Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., appeared on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Thursday, where he called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., over her comments at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend. 

Watters asked Fetterman whether he saw Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks. 

“I saw some of it,” Fetterman replied. “I think that the most troubling thing for her views is she is just, you know, anti-Israel. I mean, and those views and, you know, so clueless — to sit in Germany and accuse Israel of genocide while you’re sitting in Germany — and how ignorant that is.”

Fetterman continued, noting he didn’t see “where she kind of had her flub,” referencing the mockery Ocasio-Cortez faced over several statements she made about Taiwan, as well as for saying Venezuela was below the equator.

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Sen. John Fetterman participates in a debate, June 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Ocasio-Cortez did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

While he didn’t pile on the congresswoman for her meandering response to whether the United States would defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, Fetterman argued that her “specifically anti-Israel” comments at the conference represented a “serious rot” within a subset of the Democratic Party.

Ocasio-Cortez was criticized for alleging that U.S. aid to Israel enabled a genocide by the Jewish state during a town hall event at the conference.

The congresswoman’s criticism of Israel’s war to defeat Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks sparked outrage and intense backlash from military and Middle East experts.

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While Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has tried to steer his party toward the center, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is pulling it toward the far left. (Left: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Right: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ocasio-Cortez said, “To me, this isn’t just about a presidential election. Personally, I think that the United States has an obligation to uphold its own laws, particularly the Leahy laws.”

“And I think that — personally — that the idea of completely unconditional aid, no matter what one does, does not make sense,” she said. “I think it enabled a genocide in Gaza. And I think that we have thousands of women and children dead that don’t — that was completely avoidable.”

“And, so, I believe that enforcement of our own laws through the Leahy laws — which requires conditioning aid in any circumstance when you see gross human rights violations — is appropriate.”

The Leahy Laws prohibit the Department of Defense and the State Department from funding “foreign security force units when there is credible information that the unit has committed a ‘gross violation of human rights.'” Former Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., introduced the bill in 1997.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 13, 2026. (Liesa Johannssen/Reuters)

In the interview with Watters, Fetterman called for the Democratic Party to be a “big tent,” encompassing a wide range of views and not shutting out members of their own party over minor disagreements on policy.

When asked whether he was a “fan” of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Fetterman told Watters that he liked him on a personal level, although the two disagree on some issues.

“Yes, I mean I like him personally,” the senator responded. “I don’t agree with him with some of his, you know, views in certain things. California is a lot different than Pennsylvania, but you know, technically we are just Democrats, and now that’s why, you know, the Democratic Party has to be a big tent thing and that’s why we can disagree on some things.”

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Fox News Digital’s Benjamin Weinthal contributed to this report.

Hollywood is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Eric Dane.

Best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan — “McSteamy” — on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dane’s death Thursday marked the end of a chapter for fans and friends who saw not just a television heartthrob, but a devoted father, husband and advocate.

His family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.

“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement began.

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane died Thursday from ALS. (Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

It continued, “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

For Dane’s former co-star, Patrick Dempsey — who played Dr. Derek Shepherd on the medical drama — the loss felt deeply personal.

Appearing on “The Chris Evans Breakfast Show” on Friday, Feb. 20, Dempsey paid tribute to his longtime friend.

Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane are seen in the “Grey’s Anatomy” episode “Remember the Time.” (Danny Feld/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

“I feel really so sad for his children,” said Dempsey. “I was corresponding with him, we were texting, so I spoke to him about a week ago and some friends of ours went in to see him, and he was really starting to lose his ability to speak.”

In his final days, Dane’s health had declined rapidly, he recalled.

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“He was bedridden, and it was very hard for him to swallow, so the quality of his life was deteriorating so rapidly,” he shared. “He was the funniest man — he was such a joy to work with, and I want to just remember him in that spirit because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it.”

“He had a great sense of humor. He was easy to work with, we got along instantly,” Dempsey added. “First scene was him, you know, in all his glory, coming out of the bathroom with the towel on looking amazing, making you feel completely out of shape and insignificant.”

Despite their characters’ on-screen rivalries, Dempsey explained that there was “never really any competition” between them as they “hit it off” immediately.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star spent his final days surrounded by wife Rebecca Gayheart and daughters Billie and Georgia. (Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

“There was just this wonderful mutual respect,” said Dempsey. “He’s wickedly intelligent, and I’m always going to remember those moments of fun that we had together and celebrate the joy that he did bring to people’s lives and the real loss is for us who don’t have him anymore.”

