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The year was 1987 and the Democrat speaker of the House of Representatives was a moderate Texan named Jim Wright, the Senate majority leader was West Virginia’s Robert Byrd, and socialism was a dirty word in the Party of Jefferson and Jackson.This was the year that San Francisco's Nancy Pelosi would begin her career in Congress, and regarding both her and her Democrat Party, we can surely say, you’ve come a long way, baby.Former Speaker Pelosi announced this week that she would not be seeking a 900th or whatever it is, term in the House, and at 85 years old,

From his humble beginnings working at a perfume shop in high school to becoming one of the most beloved cast members on HBO's hit series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," comedian JB Smoove's motto of "never disappoint" has propelled him through life with a tenacious appetite for always moving forward.During a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital, the comedy legend opened up about the moments that helped shape him into who he is today, as well as his plans for the future.Though Smoove’s success may seem effortless today, his path was anything but. The comedian has faced numerous challenges throughout his life,

Democratic lawmakers deflected questions on why the stock market has had success under President Donald Trump in spite of their dark predictions on the administration’s tariffs while speaking with Fox News Digital on Capitol Hill.Some downplayed the market’s success, indicating that it has no bearing on the country’s true economic pulse.Asked by Fox News Digital why the stock market is still doing well if Trump’s tariffs are hurting the economy, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., shot back, "The stock market is not the economy."She insisted that because of the tariffs, Americans "are feeling price crunch when they go to the

Colorado football's third season with Deion Sanders at the helm has been met with considerable headwinds. The Buffaloes have dropped four of their last five games and enter a Week 11 matchup with West Virginia with a 3-6 record.Nevertheless, Sanders continues to have the support of one of the university's key athletic decision-makers. Rick George, Colorado's athletic director, expressed confidence in the job Coach Prime is doing. George's only preference would be for the team to pick up more wins."I’m proud of Coach Prime. It’s been a tough year what he’s been through. He’s been a trooper, been working hard,

The convicted founder of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said he was "a little bit surprised" by President Donald Trump's pardon of him on "Special Report" Friday."We have never met," former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier in an exclusive interview. "We have never talked." TRUMP CRYPTO CHIEF SAYS WE ARE IN THE 'GOLDEN AGE' FOR DIGITAL ASSETS, 'CLEARING THE DECK' OF BIDEN BARRIERSIn 2023, Zhao pleaded guilty to a money-laundering–related charge. He served a four-month prison sentence under the Biden administration. President Donald Trump pardoned him Oct. 21, according to the Department of Justice.White

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago this week arrested a Mexican national and former DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient with a violent and lengthy criminal history who entered the U.S. illegally, officials said.ICE described Alan Eduardo Garcia’s arrest as "high-risk" because of his "repeated aggression and attempts to evade arrest."Garcia’s criminal record includes arrests and convictions for felony strangulation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, battery causing bodily injury, aggravated battery against a handicapped or pregnant woman and unlawful use of a firearm.ICE officers likely saved the life of the 31-year-old, who was arrested as part of

Senate Democrats again blocked a plan by Republicans to ensure that federal workers and the military would receive a paycheck as the shutdown back and forth revs into high gear.Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., again tried to advance a modified version of his "Shutdown Fairness Act" bill that would see federal workers and the military paid now and during subsequent government shutdowns.Last month, it was blocked over concerns from Senate Democrats that it did not include furloughed workers.SCHUMER, DEMS UNVEIL ALTERNATIVE SHUTDOWN PLAN, ASK FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO OBAMACARE SUBSIDIESJohnson noted on the Senate floor that after discussions with Senate Democrats

Former President Barack Obama said that recent Democratic Party election wins show that Americans "don’t want cruelty" in a podcast appearance posted Friday. During the latest episode of the progressive podcast "Pod Save America," Obama celebrated Tuesday's Democratic victories in New Jersey, New York City and Virginia, saying they show that voters are "paying attention" and want more humane leaders."It was a good reminder that it turns out that the American people are paying attention. They don't want cruelty," Obama said. WATCH: KAINE DEFENDS JONES AMID AG CANDIDATE’S TEXTS ENVISIONING MURDER OF GOP LEADER: ‘STILL A SUPPORTER’Democratic candidates secured victories in various