New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will reportedly skip the teams pre-draft press conference this week as a spotlight on his relationship with NFL reporter Dianna Russini has gotten brighter.The NFL is more than a week away from welcoming in the next crop of college football talent into the league. The Patriots have the No. 31 pick in the first round, which begins on April 23.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMESPN reported that Vrabel isnt expected to talk to reporters until the draft. Patriots executive Eliot Wolf will hold the pre-draft news conference at 2 p.m. ET on Monday.Photos emerged in Page Six last week showing Vrabel and Russini getting questionably close at an Arizona resort. While The Athletic initially defended Russini, sources familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that the journalist was being investigated."After Page Six reached out to Dianna for comment on Tuesday, The Athletic immediatelybegan an investigation. While the apparent conduct in the photos raised questions for Steven and leadership at The Athletic, an initial review suggested the images provided lacked context, specifically the presence of a larger group of friends," a source said.SUPER BOWL CHAMPION DEFENDS MIKE VRABEL, NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER OVER LEAKED PHOTOS"New details from the Page Six report and information from the investigation raised additional concerns that are now being further reviewed. The investigation is ongoing."The source added Russini's coverage is being reviewed, which is expected to take time, and she will not be reporting for the outlet in the meantime.The New York Times declined to comment.The photos showed Vrabel and Russini holding hands and hugging on the roof of the Sedona resort.Vrabel defended himself in a statement to Page Six."These photos show a completely innocent interaction, and any suggestion otherwise is laughable. This doesnt deserve any further response," he said.Fox News Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.

The government began an inquiry last year into whether ad firms were funneling client dollars away from certain media platforms.

Phil Garner, a former MLB All-Star and World Series champion, has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 76.Garner died Saturday after battling pancreatic cancer for more than two years, his family said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Phil never lost his signature spark of life," Ty Garner, Phils son, said in a statement. "He was so well known for his love for baseball, which was with him until the end."The Oakland Athletics selected Garner in the first round of the MLB Drafts secondary phase in 1971. He was called up more than two years later, making his major league debut in September 1973.Garner played four seasons with the As, earning his first All-Star selection in 1976 before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the offseason prior to the 1977 season. He was then traded to the Houston Astros in August 1981.The versatile infielder earned two more All-Star selections while he was with the Pirates. He helped the team to a World Series title in 1979 against the Baltimore Orioles. He hit .500 in the seven-game series against Baltimore. He had four doubles and five RBI.DAVEY JOHNSON, BASEBALL MANAGER WHO WON WORLD SERIES WITH 1986 METS, DEAD AT 82"Phil Garner was a fierce competitor, a respected leader, and a cherished part of the Pirates family," Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement. "His contributions to the 1979 World Series championship team will forever be part of Pirates history. We always appreciated welcoming Phil back to Pittsburgh, and it was evident how deeply this city, this team, his teammates, and our fans meant to him."He will be remembered not only for the grit, passion, and heart he brought to the game, but also for the way he carried himself as a devoted family man and respected member of the baseball community."He played part of the 1987 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and then played 15 games for the San Francisco Giants before his playing career was finished.Garner was a lifetime .260 hitter with 109 home runs and 738 RBI.He made his MLB managerial debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1992 and managed them until 1999. He then managed the Detroit Tigers from 2000 to 2002.Garner had major success managing the Astros. He was their skipper from 2004 to 2007, guiding them to their first World Series appearance in 2005 only to lose to the Chicago White Sox.He was 985-1,054 as a manager."He was a very highly respected and beloved individual who was known for his caring nature, wisdom and sense of humor," the Brewers added.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A 55-year-old woman wanted in California on charges of stalking and assaulting Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica was arrested Saturday, roughly 2,000 miles away in Fort Wayne, Ind., The Times confirmed.

The Constitution should be interpreted to recognize the class of Indians who maintain tribal relations.

President Daz-Canel says the U.S. has no valid reason to try to depose him.

Peace negotiations with Iran fell apart after Tehran severely misjudged what kind of leverage the regime believed it held, a U.S. official told Fox News Digital on Sunday.While Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad, Pakistan, without a deal between the U.S. and Iran, the official said Vance used the talks to measure the Iranians own assessment of their position in the negotiations.Vance found that Tehran thought they held a strong hand going into negotiations, according to the official, who added that no deal can be achieved when one party deludes itself into believing they have leverage that, in reality, they do not have.GEN JACK KEANE 'SKEPTICAL' THAT IRAN CEASEFIRE WILL HOLD, WARNS TEHRAN WILL 'DELAY AND OBFUSCATE'The U.S. official described the talks to Fox News Digital as starting out tough, though developing into a more friendly and productive dialogue over the duration of the 21-hour-long negotiations.The high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms, Vance said earlier Sunday during a press conference from the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan."So we go back to the United States, having not come to an agreement. We've made very clear what our red lines are, what things we're willing to accommodate them on and what things we're not willing to accommodate them on," Vance said at the time. "And we've made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms."TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH'The U.S. official said that over the course of the discussions, the Washington delegation determined it was clear that the Iranians did not comprehend that the core of any peace deal hinges on Iran never obtaining a nuclear weapon.While that point remains the main objective of any potential peace deal, the U.S. has other red lines that it will not compromise on.The official said the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement on all of Washingtons red lines, which include: Iran ending all uranium enrichment; the dismantling of all Irans major nuclear enrichment facilities; the retrieval of highly enriched uranium; the acceptance of a broader peace, security and de-escalation framework that includes regional allies; an end to the funding of Irans terrorist proxies Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis; and Iran fully opening the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls for passage.The official added that Vance has underscored that while a deal remains on the table, it is up to Tehran to accept the terms."And we leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer," Vance said during the earlier press conference before departing Pakistan. "We'll see if the Iranians accept it."

