Lauren Sánchez Bezos defends risqué Trump inauguration look after backlash
Lauren Sánchez Bezos didn't blink at the backlash after turning heads - and raising eyebrows - with a risqué look at President Donald Trump's inauguration.On Saturday, the 56-year-old told The New York Times she was "super proud" of her controversial ensemble despite receiving backlash following the historic event on Jan. 20, 2025. The wife of Jeff Bezos, Amazon chairman, wore a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit featuring a fitted satin-trimmed blazer with a plunging V-neck and wide-leg trousers.She skipped a traditional blouse and instead opted for a white lace bra. She completed the look with a fuzzy coat for the wintry day. Sánchez Bezos also paired the outfit with a smoky eye, glossy nude lips and a sleek updo. Her billionaire beau wore a suit with an oxblood tie. MELANIA TRUMP HOSTS STAR-STUDDED WHITE HOUSE SCREENING AHEAD OF HER FILM'S RELEASE "I was super proud of myself," she told the outlet."I get it," she said. "No lace at the White House . Noted."The outlet reported that Sánchez Bezos, who thought she had dressed conservatively , wasn't prepared for the event to move indoors. When she removed her coat, the blazer opened, revealing her lingerie-as-outerwear. Because she and her then-fiancé were seated directly behind Trump, the outfit was captured by photographers at the event. WATCH: PRESIDENT TRUMP, MELANIA TRUMP HIT THE RED CARPET FOR 'MELANIA' DOCUMENTARY At the time, many took to social media to criticize Sánchez Bezos' style."Jeff Bezos future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state occasion," one critic wrote on X. "Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable.""Good grief, Lauren Sanchez. Put them away for one day," chimed another."Really, a bra plainly visible," another user wrote. "Today is NOT a night club event. Show some class & dignity."When one user insisted that Sánchez Bezos "forgot to put a shirt on," another replied, "Maybe she can get one from Amazon same day shipping." Meanwhile, others joked that the mother of three was "dressed by Victoria's Secret.""Just when I was luxuriating in the beauty and class of @FLOTUS45, in walks Lauren Sanchez wearing only a bra," one user said, comparing the Emmy winner to Melania Trump . CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER At the inauguration, the first lady, 55, wore a more modest navy Adam Lippes tailored silk wool coat. She completed her look with a navy silk wool pencil skirt and an ivory silk crêpe blouse, along with black leather gloves and a wide-brimmed hat.Facebook and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg , who was seated next to Sánchez Bezos, was also called out on social media, but for a different reason. Viewers of the inauguration said he appeared to glance at her chest."Zuckerberg was out of control ogling Jeff Bezos' fiancée!" one X user wrote, while another noted, "This is the most normal thing I have ever seen Zuckerberg do." "Mark Zuckerberg was caught Fact Checking," another X user commented.Summer Anne Lee, a presidential fashion historian and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), told Newsweek at the time that Sánchez Bezos' fashion statement on the historic day left her stunned."I gasped when I saw it," Lee admitted about the jaw-dropping number. "I imagine this revealing lingerie moment has got to be a 'first' in inauguration fashion history, even if she is just an attendee and not a part of the ceremony."Sánchez Bezos appeared to have "liked" multiple supportive comments on social media, People reported. One comment read, "THAT GIRL don't let the haters bring you down! Only opinion that matters is your own and Jeff's."Another "liked" comment read, "I thought your inauguration outfit was very modern & classy you looked beautiful.""Stunning!" one user chimed. "Every outfit so far is beyond the physical style but represents being true to yourself, bold, someone who takes risks, and confident in your own skin. More should embrace this." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sánchez Bezos told the outlet that much of the criticism about her appearance "feels rooted in racial stereotypes.""It's the shape of my body," she argued. "Is someone going to give me a gunnysack and ask me to put a belt on it and cinch it?""I'm Latin. I'm Latin. I'm Latin," she stressed. Sánchez Bezos and Bezos married on June 27 in a lavish ceremony in Venice. Bezos, 62, shares four children with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott. Sánchez Bezos shares son Nikko, 25, with ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez, and son Evan, 19, and daughter Ella, 18, with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell.

Bernie Sanders aims to block sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel, accusing US ally of 'genocide'
Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt., is aiming to block the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel."This week, I will be forcing a vote on legislation to block the sale of nearly half a billion dollars worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli military," he said in a Monday post on X.The left-wing lawmaker accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of perpetrating "genocide." IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER SEVERELY DISFIGURED BY US STRIKES: REPORT "The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers," Sanders said in the post.In a Tuesday post on another X account, Sanders asserted, "This week, I will be forcing a vote to block nearly $500 million in bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Enough is enough." IDF UNCOVERS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS STASH INSIDE HOSPITAL IN LEBANON "U.S. taxpayers must not keep funding the Netanyahu government's mass killing and displacement of civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon," he added.Sanders introduced joint resolutions last month to prohibit the sales of bulldozers and bombs to Israel. IRAN'S 'GODFATHER OF PROPAGANDA' TACTICS RESURFACE IN WAR WITH US AND ISRAEL The U.S. and Israel recently worked together to bombard the Islamic Republic of Iran for over a month.

Omaha police shoot and kill woman after alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt
Officers from the Omaha Police Department (OPD) shot and killed a woman in the parking lot of an Omaha, Nebraska Walmart after she cut a 3-year-old boy with a knife on Tuesday, police told Fox News Digital."When officers arrived, they encountered a woman who cut an approximately 3-year-old boy with large knife. ers shot the woman , who died at the scene. The boy was taken to the hospital," the OPD said in a statement on X.Police stressed that it was an isolated incident and that there was no threat to the public at the time. MACHETE-WIELDING SUSPECT CLAIMING TO BE 'LUCIFER' SHOT BY POLICE AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING 3 AT TRANSIT HUB Police arrived to the Walmart, located at 72nd St. between Pacific and Mercy Road, at approximately 9:20 a.m., according to local media reports.The woman had taken the child from his caretaker and made him walk outside, OPD Deputy Chief Scott Gray reportedly told reporters at the scene, according to WOWT .When police began to give the woman commands, she started "swiping" at the child, giving the child lacerations to the hands and face, Gray saidThe child was taken to a local hospital for the injuries but is expected to survive.A spokesperson for Walmart condemned the incident in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Violence like this is unacceptable. We're working with police and supporting them in their investigation," the statement read. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

House Dems unveil bill to examine removing Trump using 25th Amendment
House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled a long-shot bill in a possible attempt to remove President Trump from office using the 25th Amendment .The 10-page legislation, introduced by House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., would create a 17-member commission to assess whether the amendment could be used to boot Trump from the White House.The panel would be composed of several physicians and former high-ranking executive officials appointed by congressional leaders from both parties."[T]he Commission shall carry out a medical examination of the President to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office," the bill states. TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL Democratic and Republican leaders of each chamber of Congress would select four physicians and four psychiatrists to serve on the commission. The 16 appointed members would then vote to select an additional member to chair the body.Many House and Senate Democrats have called for Trump to be removed from office or impeached after he wrote that a "whole civilization will die tonight" in a social media post regarding the war in Iran. Raskin cited Trump's "increasingly volatile, incoherent, and alarming public statements" during the ongoing conflict."We have a solemn duty to play our defined role under the 25th Amendment by setting up this body to act alongside the Vice President and the Cabinet," Raskin said in a statement. "Public trust in Donald Trump's ability to meet the duties of his office has dropped to unprecedented lows as he threatens to destroy entire civilizations, unleashes chaos in the Middle East while violating Congressional war powers, aggressively insults the Pope of the Catholic Church, and sends out artistic renderings online likening himself to Jesus Christ." SENATE DEM ACCUSES TRUMP OF BEING 'UNFIT FOR OFFICE,' JOINS GROWING CALL TO IMPEACH, OUST PRESIDENT The legislation has 50 Democratic co-sponsors.The White House pushed back on Raskin's claims , asserting that Trump's cognitive ability has not deteriorated, while also criticizing Democrats over former President Joe Biden's mental lapses during his time in office."Lightweight Jamie Raskin is a stupid person's idea of a smart person," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital. "President Trump's sharpness, unmatched energy, and historic accessibility stand in stark contrast to what we saw during the last administration, when Democrats like Raskin intentionally covered up Joe Biden's serious mental and physical decline from the American people." Trump defended his statements, saying he did not follow through with his threats because Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. He noted that his remarks "brought [Iran] to the table, with the exception of the one thing which I believe that they're going to give up on.""Remember, what do they say to us? For years, I've had to listen to them say, 'Death to America,' right?" Trump said on "Sunday Morning Futures," referencing Tehran's rallying cry. "They say, 'Death to America, death to Israel, America is a Satan, we will destroy America, death to America.' Now, does anybody ever complain to you when they say that? I think that's a big step worse-'Death to America.'"

