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Resurfaced clip of Johnny Carson's grace after Reagan shooting contrasts with Kimmel
Nearly half a century ago, comedian Johnny Carson chose unity over punchlines after an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
A clip comparing Carson’s 1981 Oscars monologue to reactions to a recent attempt on President Donald Trump’s life has drawn nearly 800,000 views online.
"I'm sure that all of you here and most of you watching tonight understand why we delayed this program for 24 hours," Carson said in the video. "Because of the incredible events of yesterday, that old adage, the show must go on, seemed relatively unimportant."
Carson and others postponed the Academy Awards by 24 hours after John Hinckley Jr.’s March 30, 1981 attempt on Reagan’s life. The attack happened at the same location as Saturday’s shooting, the Washington Hilton Hotel, more than 40 years earlier.
There are clear differences between the attempt on Reagan and Trump. Reagan was seriously wounded and returned to the White House after 12 days in the hospital.
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"The Academy, ABC television and all of us connected with the show felt because of the uncertain outcome as of this time yesterday, it would have been inappropriate to stage a celebration," Carson added.
The host noted the president’s resilience, saying he was in "excellent condition" and still "conducting business." He shared that Reagan was making jokes from his hospital bed while struggling to speak.
"You must remember, this is a man who yesterday, while he was in the hospital, unable to speak, wrote on a sheet of paper, ‘All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia.’ So tonight, the show does go on," Carson said.
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The video resurfaced as late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel faces criticism over a joke made before the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. During his show last Thursday, Kimmel aired a parody of the event and joked about First Lady Melania Trump: "Our First Lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow."
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Clips of the comments spread widely online after what authorities have described as another assassination attempt over the weekend. The first lady called on ABC to fire Kimmel over what she described as "hateful" language.
Kimmel defended the comment as a "light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80, and she’s younger than I am."
"It was not, by any stretch of the definition, a call to assassination — and they know that," Kimmel said Monday night.
"I've been very vocal for many years speaking out against gun violence in particular, but I understand that the first lady had a stressful experience over the weekend, and probably every weekend is pretty stressful in that house," he added.
Waymo teams up with Waze to spot potholes faster
You know that moment. You are driving along, and everything feels smooth. Then all of a sudden, your car hits a pothole you never saw coming.
It is frustrating. It can also be expensive and dangerous. Repairs add up fast, and unexpected road damage can lead to crashes.
Now, Waymo and Waze are trying to tackle that problem in a new way. Instead of waiting for people to report potholes after the fact, they want to detect them as they happen and help cities respond faster.
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Waymo's robotaxis already spend hours on the road each day. While they drive, they constantly scan their surroundings using cameras, sensors and onboard software. That same technology is now being used to identify potholes.
When a Waymo vehicle detects a road issue, that information is shared through Waze's "Waze for Cities" platform. Cities and transportation departments can access the data at no cost. At the same time, the information shows up in the Waze app so drivers can see alerts as they approach a problem area.
There is also a human layer built in. Waze users can confirm or flag potholes, which helps improve accuracy over time. That combination of machine detection and real-world feedback creates a more reliable picture of road conditions.
Most cities still rely on residents to report potholes through 311 systems or online forms. Crews then investigate and decide what to fix first. That process takes time and often leaves gaps. Some potholes go unreported. Others are reported too late. In many cases, cities end up reacting instead of getting ahead of the problem.
This new approach changes that. By using real-time data from vehicles already on the road, cities can see where issues are forming and respond more quickly. It also helps them spot patterns, which can improve how they plan repairs and allocate resources.
The partnership is still in its early phase, but it is already active in several major metro areas. The rollout includes the San Francisco Bay Area along with Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin and Atlanta. These are places where Waymo already operates, which makes it easier to collect consistent data.
Even at this early stage, the system has already identified around 500 potholes across those cities. That gives you a sense of how much road damage can go unnoticed without constant monitoring.
Over time, the companies plan to expand into more regions, including areas where weather conditions make potholes more common.
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Potholes may feel like a minor annoyance, but they have real consequences. They can damage tires, affect alignment and lead to costly repairs. In some cases, they contribute to accidents, especially when drivers swerve to avoid them or hit them at high speeds.
