Musk declares war on ‘corrupt’ establishment with new party after viral poll
Elon Musk says the two-party system is broken, and he just launched a new political party to prove it.
On Saturday, Musk announced on X, the social media platform he owns, the formation of the “America Party,” calling it a direct response to what he described as a corrupt political establishment that no longer represents the American people.
The announcement followed a viral July 4 poll on X, where Musk asked whether voters wanted independence from what he called the “two-party (some would say uniparty) system.”
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Over 1.2 million votes were cast, with 65.4% saying “yes.”
“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it,” Musk posted Saturday. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy. Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.”
The move came just after President Donald Trump signed the “big, beautiful bill” into law Friday at the White House.
The sweeping $3.3 trillion legislation includes tax cuts, infrastructure spending and stimulus measures and has drawn criticism from fiscal conservatives and libertarians. Though Musk did not reference the bill directly in his America Party posts, the timing suggests rising friction between the billionaire and the president. Musk has previously warned that unchecked spending by both parties threatens the long-term health of the economy.
The new party, according to Musk’s posts, will target a few key seats in Congress. The goal is to create a swing bloc powerful enough to hold the balance of power and block what Musk sees as the worst excesses of both Republicans and Democrats.
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Some on the right voiced concern in the comments section that a third party could split the conservative vote and help Democrats win more easily.
“Your third party will disproportionately take votes from the right vs the left and give the left an easier path to power,” conservative commentator Shawn Farash posted.
Others, like Joey Mannarino, urged Musk to focus instead on reforming the GOP from within.
Critics also pointed out that the X poll was informal, not limited to American voters and vulnerable to bots.
Third parties have traditionally had a difficult time gaining ground in American politics as the system is built for two dominant parties. With the Electoral College, winner-take-all elections and strict ballot access laws, outsiders cannot meaningfully compete. Even when a third-party candidate catches fire, it rarely lasts beyond a single election cycle.
One of the biggest third-party efforts in recent history was Ross Perot’s 1992 run.
He earned nearly 19% of the popular vote as an independent but didn’t win a single Electoral College vote. It was the closest a third-party candidate got to the White House after President Teddy Roosevelt’s famed Bull Moose Party run in 1912 against his onetime protégé, William Howard Taft.
Others, like Ralph Nader, have tried with the Green Party, and Gary Johnson with the Libertarian Party, but no third-party candidate has come close to winning the Presidency.
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The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fighter jet forced to ‘headbutt’ civilian aircraft near Trump’s weekend retreat
A fighter jet scrambled by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted a civilian aircraft Saturday afternoon after it entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump is spending the holiday weekend.
The pilot flew into a temporary flight restriction (TFR) zone just before 2:40 p.m. ET, according to a NORAD statement.
The aircraft was safely escorted out of the area after a standard “headbutt” maneuver was used to get the pilot’s attention.
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This was the fourth restricted airspace violation of the day and not the last.
NORAD says another incursion happened later, making for five unauthorized entries in a single day over presidential airspace.
NORAD responded swiftly, using its layered defense system of radar, satellites and fighter aircraft designed to protect U.S. and Canadian skies. The airspace over Bedminster is locked down any time Trump is in town.
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Officials are warning private pilots to do their homework before takeoff.
“If you’re flying anywhere near Bedminster, NJ, you’d better check NOTAMs 1353, 1358, 2246, and 2247,” 1st Air Force (America’s AOC) posted on X. “No excuses! Stay sharp, stay legal, and stay out of restricted airspace.”
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The FAA, Department of Defense and NORAD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Illegal aliens sent to South Sudan on July 4th as Supreme Court overrules judges
Eight criminal illegal aliens were deported to South Sudan on Independence Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Saturday, after what it called “weeks of delays by activist judges” that left ICE officers stranded and at risk.
“These sickos were finally deported to South Sudan on Independence Day,” Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
“After weeks of delays by activist judges that put our law enforcement in danger, ICE deported these eight barbaric criminal illegal aliens who are so heinous even their own countries will not accept them.”
The deportation effort had been blocked by a series of lower court rulings, which the Supreme Court overturned July 3, granting the Trump administration’s motion to enforce its third-country removal policy. The eight men had been held in Djibouti as legal challenges played out.
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According to DHS, the eight men had extensive and violent criminal histories.
Enrique Arias-Hierro, a Cuban national, was convicted of homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping and impersonating a law enforcement officer. Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Quinones, also from Cuba, was convicted of attempted first-degree murder with a weapon, battery, larceny and drug trafficking.
Thongxay Nilakout, a Laotian national, was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery and sentenced to life in prison.
Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, from Mexico, was convicted of second-degree murder and also sentenced to life confinement.
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Dian Peter Domach, a South Sudanese national, had convictions for robbery, multiple gun offenses and driving under the influence.
