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3+ min ago (472+ words) At @POTUS" direction we will be reviewing ALL @USDA PROGRAMS to ensure only legal citizens are receiving benefits, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said. Earlier this year, USDA put states on notice reminding them illegal immigrants and certain non-citizens CAN NOT receive SNAP benefits. Right now, we are requiring states turn over recipient data to fight waste, fraud, and abuse. Even though 22 blue states have refused to provide the data, we are using every tool to compel their compliance. WHAT are they hiding? WHO are they hiding? Thank you, President Trump, for putting Americans first!" Subsequently, in April, the USDA instructed states to take steps to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving SNAP benefits. States were asked to verify applicants" identities, collect Social Security numbers to compare against a federal database, and check whether individuals are legal residents of the United States…...

4+ min ago (200+ words) An Afghan national was hit with a federal charge Tuesday after allegedly plotting to carry out a suicide car or truck bombing. The Nov. 23 video call displayed the would-be suicide bomber "angrily gesturing and speaking Dari, a language commonly spoken in Afghanistan, while interacting with at least two other males," per a DOJ press release. The FBI's Dallas Field Office thwarted the attack, with the assistance of the Fort Worth Resident Agency and Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the Texas Department of Public Safety.US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould filed a single charge against Alokozay, 30, of making threatening communications in interstate commerce. Aolkozay is in custody pending an initial appearance before a US magistrate judge. "This Afghan national came into America during the Biden administration and as alleged, explicitly stated that he…...

7+ min ago (434+ words) Failed Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes (D.) announced a bid for governor even though he faces pushback from prominent Wisconsin Democrats and the state's oldest black newspaper. Barnes, the state's former lieutenant governor, joins a crowded Democratic primary and "is not expected to clear the primary field," as happened in his 2022 Senate primary, Politico reported Tuesday. His once-promising 2022 Senate campaign against incumbent Republican Ron Johnson left many state Democrats bitter after he underperformed Democratic governor Tony Evers. In October, the Democratic-leaning editorial board of the state's longest-running black newspaper blasted Barnes for considering a gubernatorial run. "That Senate seat was ours to win," the editors of the Milwaukee Courier wrote. Barnes "had the national support. He had the resources. He had the attention. And still'he came up short." Other prominent Wisconsin Democrats are expressing disapproval of Barnes's bid, according to the…...

8+ min ago (533+ words) Kenneth Walker faces multiple charges, including aggravated robbery, after a November incident involving a gunpoint theft in Houston. This Article is Brought to you by the Gun News Daily News Team Kenneth Walker, a 42-year-old man, is arrested in Houston on numerous charges, including aggravated robbery and illegal firearm possession. The arrest follows a November 2 incident where he allegedly attempted to sell drugs before forcibly stealing a victim's property at gunpoint, escalating an already tense situation. Walker is linked to a parole violation from a past aggravated robbery conviction in 2006 and was apprehended during a traffic stop. Investigators discovered a loaded firearm and several bags of cocaine and methamphetamine in his vehicle, leading to his current charges in the 180th State District Court, highlighting the ongoing issues of violent crime and illegal firearms in the area. Get Great New Gun & Ammo…...

8+ min ago (173+ words) New CNC mill creates untraceable gun parts, stirring legal and safety concerns. This Article is Brought to you by the Gun News Daily News Team The Ghost Gunner, a computer-controlled CNC mill developed by Cody Wilson, allows users to manufacture untraceable AR-15 lower receivers from home using easily accessible materials. With a price of $999, the machine can carve the part where a serial number is typically registered, raising significant questions about firearm regulation and safety as it circumvents traditional manufacturing laws. Unfinished AR-15 lower receivers are legally available for under $100, and the Ghost Gunner streamlines the home-manufacturing process that usually requires extensive machinery and labor. Wilson's project not only highlights the growing trend of "ghost guns," which lack serial numbers, but also underscores the ongoing debate over gun control and the challenges lawmakers face in regulating homemade firearms. Get Great…...

8+ min ago (399+ words) A mother who organized her daughter's second birthday party apologized to grieving families after gunmen allegedly opened fire Saturday night, killing four people and injuring 11 others. "I just want to say I'm sorry to all the mothers out there that lost their kids at my birthday party," said Patrice Williams, who planned the celebration at a Stockton banquet hall. The victims were 8, 9, 14 and 21-years-old, NBC News reported, citing the local sheriff. At least one person remained in critical condition Sunday. Williams said guests had gathered around the cake when shots rang out. "All we heard was gunshots, and everybody just dove to the ground. It was just unexpected," she said. (RELATED: Multiple Guests At Child's Birthday Party Seriously And Critically Injured In Maryland Auto Collision) NEW: Mother who hosted the birthday party in Stockton, California, breaks down in tears while…...

10+ min ago (393+ words) Pro-life country singer and songwriter RaeLynn joins "Fox & Friends" to discuss singer Olivia Rodrigo distributing contraceptives and condoms at her concert. Carpenter called the video, set to her hit song "Juno," "evil and disgusting," writing on X, "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda." When asked about the singer's comment, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital, "Here"s a Short n" Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won"t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?" COUNTRY SINGER GOES VIRAL FOR ENRAGED REACTION TO ICE RAIDS, CALLS OUT CHRISTIANS SUPPORTING DEPORTATIONS Sabrina Carpenter took offense to ICE using her song in a video. (Marc Piasecki/WireImage) The clash erupted after the…...

11+ min ago (447+ words) Looks like people weren't dreaming of a "bright Christmas." Wyckoff's Christmas Tree farm in New Jersey had Christmas Grinches saying fir-getaboutit after offering Yuletide pines that come in a kaleidoscopic array of colors. Dubbed "New Jersey's original colored tree farm," the White Township-based fir trader offers trees in 9 different colors: pink, purple, dark blue, light blue, turquoise, magenta, red, and black, per the site. "You're sure to find the color that's right for your family tree!" wrote Wyckoff's. "These trees are while supplies last and are first come, first served." The Post reached out to Wyckoff's for comment. Wyckoff's, which reportedly has been slinging holiday firs since 1958, reportedly uses real trees grown on their 65-acre plot. The spruce seller then colors them with a fire-proof, latex-based paint that's "specifically formulated for Christmas trees." This dyeing process was brought to light…...

14+ min ago (20+ words) Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hern'ndez undercuts the administration's anti-trafficking efforts, lawmakers told NR....

14+ min ago (407+ words) President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that the U.S. government made $40 billion from its deal with chipmaker Intel. The president, speaking during his Cabinet meeting, told reporters that the head of Intel visited him to discuss problems the company had been facing. "I said, 'Look, we'll fix your problem, but I think the United States is entitled to 10 percent of your company,'" Trump stated. "And the chairman looked at me, and he goes, 'You have a deal.'" After briefly conferring with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump revealed that the United States has made $40 billion in three months. "Does anybody write about it? Nobody writes about, but that's okay." Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with the president at the White House in August to discuss government support for domestic chipmaking. Days later, the administration announced that the federal government had purchased more…...