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7 Republicans rebel against Trump, vote with Dems to rein in Iran war powers
A handful of House Republicans rebuked President Donald Trump's operation in Iran on Tuesday, joining Democrats to pass a resolution aimed at reining in the commander-in-chief's war powers.
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the war powers resolution that was backed by 14 of his fellow House Democrats, including Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo, and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. But it was Republicans who helped put the legislation over the edge.
Seven House Republicans joined all 213 voting Democrats to pass the measure in a 220 to 204 vote late on Tuesday night. Opponents of the bill were 203 House Republicans and Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., who caucuses with the GOP.
"I've been consistent on that since the war powers provision expired after 60 days of engagement," Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Mich., told Fox News Digital on Tuesday morning ahead of the vote.
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Republicans who voted to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran have long argued that it's on Congress to declare war, not the White House. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 generally allows a president to engage U.S. forces in hostilities for up to 60 days without congressional authorization, with an additional 30-day withdrawal period under certain circumstances. Supporters of the resolution argue that period has already expired.
The Trump administration has argued the president is acting within his constitutional authority as commander in chief and has defended the continued military operation against Iran, saying the resolution would improperly restrict the president's ability to protect U.S. forces and national security interests.
The war in Iran has become a political lightning rod in the current midterm election season, dividing Republicans and providing political fodder for Democrats who have accused Trump of getting into another "forever war."
The conflict has also been blamed by some lawmakers and analysts for higher prices at the gas pump, which is expected to be a top issue for voters.
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It also pushed Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a well-known critic of Trump's foreign entanglements, to try to force a vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
But the vast majority of Republicans still stand by the president and insist he is well within his authority.
"The president has done a good job managing all this," Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., told Fox News Digital. "We need to stand with the president right now and with the Iranian people. And the president's done what he promised the American people, that he wasn't going to let them have a nuclear weapon."
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The Senate passed a similar resolution in June of this year, also with several Republicans defecting against Trump.
But even if an identical bill passes both chambers, Trump has indicated he opposes such legislation, meaning it would likely face a presidential veto if it gets to his desk.
3 dead, 1 hospitalized after news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles commercial area
Three people were killed and another was hospitalized after an NBC4 Los Angeles helicopter crashed Tuesday night in Los Angeles, authorities said.
NBC Los Angeles confirmed that the aircraft was its NewsChopper4.
Four people were assessed at the scene, with three pronounced dead and a fourth transported to a local hospital in unknown condition, according to the department.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said 56 firefighters responded just before 7 p.m. to the crash between two commercial buildings at 9151 N. Mason Ave. in Chatsworth.
One of the victims was a pedestrian in the parking lot, according to LAFD Capt. Branden Silverman. Authorities did not immediately say whether the other victims were aboard the helicopter or on the ground.
The crash sparked a fire that damaged four vehicles and two storage containers before firefighters extinguished the flames, according to LAFD. No nearby structures were exposed to the fire.
Authorities did not immediately say how many people were aboard the helicopter.
Local outlets reported that several TV news helicopters were in the area covering a deadly crash involving a Metro bus.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass mourned the victims of the crash.
"I’m absolutely devastated by the loss of life in Chatsworth tonight," Bass said in a statement. "My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we lost in the tragic bus collision and helicopter crash."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Stephen A. Smith calls out NBA star Kawhi Leonard for letting Clippers take the fall for salary cap scandal
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith went nuclear on Kawhi Leonard after the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap scandal, torching the league's soft punishment for a guy who just packed his bags back to Toronto.
"For him to cause all the trouble that he's caused for this organization and to walk away with nothing more than having to surrender $700,000 worth of restitution is a crime," Smith said on First Take. "Kawhi Leonard … he's a gangster."
The NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers with the most brutal penalty in league history: a $30 million fine, five lost first-round picks, and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer.
Investigators blew the lid off a shady scheme using sponsors like Aspiration and Daktronics to route millions in under-the-table cash to Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson. The mess even triggered federal and SEC probes, plus a five-year NBA ban for Robertson.
Yet Leonard got off with a lousy $700,000 fine, zero suspension, and a ticket straight back to Toronto.
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Smith spelled out how Leonard let management take the bullet while he skated away untouched.
