Comey indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction of congressional proceeding
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury on two counts, alleged false statements within jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstruction of congressional proceeding, Fox News Digital has learned. Comey will reportedly turn himself in on Friday and his arraignment is set for 10 a.m. on Oct. 9, in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Juge Michael S. Nachmanoff. Fox News Digital exclusively reported in July that Comey was under criminal investigation by the FBI. The probe into Comey centered on whether he lied to Congress during his Sept. 30, 2020, testimony about his handling of the original Trump–Russia probe at the FBI, known inside the bureau as “Crossfire Hurricane.” “No one is above the law,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X. “Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.” JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS TO INDICT FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY FOR ALLEGEDLY LYING TO CONGRESS FBI Director Kash Patel took to X to say, “Today, your FBI took another step in its promise of full accountability.” “For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust,” Patel wrote. “Every day, we continue the fight to earn that trust back, and under my leadership, this FBI will confront the problem head-on. Nowhere was this politicization of law enforcement more blatant than during the Russiagate hoax, a disgraceful chapter in history we continue to investigate and expose. “Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account – no matter their perch.” The indictment alleges that Comey obstructed a congressional investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information in violation of 18 USC 1505. The indictment also alleges Comey made a false statement when he stated he did not authorize someone at the FBI to be an anonymous source. According to the indictment, that statement was false. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Comey acknowledged that he and his family have “known for years that there are costs to standing up to President Donald Trump. “We couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way,” he said. “We will not live on our knees and you shouldn’t.” “My heart is broken for the department of justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I’m innocent. So let’s have a trial and keep the faith,” Comey added. Fox News Digital also exclusively reported that former CIA Director John Brennan is under criminal investigation related to the Trump–Russia probe. Under federal law, prosecutors have five years to bring a charge, with the five-year mark occurring Tuesday. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. “JUSTICE IN AMERICA!” President Trump posted to his Truth Social account. “One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former Corrupt Head of the FBI. Today he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts. “He has been so bad for our Country, for so long, and is now at the beginning of being held responsible for his crimes against our Nation. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” The FBI opened its Trump-Russia probe in July 2016, known inside the bureau as “Crossfire Hurricane.” President Trump, during his first term, fired Comey in May 2017. Days later, Robert Mueller was appointed special counsel to take over the FBI’s original “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation. After nearly two years, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, which concluded in March 2019, yielded no evidence of criminal conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and Russian officials during the 2016 presidential election. Shortly after, John Durham was appointed as special counsel to investigate the origins of the “Crossfire Hurricane” probe. Durham found that the FBI “failed to act” on a “clear warning sign” that the bureau was the “target” of a Clinton-led effort to “manipulate or influence the law enforcement process for political purposes” ahead of the 2016 presidential election. “The aforementioned facts reflect a rather startling and inexplicable failure to adequately consider and incorporate the Clinton Plan intelligence into the FBI’s investigative decision-making in the Crossfire Hurricane investigation,” Durham’s report states. EXCLUSIVE: FBI LAUNCHES CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OF JOHN BRENNAN, JAMES COMEY: DOJ SOURCES “Indeed, had the FBI opened the Crossfire Hurricane investigation as an assessment and, in turn, gathered and analyzed data in concert with the information from the Clinton Plan intelligence, it is likely that the information received would have been examined, at a minimum, with a more critical eye,” the report continued. Durham, in his report, said the FBI “failed to act on what should have been — when combined with other incontrovertible facts — a clear warning sign that the FBI might then be the target of an effort to manipulate or influence the law enforcement process for political purposes during the 2016 presidential election.” Fox News’ David Spunt contributed to this report.
