McConnell claims Joe Kent's resignation letter contained 'virulent anti-Semitism'

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky asserted in a post on X that Joe Kent's resignation letter was tainted by "virulent anti-Semitism."

Kent posted the resignation letter on Tuesday, announcing that he was stepping down from the role of National Counterterrorism Center director.

"Joe Kent testified before the Senate one year ago that Iran and its terror proxies threatened U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East. He said it would be an honor to return to the fight against terrorism, and he pledged to lead with integrity and accountability," McConnell declared in the post on X.

"The virulent anti-Semitism of his resignation letter makes it clear that Mr. Kent is incapable of upholding these pledges, and those who mistake its baseless and incendiary conspiracies for brave truth-telling are only fooling themselves. Isolationists and anti-Semites have no place in either party, and certainly do not deserve places of trust in our government," the senator added.

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Kent explained in the resignation letter that he was leaving the job due to his opposition to the Iran war.

"I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," Kent wrote in the message directed toward President Donald Trump.

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"Early in this administration, high-ranking Israeli officials and influential members of the American media deployed a misinformation campaign that wholly undermined your America First platform and sowed pro-war sentiments to encourage a war with Iran. This echo chamber was used to deceive you into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States, and that should you strike now, there was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie and is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into the disastrous Iraq war that cost our nation the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again," he warned.

"As a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times and as a Gold Star husband who lost my beloved wife Shannon in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives," Kent declared in his resignation letter.

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McConnell, who has served in the U.S. Senate since early 1985, is not seeking another term this year.

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Apple News fails to provide balanced coverage of DHS shutdown, ignores right-leaning outlets: study

FIRST ON FOX—Apple News and other prominent aggregators are failing to provide balanced coverage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, according to a study. 

The conservative-leaning Media Research Center (MRC) examined Apple News, Google News, Microsoft’s MSN and Yahoo News for the first month of the DHS funding lapse. The MRC wanted to see how the four major news aggregators had been curating information related to the partial government shutdown that began on Feb. 14, and findings indicate many Americans are only hearing one side of the story. 

The four apps limited their coverage of the DHS shutdown to only 1%, comprising 28 stories, out of the 1,977 promoted during the period, according to the MRC. Of the 28 stories, 19 came from "leftist" media sources and seven came from "center" sources. 

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"Out of the 28 articles about the shutdown, only one headline exclusively blamed Democrats," MRC Vice President Dan Schneider told Fox News Digital. 

Apple News published 17 stories related to the shutdown, but none of them came from right-leaning news organizations. None of the stories featured a headline that blamed Democrats, and only one of the 17 even mentioned Democrats in the headline at all, according to the MRC. 

Apple News published 12 stories from organizations that the MRC considers "left" or "lean left," and five from outlets labeled "center." No right-leaning or conservative outlets had DHS shutdown content published by Apple News, according to the MRC. 

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"When a dominant platform like Apple News delivers 71 percent left-leaning coverage and zero right-leaning perspectives on a major political fight, that is not balance. That is the information pipeline tilting the playing field," MRC President David Bozell told Fox News Digital. 

During the time period Feb. 14 to March 14, 2026, MRC researchers examined the top 20 stories featured on the Big Four News Apps — Apple News, Google News, Microsoft’s MSN and Yahoo News — each day at approximately 8:30 AM ET and searched the article headlines for the terms "DHS," "Homeland Security," "shutdown" and "shut." MRC researchers used the AllSides media bias ratings, which categorize an outlet as "left," "lean left," "center," "lean right" or "right" to determine the overall bias presented by Google News and analyzed the results.

Google News published six stories on the topic, and none of them featured a headline that blamed Democrats or even mentioned the party. Four were from left-leaning outlets, according to the MRC, while two stories from the BBC and Reuters were considered "center" by the media watchdog. 

When reached for comment, Google questioned the methodology of the study and said Google News changes throughout the day and is personalized to users.

Apple News did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

Microsoft’s MSN only pushed a single article related to the shutdown, which came from Bloomberg News, according to the MRC.

