Federal judge blocks Congress from defunding Planned Parenthood

A judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from stripping some Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood after Congress and President Donald Trump agreed to partially defund the nonprofit through passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts said in her order partially granting a preliminary injunction that the bill unconstitutionally punishes Planned Parenthood member organizations that do not provide abortions. 

The injunction will risk “at most minimal harm—financial or otherwise” to the Trump administration while the lawsuit proceeds, Talwani, an Obama appointee, wrote.

The judge’s order appears to apply to some but not all Planned Parenthood facilities. The nonprofit said in a statement that it viewed Talwani’s order as a partial win and remained “hopeful” that the judge would take further judicial action down the line.

“This isn’t over,” the organization said. “While we’re grateful that the court recognized the harm caused by this law, we’re disappointed that not all members were granted the necessary relief today.”

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Talwani’s order arose from a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, over the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a massive budget bill that passed Congress this month with no Democrat support. Trump signed the bill into law on July 4.

A provision in the bill stripped Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, which the nonprofit said could force it to close about 200 of its 600 facilities and deprive about half of its customers, more than one million people, of services that do not include abortion.

Planned Parenthood attorneys noted in court filings that Medicaid typically does not cover abortion.

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The attorneys argued that the bill would cause cancer and sexually transmitted infections to go undetected, especially for low-income people, and that more unplanned pregnancies would occur because of a lack of contraception access. They said the consequences of losing Medicaid funding “will be grave.”

Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys had previously argued in court filings that the purpose of the budget provision was to stop “federal subsidies for Big Abortion” by freezing federal funds for certain Medicaid recipients who provide abortions. Weakening Planned Parenthood has been one of the pro-life movement’s leading priorities since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Talwani granted a temporary restraining order two weeks ago in favor of Planned Parenthood. The judge initially offered no explanation for her decision, a move that led to widespread backlash among Republicans who described it as judicial overreach. Days later, Talwani offered more context in a subsequent order.

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The preliminary injunction will partially leave in place the pause on defunding Planned Parenthood indefinitely, but the Trump administration is likely to appeal the order to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

The judge noted that her injunction applied to Planned Parenthood entities that do not provide abortion services or receive less than $800,000 in annual Medicaid reimbursements.

DOJ attorneys had previously argued to the court that blocking a measure that was passed by Congress and signed by the president was an extraordinary move and unjustified.

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“Beyond the futility of the claims on the merits, Planned Parenthood fails to demonstrate imminent irreparable harm to justify an injunction, asserting only classically reparable economic injury and irrelevant potential harm to patients, who are third parties not before this Court,” DOJ attorneys wrote.

Harris celebrates one-year anniversary of her campaign in wildly mocked X post

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was mocked on Monday for commemorating the one-year anniversary of the start of her failed presidential campaign.

One year ago Monday, then-President Joe Biden announced via social media that he would be dropping out of the presidential race. He shortly thereafter endorsed Harris, who went on to become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election.

Harris celebrated the anniversary by writing a post on X with photos from her past campaign.

“One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States. Over the 107 days of our race, I had the opportunity and honor to travel our nation and meet with Americans who were fighting for a better future. And today, millions of Americans continue to stand up for our values, our ideals, and our democracy. Their courage and resolve inspires me. Whether you are attending a protest, calling your representatives, or building community, I want to say: Thank you. We are in this fight together,” Harris wrote.

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Many social media users were not as impressed, with some pointing out that she neglected to reference Biden in the photos or the post.

“You didn’t get a single primary vote. How very democratic,” Twitchy’s Amy Curtis wrote.

RNC Research, managed by the Republican National Committee, posted, “Becoming the presidential nominee without getting a single vote is not the flex you think it is.”

Washington Free Beacon investigative reporter Chuck Ross joked, “lol. complete Joe Biden erasure.”

Political commentator Link Lauren agreed, “No mention of Biden again. Really trying to erase her association with him. She was there in lockstep with that failing administration. I don’t have amnesia.”

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“I wonder what caused that campaign to begin on July 21,” National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin remarked.

“’One year ago today, I began my campaign for President of the United States.’ Oh wow, I remember that. What did Drew Barrymore call you? Momala? Oooh, and Beyonce endorsed you, right? How did you work out? Did you win?” author John Hawkins joked.

“Your failure and reputation were complete,” Townhall.com columnist Kurt Schlichter wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to Harris’ team for comment.

