Some Chicago aldermen are stressing the need for a stronger law enforcement presence and federal partnership as the city deals with crime.President Donald Trump has hinted that there could be a federal surge in the city, which could include National Guard troops and immigration authorities, as Democratic leaders like Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. J.B. Pritzker rail against the possibility. However, others have had a more nuanced take, as they want more support but not to the extent of sending in the guard."100% need help, 100% want help. I just dont wanna see 18, 19-year-old kids on the streets of Chicago with M-16s, I believe thats a recipe for disaster, so my preference would be money to hire more police," Alderman Nicholas Sposato told Fox News Channels "America Reports" on Wednesday. Sposato is only one of two independents on the city council, as 48 out of 50 are Democrats.CHICAGO RESTAURANT OWNER SLAMS CITY LEADERSHIP OVER CRIME: 'WE WANT LAW AND ORDER'"But the president and the governor need to talk and figure something out," he added.The other independent on the board, Alderman Anthony Napolitano, told FOX Business Networks "The Bottom Line," theres a "gang problem" in the city."Its hypocrisy because our politicians here are always putting politics and agenda over people in the city of Chicago," Napolitano, a former local police officer, said.ILLINOIS DEMOCRAT LEADERS BLAST TRUMP PUSH TO SEND NATIONAL GUARD TO CHICAGOChicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, a Democrat, also raised concerns about crime in the city while talking to Fox News Channels "Fox Report" on Sunday."I think a federal surge would, in fact, be helpful. Even though we see our statistics are trending in the right direction, who would argue against making them trend even further, even lower, meaning less victims on the street," he said."Its absolutely asinine to me hear my Democratic colleagues say that we dont want more help," he added, noting that the city has typically welcomed help from federal agencies like the FBI and the ATF.Meanwhile, Washington, D.C., has seen a sharp decrease in various crimes since the federal takeover last month. Although many Democrats have criticized the decision to have troops patrolling the streets, the presence of additional law enforcement won the praise of Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat who was originally critical of the policy.BLUE CITY RESIDENTS PLEAD FOR TRUMPS HELP AS OUT OF CONTROL CRIME LEADS TO ANOTHER BLOODY WEEKEND"For carjackings, the difference between this period, this 20-day period of this federal surge and last year represents an 87% reduction in carjackings in Washington, D.C." Bowser said in a news conference last week. "We know that when carjackings go down, when use of gun goes down, when homicide or robbery go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer. So, this surge has been important to us for that reason."As for Johnson, he recently signed an executive order heavily limiting local law enforcements ability to cooperate with federal authorities amid a possible surge."We will protect our Constitution, we will protect our city, and we will protect our people," Johnson said at a recent news conference. "We do not want to see tanks in our streets. We do not want to see families ripped apart. We do not want grandmothers thrown into the back of unmarked vans. We don't want to see homeless Chicagoans harassed or disappeared by federal agents."

Rosie O'Donnell fired back at President Donald Trump's renewed threat to revoke the comedian's U.S. citizenship.O'Donnell, who moved to Ireland in March, responded to the threat on her Substack Thursday."He can't do that because it's against the Constitution, and even the Supreme Court has not given him the right to do that ... he's not allowed to do that, the only way you're allowed to take away someone's citizenship is if they renounce it themselves, and I will never renounce my American citizenship," the "A League of Their Own" star said. "I am a very proud citizen of the United States.""I am also getting my citizenship here so I can have dual citizenship in Ireland and the United States because I enjoy living here," she added. "It's very peaceful. I love the politics of the country. I love the people and their generous hearts and spirit. And it's been very good for my daughter. But I still want to maintain my citizenship in the United States. My children are there. I will be there visiting and go to see them. And I have the freedom to do that, as does every American citizen."ROSIE O'DONNELL, DONALD TRUMP'S CITIZENSHIP FEUD CAPS DECADES OF TAUNTS AND JABSTrump renewed his threat to revoke O'Donnell's citizenship on Wednesday."As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie ODonnells Citizenship," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!"O'Donnell also accused Trump of publicly attacking her in order to distract from news of Jeffrey Epstein's victims threatening to release a list of people who were "regularly in the Epstein world." The victims said they will compile their own list if the government chooses not to identify people during a protest Wednesday.Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.TRUMP GIVING SERIOUS THOUGHT TO REVOKING ROSIE O'DONNELL'S US CITIZENSHIPA president is not allowed to strip the citizenship of someone born in the United States under the Constitution. O'Donnell, who was born in New York, has her citizenship protected by the 14th Amendment.Trump first threatened to revoke O'Donnell's citizenship after the comedian packed up and moved to Ireland in March. "Because of the fact that Rosie ODonnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship," he said at the time on Truth Social."She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!"LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSO'Donnell quickly responded to Trump's jab in several posts that she shared on her social media pages."The president of the USA has always hated the fact that i see him for who he is - a criminal con man sexual abusing liar out to harm our nation to serve himself," she wrote. "This is why i moved to Ireland - he is a dangerous old soulless man with dementia who lacks empathy compassion and basic humanity."Trump and O'Donnell have gone head-to-head with each other for nearly two decades.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERO'Donnell opened up about the contentious back and forth with the President of the United States and explained why she's "very proud" to stand up against him after all these years during a July appearance on the Irish radio show, "Sunday with Miriam.""He still uses me as a punching bag and a way to sort of rile his base," O'Donnell, 63, said."And I'm very proud to be opposed to every single thing he says and does and represents. I think he's a racist, and he's misogynistic, and he's sexist, and he is a danger to women and children all over the world."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced on Thursday he filed a lawsuit to counter the Trump administration's crime crackdown in Washington, D.C.President Donald Trump federalized D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department on Aug. 11 under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which allows the president to take emergency control of the police force for 30 days.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth later authorized soldiers and airmen to be armed in D.C. if their mission requires it."Armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens on American soil," Schwalb wrote in the announcement on X. "DC did not request or consent to the deployment of National Guard troops. Yet there are 2,300 National Guardsmen on our streets in military gear, carrying weapons, and driving armored vehicles."VANCE SAYS NATIONAL GUARD IS 'BUSTING THEIR A-- IN WASHINGTON, FLOATS MISSION EXTENSIONSchwalb said The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the military from engaging in domestic policing, alleging National Guardsmen have been operating in D.C. under direct military command."This is plainly illegal, and it threatens our democracy and civil liberties," he wrote."President Trump is well within his lawful authority to deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C. to protect federal assets and assist law enforcement with specific tasks," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital in a statement. "This lawsuit is nothing more than another attemptat the detriment of DC residents and visitorsto undermine the Presidents highly successful operations to stop violent crime in DC."DC ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN SCHWALB SLAMS TRUMP'S FEDERAL TAKEOVER, BREAKING WITH POLICE UNIONThough the 30-day time period is set to expire next week, Vice President JD Vance on Aug. 20 suggested the mission may continue. Any extensions would need to be approved by Congress.Schwalb claimed there is "no clear end date to this illegal deployment," adding more troops arrived in the nation's capital this week.An Aug. 25 executive order expanded the role of the National Guard in domestic law enforcement by creating a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard that is "dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the nation's capital."Schwalb noted that once troops leave, they could be redeployed at any point."The harms to the District are immense," he wrote. "National Guard units are operating without lawful authority and without law enforcement training. They create confusion, sow fear, erode trust, inflame tensions, and harm the crucial relationship between police and communities they serve."SCHIFF BLASTS TINPOT DICTATOR TRUMPS NATIONAL GUARD MOBILIZATION, WARNS OTHER CITIES ARE NEXTHe went on to further accuse National Guardsmen of undermining public safety and hurting the local economy by depressing vital industries like restaurants, hotels and tourism."We are suing to defend DC home rule and stop the unlawful deployment of the National Guard," Schwalb wrote. "Our nation was founded on the fundamental principles of freedom and self-governance that are stake in this case. No city in America should be subject to involuntary military occupation."The lawsuit comes days after a federal judge ruled the administration's deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles during immigration raids and protests was illegal, garnering praise from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.It also follows a separate lawsuit Schwalb filed Aug. 15, which attempted to block the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Departmentclaiming the action violated the Home Rule Act.

