NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Every four years, Americans fall in love with a fantasy. A new president will change the federal deficit.Republicans promise growth will outrun the debt.Democrats promise taxes on the rich will fix it.And the U.S. Debt Clock keeps spinning like a Vegas slot machine that only pays out in red ink.As of 2026, the United States owes roughly $38.5 trillion and it’s climbing about $8 billion per day. The net interest payments on the debt officially exceed our annual defense budget.We’re not arguing politics anymore. We’re arguing arithmetic.The Trump Plan: Growth + Tariffs + Tax CutsLet’s be fair: Trump’s economic philosophy has been consistent since he started campaigning.Extend tax cuts — no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security.Add tariff revenue — now a political and legal battle.Shrink bureaucracy — started with DOGE.Grow GDP faster than spending — up only 1.4% last quarter.That worked sort of well when debt was $20 trillion lower and interest rates were near zero.But today’s numbers are very different.The Congressional Budget Office estimates current policy paths keep deficits near $2 trillion annually and push debt to about 120% of GDP within a decade. Here’s the translation. Even if the economy hums at an insane rate…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a Missouri deputy, according to officials.Richard Dean Bird, 45, was apprehended early Tuesday morning following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy that occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said on social media.The incident triggered a manhunt for the suspect, who was considered to be armed and dangerous.The Missouri State Highway Patrol described the suspect as a bald white man with brown eyes standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. The suspect vehicle was earlier identified as a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck with Missouri license plate 9MGX36.The truck was seen in the area of the shooting and was later reported traveling southbound on U.S. Route 160 from Route HH in Christian County. U.S. 160 runs south through southern Missouri and crosses into north-central Arkansas east of Harrison.”Truck has been located,” the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted in the search, wrote Monday night on X.Several lawmakers earlier reacted to the death of the deputy. “A deputy in my home county was shot…

We take a closer look at a very cool Yost Custom Browning Hi-Power SRT model in .40 S&W.I’ve had a nodding acquaintance with Ted Yost for a bunch of years now. I first met him when I attended one of the Gunsite Alumni Shoots, known in the fraternity as GAS. While there, I took advantage and took photos of Ted and his operation, since he was at that time the resident gunsmith at Gunsite. I also happened to win a GSP as the prize for winning the shoot-off, which GSP Ted had built. (Ted, it has since been modified and isn’t like you built it. Sorry about that.)That article gave me entrée to editors and led directly to my starting with Gun Digest books. Thanks, Ted.A few years back, one of the other Gunsite alumni had a firearm in excess of his needs. It was a Browning Hi-Power, in .40S&W, one that Ted had customized. I was deep into a Hi-Power period then—and I had to have it—and the offer was for a very fair (perhaps even bargain) price.So, I bought it.The Yost BHP, in its FN case from the factory, with all the extras.The Favored FortyWhen the .40 S&W…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An eight-year NFL veteran who started 16 games last season has shockingly called it quits for his career. Los Angeles Chargers center Bradley Bozeman announced his decision on Instagram on Monday, saying he is “ready for my next chapter.””This game has given me so much – lessons, lifelong friendships, and memories my family will carry forever. I’ve poured everything I had into this journey, and I walk away grateful and proud.”Bozeman, 31, shared pictures from his time with the Chargers, Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens over his eight years in the league. He saw many different coaches and teammates across three franchises, and he acknowledged them all as well as their fans.  “Thank you to every teammate, coach, and fan I was blessed to cross paths with along the way,” he wrote.Bozeman also showed his love for his family, including his three children: Brody, Bailey and Boone. He also called his wife, Nikki, “unbelievable,” calling her his “ride or die from the very beginning,” and adding “I couldn’t have done any of this without you!”Bozeman finished off his post with a quote he heard during his career. “’Every career – no matter how decorated…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Ore., compared U.S. enforcement of immigration law to “terrorism” during a Saturday town hall and promised to dismantle the chief U.S. immigration enforcement agency if Democrats regained power.”The frank terrorism that is being invoked – when we call that out and stand together, I think people will continue to not want to do that work,” Dexter told an audience at Wy’east Middle School in Oregon.”I’m not supposed to get political, but if there’s a change in political will, then we can absolutely dismantle and abolish ICE altogether,” Dexter said, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Dexter, a freshman progressive lawmaker, is one of many Democrats who have called for reforms to the agency in the wake of public unrest in Minnesota over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. When two civilians in Minneapolis were shot and killed in separate confrontations with immigration officials in January, Dexter was among the first lawmakers who promised to vote against any spending legislation for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that didn’t also include major reforms to ICE, which operates under DHS.Although the vast majority of Democrats eventually adopted Dexter’s stance over DHS funding,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A manhunt is underway in Missouri after a deputy was shot and killed Monday afternoon.The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the alert was