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Uninvited woman enters Kamala Harris' Malibu property prompting sheriff response: reports
Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies responded to former Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Malibu Friday night after a woman showed up uninvited twice, according to multiple outlets.
After the woman was dropped off by an Uber, she attempted to contact security at the $8 million home and was told she needed to leave, according to the California Post.
But the unidentified woman came back again, prompting Harris’ security to call the authorities after 10 p.m.
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The woman was not arrested, FOX 11 reported.
President Donald Trump ended Harris’ Secret Service detail a year ago after former President Joe Biden had extended a year beyond the traditional six months for former vice presidents.
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Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, told the Los Angeles Times: "We are stepping up patrols of the property to be safe.
Eduardo Negrón, a Harris spokesman, told The Times: "Last night, security personnel stopped an individual who illegally entered Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman [Doug] Emhoff’s property before the individual reached the home. They are grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly."
Negrón said neither Harris nor former second gentleman Emhoff were home at the time.
The couple bought the ritzy property last January.
The former vice president is a native of the Golden State, and she served as District Attorney of San Francisco, Attorney General of California and as a senator representing the state before she joined Biden’s presidential ticket.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the sheriff's department and reps for Harris for comment.
A man who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and attacked her husband with a hammer in 2022 was later sentenced to life in prison without parole.
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine splitting up after 2 decades of marriage
Alan Ritchson and his wife have decided to go their separate ways.
In a joint Instagram post shared on Saturday, the 43-year-old actor and his wife Catherine announced they have "decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way" after 20 years together.
"We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world," they wrote. "Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us or the love and respect we will always share."
The post went on to say that the two plan on moving forward with "friendship, grace and a commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be."
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They added that in addition to being good co-parents, the two will also allow one another the "room to grow into the people we are becoming."
"Change is hard enough without the whole world weighing in," they added. "We hope, especially for the sake of our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion."
The statement concluded with the estranged couple thanking their followers for "supporting us as we continue to make the health and happiness of our family a priority."
TMZ reports that according to court documents, Ritchson filed for divorce in December, noting they reconciled in March, before announcing their separation in September.
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The two met as teenagers in high school, but broke up after some time together. They reconnected while in college and later got married in May 2006.
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Throughout their 20-year marriage, the two welcomed three sons; Calem, Edan and Amory.
Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Ritchson but did not immediately hear back.
Ritchson's first significant role in Hollywood was in the hit TV show "Smallville," later appearing in "Blue Mountain State," "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," "Titans" and others.
His career-defining role came in 2022 when he landed the role of Jack Reacher on the Amazon Prime show "Reacher."
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"It’s funny: I've shown my kids the show," he told GQ in January 2024. "I let them watch season one – but I wouldn’t let them see the naked guy hanging crucified on the wall [who had his bollocks chopped off and was forced to swallow them whole], but everything else was… Within context, it all made sense."
He added: "They loved it, man. For me, it’s not ‘Dad TV’, it's ‘family TV’. I walk down the street and little ladies on their walkers are like 'Reacher… Reacher…' It’s such a misnomer to me to qualify this as ‘Dad TV’. But I am a father and I, too, love the show. Maybe it does work.
Son of notorious Somali dictator reportedly living in Ohio decades after brutal regime's collapse
The son of former Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, whose brutal regime was accused of widespread atrocities during his more than two decades in power, has been living in Ohio for years, according to a new report.
Ayanle Siad Barre, 61, lives in the Columbus area, home to a large Somali community, the New York Post reported. The outlet also identified his sister, Deka Mohamed Siad, as living in Ohio.
Their father ruled Somalia from 1969, until his government was overthrown in 1991. His regime has been accused of mass killings that left as many as 200,000 people dead, torture and other human rights abuses, including atrocities against the Isaaq clan. Mohamed Siad Barre died in 1995.
Historian and Oxford University doctoral researcher Mohamed Haji Ingiriis described Ayanle as his father's "right-hand man" and alleged that he wielded significant power within the government, according to the Post. Fox News Digital has not independently verified those allegations.
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Fox News Digital previously reported that another figure from the Barre era, former Somali military commander Yusuf Abdi Ali, had lived in the U.S. before being deported.
