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Former President Biden reportedly urged Vice President Kamala Harris against breaking from him on policies she supported as his vice president during her presidential run, according to a new book by reporters Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes. "He would say publicly that Harris should do what she must to win. But privately, including in conversations with her, he repeated an admonition: let there be no daylight between us," the authors wrote. Allen, a senior politics reporter at NBC News, and Parnes, a senior political correspondent for The Hill, wrote a book set to be published in April 2025 titled, "FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," which is about the 2024 election. Parnes published an excerpt of the book in The Hill on Thursday. "But the day of the debate Biden called to give Harris an unusual kind of pep talk — and another reminder about the loyalty he demanded. No longer able to defend his own record, he expected Harris to protect his legacy," they wrote. "Whether she won or lost the election, he thought, she would only harm him by publicly distancing herself from him — especially during a debate that would be watched by millions of Americans. To the extent that she wanted to forge her own path, Biden had no interest in giving her room to do so." KAMALA HARRIS TELLS ‘THE VIEW’ SHE CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING SHE WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY FROM BIDEN During the phone call, according to the authors, Biden told Harris, "No daylight, kid." Harris was criticized throughout her campaign for not breaking with the president on more issues after she took his spot at the top of the Democratic ticket. Stephanie Cutter, a Democratic strategist and Harris campaign aide, suggested "a list of all the items that made Harris proud of her work with Biden," as they considered how to address her role within Biden's administration ahead of Harris' first interview as the Democratic candidate, the authors write. "Wait, wait, wait!" Sean Clegg, a Harris advisor at the time, reportedly said during media prep for the interview, according to the book excerpt. "Let’s not do this. Let’s not go down memory lane." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "That was the last time he was invited to media prep. Cutter, another Harris confidant later joked, cut him out," the authors wrote. Representatives for Harris and Biden did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Harris spoke to the co-hosts of "The View" in early October for a wide-ranging interview nearly a month out from Election Day. The interview was seen by many as a major turning point for her campaign, as she said she couldn't think of anything she would have done differently from Biden during her time in office. "If anything, would you have done something differently than President Biden during the past four years?," "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin asked the former vice president. Harris responded at the time, "There is not a thing that comes to mind."

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) calling for an investigation into ActBlue, the main fundraising platform for the Democratic Party, over concerns the platform had "been used to skirt the integrity of federal campaign finance laws." "In 2024, President Biden’s Treasury Department found hundreds of suspicious transactions with ActBlue reported by banks," Biggs said in his letter to FBI Director Kash Patel on Thursday. "The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on House Administration have been investigating these allegations of misconduct. But the previous Administration has stalled access to the necessary documents. This week, Oversight Chairman Comer and Administration Chairman Stiles have renewed their request with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent." The letter cited Republican concerns that ActBlue’s verification policies could potentially allow foreign actors in countries like China, Venezuela and Russia to influence elections with straw donations. 'TIPPING THE SCALES': HOUSE GOP LEADERS RIP ACTBLUE AFTER DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT HIT WITH SUBPOENA Biggs also pointed out in his letter that nineteen state attorneys general across the country have made inquiries into ActBlue over a variety of allegations, including fraud, money laundering, fraudulent and counterfeit use of credit and debit cards, and patterns of contributions that are suspicious. "It must be emphasized that these allegations, were they to prove true, would indicate a serious threat to the integrity of our elections, besides the victimization of American citizens," Biggs wrote to Patel. "The gravity of the allegations and their implications demand a thorough and vigorous investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We strongly urge an inquiry into ActBlue." Fox News Digital reached out to ActBlue for comment but did not receive a response. "The allegations against ActBlue are alarming and, if true, threaten the integrity of our Republic," Biggs told Fox News Digital. "I’m thankful for the work Director Patel is doing to restore our justice system, and I look forward to working with him to uncover the truth about ActBlue." Republicans on the Committee on House Administration and other GOP officials have for months accused ActBlue of lax donor verification standards. NEWSOM DEFENDS FIRE RESPONSE WITH FACT-CHECK SITE LINKING TO DEM PARTY FUNDRAISING PLATFORM "Following widespread allegations of fraudulent donations being reported to the FEC by ActBlue, one of the largest fundraising platforms in the country, this emergency rulemaking is necessary to reassure the American people that ActBlue is taking the necessary steps to protect its donors," Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., said last year. House Republicans subpoenaed ActBlue last October in what they said at the time was a bid to "safeguard our nation’s elections" and "close loopholes in our campaign finance system," including contributions from donors whose identities were not as stringently vetted. ActBlue told Newsweek in response to the Republican probes, "This investigation is nothing more than a partisan political attack and scare tactic to undermine the power of Democratic and progressive small-dollar donors. We welcome the opportunity to respond to these frivolous claims." In a press release earlier this week when a letter to the Treasury Department was sent, the House Oversight Committee said the Biden administration "intentionally stonewalled" its work looking into ActBlue. "The Committees remain concerned with recent reports suggesting fraud and evasion of campaign finance law by individuals exploiting online contribution platforms, especially ActBlue," Steil and fellow GOP Reps. James Comer of Kentucky and Nick