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Two Venezuelan migrants attacked and injured a Texas National Guard member in El Paso, Texas, causing him to fall into razor wire, Texas authorities announced this week. Texas Department of Public Safety said that the incident took place on Wednesday morning. The soldier said that while he was standing near the wire, a female migrant grabbed him by the neck. Then, a male migrant grabbed his leg, causing him to tumble into the wire, which authorities had set up to prevent illegal migrant crossings. OFFICIALS APPREHEND TWO LEBANESE NATIONALS AT SOUTHERN BORDER, AMID TERROR CONCERNS He was later assisted by troopers and soldiers who came to his aid. The migrants were identified as a 38-year-old Venezuelan woman and a 33-year-old Venezuelan man. Both were charged with assault, but the woman was charged at large — meaning she was freed — because she was traveling with children. The man, meanwhile received a $3,500 bond. Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field officer di...

Brendan Bordelon / Politico : Sources: Dustin Moskovitz's Open Philanthropy is funding the salaries of staff across Congress and federal agencies, pushing a focus on AI's long-term risks   —  An organization backed by Silicon Valley billionaires and tied to leading artificial intelligence firms is funding the salaries …

The brutal terror attack that Hamas launched against Israel last week is intensifying Republican concerns about what they see as an unsecured border and a historic migrant crisis that has left Border Patrol agents overwhelmed. "We are vulnerable when we have all these military-age men coming in. Do you think that our enemies have not been looking at that weakness?" Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on CNN this week. DeSantis pointed to border encounters of migrants from Iran, Russia, China and the Middle East: "That is not good for the security of this country." TOM HOMAN SOUNDS ALARM ON BIDEN'S BORDER LEAVING US VULNERABLE TO TERRORISTS: ‘I’VE NEVER BEEN MORE CONCERNED'  Fox News reported this week that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has encountered thousands of "special interest aliens" since 2021. "Special interest aliens" are people from countries identified by the U.S. government as having conditions that promote or protect t...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered heartfelt remarks showing strong support for the city's Jewish community and Israel after the deadly terror attacks on October 7, the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.  Speaking at a "New York Stands with Israel" rally on Tuesday, Adams said, "We are not all right" after the world witnessed the atrocities committed by Hamas in southern Israel, where terrorists committed murder, rape, torture and kidnappings and boastfully posted their crimes on social media.  "We are not all right when we see young girls pulled from their home and dragged through the streets," Adams said to a crowd of thousands who had gathered to express solidarity with Israel.  "We are not all right when we see grandmothers being pulled away from their homes, and children shot in front of their families. We are not all right when right here in the City of New York you have those who celebrate at the same time when the devastation is t...

North Dakota lawmakers are scrambling to fill a giant hole in state government operations left by a surprising state Supreme Court ruling that voided a major budget bill, leaving uncertainty until a resolution is reached. Lawmakers might be back at the state Capitol as soon as the week of Oct. 23 for a three- to five-day session, Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue told The Associated Press. The court's surprising Sept. 28 decision put funding for parts of the state government in jeopardy, with a session likely to pull Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who is running for president, off the campaign trail to focus on the legislation. NORTH DAKOTA'S HIGH COURT OVERTURNS KEY BUDGET BILL The court on Thursday issued a subsequent opinion denying the Republican-controlled Legislature's requested delay of the court's decision. The court also rescinded a previous stay that a majority of the justices had apparently granted until Oct. 28 — a move the state's attorn...

Ben Schoon / 9to5Google : Nvidia plans to raise the price of GeForce Now game streaming service in Canada and European countries in November, citing “increased operational costs”   —  Nvidia GeForce Now is perhaps the best cloud gaming service in the wake of Google Stadia's death (and even before that) …

As Israel reels from the deadliest terror attack in years by Hamas, the United Nations Security Council still does not recognize or sanction Hamas as a terror group -- despite multiple other nations declaring it to be so. "The U.N. Security Council votes to impose sanctions and designations on groups like al Qaeda, the Taliban or ISIS. But no such sanctions or designations exist for Iran’s axis of terror groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah," Richard Goldberg, senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital.  The Council, under resolutions passed in 1999, 2011 and 2015, sanctions ISIS and al Qaeda, along with associated individuals and groups. The Council’s committee on those resolutions oversees sanctions measured imposed by the council. ISRAEL AMBASSADOR SLAMS UN COUNCIL'S STATEMENT CRITICIZING ISRAEL: ‘HOW MANY MURDERED JEWS DOES IT TAKE’  However, there are no such sanctions in place for Hamas and Hezbollah. The lack of sanctio...

