New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is running on city-run grocery stores and free public buses, but one GOP lawmaker is warning the self-described Democratic socialist's progressive ideas have already backfired in another major U.S. city.Missouri Republican Rep. Mark Alford, whose district includes Kansas City, covered the opening of city-run KC Sun Fresh as a local news anchor in 2018. Now, the store is on the verge of closing despite receiving millions of taxpayer dollars.Alford warned the same ideas that failed close to home would also fail in the Big Apple.NYC OFFICIAL WARNS BUSINESSES WILL FLEE 'IN DROVES' IF DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST CANDIDATE WINS MAYORAL RACE"This was in a food desert, the urban core. There's a lack of grocery stores in the urban core, but the problem is it's also an oasis of crime. That's why no grocery store wanted to move in. So the city subsidized it. They ended up losing $15 million of taxpayer money over this. The crime only increased in that area. There were shootings and robberies, and now it's a failure," he shared on "Fox & Friends" Thursday.Alford said the same happened with Kansas City's bus system. The Kansas City Council approved a zero-bus fare system prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, but voted earlier this year to reinstate fares amid staggering financial losses.The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), in conjunction with other entities, found that the "Zero Fare" model resulted in approximately $8 to $10 million in fare revenue losses across the region in 2020. That loss was supplemented by the CARES Act at the time.SOCIALIST'S NYC MAYORAL WIN SPARKS FIERCE DEBATE OVER FEASIBILITY OF RADICAL POLICY AGENDA"While some costs related to fare collection were reduced or eliminated, they did not fully offset revenue losses or additional costs due to increased service demands," MARC's findings read in part."For the zero fare program to be sustainable, either additional revenues or new cost savings must be found.""Now they're back to $2 rides," Alford said, referring to the city council's decision to approve a six-month stopgap measure reinstating the standard fare for most riders starting in October.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Socialism does not work in America. Communism doesn't work in America. We've been saying for some time since the November elections that the Democrats have no leader, no vision, no message. They found their leader. His name is Zohran Mandami, and it's a failure. The same system that failed in Kansas City will fail in New York."Mamdani has defended his agenda by pointing to an instance in small St. Paul, Kansas, where a store purchased in 2013 is still afloat, according to The New York Post.The Democratic socialist also said on the "Plain English" podcast with Derek Thompson that, if the idea isn't successful at the "pilot level" in New York City, "it doesn't deserve to be scaled up."Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani campaign for comment.Fox News Digital's Eric Revell contributed to this report.

President Donald Trump endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers as the Republican tries again to win a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.Rogers, who lost the Wolverine State's 2024 U.S. Senate contest to then-Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin, mounted another U.S. Senate bid earlier this year.Calling the candidate an "America First Patriot," the president gave the candidate his stamp of approval in a Thursday Truth Social post, writing, "Mike Rogers has my Complete and Total Endorsement HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!"FIRST ON FOX: REPUBLICAN LAUNCHES SECOND STRAIGHT BID TO FLIP DEMOCRAT-HELD SENATE SEAT IN KEY BATTLEGROUNDTrump previously endorsed Rogers in 2024, before Rogers went on to win in the Republican U.S. Senate primary.U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., staunchly opposed Trump's endorsement of Rogers in 2024.CORNYN SAYS HE'S SPOKEN TO TRUMP ABOUT A POTENTIAL ENDORSEMENT: IF HE ENDORSED ME, THE RACE WOULD BE OVER"Donald Trump just endorsed the worst Deep State candidate this cycle," Paul declared in a 2024 post on X. "@MikeRogersForMI is a never Trumper, and a card carrying member of the spy state that seeks to destroy Trump. You have to ask yourself who gives Trump this awful advice? Whos next, John Bolton?"Minutes later, Paul added in another post, "If hes good with Mike Rogers (R-Deep State), maybe he should pick Liz Cheney for VP?"TRUMP ENDORSES GOP SENATOR YEARS AFTER ASSERTING I WILL NEVER ENDORSE THIS JERK AGAINRogers served in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms spanning from early 2001 through early 2015.

