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5+ min ago (289+ words) A woman complained on Wednesday that it is "unfair" for people to work at least 80 hours a month to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. President Donald Trump's new policy, which was included in the big, beautiful bill, raised the age limit from 49 to 64 and mandates that able-bodied individuals work for at least 80 hours in a month. One woman told FOX Local that the requirements are going to "hurt a lot of people." "I don't think it's fair that [Trump] do that " It's definitely going to hurt a lot of people," the woman said. "Because you never know." The new requirements went into effect on December 1, four months after the passage of the big, beautiful bill on July 4. Participation in SNAP has surged over the past two decades, rising from 17.2 million monthly participants in 2000 to 41.7 million in 2024. This surge…...

8+ min ago (254+ words) CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss will hold her first special with Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk in an hour-long townhall in mid-December. Weiss will hold the townhall on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m., where Kirk is expected to open up about the loss of her husband, Charlie, her life, the current political climate and more, according to a press release by CBS" parent company, Paramount. Kirk will take questions from young evangelicals, religious leaders and from many people across the political spectrum. "Like so many people around the world, I will never forget the moment that Erika Kirk forgave her husband"s killer," Weiss said. "I am eager to speak to her " and thrilled to be doing so in front of a group of Americans who I know will elevate the conversation." The event will take place before a live audience in…...

9+ min ago (635+ words) U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro provides an inside look into the investigation of the January 6 planted pipe bombs on 'The Ingraham Angle.' U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro revealed insight into the personal life of the suspect in connection to pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C., and what the FBI found in his home on "The Ingraham Angle." Federal authorities arrested 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia on Thursday morning after a nearly five-year-long investigation involving "millions of pieces of data."" "This is a guy who kind of has a very low-key life. He lives with his mother,""Pirro told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. "He was always wearing his headphones. He would take his dog out. He'd go to the 7-Eleven. He was very low-key, low-profile," she added. FBI ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DC PIPE BOMB CASE AFTER 5-YEAR INVESTIGATION…...

10+ min ago (222+ words) The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense on Thursday over its new press access policy, which has significantly'changed'how reporters cover the Pentagon and which outlets are allowed inside. Both War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell are named as co-defendants in the suit. "We are aware of the New York Times lawsuit and look forward to addressing these arguments in court," Parnell told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement. Nearly all outlets that formerly reported from the Pentagon did not sign the new agreement, including conservative outlets such as Fox News, Newsmax, and the Daily Caller. The Pentagon offered new press access to a slew of other right-wing outlets and influencers including LindellTV, Laura Loomer, and the National Pulse among many others. The Pentagon Press Association, which represents the outlets…...

10+ min ago (437+ words) Americans" confidence in the U.S. economy plummeted to a 17-month low in November, according to a Gallup survey released on Thursday. Gallup"s Economic Confidence Index declined seven points to -30 in November, marking the lowest reading since -35 in July 2024. The survey also found that just 21% of respondents rated the current state of the U.S. economy as "excellent" or "good" in November, a slight decrease from 24% in October and the lowest percentage since March. By comparison, 40% of those surveyed now described the current economic conditions in America as being "poor," compared with 37% who said the same in October, according to the poll. Less than three in 10 adults in the latest survey, or 27%, said they think the economy is improving " four percentage points below the October reading and the lowest number since July 2024 " Gallup reported. Meanwhile, roughly two-thirds of respondents " 68% " said they think the…...

10+ min ago (151+ words) The FBI has made an arrest in connection with pipe bombs planted near the Republican and Democratic National Committee in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riot. The arrest Thursday comes after a nearly five-year investigation to identify the bomber, who in a surveillance video appears to be a male in a hoodie, gloves and a face mask." A law enforcement official confirmed with Just the News that the suspect is Brian Cole Jr., a resident of the northern Virginia community of Woodbridge. Cole was arrested at his home." Cole worked for a bail bonds company run by his father that worked to free illegal migrants from ICE facilities, according to The Daily Wire, which added that they had sued the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security. The RNC and DNC headquarters are blocks from the U.S. Capitol…...

11+ min ago (275+ words) Brian Cole of Virginia was arrested Thursday morning for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national headquarters in Washington, D.C., ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, officials announced. Cole is charged with transporting an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials,U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said in a press conference. The arrest concludes a nearly five-year manhunt since the bombs were planted on Jan. 5, 2021, anddiscoveredthe next day, preventing detonation. A search warrant was executed early Thursday morning in the case, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. Law enforcement agents were seen Thursday morning at a Woodbridge home,WUSAandFox 5 reported. Public records reviewed by the Daily Caller News Foundation link the address to Cole. The Trump administration identified the suspect without any new information, officials said. "This cold case languished for four…...

12+ min ago (85+ words) Louie Villalobos at USA Today Clive Crook at Bloomberg Baz Dreisinger and Alexus McNally at Time Hassan Abo Qamar at The Nation Today's Big Question Opponents say yes, if he steps down The Week Recommends This month's new releases include "The Heir Apparent" by Rebecca Armitage and "Tailored Realities" by Brandon Sanderson speed read Watering down fuel efficiency standards is another blow to former President Biden"s effort to boost electric vehicles Feature Retailers may not pass on the savings from tariff reductions to consumers...

12+ min ago (349+ words) President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lit the National Christmas Tree to a massive applause on Thursday evening. First Lady Melania looked stunning in a winter white coat and navy gloves. Thursday night marked the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. "Melania and I are thrilled to wish everybody here tonight, and Americans all across this land, a very Merry Christmas!" Trump said. "I want to pay my deepest respect and love to all of our great citizens " like 350 million people. We love them all, whether you like them or not. We love them all. We want to take care of everybody. We have to take care of everybody in our country," Trump said. President Trump quoted the Bible and delivered a special message to Christians. Trump also paid his respects to the two National Guard members who were shot…...

13+ min ago (115+ words) Thursday, 4 December 2025, 21:00 MJA Uncategorized 0 Successful aesthetist says she's now 53 and "lonely' because she "forgot' to have kids living busy life. Today, many women are forgoing old-fashioned traditions like'getting married'or having kids for various reasons. However, one Gen X woman opened up in a series of'TikTok videos'about her decision'not to start a family'and how it affects her today. Nadiya Bekar, 53, is an award-winning beauty expert and the founder of'Bekar Beauty, known for her skin-care tips and tricks. In a slew of TikTok videos posted right before the holiday season officially kicked off, she vulnerably shared how she "forgot to have kids." more. h/t JDHasty...