treat every issue with the utmost importance, but I do always operate in that startup mode. I have four words that are in my head all the time about how to operate as a CEO, and they happen to all begin with C," she continued. "One is culture, one is creativity, embracing change, the word ‘change’ is very important to me, and one is collaboration."
Scott said culture, collaboration, creativity and change all coming together helps FOX News Media thrive as an organization.
"I’ve been through quite a journey, being here for 30 years, and the No. 1 most important thing is the culture you create within the organization, for all that’s said about Fox News, it’s the happiest place to work and we have a great team," Scott said. "I am a people-first person, I try to think of our organization as a big family."
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The FOX News Media chief executive said it’s critical to have "the best people at every position" throughout the company.
"I believe in surrounding yourself with the best people," Scott said. "We have the best people across the business and that’s really important."
Scott said that she’s always enjoyed working with all different types and ages of people. Among her favorites was TV pioneer Chet Collier, who died in 2007 after a storied career that included helping develop Fox News Channel in 1996.
"He was an old school TV producer, executive. He taught me everything I know about talent and working with talent, producing shows and creating shows, and how to get audiences interested and engaged," Scott told the students.
She explained that she was "really lucky" to work with Collier so early in her career. He brought her to meetings provided critical opportunities despite being decades more experienced than Scott was at the time.
"I look at those years that I worked for him as a master class program, because it was really a gift," Scott said.
"I knew how lucky I was. He was imparting all of his wisdom on me. And you know one of the greatest lessons he taught me is a very simple philosophy is ‘people watch people,’" Scott explained.
Collier taught her that people watch people they like, trust, people that don't talk down to them, and people that know how to connect through the screen.
"One of my talents is spotting people who, I believe, have the ability to do that and develop them, and expand their tool kit so they become an even greater asset to themselves and to what we're doing as a business," Scott said.
Scott said there are high expectations for the Fox News family, with plenty of targets and goals, but she understands everyone is human and must work together to succeed.
"I care about people, and I care about their lives and what they’re going through, and I understand that may impact their job from time to time, but that culture of having each other’s back… the collaboration we have altogether, that’s the teamwork mentality. We couldn’t do the job that we do if we didn’t have a strong culture and really collaborate as a team," she said.
Scott feels that regularly coming up with new ideas and embracing the changes that come along with those new ideas, has been critical to the success of Fox News. Podcasts, social media and other new technologies have changed the way Americans consume news, and Scott sees this as a path for promising new careers.
"You should be on the cutting edge, learning and bringing that to whatever internship or opportunity you get outside of there," she said.
Since the early stages of Scott’s career, she has looked for candidates with whom "love to win and hate to lose," because it’s important to bring a "competitive spirit" to Fox News.
Scott told the students they should always accept potential opportunities in order to expand their skill sets. She strongly advised the students to embrace artificial intelligence, which she doesn’t see as a job eliminator but rather another opportunity.
"I actually believe there's too much doomerism in the storytelling of AI. I actually think AI tools are rapidly growing and anybody who's young should be getting themselves educated about different AI tools in different industries and how they're going to be using them," Scott said
Scott explained that she’s had opportunities to meet AI heavyweights and came away impressed with the technology and has high hopes for the future.
"To me, AI is not a job eliminator," Scott said, noting that skeptics have a lot of negative things to say about the topic.
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"Again, the C word, change. You have to embrace change. It's here, there are tools that are going to help you do your job more efficiently, more strategically," Scott said.
"Being an early adapter, especially as a college student, gives you a big leg up to have the opportunity to bring that experience and knowledge into wherever you work," she added. "The young generation should really get excited about learning about it, understanding it and having more knowledge so that when you go in, you’re going to be way ahead of your bosses."
It was easy for Scott to embrace artificial intelligence, who considers herself a "change person."
"I’m always thinking about what’s the next thing. That’s sort of my style," she said, telling a story about when she started using the Blackberry roughly 20 years ago.
"I was on the train going home that night, and I was getting emails, and I was able to do my work. This is before the iPhone, and I thought, ‘This is a game changer’ Scott told the students.
"Around that time, I wrote a memo to my boss, ‘Any place, anytime, anywhere,’ she said. "I knew that we were at the thrust of changes in media consumption."
Two decades later, people can indeed consume media anytime, anyplace, and Scott said the industry will continue to evolve.
"The game is changing; there are change agents in the newsroom. And as producers, as camera operators, the business is changing and growing," Scott said.
Another example of embracing change is the drone program that was launched by Fox News in 2012 and has grown significantly under her leadership.
"We now have 200 drone pilots. Not just for Fox News, but for Fox TV stations as well," Scott said. "You have to embrace all different things and new things."
Trump announces 'FIFA Pass' visa system for millions of World Cup fans heading to America in 2026
President Donald Trump hosted another meeting of the White House task force on FIFA ahead of next year’s World Cup in North America, and a new initiative will be implemented for ticketholders entering the United States.
