Biden struggles with words, key memories in leaked audio from Special Counsel Hur interview
Leaked audio from former President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur showed the president struggling with key memories, including when his son Beau died and when he left the vice presidency. The audio, obtained by Axios, was a clip from several interviews between the former president and Hur related to an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
DHS open to Duck Dynasty producer’s pitch for immigrant-based reality show: ‘Happy to review’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering working with the producer of ‘Duck Dynasty’ on a reality show featuring immigrants vying for U.S. citizenship. Rob Worsoff, the A&E producer who pitched the department about the show in a 35-page slide deck first reported by Daily Mail, envisioned immigrants taking part in competitions around the country for the prize of fast-tracking their citizenship process, such as digging for clams in Maine or rafting down the Arkansas River in Colorado. The show would be called ‘The American,’ also the name of the Amtrak train that would cart them around the country. As they travel to each state, the competitors would “learn about the history, quirks and activities of each region,” one slide seen by Fox News Digital said. “Aboard the train, we will learn who they are, where they come from, their unique backgrounds, and why they have chosen to immigrate to the United States of America,” the slide reads. DHS seems open to the proposal. NOEM DISMISSES JEFFRIES’ WARNINGS AS DHS CONSIDERS ARRESTS OF DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS AFTER ICE FACILITY CLASH “I said it may be a good idea,” Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at DHS, told Fox News Digital. “We get hundreds of pitches for shows. We need to revive patriotism and civic duty in this country and we’re happy to review out-of-the-box pitches.” She added on X that Sec. Kristi Noem, known for her made-for-TV moments on the job, has not yet been briefed on the idea because it’s in the early stages and has not been approved by staff. DHS CHIEF NOEM ACCUSES LAWMAKERS OF ‘COMMITTING FELONIES’ AT NEWARK ICE FACILITY: ‘THEY SHOULD BE CENSURED’ The winner would be deemed “our newest fellow American!” though all contestants on the show would be eligible for eventual citizenship. Other game prizes would be “iconically American,” including 1 million American Airlines points, a $10,000 Starbucks Gift Card, or a lifetime supply of 76 gasoline. Worsoff, who is Canadian, told Fox News Digital he’d pitched the idea as far back as the Obama administration, and the DHS under both President Barack Obama and Joe Biden had been receptive to it. “Both cases there was a positive response,” he said. “There was a very positive response under [DHS Sec. Alejandro] Mayorkas, then he got impeached.” “My show is very much a positive, fun inclusive show,” Worsoff added. He said years ago he’d pitched the idea for the hit reality show ‘The Biggest Loser’ and people had initially accused him of fat-shaming. “Then people watched the show they realized this is a heartwarming, kind show.” “Nobody’s moving backwards in the [immigration] process” by being on the show, he emphasized. Worsoff told the Wall Street Journal he’d pitched the idea as far back as the Obama administration, but it never gained traction. Worsoff formerly wrote for and produced ‘Duck Dynasty,’ the reality TV show about a Louisiana family and their duck hunting activities. He also produced Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker. Worsoff, who hails from Canada, told the Daily Mail: “I’m not affiliated with any political ideology. As an immigrant myself, I am merely trying to make a show that celebrates the immigration process, celebrate what it means to be American and have a national conversation about what it means to be American, through the eyes of the people who want it most.” DHS has launched a $200 million ad campaign aimed at highlighting the administration’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration.