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FEC filings showed the Harris campaign spent more than $1 billion in three months, including spending on celebrity influencers, radical activist groups and private jets. She lost to President Donald Trump in November.

‘Cosby Show’ actor dead at 54 as Hollywood shares emotional farewells

Hollywood stars honored Malcolm-Jamal Warner with moving tributes to “The Cosby Show” actor shared one day after his drowning death in Costa Rica. He was 54.

Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé and Kate Hudson were just a few colleagues who paid respects online to Warner.

“Speechless on this one,” Foxx shared on Instagram Monday with a photo of “The Resident” star. “Rest in power, my brother.”

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Beyoncé added an image of Warner to her website, and wrote, “Rest in power, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. For being a big part of our shared television history. You will be missed.”

“Spent time working on a film in Australia with Malcolm and he was the kindest and sweetest,” Kate Hudson wrote on her Instagram stories. “My heart is heavy and sending such love to @malcolmjamalwar family.”

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“Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Working alongside him on The Resident was an honor,” Morris Chestnut shared online. “He brought so much depth, warmth, and wisdom to every scene and every conversation. One of the nicest in the business. Rest easy, brother. Your legacy lives on.”

“Everyone at Fox is heartbroken by the tragic loss of our friend and colleague, the extraordinary Malcolm-Jamal Warner,” the network said in a statement shared with The Associated Press. “While his iconic roles – from comedic to dramatic – are unforgettable and timeless, Malcolm will be remembered most for his warmth, kind heart and the lasting impact he had on his friends, family and fans everywhere. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones.”

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Warner’s former “9-1-1” co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt posted in her Instagram stories, “I cannot believe this. This hurts my heart. A gentleman, an incredible talent and we were so lucky to have him in the 911 family. Heartbroken and sending love to his family.”

Tracee Ellis Ross shared a carousel of images with Warner online, and wrote, “I love you, Malcolm. First I met you as Theo with the rest of the world then you were my first TV husband. My heart is so so sad. What an actor and friend you were: warm, gentle, present, kind, thoughtful, deep, funny, elegant. You made the world a brighter place. Sending so much love to your family. I’m so sorry for this unimaginable loss.”

Viola Davis wrote on Instagram, “I actually am speechless!!!!! No words! Theo was our son, our brother, our friend… He was absolutely so familiar, and we rejoiced at how TV got it right!! But… Malcolm got it right… and now… we reveled in your life and are gutted by this loss. Blessings and prayers to your family and loved ones… We will speak your name—always.”

Taraji P. Henson admitted Warner’s death “hurt” in a post shared online. “Malcolm, we grew up with you,” she wrote. “Thank you for the art, the wisdom, the grace you gave us!!!!! You left the world better than you found it. Rest easy, king!!!! Your legacy lives far beyond the screen.”

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Warner co-hosted the “Not All Hood” podcast with Candace Kelly, a platform where different lived experiences were discussed from within the Black community.

“We’re heartbroken by the unexpected passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner,” the Fanbase network said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “On Fanbase, he showed us what it means to be a creator with purpose, Malcolm brought intention, integrity, and brilliance wherever he was. His legacy runs deep and we were honored to witness it. His voice as a Black man in America shaped generations and reminded creators everywhere of the power of speaking truth through their work.The Fanbase community joins the world in mourning his loss and honoring the impact he had on culture. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those who were inspired by his light.”

Warner was swimming Sunday at Playa Grande de Cocles in the Limon province when a current pulled him into deeper waters, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department claimed.

“He was rescued by people on the beach,” an initial report stated, but first responders could not revive the actor. 

Warner gained fame as the son of Heathcliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, on “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992. He appeared in all 197 episodes of the NBC sitcom.

In 1986, Warner earned an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a comedy.

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The show’s legacy was tarnished after Cosby was accused of sexual assault. Cosby’s 2018 conviction was overturned in 2021. Since then, five more women have come forward with accusations against the comedian.

Despite the controversy, Warner was still proud of the show.

“Regardless of how some people may feel about the show now, I’m still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show that had such a profound impact on – first and foremost, Black culture – but also American culture,” Warner told People magazine in 2023.

Iran defies US nuclear demands in FOX News exclusive: ‘Enrichment is so dear to us’

Iran on Monday confirmed it will not give up its nuclear enrichment program in an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, set to air at 6 pm on Monday’s “Special Report.” 

Araghchi confirmed that the U.S.’s top ambition in preventing Tehran from further developing a nuclear weapon by blocking all enrichment capabilities is unlikely to come to fruition, despite threats of intense international sanctions.