There is also a fairness issue. Areas that rely on resident reports may see uneven maintenance. Some neighborhoods get quicker fixes while others wait longer simply because fewer reports come in.
By combining automated detection with user input, this system aims to close those gaps and give cities a more complete view of road conditions.
You may not think much about the technology behind road maintenance, but it directly affects your daily drive. If this approach expands, it could lead to fewer surprise potholes and quicker repairs on roads you use every day. It may also mean better alerts in navigation apps, which gives you more time to react and avoid damage.
There is also a long-term benefit. Better data can help cities maintain roads more efficiently, which can reduce wear and tear on your car and lower the risk of unexpected repairs. At a broader level, it shows how data collected for one purpose can improve something completely different. In this case, the same systems that guide self-driving cars could make everyday driving safer for everyone.
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This might sound like a small idea at first. But it points to something much bigger. For years, cities have been playing catch-up when it comes to road maintenance. They rely on slow reports and limited data, which means problems often get fixed late or missed entirely. Now, that could start to change. With Waymo cars constantly scanning the roads, cities can tap into a steady stream of real-world data without having to build a whole new system from scratch. If this pilot works, it could change how cities stay on top of road repairs. And it is another example of how private tech is starting to shape public infrastructure in ways most people never see. That can be a good thing. But it also raises a bigger question about where that line should be drawn.
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Gunfire erupts near Seattle mayor’s event as families, children gather
Gunfire erupted near a Seattle community center Tuesday evening while Mayor Katie Wilson was attending a community event with families and children present, police said.
Multiple individuals were reported firing shots around 5:30 p.m. in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood near the Yesler Community Center, where Wilson had been speaking, the Seattle Police Department said in a blotter post.
Police said multiple individuals were reported firing shots near the center, damaging the building. No injuries were reported.
"At the time of the shooting, the mayor was attending an event with multiple children and adults," police said.
Wilson was escorted away from the area after the gunfire, FOX 13 Seattle reported. Several bullets struck the building, leaving holes in windows on the opposite side of the center from where the mayor had been speaking, according to the outlet.
Witnesses told investigators the suspects fled the area in an unidentified vehicle. Detectives with the department’s Gun Violence Reduction Unit and Crime Scene Investigation teams are collecting evidence and working to develop suspect descriptions, police said.
In a statement released by her office, Wilson called the incident a "stark reminder" of ongoing gun violence concerns.
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"Shortly following my announcement of new investments in Seattle’s children and families today, we heard gunfire. No one was injured, but it was a stark reminder of a reality too many people in this city live with every day," Wilson said.
"We cannot let this become normal. We must invest in opportunity, and we must continue working to keep people safe."
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes also addressed the incident.
"This shooting reminds us that violence has no place in our community," Barnes said. "Our neighbors have the right to gather, speak, and celebrate without fear of violence."
Fox News Digital has reached out to the mayor’s office and Seattle police for further comment.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Seattle Police Department tip line at 206-233-5000.
Stephen A Smith escalates feud with NASCAR with insufferable two-word suggestion
Stephen A. Smith is confused that NASCAR drivers are angry at him because he mocked them last week in one of his predictable podcast rants.
Weird, I know. I can't believe they'd fire back after that! I figured they'd just stay quiet because, after all, it's Stephen A. Smith. Precious, popular, untouchable Stephen A. Smith.
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For those who missed it, the "First Take" host hopped on his little podcast and took a dump on NASCAR drivers after one caller insisted Richard Petty belonged in some sort of discussion he was having about LeBron James.
Yes, Stephen A. was talking about LeBron. Stunning.
"Come on, man. That don’t count. You driving a car!" Smith told Jay from Greensboro. "I’m being honest, it’s a great sport. But come on, bro. Getting behind the wheel of a car is not the same. You can be behind the wheel of a car in your 60s and 70s for crying out loud. A golfer is not an athlete. A NASCAR driver is not an athlete."
It's not a new debate, by the way. This comes up every few years, and everyone gets all flustered every few years. I've seen it a dozen times in my life.
Anyway, Joey Logano — also known as a two-time Cup champion and future Hall of Famer — stuffed Stephen A. in a locker last weekend at Talladega, saying he only made those comments because he needed to stay relevant.
I thought it was a relatively obvious retort given that's all these podcasters do. They say things to get clicks. That's the name of the game.
