The election campaign period may have only just begun and we have already heard promises from both major parties. But will these promises get in the way of balancing the budget?
Ottawa has yet to order a military evacuation of Canadian citizens from Lebanon but is preparing logistics, as Canadians express frustration with government-assisted departures.
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, featuring the latest political news from Washington, D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Here’s what’s happening… – Biden says he would not back Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites… – North Carolina congresswoman’s husband is stranded in Hurricane Helene… – Liz Cheney and Kamala Harris team up… Read more: Fox News Politics: Jack Smith Strikes Back
Darius Rucker paid tribute to a man who had been on the road with him since the late 1990s this week. “For nearly 25 years, Jason ‘Devil Boy’ Parkin was a staple in our crew,” the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman wrote on social media Wednesday. Rucker called Parkin “more than our production manager, he… Read more: Darius Rucker ‘devastated’ by death of longtime production manager: ‘He was our brother’
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh still appears to have a close relationship with his former quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. Harbaugh and Kaepernick spent the 2011–14 seasons together in San Francisco when they were both with the 49ers. Earlier this year, Harbaugh spoke with USA Today Sports and revealed he contacted Kaepernick to explore the possibility… Read more: Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick clarifies reports on Jim Harbaugh’s offer to join Chargers’ coaching staff
Seattle Storm first-round pick Nika Muhl was seen stretchered off the court on Thursday after suffering an apparent knee injury while playing in the FIBA SuperCup Women title game. Muhl, who was playing for Besiktas J.K. against Fenerbahçe SK in Turkey, was coming down with a rebound when her left leg buckled on the court.… Read more: WNBA first-rounder Nika Muhl stretchered off court after freak injury in overseas game
A 19-year-old male migrant described as “dangerous” is in custody in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old female migrant in Chicago on Tuesday, a police source told Fox News. A Chicago Police Department (CPD) source told Fox News that Juan Ramirez-Olivo was involved in the death of 17-year-old Stephanie Lopez Ramirez. She was found dead… Read more: ‘Dangerous’ migrant is person of interest in shooting death of 17-year-old Chicago girl
Simon Jolin-Barrette says the bill, introduced Thursday, would allow people to complete a form online or at a courthouse and quickly obtain an order from a judge.
The writing was on the wall, but when Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got the call that she was the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, her teammates instantly celebrated with her in a moment the team will never forget. Clark being named Rookie of the Year was made official on Thursday after her stellar… Read more: Fever reveal moment Caitlin Clark won WNBA Rookie of the Year: ‘The best is yet to come’
Joe Jonas is the latest star to remove a Sean “Diddy” Combs reference from one of his tracks. On Sept. 28, Jonas was performing at Paris’ LDLC Arena when he changed the lyrics to “Cake by the Ocean.” In a fan-captured video, Jonas changed his “Walk for me, baby / I’ll be Diddy, you’ll be… Read more: Pop star drops Diddy lyric from concert amid sex trafficking probe
The Kansas City Chiefs have said they will wait a little longer to determine the severity of Rashee Rice’s injury, but it’s apparently enough to keep him out for their next four games. The team placed its star receiver on injured reserve Thursday, which will keep him out through at least Week 8. Rice left… Read more: Chiefs place Rashee Rice on injured reserve; severity of knee injury still unknown
Former first lady Melania Trump is drawing heat from pro-life advocates over an excerpt in her memoir where she suggests a woman’s right to choose an abortion is a “fundamental right of individual liberty,” according to a report Wednesday. Melania Trump wife of Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump, wrote the memoir entitled “Melania”… Read more: Melania Trump’s abortion views in new memoir spur outrage from pro-lifers: ‘She is wrong’
A TikTok star known as “Mr. Prada” according to reporting from FOX8 New Orleans has been arrested in connection to the homicide of a beloved Louisiana therapist over the weekend. William Nicholas “Nick” Abraham, 69, was formerly a Catholic priest before becoming a fixture in the Baton Rouge community as a therapist and cable television… Read more: TikTok star ‘Mr. Prada’ arrested in connection to murder of beloved Louisiana therapist
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is at odds with the NFL over the league’s interpretation of violent gestures. During this week’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Kelce came to the defense of New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, who drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for a finger gun celebration during Sunday’s… Read more: Travis Kelce jokingly references ‘Second Amendment’ in defense of Jets player’s finger gun celebration
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the funds needed for “immediate response and recovery” in the wake of Hurricane Helene – even as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned about a potential lack of money. “FEMA has what it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts,” spokesperson Jaclyn… Read more: FEMA has funds needed for ‘immediate response and recovery,’ despite Mayorkas’ warning
A former makeup artist for Garth Brooks accused the country music star of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed Thursday. Brooks, 62, allegedly raped “Jane Roe” in 2019 during a work trip, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The woman was first hired in 1999 to style Brooks’ wife, Trisha… Read more: Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery by his makeup artist in new lawsuit
B.C.’s party leaders will participate in a televised debate on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. It will run until 8 p.m. and will be the only televised debate of the election campaign.
