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Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
2028 hopeful challenges Trump's juvenile surgery ban while opposing women's sports bill restrictions
Print Close By Charles Creitz Published August 07, 2025 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro drew sharp criticism after joining a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump from placing prohibitions on juvenile gender surgeries and criticizing supporters of a state Senate bill that would ban biological males from competing in girls sports. The potential 2028 Democratic hopeful was careful to distinguish that his opposition to Trump's move is not necessarily in support of such procedures, but because he believes the doctor's office is no place for the federal government. "I am suing the Trump administration alongside 16 other states for threatening baseless civil investigations and criminal prosecutions against healthcare providers in Pennsylvania and trying to take medical decisions away from parents and local communities," Shapiro said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The freedom to make healthcare decisions should be between parents, their children and their doctor, and I will not stand by while the federal government tries to infringe on the rights and freedoms of Pennsylvania families," the governor said. 'STAR WARS BAR OF LEFTISTS': WEINGARTEN, HUNTER, MAMDANI PROVE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LED BY 'EXTREME FIGURES,' SEN. SCHMITT SAYS However, that did not quell concerns among the state's Senate GOP majority. A spokesman for the caucus' campaign committee called it Shapiro's "attempt to ingratiate himself with the Democrats' radical base [that] puts the health of children at risk." "Josh Shapiro's presidential aspirations are no secret," SRCC Executive Director Cody Harbaugh said. Shapiro also explicitly lambasted Trump and potential second-time gubernatorial opponent Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Gettysburg, as "extremist politicians" for "trying to legislate a student's participation [in scholastic sports] and legislate the restriction on freedom the way they've tried to do on many other things." CHICAGO MAYOR CALLS ICE RAIDS 'TERRORISM,' SAYS TRUMP'S AMERICA APPEARS AS IF 'THE CONFEDERACY WON' Mastriano is a co-sponsor of the "Save Women Sports Act" from state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Huntingdon, which would ban biological males from girls sports. It mirrors similar efforts at the federal level. He also authored the "Two-Gender Protection Act" to prohibit Harrisburg from recognizing transgender people. "Josh Shapiro just called Senator Mastriano and President Trump 'extremist politicians' for standing up for women's sports. Let's be honest. It's Shapiro who's extreme," Mastriano countered in comments to Fox News Digital. "He's denying science and forcing biological males into women's sports," Mastriano added, calling such a push from the left "a woke patriarchy that tramples women's rights." "We cannot allow the opportunities that Title IX enshrined for women to be lost," Ward said of her bill in a separate statement. Mastriano, whose populist streak has ruffled feathers with some in his own party, is seen as a top potential opponent to Shapiro again in 2026. He recently dropped a survey on social media asking supporters whether the PAGOP should endorse primary candidates amid reports some donors and county GOP chairs want State Treasurer Stacy Garrity to run. Shapiro expressed his criticisms of Trump and Mastriano in public remarks reported by WHYY as well but added that the Democratic-majority state House of Representatives hasn't taken up the Senate-passed bill and that he "hasn't reviewed it specifically." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The White House said the lawsuit Shapiro joined is "exactly why the Democratic Party's approval continues to hit new lows. "They back radical policies that over 90% of America does not support," spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. "President Trump took decisive action on day one to stop the despicable mutilation and chemical castration of children, which everyday Americans resoundingly support. The president has the lawful authority to protect America's vulnerable children through executive action, and the administration looks forward to ultimate victory on this issue." Shapiro has broken with some in his party on issues or people considered "extreme" on the right. When antisemitic protests broke out at the University of Pennsylvania, Shapiro broke with progressives and demanded the college "act [and] disband the encampment and restore order." As Republicans criticized his comments on Ward's bill and he became a party to the lawsuit against Trump, the SRCC suggested many Democrats are being pulled further left, a shift they attribute to the early success of New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's mayoral bid. "With the victories of progressive Democrat candidates in places like New York City, Shapiro knows he has no choice but to abandon common sense," the SRCC said in a statement. Shapiro, however, recently criticized Mamdani for failing to rein in his most radical backers. "You have to speak and act with moral clarity, and when supporters of yours say things that are blatantly antisemitic, you can't leave room for that to just sit there," he said. Mastriano said, "don't believe" Shapiro when he "pretends to be a moderate" in cases like the Trump lawsuit. Shapiro supporters pointed to a July ranking placing him as the nation's 9th most popular governor. Print Close URL
Scottish Sun
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Star Wars-themed piece of folded cardboard sells for huge 5-figure sum after bidding war
The item was bought for nearly ten times its estimate after the bidding war CARD WARS Star Wars-themed piece of folded cardboard sells for huge 5-figure sum after bidding war Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STAR Wars-themed piece of folded cardboard has sold for a world record £71,000 after an unlikely bidding war. The 1977 shop display, featuring Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and R2-D2, was made to promote Christmas sales of the movie action figures. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up It had been expected to go for £7,500 at auction — but there was worldwide interest as it was the first time such an item had come up for sale. The bidding war meant it was bought for nearly ten times the estimate at Hake's in the US. With fees, the buyer had to pay nearly £85,000 for the display, with stickers and a coupon. It set a world auction record for any action figure shop display. READ MORE ON STAR WARS FLYING IN STYLE Star Wars-style FLYING 'speeder bike' can zoom around skies at over 60mph A Hake's spokesperson said: "This was one of the most sought-after Star Wars display pieces and the first time this display had ever been offered at auction. "The store display was not only the top lot in the auction but also set a world auction record for any store display associated with any action figure line. "Collectors are definitely showing keen interest in point-of-purchase and promotional materials from the earliest days of popular toy franchises." 1 A Star Wars-themed piece of folded cardboard sold for £71,000 after a bidding war Credit: BNPS Scottish Star Wars superfan's dream comes true after coming to rescue of show Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Golden Dome over America: How this Trump-proposed missile shield will work
