Trump Turns Obama-Era Youth Health Policy On Its Head
Trump Turns Obama-Era Youth Health Policy On Its Head
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Tuesday that brought back the Presidential Fitness Test Award. The school-based fitness program that ended during the Obama administration gave this award to students who performed well.
Members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and the National Fitness Foundation board will be at the signing. Some of the famous athletes who will be there are golfer Bryson DeChambeau, retired professional golfer Gary Player, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Amani Oruwariye, and MLB pitcher Noah Syndergaard.
The change brings back a performance-based standard for student fitness, which is similar to the Trump administration’s larger “Make America Healthy Again” campaign.
Last year, Trump signed an executive order to bring back the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and the Presidential Fitness Test. On Tuesday, a memo made it possible for the government to bring back the test and awards at all American schools, Fox News Digital learned.
According to a copy of the National Physical Fitness Award that Fox News Digital got, the new edition of the award focuses on measurable athletic performance standards, just like earlier iterations of the test that ranked students based on their physical achievements.
Former President Barack Obama ended the original Presidential Physical Fitness Test during his second term and replaced it with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, which is part of the “Let’s Move” campaign. At the time, critics said that the test put too much emphasis on performance and competitiveness, which made less athletic students less likely to do well.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower set up the President’s Council on Youth Fitness because research revealed that American kids were less fit than their European contemporaries. President John F. Kennedy started the President’s Council on Physical Fitness by having schools give fitness tests.
According to the Let’s Move website, the Obama-era Presidential youngsters Fitness Program was mostly about “assessing health versus athleticism for America’s youth.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that between 2021 and 2023, more than 21% of Americans ages 2 to 19 were obese, and 7% of American kids were severely obese.
Trump also held an event on the South Lawn with families and kids to celebrate National Youth Sports and Fitness Month.
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Trump was also asked about the conflict in Iran.
The president told Congress on Friday that hostilities between the United States and Iran have “terminated,” stating that a ceasefire implemented last month effectively ended the conflict as a key legal deadline arrived.
The claim came as Trump reached the 60-day mark under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which requires presidents to withdraw U.S. forces from unauthorized military engagements unless Congress approves continued action.
Despite the declaration, U.S. forces remain active in the region, and the administration has not ruled out additional strikes, The Washington Post reported.
In a letter to lawmakers, Trump argued that the absence of recent military exchanges signaled the end of hostilities.
“There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026,” Trump wrote. “The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated.”
The president is arguing that because he implemented a cease-fire, that effectively reset the War Powers clock, so to speak, meaning any new military action in the region would simply restart the 60-day window.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth made a similar argument during testimony last week before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Trump also questioned the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution’s time limits, as have most all previous presidents since the law was passed toward the end of the Vietnam War.
“Most people consider it totally unconstitutional,” Trump told reporters. “Also, we had a ceasefire, so that gives you additional time.”
Democrats quickly challenged that interpretation, arguing that conditions on the ground do not reflect an end to the conflict. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) dismissed the claim in blunt terms, while other lawmakers pointed to ongoing risks facing U.S. forces.
Previous administrations have taken similar positions. President Barack Obama continued military operations in Libya beyond the 60-day window without seeking formal authorization, while President Bill Clinton’s administration argued that congressional funding effectively authorized U.S. involvement in Kosovo.
The War Powers Resolution allows for an additional 30-day withdrawal period if a president certifies that continued military engagement is necessary to ensure a safe exit. The Trump administration does not appear to have formally invoked that provision.
The Senate last week rejected a war powers resolution that would have directed the president to withdraw U.S. forces. The measure failed on a 50-47 vote, with some Republicans joining Democrats in support.
Lisa Kennedy recently married Fred in Hawaii: Who is the Fox News star’s new husband?
Lisa Kennedy recently married Fred in Hawaii: Who is the Fox News star’s new husband?
Fox News personality Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery has entered a new chapter in her personal life after marrying Fred in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Hawaii.
Kennedy shared photographs from the celebration at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, giving followers a glimpse of the man she now calls her husband and the friends who joined them for the occasion.
