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Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race
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Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, setting up a primary matchup ahead of the March 3, 2026 election.

The seat is currently held by Sen. John Cornyn. Crockett is expected to make her formal announcement this evening, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

According to CBS News Texas, Crockett filed the paperwork on Monday, “hours ahead of a planned news conference where she is set to announce her plans.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks as MoveOn Political Action launches its nationwide Won’t Back Down Tour with a rally in Phoenix on Aug. 3, 2025.

The announcement is scheduled to take place 90 minutes before Texas’s 6 p.m. CT filing deadline for candidates entering the 2026 primary.

Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin in the Democratic primary. His campaign has gained national attention and reported raising a record $6.2 million in the first three weeks after launching.

Following Crockett’s filing, Talarico released a statement saying:

“We’re building a movement in Texas — fueled by record-breaking grassroots fundraising and 10,000 volunteers who are putting in the work to defeat the billionaire mega-donors and puppet politicians who have taken over our state. Our movement is rooted in unity over division — so we welcome Congresswoman Crockett into this race.”

Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race earlier Monday ahead of Crockett’s expected announcement, positioning her as the top candidate in the Democratic field.

Polling released in recent weeks indicates that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is outperforming likely Democratic challengers, including Crockett, in statewide matchups.

Additional polling shows Cornyn, Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt holding 26%, 25%, and 24% support, respectively, in a potential Republican primary.

Crockett leads the Democratic field in the latest University of Houston/Texas Southern University survey.

She recently appeared on MS Now, the weekend after Thanksgiving, saying she was “closer to yes than I am no” when asked about entering the race.

During previous interviews, including one with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Crockett said she believed she could defeat Paxton in a general election, citing internal polling.

She had earlier indicated she would make a decision by Thanksgiving. The campaign buildup included public teasing of her potential run, with segments noting that her self-described selling point in the race was the color of her skin.

Illegal Alien Trucker Almost Takes Out Oklahoma State Trooper in Wild Dashcam Video
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Illegal Alien Trucker Almost Takes Out Oklahoma State Trooper in Wild Dashcam Video

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Troopers from Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop E responded to a roadway hazard last month on US-69 in Pittsburg County after a commercial motor vehicle hauling loose tires lost part of its load.

The tires crossed a barrier wall and struck an OHP unit, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers.

The driver stopped and was identified as Kutmanali Bekbolot, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan.

During the traffic stop, troopers determined that Bekbolot did not understand English.

According to OHP, the investigation showed he had been living in New York, where he was issued a commercial driver’s license.

Troopers questioned his immigration status and contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

After the consultation, authorities determined that Bekbolot did not have legal status to be in the United States.

He was taken into custody and later transferred to ICE. Bekbolot told officials he entered the country through Mexico.

OHP said the incident demonstrated the value of its coordination with federal immigration authorities.

The agency reported that individuals without legal status who hold commercial driver’s licenses are not meeting standard requirements for licensed commercial drivers.

OHP noted concerns about roadway safety and cited previous incidents in which loose tires caused injuries and fatalities. In this case, only the OHP unit was damaged.

The agency said the response aligned with its mission to protect Oklahoma residents by enforcing safety requirements and identifying risks that emerge during traffic stops.

Troopers reported that immediate action was necessary because unsecured tire loads have led to serious crashes in the past.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol released video of the interaction between Bekbolot and the OHP officer.

In the footage, the driver struggled to answer basic questions, and the trooper asked multiple times where Bekbolot lived before he provided a response.

Officials said the video illustrated communication difficulties that occurred during the stop and contributed to the decision to review the driver’s documentation.

Bekbolot held a New York commercial driver’s license at the time of the incident.

According to troopers, the tire load came loose because it had not been secured properly.

Several tires entered the opposite lanes after bouncing over the barrier wall, and one struck the patrol unit involved in the stop.

Federal and state officials have acknowledged challenges connected to commercial driver’s license issuance procedures that developed in previous years.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that federal authorities are reviewing the matter, including cases in which licenses were issued to individuals later determined not to have lawful status.

The department has stated publicly that it intends to evaluate state licensing practices in coordination with federal partners.