QUÉBEC — NHL hockey is back in Quebec City this week, but the Los Angeles Kings aren’t the team that fans of the long-departed Quebec Nordiques have longed to see. In his Quebec City basement, surrounded by Nordiques memorabilia, Yan Marcil says the departure of the city’s former NHL team to Colorado in 1995 has… Read more: Quebec Nordiques fans turn up to see Kings, but still mourn lost hockey team
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff denied the veracity of a Daily Mail report in which three unnamed sources accused him of having slapped a former girlfriend during a 2012 trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Fox News Digital has not been able to independently confirm the allegations. “This report is untrue,” an unnamed representative for Vice… Read more: Emhoff denies report he slapped ex-girlfriend outside ritzy overseas movie event
A Texas teen abducted from an NBA game, sex trafficked and held against her will at a hotel 200 miles away has opened up about the horrific week of abuse she endured before investigators traced her photo in an online sex ad back to her captors. Natalee Cramer, now 18, was just 15 years old… Read more: Texas teen abducted from Dallas Mavericks NBA game shares what lured her from dad
The WNBA named Caitlin Clark the league’s Rookie of the Year for 2024, but it wasn’t a unanimous decision. Despite the fact that Clark broke the WNBA’s single-season assist record, rookie scoring record and became the first rookie in history to record a triple-double, only 66 of the 67 voters chose her to win the… Read more: Angel Reese gets one vote over Caitlin Clark for WNBA Rookie of the Year
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said he was “confident” the 2025 Masters Tournament will go on as scheduled despite the historic course being damaged during Hurricane Helene, which devastated the southeast and claimed the lives of more than 180 people. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan Thursday, Ridley provided an update on the condition of… Read more: Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley confident Masters will go on as scheduled despite hurricane damage
Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate offered a refreshing change from the combative tone that has plagued our political discourse over the past eight years. For many viewers, it was a relief to witness a civil exchange between two candidates who, surprisingly, seemed to respect one another. Sen. JD Vance showcased his skills as both an orator… Read more: Vance, Walz didn’t sway undecided voters. Campaigns must do 2 things to close the deal
Two Swedish teenagers were jailed Thursday in pre-trial detention in connection with two predawn explosions in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen a day earlier. Prosecutors said investigators were establishing “whether the motive could be a terror attack.” No one was injured in the blasts on early Wednesday in a neighborhood with several… Read more: 2 teens detained following explosions near Denmark’s Israeli Embassy
A federal judge ruled in favor of a southern border rancher who had argued that the Biden administration had violated environmental law in it’s “haste to reverse its predecessor’s border policies” in 2021. An Arizona rancher, Steven Smith, was part of the lawsuit, Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland… Read more: Judge rules that Biden admin violated environmental law in halt of border wall construction
A rabbi and a group of Jewish students were held at gunpoint during a dinner late Wednesday, according to the University of Michigan. University President Santa J. Ono said a group of Jewish students and a local rabbi were gathered for dinner at a home in Southfield when an armed individual entered through an open… Read more: University of Michigan Jewish students, rabbi held at gunpoint during dinner
Canada’s competition watchdog said Thursday that it obtained two Federal Court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to provide information for a study into airline competition.
Spending and business activity in Toronto is dwindling compared to other major cities in Canada. Here’s why the country’s ‘economic engine’ is getting hit harder.
