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Top Disney exec reveals White House didn’t push on Kimmel suspension, says, 'We didn't hear from them'
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden said Thursday that the White House never reached out to Disney during its September suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Walden told Bloomberg's "The Circuit" that during the several days Disney suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC show, nobody from the White House contacted the company, despite President Donald Trump's public comments on Kimmel.
"We did not hear from them," Walden told journalist Emily Chang.
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Following pressure from local ABC-affiliate stations, Disney and ABC suspended Kimmel’s show for several days in September after backlash from Trump and conservatives over his on-air implication that the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk was a Trump supporter, even though authorities at the time said the suspect leaned left politically.
The suspension prompted backlash among liberals, many of whom argued that Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr pressured ABC to suspend Kimmel after he said during a conservative radio interview that there were potential "avenues" the FCC could pursue to hold ABC accountable.
During Kimmel’s time off-air, Trump weighed in on the suspension, telling reporters, "Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings more than anything else, and he said a horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk,"
"They should have fired him a long time ago, so you know, you can call that free speech or not. He was fired for lack of talent," he added.
Walden denied that anyone from the administration contacted Disney at the time and offered more insight into why she and company executives decided to pull Kimmel from the air.
"We were thinking about only one thing as we made that decision very close to his show going back up on that Wednesday, and that was –– the situation was extremely heated, we wanted to take the temperature down, we didn't think that was gonna be possible that night –– so we hit pause to have conversations with Jimmy."
Walden added, "We wanted to resolve the situation in a certain way to protect our employees, to think about our audience."
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Chang followed up by asking Walden about reports that cancellations in Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions had surged, with some customers boycotting Disney and ABC over the suspension of the late-night host.
In one instance, XM radio host Howard Stern announced that he would be canceling his Disney+ subscription, stating, "Now, it might sound stupid, but the thing I did this morning — I'm canceling my Disney+. I'm trying to say with the pocketbook that I do not support what they're doing with Jimmy."
However, Walden remarked that reports of the cancellations were "highly exaggerated."
"You saw the number of subscribers that we reported during our earnings. We had a very strong quarter. I think that this issue is firmly in our past," she said.
Disney and the White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.
Best gifts for people who'd rather be outside – starting at $16
This holiday season, we’ve lined up a selection of gifts any outdoor enthusiast will appreciate. Whether they’re a frequent camper, an avid hiker or a competitive bird watcher, there’s something here for everyone. From smart bird feeders to wilderness gift boxes and warm camping gear, these picks are sure to get the nature lover on your list excited for even more adventures.
Also, if you need some gifting inspiration for the other folks on your list, check out our latest gift guides at the end of this story.
Original price: $19.95
Adventurers of all kinds can benefit from a LifeStraw. The filter is designed to turn natural springs, lake water and river water into a safe drinking source by removing 99.9% of waterborne bacteria. Microplastics often found in the environment are also removed. Made to last a lifetime, a single LifeStraw will provide 1,000 gallons of clean and safe drinking water.
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Original price: $250
You may have a friend or family member who spends a lot of time camping, but that doesn’t mean they’re not cold. Designed like a wearable sleeping bag, an Eddie Bauer down camp suit will finally keep the camper on your list warm, no matter the season. Down insulation transforms this one-piece suit into a cozy paradise that’s comfortable to wear outside or around the house.
Original price: $249.98
Bird watchers take their craft seriously, which makes the Beako smart bird feeder a thoughtful gift. It provides a livestream bird spotters can access in real time, no subscription required. Notifications are sent the second a bird arrives, and the AI identification species feature will automatically identify it, pulling up all the information an enthusiast could want. The solar-powered design keeps the feeder’s camera running constantly, and it’s waterproof, so it can function year-round.
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The name says it all: Darn Tough hiking socks are highly recommended, lightweight and built for any conditions on the trail. Extra cushioning makes long hikes easier on the feet and merino wool holds up, even for frequent, long-trail adventurers. They’re also aesthetically pleasing, with mountain designs, bigfoot sightings and adorable critter combinations.