The White House on Thursday shut down a reporter's question concerning the authenticity of photos released earlier in the day showing dead Israeli children butchered by Hamas. The exchange came during the White House press briefing when National Security Counsel spokesperson John Kirby was asked if the U.S. had independently verified the photos posted on X earlier in the day by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showing the bloodied body of one baby and the burned corpses of two other children. "I don't think we're going to be in the business of having to validate of approve those images. They're coming from the prime minister of Israel, and we have absolutely no reason to doubt their authenticity," Kirby said, appearing disturbed at the suggestion the photos could be fake. BIDEN ISSUES CRYPTIC WARNING TO IRAN AFTER ADMIN DENIES COUNTRY WAS INVOLVED IN HAMAS ATTACK: ‘BE CAREFUL’ In his post sharing the gruesome images, Netanyahu wrote, "Here ...

Blake Brittain / Reuters : Google says it will defend users of generative AI services in Workspace and Cloud from copyright claims; Microsoft, Adobe, and others made similar pledges   —  Google said on Thursday that it will defend users of generative artificial-intelligence systems in its Google Cloud and Workspace platforms …

FIRST ON FOX : House Republicans , led by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, are introducing legislation that would stop the release of $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in the wake of the Iran-backed Hamas terror attacks on Israel. The legislation would essentially re-freeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds that were released as a part of a prisoner swap. The deal created a blanket waiver to transfer the funds from South Korea to Qatar without fear of violating U.S. sanctions. Administration officials say the funds can only be used for "humanitarian needs like food and medicine." "A month ago on the anniversary of 9/11, the Biden administration unfroze $6 billion and made it available to Iran — the world’s largest state sponsor of terror — while Iran was helping Hamas plan the horrific terror attacks on Israel," Pfluger said in a statement. "This $6 billion will be used to backfill the money that Iran is paying to Hamas if we don’t act." The unfreezing of t...

Sarah Wynn / The Block : CFTC charges Voyager Digital co-founder Stephen Ehrlich with fraud, saying he and Voyager lied to customers and hid the crypto lender's true financial health   —  - Stephen Ehrlich and the firm the co-founded, Voyager Digital, lied to customers and hid the crypto lender's true financial health, according to the CFTC.

The Iranian government has not accessed any of the $6 billion in funds released under its prisoner exchange deal with the U.S., the White House said Thursday. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby made the assertion to reporters during a Thursday press briefing, but he stopped short of saying that there was a formal pause on the funds. Reporters repeatedly pressed Kirby to clarify whether the U.S. has revoked Iran's access to the funds, or merely that Iran had yet to access them. He later responded that he is not willing to talk about any changes to policy regarding the funds that may have taken place "within the past 24 hours." The $6 billion in funds, which belongs to Iran, had been unfrozen from South Korean banks as part of a prisoner exchange deal in August. Under the deal, Qatari banks were to hold the funds and only grant Iran access for humanitarian purposes. LIVE UPDATES: ISRAEL AT WAR WITH HAMAS Critics argued that the funds would fre...

Carly Page / TechCrunch : Filing: Progress Software says the US SEC opened an investigation into the MOVEit hack that has cost the company $1M and exposed 64M+ people's personal data   —  U.S. securities regulators have opened a probe into the MOVEit mass-hack that has exposed the personal data of at least 64 million people …

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a  left-wing organization  that tracks and labels so-called "hate groups" across the country, is remaining silent on whether Black Lives Matter (BLM) and the Democratic Socialists of America's (DSA) actions following Hamas's deadly attack on Israelis raise 'hate' concerns.  BLM Grassroots called the Iran-backed terrorist group's attacks "desperate acts of self-defense." The DSA promoted a New York City pro-Hamas rally and said the incursion was a "direct result of Israel's apartheid regime."  Demonstrators at the rally burned and stomped on an Israeli flag and taunted supporters of Israel with an image of a swastika. Others displayed signs that read, "Palestinian return by any means necessary," "Israeli apartheid & genocide funded by the U.S." and "End all U.S. aid to Israel!" Dozens of student groups at universities such as Harvard also defended Hamas and ...