The FIFA task force announced a new system that would allow World Cup ticketholders to receive priority interviews to obtain visas.
Trump spoke about what is being called the FIFA Pass while standing alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. While announcing the Prioritized Appointment Scheduling System, Trump also noted that the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security have been working "tirelessly" to "ensure that soccer fans from all around the world are properly vetted and able to come to the United States next summer easily."
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"I’ve directed my administration to do everything within the power to make the 2026 World Cup an unprecedented success. I think it’s going to be the greatest, and we are setting records on ticket sales," Trump added.
Infantino added that FIFA expects "between five and 10 million people coming to America from… all over the world to enjoy the World Cup" next year.
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"With this FIFA Pass, we can make sure that those who buy a ticket that are legitimate football fans, or soccer fans… they can come and attend the World Cup in the best conditions – starting from getting their visa and then coming, of course, in the country to enjoy," Infantino said in the Oval Office.
Trump strongly encouraged World Cup ticketholders from around the world to apply for their U.S. visas "right away."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also present in the Oval Office, telling reporters that "over 400 additional consular officers" have been deployed to embassies around the world to handle World Cup – related visa requests.
"Our advice to everybody is: if you have a ticket for any of the games, you need to apply as soon as possible. If you haven’t done so as soon as possible, don’t wait until the last minute," Rubio said. "Your ticket is not a visa; it doesn’t guarantee admission to the U.S. It guarantees you an expedited appointment."
The World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, is expected to attract six billion viewers worldwide, according to Infantino. He also expects one billion people to watch the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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NFL suspends Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase one game for spitting incident in loss vs Steelers
The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for one game for spitting at Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during their Week 11 game Sunday afternoon.
Chase denied spitting at Ramsey, who was ejected after throwing a punch at the star receiver in the fourth quarter. However, video evidence showed otherwise, leading to the NFL’s discipline.
Chase’s one-game suspension will cost him his usual weekly paycheck of $448,333, as well as a $58,823 per-game active bonus, according to ESPN.
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The NFL said Chase violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to "any act that is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."
The incident occurred when Chase and Ramsey were face-to-face, their facemasks pressed together, between plays in the fourth quarter. At first, no one understood why Ramsey grabbed Chase’s facemask and punched him, leading to his ejection.
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The AFC North rivals had exchanged words earlier in the game, but moments like that can happen between two of the league’s best players, especially in a divisional matchup.
After the game, Ramsey accused Chase of spitting at him during their confrontation, leading to the punches thrown. Chase quickly denied the accusation, saying he never opened his mouth toward Ramsey. Again, video evidence showed otherwise.
Chase’s actions were criticized by many in the sports world, including some outside football. Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson ridiculed Chase for his actions on X.
"How’d we get to spitting on a person?" Jackson wrote. "Ja Marr (sic) it’s an act that never goes away. It brands you, you wear it forever. Where did you learn that? For sure not your parents. Do that to him in a private place so he can whip ur (sic) butt for memory. Your (sic) a great player be a great leader."
Chase will exercise his right to appeal the suspension, according to multiple reports.
The Bengals, now 3-7 after losing three straight games, will head into Week 12 against a red-hot New England Patriots team without the league’s leader in receptions. Chase has 79 catches on 117 targets for 861 yards through 10 games, ranking second in the NFL behind Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,146 yards). He also has five receiving touchdowns this season.
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University of Michigan faculty votes overwhelmingly for resolution to reverse ban on minor gender procedures
Faculty at the University of Michigan voted overwhelmingly this month for a resolution to reinstate "gender-affirming care" procedures for minors at the university's medical center, Michigan Medicine.
The Faculty Senate voted on Nov. 3 to reinstate "gender-affirming care" procedures for minors under the age of 19, with 2,432 voting yes, 555 voting no and 651 faculty abstaining from the vote, according to The Michigan Daily.
The resolution appears to imply that it is discriminatory to withhold such procedures from transgender minors, as it claims "cisgender individuals under 19 years of age continuing to receive various medically necessary forms of care including hormones and hormone blockers, a disparity that renders the decision to withhold those treatments from trans individuals discriminatory."
On its website, Michigan Health defines "gender-affirming care" as "medical, surgical, mental health and other supportive services for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming patients."
In August, the University of Michigan announced it would stop sex-change procedures for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapies.
Shanna Kattari, associate professor of social work and women’s studies, said the halt to gender procedures for minors was due to pressure from the Trump administration.
"We continue to capitulate to the demands of those unsupported by research and the bullying of the current administration," Kattari said, according to The Michigan Daily. "We have no right to call ourselves the leaders and best, only followers who have bent the knee."
Work of interest for Kattari includes looking at "experiences of sexuality in marginalized communities, most notably disabled adults, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, those practicing non-monogamy, and those practicing kink/leather/BDSM."
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mary Masson, senior director of public relations at Michigan Medicine said, "On Aug. 25, 2025, University of Michigan Health announced it would discontinue gender affirming hormonal therapies and puberty blocker medications for minors. That is our current position."