Costco members may have access to added travel savings in 2026, as the retailer expands travel perks tied to its booking platform.For travelers looking to cut costs, these features may help cut expenses on hotels, rental cars and other parts of a trip.One option is Costco Travels bundled hotel pricing, which can reduce the cost of longer stays.HOTEL FEES ARE DRAINING AMERICANS' WALLETS AS EXPERT REVEALS HOW TO AVOID PAYING HUNDREDS EXTRAThe companys "More Stay, Less Pay" deals allow travelers to book longer stays at a reduced rate, such as staying five nights while paying for four, according to the company's website. Pricing also generally includes mandatory fees upfront, which can help avoid unexpected charges during checkout.Some travel packages also include Digital Costco Shop Cards, which are issued by email after a trip begins or is completed, depending on the booking.These electronic gift cards can be used for purchases on Costcos website or at warehouse locations, Costco noted. The credits may help offset future expenses such as groceries or other everyday items.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERRental car bookings through the platform may also offer another way to save.In some cases, additional driver fees are waived through select providers, which can otherwise add to the overall cost of a trip.Fox News Digital previously reported that Costco Travel has gained traction among budget-conscious travelers looking to maximize savings.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESThe service allows members to book vacation packages, cruises and rental cars through select partners, often bundling additional perks into the overall price."They use a portion of the commission they would normally earn and turn it back into benefits or incentives for the person booking the trip," travel expert Bobby Laurie told Fox News Digital.Posts on online forums such as Reddit suggest many travelers have had positive experiences with Costco Travel, particularly when it comes to customer service and rental car pricing.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZOne user described the service as "hard to beat."However, the platform may not work for everyone.Costco Travel requires a membership to book, and its offerings are more limited compared to larger online travel agencies. Travelers looking for highly customized trips or boutique accommodations may find fewer options.Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment.

First daughter Ivanka Trump opened up about her life in a recent video interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast sharing in no uncertain terms that her extended family is the foundation of her life.Trump, 44, spoke about her mother, Ivana Trump, calling her an "incredible trailblazer" who gave her an example of "strength and resilience and glamour and determination and ambition" and she spoke of her grandmother as well.Ivana Trump was born Ivana Zelnickova in 1949 in the Czechoslovak city of Gottwaldov, formerly Zlin, which had just been renamed by the Communists who took over the country in 1948.IVANKA TRUMP BREAKS DOWN IN EMOTIONAL INTERVIEW TALKING ABOUT HER MOTHER IVANA'S DEATH, OTHER CHALLENGESPresident Donald Trump and Ivana Trump were married in 1977 and had three children together: Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric.Partners in both love and business with Ivana Trump playing such roles as manager of one of his Atlantic City casinos the Trump couple were fixtures of New York's see-and-be-seen scene before their high-profile divorce in the early 1990s.By then, Donald Trump had met his next wife, Marla Maples."She was very herself, and she was very joyful. And she loved to dance, and she loved to play," said Ivanka Trump, speaking of her mother."She showed me a lot at a time when not many women were doing what my mother was doing inside the boardroom and on the construction sites," Trump added.IVANKA TRUMP SHARES BOOKS THAT 'SHAPED' HER IN 2025, FROM TOP NOVELS TO ANCIENT WISDOMIvana Trump enthusiastically backed her former husbands 2016 White House run and told the New York Post in 2016 that she was both a supporter and an adviser.Ivanka Trump spoke about her mother as an "unbelievable role model for me for what is possible. She taught me a lot about just bringing intention to what you do."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERShe shared that Ivana Trump influenced her own approach to parenthood, adding that she would "also say she couldnt do it alone, and she wasnt pretending she could."Ivanka Trump shared her parents did a good job of keeping her and her siblings grounded.She said that even amid her fathers high-profile life, never once did he not pick up her calls.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES"There was never a doubt in my mind that I was his top priority and that he was available to me," she said.Ivanka Trump grew visibly emotional at several points in the interview, pausing to compose herself as she reflected on her mothers sudden death at home in New York City after a fall in 2022 at age 73.She said that after her mothers death, she spent time studying her life to better understand her. "I understand her better today than I did in some ways in her life. I see her more fully," she said."She lived a good life," Ivanka Trump added.She also spoke about her grandmother, Marie Zelnkov, on the podcast pointing out that she was a fixture in her life, and now lives withher and her family in Florida.While Ivanka Trump credits both her mother and father for shaping her into the person she is today, she said her "grandmother and grandfather on my mothers side really raised us."She called her grandmother "unbelievably nurturing" and said having her at her home is "a blessing."TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"She taught me a type of unconditional love and tenderness," Trump said."For me and my children to have the experience [of being] there for her in just a small fraction of the way that she was there for me is such an extraordinary privilege."She added, "Food for her was very much an expression of love."Fox News Digitals Kelly McGreal and Adam Sabes contributed reporting.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell's attorney, Elias Dabaie, stated that the California congressman denies allegations of sexual misconduct, while acknowledging "lapses in judgment," as multiple women have come forward and Swalwell's biggest endorsements continued to be rescinded."We take these allegations very seriously," Dabaie said. "The congressman categorically denies any misconduct took place, and we intend to vindicate his rights in court." The attorney made the comments during a Saturday interview on CNN's "The Story Is" with Elex MichaelsonDabaies remarks came as Michaelson pressed him on why Swalwell declined to appear on the program after posting a video response online and as questions mount over the allegations, which surfaced weeks before the gubernatorial election."The congressman takes accountability for potential lapses in judgment, but again, categorically denies any wrongdoing," Dabaie said, declining to elaborate further on what those lapses entailed.SWALWELL'S FORMER FEMALE STAFFER DROPS BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, EXPOSING HIMSELF: REPORTWhen asked directly whether Swalwell admitted to cheating on his wife but not breaking the law, Dabaie said, "Im not going to get into the details of that. Our investigation is ongoing. A lot of it is privileged."Dabaie also questioned the credibility and timing of the allegations, noting their proximity to the election."I have to question the timing of these allegations... 25 days out from an election," he said. "From my perspective, looking at the facts, I do have to question the credibility of these allegations."SWALWELL'S 'I SHOULD BE WORKING' GYM, POOL VIDEOS RESURFACE AS DEM RIVAL HAMMERS HIS MISSED HOUSE VOTESAs Michaelson cited evidence presented in reporting, including medical documentation and contemporaneous messages, Dabaie declined to engage in specifics."I prefer not to get into those details at this time," he said. "The investigation is ongoing, and I do plan on vindicating the congressmans rights."Dabaie further stated that the campaign would continue despite calls from Reps. Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego, among other Democratic allies, to withdraw.SWALWELL FACES EXPULSION EFFORT FOLLOWING BOMBSHELL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS"As of this moment, yes, he intends to continue his campaign," Dabaie said."The notion that all these people pulled their support, I suspect that there are political machinations behind the scenes explaining why the Democratic Party has decided to try to consolidate the vote in order to make sure that a Democratic candidate makes it past the primary. So Im not surprised to see that."Dabaie said the legal team is evaluating next steps after sending cease-and-desist letters to some of the accusers."We believe that these claims are false," he said. "Once we had enough information to determine who was making them, we sent cease and desist letters. And were now looking at all available legal options.""I havent seen any evidence that that ever took place."Fox News Digital reached out for additional comment to Congressman Swalwells office and his gubernatorial campaign.

The U.S. and Europe are watching closely as Hungarians turned out in record numbers to vote Sunday in a high-stakes election that sets up Trump ally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbn, against his former political ally, Pter Magyar.Trailing in the opinion polls, Orbns received a major boost earlier this week when Vice President JD Vance visited the country, making clear what the administrations position was on the importance of having a pro-U.S. candidate in the heart of Europe, as so many of its continental allies have proven lackluster, most notably for a lack of help in the war against Iran.In his remarks, Vance made clear why he was there. "The reason why we're doing it is because we thought there was so much garbage happening against Viktor in this election that we had to show that there are actually a lot of people and a lot of friends across the world who recognize that Viktor and his government are doing a good job, and they're important partners for peace," he said at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium,a private university in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. "That's why we're here, but ultimately the Hungarian people are going to be sovereigns because that's how it should be."TRUMP CALLS INTO VANCE-ORBAN HUNGARY EVENT: 'MY KIND OF PEOPLE'Following Vances return to the U.S., President Donald Trump weighed in on Truth Social Friday: "My Administration stands ready to use the full economic might of the United States to strengthen Hungarys Economy, as we have done for our great allies in the past, if Prime Minister Viktor Orbn and the Hungarian People ever need it. We are excited to invest in the future prosperity that will be generated by Orbns continued leadership!"Beloved by many older and more rural Hungarians and reviled by detractors, Orbn has emerged as the countrys most consequential leader since its transition to democracy at the end of the Cold War. Still, the election campaign has become intense.Orbns strained relationship with the European Union comes from his positioning on Russias war against Ukraine, his countrys firm support of Israel and his hard stance on not accepting migrants, which led to EU financial sanctions for his refusal to open the country's border to foreigners.During the16-year Orbn government, the Hungarian economy has grown relatively quickly for an EU country.The countrys GDP per capita (what the average person earns annually) rose to nearly $17,000 last year, up from approximately $12,000 in 2014, according to Trading Economics data.However, its not all good. Inflation has recently been relatively high at an annual rate of 4.9%, and business sentiment has been consistently negative since Aug. 2022.TRUMP SAYS HUNGARY'S BORDER STANCE KEEPS CRIME DOWN, SAYS EUROPE 'FLOODING' WITH MIGRANTSThe poll of polls shows Magyars Tisza party with 50% of the vote and Orbns Fidesz party behind at 39% as of April 9, according to Politico. Magyar now poses the largest electoral threat to Orbn since 2010."The polls are going well for the opposition," Daniel Wood, portfolio manager at William Blair Investment Management, told Fox News Digital. "If the opposition wins, theres a chance that the EU unlocks the frozen funds, which are around 7% of the GDP."Speaking to reporters outside a polling station Sunday, Orbn, 62, said the campaign had been "a great national moment on our side" and thanked activists and supporters for their work. "Im here to win," the Associated Press reported.In an interview earlier in the week, Pter Magyar complained the EUs longest-serving leader has led the country on a "180-degree turn" in recent years, endangering its Western orientation whilecozying up to Moscow.Yet despite that drift, "Hungarians still see that Hungarys peace and development are guaranteed by membership of the European Union and NATO," Magyar said. "I think this really will be a referendum on our countrys place in the world," he told the Associated Press.Results are expected later this afternoon.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

