Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the U.S. government Monday to get her job back, saying her firing was for political reasons and was unconstitutional.

Her lawsuit in Manhattan federal court blamed the firing on the fact that her father is James Comey, a former F.B.I. director, or because of her perceived political affiliation and beliefs, or both.

Comey is seeking to be reinstated as well as a declaration that her firing was unlawful and a violation of the Separation of Powers clause in the U.S. Constitution.

Defendants have not provided any explanation whatsoever for terminating Ms. Comey. In truth, there is no legitimate explanation, the lawsuit said.

Comey, who successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases since becoming an assistant U.S. attorney in 2015, was notified of her dismissal in an email with an attachment saying she was being fired (p)ursuant to Article II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States, the lawsuit said.

James Comey was fired as FBI director by President Donald Trump in 2017. The lawsuit noted that he has since written a memoir critical of Trump and has continued to publicly criticize Trump and his administration, including a social media post in May that Trump and others perceived as threatening.

The lawsuit noted that Maurene Comey's firing in July came the day after her supervisors had asked her to take the lead on a major public corruption case and three months after she'd received her latest Outstanding review.

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The politically motivated termination of Ms. Comey ostensibly under Article II of the Constitution upends bedrock principles of our democracy and justice system, the lawsuit said. Assistant United States Attorneys like Ms. Comey must do their jobs without fearing or favoring any political party or perspective, guided solely by the law, the facts, and the pursuit of justice.

Named as defendants in the lawsuit were, among others, the Justice Department, the Executive Office of the President, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the Office of Personnel Management and the United States.

A message for comment from the Justice Department was not immediately returned.

Comey's July 16 firing came amid a spate of dismissals of prosecutors by the Justice Department without explanation, raising alarm that civil service protections meant to prevent terminations for political reasons were being overlooked.

Comey's lawsuit noted that she was employed with protections under the Civil Service Reform Act governing how and why she could be terminated, including specific prohibitions against termination for discriminatory reasons such as political affiliation.

Her termination violated every one of those protections, the lawsuit said.

The Justice Department also has fired some prosecutors who worked on cases that have provoked Trumps ire, including some who handled U.S. Capitol riot cases and lawyers and support staff who worked on special counsel Jack Smiths prosecutions of Trump.

She became a rising star in her office for her work on the case against financier Jeffrey Epstein and his onetime girlfriend, British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, and the recent prosecution of music mogul Sean Diddy Combs.

Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence after her December 2021 conviction on sex trafficking charges. She was recently transferred from a prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.

Epstein took his own life in a federal jail in August 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs is awaiting sentencing next month after his conviction on prostitution-related charges after he was exonerated in July of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.

Venezuela has accused the United States of illegally seizing a fishing vessel and detaining nine fishermen for eight hours over the weekend, escalating tensions between the two nations as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro.

The South American country said a U.S. military patrol "illegally and hostilely" detained the fishermen and their vessel in Venezuela's exclusive economic zone in the Caribbean.

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The fishing boat had authorization from the Ministry of Fisheries to carry out its work, according to Venezuela Foreign Minister Yvn Gil. He called the incident a direct provocation through illegal use of excessive military means.

Officials said the fishermen were then released under escort by the Venezuelan navy.

The boat was seized by a U.S. warship as part of ongoing American military patrols in the Caribbean region. The U.S. has recently deployed warships to the area to target drug cartels and combat potential drug trafficking operations.

The incident represents the latest escalation in heightened tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela as the Trump administration steps up pressure on Maduro's government.

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Miniature fridges sold by Paris Hilton's brand are being recalled because the electrical switch can short-circuit and pose a fire hazard.

According to an alert posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall includes over 100,000 "Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge" sold in a 4-liter model in pink, white, aqua and hot pink and a 10-liter model in pink and white.

The mini fridges meant to store skincare products were sold nationwide by Walmart, Ross and Amazon.

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There is a list of serial numbers associated with the recall on the CPSC's website. The model number and serial number can be found on the back of the unit for the 4-liter model and on the bottom of the unit for the 10-liter model.

Customers are being asked to immediately stop using the recalled models and register to receive a refund.

So far, the CPSC said it has received 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching fire, but no injuries have been reported. Damage was isolated to the unit itself and surrounding surfaces.

A new ice cream-inspired cookie will join the lineup of Thin Mints, Samoas and other favorites during the 2026 Girl Scout cookie season.

The Girl Scouts announced that Exploremores will be their newest addition. The sandwich cookies are inspired by Rocky Road ice cream and feature chocolate, marshmallows and toasted almond-flavored crme.

Exploremores will be available at cookie booths and online during the 2026 season, which generally runs from January through April. Customers can sign up to receive email or text alerts when the cookies go on sale in their area. To sign up for texts, people can message Cookies to 59618.

