CNN commentator Scott Jennings called out anchor Abby Phillip on Monday for criticizing billionaire Elon Musk’s foreign business dealings while not seeming as concerned about the Biden family’s foreign ventures.

Jennings and Phillips sparred over the topic during Monday’s episode of “CNN NewsNight”, with Jennings rejecting the anchor’s idea that Musk’s foreign dealings should be concerning to Americans and saying he’s much more concerned about the Bidens and the Chinese.

“I have no concerns about Elon Musk. I have been looking at pictures of Joe Biden and Hunter Biden meeting with Chinese political leaders lately that we were told didn’t exist,” Jennings told Phillip.

HUNTER BIDEN WAS PAID $100K THROUGH JOINT VENTURE WITH CHINESE ENERGY FIRM, EX-ASSOCIATE TESTIFIED

The CNN commentator was referencing newly uncovered photos of then-Vice President Biden introducing his son Hunter Biden to Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-Vice President Li Yuanchao. Other photos show Joe Biden posing with Hunter’s business associates from BHR Partners, including Jonathan Li and Ming Xue.

The photos have added more fuel to allegations that the younger Biden was selling access to his powerful father to his foreign business partners.

The president has maintained that he has “never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.”

The anchor prompted Jennings’ response by sharing headlines from various outlets reporting on Musk doing business with the Chinese government to get his Tesla vehicles built and sold abroad. 

Other headlines she shared for the discussion mentioned Musk praising the Chinese Communist Party during its 2021 anniversary as well as his “secret conversations with Vladimir Putin,” as reported by the Wall Street Journal earlier this year.

The commentator continued, noting that Musk’s business ventures produce products of real value. In contrast, he said the Biden family business dealings do not.

HUNTER BIDEN UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION FOR ‘TAX AFFAIRS;’ LINKS TO CHINA FUNDS EMERGE, SOURCES SAY

VP Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, China President Xi Jinping, former US China Ambassador Max Baucus (America First Legal)

“For all the people who are really upset about Elon Musk having a very successful international business that actually produces things – actually produces vehicles, or rockets, or whatever they’re doing – the Bidens produce nothing and yet, were also doing business in China,” he said.

Phillip fired back at Jennings, saying, “Look, I don’t want you to change the subject because it’s not really about whether he’s a successful business person or not, it’s about whether his material interests as a business owner are in conflict with the United States’ national security interests.”

Again, Jennings rejected the premise of Musk being a threat to the U.S., noting that his business interests benefit the country.

“My view is his prospects and interests as a business owner and most of the things he’s into – electric cars, rockets, the internet that we’re using all over the world – it’s good for the United States to be the warehouse for that,” he declared, adding, “It’s good for our national security to have this kind of technology.”

Elon Musk listens as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump addresses a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“The idea that there is somehow a conflict in the United States having this kind of a businessman, and that’s somehow bad for us, I just totally reject.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

At least 66 people have died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, a hospital director said Monday.

The accident took place Sunday when an old, overcrowded truck that was contracted by wedding guests fell off the Gelan Bridge, where villagers said traffic crashes have happened before.

IN ETHIOPIA, AT LEAST 183 KILLED IN 2 MONTHS DUE TO CONFLICT IN AMHARA REGION, UN SAYS

The medical director at Bona General Hospital in the southern Sidama region, Lemma Lagide, told The Associated Press on Monday that 64 people died on site and two others at the hospital.

He said those patients in need of more sophisticated critical care were transferred to a bigger hospital in Hawassa.

Delays in rescue efforts in the remote village were blamed for the high number of casualties. Villagers said they tried to save people from the raging river only with sticks.

A villager, Serak Boko, told AP that moments before the accident, music was blasting out of the truck and people dressed in suits were dancing and waving.

It is common for people in rural Ethiopia to hire trucks instead of buses to transport them to social events like weddings because they are more affordable and carry many people. Most of those on the truck were men because they are culturally required to escort the bride from her home to the groom’s house.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

“The area always has regular accidents around the river as it is poorly constructed,” said resident Fasil Atara, referring to the road lacking bumps and warnings.

With desolate infrastructure and overcrowded public transportation, Ethiopia has had similar accidents in the past. In August, 38 people died after a bus rolled over in Amhara region.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers reportedly has a massive offer for him to stay in the collegiate ranks and enter the transfer portal instead of turning pro.

Ewers has a $6 million offer to do just that, On3 Sports reported Tuesday, citing sources. The report of the offer comes a few days before Texas is set to take on Arizona State in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

It is unclear where the offer came from.

