NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat running for Senate in Michigan, has stated that “​​we need to be investing” in “any and all efforts to get people out of jails and prisons,” in a recording reviewed by Fox News Digital.El-Sayed joined a convicted murderer and a registered sex offender in September 2020 to speak at a webinar hosted by the University of Michigan’s Carceral State Project where he argued that the incarceration of criminals was a sign that “society has failed to deal with real problems” and, to address this, criminals should be set free. While part of El-Sayed’s argument hinged on the notion that overcrowded prisons posed a public health risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, he endorsed continuing to let people out of correctional facilities even after the pandemic passed. His comments came at the height of the defund the police movement, when violent crime spiked and Democratic-led cities made moves to cut their police forces. El-Sayed, who has aligned himself with independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, is a leading candidate in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. On the campaign trail, he has promised to be critical of Israel and expand welfare programs if elected. MAMDANI-BACKED SOCIALISTS LOOK…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Democratic establishment is in denial as a socialist insurgency grows inside its own party. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls Democrats “a great united party,” even as Democratic Socialists of America-backed challengers defeat incumbents and organize as a disciplined voting bloc. Party leaders dismiss them as a fringe, but the DSA is building a “Freedom Caucus of the left” with the power to withhold votes, pressure leadership and force a socialist agenda.Socialism is becoming the Democrats’ answer to MAGA because both movements are responding to the anger of Americans who feel forgotten by providing solutions. The median first-time homebuyer is now 40. Young Americans are struggling with the costs of housing, inflation and fewer opportunities. Parents are paying more for housing, groceries, healthcare and childcare while it seems like political leaders are insulated from the policies they pass.MAGA speaks to the frustration by offering solutions centered on work, family, ownership, secure borders and national belonging. Democratic leaders keep defining their mission around getting President Donald Trump, leaving socialists to fill the economic void with promises of government relief from every economic hardship.PETER THIEL STUNS LIBERAL ASPEN CROWD, WARNS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS WILL…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, a faith organization is urging parents to make the most of Independence Day by reconnecting with their kids and taking time to teach them about the nation’s founding ideals.Ahead of July 4, Communio, a faith-based organization focused on strengthening families, released its “Great American Family Fun Kit,” complete with activity ideas, recipes for patriotic treats, and a prayer for the nation. Some of the activities include trying to use 18th-century slang, making a gratitude jar, creating a family flag and having an Independence Day-themed scavenger hunt.”When you think about all the holidays we have as a country, the Fourth of July, the Independence Day is — of our non-religious holidays — it’s right up there with Thanksgiving as being the most important family celebration that we have as a country,” Communio founder and president J.P. De Gance told Fox News Digital.LDS CHURCH CELEBRATES DELIVERING 6.5M MEALS ACROSS ALL 50 STATES FOR AMERICA250 ANNIVERSARY Communio is using its partnerships that cover 17,000 churches across the U.S. to reach out to families and encourage them to celebrate Independence Day through neighborhood gatherings, block parties and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lawmakers on Capitol Hill had split reactions to the Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down President Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship, further allowing children born in the United States to be recognized as U.S. citizens.”It’s a terrible decision,” Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital.”Regulate folks before they come in — in terms of not coming here just to have a baby and leave,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said.”In terms of the immigration process coming in, there should be regulation. Not that once you’re born here that we’re going to denaturalize you,” he continued.REPUBLICAN ACCUSES SCOTUS OF BETRAYING US, PUSHES BILL RESTRICTING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, PREGNANT VISITORS The case, which left many Republicans and Democrats divided, challenged Trump’s executive order to detach birthright citizenship from the 14th Amendment. Most Democrats who Fox News Digital spoke to argued that if the ruling had gone the other way, it would have been considered unconstitutional.”I think they got it right,” Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas said. “The Supreme Court said that the Constitution says what it says. That if anybody even has a question about what the 14th Amendment says, I think it’s a…

A fast and smooth revolver reload isn’t easy to perform, but with enough practice and the right gear, you can keep your wheelgun fed.Revolvers are routinely overlooked as defensive handguns. This is somewhat understandable, because pistols are easier to shoot than double-action revolvers, mostly because of their triggers, and they also come with higher capacity. But the revolvers today are not the same as back before the auto-pistol became the dominant defensive gun.The New Model 386 Night Guard revolver from Lipsey’s is a seven-shot, weighing only 24 ounces, and it can handle .357 Magnum ammo, which is a more powerful cartridge than any pistol of the same weight can handle.The New seven-shot Model 386 Night Guard revolver from Lipsey’s shown with a speed loader (left) and speed strip (right).When I became a cop in 1992, I was issued a S&W Model 686 .357 Magnum. It held six rounds and weighed about twice as much as a Glock, which was the dominant service pistol of the time that also held more than twice as much ammo as the Model 686. When I went to the police academy, I was the only cadet armed with a revolver and still earned the top…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! No