Original price: $79
Outdoor enthusiasts spend a lot of time in the sun, and a UV protection shirt can help them avoid sunburn and heat exhaustion. This men’s long-sleeve UV protection shirt is made with fishermen in mind but works for anyone who spends the day outside. It’s incredibly lightweight, offers UPF 50+ protection and is moisture-wicking. A built-in face gaiter shields the wearer from sun, cold and water. Underarm mesh also stops sweat in its tracks.
Huk also makes UV protection shirts, sweatshirts and more. The camo KC hoodie offers UPF 40+ protection. Lightweight, soft and unbelievably stretchy, it’s easy to move in whether fishing, hiking or camping. The quick-drying material also has an antimicrobial treatment, blocking sweat and odors from lingering.
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Nomadik makes outdoor gift boxes for every type of adventurer. There’s The Under the Stars box that includes basics like a headlamp, lantern, durable knife and rugged, waterproof phone case. The Basecamp Purifier box is built for the frequent camper. It comes with a water purifier, camp stove, inflatable sleeping pad and an all-in-one knife. The Ready to Roam box keeps hikers and campers in mind with essentials like a compact puffy blanket, a dry box, solar lights and a tent repair kit.
A Rumpl puffy blanket is made for use outdoors. It mimics puffy jackets that compact down when not in use, but stays ultra warm when battling the cold. Made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, the blanket is durable and sustainable. Choose from dozens of gorgeous scenes and colors, all based around nature.
The Northern Lights blanket shows off gorgeous pink, green and blue colors, while the Rocky Mountain Sunset blanket looks just like a summer sunset. There’s also the national park series with blankets inspired by the Great Smoky mountains and Yellowstone, to name a few.
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Help a friend or loved one stay warm on their nature adventures with heated vests, jackets and gloves. Gobi is a trusted brand for heated clothing. The men’s and women’s heated vests are made with lightweight nylon and embedded with conductive thread heating elements. A full battery gives up to 10 hours of warmth.
Gobi also makes a heated balaclava with a hood and face mask, ideal for keeping out wind on hikes or while shoveling the driveway. There are also heated beanies for men and women. The knitted design looks like any other beanie, but the integrated heating element provides warmth for 7.5 hours.
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Whether you know a fisherman who likes to listen to podcasts on the water or a camper who wants to bring their music with them, a Bluetooth speaker is the perfect gift. A JBL Go Bluetooth speaker is a mini speaker that will run for up to 7 hours. It’s waterproof and dustproof, making it a reliable companion for any outdoor activity. DeWalt also makes an even more compact speaker that can fit in a pocket or workbelt. It lasts up to 10 hours and is also waterproof and dustproof.
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Outdoorsy people need a mug that can keep up with their activities, and the Yeti Rambler is one of the strongest options. Durable stainless steel keeps drinks ice cold or piping hot for a whole day. Plus, Yetis are easy to customize to specific people thanks to the many color options available. With 30 ounces of space, this mug is built for coffee lovers who need to stay awake and keep moving.
The angler in your life likely wants to be fishing during most outings, so gift them the ability to do so with a Blackhawk II telescoping fishing rod. It folds down into six pieces and fits in any trunk, but is still sturdy enough to reel in a big catch. Made from carbon fiber, the rod feels like a solid one-piece and is ideal for any fresh- or saltwater fishing spot. Small enough to fit into a backpack pocket, this travel-friendly pole makes fishing more accessible.
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Dry bags are a helpful gift for anyone who spends more time outside than inside. Earth Pak’s waterproof backpack is an easy-to-carry dry bag with ample space for camping and hiking gear. The roll-top closure means you can save space when needed or stuff the bag full. Outside and inside pockets allow room for electronics, clothing and outdoor gear. For smaller day trips, Earth Pak also has handheld dry bags with a waterproof phone cover.
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‘Rock star’ Newsom steals the show at DNC summit as Democrats hunt for 2028 contender to take on Trump
One of the most high-profile Democrats who's considered a likely top-tier contender for the party's 2028 presidential nomination is getting a red-carpet welcome at a major Democratic Party summit.