Speaking of Dane’s medical condition, Dempsey added, “He did an incredible job at bringing awareness to this horrible disease and those remaining days … it just reminds us that we all have to celebrate every day like it’s our last day.”

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Other “Grey’s Anatomy” alumni echoed that grief.

Kevin McKidd reposted a photo shared by Variety of Dane on the “Grey’s Anatomy” set, writing over the image on his Instagram Stories, “Rest in peace buddy..,”

Patrick Dempsey and other co-stars paid tribute to the actor who brought “so much fun” to every set. (Eric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

Sarah Drew shared the same photo, adding, “Rest in peace” with three crying emojis.

Kim Raver honored her longtime co-star by sharing a nostalgic snapshot of the two suited up in their scrubs. She followed it with a more intimate image — smiling alongside Dane and his wife, Rebecca Gayheart — offering fans a glimpse of the off-camera bond they shared beyond the hospital set.

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“Eric was a light. You’d see it effortlessly shine from him on the set of Grey’s as well as when he was with Rebecca and the girls,” she wrote in her Instagram caption. “During filming, he’d get this twinkle in his eye and with a mischievous look, he would deliver with perfect comedic timing, a line of dialogue that would floor you! You will be missed 🤍.”

Raver concluded, “My love and thoughts go out to Rebecca and their girls. We love you.”

Shonda Rhimes, the powerhouse creator behind “Grey’s Anatomy,” also paid tribute to Dane in a statement shared with Fox News Digital on behalf of her production company.

“Eric Dane was a beloved member of the ‘Shondaland’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ families. He was truly a gifted actor whose portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan left an indelible mark on the series and on audiences around the world,” the statement read.

“We are grateful for the artistry, spirit, friendship and humanity he shared with us for so many years. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were touched by his work.”

Former showrunner Krista Vernoff reflected on Dane’s brief return to “Grey’s Anatomy” during season 17 in 2021, when his character appeared in Meredith Grey’s dream as she battled COVID-19.

“I called Eric and he answered immediately,” Vernoff said of his appearance.

“The thing I will remember most about Eric Dane are his hugs. The best hugs. Oh my friend. I wish you peace,” she wrote.

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Beyond “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dane captivated a new generation of viewers as Cal Jacobs on HBO’s “Euphoria.”

In a statement, series creator Sam Levinson told Fox News Digital, “I’m heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift. Eric’s family is in our prayers. May his memory be for a blessing.”

An HBO spokesperson added, “We are deeply saddened by the news of Eric Dane’s passing. He was incredibly talented and HBO was fortunate to have worked with him on three seasons of ‘Euphoria.’ Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Eric Dane at the “Euphoria” Los Angeles FYC Event held at the Academy Museum on April 20th, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

John Stamos, who starred alongside Dane in the television film “Wedding Wars,” shared a heartfelt message on Instagram with photos of the two friends.

“RIP, Buddy. Me and @realericdane played brothers years ago in a beautiful movie called, Wedding Wars. Good guy. Too soon. Xo J”

Actress Selma Blair, a longtime friend who has also publicly battled multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological autoimmune disease, kept her tribute simple and deeply personal: “I love you. And yours.”

She shared a video of the two acting together on “Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane” in 2000.

Alyssa Milano, who worked with Dane on “Charmed,” shared fond memories with the actor.

“I can’t stop seeing that spark in Eric’s eye right before he’d say something that would either make you spit out your drink or rethink your entire perspective. He had a razor-sharp sense of humor. He loved the absurdity of things. He loved catching people off guard… And when it came to his daughters and Rebecca, everything in him softened… My heart is with the people who were lucky enough to be his home.”

Eric Dane’s wife Rebecca Gayheart previously shared an update on how her family was coping with his ALS diagnosis before his death. (Rebecca Gayheart/Instagram)

Friend Ashton Kutcher reflected on their shared fantasy football league and Dane’s fight against ALS.

“The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. Eric Dane. We know you’ll be watching from the booth. Miss you, buddy. Let’s keep fighting the fight to solve ALS,” he wrote on X.

 is publishing Dane’s upcoming memoir, remembered his courage after his diagnosis on social media.