Trump blasts Rep. Jasmine Crockett as ‘low IQ,’ jokes Somalia should ‘take back’ Ilhan Omar
President Donald Trump, while signing executive orders in the Oval Office Thursday, went off script to criticize Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, calling her “a very low IQ person” and questioning her role in Congress. “Recently, Jasmine Crockett. Yes, yes, I remember what I said. Is she any relation to the late, great Davy Crockett? I don’t think so,” Trump told assembled reporters. “Let me tell you before you even ask. She’s a very low IQ person. I mean, if we ever had to pass an aptitude test, that’s the one [who] should take one. … This is a low IQ person who I can’t even believe is a congressperson,” he said. JASMINE CROCKETT DISPARAGES MAGA VOTERS, TRUMP AS ‘MOST UNPATRIOTIC PEOPLE’ “Between her and Ilhan Omar [D-Minn.]… and, you know, I met the head of Somalia. Did you know that? And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. And he said, ‘I don’t want her,’” Trump said. The president’s comments came as he addressed reporters during a proclamation and executive order signing, where his remarks shifted from the day’s policy agenda to sharp critiques of Democrat lawmakers. Trump grouped Crockett with Omar, reviving criticism he has often directed at members of the so-called progressive “Squad.” His anecdote about suggesting to Somalia’s leader that Omar, who was born in Mogadishu, be “taken back” drew laughter from some in the room. TRUMP LASHES OUT AT CROCKETT, RENEWS CALL FOR COGNITIVE TEST Crockett, a freshman Democrat from Texas, has quickly gained visibility for her combative style during House hearings and for her clashes with Republicans. Omar, meanwhile, has long been a target of Trump’s criticism over her pro-Palestinian views and outspoken progressive agenda. President Trump’s remarks are likely to energize his base, who see his plain-spoken approach as a refreshing break from Washington norms. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The White House, Crockett and Omar did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Teen pleads guilty to DOGE staffer beating that sparked DC National Guard deployment
A 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to the beating of an ex-DOGE staffer earlier this year that sparked President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to restore order to the city. The 15-year-old, from Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty in D.C. juvenile court to felony assault, simple assault, robbery and attempted robbery related to the beating of the former DOGE staffer, Edward Coristine, according to local outlet NBC Washington. On Aug. 3, Coristine, better known by his nickname, “Big Balls,” was assaulted at approximately 3 a.m. by a group of teenagers in D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood. The teens allegedly attempted to carjack him and a woman, whom police identified as his significant other, according to authorities. Police said Coristine pushed the woman into the vehicle for safety and turned to confront the attackers. JEANINE PIRRO ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST TEEN IN SHOOTING AGAINST DC FIREFIGHTER: ‘SAD COMMENTARY ON WHAT’S GOING ON’ A photo of a bloodied Coristine went viral, sparking outrage over the city’s handling of crime and drawing President Donald Trump’s attention. The president slammed D.C., saying crime in the city was “totally out of control.” “Local ‘youths’ and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released. They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it’s going to happen now!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Days later, Trump directed federal law enforcement to increase its presence throughout D.C. He also deployed members of the National Guard to patrol the city and assumed federal control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Trump touted the takeover’s success in stopping crime in the city, saying in late August, “We’ve had some incredible results, and results have come out, and it’s like a different place. It’s like a different city.” TRUMP MAKES SURPRISE DC RESTAURANT STOP TO SHOWCASE ‘VIRTUALLY NO CRIME’ IN CAPITAL, FACES DOWN PROTESTERS Last week, the House of Representatives passed a pair of bills aimed at cracking down on crime in Washington, D.C., with dozens of Democrats voting against each one. The first bill advanced through the House was the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act, or the DC CRIMES Act. That legislation, led by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., would reduce the maximum statutory age of a youth offender from 24 to 18, meaning people in their late teens are eligible to be tried as adults. It would also bar judges in most cases from being able to hand down sentences lower than the stated mandatory minimum for juvenile offenders. House