The potential White House candidate, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, was treated like a VIP on Thursday as he held meetings and mingled with delegates during the opening day of the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) annual winter meeting, which this year is being held in Los Angeles.
"Newsom received a rock star reception as he was mobbed by party leaders and activists alike while he attempted to walk to his next of the many meetings set up yesterday," a DNC committee member who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely told Fox News Digital on Friday morning.
The home state governor's reception at the DNC confab comes as the party aims to rebound after last year's sweeping defeats, when Democrats lost control of the White House and Senate and fell short of winning back the House majority.
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But Democrats are energized, thanks to the party's decisive victories in last month's 2025 elections and better-than-expected performances in this year's special elections, which were fueled in part by their emphasis on affordability.
DNC delegates and party officials are reviewing this year's ballot box successes and holding training sessions to prepare for next year's crucial midterm elections.
"As we head into the midterms, we are unified, focused, and ready to fight to lower costs for working people," DNC Chair Ken Martin emphasized in a statement to Fox News.
Also firing up Democrats is their intense opposition to President Donald Trump and his unprecedented second-term agenda. And they're starting to search for a 2028 standard-bearer who can win back the presidency.
With the unofficial start of the next White House race less than a year away, and what's likely to be a bruising battle among Democrats over the party's presidential nominating calendar getting underway, 2028 is also in the spotlight at the DNC meeting.
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Newsom's stature in his own party has soared this year, thanks to his very vocal and visual pushback against the president, including his viral social media trolling of Trump and his successful California push to counter the Republican congressional redistricting effort.
"Newsom has shown an ability to stand up to Trump in a bold and highly effective manner without shying away from core democratic values," veteran Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo told Fox News Digital.
And Lucas Meyer, the former longtime president of the New Hampshire Young Democrats, and founder of the advocacy group 603 Forward, noted that "Newsom is getting attention right now because he’s extremely quick on his feet."
"He’s sharp — maybe too slick for some folks in New Hampshire — combative, engaging, and even funny in a way that cuts through," Meyer added. "In a media environment that rewards speed and conflict, that skill set stands out and, for me, is a premium quality in any candidate, especially compared to Democrats who are more cautious or procedural."
The governor, asked by CBS News in October if he would give a presidential bid "serious thought" after the 2026 midterms, answered, "Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise. I’d just be lying, and I can’t do that."
Newsom on Thursday met with the Democratic Party chairs from New Hampshire, the first-in-the-nation presidential primary state, and Nevada, another crucial early voting state.
"We had a great discussion on a wide range of issues," longtime New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley told Fox News Digital.
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While Newsom's stature among Democrats is on the rise, the politician is still viewed with some suspicion by the progressive left wing of the party.
"I think there are a lot of people on the left that are not bought in that he's a progressive candidate, but they're bought in that he's the right voice right now as the contrarian personality to go up against Trump," Michael Ceraso, a Democratic strategist and founder of the communications firm Winning Margins told Fox News Digital.
But Ceraso argued that "what he's doing today I don't think will help him in a 2028 presidential primary other than giving him some hoopla and hype."
And some moderate Democrats worry that if Newsom becomes their presidential nominee, Republicans would use his California record as a cudgel to bash the party's 2028 ticket.
If Newsom ends up running in 2028, he's likely to be joined by a large crowd of other contenders.
One of them, two-term Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, was also making the rounds at the DNC meeting.
Pritzker, who's running for re-election next year, told NBC News in August that "I can't rule anything out" when asked about a possible White House run.
Fox News Digital confirmed that Pritzker raised over $1 million for the DNC at a fundraiser Thursday night. The billionaire governor was introduced at the fundraiser by Conan O’Brien, and Billy Crystal, Martin Short, and Jane Fonda also spoke at the event.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's 2024 presidential nominee, is also participating at the winter meeting.
Harris, who earlier this year passed on launching a 2026 gubernatorial campaign in her home state of California, is keeping the door wide open to a 2028 presidential run.