Kyaw Mya of Burma was convicted of lascivious acts with a child under the age of 12 and served part of a 10-year sentence.
Nyo Myint, also from Burma, was convicted of first-degree sexual assault involving a mentally and physically incapacitated victim and faced additional charges of aggravated assault.
Tuan Thanh Phan, a Vietnamese national, was convicted of first-degree murder and second-degree assault and sentenced to 22 years.
“These are not just immigration cases,” McLaughlin said. “These are threats to American communities that judges tried to force ICE to return to the United States.”
DHS credited the Supreme Court’s clarification order for breaking the logjam and allowing ICE to complete the mission.
“This was a win for the rule of law, safety and security of the American people,” its statement said.
DHS also thanked ICE officers who had been stranded abroad during the court-imposed pause.
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“We thank our brave ICE law enforcement for their sacrifice to defend our freedoms,” McLaughlin said. “We will continue to fight for the freedoms of Americans while these far-left activists continue to try and force us to bring murderers, pedophiles and rapists back to the U.S.”
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Internal chaos erupts at NY Times after controversial mayoral candidate story
The New York Times seems to be in damage control after the paper’s story about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani identifying as Asian and African American on his college application upset some of its readers, leading to an editor from the outlet attempting to clear up the controversy on social media on Friday.
The article claimed that Mamdani, when asked his race on his 2009 college application to Columbia University, checked the boxes for “Asian” but also “Black or African American,” in their article published on Thursday.
The Times’ assistant managing editor for Standards and Trust, Patrick Healy, put out a lengthy statement on X the following day after receiving “reader feedback” on the article.
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“Our reporters obtained information about Mr. Mamdani’s Columbia college application and went to the Mamdani campaign with it. When we hear anything of news value, we try to confirm it through direct sources. Mr. Mamdani confirmed this information in an interview with The Times,” he wrote.
Healy explained that the New York City mayoral candidate felt limited by the options listed in the application’s racial identity boxes — and since he was born in Uganda, decided to write in the country on his application.
Mamdani’s application was made available to The Times after a cyberattack on Columbia University in late June led to some of the school’s sensitive information being exposed to the hackers.
Healy stated that although the outlet received the information after it was stolen in a cyberattack, “The Times does not solely rely on nor make a decision to publish information from such a source,” and verified the application with Mamdani himself before publishing the story.
Regarding the feedback, he added, “We believe Mr. Mamdani’s thinking and decision-making, laid out in his words, was newsworthy and in line with our mission to help readers better know and understand top candidates for major offices.”
Liberal critics, such as Keith Olbermann, lashed out at the Times on X. He stated, “Your absolute abrogation of the NYT standards would in a better era there have led the full range of you in management to resign. Utter failure. Then again, if you don’t realize NYT is perceived as actively campaigning against Mamdani, you’re all lost anyway.”
Another aspect of the article that some readers took issue with was The Times’ source, who sent them Mamdani’s 2009 college application.
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An opinion columnist for the outlet took to the social media platform Bluesky to slam his own publication for the story.
Jamelle Bouie, a columnist for The Times, slung personal insults at the reporters on social media as well.
Responding to a Bluesky post slamming one of the Times reporters, Benjamin Ryan, the columnist had this to say: “Everything I have seen about him screams a guy with little to no actual brain activity.”
Shortly after publicly slamming The Times’ story, Bouie deleted the posts and issued a short statement on his Bluesky account.
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“I deleted several posts about a Times story because they violated Times social media standards,” he said.
The New York Times did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on this matter. Fox News Digital also reached out to Bouie for comment.
Amateur player’s baserunning maneuver leaves announcer floored: ‘I have never seen that’
You never know what you might see on a baseball field.
Duluth Huskies third baseman Ethan Surowiec fielded a groundball, as a baserunner, during the team’s 5-4 win over the La Crosse Loggers on Tuesday at Wade Stadium in Duluth, Minnesota.
The bases were loaded in the bottom of the inning with one out, and the Huskies were up to bat. Surowiec was the runner on second base when a ground ball was hit to Loggers shortstop Mikey Ryan III.
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After the ball was hit, Surowiec took a couple of steps to his right and fielded the ball himself, like a shortstop, instead of letting it through to the actual shortstop, Ryan, to avoid a potential double-play.
“Oh my goodness, I have never seen that on a baseball field,” the announcer said.
“Ethan Surowiec picked up the baseball (and) purposefully gave himself up.”
The umpires deemed the play a “fielder’s choice 6,” which allowed for the bases to remain loaded. The runner on third base remained, while the runner on first base advanced to second base, and the batter went to first base.
Surowiec’s quick-thinking gave the Huskies a chance to capitalize, as giving himself up allowed the inning to continue.