"Microsoft is especially egregious in covering up the Democrat-led effort to shut down DHS in the middle of the U.S. fight against Iran. Even the one story it published was from Bloomberg, which buries stories behind its paywall. Only users who pay extra can access the one story MSN published about the shutdown," Schneider said. 

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MSN did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

Yahoo News was the most balanced, publishing four stories, including a pair from Fox News. 

Democrats on Capitol Hill are accusing Republicans of walking away from attempts to shrink the size of a partial shutdown, arguing that the impasse over funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) doesn’t need to hold up funding for other agencies.

Democrats are demanding a ban on masks for ICE agents, an end to roaming patrols, stiffer warrant requirements and visible identification markings. Their demands came about in the wake of the deaths of two civilians in Minnesota who lost their lives in escalated confrontations with immigration enforcement.

Without those demands, Democrats say there’s no way to press on towards funding ICE. As the partial government shutdown continues to drag on, Transportation Security Administration officers are not getting their paychecks due to the lapse in funding.

Over the weekend, airports across the country faced long security delays, with TSA officers calling out of work.

Republicans maintain the demands would handcuff President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown efforts.

Republicans can’t advance funding legislation in the Senate without the help of at least 7 Democrats. Republicans hold 53 seats in the chamber and need 60 votes to break the threat of a filibuster.

Fox News Digital’s Leo Briceno and Ashley J. DiMella contributed to this report.

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The email trick that reveals your hidden online accounts

Most of us have created far more online accounts than we remember. Shopping sites, travel apps, rewards programs, forums and random services all ask for a quick sign-up. At the time, it feels harmless. Years later, those accounts are still sitting online, tied to your email address.

That matters more than you might think. Old accounts increase your digital footprint. They can also expose personal information if a company suffers a data breach. Fortunately, there is a simple way to uncover many of them in just a few minutes. The answer is already sitting in your inbox.

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Nearly every website sends a confirmation message when you create an account. That means your inbox quietly becomes a timeline of every service you joined.

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Instead of trying to remember dozens of sites, you can search your email and let those messages reveal the accounts for you. In many cases, people discover accounts they forgot about years ago.

The list can grow quickly once you start looking.

Start by opening your email account and using the search bar. Try searching these phrases one at a time:

These phrases appear in many sign-up emails. As a result, your inbox will often surface dozens of account confirmations. Scroll through the results and pay attention to the companies that appear. You may spot services you have not thought about in years.

Next, look closely at the companies sending those messages. Many people quickly find accounts from:

Make a short list of accounts you no longer use. Even a few minutes of searching can reveal a surprising number. At this point, you have essentially built a cleanup checklist.

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Once you identify a site, visit the official website directly rather than clicking links in old emails. Then look for account settings. Most platforms include an option such as:

If you cannot find it, contact the company's support team and request removal. While it takes a little time, deleting unused accounts reduces the number of places storing your personal information.

There is another search that often reveals even more accounts. Look for these phrases in your inbox:

If those messages appear from a company, it usually means you created an account there at some point. People are often surprised by how many services show up during this search.

Closing old accounts helps reduce risk. However, your information may still exist in another corner of the internet. Data broker companies collect personal details from apps, websites and public records. They often build profiles that include addresses, phone numbers, browsing habits and more. After removing unused accounts, many people choose to use a data removal service that requests the deletion of those listings. That combination can dramatically reduce the amount of personal information floating around online.

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Digital clutter builds quietly over time. Every sign-up adds another account connected to your email address. The good news is that your inbox already holds the map to many of them. A few quick searches can reveal forgotten accounts that have been sitting online for years. Cleaning them up takes some effort, but the payoff is real. Fewer accounts mean fewer places where your personal information can leak or be exposed. So here is something worth thinking about.

If your inbox reveals dozens of forgotten accounts today, how many companies still have your personal information without you even realizing it? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Ex-NFL star Troy Aikman drops theory about cause of early season injuries

Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman offered his own theory as to why there have been a spate of early-season injuries in the NFL over the last few years.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer said he believed the NFL’s rules to help players avoid injuries may actually be the cause of them.

