Ex-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy pleads for civil political discourse, warns 'democracy is at risk' - Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned Thursday that the tone of political discourse and threats to judges are undermining the ability of the U.S. to serve as an example of freedom and democracy around the world. Kennedy, a Reagan appointee who retired in 2018 during President Donald Trump's first term, was speaking during a virtual forum about threats to the rule of law, as he defended the role of judges in a democracy and advocated for the need to protect them and their families from threats. "Many in the rest of the world look to the United States to see what democracy is, to see what democracy ought to be," Kennedy said during the "Speak Up for Justice" event, one day before the current Supreme Court justices are set to deliver their final rulings of the current term. "If they see a hostile, fractious discourse, if they see a discourse that uses identity politics rather than to talk about issues, democracy is at risk. Freedom is at risk," he continued. BOOKER, CRUZ SPAR OVER THREATS TO US JUDGES IN FIERY SENATE EXCHANGE Kennedy did not mention Trump, even as other participants expressed concern about the barrage of threats and attacks against judges for blocking key parts of the president's political agenda during his second term, including his immigration policies, firings of federal workers and his implementation of broad-based tariffs. But Kennedy's remarks appeared to be sparked, at least in part, by the Trump administration's repeated attacks against judges who have ruled against him, including some whom he appointed during his first term. In March, Trump criticized U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg as a "radical left lunatic" and called for his impeachment after he attempted to block the administration from removing alleged Venezuelan gang members from the U.S. under the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime presidential power Trump invoked. Last month, Trump attacked "USA-hating" judges as "monsters who want our country to go to hell." Trump's rhetoric has come alongside an uptick in threats against judges, according to POLITICO, although spokespeople for the administration have said the president is against any threats and that they would face prosecution from the Justice Department. Kennedy said "judges must have protection for themselves and their families" and that "judges are best protected when the public and our nation realize how central they are to our discourse."  "We should be concerned in this country about, as I've already indicated, the tone of our political discourse," he said. "Identity politics are used so that a person is characterized by his or her partisan affiliation. That's not what democracy and civil discourse is about." Other participants at the forum, which featured judges from the U.S. and other countries who warned about how attacks on courts can threaten democracies, also took aim at Trump's statement denouncing the courts. Without mentioning Trump by name, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed by a disgruntled lawyer who went to her New Jersey home in 2020, said disinformation about judges was spreading "from the top down," with jurists attacked as "rogue" and "corrupt." CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS DOUBLES DOWN ON DEFENSE OF COURTS AS SCOTUS GEARS UP TO HEAR KEY TRUMP CASES "Judges are rogue. Sound familiar? Judges are corrupt. Sound familiar? Judges are monsters. … Judges hate America," Salas said. "We are seeing the spreading of disinformation coming from the top down." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Salas warned that the number of threats recorded against judges this year was reaching historic heights in the U.S., noting that the U.S. Marshals Service has tracked more than 400 threats against judges since January, when Trump was inaugurated. "We're going to break records, people, and not in a good way," she said. Reuters contributed to this report.

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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez's relationship timeline ahead of lavish Venice wedding - Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's relationship has brought them to say "I do" in a lavish wedding in Venice, Italy. The couple's three-day wedding extravaganza will be both Bezos and Sánchez's second marriage. They debuted their engagement in 2023. There are about 200 guests reportedly expected to attend the wedding, with stars like Orlando Bloom, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio already making appearances. Ivanka Trump, her husband and kids were spotted at the Marco Polo Airport earlier this week.  VENICE TO PLAY HOST TO BEZOS, SANCHEZ WEDDING, CITY SAYS On Thursday, celebrities such as Bloom, Tom Brady, Kardashian, DiCaprio, Kylie Jenner and others were seen boarding water taxis at various luxurious hotels in Venice ahead of the couple's extravagant wedding celebrations. According to People, the couple hosted a welcome party for their guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church Thursday night.  Sánchez wore a golden, satin dress, a look from Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture collection, according to the outlet.  Guests reportedly arrived in a convoy of about 30 boats. According to the outlet, guests will be eating pizza prepared on site by a famous Neapolitan chef.  Throughout the day, baskets of white and purple flowers were brought in to decorate the venue, along with a piano, People reported.  Bezos and Sánchez reportedly met in the mid-2010s.  In 2018, Bezos hired Sánchez’s company, Black Ops Aviation, to film a promo for his rocket company, Blue Origin, according to Yahoo News. The couple didn't go public with their relationship until 2019, once Sanchez separated from husband and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell and Bezos finalized his divorce from MacKenzie Scott. Bezos proposed to Sánchez while aboard his $500 million yacht, Koru, in May 2023, she revealed to Vogue in November of that year. During her interview with the outlet, Lauren revealed the billionaire hid her engagement ring under her pillow, and she found it while getting ready for bed. "When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit," she told Vogue.  