OHP has reported that the agency will continue working with ICE when immigration questions arise during traffic stops, particularly when commercial vehicles are involved.

Officials said the agency will take steps to address any conditions that could endanger Oklahoma drivers, including unsecured cargo on commercial vehicles.

‘Where Did Ilhan Omar Get All That Darn Money From?’: Rob Finnerty
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‘Where Did Ilhan Omar Get All That Darn Money From?’: Rob Finnerty

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Rob Finnerty raised concerns about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s financial history during a Newsmax segment, focusing on the sharp increase in her reported net worth between 2018 and 2024.

Finnerty outlined Omar’s financial timeline and questioned how her assets grew from tens of thousands of dollars to more than $30 million in a few years.

According to Finnerty, Omar’s financial disclosures showed a net worth of about $65,000 when she first ran for Congress in 2018.

During his segment, he said she was married at the time to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi and noted that her assets remained modest through 2020.

Finnerty stated that after divorcing and remarrying Ahmed Hirsi, “her net worth was still right around $65,000.”

Finnerty recounted Omar’s subsequent marriages and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding them.

He referenced long-standing allegations about her past immigration history while emphasizing that they have not resulted in legal action.

During the segment, Finnerty said, “We don’t know for sure, because Ilhan Omar likely married her brother at one point to get him into this country illegally when she came here from Somalia, which, by the way, is a federal crime, and she’s serving in Congress, and nobody talks about this.”

He then turned to developments from 2021 through 2024.

By that period, Omar had married Tim Mynett, a political consultant whose firm previously worked with her campaign.

Finnerty contrasted Mynett’s financial profile with Omar’s current reported assets.

“So by 2024 Ilhan is married to a new person, a white guy named Tim. There’s Tim, Tim Minette, and Tim is not a rich man, but now he is. Tim’s rich now, because somehow, over the course of the last three years, Ilhan Omar’s net worth has skyrocketed to over $30 million and counting,” Finnerty said.

He emphasized the dramatic pace of the increase.

“Meaning she went from having right around $65,000 to $30 million in three years. Think about that. Powerball drawing is tonight. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Ilhan Omar did not win the lottery. Bernie Madoff was cheating, and he still wasn’t doing that well. That is a 46,000% increase in less than three years.”

Finnerty questioned whether such an increase could reasonably be attributed to investment success or ordinary financial activity, referencing the period of the Biden-Harris administration.

“Now. How do you suppose that happened? Do you really expect us all to believe that she just played the stock market like she’s got a great investor and they just got kind of lucky over the course of the Biden presidency.”

He concluded by asking why more officials and media outlets have not examined Omar’s financial disclosures.

“So once again, where did Ilhan Omar get all that money? And why is she trying to make Americans feel bad for Somalian criminals.”

Finnerty said he believes the questions merit further review and argued that the scope of Omar’s financial growth demands greater transparency from the Minnesota lawmaker.

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Cover Up?: FBI Appears to Have Known Who the J6 Pipe Bomber Was in 2021
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Cover Up?: FBI Appears to Have Known Who the J6 Pipe Bomber Was in 2021

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Brian Cole, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, was taken into custody last Thursday and charged with use of an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials.

According to federal investigators, Cole admitted to planting pipe bombs at the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021, the night before the Capitol riot.

Court documents and public records indicate that the FBI had information identifying Cole as the suspect as early as April 2021.

The January 6 Select Committee, chaired by Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, released its pipe bomb report and compared its findings with the affidavit produced by the FBI.

The report stated that “[in] April 2021, the case team identified a [redacted] user who was in the area of the DNC at the time the suspect can be seen on video footage using their phone. The FBI requested and received the ‘historical cell tower data’ for the user and as of April 2021, the case team was attempting to ‘further analyze’ the user’s movements. It is ultimately unclear what happened with respect to this lead.”

The affidavit released by the FBI described Cole’s phone movements and financial activity.

“Provider records show that the COLE CELLPHONE connected with Provider cell phone towers consistent with the COLE CELLPHONE being in the area of the RNC and DNC on January 2, 2021. The COLE CELLPHONE engage in approximately seven data session transactions with Provider towers between 7:39 p.m. and 8:24 p.m. Provider’s historical cell site data shows the specific tower for each of the transactions along with the sector of the tower that engaged in the transaction with the COLE CELLPHONE,” the filing said.