Stephen A., however, did NOT share the same sentiment on his show last night (starts at the 11-minute mark):
"Let me speak directly to Mr. Joey Logano, I don’t know you from a can of paint. Why can’t I just have an opinion about NASCAR? Why do I have to be doing it to stay relevant? My television show has been No. 1 in the morning for 14 straight years. I’m on television and radio and my career spans 30 years.
"Check the news. Google me. I don’t have that concern. I’ve been blessed by God enough not to have that concern ... Do I look like somebody that needs to be relevant? I am relevant."
I mean, what a response! What a battle we have brewing between Stephen A. Smith and the NASCAR world. Certainly didn't see this one coming, but I'm glad we're here.
Look, I think both guys are probably right here, which is a boring stance to take, I know. But, it's the one I'm taking.
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Joey Logano is right in saying that Stephen A. just says stuff to say it. Duh. That's been his shtick for over a decade now. Nobody flip-flops more than Stephen A. Smith. The dude has attempted to get into politics for the past 18 months, and it's been laughable.
The way he walks into a "big" NBA game like he owns the place and all eyes are on him gets me every time. He really does think the world just loves him.
And, he's also sort of right. Look at what I'm writing about today. This is the SECOND time I've written about this in the past week. The guy does get clicks. He does move the needle. Like it or not, it's true. The data says it's true. Fair is fair, and I have to listen to the data on this one.
There's a reason "First Take" is one of the very few shows at insufferable ESPN that has survived all the turnover. People watch it.
I don't, because I value my sanity, but plenty of folks do.
Now, the whole "Google me" shtick is so exhausting. That's where Stephen A. loses me. People who throw that line out there are usually pretty intolerable. There is nothing worse than a self-righteous Big J journalist. Nothing. It's pathetic, and, frankly, embarrassing.
You can give us the facts without following up with "Google me." We gotcha, Stephen A. We know. We hear you. Trust us, we always hear you.
You never shut up!
Anyway, the truth is that most of Stephen A.'s audience doesn't know Joey Logano, and most of Joey Logano's audience doesn't know Stephen A.
Frankly, I think they should just play a game of one-on-one and hash it out on the court.
My money is on Joey!
Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill to defend Trump's Iran war as 60-day congressional deadline looms
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is slated to defend the Trump administration’s war in Iran amid intensifying questions from lawmakers as he heads to Capitol Hill for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict.
Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday, during which the duo is expected to press for the need to fund the administration’s unprecedented $1.5 trillion defense request for the upcoming fiscal year.
But the hearing comes just two days before a 60-day deadline that some Republicans say will force the administration to draw down its military campaign in the Middle East absent congressional approval.
Several Senate Republicans, including Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., have voiced opposition to extending the war past the two-month mark. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is drafting an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) that would force the upper chamber to weigh in on the war.
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It remains to be seen whether House Republicans will apply the same pressure on the administration to end the war.
The War Powers Act permits a 30-day extension for the president to continue hostilities without Congress’ sign-off, but it is not clear whether President Donald Trump plans to adhere to that timeline or whether lawmakers will factor in the ceasefire with the looming deadline.
Republicans have rejected myriad attempts from Democrats to curb Trump’s war powers in Iran, arguing such measures would unfairly restrain the president.
Democrats are expected to grill Hegseth about what they claim is limited transparency from the administration about its strategy toward Iran. Lawmakers could also press the Pentagon secretary about diminishing weapons stockpiles as a result of the war and the conflict’s long-term costs.
"What's his plan for the war?" Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., the top Democrat on the House Armed Services panel, told CBS News on Monday in a preview of his questions for the blockbuster hearing. "Because the other piece of this is the president keeps threatening massive escalation."
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Hegseth’s visit to Capitol Hill also comes as some lawmakers have voiced concerns about recent high-profile firings, including former Navy Secretary John Phelan. The Pentagon secretary also ousted Gen. Randy George, who was the Air Force's top officer.
Hegseth could also face questions about the Pentagon formally requesting Congress to codify its "Department of War" name change that is projected to cost at least $52 million.
"The American people can’t afford groceries, gas or rent — and the Pentagon has ALREADY wasted $50 million on renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Now they want more money," Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., wrote on social media.