Langworthy of New York wrote. "Until recently, ActBlue had not implemented standard procedures to guard against identity theft and fraud, such as by requiring a Card Verification Value (CVV) to process online transactions. The organization is also the subject of several state-level investigations stemming from allegedly fraudulent contributions made via the platform without the reported contributors’ awareness — serious allegations that, if proven true, would violate federal law." In a letter sent by GOP Rep. Darrell Issa of California to the Treasury Department this week, first reported by the Free Press, Issa asked the Trump administration to investigate "credible allegations" that ActBlue has violated federal law by allowing terror-linked groups to use its platform. "Despite the detailed reporting and the reasonable suspicion that our nation’s laws had been violated, the Biden-Harris Treasury Department refused to substantively address these explosive revelations," Issa wrote. "The undeniable and continued collaboration between ActBlue Charities and terror-tied entities amounts to the enabling of terrorism and may also constitute money-laundering crimes," Issa added. "In addition, the flagrant inability of progressive groups to address the appearance of skirting a full range of our laws – or call out the evils of Hamas and the BDS movement – raises critical questions if the activities and coalition building of ActBlue and ActBlue Charities are in reality part of a wider commitment to financing and facilitating attacks on Israel and Jewish people in America and around the globe." ActBlue also drew the ire of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in a Sunday morning post on X, where he blamed ActBlue-funded groups for the recent protests at Tesla dealerships from activists opposed to his work with the Trump administration. "An investigation has found 5 ActBlue-funded groups responsible for Tesla ‘protests’: Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project and Democratic Socialists of America," Musk wrote. Musk then named five ActBlue funders he believed were responsible for funding the protests, including liberal mega-donor George Soros.

Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., erupted over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) while delivering remarks to colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee. During a markup of bills related to providing the House with information on DOGE access to Treasury Department payment systems and the Social Security Administration, Larson turned red and shouted at Republican colleagues, "You will do whatever Elon Musk and Donald Trump tell you to do. "Where's the independence of the committee? Where's the legislature? We're an equal branch of government," an enraged Larson yelled, "Look at the empty seats here. Where's Elon Musk? FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS ELON MUSK, DOGE TO REVEAL PLANS TO DOWNSIZE GOVERNMENT, IDENTIFY ALL EMPLOYEES "I'm sure he's a genius and a very credible person because of the wealth he's accumulated, but that does not put him above the law or the responsibility to come before this committee and this Congress," Larson said. "If he’s great, and all the plans and all the fraud and abuse that he found are so eminent, why isn't he here explaining it? You know why! "Because he's out to privatize Social Security. He’s been on television the last couple of days talking exactly about Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and what he intends to do — privatize it. The American people, some of them may have been born at night, but not last night." The White House responded Thursday in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Democrats have no plan on how to recover from their embarrassing loss, and it shows," White House principal deputy press secretary Harrison Fields said. "Instead of working to become a party that focuses on the will of the people, they are hell-bent on keeping their heads in the sand and gaslighting on the widely supported mission of DOGE. "Slashing waste, fraud and abuse and becoming better stewards of the American taxpayer’s hard-earned dollars might be a crime to Democrats, but it’s not a crime in a court of law." The White House said earlier this week that President Donald Trump "will always protect Social Security, Medicare" after Musk sat down for an interview with FOX Business Monday to give a behind-the-scenes look at DOGE's work. Democrats took issue with Musk's remarks on eliminating waste and fraud in entitlement programs, which he said account for most of federal spending. "There’s a massive amount of fraud of, basically, people submitting Social Security numbers for Social Security benefits, unemployment, Small Business Administration loans and medical care," Musk said. "We’re trying to put a stop to all of that." Musk also told Fox Business federal entitlement programs serve as "a mechanism by which the Democrats attract and retain illegal immigrants by essentially paying them to come here and then turning them into voters." DOGE AND AGENCIES CANCEL 200,000 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARDS The White House said the U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates taxpayers lose as much as $521 billion annually to fraud, "and most of that is within entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid." Musk also said in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan last month that "Social Security is the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time," another remark that drew the ire of Larson. Larson claims the Trump administration wants to "slash and privatize" Americans’ benefits. He said during the committee markup that Musk and the White House are perpetuating a "big lie" that there is a Democratic plan "to bring illegal immigrants into the country by offering to pay them Social Security." Larson claimed, "There's not a thread of truth to any of that. "And, yet, this unaccountable person — not a federal employee, not a volunteer — but a special person who's not had to go through Senate approval and who this committee is now saying, ‘Yes, we agree with the president. He should not be accountable. He should be able to have free rein and do whatever he wants. We will willingly follow him and do whatever he says because he's the wealthiest man in the world, and, surely, he must know how to save us from ourselves'," Larson said. Larson said Social Security "just happens to be the No. 1 anti-poverty program for the elderly and for the children of this country," adding that Musk and Trump "aren't going to lose a moment's sleep thinking about the privatization." The congressman and all committee Democrats introduced a resolution to compel the Trump administration to provide answers on DOGE's intentions with Social Security, but Larson claimed Republicans are trying to stop it from coming to a vote.