"He broke the rules, got caught, pointed the finger at somebody else, threw the organization under the bus, got his money and left the country," Smith said. "I mean, [expletive], how much better can it get than that?"
Despite federal and SEC probes into the illicit side deals, the NBA let Leonard walk with a $700,000 restitution fee. In the end, it was a minor handling charge for a guy clearing nearly $50 million annually. He even waived a $7.45 million trade kicker to guarantee his exit back to Canada.
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The Clippers got hit with $30 million in fines, surrendered five first-round picks, and lost their owner for a year. Meanwhile, Kawhi blamed his inner circle, claimed total ignorance and hopped on a flight to Toronto without missing a single game.
Smith got this one dead right: Kawhi pulled off the ultimate hustle.
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Sally Field remembers shopping at Walmart with Dolly Parton: ‘Can you imagine all of us?’
Sally Field remembers shopping with Dolly Parton at Walmart like it was yesterday.
After the Emmy Awards on Monday night, Field took a moment to remember her loving friendship with the late country music icon and trips they used to take to their local Walmart.
"She was a friend. I admired her. I loved working with her. I never stopped loving her. There were moments where we tried to reach each other, but you know, this is a weird world I live in, this acting world where you do films, and you're so bonded with this group of people, it's like being in battle together," Field told Fox News Digital.
"It's like being in battle of the bulge together, and you save each other's lives, and you've got each other's backs, and you spend 24/7 with each other, and we would go shopping together, all of us, and go to Walmart together," she continued. "Can you imagine all of us coming into Walmart? And it never leaves your soul."
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Field explained that she lived far away from Parton, so getting together was a struggle for the two.
"Dolly and I live so far apart we can never make it ends meet, we could never find a way, but I never stopped feeling that way about her and the times we did reach out I think she felt that way about me. I loved her," Field concluded.
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At the 78th Annual Emmy Awards, Field gave a tribute, honoring the late star. Speaking to Fox News Digital after the show, she said, "don't even talk to me about it" because it was going to make her "cry."
Parton and Field's friendship blossomed after starring on "Steel Magnolias" together. The star-studded film also included Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah, Shirley MacLaine and Olympia Dukakis.
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Parton died on Aug. 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Following her death, Field took to Instagram and shared a photo of the "Steel Magnolias" cast and a message honoring her former co-star.
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"If there are truly angels on earth, then we have just lost one. Dolly Parton. There will never be another. I adored her with all my heart and will always cherish our time together. Forever. Rest in peace beautiful Dolly," Field wrote at the time.
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On Monday night, Field was honored with the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for playing Tova Sullivan in Netflix’s "Remarkably Bright Creatures." It was her fourth Emmy win.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
The death was included Thursday in the Florida Department of Health's updated fatality count for the deadly flesh-eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus.
The individual was from Broward County and between the ages of 75 and 79, WSFA reported. It remains unclear exactly how the person contracted the infection.
Previous deaths were attributed to residents of Bay, Palm Beach and Marion counties, according to the state’s health department.
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"Most people get vibriosis by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters," the Florida Department of Health said.
According to the department's website, Florida has reported 21 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in 2026.
In the last 10 years, 2022 and 2024 reported some of the highest numbers of cases and deaths in the region. Florida recorded 19 deaths and 82 cases in 2024, while 2022 saw 17 deaths and 74 cases.
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Officials said the unusual increase stemmed from certain counties experiencing impacts from hurricanes Helene and Ian. Severe weather events that cause standing or floodwaters pose a risk of exposure to the bacteria, officials said.
Vibrio vulnificus is a naturally occurring bacterium found in warm, brackish seawater.
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Exposure can occur when a person eats oysters contaminated with the bacteria or enters contaminated water with an open wound.
Health officials said bloodstream infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus are fatal about 50% of the time.
While healthy individuals typically develop a mild illness, Vibrio vulnificus infections can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.
"A recent study showed that people with these pre-existing medical conditions were 80 times more likely to develop Vibrio vulnificus bloodstream infections than healthy people," Florida health officials said.
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Severe infections can cause symptoms including fever, chills, decreased blood pressure, also known as septic shock, and blistering skin lesions. In some cases, wound infections can lead to tissue damage requiring amputation.
Elsewhere along the Gulf Coast, Louisiana has reported 15 cases and six deaths this year as of Sept. 9, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Fourteen of the cases were attributed to wound or seawater exposure.