Former FBI Director James Comey meets with Secret Service after controversial ’86 47′ post
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to meet face to face with U.S. Secret Service officials in Washington, D.C. for an interview about his “86 47” post, two sources briefed on the meeting told Fox News. Comey is under investigation for an Instagram post showing seashells arranged on a beach to read “86 47.” “Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” he wrote in the since-deleted post. Some have interpreted the post to mean “86” – get rid of – “47” – Donald Trump, the 47th president. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The U.S. Secret Service is leading the investigation at this point, but the FBI and Department of Justice could take a larger role if necessary, Fox News is told.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: No Love Lost Between Trump and ‘The Boss’
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… -Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran -Handful of Republicans sink Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in key House committee -Trump appointee Barrett challenges admin on nationwide injunctions, surprises and delights liberals President Donald Trump slammed Bruce Springsteen as being “highly overrated” on Friday after the rocker called his administration “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.” “I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he’s not a talented guy — Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Springsteen tore into Trump on Wednesday during the first of a series of concerts in Manchester, England…READ MORE DEMOCRATS GRILLED: Democratic presidential hopefuls grapple with Biden’s legacy as 2028 race begins ‘IT’S TIME’: Trump wants to meet Putin ‘as soon as we can set it up’ to discuss Ukraine war ‘QAT’ A DEAL: Trump secures deals with 3 Middle Eastern nations in first major trip of second term AFGHANS ALIENATED: Afghans for Trump group feels abandoned after administration revokes refugee protections WORLD COURT SCANDAL: ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe LIFE OR DEATH: Zelenskyy speaks with Trump, allies after Russia peace talks broker no ceasefire ‘POLITICALLY MOTIVATED’: Israel turns tables on UN official claiming ‘genocide’ in Gaza with basic questions ‘SERIOUS QUESTIONS’: House GOP targets another Dem official accused of blocking ICE amid Delaney Hall fallout ‘TAIL WAGGING THE DOG’: Nationwide injunction opponents lament judges ‘rewriting the Constitution every other Thursday’ CHARGES DISMISSED: Federal magistrate judge dismisses trespassing charges against 98 arrested in new military zone ‘KING OF KINGS’: Kennedy Center expands family-focused religious programming, starts with free kick-off event Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
Judge on warpath presses Trump DOJ on Abrego Garcia deportation, answers leave courtroom in stunned silence
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis excoriated Trump administration lawyers Friday in a remarkable status hearing centered on Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Salvadorian migrant and alleged MS-13 member who was deported from Maryland to El Salvador in March in what administration officials have acknowledged was an administrative error. The heated back-and-forth was full of eye-popping exchanges between the judge and the Justice Department, as she took umbrage with their attempts to invoke the state secrets privilege to shield details concerning Abrego Garcia from the court. “What world are we living in,” Xinis asked in disbelief after more than two hours of proceedings. “What sort of legal world are we living in?” She sparred multiple times with DOJ lawyers over their assertion that Abrego Garcia was lawfully detained and deported. JUSTICE KAGAN SNAPS AT TRUMP LAWYER IN MAJOR CASE: ‘EVERY COURT HAS RULED AGAINST YOU’ “He was lawfully detained? No he wasn’t!” Judge Xinis objected. “There was no order of removal, there was no warrant for removal – there was nothing.” She cut off Justice Department attorney Jonathan Guynn again when he attempted to continue with a different argument. “You didn’t even respond to what I just said,” she told him. “A DHS attorney came in at the first hearing and confirmed that there was no lawful basis to arrest Abrego Garcia.” “Why are we skipping over that – as part of the misconduct at issue, in light of the pattern I’m currently faced with on this day?” she asked, in disbelief. For at least 30 seconds, the courtroom fell completely silent. The judge said she would issue an order later Friday outlining next steps, after the two sides huddled for a closed portion of the case. Xinis, who, despite her mounting frustrations, seemed likely to grant the government another deadline extension, described the hours-long hearing as beating a “frustrated and dead horse.” At one point, she rebuked the Justice Department for trying to invoke the state secrets privilege via a footnote referencing a filing in a separate case before a different court, noting that this would not pass muster in her courtroom. Most of the public hearing was marked by similar sharp exchanges over whether the Trump administration had taken any steps to comply with court orders to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return – a point Xinis reiterated was already settled by both her court and the Supreme Court last month. At another contentious moment, she laughed in apparent disbelief at the lack of evidence and disclosures from the government. “I can’t count the number of ‘I don’t knows’ my wonderful clerks and I have heard,” she said of depositions from Trump administration officials. FEDERAL JUDGE JAMES BOASBERG FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE TO HOLD TRUMP IN CONTEMPT OVER DEPORTATION FLIGHTS Xinis told the government lawyers they had not presented her with a sufficient affidavit to invoke the state secrets privilege – which the Trump administration has asserted is necessary in this case to protect sensitive diplomatic and foreign policy matters from being made public in court. Pointing to a prior admission from the Trump administration, Xinis also said Abrego Garcia was removed from the U.S. “without lawful authority.” “You’ve conceded it. There’s witness testimony,” she said. Any attempt to revise this “would be exceptionally difficult.” “Respectfully, your honor, he was removed lawfully,” Guynn replied. “No,” an incredulous Xinis shot back. “He was removed unlawfully.” “His removal from the U.S. was lawful,” the Justice Department attorney insisted. “Well no – no it wasn’t,” Xinis said, visibly stunned. TRUMP’S REMARKS COULD COME BACK TO BITE HIM IN ABREGO GARCIA DEPORTATION BATTLE “Because there’s actually the [Immigration and Naturalization Act], which says that if the United States elects to remove someone to a third country, there’s a process. Congress has set out that process, the executive has to follow that process.,” she said. “So it is not determined yet whether removal to a third country would be appropriate, which is why the Supreme Court ruled the way it did.” Ultimately, she said, the government will likely have extra time to file additional declarations to allow it to seek the state secrets privilege. Still, she said she “has to point out” that the unlawful removal of Abrego Garcia from the U.S. “is a foregone conclusion.” “He was removed in error. He was sent to El Salvador when there was a notice of withholding of removal, and so that was not lawful.” Plaintiffs noted that the government had labeled 1,140 documents related to Abrego Garcia’s case as privileged – but in contrast, they were sent just 164 documents – 132 of which were photocopies of their own court filings and interrogatories sent back to them. “Your Honor, a life is in the balance,” Abrego Garcia’s lawyers said, urging the court to move faster. Xinis previously criticized the administration for failing to comply with her court’s requests for information in the case – accusing officials in a blistering eight-page order of submitting “vague, evasive and incomplete” responses that she said demonstrated “willful and bad faith refusal to comply with discovery obligations.”
Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deport Venezuelan migrants under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an appeal by a group of Venezuelan migrants who asked the high court to halt their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. The ruling, similar to others it has made in the past on the matter, revolved around the alleged illegal immigrants not having enough time to reasonably file a challenge to their deportations. President Donald Trump has been using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to try and speed up the deportation processes of illegal immigrants, but the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling presents another blow to those attempts after the court ruled against the Trump administration in their attempts to remove men already in immigration custody in a northern region of Texas. “Under these circumstances, notice roughly 24 hours before removal, devoid of information about how to exercise due process rights to contest that removal, surely does not pass muster. But it is not optimal for this Court, far removed from the circumstances on the ground, to determine in the first instance the precise process necessary to satisfy the Constitution in this case. We remand the case to the Fifth Circuit for that purpose,” the opinion from the court reads. The court did not rule on whether the AEA was lawful but rather send the matter back to the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. “To be clear, we decide today only that the detainees are entitled to more notice than was given on April 18,” the Supreme Court’s ruling said.
FLASHBACK: Comey had another anti-Trump seashell photo moment during 2024 election
Ex-FBI Director James Comey had another anti-Trump seashell moment prior to his Thursday Instagram post that showed seashells arranged to show the numbers “86 47,” a message that White House officials swiftly condemned as an attempt to incite a “hit” against the 47th president. Comey posted a photo of a single larger seashell that was painted blue with the words “Vote Harris” on it in October 2024. “Saw this at the beach,” the ex-FBI chief captioned the post. “Ariel understands the assignment,” he added, apparently a reference to the main character of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Comey’s propensity to post images of political messages on the beach has gotten him into some hot water after the Secret Service said it was sending agents to investigate and interview Comey. THE ‘DANGER’ OF COMEY’S TRUMP POST CANNOT BE UNDERESTIMATED,’ TULSI GABBARD WARNS Shortly after posting the image, Comey took it down and subsequently put up a separate post acknowledging the matter. “I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message,” Comey said in his subsequent post. “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.” The FBI, where Comey used to work before he was fired by Trump during his first term, had no comment on the matter, but it was also apparent that people at the top levels of the agency were aware of the post. Trump’s new FBI director, Kash Patel, acknowledged on X that agency personnel were “aware” of Comey’s post, in his own statement shared on X. TRUMP ADDRESSES COMEY’S ‘8647’ MESSAGE: ‘HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANT’ “We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran,” Patel said. “Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support.” Comey’s Thursday Instagram post was roundly criticized, including by the president, for working to stoke political violence. “There is no doubt that James Comey hated Donald Trump,” Ted Cruz said. “There is also no doubt that the extreme rhetoric from the left contributes to an atmosphere of violence.” “If a right-winger posted this against a leftist, all hell would break loose. But because it’s James Comey—the man who weaponized the FBI against President Trump—the left is silent,” Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles said. “That’s unacceptable. The Left invented the term ‘stochastic terrorism’ to go after conservatives anytime they voiced a strong opinion.” The ex-FBI chief appears to have a propensity to post his political leanings on social media. An Instagram post, as recently as March 31, included an animated image stating, “TRANS PEOPLE BELONG,” while in February Comey posted “a message from my former colleagues” that could be considered to be aimed at Republicans and President Trump. “Know that these people – some evil, most just followers too weak to stand up – will fade, but the need for your work will remain,” the post said in part. “Don’t let the darkness of bad people steal the joy of public service,” it added.
