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One year after an assassin’s near-miss attempt on President Donald Trump, many who witnessed the shooting firsthand say they remain deeply dissatisfied with official investigations, which they believe have failed to provide meaningful answers.

"I’m highly dissatisfied with the lack of preparation," said Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., who was seated in the front row at the rally. "The failures were almost unbelievable," he told Fox News Digital, echoing a widespread view that the breach was the result of avoidable missteps by law enforcement.

Despite probes by multiple federal agencies and a formal congressional investigation, both local residents and lawmakers say they’re still left wondering what went wrong.

"The task force was bipartisan. And frankly, I don't think to this day they've gotten all the answers," Meuser said.

ONE YEAR AFTER TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, BUTLER WIDOW DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY FROM SECRET SERVICE

Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed by law enforcement at the scene. Since then, the Secret Service has undergone a series of high-profile shakeups.

A congressional select committee found in its report a "lack of planning and coordination between the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners," adding that the agency had been alerted to Crooks’ suspicious movements for over 10 minutes before he fired a shot.

But for those who were there, major questions remain:

What was Crooks’ motive? Why weren’t agents stationed on a nearby pitched roof? Why was Crooks' presence on top of the AGR building not acted on sooner? How was he able to fire eight rounds before being neutralized by a Secret Service countersniper?

In the absence of concrete answers, some attendees have drawn their own speculative conclusions.

"There were certain stock transactions that transpired right beforehand," one rally-goer said.

"CNN never airs Trump’s rallies. Why did they air this one?" another asked. (CNN has said it aired the Butler rally in anticipation of Trump announcing his vice presidential pick.)

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"I don’t think it was [Crooks]," another witness claimed. "Nobody that went to school with him believes he could have engineered that kind of event."

Zach Scherer, a Butler local who has worked on all three of Trump’s presidential campaigns, voiced ongoing skepticism.

"We don't know anything about this kid from Bethel Park," he said. "The Comperatore family needs answers. The rest of the community does too. It affected every single person who was here."

Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter, was killed during the shooting.

"Investigations that were already done are very inconclusive," said Erin Autenreith, a GOP activist and rally attendee from Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. "There's just so much technology now – these videos have such high resolution they can actually see the bullets."

"The American people, they don't trust the investigations," she added. "Nobody believes it. So I don't think it's good."

Jim Hulings, chairman of the Butler County GOP, criticized Pennsylvania officials for what he called apathy toward the case. He singled out both the Republican district attorney and state attorney general.

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"Murder was never investigated," Hulings said. "We asked for the district attorney to call for a grand jury. He wouldn’t do it. We gave him a letter and 8,000 signatures on a petition. He still wouldn’t do it."

"The AG doesn’t really care either," Hulings added. "We got Dave Sunday elected, and he went persona non grata."

Some argue the investigation should be elevated to the federal level, given its national implications.

But longtime rally-goers agreed on one thing: a scant security presence was noticeable from the start of the day in Butler last year. 

"All the other rallies I'd been to, there was Secret Service everywhere, so I just assumed they were going to be there. And they weren't," said Lucie Roth. 

"There was no counter sniper teams visible. There was no drones. There was no helicopters," said Hulings. "Very few police." 

A number of factors have been blamed: technical issues with drones, high temperatures prompting Secret Service to seek refuge in the air conditioning, a force that was spread thin by long hours and unexpected overtime. 

A Senate report found that key resource requests were denied, and some were not even made: Secret Service did not request a surveillance team to help patrol the rally of 15,000 attendees, while an event for first lady Jill Biden had one assigned for her event of 400 individuals roughly an hour away.

Until a fuller picture emerges, those who lived through that harrowing day say they won’t stop pushing for accountability – not just for Trump, but for Comperatore and a shaken community still seeking closure.

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A growing wall of flowers and photographs honoring the victims of last weekend’s deadly floods has been taking shape in Kerrville over the last 72 hours — a powerful expression of collective grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.

While search and rescue operations continue and helicopters buzz overhead, this roadside memorial has become a solemn gathering point for reflection, remembrance and shared sorrow. The photographs put a face to each victim and the flowers represent their lives.

A sign reading "River of Angels" pinned to the rail has given the memorial its unofficial title, a name that gently captures the weight of loss that has transpired here. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 100 deaths and more than 160 still missing. 

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The memorial was started by Leo Soto, who traveled from Miami to lay the first flowers. His Wall of Hope non-profit has been erecting memorials since the Surfside condo building collapse in Miami in 2021. 

