Trump administration designates antifa as domestic terrorist group
President Donald Trump has formally designated antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization,” asserting that the left-wing activist group poses a direct threat to the U.S. government, law enforcement and rule of law.
In an executive order signed Monday, Trump instructed federal agencies to “investigate, disrupt and dismantle” any illegal operations linked to antifa.
“Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States Government, law enforcement authorities, and our system of law,” the order states. “It uses illegal means to organize and execute a campaign of violence and terrorism nationwide to accomplish these goals.”
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The executive order also accuses antifa of deliberately targeting and recruiting young Americans, and then radicalizing them to engage in violent acts and the suppression of political activity.
“Individuals associated with and acting on behalf of antifa further coordinate with other organizations and entities for the purpose of spreading, fomenting, and advancing political violence and suppressing lawful political speech,” the executive order notes. “This organized effort designed to achieve policy objectives by coercion and intimidation is domestic terrorism.”
Last week, Trump first announced he would designate antifa as a terrorist organization, describing the group as “A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER.” That announcement followed just days after the President said he would “100%” consider the designation.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Sept. 15, Trump accused antifa participants of being “professional agitators” in response to the administration’s recent crackdown on illegal immigration.
“Antifa is terrible,” the president said at the time. “These aren’t protests, these are crimes that they’re doing. They’re throwing bricks at cars of the ICE and Border Patrol. … They’re professional agitators. … They should be put in jail. What they’re doing to this country is really subversive.”
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Antifa, which is short for “anti-fascist,” is a decentralized movement that does not have a designated leader, membership or structure.
The movement claims to oppose fascism, white supremacy and far-right extremism.
However, those who identify as part of antifa — often wearing all black clothing and masks — have come under fire for their use of doxxing, violence and intimidation.
In response to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, Trump linked alleged killer Tyler Robinson to “radical” far-left activism.
According to authorities, bullet casings found near the suspected murder weapon were engraved with “Hey fascist! Catch!” and “Bella ciao bella ciao ciao,” which stems from an anti-fascist song popularized by the Italian resistance during World War II.
“We have a radical left group of lunatics out there, just absolute lunatics, and we’re going to get that problem solved,” Trump told reporters before boarding Marine One on Sept. 11.
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Trump added he wanted people to respond to Kirk’s death in a non-violent manner, something Kirk advocated for throughout his career.
Employee terminated after writing offensive note on customer’s Starbucks cup
An Ohio woman ordered Charlie Kirk’s go-to Starbucks drink on Sunday evening — and was startled to find a hateful message written on the cup.
Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.
When she received her order, she was shocked to see that an employee had written “racist’s fav drink” on the side of the cup.
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“It’s time for people to stop this nonsense,” Perkins told Fox News Digital.
After speaking to the manager, Perkins learned that the employee admitted to writing the hateful message — and was subsequently fired.
“I would agree that people should be fired if they’re doing something like this,” Perkins said, adding that “actions have repercussions.”
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“I feel like Charlie stood for respect — we don’t have to agree on everything. We can disagree on a lot of things, but we respect each other,” she went on.
“We can’t communicate and grow if we’re disrespecting each other.”
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In a comment to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Starbucks provided the below statement.
“Writing this on a cup is unacceptable, and we have clear policies that prohibit negative messages to help preserve a welcoming environment. This Starbucks location is licensed and operated by Kroger. We understand that this associate was terminated by Kroger.”
Kroger confirmed the firing in an email on Monday to Fox News Digital. “This behavior does not reflect Kroger’s values,” the representative said.
Perkins added that she often visits Starbucks when traveling because it’s “readily available,” but said she no longer plans to do so.
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“I don’t intend to spend another penny at Starbucks — and as far as I’m concerned, neither will my children or anybody else in my family who will listen to me.”
Donors rally behind Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Large donors and Trump allies have rallied behind Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk, a surge in support that analysts told The Guardian is likely to keep the group a powerful force on the American right.
Among them, Lynn Friess — widow of early mega-donor Foster Friess — pledged $1 million, saying her gift would support a surge in new chapters across the U.S.
In 2024, TPUSA more than doubled its 2020 fundraising, bringing in roughly $85 million. At the time of Kirk’s death, the group counted 900 college chapters, 1,200 high school chapters, and tens of thousands of new chapter inquiries.
