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Wednesday on FNC’s “Fox & Friends First,” Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) warned of the danger posed by President Joe Biden cutting back former President Donald Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. According to Hagerty, that move endangers communities across the country. He argued there would be a “tremendous increase” in drug trafficking and human trafficking. “[Y]ou think about it — my home state of Tennessee — we have got 30,000 migrants at the border right now. That’s more than that the population of Bristol, Tennessee. It’s going to be easier now to get across the border from Mexico into the United States than it is to get a beer at a honky-tonk in downtown Nashville,” Hagerty lamented. “They’re inviting these immigrants to come in. We are going to see a tremendous increase in drug trafficking, we are going to see an increase in human trafficking, and we are going to see these people caught and released into our communities here in the United States. How are they going to ensure … [Read more...] about Hagerty Warns Against Biden Cutting ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy — ‘Tremendous Increase’ in Drug Trafficking, Human Trafficking

Actor Kevin Hart has been spotted in public for the first time following his serious car accident. Hart was out Monday night along with Jay-Z and others at Avra restaurant in Beverly Hills, according to a report published by Entertainment Tonight . The pair reportedly met up with pals Leonardo DiCaprio and Rich Paul for a poker game post-dinner. Kevin Hart resurfaces for first time since near-fatal accident https://t.co/gEbjomPh0e pic.twitter.com/LQyql2mOAY — Page Six (@PageSix) October 22, 2019 The comedian seemed to be in a good mood and was dressed in a black shirt, black hoodie, and jeans, ET reported. Hart was in the passenger seat of his vehicle during the crash that occurred near Calabasas, California on Sept. 1. He reportedly fractured his back in three places and had to undergo major surgery. (RELATED: Kevin Hart Returns To Work After Suffering Severe Injuries From Car Crash) “Kevin’s spinal injuries are very serious; he sustained … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Spotted For First Time Since Car Accident

Albuquerque Police claim a mother arrested for her third DUI had a child blow into an interlock device in order to start her vehicle, local outlet KRQE reported. Dailene Lujan, a 25-year-old mother from Isleta Pueblo, was arrested after driving drunk with her toddler and infant children, as well as her younger sister in the car, according to KRQE . In order to drive her car, Lujan had her 11-year-old sister blow into the interlock device, KRQE reported. Albuquerque mother admits to having child blow into ignition interlock https://t.co/ltAHriFVn2 — KRQE News 13 (@krqe) February 17, 2021 Lujan had the interlock device installed in her car after she was arrested by New Mexico State Police for driving drunk at 117 miles per hour in February of 2019, as reported by Fox News . Police were able to catch Lujan after someone called 911 to report a drunk driver parked at a gas station, and provided the vehicle’s location, KRQE reported. (RELATED: Drunk Driver … [Read more...] about Mom Has Child Blow Into Interlock Device To Start Vehicle Before Getting Third DUI

Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) Manchin Hoyer: House will vote on COVID-19 relief bill Friday Haaland courts moderates during tense Senate confirmation hearing Democrats in standoff over minimum wage MORE (D-W.Va.) is the most pivotal vote in the evenly divided Senate, and his power could spark prolonged intraparty feuds among Democrats. Concerned about simmering friction, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Congress holds candlelight vigil for American lives lost to COVID-19 The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Lawmakers investigate Jan. 6 security failures Senate confirms Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador MORE (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday strongly urged his Democratic caucus to unify around a pending $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Manchin appears to have derailed President Biden Joe Biden Hoyer: House will vote on COVID-19 relief bill Friday Pence huddles with senior members of … [Read more...] about Manchin flexes muscle in 50-50 Senate

Children’s hospitals and pediatricians are calling on the Biden administration to prioritize children’s mental, emotional and behavioral health in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched an awareness campaign on Wednesday to ask the administration and lawmakers to provide more funds to programs to address the escalating crisis among children and youth. The group is seeking increased funding for existing mental and behavioral health programs, through the Department of Health and Human Services’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Health Resources and Services Administration. ADVERTISEMENT They also think Congress should provide new funding for activities at the state and local level to support children, like telehealth, training for crisis response and school-based services. The digital advertising campaign is expected to run for several weeks with an … [Read more...] about Children’s hospitals, pediatricians urge Biden to prioritize youth mental health