NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new law authored by me and passed by Congress in February 2026 punishes countries that are complicit in the human trafficking of Cuban doctors by way of the Castro regime’s medical missions abroad. The same law for the fiscal year 2027 is expected to be voted on in the House soon.For decades, the Cuban dictatorship has made billions by coercing its medical professionals to work in places no one wants to go, under the worst labor conditions. But the doctors themselves see very little of that money. The regime on the island earns an estimated $4-8 billion per year from the program, and regime operatives keep 75-95% of what the doctors are paid.US SANCTIONS FIVE CUBAN ENTITIES, CASTRO FAMILY MEMBER IN LATEST PRESSURE CAMPAIGN, RUBIO SAYSThe U.S. State Department says the regime confiscates the doctors’ passports, forces their families to stay in Cuba as leverage, assigns handlers to watch them and punishes families if a doctor defects.  Since 2010, State Department reports have called the program exploitative. Appropriately, State labeled the practice “human trafficking” or “forced labor” run by the Cuban regime in 2020.A new provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of…

Watch full video on YouTube

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 America’s Founding Fathers, vaccine victories — and much more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take a recent News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Read the full article here

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As America marks its 250th anniversary, 9/11 Memorial and Museum President and CEO Elizabeth L. Hillman said this year’s milestone coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, highlighting the nation’s past and its resilience.”This year, America’s 250th birthday coincides with the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which means that what’s happening at our site is very much connected to the history of the country and to the recognition of this important milestone,” Hillman told Fox News Digital.”9/11 is an important part of our nation’s history, but especially now as the nation turns 250.”Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.SECRETS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS EMERGE 250 YEARS AFTER AMERICA’S FOUNDING Hillman said it is more important than ever for future generations to learn about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to understand how they helped shape the nation and “where we are today.””Now, 25 years have passed since that date, so if we don’t elevate 9/11 in the eyes of the 100 million Americans who were born since or were too…

Optimized for professional use, the Staccato HD P4X pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip, and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability.Gun Digest readers are no strangers to the Staccato brand, and now a new model from the Texas maker could leave them with whiplash as they do a double-take on a handgun that promises to raise the bar on an already high-end pistol. Could Staccato’s introduction of the Staccato HD P4X be the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol?Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with a compact aluminum frame, the HD P4X features a precision-machined steel frame and full-size grip, making it ideal for professional deployment, duty belts, and overt carry.Key features of the Staccato HD P4X include a 4-inch DLC flush-fit compensated barrel that Staccato says reduces muzzle rise and improves shootability, plus a 4140 DLC steel frame that absorbs recoil and improves shot-to-shot consistency; it also sports a full-size Staccato HD grip that enhances stability and capacity with 18-round magazines. The result is a duty-ready pistol built for control and hard use, delivering the performance and confidence the Staccato HD line is known…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SAVANNAH, Ga. – A piece of Revolutionary War history that spent more than two centuries hidden underwater is now on display in Georgia’s oldest city, just in time for America’s 250th anniversary.Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum. The cannons spent nearly 240 years underwater.”This is the largest discovery of 18th century artillery from a single Revolutionary War naval event,” said Nora Fleming Lee, CEO of Coastal Heritage Society. “So the discovery is really significant nationwide, not just for Savannah.”A crew with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stumbled upon the cannons in 2021 while dredging the river to accommodate larger cargo ships.MILITARY ALLIES, HISTORIC TALL SHIPS CONVERGE ON NEW JERSEY SHORES TO LAUNCH AMERICA 250 CELEBRATIONS “In total, they brought up 19 cannon and a dozen or so are small artifacts.… They had quite a bit of concretion on them, oyster shells, all kinds of marine life that had attached itself to the cannon,” explained Fleming Lee.Some of the cannons were found still packed with cannonballs and gunpowder charges, along with other small artifacts.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – As America celebrates its 250th birthday, historic sites in Philadelphia are spotlighting the people and places tied to the nation’s earliest days — including one of its most enduring symbols: the American flag.While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia.Betsy Ross, a 24-year-old upholsterer, is traditionally credited with sewing what many believe was the first American flag in the summer of 1776 after reportedly being approached by members of a flag committee that included George Washington. According to Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House, the historic site is helping visitors understand how that moment may have unfolded.LEARN MORE ABOUT BETSY ROSS “She said she’d never made one before, but she would certainly try,” said Lisa Acker Moulter, director of the Betsy Ross House. “She did suggest one change though, the flag that they showed her that was drawn on a piece of paper had six-pointed stars and she recommended five-pointed stars because they were easier to make. She had a method that…