An immigration judge determined in 2024 that Ali personally engaged in torture while serving in the Somali National Army, and ordered soldiers under his command to detain and torture civilians and assist in extrajudicial killings, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Ali, who had been living as a permanent resident in Virginia, was deported to Somalia in December 2024.
"The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations," ICE official Russell Hott said at the time.
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The Post also reported that Ayanle established a translation-services company called Somal Global Services.
His sister, Deka, and her late husband operated Vanguard Home Health Care, which received more than $1.8 million in Medicare funding, according to documents reviewed by the publication.
The Post reported that the company appeared to have operated legitimately and filed the appropriate paperwork.
Some survivors of the Barre regime are now calling for U.S. authorities to investigate members of the former dictator's family.
Human rights activist Suleiman Bolaleh called for an investigation to determine what Barre family members knew or did during the dictatorship, according to the Post.
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The calls for an investigation do not establish wrongdoing by Ayanle or other family members.
Fox News Digital reached out to Ayanle Siad Barre for comment, but attempts to reach him through publicly listed contact information were unsuccessful.
ICE, Department of Justice and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this reporting.
US Coach Kara Lawson opens up on importance of winning World Cup final for country on 9/11 anniversary weekend
Team USA women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson hopes her team can give Americans another reason to unite during an emotional weekend for the country.
The U.S. advanced to the FIBA Women’s World Cup championship game with a 76-66 victory over Spain in Berlin on Saturday, one day after the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Lawson said after the USA's semifinal win over Spain that winning the championship would carry added meaning after the somber anniversary.
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"I think, you know, being a part of USA Basketball for so long, there’s a great pride in it," Lawson said. "I mean, from when I was 17 years old until now, being a part of it in different capacities, you know, I think—I don’t know if there’s anyone prouder to represent the U.S. than I am in this capacity.
"And so we think about that. And I felt the presence of the U.S. here, even though we are in Europe. I felt it, and certainly felt it yesterday in 9/11 and, you know, a somber anniversary."
The 2001 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Americans marked the milestone Friday with remembrance ceremonies across the country.
Lawson called the anniversary a "powerful memory" that remains with her and the team beyond one day.
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"And it’s something that was, you know, a powerful memory, and something that is on our minds, certainly on that day, but really other days as well," Lawson said. "It would mean a ton to win a World Cup for our country. We’re proud to be Americans, and we’re proud to represent USA. And to win a World Cup would be an amazing thing."
Lawson also said the team’s potential influence reaches beyond a women’s basketball community that has experienced heated rivalries and divisions in recent years.
"And as far as unity, I think unity is not just exclusive to the women’s basketball community," Lawson said. "I think it’s unity for our country as well.
"I think our team hopefully is creating unity across our country. People being proud about how we play and how we represent the red, white and blue."
Lawson’s connection to USA Basketball began as a teenager. She later helped the Americans win an Olympic gold medal as a player at the 2008 Beijing Games.
She coached the U.S. to the inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and served as an assistant on the team that won gold at the 2024 Paris Games. USA Basketball selected Lawson in 2025 to lead the women’s national team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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She is now one victory away from winning her first major international championship as the head coach of the five-on-five senior team.
The Americans had to fight for that opportunity Saturday.
Spain tied the semifinal at 58 entering the fourth quarter. The U.S. then held Spain to eight points in the final period and used a 12-2 run to pull away.
Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 16 points. Kahleah Copper added 13, while Jackie Young finished with 12.
The victory extended the Americans’ World Cup winning streak to 35 games. The U.S. has not lost in the tournament since falling to Russia in the 2006 semifinals.
Team USA will face France in Sunday’s championship game after the French defeated host Germany 86-64 in the other semifinal.
The matchup will be a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold-medal game in Paris. The U.S. escaped that contest with a 67-66 victory after France’s Gabby Williams made a shot with her foot on the 3-point line as time expired.
France entered the World Cup final undefeated and moved ahead of the U.S. in FIBA’s final power ranking after group play. The Americans are pursuing their fifth consecutive World Cup championship and 12th overall. France is appearing in its first World Cup final.
Faith has also remained an important part of the experience for Team USA guard Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers, who has spoken openly about her Christian beliefs throughout her college and professional career, was asked how important her relationship with Jesus Christ has been during the tournament.