President Donald Trump has announced a $175 billion missile defense initiative dubbed the Golden Dome, a multi-layered shield designed to protect the US from advanced shield is aimed at thwarting incoming hypersonic missiles, drones, and space-based by defense giant Lockheed Martin, the system aims to integrate ground and space-based technologies to detect, track, and intercept projectiles at every stage of flight, from launch to impact. President Donald Trump and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth make an announcement at the White House. (Photo: Reuters) advertisement21ST CENTURY STAR WARS The Golden Dome revives the ambition of Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), colloquially known as "Star Wars," but with 21st-century Martin, the project's lead contractor, describes it as a "Manhattan Project-scale mission" combining existing missile defense systems with next-gen innovations like space-based interceptors, AI-driven sensors, and laser system will deploy hundreds of satellites for real-time threat detection and leverage combat interceptors such as the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Aegis systems to target the incoming missiles, drones. The Golden Dome revives the ambition of Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative. (Photo: Generative AI by Vani Gupta) advertisementHOW IT WORKSThe Golden Dome's architecture includes:Space-based sensors: Satellites to detect missile launches globally, even in their boost networks: Ground- and space-based missiles to neutralise threats command systems: Rapid data analysis to coordinate responses across the defense CEO Jim Taiclet emphasized the system's scalability, stating it will integrate "the best of American industry" to counter evolving threats, including AI-driven drone BUCKS NEEDEDTrump claims the Golden Dome will be operational by January 2029, with an initial $25 billion allocated through the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act". However, experts question the feasibility of this timeline, given the complexity of deploying untested space-based Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified the system will defend against both conventional and nuclear threats, though technical specifics remain project has sparked debates over cost, space militarisation, and nuclear proliferation. Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield. (Photo: Reuters) While Trump touted a "success rate close to 100%", critics argue the $175 billion price tag underestimates long-term expenses, with independent analysts projecting costs exceeding $500 Martin's proposal faces scrutiny for its reliance on emerging technologies, such as laser defenses, which remain in experimental stages. Meanwhile, the involvement of SpaceX—given CEO Elon Musk's advisory ties to Trump—has raised concerns about conflicts of the involvement of SpaceX—given CEO Elon Musk's advisory ties to Trump—has raised concerns about conflicts of interestIf realized, the Golden Dome would mark the first US weapon system stationed in space, reshaping global defense dynamics.
Geek Tyrant
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Rosario Dawson Honors George Lucas from the Set of AHSOKA Season 2: 'I Couldn't Be More Grateful' — GeekTyrant
While deep in production on Ahsoka Season 2, Rosario Dawson took a moment to send birthday wishes, and sincere thanks, to the man who started it all: George Lucas. The Star Wars creator turned 81 this week, and Dawson marked the occasion with a heartfelt message from the galaxy far, far away. 'HBD George Lucas. Thank you for creating our STAR WARS family that I couldn't be more grateful to be a part of…' she wrote on Instagram, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo from set. The image, a shadowy silhouette of three familiar figures, is likely Dawson herself (Ahsoka), Dave Filoni (cowboy hat gives him away), and Natasha Liu Bordizzo (Sabine Wren). It's a small but meaningful tribute that reflects how Star Wars continues to evolve under the stewardship of Filoni and the new generation of actors, while still honoring the legacy Lucas built. Season 2 of Ahsoka only recently kicked off filming, so we've got a long way to go before we see anything from the next season of the series, but I'm looking forward to seeing how this story continues. Fans got their first real tease of what's to come during Star Wars Celebration 2025, where Filoni unveiled concept art and confirmed the return of several key characters: Sabine, Ezra, Hera, and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker. While story details are still under wraps, Season 2 is expected to pick up where things left off, particularly with the mysterious Baylan Skoll, last seen standing atop a Mortis statue, hinting at deeper Force mythology pulled from The Clone Wars . There's no release date yet, but as production continues, we're keeping our eyes peeled for more sneak peeks and any other news that breaks.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Andor season 1 recap will help you get ready for a thrilling Season 2
The highly-acclaimed Disney+ series Andor returned on Tuesday, with the first three episodes of the second season hitting the streaming service. They will be releasing three episodes at a time in four batch drops, with the final coming May 13. The second season covers the four years leading up to the events of Rogue One, the 2016 movie that first introduced Star Wars fans to Diego Luna's plan-stealing and fast-talking Cassian Andor. BEST STAR WARS SHOWS: Season 1 of Andor brought a gritty and grown up look to the Star Wars universe, showing what it was like for people living under the rise of the Empire. In case you have forgotten what happened during the first season -- or just want a refresher -- check out this incredible recap from the Star Wars folks themselves. The first three episodes are available now, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Andor recap from season 1 will help for Season 2 on Disney+