The Texas Department of State Health Services says Texas typically sees an average of 33 cases per year.
Mississippi reported three cases as of August, according to the state’s health department.
Sophie Cunningham says she's talked with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver amid search for WNBA's next commissioner
As the WNBA searches for its next commissioner, Sophie Cunningham said she has spoken several times with current NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who is in charge of the search for the league's next leader.
"I have talked to Adam Silver a couple times, and I think he’s a great guy who’s very knowledgeable and full of wisdom," Cunningham told reporters this week. "Just getting to talk to him and hear his perspective of his approach to the NBA is huge."
Although Cunningham did not speculate about potential candidates for the position, she expressed confidence that the eventual choice will be someone determined to build on the WNBA’s momentum.
"I think he’s going to put someone in place who really wants to take our league to another level than it’s already at," she said. "Our league is booming, so why would we not want someone who is going to try to make it even more booming?"
Cunningham also believes that the next commissioner must put "players first."
"I think that the WNBA has always been a place for people to feel safe and comfortable," Cunningham said. "I think there’s all types of walks in this organization or in this league, which I think is absolutely awesome, but I do think with that, you need someone who’s going to unite everybody because it can be so different."
"My second thing is I really do think that you need a commissioner that is players first, who wants a relationship with the players," Cunningham said. "I think that’s so important."
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"That doesn’t mean we’re always going to get along and we’re always going to agree," she continued. "They have a job, they work for the owners, and so they’re going to have to make hard decisions. But if you have that open line of communication and that respect level, I think that it just feels different."
Cunningham’s comments come as the WNBA prepares for its first leadership change in seven years. Cathy Engelbert, who became the league’s first commissioner in 2019, announced that she will retire at the end of 2026 after more than four decades in business. Her tenure coincided with unprecedented growth in attendance, television audiences, sponsorship revenue and franchise valuations.
She also oversaw an expansion plan that will grow the league from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, along with new media-rights and collective bargaining agreements. At the same time, Engelbert’s relationship with players was occasionally strained.
Justin Herbert did not seem too pleased with the Chargers after disastrous loss to Arizona Cardinals
The Los Angeles Chargers under Jim Harbaugh have been remarkably consistent.
In 2024, they finished 11-6 and in second place in the AFC West, only to lose 32-12 to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. In 2025, they finished ... 11-6 and in second place in the AFC West. They then promptly lost in the Wild Card round 16-3 to the New England Patriots.
While the Chargers' defense improved immediately under Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, there's been a sense that the offense was not living up to its potential. Quarterback Justin Herbert has the traits to succeed in the modern NFL, elite arm strength and the ability to keep defenses honest by moving out of the pocket and scrambling when plays break down.
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Offensive line play and injuries have slowed the Chargers' attack down, however, and they scored just 368 points in 2025, well behind the league-leading Rams with 518. Harbaugh hoped to address some of those issues by bringing in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to run the offense.
The first opportunity to see that new-look Chargers scheme in action though, was a disaster. Putting it mildly. Los Angeles entered their season opener at SoFi Stadium as significant favorites over the Arizona Cardinals, coming off a dismal 3-14 season that saw them allow the fourth most points of any team in the NFL.
Sure enough, Arizona dominated. The Chargers' defense couldn't get off the field, allowing the Cardinals to dominate the time of possession battle from 37:31 to 22:29. Arizona had 393 yards on offense and allowed just 268, while forcing two turnovers and blocking a punt in the fourth quarter.
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Herbert never really got into a rhythm offensively, threw an interception, and unsurprisingly given the team he plays for, was frequently hurried on dropbacks. After the game, he seemed, well, less than pleased with how it played out.
"We just didn't execute," he said when asked about the lack of success on offense. "It's on us as an offense to not have penalties, we gotta score points in the red zone, we didn't execute on third downs, and we didn't move the ball like we needed to."
When asked whether he "saw the safety" on the interception, Herbert responded, "Yeah."
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Given an opportunity to elaborate, he added, "Yeah, it was a shot play that I threw, and he made a good play on it."