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On Friday's "Rodeo Time Podcast," Aikman fondly remembered doing two-a-day practices in Wichita Falls, Texas, where the Cowboys would hold training camp in the summer. He suggested that while players aren’t as "taxed" as they were in the 1980s and 1990s during camps, they may not be as prepared for the toll their bodies take at the beginning of the season.

"I think they only wear pads one day a week or one time a day, and they have a walk-through, and then after, I don’t know how it all reads, but it’s pretty player friendly and favorable," Aikman said. "And a lot of it, whenever they negotiate the CBA, the owners tend to always win on the financial side of things. And then the players say, ‘Well, all right, then we’re not gonna practice as long, or we’re not gonna practice as often.’ So, then they tend to get concessions when it comes to how much time they’re actually at facilities.

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"I think the only ones who don’t have a voice in those negotiations are the coaches. They kind of have to wait till the dust settles and say, ‘All right, just how often do we get them?’ But some of it is that we see, too, is a lot of the reasons I think that we see so many injuries, especially early in the year. A lot of soft tissue injuries, a lot of muscle pulls, and things of that nature is the players, they’re just not able to train the way that we once did, they’re not able to callous their bodies as easily. Not that they’re not training hard and all that, but it’s different training on your own as opposed to being on the football field practicing football movements."

Aikman made clear he was a fan of making changes in the name of player safety, but worried they may do more harm than good for some.

Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy, San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy and Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson were among the quarterbacks to miss time early last season.

Player safety is set to be thrust back into the spotlight as the NFL reportedly eyes a Thanksgiving Eve game with the possibility of expanding to an 18-game schedule in the future.

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Data brokers accused of hiding opt-out pages from Google

If you have ever tried to opt out of a data broker site, you know the drill. You search. You scroll. You click through layers of legal jargon. Then you wonder if they even want you to find the exit door. Now we know the answer.

A U.S. Senate investigation found that several major data brokers placed code on their opt-out pages that blocked search engines from indexing them. In practical terms, that meant you could not easily find the page where you ask them to stop selling your data.

After pressure from Sen. Maggie Hassan, four companies have now removed that code.

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The companies named in the report include:

These firms collect and sell personal information for marketing, analytics or identity verification. That data can include browsing behavior, device details, location history and in some cases highly sensitive identifiers.

An earlier investigation by The Markup and CalMatters found that dozens of brokers used "no index" code to hide opt-out instructions from Google search results. Some removed the code after reporters reached out. However, Sen. Hassan's office later found that the four companies above still had opt-out pages blocked from search engines. They have since removed the code.

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One more company, Findem, has not removed the no-index code from its "Do not sell or share my personal information" page, according to the report. The company later said an email from the senator's office did not reach its CEO due to spam filtering and that its privacy channels are actively monitored. The Committee report noted this lack of action raises serious concerns about responsiveness to privacy requests and about whether opt-out rights are being made truly accessible.

We reached out to all five companies for comment. A spokesperson for 6sense provided the following statement:

"6sense takes privacy transparency seriously and has always fully indexed our Privacy Center, where individuals may exercise their opt-out rights in compliance with applicable laws. For a period of time, we included a "no index" directive on the Privacy Policy page to reduce spam volume to privacy request email aliases and protect the integrity of request handling systems. Once the issue was raised by the Committee, that code was immediately removed. Our Privacy Center opt-out page has remained indexed, and our Privacy Policy has always been accessible and prominently visible on our web properties, as well as directly linked in our publicly available data broker registrations. We regularly review our security and privacy practices to meet evolving regulatory requirements, and our commitment has been independently validated annually through ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, and SOC 2, Type II certifications."

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Opt-out pages are not a courtesy. In many states, they are required by law. When companies hide those pages from search engines, they make it harder for you to take control of your own information. And that matters. The more complicated the process feels, the more likely people are to give up halfway through. Meanwhile, data broker breaches have been expensive and damaging. Committee calculations estimate that identity theft tied to four major data broker breaches cost U.S. consumers more than $20 billion. That is not a minor privacy slip. That is real money, real consequences and real stress for families trying to clean up the mess.

