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Former President Bill Clinton expressed confidence in Democrats' prospects after three socialist candidates won key New York primaries, stating he believes the Democratic Party is in "good shape" to be successful in November’s midterm elections. 

"I think we’re in good shape for the fall," Clinton told Fox News Digital when asked about the outcome of Tuesday’s elections. 

The victories by three far-left candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America who won their respective races on Tuesday — Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez — have fueled debate within the Democratic Party over whether these progressive campaigns offer a winning blueprint heading into the midterm elections and a legitimate roadmap to national success for the party.

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Clinton, however, appeared unfazed by the results.

The former president has previously aligned himself with more moderate Democrats in New York politics. Last year, he endorsed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary over socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary in June 2025 and went on to secure the mayoral nomination.

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The latest primary results come as Democrats continue to wrestle with the party's ideological direction. While many Democrats have embraced the new wave of socialism and those candidates representing the ideology, many mainstream Democrats have cautioned against embracing socialism as the party's national brand — and have defended capitalism.

Fox News Digital also asked Clinton about the Iran situation, but the former president dodged the question, declining to answer.

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Clinton's refusal to comment comes as tensions surrounding Iran remain high as the United States and Iran work to navigate a recently announced, fragile peace deal 

After coming to a ceasefire agreement, U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump said Thursday, before the strikes, that the U.S. is negotiating with Iran from a "position of pure strength."

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Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., brushed aside threats of legal action from Elon Musk, the trillionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, on Thursday.

"This is what he does," Khanna told Fox News Digital outside the U.S. Capitol.

"It’s symptomatic of our times that billionaires — and now [a] trillionaire — can threaten to sue members of Congress for doing their job. He won’t intimidate me. I’m not going to be intimidated by the guy. I’m not going to be silenced by the guy," Khanna said.

Khanna’s comments come on the heels of an online back-and-forth between him and Musk over whether cuts to government aid programs overseas — cuts spearheaded by Musk in the early days of the second Trump administration — had led to fatalities.

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In particular, Khanna, a high-profile progressive and a rumored candidate for president in 2028, had been criticizing Musk’s work to cut the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

"There needs to be accountability for Elon Musk. You know, they’re celebrating that he created 4,400 millionaires, but they don’t talk about the 4.5 million children around the world who he possibly sentenced to death by dismantling USAID," Khanna said, in a recent podcast appearance, citing a study from the Lancet Group, a medical journal.

The assertion drew a fierce response from Musk, who personally oversaw efforts to trim waste, fraud and abuse from U.S. programs.

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"Time to sue this liar," Musk said in a post to X.

"Robber Khanna should be in prison," Musk added in a separate reaction.

Musk, like many conservatives suspicious of government spending, criticized USAID for greenlighting millions in spending that, in their view, had little justification.

But while few Democrats defended programs for transgender comic books in Peru and Iraqi Sesame Street, critics of the cuts argued that Musk’s efforts had failed to differentiate between waste and life-saving initiatives around the globe.

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By March of last year, USAID had cut roughly 83% of its programs, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

It’s not immediately clear what kind of damages Musk would try to pursue in a lawsuit against Khanna for his claims.

When asked if he would go to court if Musk followed through on his posts, Khanna said he liked his odds.

"Grok says he doesn’t have a case, so we will have to see," Khanna said, referring to the AI chatbot on X, a social media platform owned by Musk.

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An archaeological excavation in Israel recently revealed ancient faces that haven't been seen in centuries.

Two statues were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, according to a June 15 press release from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

Archaeologists were digging ahead of construction of a coastal high-speed railway when they found two marble statues in the wine collection pit of a Roman-Byzantine winepress, the IAA said.

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The statues, which date back around 1,700 years, depict two unknown figures from the ancient Greco-Roman world.

One of the statues bears a Greek inscription with the name "Lycurgus," according to officials.

Michael Sorotskin, an IAA archaeologist who helped find the statues, called the discovery "simply wondrous."

"While digging the winepress, something was sticking out of the ground, and the workers called me," said Sorotskin in the release. "There was a feeling that we were about to discover something that really shouldn't be there."

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"Suddenly, we saw that this was not the usual pottery – it was marble," he added. "Then, slowly, slowly, the two statues were revealed. I'm still struggling to find the right words."

Eliran Oren and Avishag Reiss, the excavation directors for the project, said the statues were found "neatly laid, face down." It appeared they had been intentionally buried when the winepress went out of use.

"At present, it is not known why the statues were hidden here – perhaps to preserve them," Oren and Reiss said in a joint statement.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery."

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"It was very unexpected, but somehow, the really big discoveries always turn up on the excavation’s very last day," they added.

Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.

The "Lycurgus" statue could depict two different men, one named Lycurgus of Sparta and another named Lycurgus of Athens, Gendelman said.

