President reveals potential successor to carry MAGA torch after final term ends
Vice President JD Vance would be favored to secure the Republican nomination for president in 2028, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
Trump was at the South Court Auditorium where he signed an executive order to create a 2028 Los Angeles Olympics task force when senior Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked him if Vance was likely to become the face of the Make America Great Again movement after noting the president said he wouldn’t be running for a third term.
“You could clear the entire Republican field right now,” Doocy told Trump. “Do you agree that the heir-apparent to MAGA is JD Vance?”
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In his answer, Trump noted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio could team up with Vance to create a formidable ticket.
“Well, I think most likely. In all fairness, he’s the vice president, and I think Marco is also somebody that maybe would get together with JD in some form,” Trump replied.
“I also think we have incredible people, some of the people on the stage right here. So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job,” he added. “And he would be probably favored at this point.”
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The president also said others in his Cabinet could possibly lead the MAGA movement. Trump and some of his allies have previously floated the idea of him running for a third term, which is constitutionally prohibited.
Rubio ran against Trump during the 2016 primary but has since positioned himself as a Trump ally.
Last month, Rubio dismissed speculation that he could be the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nominee. Instead, he threw support behind Vance.
“I think JD Vance would be a great nominee if he decides he wants to do that,” Rubio said during an interview with Lara Trump that aired on the Fox News Channel.
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He also commended Vance’s performance as vice president during the segment on “My View with Lara Trump” and made clear he is satisfied with his current role in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
Teamsters chief claims VP pointed finger and warned union to ‘get on board’
Teamsters president Sean O’Brien accused then-Vice President Kamala Harris of pressuring his union for an endorsement Tuesday, recounting a tense meeting in which she allegedly said the union “better get on board.”
O’Brien spoke with The Free Press founder and editor Bari Weiss on her “Honestly” podcast about who truly represents the American working class in a shifting political landscape.
He described one off-putting encounter a Teamsters leader had with the 2024 presidential candidate in a photo op line:
“So, Joan goes in the line and Joan says, ‘I’m Joan Corey. I’m a vice president with the Teamsters Union,’ and [Harris] pointed her finger at Joan and said, ‘Teamsters better get on board,’ and so Joan says, ‘Excuse me?’ ‘Yeah, Teamsters better get on board. I don’t know why you haven’t endorsed me yet.’ So she comes back, and she tells me this, and I’m like, ‘The nerve!'”
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O’Brien, who has criticized the Democratic Party in the past, went on to claim that when Harris met with the union’s executive board, which had prepared a slate of 16 questions, she only answered four questions.
“She really didn’t answer the questions, and then on the fourth question my chief of staff slides me an index card and says, ‘This is the last question. She’s not answering anymore,’ because she wanted to, like, pontificate and give her speech of why the country is the way it is, why we should endorse her.”
O’Brien paraphrased her closing as essentially telling the union leadership, “‘Listen, I’m going to win with you or without you.’”
“And it was like such a smug answer, like, okay, and that turned the majority of the people in that room off her,” he said. O’Brien then described their postmortem of the meeting, noting that many in the union leadership were turned off by Harris’ smug demeanor and body language.
“You could smell it a mile away,” he said.
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The Teamsters declined to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential race, a move that sparked internal and external criticism.
“Once we announced that there was going to be no endorsement, that’s when all the keyboard warriors came out and the attacks from the DSA and, you know, my friends that were allegedly my friends that were, you know, high-ranking senators of the Democratic Party,” he said. “Once I spoke at the RNC, then I was, you know, no good.”
Harris didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
African nation strikes deal with Trump to accept hundreds of Biden’s ‘infiltrators’
Rwanda has agreed to take in illegal immigrants deported from the United States amid the Trump administration’s plans to send deportees to third countries.
Under the agreement, the country will take up to 250 deportees from the U.S., with “the ability to approve each individual proposed for resettlement,” Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press.
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A State Department official told Fox News Digital that the U.S. works with Rwanda on a range of “mutual priorities” and that ongoing engagements with other governments is “vital to deterring illegal and mass migration and securing our borders.”
Rwanda would be the third country to take in illegal immigrants from the U.S.
Last month, the Trump administration sent 13 men it described as dangerous criminals who were in the U.S. illegally to South Sudan and Eswatini in Africa after their native countries refused to take them back.
The U.S. has said it is seeking more agreements with African nations.