"It's a place that has become really special... I let the community know that this was taking place and within hours there were dozens and dozens of people helping us to attach the flowers surrounding the pictures of the victims," Soto said of the Kerrville memorial.

"Since then, people have been bringing teddy bears, children have been bringing drawings, people have been bringing balloons, they're bringing their own flowers. It's become a really powerful place for the community to begin to heal and to just spread some love in the air — in a place that badly needs it."

The River of Angels sign, he added, was placed later by someone he doesn’t know — a reflection of how the memorial has taken on a life of its own after Soto laid its foundations.

The scene was at times overwhelming. In one particularly raw moment, a woman studying the photographs let out a sudden shriek. She had apparently recognized a face on the display but had not realized the person was among the deceased. 

Visibly shaken, she stumbled away from the fence, crouched down near the curb and made a call on her cell phone, tears streaming down her face that were etched in pain.

Carolyn Miller, a longtime Texas resident, was overcome with emotion too as she spoke of her immense sorrow.

"The grief, it’s devastating, and not just now," Miller said. "It will be devastating for years. Some people may never be found. There’s just so much debris, silt in the water, it’s unbearable."

"What’s happened is absolutely heartbreaking to everyone here. I mean, the outpouring of support is unbelievable. I went out to find a place to help clean up — but there were so many volunteers already so I brought cleaning supplies. I brought flowers. And I’ve cried way too many tears."

She said the resilience of Texans and people across the country has been unshakable.

"Texas Strong. Hill Country Proud," Miller said. 

Some were too upset to speak.

Anne Lowery, a lifelong Kerrville resident who experienced previous flooding disasters in the area, said nothing compares to last week’s deluge of rain.

"This is way worse than the 1987 flood. The amount of water — and just the people it wiped out. It’s tragic," Lowery said. "It’s just overwhelming sadness. I have a home and everything’s okay in it. And when I get up and go to the kitchen and wash the dishes or something, I just feel like I did nothing. And it’s like… I want to do something. I want to help."

Lowery, like many others, spoke fondly of Kervillle Tivy coach Reece Zunker, who died along with his wife. Their two sons are reportedly still missing.

"I knew the coach — he taught both my grandsons in soccer. Everybody loved him. His whole family."

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Madison Boner, a local high school student, said Zunker helped her overcome her lack of confidence.

"He was a great teacher. I had him for construction but he also taught robotics and soccer," Boner said. "He was super encouraging and nice. I was always real shy, so sometimes he would have to make me speak my mind."

"Like he would say, ‘Hey, can you tell the other students what to do today?’ because he wanted me to find my voice. He wanted the best future for all of his students."

Boner said Zunker was supposed to teach her for another three years but instead wouldn't make it to the new school year, like other victims. 

"These people… these are our community. Some kids are gonna go back to school and just have to sit there like, ‘She’s not here.’ It’s heartbreaking. This took people. You can’t reverse it."

For many, turning to faith brings some comfort.

Bishop Julian Dobbs of the St. Michael and All Angels Church in Kerrville was at the memorial too and said his church has been offering prayer and presence to first responders and victims. He, along with Bishop Marc Steele, encouraged people to gather for worship and to find hope in the power of faith in tragedy. 

"How can you not look at those photographs and realize that every single human being — every life, young and old — is precious and sacred?" Dobbs said. "These were beautiful people, just living their lives, serving one another and in one moment, their lives were snuffed out. Their families changed forever."

Dobbs said that one of his pastors was lucky to get out with his life as his rector was completely destroyed, while other members of the church had a family member who was killed. 

"There are still considerable numbers of people who are yet to be found, who are missing, so this community has changed forever," Dobbs said. 

"This is a time to gather around what is the focus of the Christian faith — the hope that Jesus brings us — gather to worship Him and receive the support of each other."

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When Desi Arnaz was deep in the throes of alcoholism, he turned to his son, who faced his own struggles with addiction, for advice.

"Desi’s second wife had died," author Todd S. Purdum told Fox News Digital. "He was alone. He knew he was drinking too much. He knew he was drinking himself to death. And he turned to Desi Jr., who was sober by then, and asked for help."

"His son said, ‘I can’t help you, but I know a place that can,'" said Purdum. "Desi was smart enough to know that he was throwing his life away. He was in terrible grief and mourning… He was isolating himself. I think he realized that he had to change something, or he was going to die."

CLINT EASTWOOD'S COMPLICATED LOVE LIFE, 'ADDICTIVE' AFFAIRS EXPOSED IN NEW BIOGRAPHY

The entertainer, who famously starred as Ricky Ricardo opposite his first wife Lucille Ball in the ‘50s sitcom, "I Love Lucy," died in 1986 at age 69 from lung cancer. 

