NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE — President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general has earned the endorsement of a sprawling sheriff’s association in what is expected to be a contentious confirmation process.The Western States Sheriffs’ Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., along with high-ranking Senate Judiciary Committee members expressing their support for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s permanent confirmation to the position.The organization represents sheriffs and their command staff from 19 states in The West, from Missouri to Washington state. “We believe Mr. Blanche possesses the experience, integrity, and commitment necessary to lead the Department of Justice effectively during this important time,” the letter says.”His background as a seasoned prosecutor, his demonstrated leadership as Acting Attorney General, and his focus on upholding the rule of law, supporting law enforcement, and prioritizing public safety align closely with the values and operational needs of America’s Sheriffs.”TODD BLANCHE ‘HONORED AND HUMBLED’ BY TRUMP’S AG NOMINATION AFTER EXPLOSIVE WEEK OF FEDERAL ARRESTSThe letter notes that western sheriffs face “unique challenges,” particularly with border security concerns and policing vast rural areas — and they believe Blanche will help address those…

Two of the people on board the B-52 Stratofortress that crashed Monday at an Air Force base in California were employees of the defense and aerospace corporation Boeing, the company confirmed.On Monday morning, the bomber aircraft crashed and went into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight individuals on board, including military personnel, government civilians and government contractors.The U.S. Air Force has yet to release information regarding the individuals’ identities, but Boeing has confirmed in a social media post that two of its employees were among those killed.“We are in contact with their families and are offering support,” Boeing said in the post.On Oct. 26, 2012, Boeing marked 50 years since the company delivered its last B-52 Stratofortress to the U.S. Air Force from its Wichita facility. (Boeing)The eight crew members on board were completing a routine test mission in support of the radar modernization program, the Air Force said.The crash is currently under investigation.Edwards Deputy Commander Col. James Hayes said at a Monday news conference that the base was terminating operations Tuesday due to runway damage.Boeing designed and built the Air Force’s B-52 aircraft, with initial manufacturing taking place in the 1950s and upgrades…

Bill was a happy, jovial man. He was a patient of mine for many years. He always came to the clinic in the company of his sweet wife, who clearly adored him. Bill looked like a professional grandfather. He was also my friend. Bill was a gifted woodworker. He loved football, golf, and dancing with his wife. Within 15 minutes of meeting him, you knew where he stood with Jesus. Bill was a man of powerful faith. He loved people, and people loved him. In sum, Bill was as American as it gets. A soldier with the U.S. Seventh Army armed with M1A1 Thompson moves across a field in Southern France. Image: NARA I knew Bill in his golden years, when he was seasoned, shall we say. However, back in 1944, Bill was not somebody’s affectionate grandfather. 81 years ago, Bill was a hard-charging young infantryman with the 104th Infantry Division — the Timberwolves. Adolf Hitler had enslaved Europe. Bill and his mates were going to make that right. War Bill landed in Europe along with the rest of his division on 7 July 1944 —  31 days after D-Day. By then, the landing areas were well and truly secured, purchased…

The United States has confirmed 12 cases of the New World screwworm. Eleven cases were reported in Texas, and the other was in New Mexico. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and federal officials continue efforts to contain the flesh-eating parasite. The latest Texas case was identified in a sheep in Sutton County, which is located about 135 miles northwest of San Antonio. The detection adds to growing concerns that the parasite is spreading beyond South Texas and into other parts of the state. The case confirmation in New Mexico has also been concerning to health officials. Pennsylvania has already issued a quarantine order aimed at protecting the state’s livestock industry, pets, wildlife, and broader agricultural economy from a destructive pest that can cause severe and sometimes deadly damage to living animals. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said that “Pennsylvania has no confirmed cases of New World Screwworm, but this destructive pest poses a serious threat to our livestock industry, companion animals, wildlife, and agricultural economy.” He added: “Taking proactive steps now to strengthen biosecurity and limit unnecessary animal movements from affected areas will help protect our farms and communities.” The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has also urged farmers…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The right-hand woman of Washington’s Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George has called for accused assassin Luigi Mangione to be freed and pardoned, according to her Threads account.Mangione has attracted support in the months since his arrest, including more than $1.5 million in donations to fund his high-powered defense team.Makia Green described herself as George’s political director in a post on the app in May.In the days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination, she called for his suspected killer Mangione to be released.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X “Comment when you see this,” she wrote. “#FreeLuigi and pardon the youth!”Her video garnered no replies. The New York Post unearthed it earlier.UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO MURDER: IVY LEAGUE GRAD SUSPECT SPAWNS MOVEMENT FUELED BY ANTI-CAPITALIST SENTIMENTIn another video, she also complained about UnitedHealthcare, claiming she was a customer and that the insurer had assigned her a primary care physician she couldn’t find.Most plans allow customers to pick their own PCP. SEND US A TIP HEREHer Instagram bio includes a link to an Act Blue fundraiser for the Lewis George campaign, but her profile itself was private when viewed Tuesday.Lewis George’s campaign did…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! From civic records to cultural keepsakes, a literal ton of American history is almost ready for burial in Philadelphia.Ahead of the nation’s historic 250th birthday, “Fox & Friends”  got an exclusive look at the final contents of the America250 time capsule — a 900-pound, stainless steel, waterproof vessel housing nearly 200 contributions from across the nation.”The contents of the time capsule [are] amazing,” America250 chair Rosie Rios shared Monday.”We wanted to make sure that all three branches of government [were] represented. All 56 parts of our country [are] also represented, so the 50 states, D.C., and the five territories and, of course, everyday Americans are part of this as well.” DANA WHITE SAYS ‘I DON’T GIVE A S—‘ IF TRUMP FRIENDSHIP COSTS HIM BUSINESS, 250TH EVENT WAS TRUMP’S IDEA Capped with a 1,100-pound lid, the waterproof vessel will weigh roughly a ton when it is buried in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park on July 4, safeguarding a collection of artifacts meant to capture America at this year’s milestone anniversary.Rios described the City of Brotherly Love as a natural choice for the final resting place of the capsule, which will be reopened in 2276.”It’s…