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However, according to the Baseball Rules Academy, the umpires got the call wrong. Rule 6.01(a)(6) states that both Surowiec and the batter should have been ruled out.
“If, in the judgment of the umpire, a baserunner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead. The umpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out the batter-runner because of the action of his teammate. In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner,” the rule states, according to the Baseball Rules Academy.
If the umpires had enforced the rule according to what the Baseball Rules Academy stated, both Surowiec and the batter would have been called out to end the inning.
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Surowiec’s seemingly ingenious play would have resulted in the same outcome he was trying to prevent: an inning-ending double play. His deliberate play to interfere with the baseball ended up as a moot point, as designated hitter Paul Gutierrez Contreras then hit a flyout to right field and stranded the three runners.
The Huskies improved to 3-1 with the win, and they sit atop the Great Plans East division in the Northwoods League, while the Loggers fell to 2-2 with the loss.
Subway riders deliver street justice to brute who grabbed screaming woman on platform
A group of everyday New York City subway riders delivered some street justice to a crazed man who randomly grabbed a screaming woman on a platform and ushered her forward, dramatic viral video shows.
The group sprang into action on Sunday morning atop a Brooklyn subway platform when they heard the young woman screech for help as the heavy-set man bear hugged her from behind and propelled her forward.
“Stop, stop, help,” the 20-year-old woman can be heard yelling as a group of onlookers quickly surrounds him and demands that he let her go.
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She eventually broke free of the man, identified by police as 42-year-old Fredrick Marshall, who was dressed in a white suit with a white baseball cap and sunglasses. Police said he was armed with a knife and a blackjack, and the woman did not know Marshall.
But after the woman caught her breath, Marshall made a second lunge for the woman but was stopped in his tracks by a stranger who tripped him up — sending him flying headfirst onto the ground.
The group then pounced on Marshall, delivering him a beatdown with an onslaught of kicks while another person appeared to strike him repeatedly with a stick.
The distraught woman can be seen sprinting away from the scene in distress, with one of her sneakers appearing to have fallen off during the terrifying ordeal.
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Police said she suffered shoulder pain and minor injuries to her stomach and arms. EMS responded and treated her at the scene. The incident took place at the Norwood Avenue subway station at 9 a.m.
Marshall was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, as well as third-degree assault and second-degree harassment.
The TikTok video has racked up nearly 7 million views in three days.
Commenters praise the actions of the bystanders
“Boy moms, make sure you are raising men like this who protect our daughters from depraved,” wrote one woman. “My heart hurts hearing her call for her mom at the end, thinking that could be any of our daughters.” Her comment has nearly 19,000 likes.
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“This is how our men are supposed to respond,” was the most popular response with 170,000 likes.
Police said Marshall, of Queens, has no priors in New York City.
Jason Kelce faces backlash on social media after Fourth of July celebration post
Jason Kelce was just like plenty of Americans on the Fourth of July, taking in some of the best fireworks.
However, when the Philadelphia Eagles legend took to social media to celebrate, he was met with plenty of vitriol.
“Man I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American! Cheers to you oh beautiful America,” Kelce wrote in an Instagram post of a video of some fireworks.
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Almost immediately, he was ripped in the comments.
Kelce’s post came hours after President Donald Trump signed the “big, beautiful bill,” which seemed to be the catalyst for the backlash in the former NFL player’s comment section.
“Set aside differences? One party wants to feed children. The other wants to feed brown people to alligators,” one person wrote.
“Unfortunately Jason this is not real life for many. They signed the worst bill for so many Americans today just to rub it in our faces. I know it’s hard to understand, but so many will suffer,” another added.
Another user called his post “tone deaf.”
“love u bud but this is so out of touch, i beg you please read the room rn. so many are suffering,” added another.
One more user said there is “nothing beautiful about this country right now.”
The post had over 2,000 comments at the time of publishing. His three previous posts combined for just over 1,000 comments.
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The Kelces have normally been silent about their political beliefs, but Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
‘Modern Family’ star Julie Bowen thought her ‘life was over’ after diagnosis
At age 29, Julie Bowen got a pacemaker.
The “Modern Family” alum made the revelation to host Michael Rosenbaum during a recent appearance on his podcast, “Inside of You.”
The 55-year-old shared that she struggles with sick sinus syndrome, a heart rhythm disorder that, according to Mayo Clinic, causes “slow heartbeats, pauses or irregular heartbeats.”
“I have a low resting heart rate,” the actress said on the podcast, noting her pacemaker is “set so that it can’t go below 45.” Bowen told Rosenbaum that, before receiving a pacemaker, her resting heart rate was in the 30s.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, the average heart rate for adult women is 78 to 82 beats per minute. The “normal” range is between 60 to 100 beats per minute, it noted. According to the outlet, multiple factors, such as hormones, exercise and other lifestyle choices can affect your heart rate.