Ashley Capoot / CNBC : Letter: Thierry Breton urges Mark Zuckerberg to be “vigilant” about removing disinformation from Meta's platforms during the Israel-Hamas war   —  - European regulator Thierry Breton shared a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday urging the billionaire to be “vigilant” about removing disinformation.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was chased from an event in Baltimore on Tuesday evening after left-wing climate activists stormed the stage and demanded he stop fossil fuel infrastructure projects. Buttigieg was forced to depart the event — a Maryland policy forum at the city's Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall hosted by local outlet Baltimore Banner — after more than a dozen activists with the group Climate Defiance stormed the stage yelling slogans. The protesters called on Buttigieg to reject two proposed oil transport projects, the Sea Port Oil Terminal and Texas GulfLink, under review by his agency's Maritime Administration. "Petro Pete is a coward. As we write he is ramming down our throats the Sea Port and GulfLink oil terminals – each worse than Keystone," Climate Defiance tweeted following the event. "We must resist him with all we've got. And we will." "Your DOT just approved the Seaport Oil Terminal, a project that will have 80...

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi on Tuesday launched a campaign to retake the New York congressional seat held by Rep. George Santos as the besieged Republican congressman faces criminal charges on money laundering and lying to Congress. Suozzi had represented New York's 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Long Island and northeast Queens , before an unsuccessful campaign for governor last year. The Democrat announced the congressional bid in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said a formal campaign kickoff will come after local elections next month. GEORGE SANTOS HAS ‘PUT A STAIN’ ON US, SAYS RETIRED NEW YORK CITY COP TAKING ON SCANDALIZED GOP CONGRESSMAN "Today I’m filing a committee to run for Congress in November 2024," he said. "The madness in Washington, D.C., and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone." A handful of candidates have emerged to vie for the seat in what is e...

Bloomberg : Sources: the SEC is probing a 2018 security lapse at Twitter exposing users' email addresses and if executives adequately disclosed the issue to investors   —  - Agency scrutinizes how former leadership managed security flaw  — Security flaw exposed user information on the platform

FIRST ON FOX: A Republican congressman sent an urgent letter to the White House on Monday night calling on the administration to secure the evacuation of American citizens stranded in Israel amid a Hamas terror attack that killed over 1,000 Israelis.  "I urge you to use all appropriate U.S. resources and tools to arrange for the immediate evacuation of American citizens in Israel who are desperately trying to return home," Rep. Chris Smith, who represents New Jersey's 4th Congressional District, wrote in a letter to President Biden.  "The dangers these U.S. citizens face are so grave, and the responsibility of the U.S. Government for their safety so paramount, that their evacuation must be the uppermost immediate priority of the U.S. Government in Israel and the Middle East . You must act rapidly and decisively providing the full support that American citizens need for their immediate safe evacuation to the United States." Smith told the Biden White House t...

One thing to watch for as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) pursues the Speakership: There is still an outstanding lawsuit filed against Ohio State University by a number of former varsity athletes – including wrestlers – stemming from a sexual abuse scandal which goes back decades. They are listed as "John Does." Ohio State previously argued that the statute of limitations had run out. But a federal court disagreed. The Supreme Court refused to reconsider the case earlier this year. That allowed the case to proceed. TRUMP ENDORSES JIM JORDAN FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: 'COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT' Jordan is not named in the suit as a defendant and has never been accused of alleged sexual abuse. But the plaintiffs intend to call all possible relevant Ohio State employees from the timeframe of the alleged abuse. That could help them determine potential culpability for allowing the abuse to continue after being made aware of it.  The qu...

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Appfigures: ChatGPT's iOS and Android apps hit $4.58M total revenue in September from the $20/month ChatGPT+ plan, up from $3.81M in August and $2.74M in July   —  There's some good news and bad news for ChatGPT's mobile efforts.  On the positive side, the AI chatbot continues to see the number …

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Former President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at his successor in the White House, blaming President Biden for this weekend's deadly attack by Hamas on Israel. Trump, in a speech in the crucial early voting state of New Hampshire, claimed that "the atrocities we are witnessing in Israel would never have happened if I was president." And the former president, who is running for the White House a third straight time, charged in a campaign trail appearance that "Joe Biden betrayed Israel."  Trump and many of his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination have been blasting Biden and his administration since Hamas militants, supported by Iran, on Saturday launched the deadliest attack on Israel in decades. Hamas’ surprise early morning assault on Israel during a major Jewish holiday resulted in over 800 Israelis dead and over a hundred, including the elderly, women and children, abducted and taken back to Palestinian-controlled ...