W Magazine reported that Sanchez's 30-carat pink diamond engagement ring is estimated to be worth between $3 million and $5 million. The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties, one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy. During an interview with Extra in September, Sánchez beamed with excitement about marrying the "man of her dreams." "You know what I'm most excited about? I get to marry the man of my dreams. I do. He's amazing. I get to spend the rest of my life with him, and he loves my kids. And that is really what I am looking forward to," she told the outlet at the time. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sánchez is a mother of three, sharing children with her ex-husband, Patrick, and her ex-boyfriend, NFL star Tony Gonzalez. Bezos has four children with Scott. Sánchez told People in September what her ideal morning routine with her soon-to-be husband looks like.  "I love waking up. I make myself a cup of coffee. I make Jeff a cup of coffee, and we kind of have this magic moment where it's just us talking.  "The kids haven't woken up yet. And we don't get on our phones. That's one of the rules. He definitely made that rule," she told the outlet with a laugh. "It wasn't me. But the mornings are just us for as long as we can." She told People the previous month her favorite time with Bezos is their "TV time." "My favorite time is when the house is calm and quiet and Jeff and I are deciding what show we're going to binge that night," Sánchez told the outlet. MYSTERY COUPLE MISTAKEN FOR JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SÁNCHEZ AT CANNES "It takes a little bit of time to decide. You can imagine our tastes are a little different. But I love our TV time. We just have the best time." This year has been a milestone year for the couple. In January, Bezos and Sánchez sat in the front row at President Donald Trump's Inauguration. The couple were seated next to Tesla founder Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. In April, Sánchez and her girl squad — Katy Perry, Gayle King, Kerianne Flynn, activist Amanda Nguyen and former NASA scientist Aisha Bowe — went to space on Bezos' Blue Origin for the first all-female flight.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In May, Sánchez held a star-studded bachelorette party in Paris. Dinner was hosted on Thursday, May 15, at the chic restaurant Lafayette's. The intimate gathering of 13 women featured Hollywood A-listers, including Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Katy Perry and Eva Longoria. "The atmosphere was very relaxed and very Parisian," a source shared with People. "It was a pre-wedding all-girl party for 13." Sánchez shared moments from the celebration on Instagram, and she expressed gratitude to the women who came to celebrate her before she tied the knot with the Amazon founder. "Forever starts with friendship, surrounded by the woman who’ve lifted me up, illuminated my path in dark times, and shaped my heart along the way," her caption said.  Bezos and Sanchez are expected to tie the knot as soon as Friday, June 27.

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Beyond the Leaderboard: LIV Golf opens doors for next generation - LIV Golf is taking its global tour to the South, bringing back big names and team competition. However, this weekend in Dallas, the focus is about more than the game itself. While big names like Bryson DeChambeau may grab headlines, the league tells FOX they’re just as invested in who’s getting a chance to belong in the sport.  Through LIV Golf’s Potential, Unleashed, students stretched out across the DFW area took part in a day of inspiration and fun through the league’s working partnerships with local school districts and charities. The idea behind it all? To increase opportunities for education, employment and training young athletes in the game of golf. EVERYTHING TO KNOW FOR LIV GOLF DALLAS "It’s allowing them to bring diversity to the game, to teach the game to communities that may not have had the opportunity to do that… But also to show the world that it's not just about a sport and somebody being a winner…but there are a lot of life lessons to be involved when you're playing golf or learning something new," explained Tracey Hardwick, Executive Director of Together We Thrive.  On Wednesday, the kids also took part in golf lessons from the pros themselves — opening doors to the leaderboard.  "I think trying to break some of those barriers and get golf to… everyone is really important… Not only for the growth of the game, but for…this community here to have a sport, that they can go play and learn," said Cameron Tringale, a LIV Golf player with HyFlyers GC.  BRYSON DECHAMBEAU ADMIRED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP’S GOLF GAME  However, when it comes to the tournament, LIV Golf and FOX Sports Broadcaster Jerry Foltz says the energy is different.  "It's easy to say this is not your grandfather’s golf tournament … There's world-class golf at the highest level … But there's a relaxed atmosphere for the fans who are here," Foltz said. LIV GOLF STAR TAKES SWIPE AT SAN FRANCISCO’S LEADERSHIP That culture all shows up in the merch – specially catered to match the location of each individual tournament, while highlighting the unique layers to team play.  "You know it's a team following, but it also has a player following, and it's a design following," said Senior Retail Operations Manager with LIV Golf, Andre Williams.  But it’s not just about what fans wear, it’s who they’re here to see, and the people who keep the game sharp – like Ben Giunta, otherwise known as the club doctor. A degree or two off? Giunta makes it right and is ready for the game.  "A player comes in with some uncertainty. They walk out with a little bit more confidence in what they're actually using so they can go out and perform," Giunta explained. 