The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against drug traffickers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in Ecuador during a joint news conference with the countrys foreign minister that President Donald Trump is looking to "wage war" against narco-terrorists."It's a war on killers. It's a war on terror. These are not narco-traffickers, these are narco-terrorists who terrorize the countries they operate in," Rubio said.While he said that the U.S. was prepared to support Ecuador in its fight against drug traffickers, he added that the relationship between the two countries would not be about security only. The secretary of state said the U.S. is looking to expand its already "vibrant economic relationship" with the South American nation.TRUMPS STRIKE ON CARTEL VESSEL OFF VENEZUELA SENDS WARNING TO MADURO: NO SANCTUARYThe remarks came as he announced the new designations of Los Choneros and Los Lobos as foreign terrorist organizations. Both groups originated in Ecuador. Additionally, the U.S. committed $13.7 million to combat drugs and crime, as well as $6 million worth of unmanned aircraft vehicle system (UAVS) for the Ecuadorian Navy.RUBIO PROMISES MORE STRIKES ON VENEZUELAN CARTELS: WERE NOT GOING TO SIT BACK ANYMORERubio emphasized the importance of the designation, saying that it allows the nations to share intelligence that "can be actioned for potentially lethal operations," which would allow the host country to take out the terrorists.The secretary of state also discussed threats from Venezuela and the U.S. strike on the country. He claimed that the United Nations has suggested that Venezuela is not involved in the drug trade."I don't care what the U.N. says. The U.N. doesn't know what they're talking about. Maduro is indicted by a grand jury in the Southern District of New York," Rubio said of the Venezuelan dictator."That means the Southern District of New York presented the evidence to a grand jury, and a grand jury indicted him. And then a superseding indictment came out that was unsealed about a year and a half ago that specifically detailed Maduro's actions. So, number one, let there be no doubt he, Nicols Maduro, is an indicted drug trafficker in the United States, and he's a fugitive of American justice."Rubio also referenced "cooperative governments," which he said would help the U.S. identify and locate drug traffickers."They're going to help us identify them they're going to help us find these people and blow them up, if that's what it takes. They're going to help us with it," Rubio said.Earlier this week, U.S. Marines carried out an unprecedented strike on a cartel-operated vessel off of Venezuela. This signaled that the Trump administration was taking a tougher new approach to countering the international drug trade. The strike killed 11 members of Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration designated as a terrorist organization in February."Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "BEWARE!"

Home Wi-Fi networks are the backbone of how most people get online, connecting laptops, phones, smart TVs and more. When properly secured, they offer a convenient and private way to browse the internet, stream content and work from home. But "private" doesn't always mean "safe." Wi-Fi security can be easily compromised if you have weak settings or outdated equipment.I recently heard from Carol in Smithtown, New York, who asked, "Is it safe to browse the internet on your own laptop using only your home Wi-Fi?"Her question points to a bigger concern. Many of us rely on home networks every day without really knowing if they're as secure as they should be.Let's break down what makes a home Wi-Fi network secure, the risks you should know about and the steps you can take to protect your privacy.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 newsletter.Your home Wi-Fi is not just a way to get online but also the gateway to your personal and professional life. Everything from online banking to work emails to video calls passes through it. If your network isn't secure, that information could be intercepted or exposed.One of the biggest misconceptions is that a home network is safe simply because it's private. In reality, hackers often target residential networks because they tend to have weaker defenses than corporate ones.Someone nearby could connect to your network if your password is weak or your encryption is outdated. This not only slows your internet but also lets them use your connection for illegal activities. Sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers and personal documents can be intercepted if the network is compromised.11 EASY WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY IN 2025Attackers can use an insecure network to push malicious software onto your devices, sometimes without you even realizing it. Smart devices such as security cameras, thermostats and speakers can be taken over and used for spying or as part of larger cyberattacks.Even if you trust everyone in your household, your network is still exposed to risks from outside. And with so many devices connected today, including laptops, phones, tablets, TVs and IoT gadgets, there are more entry points for an attacker than ever before. Securing your Wi-Fi closes those doors before someone decides to try them.Every piece of Wi-Fi security advice ultimately comes back to the same foundation: your router. It is the gatekeeper for your entire home network. If it is old, poorly configured, or missing important updates, even the strongest passwords and best digital habits will not fully protect you.Investing in a good router is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your home Wi-Fi. A modern, well-supported router gives you stronger encryption, better control over connected devices and regular updates that patch security flaws.Don't stop at the hardware itself. Check regularly for firmware updates from the manufacturer. Some new routers update automatically, but many require you to log in and install patches manually. Outdated firmware leaves known vulnerabilities wide open.IS YOUR HOME WI-FI REALLY SAFE? THINK AGAINAlso, change the default router login password immediately. Most routers ship with basic