Socialist Mamdani touts government-run grocery plan as 'grand experiment'' at grocery new site
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke at one of his proposed government-run grocery stores on Tuesday, touting what he described as a "grand experiment" that would reduce the cost of everyday items like bread and eggs.The socialist mayor, who has promised to open one such store in each borough, said the city will subsidize basic grocery items while a private operator runs the stores under city rules requiring lower prices."New York City it is time for a grand experiment once again, just as LaGuardia used government to respond to the challenges of the Great Depression, we will use government to respond to rising prices and unaffordable groceries," Mamdani said at La Marqueta in East Harlem on Tuesday. STRAPPED NEW YORKERS SWARM CHAOTIC MAMDANI-INSPIRED FREE GROCERY STORE POP-UP: WE'RE 'IN PAIN' The 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be constructed from the ground up on a nearby vacant, city-owned lot and is expected to open by 2029, while the first city-owned grocery store is expected to open in late 2027. Mamdani has allocated $70 million in capital funds for the development of the five sites .The Harlem grocery store will cost $30 million to build, according to the ork Times .Mamdani invoked former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, noting the site once housed a city-run market created during the Great Depression to lower food costs."Now, here's how it works. The city will subsidize a core set of staples. A private operator will run the store, but the answer to the standards that the city will set these standards include requirements that at our stores, bread will be cheaper, eggs will be cheaper, grocery shopping will no longer be an unsolvable equation, and workers will be treated with dignity," Mamdani said. MAMDANI MOVES TO SIDELINE NYC POLICE WITH NEW SAFETY OFFICE UNDER SWEEPING OVERHAUL Mamdani said grocery prices in New York City have risen nearly 66% over the past decade, significantly outpacing the national average. The city-owned grocery initiative is designed to lower costs on everyday staples by using public ownership to eliminate costs that are currently passed on to consumers, he said."The difference in this approach is that we are not hoping for affordability. We're guaranteeing affordability in the contract we will have with a private operator," Mamdani said."Now, at its peak, La Marqueta serves 25,000 customers per day. We hope to make a similar impact here in this very neighborhood," Mamdani said. "Continuing Fiorello LaGuardia legacy. This is what we mean by a new era when New Yorkers are being priced out of their groceries. Government will step in and deliver affordability," he added.Mamdani said the city-run stores would be part of a broader "ecosystem" and would not replace existing grocers, including bodegas and neighborhood supermarkets, amid questions about their impact on small businesses .

Israel's spy chief says Iran mission will only end when 'extremist regime' is replaced
Mossad Director Dadi Barnea declared Tuesday that Israel's operations against Iran will end "only once the extremist regime in Iran is replaced." Barnea made the remark during a Holocaust commemoration event , according to The Wall Street Journal. "We meticulously planned so that our operations would continue and manifest themselves even in the period following the strikes in Tehran," Barnea reportedly said. "Our commitment will be fulfilled only once the extremist regime in Iran is replaced." "Forty days of intense combat have led to highly significant achievements, foremost among them a blow to the enemy's central objective -- the destruction of the State of Israel," Barnea added, according to Ynetnews. "However, our mission has not yet been completed." LIVE UPDATES: FRESH IRAN TALKS COULD BEGIN THIS WEEK AS US CONTINUES BLOCKADE ON PORTS Israel began its Operation Roaring Lion against Iran on Feb. 28, the same day the U.S. military launched Operation Epic Fury. The joint U.S.-Israel effort has decimated Iran's military and missile infrastructure and resulted in the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei . CHINA SLAMS US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS A 'DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE MOVE' Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is severely disfigured after sustaining leg and face injuries during initial airstrikes on Tehran in February, Reuters reported earlier this week.Khamenei is recovering after incurring the injuries in the Feb. 28 airstrikes that killed his father. Fox News Digital's Robert McGreevy contributed to this report.

New Jersey nurse gunned down at work by estranged husband in murder-suicide: police
A New Jersey nurse was shot and killed inside her workplace in an apparent murder-suicide, after her estranged husband allegedly ambushed her outside and chased her into the building, authorities said.Brandon Alexander, 35, targeted his wife, Victoria Alexander, 38, a nurse at the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, around 6 a.m. Monday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.Brandon Alexander blocked his wife's car in the parking lot as she arrived for work, got inside her vehicle and left two suicide notes on the dashboard, investigators said.Prosecutors said that when a food delivery driver asked him to move his car, Victoria Alexander seized the chance to escape and ran into the building. ARIZONA WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING NEWBORN CHILD 45 YEARS AFTER BODY WAS FOUND Her husband, however, followed her inside and shot her multiple times before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities. ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN'S CRUISE SHIP DEATH Victoria Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. Brandon Alexander was rushed to a hospital but later died from his injuries, officials said.Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident. There were no reports of other injuries.Investigators did not immediately share the contents of the two apparent suicide notes.

Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder
The father of an 18-year-old allegedly murdered and sexually assaulted in her cruise ship cabin says her accused stepbrother is a "danger" who belongs in "an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs."Christopher Kepner told the Daily Mail that he is outraged that the accused murderer, 16-year-old T.H., is still allowed to live with a relative despite being federally charged as an adult."We're upset that he's still out. We're six months in, and he should already have been arrested, and yet he's free to do whatever he wants right now," Christopher Kepner told the outlet. "That's our problem. He's been able to do whatever he wants and go where he wants, but the family's been sitting here unable to do anything."T.H. was initially charged as a juvenile on Feb. 2. He is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse. If convicted, the teen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN'S CRUISE SHIP DEATH The charges come months after the teen, affectionately called "Anna banana," was found dead onboard the cruise ship during a family vacation with her father, stepmother, grandparents and several siblings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "I want to see him in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. He does not need to be free. He does not need to be in the general public, around any kids or women in general," Christopher Kepner said."He's a danger to himself and a danger to others." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Kepner said that the 16-year-old has shown no remorse since the alleged murder, the Daily Mail reported. SEND US A TIP HERE "He's still saying that he can't remember and that's about it. He hasn't apologized. He hasn't shown any remorse for anything," he added. On Monday, the U.S. Attorney's Office , Southern District of Florida announced that Anna's stepbrother would be charged as an adult. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The teen is facing possible life in prison if convicted, records showed. Fox News Digital has reached out to T.H.'s attorneys for comment."Our hearts go out to the victim's family during this unimaginable loss," U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida said. "A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging serious offenses that allegedly occurred aboard a vessel in international waters. We will present the evidence in court and pursue this case with professionalism and care. As in every case, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Anna Kepner was discovered dead around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 7 inside her cabin aboard the cruise ship. Authorities later ruled her death a homicide caused by "mechanical asphyxiation," according to documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.According to investigators, she was found under the bed in her cabin, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets. The cabin was shared with her stepbrother .In February, T.H. was seen arriving in federal court in Miami . The teenager walked into the courthouse in a camouflage hoodie, his face concealed beneath a low-pulled baseball cap and a hood wrapped tightly around it.