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The 2026 lineup includes 11 cookie varieties, some of which cater to dietary needs. Toffee-tastic and Caramel Chocolate Chip are gluten-free, while Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties and Lemonades are vegan.

Prices vary by region but generally run about $6 a box.

"With each cookie box sold, consumers are supporting Girl Scouts as they learn, grow and thrive through all of lifes adventures," the organization said in a statement. "All proceeds from cookie sales stay local with Girl Scout councils and troops to help fund life-changing programs, experiences and learnings all year long.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation's biggest city.

Writing in the New York Times' opinion section, Hochul said that while she and Mamdani diverged on some issues, they came together on the importance of addressing the affordability crisis in the city and across the state.

But in our conversations, I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family, wrote Hochul, a Democrat. I heard a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable a goal I enthusiastically support.

The stunning success of Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist, in the race for New York City mayor has exposed divisions within the Democratic Party as it struggles to repair its brand more than half a year into Donald Trumps presidency. Hochuls endorsement is the latest sign that Democratic leaders who had been skeptical of Mamdanis liberal views are beginning to consolidate around him.

Mamdani thanked Hochul for the boost, saying it's a sign our movement is growing stronger.

Governor Hochul has made affordability the centerpiece of her work. I look forward to fighting alongside her to continue her track record of putting money back in New Yorkers pockets and building a safer and stronger New York City where no one is forced to leave just so they can afford to raise a family," Mamdani said in a statement Sunday night. Im grateful to the Governor for her support in unifying our party as well as the work shes done standing up to President Trump, securing free lunch meals for our kids, and expanding access to childcare.

In recent weeks, the other candidates in the race former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa have intensified their criticism of Mamdani over his platform and past statements ahead of the citys general election in November.

Hochul said another reason she decided to back Mamdani was his vow that he would make sure the New York Police Department had the resources it needs to keep the city's streets and subways safe.

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I urged him to ensure that there is strong leadership at the helm of the N.Y.P.D. and he agreed, Hochul wrote.

Mamdani, who is leading in the polls, has not been endorsed by some prominent Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leaders in the U.S. Senate and House.

U.S. House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a New York congresswoman, said Hochul's endorsement is a sign that the governor is moving left to shore up falling poll numbers.

At the exact moment when New Yorkers are looking for strong leadership from their Governor with a majority opposing Zohran Mamdani, Kathy Hochul embraces this raging Communist who will destroy New York making it less affordable and more dangerous once again putting criminals and communists first, and New Yorkers LAST, Stefanik said in a Sunday statement.

Mamdani soundly defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary. Cuomo has since relaunched his campaign as an independent. Adams, a Democrat, skipped the primary to run as an independent in November. Sliwa ran unopposed in the Republican primary.

Hochul served as lieutenant governor to Cuomo and replaced him after he stepped down in 2021 following a barrage of sexual harassment allegations. He denied wrongdoing during the campaign, maintaining that the scandal was driven by politics.

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S. to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people.

This year, the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Organizers across the country, from Massachusetts and North Carolina to California and Washington state, have postponed or canceled heritage month festivals altogether.

Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic cultures, the country's fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the U.S. Census. The group includes people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

More than 68 million people identify as ethnically Hispanic in the U.S., according to the latest census estimates.

How did Hispanic Heritage Month start?

Before there was National Hispanic Heritage Month, there was Hispanic Heritage Week, which was created through legislation sponsored by Mexican American U.S. Rep Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles and signed into law in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The weeklong commemoration was expanded to a month two decades later, with legislation signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.

"It was clustered around big celebrations for the community," Alberto Lammers, director of communications at the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute said. "It became a chance for people to know Hispanic cultures, for Latinos to get to know a community better and for the American public to understand a little better the long history of Latinos in the U.S."

Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point to coincide with the anniversary of "El Grito de Dolores," or the "Cry of Dolores," which was issued in 1810 from a town in Mexico that launched the country's war for independence from Spain.

The Central American nations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate their independence on Sept. 15 and Mexico marks its national day on Sept. 16, the day after the cry for independence.

Also during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the South American nation of Chile observes its independence day on Sept. 18.

The White House so far has not mentioned any planned events. Last year, President Joe Biden hosted a reception and issued a proclamation for the occasion.

Who is Hispanic?

Hispanic was a term coined by the federal government for people descended from Spanish-speaking cultures. But for some, the label has a connotation of political conservatism and emphasizes a connection to Spain. It sometimes gets mistakenly interchanged with "Latino" or "Latinx."

For some, Latino reflects their ties to Latin America. So some celebrations are referred to as Latinx or Latin Heritage Month.

Latin Americans are not a monolith. There are several other identifiers for Latin Americans, depending largely on personal preference. Mexican Americans who grew up during the 1960s Civil Rights era may identify as Chicano. Other may go by their family's nation of origin such as Colombian American or Salvadoran American.