He’s now the subject of a new biography by Purdum, "Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television." It explores the late actor’s rise to stardom and how he revolutionized television production, as well as his final years. For the book, Arnaz Jr., 72, gave a rare interview.

"His sister from the very beginning, Lucie Arnaz, had been an invaluable help to me," said Purdum. "She cooperated from the beginning, giving me access to family letters and documents. I had a series of long talks with Desi Jr. before we had an on-the-record interview. And I think he understood that I was trying to tell his father’s whole story. He knew I would be sympathetic but wouldn’t spare the complications of his life and demons."

"I think he saw that I was trying to understand his father, what made him tick, what made him so talented, but also the forces that undermined him in the later part of his life where he was swallowed up by alcoholism and depression," Purdum shared.

According to Purdum, Desi Jr. sought treatment in 1981. His father entered an alcohol rehabilitation program in 1985 under the name "Bill Sanchez" to protect his privacy. Before seeking help, Lucie recalled how their father called Desi Jr. and pleaded, "I need help. I don’t want to die."

At first, Arnaz resisted treatment. After a few days, he even left the hospital.

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"Desi was proud," said Purdum. "He believed you shouldn’t air your dirty linen in public or talk about it with other people. He was stubborn in that way. And alcoholism was much more stigmatized back then."

Still, Arnaz returned to the program and persisted.

"We were there for him, the proudest moment of my life… when he stood up and said, ‘My name is Desi, and I’m an alcoholic,’" said Lucie, 73, as quoted in the book. "I cried my eyes out. I was so proud of him."

Purdum described how Arnaz turned to the bottle long before his Hollywood success to drown out a painful past.

"I think Desi suffered from what we would now call PTSD," Purdum explained. "He had to leave everything behind in Cuba when he was a teenager. His family lost everything to the revolution. They came to this country without a penny in their pockets.

"I think the aftermath of that disruption took a toll on him for the rest of his life… And certainly, there was the stress of running a big and growing business as a mogul. I think he sought some self-anesthetization, some relief, and alcohol was the safety valve that he turned to."

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"He writes in his memoir that he’d always enjoyed drinking," Purdum continued. "He’d always had a big appetite for drinking… He loved food, drink, women and song. And he seems to have been the kind of person who grabbed life by the handful."

Arnaz and Ball said "I do" in 1940. Their marriage was plagued with problems, mainly due to their separate careers, along with Arnaz's womanizing and drinking. "I Love Lucy," which premiered in 1951, was designed to save their marriage, The Associated Press reported.

"One of the things that went wrong was… they started the show so they could be together," said Purdum. "They could live together in Los Angeles and work together. Desi was on the road with his band a lot. Lucille was making movies in Hollywood. They were often separated. So the show was created partly to save their marriage.

"But there’s a strain from being together 24/7, not only at home, but at work too. That puts a lot of pressure on any relationship… And Desi, as he got more successful, fell more and more prey to drinking."

"He was out of control, both with his alcohol consumption and his womanizing," said Purdum. "I think it just became too much for Lucille to take. But they always stayed connected. They never stopped loving each other. I’m sure of that… But I think all the pressures they faced would be a big burden on anybody. And I think that burden was reflected in their lives."

According to the book, some of the couple’s friends claimed that the final straw for Ball came when she found Arnaz "with two hookers" in their guesthouse. Ball told some confidantes that it was she who sought the divorce.

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"She always knew or suspected that he had been unfaithful to her… but it was private," said Purdum. "Lucille didn’t like it, but I think she could sort of tolerate it… [But] then it became very public. It was written about in the tabloids when Desi got arrested for weaving drunkenly down a street in Hollywood, in a neighborhood of brothels. I think it just became overwhelming for her and too much to take in public."

"I think she was also worried about the toll that their fighting was taking on the children. She said at one point that the children had seen and heard too much of the tension between their parents. She decided… that it would be better for the children to come from a broken home than to live in one."

Arnaz and Ball’s children told Purdum that they knew their parents loved them and did the best they could.

"They are both aware of how their parents fell short," said Purdum. "They also understand that it must have been very complicated to live in that reality."

Arnaz and Ball called it quits in 1960. Both went on to remarry, with Ball tying the knot with Gary Morton in 1961 and Arnaz to Edith Mack Hirsch in 1963.