Senate Democrats are in disagreement over how to proceed on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with some inclined to help advance it and others apparently willing to risk a lapse in funding. "They’ve been debating what to do, and there’s been people who feel strongly on both sides," a Democratic source familiar told Fox News Digital, in reference to several lengthy Senate Democratic caucus meetings in the past couple days. The senators have remained tight-lipped about the content of the meetings. SENATE REPUBLICANS COIN 'SCHUMER SHUTDOWN' AHEAD OF CRITICAL VOTE ON TRUMP SPENDING BILL As of Thursday afternoon, multiple lawmakers, including Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., posted videos to inform social media that they were voting against the short-term spending bill, or continuing resolution (CR). "I've seen the videos that they're going to shut it down," Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., a staunch advocate of keeping the government open, told reporters. "I'm like, that's spicy. Spicy, I don't know," he said sarcastically. "I don't know if they'll do it or not." CANADA EXPLOITING 'LOOPHOLE' HURTING US DAIRY FARMERS AMID TRUMP TARIFFS, SENATORS SAY According to Fetterman, "Any party should never shut the government down." He said it would be "a gift for the Republicans" for Democrats to block the House-passed CR. "In fact, if anything, I think, they're effectively daring us to do that." The Pennsylvania Democrat further criticized his colleagues, recalling, "It wasn't that long ago before we were lecturing that you can never shut the government down. So that's kind of inconsistent." "We can all agree that it's not a great CR, but that's where we are and that's the choice." Warner defended himself to reporters Thursday, explaining there are "no good choices." Asked if he thought a shutdown would be better for his constituents in Virginia, he said, "I'm saying both are awful." Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who serves a state won by President Donald Trump, said he hasn't "made a decision" on the House's short-term spending bill. FETTERMAN MAVERICK PERSONA DOESN'T TRANSLATE AS SENATOR HELPS BLOCK TRANS SPORTS BILL He claimed the bill has "significant problems," also noting he is concerned "things could actually get worse" due to the CR, in reference to the administration's collaboration with Elon Musk. "I also recognize that government shutdowns are not good," Kelly added. Shortly afterward, Kelly shared a post on X, revealing he won't support the spending bill. "I cannot vote for the Republican plan to give unchecked power to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. I told Arizonans I’d stand up when it was right for our state and our country, and this is one of those moments," the post read. "Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11 CR that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass. We should vote on that," Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in floor remarks on Wednesday. MEET SANDRA WHITEHOUSE, WHOSE HUSBAND'S VOTES FUNNELED MILLIONS INTO NGO THAT PAYS HER The leader's office did not immediately provide comment to Fox News Digital on whether the caucus is in fact unified. Asked about the claim of unity, Kelly referred reporters to Schumer's office. Fetterman, who openly disagrees with many of his colleagues on the House-passed stopgap bill, remarked that Schumer is "entitled to his own views," but said, "I've been consistent with mine."

President Donald Trump remains optimistic that the U.S. will acquire Greenland, despite the fact Greenland has said it’s not interested in becoming part of the U.S. Trump’s remarks coincide with a visit from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who said that he didn’t want to "drag NATO" into negotiations about the U.S. acquiring the Danish territory. "I think it'll happen," Trump told reporters Thursday. "And I'm just thinking, I didn't give it much thought before, but I'm sitting with a man that could be very instrumental. You know, Mark, we need that for international security, not just security, international." Rutte said he didn’t want to weigh in on the matter. However, he agreed with Trump that the Chinese and Russians were active in shipping routes near Greenland and stressed that Arctic countries must work with the U.S. to preserve security in the region. "But when it comes to the High North and the Arctic, you are totally right," Rutte said. "The Chinese are now using these routes." DEM SEEKS TO HALT TRUMP FROM ‘INVADING’ GREENLAND, CANADA AND PANAMA Trump has discussed acquiring Greenland, Canada and Panama for months — and regularly has referred to Canada as the U.S.' 51st state. Additionally, Trump asserted in a joint address to Congress March 4 that the U.S. would acquire Greenland for national and international security. "And I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland," Trump said. "We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America." "One way or the other, we’re going to get it," Trump said. "We will keep you safe, we will make you rich, and together, we will take Greenland to new heights." Greenland is rich in natural resources, including oil and natural gas, and both Russia and China have bolstered their presence in the region in recent years. For example, the U.S. Navy released a "Blue Arctic" strategy in 2021 cautioning that Russia was reopening old bases in the region, and urged the sea service to operate more aggressively there as a result. TRUMP SAYS US WOULD WELCOME GREENLAND DURING JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS Trump has discussed the possibility of expanding American territory for months and said in a post in December 2024 on Truth Social that "the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity." Meanwhile, leaders from Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, pushed back on Trump’s remarks to members of Congress. "We do not want to be Americans, nor Danes, we are Kalaallit (Greenlanders)," Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede said in a March 5 post translated by Reuters. "The Americans and their leader must understand that."

