Northern Lights over the Church of Our Saviour in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy's hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama. Trump's announcement prompted a defense of Denmark and Greenland's health care system from their leaders, and it was the latest point of friction with the American leader who has frequently talked about seizing the massive Arctic territory. “It's a no thank you from here,” said Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. The crew member was retrieved by a Danish Seahawk helicopter that had been deployed on an inspection ship. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday night, referred to his special envoy for Greenland and said, “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. “We have a public health care system where treatment is free for citizens. He added, in a note of exasperation, that Greenland is always open to dialogue and cooperation. “But please talk to us instead of just making more or less random statements on social media,” he said. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, speaking to public broadcaster DR, said Danish authorities had not been informed that the U.S. ship was on its way. The White House did not immediately respond to repeated requests for more information. Both ships are currently at a shipyard in Mobile, Ala., according to social media posts from the shipyard, which also posted photos of them next to each other. The historically strong bilateral ties after World War II between NATO allies Denmark and the United States have come under severe strain in recent months as Trump ratcheted up talk of a possible U.S. takeover of the mineral-rich and strategically located Arctic island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen defended Denmark's health care system on Sunday, writing on Facebook that she was “happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to health for all. Where it's not insurances and wealth that determine whether you get proper treatment.” “You have the same approach in Greenland,” she said, before adding: “Happy Sunday to you all” in front of a blushing, smiling emoji. Aaja Chemnitz, one of the two Greenlandic politicians in the Danish parliament, wrote on Facebook that “Donald Trump wants to send a poorly maintained hospital ship to Greenland. It seems rather desperate and does not contribute to the permanent and sustainable strengthening of the health care system that we need.” Another crazy news story,” she wrote in front of a smiley face emoji. Associated Press writer Michelle L. Price in Washington contributed to this story.

• Potentially historic snow: A high-impact bomb cyclone is hours away from crippling parts of the Northeast with blizzard conditions. Two feet of snow is possible, with well over a foot forecast in Philadelphia, New York City and Boston the most in years for some. • Impossible travel: Treacherous whiteout conditions will threaten over 40 million in the region starting Sunday, prompting warnings to stay off roads, public transit pauses and travel bans. Around 7,500 flights have already been canceled, according to FlightAware. • State of emergency in NYC: A citywide travel ban will go into effect Sunday evening as it stares down blizzard conditions and what could be its biggest snowstorm in years. The city also canceled school Monday, its first proper snow day since 2019. Portions of Delaware started reporting heavy snow in the last 30 minutes. That trend will likely start to stretch north into New Jersey in the next hour or two. [1:47 pm Update]: The major winter storm is taking shape to our south. Conditions will rapidly deteriorating late this afternoon into the evening with snow accumulations ramping up from south to north. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only this evening into Monday. Several Broadway shows are canceling evening performances today as New York City braces for the storm. “Due to anticipated travel impacts from the impending blizzard and evening travel bans already announced for our surrounding areas, Broadway theatre owners and producers have come to the consensus that evening performances (curtain times at 6pm or later) tonight (Sunday, February 22) will be cancelled,” the statement read. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a citywide travel ban will go into effect Sunday evening. Shows that have canceled performances include “Operation Mincemeat” and “Wicked.” Variety reports productions of “Chess,” “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” have also canceled evening shows. Connecticut has joined Delaware, New Jersey and Rhode Island as states that are entirely covered by blizzard warnings. The weather service just added a warning for northwest Connecticut, making it the fourth state to be fully under this type of alert. Blizzard warnings are now in effect for over 40 million people in parts of 11 states, from the mid-Atlantic's DelMarVa Peninsula to coastal Maine. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration in advance of the winter storm, a move aimed at mobilizing state resources and coordinating response efforts across affected regions. Speaking at a news conference Sunday, Shapiro warned forecasters are calling for “very, very significant snowfall” in the Philadelphia region, adding that substantial accumulation is also expected in the Lehigh Valley and throughout the Poconos. “We anticipate there may be some restrictions during the heaviest periods of snow.” The disaster declaration allows the state to streamline emergency response operations, deploy personnel and equipment more quickly and support local governments as conditions deteriorate. It helps us to deploy necessary resources and to support our residents' safety,” Healey said during a news conference from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency bunker. Healey also activated 200 members of the Massachusetts National Guard, she said. Powerful winds in the intensifying storm will push ocean water onshore into low-lying areas on the coast like storm surge in a hurricane. Peak water levels are expected with high tide either late Sunday night or early Monday morning. One of the locations expected to hit major flood stage is Lewes, Delaware. An inundation of ocean water at this level can start to cause structural damage and widespread road flooding in the coastal communities of Sussex County, Delaware, the NWS says. Large waves will also slam into the coastline and erode beaches that have already been hammered by multiple storms this winter. As a massive winter storm threatens to bring feet of snow across the Northeast, around 7,500 flights within, into and out of the US have been canceled today and tomorrow, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Airports in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are the most affected. The storm is forecast to strengthen significantly and become a bomb cyclone overnight, bringing powerful winds to millions on top of intense snow. Coastal areas will bear the brunt of the strongest wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph, but locations farther inland will not escape windy conditions. These winds could knock down trees and power lines on their own, but add in heavy, wet snow weighing everything down and outages could be significant. Sunday night into early Monday morning will see the strongest winds from eastern Maryland through New Jersey. Ned Lamont signed an emergency order prohibiting commercial vehicles from traveling on all limited-access