Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., spoke with Fox News Digital about his latest book "One Nation Always Under God," and talked about whyprayer and faith are necessary to achieve "extraordinary accomplishments" in life and in the U.S.The former presidential candidate has long been outspoken about hisChristian faith, his commitment to the church, and his personal mission to spread the word of God to those around him."The ordinary person can have extraordinary accomplishments as they pray about it, and they act consistent with their faith," Scott told Fox News Digital. "Whether it's the story ofNorman Burlog or Dorothea Dix, these are stories of ordinary individuals who had an extraordinary impact, not only here in America, but around the world because they felt called by the Lord. One nation, always under God."TIM SCOTT PRESSED ON CBS ABOUT HOW HE CAN 'RECONCILE' HIS CHRISTIAN FAITH WITH SUPPORTING TRUMPThe South Carolina native said he works to implement faith into his goals and accomplishments in Congress. His beliefs are openly acknowledged by his colleagues in the House and the Senate, and it was even once rumored he would retire his seat to pursue becoming a pastor, though Scott told Fox he thinks his faith is better served fighting for Americans in Congress.As theSenate Banking Committee chairman, he wields a powerful gavel that impacts the American economy, and made clear his wish that faith plays a bigger role in American beliefs about hard work and discourse."I'd love to see the Lord do remarkable things throughout this country, especially for those who feel like they're on the wrong side of fair," Scott told Fox. "The Bible teaches us that, paraphrasing of course, the harder you work, the luckier you get, which basically means if you put your shoulder to the grindstone, really good things happen."PRO-LIFE GROUP CELEBRATES 'VICTORY' AFTER LOUISIANA'S LAST PLANNED PARENTHOOD CLINICS SHUTTER"One of the most important parts of America is this notion of freedom and liberty," Scott added. "That means that we have the right and the responsibility to make the best decisions for ourselves eternally and while we're here. That means taking responsibility for making the best path for yourself."Scott's message comes as statistics show a significant decline in religious affiliation in the U.S. A Gallup poll showed that weekly church attendance declined from 34% in 1992 to 16% in 2019.Despite church attendance declining, the Pew Research Center estimates roughly 62% of Americans still identify as Christians, though that number has been on a downward trend in recent years.HALL OF FAMER JARED ALLEN PUTS FAMILY ABOVE FOOTBALL SUCCESS IN HEARTFELT CANTON SPEECHPolitical ideologies have also shifted alongside religious views in the U.S. Socialist beliefs have risen in the U.S. and propped up candidates likeZohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. Scott says this rise in the radical political party and ideology "corrodes the soul.""Being promised something as a guarantee when it hasn't ever worked anywhere is a bad strategy for progress," Scott told Fox. "The way we combat that is to break down and make it simple.""Free markets and capitalism have freed more people from poverty than any other objective and plan we've known in history," the South Carolina senator continued. "Socialism has put more people in poverty than any other plan we've seen."Scott's new book focuses on these principles, while also telling the story of the hardships he faced coming up through poverty to become one of the most prominent members of theUnited States Senate.