"I am not done," the former vice president said in an October interview with the BBC. "I have lived my entire career as a life of service, and it’s in my bones."
A DNC committee member saw appearances at the winter meeting by the three Democratic heavyweights as an early screen test.
"It sets the tone not just for a Democratic landslide in the 2026 midterm elections, but it gives them an opportunity to start honing in on a winning message for Democrats in 2028," said the committee member, who asked for anonymity to speak more freely.
While Harris, Newsom and Pritzker are among the most well-known Democrats nationally, there are more than a dozen other Democrats thought to be potential 2028 White House contenders. And most of them have also been paying visits to the early voting states, as well as parachuting into the 2025 campaign trail.
Among them are governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Wes Moore of Maryland, and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan; Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona, and Chris Murphy of Connecticut; progressive superstar Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Rep. Ro Khanna of California, another leading progressive; and two moderate Democrats, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and former Chicago mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
With the Democrats aiming to win back the House majority and possibly the Senate in the 2026 midterms, expect plenty of campaign traffic next year from the potential 2028 contenders.
"It was my impression, talking to the various camps, that they'll be very engaged... because they realize how critically important it is to win the House and Senate majority but also help elect candidates up and down the ballot," Buckley said.
And Caiazzo highlighted that Democrats "are in for a long and intense presidential primary which has historically been a good thing for our party."
Bessent turns up heat on sprawling Minnesota fraud schemes as Treasury personnel deploy on the ground
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced financial reporting crackdowns in Minnesota Friday as part of the ongoing investigation into sprawling fraud schemes rocking the state, including deploying Treasury personnel to the ground.
The Treasury Department is rolling out a geographic targeting order focused on money services businesses — which are understood as financial operations that grant money transfers, currency exchange and check cashing — to ensure potential illegal activity is reported to the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Bessent said the heightened security will monitor if funds are being transferred to places such as Somalia.
"This important tool will be used to make sure information regarding any such illicit activity is quickly reported to @FinCENnews and made available to our law enforcement partners," Bessent posted to X Friday morning. "This will empower investigators to develop additional leads through increased scrutiny on funds going to areas of concern, such as Somalia."
Bessent added that employees of the Treasury are on the ground in Minnesota, including to investigate money services businesses suspected of participating in the fraud schemes.
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"Additionally, Treasury personnel are on the ground working hard to uncover the facts. FinCEN will soon be issuing Notices of Investigations to MSBs of concern, and I can report that @IRSnews will be examining these businesses," Bessent posted.
Bessent announced at the start of December that he opened an investigation into "feckless mismanagement" by Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz that allegedly allowed what U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Daniel Rosen called "the largest Covid-19 fraud scheme in the country."
The scandal initially centered on a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future. The group and its partners are accused of siphoning off as much as $250 million from a federal children’s nutrition program by allegedly creating hundreds of sham meal sites. At least 77 people have been charged in the scam, many of whom are from the Somali community in Minnesota.
The scandal, according to local Republican lawmakers, goes far deeper and could total over $2 billion in fraud, pointing to various nonprofits that have allegedly ripped off the government.
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced it was launching its own investigation into "widespread fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs under Governor Tim Walz’s watch," pointing to how the fraud allegedly affects multiple government programs.
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President Donald Trump has railed against the schemes while arguing "Somali gangs" should be deported.
"Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from," Trump said on Truth Social of the fraud.
Minnesota Democrats, including Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, have pushed back, accusing Trump of smearing the Somali community for political points.
"You commit crimes, you go to jail. Doesn't matter what your race is, what your ethnicity, religion," Walz said earlier in December. "But demonizing an entire group of people by their race and their ethnicity? A very group of people who contribute to the vitality — economic, cultural — of this state, is something I hoped we'd never have to see."
Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller, Peter Pinedo and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise
As the Trump administration continues to expand its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), America's national parks are taking a second look at the merchandise they sell.
A memo sent out by the Department of the Interior on Nov. 25 reiterates Sec. Doug Burgum’s Order 3416, which instructs the implementation of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on eliminating diversity-related programs and addressing gender ideology.