Social media platforms saw users post about shelves in their local supermarkets out of toilet paper. Experts said it was because consumer behaviour, not the U.S. port strike.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that the port strikes could have a real impact on the economy during an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “The longer this goes, the more economic impact you’re going to see. Look, if you just think about the pace of ocean shipping, obviously something you’re expecting to get overnight… Read more: Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says port strikes could have real impact on economy
The obvious is now official – Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year for the 2024 season. The announcement came on Thursday afternoon. Clark more than lived up to the billing as the No. 1 overall pick, following a storied career at Iowa in which she became the NCAA’s all-time leading… Read more: Caitlin Clark officially named WNBA Rookie of the Year after historic season
Stanley has released dozens of collections for every season and partnership they can think of, and Halloween is no different! Stanley comes through with its own unique color and pattern collection that will help you celebrate fall, Halloween and everything spooky in style. To see all of Stanley’s spooky tumblers and coffee mugs, check out… Read more: Get spooky with the Stanley Halloween collection
Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat the Marburg virus. As of Sept. 30, 2024, the country of Rwanda — which is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — has reported 27 cases of the… Read more: Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert
Russian troops on Wednesday took the eastern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region after it withstood more than two years of attacks following the Kremlin’s invasion. The eventual seizure of the town signifies Russia’s leg up when it comes to the sheer manpower advantage it has over Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to plead with… Read more: Ukrainian stronghold Vuhledar falls to Russian offensive after two years of bombardment
The judge in the high-stakes defamation lawsuit against CNN issued an order on the network’s objections to the plaintiff’s discovery requests this week as litigation moves forward. U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young alleges that CNN smeared his security consulting company, Nemex Enterprises Inc., by implying it illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan during the Biden administration’s military withdrawal… Read more: CNN must deliver docs dating back to 2021 as high-stakes defamation suit moves forward, judge rules
A popular restaurant chain has resurrected its Halloween-themed $1 rum cocktail drink. The “Dollar Zombie” returns to Applebee’s this year, highlighting several new additions to the menu in October. Made with rum, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry and lime, the Dollar Zombie is garnished with a gummy candy in the shape of a brain (because zombies… Read more: $1 rum cocktail at Applebee’s highlights Halloween-themed drink deals
Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they’re refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they await Ottawa’s response to their complaints.
The five people, including three minors, were arrested by Montreal police. Police say they were found 15 minutes apart possessing incendiary materials.
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has requested bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto and the 11-year prison sentence he received last month.
A Durham Region mother is in custody and facing child abduction charges after a months-long pursuit by authorities across multiple provinces. Investigators began searching for 55-year-old Astrid Schiller and her three boys in December 2023, but were unable to locate them despite numerous attempts. Police say the children were reported missing, but were not concerned… Read more: 3 boys found safe, mother charged with abduction after months-long pursuit
Elton John has never been one to shy away from the truth. On Tuesday, the 77-year-old musician shared a health update while delivering a heartwarming speech at the New York Film Festival premiere of his upcoming documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late.” “To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left,” Elton shared,… Read more: Elton John lists his missing body parts, reveals ‘the only thing left to me’
FIRST ON FOX: More than 1.7 million migrants have been encountered at the U.S. border and have come from countries that officials believe pose a national security threat to the United States, according to a new House report. The report by the House Judiciary Committee says the number of “special interest aliens” (SIAs) came from… Read more: Over 1.7M migrants who could pose national security risk arrived in US during Biden admin: report
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka hit back at a fan on social media that she says called her a “fluke” just a day after she was forced to retire from a match at the China Open due to a lower back injury. Osaka, who returned to the sport this year after an 18-month hiatus during… Read more: Naomi Osaka, 4-time Grand Slam champion, rips fan for calling her a ‘fluke’
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff issued a letter to major social media executives this week demanding they reveal how they will combat “misinformation” and “disinformation” in the 2024 election. The letter, co-signed by seven other members of Congress, accuses social media platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok of failing to properly prepare for malicious… Read more: 8 House Dems demand to know how social platforms are preparing to combat ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’
The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear a challenge from the Quebec government to a lower court ruling granting asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare spaces.