Ahead of the hearing, Hegseth announced a Joint Task Force Audit vowing to deliver a clean financial audit for the Pentagon’s 2028 financial statements after years of failing to pass an audit.
"We need to be brutally honest with ourselves. For far too long, this department's financial reporting has been nothing short of a disaster," Hegseth said in a video posted to social media. "Today that changes as it has during this administration, the era of excuses is over."
Hegseth and Caine will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday.
Shaq’s daughter makes transfer decision
College sports are completely different now than it was when Shaquille O’Neal spent his days dunking basketballs for the LSU Tigers before he entered the NBA.
O’Neal played three seasons at LSU before he chose to go pro. He was later selected No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 draft.
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With the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL) deals and the increased usage of the transfer portal, there is hardly an athlete nowadays who doesn’t at least think about changing up schools. O’Neal’s daughter became the latest college athlete to switch schools on Monday.
Me’Arah O’Neal announced she will transfer to the Kentucky Wildcats.
"I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful—I know that very well. (Psalms 139:14)," she wrote on Instagram announcing her commitment.
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O’Neal played two seasons with the Gators, increasing her playing time in 2025-26. She averaged 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game. Florida finished 18-15 on the year but failed to make the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
The Wildcats are coming off a season in which they made the Elite Eight. Kentucky finished 25-11 and defeated the James Madison Dukes and West Virginia Mountaineers before falling to the Texas Longhorns.
Shaquille O’Neal previously praised his daughter as being the standout basketball player in his family.
"My baby is the best athlete in the family because she can do it all," he said, via ESPN. "She's not an old-school player. She's the new pick-your-type player, so I'm going to give her the title. She can shoot, she can dribble. She can't be fazed when it comes to certain things."
Illinois no-cash bail law 'utterly manipulated' by violent offenders, Dem alderman says after cop's killing
A Chicago alderman says the state's no-cash bail law has been "utterly manipulated and abused," and is calling for changes after a felon on pretrial release allegedly killed a police officer inside a hospital.
Alphanso Talley, 27, was charged on Monday after allegedly killing 38-year-old Chicago Police Department officer John Bartholomew at Swedish Hospital on Saturday, and injuring another officer in a shooting.
Talley allegedly shot both officers around 11 a.m. at the hospital, where officials said he was taken into custody for a previous armed robbery. While he was being taken to a CT scan, prosecutors said he had a gun underneath his blanket, which he pulled out and then shot both officers.
He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.
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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, a Democrat, told Fox News Digital that the SAFE-T act, the law that eliminated cash bail in Illinois, needs to be overhauled after Saturday's shooting, which was allegedly committed by someone who was on pretrial release.
"It absolutely needs to be amended because I think while the intention was good, not forcing people to sit in jail because they couldn't afford bond on minor crimes, it has been utterly manipulated and abused by dangerous violent repeat offenders who have no regard for the sanctity of human life, no regard for property, and no intention of ever following the law," Lopez said.
Prosecutors say Talley's prior gun conviction from 2021 and four aggravated robbery convictions from 2017 make him eligible for a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat offender.
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When Talley was accused of murdering Bartholomew and shooting another officer, he was out of jail on pretrial release for a previous armed robbery case.
A warrant for his arrest was issued on March 11 while he was on pretrial release for the alleged armed robbery after he had two electronic monitor violations in early March, according to court documents.
Judge John Lyke has presided over Talley's criminal cases for at least three years, according to ABC7 News, noting that he said during a December hearing that "It appears [Talley's] mind is finally developing, and he may be on the path to making better decisions."
According to those records, Talley first got an electronic monitor last year on Dec. 11, but his monitor alerted two violations within three days in early March.
Lopez said people like Talley don't deserve to get pretrial release, arguing he should have remained locked up until his trial.
"Those individuals do not deserve to enjoy any kind of sympathy from us, the law-abiding citizens of Illinois, after they commit their fourth, fifth, eighth, twelfth, seventieth crimes, because what they've already shown us is a willingness to continue the pattern of illegal criminal violent behavior," Lopez said.
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Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.
"Judges are not seeing the full breadth and scope of what's going on in someone's criminal history — or they're not allowed to use that in making their determination. And that is what is allowing these individuals who oftentimes have multiple arrests to go and get electronic monitoring and be sent home," he said.