As to whether it was Arizona's defense or the new scheme that caused the disconnect, Herbert once again was less than enthused. "Yeah they played well, but it's on us to play better. It's on us to go score points, to make sure we're doing everything we can on third down and in the red zone. You know, we didn't play the way we wanted to, and we're going to have to watch film and get better from it."
Chargers fans pointed out that it seemed like, from his body language and delivery, Herbert had already given up on the season. Whether that's true or not, Sunday was the continuation of a frustrating run of offensive line play for Los Angeles.
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Across 99 career games with the Chargers, Herbert has been sacked 241 times. For context, Andrew Luck, who famously walked away from the game citing the physical toll of repeated hits, was sacked 185 times in 94 career games with the Indianapolis Colts. That's how bad it is.
One offensive line moment from the loss also drew attention from fans on social media, as three Chargers linemen blocked one player as two Cardinals defenders ran through to sack Herbert.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh admitted as much after the game, saying, "We made some preseason-type of mistakes. Now in retrospect, I wish we’d played our guys a little bit more in the preseason and given them those reps."
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Too late now.
Herbert isn't going anywhere, and still has the talent to lead the Chargers on a deep postseason run. But if the mentality and organizational alignment isn't there, that might be more of a pipe dream than competent offensive line play in Los Angeles.
Washington Democrat claims majority of recent DHS arrestees posed 'no threat to public safety'
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., claimed Tuesday that "for the first time this summer," the majority of people arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "pose absolutely no threat to public safety."
Speaking during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on immigration enforcement, Jayapal argued the Trump administration has increasingly focused its immigration enforcement on immigrants without criminal convictions or pending criminal charges rather than those with criminal records.
"For the first time this summer, the majority of people that DHS arrested were people who pose absolutely no threat to public safety, and the number of people with criminal convictions who are arrested by ICE actually decreased — decreased, not increased," Jayapal said.
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She argued the administration's enforcement priorities are making communities "less safe."
"That’s because when DHS expends all of its energy to go after parents, longtime friends, neighbors, when [Homeland Security Investigations] agents who are supposed to investigate serious crime and human trafficking are instead being moved to street sweeps and riding along with local police for random traffic stops, we are less safe, not more safe."
Jayapal's comments echoed claims her office made in a Sept. 1 press release, which said ICE data showed "the majority of people they arrest have zero criminal charges or convictions" and that arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions or pending criminal charges had increased 770%.
Independent analyses of ICE data have likewise found that while overall ICE arrests reached record highs during the summer, the share of people arrested without criminal convictions or pending criminal charges also increased.
Her remarks come as the Trump administration has touted record immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 51,000 illegal immigrants nationwide in August, according to DHS, marking the highest monthly total on record.
"The hard-working men and women of DHS continue to break records as they defend the homeland and protect the American people," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Mullin added, "For the third straight month, ICE set a new record for the highest number of illegal aliens arrested in a single month, nearly 51,000. This is promises made and promises kept in action. Under President Trump’s leadership, ICE is working around the clock every day to arrest and deport illegal aliens from American communities."
DHS also highlighted August arrests of illegal immigrants convicted of crimes including murder, child pornography and sexual assault of a minor.
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According to DHS, more than 3 million illegal immigrants have left the United States since Trump returned to office.
A spokesperson for DHS and Jayapal could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.
Injured climber crawls ‘through the night’ to safety after falling 500 feet down California mountain
A California climber who suffered significant injuries after falling 500 feet down Mount Shasta spent the night crawling to a remote cabin, where he was found by rescue crews the following day, forest officials said Friday.
The San Jose man, who was not identified, lost control while sliding down Avalanche Gulch, a steep, snow and ice-covered route, Thursday night after reaching the summit in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
"The climber told rescuers that he had attempted to glissade down the mountain, lost control, and slid approximately 500 feet. During his fall, he sustained several significant lacerations and injuries to his feet," forest service officials said.
Authorities added that the climber was unable to call for help because his cellphone died shortly after summiting.
Due to the painful swelling that occurred after the fall, the climber reportedly removed his boots and "crawled through the night" down the remainder of Avalanche Gulch to Horse Camp Cabin.
By the next day, his friends were unable to contact him and reported him missing to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
Rescue teams and air support were mobilized across several agencies by 2 p.m. Friday, and began searching the Avalanche Gulch area, officials said.