Each culture has unique differences when it comes to music, food, art and other cultural touchstones.

Immigration fears lead to celebration cancellations

September typically has no shortage of festivities. Events often include traditional Latin foods and entertainment like mariachi bands, folklrico and salsa dance lessons. The intent is to showcase the culture of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and other Latin countries.

Masked ICE agents carrying out President Donald Trump's policies via workplace raids at farms, manufacturing plants and elsewhere which has included detaining legal residents led some to fear large gatherings would become additional targets for raids. Another obstacle heritage celebrations face is the perception that they'd violate bans on DEI programming something Trump has discouraged across federal agencies. Some companies and universities have followed suit.

Early in September, organizers of a Mexican Independence festival in Chicago announced they would postpone celebrations due to Trump's promises of an immigration crackdown in the city.

"It was a painful decision, but holding El Grito Chicago at this time puts the safety of our community at stake and that's a risk we are unwilling to take," said the organizers of the festival.

A new date has not yet been announced. Though Mexican Independence Day falls on Sept. 16, celebrations in Chicago typically span more than a week and draw hundreds of thousands of participants for lively parades, festivals, street parties and car caravans.

"The fact that the federal government is sending troops as we start these celebrations is an insult," Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa, a Democrat, said at a news conference. "It is a fear tactic. It's unforgivable."

Similarly, Sacramento's annual Mexican Independence Day festival was canceled, with organizers citing the political climate and safety concerns.

Other events that have been canceled include the Hispanic Heritage Festival of the Carolinas, Hispanic Heritage Fest in Kenner, Louisiana and FIESTA Indianapolis.

Protests may take the place of canceled festivals

Ivan Sandoval-Cervantes, an anthropology professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said when celebrations are canceled from the top down it affects how we see them throughout the country. Used to seeing celebrations in Las Vegas advertised, he has seen very little leading up to this year's heritage month.

"If it's not being celebrated by a specific state that doesn't mean they won't be celebrated but they might go into the private sphere," Sandoval-Cervantes said. "Where it's safer to embrace the symbols or even speak Spanish."

In Mexico, the government launched a new appeal to raise awareness among Mexican migrants to take every possible precaution during the holidays because any incident, such as while driving, could lead to a deportation.

"Rather than not celebrating, be cautious" and gather at the consulates, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.

On Thursday, Mexico's foreign affairs secretary said there would be more consular staff on duty to respond to any emergency. Mexican nationals stopped by U.S. authorities are advised to not flee, remain silent and not sign any documents.

Chicago Latino leaders called on residents to remain peaceful during expected protests at Mexican Independence Day celebrations, arguing that any unrest could be used as justification for sending federal troops to the city.

"We will not allow others to use our fear or our anger against us," said Berto Aguayo, of the Chicago Latino Caucus Association. "We will not take the bait. We will know our rights. We will protect each other and peacefully protest."

DNA evidence from a screwdriver and a towel that was wrapped around a discarded firearm matches the man charged with killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, according to Erica Knight, spokesperson for FBI Director Kash Patel.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested Thursday night, nearly two days after Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Kirk was about 20 minutes into his event when a single shot struck him in the neck.

Knight said the FBI is also investigating a note that stated, I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and Im gonna take it. She said the original note was destroyed, but forensic evidence and interviews confirmed its content.

The suspect has not confessed and is refusing to cooperate, Knight said. She added that others around him, including his partner, are cooperating with investigators.

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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinsons partner is a male transitioning to female. He noted it is uncertain whether gender identity influenced the motive, given Kirks history of opposing transgender rights.

This partner has been very cooperative, had no idea that this was happening, Cox said Sunday.

Meanwhile, the FBI is examining a group chat with more than 20 members linked to the suspect, Knight said. So far, no one else has been charged.

As the investigation continues, plans are underway to honor Kirks life. A public memorial titled Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA, will open its doors at 8 a.m., with the program beginning at 11 a.m.

Vice President JD Vance hosted a podcast episode of "The Charlie Kirk Show" on Monday to "pay tribute" to his friend.

Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political influencer and long-time ally of the vice president and President Donald Trump, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.

The show opened at noon ET with a montage video of different clips of Kirk speaking at various events and photos of him with different political figures.

"The last several days have been extremely hard," Vance began. "The thing is, every single person in this building we owe something to Charlie."

Vance said he was broadcasting from his office on the White House grounds. The show included other guests from President Trump's cabinet like White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a right-wing political nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school and college campuses across the U.S. making him a major figure and voice within the young conservative movement, with millions of followers across his various social media platforms.

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Vance has credited Kirk for helping to advance his political career, and said on the podcast show Monday that he was "critical" in getting him and President Trump elected to the White House.

