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Grand jury rejects DOJ effort to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged military to defy illegal orders
A grand jury in the nation's capital on Tuesday refused the Justice Department's attempt to indict a group of Democratic lawmakers who encouraged U.S. military members to ignore "illegal" orders in a video posted online.
The DOJ opened an investigation into the video featuring six Democratic lawmakers calling on troops and members of the intelligence community to defy illegal orders from the federal government. The lawmakers all served in the military or at intelligence agencies.
The lawmakers in the video were Sens. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Mark Kelly of Arizona, as well as Reps. Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire and Jason Crow of Colorado.
"This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens," the lawmakers said in the video. "Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats coming to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution."
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Grand jurors declined to sign off on charges against the lawmakers, according to The Associated Press. It was not immediately clear whether prosecutors had pursued indictments against all six lawmakers or what charges they attempted to bring.
Prosecutors could still attempt to secure an indictmentto secure an indictment against the Democrats.
President Donald Trump had accused the lawmakers of being "traitors" who engaged in "sedition at the highest level" and "should be in jail." He even suggested they should be executed over the video, although he later attempted to walk that comment back.
Slotkin, who previously worked at the CIA and Defense Department, was targeted with a bomb threat just days after the clip and Trump's subsequent statements suggesting the Democrats be executed.
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"Tonight we can score one for the Constitution, our freedom of speech, and the rule of law," Slotkin said in a statement on Tuesday. "But today wasn’t just an embarrassing day for the Administration. It was another sad day for our country."
Kelly, a former Navy pilot, called the attempt to bring charges an "outrageous abuse of power by Donald Trump and his lackeys."
"Donald Trump wants every American to be too scared to speak out against him," Kelly said on X. "The most patriotic thing any of us can do is not back down."
In November, the Pentagon launched an investigation into Kelly, pointing to a federal law that allows retired service members to be recalled to active duty on orders of the secretary for possible court-martial or other punishment.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has censured Kelly and is attempting to retroactively demote Kelly from his retired rank of captain over his participation in the video, which affirms that refusing unlawful orders is a standard part of military protocol.
"As a retired Navy Captain who is still receiving a military pension, Captain Kelly knows he is still accountable to military justice," Hegseth wrote in an X post on Jan. 5.
Kelly responded by suing Hegseth to block those proceedings, which he called an unconstitutional act of retribution.
During a hearing last week, a judge appeared to be skeptical of key arguments that a government attorney made in defense of Hegseth's move last month to censure the Arizona senator.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
American Ashley Farquharson captures rare Olympic luge medal at Winter Games
Ashley Farquharson raced to Olympic glory in luge on Tuesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
The American luger became emotional when she checked the scoreboard and realized she earned her first Olympic medal. Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.
Farquharson, who started sliding as an after-school activity when she was growing up in Park City, Utah, said it was almost hard to believe what she had accomplished.
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"It really didn’t feel real," Farquharson said after her victory. "And then everyone meeting me on the ice, and the whirlwind it’s been since then has really cemented it. For a couple seconds when I was coming up the outrun, I was like, ‘that’s not real.’"
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Germany’s Julia Taubitz took the gold medal, winning by almost a full second, a monster margin in luge. Latvia’s Elena Bota was second, matching her country’s best Olympic result.
Until Farquharson's feat, Erin Hamlin was the last American to earn a bronze medal, doing so at the 2014 Sochi Games.
"This was the dream," Taubitz said. "And now the dream comes true."
Farquharson didn’t medal in any of her first 54 World Cup races before finally breaking through this season.
She wasn’t the fastest, but she was more than good enough. She’s an Olympic medalist. Farquharson’s ability will never be questioned again.
"Super happy for Ashley, very happy for USA Luge," longtime U.S. teammate Emily Fischnaller said. "I mean, we are the ones on the sled, but there’s a team behind us with everything that we do. So, that’s just a testament to all the work that everyone has put into it."
Luge is a sport in which athletes slide on their backs on sleds down an iced track at high speeds.
Fischnaller was 12th for the Americans in 3:33.035, falling from fifth after three runs following trouble in her final heat. Summer Britcher of the U.S., a two-time World Cup race winner this season and now a four-time Olympian, was 14th in 3:33.553.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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LeBron James ends historic 21-year streak after missing too many games this season
LeBron James’ latest absence for the Los Angeles Lakers ended a 21-year streak that might not be rivaled in NBA history.