credentials like "admin/admin." Attackers know this and can easily hijack your settings if you never change them.If your router supports it, enabletwo-factor authentication (2FA)for logins. This extra step makes it much harder for attackers to gain control, even if they steal your password.If you are not sure where to begin, I have put together a list of some of the best and most secure routers you can buy right now by visitingCyberguy.com.Encryption ensures that the data flowing across your network is scrambled, making it useless to anyone who tries to intercept it. Without proper encryption, nearby attackers can capture and read your traffic.The current gold standard is WPA3, which provides the strongest protection. If your router doesn't support it, WPA2 is still considered safe and widely used. Older options like WEP or an open, password-free network are highly insecure and should be avoided at all costs. It's worth logging into your router's settings just to confirm what level of encryption your network is using.Your Wi-Fi password is the digital equivalent of the key to your home. A short or predictable password is like leaving a spare under the doormat, and anyone determined enough can find a way in. Instead, create a long passphrase that combines upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Aim for at least 12 to 16 characters.Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 atCyberguy.com.Even with a solid password, it's smart to check who is actually connected to your network. Most routers allow you to view a list of active devices. If you spot something you don't recognize, investigate. It could be a neighbor piggybacking on your connection or, in the worst case, an intruder.It also helps to disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). This feature was designed to make connecting new devices easier, but it has security flaws that attackers can exploit. Some users go further by enabling MAC address filtering, which limits access to specific devices.To reduce risk even more, set up aseparate guest network for smart devices and visitors. That way, if one device gets hacked, your laptops and phones remain protected.And remember, keep all your devices updated. From laptops and phones to smart bulbs and thermostats, every gadget is a potential entry point. A weak link in one device can put your entire network at risk.IS YOUR PHONE HACKED? HOW TO TELL AND WHAT TO DOA Virtual Private Network, or VPN, helps solve one of the biggest issues with online privacy, which is who can see what you're doing. When you connect through a VPN, it creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the websites or apps you use. Everything that travels through this tunnel is hidden from outsiders, including your internet provider.A reliable VPN is essential for protecting your online privacy and ensuring a secure, high-speed connection.For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on yourWindows, Mac, Android and iOS devices atCyberguy.com.While your Wi-Fi settings form the first line of defense, you should also protect the devices connected to your network. Install strong antivirus software to block malware that could spread through downloads, emails, or malicious links. This extra step ensures that even if a threat slips past your router's defenses, your devices stay protected.The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices atCyberguy.com.So, to return to Carol's question: is it safe to browse the internet on your home Wi-Fi? The answer is yes, but only if you take the time to secure it. Strong router settings, proper encryption, and a solid password do most of the heavy lifting. Building habits such as checking who is connected, keeping devices updated, and using tools like a VPN adds even greater peace of mind.When was the last time you checked your router settings or updated its firmware? Let us know by writing to us atCyberguy.com.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 newsletter.Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Minneapolis City Councilman Jeremiah Ellison says he will continue receiving his six-figure salary despite accepting a full-time fellowship at Harvard, he announced Wednesday.Ellison, the son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, is now facing criticism from his fellow councilmembers, who note that he will not be able to attend meetings and fully carry out his role. Ellison currently receives a roughly $110,000 salary for his role on the council, and his fellowship at Harvard is a paid position."I am extremely disappointed in this, and I hope that my colleagues dont allow this to happen something to happen to North Minneapolis that is not good for them just once again," council member LaTrisha Vetaw said during a press conference last month."Without Council member Ellison sitting on those committees, we have zero North Minneapolis representation on those committees. Thats not acceptable to the only other North side council member up here," she added.MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH SHOOTING AUDIO CAPTURES FIRST RESPONDERS RUSHING TO CHAOTIC SCENE IN DEADLY ATTACKEllison has said he will return twice a month to attend full city council meetings and will also attend his assigned committee meetings virtually, according to KSTP.Council rules mandate that members must be physically present both to attend meetings and vote."I would like to know if there are other employees who are given that privilege," councilmember Linea Palmisanotold KSTP. "And, maybe, I dont think they would ever be allowed that kind of a paid leave of absence."KAROLINE LEAVITT CALLS PSAKI'S PRAYER COMMENTS 'UTTERLY DISRESPECTFUL' AFTER MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTINGEllison's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.Ellison has been a radical left influence in Minneapolis politics in recent years. In 2020 he announced, "I hereby, officially, declare my support for ANTIFA."He also vowed to "dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.""And when were done, were not simply gonna glue it back together," he said in 2020. "We are going to dramatically rethink how we approach public safety and emergency response. Its really past due."

