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Former CNN host and failed Democratic congressional candidate John Avlon blasted his party in the wake of its electoral losses this November, including his own.Avlon, who lost to incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., in New York's Congressional District 1 race on Election Day, told MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" on Friday that voters see the Democratic Party as the "status quo" and not strong enough on the issues most urgent most urgent to Americans."They can’t be the default party of the status quo. I think that’s the most dangerous place to be. And I think right now they are seen that way,"

The Drug Enforcement Administration is no longer allowed to randomly search travelers at airports and other transit hubs after a scathing report from the Justice Department found "serious concerns" with the practice.DEA agents failed to properly document searches, may have illegally targeted minorities and, in at least one case, paid an airline employee tens of thousands of dollars over several years to suggest targets for searches, according to the report released Thursday by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz.The deputy attorney general ordered the DEA to suspend the random searches Nov. 12 after seeing a draft of the memo.AFTER POLICE

A Venezuelan migrant is accused of sexually assaulting the 14-year-old daughter of his employer in Colorado while living in the basement of his home, police and reports say. Jesus Alberto Pereira Castillo had crossed into the U.S. illegally in El Paso, Texas in September 2023 before being released by the Border Patrol, Homeland Security sources told the New York Post. He was taken into custody in Denver on Tuesday. "On August 29, 2024, at about 11:00 p.m., deputies responded to a south Jefferson County residence on a sexual assault investigation. Castillo's employer owns the residence, and Castillo was temporarily staying in the

Abimbola 'Bola' and Olabinjo 'Ola' Osundairo, the brothers who have admitted to helping Jussie Smollett stage a hoax for media attention, responded to a recent decision in the actor's case on Fox News. The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction. Smollett attracted widespread media attention in 2019 after he reported to Chicago police that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men wearing ski masks in January 2019."We were taken back initially, not because of the Supreme Court's decision, but because Jussie never admitted guilt," Abimbola said. "We understand that

New York is rolling out a new incentive for residents who switch to green alternatives for their household appliances. In an announcement Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed that her state will be the first to offer a rebate under a new Appliance Upgrade Program.The rebate, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offers low-and moderate-income households up to $840 if they switch out their fossil fuel-powered clothes dryers with heat pump-powered alternatives."New York is demonstrating its continued commitment to ensuring an equitable energy transition by leveraging all federal funds available to incentivize consumers to make energy-efficient appliance purchases a priority," Hochul

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Social media users tore into MSNBC.com this week after it published a remarkable headline saying that "Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance."The digital outlet’s Thursday article discussed how the legal defense team for Jose Antonio Ibarra, the illegal immigrant who was convicted on Wednesday of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley in February, "had no chance" because of the overwhelming evidence against their defendant.Prominent people on X found the headline for the piece too sympathetic to Ibarra and not focused enough on the victim and her grieving family."You know who never stood a chance? Laken Riley. The actual victim,"

The Trump-Vance transition team has still not signed documents required to formally begin the transition of power, the White House says. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Thursday that "Our teams continue to stay in touch" and "as of now... the Trump-Vance transition team has not yet entered into the agreements with the White House and the General Service Administration (GSA)." Not signing the documents means the government can't provide security clearances and briefings to incoming administration officials and the FBI can't screen Trump’s picks for the Cabinet and other key posts. The agreements also provide "office space, IT equipment, office supplies, fleet

An AFC North rivalry had another page added to its long book of ugly history on Thursday night.The Cleveland Browns squeaked out a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in blizzard conditions on their home turf, but as soon as the game ended, things turned sour for two players.Russell Wilson was aiming for the end zone on the final play of the game, and his pass fell incomplete to give the Browns a 24-19 victory.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWide receiver George Pickens was guarded well by Greg Newsome II, totally taking him out of the play. Apparently, they

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.TOP 3:- Twitch star called for new 9/11, dismissed horror of Oct 7- Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Senate office building- Families of American Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims sue Iran for ‘crucial role’ in massacreTOP STORY: Hasan Piker, who has millions of followers on Twitch, has broadcast propaganda from Yemen's Houthis, framed violent terrorist acts as "resistance," and expressed sympathy for extremist groups who target civilians and downplayed the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks against Jews in Israel. Piker's shocking diatribes are among

An elderly man has been arrested in connection with what police have dubbed the "brutal murder" of his roommate and her dog then using her credit cards to attempt to flee the country.Just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 18, officers from the Austin Police Department were called to a home in reference to a dead person.When officers arrived, they found a woman, later identified as Linda Mlsna 83, and a dog dead inside the home. Mlsna had not been heard from in six days, according to court documents obtained by FOX 7 Austin.APD Homicide Det. Israel Pena said in a

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, is facing a firestorm of backlash for voicing his belief that women should not serve in military combat roles. Although the media is largely united against him, opinions among combat and military experts are more split. Will Thibeau, a former Army Ranger with multiple combat deployments, told Fox News Digital that he agrees with Hegseth wholeheartedly."I think soon-to-be Secretary Hegseth stated simple truths that 12 years ago were commonly understood and affirmed by the senior-most leaders in the Pentagon, the rank and file of the military and the culture at

Hannah Kobayashi's family has gathered in Los Angeles to retrace the missing photographer's steps after she missed her transfer flight to New York then disappeared after a series of cryptic messages and a brief appearance with an unknown man on surveillance footage near Skid Row. The 31-year-old Oahu, Hawaii, resident had planned a vacation to see her aunt in New York City and flew from Maui to Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 8, her aunt, Larie Pidgeon, told Fox News Digital. She was elated about her first music photography gig in the city, had an involved trip itinerary and had