Two people are dead after a helicopter crashed into a power line on Thursday and plummeted into a barge on the Mississippi River.The St. Charles County Police Department in Missouri confirmed to Fox News Digital the aircraft crashed into a barge on the river and caught fire along the Illinois and Missouri border near Alton, Illinois.Two people are confirmed dead, according to CCPD spokesperson Cpl. Barry Bales.FATAL SKYDIVING ACCIDENT IN ILLINOIS CLAIMS LIFE OF 40-YEAR-OLD AFTER DIVERS COLLIDE MIDAIRThe identities of the victims have not yet been released.The helicopter was owned by a company that services power lines, though the company involved has not yet been confirmed, according to Bales.SMALL PLANE HIT POWER LINES BEFORE DEADLY SAN DIEGO CRASH, NTSB CONFIRMSThe work involved the installation, replacement and maintenance of the large orange marker balls that are placed on power lines to alert aircraft to their presence, he said.No other injuries or fatalities were immediately confirmed.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction at the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Florida, Fox News has learned.The judge said for now that the facility can continue to hold migrant detainees, but cannot add any new infrastructure capacity.This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has concluded his internal investigation into Chicago police presence at a June 4 ICE operation that led to an uproar within the all-Democratic city council, the citys ABC affiliate reported Wednesday.The probe was led by Deputy Mayor for Immigrant-Migrant-Refugee Rights Beatriz Ponce de Leon.The mayors office released several recommendations, including further empowerment of COPA, the "Civilian Office of Police Accountability," to probe whether Chicagos "Welcoming City Ordinance" which critics consider a sanctuary city policy was violated.The ordinance ensures city services are provided to citizens and illegal immigrants, and prohibits notification of detentions in recognition of and cooperation with ICE.CHICAGO MAYOR CALLS ICE RAIDS TERRORISM, SAYS TRUMP'S AMERICA APPEARS AS IF THE CONFEDERACY WOULD HAVE WONAnother finding was that Chicago police should be required to conduct their own internal review, according to multiple reports.Police said they had arrived on scene in the South Loop on June 4 in response to 911 calls regarding a protest against ICE operations and that they had simply acted in a capacity to ensure public safety.Ten people who had gone to a federal office for routine immigration check-ins were detained by the feds that day, according to the Chicago-Sun Times.Several aldermen also showed up after reports of the sudden detentions.CHICAGO MAYOR CALLS DOGE ACT OF WAR, COMPARES SECOND TRUMP TERM TO THIRD REICH"We saw a number of community residents, family members and neighbors eagerly awaiting to find out the status of their family members who had been detained at this facility," Ald. Anthony Quezada told the paper.However, ICE told the ABC affiliate at the time that all those detained were subject to "executable final orders of removal" issued by immigration judges and had failed to comply.Three aldermen, including Quezada, reportedly sat on the ground and blocked an ICE van from egress during the chaos.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPJohnson has come under fire from several corners over his leadership of the Windy City, including on the subject of illegal immigration.The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed him "America's Worst Mayor," and he has often sparred with the Trump administration.During a recent press conference, Johnson characterized President Donald Trump as a neoconfederate and a dictator, and suggested he is a racist.

A 5-week-old baby in Boston is fighting for her life after a tick bite.The baby, Lily Sisco, was bitten while on a walk with her family on Marthas Vineyard, her mother, Tiffany Sisco, told local news outlets.After returning from the walk, Sisco told WCVB Channel 5 Boston, "I found this tiny, tiny, tiny, the teeniest [tick] on her ankle.""I picked it off, and like, a week later, she started getting a fever of 102."TICKS SPREAD TO NEW REGIONS ACROSS AMERICA, BRINGING DANGEROUS DISEASES AND NEED FOR VIGILANCEThe Siscos brought baby Lily to the emergency room, and she was then flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for advanced care, according to a GoFundMe page set up for the family.In addition to the fever, the baby began to experience seizures, which led to her placement in the PICU (pediatric intensive care unit).The Siscos shared in the GoFundMe that Lily "has suffered brain damage caused by an infection."DOCTORS REVEAL KEY SIGNS OF LYME DISEASE AS TICK SEASON INTENSIFIES ACROSS US"She is being monitored daily on large doses of seizure medication to reduce further damage We remain at MGH with 24 hours monitoring with some of the best doctors in the world."Health officials believe that Lily Siscos illness may have been caused by Powassan virus, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick, according to a press release from the local health department.Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News' senior medical analyst, said the Powassan virus is transmitted much more quickly than Lyme disease, with an incubation period of one to four weeks.While cases are rare, with just seven to eight diagnoses each year in the U.S., they have been on the uptick in recent years primarily in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Other than this possible case, there has only been one confirmed Powassan virus infection on Marthas Vineyard in the past 20 years.Three cases have been confirmed state-wide this year, per CDC data."The virus is present every year in a small percentage of deer ticks; fortunately, severe disease remains very rare," said Dr. Sam Telford, Tufts University professor with longstanding research on Marthas Vineyard, in the press release.MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS SPREADING THROUGH CHINA CAUSES HIGH FEVER, JOINT PAINTelfords lab has tested more than 3,500 nymph deer ticks (in their second life stage) between 2021 and 2024, the release stated, finding that between 1% and 2% of nymph deer ticks on Marthas Vineyard are infected."This suggests that many people who are exposed may successfully fight off the virus without ever knowing they were infected," Telford said.Nymph deer tick are most active on Marthas