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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — A suspected child rapist from Guatemala who could have been released without bail under New York law was instead sent to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in a move that skirted the state’s sanctuary policies while keeping him off the streets for months before prosecutors secured an indictment, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.”Two progressive reforms…had to be navigated deftly to hold the defendant responsible for his alleged horrific crimes,” District Attorney Ray Tierney said in a statement.Due to the state’s controversial policies, prosecutors weren’t even allowed to ask the judge to set cash bail or bond on the initial charge of endangering the welfare of a child, according to the DA’s office.And because of the state’s 2020 “Protect Our Courts Act,” ICE agents could be subject to prosecution if they arrested the suspect at the courthouse following his no-bail release.IGNORED ICE DETAINERS ‘PUT LIVES AT RISK,’ DHS SAYS, TARGETING NEWSOM, PRITZKER, HEALEY “Incredibly, up in Albany right now there are new sanctuary laws currently under consideration that would have prevented us from even talking to federal immigration authorities,” Tierney said. “My message to our state legislators…

This is a developing story. A United States fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters. A search-and-rescue effort for survivors involving numerous U.S. aircraft is currently underway.The official, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, did not provide any additional details on the engagement. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Officials in Iran, meanwhile, called for the search and capture of any surviving crew members of the jet, according to reports by the semi-official ISNA news agency and the Young Journalists Club. The governor of one of the Islamic Republic’s provinces stated that anyone who captures or kills the crew would receive a special commendation. Video circulating on social media appeared to show a low-flying U.S. Air Force HC-130 refueling a pair of HH-60G Pavehawks over Iran during what appear to be search efforts for the downed air crew.Iranian media on Thursday shared an image of an Advanced Concept Ejection Seat from the allegedly shot down F-15E Strike Eagle. The prospect of U.S. pilots being alive and on the run inside Iran during an ongoing conflict greatly raises the stakes for the United States.U.S.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As a toddler, Sami Steigmann survived Nazi medical experimentation. Now, at 86, he is struggling to find safe housing in New York City.His situation comes as New York City residents face rising housing costs, despite campaign promises from city leaders to improve affordabilitySteigmann, who has called New York City home since the 1980s, can no longer safely navigate his second-story apartment in Harlem. Earlier this year, he asked to have a one-on-one meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who ran on a platform centered on lowering housing costs. Although the meeting was scheduled, Steigmann says the 34-year-old mayor never kept the appointment.”Promises made, not kept,” Steigmann told Fox News Digital. “His claim to fame was affordable housing. I’m not disappointed because I didn’t expect him to keep his word. It is what it is.” DEMS WHO RAN ON AFFORDABILITY NOW FACE BACKLASH AS COSTS CLIMB “It would have been nice, but you know politicians,” he said with a smile. He added that he was no longer interested in meeting with Mamdani.Mamdani’s office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.For now, Steigmann said his focus is on finding a safe place…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new generation of Americans is returning to religious traditions, sparking a nationwide surge in baptisms and church attendance. Fox News’ Lawrence Jones explores this cultural phenomenon in the new Fox Nation series, “Revival with Lawrence Jones.”The five-part series features high-profile guests, including actor Zachary Levi and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, as they discuss the spiritual shift taking place across the country.”God brings us together, and that’s more important now than ever,” Jones said in a preview for the original series. “We’ve seen an epidemic of loneliness. It’s a basic human fact. People need community. Today, they’re finding it in faith.”SCORSESE REFRAMES JESUS’ STORY THROUGH THE VIRGIN MARY IN ‘THE SAINTS’ SPECIAL From California to Baton Rouge, the series documents how young believers are embracing faith to combat a growing “meaning crisis.” Each episode tackles distinct themes including faith’s role in sports, religious identity and the rise of gospel music in mainstream society.’DUCK DYNASTY’ STAR SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF SAYS PEOPLE ARE ‘TIRED OF FAKING IT’ AND WANT ‘AUTHENTICITY’Episode 1 focuses on the human need for connection and community. Jones speaks with “Shazam!” actor Zachary Levi about his mission to bring a…

Summary World’s most important oil price hits record high as Trump threatens Iran: “make a deal before it’s too late.” Oil drops on reports of Iran-Oman coordination to reopen strait. Iran issues Israel/Gulf logistics hubs target list; IRGC targets Amazon Cloud computing center in Bahrain US intelligence assessments say Iran is not ready to negotiate, given it believes it has the strategic upper hand, and doesn’t believe Trump is ‘serious’ about talks: NYT The highest bridge in Iran, connecting Tehran and Karaj, was destroyed – amid reports of expanding attacks on civilian infrastructure. Iran threatens the Port of Haifa in response. UK’s Starmer chairs virtual summit of over 30 countries to discuss methods of how to reopen Hormuz Strait No mention of ceasefire while vowing to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in Wed. night Trump speech. Escalating tit-for-tat overnight strikes. *  *  * You can support us here President Trump Issues Another Threat: “Make A Deal… Before There’s Nothing Left” President Trump just issued another threat after bragging about blowing up Iran’s highest bridge: “The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!” Then he followed up with his ubiquitous FULL CAPS threat: ” IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS…