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Karoline Leavitt warned CBS 'we’ll sue your a-- off' if Trump interview didn't air in full
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warned "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that his interview this week with President Donald Trump needed to air in full or the network would have another lawsuit on its hands.
The New York Times obtained audio from the moments that followed Trump's interview with Dokoupil in Michigan on Tuesday, which included Leavitt warning, on behalf of the president, not to cut the tape.
"He said, ‘Make sure you guys don’t cut the tape, make sure the interview is out in full," Leavitt said, according to the audio.
Dokoupil responded, according to recording obtained by The Times, "Yeah, we’re doing it, yeah."
"He said, ‘If it’s not out in full, we’ll sue your a-- off,'" Leavitt continued, according to the outlet.
The Times reported that some of the CBS staffers present believed the remarks were meant as a joke.
Dokoupil responded to Leavitt with humor and said, "He always says that!"
Kim Harvey, executive producer of "CBS Evening News", was heard saying, "Oh, great, OK!"
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"The moment we booked this interview we made the independent decision to air it unedited and in its entirety," a CBS News spokesperson said in a statement about the report. The interview was published in full that night.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Leavitt told the Times, "The American people deserve to watch President Trump’s full interviews, unedited, no cuts. And guess what? The interview ran in full."
Trump did successfully sue CBS News over a "60 Minutes" interview the network did with former Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election. CBS' editing of the interview and how it aired the footage across two different nights was at the center of the suit, with Trump claiming it was election interference.
CBS settled the suit with Trump ahead of parent company Paramount's merger with Skydance Media last year.
The president teased Dokoupil during the interview on Tuesday and suggested he wouldn't have a job if Harris had won, after the CBS host pressed Trump on why Americans didn't feel the benefits of the economy under his administration.
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"Tony, we now have the hottest country in the world. And a year-and-a-half ago, our country was dead. We had a dead country," Trump told Dokoupil. "You wouldn't have a job right now. If [Kamala Harris] got in, you probably wouldn't have a job right now."
"Your boss, who's an amazing guy, might be bust, OK?" Trump said. "Let me just tell you — you wouldn't have this job. You wouldn't have this job — certainly whatever the hell they're paying you. Our country is rocketing right now. We have the hottest country in the world. If they got in, we'd be Venezuela on steroids."
Trump was referring to David Ellison, the new owner of CBS parent company Paramount and the son of billionaire Trump ally Larry Ellison.
Dokoupil offered a rebuke to the president as the two wrapped up the interview.
"For the record, I do think I'd have this job even if the other guys won," Dokoupil told Trump. The president then responded, "Yeah — but at a lesser salary."
Fox News' Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this report.
Cori Bush ripped for 'jaw-dropping' hypocrisy on key issue amid comeback House bid
Former Missouri "Squad" Rep. Cori Bush, who is seeking to reclaim the seat she lost in 2024, recently complained on social media that Congress doesn’t prioritize public transit funding—even though she once was part of a cohort of radical lawmakers who voted against a bill providing billions for transit improvements because it didn’t allocate enough money for their far-left agenda.
Bush was just one of five other Democratic Party lawmakers, all part of the progressive group dubbed "The Squad," who voted against the 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, despite it allocating up to $108 billion for public transit investments. Bush and her other far-left colleagues at the time wanted more money to also be allocated to environmental and social programs, like funding for universal pre-K, Medicare and Medicaid expansions, affordable housing, green infrastructure, a Civilian Climate Corps, and also included oil drilling and leasing bans.
At the time of "The Squad's" stand against the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Bush argued that she "didn't come to Congress to allow [her constituents'] priorities to be put on a shelf."
Meanwhile, Bush lamented to her followers on social media last week – amid her run to regain her position in the House – that funding for public transit is not prioritized in Congress. She implied this was a major problem because transit funding, Bush said, "is essential in meeting the most basic needs" of her constituents.
"Reliable transit service is essential in meeting the most basic needs of St. Louis," Bush said to her social media followers. "Unfortunately, transit funding is not prioritized in Congress. That changes when I return to Washington, as I'll continue fighting for legislation that benefits us."
Republican campaign experts balked at Bush's stump message to voters, including longtime campaign strategist Colin Reed, who noted how "Campaign rhetoric has a nasty habit of colliding with contradictory votes from the past, and undermining politicians’ credibility and trust."