During her first public statement since her husband's death, Erika Kirk thanked Vance and his wife for their support.

"Charlie was one of the first people I called when I thought about running for senate in early 2021. I was interested but skeptical there was a pathway. We talked through everything, from the strategy to the fundraising to the grassroots of the movement he knew so well," Vance wrote on X last week. "He introduced me to some of the people who would run my campaign and also to Donald Trump Jr. 'Like his dad, he's misunderstood. He's extremely smart, and very much on our wavelength.' Don took a call from me because Charlie asked him too."

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Vance had Kirk's remains flown from Utah to his home state of Arizona on Air Force Two, accompanied by him, Second Lady Usha Vance and Kirk's family members.

In another post on X last week, Vance said, "Charlie Kirk was a true friend. The kind of guy you could say something to and know it would always stay with him. I am on more than a few group chats with Charlie and people he introduced me to over the years. We celebrate weddings and babies, bust each other's chops, and mourn the loss of loved ones. We talk about politics and policy and sports and life. These group chats include people at the very highest level of our government. They trusted him, loved him, and knew he'd always have their backs. And because he was a true friend ,you could instinctively trust the people Charlie introduced you to. So much of the success we've had in this administration traces directly to Charlie's ability to organize and convene. He didn't just help us win in 2024, he helped us staff the entire government."

Two men were arrested after allegedly leaving an incendiary device underneath a Scripps News Group vehicle in Utah.

The men, Adeeb Nasir, 58, and Adil Justice Ahmed Nasir, 31, were booked into jail and face multiple charges, including Threat of Terrorism, Possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Possessing Explosive Devices.

The device underneath the vehicle was originally located on Friday and determined to be real. According to officials, the device had been lit but "failed to function."

Because of the type of device discovered and where it was located, it was considered a significant threat to public safety, leading the FBI to assume jurisdiction over the case.

During the FBI investigation, the suspects were tracked to a Magna home.

On Saturday, the FBI served a warrant on the home, along with the Salt Lake City Police Department and Unified Fire bomb squads, to make sure no other explosive devices were a danger inside.

The men were located at the home, and during the search, they told investigators that "two hoax weapons of mass destruction" that officials discovered were "real," the arrest report stated.

Although the warrant was issued for the search of evidence related to the incendiary devices found under the news vehicle, law enforcement officials "observed additional contraband and evidence of crimes outside the scope of the original warrant, to include firearms and firearm related items, explosives and explosive-related components, illegal narcotics and associated paraphernalia, as well as electronic devices reasonably believed to contain evidence" of the original device that was discovered.

According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, both men had protective orders that prohibit them from possessing firearms.

FOX 13 News is working closely with law-enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority," said FOX 13 Station Manager Leona Wood.

This story was originally published by Jeff Tavss with the Scripps News Group station in Salt Lake City.

The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday.

"We have a framework for a TikTok deal. The two leaders, @POTUS

and Party Chair Xi, will speak on Friday to complete the deal," Bessent said on Monday.

President Donald Trump also alluded to the agreement on Truth Social.

"A deal was also reached on a certain company that young people in our Country very much wanted to save," Trump said Monday morning. "They will be very happy! I will be speaking to President Xi on Friday. The relationship remains a very strong one!!!"

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President Trump has delayed enforcement of a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. three times. The first delay came through an executive order on Jan. 20, his first day in office. The second delay occurred in April, when White House officials believed they were close to finalizing a deal to spin off TikTok into a U.S.-owned company, a plan that never materialized. The latest delay, issued in June, is set to expire Sept. 17.

The law requires ByteDance, TikToks Chinese parent company, to divest from the popular video-sharing app. Lawmakers passed the bipartisan measure citing concerns that the Chinese government could compel the company to hand over U.S. user data or manipulate TikToks algorithm to influence public opinion.

TikTok has more than 170 million U.S. users, many of whom rely on the app for business and entertainment.

Seth Rogen and The Studio turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and The Pitt took the top drama prize.

The evening also brought meaningful wins for Jean Smart, Stephen Colbert and 15-year-old Owen Cooper, whose Netflix series Adolescence dominated the limited series categories.

Im legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me, The Studio co-creator Rogen said with his signature giggle, surrounded by cast and crew from the Apple TV+ movie-business romp after it won best comedy at the Peacock Theater in a show hosted by Nate Bargatze that aired on CBS. Rogen personally won four, including best actor.

The Pitt from HBO Max completed a sentimental journey with its win for best drama series. The character-driven medical drama won over viewers and gained emotional momentum during a season whose biggest drama prizes once seemed destined to be swept by Severance.

Wyle won best actor in a drama for playing a grizzled, warm-but-worn-down supervising doctor, getting his first Emmy after five nominations with no victories in the 1990s for playing a scrubbed young cub doctor on ER.

