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American Hunter Hess responds to Trump’s ‘loser’ criticism with ‘L’ gesture at Milan Cortina Olympics
American freeskier Hunter Hess flashed an "L" hand signal after finishing his Olympic halfpipe qualifying run Friday, an apparent nod to President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Olympian, who previously said he had "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Games.
Hess shaped his index finger and thumb to form the letter "L" and raised his hand to his forehead after finishing his run.
"Apparently," he explained, according to The Associated Press. "I'm a loser."
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The remark was a reference to Trump’s earlier criticism of Hess, in which the president called him a "real loser" in a social media post following Hess’ controversial remarks about representing the United States at the Olympics under the current administration.
"I worked so hard to be here. I sacrificed my entire life to make this happen," Hess said Friday. "I’m not going to let controversy like that get in my way. I love the United States of America. I cannot say that enough. My original statement, I felt like I said that, but apparently people didn’t take it that way. I’m so happy to be here, so happy to represent Team USA."
Hess was among a group of U.S. freestyle skiers and other American athletes to address their thoughts on representing the U.S. at Milan Cortina. During a press conference before his events, Hess said he had "mixed emotions" about it.
"It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t," he began.
"I think, for me, it’s more I’m representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the U.S. If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it. Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.
"I just kind of want to do it for my friends and my family and the people that support me getting here."
President Donald Trump responded to his remarks in a social media post at the time calling Hess a "real loser."
"U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics," he wrote. "If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Hess said Friday that he stands by what he initially said, but added, "It means the absolute world to me to be able to represent Team USA here. I worked so, so hard to get here. I stick with what I said."
Hess is one of four Americans that qualified for the 12-man halfpipe final on Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Nightly bathroom habit was missed sign of common men's cancer: 'I didn't know'
A father was diagnosed with prostate cancer after chalking his nightly bathroom trips up to drinking too much fluid before bed, as reported by SWNS.
"I would wake up in the middle of the night and go to the loo a couple of times, but I never thought too much of it," Ed Matthews, who lives in London, told the news outlet.
Matthews wrote off the early warning signs — until he received a shocking diagnosis in April 2025.
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The avid golfer and skier said he felt "fit and healthy" when he went in for a routine health check provided by his employer last April.
There, he underwent a prostate-specific antigen test, which showed a reading of 4.2. (Traditionally, a PSA level under 4.0 ng/mL is considered "normal.")
While the number was slightly higher than normal, doctors considered it "nothing too alarming." They did, however, refer Matthews to a urologist as a precaution.
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When an MRI scan produced inconclusive results, Matthews underwent a biopsy. Less than three weeks after he went for the original check-up, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
"From being a fit human being all your life, your world’s turned upside down," he told SWNS, adding that it felt as though he’d been thrown into a "world of pain."
"It was an emotional shock … No one ever wants to be told they’ve got cancer."
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Matthews underwent robotic surgery to remove his prostate last July, and tests since then haven’t shown any traces of cancer.
"I never had any issues with blood, but it was about a year or 18 months of going to the toilet more frequently," he said.
Matthews said he "didn’t really know" what the prostate was before receiving his diagnosis.
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The prostate is a small, firm, partly muscular gland that helps make up the male reproductive system, according to Cleveland Clinic's website.
For every 100 American males, 13 will develop prostate cancer at some point in their lives, the above source stated. Approximately 35,770 people in the U.S. die from the disease each year.
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Matthews is now planning to run the London Marathon for Prostate Cancer UK to raise awareness.
"I was very open and honest and told people what happened, and I think that’s caused a lot of people, friends, connections to go off and get tested," he told SWNS.
Early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, changes include a frequent, sometimes urgent, need to urinate, especially at night. Other signs include weak urine flow, flow that starts and stops, and blood when using the restroom, per Cleveland Clinic.
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Experts advise people experiencing any of these symptoms to contact their healthcare provider.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home still swarming with police following arrest over Epstein ties
Police continued to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home Friday after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office the day before, Fox News Digital can confirm.