“I was a runner all throughout high school,” Bowen explained. “And then I was really a competitive runner. And I always had a really low heart rate. And my sister was in med school. So, I guess I had just gotten out of college maybe. … At that time in her life, I guess she always carried around a stethoscope.
“We were on vacation, and she was like, ‘I want to listen to this,’” Bowen recalled. “And she listened to my heart, and she was like, ‘That is not what they’ve been telling you. And it’s not runner’s heart or whatever. … You need to go to a cardiologist immediately.’”
Bowen’s sister, Annie Luetkemeyer, had just graduated from medical school. She refused to give up on the issue. Still, Bowen would insist to her concerned sibling that “I’m fine.”
A month later, Bowen shot the pilot episode of the TV series “Ed,” which premiered in 2000.
“I shot the pilot of ‘Ed’ and immediately had to go get a pacemaker afterwards,” said Bowen. “I was like, ‘Oh my God. My life is over. This is so weird. I’m gonna die.’ I don’t know what I thought it was because I was 29.”
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“You’re lucky you didn’t die before that,” said Rosenbaum.
“They said I wouldn’t probably die of it, but I’d start passing out,” she explained. “There was a vague feeling … whenever I was relaxed, really relaxed, I’d be, like, watching TV or [a] movie. It felt like I’d been holding my breath for a while, that feeling of, like, lightheadedness.
“And they said, ‘You’re gonna be driving a car, and you’re gonna pass out, and you’re gonna kill somebody.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, well, then give me the g—–n pacemaker.’”
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According to Bowen, surgeons went in through her armpit. Over the years, she has had to replace the batteries about three times.
“I forget about it all the time,” Bowen said of having a pacemaker.
‘Devastated’: Kelly Clarkson postpones Vegas shows hours before hitting the stage
Kelly Clarkson postponed the opening of her Las Vegas residency hours before it was about to begin.
“Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency,” which was announced in February, was originally scheduled to kick off at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace July 4. There were 18 performances scheduled through Nov. 15.
People magazine reported that just hours before she was supposed to hit the stage, the singer took to Instagram and announced she would be postponing the show in an effort to protect her voice.
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“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” the 43-year-old wrote. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars.
“The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” Clarkson shared. “I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.
“The show is truly incredible,” Clarkson continued. “The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the “American Idol” alum for comment.
Many fans quickly took to the comments section to express their disappointment. Others expressed well wishes for the star.
“I’m a huge fan and flew here from Boston spending thousands on tickets and hotels to see your show tomorrow for my 40th birthday,” one user wrote. “I really want you to be healthy but cancelling this late has such a huge financial impact on your loyal fans.”
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“I was so excited for opening night,” another shared. “We were ALL so excited waiting in line all day. I hope you feel better.”
“I wish you would’ve done this sooner than 15 mins before doors opening,” one wrote. “I hope you feel better.”
“Flew in from NY for both opening weekend shows,” one person added. “Devastated doesn’t cut it but your health has to come first. Get well soon Kelly.”
“Why cancel last minute?” one person wrote. Everybody was [waiting]… Rebook is not an option for most of the people. Take care Kelly!”
Earlier in the day, Clarkson shared photos of herself rehearsing on stage with the caption “TONIGHT!!”
According to People, Clarkson had a sold-out engagement at Vegas’ PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in 2023 and 2024.
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In March, the “Since U Been Gone” songstress marked a major milestone with her 1,000th episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” At the time, Clarkson admitted to her fans she had “lost” a lot of things throughout the program.
“I cannot believe today marks the 1,000th. It’s crazy,” she told a roaring crowd. “We have met some hugely talented people, tons of big stars and inspiring everyday heroes.
“For 1,000 episodes, we have laughed together, we have cried together with beautiful stories, sang together with some people, danced together, celebrated and competed together.”
“I’ve lost, alone, a lot,” she said, but she didn’t explain what she was referring to.
Her fans sympathized with her, saying, “Aww” in the background.
“It’s OK,” Clarkson replied, appearing to shrug off her vulnerable comment.
The “Miss Independent” crooner reflected on how, during the five-year journey of her show, she and her crew and audience have “created a community and supported each other through a lot of ups and downs.”
“A lot of ups and downs personally as well,” she emphasized, appearing to reference her own life.
“And along the way, we found comfort in one another,” Clarkson remarked. “I am grateful to everyone who has been a part of this journey. It has been such a cool time.”
Clarkson was absent for nearly two weeks while a variety of celebrities acted as guest hosts. She returned March 18 only to have another guest host take her place the following day. She returned for the March 20 episode. At the time, reps for Clarkson didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Clarkson’s 1,000th episode came after she’d endured a tumultuous few years, navigating a highly publicized divorce from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The divorce was settled in 2022, and Clarkson received primary physical custody of their two children, River and Remington.