In her social media post complaining about the lack of emphasis on public transit funding in Congress, Bush included an image of her at what appears to be a bus stop touting how she "introduced legislation to fund bus and light rail projects at a greater scale."
While previously in Congress, Bush introduced two public transit-related bills, the Bus Rapid Transit Act and the Light Rail Transit Act, which sought to establish federal grant programs through the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding for upgrading transit infrastructure nationwide.
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When reached for comment and asked to explain the discrepancy between her complaints about Congress not prioritizing public transit funding, and Bush's own neglect of such funding when other measures were on the chopping block, her campaign said the former congresswoman was "clear and consistent" in explaining that her ‘no" vote was because the bipartisan infrastructure bill was decoupled from the left’s Build Back Better bill that contained an array of aggressive social and environmental policies.
"Universal pre-K, expanded Medicare, the Child Tax Credit, and lower prescription drug prices were all policies that Missouri’s 1st District sent the Congresswoman to DC to win," a Bush campaign spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "She’s been clear and consistent on this: her vote was because the infrastructure bill was uncoupled from Build Back Better, which contained those policies. With so much on the line for St. Louis and the nation, the Congresswoman wanted to fight for more, not settle for less."
Bush rose to political prominence as a Black Lives Matter activist during the 2014 Ferguson, Missouri protest following the police officer involved shooting death of Michael Brown. In 2020, Bush upset longtime incumbent Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr., becoming the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress.
During her time on Capitol Hill, she aligned with "Squad" politicians like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who have been advocates for radical proposals to defund the police, socialize medical care, push environmental justice and more.
"If this is the best Cori Bush has to offer the same Missouri voters who already bounced her out of office, the sequel is shaping up to have a similar ending to the last campaign," Reed said of Bush's campaign stumping ahead of her upcoming election in November.
"No wonder Cori Bush restricts comments on her X account posts, because her hypocrisy knows no bounds and deserves to be called out by the American people," Mark Bednar, who served as head of communications for now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, told Fox News Digital.
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"Whether it's driving an SUV but demanding everyone else must live under the Green New Deal, spending thousands on private security while calling to defund the police, or now trying to hide from her own voting record, Cori Bush's hypocrisy is nothing short of jaw-dropping," Bednar continued. "The voters of St. Louis have already rejected her once, and it shouldn't be a surprise if it happens again this election cycle."
Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging well: 'Look good, feel good, be good'
Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s.
On a recent episode of the podcast "50 & Unfiltered," the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Shawn Killinger, about a variety of topics, including wellness, resilience and living with a sense of purpose.
During the discussion, Stewart shared some of her top secrets to aging gracefully.
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Stewart shared that she believes aging well is the result of consistent self-care, regular maintenance and long-term discipline rather than pursuing drastic fixes.
"It doesn't appeal to me," she said when asked about her thoughts on plastic surgery. "I have this theory that if one takes care of oneself really well and follows strict but not life-threatening kinds of disciplines, one can look good, feel good and be good for a whole life."
While Stewart has said that she avoids plastic surgery, she supports other people’s personal choices. On the podcast, she shared a story of her own mother’s experience.
"My mother came to me when she was 85 and asked if I would help her get a facelift," she said. Stewart then took her to see a well-known New York plastic surgeon.
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"He looked at her and said, ‘You're a beautiful woman. I can't make you look younger, but I can make you look better,’" she recalled. "So she went for it … and she looked great."
Despite her lack of interest in going under the knife, Stewart acknowledged that maintaining her appearance requires ongoing effort.
"I'm 84 years old … and I'm trying so hard to look really good," she said, sharing that she does have a facial wax every three months.
Stewart has credited her busy schedule and strong curiosity as key to staying sharp and engaged well into her 80s.
"I like to work, and I like to learn, and I like to go places, and I like to be busy," she replied when asked about her numerous commitments. "I like to be productive. One of my mottos is: Learn something new every day."
Stewart said her parents always encouraged her and her siblings to be "really, really proactively busy and [to] learn stuff."
When asked if she ever gets tired, Stewart admitted that she does, but said she doesn’t let fatigue slow her down. "I was sick for a week, but I had to keep working," she said. "I can never take off."
One of Stewart’s most widely known mottos is, "When you’re through changing, you’re through."
"Everybody says, ‘Oh, you're reinventing yourself,’" she said. "I’m not reinventing."