President Donald Trumps $400 million White House ballroom construction will be able to continue for at least a little while longer, after an federal appeals court instructed a District Court judge to reconsider the situation.A a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled Saturday that construction can proceed until Friday, April 17, giving the president time to seek a Supreme Court review as the Trump administration is claiming delaying the prospect leaves the construction site exposed and risks the security of the president and his staff.The panel instructed U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to clarify whether and how his injunction interferes with the administrations claims over safety and security.Government lawyers arguedthat the project includes critical security features to guard against a range of possible threats, such as drones, ballistic missiles and biohazards and that holding up construction "would imperil the president and others who live and work in the White House."DEMS MOVE TO SET LIMITS ON TRUMPS DONOR-FUNDED WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM, CLAIMING BRIBERY IN PLAIN SIGHTTrump had also made the case the U.S. military was installing a "heavily fortified" facility under the ballroom, including bomb shelters and a medical facility.Under obstruction from Democrats, their lawyers, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) sued in December, a week after the White House finisheddemolishing the East Wingfor a 90,000-square-foot (8,400-square-meter) ballroom.The group claimed Trump exceeded his authority when he demolished the dated East Wing originally built in 1902 during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and expanded in 1942 arguing the president needed congressional authorization.TRUMP SAYS IT 'IS TOO LATE' TO STOP THE WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION AMID LAWSUITTrump has said the president has historically had say over the White House remodeling, and has long noted Congress does not have to pay for the privately funded project.A lower court had issued a March 31 injunction to haltballroomconstruction, but it also paused that injunction to allow for an appeal.The White House has argued that the injunction left the White House "open and exposed," threatening security for the building, the president and his family and staff.TRUMP UNVEILS NEW RENDERING OF SPRAWLING WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM PROJECTNTHP CEO Carol Quillen said in a statement that the organization awaited further clarification from the district court.She said the group was committed "to honoring the historic significance of the White House, advocating for our collective role as stewards, and demonstrating how broad consultation, including with the American people, results in a better overall outcome."Judge Leon exempted any construction work necessary to ensure the safety and security of the White House, but said he reviewed material the government privately submitted before determining that a halt would not jeopardize national security."We cannot fairly determine, on this hurried record, whether and to what extent the district courts "necessary for safety and security" exception addresses Defendants claims of irreparable harm, insofar as it may accommodate the Defendants asserted safety and security need for the ballroom itself or other temporary measures to secure the safety and security of the White House, the President, staff, and visitors while this appeal proceeds," the D.C. Circuit said in its ruling.WARREN-LED INQUIRY DRAWS NEW DETAILS ON TRUMP BALLROOM DONATIONS FROM MAJOR CORPORATIONSThe appeals panel noted that much of the governments concerns focused on that below-ground security work, which the White House argued was "distinct from construction of the ballroom itself and could proceed independently."The White House is making the case now that those security upgrades are "inseparable" from the project as whole, the appeals court said, making it unclear "whether and to what extent" moving forward with certain aspects of the ballroom is necessary for the safety and security of those upgrades.TRUMP PUSHES BACK AFTER MICHELLE OBAMA KNOCKS EAST WING RENOVATION, CALLING OLD ARRANGEMENT A DISASTER'Although Trump's project is funded by private donations, public money is paying for construction of underground bunkers and security upgrades.The three-judge appeals court panel was made up of Judges Patricia Millett, Neomi Rao and Bradley Garcia. Millett was nominated by former President Barack Obama, a Democrat. Rao was nominated by Trump. Garcia was nominated by former President Joe Biden.Rao wrote a dissenting opinion, which cited a statute that allows the president to undertake improvements to the White House."Importantly, the government has presented credible evidence of ongoing security vulnerabilities at the White House that would be prolonged by halting construction," Rao wrote, adding that such concerns outweigh the "generalized aesthetic harms" presented in the lawsuit.Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

It appears that soccer star Christian Pulisic and his girlfriend, golfer Alexa Melton, have broken up, and the split seems quite ugly.Late last year, the star striker, who is captain of the U.S. Men's National Team, had to shut down rumors he was dating Sydney Sweeney, but apparently, not everything can be fixed.In fact, Melton appeared to hint that Pulisic wasn't exactly faithful before walking back the claim.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Mans was on Raya before it even ended," Melton said in an Instagram comment, according to the New York Post. Raya is a subscription celebrity dating app."How many likes to post his Raya profile," Melton said in another comment, the outlet noted.However, Melton appeared to backtrack just a bit."Ive made some comments on a private matter and its been taken out of context. I received false info. He is not a cheater. Any narrative beyond that is not mine," Melton said in a recent Instagram Story. "Out of respect for Christians and my privacy, I will not speak further regarding this matter."US WORLD CUP HOPES TAKE HIT AFTER STAR PLAYER RUPTURES ACHILLESPulisic had been dating Melton since at least the summer of 2024. Melton played college golf at USC and competed in the 2024 U.S. Womens Open. She has mostly competed on the womens Epson Tour but not since 2024.Sweeney, meanwhile, has been linked to music manager Scooter Braun, who has worked withJustin Bieberand Taylor Swift.Pulisic will suit up for the Stars and Stripes this summer at the2026 World Cup, which will be played throughout North America. The final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, home of the New York Giants and Jets.It will be Pulisics second appearance in the World Cup, having also played in 2022 in Qatar. That team advanced to the knockout stage but was eliminated by the Netherlands, who lost to eventual champion Argentina in the round of 16.The U.S. is the highest-ranked team in its group this summer, joining Australia (26th), Paraguay (39th) and a team to be determined in a playoff.The U.S. will open the tournament June 12 inLos Angelesagainst Paraguay on FOX.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