Photographs showed police outside of Royal Lodge on Friday morning, Andrew's former home in Berkshire. The Thames Valley Police confirmed the search of the former prince's current home – Wood Farm – concluded Thursday.
The search of Andrew's 30-room former home in the parkland near Windsor Castle, where the king's younger brother had lived for decades until his eviction earlier this month, will reportedly continue through Monday, according to the BBC. Unmarked vans, believed to be police vehicles, have been entering the grounds throughout Friday morning.
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Andrew was photographed arriving home to Sandringham Estate Thursday after spending roughly 10 hours in police custody.
The former prince could be seen in the backseat of a car as he arrived at Wood Farm, where he has been temporarily staying after being kicked out of the Royal Lodge.
Authorities arrested Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has been accused of sharing confidential trade info with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the Epstein files appeared to show former Prince Andrew sharing reports of official trade visits with the disgraced financier. One email showed Andrew sent Epstein the information five minutes after he received it.
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Other police forces in the U.K. are also conducting their own investigations into Andrew's ties to Epstein. The Metropolitan Police is investigating allegations London airports may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation. "Separately, the Met is identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely, in a protection capacity, with Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
"They have been asked to consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard during that period of service may be relevant to our ongoing reviews and to share any information that could assist us," the statement continued.
The Metropolitan Police added: "While we are aware of the extensive media reporting and commentary about this matter, as of today, no new criminal allegations have been made to the Met regarding sexual offences said to have occurred within our jurisdiction. We continue to urge anyone with new or relevant information to come forward. All allegations will be taken seriously and, as with any matter, any information received will be assessed and investigated where appropriate."
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Royal commentator Meredith Constant told Fox News Digital she believes Andrew allegedly sending Epstein confidential documents "only scratches the surface."
Constant said the former prince’s conduct as U.K. trade envoy has been "a topic of concern for years now."
"I have a feeling sending confidential documents to Jeffrey Epstein only scratches the surface," Constant said. "It is past time for the U.K. Government to release files they've kept hidden from the public about Andrew's time in public office."
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The exiled royal's connection to Epstein eventually led to his arrest on his 66th birthday. Andrew allegedly sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010. At the time, he was serving as Britain’s special envoy for international trade.
Specifically, emails released as part of the Epstein files appeared to show Andrew sharing reports of official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore.
One email, dated November 2010, appeared to be forwarded by Andrew five minutes after he had been sent it. In another, on Christmas Eve 2010, he appeared to send Epstein a confidential brief on investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Democrats cheer Supreme Court move blocking Trump tariffs — despite past support for trade duties
Democrats quickly applauded the Supreme Court’s decision Friday blocking President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy, calling the duties an unfair tax on Americans, even as some in the party have previously supported using tariffs as leverage in trade disputes.
"The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump tariffs is a big victory for the American people. And another crushing defeat for the wannabe king," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said in a statement.
"Trump’s illegal tariff tax just collapsed. He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos. End the trade war," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in an X post of his own.
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The Supreme Court ruled that Trump lacks power to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a law that gives presidents powers to "regulate" transactions with foreign entities in response to "unusual and extraordinary threats."
The Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that the law falls short of including tariff powers.
Yet several prominent Democrats have previously supported tariffs when wielded for their own policy goals.
Despite condemning Trump’s use of IEEPA in his second term, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., once urged Congress on the House floor to use tariffs to push back on China’s growing market power.
"In terms of tariffs, it’s interesting to note that the average U.S. MFN [Most Favored Nation] tariff on Chinese goods coming into the United States is 2%, whereas the average MFN tariff on U.S. goods going into China is 35%," Pelosi said, referring to tariffs China had imposed on the U.S.
Further, former President Joe Biden largely left Trump’s first-term tariffs against China in place with little resistance from Democrats, who controlled both chambers of Congress at the time.