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Major donors reportedly include the Bradley Impact Fund, Donors Trust, and the Deason Foundation.
“Charlie was an extraordinary fundraiser with deep ties to President Trump and his son Don Jr.,” Republican consultant Chuck Coughlin reportedly told The Guardian. “He is a big loss to them and they will be scrambling to fill that void.”
A large crowd gathered at the University of Minnesota for Turning Point USA’s first campus event since founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University.
Conservative media host Michael Knowles served as guest speaker and, in Kirk’s honor, opened the floor for questions after his remarks.
On X, TPUSA posted a video celebrating the launch of its Turning Point Tour at the University of Minnesota with Knowles, saying, “This is the Turning Point Tour kicks off at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with @michaeljknowles and an amazing turnout.”
Andrew Kolvet told Fox News’ Jesse Watters that geotagging detected more than 277,000 devices at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, calling the massive turnout and rapid planning “a testament to Kirk’s leadership and the people he surrounded himself with.”
Kolvet, who worked as the executive producer on Kirk’s podcast, added that Kirk would have been proud to see so many people praying, holding vigils, and watching world leaders unite in Phoenix to honor him and “lift up the name of Jesus.”
He said Erika Kirk was deeply moved, often reminding her husband that nothing about his life — or his death — was “normal.”
He described the past 11 days as a whirlwind, from grief and heartbreak to the challenge of staging a stadium-sized memorial in less than a week.
Kolvet credited the TPUSA team with achieving what should have taken six months in only six days, calling it a testament to Kirk’s leadership and legacy.
Wyoming state Rep. Scott Smith, who relies on crutches because of a disability, walked nearly three miles to attend the Charlie Kirk memorial in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, the Cowboy State Daily reported.
Smith and his wife, Charissa, traveled from their hometown of Lingle, Wyoming, to Arizona for the service. They drove to Denver, flew to Phoenix, and headed for the stadium before sunrise, only to be stopped by gridlocked traffic nearly three miles from the venue.
With the handicap lot full, Smith parked about 2.5 miles away. On crutches, he and his wife made their way through crowds, gravel, and rising heat to reach the memorial.
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Smith described the trek as painful and hazardous but said he felt God urging him forward, calling it “a moment in history” to honor Kirk. He added that the service felt like a revival, emphasizing worship and biblical values.
His biggest takeaway, he said, was that “the most important thing in life is your walk with Christ.”
Sinclair Broadcast Group canceled a planned Charlie Kirk tribute just minutes before it was scheduled to air, after violent threats against its ABC affiliates forced the company to shift the program online amid fears of further attacks, according to a report.
The New York Post reported that the decision came after a shooting at an ABC station in Sacramento, California, where a gunman opened fire in the lobby. No one was injured, but the suspect—initially released on bail—was later taken into custody by the FBI.
Sinclair, which operates more than 40 ABC affiliates, feared the broadcast could encourage similar violence.
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Executives moved the program to YouTube and ordered increased security at all facilities, the Post reported.
Sinclair also notified law enforcement and private security providers, though details about which agencies were formally engaged remain unclear.
A conservative political action committee launched an effort to expose teachers across the country justifying Charlie Kirk’s assassination online and is pushing back on claims from the left that conservatives are being hypocritical about free speech.
Stefano Forte, executive director of 1776 Project PAC, spoke to Fox News digital about the new form live on the organization’s website where users can flag teachers and administrators who have justified Kirk’s killing online, a form he says has already yielded an “endless stream of tips.”
“Many people are essentially happy that Charlie Kirk has been killed. And these people are in charge of the next generations,” Forte said.
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As conservatives online have launched a variety of efforts to expose online hate directed at Kirk, numerous elected officials and pundits on the left have accused the political right of cracking down on free speech, which Forte called “ridiculous.”
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Mikey McCoy, speaking on Fox News’ “The Story” with Martha MacCallum, called Charlie Kirk a martyr whose legacy is sparking a wave of faith, forgiveness, and renewed commitment to dialogue in the wake of his assassination.