The Robertsons are back and better than ever.While Willie and Korie Robertson, stars of the original "Duck Dynasty," stepped back into the spotlight with their grown children for "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," the couple said the fact their kids actually wanted to return to television proved something important.The cameras didnt "ruin" them."There was a point where everyone said, 'Yeah, we're ready, we wanna to do it,' which was kind of, I think, fulfilling for Willie and I to be like, OK, we didnt ruin them by putting them on television when they were teenagers," Korie told Fox News Digital.'DUCK DYNASTY' REVIVAL SHOWCASES WILLIE ROBERTSON'S NEW 'SEMI-RETIRED' LIFE"It's always a little scary because you're like, 'Oh, we decided to have a reality TV show about our family's life when our kids were little.' And the fact that they wanted to do it again that felt good. But we never wanted to put any pressure on anybody. And it was just a very unanimous decision.""Duck Dynasty: The Revival" focuses on Willie and Korie's adult children John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella and Rebecca and their seven grandchildren.While the couples daughter Sadie grew up in front of millions, shes now connecting with fans in an entirely new season of life, this time as a wife, soon-to-be mother of three and a faith-driven voice for her generation."Shes always been open about her life, her struggles, the good, the bad," Korie told Fox News Digital. "Thats what people connected to."Recently, Sadie and her husband, Christian Huff, pulled back the curtain on a difficult week for their family and how their faith carried them through the chaos."She and Christian just did a podcast about a tough week. Someone broke into their car, their babies were sick, they ended up at the hospital and what God was teaching them through it."WATCH: DUCK DYNASTY STARS WILLIE AND KORIE ROBERTSON PROUD THEIR KIDS WEREN'T RUINED BY REALITY SHOW FAMEAs Sadie faced a difficult time, Korie said, she couldnt be prouder as a mother of the way her kids are choosing to live out their faith, both onscreen and off."Im proud of her and all of our kids for being lights in the world and saying, Were not perfect ... but heres what Gods teaching us in it. And hopefully were doing that through the show, too."But returning to the spotlight came with its share of challenges for the tight-knit family.Willie, 53, and Korie, 52, admitted reviving their on-camera lives was based on a careful, faith-filled decision.The couple told Fox News Digital returning to television just shy of 10 years later meant confronting their fears of jumping back into the spotlight with modern pressures, family concerns and a lot of prayer.WATCH DUCK FAMILY TREASURE ONLINE | STREAM FOX NATION"It's exciting and a little scary too. You're putting everything out there," Willie said. "Especially now social media and all this. There's times I'm like, 'Oh no.'"The "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" star shared his biggest concern for his adult kids and their spouses many of whom didnt grow up under the constant glare of television cameras."For their spouses ... they've never been in a spotlight like that," Willie said. "Most of them are in their 20s. I'm glad we didn't have a show in our 20s. You're still trying to figure out who you are."WATCH: DUCK DYNASTY STARS WILLIE, KORIE ROBERTSON: KIDS TAKING CENTER STAGE IS 'A LITTLE SCARYLIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAfter the original "Duck Dynasty" ended in 2017, the family fielded plenty of offers for a reboot. But Korie said they turned them down for years.Korie told Fox News Digital the decision to return to television was prayerful and carefully considered."There were people asking us off and on ... and there were times when we were just like, 'No, we're not. It did not feel right," she shared. "We spent a lot of time in prayer individually and as a whole family asking, 'Do we want to do this again?'"As the answer eventually became unanimous, the entire family signed on, not to recreate the past but to document a new chapter for themselves and their growing family."Duck Dynasty: The Revival" focuses on the next generation of the Robertson family, and several things have changed since the early days of duck calls and camouflage.DUCK DYNASTY STAR MISS KAYS HEALTH DECLINES FOLLOWING HUSBAND PHIL ROBERTSONS DEATH"We've lost family members, and people get older. The show has changed," Willie told Fox News Digital.The "Duck Dynasty" patriarch, Phil Robertson, died May 25 after battling Alzheimer's. He was 79.Phil was famous for launching the Duck Commander hunting company that became the focus of his A&E show. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in December 2024.After the death of Phil, the Robertson family told Fox News Digital they felt a mix of sorrow, gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose."I think it's a combination of some sadness, just, we miss him, but also joy and happiness from what he believed where he was going and all the things he was able to accomplish in his life," Willie said.WATCH DUCK DYNASTY ONLINE | STREAM FOX NATIONWhile Phil battled Alzheimers in his final years, he had prepared his family for what was coming. Willie said it helped ease some of the heartbreak.Even in mourning, the Robertsons leaned into what they'd always known best faith and family.At the center of it all, Willie and Korie said Phils unwavering devotion to his faith is the legacy theyll continue to carry forward and hope future generations follow suit."He was this man who lived down on the river, didnt own a cell phone or a computer," Korie told Fox News Digital. "What God did with his life he was just truly passionately sold out for Jesus. For all of us, it's brought even more of a boldness to our faith."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAs for the Robertson legacy, Willie and Korie emphasized it wouldnt exist without Phil."There would never have been a Duck Dynasty show. There wouldnt have been a company had his life not changed. This family would not have stayed together. Its all responsible [for] his faith and his life change he and Mom [Miss Kay] to keep this family together.""Duck Dynasty: The Revival" airs Sundays on A&E with the season finale scheduled for Aug. 3.The Robertson family is in production for the second season of the hit show with a premiere date to be announced soon.

Comedian Zarna Garg is living proof that the American Dream still exists."This is a country that looks at a person like me and says, we want to hear what you have to say," she told Fox News Digital.COMEDIAN REVEALS HOW DENYING AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE AT 14 YEARS OLD COST HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER FATHERFor the Indian-born comedian, America didnt just offer opportunity it offered a voice. After fleeing an arranged marriage at 14 years old and immigrating to the U.S., Garg says she found something here she never had back home: the freedom to be heard, and to joke."My whole life, I did what in India is called talking back to your parents, where you're like, 'oh, you think you're a smart ass?' So, that was my life," Garg recalled."I remember my dad, when I was very little, before I had ever stepped foot in America, he used to be like, Who do you think you are, an American woman? Because all bad ideas back then came from America."Garg says she has come "full circle" from being told to bury her own voice to confidently living out what she now calls her "destiny."She began comedy in 2019 on a whim, saying that her daughter Zoya "forced" her to go to her first open-mic in New York City. Garg admits that she went only to appease her daughter and planned to "never step foot" in a comedy club again.COMEDIAN ZARNA GARG IS NOT SURPRISED AT THE LATE NIGHT HOSTS MELTDOWNS AFTER DONALD TRUMPS ELECTION"But when I got up on that stage and I just rambled for a few minutes about my mother-in-law, life and whatever I felt a click from the universe," Garg reflected, noting that she pulls from personal experiences to "mine for comedy gold.""I couldn't believe that people found my observations funny. I couldn't believe that anybody wanted to hear what I had to say about anything. My whole life people have been trying to shut me up. So, this was a real revelation that up on stage I could be saying all these random, really minute observations that I've made my whole life and that people would be excited to hear what I [had] to say."That moment on stage was more than just a big moment, it was a breakthrough for Garg."I remember getting off that stage and thinking, is it possible that this is my thing?" she wondered.Garg, who was born and raised in Mumbai, reflected on what life may have looked like if she never immigrated to the U.S.COMEDIAN ZARNA GARG PRAISES USHA VANCE AS HUSBAND JD'S 'SECRET SUPERPOWER': 'YOU CAN'T DENY' THIS ABOUT HERWhen asked if her comedy career had been possible in India, Garg bluntly answered, "No chance in hell.""None of what I'm doing would be possible back home. That's what makes America, America. I'm like a middle-aged mom of three with a weird outfit and an accent and here I am being asked what I have to say," she said. "This is a country that looks at a person like me and says, We wanna hear what you have to say."Garg is scheduled to do a live show of the "Zarna Garg Family Podcast" in Mumbai, India on Friday, marking it as her first show back in her native country. She admitted that she gets anxious about the idea of doing comedy in India, joking that Indians are "very serious people."TIM DILLON SAYS REBRANDING OF CORE AMERICAN VALUES AS 'RIGHT-WING' IS THE 'CRAZIEST THING' HE'S EVER HEARD"I get very gun-shy about doing comedy, because people don't take things lightly. We're not a fun type of people, we're a very serious people," she said."What you will hear a lot of in India is the audience saying, I like hearing jokes, but that was too much. Because anything becomes too much, any punchline is too much of a punchline. So, I get really anxious doing jokes."Gargs new comedy special, "Practical People Win," is out on Hulu. Shes also the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir "This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir," and is currently touring across the country.For tickets and tour dates, visit ZarnaGarg.com.