What a dream this has been, Wyle said. Oh my goodness.

Katherine LaNasa, whose nurse is perhaps the show's most beloved character, was a surprise winner of best supporting actress in a drama over three women of The White Lotus on a night when every acting Emmy but one went to a first-time victor.

The first-timers included Britt Lower, who won best actress in a drama, and Tramell Tillman, who won best supporting actor, in the night's two biggest moments for Severance.

Along with its creative arts wins, the Orwellian workplace satire ended up with eight for its acclaimed second season. Star Adam Scott lost out to Wyle for best actor.

The show's losses kept the evening from being a total triumph for Apple TV+, which has still never won a best drama prize, though it has now won best comedy three times between The Studio and Ted Lasso.

Lowers win was a surprise in a category where Kathy Bates was considered a heavy favorite, for Matlock.

Cristin Milioti won best actress in a limited series for The Penguin.

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Jean Smart bucked the rookie trend, winning her fourth Emmy for best actress in a comedy for Hacks and her seventh Emmy overall. At 73, she extended her record for oldest winner in the category.

Adolescence triumphs

Netflixs widely acclaimed Adolescence, the story of a 13-year-old in Britain accused of a killing, won six times, including the Emmy for best limited series. Co-creator Stephen Graham won for lead acting and writing while Cooper won best supporting actor and became the youngest Emmy winner in over 40 years.

Cooper said in his acceptance that he was nothing three years ago.

Its just so surreal, Cooper said. Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didnt expect to be even in the United States, never mind here.

Best supporting actress went to Erin Doherty, who played a therapist opposite Cooper in a riveting episode that like all four Adolescence episodes was filmed in a single shot.

A blockbuster night for The Studio

The Studio came into the evening having won nine Emmys already during last weekend's Creative Arts ceremony. On Sunday night, it added four more, which all went to Rogen. Along with the comedy series award, he won best directing with his co-creator and longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, and best writing with Goldberg and others.

The show brought blockbuster buzz for its first season from the start and the Emmys ate it up, whether because of Hollywood's love for stories about itself (with A-list guest stars) or the television industry's love for stories that mock the self-importance of movie people.

Backstage, Rogen clumsily tried to hold up all four Emmys at once. Asked whether the night will be fodder for season two, he said no.

This is, like, far too good a thing to have happen on our show, he said. Our show is generally based on stress and disappointment and right now, were all very happy.

A night of surprise winners

Smart's castmate and constant scene partner Hannah Einbinder, who had also been nominated for all four seasons of Hacks but unlike Smart had never won, took best supporting actress in a comedy.

She said she had become committed to a long-term bit where it was cooler to lose.

But this is cool too! she shouted, then ended her speech by cursing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and saying Free Palestine! Political sentiments from the stage were otherwise rare.

In perhaps the night's biggest upset, Jeff Hiller won best supporting actor in a comedy for Somebody Somewhere, over Ike Barinholtz of The Studio and others.

Colbert gets a rousing send-off

Colbert may have been the night's most popular winner, taking best talk series for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert for the first time. He got huge ovations both when he took the stage to present the first award and when he won.

The win may have been the result of a protest vote and a desire to pay tribute to its host, weeks after its cancellation by CBS. Jimmy Kimmel, who was among his competitors, campaigned for Colbert to win.

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Sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense that you might be losing it, Colbert said in his acceptance.

Many perceived the end of the show as punishment of Colbert and placation of President Donald Trump after Colbert was harshly critical of a legal settlement between the president and Paramount, which needed administration approval for a sale to Skydance Media. Executives called the decision strictly financial.

Colbert showed no bitterness to CBS, thanking the network, which telecast the Emmys and aired a commercial celebrating his win, for letting him be part of the late-night tradition.

Bargatze delivered his opening monologue only after the first award was handed out.

The show opened with a sketch where Saturday Night Live stars Mikey Day, Bowen Yang and James Austin Johnson joined Bargatze, who played television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth opining on what the future of TV will be like.

Bargatze-as-Farnsworth mentions that there will one day be a Black Entertainment Television. When asked if there will be a network for white people, he replied, Why, CBS of course.

Tornadoes swept through San Juan County in southeastern Utah on Saturday afternoon, destroying multiple homes and triggering an official Tornado Warning.

Videos shared with Scripps News Salt Lake City showed what appeared to be a large tornado south of Blanding in the Cahone Mesa area

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Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said there were around 15 to 20 homes in the area, then later gave an update that three were destroyed. However, he said no injuries have been reported.

The 27,000-square-mile reservation stretches into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and is the largest of any Native American tribe.

An unknown number of livestock and pets were reported missing, the Navajo Police Department said in a social media post.

Nygren said the American Red Cross is helping anyone who needs emergency shelter, and there are 25 to 30 cots available at the Montezuma Creek Elementary School. He added that the local Chapter House is helping displaced residents to find hotel accommodations.