lawmakers also advanced a bill led by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, that would make juvenile offenders as young as 14 eligible to be tried as adults if accused of certain violent crimes. DEM GOVERNORS SUDDENLY CRACK DOWN ON CRIME AS TRUMP’S NATIONAL GUARD THREATS LOOM That age limit is currently at 16. The bill covers crimes including murder, first-degree sexual abuse, burglary in the first degree, robbery while armed or assault with intent to commit any such offense, according to a press release on Gill’s website. Since then, Trump has suggested he would take a similar approach to cracking down on crime in other major American cities. On Sept. 15, he signed a presidential memorandum titled “Restoring Law and Order in Memphis,” mobilizing the National Guard to the city and establishing a “Memphis Safe Task Force” like the D.C. task force.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Zelenskyy questions effectiveness of UN amid global conflict
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… –Mangione, Catholic Church shooter, Kirk shooter, ICE shooter all allegedly had engraved ammo -DNC holds onto decades-old Jeffrey Epstein donations after other Dems returned theirs -TPUSA to give away 5,000 Charlie Kirk ‘freedom’ shirts at Penn State-Oregon game Kirk planned to attend Only “friends and weapons,” not international laws, can protect against war and authoritarian ambitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Wednesday during an address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Ukrainian leader, who has been pleading with the international community to do more to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin amid his more than three-and-a-half-year-long war, once again cautioned that Ukraine may have been the first European nation to bear Moscow’s affront to international order, but it will not be the last. “Putin will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper. And we told you before, Ukraine is only the first. And now Russian drones are already flying across Europe,” Zelenskyy said. “Russian operations are already spreading across countries, and Putin wants to continue this war by expanding it…Read more CHA-CHING?: Trump tariffs haul over $200B in revenues as Supreme Court weighs challenge to legality WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations pour in after White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino shares marriage proposal video POWER ALLY: Kamala Harris plays up relationship with Hillary Clinton as wedge with Biden widens LONG APPLAUSE: UN gives round of applause after Palestinian Authority president accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ ACCESS DENIED: Abbas to address UN after visa clash with US as questions swirl over Hamas SYRIA’S UN MOMENT: Syrian president’s historic UN speech joined by thousands rallying outside for peace and Trump’s support TRUTH COMES OUT: Gazan boy alive after ex-GHF ‘whistleblower’ falsely claimed IDF killed him JETS FOR FUEL: Trump: Erdogan could be ‘influential’ in ending Putin’s war amid push to cease Russian oil sales PEACE VIA STRENGTH: Lithuanian president credits Trump’s ‘strong’ UN address ‘A TERRIBLE MAYOR’: Trump accuses London of wanting ‘Sharia law’ in UN speech, mayor hits back MAFIA TACTICS: Senate progressive accuses Trump of ‘mafia-style blackmail’ in shutdown fight SEEKING OUSTER: Michigan Democrat Rep. Stevens cites ‘health care chaos’ in impeachment move against RFK Jr. SOUND OF SILENCE: Ilhan Omar silent after call to ‘abolish ICE’ over story on 5-year-old that NBC was forced to correct GENERALS GATHER: Hegseth orders hundreds of military commanders to Virginia for unprecedented meeting CLOCK RUNS OUT: In trying to secure Comey indictment, US prosecutors have short window — and a difficult case to make GAVELED OUT: Chaos erupts during immigration hearing as Democrat lunges at chairman’s gavel: ‘I’m tired of you’ HONOR CODE BUST: New Jersey governor hopeful blocked from Naval Academy graduation over cheating scandal BALLOT BRAWL: Republican aiming to flip blue state rips Dem rival for blaming ‘everything on Trump’ COMMISSION CHAOS: Ousted director says America250 leaders ‘hate Trump more than they love America’ after firing for Kirk post HEROES IN ACTION: Border Patrol agents rescue cyclist who fell ‘more than 50 feet’ into remote canyon PERIMETER SECURED: Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin encountered by police during return to crime scene: law enforcement sources HIGH STAKES: Who is Kathryn Nester, Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson’s attorney? Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
Hegseth orders hundreds of military commanders to Virginia for unprecedented meeting