You might think heart disease comes with warning signs. But some of the deadliest types, like structural heart disease (SHD), creep in silently. No chest pain. No shortness of breath. Nothing until it's too late.Now, a new artificial intelligence tool called EchoNext is changing the game. It can flag hidden heart problems that even trained cardiologists miss just by analyzing a standard ECG. That's right. A routine, five-minute heart test you've probably already had could now unlock life-saving information if AI is watching.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCAN YOUR APPLE WATCH DETECT PREGNANCY?SHD refers to defects in the heart's walls, valves or chambers. Some are present at birth. Others develop slowly over time. Either way, they often go unnoticed until something major happens, like a heart attack or stroke. That's why experts sometimes call SHD the "hidden" heart disease. Here's the problem. Even the ECGs doctors routinely use to spot heart issues often can't detect SHD on their own. And that's where EchoNext comes in.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?EchoNext was created by researchers at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian. The tool was trained on over 1.2 million ECG and echocardiogram pairs from more than 230,000 patients. Its job? Figure out when a patient's ECG suggests a deeper look is needed, specifically, an echocardiogram, the ultrasound that gives a detailed view of heart structure."EchoNext basically uses the cheaper test to figure out who needs the more expensive one," explained Dr. Pierre Elias, who led the study.And the results? Stunning.In tests, EchoNext correctly flagged 77% of structural heart disease cases from ECGs. Cardiologists? Just 64%. Even more impressive, when tested on nearly 85,000 people, EchoNext identified over 7,500 at high risk for undiagnosed SHD. A year later, researchers found that 73% of those who followed up with echocardiograms were indeed diagnosed with SHD, a rate far above average. These groundbreaking results were published in Nature, one of the world's most respected scientific journals. That's not just a better test. That's a potential lifesaver.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREMillions walk around every day with SHD and have no idea. They skip heart screenings because nothing feels wrong. Even when they do get an ECG, subtle warning signs can slip by unnoticed. EchoNext doesn't miss them. And it doesn't get tired or distracted. This isn't about replacing doctors. Iit's about giving them a powerful new tool to catch what humans alone can't.You don't need to wait for symptoms to take your heart health seriously. If you've ever had an ECG, or you're getting one soon, AI could now help spot hidden risks your doctor might miss. Tools like EchoNext make it easier to catch heart problems early, even if you feel fine.This means fewer surprises, fewer missed diagnoses and a better shot at treatment before it's too late. It's not about replacing doctors. It's about giving them, and you, a better shot at catching problems early. Ask your doctor if AI tools are being used to review your heart tests. You deserve every advantage. Right now, EchoNext is being used in research settings, but tools like it are quickly moving toward wider use in hospitals and clinics.AI is no longer the future of medicine. It's happening now. EchoNext proves that machine learning can radically improve how we detect silent killers like SHD. If a simple ECG plus AI could save thousands of lives, what are we waiting for?Would you trust a machine to catch what your cardiologist might overlook? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

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Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday at 76 after battling a rare form of Parkinsons disease.The Black Sabbath lead singer had been open about his condition for the last several years, first discussing it during an appearance on ABCs "Good Morning America" in 2019.He and wife Sharon Osbourne revealed the rock stars diagnosis of PRKN-2, a genetic condition typically defined as early-onset Parkinsons disease that evolves more slowly.OZZY OSBOURNE DEAD AT 76"I'm no good with secrets," the singer said. "I cannot walk around with it anymore, 'cause it's like, I'm running out of excuses, you know?"Osbourne confirmed with GMA that he had a "bad fall" that led to neck surgery and interference with his nerves.The rocker took some time off from performing to handle his health complications, but just weeks before his death, he took to the stage one last time for Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" performance on July 5 in Birmingham, England.Dr. Brandon Crawford, a developmental functional neurologist in Cedar Park, Texas, and co-founder of the NeuroSolution Center of Austin, noted that Parkinsons disease can