McCoy told MacCallum Kirk was a martyr for using his voice to engage in peaceful dialogue. Kirk’s former chief of staff also highlighted the scale of the memorial, which he claimed had over 277,000 in-person attendees and 100 million people streaming online
During the interview, McCoy dismissed Don Lemon’s criticism that the memorial reflected “religious nationalism,” countering that neither Lemon nor late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel could draw the massive crowds and engagement that Kirk’s legacy inspired.
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“I don’t think Don Lemon’s very big anymore. His ratings fell off the roof and he lost his show, so I don’t know how many people are listening to his statements anymore,” McCoy said. “Charlie would totally agree with his ability to execute free speech and say whatever he wants. He would say the same for Jimmy Kimmel, but ultimately he’s not funny anymore. Both of them have bad views, bad ratings, and neither of them could fill a stadium with a hundred thousand people.”
McCoy also talked about his father, pastor Rob McCoy, leading an altar call at the memorial that drew many newcomers to Christianity.
“What we saw at that event yesterday was a microcosmic glimpse of what heaven is like right now … hundreds of thousands of people gathering in a stadium to lay their heartbreak and their pain at the feet of Jesus to worship for three hours,” McCoy said.
Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrats of playing politics over a resolution honoring the “life and legacy” of Charlie Kirk, which passed the House along bipartisan lines last week.
The Friday vote split Democrats – 95 voted to approve the measure, 58 voted in opposition, 38 voted “present” and 22 did not vote.
House Republicans have been hammering those 58, and several pointed out the fractured vote was much different from an earlier resolution condemning an attack on state lawmakers from Minnesota who were shot earlier this year.
That resolution passed the House in a unanimous 424-0 vote in late June.
Find out what Republican lawmakers are saying.
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ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return on Tuesday after a brief suspension, The Walt Disney Company has announced.
“Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” a Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Kimmel’s late-night show was pulled off the air last Wednesday after Kimmel’s remarks about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk sparked outrage and a veiled threat from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Disney decided to suspend the show after two major affiliate owners pulled airings of Kimmel from their stations, and Kimmel reportedly had told executives he would not apologize for his comments.
Read more about Kimmel’s return.
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An Ohio woman ordered Charlie Kirk’s go-to Starbucks drink on Sunday evening — and was startled to find a hateful message written on the cup.
Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.
When she received her order, she was shocked to see that an employee had written “racist’s fav drink” on the side of the cup.
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“It’s time for people to stop this nonsense,” Perkins told Fox News Digital.
Find out what happened to the employee after she allegedly wrote the disturbing message.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday launched the Combat Violent Extremism Portal, allowing citizens to anonymously report politically motivated threats. The move follows rising violence against ICE officers and the recent assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
Through the portal, Floridians can upload screenshots, videos, and other evidence of politically motivated threats.
The Office of Statewide Prosecution will review submissions and determine whether to pursue charges. Officials stressed the portal is not for emergencies and urged citizens to call 911 if facing immediate danger.
“Threats of political violence will not be tolerated in Florida,” Uthmeier said. “That is why today we are launching a new tool, simply named the Combat Violent Extremism Portal, to report acts or threats of political violence.”
A day after a large memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona, Turning Point USA — the organization he founded — announced a national campus tour to carry on his work.
“Our campus tour this fall will continue Charlie’s mission,” his wife, Erika Kirk, said in a statement on the organization’s website.
The announcement listed several high-profile speakers, including Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck, Michael Knowles, Sen. Mike Lee, Vivek Ramaswamy, Frank Turek, and Erika Kirk.
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Additional participants include Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, comedian Rob Schneider, and Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz.
The tour is scheduled to begin Sept. 22 at the University of Minnesota. Stops include Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., on Sept. 24, and Utah State University in Logan on Sept. 30.
The tour continues through Nov. 10, when it concludes at the University of California, Berkeley.
There were zero felony arrests and just two misdemeanor arrests at Charlie Kirk’s memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, the Maricopa County Attorney’s office told Fox News Digital on Monday.
Given local law enforcement’s estimate of the massive crowd size of 90,000 to 100,000 people, the arrest count was “super impressive,” the attorney’s office said.