Instead, Stewart embraces the idea of gradually, naturally evolving — in everything from appearance to daily habits and career pursuits.
"To reinvent means total change — but you can't," she said. "I'm not changing my bodily shape or anything, except to get better, hopefully."
Persistence and resilience are key to overcoming setbacks and achieving goals, according to Stewart.
"I think I've always been tough," she said. "I've lived through it all. You can't be sensitive."
She also distinguishes between finding happiness and being at peace with yourself.
"I'm happy with myself," Stewart added.
At 84, Stewart said she has "pretty much everything she needs," and expressed a desire to spend more time with her family.
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She also emphasized the importance of maintaining the physical capability to enjoy demanding activities, like hiding, horseback riding and rafting, all of which she planned to do during an upcoming family trip to Utah.
When the podcast conversation turned to end-of-life plans, Killinger asked Stewart about her thoughts on cremation. "I'm going to be composted," she replied.
When asked to elaborate, Stewart said her preference mirrors the burial of her beloved animals over the years.
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"When one of my horses dies, we dig a giant hole really deep in one of my fields," she shared. "We have a pet cemetery, and the horse is wrapped in a thin white linen sheet and is very carefully dropped down into this giant, lovely grave. I want to go there."
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When asked whether that’s allowed, Stewart said, "It's not going to hurt anybody. It's my property."
She added that traditional burial procedures, such as coffins and tombstones, don’t appeal to her.
Fox News Digital reached out to Stewart requesting comment.
New personal eVTOL promises personal flight under $40K
Personal electric aircraft have teased us for years. They look futuristic, promise freedom from traffic, and usually come with prices that put them out of reach or timelines that feel uncertain. Recently unveiled at CES 2026, the Rictor X4 entered that conversation with some bold claims.
It is a single-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to make short-range personal flight more accessible and far more affordable. If those promises hold up, it could change how we think about flying for everyday trips.
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The Rictor X4 uses a multirotor design with eight propellers spread across four carbon fiber arms. Those arms fold inward when the aircraft is not in use, allowing it to fit in the bed of a pickup truck. The aircraft focuses on low-altitude flight and short hops rather than long journeys.
Key specs include:
It can lift off and land vertically like a helicopter, then transition into forward flight once airborne. Rictor describes its mission as light aerial mobility, which essentially means short-distance commuting and professional applications.
According to Rictor, the X4's propulsion system is built around stability and redundancy rather than raw speed. Each axis uses a coaxial dual-motor configuration designed to provide consistent thrust during low-altitude flight.
Key propulsion details include:
Together, these systems aim to deliver controlled, predictable flight with built-in safety margins, especially during takeoff, landing, and hover.
Rictor puts safety at the center of the X4's design. The aircraft uses a semi-solid state battery system with dual battery redundancy, which helps enable a controlled landing if one battery module fails. In addition, an emergency parachute system provides backup protection during critical situations. At the same time, a centralized flight control system actively manages propulsion, attitude, and overall system health. This system continuously monitors key flight data to help maintain stability in changing conditions.
Beyond software, the hardware plays an important role. The X4 features 63-inch carbon fiber folding propellers in a 4-axis, 8-propeller configuration. Together, they support a payload of up to 220 pounds, including the pilot. According to Rictor, the aircraft is designed to operate at noise levels below 65 decibels, although independent testing has not yet been published. Finally, Rictor's proprietary Dynamic Balance Algorithm adjusts the output of all eight motors in real time. As a result, the X4 can maintain a stable hover even in side winds rated up to Level 6.
One of Rictor's most attention-grabbing claims involves regulation. The company says the X4 is designed to comply with FAA Part 103, which governs ultralight vehicles in the US. If operated within Part 103 limits, the X4 could be flown legally without airworthiness certification or a pilot's license. Rictor says this is enabled by autonomous pre-programmed flight paths and very low altitude operation, reportedly as low as three meters above ground. It is worth noting that Part 103 still carries operational restrictions, including where and how flight can occur. Final compliance depends on real-world use and FAA interpretation.
Portability is a major focus. Rictor says the X4 folds down to about 42 cubic feet, which makes it compact enough to transport in the bed of a pickup truck. The company also highlights in-vehicle charging support while parked or on the move, positioning the X4 as something that can be transported and recharged alongside ground vehicles rather than stored at an airfield.