affect everyone differently.The progressive neurodegenerative disorder impacts the area of the brain called the midbrain, which produces the chemical dopamine.ROCK LEGEND OZZY OSBOURNE SPENT FINAL DAYS WITH FAMILY IN ENGLAND HOME: REPORTDopamine is known for promoting happiness, but it also motivates the body to move and think.Only about 10% to 15% of Parkinsons cases are "clearly linked" to genetics, Crawford noted, while the majority is due to a combination of mild genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers."Things like toxins, head trauma, sleep disruption or chronic inflammation tip the balance toward disease," Crawford, who did not treat Osbourne, told Fox News Digital.Parkinsons patients typically notice a physical slowing and inability to move their body. Some will first experience tremors, which Crawford called a "hallmark sign," often beginning in the hands.ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH SPECIFIC SLEEP PATTERN, EXPERTS WARNThe disease can also cause digestive complications, such as constipation, inflamed gut or general intestinal issues. Cognitive decline is also a "major component" in Parkinsons development, the doctor noted."Dopamine travels from the midbrain into the frontal lobe, and it gives us our ability to think," Crawford said. "It gives us a lot of our executive skills. And so that cognitive ability begins to decline."Patients may also notice slow sleech and dysregulated moods, often exhibiting signs of depression or general lack of motivation."It's beyond just having tremors or slowed movement," Crawford said. "This neurodegenerative disease really starts to impact someone's entire life."While there is no cure for Parkinsons, it can be managed with dopamine agonists (medications that mimic dopamine) and other stimulants that can stabilize symptoms for a limited time.There may be "moments of clarity" and better movement, Crawford said, "but then as those drugs start to wane, everything kind of comes crashing back."Sharon Osbourne described her husband's condition during the interview with GMA, explaining how several good days were often followed by "a really bad day."In 2024, during an episode of his SiriusXM show "Ozzy Speaks," with co-host Billy Morrison, the singer shared details about stem cell treatments for his condition, which hed reportedly been receiving for several years.MAKING THESE 11 LIFESTYLE CHANGES COULD WARD OFF ALZHEIMER'S, EXPERT SAYSKelly Osbourne, Ozzys daughter, commented in a 2020 interview with Cells4Life, a U.K.-based stem cell bank, that her fathers progress after just one treatment was "mind-blowing.""He wants to get up. He wants to do things. He wants to be a part of the world again," she said. "Hes walking better. Hes talking better. His symptoms are lessening. He is building the muscle strength back that he needs."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERStem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease could replace the dopamine neurons lost to degeneration, according to Mass General Brigham.The hospital system announced FDA approval of a Phase 1 clinical trial for the therapy in March.Ozzy Osbournes heavy-metal, rock-star lifestyle most likely did not help the development of his condition, according to Crawford.Circadian disruptions can be a major precursor of Parkinsons, as staying up late into the night in artificial lighting and eating meals outside of a normal schedule can be detrimental to the brain."When the sun goes down, our retinas, our brain, our entire biology, is not designed to have this high-frequency light stimulus," he told Fox News Digital. "Multiple studies show that this type of exposure can disrupt this circadian biology."These factors can also alter the microbiome, gut function, neurotransmitter production, liver function, detox pathways and stem cell migration, and can also promote chronic inflammation, the doctor warned.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/healthFor someone like Ozzy Osbourne who lived a lifestyle that most likely does not consider "natural rhythms," there can be a higher risk of other conditions, like Alzheimers or heart disease, according to the expert.Other lifestyle factors that could have led to Osbournes Parkinsons diagnosis include the constant presence of loud music, substance abuse and head-banging, Crawford mentioned."Thats going to create some repeated head trauma if you're going to be up there constantly shaking this brain in your head that's literally like a bowl full of jelly," he said.In addition to loud music, studies have shown that long-term exposure to heavy metals in a rock stars environment like mercury, manganese and lead could lead to an increased risk of Parkinsons."As you're traveling the world, you're staying in older venues or using old equipment in a poorly ventilated area," Crawford said. "All of these things start to add up."