Arlington, Virginia, county board blocks police coordination with ICE in more cases
The County Board of Arlington, Virginia, voted this week to further restrict police cooperation with ICE in a move the state’s attorney general said only benefits “illegal immigrants that have committed some of the most heinous acts, whether it’s human trafficking or even acts of terrorism.” Sections of the Arlington County Trust Policy were removed to eliminate “instances in which ACPD can initiate contact with ICE regarding immigration enforcement,” the county said on its website. “Banning local police from alerting ICE, from terrorists, from MS-13 gang members, from human traffickers, that is not compassion. That’s actually negligence,” Arlington Attorney General Jason Miyares told Fox News after the vote. “I want to be clear, this present policy does absolutely nothing to make Arlington safe. It makes it less safe. The only people that benefit from this are illegal immigrants that have committed some of the most heinous acts, whether it’s human trafficking or even acts of terrorism. It does not protect the community, does not protect Arlington, does not protect Virginians.” GOV. YOUNGKIN PROPOSES WITHHOLDING STATE FUNDING FROM VIRGINIA’S ‘SANCTUARY CITIES’ A copy of the old Trust Policy, which the county said was first adopted in July 2022 to ensure residents can interact with the local government without fear of action by federal immigration authorities, outlined the instances in which the Arlington County Police Department could reach out to ICE. It said ACPD could contact federal immigration authorities if someone was an “undocumented immigrant” who “has been identified as a gang member and is wanted or arrested for a violent felony or a criminal street gang offense,” or if they were “arrested for a terrorism or human trafficking offense,” according to a copy of the policy obtained by WJLA. VIRGINIA GOV PROMISES ‘FULL COOPERATION’ WITH ICE TO DEPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS However, the updated policy no longer includes that language. “To be clear, breaking the law is still breaking the law. This decision does not change that, and if a crime is committed, law enforcement will respond,” Takis Karantonis, the chair of the Arlington County Board, said in a statement. “The decision to remove Section 7 and related language comes in the wake of the federal administration’s ongoing erosion of the constitutional right to due process, which every person has regardless of their status,” he added. “The rhetoric and actions of this administration have led to tremendous stress and fear in our community, and we want to make sure all residents feel safe in engaging with local government, particularly with local law enforcement.” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has come out against the vote, writing on X, “The Arlington County Board’s latest action to prohibit Arlington Police from any cooperation with ICE, even regarding violent MS-13 gang members who are illegally here, is dereliction of duty and a betrayal of the oath they swore to protect their constituents. “At what point did protecting violent illegal immigrants become more important than protecting your constituents?” he added. “The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force has been working in Arlington County, catching and arresting violent criminals, including MS-13 gang members. That will continue — unabated — in Arlington and around the Commonwealth.” Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and Homeland Security advisor said, “The Democrat Party is fully radicalized against Americans.” When asked by Fox News Digital Friday for a reaction to the vote, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “These sanctuary politicians are playing Russian roulette with American lives. “While Arlington Country sanctuary politicians work to thwart ICE, DHS will continue arresting criminal illegal aliens and getting them out of our country. Radical sanctuary politicians need to put the safety of the American people first, not criminal illegal aliens. No American wants criminal illegal aliens loose on America’s streets and neither should our leaders who represent them,” she added. “We find it extremely troubling that Arlington County leaders made the decision to prioritize politics ahead of public safety,” ICE acting Director Todd M. Lyons said in a statement to Fox News. “Prohibiting local law enforcement from alerting federal authorities to the presence of an egregious hazard to their community only emboldens criminal offenders while putting people at risk.” The agency has made 17 arrests in Arlington County so far this fiscal year, and three of those arrested were confirmed MS-13 gang members. Fox News’ Casey Clark contributed to this report.