"He had a happy marriage to Edie, a friend that he’d known," said Purdum. "He was not faithful to her either, because that’s just the way he seems to have been wired. But I think Lucille was the great love of his life, and he was the great love of her life. They never felt about their second spouses the same way they felt about each other."

After Arnaz sought alcohol treatment, he never drank again. But just a year after seeking help, he faced a major blow when he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

When he was dying, he and Ball had "long talks" as they reminisced about the past. Their last words to each other were "I love you," on Nov. 30, 1986, which would have been their 46th wedding anniversary. 

Two days later, Arnaz passed away.

"He got better too late," said Purdum. "I think that’s one of the things that’s very sad about the last part of his story. He did finally have the courage to face some of his problems, but not in time to save his life."

"To his children, Desi was a complicated, but very loving, talented, self-taught visionary," said Purdum. "Ricky Ricardo is a wonderful character, and Desi did a good job of playing him, but he’s not just some guy who talked funny and played the drums. He was a remarkable figure, and I think that’s really worth knowing."

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To curb rising youth violence, city leaders in Fayetteville, North Carolina, are implementing a new citywide curfew for minors.

Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin told Fox News Digital that the city recorded nearly 2,000 incidents of interaction or arrest involving minors over about a 16-month period.

"We looked at the last couple of quarters of the previous year, and then the first two quarters of this year, and it was almost 1,900 incidents of arrest or crimes that had been committed by juveniles. And so… we know we have a problem there, and we want to make sure that we're proactive to deal with it," Colvin said.

With the new ordinance, kids under 16 are prohibited from being in any public space between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., with some exceptions, including those who are accompanied by parents or guardians or another authorized adult escort, running direct-route errands, traveling to and from work, responding to emergencies, attending supervised activities such as sports or school events, and participating in religious services.

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Fayetteville is home to Fort Bragg, known briefly as Fort Liberty, the largest U.S. Army base by population. As of this week, the city is still in an "educational" period in which those who violate the curfew will be informed of the new rules, but punishments such as citations and detentions may occur as time goes on.

Adults 17 and up, including parents and business owners, who are responsible for youths found to be in violation of the curfew may face a Class 3 misdemeanor charge and a maximum fine of $500.

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"Right now, the way that the ordinance is set up… all of our punitive actions will take place against the parents. Whoever the responsible party is – the custodian of that kid – will be issued citations and possibly subject to fines and maybe arrest in certain cases of repeated violations," Colvin said. "And we're going to let them know that there are judicial consequences to inaction."

Colvin brought up one incident in particular that happened earlier this year, when a 12-year-old girl named Adrianna Bethea was shot at a carnival in March, according to the Fayetteville Police Department and the mayor's office.

The young cheerleader was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition and is fighting to walk again after she was shot in the back and the chest, according to CBS 17. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting so far.

"A group of kids got into an altercation, and a gun was pulled, and a young lady was shot, and she's paralyzed," Colvin said. "That spoke volumes to me. I knew her family, and it really made me angry. I'm a father of three daughters, and I've taken my kids to carnivals. I just think that our citizens deserve firm action."

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The mayor's office introduced five new safety recommendations in April following the shooting, including the youth curfew, and the Fayetteville City Council – on which Colvin served four years before becoming mayor – adopted all of them.

Two city council members, Deno Hondros and Mario Benavente, voted against the curfew. They did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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Other cities have implemented similar youth curfews, including Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city. Colvin said Fayetteville's curfew model is based on Charlotte's.

In addition to the curfew, Fayetteville expanded youth recreational activities "and partnerships with organizations who were already doing mentorship-type activities," the mayor said. He brought up a new youth "midnight" basketball program, which does not actually take place until midnight but was extended to later hours. Certain youth centers will also be expanding the activities they offer, according to Colvin.

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A new chief will join the Fayetteville Police Department next week, and Colvin expects the department head to help implement the new ordinance.

"I'm certain that they will make sure that they are presenting a professional response to it. They're training their officers as to the terms and conditions of what their role will be. They're setting up the partnerships that are necessary because the city can't do this alone. We'll need social service, we'll need juvenile justice, and we need the other governmental units that have a role in this space. This is an ecosystem. That we all have to work in to create a safer, better environment for our young people."

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https://www.foxnews.com/tech/medicare-data-breach-exposes-100000-americans-info

Healthcare data continues to be a top target for cybercriminals. In June alone, two major breaches compromised over 13 million patient records. Now, a newly confirmed Medicare data breach has affected more than 100,000 Americans.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent letters this week to those affected, confirming that hackers accessed sensitive data linked to Medicare.gov accounts.