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin isn't pulling any punches."There's no doubt that we have work to do," Martin acknowledged in an extended, sit-down interview this week with Fox News Digital.But the DNC chair sees President Donald Trump's signature domestic achievement so far in his second term as ammunition that will help the Democrats rebound.The party is trying to escape the political wilderness after last year's elections, when Democrats lost control of the White House and the Senate and fell short in their bid to win back the House majority.DNC CHAIR TELLS FOX NEWS WE WANT EVERYONE INCLUDING LEFTISTS LIKE MAMDANIRepublicans made gains with voters who make up key parts of the Democratic Party's base.Martin noted that the party has continued to "lose ground with many parts of our coalition."But he sees a silver lining."When you hit rock bottom, there's only one direction to go, and that's up, and that's what we're doing," Martin noted.POLL POSITION: DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S NUMBERS SINK TO NEW LOWSThe party's base is increasingly angry and energized to push back against Trump's sweeping and controversial second-term agenda. And its anger is directed not just at the GOP but the Democratic Party lawmakers and officials who many feel haven't been aggressive enough in combating the president.And that's reflected in polls. Favorable ratings for the Democratic Party have plunged to all-time lows in a slew of national surveys. And the Republican National Committee (RNC) has the upper hand over the DNC in fundraising."We do have a brand problem," Martin noted.Martin pointed to surveys that indicated a "majority of Americans believe that the Republican Party best represents the interests of the working class and the poor, and the Democratic Party is the party of the wealthy and the elites. And sure enough, the only two groups that we over performed within the last election cycle were college-educated voters and wealthy households.""That's a damning indictment on our party brand, and we do have a brand challenge there," Martin said.Martin said "people have bought into this idea that Donald Trump and the Republicans best represent their interests for the future."RNC CHAIR SAYS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL KEY TO GOP'S MESSAGING EFFORT HEADED INTO MIDTERMSBut he argued that "Trump and the Republicans have done nothing to actually deliver on the promises that they made. They said on day one they were going to bring down costs for people. Costs on all goods are increasing."As he looks ahead to next year's midterm elections, when the Democrats will try to win back majorities in the House and Senate, Martin is targeting the Republicans' so-called "big, beautiful bill.""We welcome the debate because this is the debate that's going to actually help us, as a Democratic Party, build our coalition again and win elections," the DNC chair insisted.RNC CHAIR SAYS BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL KEY TO GOP'S MESSAGING EFFORT HEADED INTO MIDTERMSMartin's rival, RNC Chair Michael Whatley, told Fox News last week that the sweeping GOP-crafted domestic policy bill that narrowly passed the House and Senate in near-party-line votes and that President Donald Trump signed into law July 4, will be a "cornerstone" of the party's messaging going forward.That's just fine with Martin."If this is the ground they want to die on, the hill they want to die, we'll make sure they die on it," Martin said of Republicans.The Republican package is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities on tax cuts, immigration, defense, energy and the debt limit.FIRST ON FOX: REPUBLICANS LAUNCH MAJOR AD BLITZ TO SELL BIG BEAUTIFUL BILLIt includes extending the president's signature 2017 tax cuts, which were about to expire later this year, and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay."This is going to help every family in every community all across the country," Whatley predicted in his Fox News Digital interview.But Martin disagreed, saying "there is nothing in this bill that's going to help hard-working Americans. Let's be very clear, this is a giveaway to the richest people in our country."The measure also provides billions for border security and codifies the president's controversial immigration crackdown.The massive tax cuts and spending package is also projected by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to increase the