"My faith has always been important to me," Bueckers said. "It’s carried me through life. It’s been my rock, my foundation. So, I take that with me wherever I go."
Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding
A pastor from Elbow Lake, Minnesota, has died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury during a cruise in Italy while celebrating his son's wedding.
Steve Junker was aboard the Sun Princess on Aug. 16 when he fell and was later found face down and unresponsive in a pool, according to a GoFundMe page organized by his family.
Princess Cruises confirmed Junker's recent death in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our guest and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this extraordinarily difficult time," the cruise line said.
Princess Cruises said ship personnel were alerted on Aug. 16 that a passenger needed medical assistance.
"The guest was attended to by the ship's medical team and subsequently transferred ashore for further care," the cruise line said.
Junker's family said he suffered a spinal cord injury and nearly drowned during the accident.
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He was transported by an Italian Coast Guard boat to a hospital in Naples, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit, according to the fundraiser.
Junker underwent emergency spinal surgery the following day.
His family said the procedure was successful, though his spinal cord injury remained severe.
As Junker remained hospitalized, his family said they faced challenges navigating his medical care overseas and worked to arrange transportation to a hospital in the United States.
"We are working through the medical, logistical and financial challenges of arranging appropriate medical transport and getting him to a hospital in the United States," the family wrote before his death.
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He was ultimately taken to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Aug. 23 for additional medical treatment, according to reports.
The family asked friends and loved ones to keep Junker in their thoughts and prayers.
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every prayer, message, phone call, kind thought, and offer of support," the family wrote.
He ultimately passed away on Sept. 4 surrounded by loved ones, according to family postings on Facebook.
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Junker's church remembered him for his faith and the impact he had on those around him following his death.
"Pastor Steve was a wonderful person, loved by many, and had a great impact on many people through his faith," Chippewa Lutheran Church wrote in a Facebook post.
The church also shared a tribute from Nathaniel Junker, Steve Junker's son, who sang worship songs inspired by his father.
"He closed his eyes to this life and opened his eyes to Jesus," the church's post read.
Fox News Digital reached out to Junker's family for comment.
A mourner wrote on Facebook, "May God bring comfort for all who loved and care for Pastor Steve Junker. I'm so sorry for your loss."
An obituary for the pastor noted that he worked as a pharmacist before answering the call to ministry. He left behind a wife, five children and their spouses, a grandchild and many other family members.
Oklahoma State stuns Oregon, deals early season blow to Ducks' national title hopes
Oregon’s winning streak came to an abrupt end Saturday, with Oklahoma State pulling off the first major upset of the season in a 39-31 victory.
The result snapped the Cowboys' 21-game skid against FBS opponents and gave first-year Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris his first win with the program. It also ended Oregon’s 41-game winning streak against unranked opponents.
The breakthrough sparked a memorable celebration in Stillwater, especially after Oklahoma State went 1-11 last season and opened this year with a 24-10 loss to Tulsa.
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Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 109 yards and a rushing score in the upset win.
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The Ducks, the preseason No. 2 who looked vulnerable in a season-opening home win over Boise State, suffered a huge blow to their national title hopes. Oregon entered that matchup as overwhelming favorites.
Mestemaker, who played for Morris last season at North Texas, bounced back from a poor performance in the opener. His 10-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys the lead for good.
Oregon returns home next Friday night to face Portland State. Oklahoma State hosts Murray State next Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, voice behind family band Taylor Made, dies at 56
Country singer Brian "Nashville" Duckworth has died at the age of 56.
According to an obituary shared by his family, the singer died at his home Sept. 7.
His family, with whom Duckworth was part of the band Taylor Made, shared in the obituary that, while pursuing a career as a country music star, he "was a devoted dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating," earning him the nickname, "Truck Boss."
They added that "he truly enjoyed" the job "because it allowed him to spend his days outdoors."
"Music was also a special part of his life. He loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band, Taylor Made. Brian never passed up an opportunity to share his voice, earning him the affectionate nickname 'Nashville.'"
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Duckworth grew up signing with his brother, Greg, and his sister, Wendy Williams, with the trio coming together in 2008 to form the band I-79 performing under that name for the first time at the Colgate Country Showdown.