It remains unclear what Ewers plans to do once Texas’ season is over – national championship or not. Signs have indicated that Ewers would turn pro as he is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 draft class with Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward.

A majority of the questions about Texas quarterbacks entering the transfer portal have been directed toward redshirt freshman Arch Manning. He shot down rumors of that happening on Monday.

UCONN’S JIM MORA WARNS SCHOOLS TO ‘THINK HARD BEFORE YOU TAMPER WITH OUR PLAYERS’

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers, #3, throws the ball during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 30, 2024 ahead of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. The Longhorns will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day. (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

“I mean, I really have no plans on entering the portal or anything,” the redshirt freshman said, via Rivals. “So, I don’t really know about it, about all the windows and everything.”

Notre Dame was examined in a Sports Illustrated post as a possible landing spot for Ewers since the team is set to see Riley Leonard leave after this season. However, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman said the team had no plans on going to the transfer portal for a quarterback.

Ewers committed to Texas in 2020 but decommitted to join Ohio State. He only took two snaps with the Buckeyes in 2021 before transferring to Texas for the 2022 season.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers warms up before a first round game against Clemson in the College Football Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

This season, Texas is vying for a national title. Ewers, despite some injuries, has 2,867 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes this season.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen was given the opportunity on Monday to respond to criticism from former punter Pat McAfee after a loss to the New York Giants.

McAfee railed against his former team, with the sticking point being about the culture in the building. He mentioned players being late to meetings and the overall product on the field being poor as a result.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“I think with any team, right, not everyone’s gonna be on time every time, but there is accountability and guys are held to a standard and that is talked about in house,” Steichen said, via The Athletic. “And I don’t think that. And I think, you know, with anything … I think Pat, you know, he’s a former alumni who wants to see the Colts do well, just like all our fans want us to do well, and when the standard is not getting in the playoffs, it’s frustrating. 

“So it’s frustrating for a lot of people, myself included. And that’s where we talked about the standard being raised so we’re not in these situations.”

Steichen was brought into the organization to take the Colts to the next level after finding success with the Philadelphia Eagles as their offensive coordinator.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, center, meets Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, right, on the field after the Giants’ 45-33 win in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

TEXANS’ AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR ‘GRATEFUL’ TO GET BACK TO FOOTBALL AFTER SUSPENSION FOR VICIOUS HIT

In his first season, Indianapolis was 9-8 with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson only playing in a handful of games because of injuries. The offense was 10th in points scored and 15th in yards gained.

This season, the Colts at one point had to bench Richardson. He was then thrust back into the starting role. However, the offense did not change much. Indianapolis, at 7-9 overall, is 16th in points scored and 15th in yards gained through 17 weeks of the NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, #5, celebrates with guard Quenton Nelson, #56, and offensive tackle Bernhard Raimann, #79, after completing a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Indianapolis will finish the season at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair released a statement on Monday night as he is set to return to the team following a three-game suspension for a big hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Al-Shaair thanked Texans owners Cal and Hannah McNair, general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans, and others who defended him over the hit.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that I’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,” he said.

He said losing control of the moment “was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment” and expressed regret over the way he handled himself.

Al-Shaair said he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and executives Troy Vincent and Jon Runyan. He made clear to them that he did not feel like Runyan’s statement about him before the suspension was a good characterization. He said their meeting was productive.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 1, 2024. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

LIONS TAKE DOWN 49ERS AS DAN CAMPBELL’S ‘FULL THROTTLE’ MINDSET SAW STARTERS PLAY ENTIRE GAME

“Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very treat that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,” he said.

“I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a love. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.”

Al-Shaair will be back for the Texans’ postseason run. Houston is on a two-game losing streak.

The hit leveled on Lawrence essentially cost the Jaguars star the rest of the season. He was ruled out of the game with a concussion, and it was later determined he would undergo surgery on the shoulder he injured earlier in the year.

Players fight after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, hit Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a late hit during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Al-Shaair was hit with a suspension while Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.”

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The popularity of women’s basketball, and women’s sports in general, skyrocketed in 2024, and it is without a doubt that Caitlin Clark can be thanked for that.

Not only was Clark the most popular female athlete over the last 12 months, Time named her their Athlete of the Year, a title held by worldwide stars like Lionel Messi, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods in recent years.

Clark began the year at the back end of her record-breaking college ball career. As a senior at Iowa, she was several months removed from losing the national championship to Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, where Reese’s “You Can’t See Me” taunt was the unofficial start of a rivalry both on and off the court (although Clark, herself, will tell you there’s no such thing between them).