The San Juan County Sheriff's Office said the twister also wiped out three trailers and a hay barn. Multiple power poles were also brought down, and utility workers are working to get power restored to the affected areas.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was spotted around 1:12 p.m., approximately 22 miles southeast of Blanding and was reportedly moving northeast at 10 miles per hour.

The paths of the tornadoes that touched down near Montezuma Creek likely covered less than 10 miles, but the weather service hadn't yet determined their exact tracks or wind speeds, Sanders said by telephone. A survey may be conducted on Monday, he said Sunday.

Tornadoes are pretty unusual in that part of Utah, Sanders said, noting that the weather service had only confirmed two there since 1950.

A public memorial titled Building a Legacy Remembering Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

The event is open to the public. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and the program will begin at 11 a.m. The event is being held by Turning Point USA and aims to honor Kirks life and legacy.

Kirk was shot Wednesday afternoon while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

He was transported to the hospital in critical condition immediately after the shooting, and was pronounced dead from his injuries just hours after the shooting took place.

Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18.

President Donald Trump had said he would attend Kirk's memorial service.

"I believe it's in Arizona, and they've asked me to go, and I think I have an obligation to do that," President Trump said prior to Turning Point USA's announcement.

More information about the upcoming memorial and how the public can participate can be found here.

Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut the race short on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions to the Grand Tour cycling event.

Visma-Lease a Bike rider Jonas Vingegaard was confirmed as the overall winner of the three-week race.

There were clashes between police and protesters near the route finale in Madrid. Some protesters carrying anti-Israel banners partly blocked the road and forced riders to stop.

There was no stage winner, and the podium ceremony was called off because of security concerns. Organizers said the final stage ended early to ensure the safety of the riders.

Due to the protests in Madrid, the race ended earlier than planned and there will be no podium ceremony, race officials said.

There were about 31 miles left on the 21st stage, which was a mostly ceremonial ride into Madrid.

Vingegaard had extended his overall lead over Joo Almeida on Saturday with a lead of 1 minute, 16 seconds over Almeida.

It was Vingegaards third Grand Tour title, adding to his pair of Tour de France titles won in 2022 and 2023.

Police escort

The protesters threw barriers onto the road on a finishing circuit in the Spanish capital. Riders had been expected to do nine laps on the circuit.

Several hundred protesters stayed on the road where the race was supposed to pass by. Anti-Israel banners were also hung from nearby buildings.

The race had resumed briefly on Sunday after riders were originally told by race organizers to stop because of the protests, but they eventually had to stop again as authorities and organizers discussed the situation.

Police escorted the riders as they left the track.

Protesters carrying Palestine flags jeered when the teams support cars passed by them along the route.

Police in riot gear had confronted protesters at different points along the route. More than 1,500 police officers had been deployed ahead of the last stage.

There had been no major incidents as the riders set off on the 64.3-mile final stage starting in nearby Alalpardo.

Diplomatic battleground

The Grand Tour event turned into a diplomatic battleground and was largely disrupted by protesters against the presence of the Israeli-owned team Premier Tech, which earlier in the race removed the team name from its uniforms.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez joined Ireland and Norway in recognizing a Palestinian state last year, and Spain became the first European country to ask a U.N. court for permission to join South Africas case accusing Israel of genocide.

Seven of the last 11 days of racing were either cut short or interrupted, with more than 20 people detained by police. During one stage, a protester carrying a Palestine flag tried to run onto the road ahead of riders, causing two of them to crash. They continued, but one of them had to eventually pull out of the race.

The route of the final stage was cut short by 3.1 miles due to traffic concerns.

Previous stages were altered because of safety concerns over the protests.

Authorities said the heavy police presence would be deployed for the finale in Madrid to add to the 130 officers already traveling with the race. Military-type trucks, officers in riot gear and horse-riding police were seen near the route in Madrid.

Some 6,000 protesters had been expected in the Spanish capital on Sunday, along with about 50,000 fans.

"Fox and Friends" host Brian Kilmeade issued an on-air apology Sunday, four days after making controversial comments about the homicide of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.

Officials charged Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, with causing Zarutskas death. Brown had previously been charged with first-degree murder by local authorities in Charlotte after allegedly pulling out a knife and killing Zarutska on the citys light rail in an apparently random attack captured on video.

The incident, which occurred Aug. 22, gained national attention amid questions about why Brown was free despite having 14 prior criminal cases.

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On Wednesday, Kilmeade commented on remarks by co-host Lawrence Jones.