Two hours later, they were alerted that the climber was inside Horse Camp Cabin after a hiker entered the cabin and found him there.
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Officials used the incident to remind hikers to allow plenty of daylight for their hikes, establish a turnaround time around noon, carry backup electronics and be prepared to self-rescue.
"The climber did his best to self-rescue despite significant injuries, and knew his route well enough without a map, to find his way back to the Horse Camp Cabin. Never rely solely on a GPS or phone to navigate – if those devices stop working, your own navigation skills will be critical in ensuring a safe return home," officials said.
They further commended the climber for notifying his friends of his whereabouts before he went missing.
"The climber wisely notified his friends of his plan to climb Mount Shasta and made a point to check in and provide progress updates. When he lost contact, his friends contacted law enforcement to report him overdue and traveled to help with the search effort. It is always advisable to notify at least one person of your itinerary," officials said.
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The rescue team was assisted by the Mount Shasta Climbing Rangers, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew.
The incident marks the latest rescue operation in the Northern California forest, where rescue teams respond to numerous incidents annually.
According to the mountain’s website, the route to the summit via Avalanche Gulch is steep and rigorous, requiring proper equipment and snow-travel skills.
Last September, three novice hikers were stranded overnight in a steep canyon after heavily relying on AI for information about the routes.
In late June, another 31-year-old novice climber was flown to a hospital after slipping and falling 1,500 feet.
Real Madrid faces controversy after three star players refuse to wear pro-Ceuta solidarity shirts before match
Three very prominent soccer stars at Real Madrid sparked controversy on Tuesday night after refusing to wear T-shirts showing support for the autonomous city of Ceuta, which has dealt with a migrant crisis since late July.
France stars Kylian Mbappé and Ibrahima Konaté, as well as Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior, stepped onto the pitch at the Martinez Valero on Tuesday night for their match against Elche covering the shirts which bore the slogan, "We are all Caballas," in Spanish.
The slogan was a show of support, with Caballas being the term used for locals from Ceuta.
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For context, Ceuta is an autonomous city of Spain in North Africa, which borders Morocco. An influx of 72,000 illegal migrants from Morocco rushed into the city, which has a population of 85,000 residents, causing havoc throughout.
Since then, tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets across their country to protest the government for its handling of the migrant issue.
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Among those showing their support of Ceuta were Real Madrid fans, who just last week unveiled a large tifo, or coordinated visual display, made up of Ceuta flags during the Champions League match against Inter Milan.
And during this match, Real Madrid made it clear it would be showing support to Ceuta after posting a message on its official website.
"Before the start of the match between Elche and Real Madrid, the players of both teams took to the pitch of the 'Manuel Martínez Valero' Stadium wearing shirts bearing the phrase 'We are all Caballas', as an expression of solidarity with Ceuta," the statement read.
Mbappé and Vini Jr. were seen wearing the shirt with the message mostly covered after rolling it up, while Konaté reportedly carried it in his hands. Once the official team photo was taken, Mbappé and Vini Jr. removed the shirts to reveal the Real Madrid jerseys they would wear during the match.
It’s unknown why the three players didn’t want to be involved in the display of solidarity, but it was clear they wanted no part in doing so, adding controversy to Spain’s most popular soccer club.
Prior to this controversial moment, Moroccan soccer player Abdessamad Ezzalzouli caught flak from his compatriots after wearing a similar shirt showing support of those in Ceuta during Real Betis’ match against Villarreal on Monday. He reportedly received threats and got tons of vitriol sent his way, as many Moroccans believed it was a political statement against his country.
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Ezzalzouli later said on his Instagram that, "The shirt had a social character, within the framework of supporting the residents and people of a region who were living through a difficult situation, regardless of their nationality."
"But at the same time, this is not an apology to anyone, and anyone who wishes to exploit this matter to question my love for my country is free to do so. As for me, I will continue to live every day with my head held high, and I will continue to represent my roots with pride and sacrifice."
Thousands of the migrants that flooded into the Spanish territory remain in place even now.
"What happened to us was not a migratory crisis," Ceuta's regional leader, Juan Jesús Vivas, said earlier this month. "What happened was the violation of Spain's territorial integrity."
Authorities said that 50,000 protesters were in Madrid’s streets alone earlier this month, showing their frustration with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his administration’s handling of the crisis.