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Rogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentaryRogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentary

Podcaster Joe Rogan claimed Tuesday that two unnamed former presidents were involved in the protest against his skeptical discussions about COVID-19.  Spotify received backlash in 2022 for allowing Rogan, one of its biggest stars, to spread what progressive critics claimed was COVID misinformation. Musician Neil Young famously removed his content from Spotify in protest over […] ...

Female athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination lawFemale athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination law

Eight women’s college soccer, volleyball and track and field athletes have filed an appeal challenging the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement last week, clearing the way for direct payments from universities to athletes. The eight women argue female athletes won’t receive their fair share of $2.7 billion […] ...

WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Wednesday that he had no recollection of his fellow Democratic Party colleagues referring to the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles as “peaceful.” “What do Democrats mean when they say the riots in L.A. are peaceful?” Durbin was asked by a reporter outside the Capitol.  “I never heard them say that,” […] ...

Los Angeles DA delivers scathing warning to violent protesters causing havoc: ‘We’re coming for you’Los Angeles DA delivers scathing warning to violent protesters causing havoc: ‘We’re coming for you’

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman sent a strong warning Wednesday to those behind the recent riot violence: “We will track you down. We will arrest you. We will prosecute you. And we will punish you.” Standing with LA Sheriff Robert Luna and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Hochman announced felony charges against several rioters […] ...

National Guard troops detain anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under Trump’s ordersNational Guard troops detain anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under Trump’s orders

National Guard troops in Los Angeles have already detained protesters boycotting operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), though they were quickly turned over to local law enforcement, according to officials. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman told the Associated Press on Wednesday that about 500 National Guard Troops have been trained so far to help […] ...

Music icon Brian Wilson’s death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie WilsonMusic icon Brian Wilson’s death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie Wilson

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson’s family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account. After news of his death broke, his daughter, Carnie, of the band Wilson Phillips, shared a […] ...

‘Don’t just wave the flag:’ Military leaders, NFL execs, and veterans gather at Mount Vernon for Army’s 250th‘Don’t just wave the flag:’ Military leaders, NFL execs, and veterans gather at Mount Vernon for Army’s 250th

Some of the nation’s top military leaders, veterans, and civic voices are gathering this week at George Washington’s estate to launch a campaign urging Americans to serve their country: not just by honoring the flag, but by living out its values. The event, held June 12–13 at Mount Vernon, marks the 250th anniversary of the […] ...

Marines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat trainingMarines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat training

The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump have not yet hit the streets and are instead on standby and carrying out nonlethal training. Dozens of Marines were captured on aerial footage Tuesday practicing hand-to-hand combat and crowd control on Seal Beach field, just south of L.A. County.  Trump activated the Marines […] ...

Democrat accuses Trump of unleashing ‘campaign of terror’ on illegals as LA riots rageDemocrat accuses Trump of unleashing ‘campaign of terror’ on illegals as LA riots rage

As anti-ICE riots rage across Los Angeles, congressional Democrats marked the 13th anniversary of DACA with a press conference during which Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., accused President Donald Trump of unleashing a “campaign of terror” on illegal immigrants. DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a U.S. immigration policy that defers deportation for eligible […] ...

GOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots with 1 wordGOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots with 1 word

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep. Darrell Issa is blasting elected Democrat officials in his home state of California over their response to the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles after he called for a congressional investigation into the response time of local law enforcement.  “These are the same people that tell us, you know, Biden was fine, he was […] ...

Tiger Woods warns golfers what to expect at Oakmont Country Club for US Open: ‘There is no faking it’Tiger Woods warns golfers what to expect at Oakmont Country Club for US Open: ‘There is no faking it’

Tiger Woods won’t be in the field this week at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, but he knows exactly what these golfers are about to face Thursday during the opening round.  Woods, who has been rehabbing an Achilles he tore in March, finished tied for second at the famous course at the […] ...

Poll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in CongressPoll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in Congress

Most Democrats disapprove of how their party’s lawmakers in Congress are handling their jobs, according to a new national poll. Fifty-three percent of Democrats questioned in a Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday gave their party’s congressional members a thumbs-down, while 41% approved of their performance. According to the poll, conducted June 5-8, just 21% of […] ...

Female tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility proceduresFemale tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility procedures

The WTA will now protect the rankings of female tennis pros who take time away from competition to undergo fertility protection procedures, the tour announced Wednesday.  The player-led measure will allow female tennis players to use a special entry ranking (SER) for up to three tournaments if they choose to undergo a “fertility protection procedure such as […] ...