Eric Swalwell was cable news star for years before rapid fall from grace
FIRST ON FOX - Rep. Eric Swalwell , D-Calif., was one of the most visible Democrats on cable news before his quick fall from grace over sexual misconduct allegations, appearing on MS NOW and CNN hundreds of times in recent years, including 50 times already in 2026.Swalwell, who suspended his California gubernatorial campaign this week and said he will resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations, developed a reputation over the last decade for being highly available to cable news producers. His ability to go on air with little notice and his positions on prominent House committees made him a point person to offer Democratic Party talking points. A Media Research Center study found that Swalwell appeared on MS NOW 26 times and on CNN another 24 times in 2026 alone, with all the appearances coming between January 1 and April 10. "A combined 50 cable news appearances in just the first 14 weeks of 2026 is astounding considering he's not in party leadership. He was averaging three to four appearances per week," MRC associate editor Nicholas Fondacaro told Fox News Digital . JIMMY KIMMEL IGNORES SWALWELL NEWS AFTER EX-LAWMAKER ANNOUNCED CAMPAIGN ON LATE-NIGHT HOST'S SHOW LAST YEAR MS NOW and CNN were giving the gubernatorial hopeful a significant amount of free airtime before he became engulfed in scandal, but Swalwell had been a fixture for years.Swalwell, who was first elected to the House in 2012, saw his star rise during President Donald Trump's first term due to his prominent role on the House Intelligence Committee and the sprawling Russia investigation, often making charges of "collusion." From Jan. 1, 2018 to the end of Trump's first term on Jan. 20, 2021, Swalwell's name was mentioned on CNN and MSNBC - now called MS NOW - more than 2,000 times, including on reruns, according to a Grabien data search. Swalwell made a brief run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination but dropped out well before the Iowa caucuses. The New York Times reported that Swalwell's frequent media appearances helped give him credibility in the California gubernatorial race, as he had "no experience in state government" and few connections with Democratic leaders."What he had was a media profile as a Trump antagonist, burnished by years of appearances on news shows that made him more familiar to voters than most of his competitors," the Times reported, later adding, "Mr. Swalwell's experience combating President Trump gave him tremendous exposure - much more than a state government official can garner in today's media ecosystem." SWALWELL CALLS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS 'FLAT OUT FALSE,' SAYS HE WILL FIGHT THEM 'WITH EVERYTHING' "Swalwell was a staple for the liberal media throughout the first Trump term," Fondacaro told Fox News Digital. "Often overlooking his cartoonish antics, he swiftly became a notable figure they would lean on heavily for anti-Trump commentary during events such as the Mueller investigation and the impeachments.""The liberal media's love affair with Swalwell allowed him to weather the Fang Fang scandal and was carried over into the second Trump term," Fondacaro continued. "As with the first term, they relied on him to be on the firebrand against Trump and his officials both on TV and in committee hearings."Swalwell was also swept up with suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang, or "Fang Fang." The suspected operative helped raise funds for Swalwell's 2014 House re-election campaign and placed at least one intern in his office, but the ordeal did not derail the non-stop cable news appearances. Fox News contributor Joe Concha said cable news executives are drawn to "provocative" and "cheesy" critics of the president. "They kept booking him for the same reason Michael Avenatti appeared on those networks more than 100 times during Trump's first term - he is an attack dog of Trump and a useful idiot," Concha told Fox News Digital. In the past week, Swalwell went from frequent cable news guest to the subject of scathing reports about a series of sexual misconduct allegations that have swiftly derailed his career. CNN even had an exclusive with women coming forward with on-camera remarks. The Democrat, who has denied serious wrongdoing but admitted "mistakes," noted the allegations came as he was among the frontrunners in the crowded field to be the next California governor.MS NOW and CNN did not immediately respond to requests for comment. TWO DEMOCRATIC REPS CALL FOR SWALWELL TO EXIT CONGRESS AS CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND HIS BID FOR CA GOVERNOR Meanwhile, members of the media have been casually noting that Swalwell's behavior was commonly known in elite circles for years. Republicans are questioning how much top Democrats and media decision makers knew before the allegations became public. "Ruthless" podcast host Josh Holmes believes the media simply used Swalwell until he couldn't help them any longer. "He's a fall guy for a corrupt leadership and press corps that knew everything about his exploits as long as he was a useful idiot. He became a problem for their preservation of power, which is why you know about it," Holmes posted. "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said on Monday that Swalwell's reputation with women was reportedly an "open secret" that made him exploitable by America's enemies. Liberal pundit Matthew Yglesias posted that the situation was "widely rumored" and journalist Yashar Ali said Democrats have "all known for years." One reporter even suggested she failed to report out certain details because "MeToo stories on the Hill aren't related to my beat." 'THE VIEW' HOST SAYS ERIC SWALWELL'S REPUTATION WITH WOMEN WAS 'OPEN SECRET' EXPLOITABLE BY ENEMIES "This should be a cautionary tale to be skeptical of those the liberal media elevate," Fondacaro said."It's been reported that Swalwell's alleged misconduct was an 'open secret' among the media, D.C., and L.A. political circles," he added. "What else aren't they telling voters? Who else are they covering for and will only turn against when they outlived their political usefulness?"Swalwell said Monday that he was "deeply sorry" to his family, staff and constituents, but still insisted the sexual misconduct and abuse allegations against him were "false." Fox News Digital's Alec Schemmel and Adam Pack contributed to this report.

Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender
A 40-year-old avid runner was stabbed and shot during a string of attacks allegedly carried out by a repeat offender in Georgia.Lauren Bullis, 40, was identified as one of the victims in Monday's string of attacks in DeKalb County, Georgia . Police arrested 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel on Monday following the back-to-back incidents."It is apparent to us that this was a completely random attack," Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley said Monday. GOT A TIP? The timeline of the terror began at approximately 12:50 a.m. Monday, when DeKalb County Police discovered a woman shot multiple times on Wesley Chapel Road. She later died from her injuries, police said. Authorities have not identified her.The violence then shifted to Brookhaven, where a man was ambushed and shot several times while sleeping outside a business center on Peachtree Road. He remains in critical condition. FOLLOW US ON X The spree reached a horrific conclusion around 6:50 a.m. on Battle Forest Drive. There, 40-year-old Bullis was found both shot and stabbed in a vicious attack . Witnesses, police said, reported seeing a man standing over her before he fled the scene. Bullis did not survive her injuries.Adel was captured in Troup County after law enforcement used license plate recognition cameras to track his silver Volkswagen Jetta, police said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in Brookhaven, with further charges expected across the jurisdiction. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Records reviewed by FOX 5 Atlanta show that Adel is no stranger to the legal system. He was arrested last fall for sexual battery in Chatham County and was sentenced to jail time and probation, which included a requirement for a mental health evaluation.Bullis' social media accounts showed that the 40-year-old Georgia woman was an avid runner, posting photos of participating in recent races.In a Facebook post, her cousin , Lee Renfroe, wrote that Bullis was "such a special person.""My cousin Lauren Bullis was brutally murdered in a series of violent attacks in the Decatur GA area," he wrote. "We love you and miss you Lauren. Please say a prayer for our families as well as the families of the other victims. I don't even know how to completely put my thoughts together right now."