The sun is out, it’s a cool 60 degrees and in this Tuesday edition of Screencaps, you can feel America slipping into a comfort zone for summer. The World Cup rolls on, but there’s also this other massive sporting event that takes place this upcoming weekend called the U.S. Open. And it’s Father’s Day on Sunday.What a run for the United States. Thursday will be a day you’ll want to just take off work. While you’re at it, take off Friday, too, in order to recover. You’ll get Team USA vs. Australia on at 3 ET on Thursday and the U.S. Open at the same time. Guys. Get those patios dialed in. Get your meat purchased. We’re about to have ourselves yet another massive weekend to celebrate this incredible place we get to call home. Speaking of having a weekend, how about new mom Karoline Leavitt making her return to the White House to celebrate freedom and President Trump’s birthday on Sunday. Talk about creating some buzz. The usual suspect LIB morons were out in full force on Monday as Leavitt shared moments from her big return.”Granddaughter with huge crow feet eyes that look more like her mom, plus grandpa.…

Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Westenberg knows how to grin and bear it. After a successful 38-year career in dentistry in Southern California, Westenberg wasn’t quite ready to put down his scalers. Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westenberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service. Now, at the age of 67, the naval officer has become the oldest recipient on record to earn the Fleet Marine Force qualification insignia pin, according to a recent release. Attainment of the FMFQO designation signifies that a Navy officer has achieved a level of excellence and proficiency in Marine Corps operations and indicates a fundamental understanding of a Marine Air Ground Task Force mission effectiveness and command survivability, according to the Marine Corps.The officer dedicated months of early mornings and weekends to studying for the exams and working on the paperwork that the FMF pin requires, a workload Westenberg shouldered despite seemingly putting the final touches on a long career. The dentist is preparing to leave the Navy later this year. “The FMF pin helped me see beyond the dental chair,” said Westenberg. “Where my Marines are going, what…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog.  A very intense El Niño has formed in the equatorial waters of the Pacific Ocean much earlier than originally anticipated, and we are being warned that it could cause trillions of dollars of damage to the global economy. Considering everything else that is going on in our world right now, that is really bad news. It is being projected that the El Niño that has developed in the southern Pacific is likely to rapidly transform into a “Super El Niño” of frightening strength. At the same time, a “9,000-mile marine heatwave” has developed in the northern Pacific. Many believe that these two marine heatwaves will combine to form a “Godzilla El Niño” which will be unlike anything we have ever experienced before. Last week, we received official confirmation that an El Niño “has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean”… A powerful El Nino has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean, with meteorologists warning Thursday that it is poised to reach historic strength and intensify extreme weather events across the globe. The natural warming cycle is expected to exacerbate global temperatures, already elevated by fossil fuel emissions, and could supercharge severe…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump wants Republicans to include his long-sought voter ID and citizenship verification legislation into a party-line package, but even the bill’s strongest backers don’t think it’s possible. Trump last week demanded that Republicans get to work on a third budget reconciliation package, cramming $350 billion in defense spending along with the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act into one bill. Republicans, fresh off passing their second reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement for the remainder of the Trump era, were lukewarm at best on doing the process again, especially with little time left before the fast-approaching midterm elections. TRUMP’S PUSH FOR $350 BILLION ‘ARSENAL OF FREEDOM’ HITS GOP SKEPTICISM But some see reconciliation, which would completely cut Democrats out of the process, as the only way to pass the SAVE America Act.”It’s our only shot.
It’s the only shot,” Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said. “I just don’t think we have enough time. We burned a lot of time, and I’m not sure that we can agree on all the stuff to put in it. Not everybody is as easy to get along with as I am.” The problems facing the legislation are two-pronged. Senate…