“We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride,” Araghchi said. “Our enrichment is so dear to us,” he told Bret Baier, anchor and executive editor of Special Report, in a clip released before the full interview airs.

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The foreign minister confirmed that the extent of the damage to its nuclear facilities caused by the U.S. strikes last month was “serious,” but he would not comment on whether any enriched uranium survived the strikes.

“Our facilities have been damaged – seriously damaged,” Araghchi said. “The extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organization.

“But as far as I know, they are seriously damaged,” he added, noting that the damage has also currently ceased all enrichment capabilities for the time being. 

Iran has maintained that it was not seeking a nuclear weapon, but in the lead up to the Israeli and U.S. strikes, security experts were sounding the alarm that Tehran was likely capable of producing at least one nuclear weapon in a matter of days, and several warheads in a matter of weeks. 

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While nuclear enrichment is a process needed for nations that also rely on nuclear power, Iran’s nuclear energy usage amounts to less than one percent of the nation’s energy consumption. 

The U.S. has suggested that given the low amounts of nuclear energy which Iran relies on, it should join a consortium that could potentially involve nations like the UAE and Saudi Arabia for its enriched uranium needs for civil nuclear power use. 

But Iran has repeatedly rejected this proposal, with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also referring to Tehran’s capabilities as a source of national pride just last month.

“The number of countries in the world that have achieved a complete nuclear fuel cycle is perhaps fewer than the number of fingers on a person’s two hands,” Khamenei said in early June. “We’re capable of producing nuclear fuel starting from the mine and all the way to the power plant.”

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But Iran also faces immense international sanctions and even greater arms restrictions should it fail to reach a nuclear agreement by the end of August – though it is unclear if that agreement must include the U.S. or just European nations including France, Germany and the U.K., also referred to as the E3.

Iranian officials will not only be meeting with its top allies and chief adversaries to the West, Russia and China, on Tuesday, but Tehran is also set to hold talks on Friday with officials from the E3.

Washington and Tehran have yet to resume talks following the U.S. strikes last month.

Uvalde school board votes unanimously to release Robb Elementary shooting investigation records

Following 38 months of silence, legal roadblocks and grief, the board members of Uvalde CISD unanimously voted in favor of releasing the records from the horrifying mass shooting at Robb Elementary.

The board’s vote follows a recent decision by the Fourth Court of Appeals ruling in favor of several news outlets that have requested both school and county records regarding the widely criticized response from law enforcement during the 2022 massacre that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers.

Ronald Garza, the county commissioner, demanded that the board drop the appeal and release the records, calling the court ruling a victory for the families during the open forum.

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“These attorneys representing UCISD and Uvalde County ultimately work for the taxpayers… the more this goes on, the more expense the taxpayers are incurring,” Garza said. 

The board reached a decision after approximately 50 minutes in a closed-door session where they heard from the public.

The vote comes after a lengthy period of legal resistance and appeals amidst the ongoing investigations.

Families of the victims in attendance said that the moment was a long-overdue step toward healing.

“For over three years, families like mine have lived with unbearable pain, unanswered questions, and a silence that feels like yet another betrayal,” said Gloria Cazares, mother of 9-year-old Jackie Cazares.

“It’s about making sure what happens to my daughter never happens to another child,” Cazares said. “I’m here today to demand the truth. You all owe it to Jackie, to her classmates, to her teachers.”

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The board collectively apologized, and several members expressed remorse for their prior inaction, showing institutional change, not just compliance.

Erica Muñoz stated her reason for joining the board was the need to rebuild trust through transparency and compassion.

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Berinda Areola urged that their healing starts when the records are released. 

“There’s nothing in those records that can hurt us more than the pain we’ve already endured,” said Areola.

Board Secretary Jesse Rizo, who lost a niece in the tragedy, apologized during the meeting, saying, “I’m sorry it took so long. I’m sorry we failed you.”

Music legend Billy Joel tells Maher he’s done caring what woke critics think

Legendary musician Billy Joel told Bill Maher he doesn’t care if the far left complains about his statements or music anymore.

During the latest episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast released Monday, the two discussed the “woke” left’s reaction to anything it disagrees with, with Joel admitting he is over being concerned about what that group thinks of him.

“At this point… I’m inured to it,” Joel said in reply to Maher asking if he doesn’t care if woke people criticize him any longer.

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Maher brought up woke outrage while talking to Joel about his 1976 song, “Angry Young Man.”