Trump, in his second term, has used tariffs as a point of leverage against other countries, threatening steeper trade costs with countries that didn’t see eye-to-eye with the goals of his administration.
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Trump argued his policies would enable the country to bring in more revenue while also achieving more of its goals abroad.
According to data provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Trump’s tariffs brought in $30.4 billion in January alone. Over the past fiscal year, the Treasury indicated the tariffs had raked in $124 billion.
At least one House Republican argued that Democrats’ celebration was ironic given their opposition to tax breaks included in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.
"It is interesting how Democrats are upset that foreigners are being taxed yet they are promoting tax increases across the board, and they never reduced taxes on overtime, tips, or Social Security when they were in power in 2021 and 2022," the House GOP lawmaker said. "If they truly believed in fair trade, they would’ve pushed harder on the Chinese especially, but they clearly failed to do so."
That past and present political reality did little to slow the good times from rolling for several congressional Democrats on Friday.
Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, praised the Supreme Court’s decision, framing tariffs as an illegitimate way to increase the country’s revenue.
"This ruling is a victory for every American family paying higher prices because of Trump’s tariff taxes. The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s attempt to impose what amounted to a national sales tax on hardworking Americans," Boyle said in a statement.
Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., the chairman of the New Democrat Coalition on Trade & Tariffs Task Force, echoed Boyle’s thinking.
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"[Trump] has repeatedly disregarded the Constitution to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs without credible reason or cause, crushing American consumers and small businesses under these new taxes to help pay for giveaways to his wealthy friends. Now, at last, the Supreme Court has ruled that he broke the law to do so," Beyer said.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said the court had sided with the longstanding criticisms from Democrats over concerns about Trump’s unilateral powers on tariffs.
"GOOD NEWS: The Supreme Court just ruled that Trump’s tariffs imposed under his ‘emergency authorities’ are unlawful. They affirmed what we’ve been saying this whole time: Only Congress has the power to impose taxes, which includes Trump's reckless tariffs," Jayapal said in a post to social media.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.
Fatal fire engulfs cruise ship with hundreds of passengers aboard: ‘I panicked'
A crew member has died, and four passengers were hospitalized after a fire erupted on a cruise ship heading to Singapore early on Feb 20.
There were 271 passengers on board, with 139 of those from Singapore, according to a statement from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
At around 4 a.m. local time, the MPA was notified about a fire on the World Legacy ship, a news release said.
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There were 338 crew members on the vessel at the time.
The crew worked to extinguish the fire as passengers evacuated at HarbourFront Ferry Terminal.
Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) firefighters stopped the fire, which occurred in the lounge area on deck nine, according to The Straits Times.
All 271 passengers were safely evacuated, MPA said — though at least four were transferred to a hospital.
A passenger took to Instagram to discuss the fire.
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"We are on board. Was scary. Rescue efforts took longer," the traveler wrote.
"We heard the warning sound. [We] were rushed to deck 7 & 8. As [we] climbed up, the smoke became denser and denser," the passenger continued.
"One uncle fractured his ribs."
"The crew helped to almost contain the fire ... It was messy."
One crew member, who started working for World Legacy a few months ago, spoke to AsiaOne on the condition of anonymity.
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"I panicked for a moment," he said as he talked about the fire.
Another crew member told AsiaOne, "They did not want to tell us at the start [about the deceased individual] because they [didn't] want us to panic."
The MPA said in a statement, "The deceased crew member, an Indonesian national, has been transferred ashore."
It went on, "The relevant authorities are handling the necessary follow-up, and the Indonesian embassy in Singapore has been informed."
The statement continued, "MPA has established a safety zone around the vessel and is issuing navigational broadcasts to advise passing vessels to keep clear. The cause of the fire is under investigation."
Supreme Court kills Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs — but 4 other laws could resurrect them
The Supreme Court rebuked President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs, ruling that the Constitution gives Congress — not the president — authority over tariffs.
