NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two admitted murderers — including one who is an illegal immigrant — will serve just five years in prison each under a plea deal with a progressive Virginia prosecutor.Maldin Anibal Guzman and Wis Alonso Sorto-Portillo pleaded guilty to the 2024 mob killing of Nicacio Hernandez Gonzalez, who was found dead with trauma to his body in Fairfax County, according to police.Both men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder by mob and were sentenced to 25 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, leaving five years to serve, Fox News has learned. A judge accepted the plea agreements.Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano secured the guilty pleas, reducing potential decades-long sentences in a case his office said lacked key physical evidence.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF GROPING GIRLS AT VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL FACING NEW CHARGES Descano’s office defended the agreement, telling Fox News the deal was “the only way to ensure that the defendants were incarcerated.””There was no DNA or any physical evidence at the scene. All witnesses in this case were terrified to come forward or assist with prosecution,” the office said.Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Guzman is an unlawfully present Honduran national who…

The U.S. Air Force and Space Force revised the length of its transition assistance program for service members moving into the civilian workforce.The Department of the Air Force updated its SkillBridge programs to further “balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians,” according to a Thursday release.SkillBridge is a Department of Defense program that pairs service members with 180 days or less left in service before their discharge with civilian industry partners for training, apprenticeships or internships.Based on the service member’s rank, the new policy inputs the length of program participation into categories that include which commander levels are able to approve applications, per the release.“These policy refinements balance the need for units to maintain operational readiness, while also ensuring eligible Airmen and Guardians can access opportunities aimed to support their transition to the civilian workforce,” the release says.The previous policy allowed a 180-day window for service members to participate in the program, but now airmen and guardians have limited maximum participation that matches their rank, the statement reads.For airmen, the program is split into three categories. The first category is for ranks E-1 to E-5 and O-1 to O-3 and allows for a maximum of 120 days…

The RoseCraft 14C28N segment continues to grow – along with their already quite beefy selection of traditional knife patterns – with the new Snake Creek Copperhead. This super slick piece is an ode to the capabilities of the wharncliffe blade. Wharnies are all over the place these days; we all know this. But the reason they’re all over the place can largely be attributed to traditional knives. As this segment of the market grew, so too did knife nerds’ awareness of the wharncliffe blade, which was utilized in all sorts of slipjoints over the centuries (yes – centuries). And while the modern folder makers have made hay when it comes to the streamlined slicer, we think the Earl of Wharncliffe would agree with us when we say that it’s first home will always be in the traditional scene. The Snake Creek is compact folded up So, the Snake Creek. It’s a copperhead pattern, and copperhead means two things as far as we’re concerned: a wharncliffe main blade and a slightly curved handle. RoseCraft obviously checked the first box, with a slim, but not short, 3-inch wharncliffe in 14C28N, their new blade steel of choice. Not every copperhead knife has only…

An Iranian official said in an interview with RT on Thursday that the “conditions in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the pre-war status quo.” At the moment, transit remains “operational,” however, all vessels are subject to inspection by the Iranian ruling class. “To date, no vessel belonging to the enemy or its partners has been granted permission to pass,” referring to the United States, Israel, and their allies. Ships wanting passage through the Strait of Hormuz are currently required to use “the flag state of the vessel to establish contact with Tehran,” the official declared. The Iranian authorities have established a “secure route” through the strait, the official said. “Given the insecurity caused by American aggression across various parts of the Persian Gulf, this corridor remains the only viable path for the transport of goods and products.” He also urged the international media “to ignore the disinformation campaigns by the United States-Israeli side and [US President Donald] Trump personally.” One of Iran’s conditions for a ceasefire is sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, which is likely to upset the U.S., which is looking for control over more oil. Iran Wants Sovereignty Over The Strait Of Hormuz Trump has already…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Palantir CTO warns US has only ‘eight days of weapons’ in hypothetical battle against China- AI robot now helps travelers at San José airport- New AI coalition targets Washington, Big Tech as group warns child safety risks outpacing safeguards ARSENAL ALERT: The U.S. is wrong about military deterrence, according to Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar. America relies on the threat of its large weapons stockpiles to discourage aggression, but Sankar says the real deterrent is production capacity — “the ability to generate the stockpile.”WIRED WELCOME: At San José Mineta International Airport in California, travelers can now get help from a humanoid robot named José. It greets passengers, answers questions and helps people find their way around the terminal.DIGITAL DILEMMA: As artificial intelligence expands into classrooms, workplaces, and homes, a new coalition warns that risks to children and workers are growing faster than efforts to control the new technology. The newly formed Alliance for a Better Future (ABF) is pushing for AI safeguards as Washington debates regulation.DIGITAL WARFARE: For years, Silicon Valley operated as if war was someone else’s…