Legendary Olympic hockey coach admits he used fake COVID vaccination card for Beijing Games
An Olympic hockey coach admitted to using a fake vaccination card to coach his team in the Beijing Olympics four years ago.Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's strict travel restrictions .Swiss public broadcaster SRF said it confronted Fischer with documents showing he was fined nearly 39,000 Swiss francs ($50,000) by local authorities in 2023 for document forgery after buying the certificate on social media. SRF said he went public with his admission shortly after. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a "serious mistake in this matter" by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland men's team using false paperwork."I'm very sorry if I've disappointed people with this situation," Fischer said. "I was in an extraordinary personal crisis because I didn't want to be vaccinated. At the same time I certainly didn't want to let my team down at the Olympic Games."Fischer is one of Switzerland's most successful hockey coaches ever. He's been in the post since 2015 and took the team to three Olympics as well as winning three silver medals at the world championship. OLYMPIC GOLD WINNER DISMISSES ATHLETES' NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON REPRESENTING US: 'I THINK WE'RE THE BEST COUNTRY' The team was eliminated in the quarterfinal round.Ahead of the 2022 Olympics, China had some of the strictest COVID-19 rules in the world. It insisted any athletes heading to the Games had to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or sit out a three-week quarantine in a hotel, as Swiss snowboarder Patrizia Kummer did.Switzerland hosts the world championship next month. Fischer was already due to step down after that, and the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation said it considers the matter closed.Fischer played for the Swiss national team in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics and also played for the country's 1994 World Juniors team. He spent most of his career playing for EV Zug of Switzerland's National League A, where his jersey number is retired. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release
Rep. Eric Swalwell , who announced he will resign from Congress on Monday, is facing mounting criticism over a series of sexual misconduct allegations, but another, decade-old scandal over the California Democrat's ties to a suspected Chinese spy has also been revived amid reports the FBI is weighing whether to release documents on the matter.The sexual misconduct claims, including from a former Swalwell staffer, have renewed scrutiny of the congressman's past ties to suspected Chinese operative Christine Fang as critics and social media commentators demand the FBI release files related to Fang.Article III Project President Mike Davis, a vocal Trump ally, said Congress must vote to release the investigative files - similar to how it voted to release Jeffrey Epstein's case files - saying the FBI was legally barred from doing it without the legislative branch's approval."It's time for Congress to vote to release Eric Swalwell's FBI file, which we must presume exists after his affair with a Chinese spy," Davis wrote on X. "His counter-intelligence risks must be staggering." CALIFORNIA REPORTER CLAIMS ERIC SWALWELL'S CONDUCT 'WAS KNOWN,' RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SUPPORT ERIC SWALWELL ACCUSED OF PAYING NANNY WITH CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE SHE LACKED WORK AUTHORIZATION Right-wing social media influencers with large followings have also piled on in the wake of the new misconduct claims against Swalwell."He needs to face legal consequences," wrote Eric Daugherty . "Removal from public office is the bare minimum. And release the Fang Fang files. Don't hold back.""Release the Fang Fang Files !!!" wrote influencer Catturd. DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK' Swalwell has denied the new sexual misconduct allegations, calling them "absolutely false" in a video statement.The claims against Swalwell, who was one of the leading Democratic California gubernatorial candidates before ending his campaign, came on the heels of The Washington Post reporting in March that the FBI was mulling releasing redacted investigative files related to Swalwell's prior ties to Fang. Axios reported in 2020 that Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, aimed to develop ties with California politicians, including Swalwell. Fang fled the country and never faced charges.Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel upon news that the FBI was weighing a file release, suggesting it would violate his First Amendment rights, a federal statute about records releases and a Department of Justice internal policy. In response to the legal threat, the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital that file reviews were normal."This FBI, being the most transparent in history, prepares documents for numerous different reasons, including for release to different agencies and departments to further review investigations that may have been opened under previous administrations," an FBI spokesperson said.After Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress, Patel, his longtime political foe, called on the public to submit tips to the bureau about Swalwell and invited the California Democrat to meet for an interview.Erica Knight, a Patel spokeswoman, suggested Swalwell had a hypocritical view of federal investigative files, alluding to Democrats' demands for documents related to Epstein's sex trafficking cases."Democrats said releasing files = transparency and accountability. Now Democrats say releasing files = weaponization and smear campaigns," Knight wrote on X. "The only variable that changed is whose name is in the file." SENATE DEMOCRAT AVOIDS ANSWERING WHETHER SWALWELL SHOULD RESIGN FROM CONGRESS Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI for an update on the status of the Fang files and reached out to the DOJ about Swalwell's legal threat.Swalwell has been dogged by his past ties with Fang for years despite never facing charges over the matter. Swalwell cut ties with Fang in 2015 after he was alerted by the FBI about her, he has previously said. The DOJ brought no charges against him and the House Ethics Committee found no evidence of wrongdoing on Swalwell's part, according to a published letter the panel wrote to Swalwell in 2023 saying it had concluded a two-year investigation.The committee announced Monday it opened a new investigation into Swalwell based on what it said were "allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision."Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Sunday and announced he would resign from Congress on Monday following a San Francisco Chronicle report detailing allegations from a former staffer who accused him of assaulting her twice while she was allegedly too intoxicated to consent to relations with him. When news broke of his alleged misconduct with women, some immediately raised Swalwell's ties to Fang."Wait is this the Fang Fang guy?" asked Barstool Sports President David Portnoy.Swalwell has defended his association with Fang, saying in a CNN interview in 2020 that he was "shocked" when authorities told him about her. He said he offered to cooperate with the FBI at the time.In response to the report last month that the FBI was considering releasing the investigative files, Swalwell also put out a public statement accusing the bureau of attempting to interfere with his now-terminated gubernatorial campaign."Through great reporting, we now know the outrageous ends the White House will go to target political opponents," Swalwell had said. "The reason Trump is so desperately trying to stop me is not because I'm running for Governor of California but because now I'm the favorite."Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's office for comment.

Heat star Jaime Jaquez Jr celebrates sister's WNBA Draft selection with heartfelt message
Basketball has become the family business for the Jaquez family.The Chicago Sky selected Gabriela Jaquez with the No. 5 overall pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday, making her the second professional basketball player in the family. Gabriela's brother, Jaime Jaquez Jr., has spent the last three seasons with the Miami Heat .Jaquez Jr. posted a message to his Instagram Stories congratulating his sister. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Mama we made it!" Jaquez Jr. wrote.Jaquez was a standout player on UCLA's national title-winning team this season. Her performance in the championship game capped off an outstanding season, as she scored 21 points while hauling in 10 rebounds with five assists in UCLA's 79-51 win over South Carolina.Jaquez, who spent all four years of her collegiate career with UCLA, averaged 13.5 points per game, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 38 games this season. She shot an astounding 53.9% from the field and an impressive 39% from 3-point range. WNBA COMMISSIONER PLAYS GENDER CARD WHEN ASKED ABOUT FUTURE The 22-year-old was named to the 2025-26 NCAA All-Tournament team, the 2025-26 All-Big Ten team, and the 2024-25 NCAA All-Region team throughout her career.Jaquez Jr. was not able to attend his sister's big night as he is getting ready for the Heat's NBA Play-in Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.The 25-year-old small forward has had the best season of his young career for the Heat this year. In 75 games, with all but one of them coming off the bench, Jaquez Jr. has averaged a career-high 15.4 points, five rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.Jaquez Jr. will hope to provide the Heat with a spark off the bench when they take on the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Follow Fox News Digital's rget=_new href="https://twitter.com/FoxNewsSports_" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sports coverage on X , and subscribe to rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Three-year-old girl killed, pregnant mother injured after alleged drag racers split car in half in Arizona
A 3-year-old girl died last week after a high-speed crash that split a car in half and left her pregnant mother injured at an intersection in Tucson, Arizona , leading to second-degree murder charges against two alleged drag racers, ages 22 and 16.Officers responded around 1 p.m. April 10 to the intersection, where a silver Toyota Camry and a white Hyundai Genesis collided in what investigators described as a violent, high-impact crash.The child, who was properly secured in a car seat , was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. An adult woman driving the Camry was also seriously injured. The Genesis driver suffered minor injuries.A GoFundMe that the victims' family created for funeral and medical expenses identified the toddler as Anna, "a bright, joyful, and loving little girl." 1-YEAR-OLD INJURED AFTER TEEN DRIVER CRASHES CAR OFF OKLAHOMA BRIDGE "In this heartbreaking moment, we lost our sweet Anna, their beloved three-year-old daughter tragically passed away from her injuries from the collision," the family said in the fundraiser post.The fundraiser identified the adult female as Anna's mother , who it said is nine months pregnant. It said she was recovering at a hospital while "facing every parent's worst nightmare" in the "unimaginable loss" of her youngest daughter.Investigators said the Genesis was racing another vehicle , believed to be a multicolored Dodge Charger, at speeds far above the limit when it struck the Camry as it attempted a left turn, splitting the vehicle in half. The Dodge Charger fled the scene. ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED IN DEADLY 124 MPH CHASE THAT KILLED PREGNANT TEEN, UNBORN CHILD Police arrested Christian Isaiah Randall , the 22-year-old driver of the Genesis, and charged him with second-degree murder, along with multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.The driver of the second vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old boy on Sunday after investigators said they located the Dodge Charger involved in the incident.The boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. Police said he was booked into the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center.Authorities said excessive speed was the primary cause of the crash, though the investigation remains ongoing.

Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown
President Donald Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue Tuesday, as the administration prepares for a high-stakes summit between the U.S. president and Chinese President Xi Jinping in May. The talks are expected to focus on both escalating tensions in the Middle East and the broader U.S.-China relationship, as Washington weighs its approach to Beijing ahead of the summit.The meeting comes just after the U.S. launched a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where China remains the largest buyer of Iranian crude amid the conflict between the U.S., Iran and Israel.The blockade risks pulling China more directly into the conflict. Any effort to enforce it against shipments bound for China could trigger a confrontation between the world's two largest economies. US, CHINA AGREE TO OPEN DIRECT MILITARY HOTLINE AFTER XI-TRUMP SUMMIT "This will only aggravate confrontation, escalate tension, undermine the already fragile ceasefire and further jeopardize safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said of the blockade Tuesday in a daily press conference. "It is a dangerous and irresponsible move." The meeting also comes amid reports that China supplied Iran with weapons, which Chinese officials dismissed as "completely made up." Trump has threatened China with 50% tariffs if the reports are accurate.Meanwhile, Washington and Beijing remain locked in a fragile tariff standoff . After the 2025 escalation pushed tariffs above 100% on both sides, the two countries agreed to a temporary rollback that lowered U.S. duties on Chinese goods to around 30% and China's tariffs on American exports to roughly 10%. That truce has held into 2026, but core disputes over technology, market access and national security remain unresolved, with both sides continuing negotiations ahead of the planned summit.The U.S. has escalated economic pressure beyond tariffs: the Trump administration has moved to eliminate a key loophole that allowed Chinese goods valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, a step targeting companies like Temu and Shein and affecting millions of shipments.Despite rising economic tensions, the U.S. military posture toward China remains more restrained. The Trump administration's national security and defense strategies prioritize defending the homeland from overseas conflicts, even as they identify China as the top long-term threat. Recent intelligence assessments also have downplayed the likelihood of an imminent Chinese invasion of Taiwan, finding no fixed timeline for military action, suggesting Washington is focused more on deterrence than preparing for direct conflict.The White House could not immediately be reached for comment on the purpose of the meeting.

Graham Platner blames Nazi tattoo on military 'culture,' draws backlash from GOP veterans
Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner defended his past controversial statements and behavior during a Friday interview, attributing some of his prior views to the "culture" he experienced during his military service and prompting backlash from Republican lawmakers and veterans.Platner, a Democrat running in Maine's Senate primary , told host Major Garrett on CBS News' "The Takeout" podcast that his time in the U.S. Army shaped earlier beliefs he no longer holds."I came out of a hyper-masculine, hyper-violent place ," Platner said. "We have a crude sense of humor in the infantry... we certainly have a, I would say, narrow view of a lot of topics. And that colored my opinions and my beliefs."The comments came as Platner addressed scrutiny over past Reddit posts, a Nazi tattoo and other controversies tied to his earlier conduct. Platner said his evolution stemmed from exposure to different perspectives following his service. DEM PRIMARY TURNS UGLY: MILLS UNLEASHES BRUTAL ATTACK ON SANDERS-BACKED PLATNER IN CRUCIAL SENATE SHOWDOWN "Once I left and came out and interacted in the civilian world with lots of different people with very different experiences than my own," he said. "Many of those beliefs and thoughts and even just language changed significantly over time."The remarks drew criticism from Republican officials with military backgrounds , who pushed back on the suggestion that such views are reflective of American military culture.Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a retired Air Force general, responded to the comments on X by rejecting the characterization outright."I served nearly 30 years and never saw a Nazi tattoo on one of our servicemen or women," Bacon said. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a former Navy SEAL, also criticized Platner's explanation in a post on X."I must have missed the day in basic training where they taught us to get Nazi tattoos and say women deserve to be raped," Sheehy said.Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., a Marine Corps veteran, similarly dismissed the claim that military culture contributed to the behavior in question."Blame the Marine Corps for Nazi tattoos and rape comments? Wasn't in my training manual," Young wrote.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, argued that Platner's comments broadly mischaracterized service members."Democrat candidate with a Nazi SS tattoo explains why he got that tattoo - essentially, that the US military are ALL 'narrow' minded, 'hyper-violent' Nazis," Cruz wrote. "This is FALSE, and slanderous to our servicemen & women." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Platner acknowledged that not all of his past actions could be attributed solely to his military experience, while maintaining that it played a significant role in shaping earlier viewpoints."I've never laid the entire fault... at the feet of only post-traumatic stress," he told Garrett. "Some of that was not because of my combat service, but much of it was because of the culture I had come out of."