But the decision may not be the final word. From the Trade Expansion Act to the Trade Act of 1974 and even Depression-era statutes, multiple legal avenues remain that could allow Trump to reassert aggressive trade powers.
In a 6-3 decision led by George W. Bush-appointed Chief Justice John Roberts, the court ruled that the "framers gave [tariff] power to Congress alone, notwithstanding the obvious foreign affairs implications of tariffs."
George H.W. Bush-appointed Justice Clarence Thomas, Trump-appointed Justice Brett Kavanaugh and George W. Bush-appointed Justice Samuel Alito dissented.
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On "Liberation Day" in 2025, Trump cited the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), drafted by former Rep. Jonathan Brewster-Bingham, D-N.Y., to declare an emergency situation in which foreign countries were "ripping off" the U.S.
With that avenue now closed by Roberts, Trump could try to use the same national security rationale to invoke the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which in part allows the Commerce Department to impose tariffs on "article[s]… imported… in such quantities or under such circumstances as to threaten or impair the national security."
Unlike the IEEPA, the JFK-era law has been tested in the courts, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has since built on his predecessor Wilbur Ross’ 2018 steel and aluminum tariffs imposed under the act, adding 407 more imports to the tariff list on the grounds that they are "derivative" of the two approved metals.
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During his 2025 confirmation hearing, Lutnick voiced support for a "country by country, macro" approach to tariffs and agreed with the president that the U.S. is "treated horribly by the global trading environment."
While tariffs imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act are not immediate and require the Commerce Department to conduct a formal investigation, the law provides a court-tested avenue for the president.
In the wake of Friday’s ruling, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and others celebrated the court’s affirmation that Trump cannot use "emergency powers to enact taxes," but Congress has previously approved another avenue to impose tariffs.
Then-Rep. Albert Ullman, D-Ore., crafted a bill signed by President Gerald Ford that expressly gave presidents broader authority to impose tariffs: the Trade Act of 1974.
A federal appeals court in September ruled against thousands of companies that challenged tariffs on China imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
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In this case, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, a Trump appointee, could seek retaliatory tariffs against countries with unfair trade barriers, according to Global Policy Watch.
An investigation, including negotiations with the targeted countries, would then ensue, and Greer could ultimately be cleared to impose trade restrictions if the probe finds that the U.S. is being denied trade agreement benefits or that such a deal is unjustifiable.
However, in most cases, imposed tariffs sunset after four years, according to reports.
In Trump’s favor, it could be argued that the same reasoning Roberts used to strike down the IEEPA authority could backfire on tariff opponents because the 1974 law explicitly gives the executive branch trade-restriction authority.
Another section of the Ford-signed law could also be used to unilaterally impose tariffs.
Section 122, the "Balance of Payments" portion of the law, allows Trump to temporarily enforce tariffs or import quotas in certain situations.
A president may impose tariff duties of up to 15% for 150 days against all or certain countries if they are found to be "maintain[ing] unjustifiable or unreasonable restrictions on U.S. commerce," according to the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
"This authority is intended to give the executive branch flexibility to respond quickly to trade practices that may harm U.S. economic interests or to correct significant balance-of-payments deficits," the trade group said in a June report.
However, reports show Section 122 has not been tested in court as extensively, which could lead to lawsuits and legal uncertainty.
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Another potential policy option for Trump is one that drew sharp criticism when President Herbert Hoover signed it against the advice of economists early in the Great Depression.
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, named for Republican Sen. Reed Smoot of Utah and Rep. Willis Hawley of Oregon, imposed tariffs on tens of thousands of imports in hopes of protecting American producers facing dire economic conditions.
Hawley’s great-granddaughter, Carey Cezar of Baltimore, told NBC News in 2025 that she voted for Kamala Harris and opposed Trump’s tariffs after her ancestor’s name resurfaced in public discourse.
Other critics of Smoot-Hawley say it is a key reason the Depression was so dire and expansive.