They later changed their name to Taylor Made and made a name for themselves with hit songs such as "Things You Don’t Grow Out Of," which reached No. 36 on the Billboard Indicator chart.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 16 years, Tina, his six children, Zach, Ashton, Logan, Kayla, Michael and Matt, as well as his four grandchildren and five brothers and sisters.
"Above all, Brian treasured his family and the special memories they created together," the obituary read. "He also dearly loved his faithful fur family, who were constant companions and brought him great comfort and happiness. Brian’s love of family, music, and the outdoors will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him."
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His niece, Brianna Duckworth Kazner, shared a video on her Facebook account from her wedding, saying she is "having a hard time believing" that is "the last time Taylor Made sang together."
"I grew up watching my dad, Aunt Wendy, and Uncle Brian perform at fairs and festivals until I was finally old enough to join them on a few occasions," Kazner wrote. "As I’ve gotten older and started writing my own music, I knew the guy to call whenever I got creatively ‘stuck.’ He truly had such a way with song lyrics that I knew without a doubt Uncle Brian would pull me out of the songwriter’s slump."
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She shared that they recently spoke on the phone, "about a song idea he had," adding, "I can't count the number of times we got to sing together but it will have never been enough."
A cause of death was not stated in the obituary.
Duckworth will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Garden on Monday.
Michigan exercises clock demons from week one win, vanquishes 11th ranked Oklahoma in Ann Arbor
Michigan didn't need any help from a phantom clock this week.
The Wolverines used a steady dose of quarterback runs and won the turnover battle en route to a 17-10, grind-it-out win over 11th-ranked Oklahoma in Ann Arbor.
Just one week removed from a controversial victory against Western Michigan, in which officials added an extra second to the clock to allow for a game-winning Hail Mary, many had written the Wolverines off for dead.
Instead, head coach Kyle Whittingham and his team buckled down and rose to the challenge.
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Make no mistake about it, this was a vintage Big Ten performance.
A lot of talk in the offseason was spent on how elite Oklahoma's defense was, and while the Sooners' unit played admirably, the Michigan defense was stifling and, at times, completely suffocating.
John Mateer, who many tapped as a dark horse Heisman contender heading into 2026, was harassed all day long by the Wolverines, completing just 52% of his passes and tossing an interception to boot.
For his part, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood rebounded nicely, specifically on the ground.
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The beleaguered sophomore carried the ball 18 times for 87 yards and found the end zone late in the first quarter to help the Wolverines draw first blood.
The Sooners entered as 5.5-point favorites and, more importantly, College Football Playoff hopefuls. They still have plenty of time to right the ship, but losing to a Michigan team in transition has to feel like a splash of cold water to the face in Norman.
Somehow, the Wolverines are 2-0 after the first two weeks of the college football season. If you had said that 60:01 of game time earlier, even the most optimistic Michigan fan would have laughed in your face.
Now the Maize and Blue have a signature win under their belt, which could be the difference between a trip to the CFP and a prolonged offseason come December.
More Americans are dining alone as solo restaurant reservations soar, data shows
A table for one is becoming more common in the dining scene, with solo reservations reportedly spiking in recent years.
Reservations for one surged 22% year over year in the third quarter of 2025, according to restaurant technology company Toast’s latest trends report, suggesting that dining alone may be losing its stigma.
Single-diner bookings still accounted for less than 1% of total reservations, according to Toast, but industry experts say it reflects a broader shift and opportunity in the restaurant world. The trend was also evident in the af&co. and Carbonate 2024 Hospitality Trends Report, which cited Brandwatch data showing interest in eating as a party of one had increased 7% year over year.
"People stopped waiting for someone else to be free," Stephen Ingber, owner of Denver private-chef and catering company MileHighCook, told Fox News Digital. "A good meal used to require a date or a group to justify it. Now it just requires a reservation."
Ingber said about 15% of his bookings are now for one guest and that has risen annually. Some solo customers even book weekly or monthly, he added, and are often the best kind of customer.
Solo dining has also grown across both quick-service and full-service restaurants, as more consumers, especially Gen Z and millenials, embrace meals centered on convenience and personal enjoyment, Fox News Digital previously reported.
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"It's a small slice that is growing fast," agreed Terry Psaltakis, a 30-year restaurant operator from Chicago and founder of ShiftTrained.
