Tony Hawk, Taiwan and a flashlight: Trump assassination attempt suspect’s bizarre defense

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year, said he would not take the stand in his own criminal case on Monday — the strongest sign yet that the defense is preparing to rest its…

Florida continues to extend record execution year with man put to death for killing wife’s family

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s sister and parents before setting their house on fire was put to death, extending the already record number of executions carried out in the Sunshine State this year to 12. David Pittman, 63, died by lethal injection on…

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deporting hundreds of Guatemalan minors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from deporting hundreds of Guatemalan minors to their home country after the government walked back claims that it intended to reunite the youths with their parents. Judge Timothy Kelly, who issued the order, signaled his skepticism of the…

Schiff: Patel’s FBI leadership replaced expertise with ‘rabid partisanship’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., sharply criticized Kash Patel’s tenure as FBI director Wednesday, telling reporters that he viewed Patel’s leadership as deeply partisan and a “terrible tragedy” for the nation’s sprawling law enforcement agency.  Speaking at a news conference alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and…

South Carolina court moves forward execution of cop killer who says most laws are unconstitutional

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A South Carolina judge allowed an execution to move forward after ruling that the man’s beliefs, including that most laws are unconstitutional and citizens have an absolute right to defend their property to death, do not prove he is mentally incompetent. Steven Bixby, 58, was set to…

Trump trial continues with more FBI testimony after rifle called ‘prepared to fire’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The federal trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump as he played golf in September 2024, resumes Tuesday with more FBI forensic experts scheduled to testify. On Monday, jurors heard FBI Firearms and Toolmarks Examiner Erich Smith, who alleged the rifle found…

South Carolina death row inmate says judges are led by Satan as court weighs if he is competent for execution

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A South Carolina man on death row believes judges who rule against him are guided by Satan and that most laws are unconstitutional, he wrote in handwritten legal papers, as he seeks to avoid being put to death after his execution was delayed earlier this year. Steven…

Operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ back on after appeals court halts judge’s order

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal appeals court on Thursday halted a lower court judge’s order to end operations indefinitely at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades. The panel voted 2-1 to stay the judge’s order pending the outcome of an appeal, allowing the facility to…