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"Possibly this statue may prove to be one of these two historical figures, but our research is just beginning," he said.

The statues were likely displayed in public buildings or the homes of wealthy residents during the Roman period as a way to "connect themselves to the cultural and spiritual world of antiquity," the expert noted.

"Not far from the discovery site, remains of a bathhouse were previously uncovered, and it is possible that the statues decorated a luxurious villa of a Caesarea resident," he said.

Researchers are currently cleaning and conserving the statues before analyzing them further, in hopes of determining exactly whom they depict.

The discovery is the latest in a series of notable archaeological finds announced by Israeli researchers this year.

Earlier this May, IAA officials said a child's chance discovery in the Negev Desert led to the identification of a 1,700-year-old Roman-era statuette fragment.

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At around the same time, archaeologists uncovered a "mysterious and impressive" ancient tunnel near Jerusalem, not far from sites associated with the biblical Kingdom of Judah.

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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, I find myself reflecting not only on this nation's remarkable journey, but also on my own.

I was born in Cuba under a socialist system that promised equality and prosperity but delivered scarcity, repression and limited opportunity. At 16, my family left the island and embarked on a difficult journey through Central America in search of something millions around the world still seek today: freedom.

My story is not unique. It is part of a larger American story repeated for generations. Immigrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Eastern Europe and countless other places have come to the United States not because it is perfect, but because it offers something rare in human history: the freedom to build a better life through hard work, personal initiative, and individual liberty.

As we approach the semiquincentennial of the United States, Americans should consider a simple question: Why do people flee socialist societies and risk everything to come to capitalist democracies?

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The answer is not found in political slogans. It is found in human behavior.

For more than six decades, Cuba has served as one of the world's most enduring socialist experiments. The Cuban regime operates under a centralized one-party socialist system in which the state owns or controls much of the economy, emphasizing collective goals and public ownership over private enterprise and individual economic decision-making.

The result has been economic stagnation, chronic shortages, political repression, human rights violations, deteriorating infrastructure, and a mass exodus of citizens seeking opportunities elsewhere. Generations of Cubans have left behind family, careers and everything familiar because they believed they could find greater freedom and prosperity in America.

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The contrast between Cuba and the United States is not merely economic. It is fundamentally philosophical.

Socialism places faith in the state. Capitalism places faith in the people.

Socialism assumes government planners can best direct society and allocate resources. Capitalism recognizes that millions of individuals making free choices create innovation, opportunity and prosperity in ways no bureaucracy can replicate.

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America's system has never been perfect. No human system is. But it has produced extraordinary economic growth, unprecedented innovation and opportunities that continue to attract people from every corner of the globe.

The story of America's success is inseparable from the story of freedom.

That is why, as Independence Day approaches and our nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, I encourage every American to revisit the Declaration of Independence and its timeless assertion that all people are "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights."

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This revolutionary idea — that liberty is not granted by government but belongs inherently to every human being — remains just as relevant today as it was in 1776.

For those of us who have lived under socialism, these are not abstract words.

And to those younger generations captivated by socialist ideas, I offer a simple reminder: look at Cuba.

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Today, many Cubans endure power outages lasting 20 and 30 hours. Food shortages are the norm. Citizens face consequences for speaking out against the regime. Many survive only through remittances from relatives abroad and assistance from foreign nations. Just 90 miles from Florida's coast, Cuba stands as a living reminder of what happens when freedom is sacrificed for promises of government provision.

As America turns 250, there will be debates about its past, present and future. Those debates are healthy and necessary. But amid those discussions, we should not lose sight of a fundamental truth: the United States remains one of history's greatest experiments in human liberty.

That achievement deserves celebration. It deserves gratitude. And it deserves protection.

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For immigrants like me, America's 250th birthday is more than a national anniversary. It is a reminder of why we came here in the first place.

We came for freedom.

We came for opportunity.

I wasn’t seeking perfection, but I found possibility.

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I love college sports.

As a former college athlete, coach, broadcaster and someone who has spent a lifetime around tennis, I’ve seen firsthand how college athletics can transform lives. For generations, American universities have offered young people a remarkable bargain: earn an education, compete at a high level and develop the skills needed to succeed long after the games are over.

That model has served America extraordinarily well.

Today, however, it is worth asking a difficult question:

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Have universities begun prioritizing winning over developing students?

The question extends far beyond tennis.

In recent years, college athletics has undergone a dramatic transformation. The transfer portal, NIL money, conference realignment and growing financial pressures have created powerful incentives to pursue immediate success. Coaches are increasingly rewarded for winning now, not developing athletes over time.

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When immediate results become the priority, recruiting strategies change.

The quickest path to victory is often to acquire older, more experienced athletes who can contribute immediately.

That trend is particularly visible in sports like tennis. Current NCAA data shows that approximately 64% of men’s Division I tennis players and 61% of women’s players are international, the highest percentages of any sport. In some conferences, the numbers are even more striking.