"It's not our job -- we shouldn't have to live in fear while they figure out what is going on right there," Jones said. "Put him in a mental institution, put him in a jail and you guys figure it out. People having to duck and dive on the trains and the buses, walk through the street, this is one case, but this is happening all across the country, and it's not a money issue. They have given billions of dollars to mental health and the homeless population. A lot of them don't want to take the program, a lot of them don't want to get the help that is necessary. You can't give them a choice. Either you take the resources that we're going to give you or you decide that you are going to be locked up in jail. That's the way it has to be now."

"Or involuntary lethal injection or something. Just kill them," Kilmeade said, adding, "We aren't voting for the right people."

After clips of the exchange went viral, Kilmeade apologized Sunday during Fox and Friends Weekend.

"We were discussing the murder of Iryna Zarutska and how to stop these kinds of attacks by homeless mentally ill assailants, including institutionalizing or jailing such people so they don't attack again. During that discussion, I wrongly said they should get lethal injections. I apologize for that extremely callous remark. I am obviously aware that not all mentally ill homeless people act as the perpetrator did in North Carolina and that so many homeless people deserve our empathy and compassion."

Brown's family told ABC News that he had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and became increasingly concerned for her safety. She said that she had to go to court to get a mental hospital to accept Brown, but that hospital released him after 14 days.

Brown's mother, Michelle Dewitt, added to ABC News that she dropped her son off at a homeless shelter.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday that investigators are not ready to discuss the motive behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But he said the suspect had left-leaning political beliefs, disliked the conservative influencer and is being uncooperative in custody.

Clearly a leftist ideology," Cox told NBC's Meet the Press. On CNN's State of the Union, he said, That information comes from the people around him, his family members and friends."

Cox said Robinson, 22, is not cooperating and that friends paint a picture of someone radicalized in the dark corners of the internet. Clearly there was a lot of gaming going on, Cox said on NBC. Friends have confirmed that there was kind of that deep, dark internet, the Reddit culture, and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep.

A Republican who's called on all partisans to tone down their rhetoric following the attack, the governor added: I really dont have a dog in this fight. If this was a radicalized MAGA person, Id be saying that as well.

Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows, however, that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack on the father of two and Trump confidant, who was killed Wednesday while on one of his signature college speaking tours at Utah Valley University. The governor said more information may come out once the suspect, Tyler Robinson, appears in court Tuesday.

Investigators have spoken to Robinsons relatives and carried out a search warrant at his familys home in Washington, about 240 miles southwest of Utah Valley University, where the shooting took place.

State records show Robinson is registered to vote but not affiliated with a political party and is listed as inactive, meaning he did not vote in the two most recent general elections. His parents are registered Republicans.

Ammunition found with the weapon used to kill Kirk was engraved with taunting, anti-fascist and meme-culture messages. Court records show that one bullet casing had the message, Hey, fascist! Catch!

Robinson grew up around St. George, in the southwestern corner of Utah, between Las Vegas and natural landmarks including Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks.

Robinson became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known widely as the Mormon church, at a young age, church spokesperson Doug Andersen said.

Robinson has two younger brothers, and his parents have been married for about 25 years, according to social media posts. Online activity by Robinsons mother reflects an active family that took vacations to Disneyland, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Alaska.

Like many in that part of Utah, they frequently spent time outdoors boating, fishing, riding ATVs, zip-lining and target shooting. A 2017 post shows the family visiting a military facility and posing with assault rifles. A young Robinson is seen smiling as he grips the handles of a .50-caliber heavy machine gun.

A high school honor roll student who scored in the 99th percentile nationally on standardized tests, he was admitted to Utah State University in 2021 on a prestigious academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter that was posted to a family members social media account.

But he attended for only one semester, according to the university. He is currently enrolled as a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George.

The Taliban said they discussed normalizing relations between Afghanistan and the United States in a meeting with Trump administration officials Saturday.

The White House did not issue a statement describing the meeting or immediately respond to a request for comment. The Taliban statement said the regime's foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with President Donald Trump's special envoy for hostage response, Adam Boehler, and with another U.S. envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad,.

The Taliban released photographs from their talks.

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Comprehensive discussions were held on ways to develop bilateral relations between the two countries, issues related to citizens, and investment opportunities in Afghanistan, the statement said.

The statement added that the U.S. delegation also expressed condolences over the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan late last month.

The meeting came after the Taliban released U.S. citizen George Glezmann, who was abducted while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. He was the third detainee freed by the Taliban since Trump took office. It also came after the Taliban sharply criticizedTrump's new travel ban that bars Afghans from entering the United States.

President Donald Trumps tariff policy, immigration crackdowns and sweeping tax and spending law are expected to increase jobless rates and inflation and lower overall growth this year before they improve next year, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

The CBO on Friday released new economic projections for the next three years, updating the outlook it originally released in January, before Trump's inauguration.

The latest figures, which compare fourth quarter changes, show the unemployment rate, inflation and overall growth are expected to be worse this year than initially projected, while the economic picture is expected to steady in subsequent years.