In case you thought the Masters was over after Rory McIlroy's electrifying second round, here's your reminder that nothing gets started in Augusta until the back nine on Sunday.And those final nine holes are sure to be exciting after Saturday's third-round action that saw McIlroy's six-shot lead, the largest ever through 36 holes, completely evaporate.New York native Cameron Young and the reigning champion McIlroy will be paired together as the final grouping of the 90th playing of the Masters, with both golfers at 11 under.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcIlroy started his day at 12 under, but a bogey on the first combined with three birdies by Patrick Reed saw his lead shrink rapidly. When McIlroy birdied the third, and Reed bogeyed No. 4, McIlroys lead was back to a comfortable four. Reed eventually fell down the leaderboard, but Young shot up it.Young, who was 4 over after his first round, began the day eight shots back of McIlroy, birdied the 16th to tie McIlroy, just seconds before McIlroy bogeyed 12 to fall to second place. He shot a 7-under 65 to jump to the top of the leaderboard, while McIlroy went 1 over with a 73. Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.But McIlroy struggled on the back nine, going in the water on 11 for a double bogey, while also bogeying 12 and 18.HOW THE 3,267TH-RANKED AMATEUR GOLFER, A REAL ESTATE AGENT, GOT TO PLAY ALONGSIDE LEGENDS AT THE MASTERSThis tournament, though, now stretches far beyond the leaders, as there are 20 players within seven strokes, and 14 within six. McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood were the only golfers inside the top 20 entering Saturday to score over par in the third round, making Saturday's moving day quite the preview for an electric Sunday.Sam Burns is alone at 10 under in solo third, while Shane Lowry, who benefited from a hole-in-one, is two back. Jason Day and Justin Rose are at 8 under, with Scottie Scheffler and Haotong Li at 7 under (Scheffler, too, shot a 65 after starting Saturday even for the tournament).Other notables in the mix include Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, and Reed at 6 under, Collin Morikawa at 5 under, and Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka at 4 under.After being paired together in the first two rounds, McIlroy and Young will tee off together again at 2:25 p.m. ET, as McIlroy looks to make up for lost time and become the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win back-to-back green jackets.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Commercial salmon fishing is set to resume along the California coast this spring for the first time since 2022. Fishery regulators plan to allow a fishing season with strict catch limits.

As the debate over birthright citizenship is debated in the Supreme Court, resurfaced videos of top Democrats echoing the argument of the Trump administration sparked a conservative uproar on social media."If making it easy to be an illegal alien isnt enough, how about offering a reward for being an illegal immigrant?" Former U.S. Senator Harry Reid said on the Senate floor in 1993."No sane country would do that. Right? Guess again. If you break our laws by entering this country without permission and give birth to a child, we reward that child with U.S. citizenship and [a] guarantee of full access to all public and social services this society provides and thats a lot of services."Reid, who served in the Senate as a Democrat for 30 years and was Senate Majority Leader for 8 years, was speaking about the Immigration Stabilization Act of 1993 which he introduced. The legislation was a broad immigration reform package that included a provision to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to mothers who were neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents.CHINESE ELITES EXPLOITING US BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT INDUSTRIAL SCALE, EXPERT WARNSReid, who died in 2021 at the age of 82, ultimately changed his tune on the legislation and said in 2018 that the bill was a "mistake."Many on social media quickly pointed to Reids lofty stature within the Democratic Party and wondered aloud why he is not labeled "racist" the same way Republicans who oppose birthright citizenship often are."WOW," conservative influencer Libs of TikTok posted on X. "Senator Harry Reid, a DEMOCRAT, introduced a bill in 1993 to END birthright citizenship for illegal aliens .But if Trump wants to do it, Democrats call it rAcIsT."WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPREME COURTS BLOCKBUSTER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CASE"Lots of Democrats supported him," actor Kevin Sorbo posted on X. "They change their minds to fit whatever narrative suits them. That's why they can't be trusted.""Democrats once said no sane country would give birthright citizenship to illegal aliens," Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) posted on X. "Now, breaking our laws is rewarded with full US citizenship and access to every government benefit. SCOTUS should END this exploitation once and for all!""Harry Reid was right," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, posted on X.Another Democrat, the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein from California, also became fodder on social media in recent days over similar comments on immigration that were viewed over 8 million times after being posted by MAZE, a conservative influencer account on X."Should you have a system where people can come to this country, even if theyre well-to-do?" Feinstein said in 1993. Get on Medicaid and give birth to a baby, then go back. The answer is no! And we know that Medicaid laws are being used and abused to do just this in the state of California. Id like to see that stop."The resurfaced posts come as the Trump administration argues at the Supreme Court in favor of an executive order signed on the president's first day back in office, which seeks to end automatic citizenship for nearly all persons born in the U.S. to undocumented parents, or to parents with temporary non-immigrant visas in the U.S.The high-stakes case brought into focus more than a century of executive branch action, Supreme Court precedent, and the text of the Constitution itself or, more specifically, the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment which the administration argues has been misinterpreted in the more than 100 years since its passage.Fox News Digital's Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report.

Her ability to manage a mercurial president has helped make Jeanine Pirro a dark-horse candidate in MAGA circles to become the next U.S. attorney general.

A malnourished 9-year-old boy was found lying in the fetal position in his fathers utility van in eastern France this week after allegedly being locked in the vehicle two years ago.The boy, who was unable to walk after sitting for so long, was discovered Monday after a neighbor heard the "sounds of a child" coming from the van, local prosecutor Nicolas Heitz said Saturday.Officers in the village of Hagenbach, near the border with Switzerland and Germany, found the boy "lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash and near excrement" after forcing the van open, Heitz said.The boy told authorities he hadnt showered since 2024.WISCONSIN COUPLE ALLEGEDLY STARVED SIX CHILDREN FOR YEARS, FORCING THEM TO EAT MOLD, BUGS AND DOG FOODThe boys father was charged with kidnapping. He claimed to police that he had locked his son in the van in November 2024 to "protect" him from his partner who wanted to send him to a psychiatric hospital, according to the prosecutor.But the prosecutor said there was no medical record of the boy having psychiatric problems, and he had gotten good grades in school.When the boy disappeared, his teachers were told he had transferred to another school.The mans partner, who denied knowing the boy was locked in the van, has also been charged, including for failure to help a minor in danger.MICHIGAN WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STARVING, TORTURING DISABLED SISTER-IN-LAW SHE LOCKED IN BASEMENTThe boys family and friends told police they believed the boy was in a psychiatric hospital.The boys 12-year-old sister and the 10-year-old daughter of the mans partner are under the care of social services.The boy has been taken to a hospital.He told authorities he thought his father had no choice but to lock him in the van and that hed had "big difficulties" with his fathers partner.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