issued out of Highlandville following the fatal shooting of a Christian County deputy just before 4 p.m. The suspect vehicle has been identified as a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab pickup truck with Missouri license plate 9MGX36. Authorities said the truck was seen in the area of the shooting and was last reported traveling southbound on U.S. Route 160 from Route HH in Christian County. U.S. 160 runs south through southern Missouri and crosses into north-central Arkansas east of Harrison.The vehicle is described as having a silver brush guard, a rusted roof, black body trim, tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch. No suspect description has been released.Officials are urging anyone who sees the vehicle not to approach it and to call 911 immediately.”A deputy in my home county was shot and killed today. Erin and I are praying for his family. May justice be swift,” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said in a statement to Fox News Digital.Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., called the shooting “a devastating loss in Christian…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the allocation of $35 million in state funding to support illegal immigrants as the Trump administration carries out its massive deportation agenda.Newsom’s office is releasing the money that the legislature set aside in the state budget to help philanthropic partners support immigrant families with food assistance and other resources, according to a press release.These funds are on top of funds the state already allocated to provide legal resources to those facing deportation.”While the federal government targets hardworking families, California stands with them – uniting partners and funding local communities to help support their neighbors,” Newsom said in the release. “The urgent need grows as the Trump Administration accelerates mass detention, tramples due process, and funds authoritarian enforcement with over $170 billion. As the Trump Administration chooses cruelty and chaos, California chooses community.” A spokesperson for Newsom said he has been speaking with immigrant families and community leaders about the federal government’s immigration crackdown.”People are afraid to leave their homes, afraid to go to school or work, and unable to afford groceries,” the spokesperson told CalMatters.California allocated the money despite significant budget constraints, as Newsom’s office anticipates a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A chief spokesperson for Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom lashed out at a reporter Monday asking for medical records documenting his dyslexia diagnosis.Newsom, who’s been outspoken about his dyslexia since at least 2004 when he was mayor of San Francisco, is facing blowback for comments he made in Atlanta, Georgia over the weekend when he invoked his reading disability.RealClearPolitics correspondent Susan Crabtree revealed the expletive-tinged response she received when she asked for proof of Newsom’s dyslexia diagnosis, which the governor previously said he received in 1972 when he was a young child. “Hey Susan — thanks for reaching out,” wrote Newsom’s communications director Izzy Gardon, according to a screenshot of the email Crabtree shared on X.”Respectfully, f— off,” Gardon told Crabtree.Fox News Digital asked Gardon whether he was speaking in a personal capacity or spoke behalf of Newsom and whether he approved the response to Crabtree. Gardon replied, “Yes, Susan can f— off.”When asked whether that sentiment was shared by Newsom himself, Gardon replied, “The governor literally has no idea who Susan is.”GAVIN NEWSOM’S WIFE SCOLDS REPORTERS AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDING BILL SIGNING CEREMONYIn a statement to Fox News Digital, Crabtree suggested…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Friends of Joe Biden are said to be concerned about the former president as he battles an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to reports.While aides told how he is doing well, others have reportedly mentioned increased tiredness as a worry and say it pertains to Biden’s medical treatment.According to The Washington Post, four friends who spoke with Biden in recent months said they had not received any updates about his health.But they told the outlet that over the past several weeks Biden has, at times, seemed more fatigued, something they attributed to the strain of cancer he is managing and its treatment. A fifth person, however, told the outlet that Biden is active and engaged and remains “encouraged and positive about his prognosis given his positive response to treatment.”The aides also maintained that the 83-year-old was doing well and continuing his work, including writing his memoir and preparing for upcoming public appearances.Biden is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Feb. 27 to deliver remarks marking the sixth anniversary of his primary victory in the state.5 CELEBRITIES WHO WENT PUBLIC WITH ALARMING HEALTH DIAGNOSES IN 2025 In 2025, Biden’s office announced…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin “El Mencho” over the weekend.On Monday, Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to “enhance public safety and homeland security operations” across Texas. He said the surge is in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that he believes poses a growing threat to American civilians.”Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to public safety and national security,” said Abbott. “By increasing proactive efforts to defend against cartel violence, Texas will continue to utilize every tool and strategy to protect our state and our nation.”He vowed that in the face of increased cartel violence, “We will not cower to criminals who impose terror on our fellow Texans and Americans.” At the governor’s direction, the state is surging Texas Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers, Criminal Investigations Division, and Special Operations Group resources to the border region to “detect, interdict, and apprehend criminals, and to prevent spillover activity from transnational threats.”Texas is also increasing its Tactical Marine Unit…