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OVER 8M PATIENT RECORDS LEAKED IN HEALTHCARE DATA BREACH

The breach traces back to suspicious activity starting in late 2023. According to CMS, cybercriminals used stolen personal data from external sources to fraudulently create Medicare.gov accounts.

That information included:

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CMS began receiving alerts in May 2025 when people reported receiving account confirmation letters for accounts they had not created. This triggered an internal investigation. Hackers not only created unauthorized accounts but, in some cases, accessed additional sensitive data such as:

CMS has deactivated all affected accounts and is mailing new Medicare cards to the estimated 103,000 individuals affected. The agency says no confirmed identity theft cases have been reported yet. CMS stressed the action is being taken out of "an abundance of caution," but the breach raises questions about federal cybersecurity safeguards.

If you're one of the people affected by the Medicare data breach:

CMS is still investigating how the attackers obtained such accurate personal data and whether more individuals may be at risk.

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So far, CMS has not identified the attackers. However, the use of valid personal information suggests that the hackers may have obtained data from prior breaches or leaks on other platforms. This breach reveals a troubling vulnerability in the federal healthcare system, where hackers can exploit existing data to create legitimate-looking accounts and access deeply personal medical information.

Here are five important steps you can take right now to protect your Medicare information and reduce your risk of identity theft after the breach.

Regularly check your Medicare and healthcare accounts for changes you did not make. Be cautious of unfamiliar services, charges or communications from providers you don’t recognize.

In light of the Medicare data breach, where bad actors used valid personal details to create fake accounts, enrolling in a trusted identity theft protection service can offer an extra layer of defense. These services monitor your Social Security number, email, phone number and other sensitive data to alert you if it's being sold on the dark web or used to open fraudulent accounts.

Many top-rated services also help you freeze your credit and bank accounts and offer expert support if your identity is compromised. My top pick includes up to $1 million in identity theft insurance to cover stolen funds and legal fees, plus access to a U.S.-based fraud resolution team that helps you recover faster.

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Never share your Medicare number or card details with anyone over the phone or email, unless you initiated the contact and trust the source. Treat it like a credit card.

If you believe your information is being misused, remove it from the internet. A personal data removal service can help you remove all this personal information from the internet. It has a very clean interface and will scan 195 websites for your information and remove it and keep it removed.

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If you notice suspicious activity, report it directly by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to report Medicare fraud. Also, file a report at IdentityTheft.gov to create a recovery plan with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This not only helps you recover faster but also contributes to broader investigations that protect others.

This Medicare breach may not have resulted in confirmed cases of identity theft so far, but that does not mean the situation should be taken lightly or dismissed as low risk. It took malicious actors less than two years to create over 100,000 fake Medicare accounts using valid personal information, which suggests a significant weakness in how sensitive data is being protected and monitored at the federal level.

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An Arizona farmer is pushing for a more functional approach to the hiring of skilled labor in agriculture amid President Donald Trump’s border crackdown, telling Fox News Digital that the current system is sowing fear among Hispanic workers.

During a visit to the remote, mountainous landscape of Dudleyville, Ariz., farmer Scott Heartquist expressed a desire for more collaboration between business owners, workers, and immigration authorities to find practical solutions that address labor needs — while also upholding the law of the United States.

"There's a humanitarian side that everybody’s like, ‘I feel for them,’" Heartquist said, referencing skilled workers looking to enter the country. "And I even understand that our system isn't set up for them to easily come in."

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While some farmers have experienced issues with migrants trespassing on or stealing from their properties, Heartquist said his personal relationship with and support for the Hispanic community has allowed him to run his business without issue.

"Immigration is such a touchy subject and, you know, we were just talking about it — my staff. They’re all legal, but a good portion of the people in the community aren’t. And so, we see it, we have it around. We have much less of an issue with it now," he continued.

The family farm began on a small piece of land in Arizona. After surviving bone cancer, Scott Heartquist’s wife, Christie, worked with her husband to teach their children where their food comes from by growing and raising a healthy meat supply.

The family operates its own inspected processing plant at the ranch, providing hormone-free, steroid-free, vaccine-free, and antibiotic-free grass-fed and grass-finished beef, pork, and lamb to locals.

The Heartquist family has cultivated not just a solid business but also a close-knit commune. Several family members and staff live on the Heartquist Hollow Farm property in Dudleyville — often sharing fresh meals and stories after a hard day’s work.

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During a warm summer's evening dinner, Saúl Márquez, a butcher at the farm, said he is thankful that the family has provided good working conditions and strong benefits to their immigrant workers.

