Utah Gov. Spencer Cox raised eyebrows during a joint interview with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro by saying he thought the Democrat would make a good president. When asked if he thought Shapiro would make a good president during the CNN interview, the Republican governor said, “Yeah, I do.” “I have to tell you, I think I’m very biased towards governors. I think governors make the best presidents,” Cox continued. “I think there are a lot of governors in this country who would make great presidents, and I think he would be one of them,” he added. Check it out: ‘Republican’ Utah Governor Spencer Cox gushes over Josh Shapiro—a likely 2028 Presidential candidate—on CNN, says he would be a good president: “I think there are a lot of governors in this country who would make great presidents, and I think he would be one of them.” WTF? pic.twitter.com/Ir4MYBUtUB — johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) December 10, 2025 Newsweek shared: A high-profile Republican governor publicly endorsing the presidential potential of a Democratic governor is highly unusual, particularly as the fever around the 2028 presidential race intensifies. Cox’s praise for Shapiro showcased rare bipartisan respect at a time when the American political climate remains deeply polarized. As discussions about potential 2028 candidates heat up, these comments further highlight Shapiro’s rising national profile and the ongoing importance of pragmatic, results-driven leadership across party lines. CNN said the two governors sat down for the interview together to condemn political violence. The governors gave remarks on President Trump’s comments at a rally criticizing Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Cox said Trump is “not interested in uniting the country.” “He would tell you that, I think, if he were sitting here with us tonight,” he continued. Footage below: UT Gov Spencer Cox joins in with CNN’s Dana Bash and Democrat Josh Shapiro to tone police Trump over his comments about Ilhan Omar. Cox later went on to say he thinks Shapiro would make a good President. With Republicans like these… pic.twitter.com/x2H7S2x83z — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) December 10, 2025 More from CNN: Shapiro said leaders have a responsibility to speak “with moral clarity,” which he said the president had failed to do. “What he does – when he attacks a fellow American like that – is it sends a signal to others in this country that others can be scapegoated, others can be singled out, others can be targeted or, worse yet, others can become victims of political violence,” he said. “I think the president needs to do better.” Cox and Shapiro sat down with CNN at Washington National Cathedral as part of a campaign to speak out against the rise in political violence, including recent attacks that have rocked their own states. In April, a man attempted to assassinate Shapiro and his family in an arson attack on the governor’s mansion. Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus in September. Shapiro said he felt it was important to engage in the effort with Cox, whom he disagrees with on several issues. “The antidote to the violence that we are seeing is for the American people to see that there are leaders who are able to disagree, but disagree in a constructive way,” he said. Watch the full interview below:

Police reportedly detained former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired earlier on Wednesday for an alleged “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. “Inappropriate Relationship” Prompts Firing Of High-Profile College Football Coach "Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Mich. this evening and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges," ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel said. Breaking: Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was detained by police in Saline, Mich. this evening and turned over to police in Pittsfield Township for investigation into potential charges, reporting with @PeteThamel pic.twitter.com/KTuzlmNXQ7 — Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) December 11, 2025 Detroit Free Press shared further info: At this time it's not clear what he was detained for. There are no public details about the inappropriate relationship Moore was involved in that Michigan fired him for. According to his University of Michigan profile, Moore married his wife, Kelli, in 2015. The couple has three daughters. In light of his firing, Biff Poggi has been named interim head coach. Poggi served as the interim coach for the Wolverines this season when Moore served a university-imposed suspension for games against Central Michigan and Nebraska for his role in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga. Bad to Worse: Sherrone Moore Has Reportedly Been Detained by Police Hours After His Firing https://t.co/wUEKruDifF pic.twitter.com/8liFGbuqla — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 11, 2025 ESPN noted: "U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately," the school said in a statement. "Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. "The conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior." Calls to the Saline and Pittsfield Township police departments have not been returned. Moore, 39, spent two seasons as Michigan's head coach after serving as an assistant coach with the program beginning in 2018.

