The Zach Werenski-Blue Jackets saga has taken another twist. The defenseman and Columbus general manager Don Waddell released their own statements on Wednesday to clear things up, which reiterated that Werenski will remain in Columbus after reports surfaced that he vetoed a trade on Tuesday. Trade rumors surrounding Werenski have been gaining traction in the past few days, as the Norris Trophy winner was connected to the Lightning and Maple Leafs before Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported there was a verbal agreement in place between Columbus and Dallas, which would have sent Werenski to the Stars for a package…

The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US visitors.  Colin McDonald, the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for fraud enforcement, directed federal prosecutors to “zealously protect the sanctity of United States citizenship by investigating and prosecuting those who fraudulently exploit our immigration system” by traveling to the country under “false pretenses” to give birth.  “The criminal laws of the United States already prohibit conduct inherent to so many of these so-called ‘birth tourism’ schemes,” McDonald, the…

DHS Secretary Mullin criticizes Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin voices his strong disagreement with the Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold birthright citizenship. Mullin contends that the decision, which President Trump opposed, is ‘dead wrong,’ highlighting the national security risks posed by ‘birth tourism,’ primarily from China. He explains how foreign nationals exploit the system for citizenship, undermining U.S. security. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ramping up arrests as a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship delivered a blow to the Trump administration’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dramatic video captured the moment an explosion erupted inside a Washington state apartment complex electrical room, sending flames and debris toward firefighters as they investigated reports of smoke Sunday.The wild footage from Tacoma showed a crew of firefighters forcing open the door to the electrical room before thick smoke billowed out. Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.The person recording the incident briefly turned the camera away after the blast. When the video refocused,…

There’s a roommate rumble in the concrete jungle.  Hostilities between housemates Emily Dukes and Marlyn Rodriguez are seeping out from the door sill of their New York City dwelling and onto the savage streets of social media, where virtual spectators are eagerly taking sides in this chaotic subleasing divide.  Warfare between the two erupted after just one month of living together, when Rodriguez, the leaseholder of the apartment, informed Dukes, a subletter, that she would not be renewing the lease in July, leaving Dukes homeless.  Dukes, a 30-year-old NYC newcomer and full-time artist, rushed to the internet, claiming to be…

NCIS has seen its fair share of cast exits throughout its 20-plus years on TV — but some stars, including Michael Weatherly, have also made epic comebacks. When season 23 premiered in fall 2025, Sean Murray, who plays Timothy McGee, was the only original cast member still featured on the CBS hit series. He won’t be alone, however, when season 24 begins in fall 2026. CBS announced in July 2026 that Weatherly — who played the beloved Tony DiNozzo and playfully nicknamed McGee “proby” — will be back for a “season-long” story arc. Weatherly isn’t the first NCIS actor to…

SANTA CLARA, Calif — For 64 minutes, Falorin Balogun looked every bit like the player capable of carrying the United States deep into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then, in an instant, everything changed. Balogun, who had been the Americans’ most dangerous player and had scored the match’s only goal, was shown a straight red card after Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review determined he had stepped on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemović during a challenge. What initially appeared to be an awkward coming together looked far more severe in slow motion, prompting the referee to overturn the original decision…

A coalition of blue states and jurisdictions is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements designed to prevent fraud, arguing the policy unlawfully restricts access to health care coverage. The lawsuit, filed by at least 25 states and the District of Columbia, alleges the newly implemented Interim Final Rule (IFR) — issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — violates federal law and departs from Congress’ original intent and early CMS guidance. The IFR requires certain individuals to provide documentation proving they are exempt from Medicaid rules requiring enrollees to work, volunteer or attend school…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! San Diego County’s officials and its Democratic-led Board of Supervisors are facing backlash after an America 250 Fourth of July celebration originally pitched as a tribute to the Declaration of Independence was reshaped with DEI-focused sponsorship rules.The celebration’s main programming is expected to feature a tribal blessing, a land acknowledgment, and nearly two-hours of community-story segments centered on “historically underserved populations.”Bill Wells, the mayor of San Diego County’s City of El Cajon, and other critics pointed out that America’s founding appeared to be sidelined in tentative plans for the upcoming countywide Fourth…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant with a criminal history that includes a hit-and-run remains on the run Wednesday, after he allegedly rammed his car into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle in Pennsylvania, prompting a federal agent to open fire, authorities said.ICE officers were trying to take Clemente Lara-Hernandez, a Mexican national, into custody in Harrisburg at around 6:15 a.m. when he resisted, ICE told Fox News Digital.At one point, Lara-Hernandez “weaponized his car” and rammed an ICE vehicle, the agency said.FLEEING SUSPECT IN NEW JERSEY STRIKES ICE AGENT, WHO OPENS FIRE…