highways in the state beginning at 5 p.m. ET Sunday ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to impact the Northeast. The vehicle travel ban will remain in effect until further notice. “Everyone statewide is strongly urged to avoid all unnecessary, non-essential travel,” Lamont said in a news release. “Plan ahead, get to where you need to be by early Sunday evening, and remain there throughout the duration of the storm.” New Jersey's governor isn't mincing words when it comes to the historic potential of this storm. “This is likely to be the worst storm that we have seen since 1996,” governor Mikie Sherrill said at a Sunday news conference. said, referencing the historic blizzard that saw over 2 feet of snow fall on Trenton. Sherrill announced that a commercial vehicle ban will take effect at 3 p.m. ET on all New Jersey highways, except the Turnpike. New Jersey Transit buses, light rail and access link will also be suspended starting at 6 p.m, the governor said. Trains are expected to run into the evening, but train service will likely be suspended “sometime tonight,” she said. “This storm is too serious to have people and workers out on public transit,” she said. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reminded property owners Sunday it is their legal responsibility to keep sidewalks accessible during the blizzard. “Additional operational agencies will be clearing fire hydrants, crosswalks and bus stops on or around their property to aid residents with mobility challenges,” the mayor said. A minimum 4-foot-wide path must be cleared across all sidewalks to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. To support compliance, the city has activated over 1,000 emergency snow shovelers to preemptively clear sidewalks and streets before the storm reaches its peak. ET with 300 shovelers deployed using 33 New York City Department of Sanitation vans and two agency buses to reach priority areas quickly. We're still in the early hours of this storm before it's forecast to explode in strength, but flakes are already flying. Some snow is also swirling into parts of the Great Lakes and Midwest. It's still raining in much of Delaware, southern New Jersey and along the Washington, DC, to Philadelphia Interstate-95 corridor as temperatures there remain above freezing for now. ET Sunday and will remain in place until noon Monday. “The state of emergency closes the streets, highways and bridges of New York City for all traffic, cars, trucks, scooters and e-bikes, with some specific exemptions for essential and emergency,” Mamdani said. “We are asking New Yorkers to avoid all non-essential travel. Essential workers, such as first responders, are exempt from the travel ban. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Sunday all New York City public schools will be closed Monday due to the ongoing blizzard. This marks the city's first traditional snow day since 2019. However, we believe that there are a unique set of extenuating circumstances for tomorrow's education.” “My only ask to you is that you just stay safe, stay indoors during the height of the storm. Once that has passed, feel free to go out and sled.” Transportation will also be affected: Staten Island and New York City ferry service will be suspended starting 5 p.m. Sunday and is expected to resume late Monday morning. Satellite imagery should reveal a spectacular view of this storm by sunrise Monday after it explodes into a bomb cyclone overnight. This “future satellite” from a computer model shows it will have the classic comma-shaped cloud canopy that many strong nor'easters have exhibited in the past. Shadings of green and yellow over the Northeast depict higher clouds tops — an indication of where its heaviest snow will be Monday morning. Thundersnow is a rare, localized snowy thunderstorm that happens with a larger, very powerful winter storm or intense lake-effect snow. Heat and moisture generate this instability, so that's why thunderstorms are more common during warmer parts of the year. But very powerful storms, like this budding nor'easter, can generate plenty of atmospheric instability on their own because they're so energetic and chaotic. The 1 a.m. run of the American GFS model predicted it would be snowing in Washington, DC, by 7 a.m. As of around 11:30 a.m., it's still raining there, which give us an indication the model was running much colder than reality. This means the GFS snow forecast is likely too high. “NYC has over 100 step streets — many in the hills of the Bronx — and NYC DOT works hard to keep them safe,” Mamdani shared on X. Mamdani also visited the New York City Department of Sanitation shed in Flushing, Queens, while they prepared their fleet of snowplows. “New York's Strongest adds snow chains to over 2,200 vehicles and loads over 700 salt spreaders to treat and clear our streets,” he said. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is urging residents to stay home and keep roads clear ahead of a significant winter storm set to begin tonight. “Starting at that time, all vehicles parked along snow emergency arteries will be towed,” she said. Do not be on the roads,” Wu said, citing potential whiteout conditions. Wu also announced that all Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 23. Westchester County in New York will institute a “complete road ban” overnight, officials announced on X. “The road ban is being implemented due to hazardous winter weather conditions expected overnight, including heavy snowfall and wind,” reads the X post. “Roads are closed to all but essential travel (police, fire and ambulance).” Westchester County is in southeastern New York state, bordering Connecticut.

Northern Lights over the Church of Our Saviour in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday Feb. 21, 2026. COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's military said its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for urgent medical treatment. The crew member was retrieved by a Danish Seahawk helicopter that had been deployed on an inspection ship. Also late Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy a hospital ship to the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care — prompting a defense of Denmark's health care system from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, speaking to public broadcaster DR, said Danish authorities had not been informed that the ship was on its way. The White House did not immediately respond to repeated requests for more information. The historically strong bilateral ties after World War II between NATO allies Denmark and the United States have come under severe strain in recent months as Trump ratcheted up talk of a possible U.S. takeover of the mineral-rich and strategically located Arctic island. Frederiksen defended Denmark's health care system on Sunday, writing on Facebook that she was “happy to live in a country where there is free and equal access to health for all. Where it's not insurances and wealth that determine whether you get proper treatment.” “You have the same approach in Greenland,” she said, before adding: “Happy Sunday to you all” in front of a blushing, smiling emoji. Aaja Chemnitz, one of the two Greenlandic politicians in the Danish parliament, wrote on Facebook: “Donald Trump wants to send a poorly maintained hospital ship to Greenland. It seems rather desperate and does not contribute to the permanent and sustainable strengthening of the healthcare system that we need.” Another crazy news story,” she wrote in front of a smiley face emoji.