The Pentagon next week is convening a meeting of top U.S. military leaders from across the globe. Multiple War Department officials confirmed to Fox News that top military commanders had been asked to fly to Virginia for a meeting next week, though the topic of the discussion is unclear. Such a meeting is highly unusual and would usually take place on a secure video teleconference — around 800 generals and admirals are spread across the U.S. and world. PENTAGON’S NEW PRESS RULES MAY BE ‘BRIDGE TOO FAR,’ TURLEY WARNS The lack of details surrounding the gathering has some fearing a looming purge. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously said he wants to cut 20% of senior generals and admirals. The order, first reported by the Washington Post, applies to senior officers with the rank of brigadier general or above or their Navy equivalent and their top enlisted advisers. HEGSETH DELIVERS STERN WARNING TO CHINA IN FIRST CALL AFTER XI’S MILITARY PARADE It comes as administration officials have been preparing for a new national defense strategy that makes homeland defense a top priority, where the strategy had long had a focus on pivoting to the Indo-Pacific. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pentagon for comment. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Senate progressive accuses Trump of ‘mafia-style blackmail’ in shutdown fight
A Senate Democrat ripped President Donald Trump for a recently released memo that detailed mass firings in the event of a shutdown, and accused the president of engaging in “mafia-style blackmail.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., railed against the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) memo sent to federal agencies this week that outlined a plan to reduce employees across the government beyond those that are typically furloughed. While the House passed a short-term funding extension last week, Senate Republicans and Democrats are at odds over the bill. The deadline to fund the government is Sept. 30, and so far, no progress has been made to reach an agreement to keep the lights on. Van Hollen charged that Trump “is engaged in mafia-style blackmail, with his threats ultimately harming the American people,” and likened the OMB’s memo to actions taken by tech billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency earlier this year that led to tens of thousands of federal employees being either fired or incentivized to retire or take a buyout. WHITE HOUSE TELLS FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PREPARE LAYOFF PLANS AS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LOOMS “He is threatening to double down on the failed actions of Elon Musk and his chainsaw — going after patriotic civil servants that provide Americans with critical services — despite having to rehire many of these workers after Americans experienced the negative impact of those cuts,” he said. “These dedicated workers have nothing to do with the ongoing political and policy disputes that have brought us to the brink of a shutdown,” Van Hollen continued. “These threats are not only an attack on Americans’ services and benefits, they’re also likely illegal. We’ll be fighting back with every tool we have.” Van Hollen’s ire comes as the Trump administration is gearing up for mass firings beyond the standard furloughs in a government shutdown. TRUMP CANCELS MEETING WITH SCHUMER, JEFFRIES OVER ‘RIDICULOUS DEMANDS’ AS FUNDING DEADLINE LOOMS The OMB’s memo, obtained by Fox News Digital, directed that in the event lawmakers cannot pass a funding extension, or continuing resolution (CR) by the deadline, agencies should “use this opportunity to consider Reduction in Force (RIF) notices for all employees” in programs that have no other available funding source and that don’t comport with Trump’s priorities. “RIF notices will be in addition to any furlough notices provided due to the lapse in appropriation,” the memo read, and would be issued “regardless of whether the employee is excepted or furloughed during the lapse in appropriations.” TRUMP-APPROVED PLAN TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN SCUTTLED BY SENATE Lawmakers are set to return to Washington on Monday, just a day before the deadline to fund the government. Senate Democrats blocked the GOP’s CR last week, and demanded a seat at the table to negotiate with congressional Republican leaders and Trump. However, Republicans have pushed back against Democrats’ counter-proposal as unserious, and are unwilling to budge on a laundry list of items tossed into their CR, which included permanently extending expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, repealing the healthcare section of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” and clawing back canceled funding for NPR and PBS. A meeting between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Trump was set for Thursday, but the president canceled, and accused Democrats of “ridiculous” demands in their counteroffer to the GOP’s plan.