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The Rictor X4 carries a launch price of $39,900 with a $5,000 deposit. That alone separates it from most personal eVTOLs currently discussed in the market. The aircraft is produced by Kuickwheel Technology, Rictor's parent company. According to the company, first customer deliveries are scheduled for Q2 2026. As with any aircraft launch, timelines remain aspirational until production units reach customers.
Personal eVTOLs have lived in a narrow space between concept and reality. High costs, regulatory hurdles, and safety concerns have slowed adoption. If Rictor delivers an aircraft that performs as described while operating within ultralight rules, it could expand personal flight beyond niche enthusiasts and into practical short-range use. Now it comes down to whether the company can deliver on what it's promising.
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The Rictor X4 brings together aggressive pricing, compact design, and regulatory positioning in a way we have not seen before. Folding propellers, redundant safety systems, and Part 103 alignment make it one of the most ambitious personal eVTOL launches to date. The unanswered questions center on real-world performance, regulatory interpretation, and production readiness. Until aircraft are flying outside controlled demonstrations, healthy skepticism remains warranted. Still, this is one of the most compelling personal flight announcements to come out of CES in recent years.
Would you trust a personal eVTOL like this for everyday trips, or does flight still feel like a step too far for now? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com
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Ancient Christian monastery complex reveals lives of Byzantine monks before Arab conquest
An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find Jan. 6.
In a statement translated from Arabic to English, the ministry said the complex was found at the Al-Qarya archaeological site, in the village of Al-Duwair in the Sohag Governorate.
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At the site, archaeologists found the remains of "a fully integrated residential complex for monks dating back to the Byzantine period," the statement said.
"The discovery was made during ongoing excavation work at the site and includes the remains of buildings constructed of mudbrick."
In Egypt, the Byzantine era lasted from roughly the 4th century A.D. until 641 A.D., the beginning of the Arab conquest.
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Archaeologists also uncovered a mudbrick building extending from west to east, measuring roughly 26 by 23 feet to 46 by 26 feet, officials said.
"These structures include rectangular halls, some containing what appears to be an eastern niche or apse used for worship, as well as a number of small rooms with vaulted ceilings, likely used as cells and spaces for monks’ devotion," the ministry said.
The buildings were used for a variety of purposes, from mealtimes to "industrial activities" that kept the site running.
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"Some buildings are distinguished by the presence of courtyards on the southern side containing entrances, in addition to the remains of small circular structures believed to have been used as dining tables for the monks."
Officials added, "Excavations also revealed the remains of structures consisting of basins built of red brick and limestone and covered with a layer of red plaster, likely used for water storage or certain industrial activities related to the nature of the site."
A second mudbrick building likely served as the main church of the complex, officials said, and archaeologists identified three distinct areas: the nave, the choir and the sanctuary.
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"Remains of mudbrick pillars were found in the nave, indicating it was covered by a central dome, while the sanctuary is centrally located on the eastern side in a semicircular form, flanked by two side chambers," the statement said.
Artifacts included amphorae with unknown inscriptions, ostraca with Coptic inscriptions, limestone panels and "daily-life tools."
The discovery provides "new information… on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era," according to officials.
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Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy said the finds help the ministry's efforts "to develop cultural tourism and highlight non-traditional archaeological destinations."
Egypt remains a rich source of archaeological discoveries, with new finds being announced every month.
Over the summer, archaeologists unearthed an ancient workshop "rich with secrets" in the Sinai region.
Earlier last year, Egyptian officials unveiled never-before-seen tombs of ancient Egyptian officials in the Luxor Governorate.
Professors were disciplined for vulgar posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination: where are they now?
In the immediate aftermath of conservative titan Charlie Kirk's assassination, academics across the nation found themselves in hot water over a litany of crude commentary celebrating the Turning Point USA founder's death.
But after short disciplinary stints, many have been reinstated as the spring semester begins.
On Dec. 30, Austin Peay State University in Tennessee sent a message to community members notifying them that Darren Michael, an associate professor of acting and directing, had been reinstated. Michael was fired on Sept. 12, two days after Kirk's assassination. He shared a post with a 2023 remark by Kirk that gun deaths were "unfortunately worth it" to protect the Second Amendment.
On top of being rehired, Austin Peay acknowledged that it had not followed its own policies for terminating tenured faculty, and paid Michael a $500,000 settlement, according to local reports.