The latest development came days after a suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. Local residents gather as bulldozer clears the rubble of a house hit by a cross-border Pakistani army strike in the Behsud district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Local residents stand next to a damaged car at the site of a cross-border Pakistani army strike in the Behsud district of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan's military killed at least 70 militants in strikes along the border with Afghanistan early Sunday, targeting what it described as hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for recent attacks inside the country, the deputy interior minister said. Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan's deputy interior minister, offered no evidence for his claim in an interview with Geo News that at least 70 militants were killed in the strikes. Pakistan's state-run media later reported that militant fatalities jumped to 80. Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on X the attacks “killed and wounded dozens, including women and children.” He said Pakistan's claim of killing 70 militants was “inaccurate.” Mawlawi Fazl Rahman Fayyaz, the provincial director of the Afghan Red Crescent Society in Nangarhar province, said 18 people were killed and several others wounded. On Sunday, villagers cleared rubble in Nangarhar following airstrikes, while mourners prepared for funerals of those killed. Habib Ullah, a local tribal elder, said those killed in the strikes were not militants. They lived simple village lives,” he told The Associated Press. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on X that the military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, and its affiliates. He said an affiliate of the Islamic State group was also targeted. Tarar said Pakistan “has always strived to maintain peace and stability in the region,” but added that the safety and security of Pakistani citizens remained a top priority. Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent years, much of it blamed on the TTP and outlawed Baloch separatist groups. The TTP is separate from but closely allied with Afghanistan's Taliban. Pakistan's military warned after the attack that it would not “exercise any restraint” and that operations against those responsible would press on. Another suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, rammed an explosives-laden vehicle last week into the wall of a security post in Bajaur district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan, killing 11 soldiers and a child. Pakistani authorities later said the attacker was an Afghan national. Tarar said Pakistan had “conclusive evidence” that the recent attacks, including a suicide bombing that targeted a Shiite mosque in Islamabad and killed 31 worshippers earlier this month, were carried out by militants acting on the “behest of their Afghanistan-based leadership and handlers.” He said Pakistan had repeatedly urged Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to take verifiable steps to prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks in Pakistan, but alleged that no substantive action had been taken. In Islamabad, security analyst Abdullah Khan said the Pakistani strikes suggest that Qatari, Turkish and even Saudi-led mediations have failed to resolve tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. “These strikes are likely to further escalate the situation,” he said. The Qatari-mediated ceasefire between the two countries came about after deadly border clashes in October, killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants. The violence followed explosions in Kabul that Afghan officials blamed on Pakistan. Islamabad, at the time, conducted strikes deep inside Afghanistan to target militant hideouts. The truce between Islamabad and Kabul has largely held, but several rounds of talks in Istanbul in November failed to produce a formal agreement, and relations remain strained. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan and Rasool Dawar in Peshawar, Pakistan, Ishtiaq Mahsud in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan, contributed to this report.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to a new study showing one in three American teenagers have prediabetes. Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say. There are many different supplements — including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and probiotics — designed to fill nutrient gaps and support overall wellness. Some target specific functions, such as immune support, muscle recovery and bone health, according to multiple medical sources. Unlike prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, supplements usually aren't FDA-approved before they are marketed, but the FDA does regulate them and can take action against unsafe or misbranded products. For people with diabetes, the following supplements could pose serious health risks, as they can affect blood glucose levels or interact with medications, per the National Institutes of Health. Unlike prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, supplements usually aren't FDA-approved before marketing. Primarily touted as a natural remedy for mild to moderate depression, St. John's Wort could have additional benefits for anxiety, sleep issues, and menopausal or PMS-related symptoms. "This herbal remedy can interfere with many diabetes medications by affecting the way the body breaks them down," Menning told Fox News Digital. "This can make medications less effective and blood sugar management more difficult." "Taking this supplement with insulin or oral diabetes medications may increase the risk of hypoglycemia," she cautioned. This condition can increase the risk of dizziness, fatigue and fainting, according to Healthline. "It contains compounds such as polypeptide-p, which may act like insulin," she said. "Taking this with diabetes medications could increase the risk of hypoglycemia." This supplement is sometimes used to help manage cholesterol levels — but in people with diabetes, it may also raise blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). "I would caution against using high-dose niacin supplements because it can noticeably raise blood sugar levels and make it harder to keep A1c in an optimal range," Michelle Routhenstein, preventive cardiology dietitian at EntirelyNourished.com in New York, told Fox News Digital. Asian ginseng has been linked to a boost in energy, focus and immune system health. It also contains antioxidants, which can provide cellular protection, according to Cleveland Clinic. While it has also been linked to improved cardiometabolic factors for those with prediabetes and diabetes, some evidence suggests that ginseng could lower blood sugar levels when combined with diabetes medications. "The American Diabetes Association recommends against β-carotene supplementation for people with diabetes because of its association with increased lung cancer and cardiovascular mortality risk," Jordan Hill, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching in Colorado, told Fox News Digital. Cinnamon is often promoted as a supplement for diabetes management and weight loss, as some research has shown it can help to reduce blood sugar and lower insulin resistance. For most supplements, one expert said, "there isn't evidence to support a beneficial effect on diabetes or its complications." However, consuming large amounts of cinnamon can enhance the effects of diabetes and cause blood sugar levels to fall too low, which can cause hypoglycemia, Healthline warns. Cinnamon also includes a compound called coumarin, which can cause liver damage if consumed in large amounts. "These doses can even raise blood sugar levels in people who don't have diabetes," the NIH states. Oral aloe vera is often promoted for diabetes, weight loss and inflammatory bowel disease. However, when paired with diabetes medications, it could cause blood sugar levels to dip and increase the risk of hypoglycemia with medications, according to the National Institutes of Health. For most supplements, Menning noted, "there isn't evidence to support a beneficial effect on diabetes or its complications." The American Diabetes Standards of Care state: "Without underlying deficiency, there are no benefits from herbal or nonherbal (i.e., vitamin or mineral) supplementation for people with diabetes." The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology advises caution with all unregulated nutritional supplements due to "inconsistent composition, quality and potential for harm," Hill said. Experts recommend speaking with a doctor before starting any supplement to understand how it could affect blood sugar levels, medications or overall diabetes management. Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the latest in nuclear talks between the United States and Iran on 'Fox Report.' Exiled Iranian Princess Noor Pahlavi made an impassioned plea for President Donald Trump's help this weekend, saying the Iranians had never been so close to overthrowing the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi made the statement during an interview with The California Post, saying her "heart breaks" over Iran despite the fact that she has never stepped foot there. Her grandfather, the former Shah of Iran, was deposed roughly 47 years ago. "Imagine if this were happening to you and your country," she said, referencing a crackdown on regime protesters. "It's literally a government waging war on its own citizens. But it's our responsibility not to look away," she added. "It's never been this close, and the regime has never been this weak," Noor Pahlavi said. They're holding up signs with his face on them. They're begging him to come in and help them because they're fighting this government empty-handed," she added. The Trump administration has been building up U.S. military strength near Iran for weeks. Potential U.S. military strikes on Iran could target specific individuals and even pursue regime change, according to a new report. The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, next to senior military official in Iran. Two U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity reportedly said those are options that have emerged in the planning stage, if ordered by President Donald Trump. They did not say which individuals could be targeted, but Trump, notably, in 2020 ordered the U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force. Trump already said Friday that he is "considering" a limited military strike on Iran to pressure its leaders into a deal over its nuclear program, when asked by a reporter at the White House. Last week, when questioned if he wanted regime change in Iran, the president said, "Well it seems like that would be the best thing that could happen." Trump on Thursday suggested the window for a breakthrough is narrowing in talks with Iran, indicating Tehran has no more than "10, 15 days, pretty much maximum" to reach an agreement. "We're either going to get a deal, or it's going to be unfortunate for them," he said. Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Survivor of Mao's Cultural Revolution Xi Van Fleet warns against China's influence over online audiences as the House Ways and Means Committee investigates reports of foreign adversaries on 'Fox & Friends First.' For those who speak of the global perils to democracy, a grim milestone deserves their rapt attention and full-throated condemnation: The Feb. 9 sentencing in a Chinese court of Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai. Lai, 78 and in failing health, was condemned under the elastic logic of the Beijing-imposed National Security Law, and is meant to disappear quietly into history. We must hope that Lai's story instead endures as an indictment of China's regime. Not for violence, espionage or corruption. Lai's crime was to have run a newspaper, Apple Daily, that gave coverage to Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and reported critically on the city's Beijing-appointed overseers. The U.S. urged China to reverse what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called an "unjust and tragic" sentence against Hong Kong publisher and democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Lai's severe 20-year sentence is designed to teach a lesson: that in today's Hong Kong, conscience is subversion; that loyalty to truth is treason; that even peaceful dissent will be crushed without apology. Lai came to Hong Kong as a penniless refugee. He gave away his successful business, the popular Giordano retail brand, to build a newspaper to defend the liberties that made his life possible. Lai could have fled China's takeover of Hong Kong, but chose to stay, reasoning: "If I don't stand up, who will?" The manner in which Lai's case has been conducted is morally obscene. He has been denied the right to choose his own legal counsel. The sentencing merely formalizes a persecution that has been ongoing for some time. Jimmy's daughter, Claire, shared with me a list of the books Jimmy has been reading in custody. They are dense, demanding theological works—Augustine, Aquinas, Guardini, Ratzinger, Francis, Van Thuan (himself a prisoner of communist Vietnam). These are the companions of a man seeking not comfort, but endurance. Jimmy's relationship with Claire reminds me of another imprisoned conscience: St. Thomas More, locked in the Tower of London for refusing to betray his faith and flatter an autocrat. More's letters to his daughter Meg are among the most luminous prison writings in Western tradition — tender, playful, disciplined and utterly free. We must hope the same becomes true of Jimmy Lai. But Hong Kong's autonomy was guaranteed by treaty. Its freedoms were promised to the world. And its chilling effect will extend far beyond Lai's prison cell. Priests will wonder which homily might cross an invisible line. The manner in which Lai's case has been conducted is morally obscene. He has been denied the right to choose his own legal counsel. This is the logic of totalitarianism: it does not need to imprison everyone. That is why protest against Lai's sentence cannot be ritualistic or half-hearted. It must be sustained and morally vigorous. Western governments cannot content themselves with statements of "concern." They must treat this as a defining test and respond accordingly: public, high-level advocacy. Support for Hong Kong's exiled journalists and institutions. There is reason — however fragile — for hope. President Donald Trump has taken a vocal interest in Lai's case and is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping in April. Place not one's trust in princes, the Psalms tell us, but history often unexpectedly turns on such moments. In my conversations with Jimmy over the years, what always struck me was not anger, but joy. He spoke about freedom as a gift. He spoke about faith as a relationship. He never imagined himself a hero. Jimmy Lai taking a photo with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. History is full of such figures: men and women whom regimes tried to bury, only to discover they had planted seeds. The sentence imposed on him should not be remembered as an act of strength, but as a confession of weakness. But if Jimmy Lai is forgotten, Hong Kong could be finished as a symbol of hope for future democracy in China. By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Gen. Jack Keane discusses Turkish actions against U.S.