Vineyard from May through July, according to Patrick Roden-Reynolds, director of the Marthas Vineyard Tick Program."Their activity coincides with when we spend most of our time outdoors and, unfortunately, when our island population grows for tourism season," he said in the release.These ticks are the main driver of not only Powassan virus, but also Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis and borrelia miyamoto."Although nymph deer tick activity typically slows in August and September, adult deer ticks become active in the fall and remain so throughout the winter and early spring whenever temperatures exceed 40," Roden-Reynolds added.Initial symptoms of Powassan virus include fever, headache, vomiting and weakness, per the CDC, although some infected people may not get sick.In some cases, the virus can lead to severe illness, leading to inflammation of thebrain and spinal cord.In these rare cases, those infected may experience difficulty speaking, confusion, loss of coordination and seizures, the health agency warned.While anyone can develop severe disease, those at highest risk includeolder adults, children and people who are immunocomprised.There are no vaccines available forPowassan virus."Unlike most tick-borne illnesses, 10% to 15% of severe cases are fatal, and half of the survivors experience permanentneurological damage," Dr. Jorge P. Parada, M.D., medical advisor at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in Chicago, told Fox News Digital.Many who experience severe disease suffer from long-term symptoms, including headaches, memory problems and a decline in muscle strength.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThere is not a specific medication for Powassan virus, with treatment focused on managing symptoms and complications.The most effective way to keep Powassan virus and other infectious diseases at bay is to prevent tick bites, experts agree.Prevention strategies include using EPA-registered insect repellents containing at least 20% DEET, wearing light-colored clothes with long sleeves and pants tucked into socks in areas with ticks, and performing a thorough tick check on yourself, your family and pets afterbeing outdoors, according to Parada."We also recommend making your yard less attractive to ticks by keeping grass short, and using gravel or wood chips to create a tick moat between the edge of your property to discourage migration," he advised.For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/healthThe doctor added, "The combination of Powassans rapid transmission, severehealth consequences and lack of treatment options makes this an emerging public health concern that requires immediate attention to prevention efforts."

Former Vice President Kamala Harris upcoming book, "107 Days," is getting some marketing assistance by tapping a Democratic Party-linked fundraising operations.Axios reported that the Harris Victory Fund, which was considered an effort by both the Democratic National Committee and the Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, was used to send out a marketing email for the book, but it did not ask for donations to the DNC.The email raised concerns about party neutrality in primaries, as Harris could be a potential candidate in the 2028 race. President Donald Trump will be term-limited in 2028, and both parties are expected to have contentious primaries next cycle.BIDEN TEAM IS READY TO DROP DIRT ON HARRIS IF SHE COMES AFTER HIM, MARK HALPERIN SAYSAccording to the outlet, the DNC did not send the email, and party email lists can be used for book promotions if they are paid for fairly. Fox News Digital independently confirmed with the DNC that they did not send the email.Harris spokeswoman Kirsten Allen told Axios that the use of the email list complied with Federal Election Commission rules.Nevertheless, the move indicates that Harris is leveraging the Democratic base to sell copies of the memoir that is expected to dive into her notably short campaign, which kicked off in summer 2024 after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race following early state primaries."It was intense, high-stakes, and deeply personal for me and for so many of you. Since leaving office, Ive spent a lot of time reflecting on those days," Harris said in a video when announcing her book on July 31.KAMALA HARRIS TO PUBLISH BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCOUNT OF FAILED 2024 CAMPAIGN"I believe theres value in sharing what I saw, what I learned, and what I know it will take to move forward," she added, saying that she reflected that, "Sometimes, the fight takes a while."It is not uncommon for politicians to release books following major campaigns, as 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton published "What Happened" following her loss to Trump in an upset.Harris recently announced that she would not run for governor of California in 2026, raising questions about whether shell seek the presidency once again in 2028. The Democrat also sought the presidential nomination in 2020, but she exited the race in December 2019."For now, my leadership and public service will not be in elected office. I look forward to getting back out and listening to the American people, helping elect Democrats across the nation who will fight fearlessly, and sharing more details in the months ahead about my own plans," Harris wrote in a statement last month.NO ONE EXCITED ABOUT KAMALA HARRIS POTENTIAL GUBERNATORIAL RUN, SAY CALIFORNIA DONORSHer long-awaited decision served as an unofficial kickoff to a competitive race to become Gov. Gavin Newsoms successor, as there is a wide field of Democrats vying for the job.At the presidential level, numerous names have already been floated on the Democratic side for potential candidates, including Newsom, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. On the Republican side, Trump indicated earlier this week that Vice President JD Vance could be the front-runner in the field."Well, I think most likely. In all fairness, he's the vice president, andI think Marco is also somebody that maybe would get together with JD in some form," the president said on Tuesday."I also think we have incredible people, some of the people on the stage right here. "So, it's too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he's doing a great job," he continued. "And he would be probably favored at this point."Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC and Allen.