The affidavit also documented investigators’ review of Cole’s bank and credit card activity.

“The FBI has identified one bank checking account and six credit cards (the ‘Accounts’) used by COLE. The FBI obtained records for the checking account and three credit cards for the time period January 2018 to January 2021. Three additional credit cards were obtained for the time period of January 2018 to November 2025. The FBI reviewed the transaction history for all of these Accounts.”

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated that investigators solved the case without any new evidence.

Officials said the suspect’s location data and financial records provided the basis for identifying Cole in connection with the devices placed outside the two political headquarters.

Cole’s arrest came nearly five years after the bombs were discovered on January 6, 2021.

The devices were located outside the RNC and DNC buildings and prompted evacuations in the surrounding areas.

The FBI later confirmed that both devices were rendered safe by law enforcement.

Cole’s family described him as an “autistic recluse” and a “computer nerd” who lived in the basement of his parents’ home in Woodbridge, Virginia.

His grandmother told the Daily Mail that he had no party affiliation and that he was not a supporter of President Trump.

Cole appeared in federal court on Friday for an initial hearing before a magistrate judge in Washington, D.C. Further proceedings in the case are pending.

EV Hype Fizzles as Tax Credits End and Real Costs Smack Buyers in the Face
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EV Hype Fizzles as Tax Credits End and Real Costs Smack Buyers in the Face

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Interest in electric vehicles is declining among American consumers following the expiration of federal tax incentives and ongoing concerns about affordability, repair costs, and charging access, according to analysts assessing recent market activity.

Demand for EVs dropped after the Sept. 30 termination of federal tax credits — a $7,500 new-vehicle credit and a $4,000 used-vehicle credit — which were eliminated under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” signed into law in July.

The approaching deadline prompted a wave of last-minute purchases before the incentives expired, but analysts say sales have since cooled.

“If you look at the most recent months — so October, November — you’re going to see that it hasn’t come to a halt, but a noticeable drop,” Ivan Drury, director of insights at Edmunds, told FOX Business.

He added that the industry will now get a clearer view of true consumer interest without the influence of federal subsidies.

Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, said the coming months will reveal how the market functions without federal incentives shaping buyer behavior.

“I think in the next six months, we’re probably going to really see the market get to that place of natural demand without that carrot of an incentive,” Valdez Streaty said.

The slowdown, however, began well before the credits ended.

A June survey released by AAA found that only 16% of U.S. adults said they were “very likely” or “likely” to purchase a fully electric vehicle as their next car.

That figure was down two percentage points from the previous year and nine points from 2022.

Major obstacles identified in the survey included high repair and battery replacement costs.

Valdez Streaty noted that EVs currently cost about $10,000 more on average than comparable gas-powered vehicles, contributing to hesitation among buyers.

“Affordability is a big issue with EV adoption,” she said, adding that many consumers are unaware that EVs typically come with battery warranties between eight and ten years.

Charging infrastructure remains another significant concern. “Infrastructure is another barrier,” Valdez Streaty said.

“I think consumers think about well, ‘What about when I have to go on that long commute or I have a vacation? I want to be able to have accessible, reliable, easy-to-use infrastructure.’”

Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette echoed those concerns when discussing EV adoption trends.

He said he believes electric vehicles will continue to be part of the automotive landscape but argued that expectations should reflect current market realities.

“It’s a niche market at the moment — probably will continue to be that way for some time,” Brouillette told FOX Business Network’s “Varney & Co.” on Thursday.

“And I think the rules that the president is rescinding… he’s absolutely correct in this.”

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a reset of federal fuel standards that had been heightened under the Biden-Harris administration.

According to the White House, the change will save “$109 billion in total” for American families.

Industry analysts expect EV adoption to remain steady but limited in the near term, with affordability and infrastructure access continuing to shape consumer decisions as the market adjusts to post-incentive conditions.