-backed Kurds in Syria on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.' Turkey's massive military, trade, Islamic diplomacy and education expansion into Africa is, some analysts say, undermining U.S. goals, as Ankara capitalizes on wars and conflicts on the continent. Experts claim Turkey's military sales appear to be based on maximizing profit, without worrying about what the arms sold do to the balance of power, particularly in Jihadist areas such as the Sahel. Recently, multiple reports claimed Turkish companies have sold military drones to both sides in the three-year-long conflict in Sudan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shake hands after a joint press conference in Ankara on Jan. 27, 2026. So if there is more chaos, that will only help Erdogan strengthen his hands." He told a business and economic forum in Istanbul that the state-backed carrier Turkish Airlines is literally leading the way into African countries for Turkish companies, now flying to 64 African destinations. Erdogan told the forum that over the past two decades, "we have advanced our relations hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, and most importantly, heart-to-heart, to a level that could not even be imagined." Somalis celebrate the victory of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he won the presidential runoff election, in Mogadishu, on May 29, 2023. Drone sales to Sudan's warring partners would only prolong the war, conduct which is directly against U.S. policy. Just last month, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that "the U.S. is working with allies and others to bring an end to external military support to the parties, which is fueling the violence." "Turkish drones, marketed as cost-effective and politically low-friction alternatives to U.S. or European systems, have proliferated across African conflict zones," Mariam Wahba, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital. "Reporting that Turkish firms supplied drones to both the Sudanese (government) Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (the opposing militia in the conflict) underscores Ankara's transactional approach: access and influence take precedence over stability, civilian protection or alignment with Western policy objectives," she said. Bayraktar Akinci unmanned aerial vehicles at Flight Training and Test Center in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 5, 2022. In a 2025 FDD report, Sinan Siddi, senior fellow and director of the organization's Turkey program, wrote, "The deal between Baykar and SAF is worth $120 million, resulting in the sale of six TB2 drones, three ground control stations, and 600 warheads." The company did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. A State Department spokesperson, when asked by Fox News Digital about the allegations said, "We refer you to the Government of Turkey for comment on reports related to any Turkish firms operating in Sudan." Fox News Digital reached out to the Turkish government but received no response. The TB2 drone reportedly sold to the Sudanese government is made by a company said to be owned by Erdogan's son-in-law. Fox News Digital reached out to the company, but received no response. The U.S. Africa Command's Africa Defense Forum recently reported it "typically costs between $2 million and $5 million per aircraft, though total system packages — including ground control stations, communication systems, and training — often cost significantly more, sometimes reaching $5–$15 million per system depending on the contract. The TB2 is recognized for its high cost-efficiency, with operational costs estimated at only a few hundred dollars per hour." Particularly in Africa's Sahel region, the FDD's Wahba claimed Turkey is trying to return to the principles of its Ottoman Empire, which ruled for centuries and promoted the culture of imposing caliphates – areas where Islamic law is strictly enforced. Wahba said, "On the whole, this is a worrying development that risks undermining U.S. interests. In addition to backing Islamist movements such as Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, which does not bode well for its ideological orientation, Ankara is pursuing a neo-Ottoman foreign policy that is already taking concrete shape across parts of Africa." "Turkey's arms sales across Africa are best understood", the FDD's Siddi told Fox News Digital, "not as ad hoc commercial transactions, but as a deliberate strategy to expand Ankara's political, military and economic footprint on a continent increasingly contested by global and middle powers." He said, "By exporting drones, small arms and security services to fragile states such as Sudan… the Erdogan government positions Turkey as a low-cost, low-conditionality alternative to Western partners, while simultaneously opening new markets for its rapidly growing defense industry. Wahba said the 64 African destinations Turkish Airlines flies to is a useful indicator. "As a state-backed carrier, its rapid expansion of direct routes into African capitals mirrors Turkey's diplomatic and security priorities. The airline functions as a soft-power and access enabler for Ankara's broader agenda." Wahba claimed this all should matter for Washington, "because Ankara's model increasingly competes with, and in many cases directly undercuts, U.S. priorities on conflict mitigation and stability." Paul Tilsley is a veteran correspondent who has reported from four continents for more than three decades. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he can be followed on X @paultilsley. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro discuss the attack at an ice rink where 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, who also went by Roberta, killed his ex-wife and son before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. As Americans grapple with yet another mass shooting perpetrated by a transgender individual, a broader national debate is unfolding over whether warning signs are being ignored and whether institutions charged with preventing violence are falling short. A retired FBI agent says years of behavioral threat assessments reveal a troubling constant: in case after case, there was a point where someone could have stepped in — but the system failed to act. The Rhode Island shooting has also fueled fresh debate over violent crime and gender identity, with several high-profile commentators questioning whether a pattern is emerging. "Why are there so many violent trans shooters, and is #BigPharma fueling the violence?" Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy asked on X, framing her question around whether federal health officials are adequately studying mental health treatment, pharmaceutical use and hormone therapy in cases involving transgender suspects. 2018 – Aberdeen, MarylandSnochia Moseley, a transgender man, killed three co-workers at a Rite Aid distribution center before dying by suicide, authorities said. 2019 – Highlands Ranch, Colorado (STEM School Highlands Ranch)Alec McKinney, a transgender student, and Devon Erickson carried out a school shooting that left one student dead and eight injured. McKinney told investigators bullying over gender identity was a factor. 2022 – Colorado Springs, ColoradoAnderson Lee Aldrich, who authorities said identified as nonbinary, opened fire inside a LGBTQ+ nightclub, killing five people. 2023 – Nashville, Tennessee (Covenant School)Audrey Hale, who police identified as a transgender man, killed six people, including three children. Covenant School shooter Audrey Hale walks past the Children's Ministry desk. 2025 – Minneapolis, Minnesota (Annunciation Catholic Church)Robin Westman, who authorities said identified as a transgender, killed two children during a church service before dying by suicide. 