Márquez also praised God for allowing his daughter to flourish as a citizen in the U.S. — a milestone that helped him and his wife obtain permanent residency three years ago.

"My friends say that you earn very well here. So, you risk coming here illegally because it's the American dream. It’s the American dream. And everyone is going to take a risk. Before, it was easy, now it’s not easy," he told Fox News Digital.

He also recommended that immigrants explore legal pathways to come to the U.S., such as work visas for farm jobs, rather than trying to enter illegally — stressing that the current political climate has heightened concerns among both documented and undocumented Hispanic workers.

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"You hear a lot of things about the new administration," Márquez said. "We are, and the people are, very scared. Because I have friends and family who, unfortunately, do not have documents yet. So right now, there is a lot of fear with this administration that people do not want to go out to the stores."

A combination of factors — including labor shortages for meat cutters and the cumbersome process of obtaining visas — has made it difficult for the Heartquists to hire workers with the skill set needed to provide the community with a wide range of grass-fed, pasture-raised meats.

Heartquist claimed that many of these issues stem from the Obama administration.

"You had some abuses going on in some areas, and instead of dealing with the individual abuses, they just cut visas. And so, they made it more challenging for us to get the visas," he said.

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"I can tell you right now, there are 16-and-17-year-olds in Mexico and Central America that are cutting meat. To be able to bring them in, give them more training, teach them food safety issues, and all of those pieces would be amazing. We just can’t. It’s not built into our system," Heartquist continued.

Without a more robust system and discussions about the potential to bring in workers from other countries to fill these labor needs, Heartquist predicted that immigration issues will continue to proliferate.

"We're going to have mass deportations that are going to happen right now. The administration will change in three years," he said. "Maybe it’ll still be strict on the border, maybe it won’t, and so we’ll have another onslaught, another flood of people coming in. The problem that we face is... There’s a small portion of that community that’s really just not good people, and it gets bled out onto the whole community and that’s not fair."

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Legendary director of the original "Naked Gun" movies, David Zucker, might think President Donald Trump is nuts, but he also believes the current Democratic Party is much worse for the country.

Speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of a reboot of his "Naked Gun" series set for release next month – he is not involved – the famous spoof filmmaker got candid about his views on politics, admitting he voted for Trump, even though he thinks he’s "crazy," because he didn’t have much of a choice.

"You know, as crazy as Trump is, and I acknowledge, yeah, he's a crazy guy, but... Look at what the other side is," Zucker said, saying the political left is on the "wrong side" of huge issues, like biological men competing in women’s sports.

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The veteran director, one of a minority number of outspoken conservatives in Hollywood, admitted that his Democratic friends and even his family can’t understand why he threw his support behind Trump in the 2024 election. He said he tells them, "This is what I go by, just the big dumb issues, which is Israel – that's how I moved right in the first place – and men in women's sports."

"These are just big dumb issues," Zucker said. "And I think that the other side is – they're on the wrong side of all these – I think they call them 80/20 issues."

The filmmaker indicated that he wasn't originally a conservative in the traditional sense, but an old-school Democratic voter who was abandoned by modern liberalism.

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"You know, I was always a John F. Kennedy Democrat. You know, strong military, lower taxes and p----," he said. "That’s what I was fixated on."

Again, he seemed to marvel at the fact that the president represents the voice of reason on the "big dumb issues" of today. He continued, "And Trump, as crazy as he is, he's the one who is trying to – he's keeping men out of women's sport."

"It's so outrageous to me when I see these stories about these women who had to share a locker room with biological men. It’s – I mean people will look back on this era as, ‘Well, America was crazy,’" he said.

"And I think America is crazier in this way than Europe," the director added. 

Zucker, who has been a filmmaker in Hollywood since the early '70s, has also used his comedy directing chops to make political ads mocking Democratic Party figures and causes. He made one mocking former Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., in 2010, and another criticizing former President Barack Obama’s Iran deal.

"The Iran Deal video was called ‘Side Effects,’ he told Fox News Digital, about the ad that came out around the Obama-McCain presidential election in 2008. "It was done like one of these drug ads that keeps saying, ‘It's great, it’s great. But there are these side effects.’"

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He also directed a feature-length spoof in 2008 mocking the liberal documentarian Michael Moore and the far left in America, titled "An American Carol." Zucker remarked that he’s proud of that film even though it didn’t perform too well at the box office when it came out.

"And oh my God, it's funny. I'm so proud of that. It's completely flatlined. I mean, talk about misjudging the audience," he said. "The left doesn't have a sense of humor about itself, and the Republicans don't go to movies. So, I had no audience, but I wanted to do this."