When detailed personal information falls into the wrong hands, it fuels scams that feel alarmingly real. Criminal networks can use data like Social Security numbers, home addresses and phone numbers to create highly customized emails, texts and phone calls. The more accurate the details, the more convincing the scam. That is one reason data broker breaches are not just a privacy issue. They are a consumer protection issue.

Sen. Maggie Hassan's investigation is part of her broader effort to combat scams, which now account for nearly half a trillion dollars in losses annually and have grown into one of the world's largest illicit industries. She has also opened inquiries into the roles that satellite internet providers, online dating platforms, AI companies and federal agencies play in preventing fraud.

Here is the uncomfortable truth. Your personal data likely sits in dozens, maybe hundreds of databases you have never heard of. You did not sign up. You did not click agree. But your information still travels through a vast marketplace. Even when opt-out forms exist, finding and completing them can feel like a part-time job. And since the U.S. still lacks a comprehensive federal privacy law like Europe's GDPR, rules vary by state. So yes, the opt-out pages are now easier to find for these companies. But the bigger system remains largely intact.

You cannot erase yourself from the internet overnight. However, you can reduce your exposure.

Type your full name and city into Google. Look for data broker listings. Many include an opt-out link buried in the privacy policy.

California residents can use a free state-run tool called DROP at privacy.ca.gov/drop/ to request deletion from more than 500 registered brokers. Other states are rolling out similar systems.

Visit the privacy or "Do not sell my information" page on broker sites. Follow instructions carefully and keep confirmation emails.

Data removal services can automate opt-out requests across dozens of brokers. They are not perfect, but they save time. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.

Use strong, unique passwords stored in a password manager. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com. Also, turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for financial email and social accounts. That way, even if your data circulates, criminals have a harder time breaking in.

The data broker industry is legal. It operates in plain sight. Yet most people have no idea how many companies trade in their information. Until Congress passes a national privacy law, oversight will remain patchwork. That leaves you to chase down your own records one company at a time. Transparency should not require a Senate investigation.

This story is about more than hidden code. It is about control. When companies quietly block search engines from indexing opt-out pages, they tilt the playing field. After public scrutiny, those pages are easier to find. That is a step forward. Still, your data continues to move through an ecosystem designed to profit from it. So the real question is not whether opt-out pages appear on Google.

How much of your personal life are you comfortable leaving in the hands of companies you have never heard of? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Top butchers reveal the 3 fast-food cheeseburgers that actually use real, quality beef

Not all fast-food cheeseburgers are created equal, according to award-winning butchers who work with quality beef every day.

When asked to name their top chains for burgers, three meat experts pointed to chains they say are a cut above the rest — and the picks may surprise some fans of the usual fast-food giants.

Nick Lenters, owner and operator of Old Station Craft Meats in Waukee, Iowa, Rob Levitt, head butcher and chef at The Publican and Publican Quality Meats in Chicago, and Josh Turka, owner of 5th Quarter Butcher + Provisions in Waitsfield, Vermont, weighed in on the debate.

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The butchers agreed that it comes down to quality beef and simple execution. 

Fresh — not frozen — meat is key to preventing the patty from drying out, along with burgers cooked to order.

"The best brands cook burgers to order so that the texture of the burger does not deteriorate while sitting in a warmer for extended periods of time," Lenters told Allrecipes.

In addition to classic American cheese, fresh toppings, a flavorful sauce and a hearty bun, they say to look for a good sear and crispy edges.

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"If it's got crispy edges, I know it's just been cooked and hasn't been sitting in a warmer all morning," Lenters added. 

While bargain deals may be tempting, the experts say price can signal quality. 

"You get what you pay for," Lenters said, adding that higher-quality beef often comes at a slightly higher cost.

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Here are their top three favorites, in no particular order.

Lenters pointed to Midwest favorite Culver's ButterBurger for its fresh, never-frozen beef and grilled-to-order preparation. 