Senator Schmitt Utterly Embarrasses ABC’s Stephanopoulos on His Own Show
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Senator Schmitt Utterly Embarrasses ABC’s Stephanopoulos on His Own Show

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Senator Eric Schmitt defended President Trump’s actions against maritime drug smuggling during an exchange with George Stephanopoulos, arguing that Trump is exercising clear constitutional authority to target cartel operations at sea.

Schmitt said attempts to portray the administration as lenient on drug trafficking are politically driven and disconnected from the scale of the threat.

Stephanopoulos opened the discussion by asking, “In the Senate and Senator, let me just begin where we left off with Congressman Smith. You support this pardon of the former Honduran president.”

Schmitt responded that he did not have detailed knowledge of the specific case, but he took issue with the broader implication.

He said, “I’m not familiar with the facts or circumstances, but I think what’s telling here is to try to imply that somehow President Trump is soft on on drug smuggling is just ridiculous. It’s totally ridiculous. He’s the he’s provided border security like we’ve never seen before. And the fact is, these cartels now, because the southern border is closed, they’ve gone to the high seas.”

Schmitt argued that the President has both constitutional and congressional authority to act.

He told Stephanopoulos, “So President Trump is acting with his core article, two powers. No serious legal expert would doubt that the President has authority to blow Narco terrorists out of the water who are poisoning 100,000 Americans every year.”

He referenced recent major sporting events to emphasize the death toll, adding that the combined attendance of two championship stadiums equals the number of Americans killed by narcotics annually.

Schmitt noted that Congress has already delegated authority for designating terrorist organizations.

He said, “President Trump has been delegated the authority by Congress to designate terrorist organizations. He’s done that. He sent a letter to Congress saying he was going to initiate these strikes. We’ve had regular briefings about it, including from Secretary of State, Rubio, including from other high ranking officials in the Department of Defense. He’s executing those.”

He then accused Democrats of attempting to manufacture controversy for political purposes, saying, “What we have now are Democrats who have such x ray vision and clairvoyance that they know the intentions of Narco terrorists on boats, yet we’re so blind to see that they had a president for four years that was operating as a vegetable in Joe Biden.”

Schmitt said efforts to challenge Trump’s actions stem from opposition to a shift in foreign policy priorities.

According to Schmitt, “Forgive me if I’m a little skeptical that this isn’t all about politics and trying to take out Secretary hegset, that’s what this whole thing’s been about. George. They didn’t want him confirmed. They didn’t want a realist in place. They didn’t want to shift from their pet projects around the world and trying to build democracies in the sands of the Middle East. By the barrel of a gun, we have core national interests at stake, the homeland in the Western Hemisphere, in the rise of China. That’s what this administration is focused on. The Democrats are just upset about that, and they try to create some controversy each and every week, and it goes nowhere.”

Stephanopoulos pressed again, saying, “What do you mean? You’re not familiar with the facts and circumstances apart, and it’s been well reported all across the country as the former president of Honduras, he was convicted of conspiring to bring in 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, also also guns and other materials. It’s been front page news across the country, aren’t you? Aren’t you curious about that?”

Schmitt responded by criticizing the framing of the question and the direction of the interview.

He said, “Well, I’m curious about your pushback on that particular point. With your previous guest, you had zero pushback because he’s giving the Democrat talking points like you spew every single week, which is probably why your ratings are so bad.”

He then returned to the broader policy argument, stating, “But to make the point, what I’m saying is that you’re trying to you’re trying to divert here the attention from what the American people actually support. 75% of Americans support us blowing Narco terrorists out of the water in.”

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Pardoned Dem Rep Says Biden’s DOJ Tried to Bribe and Entrap Him
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Pardoned Dem Rep Says Biden’s DOJ Tried to Bribe and Entrap Him

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Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas said Sunday that federal officials connected to the Department of Justice attempted to bribe and entrap him in an undercover sting operation before prosecutors brought charges alleging he accepted funds tied to foreign interests.

Cuellar discussed the matter during an interview on “Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo,” where he described what he said was a fabricated company and financial account established to deliver payments to him as a supposed bribe.

“… even went and did a sting operation, a separate sting operation to try to bribe me. And that failed, and what they did there was wrong. So again, no quid pro quo from any of the evidence, from any of the individuals,” Cuellar told Bartiromo.