Ironically, Zucker said that he wrote the film with his leftist friend. "I wrote it with a high school friend who's the funniest guy that I know, and he's to the left of Castro. But he loved making movies."

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Pulling into a station, swapping your electric car battery and getting back on the road in under two minutes is now a reality. 

In China, CATL's swappable EV batteries are making this possible. This innovation is transforming the way drivers think about electric vehicle charging by making it fast, easy and as convenient as refueling with gasoline.

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Swappable EV batteries are modular battery packs that can be quickly exchanged instead of recharged. CATL, a global leader in battery technology, created a system called Choco-SEB that allows drivers to replace a drained battery in about 100 seconds. This makes battery swapping a realistic alternative to traditional EV charging.

CATL's Choco-SEB battery system is focused on speed and flexibility. It is designed to support a wide range of electric vehicles, from compact city cars to larger sedans. The system lets drivers swap batteries quickly and choose the setup that matches their needs best. With this technology, a single battery swap can deliver up to 373 miles of range, depending on the vehicle.

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The Choco-SEB batteries are available in two sizes, making them adaptable for different car models. Drivers can install one, two or even three battery blocks, depending on how much driving range they want. For compact cars, the system can provide up to 311 miles of range, while midsize vehicles can achieve as much as 373 miles per swap. This flexibility makes the Choco-SEB system a practical solution for a wide variety of drivers and travel needs.

The battery uses a blend of lithium iron phosphate and nickel manganese cobalt. This mix offers a balance of performance and safety, with an energy density of more than 160 Wh/kg and 325 Wh/L. The first car to launch with a Choco-SEB swappable EV battery is the Changan Oshan 520. It starts at around 166,800 yuan, or roughly $23,100. The vehicle offers a 320-mile range and is already gaining traction. Changan has delivered over 1,000 units and has received more than 15,000 orders.

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CATL is actively building a network of battery swap stations across China. As of now, 34 stations are operating in Chongqing. More than 50 are expected by the end of the year.

By the end of 2025, CATL plans to have 1,000 stations across 31 cities. Each station is compact, requiring the space of just three parking spots, and they can hold up to 48 swappable EV batteries.

CATL is working with major automakers, including GAC, Chery, NIO, FAW and BAIC. The company holds almost 29% of the global EV battery market. With the addition of swappable EV batteries, it is strengthening its position as a leader in the industry.

Swappable EV batteries address one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles: long charging times. Instead of waiting 30 minutes or more, drivers can swap batteries in minutes and get back on the road with the ease of a gas-powered car.

The concept is gaining traction in Asian markets and holds promise for global expansion. In the U.S., however, challenges such as vehicle compatibility, automaker collaboration, infrastructure needs and consumer acceptance remain significant.

Some U.S.-based pilots and partnerships, including Stellantis collaborating with Ample for a fleet in Spain, point to growing interest. Still, CATL's Choco-SEB battery swap system has not been announced for rollout in the U.S.

CATL's goal is to make electric vehicle ownership easier and more appealing. Swappable EV batteries give drivers the flexibility to power up without plugging in. With more stations on the way and compatibility across a wide range of cars, this system could redefine what it means to drive electric. While this technology isn't coming to the U.S. just yet, American EV manufacturers may want to take note, as swappable battery tech could be the game-changer drivers have been waiting for.

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All Elite Wrestling will host its premiere pay-per-view on Saturday and feature some of the biggest names in pro wrestling vying for championships, finishing feuds or trying to make a name for themselves in front of a massive crowd and TV audience,

All In: Texas will be the third annual installment of the pay-per-view and fourth in the company’s history. The last two years, All In was held at Wembley Stadium in London, with the 2023 event drawing record numbers. All In in 2018 kickstarted All Elite Wrestling and got the ball rolling for the company as being one of the top professional wrestling promotions in North America.

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At least six championships will be on the line during the event, which is set to take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington – the home of MLB’s Texas Rangers.

One of the bigger matches on the card will be for the AEW World Championship featuring Jon Moxley looking to defend his title against "Hangman" Adam Page. Moxley has held the title since September, when he defeated Bryan Danielson. But as the leader of the Death Riders faction, Moxley had kept a tight group around to ensure success and keep the title – at least in the briefcase that Marina Shafir carries around.

Page won the Owen Hart Foundation tournament to earn a shot at Moxley’s title. He’s built himself back into the title picture following intense feuds with MJF, Swerve Strickland and Jay White over the last year. He already had the taste of world title gold when he defeated Kenny Omega for the championship at Full Gear in 2021.