The House of Representatives voted 222-200 to consider overturning President Trump’s executive order “cracking down on federal worker unions,” Fox News reports. 13 Republicans joined all Democrats to advance the legislation. Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) led the effort to force a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), which would “repeal a presidential executive order that stripped union rights from roughly 1 million federal workers,” a press release from Golden’s office read. BREAKING: U.S. House ADVANCES bill to OVERTURN a President Trump executive order after 13 Republicans voted with Democrats. In a 222-200 vote, the House moved forward with ending Trump's crackdown on federal worker unions. Utterly ridiculous. The 13 Republicans are: Jeff… pic.twitter.com/OrZlcGtYR9 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 11, 2025 Fox News shared further: All 209 voting Democrats voted with 13 Republicans to advance the bill, which is now headed for another House-wide procedural hurdle Thursday. If it survives a House “rule vote,” the final vote to pass the repeal will also take place Thursday. The Republicans who voted to advance the legislation were Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Tom Kean, R-N.J., Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Mike Turner, R-Ohio. “Tonight’s vote is the culmination of months of work with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), the bill’s lead GOP cosponsor,” the press release read. “Together, they garnered 226 cosponsors for PAWA and assembled a majority of Members to sign a discharge petition forcing floor action,” it continued. “President Trump said ending collective bargaining was about protecting our national defense. But in my District, many affected workers build our warships and care for our veterans. These workers make our country safer and stronger every day. America did not vote to silence these workers, but this bill gives all of us a chance to restore their voices,” Golden said. “If the majority we built over the past few months sticks together, we can overturn this union-busting executive order, and we can show America that this body will protect workers’ rights,” he continued. “Tomorrow, we will finish the job and vote to restore union rights to roughly 1 million federal workers. I’m grateful to the 13 Republicans who supported this motion, along with every Democrat,” Golden wrote on X. BREAKING: The House just voted 222-200 to advance my bill, the Protect America's Workforce Act. Tomorrow, we will finish the job and vote to restore union rights to roughly 1 million federal workers. I'm grateful to the 13 Republicans who supported this motion, along with every… pic.twitter.com/5GD8zBAcUS — Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) December 10, 2025 More from Golden’s press release: Golden and Fitzpatrick introduced PAWA in April. After months of inaction on the floor, in July they initiated a discharge petition and set to work building support to force a vote in the House. In November, the discharge petition obtained its 218th signature, clearing the threshold to bring PAWA up for a vote over the Speaker’s objections. Signatories to the discharge petition included nearly the entire Democratic caucus and five Republicans who cosponsored the bill:Fitzpatrick, Don Bacon (NE-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Mike Lawler (NY-17). Four additional Republicans did not sign the discharge petition but are cosponsors of PAWA: Reps. Mike Turner (OH-10), Chris Smith (NJ-04), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07). “The labor movement fought back against the largest act of union-busting in American history by doing what we do best: organizing,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. “We commend Reps. Golden and Fitzpatrick for leading us to a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act and urge every lawmaker to support this bill. Working people built a bipartisan coalition to restore union rights to federal workers in the face of unprecedented attacks on our freedoms and livelihoods.” “AFGE will forever be grateful to Congressman Golden for his tireless efforts to restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees,” said Dr. Everett B. Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). “Time and again, he has answered the call to defend the working men and women who keep this country safe and secure, healthy and prosperous. I urge all members of Congress to support the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act offered by Reps. Golden and Fitzpatrick and enact it into law.”