“The United States is constantly engaged in diplomatic conversations with foreign nations who are willing to assist us in removing the illegal aliens that Joe Biden allowed to infiltrate American communities,” a White House official told Fox News Digital.
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In addition to Rwanda, the U.S. has also deported hundreds of Venezuelans and others to Costa Rica, Panama and El Salvador.
In early July, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to deport certain migrants to countries other than their homeland.
In 2022, Rwanda struck a deal with the United Kingdom to accept migrants who arrived there to claim asylum. The deal was scrapped once Britain’s Labour government took over.
Criticis of the deal voiced concerns regarding Rwanda’s human rights record and the possible dangers for refugees.
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In addition, Britain’s Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that the deal was unlawful because Rwanda was not a safe third country for migrants.
Woody Allen’s note reportedly exposes life inside Epstein’s Manhattan mansion
Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse was akin to “Castle Dracula,” Woody Allen allegedly typed out in an undated letter reportedly sent to the convicted sex offender.
Allen, 89, allegedly gave the note to Epstein in 2016 for his birthday, according to documents obtained by the New York Times.
The “Annie Hall” director praised the late financier for his ability to connect a myriad of “interesting people” at his lavish dinner parties, which Allen claimed he regularly attended with his wife Soon-Yi.
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Allen allegedly wrote that he “always” accepted an invitation to an event at Epstein’s palatial digs, a seven-story, 21,000-square-foot abode in the heart of New York City.
“Being neighbors, my wife Soon-Yi and I have been invited for dinner many times,” Allen allegedly wrote. “Always accept, always interesting. Wide variety of interesting people at every dinner just about. Politicians, scientists, teachers, magicians, comedians, intellectuals, journalists, an entymologist, a concert pianist.”
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“Anyhow, it’s always interesting and the food is sumptuous and abundant. Lots of dishes, plenty of choices, numerous desse[r]ts, well served. I say well served – often it’s by some professional houseman and just as often by several young women reminding one of Castle Dracula where Lugosi has three young female vampires who service the place. Add to this that Jeffrey lives in a vast house alone, one can picture him sleeping in damp earth.”
Allen described one particularly satisfactory meal, where he and Soon-Yi dined among a “list of accomplished types.”
“But back to the food. Dependably a fine dinner but this was not always the case,” Allen wrote. “In fact, the first time we came over it was a very different story. We were invited with a list of accomplished types, men and women in journalism, in TV, even royalty. We were ushered up to the living room where everyone sat around prior to dinner being served and chatted. No drinks were served. You could get one if you asked for one. That should have been the first clue.”
He continued, “When the meal was put out downstairs it was meager (sic). So meagre (sic) my wife the ones sitting next to her kept mumbling, is this it? Is this all we’re getting? After I leave I may have to go to a restaurant. We didn’t want to say anything when we came the next time but my wife did say in that tactful way she has, there is going to be more food, isn’t there? Under her badgering the situation gradually improved and subsequent dinners offered buckets of Chinese food ordered from a local restaurant and placed on a buffet where one could get in line and help one’s self.”
“It all seemed odd for a man of substance who entertained many illustrious guests often. Under contined (sic) badgering by my wife arrangements were made for food to be cooked at home and served. She had to explain the order in which things come out. Not the main course and then the appetizer but the other way around.
“In time she bullied him into putting a few flowers in the middle of the table to make it look mildly warm and inviting. This took time and a number of corrections but his meals have been tweaked into some sense of normal, civil, dining. The large phone and computer at his right hand does take some of the relaxed home-cooking atmosphere out of it but but one can’t have everything – not at Castle Dracula.”
Representatives for Woody Allen did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Allen and Soon-Yi met when Allen was in a relationship with Soon-Yi’s adoptive mother, Mia Farrow. The two began a relationship despite their 35-year age difference. Allen was accused by his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow, of sexual abuse. Allen has denied the allegations.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in 2019, one month after his arrest on federal charges for sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. He had previously pleaded guilty to prostitution charges as part of a plea deal, and served 13 months in a Palm Beach jail.
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His accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Maxwell was recently transferred to a lower-security facility, Federal Prison Camp Bryan, in Texas.
FPC Bryan, which is home to roughly 600 female inmates convicted of non-violent crimes, serves as a minimum-security prison that also houses Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Jen Shah.
Her defense team told the Supreme Court Tuesday that it opposes a judge releasing grand jury transcripts in her sex trafficking case after the Trump Department of Justice moved to unseal them.