5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation
Another woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of rape Tuesday, just hours before the embattled lawmaker is expected to resign from the House."He raped me. And he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died," Lonna Drewes said Tuesday, while describing an incident that she alleged took place in Swalwell's hotel room in 2018. "It had a profound impact on my mental health. I self-medicated it in an unhealthy way. I did not want to live anymore," Drewes continued. Drewes said she was working as a model and software engineer in Beverly Hills when she met Swalwell, who offered business and political connections. When meeting him for the third time under the guise of going to a political event, Drewes alleged that Swalwell drugged her drink and proceeded to rape her in his hotel room. CRITICS BLAST DEMOCRATS AFTER SWALWELL RESIGNATION, SAY SAGA SHOWS 'HOW POLITICS REALLY WORKS' The woman said she had just one glass of wine and could not consent. Drewes said that she recorded the incident in a handwritten calendar and disclosed the alleged rape to multiple people. She said she waited to come forward, citing her fear of retribution."My delay in taking action against Eric was driven by fear, not doubt. Fear of his political power, his background as an attorney, and his family," Drewes said.Drewes came forward after four women alleged Swalwell committed sexual misconduct and rape, including at least one incident involving a former staffer, as reported by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle.The announcement came during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., organized by the woman's attorneys, Lisa Bloom and Arick Fudali.Drewes' attorneys said they would be submitting a report to law enforcement. KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI SIT-DOWN AS RESIGNATION FALLOUT GROWS Bloom offered sharp criticism for Swalwell, who has denied any wrongdoing, but acknowledged a "lack in judgement." He has also vowed to fight "false" allegations."Your recent statement that you are just not perfect, that you are not a saint is just blather and spin. Stop it," Bloom said to Swalwell. "Your statement that this is all just a matter between you and your wife is laughable, if not for the fact that it is a slap in the face to the victims.""Own your behavior," Bloom added. Bloom said that she has had three other women with allegations against Swalwell privately reach out to her since the news conference was announced. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has opened a criminal inquiry into an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred in a New York City hotel room. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said he expected Swalwell to offer his resignation letter on Tuesday.When asked whether he agreed with the decision of Swalwell and scandal-plagued Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to resign, Jeffries replied, "Yes."Fox News Digital has reached out to Swalwell's office for comment. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Why your home Wi-Fi needs more than just a strong password
If you've locked down your home Wi-Fi with a strong password, you're already ahead of the game. But here's the reality: a password alone isn't enough to keep your online activity private.Most people think of Wi-Fi security as simply keeping strangers off their network. And while that matters, it's only part of the picture. Even with a secure password, your internet activity can still be visible to others in ways you might not expect.A Wi-Fi password keeps people out, but it does not hide what happens inside your connection. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report DO YOU NEED A VPN AT HOME? HERE ARE 10 REASONS YOU DO When you connect to the internet at home, your internet service provider (ISP) can see a surprising amount of what you do online. That can include the websites you visit, how long you spend on them and sometimes even more detailed activity.In some cases, that data can be:And it's not just your ISP. Websites, apps, big tech companies, governments and data brokers are constantly collecting information about your behavior, often without you realizing it. Think of it this way: your password locks the front door, but once your data leaves your house, it can still be exposed along the way. That's where a VPN comes in.A virtual private network (VPN) creates a secure, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet. That means your data is scrambled before it leaves your home network, making it much harder for anyone to see what you're doing online. In addition, connecting to a VPN server gives you a new IP address, so your online activity can't be easily traced back to you. This makes it harder for advertisers, social networks and scammers to construct behavioral profiles, which can be used to target you with things like phishing attacks.With a VPN: SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT: WHY RETIREES ARE SCAM TARGETS Many VPN services are popular for their speed, simplicity and overall feature sets. This becomes even more important if you ever use public Wi-Fi, where your data is far more exposed. What does this mean in practice? For starters, most VPN services are easy to use. They offer apps for nearly every device imaginable, including options that work directly with routers. These apps are straightforward to set up and configure.Once running, a single click or tap is all it takes to change your virtual location, mask your IP address and encrypt your connection . High-speed servers mean they don't fall into the trap of slowing you down. In many cases, using a VPN can even provide more consistent, reliable speeds.With a more anonymous IP address, your ISP is also less able to throttle (cap) your connection speeds, as some providers do.Setting up a VPN on your router protects every device in your home automatically, including smart TVs, gaming consoles and other connected devices.Many VPN providers now go beyond basic protection and offer additional privacy tools. These can include password managers, email protection, identity monitoring and even private AI tools designed to keep your data more secure.In short, it's no longer just about securing your connection. It's about protecting your entire digital footprint.Your home Wi-Fi is the gateway to everything you do: online banking, shopping, working and staying connected. Relying on just a password is like locking your door but leaving the curtains wide open.Adding a VPN gives you an extra layer of privacy that works quietly in the background while enhancing every corner of your digital life.It's about being prepared, sure. But it's also about peace of mind. 5 SIMPLE TECH TIPS TO IMPROVE DIGITAL PRIVACY For the best VPN software , see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. A strong password is a smart first step, but it only protects who gets onto your network, not what happens to your data after it leaves. Your internet activity still passes through systems designed to track, analyze and sometimes profit from it. Adding a VPN shifts the balance back in your favor by encrypting your connection and limiting how much others can see. It is a simple upgrade that turns basic security into real privacy, without changing how you use the internet day to day.Where should we draw the line between staying connected and staying private? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com . All rights reserved.

Titanic survivor life jacket set to fetch staggering price as anniversary nears
A rare life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor is set to be auctioned more than a century after the disaster.The flotation device, used by first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli during the ship's 1912 sinking, is expected to sell for roughly $339,000 to $475,000, news agency Cover Media reported.Francatelli wore the life jacket as she boarded Lifeboat No. 1 after the Titanic struck an iceberg just before midnight on April 14, 1912. She later signed the item along with seven other survivors from the same lifeboat. FAMOUS TITANIC PASSENGER'S POCKET WATCH THAT STOPPED AT MOMENT DOOMED SHIP SANK SELLS FOR RECORD AT AUCTION The life jacket remained in her family for decades before being acquired by a private collector about 20 years ago. It is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence - and the only one ever offered at auction, Cover Media noted.Auctioneers at Henry Aldridge & Son said the item has generated global interest ahead of the sale, which is scheduled to take place April 18.Francatelli, who was just 22 at the time, boarded the Titanic in France and was traveling as a secretary to fashion designer Lady Lucy Duff Gordon and her husband, Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER She later recalled being told not to worry as she was helped into a life preserver before making her way to the ship's deck, where lifeboats were being lowered.The group ultimately boarded Lifeboat No. 1 - which had a capacity of about 40 people but was launched with only 12 on board.The lifeboat later became the subject of controversy after its occupants did not return to rescue others in the water. Reports at the time also raised questions about payments made by Sir Cosmo to crew members, though the circumstances were widely debated. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The survivors were eventually picked up by the RMS Carpathia , which arrived hours after the Titanic sank and rescued more than 700 passengers.Francatelli later returned to Britain and married Swiss-born hotel manager Maximilian Haering in 1913. The couple eventually moved to New York , where they worked in the hospitality industry and operated hotels together.After her husband's death, she returned to the United Kingdom - where she spent the remainder of her life until her death in 1967. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The cream-colored life jacket, made of canvas with cork-filled sections, has been displayed at museums in both the United States and Europe."There are only a handful of life jackets worn by survivors which still exist today," auctioneer Andrew Aldridge told Cover Media, adding that most are held in museums and are unlikely to be sold.The upcoming sale is expected to draw collectors and history enthusiasts from all over the world.

Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision
A two-month legal battle over an iconic symbol of the LGBTQ+ movement has ended, with a settlement approving its restoration and New York City 's mayor hailing the decision as a "victory."The Trump administration agreed under a settlement on Monday to restore the Pride flag to Stonewall National Monument's federal flagpole within seven days and maintain it there, removing it only for maintenance or other practical purposes. A judge approved the agreement, resolving the dispute over the flag's removal.The Stonewall National Monument was first designated by President Barack Obama in 2016, protecting the Stonewall Inn in New York City as a historic site - becoming the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ history. FIRED YOSEMITE WORKER SUES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AFTER HANGING MASSIVE TRANSGENDER FLAG ACROSS EL CAPITAN The ruling reins in the Trump administration's push to eliminate diversity-related programs across national parks, after the flag's removal in February sparked protests from Democratic leaders and activists and escalated into a broader political flashpoint."This is a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for our entire city," wrote Mayor Zohran Mamdani in an X on Monday . "It's a reminder that New Yorkers won't let our history be rewritten."He added that, "Our administration will keep working to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers can live safely and with dignity in our city."Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office for comment on Tuesday. MASSACHUSETTS DROPS CONTROVERSIAL GENDER IDEOLOGY MANDATE FOR LICENSING FOSTER CARE PARENTS At the time of the flag removal, Mamdani said he was "outraged," calling for the country to live up to the legacy the Stonewall Inn represents, while a Department of Interior spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital that "city leaders seem more focused on theatrics than solutions.""Hundreds of families in New York City went without power during this year's severe cold weather, people are being found dead on the streets, and trash has piled up so high it towers over city residents. This is Mayor Mamdani and city officials' New York City," the spokesperson said at the time.They added, "it would be a better use of their time to get the trash buildup off city streets, ensure there are no more avoidable deaths, and work to keep the power on for the people of New York City."The Washington Litigation Group (WLG), which initiated legal proceedings, announced the agreement through a press release, writing, the decision "confirms that the Pride flag falls within the law and NPS policy." JUDGE DEALS BLOW TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, ORDERS SLAVERY EXHIBIT RESTORED AT ICONIC PHILLY LANDMARK "The government has acknowledged what we argued from day one: the Pride flag belongs at Stonewall," wrote WLG lead counsel Alexander Kristofcak. "The flag will be restored and it will fly officially and permanently. And we will remain vigilant to ensure that the government sticks to the deal."Fox News Digital reached out to WLG for additional comment. "The removal of the Pride flag from Stonewall was an attempt to erase LGBTQ+ history and undermine the rule of law," said Andrew Berman, executive director of Village Preservation. "This settlement restores both."Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the decision on X, writing, "the administration was forced to settle and heed our demands that the pride flag at Stonewall National Monument will always fly freely and proudly."In December, National Park Service (NPS) units were instructed to purge gift stores at parks, removing any items that promote DEI and gender ideological extremism.Many NPS gift shops are located in visitor centers, which are common in major parks. Some can be found in smaller or remote parks.Most shops are run by nonprofit partners of the NPS, with funds benefiting visitors and the parks. Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.

Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, an embattled Florida Democrat facing a pending criminal indictment, could be the next member of Congress to face expulsion. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters Tuesday that he would support expelling Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress, citing a bipartisan adjudicatory subcommittee finding her guilty of more than two dozen ethics violations in March."The Ethics Committee has gone through all of its processes, and they found some alarming facts," Johnson said. "I think the facts are indisputable at this point, and so I believe it will be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled."The ethics panel's guilty verdict was the culmination of a yearslong investigation during which the group interviewed hundreds of individuals and reviewed tens of thousands of documents. LAWMAKERS PUT EXPULSION THREATS ATOP HOUSE AGENDA AS RETURN SETS UP HIGH-STAKES WEEK Greg Steube, R-Fla., has pledged to introduce an expulsion resolution against Cherfilus-McCormick, but he said he would wait until the ethics panel releases its recommended punishment against the Florida Democrat. The group is scheduled to hold a hearing announcing its suggested sanction for Cherfilus-McCormick next week.Cherfilus-McCormick has continued to deny any wrongdoing and has not signaled that she is considering resigning. The Florida Democrat is also running for re-election ahead of the state's August primary.It takes a two-thirds majority to expel a lawmaker, meaning a significant number of Democrats would have to support ousting Cherfilus-McCormick for Steube's measure to be successful.Just a handful of Democrats, including Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, D-Wash., have so far voiced support for Cherfilus-McCormick's expulsion if she does not step down.Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced plans to resign Monday after both lawmakers faced potential expulsion votes this week. Both men have been accused of sexual misconduct and are under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.Johnson said Tuesday it was "the appropriate thing" for both men to resign, citing the allegations against them. JEFFRIES DECLINES TO BREAK WITH INDICTED DEMOCRAT AFTER ETHICS PANEL'S GUILTY VERDICT House Democratic leadership has largely stood by Cherfilus-McCormick despite the House Ethics Committee's findings. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has indicated that he will not comment on Cherfilus-McCormick's fate until the ethics panel finishes its deliberations.If Republicans move forward with expelling Cherfilus-McCormick, Democrats could offer a retaliatory measure seeking to oust scandal-ridden Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla.Mills is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for a range of allegations, including domestic violence and campaign finance violations. He has maintained his innocence and is seeking re-election.Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he would check the status of the Mills probe.Cherfilus-McCormick is facing more than five decades in prison for allegedly stealing millions in disaster relief funds to finance her run for Congress and purchase luxury items. She is also accused of participating in a straw donor scheme and conspiring to file a false federal tax return.Fox News Digital reached out to Cherfilus-McCormick's office for comment.

Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows 'how politics really works'
Anger over the sexual abuse allegations that led to Rep. Eric Swalwell , D-Calif., resigning from Congress is reaching a fever pitch as one critic claimed the saga exposes "how politics really works" in the United States.While maintaining his innocence, Swalwell, a seven-term congressman and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Monday he would resign from Congress following sexual assault allegations from multiple former staffers. On the same day, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, also announced his resignation from Congress. Their departures have prompted new calls to purge Congress of perpetrators of sexual abuse.After Swalwell announced his resignation, Dale Stark, a political pundit and veteran, reacted, "The Swalwell saga perfectly shows how politics really works in America. They've had this dirt on him for years and sat on it until he stepped out of line."Stark added that this "explains why no matter who you vote for, you get the same results," adding, "One nation under blackmail." ERIC SWALWELL ACCUSED OF PAYING NANNY WITH CAMPAIGN FUNDS WHILE SHE LACKED WORK AUTHORIZATION Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a similar line, decrying the Democratic leadership for not taking action against Swalwell sooner."The Democrat Party was aware of this guy's behavior but never said anything until the party was threatened with getting shut out of the governor race," DeSantis wrote.Until these allegations surfaced, Swalwell was a frontrunner in the California gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. Swalwell announced he was suspending his campaign for governor on Sunday. His sudden ouster, however, has many speculating that deeper forces are at play.Conservative pundit and podcaster Michael Knowles suggested Swalwell's ouster was the result of political maneuvering by the Democrats. "So the Dems improve their chances in the CA gov race and also avoid putting their members on record in a vote to expel, and all it cost them was a replaceable congressman, whose seat will now be filled by another Dem," he wrote. "Gotta give the devils their due: they're good at the game." Kari Lake , a former Republican candidate for both Arizona governor and senator, reacted that she is "glad Eric Swalwell is finally on his way out of Congress," but cautioned, "He should take the rest of the creeps with him. Washington is infested with them.""The American people are fed up with this depraved, disgusting behavior from our so-called leaders," she wrote on X. "It's time to restore basic decency, respect, & real accountability in our nation's capital." SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER Pundit Scott Jennings reacted, "Democrats and people in the media are openly admitting something shameful and horrifying: They ALL KNEW about Eric Swalwell.""They said nothing, leaving the victims to suffer in silence. But why? The answer is obvious," he went on. "To protect this Looney Tunes Eric Swalwell because he was good at going out and attacking Donald Trump . I mean, let's be honest, that's why he was under their protection."Meanwhile, some suggested that there are more members of Congress who must be ousted. SWALWELL'S FORMER DEM RIVAL UNLOADS ON HIS 'LIGHTWEIGHT' CAREER AS SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS EMERGE Madison Cawthorn, a former Republican congressman who sparked backlash after alleging he was invited to an orgy by fellow lawmakers and had witnessed cocaine use, wrote a cryptic post that "Swalwell is not the only one.""I warned you all about what goes on in Washington. Why is everyone acting surprised?" Cawthorn wrote on X.