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of federalized California National Guard troops in Los Angeles. U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer ruled President Trump does not have the authority to maintain the troops under federal control without a clear emergency and ordered Gov. Gavin Newsom to receive control of the troops. Breaking News: A judge ruled that the Trump administration had kept National Guard troops in Los Angeles illegally and ordered an end to the deployment. https://t.co/7Uozm38CYh — The New York Times (@nytimes) December 10, 2025 USA TODAY shared more: Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June after protests against the president’s immigration crackdown sometimes turned violent. Trump said federal intervention was necessary because of what he called the inaction of Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Newsom and Bass disputed Trump’s characterization of the situation on the ground, saying there was no emergency justifying the deployment of the military. “Donald Trump diverted these brave men and women from their vital public safety operations and deployed them against the very communities they took an oath to serve,” Newsom said. “Today’s ruling is unmistakably clear: the federalization of the California National Guard must end,” he continued. Donald Trump diverted these brave men and women from their vital public safety operations and deployed them against the very communities they took an oath to serve. Today’s ruling is unmistakably clear: the federalization of the California National Guard must end. https://t.co/3vT9BhDDin — Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) December 10, 2025 “The Trump administration’s deployment of troops was a deliberate attempt to create disorder in our city. Our National Guard should support public safety, not be used against the people of Los Angeles. Today, the court ruled in favor of the people of Los Angeles over the misuse of power,” Bass commented. The Trump administration’s deployment of troops was a deliberate attempt to create disorder in our city. Our National Guard should support public safety, not be used against the people of Los Angeles. Today, the court ruled in favor of the people of Los Angeles over the misuse of… pic.twitter.com/H7JhNvvJl1 — Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) December 10, 2025 CNN provided further info: Breyer, a nominee of former President Bill Clinton who sits in San Francisco, said he would delay enforcement of his order until Monday at noon PT. The White House is standing by its view that Trump has sole power to decide when to federalize National Guard troops, implying it is likely to appeal. “President Trump exercised his lawful authority to deploy National Guard troops to support federal officers and assets following violent riots that local leaders like Newscum refused to stop. We look forward to ultimate victory on the issue,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement. The administration initially called up the Golden State’s militia in June – against the wishes of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom – as protests against immigration raids were roiling Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Breyer initially ruled this summer that Trump unlawfully called the troops into federal service and ordered the president to return control of them to the governor, but that first victory for Newsom was short-lived. Even before the order took effect, it was blocked by a federal appeals court, allowing Trump to temporarily maintain control of the troops while the legal challenge played out.

University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been fired, “effective immediately,” for allegedly engaging in an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member. “U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore has been terminated, with cause, effective immediately,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said in a statement, according to Detroit Free Press. “Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior,” the statement continued. ESPN Sources: Michigan has fired head coach Sherrone Moore, per me and @PeteThamel and @DanWetzel. pic.twitter.com/qBo9tiviud — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 10, 2025 Detroit Free Press has more: At this time, there are no public details about the inappropriate relationship Moore was involved in that Michigan fired him for. According to his University of Michigan profile, Moore married his wife, Kelli, in 2015. The couple has three daughters. Biff Poggi has been appointed head football coach in an interim capacity, effective immediately. Poggi served as the interim coach for the Wolverines this season when Moore served a university-imposed suspension for games against Central Michigan and Nebraska for his role in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga. Moore was also suspended for one game during the 2023 season as part of a self-imposed penalty for recruiting violation and was set to be suspended for the first game of the 2026 season as a continuation of his punishment for the Stalions saga. Per Moore’s contact, Michigan has the right to fire him if “Conduct by the Head Coach which offends against public decency or morality, as shall be determined by standards prevailing in the community or which results in, or in the reasonable determination of the University could result in, material injury to the reputation, interests or obligations of the University or the Program.” Moore went 17-8 during his two seasons as head coach of the Wolverines in 2024 and 2025 after taking over for Jim Harbaugh the year following U-M’s national championship. Moore has been on staff since 2018 going from tight ends coach to offensive line coach and then offensive coordinator before Manuel named him head coach in January 2024. Michigan finished the 2025 season with a 9-3 record and has an upcoming bowl game against the Texas Longhorns. The firing could potentially spark calamity for the Michigan football program moving forward. Biff Poggi has been named Michigan’s interim head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired https://t.co/AWmS5vXFze — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 10, 2025 ESPN shared: Michigan enters the coaching market at a precarious time, as all major openings have been filled and, perhaps more important, a number of potential candidates have re-signed with their existing schools. Still, Michigan can offer a lot — an iconic American sports brand with deep pockets and a recent run of regional and national success — and should garner good interest for the job. The school clearly needs a replacement with no off-field character concerns. Beyond the coaching search, though, Moore’s firing undoubtedly rocks the program weeks before the transfer portal opens.