He praised the blend of sirloin, chuck and plate beef, along with Wisconsin American cheese and the chain's signature lightly buttered, toasted bun.

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Culver's describes the ButterBurger as "a family specialty with a little extra."

"We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order," the Wisconsin-based chain's website states.

Turka named Shake Shack's beef smash burgers his fast-food MVP, praising the crispy edges, made-to-order preparation and commitment to quality sourcing. 

He called it a "damn good burger" in comments to AllRecipes, highlighting the double stack with classic American cheese as a near-perfect example of the style. 

Lenters also ranked the chain highly among his picks.

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The ShackBurger is the chain's signature item. The company describes the made-to-order burger as featuring "a quarter pound per patty of 100% Angus beef," according to its website. 

Founded in New York, Shake Shack has since expanded to more than 30 states. 

Levitt said Portillo's is an underrated burger option. 

Founded in 1963 as a small hot dog stand outside Chicago, the chain is best known for its Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs; but it also impressed him with its char-broiled, one-third-pound patties topped with classic fixings on a toasted, cornmeal-dusted bun. 

Portillo's operates over 70 locations across multiple states, including Illinois, Arizona, California and Texas.

If you can't make it to one of those three chains, you can still recreate a comparable burger at home with a few key techniques, the experts say.

Use 70/30 ground beef for maximum flavor and juiciness, forming two-ounce balls and smashing them onto a hot cast-iron skillet to create crispy edges, they recommend. 

Cook for about two minutes, flip, add American cheese — and cook briefly until melted. 

Stack the patties on a toasted, buttered bun — preferably a potato roll — and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and a simple special sauce made from mayo, ketchup, chopped dill pickles and a splash of Worcestershire or fish sauce for a burger approved by butchers.

Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis contributed reporting.

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Judge says no new trial for Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra

A Georgia judge denied Jose Ibarra’s motion for a new trial following his conviction in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley.

Lawyers for Ibarra argued his constitutional rights were violated when the judge declined two defense motions before trial. One was a request to delay the trial to give an expert witness time to review and analyze DNA data. The other would have excluded some cellphone evidence. 

"As the only evidence admitted at trial derived exclusively from the cellphone was the Rubin location data, and that data is cumulative of the timing advance records provided directly from the service provider, any error in failing to suppress the cellphone is harmless," Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard wrote, rejecting the request and leaving in place Ibarra’s sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. "Even excluding the cellphone location data, the Court finds the remaining evidence, including the DNA, fingerprint, trace, and video evidence, overwhelming and sufficient to support Defendant's conviction. Hence, any error arising from the admission of the cellphone evidence is harmless."

Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, hindering a 911 call, tampering with evidence and peeping tom in connection with Riley’s death.

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A spokesperson for Ibarra’s attorneys said they plan to file an appeal.

Ibarra, 28, had entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was allowed to stay while he pursued his immigration case under former President Joe Biden's open border.

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Ibarra encountered Riley while she was running on the University of Georgia campus in Athens on Feb. 22, 2024, and killed her during a struggle. Riley was a student at Augusta University College of Nursing, which also has a campus in Athens, about 70 miles (115 kilometers) east of Atlanta.

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Ibarra’s trial attorneys had asked the judge to delay the trial after a DNA expert said she would need six weeks to review evidence analyzed using TrueAllele Casework, software used to interpret DNA and assist the defense. The judge wrote in his order Monday that Ibarra’s lawyers "effectively challenged the TrueAllele DNA evidence at trial" and concluded that Ibarra was not harmed by the denial of a delay.

The DNA expert testified during a January hearing on the motion for a new trial, and the judge wrote that he did not find her opinion to be persuasive or credible and that it would not have changed the trial outcome.

Ibarra’s attorneys also had challenged the seizure of two cellphones from his apartment, saying they were not listed on the search warrant, and sought to exclude evidence pulled from them. Haggard wrote that there were "exigent circumstances authorizing the seizure of the cellphones" and that the phones were not searched until after warrants were issued authorizing the search of the contents of the phones.

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