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Gun control activists are ramping up spending to elect presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris president and help Democrats capture the House of Representatives in November. GIFFORDS, a gun violence prevention group founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, on Friday announced a $15 million campaign targeting battleground state voters. The ad buy is for television, digital advertising and direct mail, as well as for sending Giffords and surrogates to stump for Harris and down-ballot candidates who support tougher gun laws. "With just over 100 days until election day, GIFFORDS will redouble its efforts to support champions who are committed to saving lives —

Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday as a "bum" responsible for the influx of migrants flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border during her tenure in the Biden administration.Trump made the comments about Harris at the Turning Point USA Believers Summit in West Palm Beach, Florida. This comes after Harris secured enough delegates for the Democratic Party's top nomination after President Joe Biden dropped his re-election effort, although the party's candidate will not formally be nominated until next month's convention."Three weeks ago, she was a bum, a failed vice president and a failed administration with millions of

China has once again extended its policy of censorship and surveillance as it looks to keep artificial intelligence (AI) models in check even as it races to advance the ever-expanding technology.The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has introduced more regulative measures to make sure its home-based tech companies adhere to the party’s ideological rules. All AI firms are required to participate in a government review which analyzes the companies' large language models (LLMs) to ensure they "embody core socialist values," as first reported by the Financial Times last week.A NEW BREED OF MILITARY AI ROBO-DOGS COULD BE MARINES' NEW SECRET WEAPONChina has long

MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend suggested she had a bad experience working for her ex-boss, Vice President Kamala Harris. Sanders-Townsend, who served as chief spokesperson and senior adviser for Harris before joining MSNBC in 2022, appeared with fellow Biden administration veteran-turned-fellow MSNBC host Jen Psaki to discuss the attacks against the new presumptive Democratic nominee and how she handles them."The thing about being the first is because you're the first- whether you're the first woman, first person of color, so on and so forth, folks just sometimes don't know how to deal with you. They don't know how to process it," Sanders-Townsend

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris has sparked international outrage with drag-queen themed imagery of religious and historical figures.In between listing all the countries participating in the Olympic Games, there have been several performances riffing on France's history and culture, such as a headless Marie Antoinette, the last queen prior to being executed amid French Revolution, singing with her severed head in her hands sporting drag-style makeup. This was part of numerous drag queens that appeared to be a recurring theme throughout the ceremonies. Three drag queens were among the 10,000 torchbearers who relayed the Olympic flame as it

After the best season of his career, Tua Tagovailoa isn't going anywhere.He and the Miami Dolphins have reportedly agreed on a four-year deal with $212.4 million with $167 million guaranteed.The $212.4 million is the 10th-largest in NFL history, and the largest over a four-year span in league history, as well.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHis average salary of $53.1 million per season is the third-highest in NFL history, behind only Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence.Tagoavailoa has been a polarizing quarterback since he was drafted fifth overall out of Alabama in 2020. He suffered two documented concussions in 2023,

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat, is rumored to be under consideration to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.Kelly, a 60-year-old former astronaut and U.S. Navy captain, has represented Arizona in the U.S. Senate since 2020.Kelly was elected to the Senate in a 2020 special election that was held following the death of longtime Republican Sen. John McCain in 2018, defeating incumbent GOP Sen. Martha McSally.A native of Orange, New Jersey, Kelly graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1986. He later attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, receiving a Master

Even in the final days before his death, Richard Simmons remained a source of positivity and light.Simmons died on July 13, just one day after his 76th birthday; however, he gave Closer an update on his health in March 2024, sharing he "felt good" at the time."I have been through a lot. But now all I see are beautiful bright rainbows," he told the outlet via email. "Say hello to your for me and thank them for their concern." His cause of death has been deferred, meaning an investigation and additional testing are needed before a conclusive explanation for his death

As support for presumed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris continues to roll in following President Biden's announcement that he would not be seeking a second term, a former president is now throwing in his support.In a video endorsement, former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama called on Americans to join them in getting to work to elect the vice president, and gave their full support and commitment to doing everything they can to make her the next President of the United States.Barack Obama can be heard first greeting Kamala, with Michelle chiming in as well.HARRIS EDGES CLOSER

Former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Thursday evening to rip into FBI Director Christopher Wray after his congressional hearing regarding the assassination attempt on Trump.Wray testified that he wasn’t sure if it was a bullet that struck Trump in the ear while he was at an outdoor rally in Butler, Penn., on July 13."I think with respect to former President Trump there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that, you know, hit his ear," Wray said at Wednesday’s hearing.TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT AFTER SECRET SERVICE FAILURES PROMPTS CALLS FOR DRASTIC AGENT RECRUITMENT

Australian swimming coach recently came under fire after he backed an athlete who is set to compete for a different country at the 2024 Summer Olympics.Head coach Rohan Taylor described Michael Palfrey's public support for the South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min as "un-Australian." Taylor also suggested that Palfrey could be forced to return to Australia before Olympic swimming competition gets underway this weekend.This year, swimmers will compete at Defense Arena, which is located in the western portion of Paris' suburbs. "Very disappointed. Extremely disappointed," Taylor said. "For a coach on our team to promote another athlete ahead of our athletes

The Las Vegas Raiders do not like Patrick Mahomes, and they're not afraid to say it.Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and the Raiders are AFC West rivals, and their battles are always tense.Although, Mahomes and the Chiefs have owned the division for quite some time.Fans got a glimpse of how chippy things can get between the two squads during Netflix's "Quarterback" series when Maxx Crosby and Mahomes exchanged words after getting physical.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWith training camps back in session, the rivalry is back on.At Raiders camp, players passed around a Kermit the Frog puppet in a

Vice President Kamala Harris is edging former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical general election match-up, according to a new poll conducted after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race.The New York Times/Siena College released a new survey that found that Trump leads Harris by only one percentage point among likely voters, 48% to 47%. Among registered voters, Trump led Harris by two percentage points. The new results reveal a tightening of the race since Democrats changed their nominee when compared to a New York Times poll in July that found Trump was leading Biden by 6 points.HAVE

CNN commentator and ex-Obama adviser Van Jones emotionally lauded President Biden on Wednesday as a "hero" who sacrificed his political career for the country. "The kid with a stutter did good," Jones said, choking up. "He did good. That’s a good man. He fell on his sword. He fell on his sword. Most heroes, they fight until the bitter end. He fell on his sword."Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night, where he didn't directly address why he decided not to seek re-election but said it was a time for "new voices," while adding he would complete

President Biden delivered an approximately 11-minute address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday. While sitting behind the Resolute Desk, surrounded by portraits of American presidents, Biden spoke of his decision to discontinue his re-election campaign and laid out his plan for the remainder of his term. The 81-year-old president, after recovering from a reported COVID-19 case last week, also spoke repeatedly about "defending democracy." Here are five key takeaways from the address that comes at a pivotal moment of the election cycle as Vice President Harris, with Biden's endorsement, vies to become the Democratic nominee for president. BIDEN ADDRESSES DECISION TO

Former first lady Melania Trump is releasing her first-ever memoir, revealing stories and photos "never before shared with the public."The memoir, set to be released this fall, is simply titled "Melania.""'Melania' is a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence," a press release read Thursday. "The former First Lady invites readers into her world, offering an intimate portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life. Melania includes personal stories and family photos she has never before shared with the public."MELANIA TRUMP CALLS FOR COUNTRY TO ‘REUNITE’

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:46:35 -0400Butler County, Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor said Wednesday that testimony provided to federal lawmakers this week suggesting two snipers were in the building next to the roof from which the would-be Trump assassin was able to get a clear shot of the former president before opening fire at a rally on July 13, was “misstated.”Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger pointed at testimony provided by Pennsylvania State Police commissioner Christopher Paris, which was given to the House Committee on Homeland Security on Tuesday.In a press release, Goldinger explained that 20 minutes before Thomas Matthew Crooks started

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:48:52 -0400Senator Marco Rubio expressed his disdain with the continued vandalization by Hamas protesters Wednesday night in a video posted to the social media platform X.“If you’re in the United States on a visa and vandalizing property with phrases like “Hamas is coming,” it’s time for you to go.”The post comes as a massive group of protesters have gathered to demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to Congress on Wednesday.During the video Rubio addresses the foreign nationals who he says are leading the charge as protests continue to pop up across the country.“What I

President Biden addressed the nation for the first time on Wednesday since bowing out of the 2024 election, saying he is passing the torch to "a new generation" while again throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in her campaign to secure the Democratic Party's nomination. "I decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. It's the best way to unite our nation. You know, there is a time and a place for long years of experience in public life. There's also a time and place for new voices, fresh voices, yes, younger voices.

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington, D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Here's what's happening…- Biden's Cabinet circles around the President as he faces calls to resign…- Harris skips Netanyahu speech to address Indiana sorority… - New ad might serve as blueprint for campaigning against KamalaIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tore into Gaza cease-fire demonstrations across the U.S. and accused Iran of funding those protests during an impassioned address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday."I have a message for these protesters. When the tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes

FBI Director Christopher Wray offered new details about the explosive devices found in Thomas Matthew Crooks' car and home during testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.Wray is facing questions from lawmakers about the FBI's investigation into Crooks' attempted assassination of former President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.Here are the key details Wray offered regarding the explosives.Wray says investigators have so far found three explosive devices they believe belonged to Crooks. Two were found inside Crooks' vehicle near the Butler rally, and one more was found inside his home.ROOFTOP BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS CONFUSION AMONG OFFICIALS, RIFLE

Whistleblowers have told Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley that a law enforcement officer who was assigned to monitor the roof of a building that would-be former President Trump assassin Thomas Crooks fired from on July 13 left their post because it was "too hot."Crooks, 20, fired multiple rounds from the roof of American Glass Research (AGR) Building 6, which was outside the rally perimeter but had a direct line of sight to where the former president was standing on stage at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania."This comes from a whistleblower with direct knowledge of the Secret Service plan and

U.S. Olympic tennis star Coco Gauff on Wednesday was named the female flag bearer for the opening ceremonies at the Paris Games and will join LeBron James with the honor.Gauff, 20, is making her second Olympics appearance. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, she was 17 when she was named to the roster – becoming the second-youngest American tennis player. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe did not end up making it to the Far East as she tested positive for coronavirus and was forced to withdraw right before she was supposed to leave.With much of the pandemic behind

A female hiker died on Sunday on a trail near near Quail Creek State Park in southern Utah, according to local reports.The woman, 56, who was not identified in the report, had sent out a distress call regarding lack of water and high temperatures, but by the time police arrived, she was unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene.The local temperature was 106 degrees Fahrenheit when the woman's death was reported.FIREFIGHTERS CARRY 160-POUND DOG DOWN OREGON MOUNTAIN AFTER PUP IS INJURED ON TRAILThis recent hiking death and others, many of them heat-related, have spotlighted the need for safety protocols.While experts

New video footage shot by a rally goer shows the assassination attempt on former President Trump before a sniper took out the shooter after he opened fire.Jon Malice shot the footage as he and his family watched the campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, next to the American Glass Research (AGR) building, which Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to scale to a clear line of sight to Trump, who suffered injuries to his ear from the shooting. One spectator was killed and several others were injured in the incident.Crooks, 20, appeared to fire eight shots before he was killed by sniper