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Retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy told Fox News Digital that this incident is a glaring example showing why Illinois' no-cash bail law needs to be changed, and how the system failed Bartholomew.
"Here's a guy who's accused of a violent crime and armed robbery and he's allowed back out on the streets and then he cuts off his electronic monitoring device. And that is a deliberate act that calls for revocation of the bond," Roy said.
Talley was charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated unlawful restraint, armed robbery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated battery, escape and unlawful use of a weapon.
Fox News' Patrick McGovern contributed to this report.
Illinois Democratic governor bucks teachers' unions in support for statewide classroom phone ban
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is clashing with the teachers' union regarding a growing movement to ban cellphones from classrooms statewide.
Earlier this month, the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill to implement a statewide policy prohibiting students from using a phone or any other "wireless communication device" during classroom hours. This was an amended version of Senate Bill 2427, which was unanimously passed by the state Senate last year.
The bill must now return to the Senate for a new vote before it can head to the governor's desk. Pritzker has advocated for a ban on phones in classrooms.
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"There’s real harm being done, and it’s interfering with our ability to give children the most productive educational environment possible," Pritzker said during his State of the State speech in February. "It’s time to get cell phones out of the classroom. Working together, parents and teachers in school districts like Champaign, Springfield, and Peoria prohibited cell phones in classrooms. 25 states including Florida, California, Texas and New York have done this with bipartisan support, and it is time for Illinois to follow suit."
This support for a statewide standard put him at odds against the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), the largest statewide teachers union in Illinois and a strong supporter of Democrats.
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IFT Executive Vice President Cyndi Oberle-Dahm criticized the governor and the bill, claiming that schools already have the power to restrict cellphone use at the local level and that the measure will only place additional costs on the schools.
"Schools already have the authority to set cellphone policies, but what they cannot do is fund themselves or the cellphone lockers or pockets that will be required to enforce this unfunded mandate. Only the Governor can ultimately meet the state’s funding obligation," Oberle-Dahm said in a statement in February.
She insisted that Pritzker instead focus on funding other education programs such as special education and school lunches, adding that students need phones as "lifelines" in light of immigration raids.
"Teachers know cellphones can be distracting – we manage that every single day. And, in communities living with real fear about ICE and family safety, phones are also lifelines. We saw that in Chicago, Aurora, Franklin Park, and anywhere federal agents have spread their terror. In times like that, communication is not theoretical. It is about safety," Oberle-Dahm said.
In a comment to Fox News Digital, the IFT pointed to its original statement. Fox News Digital also reached out to Pritzker's office for comment.
As of January 2026, at least 26 states have enacted statewide policies prohibiting cellphone use during classroom instructional hours. Several other states have also either enacted limits to cellphone use in classrooms or required school districts to establish local policies on phones.
GOP frontrunner in key gubernatorial race forced to answer about hiring illegal immigrants: 'I don't know'
Rick Jackson, the Republican frontrunner in Georgia's race for governor, said he didn't know if there were any illegal immigrants doing landscaping for him at his mansion when pressed during the race's only debate ahead of the GOP primary next month.
"You claim to be the tough on illegal deportation, but you've got illegals working in your backyard as we speak right now," fellow Republican candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, argued. "Who's the real Rick Jackson?"
Jones' question directed at Jackson came during a portion of the Monday night debate where candidates got the opportunity to single out one of their opponents for a question.
Jones zeroed in on criticism that while Jackson claims to be Trump's biggest ally in the race, he has donated to the president's rivals, such as Liz Cheney and Nikki Haley, profited off staffing abortion doctors at Planned Parenthood and has hired illegal immigrants to do landscaping at his mansion.
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"First of all, the real Rick Jackson has never taken one dollar from Planned Parenthood. We've never taken one dollar from recruiting surgeons to do transgender surgery for underage kids from that standpoint," Jackson responded. "As far as illegals and so forth, I will absolutely make it the number one place in — Georgia will be number one for deporting criminal illegals. That's my position and that's who I am."
Jackson added that he has "done nothing but give to many pro-life nonprofits," as he continued his rebuttal. "I give more to nonprofits of crisis pregnancy centers here in Georgia than probably you've ever given in your entire life," Jackson said of Jones.
But Jones didn't let go of the illegal alien question.