If you thought the Congressional appropriations process couldnt get any worse, I present you with 2026. And perhaps beyond.The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, running on pocket lint, nickels lost between the couch cushions and faded S&H Green Stamps (look em up, kids). Congress hasnt funded DHS for two months. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., torqued himself into a political pretzel opposing, then supporting, then not acting on a Senate-approved package to fund most of DHS.As we always say, its about the math, and when it comes to DHS money, it appears that lawmakers have locked a box to which they lack the combination. There is apparently no sequence of votes in the House and Senate which can crack the DHS safe as a traditional, standalone appropriations bill.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: WHY TRUMP MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FORCE CONGRESS BACK OVER THE DHS SHUTDOWNNow, Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump are turning to one of the few methods which might work to fund DHS something called budget reconciliation.The Congressional budget reconciliation process is not customarily used for appropriations bills although lawmakers can plug the measure with money to spend on federal programs. However, reconciliation is inoculated from filibusters. Thus, Republicans dont need 60 votes. They can ostensibly pass a DHS bill on its own without help from Democrats if they hold their narrow coalitions together in both the House and Senate.Congressional Republicans intend to stuff this reconciliation package with only money for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Nothing for disaster aid. Nothing for farmers. Nothing about the SAVE America Act. The president agrees. The goal is to finish this by June 1 months after the latest DHS funding lapse.But its more complicated than that.GOP INFIGHTING REPLACES CLASH WITH DEMS, DERAILS PATH TO END HISTORIC DHS SHUTDOWNThe House and Senate must take a number of steps to approve a shell of a budget resolution in order to have the filibuster-proof reconciliation tool available to them. Republicans undertook a similar endeavor last winter and spring. It was absolutely harrowing and consumed months before finally approving the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, via reconciliation. Republicans dont have that kind of time now. Then again, DHS has either been unfunded or held together by interim spending bills since last October.We havent even mentioned how Trump is using a somewhat dubious authority to pay TSA workers and others from other funds without Congressional approval.That leaves some to question why the administration didnt do this to start with. But the bigger issue is an alarming pattern of Congress ceding its most precious prerogative the power of the purse to the executive branch. Thats to say nothing as to whether Trumps gambit to pay workers is even Constitutional. And, it establishes a precedent which may be hard to ignore during other funding impasses.However, heres the bigger problem: the Congressional paralysis to pass appropriations bills on a timely basis. Thats been an issue for years now.Historically, Congress has missed the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline, relying on "Continuing Resolutions" (CRs) which simply renew all funding on a temporary basis. Or, lawmakers cobble together a set of the 12 annual spending bills in a "minibus" appropriations package. Lawmakers who might oppose an individual bill are willing to support a group of bills because theres something in there which they like or support.But turning to reconciliation as a way out of the appropriations box canyon is also another precedent which likely agitates Congressional appropriators. Sure. Theyve done that before. And in this instance, it might finally get DHS funded. But what does this mean for the future?Which brings us to Oct. 1, 2026. Thats when the federal government pivots from Fiscal Year 2026 to start Fiscal Year 2027.Congress has struggled to fund the federal government since early 2025, when it began work on appropriations bills for this year. The FY 26 funding crisis which spawned the record-breaking, 43-day, government-wide shutdown in the fall, another partial government shutdown last winter and the current DHS stalemate has been an issue since lawmakers were working on bills for this cycle around this time LAST spring. So how pray tell is Congress going to avoid a shutdown THIS autumn for FY 27?In fact, few are even speaking about that possible peril because no one can wrap their heads around the present appropriations saga. And its possible that this falls problems could be worse than last falls impasse. The reason? The midterm elections hit in November. Its doubtful that either side will be willing to make much of a deal right before voters head to the polls.The scenarios are frightening to fathom, so people are just kind of ignoring them.SEE IT: LAWMAKERS CAUGHT ON VACATION AMID RECORD-BREAKING SHUTDOWN WHILE DHS WORKERS GO UNPAIDWe have entered a new period of semi-perpetual funding standoffs exacerbated by mistrust between the sides, narrow Congressional margins in both the House and Senate, parliamentary mathematical equations which dont balance and an unwillingness by Trump to broker deals or even negotiate with Democrats.Yes. They have options to cover DHS into next year, but its the other 11 spending bills which could be problematic.Imagine trying to pass a defense spending bill which has a price tag 44% higher than the one last year? Or tacks a bunch of money on for the war in Iran?Wheres the vote combination to approve a CR, let alone an individual bill? Will Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., be willing to help Republicans hit the 60 vote threshold to fund things? Especially if he sees the possibility of emerging again as Majority Leader? Probably not.And lets say Democrats win the House, Senate or both in the fall? Do you really think these spending standoffs get better over the final two years of Trumps term?Back to Chevy Chase and Clark Griswold. Theres a second part to that iconic quotation from Christmas Vacation: "Were at the threshold of hell!" he declares.Pretty funny, but not if youre trying to keep the government open after the adventures of the past year. This is not hilarious to millions of federal workers who suffer from paycheck PTSD. Another round of spending mayhem could only erode further trust between federal workers and their employers. It will damage morale which is already subterranean. Thats to say nothing of courting people to work for the government.Yes. Things can get a lot worse. The political schisms are deep and the vote matrices to pass the bills simply dont exist.It may be spring, but the Christmas Vacation movie provides insight into where we stand with the Congressional appropriations bills: "Its Christmas and were all in misery," declares Ellen Griswold, played by Beverly DAngelo.Yeah. And wait to see what Congress has in store for THIS Christmas.

