New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was reportedly denied the opportunity to speak Friday during the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad in Queens, one of three U.S. service members killed in Jordan during an Iranian attack on July 17. Mamdani attended the service at a church in Ozone Park but did not deliver remarks honoring Rampersad. According to the New York Post , Mamdani appeared to review prepared remarks on an iPad as other dignitaries spoke, but his name was never called. A source familiar with the funeral told the New York Post that Rampersad's family chose not to have Mamdani speak in an effort to avoid any "political distractions." 9/11 FAMILIES PUSH TO BAN MAMDANI FROM 25TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE OVER 'HOSTILE' RECORD The mayor's office later released his prepared remarks. "It is often said that our fallen 'gave their tomorrows for our today,'" Mamdani planned to say. "Sergeant Rampersad had tomorrows waiting for he...

There’s a moment in the homebuying process that always stands out for me. It’s at closing when, after countless pages have been signed, my clients take their new keys and start the next chapter of their lives. I’ve helped clients buy and sell thousands of properties during my real estate career. Yet that moment never loses its meaning because it’s the embodiment of the American Dream — of unlocking opportunity and a brighter future. At the 250th anniversary of our founding, however, the path to homeownership has grown far harder than it should be. From inventory to insurance and regulatory hurdles, there are very real affordability barriers preventing buyers from entering the housing market. Making the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act a law is a massive step in the right direction, but there is more work to do, and we need to maintain momentum. Homeownership puts families on the path to intergenerational wealth, strengthening our economy and the social fabric of our nation. The most i...

The San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps took an early training camp hit as Ricky Pearsall’s knee injury became a growing concern. That uncertainty led San Francisco back to a familiar name. Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, ESPN reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Samuel's NFL career started in the Bay Area after the 49ers spent a second round draft pick on the South Carolina standout in 2019. 49ERS HAVE SUCCEEDED WITH TALENT ACQUISITIONS BUT FAILED AT ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION OF BRANDON AIYUK Samuel went on to spend the first six years of his NFL run with the Niners and helped the team reach the Super Bowl twice. He earned All-Pro honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns for the Commanders last season. He became a...

The Trump administration is seeking to use a specialized federal court for the first time since Congress created it three decades ago in an effort to deport an Afghan woman accused of aiding an Islamic State-inspired terror plot in the U.S., according to court records made public on Wednesday. Nazira Haji Zada, of Fort Worth, Texas, is the first person facing deportation through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court after her arrest earlier this week. The court is scheduled to hold an initial hearing on Thursday in Washington, D.C., in the government’s effort to deport Haji Zada. "The allegations in this case show the matriarch of an ISIS-sympathizing family aiding in a plot to launch a mass casualty attack on American voters on Election Day. The Department’s application in this court makes clear that terrorists have no place in the United States of America," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. 'SOMETHING BIG': FEDS REVEAL HOW RELATIVES OF SUSPECTS ...

NFL training camps are opening across the league, and the countdown to the latest edition of "Madden NFL" is officially underway. "Madden NFL 27" is still a little more than two weeks from release, but the ratings debate will likely start now. EA Sports unveiled its latest player ratings Wednesday, releasing the top 10 players at quarterback, running back and wide receiver. Reigning league MVP Matthew Stafford and Buffalo Bills signal caller Josh Allen led the quarterback group ratings and earned a spot in the coveted 99 Club. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Stafford and Allen tied for the top quarterback rating, but the Los Angeles Rams signal caller was listed ahead of the Buffalo Bills star in the category. Joe Burrow was third with a 97, followed by Baltimore Ravens standout Lamar Jackson. Patrick Mahomes received a 93 rating and was slotted fifth, while Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rounded out the group's top 10 with an 88. The...

A man in France discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors. He became distressed after he found out about her pregnancy at ⁠a very late stage, despite her repeated denials, and began searching their home, prosecutors said. The couple already had two children, ages eight and nine. The woman, 32, who was not identified, was allegedly arguing with her husband over what was in the boxes at their home in the town of Orange on Monday after she gave birth at home to a baby boy the day before. She started complaining about abdominal pain during the argument on Monday. She was taken to a hospital and her husband stayed behind and discovered the dead babies hidden in the boxes. NEWBORN VANISHED AFTER SECRET BIRTH, PARENTS ALLEGEDLY CLAIMED BABY 'WAS A PRANK': COPS The man, also 32, then notified authorities through the hospital ​where the woman...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., prove he is fit to continue serving in Congress after he was discharged this week following a lengthy hospital stay or resign from office. In a letter to McConnell, the governor urged the 84-year-old senator to directly address the people of Kentucky about his ability to serve. "I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign," Beshear wrote to McConnell. MCCONNELL OUT OF HOSPITAL, STILL NOT 'MEDICALLY CLEARED' TO RETURN TO SENATE Beshear made the demand after McConnell’s office announced on Monday that he had been discharged from the hospital but had not yet been medically cleared to leave the rehabilitation facility where he has been undergoing physical therapy and return to office. The senator's office said he would miss a major Kentucky political event and upcoming Senate votes . "I'...