In the song, Joel sings, “I believe I’ve passed the age, of consciousness and righteous rage, I found that just surviving was a noble fight. I once believed in causes too, I had my pointless point of view, and life went on no matter who was wrong or right.”

With help from Joel, Maher recited the lyrics and commented, “I feel like that is the message of the age, even though some people will hear that and say, ‘Look at these two a——-!’” 

“Boomers,” Joel chimed in, mocking an insult often lobbed online at older generations. 

The host continued, noting how mad leftists get when people don’t declare, “’Trump’s the worst.’”

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The HBO host then brought up Joel’s Vietnam War-era song, “Goodnight Saigon” and its lyrics, “And who was wrong? And who was right? It didn’t matter in the thick of the fight.”

“Do you still feel that way?” he asked the singer, regarding the lyrics. 

“Yes,” he replied.

“And you don’t care what they say about you – the woke?” Maher asked.

“At this point, no,” the musician replied, though he noted how he tries to understand the point of view of people who disagree with him. 

“On the other hand, I’m always trying to find out the other point of view. What’s, you know, not my point of view – somebody else’s point of view. Okay, I’d like to understand why they think that way.”

“It’s so difficult in this day and age,” Maher replied.

Maher continued, “I mean it is what I am always trying to do on my show. It is, look, this is one safe space for everybody and I will take the heat from either – both sides. I mean I do feel like the left, who, ironically I’m more actually aligned with, is more snippy about it, and has a worse attitude about it, and makes me viscerally not like them more sometimes.”

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Elsewhere, the two discussed how social media makes political outrage worse. 

“People say things all the time on [social media] they would never say, if they had to say it to your face,” Maher said.

“It just always surprises me how people, they express this hatred,” Joel responded. “It’s like, you hate a musician because he wrote something?”

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New Astronomer leader finds silver lining after viral Kiss Cam scandal

The interim CEO of AI data operations startup Astronomer has found the silver lining after its former head and human resources director were caught canoodling at a Coldplay concert. 

“The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companies—let alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI world—ever encounter,” Interim CEO Pete DeJoy wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday. “The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name.”

The New York-based company’s former leader, Andy Byron, and its Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, were seen embracing on a jumbo screen during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 16. Both are married, and the incident resulted in a viral firestorm. 

“At Astronomer we have never shied away from challenges; a near-decade of building this business has tested us time and time again, and each time we’ve emerged stronger,” DeJoy’s statement said. “From starting a software company in Cincinnati, Ohio, to keeping the lights on through the collapse of the bank that held all our cash, to scaling from 30 to 300 people during a global pandemic that demanded we do it all without ever being in the same room.”

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The duo reacted with horror when they saw themselves on camera, with Cabot covering her face and turning away, and Byron ducking behind a barrier. 

“Oh, look at these two,” Coldplay front man Chris Martin said jokingly to the crowd. “All right, c’mon, you’re Ok. Oh, what? Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy.”

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Byron resigned on Saturday. 

“As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding,” the company wrote in a statement Saturday to Fox News. “Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met.”

Astronomer announced an internal investigation. 

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The company is valued at $1.3 billion and is backed by titans like Bain Capital, Salesforce and JPMorgan.

Federal probe finds doctors attempted organ removal while donors still alive

As a new report claims that premature organ transplants have endangered donors, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced plans for a new initiative to reform the system.

Several families have stated that surgeons attempted to initiate organ retrievals while patients were still alive or improving, as noted in a July 20 report from The New York Times.

Amid a growing push for increased transplants, “a growing number of patients have endured premature or bungled attempts to retrieve their organs,” according to the report, which painted a picture of “rushed decision-making” and organ demand taking priority over donor safety.

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In a recent investigation by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there were more than 70 canceled organ removals in Kentucky alone “that should have been stopped sooner” because the patients showed signs of revival, the report stated.

The problem appears to be linked to an increase in “donation after circulatory death,” which is when the patient has not been declared “brain dead” but is critically ill or injured.

In that case, life support is withdrawn and organs are harvested within a couple of hours after the heart stops naturally.

The Times report indicated that 55 medical workers in 19 states reported witnessing “at least one disturbing case of donation after circulatory death” — some even claiming that providers had administered drugs to “hasten the death” of donors.

Call for reform

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a statement on Monday announcing an initiative to reform the organ transplant system.

The push follows the HRSA’s investigation, which reportedly revealed “disturbing practices by a major organ procurement organization.”

“The entire system must be fixed to ensure that every potential donor’s life is treated with the sanctity it deserves.”