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At the University of South Dakota, art professor Michael Hook was fired for slamming Kirk in the wake of his assassination.
"Okay. I don’t give a flying f--- about this Kirk person," Hook said hours after Kirk was killed, according to Inside Hire Ed. "I’m sorry for his family that he was a hate spreading Nazi and got killed. I’m sure they deserved better. Maybe good people could now enter their lives. But geez, where was all this concern when the politicians in Minnesota were shot? And the school shootings? And Capitol Police? I have no thoughts or prayers for this hate spreading Nazi. A shrug, maybe."
Hook sued the school after his termination, and on Sept. 26, a federal judge ordered him to be temporarily reinstated while the legal proceedings continued, deciding that he had a reasonable chance of prevailing in his suit.
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Shortly thereafter, the South Dakota Board of Regents agreed not to fire Hook, and he dropped his lawsuit, The Argus Leader reported.
A trio of faculty members at Florida Atlantic University were placed on administrative leave for social media posts related to Kirk's death.
Tenured finance professor Rebel Cole responded to comments about Kirk's death, saying, "We are going to hunt you down," and "we are going to identify you," which prompted some students to feel uncomfortable, according to WPTV.
Another tenured professor, Karen Leader, was placed on leave after reposts calling Kirk "racist," "transphobic" and homophobic, according to the same outlet.
Both were reinstated for the spring term.
The third FAU professor, Kate Polak, is not tenured and remains on leave during the spring semester, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported on Jan. 9.
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She wrote on social media that "delighting in the death of someone who wished death on us isn’t sick," and rather described it as "self-defense." She also replied "SAME," to a social media user who said they wanted to "buy [Kirk's killer] a bottle."
Montana State University-Northern professor Samantha Balemba-Brownlee was suspended for Facebook posts about Kirk.
"Holy s---! Someone shot Charlie Kirk in the neck! Not condoning violence, but maybe people are sick of the garbage he spews, perhaps?" she reportedly wrote in one post. In another, she described Kirk as a "misogynistic, racist, homophobic, xenophobic a------.
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"He spread hate," the post continued. "He harmed society. He cut down women at every turn. No I do not mourn him."
Farhana Sultana, a geography professor, was briefly suspended from Syracuse University after disturbing anti-Kirk remarks, but has since returned to teaching.
"Sorry, but rest in piss," she wrote on Bluesky, according to Syracuse.com, adding that "[t]he white supremacist actually promoted gun violence. He died experiencing what he supported." Also posted: "Give him what he valued: no empathy."
Joshua Bregy is an associate professor in Clemson University's Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. He was fired on Sept. 26 after reposting a comment on Facebook.
"I’ll never advocate for violence in any form, but it sounds to me like karma is sometimes swift and ironic," the post said. "As Kirk said, 'Play certain games, win certain prizes.'"
The post also said that "no one should be gunned down" but that Kirk was a "flawed human being whose rhetoric caused notable damage."
Bregy sued the school, and Clemson agreed to rescind his termination. Bregy will remain on Clemson's payroll until May 15, but as part of the agreement, must resign before that date.
Kirk's alleged assassin was in court this week, where his attorneys argued that the entire prosecution team should be disqualified.
Fox News' Kristine Parks contributed to this report.
Kiefer Sutherland follows father Donald Sutherland’s path, becoming a Hollywood mainstay for four decades
Kiefer Sutherland has been in Hollywood for over four decades, with notable roles in both film and television.
He got his start in the industry in 1983, making his film debut in the movie, "Max Dugan Returns," alongside his famous father, Donald Sutherland.
Throughout his career, Kiefer won many awards and came to be known as one of Hollywood's greatest leading men.
Here are some of his most notable career moments and key milestones from his personal life.
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While Kiefer got his start in the industry in 1983, his big break didn't come until 1986, when he starred in the hit movie, "Stand By Me."
The movie follows a friend group made up of young boys, who set out to go see the dead body of a man they learn has been accidently killed near their hometown. Along the way, the boys learn more about one another and are brought closer together.
Kiefer plays the role of the main protagonist, Ace Merrill, who terrorizes the group of boys, made up of actors including River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell.
"I worked with the main cast very little, but when I’d get there early, they would be workshopping scenes and trying out each other’s lines," he said in a story for The Guardian in 2021. "River [Phoenix] specifically had such an appetite to learn and be good — and, of course, he was."