It’s one of the most anticipated matches on the card and, to make matters even more interesting, the title will be decided in a Texas Death Match.

But it’s far from the only title match pro wrestling fans will be keyed in on.

Two women’s champions will be going head-to-head as well.

"Timeless" Toni Storm has been on a tear since regaining the AEW Women’s World Championship from Mariah May at Grand Slam Australia. It’s her fourth reign as champion, but she faces one of her toughest tests yet in Mercedes Moné.

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Moné is currently the holder of the AEW TBS Championship, RevPro’s Undisputed British Women’s Championship, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL)’s World Women’s Championship and the European Women’s Association Women’s Championship. She won the Owen Hart Foundation tournament to earn the title shot.

Two of the most successful women’s wrestlers over the last five years will go head-to-head to determine who really is the best in the world. It is a dream match for fans who really enjoy pro wrestling.

Several other championship matches are on the card as well.

Omega will take on Kazuchika Okada to unify the Continental Championship and International Championship; Adam Cole will defend the TNT Championship against Kyle Fletcher; The Hurt Syndicate of Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjam defend the AEW Tag Team Championship in a three-way match against JetSpeed’s Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey and The Patriarchy’s Christian Cage ad Nick Wayne; finally, the Trios Championship is on the line when The Opps’ Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs and Samoa Joe take on The Death Riders’ Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta along with Gabe Kidd.

The stakes will be high for at least three non-title matches.

Strickland and Will Ospreay will take on The Young Bucks – Matthew and Nicholas Jackson – in a tag-team match. If Strickland and Ospreay win, The Young Bucks will be stripped of the executive vice president titles. If The Young Bucks win, Strickland and Ospreay cannot challenge for the AEW World Championship for one year.

The men and women of AEW will also participate in casino gauntlet matches for future shots at the AEW world titles, respectively. Mark Briscoe, MJF and Mistico are among the men’s participants announced. Kris Statlander and Megan Bayne will be among the women’s participants.

There will be two pre-show matches scheduled before All In: Texas officially begins.

FTR, Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood take on The Outrunners, Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd. In an eight-man tag match, "Big Boom!" A.J. and The Conglomerate’s Kyle O’Reilly and Tomohiro take on The Don Callis Family, featuring Hechicero, Lance Archer, Rocky Romero and Trent Beretta.

The zero hour show begins at 1 p.m. ET and the main matches begin at 3 p.m. ET.

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An ancient garden in Pompeii has been reconstructed with thousands of historically accurate plants — breathing new life into a once-thriving Roman sanctuary.

The Pompeii Archaeological Park announced the recent reconstruction of the Garden of Hercules in a June Facebook post.

The garden features 800 "antique" roses and 1,200 violets, along with 1,000 ruscus plants, also known as butcher's bloom.

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Cherry trees, grapevines and quince trees were also planted at the site, which is near a structure known as the House of the Garden of Hercules.

The Hercules reference comes from a marble statue of the god that was found in a shrine called a lararium.

"It is a typical 'row house' of Pompeii, known for the inscription cras credo ('tomorrow, we give credit') at the entrance," the archaeological park said in its statement.

Also known as the House of the Perfumer, the dwelling was built in the third century B.C., around 300 years before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

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The eruption wasn't the only natural disaster the house saw: It was almost destroyed in an earthquake in 62 A.D. 

At the time of the earthquake, the homeowner acquired and demolished neighboring townhouses, or domus, to create the garden.

The purpose of this garden, according to the park, was to cultivate and sell flowers. 

Historians believe the blossoms were used to produce perfume, leading to its nickname of a "perfume garden."

"Originally, the house comprised eight rooms and a vegetable garden," the statement noted. "Production was still active at the time of the Vesuvius eruption."

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After the eruption, the house lay in ruin for almost 1,900 years before it was eventually excavated in the 20th century.

Numerous Ancient Roman objects, including small glass bottles for perfumes, were found during the excavations.

Archaeologists also found that the property was extensively renovated before it was destroyed.

"Notably, some rooms in the House of the Garden of Hercules contained unused construction materials," the archaeological park noted. 

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"From the mid-1st century BC, the area underwent structural mergers and demolitions, transforming into a district dedicated to specialized production."

The ruins of Pompeii have captivated archaeologists ever since they were uncovered at the end of the 16th century.

New revelations about the site still emerge today.

For example, in April, the Pompeii Archaeological Park released new details about an ancient family's fight for survival, thanks to an excavation.

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