“And, therefore, they even did attempted [sic] a sting operation where they were trying to entrap me, and that failed.”

The Justice Department indicted Cuellar in May 2024, alleging he accepted about $600,000 from an oil and gas company linked to the Azerbaijani government and from a Mexican bank in exchange for directing U.S. foreign policy in ways that benefitted Azerbaijan. Cuellar has denied any wrongdoing.

Bartiromo asked Cuellar who he believed was behind the attempted operation.

Cuellar said materials obtained by his legal team showed the effort originated in Washington.

“We got all the testimony, the [FBI official form] 302s, the sting operation. They set up a false company, [and] a false account. They took out money — we saw all this — they took out the money and they said this money was to bribe me. They try to use this money,” Cuellar said.

“They talked to my D.C. staff. My D.C. staff told them, ‘No, there was nothing there.’ So they actually returned the money back to the account because they couldn’t bribe me. So the Biden administration, they tried to entrap me and try to bribe me and that failed.”

Cuellar said prosecutors in Houston did not participate in the effort and that actions tied to the probe came from officials in Washington.

“And this is very significant because — one more thing — everything came in from the DOJ in D.C. Everything came from the DOC [sic] office there. The local office, that is the one in Houston, never got enough. And from my sources, they did not get involved because they felt there was not a case and they said, ‘We’re not gonna get involved,’” Cuellar said.

“The Houston office said, ‘We’re not gonna get involved.’ It’s all the DOJ people in Washington, D.C.”

Cuellar and his wife were charged with receiving payments linked to Azerbaijan and a Mexican financial institution over a seven-year span.

Prosecutors allege he used his congressional role to influence U.S. policy. Cuellar publicly denied the allegations after the indictment was announced.

“I want to be clear that both my wife and I are innocent of these allegations,” Cuellar said in May 2024.

“Before I took any action, I proactively sought legal advice from the House Ethics Committee, who gave me more than one written opinion, along with an additional opinion from a national law firm.”

Cuellar represents a largely Hispanic district and has described himself as a moderate Democrat.

He has broken with his party on several issues, including immigration enforcement, and criticized Joe Biden’s approach to the border.

He also objected when some House Democrats opposed deporting a suspected MS-13 member earlier in the year.

Cuellar supported multiple Republican-backed proposals, including those related to migrant-related crime, women’s athletics, and the bipartisan agreement that reopened the federal government following the 2025 shutdown.

Traffic Stop Turns into Delivery Room as Trooper Delivers Newborn on the Highway
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Traffic Stop Turns into Delivery Room as Trooper Delivers Newborn on the Highway

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A routine assignment for an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper turned into an unexpected medical response when he helped deliver a baby on the side of a southwest Oklahoma highway.

According to OHP, Trooper Tyler Shelby had been dispatched on November 22 to assist with traffic control for an approaching ambulance carrying a woman in active labor.

With just a short distance to cover, Shelby arrived within moments.

His dash camera showed a black Chevrolet Camaro pulled onto the shoulder with its passenger door open and the expectant mother bracing herself in the front seat.

Shelby approached to reassure her that medical help was seconds away.

As he reached the vehicle, the situation shifted quickly.

“The baby is coming!” the woman said.

Shelby responded, “Well, don’t push!” but the delivery was already underway.

OHP said the baby arrived within seconds, leaving Shelby to assist with the birth on the highway shoulder.

He later minimized his role, saying, “All I did was play catch.”

Paramedics arrived shortly afterward and transported the mother and her newborn son, Finley, to a nearby hospital for additional care.

According to OHP, both were reported to be doing well.

After the ambulance departed, Shelby returned immediately to his regular patrol duties.

“Trooper Shelby then went right back to work, ready for the next call,” the agency said.

“We’re happy to report that both mother and baby are doing great!”

The agency noted that troopers receive medical instruction that includes training for childbirth, though such situations are rare.

“Our medical training includes the basics of delivering a baby – something we hope we don’t encounter often – but when the moment comes, our troopers are ready to help,” OHP stated.

“To the family, we are thrilled for you and grateful that Trooper Shelby could be there in your moment of need! Congratulations on your new arrival!”