Masson added, "We remain committed to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for our patients — including mental health services and support — to ensure patients and families can make informed decisions that are right for them."
She said that the institution recognizes "the gravity and impact of this decision. We have worked closely with and will continuously support the well-being of our patients, their families, and our care teams."
Fox News Digital reached out to the University of Michigan and Kattari for additional comment.
Styx’s Dennis DeYoung slams Rock & Roll Hall of Fame over delayed honors, 'prejudices' against deserving stars
Styx's Dennis DeYoung is voicing his frustration with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for its belated recognition of music icons.
In a blistering Facebook post, the band's former lead singer, 78, slammed the organization for delaying the induction of legendary artists until long after their prime.
"It’s a shame that Bad Company had to wait so long to get in that it rendered Paul Rodgers unable to perform due to health concerns," the "Babe" hitmaker wrote.
DeYoung continued, "Bollocks!! I would have liked to have seen him perform years ago to demonstrate how one of rock’s premiere singers ACTUALLY ROCKS."
"You know, like the name on their institution’s logo. I have said this repeatedly for decades: Just change the damn name," he added.
DeYoung has previously shared his opinion that the Hall no longer represents rock in the traditional sense as it has inducted many members from a wide range of genres.
In his Facebook post, DeYoung pointed out that the organization's delayed inductions often rob artists of the chance to enjoy the honor.
"The induction ceremony clearly pointed out the tragic manner in which this joint operates," he wrote. "Making so many musicians wait until they either incapacitated or dead is shameful."
"Joe Cocker, Warren Zevon et al are suddenly eligible decades after their success?" DeYoung continued. "Explain that, what’s changed except the Hall’s inability to let go of their clear prejudices and induct them? They now admit, when it’s far too late that they have erred. Have Joe, Warren and others recently become more popular? …No."
"The Hall’s initial mission statement about who qualifies was always a ruse and a joke concocted to protect their own personal choices. I’ll stop now before I need BP meds," he added.
"I have said this before — as someone whose band has never been considered, whatever I write ends up sounding like sour grapes."
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for comment.
According to the organization's website, the primary criterion for eligibility is that "an individual artist or band must have released their first commercial recording 25 full years prior to the year of induction."
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Styx, which released its debut self-titled album in 1972, has been eligible for nomination and induction since 1997.
The 2025 inductees include indie rock band The White Stripes, hip-hop duo OutKast, singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, English rock supergroup Bad Company, rock ‘n’ roll singer Chubby Checker, British rock and blues singer Joe Cocker and rock band Soundgarden.
"Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever," chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame John Sykes said in a statement, via Deadline.
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"Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps."
During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, DeYoung expressed his view that Styx was overdue for induction.
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"I want to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame because we deserve to be," he said. "I’m sickened by the fact that we’re not. I know that’s going to look really bad in print."
DeYoung continued, "There was a time the Hall was controlled and run by a certain mentality, which I respect. I do. The people who raise the money and got it, those people have the right to put who they want in there. It’s their deal."
"But in recent years, too many of our peers have gotten the nod," he added. "Is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the be all, end all? Of course, it isn’t. But it’s the only one."
"We’re human. We’re looking for a pat on the head. We’re asking for someone to tell us, ‘Nice job! You’re not as bad as we thought.’"
Duckworth fires staffer who claimed to be attorney for detained illegal immigrant with criminal history
A staffer for Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has been fired after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said he misrepresented himself as the attorney of a detained illegal immigrant to facilitate the man's release.
Last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons told the Illinois Democrat that her staffer, Edward York, claimed he was legally representing Jose Ismeal Ayuzo Sandoval.
Sandoval, a 40-year-old illegal immigrant, had a DUI conviction and was previously deported four times to Mexico.
According to ICE, the staffer made the claim to federal agents after entering an ICE facility in St. Louis, Illinois, on Oct. 29.
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"At approximately 1:29 p.m., an individual identified as Edward York, who, according to publicly available information, is employed as a Constituent Outreach Coordinator for your Senate office, entered the field office lobby, and in a discussion with a federal officer, claimed to be Mr. Ayuzo’s attorney. Mr. York demanded to speak with his ‘client,’" the Nov. 12 letter from ICE states.
"This staff member allegedly did so to gain access to the detainee and seek his release from custody, and he accomplished it by falsifying an official Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form."
In a letter on Monday, Duckworth addressed Lyons and said that the staffer was fired.
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"Upon reviewing the matter, I can confirm that neither I nor my leadership team was aware of, authorized or directed what your letter describes as the employee’s conduct," the message read.
Duckworth then confirmed that her office "terminated the employment of said employee, effective November 17, 2025."
Lyons had given the senator a Monday deadline to provide answers about the staffer's employment and whether he knowingly lied on government documents.
Fox News' Michael Tobin, Leo Briceno and Kyle Schmidbauer contributed to this report.