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

In any case, the gesture prompted plenty of discussion, which turned into further culture wars this summer with Clark as a WNBA player. That, though, did not come before she set the NCAA record (both men and women) for most points scored in a college career and another national championship appearance.

In April, she was the No. 1 overall pick and practically just as she stepped on a WNBA court, the conversation began about whether her popularity was due to her race. In fact, it was a claim that WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson had made, saying Clark being White was a “huge thing” when it came to Clark’s popularity.

Throughout the season, though, Clark was able to block out the noise about what was said about her off the court, even when it looked like she was attacked on the court by her opponents. Hard fouls came amid allegations of racism from both Indiana Fever and Iowa fans, a claim made by the aforementioned Reese.

But Clark had repeated time and time again that she was focused on basketball, and that sure looked to be the case. In her rookie season, she not only broke rookie records, even WNBA records now bare Clark’s name.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts during a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Sun, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

CAITLIN CLARK BACKLASH TO WHITE PRIVILEGE REMARKS PROVES THERE’S ‘ISSUES WITH RACE’ IN US, WNBA GREAT SAYS

Clark’s appearances in games brought historic viewership to both the college and pro levels. The final three games of her college career were the most-watched women’s college basketball games ever. She also had several of her regular-season games draw more viewers than WNBA playoff games, and her WNBA matchups with Reese were some of the most-viewed WNBA games ever.

WNBA teams even had to move to larger arenas simply because of the ticket demand Clark drew; the Fever sold 90 times more tickets this past year than in 2023.

Clark was named the Rookie of the Year for her historic campaign during which she set the record for the most assists in one season in league history. She carried the Fever to a playoff appearance after a slow start, and she quickly became a double-double machine. She even set a single-game record with 19 assists. She also became the first rookie to record a triple-double, registering two of them.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever celebrates during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 24, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

She received the most votes for the All-Star Game and was just the fifth rookie in league history to make the All-WNBA first-team. 

It should go without saying that Clark is well on her way to an illustrious career, and even more impressive is what she did this year with all the outside noise.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A South Korean court approved arrest warrants on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence amid a criminal investigation into his martial law decree earlier this month.

The move marks the first time a sitting president of the country has faced arrest and follows weeks of intense political turmoil in South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and a key U.S. ally. The country is also dealing with the deadly Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people on Sunday. 

The Seoul Western District Court issued warrants to detain Yoon and to search the presidential office and residence in central Seoul, according to a statement from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities.

AVIATION EXPERT CASTS DOUBT ON BIRD STRIKE THEORY IN DEADLY SOUTH KOREAN PLANE CRASH: ‘DOESN’T MAKE SENSE’

The agency says it’s been investigating whether Yoon’s Dec. 3 declaration amounted to rebellion, and he has been suspended from office.

Under South Korean law, the leader of a rebellion can face the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted. 

It is unclear when authorities will proceed with the warrants, with the president’s lawyer labeling the warrants “invalid” and “illegal.” His whereabouts are not publicly known, and he has been banned from leaving the country.

Yoon has presidential immunity from most criminal prosecutions, but the privilege does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.

By law, a president in South Korea is allowed to declare martial law only during wartime or similar emergencies and has no right to suspend parliament’s operations even under martial law.

Yoon abruptly imposed martial law and pledged to eliminate “anti-state” forces after he struggled to move his agenda through the opposition-dominated parliament. The martial law, however, was only in effect for about six hours since the National Assembly voted to overrule the president’s decision.

SOUTH KOREA DEADLY PLANE CRASH: US SENDS INVESTIGATORS TO COUNTRY STILL REELING FROM DISASTER THAT KILLED 179

The country is also dealing with the deadly Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people on Sunday.  (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Lawmakers then submitted a motion to impeach the president over his martial law declaration, with the leader of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hun, criticizing the martial law declaration as “unconstitutional.”

After declaring martial law, Yoon sent hundreds of troops and police officers to the parliament to try to impede its vote on the decree before they withdrew after the parliament rejected it. No major violence occurred but public protests swelled in both opposition and in support of Yoon.

The National Assembly voted to impeach him on Dec. 14, during which hundreds of troops and police officers were deployed at the assembly.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who took over from Yoon as acting president, has also been impeached by parliament after he failed to fill three justice seats at the nine-member constitutional court. Yoon can only be removed from office if his impeachment is upheld by the court.

Experts say that adding more justices could increase the chances of Yoon’s impeachment as that requires support from at least six justices. The next hearing in Yoon’s Constitutional Court case is scheduled for Friday.