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Heather Graham sports black string bikini, Jane Seymour dons coral one-piece during Italian summer getaway - Heather Graham and Jane Seymour are diving straight into summer with new beach selfies in Italy. On Wednesday, Seymour took to Instagram to share a photo with Graham in big beach hats, sunglasses and their swimsuits – enjoying their summer vacation.  "Heather Graham and I dove straight into summer mode. Saltwater in our hair, sunshine on our cheeks, and just enough mischief to keep the seagulls guessing," Seymour began her caption. She then asked, "If you were a mermaid for a day, what ocean secret would you unlock first?"  HEATHER GRAHAM'S SECRETS TO FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH AS SHE ADMITS SHE'S HAPPIER THAN EVER IN HER 50S Graham commented on Seymour's post, writing, "You are an inspiration Jane! I’m so glad we got to spend time together." In the photo, Graham was seen wearing a black string bikini with oversized black sunglasses and a white sun hat. Seymour sported a coral one-piece swimsuit with black sunglasses and a black sun hat. Seymour previously posted a picture in the same one-piece on Saturday. "Soaking up the sunshine and the solstice magic. The longest day of the year calls for a little extra sparkle, a splash of sea, and a heart wide open to summer’s beauty," she captioned her weekend post. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Wedding Crashers" star posed in front of the ocean with her legs crossed while wearing a white and black sun hat. In May, Seymour commented on how she's been able to maintain the same figure she's had since she was in high school. She told the Daily Mail that she stuck to the Mediterranean diet, which has kept her a size four for decades. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "It works so well and it tastes good," Seymour told the outlet, adding that the diet, "includes a lot of delicious food like tomatoes, olives and fish." Seymour explained that she doesn't find the diet restrictive.  "People ask me if I have a cheat day with my diet and I respond that I am never on a diet. … If you think you are on a diet, you will lose track, you will cheat. "But if you find healthy foods you really love that make you feel good, you never feel shorted," she said. Seymour's fitness includes keeping "moving" by doing Pilates and weight-lifting.

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Suspect in Boulder terror attack targeting pro-Israel demonstrators charged with federal hate crimes - The suspect accused in a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado earlier this month was formally charged Wednesday with additional hate crimes.  A federal grand jury indictment unsealed in Denver Wednesday charges Mohamed Sabry Soliman with 12 hate crime counts for using Molotov cocktails to attack a group of people demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Soliman was initially charged with one count of a hate crime the day after the attack.   Wednesday’s indictment alleges that Soliman entered a park in front of the Boulder County Courthouse on June 1 carrying a backpack weed sprayer containing a flammable liquid and a black plastic container holding over a dozen glass bottles and jars containing flammable liquid. Several of these allegedly had red rags stuffed through the top acting as wicks.   Around 1:30 p.m., Soliman approached people participating in the "Run for Their Lives" demonstration and hurled two lit Molotov cocktails at them while shouting "Free Palestine!" the indictment alleges.  MAN ACCUSED OF BOULDER FIREBOMBING AT PRO-ISRAEL EVENT APPEARS IN COURT ON FEDERAL HATE CRIME CHARGE Authorities later found a handwritten document in a vehicle driven by Soliman. The document excoriated Zionism – a movement to establish and sustain a Jewish state in Israel – and described Israel as a "cancer entity." BOULDER TERROR ATTACK SUSPECT SHOWED SIGNS OF GROWING ‘LONE-WOLF’ RADICALIZATION, SAYS FORMER FBI SUPERVISOR The indictment alleges that Soliman, a 45-year-old illegal immigrant from Egypt, told law enforcement during an interview that he wanted to take revenge on Zionists – i.e., anyone supporting Israel – and scoured the internet looking for a pro-Israeli event.  Eventually, Soliman allegedly told authorities that he discovered the "Run for Their Lives" group and identified the participants when he saw them carrying flags outside the courthouse.  The group is an organization that facilitates running and walking events calling for the release of all hostages being held in Gaza after the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre.  The indictment accuses Soliman of trying to kill eight people – ages 52 to 88 – who were hurt by the Molotov cocktails and targeting them because of their perceived or actual national origin. Soliman’s defense attorney argued at a hearing last week that the alleged attack was motivated by opposition to Zionism as a political ideology – which is not considered a hate crime under federal law.  Soliman is scheduled to appear in court this Friday for a hearing in which he will be asked to enter a plea on the hate crime charges. Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Republican congresswoman's office evacuated after pro-abortion activists send chilling threats - North Central Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shared on social media Wednesday night that her office was evacuated following death threats against her, her family and her staff. The Congresswoman alleges she has been a repeat victim of the threats following an exclusive with the Wall Street Journal in which she spoke about an expelled pregnancy in May of last year, according to a post on social media platform X. "These threats erupted after the Wall Street Journal reported on my life-threatening ectopic pregnancy—a nonviable pregnancy with no heartbeat. Since then, we’ve received thousands of hate-filled messages and dozens of credible threats from pro-abortion activists, which law enforcement is actively investigating," Rep. Cammack’s Press Office posted. PRO-LIFE ALLY: PRO-ABORTION ASSAULT RESPONSE 'TROUBLING'; TRUMP'S PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDING CUT 'GREAT STEP' Cammock's ectopic pregnancy occurred shortly after the state’s heartbeat law went into effect. Cammock noted the threats came after the publication of the WSJ interview – which noted that the lawmaker, who is against abortion, supports exceptions for rape and incest and instances in which the mother's life is at risk.  "To those spreading misinformation: I did not vote for Florida’s heartbeat law; I serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, not the Florida Legislature," Cammack wrote on X. "Let me be clear: I will not be intimidated. I won’t back down in the fight for women and families. Ensuring women have the resources and care they deserve is critical. We need real conversations about maternal healthcare in America—conversations based on truth, not fear." In her post, Cammack included photos displaying the types of harassment she has received. SPATE OF HEALTH SCARES AND VIOLENT THREATS HIGHLIGHT GROWING VULNERABILITIES FOR LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL The congresswoman said during the WSJ interview that she had an ectopic pregnancy and that after speaking with medical professionals she had initially refused to terminate her pregnancy. She says she had fears that she would be violating state law due to the fact she was five weeks along at the time of the termination. Although the nature of her condition was considered fatal, she was still afraid, she said, and blames pro-choice messaging. "It was absolute fearmongering at its worst," she told the publication. "There will be some comments like, ‘Well, thank God we have abortion services,’ even though what I went through wasn’t an abortion." Fox News Digital has reached out to Cammack's office for comment.

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Karen Read trial jury foreman calls on FBI to investigate Boston police officer's death - The jury foreman in the Karen Read retrial called on the FBI to take its own look into the death of Boston Police Department officer John O'Keefe. Jurors on June 18 found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, but found her guilty of operating a vehicle while under the influence with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or greater. Juror No. 1 told the Boston Herald that the FBI should do its own investigation into O'Keefe's death. "There are so many holes that need to be filled," Juror No. 1 said. "Now that the FBI knows Karen Read is not a suspect, something happened, and multiple jurors feel that way." KAREN READ MURDER CASE VERDICT REACHED AFTER DEADLOCKED FIRST TRIAL The juror, who asked to remain anonymous, said the FBI should "get justice for John O’Keefe." "No one local should be involved in the investigation," the juror said. "It was lazy police work… and we should start some type of investigation of what went on in that house." Special prosecutor Hank Brennan, following the verdict, requested Read be sentenced to one year of probation and enrollment in the 24D outpatient program, which is routine for a first drunken driving offense. KAREN READ 'DIDN'T DO THIS CRIME,' SAYS JURY FOREMAN AFTER ACQUITTING HER OF MURDER CHARGES: REPORT The not guilty verdict on the top charge of second-degree murder came following nearly a month of testimony and four days of jury deliberation. Prosecutors accused Read of killing O'Keefe, her boyfriend, on Jan. 29, 2022, while she was driving her car drunk during a blizzard. O'Keefe's body was found lying in the snow during the early morning hours of Jan. 29. Kerry Roberts and Jennifer McCabe testified against Read, saying she was panicked when she called them on Jan. 29 to tell them that O'Keefe was missing. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB In court, McCabe alleged that Read repeatedly said, "I hit him" on the morning that O'Keefe went missing. Timothy Nuttall, a paramedic, said he overheard Read saying "I hit him" three times. According to witnesses, Read and O'Keefe were out drinking on the night of Jan. 28 with friends, including McCabe. The couple was invited to an after-party at Brian Albert's house, but they didn't attend. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Read's defense team maintained during the trial that Read never hit O'Keefe, instead blaming his injuries on an altercation with other men at the after-party. According to witnesses who testified in court, while Read's car was outside Albert's house, she and O'Keefe weren't seen at the after-party. Read told reporters that she saw O'Keefe enter the house prior to her driving away. Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

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