California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter
A man in California was caught on Ring camera trying to break into someone's home demanding to know where their daughter was, only to be confronted by the homeowner, according to police .Jason Nichols, 30, faces charges of burglary, vandalism and making criminal threats after police said he tried to break into the Fairfield residence and identified himself as a fictional wizard. While Nichols appeared calm when he approached the home, things took a turn after he refused to leave.At the time, the homeowner's pregnant wife and 5-year-old child hid in the garage."I just want to make sure everything is OK. There seems to be something going on," Nichols said, according to KTVU . SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "What do you mean?" the homeowner responded, while asking Nichols to leave.Nichols seemingly appeared to become agitated after talking with the homeowner on the Ring camera, shouting, "Where's your daughter? Who's in there with you? Open this f------ door or I'm breaking it down." SEND US A TIP HERE "I'm giving you a chance - get the f--- out of my house," the homeowner said."My name is Harry Dresden, mother f---!" Nichols said. "This is my neighborhood." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Dresden is a fictional wizard from a TV series .After the suspect was taken into custody, Fairfield police said a witness came forward regarding a separate incident involving Nichols and her child, but didn't provide more details. Nichols was arrested on charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 regarding that incident. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB At one point, Nichols removed a hanging decoration from the entryway and continued shouting, threatening to "f------ kill" the homeowner if he didn't open the door.Nichols got into the house by breaking a gate and entering through a sliding glass door, according to police. The homeowner returned as Nichols gained entry into the house and confronted Nichols with a shovel. Fairfield police said the homeowner and Nichols sustained head injuries.Police arrested Nichols and took him to a local hospital for treatment, and he was later booked at the Solano County Jail.According to NBC Bay Area , Nichols lives behind the victim's home. His bond was set at $250,000.

Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud
Tensions between Israel and Turkey are escalating sharply, with a war of words between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaching new heights and placing President Donald Trump in an increasingly delicate position between the two sides as tension escalates. The latest flare-up underscores a broader geopolitical clash about Iran, Gaza and regional influence, even as Washington attempts to maintain cooperation with both sides.Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of deliberately seeking a new adversary following its confrontation with Iran, saying the Israeli government is attempting to portray Ankara as its next enemy."After Iran, Israel cannot live without an enemy," Fidan said in a televised interview with the state-run Anadolu news agency. "We see that not only Netanyahu's administration but also some figures in the opposition - though not all - are seeking to declare Turkey the new enemy," he said. TURKEY'S NATO ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY AMID NEW REPORT ON HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES The rhetoric reflects a sharp deterioration in relations that have been strained since Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack and the war in Gaza, but have now escalated into direct confrontation between the two leaders.Netanyahu, in remarks posted on X Saturday , accused Erdoğan of siding with Iran and its proxies, writing that Israel "will continue to fight Iran's terror regime... unlike Erdogan who accommodates them and massacred his own Kurdish citizens."Erdoğan has intensified his criticism of Israel's military campaign , accusing its leadership of war crimes and backing international legal action against Israeli officials.In one of the most incendiary exchanges, Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a statement claiming, "Netanyahu, who has been described as the Hitler of our time due to the crimes he has committed, is a well-known figure with a clear track record. An arrest warrant has been issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Under Netanyahu's administration, Israel is facing proceedings before the International Court of Justice on charges of genocide."The escalation has not been limited to rhetoric. Erdoğan previously has suggested Turkey could take more assertive military action in the region, referencing past interventions, remarks that have raised alarms in Israel.Israeli officials have responded forcefully. Defense Minister Israel Katz has dismissed Erdoğan's threats as bluster, while officials warn that Turkey's regional posture, particularly its engagement in Syria, is being closely monitored.For both leaders, analysts say, the escalation also serves domestic goals. For Trump, the situation presents a growing challenge.The administration relies on Israel as a central partner in confronting Iran, while also depending on Turkey, a NATO ally, for regional diplomacy and mediation efforts tied to ceasefire negotiations and broader Middle East strategy.That balancing act has become increasingly difficult as tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara intensify. ISRAEL UNMASKS IRAN-DIRECTED HAMAS CASH NETWORK IN TURKEY AS ANKARA PUSHES FOR GAZA ROLE Gönül Tol, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and author of "Erdogan's War: A Strongman's Struggle at Home and in Syria," told Fox News Digital, "The Trump administration has played a role in making sure the two countries do not clash in Syria. How Turkey and Israel are managing their differences in Syria, where stakes are high for Erdogan, is telling. But this doesn't mean the two will try to undermine each other's interests from the eastern Mediterranean to Levant to Horn of Africa.""I think for both leaders, Netanyahu and Erdogan, escalating rhetoric serves a domestic purpose," Gönül added, "Anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian sentiment in Turkey is very strong. At a time when Erdogan is struggling to resolve the country's growing economic problems, responding to Netanyahu's statements harshly scores points domestically and burnishes his strong leader image. But I do not think this rhetoric will turn into direct military clashes between the countries. Despite their military presence and clashing interests, Turkey and Israel have a quiet understanding where each accepts the other's sphere of influence in the country and try to deconflict."In a policy webinar hosted by the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Turkish academic Hüseyin Bağcı argued Turkey's ties with Washington limit the likelihood of direct conflict."The Turkish state is not interested in fighting with Israel because the Turkish government has very good relations with the United States of America," he said. "You cannot be good with America and then be in conflict with Israel." TRUMP FACES MIDDLE EAST TEST AS NETANYAHU BALKS AT ERDOGAN'S GAZA TROOP HOPES From the Israeli perspective, however, concerns center on actions rather than rhetoric.Retired Israeli strategist Gabi Siboni said Turkey's behavior in Syria is shaping threat perceptions. "I don't know what Erdogan thinks. I know what he does, and I see what we see in our area," Siboni said in the webinar, adding, "There are true security concerns when we're talking about what is happening in Syria. ... Israel is not going to accept any type of military entrenchment of foreign actors."Bağcı maintained that the tensions are largely political . "There is no structural conflict between Israel and Turkey," he said. "The rhetoric is political ... but the geography and the interests remain."The tensions are also being fueled by renewed friction over Gaza-bound aid flotillas, a long-standing flashpoint in Israel-Turkey relations.A new Turkish-linked flotilla departed from Barcelona Monday, raising concerns in Israel about a repeat of past confrontations. The issue carries deep historical weight: in 2010, Israeli commandos boarded the Gaza flotilla raid, in which 10 were killed, triggering a years-long diplomatic rupture between the two countries.Recent reports that Turkish prosecutors are seeking prison sentences for Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, over flotilla-related incidents have further escalated tensions, reinforcing how unresolved grievances continue to inflame the current crisis.While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language , and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington's ability to keep both sides aligned.Fox News Digital reached out to the Turkish Embassy in Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, and the White House but did not receive a response in time for publication.

Astros star delivers explicit message to team as downhill spiral continues amid losing streak
The Houston Astros have lost six straight games and Carlos Correa was blunt in his profane assessment of the team's recent play.The Astros lost 6-2 to the Seattle Mariners on Monday at T-Mobile Park, the final game of a four-game sweep by their American League West rivals. It was their eighth loss in their last nine games, and the skid has dropped them to last in the AL West."I don't want to attach our failures to the injuries. Our failures are because we're playing s---ty baseball. We're a good club playing bad baseball," Correa said via MLB.com. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM While Correa won't attach the team's struggles to injuries, the lineup and pitching staff have been ravaged by them in the early going of the season.The Astros placed All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain and rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue Monday. Since the start of the season, the team has placed starting pitcher Cristian Javier (Grade 2 right shoulder strain), outfielder Jake Meyers (Grade 2 right oblique strain), Hunter Brown (Grade 2 right shoulder strain) on the injured list.They were already without star closer Josh Hader in the bullpen, who was placed on the IL at the end of March with left biceps tendinitis. AARON JUDGE, MIKE TROUT'S HOME RUN DUEL ENTERS MLB HISTORY BOOKS Astros manager Joe Espada vowed the team will fight through their current struggles."We'll get through this," Espada said. "But, I'm doing well. I just don't like when our players are injured. They work really hard in the offseason to come back in shape, and expectations are for us to go out there and perform and get back to the postseason, and this makes it tough to have our guys getting banged up. But, we'll fight through this."Correa, a three-time All-Star, has been one of the few Astros players who has been immune to the team's early-season struggles, hitting .291 with one home run and nine RBI while playing strong defense at both shortstop and third base.The Astros (6-11) will look to turn things around when they play the Colorado Rockies (6-10) on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

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