Ousted director says America250 leaders ‘hate Trump more than they love America’ after firing for Kirk post
EXCLUSIVE: The commission planning America’s 250th birthday celebration is run by people “who hate President Trump more than they love America,” the group’s former executive director told Fox News Digital after he was fired from his job for posting on social media to mourn Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Ariel Abergel, 25, was terminated from the bipartisan America250 Commission recently for what the outfit referred to as a “security breach of a commission social-media account.” EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP’S AMERICA250 TO CREATE WORLD’S LARGEST US FLAG, TALLER THAN EMPIRE STATE BUILDING The claim of a “security breach” is “fake news,” however, a Trump administration official told Fox News Digital. “Ari always had access to the social media accounts and was posting a message honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk,” the official said. Abergel will be given a different role within the Trump administration, the official told Fox News Digital. An America250 spokesperson said the group was justified in making the move. “The U.S. Congressional Semiquincentennial Commission has terminated the employment of its Executive Director, Ari Abergel, effective immediately after he initiated a security breach of a Commission social media account, attempted to procure the resignations of multiple commissioners by misrepresenting himself as acting on behalf of Congressional leadership, and engaged in multiple other serious and repeated breaches of authority and trust,” the commission said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Abergel was appointed to the board earlier in 2025 by the Trump administration. “I was appointed to oversee America250 and execute on President Trump’s vision for America250 and on behalf of the board,” Abergel told Fox News Digital. “But the board and the president were not necessarily aligned.” TRUMP TO CREATE TASK FORCE TO PLAN ‘EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATION’ FOR 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE The bipartisan commission is chaired by Rosie Rios, a former aide to President Barack Obama who was appointed to the group by President Joe Biden. Abergel told Fox News Digital that the commission “has been plagued by years of dysfunction, greed and cronyism.” “America250 is run by people who hate President Trump,” Abergel told Fox News Digital. “This firing is proof of that, and I wear it as a badge of honor.” Sources familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that, before his firing, Abergel had asked Rios to release a statement that would condemn political violence following Kirk’s assassination, but Rios allegedly refused to do so. Abergel then used America250 social media channels to post a tribute to Kirk, using the commission’s Instagram account to post a photo with a caption reading: “America is in mourning. God bless Charlie Kirk.” After he posted the message, a source familiar told Fox News Digital that Abergel received a phone call from counsel for America250, threatening him with legal action on behalf of the commission for using the social media account. During the call, Abergel was accused of “theft of government property,” the source said, adding that commission leadership “took particular issue with the fact that the post mentioned God,” noting that it was “too divisive” for America250’s accounts. The next day, Abergel received a formal notice from America250 counsel informing him that his access to the office and IT systems and his email account had been revoked. He was then asked to resign but refused, the source said. The following week, Abergel was formally notified that his employment was terminated, the source said. As for the content of the post, an America250 spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the organization “is not in the business of commenting on news, no matter how horrible.” “In recent weeks, Mr. Abergel defied directives from the Commission’s executive committee, engaged in unauthorized actions related to Commission-approved programming, finances, and communications, jeopardizing the Commission’s operations and reputation,” the America250 spokesperson said in the group’s statement. “The bipartisan Commission remains committed to delivering a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for the nation’s 250th anniversary and will promptly appoint a new executive director, in consultation with the White House and Task Force 250.” An America250 spokesperson also said social media platforms and the commission’s website had been removed from Abergel’s authority. Those responsibilities were transferred to another commission employee, according to the spokesperson. “Despite that clear written directive, Ari logged into the account, changed the password and its two-factor authentication contact, effectively locking the commission out of the account,” the spokesperson said. “Ari was treated the same as any other federal employee who initiated a security breach of a government agency social media account, repeatedly defied direct orders from his employer, and misrepresented his authority in attempting to procure the resignations of multiple members of the agency’s governing body.” America250 claims Abergel’s actions were the basis for his termination, but did not provide specific examples of the alleged “insubordination and subversive behavior.” AMERICA WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY AND EVERYONE’S INVITED: ‘BE INSPIRED FOR OUR COUNTRY’S FUTURE’ But Abergel defended his work, stressing that “every major decision I made had the support of the White House, and in many cases, congressional leadership.” “There was no misrepresentation,” he said. White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital that the Trump administration is “incredibly proud of all of Ari Abergel’s work at America250 — most notably during the Army250 parade, which boldly honored the bravery and strength of our military men and women.” “Through the White House Task Force established by President Trump’s January Executive Order, we will continue to coordinate closely with America250 to ensure that all events heading into our nation’s 250th birthday are given the grand celebration our country deserves,” Kelly said. As for the commission’s relationship with the president and the Trump administration, the America250 spokesperson told Fox News Digital that America250 “is proud to have the leadership of President Trump as we prepare and plan for America’s 250th birthday milestone.” “The President and his team have been and will be great partners as we create the largest and most inspiring celebration and commemoration in our nation’s history,” the spokesperson said.