President Donald Trump was greeted by a packed crowd at UFC 327 in Miami Saturday night during the president's first appearance at a sporting event since the start of the Iran war. Fans in attendance erupted into raucous applause as Trump walked into the venue.Trump made his way out with UFC CEO and president Dana White and went around to the announcers and had an exchange with Joe Rogan, who was sitting at the announcers table.Secretary of State Marco Rubio was standing nearby the seats right before Trump walked out, then leaned in to Trump and started whispering very closely to the president, cupping his hands over his mouth and they each exchanged a few words. Trump then turned around, pumping his fist to those sitting behind him, smiling and waving, then pointed a few times to the crowd.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTrump has been a frequent fixture at UFC and other combat sports events during his presidency, during his 2024 campaign and even dating back to his first term.In 2025, Trump attended UFC 316 and Miami fight night. In 2024, he attended UFC 302 in June and UFC 309 in November.In 2019, he attended UFC 244.Before Saturday, the last major sporting event Trump attended was the College Football Playoff national championship game between Indiana and Miami at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19.IRAN POSTPONES TEHRAN FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR KHAMENEI WHERE LARGE CROWDS WERE EXPECTED TO GATHERTrump was notably absent from this year's Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy and didn't attend any other events after the Iran war broke out.But after Tuesday's ceasefire agreement, Trump has returned to sport. Trump addressed the ongoing situation with Iran at the White House before departing for Joint Base Andrews to travel to Miami for the UFC event."We're in very deep negotiations with Iran. We win regardless. We've defeated them militarily," Trump told reporters. "Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me. And the reason is because we've won, whether you listen to the fake news or not."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Before Hollywood came calling, Heather Graham said, she was dismissed as a "nerdy" teenager.The actress recalled being underestimated in high school before landing the popular cheerleader role in "License to Drive," a turning point she described as a "huge moment" that launched her independence and her career."I was nerdy. You know, I was smart, and I was just, like, nobody thought I was that pretty," Graham recalled during an episode of "Dinner's on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson."HEATHER GRAHAM SLAMS AWKWARD NEW REALITY OF HOLLYWOOD SEX SCENES"So, I got this job as, like, the popular, pretty cheerleader, and I had very bad style and bad hair and makeup. Like, I did not know how to, like, do that. And then people were like, 'Oh?'"[The movie] came out right as I was graduating," Graham added. "And I think people were like, 'Well, maybe we should have paid attention to her.'"Graham revealed landing the iconic role as Mercedes Lane in "License to Drive" was a "huge moment" for her at 17."It was huge for me. Like, that was a huge moment," she explained. "I got to make money. I was independent. I had a bank account, you know, and I could live on my own."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERGraham began her career with small roles in commercials and TV before landing teen films such as "Drugstore Cowboy" and "Swingers."She got her breakthrough with "Boogie Nights," "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" and "Bowfinger."Graham landed a role in the blockbuster film "The Hangover" in 2009. She has since continued acting in films and TV while also expanding into writing and directing projects.Her latest film, "They Will Kill You," hit theaters March 27.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe 56-year-old actress shared some of her beauty secrets in a recent interview with Us Weekly.Graham claimed she's "never had an actual operation where theyre cutting my face open." But she said she has tried a series of other methods, including "microneedling, Botox and a bunch of lasery things.""Some of those laser treatments are torture," she said. "Like, an hour and a half of your face getting blasted."The movie star's goal is to stay away from invasive plastic surgery because she doesn't "want to look freaky," and her "goal is to look natural.""I feel like some people get facelifts and they just kind of end up looking like I mean, there are people that get it, and its good. But I just dont want to be one of those people that got it and look freaky," she said. "But I dont know if [when] I got older, I wouldnt completely rule out. Who knows, in the future."Graham also tries to maintain a balanced diet and get 10 to 11 hours of sleep. She said she uses yoga as a way to stay in shape and manage stress, calling it "so cathartic."