But tennis is not the story.

Tennis is the warning sign.

The larger story is what these changes may mean for the developmental mission of college athletics itself.

For decades, college sports served as one of America’s most important talent-development systems. Universities helped young athletes mature physically, emotionally and academically. They produced Olympians, national team players, coaches, business leaders and countless successful professionals whose careers had little to do with sports.

The goal was not simply to identify finished products.

It was to develop potential.

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Increasingly, that mission appears to be under pressure.

Parents see it. Coaches see it. Athletes certainly see it.

Across a range of sports, American athletes are finding it harder to earn scholarships, roster spots and meaningful playing opportunities. Even highly accomplished junior athletes are increasingly asking whether the pathway that once existed for them is still there.

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Many families are responding accordingly.

Why spend years training, traveling and investing in youth sports if the opportunities that once justified those sacrifices are becoming increasingly difficult to access?

That question should concern anyone who cares about the future of American athletics.

To be clear, this is not an argument against international athletes.

Many are outstanding competitors, excellent students and valued members of their campuses. They are taking advantage of opportunities available to them, just as any ambitious young person would.

The responsibility lies not with the athletes but with the incentives that universities have created.

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Nor is this simply a question of nationality.

In some sports, athletes arrive on American campuses after years of high-level competition overseas. It is not unusual to see athletes in their mid-20s competing against 18-year-old freshmen. Most Americans would recognize that as an uneven playing field.

Again, the issue is not individual athletes.

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It is the system.

The consequences may extend far beyond college campuses.

When universities shift from developing athletes to importing finished ones, they weaken the pipeline that has historically helped produce American Olympians, national team members and future leaders in sport.

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At one point this spring, the University of Arkansas announced it would eliminate both its men’s and women’s tennis programs. The decision sent shockwaves through college tennis and raised broader concerns about the future of Olympic and developmental sports.

To its credit, the university later reversed course and reinstated the programs. That outcome was welcome news for athletes, coaches and supporters of college sports.

But the episode itself remains instructive. The fact that a major SEC institution seriously considered eliminating nationally competitive tennis programs should serve as a warning sign. Arkansas may have changed direction, but the financial and structural pressures that led to the decision have not disappeared.

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Either way, it deserves attention.

Because the central question is not whether college sports should remain globally competitive.

They should.

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The question is whether universities still view athletic programs as part of their educational mission.

For generations, winning and development were viewed as complementary goals. Coaches built programs. Athletes improved over time. Universities invested in young people.

Today, that balance appears to be shifting.

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Universities have every right to pursue excellence. But excellence should include developing students, not simply acquiring talent.

That is especially true for institutions that receive public support, benefit from alumni generosity and occupy a unique place in American life.

The mission of a university is not merely to assemble the strongest possible roster.

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It is to educate, develop and prepare the next generation.

College sports should support that mission.

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If we lose sight of that principle, we risk losing something far more important than a few roster spots.

We risk losing one of the most successful athlete-development systems ever created.

Arkansas showed that these outcomes are not inevitable. Institutions can still choose to invest in development, opportunity and the next generation of athletes.

The question is whether more universities will make that choice before those pathways become significantly harder to rebuild.

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The Department of Justice warned California on Wednesday that it would file a lawsuit against state officials if they do not scrap plans to enforce a "Glock ban," which the federal government argues violates the Second Amendment's right to bear arms.

In a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said California residents "have the constitutional right to acquire and use state-of-the-art handguns to protect themselves."

"They should not be forced to settle for decade-old models of handguns to ensure that they remain safe inside or outside the home," she wrote.

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This comes as California’s Assembly Bill 1127, otherwise known as the "Glock ban," is set to take effect on July 1. It was signed into law by Newsom last fall.

The law prohibits licensed firearms dealers from selling or transferring any "machinegun-convertible pistol." It also reclassifies Glocks, which are semi-automatic pistols, as "machinegun-convertible" since state officials say their trigger mechanisms can be quickly modified with illegal aftermarket conversion devices.

People who already own these firearms may keep them, while sales to law enforcement agencies or the military are exempt from the restrictions.

Dhillon said she approved the filing of a complaint in federal district court against California officials over the law, but explained that she would consider deferring the filing if the state agreed to enter pre-suit negotiations.

"Although the specific provisions are open to discussion, a resolution must, at a minimum, require that the State: (1) immediately cease enforcement of the laws identified above; (2) acknowledge the unconstitutionality of these laws; and (3) agree to enter into a court-enforceable consent decree permanently enjoining the State from violating its citizens’ constitutional rights through these or any similar laws," the letter reads.

Dhillon gave California officials until 5 p.m. Tuesday to agree to enter pre-suit negotiations.

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"We hope that the State shares our interest in achieving a voluntary resolution of this matter," she wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's and Bonta's offices for comment.

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