However, the law still provides a mechanism for the Commerce Department to determine when a good is being "dumped" on U.S. consumers or whether a foreign country is unfairly subsidizing an export to the U.S., and to respond with tariffs.
Additionally, while Trump has imposed tariffs largely on a country-by-country basis, Smoot-Hawley requires that levies be applied on a product-by-product basis.
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A fifth avenue that is largely unreachable by Trump is the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act of 1922.
Sen. Porter McCumber, R-N.D., and Rep. Joseph Fordney, R-Mich., passed a bill allowing Republican President Warren Harding to impose much higher tariffs than were standard at the time, in hopes of protecting U.S. farmers from a sharp decline in revenue following World War I.
In one of the first contemporary rebukes of protectionism, Fordney-McCumber was criticized for permitting tariffs as high as 50% on countries, including allies, which opponents said had the unintended consequence of hurting America’s ability to service its war debts.
Fordney-McCumber was eventually superseded by Smoot-Hawley, and any remaining provisions are considered obsolete following the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, signed by President Franklin Roosevelt to undo some of Congress’ trade restrictions.
The RTAA shifted tariff authority from Congress to the president, granting authority for bilateral negotiations aimed at lowering tariffs at the time.
That dynamic, often called "reciprocity," is being used in the Trump era not to lower tariffs but to raise them.
Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort
The frightening moment an avalanche thundered down a mountainside and slammed into a train traveling through the Swiss Alps was captured by a tourist.
The dramatic incident unfolded on Feb. 17 near the popular ski resort town of Zermatt in southern Switzerland’s Valais canton.
Kirsten Osborne, an Australian woman living in the U.K., was on the train with other passengers when the avalanche suddenly struck, according to Storyful.
She filmed the shocking moment a massive wall of snow barreled down the mountain toward the train.
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In the video, a child can be heard saying "uh-oh!" several times as the growing wave of powdery snow rapidly approaches.
Within seconds, the train is engulfed in a thick white cloud as the avalanche crashes into it and covers the window in snow, causing the train to shake.
Osborne described how passengers were left stranded for around two hours following the impact.
"We were stuck for two hours before the rescue and provided bus transport to safety," she said.
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Despite the terrifying scenes, no injuries were reported.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, the rail company that operates the route, has since confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated in coordination with emergency services.
"At around 11 a.m. on Tuesday morning, another avalanche occurred between Täsch and Randa," the company said in a statement.
"A regional MGBahn train was struck by a resulting powder-snow avalanche. No one was injured. Passengers were evacuated in cooperation with the emergency services.
"As a precaution, and in consultation with external local natural hazard specialists, MGBahn has decided to suspend operations on the St. Niklaus–Täsch route until further notice," the company said.
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MGBahn also confirmed it was in "close contact with specialists and experts to assess the situation along the entire route network between Disentis (GR) and Zermatt (VS)."
The incident happened amid dangerous winter conditions in the Swiss Alps, where heavy snowfall has impacted the tourist season.
The avalanche strike on the train came just a day after another rail incident near the town of Goppenstein, where a train derailed, injuring five people.
Local reports indicated that an avalanche may have been a possible cause of that derailment, although investigations are ongoing.
Large areas of the western Alps have been affected this season by avalanche risks, according to The Times.
John Fetterman calls out AOC's 'clueless' anti-Israel comments in Munich
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Thursday, when he called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., over her comments at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend.
Watters asked Fetterman whether he saw Ocasio-Cortez's remarks.
"I saw some of it," Fetterman replied. "I think that the most troubling thing for her views is she is just, you know, anti-Israel. I mean, and those views and, you know, so clueless — to sit in Germany and accuse Israel of genocide while you're sitting in Germany — and how ignorant that is."
Fetterman continued, noting he didn't see "where she kind of had her flub," referencing the mockery Ocasio-Cortez faced over several statements she made about Taiwan, as well as for saying Venezuela was below the equator.