National Park Service (NPS) units are instructed to make sure all retail items comply by Dec. 19.
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The secretary’s order follows the Executive Order (EO), titled "Ending DEI Programs and Gender Ideology Extremism," signed by President Trump.
An Interior Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that to comply with this order, NPS is conducting a review of the retail items it sells.
"The goal is to keep national parks focused on their core mission: preserving natural and cultural resources for the benefit of all Americans," said the spokesperson.
"If any items are found to be inconsistent with the Order, they are being removed from sale."
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Retail items are considered "public-facing content," making them subject to the order.
If items are identified as "non-compliant," they "must be removed from sale immediately," the memo says.
Many NPS gift shops are located in visitor centers, which are common in major parks. Some can be found in smaller or remote parks.
Most shops are run by nonprofit partners of the NPS, with funds benefiting visitors and the parks.
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Over 330 million people visited America's national parks in 2024, according to the NPS.
The Department of the Interior recently announced the launch of "America the Beautiful passes," offering digital and physical passes to access our nation’s most prized treasures.
The passes are intended to put "American families first" by implementing a new resident-focused fee beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
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Americans can purchase annual passes for $80. Specials are being offered for seniors, allowing them to purchase a $20 annual pass or a lifetime pass for $80.
Free passes are offered to miliary members, veterans and Americans with permanent disabilities.
Through the program Every Kid Outdoors, all U.S. fourth-grade students can get a free pass for their school year as well.
Fox News AI Newsletter: Hegseth moves to revolutionize American warfighting
IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:
- Pentagon launches military AI platform powered by Google Gemini for defense operations
- Disney CEO defends massive AI deal, says creators won't be threatened
- Trump says every AI plant being built in US will be self-sustaining with their own electricity
WAR WIRED: The Pentagon is announcing the launch of GenAI.mil, a military-focused AI platform powered by Google Gemini. In a video obtained by FOX Business, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the platform is designed to give U.S. military personnel direct access to AI tools to help "revolutioniz[e] the way we win."
TIMES A CHANGING: After Disney announced a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI, CEO Bob Iger assured creators in an interview Thursday their jobs would not be threatened.
WATT WARS: President Donald Trump clapped back at a report that was just released about the global artificial intelligence arms race, which claimed China has more than double the electrical power-generation capacity of the United States.
TECH OVER TREES: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright was quoted in a piece on Thursday declaring that America’s top scientific priority is AI. While there is robust debate over how artificial intelligence will be regulated going forward and what safeguards will be mandatory, there is broad bipartisan agreement that this technology has the potential to change the way the world operates.
BABY STEPS: 'Outnumbered' panelists react to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's admission that he 'cannot imagine' raising his newborn son without help from ChatGPT.
INFRASTRUCTURE NOW: Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., warned that the U.S. risks ceding global leadership on artificial intelligence to China, calling the AI race a matter of national security that the nation has "got to win."
AGE OF MACHINES: Time magazine announced "Architects of AI" as its 2025 person of the year on Thursday, rather than picking a singular individual for the honor.
AI ON TRIAL: The heirs of an 83-year-old woman who was killed by her son inside their Connecticut home have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft, claiming the AI chatbot amplified his "paranoid delusions."
'CUFFING SEASON': California Gov. Gavin Newsom trolled President Donald Trump's administration by posting an AI-generated video depicting Trump, War Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff for policy and Homeland Security advisor Stephen Miller, in handcuffs.
'CLEAR GUIDELINES': A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday to require federal agencies and officials to label any AI-generated content posted using official government channels.
WARTIME FOOTING: The Navy is warning that the United States must treat shipbuilding and weapons production with the urgency of a country preparing for conflict, with Navy Secretary John Phelan declaring that the sea service "cannot afford to stay comfortable" as it confronts submarine delays, supply-chain failures and a shipyard system he says is stuck in another era.
'HIS OWN EGO': Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., accused President Donald Trump on Tuesday of "selling out America" for announcing that the U.S. will allow Nvidia to export its artificial intelligence chips to China and other countries.