Mourners had traveled from across the country and waited in line for hours outside the stadium. The 63,400-seat stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals, filled with people dressed in red, white and blue. Some people had to be turned away as the venue reached capacity.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Erika Kirk’s act of “mercy” in forgiving her husband’s alleged killer was “one of the greatest acts of grace this world has ever seen.”
Leavitt made the remarks during the Monday’s White House press briefing, the first since the memorial service for Charlie Kirk.
“All across the country, millions of Americans have prayed, hosted vigils, attended church services, became politically engaged for the first time, and honored the legacy of Charlie and the ideals he died speaking for,” she said. “The beautiful memorial service attended by President Trump and 100,000 great Americans at state Farm Stadium, yesterday was just the latest, latest example.”
“And Erika Kirk’s mercy was one of the greatest acts of grace this world has ever seen,” she added. “May God continue to watch over Erika and their beautiful children.”
Leavitt also scolded House Democrats for being the exception to the “unity” seen at the memorial service after 58 voted no and 38 voted present on a resolution to honor the “life and legacy” of the late conservative activist on Friday.
The measure got bipartisan support in a 310-58 vote, with both Democrats and Republicans having quickly risen to condemn political violence in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.
“A number of those same Democrats took to the House floor to smear Charlie Kirk’s name,” she said. “The man wasn’t even buried yet, and Democrat members of Congress were denigrating his memory on the floor of the House of Representatives. This was truly a sad moment, and a clear reflection of how radical the Democrat Party has become.”
Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.
After Charlie Kirk’s massive memorial service, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) announced that merchandise purchased through its online store could take up to 12 weeks to ship.
“Due to the overwhelming support for Charlie and his mission, please allow up to 12 weeks for shipping,” the TPUSA website stated.
Ahead of Kirk’s memorial on Sunday, TPUSA launched new commemorative merchandise on its website.
One T-shirt features a line-art illustration of the Kirk family walking hand in hand, with a halo above Charlie Kirk’s head. Under the image, in bold block letters, the shirt reads “NEVER SURRENDER,” and beneath, in script, it says “Love, An American Mother.” A black shirt dubbed as the memorial tee, features a bold distressed graphic with the words “This Is Our Turning Point.” The new merchandise also includes baseball hats and stickers.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital’s Amanda Macias.
EXCLUSIVE: More faculty members on college campuses who have celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk should be penalized, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
McMahon’s comments come as tributes to Kirk on campuses have been defaced, and as higher education institutions have dropped employees for controversial statements regarding Kirk’s death.
“I’ve seen some of those college presidents who have fired or suspended teachers or other faculty members that have spoken out really incredibly poorly and celebrated Charlie’s death — I would like to see more of that, quite frankly,” McMahon told Fox News Digital Thursday in Washington at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.
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Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, said she doesn’t want to be the one to decide whether prosecutors seek the death penalty for her husband’s alleged assassin, revealing she’s worried that seeking revenge may prevent her from reuniting with him in heaven.
“I’ve had so many people ask, ‘Do you feel anger toward this man? Like, do you want to seek the death penalty?’ I’ll be honest. I told our lawyer, I want the government to decide this. I do not want that man’s blood on my ledger. Because when I get to heaven, and Jesus is like: ‘Uh, eye for an eye? Is that how we do it?’ And that keeps me from being in heaven, from being with Charlie?” Erika Kirk told The New York Times.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was gunned down at a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He was in the midst of answering a question about transgender mass shooters when he was fatally shot in the neck.
Suspect Tyler Robinson
, 22, was romantically linked to a transgender partner and the FBI says Robinson confessed to the murder in text messages with that partner. President Donald Trump has expressed hope that Robinson would be given the death penalty, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said authorities were gathering everything they need in order to pursue the death penalty against the alleged killer.
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The memorial service for Charlie Kirk had over 100 million streams, according to Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded in 2012.
Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point USA spokesman and executive producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” wrote in a post on social media that production and streaming partners tracked the streaming data for Sunday’s tribute, noting that the 100 million “is JUST what they know about” and “it’s likely much larger.”
“Over 100 million people just heard the Gospel proclaimed again and again by speaker after speaker,” Kolvet wrote. “Truly remarkable.”
The public event also drew between 90,000 and 100,000 people to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, according to local law enforcement crowd estimates.