A photo submitted to Global News shows a bundle of pipes that appeared to have been dropped onto a fence at the bottom of the site, narrowly missing traffic.
Infrastructure Ontario published the lease it signed with Therme on Thursday, with the government touting the benefits it claims the deal will bring for taxpayers.
An elderly South Carolina couple were killed last week when a tree fell on their home as Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast. Marcia, 74, and Jerry Savage, 78, were found hugging each other in bed after the tree crashed through the bedroom of their Beech Island home, killing them. Their grandson, John Savage, told The… Read more: Grandparents found hugging after being killed during Hurricane Helene
The Harpole Treasure refers to a collection of relics that was discovered in Harpole near Northampton in 2022. Among the treasures discovered was a unique gold necklace that archaeologists called “the most ornate of its kind ever found,” according to The Museum of London Archaeology’s (MOLA) July 2022 news release. The necklace was one of… Read more: The Harpole Treasure includes one of the most valuable pieces of ancient jewelry found in Britain
Ever since former President Donald Trump became the GOP presidential nominee in 2016, there has been a small but loud group of so-called Republicans in the media and the halls of power who have fervently dreamed of the day when he loses his hold on the party. Until the vice-presidential debate, these MSNBC “conservative” pundits… Read more: RIP Never Trump GOP. Vance’s dominant debate is beginning of the end
Even though states across the southeastern U.S. are still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s destructive path, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned FEMA “does not have the funds” to get through hurricane season. On “Fox & Friends First” Thursday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody shredded the secretary over the comments, pointing out the more than $1… Read more: All Americans should be ‘outraged’ over Mayorkas’ comments on lack of FEMA funds, says Florida AG Moody
Travelers onboard cruise ships around the world are taking a new approach to souvenirs by bringing — and leaving — rubber ducks around boats. The trend has people purchasing rubber ducks and hiding them in spots around cruise ships. Over the last year alone, TikTok videos garnering thousands of views show users hiding and finding ducks like… Read more: Cruise passengers go wild hiding rubber ducks on ships in viral game of hide-and-seek
A new housing project for those who live on the streets and frequently end up in the emergency room is set to welcome its first residents in Toronto this month.
Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench says systemic discrimination affected the police investigation and the prosecution of the case.
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has requested bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto and the prison sentence he received last month. The Ontario Court of Appeal says a motion to grant bail pending the appeal was heard Wednesday but the judge’s decision has yet to be released. The notice of appeal… Read more: Peter Nygard seeking bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions in Toronto
A California homeless man found guilty of brutally stabbing to death a UCLA graduate student inside a boutique furniture shop was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Wednesday. Shawn Laval Smith, 34, was convicted in September for the gruesome murder of Brianna Kupfer, a 24-year-old architectural graduate student, on Jan.… Read more: California man learns sentence for killing UCLA graduate student Brianna Kupfer in brutal stabbing attack
“General Hospital” star Ron Hale has died. The soap opera actor’s death was shared on social media. His cause of death has not been disclosed at this time. “The entire ‘General Hospital’ Family is saddened to hear of Ron Hale’s passing,” a statement published on the show’s X account read. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN… Read more: ‘General Hospital’ star Ron Hale dead at 78
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., slammed President Biden for failing to intervene in the dockworkers’ port strike, expressing concern over the impact it will have on American families who are already struggling with crippling inflation. Scalise accused Biden of potentially allowing the strike to “wreck” the U.S. economy during “Fox & Friends,” arguing that… Read more: Biden will ‘wreck’ US economy by failing to intervene in dockworkers’ port strike, GOP leader warns
Alec Baldwin’s film is hitting the big screen after his on-set shooting led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “Rust” is set to premiere at the Camerimage Festival in Poland, several years after the actor, 66, accidentally shot and killed Hutchins, 42. “Almost three years after the tragic death of Halyna Hutchins, a… Read more: Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ film to premiere in Europe three years after fatal shooting of cinematographer