'ACCELERATE INNOVATION': White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios opened a meeting of G7 tech ministers by urging governments to clear regulatory obstacles to artificial intelligence adoption, warning that sweeping new rule books or outdated oversight frameworks risk slowing the innovation needed to unlock AI-driven productivity.
EASING FEARS: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered an optimistic outlook on artificial intelligence (AI), predicting the technology will not "dramatically reduce" jobs over the next year — provided it is properly regulated.
BOTS GONE ROGUE: Artificial intelligence is becoming smarter and more powerful every day. But sometimes, instead of solving problems properly, AI models find shortcuts to succeed.
This behavior is called reward hacking. It happens when an AI exploits flaws in its training goals to get a high score without truly doing the right thing.
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Border Patrol chief urges Illinois to follow Louisiana blueprint as threats against agents surge
Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino says threats against ICE and border agents have surged more than 1,200%, ranging from doxxing to death threats. But, in Louisiana, the violence is almost nonexistent, a model Bovino is urging Democrat-led states to adopt.
"It’s like turning a light switch on and off," Bovino told "Hannity" Thursday. "We haven’t had one use of force against a violent protester or a mob, and also we’ve not had a Border Patrol agent assaulted for the entire time that we’ve been here in Louisiana."
The Department of Homeland Security recently launched Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans, targeting illegal immigrants convicted of crimes who were released into the country. Those taken into custody so far include individuals convicted of rape, human smuggling, strangulation and domestic abuse.
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Bovino credited the lack of violence to local leaders and police working alongside federal agents, in contrast to places like Chicago, where enforcement operations were met with major demonstrations that led to confrontations between protesters and agents that resulted in injuries and arrests.
"The amount of death threats or doxxing or other types of threats against our agents does continue to rise," Bovino said.
Bovino has placed the blame for the uptick in violence in some states on Democrat leaders, claiming their anti-ICE rhetoric put federal agents at greater risk. Bovino urged officials like Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to follow Louisiana’s example to help reduce potential violence.
"If they could take this model and put it in other places like Chicago, maybe Pritzker could take a play out of this book down here and do the right thing and quit messing with federal agents," he said.
Earlier this week, Pritzker signed a bill aimed at protecting illegal immigrants in the state from deportation. It created new safeguards at locations including courthouses, hospitals, college campuses and other public buildings.
Melania Trump's longtime makeup artist says she was canceled for working with first family
The makeup artist for First lady Melania Trump said Wednesday that she was canceled by the beauty industry for working for the first family.
"I was working with the Trump family, who I had been working with for decades," Nicole Bryl told Ahmad Ashrafi on his "Return on Identity" podcast.
"I mean, for forever, you know," Bryl said. "But because I was working with Melania, who's, you know, Donald's wife, all of a sudden, beauty didn't become beauty anymore, it became political. And you know, I was so naive at the time. I didn't understand why all the doors shut. People totally canceled me."
Bryl said that people stopped associating with her and doing business with her because of who she worked for.
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"They wouldn't talk to me," Bryl said. "They wouldn't take my calls. They stopped sending me products. Lipstick didn't become lipstick anymore. Products were not just products anymore. It became something more. And you know, when you're going through something for the first time, you're very naive about all of it."
She said some people offered to do business with her only if she removed references to the Trumps, and even dropped them as clients.
"But it created a strength because people kept asking me, ‘Well, I will [be] happy to take a meeting with you, but you have to take your client off your Instagram page, not talk about it ever, and sort of denounce that this is your client,’" Bryl said. "And they literally would say those words to me."
Bryl said her conviction in standing up to bullies — and Melania Trump’s own courage — helped her refuse to give in.
"It wasn't just I'm not just like making it up," Bryl said. "And then they were asking me to walk away. And it was much harder to stay because, obviously, you don't want to go broke by not having customers anymore or whatever. But I thought to myself, you know what, I hate bullies."