A new faith group based in Utah that uses "psychedelic mushrooms" landed a legal victory this week under the state's religious freedom law.Lee Jensen founder of the non-profit known as Singularism sued the city of Provo and Utah County in December claiming violations of protections under the U.S. Constitution, state constitution and the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act.The complaint says Jensen, Singularism and the faith group's for-profit arm, Psyche Healing and Bridging LLC dba Psychedelic Therapy Journey, "utilize sacramental psilocybin tea to access the divine, open spiritual pathways, and alleviate human suffering by weaving together centuries of entheogenic religious practice with what Plaintiffs view as illuminated approaches of modern mental health clinicians."FEDERAL JUDGE SLAPS TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ON MISSISSIPPI DEI BANCourt documents say law enforcement searched Singularisms spiritual center, seized items including "the sacramental psilocybin used in Singularisms ceremonies," and threatened the landlord to evict Singularism from the property.The lawsuit said Jensen "now faces impending criminal charges related to psilocybin, and Singularism, a small minority religious group, risks being evicted and otherwise wiped off the map by overzealous authorities."U.S. District Judge Jill Parrish an appointee of former President Barack Obama on Monday granted the plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction, saying the county imposed a "substantial burden" on sincere religious freedom."The irreparable injury to Plaintiffs is not merely theoretical," Parrish wrote. "Based on the record in this case, the court notes once again its finding that the prosecution was brought in bad faith as part of a larger effort to harass Plaintiffs for their entheogenic religious practices and in hopes of giving the government a second opportunity to litigate the free-exercise issues presented squarely in this case.""The prosecution has already caused Singularism to lose many of its practitioners and affiliates, and forcing Plaintiffs to wait until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings to secure their free-exercise rights would be the equivalent of issuing a death warrant for their nascent religion," the judge continued. "For these reasons, the court grants Plaintiffs motion for an anti-suit injunction pending final judgment in this court enjoining further proceedings in the state criminal case against Mr. Jensen insofar as that case prosecutes him for violating the Utah Controlled Substances Acts prohibitions on psilocybin."SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR PRO-LIFE CENTER'S FREE SPEECH FIGHT AGAINST NEW JERSEYPsilocybin is illegal in Utah under most circumstances and is considered a classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under state law, placing it in the same category as substances like heroin and LSD. A state pilot program, legalized in March 2024, allows two of the state's main hospital systems to use psilocybin and MDMA therapy to treat behavorial health problems under strict regulations for patients 18 and older.The judge noted that defendants "argue the medical psilocybin exemption does not differentiate based on religion because it applies to all licensed healthcare providers regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliations.""Their observation, although correct, misses the point. The Free Exercise Clause is concerned not just with evenhandedness among religions but also evenhandedness between religion and nonreligion," Parrish wrote. "A specific, secular exemption forpsilocybin without an accompanying religious exemption indicates that the law is not evenhanded as between religion and nonreligion because it prohibits religious conduct while permitting secular conduct that undermines the governments asserted interests in a similar way."Utah is considered one of the most religious states in the U.S., largely due to the strong influence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon Church.The state law known as the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act took effect in May 2024 and expands protections and establishes legal standards for when the government can intervene in religious exercises. It specifically "prohibits a government entity from substantially burdening a person's free exercise of religion, unless the burden is essential to furthering a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that interest."Jensen welcomed the court win on Monday, though the final judgment on the case remains pending."The judge has recognized this for what it is. Its retaliatory charges that came in bad faith," the faith group's founder told KTVX. "When you protect the religious freedoms of one religion, you protect the freedoms of all of them."