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ pleads guilty after targeting victims at NYC protestsSelf-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ pleads guilty after targeting victims at NYC protests

A New York man charged with federal hate crimes after repeatedly assaulting Jewish counter-protesters at anti-Israel protests in New York City between 2024 and 2025, pleaded guilty to one count as part of an agreement during a court hearing Wednesday. Tarek Bazrouk, 20, appeared Wednesday afternoon for a status hearing in federal court, where he […] ...

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star says her Oscar award is ‘trans’ and uses ‘they/them’ pronouns‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star says her Oscar award is ‘trans’ and uses ‘they/them’ pronouns

Oscar-winner Zoe Saldaña told People Magazine Tuesday night that her Academy Award uses “they/them” pronouns. “We have it in my office and my Oscar is gender-fluid,” Saldaña said, adding that she considers the statuette to be “trans.” Earlier this year, the 46-year-old “Guardians of the Galaxy” actress won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting […] ...

David Hogg may lose DNC vice chair role after committee votes to hold new electionDavid Hogg may lose DNC vice chair role after committee votes to hold new election

David Hogg, the 25-year-old progressive firebrand, could lose his leadership position after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to redo its vice chair election.  After three days of submitting electronic ballots, DNC members voted to uphold the Credentials Committee’s resolution proposed by longtime Democratic Party activist Kalyn Free to host a re-election for two vice-chair […] ...

Pizza, chocolate and donuts among the foods you can bring on flights, says the TSAPizza, chocolate and donuts among the foods you can bring on flights, says the TSA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a reminder to flyers about the foods they can and cannot bring on board planes. TSA posted a “breakfast travel tip” on Monday on its X account, noting, “We don’t suggest leaving this delicious pastry behind.” The post featured a photo of “The Simpsons” character Homer eating a […] ...

Federal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration’s deportation bidFederal judge sides with anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil, halts Trump administration’s deportation bid

A federal judge sided with Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel ringleader detained by the Trump administration, blocking the government from continuing to hold him on “foreign policy” grounds. U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz granted Wednesday a preliminary injunction preventing the government from detaining or removing Khalil, 30, based on a memorandum issued by Secretary of State […] ...

NJ Gov Phil Murphy preparing for World Cup 1 year out: ‘Most-watched event in human history’NJ Gov Phil Murphy preparing for World Cup 1 year out: ‘Most-watched event in human history’

Wednesday marks exactly one year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, and the party got started in the state where the final will be played. It’s the first time since 1994 that the continent is playing host to the most popular sporting event in the world, and Phil Murphy’s New […] ...

ICE officers assaulted during raid that nabbed 70 illegal immigrants at meat plant: DHSICE officers assaulted during raid that nabbed 70 illegal immigrants at meat plant: DHS

The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and their federal partners were assaulted by an illegal immigrant while executing a warrant Wednesday at a meat producing plant in Omaha, Nebraska. During the raid, ICE detained more than 70 illegal immigrants, some of whom had local warrants for their arrests, prior […] ...

Federal agents capture alien accused of rape, assault while LA politicians condemn ICE operationsFederal agents capture alien accused of rape, assault while LA politicians condemn ICE operations

Amid fiery anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, federal agents in Baldwin Park, California, on Wednesday arrested an illegal Mexican national wanted for rape and other violent crimes. In an exclusive video shared with Fox News, Arturo Terron-Quevedo could be seen being handcuffed near what appears to be the City Hall building. ICE RAMPS UP ARRESTS […] ...

Aaron Rodgers already has major complaint with the Steelers, and it’s not what you’d expectAaron Rodgers already has major complaint with the Steelers, and it’s not what you’d expect

Aaron Rodgers is excited to start his new journey with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he already has one complaint. He hates his helmet.  “I can’t stand the helmet,” Rodgers told reporters on Tuesday, as he’s no longer allowed to wear the Schutt model he has usually sported throughout his career. “I’ve worn a Schutt for […] ...

Michelle Obama praises Barack Obama’s parenting despite the ‘grandeur’ of his jobMichelle Obama praises Barack Obama’s parenting despite the ‘grandeur’ of his job

Former first lady Michelle Obama shared it took a special effort to remain down-to-earth while parenting in the White House during her podcast on Wednesday.  “And it took a mighty effort to leave the grandeur at the door and to just be there and talk about fifth grade,” Obama said in a conversation with Bruce […] ...