U.S. registers most outbreaks of global antisemitism in August: Watchdog report
A shocking new report has found that Jew-hatred in the U.S. dramatically spiked in August. The report from the Combat Antisemitism Movement monitored 694 antisemitic global incidents, an average of 22.4 incidents per day. The volume of antisemitism amounts to more than15.7% more incidents worldwide compared with August 2024. The United States recorded the highest number of antisemitism incidents in August, with 162 incidents. That represented a 13.3% increase from the 143 incidents recorded in July, noted the CAM report. Some telling examples cited were in Oregon, where swastikas were painted on the Jewish Museum and “Death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]” vandalism in St. Louis, where cars were torched. UK PUNK-RAP DUO SPARKS OUTRAGE WITH ANTI-ISRAEL CHANTS AT MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVAL CAM stated” 458 of the 694 incidents (66.3%) recorded in August involved Israel-related antisemitism, reflecting the persistent trend of anti-Zionist rhetoric and attacks directed at Jewish individuals and institutions in the ongoing aftermath of the October 7th massacre.” Anti-Zionism is defined as the rejection of the Jewish state and translates into efforts to dismantle Israel via the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign (BDS) and comparisons with Hitler movement. The German and Austrian parliaments define BDS as antisemitic campaign that recalls the Nazi boycott campaign of Jewish businesses during the Holocaust. ISRAEL’S NETANYAHU RIPS IRELAND, SPAIN AND NORWAY RECOGNIZING PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD: ‘REWARD FOR TERRORISM’ The clear spike of Israel-related antisemitism in August unfolded in multiple examples, according to CAM. In Utah, a brewer built a “Dropkick a Zionist” cider. In France, a Paris air traffic controller blurted out “Free Palestine” to an El Al flight crew. In Germany, a Russian national sought to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin. In Spain, the anti-Israel musician Bob Vylan articulated support for “armed resistance” to oppose “Israel’s genocide.” Israel and the Trump administration deny that Israel is engaged in genocidal activity. Critics argue that pro-Hamas and pro-Palestinian activists are spreading disinformation. Hamas’ charter calls for a genocide of Israel and its October 7, 2023 invasion of Israel, causing the murder of over 1,200 people and the kidnapping of more than 250, was Hamas’ attempt to destroy the Jewish state. IDF KILLS HAMAS TERRORIST IT SAYS WORKED FOR UNRWA, LED CHARGE ON REIM BOMB SHELTER MASSACRE Antisemitism on college campuses across the globe continued to proliferate. CAM noted that in August there 19 acts of antisemitism on institutions of higher learning, 14 of which unfolded in the U.S. The Trump administration launched an aggressive crackdown on academic antisemitism, in contrast to former President Joe Biden’s administration, noted observers of the world’s oldest hatred. The global surge in denial of the Holocaust also continued. Anti-Israel protesters in Sydney held signs declaring “Zionists are neo-Nazis” and “Never again means never again for anyone.” In Germany, antisemites vandalized a stone column at a Holocaust memorial in Baden-Baden in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In France, a Lyon Holocaust memorial was vandalized with the words “Free Gaza.” In the U.S., the radical left-wing and pro-Iran regime group CodePink protested outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Fox News Digital has documented the global antisemitic movement on its website titled Antisemitism Exposed.