2026 – Tumbler Ridge, British ColumbiaJesse Van Rootselaar, who police say identified as trans, allegedly killed eight people, including five students and one teacher, before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 2026 – Pawtucket, Rhode IslandRobert Dorgan, who police say identified as a transgender, also known as Roberta Esposito, killed three people, including family members, before taking his own life. Advocacy groups strongly reject claims that transgender identity is linked to mass violence. GLAAD says there is "no evidence of escalating violence committed by LGBTQ people," citing Gun Violence Archive data showing that of 5,748 mass shootings recorded between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 15, 2025, five confirmed perpetrators were transgender — representing less than 0.1% of incidents. Retired FBI agent Jason Pack cautioned against framing recent acts of violence through a political or demographic lens, instead urging a focus on systemic breakdowns in intervention. "Whatever your views on gender identity, and Americans hold strong, sincere views on all sides of this, I think most people agree that every human being in crisis deserves intervention before tragedy strikes," Pack said. From a law enforcement standpoint, he stressed that identity alone is not what threat assessment teams evaluate. "Law enforcement and behavioral threat assessments don't look at groups by identity alone. Families reunite outside the police barricades after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aug. 27, 2025. According to Pack, investigators often uncover missed opportunities for intervention: warning comments that went unreported, mental health contacts that weren't followed up, family members unsure where to turn, or school flags that stalled inside bureaucratic systems. "Not who these individuals were demographically, but what failed them and what failed the public before they ever picked up a weapon." Pack pointed to what he described as a recurring "crossing point" — a moment when authorities, schools or families could have acted but didn't, whether due to underfunded threat assessment teams, unused red flag laws or crisis hotlines that failed to connect callers with help. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman said there are often identifiable psychological patterns that precede acts of mass violence. "The shooter's trajectory to mass violence begins with having had a dysfunctional childhood, where they were abused or neglected," Lieberman said. She added that many later become isolated or bullied, immerse themselves in violent media, abuse substances or develop a belief that "no one likes them," which can deepen resentment and hatred toward others. In her view, the tipping point often comes after a destabilizing life event. "After they sink ever deeper into their own world, a traumatic event occurs that sets them off — such as a rejection, a breakup, the death of someone they care about, being fired from a job or another sudden event that shakes up their world and causes them to believe ‘the time is now' to punish others," she said. Lieberman echoed concerns about missed intervention opportunities, saying warning signs are often visible long before violence occurs. "The first potential intervention is from parents who notice that their child is displaying unusual behavior, such as retreating into a shell with grades going downhill," she said. "Unfortunately, too many times, even when a person is brought to a mental health professional, the depth of their mental problems is missed and they are not treated sufficiently." She argued that stronger early-intervention systems in schools, including increased access to school psychologists and continued crisis counseling, could help identify at-risk students before they escalate. When asked about public discussion surrounding suspects' gender identity in some recent cases, Lieberman said she believes identity-related distress may play a role for some individuals. "There is an increasing trend for some mass shooters to be trans," she said, attributing that in certain cases to what she described as intense self-loathing and anger — a view disputed by LGBTQ advocacy groups who cite national data showing transgender perpetrators represent a fraction of overall mass shooting cases. "We must avoid sensationalism on each side of this issue and engage in a sober effort to assess if there are any common threads that precede mass casualty crimes," he said. "Victims yet-to-be deserve a sincere effort to minimize their numbers free of political posturing." This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.

During President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress last March, he triumphantly declared, “America is back.” Ahead of his first official State of the Union address on Tuesday, the Washington Examiner evaluated which promises Trump delivered on from his remarks last year and which promises he came up short on. One of Trump's biggest wins since the address last year is his efforts to crack down on the U.S.-Mexico border. During his address, he touted that he “declared a national emergency on our southern border, and deployed the U.S. military and Border Patrol to repel the invasion of our country.” Last month, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics that showed an eighth consecutive month of zero release of illegal immigrants and a record low number of encounters at the border in December 2025. In October, illegal border crossings hit their lowest level in more than half a century, at fewer than 9,000, according to CBS. Trump also promised to freeze federal hiring and order federal workers back to in-person work, which he did through executive action. Taking back a lot of that money, we got it just in time,” Trump said during his speech. He also withdrew the U.S. from the “unfair Paris Climate Accord,” dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development, and slashed U.S. funding for “woke” foreign assistance, as well as slashed wasteful government spending. And our country will be woke no longer,” Trump boasted. Trump declared he had “won affordability” during an economic address in Rome, Georgia, on Thursday. But the reality of lowering everyday prices is much harder for Trump, who last year repeatedly claimed he would fix the economy. Furthermore, Trump's sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court on Friday, in a significant setback for the president's signature economic agenda item that Trump regularly touts as bringing in billions of dollars in new revenue. A Wall Street Journal poll published last month showed that 49% of participants said the economy had gotten worse, compared with 35% who said it had gotten better. The poll also showed that 54% said they disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, while said 44% they approve. Skyrocketing electricity prices have also undermined Trump's promise to rapidly reduce energy costs. Between January 2025 and January 2026, the price of electricity rose 6.3%, while piped natural gas increased by 9.8%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although, to Trump's defense, the price of gasoline dropped 7.5%. Trump was able to muscle through the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the landmark tax and spending cuts bill, last summer. The legislation includes language that fulfills Trump's promise to eliminate a tax on tips. But the GOP has faced raucous town halls from voters furious over Medicaid cuts and other policies within the sweeping legislation. In his speech last year, Trump also previewed his desire to acquire Greenland as a U.S. territory, a wish that he recently ratcheted up last month. But given Greenland's status as an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO member, it was always going to be hard for Trump to fulfill this goal. European leaders expressed outrage at Trump's remarks in the aftermath of the stunning capture of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 3. Ultimately, Trump agreed to a “framework of a future deal” between the United States and NATO regarding Greenland, but it's not clear when, if ever, the European nation will become a U.S. territory. Trump has pressured China to sell the Chinese-based company that operates ports in the canal to a U.S. consortium that includes BlackRock. Trump also pushed for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine during his speech. It's time to end this senseless war,” he said. But negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been “tough,” Trump conceded during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace.