Following his breakout role in "Stand By Me," Kiefer continued to prove himself with roles in numerous movies, including his supporting role in the 1992 movie, "A Few Good Men."
The film revolves around a criminal trial involving two marines accused of killing a fellow marine at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. During the trial, a military lawyer, played by Tom Cruise, works to uncover a conspiracy within the marines.
Kiefer portrays Lieutenant Jonathan Kendrick, an executive officer at the base and the movie's key antagonist.
"He was an interesting character because I think when people have limited experience, they tend to hold onto things very tightly, and so the Marine Code of Conduct and the Bible are two things that you can hold on very tightly and follow to the letter of the law and still be incredibly wrong," he told GQ in April 2022.
He continued: "And that was what I used kind of as my defining moment for that character, was that he had misinterpreted both the Bible and the Marine Code of Conduct in such a way that it led to someone's dying."
Kiefer's next big role came in the 1993 version of "The Three Musketeers," in which he played Athos, one of the Musketeers.
In the movie, Kiefer, along with Charlie Sheen and Oliver Platt, who played the remaining two Musketeers, Aramis and Porthos, are the only three members of the French king's elite bodyguards who didn't turn against the king and fall for Cardinal Richelieu's plan to take over the throne.
The Musketeers then partner with an aspiring musketeer to take down Cardinal Richelieu and expose his plans.
In addition to being a movie star, Kiefer has also appeared in many popular TV shows, including "24," which aired on Fox for eight seasons, from 2001 to 2010.
Kiefer plays Jack Bauer, a counterterrorism agent who works hard to protect the nation, with each episode centered around a different threat.
His work on the show earned him two Emmy Award wins, a Golden Globe and two Actors' Award wins, as well as many more nominations at each of the award shows.
"One of the hardest things about shooting '24' is that I work with some amazing actors and pretty much everybody gets killed," he told The Hollywood Reporter in December 2008. "So you get used to working with people you develop an unbelievable relationship with — not only professionally but personally as well — and then their characters die."
His next big role in television came in 2016, when he began starring in the hit ABC drama, "Designated Survivor."
The show aired on the network for two seasons, before transitioning over to Netflix for its third and final season in 2019. Kiefer also served as an executive producer on the show.
Kiefer portrayed U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman, who is suddenly sworn in as President of the United States after a catastrophic event kills the president, vice president and most members of Congress.
"I will go on a set like the Oval Office and find myself sitting straighter there... You feel a really heavy weight when you walk into that room. And I know it’s fake," he told Parade in April 2017. "One thing I’ve walked away with, more than anything, for all the presidents who might not be my guy, I would probably cut them a little more slack now than I did before. It made me think about the difficulty of this job."
In addition to being an accomplished actor, Kiefer also found success as a musician. He first formed the Kiefer Sutherland Band, which gained him credibility as a musician.
He later debuted his first solo album, "Down in a Hole," in 2016, following that up with "Reckless and Me" and "Bloor Street" in 2019 and 2022 respectively.
"The songs that I wrote are stories from my life. They're the closest thing I have to a journal," he told the BBC in May 2019. "One of the most awkward moments I've ever had as a performer was the first show I ever played, realizing I didn't have a character that was separating me from the audience. And once I kind of got comfortable enough to lean in to that, it became the most freeing experience as a performer that I've ever had."
During his interview with the outlet, Kiefer admitted he was aware there is a stigma placed on actors who transition into musicians, but added that he "was absolutely taken aback by the generosity that I found from people coming to shows."
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Kiefer has been in a few high profile relationships during his tenure in Hollywood, including his first marriage to actress and model Camelia Kath.
The two were married for three years, from 1987 to 1990, and share one daughter together; Sarah Sutherland, who joined the family business and also became an actress. She starred as Catherine Meyer in the hit HBO Max comedy "Veep."
He was then married to actress Kelly Winn for eight years, from 1996 to 2004.
In between his two weddings, Kiefer was in a high-profile relationship with actress Julia Roberts for one year, from 1990 to 1991. The two met while working on "Flatliners," and were engaged, canceled the wedding just days before the ceremony, causing a media frenzy.
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Kiefer has a long history with Hollywood, starting way before he appeared in his first film, as his father is a hugely successful actor himself.
His father, Donald, worked as an actor for over 60 years, starring in over 190 film and television projects, including "M*A*S*H," "Don't Look Now," "JFK" and "Citizen X," which earned him an Emmy Award win. He later introduced himself to a younger audience when he starred as President Snow in "The Hunger Games" franchise.