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Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing allegations he violated immigration and employment laws to keep a live-in nanny in the U.S., including claims he paid her with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization, according to two recently filed complaints.A complaint filed Tuesday with the Department of Labor alleges that Swalwell and his wife, Brittany Swalwell, lied to keep their babysitter, Amanda Barbosa, employed, according to The New York Post.In a separate complaint filed in February with the Department of Homeland Security by California filmmaker and political activist Joel Gilbert, first reported by The Post, Swalwell is accused of paying his nanny with campaign funds for roughly two years while she allegedly did not have valid work authorization."Barbosa appears in numerous social media photos with the Swalwell family throughout 2023 and 2024, indicating continued close association and ongoing childcare responsibilities despite the absence of known lawful work authorization," the DHS complaint states.MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS DOG SWALWELL AS DEM RIVALS SEIZE OPENING IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS RACEBarbosa was first hired by Swalwell who is running for California governor in 2021 after coming to the U.S. from Brazil on an au pair visa, according to The Post.Barbosa was paid $3,914 in campaign funds in 2021 and received $46,930 in 2022, according to Federal Election Commission data.According to a labor certification application reviewed by The Post, Swalwell began the process of sponsoring Barbosa for a green card in December 2022 as her visa was set to expire.DEM SENATOR RIPPED FOR 'SMEAR' OF FEMALE ACTIVIST ADVOCATING FOR SWALWELL'S ACCUSERS: 'VERY BAD LOOK'Barbosa later enrolled at a community college and was not allowed to work off campus under student visa rules, The Post reported. However, social media photos appear to show her interacting with Swalwells children at family events throughout 2023 and 2024.FEC records reviewed by the outlet show that $52,262 in campaign expenses for "childcare" were reimbursed to Swalwell, which the complaint alleges was a workaround to keep Barbosa employed while she was not authorized to work in the U.S.The Department of Labor told The Post the labor certification was approved in 2024. In 2025, Barbosa received $38,905 in campaign funds from Swalwell, according to FEC data.SWALWELL CAMPAIGN SETS OFF ALARM BELLS AFTER ACCEPTING $25K DONATION FROM CCP-TIED LAWYER: 'OUTRAGEOUS'The complaints surfaced as Swalwell faces separate allegations of sexual assault.The San Francisco Chronicle first reported allegations from a former staffer, and three additional women later spoke to CNN with misconduct claims.Swalwell has denied the allegations and faced calls to drop his gubernatorial bid.SWALWELL THREATENS FBI WITH LEGAL ACTION AS PATEL REPORTEDLY WEIGHS 'FANG FANG' FILES RELEASE"A lot has been said about me today through anonymous allegations, and I thought it was important that you see and hear from me directly. These allegations of sexual assault are flat-out false,"Swalwell said in a video posted Friday."They are absolutely false. They did not happen. They have never happened. And I will fight them with everything that I have."Fox News Digital has reached out to Swalwell's congressional office for comment, as well as the Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security and Federal Election Commission.Fox News Digital's Madison Colombo contributed to this report.

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Pope Leo in a Saturday vigil for peace, called out the "delusion of omnipotence" he claimed is fueling war."In prayer, our limited human possibilities are joined to the infinite possibilities of God. Thoughts, words and deeds then break the demonic cycle of evil and are placed at the service of the Kingdom of God," he said in a prayer service at St. Peters Basilica.He continued, "A Kingdom in which there is no sword, no drone, no vengeance, no trivialization of evil, no unjust profit, but only dignity, understanding and forgiveness. It is here that we find a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive."In posts on X and during the prayer vigil, the pontiff also warned that war "divides" while hope and faith unite humanity.TRUMPS LAST-MINUTE DELAY: WHY HE WAS NEVER GOING TO OBLITERATE IRAN IN THE FIRST PLACE"Enough of the idolatry of self and money. Enough of the display of power. Enough of war," he wrote. "True strength is shown in serving life."The archbishop of Tehran, Belgian Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, was among those in the pews.Leos words came on the same day the Vice President JD Vance and a U.S. delegation began face-to-face talks with Iran amid an uneasy ceasefire.MIKE PENCE WARNS JD VANCE TO AVOID OBAMA-STYLE IRAN DEAL AS NUCLEAR TALKS SET TO BEGIN IN PAKISTANThey were some of the first American pontiffs strongest words yet after he called President Donald Trumps threat against Iran on Tuesday "truly unacceptable." "Today, as we all know, there has also been this threatagainst the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," the pope said earlier this week. "There are certainly issues of international law here, but even more so a moral issue for the good of the whole entire population."Trump had written on Truth Social "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I dont want that to happen, but it probably will... God Bless the Great People of Iran!"Hours later, the president announced a two-week ceasefire subject to Iranagreeing to "the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz," the president wrote in another post.As the high-stakes talks began on Saturday is Islamabad, Trump told reporters outside of the White House: "We win regardless of what happens. Maybe they make a deal, maybe they dont."For more than a month, the pope limited his remarks to muted appeals for peace, but in his Easter blessing last Sunday, he urged "those with weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace."Leo also invoked what he said were the final words thatPope Francisissued to the world from the same balcony one year ago, during which the late pontiff warned of a "globalization of indifference.""What a great thirst for death, for killing we witness each day in themany conflictsraging in different parts of the world," Leo said, quoting Francis.Fox News' Jasmine Baehr and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms.Speaking during a press conference from the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, Vance said Iran has "chosen not to accept our terms.""The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement," Vance said. "And I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America."The vice president said talks with Iranian officials lasted 21 hours, describing them as "substantive discussions," but adding the U.S. was unwilling to compromise on its "red lines."VANCE WARNS IRAN WILL 'FIND OUT' TRUMP IS 'NOT ONE TO MESS AROUND' IF CEASEFIRE DEAL FALLS APART"So we go back to the United States, having not come to an agreement. We've made very clear what our red lines are, what things we're willing to accommodate them on and what things we're not willing to accommodate them on," Vance added. "And we've made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms."Fox News Digitals Preston Mizell asked Vance if he had been in contact with President Donald Trump during the talks, and the vice president said he had been "consistently.""I don't know how many times we talked to him a half dozen times, a dozen times over the past 21 hours," Vance said, adding that the U.S. team was also communicating with other members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.GEN JACK KEANE 'SKEPTICAL' THAT IRAN CEASEFIRE WILL HOLD, WARNS TEHRAN WILL 'DELAY AND OBFUSCATE'"So, look, we were constantly in communication with the team because we were negotiating in good faith," Vance said. "And we leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it."Vance arrived in Pakistan early Saturday to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire announced by Trump earlier this week and preventing a broader regional war.Vance was joined by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trumps son-in-law, as part of a senior delegation engaging Iranian officials in Islamabad.TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf were negotiating for Iran.While Vance declined to elaborate on which terms Iran rejected, he said the U.S. sought assurances that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon."The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon," Vance said. "That is the core goal of the president of the United States. And that's what we've tried to achieve through these negotiations."The talks came over a month after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28.Fox News Digital's Preston Mizell and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.