Trump admin reunites with Elon Musk in pursuit of AI dominance: ‘Benefit of the country’
FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration agency that manages the government’s real estate holdings, procurement and technology services is partnering with Elon Musk’s xAI in a move it says will cost effectively streamline federal workflow. The General Services Administration announced on Thursday morning that federal agencies will now have access to Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast as part of an agreement with xAI, valid until March 2027, that Musk says will make government drive innovation in government. “xAI has the most powerful AI compute and most capable AI models in the world,” Musk, co-founder and CEO of xAI, said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Thanks to President Trump and his administration, xAI’s frontier AI is now unlocked for every federal agency empowering the U.S. Government to innovate faster and accomplish its mission more effectively than ever before,” Musk added. “We look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and his team to rapidly deploy AI throughout the government for the benefit of the country.” ARMY PUSHES BATTLEFIELD AI AS COUNTER-DRONE FIGHT TAKES CENTER STAGE Josh Gruenbaum, federal acquisition service commissioner at the General Services Administration, explained in a press release that the new widespread access to AI models is an “essential” tool not only in fulfilling Trump’s promise that the United States will win the AI race, but also for “building the efficient, accountable government that taxpayers deserve.” As part of the agreement, xAI engineers will provide full support in order to “accelerate the adoption of Grok to transform government operations.” The agreement between GSA and xAI will be effective immediately, allowing federal agencies to “begin leveraging the benefits of Grok AI models through GSA’s established procurement channels,” the GSA press release says. MEET THE EX-BIDEN APPOINTEE WHO COULD BE MAJOR FORCE AGAINST TRUMP’S AI AGENDA: ‘DOOMSAYER” Gruenbaum told Fox News Digital the AI tools being deployed are essential to the goal of aligning with Trump’s goal of modernizing government operations and winning the race with China to dominate the AI space, adding that xAI “stood out” as a strong partner that offers “world class technical talent.” “This technology could be as transformative as the internet, maybe more,” Gruenbaum said about artificial intelligence. “Right now, we’re in the human-augmentation phase, but soon agents will be able to handle tasks more independently. That raises questions of values—what data, history, and perspectives are embedded in these systems. It’s crucial that Western, American values are front and center. We need to work with allies to ensure those values shape the technology that ends up leading the world.” The agreement, the final frontier model to be unveiled as part of the GSA’s comprehensive OneGov Strategy, will also be providing agencies with an “upgrade path” to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a government compliance program standardizing security measures. “‘Grok for Government’ will deliver transformational AI capabilities at $0.42 per agency for 18 months, with a dedicated engineering team ensuring mission success,” xAI cofounder Ross Nordeen said in a statement. “We will work hand in glove with the entire government to not only deploy AI, but to deeply understand the needs of our government to make America the world leader in advanced use of AI “ Gruenbaum called it “impressive” from a “milestone perspective” how “quickly we got all these frontier models onto the GSA schedules—at dollar deals or less.” “This one is the best value yet, and with the longest duration. That’s a big deal.” Last month, GSA announced the launch of a new tool it says will be instrumental in enabling agencies across the federal government to efficiently implement artificial intelligence at scale and take a major step forward rolling out the president’s “AI Action Plan.” The Trump administration rolled out it’s A.I. Action Plan in July after Trump ordered the federal government in January to develop a plan of action for artificial intelligence in order to “solidify our position as the global leader in AI and secure a brighter future for all Americans.” Trump has made U.S. artificial intelligence growth a cornerstone of his administration, such as notching multi-billion deals with high-tech firms such as Oracle and OpenAI for the Stargate project, which is an effort to launch large data centers in the U.S, as well as a $90 billion energy and tech investment deal specifically for the state of Pennsylvania to make it the U.S. hub for AI. After completing his tenure with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in late May and a public falling out with Trump, Musk was seen sitting next to and talking with Trump at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk last weekend in Arizona, suggesting a possible rekindling of their friendship. “Elon came over and said hello,” Trump said to reporters after the event. “I thought it was nice, he came over, we had a little conversation.” A GSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital the agreement with xAI has been in the works for weeks. Fox News Digital’s Emma Colton contributed to this report
Dems face backlash for violent rhetoric after deadly ICE shooting: ‘Must stop’