The Biden administration is “failing” to protect federal property from wanton destruction at the hands of left-wing protesters, says a conservative government watchdog. In a letter sent to the inspector general for the Department of the Interior (DOI) on Thursday morning, Michael Chamberlain of the nonprofit group Protect the Public’s Trust outlined several instances of… Read more: ‘Reckless failure’: Biden admin does nothing when leftists vandalize federal property, says watchdog
The Indiana Fever will hit a pivotal offseason after winning 20 games and making it to the postseason for the first time since the 2016 season. The season resulted in a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Connecticut Sun, but it proved one thing – Indiana definitely has upgrades it needs to make… Read more: Playing with Caitlin Clark making Fever intriguing landing spot for free agents, GM says
Colorado Buffaloes star quarterback Shedeur Sanders has helped his team to a 4-1 start on the season, including two wins against Big 12 Conference opponents. Those from the NFL world seemed to be interested in the aura Sanders has brought to the team. He leads the nation in touchdown passes with 14 and has a… Read more: Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders has awkward moment with ex-NFL star: ‘You be on that weird s—‘
As President Biden spends a second straight day surveying damage and getting briefed on recovery and relief efforts in the storm-damaged Southeast, he’s once again coming under political attack from former President Trump. As the death toll from Hurricane Helene climbs to close to 200 people, with hundreds still missing, millions still without power or… Read more: Trump targets Biden, Harris over federal response to hurricane: ‘Incompetently managed’
New search warrants reveal the men accused of killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray are possibly members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Franklin Pena, 26, and Johan Martinez-Rangel, 22, were indicted last month on capital murder charges in connection with Nungaray’s murder. Documents say Pena and Rangel kidnapped the 12-year-old and caused her death by… Read more: Men accused of killing Jocelyn Nungaray believed to be Venezuelan gang members: search warrant
CBS News host Tony Dokoupil said on Wednesday that there were some “warning lights” in Georgia for Vice President Kamala Harris while speaking to voters across the state. “We heard a whole lot of Trump support,” the CBS host said, referring to conversations he had in Forsyth County, Georgia, which he described as a “Republican… Read more: CBS News host says there’s ‘warning lights’ in Georgia for Kamala Harris
A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic terrorists for the last decade has been reunited with her family in Iraq following her escape and safe evacuation on Oct. 1 in a coordinated effort between Israeli and U.S. officials, the State Department confirmed to Fox News Digital on Thursday. Fawzia Amin Sido, now 21, was just… Read more: Yazidi woman held hostage for 10 years in Gaza freed in Israel, US operation
A Toronto police officer shot at a runaway suspect Wednesday after their colleague was injured in a shooting moments before, Ontario’s police watchdog says.
Hockey Canada will hold a Beyond The Boards summit in Ottawa in November to analyze gender-based violence, homophobia, sexism and transphobia in the game. It’s Hockey Canada’s second summit after last year’s in Calgary, where toxic masculinity in elite men’s hockey was under the microscope. Calls for culture change in hockey arose after allegations of… Read more: Hockey Canada to hold a second Beyond The Boards summit to examine culture
Drexel University in Philadelphia has been placed on lockdown amid a mass of anti-Israel protesters taking over campus. University officials are coordinating with Philadelphia police, and university president John Fry demanded that the encampment “must end” immediately. The protest is one of dozens still raging at campuses across the country, despite being in the final… Read more: Drexel University on lockdown as president calls for end to anti-Israel protests
Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James has no plans to change his hard-nosed style of play on the football field despite being punished over some of the hits he has levied this season. James will be back in action next week when the Chargers take on the Denver Broncos on the road. Los Angeles is… Read more: Chargers’ Derwin James vows he’s not ‘changing s—‘ after suspension for rules violation
Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter weighed in on the drama surrounding former UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka on Wednesday. Sluka left the Rebels after a 3-0 start over financial commitments that allegedly were not met. He decided to take a redshirt year instead of finishing the season at the school. He had already transferred to… Read more: Colorado star Travis Hunter offers advice to ex-UNLV QB amid NIL drama: ‘It’s about getting to the NFL’
A man from Montana has been convicted after making dozens of threatening phone calls against the Speaker of the House. Richard Rogers, 45, made over 100 threatening calls to then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office after the U.S. government shot down a Chinese balloon over Montana. A federal jury on Wednesday found Rogers guilty of threatening to… Read more: Man convicted for dozens threats against former Speaker McCarthy over Chinese balloons