The Biden administration is potentially failing to track millions of migrants who have illegally crossed the southern border as monthly encounters continue to skyrocket, according to an interim report assembled by GOP House Judiciary Committee staff. According to the sprawling 61-page report — shared with Fox News Digital and which cites new information obtained by the Judiciary Committee — the number of illegal immigrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border exceeded 2.2 million in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2023. Additionally, the data further shows the federal government has "no confirmed departure" for more than 2.4 million migrants encountered since January 2021. "Because of the unprecedented border crisis, some Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been forced to abandon arrests and removals of aliens, including criminal aliens, to process the illegal aliens who have arrived at the southwest border," the report states. "Meanwhile, t...

Could the former House Speaker be the future House Speaker? Watch to see an effort this week by some allies of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to draft him for the Speakership again.  Fox is told it’s likely a challenge for either House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) or Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to secure the votes to become Speaker.  At least quickly.  HOW THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS COULD EXPEDITE THE ELECTION OF A HOUSE SPEAKER Both Scalise and Jordan come with baggage and that will divide the House Republican Conference. It is unclear how long it could take either candidate – or any candidate – to earn the necessary votes on the floor to win.  "Pack your lunch," said one Republican to Fox about how long the Speaker’s race may take. The earliest a floor vote could happen is Thursday.  That’s why some McCarthy loyalists believe that the former Speaker should run again.  It’s notable that McCarthy m...

It has now been more than 24 hours since Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists invaded areas of southern Israel , killing hundreds and wounding thousands, and two former presidents have been silent. As of midday Sunday, no social media account, presidential library or foundation associated with Democratic former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama had commented on the conflict taking place in Israel. The Clinton Foundation has also yet to say anything about the situation. Similarly, the social media accounts belonging to Clinton did not comment on the attacks against Israel. Despite former President Clinton's silence, former first lady Hillary Clinton released a statement Sunday evening, saying "My prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel. The United States stands in strong support of our ally, today and every day." ISRAEL DECLARES WAR AFTER HAMAS SURPRISE ATTACK, LAUNCHES RETALIATORY AIRSTRIKES IN GAZA Obama and former first la...

Lisa Bannon / Wall Street Journal : LLMs trained on voice, text, and video chats can now detect and mimic emotions like empathy, which could impact fields like customer service, HR, mental health   —  Artificial Intelligence is getting smart enough to express and measure human empathy.  Here's how the new technology could change healthcare …

It has now been more than 24 hours since Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists invaded areas of southern Israel , killing hundreds and wounding thousands, and two former presidents have been silent. As of midday Sunday, no social media account, presidential library or foundation associated with Democratic former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama had commented on the conflict taking place in Israel. The Clinton Foundation , though it has posted online since the conflict intensified over the weekend, has also yet to say anything about the situation. Similarly, the social media accounts belonging to Clinton did not comment on the attacks against Israel. Despite former President Clinton's silence, former first lady Hillary Clinton released a statement Sunday evening, saying "My prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel. The United States stands in strong support of our ally, today and every day." ISRAEL DECLARES WAR AFTER HAMAS SURPR...

There is increasing concern in national security circles about the status of the House of Representatives , bereft of a Speaker, during an international crisis.  It has been made clear to Fox that events in the Middle East are not an attack on the U.S., but "on an ally." However, one source noted that these circumstances can devolve quickly. It was underscored to Fox that if nothing else, the Middle East violence highlights the importance of having an operational House of Representatives and a Speaker. "The Middle East might speed up the election of a Speaker," said one House Republican who asked to remain nameless. "This points to why it was a bad idea to kick out (former House Speaker) Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)." The late British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan famously declared that "events" were the most important factor in governance. US NAVY MOVING WARSHIPS, AIRCRAFT CLOSER TO ISRAEL AMID HAMAS WAR Here we have had an "event...