Author: Jack Bogart

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Coast Guard has seized more than 75,000 pounds of cocaine and apprehended nearly 60 suspected narco-terrorists and drug smugglers since launching Operation Pacific Viper in August, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Operation Pacific Viper is a joint effort between the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy aimed at countering the influx of illegal drugs to the U.S. as part of President Donald Trump’s larger effort to crack down on drug cartels. Video footage shared with Fox News Digital depicts the Coast Guard cutter Seneca, which is part of…

NEED TO KNOW A man suspected in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance was released from prison in GermanyChristian Brückner had served a seven-year sentence in connection with a 2019 rape convictionMadeleine was 3 years old when she disappeared in Portugal while on vacation with her family The primary suspect in the nearly two-decade-old disappearance of Madeleine McCann was released from prison in Germany after serving a sentence for an unrelated rape. Christian Brückner was set free from prison in northern Germany after serving seven years following a 2019 rape conviction, the Associated Press reported. According to The Times of London, Brückner was…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: More than a dozen state attorneys general sent a letter to public university and college presidents in their respective states Thursday warning them against invoking the assassination of Charlie Kirk to chill conservative free speech, or face investigations and potential lawsuits, Fox News Digital exclusively learned. “Unfortunately, we have heard troubling reports that some university officials are using the murder of Charlie Kirk as a justification to shut down speech on campus,” the letter reads. “While considering safety concerns, it is critical that universities are not imposing what would effectively…

NEED TO KNOW British resident Lisa Smith was shot and killed by her husband, Edward Smith, on Valentine’s DayThe court heard in an inquest on Sept. 17 that Lisa was planning to leave her marriage to Edward ahead of her deathAfter the shooting, the court also heard that Edward left a voice note for someone named “Nana” saying, “I’ve shot Lisa, she’s dead” before jumping off a bridge A British woman was shot dead by her husband after trying to leave their marriage, an inquest was told on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Lisa Smith, 43, was shot and killed by her…

A gun-rights organization is calling on the Supreme Court of the United States to hear the case involving California’s punitive firearm magazine capacity limit. State law in the Golden State dictates that magazines cannot hold more than 10 rounds. And the case Duncan v. Bonta, which challenges that law restriction, was upheld this spring by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that magazines are simply “accessories,” not “arms.” On September 12, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging the court to grant certiorari in the case. Joining the SAF in the filing were…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bad actors can use almost anything to scam you. You’ve already heard about them using personal information such as phone numbers, email addresses and government IDs to commit identity theft. But they don’t stop there. There have been reports of hackers using your home’s location on maps to blackmail you or impersonating your boss to demand money.These are still very believable tactics, but did you know that even the luggage tags you barely notice can be misused? That’s correct. Well, now bad actors are targeting luggage tags to file for reimbursement.Sign up…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A military helicopter crash investigation is underway in the state of Washington following a downed aircraft Wednesday night, officials confirmed to Fox News.The crash happened in the Summit Lake area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Wednesday night, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.  “We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area, and we are working closely with JBLM to deploy any resources needed to assist,” the post said. A spokesperson for the base said that the incident happened around 9 p.m. local time…

In a landmark move for the Second Amendment community, Franklin Armory has announced that its new Antithesis™ line of firearms is now available — and here’s the game-changer — without any NFA paperwork, tax stamp, or interstate transport restrictions. A True “Firearm”, Not an SBR Franklin Armory’s Antithesis™ isn’t a short-barreled rifle, braced pistol, or SBS. Legally, it is classified simply as a “firearm” under the Gun Control Act. This means it transfers just like any other firearm, on a standard ATF Form 4473, with no tax stamp required, no Form 4, and no Form 5320.20 for interstate travel, and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While accused assassin Luigi Mangione has thousands of supporters online and attracts demonstrators outside of his court appearances, their push for “jury nullification” in his pending cases may be a long shot, experts tell Fox News Digital.The 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a Minnesota father of two, outside a shareholder conference in New York City on Dec. 4. Mangione allegedly kept journals that described his plans for the attack, his intent to send a message and condemnations of the health insurance industry.”This case is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. on Wednesday once again took aim at Iran and targeted its Axis of Resistance by designating four Iraq-based militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.According to the State Department, the groups identified were Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kata’ib al-Imam Ali – all four of which were previously designated by the Department of Treasury as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) in 2023. “Iran-aligned militia groups have conducted attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and bases hosting U.S. and Coalition forces, typically using front names or proxy groups to obfuscate…