Justin Lower made par on the 17th hole in the The Players Championship Thursday but achieved it in an unconventional way. Lower, 35, had his tee shot sail over the famous island green 137 yards away and into the water and needed a miracle to save par. From the drop area about 80 yards away, Lower hit a wedge that took two big hops on the green and slowed before dropping into the hole, saving par without his putter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is known to be difficult, and this year has been no different with many players already having found the water around the island green. However, no one recovered as well as Lower did. Lower began his round Thursday with 11 straight pars, including his par save, and was 1-over through 13 holes after he double bogeyed the fourth hole. COLLIN MORIKAWA'S CADDIE, JJ JAKOVAC, NAILS HOLE-IN-ONE BEFORE START OF THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP As of this writing, Lucas Glover is in the lead at 4-under par through 10 holes. Lower turned pro in 2011 and joined the PGA Tour over a decade later in 2022. The Akron, Ohio, native has made 60 of 102 cuts in his PGA Tour career but is yet to post a victory. Lower came close to his first win with one runner-up and two third-place finishes. He has one top 10 finish in the 2025 PGA Tour season. Scottie Scheffler entered The Players Championship seeking his third consecutive win at the tournament after winning the last two years. Scheffler became the first player to successfully defend his title last season and will take his shot at more history when he tees off Thursday at 1:29 p.m. ET with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The 21-day daily average of nationwide U.S. Border Patrol gotaways was just 77 as of March 12, according to data provided to Fox by a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection source. During the period from Feb. 20 through March 12, the highest number of gotaways recorded in a single day was 110, while the lowest was 49, the data indicates. The total number of gotaways since Jan. 21 — President Donald Trump's first full day after returning to the presidency this year — is 5,889, according to the data, which includes the nation's Southwest, Northern, and coastal borders. DAILY AVERAGE OF KNOWN GOTAWAYS AT SOUTHERN BORDER PLUMMETS, DOWN 93% FROM BIDEN ADMINISTRATION HIGHS "All we needed was a new President," the White House's rapid response X account declared in a post on X. "THE TRUMP EFFECT," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., declared in a tweet. A post from the House Judiciary GOP X account exclaimed, "Thank you, President Trump!" BORDER AREA BUSTLING UNDER BIDEN NOW QUIET UNDER TRUMP, SAYS VETERANS GROUP: ‘AMAZING DIFFERENCE’ The difference is stark when comparing these new numbers to the figures from the depths of the Biden administration, when there were an astounding 670,674 known gotaways for fiscal year 2023, according to data Fox News previously obtained via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. TRUMP ICE UNLEASHES ON BIDEN ADMIN AFTER ARRESTS SURPASS ALL 2024 DATA: ‘COOKING THE BOOKS’ CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP That massive figure, when divided by 365 days, averages out to about 1,837 per day.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is holding out "hope" that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine as the first step to ending the brutal three-year-long war. "We know where we are with Ukraine," he told reporters while speaking from the Oval Office alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. "Hopefully they’ll do the right thing," he added in reference to Russia. PUTIN THANKS TRUMP FOR PRINCIPLES OF CEASEFIRE PUSH, BUT DOES NOT SAY YES Trump’s comments came just moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an address in Moscow in which he thanked Trump for his ceasefire efforts, noting he agreed with them in "principle" but signaled he was not agreeing to the 30-day proposal as it stands now. Trump said he was aware of Putin’s comments at the time of the Oval Office press conference and classified the Russian leader's comments as "promising" but "incomplete." "He put out a very promising statement, but it wasn't complete," Trump said. "I'd love to meet with him or talk to him, but we have to get it over with fast." The president noted that Russian officials have flagged grievances relating to debates over the Zaporizhzhia power plant and Ukrainians’ admittance into NATO, which Putin also touched on during his address in Moscow. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "A lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed," Trump told reporters moments after Putin’s remarks. "Now we're going to see whether or not Russia is there. "If they're not, it'll be a very disappointing moment for the world," he added.