Maxwell’s attorneys wrote in court papers that the unsealing would jeopardize her appeal to the Supreme Court and that their client could not take an “informed position” since the court had declined to let her defense team see the transcripts in advance.
The move by Maxwell, while expected, adds to the obstacles the DOJ must overcome to release grand jury transcripts from Epstein’s and Maxwell’s cases. The department had requested the material after President Donald Trump called for Attorney General Pam Bondi to do more to assuage public outcry about the DOJ’s initial decision last month to withhold any further information about Epstein’s case.
Trump, who was among the many high-profile figures in Epstein’s social circle, had previously brushed off growing calls from MAGA supporters to unveil more information about Epstein’s case after the late financier was accused in 2019 of engaging in sex trafficking and sexual abuse of underage women.
But a renewed public focus on Trump’s relationship with Epstein prompted the president to shift his stance and claim that while some of the files were fabricated by Democrats, the DOJ should release what it could.
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Deputies find weapons cache hidden under blanket in restricted airport zone
Authorities in Florida arrested a man early Tuesday morning after discovering a loaded AR-15 rifle and several knives inside a rental vehicle parked in a restricted area at a Palm Beach County Airport, according to law enforcement officials.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) deputies responded around 7:10 a.m. after airport operations staff reported a suspicious individual standing outside a dark-colored vehicle in a secure parking zone.
When deputies arrived, they found the man, later identified as Michael Rodrigues, 41, of no known local address, outside the vehicle, reportedly getting dressed. Deputies determined the vehicle was a rental and opened the glove compartment to retrieve the rental agreement. Inside, they found a fully loaded AR-15 magazine.
A full search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives hidden beneath a blanket on the seat. The man was taken into custody without incident and is currently being interviewed by detectives.
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Rodrigues has not yet been formally charged, but the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to obtain a search warrant for further examination of the vehicle and any related evidence.
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The airport is known to be used by President Trump, though officials confirmed Trump is not currently in Florida.
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A law enforcement source tells Fox News that no threats have been made and the motive behind the incident remains unclear at this time.
Trump threatens fed DC takeover after former DOGE worker beaten
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to federalize Washington, D.C., calling for local minors and gang members over the age of 14 to be prosecuted as adults, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation’s capital.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said local youth and gang members are “randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released.”
Along with the post, Trump shared a photo of a bloodied man on the street.
Multiple sources told Fox News Digital the person in the photo shared by the president is Edward Coristine, the teenager known as “Big Balls,” who previously worked for DOGE.
Sources told Fox News Digital Coristine was violently attacked late Sunday or early Monday.
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“The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs,” Trump wrote. “… Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Former DOGE head Elon Musk weighed in on X, sharing more of the story.
“A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC,” Musk wrote. “A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize DC.”
When speaking with reporters Tuesday night, Trump said, “Either they’re going to straighten their act out in terms of government and in terms of protection, or we’re going to have to federalize and run it the way it’s supposed to be run.”
The president said it appears criminals are “not afraid” of the police, because “nothing ever happens to them.”
“Washington, D.C. must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see,” he wrote in the post. “If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they’re not going to get away with it anymore.”
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The most recent attack came after a House staffer in May was the victim of an armed carjacking in Navy Yard.
The same month, affiliate FOX 5 D.C. reported that a large group of teens took over a Navy Yard park, leading to several arrests and one hospitalization.
In July, congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, a 16-year-old boy and a woman were shot in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Tarpinian-Jachym later died.
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In April, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was walking to the Navy Yard Metro Station when his staff member told him a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority police officer had been stabbed in the face.
The Metropolitan Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police and White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Cruise ship loses power near Italy, thousands stranded as vessel drifts at sea
A dream vacation took a dark turn after passengers on board a Celebrity Cruises vessel reportedly experienced a temporary loss of power over the weekend, leaving it adrift for several hours.
The ship, Constellation, was sailing near the Italian coast on Saturday, Aug. 2, when it encountered a power outage that a spokesperson for Royal Caribbean Group, Celebrity Cruises’ parent company, described as a “technical issue.”
Reports indicate the vessel was without electricity and air conditioning for under three hours, though the cruise line has not specified what caused the issue or how it was resolved.
Despite the outage, passengers were reportedly still able to use their cellphones, as the ship was sailing close enough to shore to maintain service, according to a statement to Fox News Digital from the cruise line.