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Ocasio-Cortez did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
While he didn't pile on the congresswoman for her meandering response to whether the United States would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, Fetterman argued that her "specifically anti-Israel" comments at the conference represented a "serious rot" within a subset of the Democratic Party.
Ocasio-Cortez was criticized for alleging that U.S. aid to Israel enabled a genocide by the Jewish state during a town hall event at the conference.
The congresswoman's criticism of Israel’s war to defeat Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks sparked outrage and intense backlash from military and Middle East experts.
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Ocasio-Cortez said, "To me, this isn't just about a presidential election. Personally, I think that the United States has an obligation to uphold its own laws, particularly the Leahy laws."
"And I think that — personally — that the idea of completely unconditional aid, no matter what one does, does not make sense," she said. "I think it enabled a genocide in Gaza. And I think that we have thousands of women and children dead that don't — that was completely avoidable."
"And, so, I believe that enforcement of our own laws through the Leahy laws — which requires conditioning aid in any circumstance when you see gross human rights violations — is appropriate."
The Leahy Laws prohibit the Department of Defense and the State Department from funding "foreign security force units when there is credible information that the unit has committed a 'gross violation of human rights.'" Former Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., introduced the bill in 1997.
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In the interview with Watters, Fetterman called for the Democratic Party to be a "big tent," encompassing a wide range of views and not shutting out members of their own party over minor disagreements on policy.
When asked whether he was a "fan" of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Fetterman told Watters that he liked him on a personal level, although the two disagree on some issues.
"Yes, I mean I like him personally," the senator responded. "I don't agree with him with some of his, you know, views in certain things. California is a lot different than Pennsylvania, but you know, technically we are just Democrats, and now that's why, you know, the Democratic Party has to be a big tent thing and that's why we can disagree on some things."
Fox News Digital's Benjamin Weinthal contributed to this report.
Jasmine Crockett reveals Colbert hasn't invited her on show since furor over Talarico interview
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, revealed Friday she’s still not been asked to appear on Stephen Colbert’s "Late Show," days after the host claimed pressure from the Federal Communications Commission effectively censored an interview with her Senate primary political opponent, James Talarico.
Earlier this week, Colbert said CBS prevented the broadcast of Talarico's appearance due to guidance from the FCC requiring shows to provide "equal time" to opposing candidates.
In response, the late-night host criticized the FCC and his own network. The Talarico interview was posted online, where it has garnered more than 8 million views on YouTube alone. The tumult and extra attention to the interview helped raise more than $2.5 million for Talarico’s campaign.
"No, I've not been invited on Colbert prior to his interview nor post his interview," Crockett said on MS NOW’s "Morning Joe" Friday.
Crockett explained that while she has appeared on Colbert’s show twice before, she has not been invited since she launched her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
"The only information that I got was after this debacle took place, I did receive a phone call from the parent company," Crockett said.
She said that CBS representatives told her they did not tell Colbert he couldn’t air the Talarico segment. Instead, they said that if he had Talarico on, he had to offer the same time to Crockett.
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"They just said, if you air it, just make sure that you offer the representative equal time. Now, obviously, I wasn't engaged in that conversation, so I cannot confirm the veracity of any statements," she said.
"But I can confirm that I had never been asked to go on as it relates to kind of talking about the Senate race," Crockett added.
CBS released a statement denying it censored Colbert, insisting the show chose to share the interview on YouTube instead to avoid the equal-time requirement.
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However, during Monday night's broadcast, Colbert insisted he and his guest were being censored, telling his audience, "[Talarico] was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our network's lawyers, who called us directly, that we could not have him on the broadcast."
The media attention and Colbert's multiple segments this week about the controversy provided a boon to Talarico's campaign. On Tuesday, Colbert crumpled up the CBS statement denying it had forced the comedian not to air the interview and put it into a dog waste bag before throwing it away.
On Wednesday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr dismissed the controversy as a "hoax," stating that Talarico "took advantage of all of your sort of prior conceptions to run the hoax, apparently for the purpose of raising money and getting clicks. And the news media played right into it."