South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok places a flower for the victims on a plane which skidded off a runway and burst into flames, at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, on Dec. 30, 2024.  (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Kim Yong-hyun, who resigned as Yoon’s defense minister after playing a major role in the martial law decree, has been detained and was indicted on Friday on charges of insurrection and abuse of power.

New acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday presided over a task force meeting investigating the Jeju Air disaster. The Boeing 737-800 plane landed without its front landing gear deployed, overshot the runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into a fireball. 

The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. 

Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos essentially came out of nowhere to become one of the top teams in the country, won the Mountain West Conference and earned a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

Boise State finished 12-1 and undefeated against conference opponents. With Penn State on the schedule Tuesday night, the Broncos are leaning into the underdog mantra. The Broncos are asking the media, fans and whoever else to “please count us out.”

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“I think Boise State as a program is just counted out,” Jeanty said, via ESPN. “I would say we embraced it, but that’s been the story for us. We’ve been the underdogs for a long, long time. We’re just here to prove that we can compete with the best of the best.”

Jeanty is the face of the underdog story.

He finished second to Travis Hunter in Heisman Trophy voting all while racking up 2,497 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns. It was the second straight season he led the nation in rushing yards. He has Barry Sanders’ rushing yards record (2,628) in his sights but will need a few more games under his belt to potentially get there.

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty, #2, during the first quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Nov. 29, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)

DEION SANDERS TAKES AIM AT ‘MULTIPLE IDIOTS’ SUGGESTING HE WILL CHOOSE WHERE HIS SONS PLAY IN NFL

“It all starts and revolves around Jeanty,” Penn State head coach James Franklin said. “In any other year, the guy wins the Heisman and you can make the argument he should have won it this year.”

The Boise State football program knows about slaying giants.

The Broncos upset Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl in 2007 behind a famous hook-and-ladder play and then the Statue of Liberty play from Jared Zabransky to Ian Johnson. The win put Boise State on the college football map and they have seldom left the spotlight.

Boise State Broncos fans show support for Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty, #2, during the game against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Beating Penn State, a blue blood school when it comes to college football, would be just as big of a win for the school’s history.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa gave a fairly blunt eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter, as the world leader died at the age of 100 on Sunday.

Francesa recapped the day in the NFL on “The Mike Francesa Podcast” and ended the show talking about Carter. He did not remember Carter’s presidency fondly and ultimately called him a good man but a bad president.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

“I just saw the breaking news that former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of, amazingly, 100. I don’t know if he’s the first president to ever make 100. I would think he probably is, but I don’t know that,” he said. “Don’t swear me to that because I don’t know if that’s true, but I think it is.

“History hasn’t been great to Jimmy Carter. He was not a great president. I’m not trying to disparage him in any way. Remember, you were coming off Watergate. The United States, the country felt that Washington was dirty and corrupt. They had had enough of career politicians, and (Richard Nixon) was the ultimate career politician. I mean, he had been in Congress, he had been a two-time vice president, he ran for president in ’60, he ran for governor in ’62, he lost in ’60, lost in ’62. He came back and won the presidency; he came back and won it again; and then came Watergate. He resigned the office and (Gerald Ford) pardoned him. It finished Ford.

“So you got a guy who was an outsider, soft spoken, bright man. A peanut farmer from Georgia who had no ties to Washington, who was as honest as they come and as clean as a whistle. Won the presidency. Came in, was an honest man. He was a good man. In his life, he did a lot of good things after his political career was over. So, there was a lot of nice things to say about this man. He was a good man and a very bright man, but he was not an effective leader and he was not a good president. Just the way it is. Some guys are, some guys aren’t.”

Former President Jimmy Carter attends the 2012 National League wild card playoff game between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals at Turner Field in Atlanta on Oct. 5, 2012. (Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports)

JIMMY CARTER, FORMER US PRESIDENT, REMEMBERED IN SPORTS WORLD AFTER DEATH

Fans of Francesa appeared to be used to his eulogies.

Funhouse posted the clip of Francesa’s Carter eulogy on top of his eulogy for Marvel comic book creator Stan Lee when he was still doing radio on WFAN in New York.

Carter was remembered in the sports world. The Atlanta Braves released a statement about his death.

“The Atlanta Braves are deeply saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter,” the Braves said. “President Carter was a testament to the best America, and Georgia, can produce.

“He served both his country and home state with honor his entire life. While the world knew him as a remarkable humanitarian and peacemaker, we knew him as a dedicated Braves fan and we will miss having him in the stands cheering on his Braves.

Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter watch a game between the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning at Turner Field in Atlanta on Oct. 2, 2016. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

“Our deepest condolences to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.”

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.