Former Obama advisor David Axelrod warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker against playing 2028 presidential politics on Wednesday as the Democratic governor continues to push back against President Donald Trump's plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago."I have a lot of respect for J.B. Pritzker, but I think there is, I would be careful about playing 28 politics on this issue, because the right answer is, Well take all the help we can get as long as its appropriate help, as long as its stuff that will really help,'" Axelrod said during a discussion on CNN's "The Arena" on Wednesday.The former Obama advisor said the National Guard is not trained or authorized to do that type of work. Trump announced Wednesday he would deploy the National Guard to Chicago."So, you know, send us the resources that we need. We want to work with you. If there are criminals, if there are people doing violent crimes here who are illegal immigrants, we want them out of our city. Well work with you on that. I think thats the appropriate position to take," Axelrod continued.OBAMA SLAMS TRUMP'S USE OF NATIONAL GUARD TO HELP CITIES FIGHT CRIME AS 'DANGEROUS TREND'Pritzker and other Illinois leaders remain adamant that National Guard troops are not welcome in Chicago, but the Trump administration has increased pressure on the governor to accept them.Axelrod also said Trump is trying to lure Democrats into a trap, adding that the president sees political advantage in Chicagos crime problem."But all I would say to you is that, yes, there are, people should be prosecuted. We dont have a high enough arrest rate in Chicago. We could use more police," Axelrod said. "Let us get more police officers on the street. All of that, more prosecutors. All of that is true. But the question is whether this is on the level."He sees a political calculus here. We have a problem. I live in Chicago. You want to help? Help. You want to play politics? Go somewhere else."GOV. PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP TRYING TO 'MANUFACTURE A CRISIS' AS ADMIN PLANS NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT TO CHICAGOMSNBC host Joe Scarborough urged Pritzker to partner with the president on Tuesday to address crime in Chicago."I actually think that J.B. Pritzker should do something radical," Scarborough said. "I think he should pick up the phone, call the president and say, You know and I know you dont have the constitutional authority to deploy the National Guard here and to police my [city]. You can do that in D.C. You cant do that in Chicago. But lets partner up."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREScarboroughs comments came after reports that at least 58 people were shot and eight killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. The MSNBC host criticized Democratic leaders for downplaying crime."Because, right now, just the Hey, nothing to see here, moving along, no problem here, Hey Donald Trump, we dont need you, and the mayor talking about were going to protect peoples dignity in our city. Well, protect their lives. Thats protecting their dignity," Scarborough said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPPritzkers office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

The FBI raid on John Boltons home last month led to the seizure of multiple computers, cell phones, USB drives and documents in folders labeled "Trump," among other items, court documents revealed Thursday.The list of over a dozen items seized from the Bethesda, Md., home of President Donald Trumps former national security advisor was included in search warrant documents filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.Among the technology seized from Boltons home were two iPhones a red one with two camera lenses and a black one in a black case and three computers, including a silver Dell XPS laptop with cables, a Dell Precision Tower computer model 3620 and a Dell Inspiron 2330 computer. One Seagate hard drive and two Sandisk 64 gigabyte USB drives were also seized.The list shows the FBI also took a white binder labeled, "Statements and Reflections to Allied Strikes..." and typed documents in folders labeled "Trump I-IV."BOLTON MAY BE IN HOT WATER AS FBI INVESTIGATION EXPANDS BEYOND CONTROVERSIAL BOOKFour boxes containing what federal officials called "printed daily activities" were also hauled from Boltons home.The FBI raid on Aug. 22 is reportedly linked to a probe of mishandling classified documents.During Trumps first administration, a probe into classified documents was launched but later shut down by the Biden administration. The Justice Department argued that Boltons 2020 memoir, "The Room Where It Happened," contained classified material and attempted to block it from being published.Days after the raid on his home, Bolton unleashed a blistering critique of Trumps Ukraine policy in anop-ed published in the Washington Examiner, claiming it is marked by "confusion, haste and disarray."THE HISTORY OF HOW TRUMP AND BOLTON'S RELATIONSHIP FELL TO TATTERSBolton said Trumps attempt to