James has officially hit 18 missed games this season, as he sits out Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. As a result, James won’t be able to hit the 65-game minimum needed to be considered for league awards, as per the collective bargaining agreement.
So, for the first time since 2004, James won’t be on the All-NBA teams.
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What didn’t help James’ case was missing the first 14 games of the 2025-26 season due to sciatica. Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs.
That is the case in this Tuesday night matchup, as the Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the league-best Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-110, on Monday night in Los Angeles.
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James’ injury designation is currently left foot arthritis, and head coach JJ Redick is also dealing with Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart all ruled out, forcing him to get creative with his lineup in this game.
But in the grand scheme of NBA history, James’ streak of 21 years making an All-NBA team straight is the definition of unprecedented. He also the all-time leader in first-team All-NBA selections with 13 — two ahead of Karl Malone and the late Kobe Bryant.
Bryant was a part of the first-team All-NBA squad that James missed during his rookie season in 2003-04. Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal and Jason Kidd filled out the rest of that group.
But after his first NBA season, where he was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.6 steals over 79 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
From there, James made second-team All-NBA the next season and didn’t stop landing on one of the three teams until this season.
It’s Year 23 for James, who is still averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game across 35 contests for the Lakers, who are 32-20 this season, good for fifth in the Western Conference.
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Key House committee advances nationwide voter ID bill, setting up 2026 election fight
The House of Representatives is readying to vote on a bill that would mandate photo identification for voters across the United States in the coming 2026 midterm elections.
The House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper before most bills see a chamber-wide vote, advanced the SAVE America Act on Tuesday as conservatives continue to pressure the Senate to take up the bill after its likely House passage.
It's a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at keeping non-citizens from participating in U.S. elections.
Democrats have attacked the bill as tantamount to voter suppression, while Republicans argue that it's necessary after the influx of millions of illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. during the four years of the Biden administration.
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Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters it would get a vote on Wednesday.
The legislation is led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, in the House, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, in the Senate.
It is an updated version of Roy's Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the House in April 2025 but was never taken up in the Senate.
Whereas the SAVE Act would create a new federal proof of citizenship mandate in the voter registration process and impose requirements for states to keep their rolls clear of ineligible voters, the updated bill would also require photo ID to vote in any federal elections.
It would also require information-sharing between state election officials and federal authorities in verifying citizenship on current voter rolls and enable the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pursue immigration cases if non-citizens were found to be listed as eligible to vote.
The legislation is highly likely to pass the House, where the vast majority — if not virtually all — Republicans have supported similar pushes in the past.
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But in the Senate, where current rules say 60 votes are needed to overcome a filibuster and hold a final vote on a bill, at least seven Democrats would be needed even if all Republicans stuck together.
It's why House conservatives are pushing Senate GOP leaders to change rules in a way that would effectively do away with the 60-vote threshold, even if alternative paths mean paralyzing the upper chamber with hours of nonstop debate.
"[Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.] will take it up. The only question is, will he take it up in an environment where it can pass?" Roy posed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday.
"My view is that the majority leader can and should. I'm not afraid of amendment votes…we should table all their amendments, force them to run through all their speaking, make them take the floor and filibuster."
Eileen Gu garners backlash for commenting on Trump's statement while representing China
American-born Team China Olympic skier Eileen Gu came under immense scrutiny on social media this week after making comments about President Donald Trump's recent criticism of U.S. Olympian Hunter Hess.
Gu, who was born in San Francisco, is the highest-paid Winter Olympic athlete in the world, making an estimated $23 million in 2025 alone amid partnerships with Chinese companies, including the Bank of China, and western companies. Gu has said she represents China for her mother, who was born there.
Gu has never spoken out publicly against China's alleged human rights abuses, including the nation's alleged systematic campaign of repression against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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However, Gu has commented on Trump's criticism of Hess for expressing "mixed emotions" about representing the U.S. in Milan Cortina.
"I’m sorry that the headline that is eclipsing the Olympics has to be something so unrelated to the spirit of the Games. It really runs contrary to everything the Olympics should be," Gu told reporters Monday.
"The whole point of sport is to bring people together. … One of the very few common languages, that of the human body, that of the human spirit, the competitive spirit, the capacity to break not only records, but especially in our sport, literally the human limit. How wonderful is that?"
Gu also claimed she had been "caught in the crossfire" herself.
"As someone who has got caught in the crossfire before, I feel sorry for the athletes," Gu said. "I hope that they can ski to their very best."
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Gu's comments have incited backlash on social media, with many critics pointing out that Gu has never spoken out against China for its alleged human rights violations.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom blasted Gu in a lengthy X post, calling her a "traitor."