The CBO outlooks attempt to set expectations for the economy in order to help choices made by congressional and executive branch policymakers. It does not forecast economic downturns or recessions, with its estimates generally reverting back to an expected average over time.

But Fridays outlook showed the degree to which Trumps choices are altering the path of the U.S. economy, suggesting that growth has been hampered in the near term by choices that have yet to show the promised upside of more jobs and lower budget deficits.

Kush Desai, a White House spokesperson, told The Associated Press, Americans heard similar doom-and-gloom forecasts during President Trumps first term, when the Presidents economic agenda unleashed historic job, wage, and economic growth and the first decline in wealth inequality in decades.

These same policies of tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation, and energy abundance are set to deliver and prove the forecasters wrong again in President Trumps second term, he said.

Overall, the CBO expects real GDP growth to decrease from 2.5% in 2024 to 1.4% this year, a downgrade from the initial projection of 1.9%. The CBO attributes the projected decline to a slowdown in consumer spending stemming from new tariffs and a decrease in immigration, which would also impact consumer spending.

The tariffs raise prices for consumer goods and services, thereby eroding the purchasing power of households; they also increase costs for businesses that use imported and import-competing inputs in production, the report says.

However, GDP is set to grow to 2.2% in 2026, which is higher than the CBO's January prediction of 1.8%. GDP would then level off to 1.8% in 2027 and 2028, the CBO says in its latest report.

Additionally, unemployment is expected to hit 4.5% in 2025, higher than the 4.3% initially expected, according to the CBO. The jobless rate is expected to reach 4.2% in 2026 slightly lower than the 4.4% originally anticipated and even out at 4.4% in 2027 and 2028.

And inflation is now expected to hit 3.1% for the rest of 2025, according to the CBO, up from its 2.2% projection in January. Inflation would then lower to 2.4% in 2026, higher than the initial expectation of 2.1%, before leveling off at 2% the next two years.

The CBO on Wednesday issued a report that shows Trumps plans for mass deportations and other hard-line immigration measures will result in roughly 320,000 people removed from the United States over the next ten years.

Coupled with a lower fertility rate in the U.S., the reduction in immigration means that the CBOs projection of the U.S. population will be 4.5 million people lower by 2035 than the nonpartisan office had projected in January.

Experienced prosecutors and defense attorneys say President Donald Trump and Gov. Spencer Cox may have hurt their own case if they truly believe the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk should receive the death penalty.

Cox brought up the topic for the first time on Wednesday, long before 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson was identified or arrested.

"To whoever did this, we will find you," Cox said. "We will try you, and we will hold you accountable to the furthest extent of the law. I just want to remind people that we still have the death penalty in the state of Utah."

On Thursday, he doubled down.

"We are going to catch this person," Cox said. "We are working with our attorneys, getting affidavits, so we can pursue the death penalty in this case, and that will happen."

On Friday, the governor took control of the press conference to announce Robinson's arrest.

"There is one person responsible for what happened here, and that person is now in custody," Cox said.

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President Trump made similar comments before and after Robinson's arrest.

"He's going to be found guilty, I would imagine, and I hope he gets the death penalty," the president said on Friday.

The Scripps News Group spoke with multiple prosecutors and defense attorneys with experience working death penalty cases to gain their insight on how these comments could affect courtroom proceedings.

Fred Metos has worked as a defense attorney for the past 47 years.

"When someone is charged with a crime in this country, they're presumed innocent," said Metos. "This is more than just the 'cart ahead of the horse.' You've got a situation where the governor has basically got him convicted."

Metos said he believes comments by politicians are problematic because defense attorneys will use their words to gain a legal advantage.

"It makes it difficult for everybody," Metos said. "When a politician starts commenting on a pending criminal case, hes putting his foot in his mouth."

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has not confirmed whether prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

"At this point, we're making that determination," he said.

Prosecutors routinely avoid discussing the merits of a case with the media to avoid breaking rules intended to ensure a fair trial. In some cases, prosecutors have been disciplined by the Utah Office of Professional Conduct.

Attorneys interviewed by the Scripps News Group on Friday were also confused to learn that the Utah Governor's Office decided to publish booking photos of the suspect.

Mugshots have been considered "protected records" in Utah since 2021.

Lawmakers say they made the change to ensure defendants get the right to a fair trial.

Some took no issue with the governor making an exception for Robinson. Others felt it was a double standard. Metos referred to it as a "disturbing" detail that he believes will be used by defense attorneys.

"Its something that adds to the circus," Metos said. "This case is already being treated differently, and this individual is not getting the protections that everyone else does."

Prosecutors intend to file charges against Robinson on Tuesday.

This article was written by Adam Herbets for the Scripps News Group in Salt Lake City.