“I’m heartbroken by this devastating news about Eric Dane. What a tragedy. He was so heroic the way he handled his diagnosis. He used his voice to let the world know what it was like living with ALS… He told me he wanted his family to know how much he loved them, and he wanted to leave them a story they could be proud of… Godspeed, Eric. It was an honor to know you, and we will honor your story.”

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Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart shared two daughters, Georgia and Billie. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Actress Nina Dobrev, who appeared with Dane in “Redeeming Love,” emphasized both his professionalism and compassion.

“Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Eric,” she wrote on her Instagram Story with broken heart and dove emojis.

“He was warm, generous, prepared, and so passionate about what he did. He led with kindness and made everyone on our set feel seen. ALS is a cruel and unforgiving disease. May his memory inspire more research, awareness, and progress toward a cure. He will be deeply missed. Sending love and heartfelt condolences to his family.”

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Born and raised in San Francisco, Calif., Dane began his career in the early 1990s with small roles on series including “Saved by the Bell” and “The Wonder Years.” His breakthrough came in 2000, when he joined “Charmed” as Jason Dean during the show’s third season.

Eric Dane died after battling ALS, becoming a passionate advocate for awareness and research before his death, according to his family’s statement. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for GLAAD)

But it was in 2006, when he stepped onto the set of “Grey’s Anatomy,” that his career took a dramatic turn as Dr. Mark Sloan.

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Dane married Gayheart in 2004. The couple separated in 2017, but the divorce filing was withdrawn in April 2025. Just weeks later, Dane revealed he had been diagnosed with ALS.

He is survived by Gayheart and their daughters, Billie and Georgia.

Fox News Digital’s Larry Fink and Christina Dugan-Ramirez contributed to this report.

Colombo. When the New Zealand team will face Pakistan in the first match of Super Eight Group 2 of the T20 World Cup on Saturday, then for victory it will be most important that their strong middle order can give the right answer to Pakistan’s spin bowling. New Zealand’s batsmen have not been able to perform well in this big tournament so far, only openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen have scored three half-centuries together. But the middle order batsmen have not been able to support these two properly. The match will start at seven in the evening.

Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell have not been able to play well consistently. Phillips and Ravindra have scored one half-century each, but overall their performance has been lackluster. Ravindra has scored 72 runs in four matches, out of which 59 runs came in a single match against Canada. New Zealand will play in Colombo for the first time in this tournament, which may increase the difficulty. Pakistan has played here since the beginning of the World Cup and has previously played two matches at Premadasa.

Pakistan’s bowlers, especially the spinners, know the length and pace well on this slow pitch, where hitting a shot requires more intelligence than courage. Therefore, along with the fast batting of Allen and Seifert in the powerplay, New Zealand’s middle order will also have to support them, so that the team can score 180 or more runs. Pakistan’s spinners Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Sam Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan give the team an edge, but they also have their own problems in batting.

Sahibzada Farhan (220) has scored the most runs for Pakistan in the tournament, followed by Shadab Khan (88). Pakistan’s batsmen will have to perform well against an experienced team like New Zealand. But the Pakistan management is worried about Babar Azam (66 runs in four matches) as the former captain is struggling to understand the demands of T20 batting. If Babar fails again, Pakistan can bring in another player like Fakhar Zaman, who remained on the bench in the group stage. The team may also consider including left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who was dropped for the important match against Namibia.

Afridi has taken three wickets in two matches, which shows his weakness in using ‘variations’ on slow pitches. New Zealand’s fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and James Neesham have been very expensive so far, they will have to rethink their strategy here. At the same time, it is necessary to reduce the pressure on spinners Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and improvisers Ravindra and Phillips.

The teams are as follows: Pakistan: Salman Ali Aga (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafe, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie.

The ‘People’s Government, People’s Door’ campaign, run under the leadership of Pushkar Singh Dhami, was completed with unprecedented achievements after a period of 45 days. On the instructions of the Chief Minister, this special campaign, which started from the month of December, was conducted across the state till 20th February, the objective of which was to deliver government services and schemes directly to the general public.

During the campaign, a total of 681 camps were organized in different districts of the state. 5,33,452 citizens directly participated in these camps and availed various government services. On the concluding day alone, 11 camps were organized in which 8,209 people participated. The presence of a large number of people turned this initiative into a mass movement.

Direct benefits to citizens through camps

A total of 51,053 complaints were registered under this campaign, out of which 33,755 complaints were resolved on the spot. Action is being taken rapidly on the remaining cases also. Apart from this, 74,184 applications were received for various types of certificates, on which work is being done on priority basis by the concerned departments. About three lakh citizens took direct benefit of various government services through camps.