Between 90,000 and 100,000 people flocked to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday to honor the legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to local law enforcement crowd estimates.
People traveled from across the country and waited in line for hours outside the stadium before the doors. The 63,400-seat stadium quickly filled with people dressed in red, white and blue, as organizers suggested. Some people had to be turned away as the venue reached capacity.
The emotional five-hour service saw speakers, including Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials.
“He’s a martyr now for America’s freedom,” Trump said in his tribute. “I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie. And neither now will history.”
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Dr. Frank Turek, mentor and friend to Charlie Kirk, appeared on “FOX & Friends” on Monday morning to discuss Kirk’s life and the legacy that he built.
Turek, who spoke at Kirk’s memorial Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, said that the service “brought joy to my heart,” especially seeing Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, forgive her husband’s killer.
“It’s only a supernatural force like the Holy Spirit who can do this,” he said.
Turek remembered Kirk for his “soaring intellect” and Kirk’s love of engaging with students in dialogue. He also defended Kirk against those critical of his ideas.
“He loved students and he wanted to dialogue with them,” Turek said. “Isn’t it crazy, Ainsley, that they call somebody like Charlie Kirk a fascist? Do you know of any fascist who gives his opponent the microphone and says, ‘Go ahead, say whatever you want to say. Let’s have a dialogue?’ No, fascists kill their opponents.”
“The guy who killed Charlie was a fascist, not Charlie,” he continued. “It’s amazing how twisted some people get in trying to oppose people they don’t like.”
Tens of thousands of conservatives, young and old, from across the country made the journey to Arizona on Sunday to honor the legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service.
Many of those in attendance told Fox News Digital that they awoke in the middle of the night to make hours-long drives to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, where they then waited in long lines outside to honor Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10 during the first stop of Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University.
“Everyone became friends in line, everyone exchanged numbers, everyone’s on the same team trying to make America great again,” Lindsay Rastgoo, who lives in Arizona, told Fox News Digital.
Josh Riesen of Carson City, Nevada, said he left around 4:30 a.m. Saturday and arrived later that afternoon.
“His word is not going to go away. It’s going to get even stronger from here on out, I think,” he said.
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President Donald Trump met with press aboard Marine One shortly after Sunday’s emotional memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Trump offered heartfelt words of support for Kirk’s widow Erika during the brief Q and A session when he was asked about a private moment he shared with her after the event.
“I’ve gotten to know her over the years. She’s great,” Trump said. “You know, Charlie always used to say, ‘She’s smart.’ He would always say that. You don’t necessarily say that about a lot of people, but he always felt that.”
Trump also spoke about Erika’s character and resilience in the wake of the tragedy.
“She’s got a good heart. And she’s got a shot at making it even more special when you think about it. She’s gonna do good. I think she’s gonna do a good job,” Trump said. “That’s a hard thing to do. You know, it’s one thing to make a speech. For her to make that speech, cause they had a really good relationship.”
President Donald Trump told reporters, while traveling back to Washington, D.C., following Charlie Kirk’s memorial service in Arizona, that the movement built by the activist is too strong to fade.
Trump vowed that Turning Point USA will play a central role in carrying out Kirk’s faith and vision.
When asked, he told reporters that he and his team will work to ensure Kirk’s mission is continued over the next three years.
“Well, I think it’s gonna be automatic actually, and I think Turning Point is going to be a very big factor,” Trump said.
Trump also praised the organization, saying it’s a testament to Kirk’s leadership and to the energy of young conservatives across the U.S.
“I think it’s gonna be automatic, I really do, it’s automatic,” he said. “They’re great people. Good staff, and they’re great people.”
Ford to move world headquarters for first time in nearly 70 years
Ford is packing up and will soon move to its new headquarters a short drive down the road.
The automaker announced it is moving from its current location – dubbed the “Glass House” – in Dearborn, Michigan, to a new site a few miles away that will officially open in November. Ford said it will complete the move from the Glass House – built in 1956 – in the first half of 2026, and that the building will be demolished over the course of about 18 months.
“This is more than just a new building; it’s a catalyst for innovation and a physical symbol of our Ford+ transformation,” Bill Ford and Jim Farley said in a letter to employees. “To win in this new era, we must work more closely together than ever before.”