New House GOP resolution eviscerates Comey over ’86 47′ Instagram post
FIRST ON FOX: House GOP allies of President Donald Trump are moving to use the power of Congress to punish former FBI Director James Comey for his now-deleted “86 47” Instagram post. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chairman of the 189-member-strong Republican Study Committee (RSC), is introducing a resolution alongside Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., to condemn Comey for “incitement of violence against President Donald J. Trump.” Pfluger and Lee’s three-page resolution calls the post “disturbing” and “urges the relevant authorities to take every relevant action to ensure that Mr. Comey is never again permitted to serve as an employee of the federal government.” ANTI-ABORTION PROVIDER MEASURE IN TRUMP’S ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ COULD SPARK HOUSE GOP REBELLION It also asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to not only investigate the matter, but also make the findings of its investigation known to both the relevant House committee and the American public. Comey posted a photo of seashells forming the numbers “86 47” on the beach on Thursday. It ignited a social media firestorm, with Trump allies and other Republicans immediately accusing the former FBI director of calling for Trump to be killed. Comey later deleted the post and followed it with a statement that he opposed all violence. “I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message. I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence,” Comey said. “It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told the Associated Press that Comey is now under investigation by the Trump administration. Pfluger and Lee’s resolution noted that Comey had made the post while Trump was on a diplomatic visit to the Middle East, which they argue ran the risk of “jeopardizing the President’s security and invigorating our nation’s enemies abroad.” They also pointed out that there had been two known attempts on Trump’s life last year during the 2024 election – including the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally, where the president was shot in the ear. Lee, notably, was on the House task force investigating the Butler rally shooting. “Having failed in his attempts to take down President Trump as one of the main architects of the Russia collusion hoax, Comey has now resorted to the unthinkable: calling for violence against our Commander-in-Chief,” the RSC chairman told Fox News Digital. MEET THE TRUMP-PICKED LAWMAKERS GIVING SPEAKER JOHNSON A FULL HOUSE GOP CONFERENCE “That someone who once held one of our nation’s most sacred positions of law enforcement would incite such dangerous rhetoric is not just alarming—it’s disqualifying and un-American. This resolution demands the accountability and transparency the American people deserve, ensuring Comey never again holds a position of public trust.” Fox News Digital made multiple attempts to reach Comey and his representatives but did not hear back by press time.
Republican says Biden started controversial negotiations for backup Air Force One
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., recently claimed that widely-criticized negotiations with Qatar over a $400 million Air Force One temporary replacement gift began under the Biden administration – not after President Donald Trump took office. “What no one is talking about is [that] this same 747 has been in negotiations for a year,” Mullin said on CNN Wednesday. “The Biden administration is the one that started these conversations. It didn’t start underneath the Trump administration – why? Because we need a back-up for Air Force One.” Mullin said there is no current backup plane for Air Force One, which is about 40 years old. A recent backup was retired from service due to “structural issues,” the senator said. HOUSE DEMOCRAT CALLS FOR ‘IMMEDIATE’ ETHICS PROBE OF QATARI PLANE GIFT TO TRUMP “The fact is, this conversation started with Qatar with Biden a year ago,” he said. Mullin had been privy to a recent conversation with the Qataris when the information about the Biden administration’s reported role was gleaned, according to a spokesperson. Mullin said he would give the media “a pass” for not knowing about the reported Biden-era negotiations with the Doha government. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani dismissed the controversy in an interview with Fox News’ “Special Report,” noting that his country had originally purchased the plane from “an American company”—Boeing. “I don’t see a point out of this [debate],” al-Thani said, adding it is a “really unfair accusation that Qatar is trying to buy influence.” For his part, Trump has pushed back on claims of corrupt intent in potentially accepting the gift from Doha on behalf of the U.S. He rejected allegations from Democrats like Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York, who complained to the Government Accountability office that the deal is a “flying grift” and violates the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause prohibiting public officers from accepting presents or titles from royalty or foreign governments. TRUMP TEASES ‘VERY, VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT’ AHEAD OF MIDDLE EAST TRIP, CARNEY SAYS HE’S ‘ON EDGE OF MY SEAT’ “The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It is a gift from a nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive.” Trump also said it would be foolish not to acknowledge the U.S.’ cost savings in the interim. Trump said the plane would be given to the Pentagon, not himself – while Mullin and other defenders argued there was no such kerfuffle when the U.S. accepted the Statue of Liberty as a gift from the French government in the 1870s. In the Mullin interview, CNN host Jake Tapper said Congress had authorized that particular gift. After the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin also gave the U.S. a large teardrop-shaped sculpture memorializing the murdered Americans. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP It currently sits at the Cape Liberty cruise port in New Jersey – in sight of Ground Zero – but Putin’s name was scrubbed from it by Bayonne officials after he invaded Ukraine. Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Biden for comment.