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Fox News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Late-Night TV Used To Be An Oasis
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Fox News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Hakeem Jeffries tells 'The View' ICE is going after 'law-abiding immigrant families'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday during an interview on "The View" that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was going after "law-abiding immigrant families," and didn't dismiss calls from other members of his party to defund it. "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin pressed Jeffries on whether he supported calls to defund ICE and if it was an effective message for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterms. "Well, I definitely think that we need aggressive oversight as it relates to the overly aggressive behavior that we're seeing from ICE, from the Department of Homeland Security," he told the hosts. "Donald Trump and Republicans promised to go after violent felons, but instead they're going after law-abiding immigrant families. And in fact, in some cases, deporting American citizens and children, some with cancer. And America is better than this, and that's the reality," Jeffries continued. Jeffries also responded to a question from co-host Ana Navarro, who pressed him on what he would say to Latinos who feel hopeless about the Trump administration's immigration policies. "We are seeing sort of an unprecedented flood of extremism being unleashed on the American people and it's happened from the very beginning," he said of Trump. "But I think we can never lose hope in the resilience of the American people to face turbulence, and this is an incredibly turbulent moment, but to power our way through it and to come out stronger on the other side. It's not to say it's going to be easy. It will be challenging, but I still believe in the fundamental goodness of the American people," Jeffries added. Jeffries said it was important to secure the border, but also said Congress needed to fix the broken immigration system. He told the co-hosts, "As House Democrats, our view is that while we work on making sure that the border can remain secure, while we work to fix our broken immigration system, we also are going to stand up for dreamers, farm workers and for law-abiding immigrant families at all times."
Fox News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage's father pleads for son's freedom from Hamas terrorists
The first time I remember celebrating the Fourth of July was during the American bicentennial in 1976. As children living in New York City, my parents woke my sisters and I up early to see the Parade of Tall Ships as it entered the Hudson River. Even as a kid, this magnificent display conveyed to me a sense of the grand power of the U.S. The extraordinary event also offered me another feeling: that America, my home country, would do anything and everything in its power to keep me, my family, and indeed, all of its citizens, safe. This Fourth of July, Americans will find themselves in two very different realities. Most will be surrounded by family and friends, enjoying baseball, hot dogs and ice cream cones. But for my American family, as well as dozens of other families of hostages, this day will be a stark contrast. On this day that celebrates freedom, my son Itay will spend the Fourth of July like he has the last 637 days – likely alone, in the cold, dark tunnels of Hamas in Gaza. He and 49 other hostages remain stripped of their freedom, while their families are in limbo, not able to embrace the holiday of independence. We need to remember, especially on this day, that Hamas is still holding Americans hostage, and 50 hostages in total. On this day, we must look past the haze of fireworks and remember that the Fourth of July is about something more. It's about celebrating our hard-fought, long-defended freedom and knowing that an attack on the freedom of any American – and taking them hostage – is an attack on the freedom of us all. Taking U.S. citizens as hostages should be a liability, not an asset, with severe consequences attached. So long as Hamas holds U.S. citizens, we are letting evil and terrorism win. My son was 19 when he was taken hostage. On this Independence Day, he can no longer watch the Mets games with his brothers, something he loved and cherished. He can no longer try to strike me out in the neighborhood pickup game, or check in every five minutes at the grill asking when the food will be ready. On this Independence Day, his lack of freedom rings loudly. This Fourth of July, my family and I will wake up again to the same nightmare we do every day, where every moment begs the same agonizing question: Where is my son, and what can we do to get him back? Right now, all of our energy is focused on one thing. As every parent knows, when your child disappears from your sight – even for a few moments at a playground or store – panic sets in instantly. But when your child is kidnapped, especially by terrorists, the only thing you can think about is getting them back, whatever their condition. Until we can embrace Itay again, we cannot even begin to process what lies ahead or plan for the future. It's impossible to move forward when this remains an open wound. After the historic wins over Iran, Hezbollah, and yes, Hamas, now is the time for us to pause and adopt President Donald Trump's policy of "Peace Through Strength." It is time for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to collaborate with the U.S. and bring the hostages back. The U.S. was successful last month in bringing New Jersey native Edan Alexander back home, independent of Israel, but it needs Israel to bring the remaining others out. No fan of half-measures, President Trump is in a prime position to pull off the "Big Beautiful Deal," a comprehensive diplomatic initiative which would end hostilities in both Iran and Gaza, secure the release of all 50 remaining hostages in Gaza – including my son – and help stabilize the entire Middle East through a carefully negotiated framework. President Trump is uniquely positioned to drive such an initiative forward. During his previous presidency, he successfully brokered the Abraham Accords, achieving what many had previously considered near impossible normalization between Israel and several Arab nations. The Big Beautiful Deal would be a direct extension of this diplomatic milestone, offering a more comprehensive and regional approach to peacemaking. The president's unorthodox style has demonstrated that breakthroughs are possible even in the most entrenched conflicts. America defined the values of freedom and human dignity that we celebrate on the Fourth of July. They didn't come easily – we had to fight for them, good versus evil – and our continued defense of democracy is an essential part of the American identity. In the last few months, my family has met Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi and others who promise us that President Trump's policy of "America First" is not hollow words and "America First" prioritizes the release of American hostages and those unlawfully detained all around the world, including Gaza. To date, the Trump administration has been able to release 47 such Americans, and we pray Itay will be one of them as well soon. This Fourth of July, keep in mind that there was an attack on our freedom on Oct. 7, and fellow Americans remain in captivity. I call on President Trump: Do everything in your power to quash terrorism, and ensure that freedom wins the day with the release of the hostages.
Bloomberg
01-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Richest 20% Get Income Boost in Trump Tax Bill
Ernie Tedeschi, director of economics at the Yale Budget Lab, breaks down the potential impact of the Trump tax bill on both the economy and American families as the bill heads back to the House of Representatives. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
STEVE MOORE: The good, the bad and the ugly in the Senate's 'big beautiful' tax bill
Bravo to Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo, who just released the Senate's draft of the tax bill. In many ways, this version is a polished-up improvement from the House bill. Most importantly, it makes virtually ALL the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent. It also weeds out some of the troubling aspects of the House bill. Its biggest flaw is the shortage of meaningful spending cuts out of our bloated $7 trillion enterprise, but I'm assured by Senate leadership that more cuts are to come this fall when the budget is finalized. Here is my quick assessment of the best and worst features of the tax components of this latest version of the bill that will head to the Senate floor in as little as a week or so: The finish line is now in site. The two chambers aren't too far apart and so reconciling the differences quickly and getting the gemstone of the Trump agenda on the president's desk for signature very soon should be easily achievable. This will be an enormous victory for American families, workers and businesses and will stave off a $4 trillion tax hike on January 1 – something the congressional Democrats seem fine with. Failure is not an option unless some Republicans prefer a suicide mission to blow up the economy and get wiped out in next year's midterm elections.