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The new building will be called the new Ford World Headquarters and, at 2.1 million square feet, is twice the size of the Glass House. The new site is intended to bring employees from the company’s engineering, design and technology teams together in one location.
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The building will be part of a larger campus that will take the name of the current headquarters, the Henry Ford II World Center. Henry Ford II was the grandson of founder Henry Ford and served as CEO from 1945 until 1979. When completed, Ford said 14,000 employees will be within a 15-minute walk of the building.
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Ford’s new location will feature six design studios, a showroom to conduct product reviews, a 160,000-square-foot food hall, wellness and mother’s rooms, as well as more than 300 tech-enabled meeting rooms.
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The new World Headquarters building is on the site of the former Ford Product Development Center, which opened in 1953. Then-President Dwight Eisenhower was there to celebrate the dedication live through the first-ever use of closed-circuit TV.
Some of the country’s most iconic automobiles were born at the site and throughout the Dearborn campus, including the Mustang, Thunderbird, Continental, F-Series trucks, Ranger and Ford GT.
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President Trump ties autism to Tylenol during press conference
President Donald Trump announced that taking the common pain relief drug Tylenol during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of autism for unborn babies, due to the drug’s active ingredient acetaminophen.
“Today we’re delighted to be joined by America’s top medical and public health professionals as we announce historic steps to confront the crisis of autism,” said Trump.
Speaking from the White House on Monday, the president said that Tylenol taken during pregnancy “can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.”
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“The meteoric rise in autism is among the most alarming public health developments in history. There’s never been anything like this,” he said.
“So taking Tylenol is not good,” he said. “For this reason, they are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary.”
Trump also warned against over-vaccinating babies and children, saying, “It’s too much liquid, too many different things are going into that baby at too big a number the size of this thing. When you look at it, it’s like 80 different vaccines and beyond vaccines, 80, and you give that to a little kid.”
The Trump administration said in April it would kick off a massive research initiative to understand the cause of autism by September, and the president hinted at the announcement Sunday at the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Tomorrow we’re going to have one of the biggest announcement(s) … medically, I think, in the history of our country. I think you’re going to find it to be amazing,” he said.
Tylenol manufacturer Kenvue has said it strongly disagrees with the administration’s assessment and said that “acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women.”
“We believe independent, sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism,” a company spokesperson said. “We strongly disagree with any suggestion otherwise and are deeply concerned with the health risk this poses for expecting mothers.”
Speaking during the Monday press conference, however, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said that “we now have data we cannot ignore.”
Makary said that a collection of studies, including from the Boston Birth Cohort, the Nurses Health Study and Mount Sinai-Harvard have established that there is a “causal relationship between prenatal acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental disorders of ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.”
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Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. said that the NIH, FDA, CDC, and CMS are “turning over every stone to identify the ideology of the autism epidemic and how patients and parents can prevent and reverse this alarming trend.”
“We have broken down the traditional silos that have long separated these agencies, and we have fast-tracked research and guidance,” said Kennedy. “Historically, NIH has focused on almost solely on politically safe and entirely fruitless research about the genetic drivers of autism. And that would be like studying the genetic drivers of lung cancer without looking at cigarettes, and that’s what NIH has been doing for 20 years.”
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a survey in April that found that autism prevalence is on the rise and said the increase “might be due to differences in availability of services for early detection and evaluation and diagnostic practices.”
Specifically, the survey found that one in 31 8-year-old children were diagnosed with autism in 2022 — up from one in 36 in 2000.
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Kennedy has also pointed to environmental factors as the root cause of autism.
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“This is coming from an environmental toxin, and somebody made a profit by putting that environmental toxin into our air, our water, our medicines, our food,” Kennedy said in April at an event related to the CDC’s report. “And it’s to their benefit to say ‘Oh, to normalize it, to say all this is all normal, it’s always been here.’ That’s not good for our country.”
‘Let it go’: Comedian challenges Hollywood liberal Rob Reiner on talking to conservatives
On Monday’s episode of his “Club Random” podcast, comedian Bill Maher sparred with Hollywood director Rob Reiner over whether the right and left in America should keep talking to each other.