A peaceful afternoon on a New York beach took a jarring turn when an anti-Israel activist launched a verbal tirade against a former Israeli soldier, simply for wearing a Star of David necklace.The incident, captured on video and posted by ILTV Israel News, shows the activist shouting accusations and interrogating the man and his friends in an increasingly heated exchange."Yesterday, an unhinged pro-Hamas protester targeted a former IDF soldier on a New York beach, simply for wearing a Star of David," the outlet captioned the clip on Instagram."Despite her shouting and offensive behavior, the Israelis stayed calm, respectful, and composed. The only hate in that video came from one side as usual and it wasnt theirs," the post continued.ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVIST MAHMOUD KHALIL CLAIMS OCT. 7 TERROR ATTACK WAS DESPERATE ATTEMPT FOR GAZA TO BE HEARDIn the video, the activist approaches a man sitting on a towel with a woman and another man, accusing him of war crimes."You went to Gaza, right? You fought children? You killed children in Gaza?" she shouts at him.Both men calmly answered her questions. One of them confirmed he served in the Israel Defense Forces and had been stationed in Gaza. The woman hes sitting with adds, "He went to Gaza to help all the children that your people killed."As the woman continues filming and yelling, one of the men attempts to de-escalate.ZOHRAN MAMDANIS DSA SPONSORS PROTEST WITH DEATH, DEATH TO THE IDF! WAR CRY"So if you want to see a picture of [my brother] over there right now, I can show you whats going on."The protester screams back, demanding to see it."Please show me a picture of your brother in Gaza, please do. Please. The world wants to see your faces. The world does want to see your faces!" she screams at him.She then asks if he is proud of his service. Smiling, he replies, "Im proud of serving my country."That only fuels her anger. "You think killing other people and radicalizing them makes your people safer?" she shouts.He calmly fires back, bringing up the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, in which over 1,200 Israelis were slaughtered and hundreds taken hostage.The man invites her to have a real conversation. She refuses.NEW YORK MAN CHARGED WITH FEDERAL HATE CRIMES AFTER ASSAULTING JEWISH PEOPLE AT ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTS: DOJHe asks if shes ever been to Gaza."I cannot go to Gaza," she replies. "Your people are not letting me.""If you go there right now, dressed like that, theyll slaughter you," he says, pointing to her bikini."That's not true!" she screams back.A lifeguard eventually approaches, attempting to mediate. The protester claims the Israelis insulted her and that they are IDF soldiers who "killed people in Gaza.""Insulted you? How did I insult you?" the man asks, still calm.He again offers to talk she declines."Why would I want to talk to your guys? You guys have killed my people! You're killing children," she yells. "Why are you sitting with people who kill children? Is that cool for you?" she asks the other man sitting in the group."Just leave us alone," the man replies.As she walks away, she shouts one final slogan: "Free Palestine!"Fox News Digital reached out to the New York City Parks Department for comment on the incident but did not receive a response.