Pakistan said Sunday it carried out airstrikes on militant camps across the border in Afghanistan, in a serious test of an uneasy peace between the neighbors. Pakistan's information ministry said its military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to militants it blames for a recent series of deadly attacks on its soil. Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense confirmed the strikes in a statement, calling them a “blatant violation of Afghanistan's national sovereignty” and a “clear breach” of international law. The strikes took place in civilian areas in the eastern Afghan provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika, targeting a religious seminary and “multiple civilian homes,” the ministry said. Women and children were among the 18 people killed, Sayed Tayeb Hamad, a senior police official in Nangarhar, said on Afghan state television. Earlier this month, dozens of people were killed by a suicide blast in a Shia mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad. Pakistan's information ministry said on Sunday that the country had “conclusive evidence” that the February attacks were carried out by militants at the “behest of their Afghanistan based leadership and handlers.” This new escalation will test the delicate ceasefire that has been in place between the neighboring countries since last October, after they traded their deadliest fire in years. Dozens of civilians were killed and wounded in the skirmishes that broke out along their disputed, 1,600-mile border. It culminated in Afghanistan launching retaliatory attacks after Pakistan conducted airstrikes on its capital Kabul. In a November interview with CNN, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan wanted to “take out” the TTP's leadership in Afghanistan, stating that it would employ “whatever means are available to us.” CNN's Masoud Popalzai and Saleem Mehsud contributed reporting

Now Scott Wiener is expected to win the California Democratic Party's endorsement on Sunday, giving his candidacy an extra boost in a competitive primary. Once in Washington, he could swiftly become a fresh symbol of San Francisco politics, derided by conservatives as an example of extreme liberalism while occasionally clashing with progressives. Wiener has practice with that balancing act after 15 years in city and state politics. Wiener only does the tough bills,” longtime Sacramento lobbyist Chris Micheli said. “He never shies away from a significant political battle.” Wiener's challenge of navigating modern Democratic politics was on display in January, when he changed his language on the war in Gaza. Days after declining to align with his progressive opponents in describing Israel's actions as genocide, he said he agreed with that term. Wiener, known for his calm demeanor, is often at the center of California's most divisive issues, from housing to drug use. He wrote laws requiring large companies to disclose their direct and indirect climate emissions and ramp up apartment construction near public transit stops. Wiener authored a first-in-the-nation law banning local and federal law enforcement agents from wearing face coverings after a wave of immigration raids across Southern California last summer. A judge blocked it from taking effect this month — a rare loss in the state's legal battles with the Trump administration that had Democratic Gov. He also failed to pass high-profile bills to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms and hold oil and gas companies liable for damage from climate-caused natural disasters. Republicans have blasted many of his policies aimed at defending LGBTQ+ people, sometimes calling Wiener, who is gay, offensive names. Aaron Peskin, a former San Francisco supervisor and outspoken progressive, said a law Wiener wrote inadvertently stifled local housing and affordability efforts. Wiener said he supports Israel's right to defend itself but grew horrified by the scale of its attacks on Gaza and blocking of humanitarian aid. More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in late 2023, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. He had harshly criticized Israel's actions but avoided using the word “ genocide.” At a candidate forum in January, he refused to say “yes” or “no” after the Democratic hopefuls were asked whether Israel was committing genocide, which angered pro-Palestinian advocates. His opponents, San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and former tech executive Saikat Chakrabarti, said “yes.” Days later he released a video saying Israel had committed genocide, triggering backlash from Jewish and pro-Israel groups who said his words lacked “moral clarity.” It was a representation of the difficult political terrain many Democrats are navigating as polls show views have shifted on Israel. American sympathy for Israel dropped to an all-time low in 2025, particularly among Democrats and independents, while sympathy for Palestinians has risen. “Do I think he wins or loses based on this issue? Not necessarily, but it could become a problem for him,” San Francisco Bay Area political consultant Jim Ross said, adding that some voters might fear he will equivocate on issues important to them. Just two Jewish members of Congress — Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic Rep. Becca Balint, both of Vermont — have publicly used the word “genocide” to describe Israel's actions. Wiener grew up in New Jersey in a family that was Conservative Jewish, a sect of Judaism that is moderately traditional, and his only friends until high school were from his synagogue, he said. Pelosi, a former House speaker, has not made an endorsement in the race. If elected, Wiener said, he will work to bring down San Francisco's notoriously high cost of living. His opponents are running on a similar promise and say he has failed to prioritize affordable housing. Chan and Chakrabarti, a former aide to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., say they are fresher faces better positioned to bring sweeping change after Pelosi. Wiener, they say, is a moderate with establishment ties. But like her, Wiener has proved to be a strong networker who can raise money and pass ambitious bills.