While he never received an Academy Award for a specific role, he was awarded an honorary award in 2018. Some of his later work includes "Ad Astra," "The Undoing" and "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," which was his final role before his death in June 2024.
"I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film," Kiefer wrote on X following his father's death. "Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived."
Kiefer's mother, Shirley Douglas, was also an actress, starring in many television shows and films in Canada, including "Lolita" and "The Virginian."
Disney star David Henrie says Hollywood going through 'new renaissance' with faith-friendly content
In an industry often criticized for sidelining religious viewpoints, actor David Henrie says he’s noticing a change: Hollywood executives are asking for faith-driven stories, and the former Disney teen star believes Christians should meet the moment.
Henrie, who rose to fame as Justin Russo on the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" and now stars in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place," said the industry’s posture toward faith has changed in ways he didn’t expect.
"Now people are much more accepting about people of faith," Henrie, who is a devout Catholic, told Fox News Digital, describing what he sees as a noticeable change from a decade ago. He said he regularly hears executives asking for "content for people of faith" because they’re "underrepresented" on screen.
Henrie’s push for value-driven storytelling has become more personal since becoming a father, he said, shaping the kinds of projects he wants to champion and the kind of content he wants available for families like his.
"I really wanted to find a way to use everything God’s given me to tell stories on a bigger scale," he said, explaining why he launched Novo Inspire Studios, a production company he describes as focused on "entertaining and elevating content."
"How many times you’ve been watching something and you’re like, ‘Oh, why’d they put this scene in?’ Or, ‘Oh, what’s this agenda coming into play?’" he said about frustrations audiences have over agenda-driven programming. "Like, I just want to watch a good movie and have a good time. If you’ve ever felt that before, you’re our audience."
Henrie’s latest project, an EWTN Studios partnership called "Seeking Beauty," is a travel docuseries set in Italy that explores the country’s art, architecture, food and culture as a path pointing to God.
Henrie told Fox News Digital the "core of the show is a travel show," but he wanted it to go "deeper than what you’re used to seeing." Instead of positioning himself as the expert, he said he explores these sites as an "average person" encountering great works and asking the questions people at home would want to ask.
One moment that made a lasting impression came while touring Milan’s Duomo, where Henrie said he discovered a statue of a human figure with meticulously carved details like veins and eyelids, hidden high on the rooftop, far from public view.
"I remember asking our guide... 'Why put this here? It seems like, wouldn't you want to put this front and center for people to see?'" Henrie recalled. "The expert looked at me and smiled and said, ‘Well, David, some things are just for God.'"
Henrie said the answer challenged him, both as a storyteller and as a believer.
"If you were to tell me right now, ‘David, go make a show and a movie and then like, no one sees it…’ I’d be like, ‘No, I don’t have that kind of faith,’" he said, laughing. "I want people to see it!"
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For Henrie, the series reflects his own journey living out his faith on screen and off.
"It's that quote [attributed to] St. Francis of Assisi... 'Preach the Gospel at all times; use words if necessary.' So lead through action, lead through genuinely living your faith. And that's what I seek to do every day. Rarely do you ever have to bring it up. You just try to love your neighbor," he said.
Henrie believes the entertainment world’s renewed interest in spiritual themes signals something bigger, a cultural opening where people of faith can help shape the industry rather than simply react to it.
"The cool part about getting to make 'Seeking Beauty' is we got to go to a place where… [it] was the birthplace of the Renaissance, the place that has some of the most beautiful art, architecture, poetry that mankind has ever made," he said. "So we got to visit a society that's long past, but… really influenced the culture that was on the forefront of cultural movements in every respect."
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He believes faith-driven art has shaped civilization before and it can again.
"And I think we're in the midst of a change right now. We're in a midst of the new renaissance where a lot of great faith-based filmmakers have proven that there is an audience there and that there's a demand and there's business there," he said.
Instead of retreating from the culture, Henrie argues, people of faith should engage with it and elevate it.
"We're in a moment, and we need artists to rise up and really make excellent, beautiful things," Henrie added. "And I’m excited for that."
Is Heaven real? Science may reveal where God’s eternal kingdom exists
When our son was four years old, he asked my wife and me: "Can you drive to heaven?" Out of the mouth of babes, right?