President Donald Trump announced Friday he wants funding in 2027 for twice the number of ships that were requested the previous year.The proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget would include $65.8 billion in shipbuilding capital to manufacture 18 battle force ships and 16 non-battle force ships, according to a White House overview of the budget.“As waters around the world become increasingly contested, it is imperative that the United States be able to efficiently deliver the various naval platforms it requires to ensure maritime domain awareness and deterrence,” the overview said.RELATEDThe budget’s maritime resources would be dedicated to building out Trump’s planned Golden Fleet, which he announced in December and which will include two so-called Trump-class battleships. The president has claimed the vessels will be 100 times more powerful than any ship ever built.The financial allotment would also fund next-generation frigates, increased public shipyard capacity, amphibious vessels, Columbia-class submarines, Virginia-class submarines, sealift vessels, hospital vessels, Consolidated Cargo Replenishment at Sea tankers, a special mission ship, submarine tenders and “other vessels vital for logistics,” the budget overview said.The previous fiscal 2026 defense budget dedicated $27.2 billion for the Navy to build 17 ships.Speaking at WEST Conference in San Diego, California, on Feb. 12,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, struggled in the role because she did not have an open relationship with former President Joe Biden.Leavitt spoke in an interview with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, saying President Donald Trump’s “authentic” approach removes the need for political spin.”I saw my predecessor in this role have a bit of a hard time,” Leavitt said, referring to Jean-Pierre. “I think it’s because she wasn’t able to communicate with her boss in a very open and transparent way.”KARINE JEAN-PIERRE INSISTS IT’S ‘NOT TRUE’ BIDEN SPOKE ‘WAY LESS’ TO THE PRESS THAN TRUMP In contrast, Leavitt described Trump as “honest” and open about his views with staff and the public.”He just lays it on the table. There’s no guessing, there’s no questioning, there’s no spin, it’s just, it is what it is with him,” Leavitt said.Jean-Pierre served as press secretary for nearly three years under Biden. She was frequently criticized by Republican lawmakers for relying heavily on notes and struggling to discuss the president’s positions beyond prepared remarks.She also frequently defended Biden’s mental acuity from the podium, although later reports would…

President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending for fiscal 2027 and a massive $500 billion increase in defense spending, as the United States continues its war against Iran. The 2027 budget request comes as the president faces risky choices abroad, with the administration sending U.S. service members to the Middle East, and a public at home feeling the economic crunch of skyrocketing gas prices due to the conflict.The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump’s spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.The president’s budget also reflects the administration’s political priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November, when Trump’s Republicans hope to maintain their small majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.The huge proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion, up from about $1 trillion in 2026, includes a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel at a time when thousands of service members are actively deployed.The defense request will please defense hawks on Capitol Hill, but also highlights how Trump is trying to pay for his doubling-down on military pursuits, even after Republicans boosted defense spending last year in party-line legislation.The…

There is a certain clarity that comes with getting deep into the backcountry. Cell service fades, outside noise disappears, and your focus narrows to terrain, weather, time, and decision-making. That is a big part of why many of us seek it out in the first place. Putting the Garmin inReach Mini 2 through its paces in a harsh desert environment. Remote terrain like this is exactly where its satellite features prove their value. That clarity also comes with responsibility. Once you are far enough out, help is not immediate, mistakes compound quickly, and communication shifts from convenience to capability. That is where the Garmin inReach Mini 2 has earned a permanent place in my kit. Background I have used satellite communicators for years in one form or another, but the inReach Mini 2 is the one that stuck. It is not my primary navigation tool, and it is not my only line of communication. It is a backup to my backup, and that is exactly why I trust it. If my phone dies, loses service, or becomes unusable in a remote area, this device still allows me to send messages, track my route, navigate back to safety, and, if things…