close Video Palestine is not competing in the World Cup. They have nothing to do with the tournament, but that didn’t stop Egypt coach Hossam Hassan from making his team’s win against Australia politically divisive by waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch. The video of Hassan went viral on social media with people chanting “Free, free Palestine!” in the background.Following their victory via penalty kicks, Hassan said he was dedicating the win to the “good and noble” Egyptian and Palestinian people. JUDGE UPHOLDS FIFA’S BAN ON IRAN’S OLD FLAG AT WORLD CUP GAMES AFTER EMERGENCY HEARING IN LOS ANGELES “My heart and soul are with them,” he added in his post-match interview. “I dedicate this victory to the Palestinians. May Allah grant them victory and have mercy on their martyrs.” Earlier in the tournament, while I was watching the USA’s final group-stage match against Turkey, I noticed a Palestinian flag. So I asked a simple question: Why in the world would a Palestinian flag be allowed?Palestine has nothing to do with the World Cup. It’s overtly political. It’s divisive. There’s obviously a double standard because Israeli flags have been banned from matches, but Palestinian flags have been seen many…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When you’ve had your fill of fireworks, parades and potato salad, there’s nothing like curling up with a good movie on a warm summer evening.Here’s 16 of the best movies about America that will put you in a patriotic mood.”1776″A toe-tapping rendition of the founding of our country, 1972’s “1776” brought the Broadway musical of the same name from stage to screen just in time for the bicentennial with much of the celebrated cast reprising their roles.SECRETS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS EMERGE 250 YEARS AFTER AMERICA’S FOUNDINGStandout songs include “Sit Down, John” and “Molasses to Rum.” “Born on the Fourth of July”A somber portrayal of a veteran’s experience in Vietnam, “Born on the Fourth of July,” is based on Ron Kovic’s real-life story of serving in the war, becoming paralyzed and eventually turning to anti-war activism.The movie stars Tom Cruise and Willem Dafoe and was directed by Oliver Stone.GARY SINISE ANALYZES RECORD US MILITARY RECRUITMENT “Forrest Gump”The Academy Award-winning portrayal of a simple man’s optimistic view of the world follows the titular Forrest Gump from fighting in Vietnam to going on an inspiring run around the country.The 1994 film stars Tom Hanks…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge after authorities say he struck a parked vehicle in Napa County, California, on Friday, and drove away before his own car became disabled.The Napa County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened Friday afternoon in Yountville, just over an hour north of San Francisco.A witness reported seeing a brown convertible hit an unoccupied parked vehicle before continuing north. Deputies later found the damaged convertible partially blocking a nearby roadway and identified the driver as Paul Pelosi, 86.During the investigation, Pelosi allegedly told deputies he knew he had hit something but did not know what it was, according to the sheriff’s office. He continued driving until his vehicle became disabled, investigators said.PAUL PELOSI HAMMER ATTACKER GETS LIFE SENTENCE ON STATE CHARGES, ON TOP OF 30 YEARS AFTER FEDERAL TRIAL Authorities said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.”The investigation also determined that no alcohol (.00 on Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device) was detected upon testing, therefore Driving Under the Influence was ruled out,” the sheriff’s office said.Investigators said Pelosi was responsible for the collision. He was not…