"Eileen Gu is a traitor. She was born in America, raised in America, lives in America, and chose to compete against her own country for the worst human rights abuser on the planet, China. She built her fame in a free country, then chose to represent an authoritarian regime while cashing in on endorsements linked by watchdog groups to mass detention and forced labor camps. When human rights come up, she disappears," Kanter wrote.
"That’s not neutrality. That’s a choice. She chose to play for a country responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of its own people and that is running concentration camps right now, instead of the country where she was born and given opportunity."
Hudson Institute senior fellow Michael Sobolik also pointed out Gu's silence on China's alleged persecution of Uyghurs and the political imprisonment of individuals who oppose Xi Jinping.
"Listen, it’s fine for athletes to criticize the U.S. president. It also isn’t that interesting because it happens all the time. What’s interesting about this story … is that Eileen Gu is an American skier competing for China. No mention about whether the CCP’s genocide of Uyghurs ‘runs contrary to everything the Olympics should be.’ No criticism of Xi Jinping for the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai, Pastor Ezra Jin, Gulshan Abbas, or China’s many other political prisoners," Sobolik wrote on X.
"If you criticize America but won’t say a word about the CCP, that says a lot about you. If you’re an American athlete that leverages the freedom this country has given you to represent an authoritarian regime, that says even more."
Republican communications specialist Matt Whitlock echoed similar criticism of Gu in an X post.
"Can't imagine a worse voice on this topic than an athlete who threw away her American citizenship for Chinese Communist Party endorsement deals. Does Eileen Gu have any criticism for Xi Jinping for genocide, slavery, and arresting dissenters?" Whitlock wrote.
Several other X users spoke out against Gu.
Trump has been one of the most discussed figures at this year's Winter Olympics, and several athletes have made suggestive criticisms of his handling of the U.S., including Hess.
Trump made a scathing post on social media, calling Hess a "real loser."
"U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his Country in the current Winter Olympics," he wrote.
"If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team, and it’s too bad he’s on it. Very hard to root for someone like this. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Hess originally said of representing the U.S., "It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard. There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t.
"I think, for me, it’s more I’m representing my friends and family back home, the people that represented it before me, all the things that I believe are good about the U.S. If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it. Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.
"I just kind of want to do it for my friends and my family and the people that support me getting here."
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Record-setting wave of mountain deaths rocks Italy after avalanches strike
Rescuers in Italy reported Monday that at least a dozen skiers, climbers and hikers died over the past week in a record-setting tragedy in the country’s mountainous terrain.
While authorities said 11 of the 12 victims were killed in avalanches triggered by exceptionally unstable conditions on ungroomed backcountry slopes, The Associated Press reported a total of 13 deaths.
The incidents occurred just as the Winter Olympics began in the region last Friday. Authorities stressed that the game sites — located in Lombardy on the Swiss border, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Veneto and Val di Fiemme in Trentino — remain safe, well-maintained and closely monitored.
Italy’s specialist mountain rescue organization revealed the fatal disasters were caused by weak layers of fresh snow, unstable enough that the passage of a single person could trigger an avalanche.
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The main issue is caused by "persistent weak layers in the snowy cloak, often covered by fresh snow or wind, conditions that make detachments unpredictable and easily triggered even by the passing of a single skier or alpinist," the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps said. "The dangerous points are many and difficult to identify, even for an expert."
The country’s Alpine Rescue Corps spokesperson, Federico Catania, added that recent snowstorms have prompted visitors to take advantage of the fresh slopes, "and as a result, the number of accidents, and therefore fatalities, has increased proportionally," the AP reported.
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Italy’s national fire and rescue service, Vigili del Fuoco, reported that, over the weekend, two people died and one was seriously injured in Alpe Meriggio in Valtellina after being caught in an avalanche that fatally buried at least one of the victims.
The Associated Press also reported that three people died in avalanches in Trentino and one in neighboring South Tyrol.
Another two were reportedly killed in separate avalanches near the Marmolada glacier, two hikers along the Apennine range and an ice climber in Valle d’Aosta.
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Outside such regions, Catania said people skiing in managed areas should not face any significant risks, the AP reported.
"There is no danger for people skiing within managed ski resorts, and, in particular, no risks to the Olympic sites," Catania said. "All of these areas are constantly monitored and are generally safe regardless of Olympic events."
Prior to the start of the Winter Olympics, Vigili del Fuoco said that crews would maintain safety measures for all visitors to the sites.
"For the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Italian National Fire Brigade has implemented an enhanced rescue structure to ensure the safety of athletes, delegations, spectators, and citizens, while also ensuring the continuity of the regular service," the organization said.
What the timing of the FBI’s image release suggests in the Nancy Guthrie case: crime insider
The FBI’s release of surveillance images in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie marks a notable development in the investigation, indicating authorities believe the images could help identify a subject they are seeking more information about.
Former "America’s Most Wanted" producer Jonathan Winfrey said the decision to release the images suggests investigators believe they are focused on the right individual and are seeking public assistance to move the case forward.
"They’re probably pretty certain that this is the guy they want to get," Winfrey said. "This is America’s Most Wanted right now. They want this guy, and they want to catch him fast."
Winfrey said the FBI’s public release of the images indicates investigators are looking for additional tips to help confirm the subject’s identity.
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"They’re releasing the data because they want that additional help," he said.
Winfrey said one detail that stands out is the subject’s apparent familiarity with surveillance cameras.
"This guy obviously knew how to disconnect those cameras or knew about those cameras," Winfrey said, referencing reports that a doorbell camera at Guthrie’s Tucson home was tampered with.
Based on his experience covering fugitive cases, Winfrey said crimes involving that level of awareness are often not random.
"Most of the time it was not random," he said. "There was always some kind of a resentment or there was some kind of a connection involved."
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Winfrey said investigators will likely be examining whether the subject had prior access to the property or any familiarity with the victim.
Winfrey said his initial thoughts included the possibility of cross-border criminal activity, given Tucson’s proximity to Mexico and cases he has previously worked on involving kidnappings for ransom.
"Before I heard this news this morning, I was assuming Tucson’s very close to the Mexican border — it could have been someone who came across," he said.
That assessment changed, he said, after learning authorities believe the images show a single individual.
"Now with this new news about it looks like it’s one individual, I don’t know what he’s thinking," Winfrey said. "Is it a quick grab? Is it some kind of cash thing? Or is there more motive behind it?"
Winfrey said the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are likely limiting what they release publicly as they work to locate the subject.
"It’s all hands on deck. This is a high-profile case," he said. "They’re digging deep and they’re probably keeping it close to the chest because they want to catch this guy."
He added that investigators are working quickly to prevent further harm.
"They’re busting their asses right now," Winfrey said. "They want to catch this guy before he does anything harmful — to Ms. Guthrie or anybody else."
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Winfrey said he believes authorities have more information than they are sharing publicly at this stage.
"I think these guys know a lot more than they’re letting on to the public," he said.
Winfrey emphasized that advances in surveillance and biometric technology have changed how cases like this are investigated.
"The eye is your total ID now," he said. "Retina identification is very powerful."
Attempts to conceal identity, he added, are increasingly ineffective.
"You’re not gonna get away with it," Winfrey said.
As investigators continue working to identify and locate the subject, Winfrey said the case appears to be progressing.
"It’s just a matter of time," he said.
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg doubles down on attacks against RFK Jr, warns of 'dangerous' agenda
President John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg — who is running for Congress in New York — doubled down on criticizing his cousin, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Tuesday and called the Trump cabinet official "dangerous."
"Tell us what you think about your cousin, the Secretary of Health, and his position on vaccines that many of these children will not receive," asked Mike Barnicle, a regular guest on MS NOW's "Morning Joe."
Schlossberg said RFK Jr. was a "dangerous person" in charge of life-and-death decisions.
"And as ridiculous as some of the claims and entertaining that they might be — it’s all fun when you’re designing a new food pyramid. But when people are dying of measles, this is serious business," Schlossberg said. "People are not getting vaccinated; they rescinded the recommendation to get a Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Why?"
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He continued, "I want Democrats to win back the House so that we have control over the Judiciary Committee because of one word, ‘subpoena.’ I want to know who is paying for the words that are coming out of his mouth, because they’re not backed by science."
The Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Schlossberg is running for Rep. Jerry Nadler's seat, as the longtime Democratic lawmaker is set to retire.
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Schlossberg was known for posting hundreds of satirical viral videos to social media prior to launching his campaign for Congress.
He posted one video singing to second lady Usha Vance, and asked on X, "True or false: Usha Vance is way hotter than Jackie O" in January 2025.
The Kennedy legacy has over 800,000 TikTok followers.
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As a surrogate for former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, Schlossberg teamed up with Democratic candidates nationwide, including former Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., who lost to Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., last year.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Schlossberg on Tuesday, according to a post on his X account.
Schlossberg told the "Morning Joe" panel Tuesday that he was "so proud" to have Pelosi's endorsement, calling her "a hero of mine" and "the backbone of the Democratic Party."
Fox News' Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.
Nikki Haley urges Trump to make Iran action a 'legacy-defining moment' before leaving office
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said President Donald Trump nipping Iran in the bud would be a "legacy-defining" move for the commander in chief during an interview Tuesday on Fox News.
Haley discussed ongoing tensions in the Middle East, GOP midterm strategy and more in a wide-ranging interview with "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier.
"You can either have Obama 2.0 where you negotiate another nuclear deal and give them sanction relief and watch this whole thing happen again, or you can actually be strong and nip this in the bud so that we never have to deal with it again," Haley said. "Call it what you want. It's the right thing to do."
Haley’s remarks come days ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during which they will discuss Iran and days after the United States held nuclear talks with Iran.
Both the United States and Iran said the talks went well. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the United States' nuclear demands, maintaining that the country will not negotiate over its ballistic missile program.
Haley said it is important the United States maintain its demands, including an end to nuclear enrichment and ballistic missile activity, freedom for the Iranian people and no funding for Iranian proxies.
"Iran's never going to agree to that, and that's why I think the president needs to take his moment and make this a legacy-defining moment," she told Fox News.
Trump issued a warning to Iran in January if it refuses to negotiate a nuclear deal.
"As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again," the president wrote Jan. 28 on Truth Social.
Baier noted that U.S. military assets are in place, ready to take action in the Middle East at the president’s direction.
"My guess is he's moved all those resources there for a reason," Haley said.
Haley also noted that the use of U.S. forces should not be squandered, insisting that the United States must end Iran's nuclear capabilities.
"The one thing you don't want to do is you don't want to send all these resources over there and then still have the Iranian regime standing," she said.
"They need to work closely with Israel on making sure that this is finished."
The former South Carolina governor applauded the administration’s Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025 that decimated Iran’s nuclear sites.
"Iran has never been weaker than they are right now," she said. "He did a great thing when he did Operation Midnight Hammer and weakened them. He stood with Israel and made sure that we weakened their proxies."
Haley also said U.S. momentum against Iran cannot waver, while saying that Trump must resolve this issue before the end of his term.
"At the end of the day, what you don't want is to give them a hand to step back up again," Haley said.
"What would be horrible is for President Trump to leave office and Iran once again show that they've been enriching nuclear material, they've been suppressing their people, they've been paying off military proxies. All those things come back up, and all this will be for nothing," she added.
Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program
Evanston, Illinois. will issue $25,000 to 44 residents in reparations payments, the City’s Reparations Committee has announced.
Established in 2019 and approved by the City Council in 2021, the program issues $25,000 direct cash payments to Black residents and descendants of Black residents who lived in Evanston between 1919 and 1969.
Evanston was the first city in the nation to pass a reparations plan, pledging $10 million over a decade to Black residents.
The payments are intended to cover housing expenses, Evanston official Cynthia Vargas told the Chicago Tribune.
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Tasheik Kerr, assistant to the city manager, said during a meeting last week the residents will be contacted to inform them their payments are on the way over the next few weeks.
According to a city memo, the fund had received $276,588 from Evanston’s real estate transfer tax. The committee discussed taxing Delta-8 THC products to sustain funding in the future.
Ald. Krissie Harris recognized that the tax would not significantly increase revenue, though it would "help keep moving that number forward" in the reparations process.
"It’s really important for people to understand we pay as we have the money, and it’s not that we’re withholding from paying everyone," Harris said, according to The Daily Northwestern. "It’s just we have to accumulate the funds to make sure we can pay."
The reparations fund did not receive any philanthropic donations this year as of Jan. 31, so the fund is primarily supported by a cannabis sales tax and real estate tax money.
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Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program last year due to its use of race as an eligibility requirement for the program. The watchdog group alleges that the program violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
"To date, Evanston has awarded over $6,350,000 to 254 individuals based on their race. The city must be stopped before it spends even more money on this clearly discriminatory and unconstitutional reparations program," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said at the time.
Similar calls for reparations have been gaining traction in the United States, as measures are being introduced in state legislatures and being pushed by grassroots activists. Municipalities and states recently launched exploratory efforts on the matter, forming committees to examine the effect of slavery to calculate how compensation would be dispensed.
The committee did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.