“Married the love of my life at the Four Seasons Lanai in a Heidi Merrick dress drenched in sunshine and aloha,” Kennedy wrote. “I love you forever, Fred!!”
While Kennedy has been open about how much Fred means to her, she has kept many details about her new husband firmly outside the public spotlight.
Kennedy and Fred celebrate their marriage in Hawaii
The couple exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Kennedy wore a sparkling white Heidi Merrick gown with a fitted silhouette, completing her bridal look with a veil and colorful tropical bouquet. Fred wore a light-blue suit with a white shirt, light-colored tie and brown shoes. The newlyweds also wore traditional Hawaiian leis.
Photographs showed Kennedy and Fred walking hand in hand as guests applauded, with the bride raising her bouquet in celebration. Another captured them cutting their multi-tiered wedding cake against a backdrop of palm trees, ocean views and the evening sky.
The wedding announcement became a major moment among Kennedy’s followers, receiving more than 154,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments.
Several familiar Fox News personalities were also part of the celebration. Emily Compagno, Abby Hornacek and Alexis McAdams were among the recognizable guests photographed in Hawaii.
Emily later wrote that they had the “best time celebrating Kennedy and Fred’s marriage,” adding, “The Fox family showed up for our favorite girl.”
Who is Kennedy’s husband, Fred?
Despite the attention surrounding their wedding, Fred remains largely a private figure.
Based on what Kennedy has publicly shared, his surname, profession and detailed background have not been revealed. Even when announcing her marriage, Kennedy continued referring to her husband simply as Fred.
What she has shared, however, offers some insight into how unexpectedly their relationship entered her life.
Lisa Kennedy and her new husband Fred / Youtube
Kennedy discussed Fred publicly when announcing their engagement on The Five in December 2025. She revealed that he had proposed on December 10 and said the two had met recently and “unexpectedly.”
During the emotional on-air conversation, Kennedy described the impact their meeting had on her life.
“He is the most beautiful, wonderful human being,” she said. “And I had totally given up until those elevator doors opened and I met him out of the blue — he changed my life.”
Kennedy has not provided additional details about exactly where that first meeting occurred or the circumstances surrounding it.
Their relationship began before the public announcement
Although viewers did not learn about the engagement until December 2025, Kennedy revealed another detail suggesting Fred had quietly been part of her life for some time.
She told her The Five colleagues that she had secretly brought him to the Fox Christmas party the previous year.
“I snuck him in. Don’t tell security,” Kennedy joked during the conversation.
That revelation indicated the couple had already been seeing each other by at least December 2024, even though Kennedy had kept the relationship away from public attention.
Dana Perino was among those particularly moved by the engagement news.
Perino recalled learning about it while Kennedy was appearing on America’s Newsroom, telling her colleague that the announcement had made her cry.
“And Fred is such a wonderful guy,” Perino said before telling Kennedy, “I cried because I’m so happy for you.”
From a private romance to a Hawaiian wedding
Kennedy continued keeping Fred’s personal details private even as she became more open about their relationship.
That approach remained evident at their wedding. While she shared numerous photographs of their special day and publicly expressed her love for her new husband, she did not use the occasion to reveal his surname, career or other biographical information.
Instead, Kennedy kept the attention on their marriage and the happiness surrounding it.
The couple received congratulations from numerous familiar names, including Kat Timpf, Janice Dean, Sandra Smith, Griff Jenkins, Abby Hornacek and Meghan McCain.
For followers who had watched Kennedy announce her engagement months earlier, the Hawaiian ceremony provided the next chapter in a relationship that had largely developed outside the public eye.
What is publicly known about Fred remains limited, but Kennedy has made one thing unmistakably clear: she considers him the man who unexpectedly entered her life, changed it and ultimately became her husband.
From secretly attending a Fox Christmas party together to an emotional engagement announcement and finally exchanging vows beside the Pacific Ocean, Kennedy and Fred have now made their commitment official — while continuing to keep much of their story between themselves.