fast-track a peace deal was "inevitably" doomed, arguing the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15 was arranged at a pace "almost surely unprecedented in modern history."When reporters asked Trump about the raid shortly after it unfolded, the president didnt hold back his disdain for his former adviser."Im not a fan of John Bolton. Hes a real lowlife," Trump told reporters, adding that he did not know about the raid ahead of time, claiming he saw it on television. He went on to call Bolton "not a smart guy" and said "he could be very unpatriotic."Bolton was Trumps national security advisor in 2018 and 2019, until the pair had a falling out.Trump revoked Boltons security clearance and Secret Service detail in January 2025.Fox News Digitals Rachel Wolf and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

After "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., blasted America as a country founded on racism at a pro-Palestinian conference on Sunday, an expert is warning that the countrys lax immigration policies have resulted in the importation of anti-American ideals and a rise in "ethno-politics" in the U.S.Simon Hankinson, an author and senior research fellow on the border and immigration at the Heritage Foundation, is urging the U.S. to adopt stricter immigration standards to crack down on foreign loyalties, especially among American leaders."When you take the oath of citizenship, when you're naturalizing in a naturalization ceremony, one of the things that you're supposed to say is that you renounce all allegiances to foreign potentates or rulers ... That's something that you have to do. And I think that is a good idea, because I don't think you can serve two masters," he explained."Especially if you're a politician or in a position of authority, a judge, you absolutely should have no loyalty to any other country but the United States of America," he added.RASHIDA TLAIB HIT WITH HOUSE CENSURE THREAT, ACCUSED OF 'CELEBRATING TERRORISM' IN PRO-PALESTINIAN SPEECH"We used to have that as a very strict principle here. But over the past few decades, the government has been much more lenient about allowing people to retain dual nationality and there's only very limited circumstances where we require someone to give it up, like, for example, if they become a minister in a foreign government or president or prime minister in the foreign government or senior official. But for the most part, we've let it go."He pointed to changes made to U.S. immigration policy in 1965 as part of the root of the issue."The biggest change was in 1965, when we essentially opened up immigration to the entire world, and we saw a dramatic change in where people came from," he said. "Now, when you bring people into your country, you bring all of them with you. You bring their good and their bad. And if they have beefs that they brought with them from the old country, then those can take a generation or two to die out. And sometimes with encouragement, they can last a lot longer.The result, said Hankinson, has been a dramatic decline in assimilation in America and a simultaneous rise in "ethno-politics" dominating U.S. dialogue. One example of this is the anti-American and anti-Israeli rhetoric in a speech by Tlaib, who is a second-generation Palestinian American.Speaking at the "Peoples Conference for Palestine" in Detroit, Tlaib railed against Israeli leaders and supporters of Israel, shouting, "I want to say to all of them, every genocide enabler, look at this room motherf---ers, we aint going anywhere."TOP CHICAGO OFFICIALS DEMAND CRIME CRACKDOWN AS MAYOR FIGHTS TRUMP OVER LOOMING TAKEOVER: '100% NEED HELP'Tlaib also drilled into the United States as an "empire in Washington, D.C.," saying, "the political structures that I have to work in, that we all are surrounded by, was built on slavery and genocide and rape and oppression."Taking aim at the Trump administration, Tlaib claimed that "whats been tested on the killing fields of Gaza is already being deployed right here in the streets of America.""What our government is willing to do to Palestinians, they are willing to do to all of you," she asserted. "It is no surprise to me, as the daughter of Detroit, that I see our government, that has supplied the bombs and excuses Israel from destroying literally every single day hospitals, communities in Gaza, and manufacturing mass starvation, is also the same government thats defunding healthcare and food assistance programs here in our country."Commenting on her remarks, Hanksinson said that "for someone, particularly an elected representative, to not just criticize policies that are enacted by politicians that they're opposed to, but to criticize the country and its very foundations to challenge the history and the framework of the United States, I think it's a very dangerous thing to do.""We can look to examples like Lebanon, like India or Pakistan or countries in Africa where tribal and ethnic disputes have really gotten in the way of economic and political and social progress. We have managed to avoid that mostly in the United