A top official at Fox Weather and Fox News Media has been fired after telling an undercover journalist that he charged thousands of dollars in “strip club bills” to his corporate credit card, a claim the media company says it has yet to verify. In a statement, the media company said it had terminated Fox News Media VP Jason Hermes for telling an undercover journalist working with James O’Keefe he put “$4,000 strip club bills” on a company card.

In the undercover video, Hermes claimed that he and others with Fox

Hermes “has been terminated. The comments he made during a personal outing grossly misrepresented his position at FOX Weather and within the larger company,” the statement began. “Expense reports are subject to a sophisticated review and auditing process, and his wildly bizarre claims were immediately investigated, which we are in the process of finishing.” The statement concluded: “We have found no evidence whatsoever that they are true,” regarding his claims.

In the undercover video, Hermes claimed that he and others with Fox would simply file false expense reports to hide the strip club expenditures. “You could take this, walk into a strip club, literally, and spend $4,000. Go to your corporate manager and they will sign it and pay it off… ‘Well that’s what the client wanted,’” he said. Asked if clients or hosts were actually involved, he responded: “No, we would just do it ourselves and lie on the expense reports. No one asks a question… When I’m bringing in 90 million, no one’s gonna f***ing say a word to me… It’s still like that because it’s media, it’s nobody’s money.” “It’s the best job, because I’m a celebrity around all of it, but no one knows me. It’s like winning the lottery,” he said.

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The challenge comes as Mills faces scrutiny over multiple allegations, including claims

Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills is drawing a Republican primary challenger as questions surrounding his tenure continue to surface ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Ryan Elijah, a former Fox television news anchor in Orlando, announced Tuesday that he will run in the GOP primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District, setting up a competitive race leading into the August vote.

Elijah said his campaign is focused on offering Republican voters an alternative, citing ongoing allegations and investigations tied to the incumbent congressman. “People in the Seventh District want another choice,” he said, adding that the situation has prompted concern among local leaders and voters.

The challenge comes as Mills faces scrutiny over multiple allegations, including claims of sexual misconduct and campaign finance issues. The House Ethics Committee has confirmed that its only active investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct or dating violence currently involves Mills. That inquiry has been underway since November, though no timeline has been given for its conclusion.

Additional allegations include claims that Mills threatened to release explicit images of a former girlfriend following the end of their relationship. A court later issued an order prohibiting him from contacting her. Separately, Mills was linked to a domestic incident in Washington, D.C., that resulted in a police response.

Mills has denied all allegations and has not been charged with any crime. In public remarks, he has emphasized that the claims remain unproven. “I’ve never been indicted for anything,” Mills said in a recent interview. “Everything has just been an accusation, allegation.”

Elijah, who has lived in Florida for about two decades, said he entered the race after hearing from community members who wanted a different option in the Republican primary. He also raised concerns about the potential impact of the controversy on the general election. “There’s obviously a chance we could lose the seat,” Elijah said.