Katy Perry unexpectedly stopped her concert in Detroit, Michigan when a young fan collapsed just moments after being invited on stage by the pop star herself.The "Roar" singer handpicked several fans from the crowd to join her on stage mid-performance earlier this week.Among them was a young fan named McKenna. Perry seemed to notice the girl was already getting emotional as she passed out instruments to each fan.KATY PERRY LEFT DANGLING MIDAIR IN TERRIFYING CONCERT STAGE MALFUNCTION"Lets practice. You got this and lets breathe," Perry told the group. Seconds later, McKenna suddenly fainted, causing Perry and her team to spring into action."She got invited on stage and passed out from excitement and being overwhelmed," the fan who shared the video told Storyful.WATCH: KATY PERRY PAUSES SHOW AFTER YOUNG FAN SUDDENLY COLLAPSED ON STAGEWhile McKenna was quickly helped offstage, Perry, visibly shaken, brought the remaining children into a group hug and led the audience in a heartfelt moment."Dear God, we pray for McKenna, that she will come back fully and brighter and better than ever. Amen," Perry said, according to Billboard.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"Its so much. Sometimes youre so brave and you can get on stage, and its overwhelming. I understand that feeling," the "Teenage Dream" singer added.The girl recovered and was later able to return to the crowd.KATY PERRY SHUTS DOWN BLUE ORIGIN SPACE FLIGHT CRITICS AS GAYLE KING REVEALS CREW'S NEXT MISSION"She eventually ended up being OK and finished watching the concert and Katy was very kind to her," the person who took the video added.The terrifying moment comes after another fan incident occurred during her Lifetimes Tour.During a performance on the Australia leg of her tour, a fan stormed the stage during Perrys performance of "Hot N Cold."In a fan video, a man was seen running towards Perry as she was about to take her mic off the stand and grabbed her shoulder.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSPerry was caught off guard and yelped before she swerved to dodge his arm. The man was then seen jumping with the crowd.The former "American Idol" judge continued with her performance as the fan began to dance on stage. Two security guards chased the man offstage, as another staff member walked behind them. The man was ultimately removed by additional security personnel.The man was eventually arrested and charged with two offenses after he ambushed Perry.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel told the Democratic Party Thursday that it needs to address the real problem facing the country the economic struggles of young men.In a column for The Washington Post, Emanuel, who also served as former President Obama's chief of staff, instructed his fellow Democrats that if they really want to connect with Americans, they dont need savvier marketing, but instead, they need to address the economic problems that are causing men shame and despair."This isnt a marketing problem. Its not just a matter of Democrats finding our own Joe Rogan, or making better use of TikTok, or using more authentic language if Democrats want to save our democracy while simultaneously fighting against economic inequality, we need to address the primary source of half the countrys humiliation and anger," he said, pointing to young men and the housing crisis theyre facing.2028 WATCH: HERE ARE 21 DEMOCRATS WHO MAY RUN FOR PRESIDENTEmanuel explained that the U.S. has two overlapping crises, the lack of affordable housing and the "shame and anger" felt by many young men in this country."These patterns are two sides of the same coin. Just 30 years ago, the median age of first-time home buyers was 28. Today, its 38. In 2000, the typical price of a single-family home was three times a familys annual income today, its six times," he wrote.The former mayor stated that this is one of the primary reasons that "a full third of young adults now report a sense of despondency."CHARLAMAGNE SUGGESTS BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL IS SIGN THAT MIDTERMS AND 2028 ELECTION WILL BE 'FIXED'He continued, noting that men are particularly affected by this reality, whether Democratic figures want to admit it or not."But, unpopular as it may be to say in some quarters of my party, the crisis affects one gender with particular potency," he said. "Like it or not, American men are still raised to believe that their role is to act as providers and protectors. And when men whose self-worth is tied up in that aspiration realize theyll never be able to buy a home, theyre bound to feel shame and anger."Emanuel argued that, instead of shying away from this issue or prioritizing other ones, his party needs to address this, as its the real way to "save our democracy.""Democrats talk all the time about democracy being on the ballot. But the solution wont be found only in registering more voters or making mail-in balloting universal. The problem is that real generation-over-generation prosperity is harder to achieve today," he wrote."This shouldnt be some mystery: American democracy became unstable at almost exactly the same time the American Dream became unaffordable. And because thats not a coincidence, we need to tackle the homeownership challenge head-on," he added.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREEmanuel, who said in June he is considering running for president on the Democratic ticket in 2028, has been making the media rounds in recent months to advise his party on how to bounce back from the 2024 presidential election loss.During an interview on CNN in July, Emanuel provided some tough love for the party, telling CNN host Dana Bash, "Just to give you a sense of how bad we are the Democratic Party is less popular than Elon Musk right now. That should be like a wake-up call how bad."He continued, "You want to restore confidence in democracy? Restore confidence in the American dream. The party for our ticket out of where we are, is making the American dream and the middle class our north star."