Members of the “Squad” and other leading Democrats are being criticized for using inflammatory rhetoric, which Trump administration officials say has contributed to the “demonizing” and “dehumanization” of ICE law enforcement officers. This comes as the Department of Homeland Security says ICE agents are facing a 1,000% increase in assaults in the line of duty. On Wednesday, a gunman, identified by the FBI as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, opened fire on an ICE field office in Dallas, killing one and injuring two others. Authorities discovered rounds with the words “anti-ICE” etched onto them at the scene. The shooter took his own life after the attack, according to authorities. After the attack, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called on Democrats to change their rhetoric, saying, “Democrats must stop demonizing the heroic men and women of ICE who are just doing their jobs to keep Americans safe.” Despite this, several Democrats posted anti-ICE statements on social media after the Wednesday attack in Texas. ‘VILE LIE’: TRUMP OFFICIAL DRILLS SQUAD MEMBER FOR ANTI-ICE POST AS ATTACKS INCREASE In a post on X several hours after the shooting, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., accused ICE agents of unleashing “dangerous and reckless immigration operations” on the public. “I’ve joined the Illinois delegation in demanding answers about DHS’s dangerous and reckless operations in our state,” wrote Budzinski. “We refuse to stand by while masked agents trample on due process, indiscriminately arrest our neighbors, and threaten immigrant communities.” In a since-deleted post, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., also criticized ICE agents after the attack, accusing them of “picking up moms as they drop off their kids to daycare or people going to work.” Just days before the attack, Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who is also a Democratic senatorial candidate, accused ICE of using “Gestapo tactics” against the American people, saying their actions “are a betrayal of the values we swear to uphold.” Leading Democrats have also taken a similar tone against ICE agents, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who accused Trump border czar Tom Homan of working to “unleash masked ICE agents on the American people.” TRUMP OFFICIALS SLAM BLUE STATE GOVERNOR FOR IGNORING CHAOTIC ANTI-ICE ‘RIOTERS’ DISRUPTING OPERATION Last week, former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., accused ICE of intentionally stoking fear and tearing communities apart. “ICE is targeting community members with no criminal record,” Warren wrote on X. “Agents are sitting outside of churches and schools. Driving unmarked vans and breaking car windows. These violent ICE arrests don’t make us safer — they intentionally stoke fear and tear communities apart.” Speaking on the Senate floor last week, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., accused federal officials of targeting anyone with “brown skin and a Hispanic surname.” “ICE is arresting first and asking questions later,” Durbin said. “I’ve seen the devastating impacts of these policies in my state of Illinois. People are fearful of masked men in unmarked vans who can grab them at any time because of how they look or their voice, accent.” “Parents are terrified to take their kids to school, and businesses are suffering as people are scared to go to work,” he added. Squad members have also been criticized for vilifying ICE agents. The day before the attack, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., reposted a since-deleted news post accusing ICE agents of using a 5-year-old autistic child as “bait” to catch her illegal immigrant father. Homeland Security has since contested the report, saying that the father, Edwards Hip Mejia, abandoned the child after being pursued by agents. Omar reposted the story, saying, “This is vile and beyond cruel. Abolish ICE.” In a post last week, another Squad member, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., accused President Donald Trump and ICE agents of an “absolutely shameful” campaign of “terrorizing our communities to the point that students are too afraid to go to school.” NEWSOM SILENT ON ANTI-ICE RHETORIC AFTER DALLAS SHOOTING, DESPITE URGING NONVIOLENCE Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has accused ICE agents under the Trump administration of an “illegal abduction” of Columbia student, immigrant and activist Mahmoud Khalil. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said last week that “ICE is racially profiling and kidnapping people just for looking Latino or speaking Spanish.” Jayapal said, “Trump is turning our law enforcement into his own secret police to terrorize our communities.” In response, DHS has called for a full stop to the dehumanization of ICE agents. FROM RHETORIC TO BLOODSHED: TEXAS ICE ATTACK CAPS ESCALATING LEFT-WING TERROR WAVE “The men and women of ICE are fathers and mothers, sons and daughters. They get up every morning to try and make our communities safer,” the agency wrote on X. “The violence and dehumanization of these men and women who are simply enforcing the law must stop.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Speaking on Fox News after the Dallas attack, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said that due to the rhetoric, ICE agents and their families are being doxxed and targeted. “It’s absolutely unacceptable and I do think it’s incumbent, really upon the media, upon politicians, we’ve got to turn the rhetoric down, we don’t want anyone to be hurt, we don’t want anyone to get killed, this is an awful day,” she added. In a Truth Social post Wednesday following the Dallas ICE field office shooting, Trump said, “I AM CALLING ON ALL DEMOCRATS TO STOP THIS RHETORIC AGAINST ICE AND AMERICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT, RIGHT NOW!”