one will struggle to keep warm amid an historic heat wave gripping the eastern U.S.But how about keeping “your comrade warm?”No. You’re not back in the USSR.But you might be in the Democratic party.SOCIALISTS SWEEP NYC AS AMERICANS BALK AT MOVEMENT’S BRUTAL CATCH: ‘TALK TO IMMIGRANTS’ “You deserve to make sure that your international comrades are actually working with you and getting the benefits that you that you all deserve,” said Democratic New York House nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier at a union rally in New York City.”Half of the people here are strangers to you all. But now you have comrades,” said Colorado Democratic Congressional nominee Melat Kiros who defeated Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) Tuesday.”I’ve got to give a shout out to my comrades,” said Missouri Democratic Congressional candidate Hartzell Gray on a podcast interview.To Democratic Socialists, you don’t know how lucky you are.”You have the solidarity of the entire labor movement. And you have my solidarity, too,” said Democratic New York House nominee Claire Valdez.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) didn’t endorse either Avila Chevalier nor Valdez. However, he did congratulate them. Jeffries naturally needs Avila Chavalier, Valdez and Democratic…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An appeals court on Thursday ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without giving them an opportunity to seek release on bond while their deportation proceedings are pending.In a 2-1 ruling, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the administration, potentially affecting thousands of immigrants who have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in states within the court ‘s jurisdiction, including Texas and Louisiana.Judge Leslie Southwick, writing for the majority, said the U.S. Supreme Court found in 2001 that the due process clause protects everyone, including two Mexican citizens and one Honduran whose cases were at issue in this case.”It is part of the historic majesty of this long-ago founding charter that it makes no exceptions in providing basic rights to those within our boundaries, including a right to be heard when personal liberty is taken,” Southwick wrote.FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS TRUMP MASS DETENTION POLICY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS In a dissenting opinion, Judge Cory Wilson said the majority “marginalizes the Constitution’s express grant of plenary authority over immigration matters to Congress.”A different panel of the same court had previously been…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing against federal officers a law that restricted law enforcement officers’ use of masks, concealed identification and unmarked vehicles.U.S. District Judge Chad Kenney, issued a preliminary injunction blocking Philadelphia from enforcing the mask ban and other restrictions against federal officers before they are set to take effect on Tuesday.The judge ruled that the city cannot determine how federal officers conduct operations, siding with the Justice Department, which sued last month and argued the measure was a “blatantly unconstitutional” attempt to regulate federal agents.”When the Philadelphia City Council voted to pass Bill No. 260060 … it attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate and disregarded this fundamental principle of law that has informed American jurisprudence for over 200 years,” Kenney wrote, citing the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which establishes that federal law preempts state and local law in cases of conflict.DOJ ESCALATES BLUE-STATE ICE STANDOFF AFTER STATES REFUSE KEY FEDERAL REQUEST “Endorsing the City of Philadelphia’s position would mean … municipalities could decide whether to pass their own laws regulating how, when, where, and whether federal law enforcement officers can conceal their identities,” he added.Philadelphia’s mask…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, backyard barbecues and home-cooked meals remain at the heart of many Independence Day traditions.A new Fox Nation special, “American Kitchen: An America 250 BBQ,” celebrates those flavors with patriotic recipes, grilling inspiration and dishes that reflect the country’s diverse culinary traditions. Premiering July 3, the special features decorated U.S. Army veteran and celebrity chef Andre Rush alongside chef David Burke, with appearances by chef Robert Irvine, as they showcase classic American cooking and Fourth of July favorites.GEORGE WASHINGTON’S 1757 BEER RECIPE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE AHEAD OF AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAYBelow are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.1. Live-Fire Oak-Smoked Salmon on Cedar & Banana LeafA rustic, open-fire method that layers salmon over banana leaf and cedar plank, allowing gentle oak smoke to flavor the fish while keeping it exceptionally moist over live coals. The banana leaf acts as a protective barrier, preventing the salmon from sticking or drying out during the slow roast. (Yields: 6–8)Prep & Cook TimePrep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 35–45 minutes IngredientsFor the Salmon1 side salmon fillet (3–4…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Croatia thought their FIFA World Cup hopes were still alive when they scored the game-tying goal just before the end of stoppage time in the second half.But a VAR review said Mario Pasalic was offside, and it was Portugal moving on instead.Gonçalo Ramos’ goal just minutes earlier — a beautiful header into the back of the net in the 94th minute — was the decider in this 2-1 victory for Portugal. And it was only the second time in Portuguese World Cup history the nation needed to come from behind to win, underscoring its resilience on the sport’s biggest stage. It was a controversial ending, though, and one where Croatia tried to argue the ball never hit the head of Igor Matanovic, which made Pasalic offside during VAR review.It’s also worth noting that a new chip within the ball shows when it is touched, giving more concrete evidence to the referee’s final decision in such a crucial time of the match. This was the 10th goal overruled by VAR thus far in the World Cup.GABRIEL MARTINELLI’S 96TH-MINUTE GOAL RESCUES BRAZIL FROM JAPAN UPSET IN WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32So, with the goal…