Secretary Kennedy said the investigation revealed that hospitals allowed the organ procurement process to begin “when patients showed signs of life.”

“This is horrifying,” Kennedy said in a statement. “The organ procurement organizations that coordinate access to transplants will be held accountable. The entire system must be fixed to ensure that every potential donor’s life is treated with the sanctity it deserves.”

Under this investigation, HRSA reviewed organ procurement organizations’ “conduct and treatment of vulnerable patients.”

“HRSA’s independent investigation revealed clear negligence after the previous [Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network] OPTN board of directors claimed to find no major concerns in their internal review,” the HHS noted.

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HRSA examined 351 cases where organ donation was authorized but not ultimately completed, the agency indicated.

Of these, 103 cases, or over 29%, showed “concerning features,” including 73 patients who had neurological signs that were “incompatible” with organ donation.

The investigation also discovered that at least 28 patients may not have been deceased at the time of organ procurement.

The HHS said this raises “serious ethical and legal questions.”

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“Evidence pointed to poor neurologic assessments, lack of coordination with medical teams, questionable consent practices and misclassification of causes of death, particularly in overdose cases,” the agency said.

As part of the reform, organ procurement organizations will be required to follow “strict corrective actions” and make “system-level changes” to safeguard potential donors. 

CEO cites ‘fragmented oversight’

Dr. Maureen McBride, CEO of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), responded to The New York Times report in an online statement, calling the patient situations “horrific.”

“This falls far below the standard that the American organ donation and transplant system — the global gold standard — demands, and it cannot be tolerated,” she said. 

“This sharply underscores the need for a more unified and accountable structure for overseeing the nation’s organ donation and transplant system.”

There are currently more than 103,000 men, women and children on the national transplant waiting list.

There is currently “fragmented oversight” of the organ transplant system — shared by the HRSA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) — which has led to “confusion and inconsistent accountability,” according to McBride.

To ensure a “safe, effective and trustworthy” system, she called for consolidated oversight and an improved patient-safety reporting system.

The federal government “remains ultimately accountable for oversight of the system,” McBride noted.

“UNOS will continue to advocate for reforms to improve the system, and we look forward to sharing our proposed reforms with Congress this week and making meaningful progress in partnership with the federal government to strengthen the system,” she added.

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Robert Montgomery, M.D., director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, noted that his hospital follows a “strict protocol” to not harvest organs until five minutes after circulatory death.

“We take this very, very seriously,” he said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “The highest ethical standards are used.”

“I have been working my entire career to overcome the drastic organ shortage that costs many lives.”

There are currently more than 103,000 men, women and children on the national transplant waiting list, HRSA said.

Each day, 13 people die while waiting for an organ transplant.

King Charles allegedly banished gardener over flower knowledge as staff exodus grows

King Charles III allegedly can’t keep his gardeners around.

Eleven out of 12 gardeners have left the team tasked with working at Highgrove House since 2022, according to The Sunday Times. At least one staffer filed a complaint, claiming they were “under-resourced and constantly struggling to fulfill the King’s request.” 

Members of the staff have “developed physical injuries trying to keep up, and that the team suffered from low morale,” the outlet reported.

When a staff member revealed “a lack of knowledge about a particular flower,” the king allegedly said: “Don’t put that man in front of me again.”

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The King’s Foundation maintained that staff turnover is “well below” the national average when reached by Fox News Digital.

“At The King’s Foundation, we take staff welfare extremely seriously and strive to be an exemplary employer,” a spokesperson for the King’s Foundation said. “We are proud to regularly report very high satisfaction rates in our annual staff survey. Our staff turnover is well below the national average, as is the number of formal grievances raised. For the gardening team at Highgrove specifically, we regularly review guidance from the Professional Gardeners Guild for pay benchmarking.”

“Highgrove has also seen many positive developments since The King’s Foundation became the charitable custodian of the gardens. Since 2022, the operating profit has more than doubled, a new education facility teaching traditional heritage skills to hundreds of students has been established, and visitor numbers continue to reach over 40,000 annually.”

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Fox News Digital can confirm only one grievance was reported between 2024 and 2025 out of almost 500 staff.

The staff have also received pay raises each year since 2022, Fox News Digital has learned. The raises add up to between 15% and 19%, in line with national averages.

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King Charles has resided at Highgrove House since 1980. He raised his two children, Prince Harry and Prince William, with his then-wife Princess Diana.

Charles and Queen Camilla share the home today.

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