At least one person was killed and dozens more wounded in explosions that hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv early Sunday, in what authorities have labeled a “terrorist attack.” About two dozen people were wounded, police said. The blasts took place as police responded to an emergency phone call about a break-in at a store near the city center, according to Lviv's regional prosecutor's office. Homemade explosive devices were used in the attack, which had been planted in rubbish bins, according to the Ukrainian National Police, citing preliminary investigations. Lviv's regional prosecutor's office said it had launched an investigation into “a terrorist act that caused serious consequences.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that several people had been detained, including an individual suspected of carrying out the attack. She knew how to support, listen and find a kind word even on the hardest of days,” police said. Shpylka, 23, had married a patrol officer last year, the statement said. Zelensky said Sunday that Russia had used 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones in a widespread barrage against locations across Ukraine overnight. One person was killed in the Kyiv area, Zelensky said, and eight injured. It was the largest number of missiles fired in one night since February 3. CNN reporters in Kyiv said there had been multiple detonations around the capital overnight. Zelensky said the Russian strikes were focusing on the country's energy infrastructure, as well as railway and water supply networks. “This week alone, Russia launched more than 1,300 attack drones against Ukraine, over 1,400 guided aerial bombs, and 96 missiles of various types, including dozens of ballistic ones,” Zelensky said. “We need systems that effectively counter ballistic threats,” he added. One Russian missile strike targeted a factory in northern Ukraine owned by US multinational Mondelez that makes snacks and chocolate. “This is not a military target, but a factory that has operated since the 1990s, producing globally known brands, employing Ukrainians, contributing to our and American economy,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a X post. Four Moscow airports briefly restricted flights, Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia said Sunday. The restrictions came as Moscow's mayor Sergey Sobyanin said the city was targeted by a wave of Ukrainian drones – a claim Kyiv has not publicly commented on.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week, joining a growing list of congressional Democrats skipping the annual speech. In a video posted to X explaining his decision, Schiff vowed not to give Trump the “audience he craves for the lies that he tells.” He has weaponized the Justice Department to go after his enemies. He is letting loose ICE troops in our streets that are getting people killed. The event is being hosted by MoveOn and left-wing media outlet MeidasTouch. Schiff is now the latest Senate Democrat skipping Trump's speech slated for Tuesday night. So far, at least seven of his colleagues have also announced plans to ditch the address. Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Patty Murray (D-WA). In the lower chamber, meanwhile, House Democrats have been urged by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to either sit in “silent defiance” or not attend at all. At least 20 House Democrats so far will be skipping the address, according to NOTUS.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said the federal government must refund the money the public lost from President Donald Trump's global tariffs, arguing that it was “stolen” from American consumers. Other Democrats have also called for this, including Gov. “I'm sorry, when somebody takes money from you illegally, that's called stealing in the United States, and the first rule is you've got to give the money back,” Warren said when asked if the money should be refunded. “That money was not legally taken from the American people. “Make no mistake, that it has been the American consumer is the one that has paid,” Warren added. Trump slammed the court's decision as “ridiculous” and announced Saturday he is raising the 10% global tariff imposed Friday to 15%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that Americans “won't see” a tariff refund and that a “payout” would be “ultimate corporate welfare,” hours after the Supreme Court decision was released. Warren criticized Bessent, saying it is his job to figure out a way for the American people to get their money back that was “illegally taken” from them. “For him to sit there and put his fingers together, and smirk about the fact that the American people have lost on average somewhere around $1,500, $1,800, $2,000 per family, and that that's just OK with him because he sure doesn't intend to send it back, that is fundamentally wrong.” “Scott Bessent is not there just to lick the boots of Donald Trump. He is there to represent the people of the United States of America and to give them back their money,” she added.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement for Rep. Jeff Hurd's (R-CO) reelection bid in Colorado‘s 3rd District, expressing fury over Hurd's recent vote for repealing his tariffs on Canada. “Based on a lack of support, in particular for the unbelievably successful TARIFFS imposed on Foreign Countries and Companies which has made America Richer, Stronger, Bigger, and Better than ever before, I am hereby WITHDRAWING my Endorsement of RINO Congressman Jeff Hurd, of Colorado's 3rd District,” the president posted on Truth Social. “Congressman Hurd is one of a small number of Legislators who have let me and our Country down. He is more interested in protecting Foreign Countries that have been ripping us off for decades than he is the United States of America.” In the same breath, Trump endorsed Hurd's challenger, Hope Scheppelman, a Navy veteran and former Vice Chairwoman of the Colorado Republican Party. He touted Scheppelman as a “Highly Respected Patriot” who “knows the America First Policies required, and will do everything necessary to Defend our Country, Support our Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” “Hope Scheppelman has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Colorado's 3rd Congressional District and, unlike RINO Jeff Hurd, HOPE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump added. The reversal from Trump comes after Hurd crossed the aisle last week in voting to repeal the president's tariffs on Canada that were imposed under a national emergency. The measure ultimately passed, in what was a rebuke of his tariff agenda. That vote stoked Trump's ire, with the president vowing retaliation against any Republican who voted against the tariffs, warning they would “seriously suffer the consequences come Election time, and that includes Primaries!” TRUMP RAISES NEW ‘WORLDWIDE TARIFF' TO 15% IN WAKE OF ‘ANTI-AMERICAN' SUPREME COURT RULING But Trump's move also follows an even larger setback for the president's tariff authority on Friday, when the Supreme Court ruled against his “Liberation Day” levies. Trump blasted the ruling after it dropped, fuming at some of the justices he appointed. While those tariffs have been tossed, Trump quickly moved to impose a new global tariff under a different provision, one he raised to 15% earlier Saturday.