Experts say restaurants that offer bar seating, smaller tables with a view, wine by the glass or half-bottle options and menus that do not assume sharing are best for solo diners.
Just as important, Psaltakis said, is giving solo guests the same care and service as larger parties. Without company to distract them, they are there solely for the dining experience.
"Get it right and that solo diner turns into a regular who comes back every week and knows your bartender by name," Psaltakis said.
For diners who feel self-conscious, Ingber and Psaltakis both recommend the bar. "Ask the bartender what they’d order," he said. "A good one, a ready one, lights up."
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Dining alone isn't always a sign of loneliness, Rene Mondy, a Georgia-based licensed grief therapist and founder of The Solo Dining Directory, told Fox News Digital.
"Solo diners in healthy relationships seem to understand that dining with a partner or surrounded by friends doesn’t always equal connection," Mondy said.
While some diners might be hungry for conversation, others might relish in the alone time, Ingber said. He recommended using the experience as an opportunity to order something you might avoid with company or on a date, and not hiding behind a phone or book.
He also says to remember one thing: "Nobody is looking at you, and if they are, they're jealous."
Former ESPN host hypocritically calls network a 'political lobbying firm' after Ted Cruz appearance
Former ESPN personality, and one of the most politically divisive sports personalities of our lifetime, Jemele Hill, and countless liberals on social media are losing their minds over the fact that Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was invited as a guest on ESPN's "College GameDay" to have a discussion with host Rece Davis about the bipartisan "Save College Sports Act," which he co-authored.
Hill posted on X, "Did not know ESPN had become a political lobbying firm."
The lack of self awareness is astounding. Hill hosted a show on ESPN called SC6 with another woke personality, Michael Smith, in which they discussed divisive political ideologies, mainly focused on race, even going as far as promoting Black Lives Matter.
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On July 12, 2016, Hill and Smith discussed four police officers leaving a WNBA game after Minnesota Lynx players wore Black Lives Matter shirts. Hill argued that demanding "accountability of police officers who commit unjust actions" was not equivalent to disrespecting police.
ESPN itself had Hill moderate its August 2016 "Athletes, Responsibility and Violence" town hall, which focused specifically on athletes, guns, violence and law enforcement.
In 2017, Hill made numerous inflammatory, awful comments about police, President Donald Trump, and conservatives. Hill claimed the "policing & judicial system are institutionally racist," endorsing the idea that law enforcement needs reform.
Hill also echoed and agreed with Colin Kaepernick's statements about comparing cops to the "slave patrols" that enforced discipline on pre-Civil War plantations.
Hill's post on Twitter calling Trump a "white supremacist" also caused ESPN to release a public statement distancing themselves from the employee's rhetoric.
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ESPN has also overtly lobbied for Democrat policies.
In 2022, former ESPN personality, Elle Duncan, who is now unfortunately the face of Netflix's sports programming, protested Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ "Don’t Say Gay" bill (The Florida Parental Rights in Education Act) live on air. Duncan was upset that the bill would restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for kindergarten through 3rd grade, stating, "We understand the gravity of this legislation and also how it’s affecting so many families across this country, and because of that, our allyship is going to take a front seat, and with that, we’re going to pause in solidarity," said Duncan."
That kind of lobbying has no business in sports. It has nothing to do with sports. It was overtly politically divisive. The same cannot be said about Cruz and the "Save College Sports Act."
Don't forget this either: in 2023, ESPN celebrated Lia Thomas, a male who stole records, opportunities, and trophies from real women, during Women’s History Month. It was definitively divisive and politically partisan.
The list goes on and on.
The problem is, Hill is so lost in her woke ideology, she doesn't know how much of a hypocrite she is. She is willfully ignorant to how ESPN has been a mouthpiece for Democrats, especially over the last six years.
Also, "College GameDay" hosted Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2025 during its visit to the University of Pittsburgh. Hill had nothing to say about that. Why? It doesn't fit her narrative.
All in all, no matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, or how you feel about Cruz, him joining "College GameDay" to discuss the "chaos" college sports is going through because of a lack of regulation on NIL, the transfer portal, and more, it is not divisive or politically partisan like Hill and ESPN has been over the years.
Many of the people in the crowd who booed and those online freaking out about this need to get over themselves.