OHP also pointed out that unusual emergency births outside of hospitals do occur.

Earlier this year, officials said a Michigan couple delivered their baby in a McDonald’s parking lot while on their way to the hospital.

Sydney Sweeney Goes Topless in Behind-the-Scenes Photo, Addresses ‘Great Jeans’ Ad
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Sydney Sweeney Goes Topless in Behind-the-Scenes Photo, Addresses ‘Great Jeans’ Ad

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Sydney Sweeney shared new behind-the-scenes images from preparations for the New York City premiere of “The Housemaid,” offering a look at the days she spent promoting the film alongside costar Amanda Seyfried.

One of the snapshots showed Sweeney smiling while covering her chest with her hands as her team adjusted a nude corset, appearing to prepare for the event.

Sweeney and Seyfried spent several days in New York City promoting the psychological thriller, participating in interviews and joint appearances.

Sweeney included multiple photos and clips of the two together in her Saturday post, showing them painting self-portraits and engaging in lighthearted moments during press interviews.

 

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Both actresses also appeared on “The Today” show, with Sweeney sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their visit.

The pair attended the film’s NYC premiere on Tuesday night.

Sweeney walked the red carpet in a sequined dress, while Seyfried wore a pink ruched gown.

Additional photos from Sweeney’s post captured their appearance at the event.

In addition to promoting the film, Sweeney addressed the controversy that arose last summer involving an American Eagle advertisement that featured the phrase “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.”

The slogan prompted online criticism from some who claimed it carried inappropriate connotations.

Speaking to People, Sweeney discussed the issue and stated she opposed hateful interpretations of the campaign.

She said she is “against hate and divisiveness” and added, “Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true.”

Sweeney continued her promotional events for “The Housemaid” throughout the week while sharing updates from the press tour with her followers.

Biden Policies Let Illegals Buy Homes with Taxpayer Money, HUD Sec Shuts it Down
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Biden Policies Let Illegals Buy Homes with Taxpayer Money, HUD Sec Shuts it Down

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said the Biden-Harris administration allowed illegal aliens to obtain housing benefits and access government-backed mortgages, contributing to rising housing costs and tightening supply.

Turner discussed the issue during an interview on Mornings with Maria, where he detailed recent actions taken by HUD and the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the misuse of taxpayer-funded housing programs.

Maria Bartiromo opened the discussion by addressing the impact of illegal immigration on housing availability.

“Probing how illegal immigrants have put a strain on the housing market. What can you tell us? You signed a memorandum with the DHS to end wasteful misappropriation of taxpayer money, absolutely, for, quote, illegal alien exploitation of housing programs. You’re also working with the Federal Housing Administration to crack down on government backed mortgages for illegals. How do they get a mortgage if you’re actually illegal in the country?” Bartiromo asked.

Turner said the problem intensified under the prior administration.

“Well, Maria, you know, during the Biden administration, there were over 12 million illegal aliens that came over the border, straining our housing supply and making the cost go up,” Turner said.

He added that HUD and DHS leadership had entered into a formal agreement to stop unlawful access to federal housing benefits.

“And so we work with Secretary known at DHS, as you alluded to, to make sure that only American citizens are living in HUD funded housing.”

Turner also said the department ended access to FHA-backed mortgages for individuals in the country illegally.

“We also took away FHA backed mortgages from illegal aliens during the Biden administration, they turned a blind eye, but we’re going to keep the law to make sure that these mortgages, which are backed by the taxpayer, go only to the American people.”

He emphasized that HUD is implementing new reporting requirements for public housing authorities to verify occupancy.

“And lastly, we are mandating that every public housing authority give us a comprehensive account who is living in every unit in taxpayer HUD funded housing.”

The memorandum between HUD and DHS directs federal agencies to prevent ineligible individuals from using taxpayer-supported housing programs and requires heightened verification standards across public housing authorities nationwide.

Turner said the goal is to ensure housing benefits are reserved for citizens and legal residents in accordance with federal law.

HUD’s recent initiatives come amid broader administration efforts to address the effects of high housing demand, constrained supply, and increased federal scrutiny of benefits programs.


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