national debt by $4 trillion over the next decade, but many Republicans dispute the projection.And the new law also restructures Medicaid, the nearly 60-year-old federal program that provides health coverage to roughly 71 million low-income Americans. The CBO this week estimated that 10 million people could lose their health insurance over the next decade.DEMOCRATS TAKE AIM AT TRUMP'S BIG BEAUTIFUL BILLThe changes to Medicaid, as well as cuts to food stamps, another one of the nation's major safety net programs, were drafted in part as an offset to pay for extending Trump's tax cuts. The measure includes a slew of new rules and regulations, including work requirements for many of those seeking Medicaid coverage."The fact is that we're going to be moving illegal aliens off of Medicaid. We're going to be strengthening the program," Whatlley said. "Those are things that absolutely need to happen."But Democrats, for months, have repeatedly blasted Republicans over the social safety net changes. And they spotlighted a number of national polls last month and this month, including one this week from Fox News, that indicate the bill's popularity is in negative territory."American people are hurting right now, and there's no doubt that this is an issue that allows the Democrats right now to actually rebuild our coalition, to actually bring people back in, many who left our party over the years, who felt like we weren't fighting for them and actually lifting up working people," Martin said.And the DNC chair argued that "Donald Trump has betrayed them. I don't call this the big, beautiful bill. What I call it is a big, ugly betrayal, because that's exactly what it is. It's a betrayal to the hardworking Americans who expected more from this president."Martin said shining a spotlight on the GOP's domestic package is "central to this conversation" as Democrats try to rebound."It allows us, right now, to get many of those people, again, working-class people, back into the conversation with the Democratic Party," he said.And Martin, who served as chair of the Minnesota Democrats before taking over at the DNC, said the party has "always been the party for working class and poor individuals in this country and people who want to enter the middle class. Now we have an opportunity to prove it."

A new deal between the United States and Mexico aimed at resolving the Tijuana River sewage crisis is "massive" win for Americans living in the San Diego area, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced this week.The memorandum of understanding was signed Thursday as the EPA said "For many decades, untreated raw sewage has flowed into Southern California from Mexico, polluting the Tijuana River Valley, closing beaches, fouling the air, harming the regions economy, and sickening people on both sides of the border.""The Trump Administration is proud to deliver this massive environmental and national security win for Americans in the San Diego area who have been living with this disgusting raw sewage flowing into their communities for far too long,"Zeldin said in a statement.The EPA said the deal meets multiple "top Trump Administration priorities and milestones critical to ensuring a 100% solution to this issue" -- including expediting already-existing critical infrastructure projects.LIV GOLF STAR PHIL MICKELSON ADDS HIS REACTION TO DEEPENING SEWAGE CRISIS IN SAN DIEGO"The United States which has withheld sending more American dollars to projects until Mexico fulfilled their obligations toward other projects agreed to release EPA Border Water Infrastructure Programfunding to complete the rehabilitation of Pump Station 1 and the Tijuana River collection pipes. This is because Mexico agreed to fund and begin construction on two priority projects this year, the diversion of treated effluent from two wastewater treatment plants and the rehabilitation of the Parallel Gravity Line," the EPA said, in reference to a wastewater collecting pipe in Mexico. "This increased the total number of projects planned for this year from two to six.""To that end, Mexico will immediately seek internal funding to initiate the construction process for the diversion, which will divert 10 million gallons per day of treated effluent entering the Tijuana River, and the rehabilitation of the Parallel Gravity Line. This will be completed no later than December 31, 2025," the EPA added.It also said "Several necessary Mexico side projects have been added to account