Air Force Maj. Jason Watson asserted that “discomfort is not contempt” in an unsworn statement at his Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 32 hearing, as his defense argued for the case to be referred to a special court-martial.In his first statement since being charged with 10 specifications under three UCMJ articles, Watson shared that his oath to the Constitution made him act, saying that it was nonpartisan and he would’ve protested any office that violated the law.Chris Mutimer, Watson’s civilian attorney, said in the Friday preliminary hearing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., that the case at hand is whether a crime was committed, not if his words were wise.Watson is charged with three specifications of Article 88, contempt toward officials, five specifications of Article 92, failure to obey order or regulation, and two specifications of Article 133, conduct unbecoming of an officer.The Air Force major called for the removal, conviction and impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in early July. A month prior, he interviewed with the Defenders of Our Republic Substack as well as CNN in August, which led to specifications in Article 88.Watson’s defense argued…

A well-liked everyday carry fixed blade from TOPS has just been redeployed in a special edition with a special cause behind it. The 3 Pointer Rally Edition carries the flag for the nonprofit organization Rally Humans with a custom set of scales and a special imprint on the blade. Normally we start with a description of the knife, but in this case we’ll first shed some light on Rally Humans. Rally Humans takes a grassroots approach to crisis aid, focusing on individual families or even single people, and rallying around them in their time of need. This support can come in all different forms, tailored to the situation at hand. It’s an interesting, heartening approach, and it’s appealing to see how a small organization can reset its sets and make a massive change to one person’s life, rather than doling out just a little bit of change to a lot of peoples’ lives. Both the blade and scales bear the Rally Humans imprint It’s a great cause, and one that TOPS is supporting with this special 3 Pointer variation. The changes are cosmetic here, which makes sense given that, prior to being tapped for this project, the standard 3 Pointer…

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One game remains for us on the Week 2 slate for the NFL. Luckily for us, it is a great game as the Giants take on the Rams. Even luckier are new users of Betr who get a $200 bonus for tonight’s game when using promo code FOXNEWS. Due to the way that football scheduling works, teams don’t play each other every year. We see teams play their division in six of their games, and then the rest of their schedule is typically filled out based on how they did last year. The Rams have been successful over the past few seasons, while the Giants have struggled. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Over the course of history, the two franchises have faced each other 47 times. The Rams have dominated the series, winning 30 times. The last time the two teams faced each other, neither quarterback Matthew Stafford nor Jaxon Dart was under center. The game took place in 2023, with the Rams beating the Giants by one in New…

After overseeing a purge of Pentagon advisory committees last year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is adding a new one to the list, focused on homeland security and defense.Announced in the Federal Register Sept. 11, the Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Hegseth sees in providing military guidance to homeland security missions.“The specific, integrated advice required by the SecWar regarding the military’s mission of defense of the Homeland and Homeland security cooperation is not available from any other Federal advisory committee, government agency, or alternative source,” establishing documents state.“Department of war” and “secretary of war” are the Trump administration’s preferred monikers for the Defense Department and its head. Legislation to legally change the agency name is pending in Congress.“While other agencies and departments operate within specific mission or geographic areas, their advisory mechanisms are statutorily constrained to their respective non-military domains,” the panel’s establishing documents add. “Relying solely on internal DoW staff or contracted studies is also insufficient, as it fails to provide the consensus-based, independent, and external peer review required at the highest levels of strategic decision-making.”The board is to consist of up to 20 members, including the secretary of defense, who will serve as chair; the assistant…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s promise of a hefty payout for all Americans if Republicans win big in the midterm elections is taking heat from Democratic lawmakers who blast the vow as a “hysterical” lie and unlawful bribe.”I think it’s hysterical,” Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Penn., said about the promise. “Literally, I think, it’s insane. It’s effectively a proposed bribe of the American people that we can’t afford.””This is just fantasy land, right?” Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told Fox News Digital. “$5,000 checks, plus, you know, puppies and rainbows and ponies.”VOTERS HAVE A BLUNT MESSAGE FOR TRUMP ABOUT HIS IDEA TO DOLE OUT $5,000 CHECKS He continued, “The president will make any promises he can.”Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waved off Fox News Digital when asked about the checks, declining to comment.Trump pledged to issue the $5,000 dividend during his speech at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas earlier this month — as long as the GOP wins to keep control of both the Senate and the House in November.”$5,000 to gain a majority?” Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., said. “He already has the Senate and the House and the White House, and it’s been…

The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid concerns regarding the security of the U.S. homeland, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.So far in 2026, four Chinese research vessels have conducted work offshore in the U.S. Arctic, compared to a total of five in 2025, Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Arctic District, told Reuters.The Chinese ships sailed in the maritime zones off the U.S. state of Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands, into the Bering Strait and as far north as the North Pole, he said during a visit to Oslo to speak at a conference on Arctic security. “Where I have responsibility, interest and concern is when they are operating in and around U.S. sovereign space,” said Little.“So inside of our exclusive economic zones, or over our extended continental shelf, we certainly have a security concern. And so those are the types of activities that we see that we’re watching very closely.” The ships remained in international waters but had not notified the U.S. of their presence in advance through diplomatic channels, as would be the usual practice. “When we challenge them and query them as to the…

Editor’s Note: Be sure to employ the services of a qualified gunsmith if you are incapable of installing these parts on your rifle. The SAINT rifle used in this article was originally loaned to the author by Springfield Armory, but it was subsequently purchased by the author. Springfield Armory’s SAINT Victor rifles include many factory-installed enhancements that place them solidly in the “premium” category of rifles. Among these features are forged upper and lower receivers, a free-float aluminum handguard, a quality barrel finished in black salt nitride, a nickel boron-coated flat single stage trigger, a solid set of folding and adjustable iron sights, and more. The Springfield Armory SAINT Victor 7.62 rifle ships with forged receivers, a free-float handguard and a nitride-finished barrel. The author fitted it out with some new parts for this project. Springfield Armory is an industry leading manufacturer that can produce an affordable rifle with the most-wanted factory upgrades. However, what if you wanted to further tweak the design for your personal needs? No problem, as AR-pattern rifles are modular and can be easily upgraded. The Distant Path While modifying your rifle can be as simple as swapping a few parts for aesthetics, you can also…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The State Department renewed its warning on Saturday to Americans who may be traveling in and through the Middle East as escalating regional tensions raise concerns among travelers.The warning came as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over the weekend — which Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted.Residents reported hearing an explosion and later seeing a plume of smoke near King Khalid International Airport, according to The Associated Press (AP). No casualties or damage from the attack were reported.AMERICANS WARNED AGAINST TRAVEL PLANS AS TERRORISM THREATENS POPULAR DESTINATIONIn an X post on Saturday, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs warned that the security environment in the Middle East “remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.”The agency added, “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.” Officials specifically cited hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in its warning.”Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports,” the post said.”This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly. Americans outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider travel…