The full autopsy report for the second Kansas mom found buried in a freezer in a cow pasture after being reported missing on a road trip has been released. The report, conducted by the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, determined that Veronica Butler, 27, suffered 30 sharp force injuries, including nine stab wounds.The report obtained by KOKH said ten of the wounds were consistent with Butler trying to defend herself, including grabbing the knife blade with her right hand."Given the extent of Ms. Butler’s injuries, including defects to both of her internal jugular veins with resultant exsanguination, it is

The murder trial for a Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife to death has been put on hold after the defense attorney "suddenly quit" during jury selection.James Toliver Craig, 45, is accused of killing his wife, Angela Craig, by putting poison in her protein shakes.Angela Craig, a 43-year-old mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died in March 2023 of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner.The trial has been delayed before and was set to begin Thursday with jury selection, KDVR reported. However, on

So, as Anheuser-Busch has learned, one bad ad can really mess up your whole year. That company put a transgender person's face on a can of Bud Light – and their stock crashed. Turns out, most guys don't want to mix cheap beer and chicks with ----, and they also don't want to be told that they're bigots for feeling that way. But what about a more upscale brand like, say, luxury cars?Jaguar just unveiled a new ad campaign. It's got everyone talking when they aren't actually puking. And yes, the obvious point will be made if they're talking about

A Florida judge has granted the defense team’s motion for a mistrial in the Home Depot murder case because of an "unhinged juror." After more than five hours of deliberations earlier this week, an Escambia County judge called a mistrial for Shelia Agee, who is accused of helping her son kill the mother of his child at a Pensacola Home Depot store last year. "A particular juror has not treated this case during the evidence with the seriousness that they should have, that has apparently continued during deliberations," Judge Coleman Robinson told WKRG.The problems reportedly began when juror Sallie Sue Smith was

The Pentagon said it rejects the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday.Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters during a press briefing on Thursday that the U.S. "fundamentally rejects" the ICC’s decision to issue the arrest warrants."We remain concerned by the prosecutor’s rush to seek arrest warrants, and, you know, some of the processes that have played out," Singh said. "And again, we’ve been very clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter."The ICC charged Netanyahu and Gallant with

Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston pledged to resist President-elect Trump's proposed immigration policies, invoking China's infamous Tiananmen Square incident by saying residents would rise up against federal agents.Johnston emphasized Denver's commitment to protecting illegal migrants and maintaining its sanctuary city status, saying it would not be "bullied" by the incoming Trump administration."We're not going to sell out those values to anyone," Johnston told the Denverite in an interview. "We're not going to be bullied into changing them."‘SANCTUARY’ CITY MAYOR VOWS SHE WILL DEFY TRUMP'S MASS DEPORTATION PUSH: ‘CAUSING WIDESPREAD FEAR’ Johnston predicted a "Tiananmen Square moment" if federal immigration officials attempted

Two U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News Thursday that a Russian "experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile" (IRBM) launched at Ukraine was not hypersonic.Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the attack Thursday evening in an address to the nation and said it was in direct response to the U.S. and the U.K. jointly approving Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles to target Russia.Putin and U.S. sources have since confirmed the strike was not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but the Kremlin chief also claimed the weapon used poses a significant challenge for Western nations.Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed to reporters during

The Philadelphia 76ers' front office bolstered the team's roster by adding Paul George and other key players in the offseason. The addition of draft pick Jared McCain also contributed to high expectations the Sixers carried into the 2024-25 season.But the optimism quickly subsided once the regular season tipped off. The Sixers have a disappointing 2-12 record and sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Joel Embiid recently became a topic of conversation when he was suspended after a locker room confrontation with a reporter earlier this month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Sixers' starting center has played just

The Massachusetts GOP (MassGOP) issued scathing remarks toward Democrats Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu after U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of three illegal immigrants on child rape charges.Healey and Wu have both been vocal about their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to conduct mass deportations of illegal immigrants once he returns to the Oval Office in January.This month, Healey vowed that her state police will "absolutely not" cooperate with the expected mass deportation effort by the incoming Trump administration, warning that she will use "every tool in the toolbox" to "protect"

A New York City Councilman says a Queens judge showed a "stunning lack of judgment" when he freed a career criminal who then shot and injured two people, including a police officer, on Tuesday.  Democrat Councilman Robert Holden is urging Mayor Eric Adams to demand the resignation of Queens Criminal Court Judge Edward Daniels for freeing 57-year-old Gary Worthy in August without bail for assault and burglary charges, per reporting from the New York Post.Worthy was already on lifetime parole for firearms possession and more than a dozen priors, including murder, robbery, burglary and narcotics possession, according to the NYPD. Adams,

The Dallas Cowboys may finish with their worst season in 35 years. They have just three wins. And if they don't win at least two of their last seven games, it will be their worst winning percentage in a season since their one-win campaign in 1989. Their 3-7 start is their worst since 2020, quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the year after signing the biggest contract in league history and reports are surfacing that head coach Mike McCarthy is bound to be fired. It's a time of mockery and spiteful celebration in many circles of football fans across the country. One pocket

Who/what would have thought something so simple would take so long? The athletic eligibility of San Jose State's volleyball team and trans athlete Blaire Fleming came under legal review on Thursday during an emergency hearing in Colorado. But it couldn't get started before a lengthy discussion on whether to use she/her pronouns when referring to Fleming. Federal Judge Kato Crews, who was appointed by President Biden in January, dedicated the first 45 minutes of the hearing to a debate between the plaintiffs and defendants over what pronouns to use when describing Fleming and whether Fleming's name should be used during the hearing