for future population growth in Tijuana and operation and maintenance costs."DEAL STRUCK BETWEEN US AND MEXICO TO ENSURE TEXAS FARMERS GET MUCH-NEEDED WATERThe deal was reached after Zeldin traveled to San Diego in April to speak to those affected by the situation."I made a commitment to the residents that I would spearhead an effort to construct an all-encompassing plan to finally bring the sewage crisis to an end," Zeldin said. "Since my visit, the Mexican and United States governments have been working collaboratively to urgently finalize a permanent 100% solution to this longstanding issue. Secretary Rubio and the whole State Department, and the National Security Council at the White House worked hand-in-hand with EPA, and other federal partners, to make this agreement a reality.""This is not just a solution for 2025," he added. "We devised this agreement to factor in population growth, operation and maintenance costs, and other variables that would make this solution durable and long term. Grateful to President Claudia Sheinbaum, Secretary [of the Environment and National Resources of Mexico Alicia]Brcena, and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their partnership, cooperation, and commitment to work with us to clean up the Tijuana River Valley. This is a huge win for millions of Americans and Mexicans who have been calling on us to end this decades old crisis."

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon who made professional wrestling what it is today, died Thursday at the age of 71.Hogan became Vince McMahon's prized possession, as Hulkamania ran wild for decades in and out of the ring. Wrestling until the early 2000s, Hogan provided generations of fans with unforgettable moments.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe story of Hogan, and wrestling in general, cannot be told without mentioning what is perhaps the greatest match in history.Hogan fought Andre the Giant for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan in 1987, and the match ended with a legendary scoop-slam by Hogan to Andre, who weighed 525 pounds at the time.Hogan then gave his signature leg-drop finisher, and pinned Andre.The entire event is still widely regarded as the pinnacle event of WWE, mainly because of this match.In 1990, Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior were both beloved by fans, but only one could be considered the top dog.So, in Toronto, the two babyfaces came together in the ring and put their respective belts on the line - Hogan with the WWF title, and The Ultimate Warrior with the Intercontinental Championship.The Ultimate Warrior prevailed, giving Hogan his first clean pinfall loss since 1981.TRUMP REMEMBERS 'GREAT FRIEND' HULK HOGAN AS 'MAGA ALL THE WAY' AFTER WRESTLING ICON'S TRAGIC DEATHThe patriotic Hogan faced a bout with Sgt. Slaughter, whose character was dubbed an Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War.During the match, Slaughter attempted to pin Hogan while holding the Iraqi flag, but Hogan kicked out and ripped it. Hogan then used the everlasting leg-drop to win his third championship, and waved the American flag in the ring as a celebration.Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, with a mystery partner, were in a tag-team match against Randy Savage, Sting and Lex Luger at the Daytona Beach WCW event. To everyone's surprise, Hulk Hogan came into the ring during the match, with many thinking he was there to support Savage, Sting and Luger.However, out of nowhere, Hogan hit Savage with not one, but two leg-drops, revealing himself as the third partner, turning heel for the first time, and officially forming the New World Order (nWo). He then hit one more leg-drop before Hall gave the three-count.Fans were so angry that they threw debris into the ring.Hogan made sporadic appearances in the WWF, and then WWE, in the early 2000s, but as the company pushed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to be its next top star, The Rock came face-to-face with a legend.The decibels in Toronto's Rogers Centre reached that of Joe Carter's walk-off home run in 1993, as the two came face-to-face, and infamously turned both ways to address the crowd.Ultimately, The Rock came out on top, which is often a sign of respect to the older wrestlers in the business - but the two shared multiple embraces in the ring together and got the crowd going amid their sign of unity.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.