The Chief Minister had clear instructions that common citizens should not have to visit government offices to get their problems resolved, rather the administration should reach their doorsteps. With this thinking in mind, this campaign was started, in which revenue, social welfare, health, education, municipal bodies and other departments took active participation. Officials were instructed to remain present on the spot and resolve the complaints quickly.

Strong trust between administration and public

The successful conduct of the campaign is being considered an important step towards good governance in the state. This not only provided timely relief to the people, but also strengthened the trust between the administration and the public. Citizens from both rural and urban areas participated enthusiastically in the camps.

Even though the campaign has formally ended after the stipulated period, the government has made it clear that the process of solving public problems will continue. Officials have been instructed to remain active in the future and ensure prompt disposal of people’s complaints. The government says that beyond the announcement of schemes, special emphasis will be laid on their effective implementation, so that the reach of governance can be ensured to every citizen.

President Donald Trump has reportedly reacted to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision that ruled he does not have the authority to levy sweeping tariffs under a specific emergency powers law.

A source outside the Trump administration told Fox News that an aide came into the closed-door White House breakfast with governors and handed Trump a note about the Supreme Court ruling.

The source said Trump “called it a disgrace, and then he went on with the remarks.”

The high court blocked Trump’s tariffs levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in what amounts to a major test of executive branch authority. 

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President Donald Trump gestures at the end of his speech after touring the Coosa Steel Corporation factory in Rome, Georgia, Feb. 19, 2025. (SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Some of the Supreme Court’s nine justices will likely be sitting in the audience when the president delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday.

In the opinion, the high court declared, “Our task today is to decide only whether the power to ‘regulate… importation,’ as granted to the President in IEEPA, embraces the power to impose tariffs. It does not.”

Trump has made tariffs a key plank of his economic agenda since retaking the Oval Office last year, but his policies have not come without controversy.

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The U.S. Supreme Court as seen on Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

Republican reaction to the ruling has been mixed.

Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., slammed the high court’s decision.

“The Supreme Court just undercut the President’s ability to defend American workers. President Donald Trump was elected to fight unfair trade and stop the United States from being ripped off. I’m outraged by this decision; it’s clearly judicial overreach,” Carter asserted in a post on X.

But Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., welcomed the ruling.

“In defense of our Republic, the Supreme Court struck down using emergency powers to enact taxes. This ruling will also prevent a future President such as AOC from using emergency powers to enact socialism,” Paul noted in a post on X.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., also hailed the decision.

“The Constitution’s checks and balances still work. Article One gives tariff authority to Congress. This was a common-sense and straightforward ruling by the Supreme Court. I feel vindicated as I’ve been saying this for the last 12 months. In the future, Congress should defend its own authorities and not rely on the Supreme Court. Besides the Constitutional concerns I had on the Administration’s broad-based tariffs, I also do not think tariffs are smart economic policy. Broad-based tariffs are bad economics,” Bacon wrote in a post on X.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Anand Dubey has also reacted to the performance of Youth Congress at the AI ​​Impact Summit. He said that in a democracy, it is the right of political parties and even the common man to criticize the government, demonstrate and stage protests, but there is a way to do it. The way the Youth Congress colleagues demonstrated aggressively there and behaved against the system of the country, it is not a good thing.

Rahul Gandhi never taught such lessons to the youth – Dubey

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey said, “There should be so much discretion in politics that whatever you are doing will not put your entire party in trouble.” We feel that the Congress party is also angry with this act. Rahul Gandhi has never taught such a lesson to the youth. Whatever has happened has not been good. The police is taking action and we feel that appropriate action will be taken against them.

The country did not like the performance of Youth Congress – Anand Dubey

He further said, “We may be angry with the government. There may be many flaws but when it comes to technology and development, at least our party does not oppose it. Our leaders are inspirational for the youth. He supports new policies. Be it environment, AI, or other technical issues. The entire country has not liked the way the protests have taken place there. Youth Congress colleagues should learn a lesson in the times to come.

Shirtless demonstration by Youth Congress workers

Let us tell you that on Friday (February 20), ‘Youth Congress’ workers protested during the India AI Impact Summit organized at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. During this, Youth Congress workers opened their T-shirts and raised slogans. At the time when this protest was held at the summit, many dignitaries and representatives from India and abroad were present there.