States, and I would hate to see us usher in a new era of that kind of ethno-politics into our country."ICE SLAMS 'UNHINGED BEHAVIOR' OF PORTLAND PROTESTERS WHO ROLLED OUT GUILLOTINE IN FRONT OF FIELD OFFICEHe pointed to another recent speech by Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., who, while speaking at a pan-American conference in Mexico City, said in Spanish, "Im a proud Guatemalan before Im an American."In a June interview, another prominent member of the Squad, Rep. Ilhan Omar, who is a Somali immigrant, suggested that under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has become one of the worst countries in the world."I grew up in a dictatorship, and I dont even remember ever witnessing anything like that, to have a democracy, a beacon of hope for the world, to now be turned into one of the worst countries, where the military are in our streets, without any regard for peoples constitutional rights, while our president is spending millions of dollars propping himself up like a failed dictator with a military parade."In response, Hankinsonexplained that for many on the left, assimilation has become a "dirty word.""Assimilation is the process by which people from different cultures, languages, religions, while they can retain those roots, share a common understanding of what the United States is and what it means to the world and what it can mean for centuries to come," he said. "I don't think you can be considered assimilated if you come here and manage to become a permanent resident and then a citizen without ever loving this country, understanding and knowing its history, speaking its language, and, for all its flaws, understanding that this is fundamentally a great country."TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ENDS SECOND LAYER OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS"Were seeing that in some parts of the United States where there are enclaves that are ethnically very concentrated. And so, the forces of assimilation that would normally cause people to distance themselves from their history aren't working as they have in the past and could in the future. And so, for example, Representative Tlaib or Ilhan Omar, they're very identified still with the cultures that they or their families left recently in a way that makes it seem as if they're putting the priorities of those peoples ahead of their own constituents.""If you were to go to a progressive, ultra-liberal friend and ask them, are there any rights that an American citizen should have that an illegal immigrant should not, You'll have to wait for the answer, because they're going to have a hard time coming up with anything," he said. "They believe in multiculturalism. That means that people should be able to bring the culture that they left behind in whatever country they come from and sort of reestablish it, and that the U.S. is just some place that they park while they make money and take care of their lives, but their loyalty remains outside."The White House declined Fox News Digitals request for comment on whether it would support a policy more strictly mandating American citizens and lawmakers have sole loyalty to the U.S.Fox News Digital also reached out to the offices of Tlaib, Omar and Ramirez for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Despite an ugly ending, Robert Kraft wants his former head coach etched into New England Patriots' immortality.Bill Belichick coached the Patriots for 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowls during his reign that began after he infamously resigned as the "HC of the NYJ."The organization honored Tom Brady with a statue earlier this year, despite his tumultuous ending with the franchise. However, Brady and Kraft seem to have a solid relationship since Brady retired. Brady and Belichick, not so much.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Belichick-Kraft dynamic also does not seem to be all butterflies and rainbows, but Kraft knows how much Belichick meant to the organization, and wants a statue of Belichick "right next to" Brady's."When that great 20-year era ended, it was always my intention to commission a statue for both Tommy and Bill when their respective careers were over, playing and coaching. When Bills coaching career ends, we look forward to sitting down with him and having a statue made to be right next to Tommy," Kraft told CBS News.TOM BRADY SAYS ARCH MANNING'S STRUGGLES VS OHIO STATE COULD BE 'BLESSING' IN DISGUISEBelichick, Brady, and Kraft all attended Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year.Belichick and the Pats parted ways after the 2023 season, which marked the third consecutive year that England missed the playoffs. Jerod Mayo replaced him in 2024, but he was let go for Mike Vrabel after just one season.The 73-year-old has since joined the University of North Carolina, but his Tar Heels' debut was one to forget, as TCU defeated them, 48-14. It was the most points ever given up by a Belichick-coached team.Belichick's deal is for five years.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.