The Global Update

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday said criticisms over the federal response to the deadly flooding in Texas were politically motivated, calling one Democratic lawmaker’s accusations “absolutely despicable.” Noem appeared on “Fox News Sunday,” where she defended against claims that the FEMA response was delayed, and the assertion from Sen. Chris Murphy,…

One week after abruptly postponing the opening night of her Las Vegas residency, Kelly Clarkson returned to the stage. On Friday, the “Since U Been Gone” crooner apologized to her fans for the last-minute cancellation and explained how the heavy decision impacted her.  “It took us a minute … took me a minute. I’m so…

Jimmy Rollins, a former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop and World Series champion, had reason to celebrate as he participated in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament on Saturday. Rollins was at the par-3 12th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Club in Nevada. He took his swing from the tee box, saw his ball hit the…

All Elite Wrestling star Adam Cole was pulled from his match against Kyle Fletcher as the company’s founder Tony Khan said he was not medically cleared to compete at All In: Texas on Saturday afternoon Cole was forced to relinquish the AEW TNT Championship because of it. Khan put the TNT title on the line…

MAGA supporters are nor pleased with President Donald Trump following his full-throated defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi, whose Department of Justice denied the existence of a Jeffrey Epstein client list after years of Trump surrogates vowing to reveal the disgraced financier’s secrets.  Longtime conservatives and supporters of Trump sounded off on social media this…

Political columnist Ed Kilgore argued in a piece published Sunday that the U.S. would have been better off if President Donald Trump had won re-election in 2020 over former President Joe Biden. “A Trump reelection in 2020 would have made the 2024 election in whose shadow we stand a very different proposition. There would have…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a minor leg injury while escaping an Israeli airstrike last month, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. The alleged attack happened on June 16 at a secure government facility in Western Tehran, where Pezeshkian was holding a meeting with other senior officials, according to the outlet, which is managed…

Women’s basketball legend Nancy Lieberman implored WNBA players to “embrace” Caitlin Clark and lose the jealousy as she’s going to be the money driver for the future of the sport. Lieberman talked to TMZ Sports earlier in the week, reacting to WNBA All-Stars ranking Clark the ninth-best guard among them. Clark received the most votes…

Sunday, July 13, marks one year since 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania — nearly assassinating President Donald Trump. Now, on the anniversary of that fateful day, the president is reflecting on its events and what might have happened had fate not stepped in. “It was unforgettable,” Trump…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights space steps, racing roots — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle To…