"I always have," she added. "I hate them and no one's going to bully me. And so, if that means that, you know, I'm gonna have a lot of people not like me, I'm fine with that because I love my client, and I'm not leaving her side. She's one of the most amazing people I've ever known or worked with, and she's been nothing but kind and she herself has been bullied, and I'm not walking away from that."
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The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
White House slams House Dems releasing Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, Woody Allen
The White House accused Democrats from the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of spreading a "cherry-picked" and "false narrative" Friday after they released another batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, this time featuring prominent figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Woody Allen.
The release comes about a week after the same group said it "received never-before-seen photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island that are a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors."
"Oversight Dems received 95,000 new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These disturbing images raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world. Time to end this White House cover-up. Release the files!" Oversight Dems said Friday on X.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson accused Democrats of "selectively releasing cherry-picked photos with random redactions to try and create a false narrative."
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"Here’s the reality: Democrats like Stacey Plaskett and Hakeem Jeffries were soliciting money and meetings from Epstein AFTER he was a convicted sex offender," she added. "The Democrat hoax against President Trump has been repeatedly debunked, and the Trump administration has done more for Epstein’s victims than Democrats ever have by repeatedly calling for transparency, releasing thousands of pages of documents and calling for further investigations into Epstein’s Democrat friends.
"It's time for the media to stop regurgitating Democrat talking points and start asking Democrats why they wanted to hang around Epstein after he was convicted."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., previously has fired back at accusations that he may have had dinner with Jeffrey Epstein or solicited donations from the disgraced financier. A House GOP effort to censure Plaskett also failed in mid-November.
A White House official also told Fox News Friday that the House Democrats selectively chose some of the photos to release, with random redactions intended for political purposes. None of the documents, the official added, have ever shown any wrongdoing by Trump.
Representatives for Clinton, Gates and Allen did not immediately respond Friday to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
Other images released Friday included photos of sex toys.
On Wednesday, a federal judge cleared the Justice Department to release secret grand jury transcripts from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case.
U.S. District Judge Richard Berman reversed his earlier decision to keep the transcripts under wraps, citing Congress' recent action on the Epstein files. Berman had previously warned that the contents of the roughly 70 pages of grand jury materials contain little new information.
That move came just one day after Judge Paul Engelmayer granted the DOJ’s motion to unseal separate grand jury transcripts and exhibits in Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case.
Fox News' Kate Sprague, Anders Hagstrom, Diana Stancy, Emma Colton and Leo Briceno contributed to this report.
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles goes on expletive-laden rant after crushing loss to Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles tore into his team in his postgame press conference with an expletive-laden rant on Thursday after the Bucs suffered a 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium.
Bowles’ squad was up 28-14 in the fourth quarter but squandered the lead, and the loss dropped the team to 7-7 on the season. The 62-year-old head coach repeatedly called the loss "inexcusable" and tore into his players for not caring enough.
"You don't make excuses," Bowles said. "You got to f---ing care enough where this s--- hurts. You’ve got to f---ing care enough where this s--- hurts. It's got to f---ing mean something to you. It's more than a job. It's your f---ing livelihood. How well do you know your job? How well can you do your job? You can't sugarcoat that s---. It is inex-f---king-cusable and there is no f---ing answer for it."
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Bowles said the coaches have done everything they can do, and that the players need to hold each other accountable.
"At this point, you've seen everything in the season," Bowles said. "The coaches have done everything they can do. This is a player-driven team in the last four or five weeks. You've got to execute, and they've got to hold each other accountable."
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"As a coach, you can sit there until you're blue in the face. Until they start holding each other accountable and doing the little things right — and that's not everybody, you know, we're talking about a small, select few. But the small, select few is what's getting us beat. And until that happens, it's not going to get right."
The loss was crushing, as it dropped the Buccaneers out of first place in the NFC South, as the Carolina Panthers currently have sole possession of the top spot at 7-6. Bowles said the team knows they need to win their next three games.
Fortunately for the Buccaneers, two of their next three games are against the Panthers, so they can still control their own destiny. The Buccaneers have won the NFC South in four straight seasons, but if they don’t turn things around, that streak will end.
They will look to bounce back when they play the Panthers next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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