Maher insisted that both sides should continue talking despite the heightened political tensions in the country – inflamed in recent weeks by the assassination of Charlie Kirk – while the Hollywood liberal said there might be exceptions if people can’t agree on basic facts. Maher disagreed, calling Reiner’s point a slippery slope.
“Before you have the exchange, you have to agree on certain facts,” Reiner said.
Maher replied, “No, you don’t. You can’t. Once you start down that road… you just have to talk to people.”
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Reiner, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, opened the discussion by saying conservatives and liberals today are less willing to sit down and hash out issues than in previous eras.
Maher agreed and criticized Democrats for refusing bipartisan cooperation at a time when Republicans hold more political power.
“This would make some sense for the Democrats if they had any power,” he said. “But the idea of we don’t talk to you when we don’t even have the power? Of course, you have to talk to people.”
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Reiner partially agreed, though he maintained that there has to be some agreement between both sides before dialogue can start. Maher rejected that idea, though Reiner pushed back.
“No, no, you talk to people. But if somebody says two plus two is four and the other guy says, ‘No, it’s not,’ how do you begin the discussion?” he asked.
“Because, Rob, that’s a slippery slope,” Maher replied.
Elsewhere, the host told the filmmaker, “If you start down that road of ‘I can’t talk to you if you believe this crazy thing’ because maybe – you just can’t.”
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Reiner needed more convincing.
“Let’s say you’re having a conversation with that person,” he said, using the example of someone who denies the moon landing. “So what do you say after that?” he asked.
Maher offered his solution.
“Same thing you would do in a marriage,” he said.
He continued: “It’s very like a relationship. And no, I have not been married, but I have been in long-term serious relationships. And I know there are moments where the person is believing something and you just – every fiber of your being wants to be like, ‘I got to get this person to not see it that way, ‘cause I just think it’s f—— nuts.’”
“And if you want that relationship to last, you’re gonna have to learn the three little words that are most important to any relationship, and they’re not ‘I love you.’ They’re, ‘Let it go,’” Maher added.
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Young men’s elk hunting outing ends in death as bodies discovered in rugged terrain
Two young men were found dead after going missing in rugged Colorado terrain.
Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, have been identified by Lynee Runkle on a GoFundMe. Runkle said she is the aunt of Porter. The two were reported missing to the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office on September 13, but last made contact with their family on September 11.
“It is with a broken heart and through tears that I give you this update,” Runkle wrote on Thursday. “Andrew and Ian have both been found deceased. Their bodies were discovered earlier today by Colorado Search and Rescue.”
Deputies say Porter, who was from Asheville, North Carolina, and Stasko, who is from Salt Lake City, Utah, “were reported over due while elk hunting.” They did have a satellite device, which Runkle said was “not functioning.”
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The two were in the San Juan Wilderness Area west of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, according to CCSO. The vehicle they drove to the Los Pinos trail head was found.
“Camping gear and backpacks were located in the vehicle prompting Deputies to become concerned due to heavy rain and bad weather,” CCSO said in a Tuesday news release.
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Search and rescue teams from multiple states and counties joined in the effort to find the hunters, totaling more than 54 professionally trained personnel and volunteers, CCSO said. Teams searched on foot, on horseback and on all-terrain vehicles. Drones, dogs and a personally-owned Black Hawk helicopter were also utilized in the search.
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“The commitment, coordination and professionalism of all those involved in the search are a testament to our efforts. This collaborative effort reflects the strength of our community and the unwavering dedication to every volunteer and agency involved. We are proud of the perseverance demonstrated throughout the search,” CCSO said in a news release.
FBI arrests man accused of ABC news station shooting and finds disturbing notes
The FBI arrested the man accused of shooting at and into Sacramento’s ABC10 news station after he was released on bail, officials confirmed Monday.
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement on X that the suspect, Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, was under a federal hold for interference with licensed broadcasts. U.S. Attorney Eric Grant later announced that the suspect was charged with possessing a firearm within a school zone, discharging a firearm within a school zone and interfering with a radio communication station. Hernandez Santana had previously been released on $200,000 bail Saturday, Sacramento County Jail records show, following his initial arrest.