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Cruise tracking website CruiseMapper shows the ship is currently on an 11-day itinerary that began on July 28 from Porto Corsini in Ravenna, Italy. Scheduled stops include destinations in Croatia and Montenegro, with the cruise concluding on Aug. 8 in Civitavecchia, the nearest port to Rome.
According to Celebrity Cruises’ website, the ship can carry up to 2,184 guests.
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In the event of a power loss, an occurrence not uncommon in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean notes that emergency generators are automatically activated.
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These generators, located on the upper decks with an independent fuel supply, according to the website, are designed to support essential systems, including emergency lighting, fire detection, elevators and even engine restarts. They also ensure that communication through radio, fax and email remains functional.
The recent incident echoes concerns raised in a June Netflix docuseries titled “Trainwreck: Poop Cruise,” which recounted the infamous 2013 incident aboard the Carnival Triumph. During that cruise, a fire in the engine room destroyed electrical cables, leaving the vessel powerless in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Passengers on that cruise endured several days without lighting, air conditioning, refrigeration or functioning restrooms, ultimately having to use plastic bags for waste and cope with raw sewage onboard.
Tom Brady’s message leaves Titans’ No 1 pick stunned: ‘Greatest of all time’
Before they became legends on the gridiron, every NFL legend was a humble rookie hoping to make an impact with their team.
As the 2025 NFL rookie class gets prepared for their first crack at doing just that, some of those legends surprised them thanks to Fanatics.
The genuine shock led to some strong emotions from this year’s rookies.
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NFL legends, including Tom Brady, Barry Sanders, Joe Montana, Peyton and Eli Manning, Tim Brown, and Jerry Rice all put together surprise videos for some of the top rookies in the draft class.
Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.
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“You’re gonna grow in ways you couldn’t even imagine, and I’m gonna be watching, and I’m always pulling for you,” Brady said.
“Just crazy for the greatest player of all time to send me a video like that,” Ward responded after watching Brady’s video.
Brady also dished out some advice to New England Patriots receiver Kyle Williams, who couldn’t hold back his emotions when he looked under his seat and found a Brady-signed jersey — just like Ward.
Each rookie got a video and a signed jersey from either a legend that played for their team, or a current veteran who plays their position.
Take Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua talking to fellow Hawaiian receiver, Tetairoa McMillan from the Carolina Panthers. Rice also spoke to Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter.
“I wasn’t the most talented guy out there, but I had my work ethic, and I wasn’t going to let anyone outwork me,” Rice said to Hunter.
“Way to be a top-five pick, man. We talked about it. You did it. Congratulations,” Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons said to New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter, a fellow Penn State product who will be his rival now.
And Carter’s new teammate, running back Cam Skattebo, couldn’t hold back his tears after hearing Eddie George give him words of encouragement.
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As these rookies continue grinding in training camp, they will be sponges, soaking in all the advice and information they can get to make sure they’re walking the right path to reach the heights these legends got to.
Miley Cyrus says she feels ‘powerful’ in striking nude magazine shoot
Miley Cyrus feels powerful, even with her clothes off.
On Monday, Cyrus was seen posing nude on the cover of Perfect Magazine. In the shot, the musician had her hand covering one of her breasts with her hair positioned in front of the other.
“Even if I’m wearing nothing, there still feels like a level of power to it,” Cyrus told the magazine.
Cyrus’ tattoos were on full display in the photo. The shot cut off very low on the pop star’s stomach, revealing that she wasn’t wearing anything during the photo shoot.
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Cyrus posed for three covers for Perfect Magazine.
“Even if I’m wearing nothing, there still feels like a level of power to it.”
The former Disney Channel star is currently promoting her album, “Something Beautiful,” which debuted in May. She also released a musical movie by the same name that was released in June.
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Cyrus also released a concert series titled “Somewhere Beautiful” that celebrated her ninth studio album.
The pop star rose to fame as a child star on “Hannah Montana.”
Last week, she revealed on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio, that she plans on doing something special for the show’s 20th anniversary.
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“I want to design something really, really special for it because it really was the beginning of all of this that now sits here today. Without Hannah, there really wouldn’t be this kind of… this me.”
She also said she’s excited to “celebrate” her character, which catapulted her career.
“It’s so crazy to think, too, that I started as a character that I thought was going to be impossible to shed.
“And now that’s something that when I walk into a space, it’s looked at as this sense of nostalgia or something that you have from your childhood, but I’ve now been as kind of integrated into everyone’s life as the character itself. So that’s exciting to get to celebrate that,” Cyrus said.
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