"So, you don't have any illegals working for you right now?" Jones pressed.
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"I don't know," Jackson replied incredulously. "Here's the reason why — you're talking about a domestic person that somebody hired — I hired thousands of people a year, Burt, I know you have about six yourself — but I hired thousands of people, other people hired them, we obey the laws, we use [unintelligible] verification," Jackson replied before Jones interjected.
"It's just a yes or no answer. I asked him if he has illegals working for him right now. He said he did, and then he said he didn't, so," Jones shot back before the moderators moved on.
Ahead of Monday evening's election, the New York Post reported on legal documents from a worker's compensation suit that Jackson was involved in, which reportedly indicated the billionaire businessman had "maintained a long-standing workforce of multiple laborers performing landscaping and property maintenance work for decades, including individuals without work authorization who nonetheless performed continuous employment for the employer."
The case, brought against Jackson Investment Group, LLC, and JIG Real Estate, LLC, which is owned by the former firm, reportedly suggested Jackson — the companies' CEO — had multiple individuals without proper worker verification documents doing his landscaping.
The documents also showed Jackson said in a deposition that he was unaware that his hires were undocumented immigrants, but he also admitted not vetting new hires using mandatory I-9 verification forms used to ensure people are eligible to work, according to the New York Post.
In other parts of the deposition, Jackson reportedly echoed what he said Monday night, that he was not directly involved with the hiring of workers and only engaged with the landscaping superintendent.
"I know that sounds confusing," Jackson reportedly explained in his deposition. "But most of our — if we have other employees, we usually hire them through JIG or another entity. I’m talking about if JIG has employees, we hire them through another entity. I’m not sure that we have any direct employees, from a payroll standpoint, out of JIG Real Estate."
Jackson, meanwhile, has said if elected he is committed to going after criminal illegal aliens, adding he "doesn't care if you're Muslim or Mongolian, you don't have the right to force your culture on our country" in a recent campaign advertisement that said "criminal illegals" will end up either "deported or departed" under his leadership.
When asked about the exchange between Jones and Jackson during Monday night's debate, Jackson's campaign told Fox News Digital that, "it's just like a corrupt politician to attack Rick over someone hired by his landscaper."
"Rick would never knowingly hire someone in the country illegally and, as governor, he’ll make Georgia No. 1 in criminal illegal deportations," the campaign spokesperson added. "The takeaway from this debate is the universal agreement that Burt Jones has used his office corruptly to enrich himself and attack his political opponents."
The primary election between Jones, Jackson, Attorney General Chris Carr, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and others will take place on May 19.
Rory McIlroy skips PGA Tour event at Trump's place, still gets shoutout from president at White House dinner
Rory McIlroy decided to pass on playing at Trump National Doral this week for the PGA Tour's Cadillac Championship, but President Donald Trump doesn't appear to have any ill will toward the six-time major champion.
McIlroy and his wife, Erica, attended the White House State Dinner for England's King Charles III on Tuesday evening and received high praise from the president in the middle of his speech. Trump went as far as to prompt McIlroy to stand up in the middle of the event amid his special shoutout.
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"That was unconquerable courage. That was very good, Rory," Trump stated. "Where is Rory McIlroy, can you stand up please? I don’t know if that helps them talk about how wonderful my speech is but I had to interrupt my speech because I watched that man win a tournament that was a tough, that was a tough one. Congratulations, very proud of you. Now I’ll get back to my speech, all right."
McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters earlier this month, becoming just the fourth player in the major championship's history to defend at Augusta National successfully. Tiger Woods was the last to do so, winning the green jacket in 2001 and 2002.
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McIlroy has skipped each of the last three events on the PGA Tour schedule following his win at Augusta, including this week's signature event at Trump Doral, which is making its return as a Tour venue for the first time since 2016.
Many assumed McIlroy would tee it up at Doral this week in the no-cut event, but with another signature event at Quail Hollow next week, followed by the PGA Championship the following week, the 36-year-old opted not to play three consecutive weeks.
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Trump and McIlroy have played golf together in the past, including on one occasion in February 2025 in which the president explained that he was not a fan of LIV Golf's format despite hosting a number of events on Trump properties for the Saudi-backed circuit.
The Cadillac Championship begins on Thursday with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlining the limited-field event.