“The FBI will pursue targeted acts of violence to the fullest extent of the law,” Patel wrote on X before calling the shooting “unacceptable.”
Law enforcement carried out a search of Hernandez Santana’s person, home and vehicle. Documents show there was a weekly planner attached to the refrigerator in his home. Under “Friday,” there was a handwritten note that stated, “Do the Next Scary Thing.” Law enforcement also found a handwritten note that read, “For hiding Epstein & ignoring red flags. Do not support Patel, Bongino, & AG Pam Bondi. They’re next. – C.K. from above.”
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No one was injured in the attack, which left bullet damage in the station’s front lobby. Local law enforcement initially led the investigation, but federal agents became involved after determining the incident targeted a federally licensed broadcaster.
Hernandez Santana was initially arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building and negligent discharge of a firearm.
Police responded to the television station’s building at about 1:30 p.m. Friday following reports of a shooting, according to FOX 11 LA.
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While there were employees in the building at the time of the shooting, there were no injuries. A local reporter shared video on X showing at least three bullet holes in one of the television station’s windows.
According to a report from a FOX-affiliated station in Sacramento, the shots were fired from a vehicle, which quickly sped away. Officers responding to the scene identified the suspect’s vehicle, which helped lead to the arrest, Sacramento police said.
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There was a small protest outside the station on Thursday, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The outlet reported that a group of about 15 people were outside the building on Thursday protesting Disney-owned ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off-air for comments he made about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his alleged assassin.
While Disney owns the ABC network, affiliate ABC10 is owned by Tegna, which Nexstar Media Group is in the process of acquiring for $6.2 billion, according to a statement from Nexstar.
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Disney announced on Monday that Kimmel’s show would return on Tuesday.
“Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” a Disney spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
In the wake of the shooting, there will be extra police patrols near ABC7 in San Francisco as a precaution, according to FOX San Francisco.
If convicted, Hernandez Santana could face a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone, and a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.
‘Spider-Man’ star Tom Holland taken to hospital after on-set stunt mishap
Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on the set of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” after a stunt went wrong.
According to Deadline, filming was suspended temporarily Friday after Holland was taken to the hospital. The actor was reportedly treated and released, not admitted.
A source close to production told the outlet that Holland will take a break “out of precaution,” but is expected to return to filming in a few days.
Holland does not appear to have been seriously injured. According to The Sun, the actor attended a charity event with his co-star and fiancée Zendaya and his father over the weekend. However, he reportedly left early because he wasn’t feeling well.
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A representative for Holland did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
This isn’t the first on-set injury to make headlines recently.
Earlier this year, Charlize Theron revealed that while filming her latest action-packed project, “Apex,” she sustained a painful injury after performing some of her own stunts without protective gear.
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“Our crew delivered a really impressive movie, and yours truly did some stunts and action — without a harness, sometimes,” Theron said at Netflix’s 2025 upfront presentation in May, according to Entertainment Weekly. “Don’t tell Netflix.”
“It’s actually a miracle that I’m here today,” she noted.
“‘Apex’ only wrapped like a week ago, so I’m fresh off the mountain. I still have some Australian dirt under this pretty manicure, and my cute boot is hiding a fractured toe … I can go on and on and on, but I won’t.”
Despite the physical toll, Theron, 49, remained in good spirits as she recovered.
“I can honestly say that shooting ‘Apex’ was one of the most incredible experiences of my life,” she said.
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Tom Cruise also suffered a serious injury while performing a stunt on the set of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
In bonus content from the digital release of the film, Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie broke down one of the movie’s most harrowing sequences: a high-flying biplane battle between Cruise’s character, Ethan Hunt, and Gabriel, portrayed by Esai Morales.
“Oh, this almost broke my back,” Cruise, whose character was leaping from one plane to another, revealed in the commentary, per Entertainment Weekly.
“You’re talking about a lot of pain here,” McQuarrie chimed in.
“Now watch this, the thing we haven’t talked about, holding on to this belt,” McQuarrie described, while Cruise said, “Oh God, that was brutal.”
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The director went on to explain, “This separated the joints in Tom’s fingers from the force, so by the time we finished this sequence, your hands were absolutely swollen – oh my God, it was so painful to watch.”