A spokesperson for Colbert's show didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes
An email arrived that looked like a routine billing alert for YouTube TV Premium. Near the top, it displayed "BILLING FAILED" in capital letters. Below that, the message claimed the payment was declined and urged immediate action to keep streaming. This email was sent to us by Jackie from New York, NY, who immediately knew something was wrong.
That question matters. If a billing alert references a service you do not use, it is almost always a scam. The email still appeared legitimate. Billing notices like this are common, and scammers rely on that familiarity to slip past quick checks.
Another warning sign appeared in the sender's details. The message was routed through a domain with no connection to Google or YouTube. That mismatch confirmed what Jackie already suspected.
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TAX SEASON SCAMS 2026: FAKE IRS MESSAGES STEALING IDENTITIES
Scammers understand behavior. People skim emails. They react quickly when access to familiar services feels threatened. This message uses recognizable branding, clean formatting and simple language. It also assumes the recipient already subscribes. That assumption is intentional. These emails go out in bulk, knowing some recipients really do have YouTube TV and may act before verifying.
Scam emails rely on pressure. This one uses several subtle cues.
Capital letters pull attention to the problem first. It feels like a system notice, even though no real account check took place.
That line suggests access could stop at any moment. Scammers know interruptions feel urgent, so they push fast decisions.
The word status makes the message feel automated and official. In reality, scammers use vague labels because they cannot see real billing data.
Including today makes the issue feel current and unresolved. Legitimate companies rarely demand same-day action through email links alone.
When urgency replaces clarity, that pressure itself becomes the warning sign.
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The layout of the email matters as much as the wording.
The red CONFIRM BILLING button encourages action before verification. Real companies usually direct users to sign in normally, not through a single email button.
The black CONTACT SUPPORT button looks official and helpful. In scam emails, these links often lead to fake support pages or phishing forms.
Red suggests urgency. Dark colors suggest authority. Familiar branding builds comfort. Together, they encourage quick action.
If an email pushes any button to fix a problem, pause and verify first.
The message claims to be about YouTube TV. The sending infrastructure points somewhere else. Lifeheaters.com has no legitimate relationship with Google or YouTube. Billing emails should always come from official domains tied directly to the company.
We reached out to Google, YouTube's parent company, and a spokesperson told us, "We can confirm that this is a phishing scam and not an official communication from YouTube."
If you receive a billing alert like this, pause before acting. Scammers rely on speed and stress. These steps help you stay in control.
Instead of clicking links in the email, open a new browser tab. Then go directly to the official YouTube TV website or app. Real billing issues always appear inside your account dashboard.
Once you are logged in, review your payment status. If there is a real problem, you will see it there. If everything looks normal, the email is fake.
Hover your cursor over any link in the email. Look closely at the destination. If the domain does not clearly match Google or YouTube, do not click it. That mismatch is a major warning sign. Also, installing strong antivirus software adds a critical layer of protection. It can block malicious links, flag phishing pages and stop malware before it installs. That matters if you accidentally click the wrong thing. The best way to protect yourself from malicious links that install malware and potentially access your private information is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
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If you clicked the link or entered information, respond quickly. Change your Google password right away. Consider using a password manager to securely store and generate complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse. Then review recent account activity and payment methods for any suspicious activity.
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Legitimate companies send billing emails from their own domains. A message about YouTube TV should never route through an unrelated site like lifeheaters.com. That disconnect alone is enough to walk away.
Scammers want your login details or credit card number. Avoid giving them either. Always update billing information directly inside your account, not through an email prompt.
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This email looked polished. The message felt urgent. The branding felt familiar. Yet one small detail gave it away. Billing emails should always come from official domains and verified accounts. When they do not, trust your instincts and verify independently. Pausing for ten seconds can save you weeks of cleanup.
Have you received a billing or subscription email that looked real but turned out to be fake? What tipped you off? Let us know your thoughts by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.
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