It’s a question only a child would ask, but it raises a very adult question: Where exactly is the heaven described in the Bible?
As a scientist, I understand the importance of definitions. According to the Bible, the lowest level of heaven is Earth’s atmosphere. The mid-level heaven is outer space. The highest-level heaven is what we’re talking about: It’s where God dwells.
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As for heaven’s location, the Bible contains many verses that describe us as looking "up" at God in heaven, and God as looking "down" at us on Earth.
Imagine boarding a nuclear-powered rocket and traveling straight "up" into deep space. Will you ever reach a point far enough "up" into space that you finally reach heaven?
Before you laugh off the idea, consider this.
In 1929, American attorney-turned-amateur astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that galaxies are rushing away from one another like so much shrapnel from a bomb. Hubble also discovered there’s a definite pattern to how galaxies are rushing away from each other, namely: The farther "up" in space a galaxy is located — the farther away it is from Earth — the faster it’s moving away from Earth and everything else. It’s called Hubble’s Law.
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But, here’s where it gets really interesting.
Theoretically, a galaxy that’s 273 billion trillion (273,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) miles away from Earth would move at 186,000 miles per second, which is the speed of light. That distance, way "up" there in space, is called the Cosmic Horizon.
That means you and I can never reach the Cosmic Horizon — not even aboard the most souped-up, nuclear-powered rocket imaginable — because, as Einstein explained in his theory of special relativity, only light and certain other non-material phenomena can travel at the speed of light.
So, then, where is heaven located, exactly? It’s entirely possible heaven is located on the other side of the Cosmic Horizon. Here’s why.
One: According to modern cosmology, an entire universe exists beyond the Cosmic Horizon. But it’s permanently hidden from us because we can never reach, let alone cross over, the Cosmic Horizon.
Two: Our best astronomical observations — and Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity — indicate that time stops at the Cosmic Horizon. At that special distance, way "up" there in deep, deep, deep space, there is no past, present, or future. There’s only timelessness.
Three: Unlike time, however, space does exist at and beyond the Cosmic Horizon. Which means the hidden universe beyond the Cosmic Horizon is habitable, albeit only by light and light-like entities.
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Four: According to modern cosmology, the Cosmic Horizon is lined with the very oldest celestial objects in the observable universe. That means whatever exists beyond the Cosmic Horizon predates these oldest objects … predates the so-called big bang … predates the beginning of the observable universe.
All these modern scientific realities, and others, are why it’s entirely reasonable to speculate that:
1. Heaven is, indeed, located "up" there — way above our heads and way beyond the visible, starlit universe — just as the Bible indicates.
2. Heaven is inaccessible to us mortals while we’re alive, just as the Bible indicates.
3. Heaven is inhabited by nonmaterial, timeless beings, just as the Bible indicates.
4. Heaven is the dwelling place of the One who predates the universe — the One who created the universe — just as the Bible indicates.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park
A routine parking lot project at Dinosaur National Monument has unearthed dinosaur fossils at the site for the first time in more than a century.
Workers uncovered the fossils near the Quarry Exhibit Hall after removing asphalt in mid-September, exposing dinosaur-bearing sandstone, the National Park Service said. Park staff identified the remains on Sept. 16 and immediately halted construction to allow paleontologists to assess the find.
The fossils are believed to belong to a large, long-necked dinosaur called the Diplodocus. The species is commonly found in the area’s historic bonebed.
Park officials said staff members, a Utah Conservation Corps crew, volunteers and construction workers helped excavate the remains.
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Between mid-September and mid-October, crews removed roughly 3,000 pounds of fossils and surrounding rock. The material is now being cleaned and studied at the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum in Vernal, where visitors can watch the preparation process in the museum’s fossil lab.
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The site had not been excavated since 1924, when fossil removal efforts ended after a series of early 20th-century digs led by the Carnegie Museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the University of Utah. Dinosaur National Monument was established in 1915.
Some of the newly uncovered fossils are already on display at the Quarry Exhibit Hall, often called the "Wall of Bones," as well as at the Utah Field House museum. The exhibit hall is the park’s most popular attraction and sits atop the original Carnegie quarry, where visitors can view about 1,500 dinosaur fossils still embedded in rock.
Following the excavation, crews completed the parking lot and road improvement project, which included new concrete and asphalt work and accessibility upgrades around the exhibit hall.