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‘Suspicious’ mail with DSA-linked return address triggers FBI, Capitol Hill investigation

‘Suspicious’ mail with DSA-linked return address triggers FBI, Capitol Hill investigation

Senior Capitol Hill staff were warned that “multiple letters containing suspicious substances” were mailed out across the country and to multiple congressional offices on Thursday. An email notice obtained by Fox News Digital sent to chiefs of staff, administrative managers and state directors said the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police were “investigating multiple letters containing suspicious substances that were mailed to various addresses nationwide, including multiple Congressional offices.” “Law enforcement officials are working to intercept any additional letters before they are delivered, however, it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations,” the notice from the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms read. ARMED MAN ARRESTED AT US CAPITOL BARRICADE AS POLICE PROBE WHY HE DROVE ONTO RESTRICTED GROUNDS Fox News Digital reached out to each agency investigating the matter for comment on the nature of the suspicious substances, how many letters were sent and retrieved and how many congressional offices could be affected. The notice was first reported by Punchbowl News. Included in the notice was an image of one of the envelopes that included a return address in the top-left corner for the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) headquarters in New York City.  DEPROGRAMMED: FORMER DSA INSIDER REVEALS ‘FRIGHTENING’ SOCIALIST AGENDA DROVE HIM FROM ‘EXTREME’ IDEOLOGY It is unclear whether the DSA had any involvement in sending the letters. Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment but has not heard back. The notice warned that “all suspicious letters, packages, or substances should be treated as potentially hazardous.” Authorities have not publicly identified the substances or said whether they pose a danger. It comes on the 25-year anniversary when an anthrax-laced letter was opened by a staffer in then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle’s office on Oct. 15, 2001.

‘Big Condiment’ warning gets Warren roasted online over progressive’s economic priorities

‘Big Condiment’ warning gets Warren roasted online over progressive’s economic priorities

A post made by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., this week quickly became a punchline online after she warned that a proposed $45 billion deal bringing some of America’s best-known condiment and food brands under one roof could drive up grocery prices even further. The merger would combine McCormick brands such as Cholula and Frank’s RedHot with Unilever Foods products including Hellmann’s and Knorr. Warren argues the deal could weaken competition and leave shoppers with fewer choices. Users online joked about Warren cautioning against “Big Condiment.” DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES ARE WINNING PRIMARIES AND THEIR VISION FOR AMERICA IS VERY DIFFERENT “One company could soon control them all,” Warren said of four popular condiments. “I have concerns that McCormick and Unilever’s $45 billion merger could increase YOUR grocery prices.” The post drew jokes from users who argued that housing, infrastructure and the national debt are bigger concerns than a potential rise in the prices of condiments. “Yes, a simultaneous increase in the prices of (checks notes) mayo and (checks notes again) hot sauce could bring the country to its knees,” one user on X wrote. “The only thing raising my grocery prices is federal deficit and the resulting inflation you all seem to be ok with,” another added. Venture capitalist Hank Medina sarcastically posted to his X account with 1.7 million followers, “The United States will crumble if big mayo merges with big hot sauce. SOUND THE ALARM FOLKS!!! We have no other condiment alternatives if this happens.” But the real impact of a food merger is no laughing matter. Consumer prices rose 3.7% in September from a year earlier, accelerating from 3.4% in August, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Prices climbed 0.6% in September alone, underscoring the persistent affordability pressures facing American households just weeks before the midterm elections. Narrowing in on grocery prices, they rose 1.8% from a year ago but dipped 0.1% in September, while overall food prices were up 2.5% annually. With an affordability crisis plaguing the U.S. heading into the midterms, any threat of further impacts on Americans’ pocketbooks is worth noting ahead of Election Day. Meanwhile, Warren has launched a broader campaign to challenge food-industry consolidation — not just against the recent condiment merger proposal. ECONOMIST CALLS OUT AMERICA’S SOCIALIST ELITE, SAYS THEY GOT RICH BASHING CAPITALISM In an Oct. 6 letter to the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission, she urged regulators to scrutinize the McCormick–Unilever deal alongside two other proposed food-industry mergers. The Massachusetts progressive argued the multibillion-dollar deal could reduce competition for shoppers’ grocery dollars and retailers’ shelf space across overlapping pantry staples, leaving consumers with fewer choices and higher prices. If the deal announced in March were approved, it would combine McCormick with Unilever’s foods business in a transaction valued at about $45 billion. The combined company would bring together brands such as Cholula, Frank’s RedHot, Hellmann’s and Knorr. It is expected to close by mid-2027, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

FIRST ON FOX: Dems’ affordability crusade collides with eye-popping price tag for socialist immigration plans

FIRST ON FOX: Dems’ affordability crusade collides with eye-popping price tag for socialist immigration plans

FIRST ON FOX: A new White House economic report warns that immigration policies backed by the Democratic Socialists of America could cost American taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade, as the Trump administration sounds the alarm over the potential financial consequences of mass amnesty and expanded federal benefits. As President Donald Trump touts 16 consecutive months without illegal immigrant releases at the southern border, a Council of Economic Advisers report estimates that mass amnesty and expanded federal benefits under Democratic Socialists of America-backed immigration policies could cost taxpayers between $440 billion and $613 billion over the next decade.  Socialist-aligned candidates have gained ground in 2026, winning key Democratic primaries and expanding their influence within the party. “President Trump … supercharged ICE to remove criminal illegal aliens from our communities, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members and terrorists,” White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. ‘SQUAD’ DEMOCRAT FORMALLY INTRODUCES BILL TO ABOLISH ICE, BORDER PATROL AND DISMANTLE DHS “Meanwhile, radical Democrats want to go back to their extreme open border policies and grant amnesty to the illegal aliens they released into our communities. Not only will these radical policies make America less safe, but they will cost the American taxpayer billions of dollars.” With the midterms approaching and Democrats campaigning heavily on affordability, the White House is casting the DSA’s immigration agenda as a potential financial and public safety threat — warning that its policies could compound the very cost-of-living pressures Democrats have used to hammer Republicans. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY’LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE The council’s findings go beyond the cost of mass amnesty, examining the potential impact of expanded federal benefits and reduced immigration enforcement, policies the White House warns could impose a significant financial burden on American families. The council estimates that the average illegal immigrant carries a lifetime net fiscal cost of $166,716, with the current illegal immigrant population projected to account for between $1.4 trillion and $1.9 trillion in taxpayer costs under its model — figures the administration is highlighting as the “true costs of extreme open borders [and] mass-amnesty socialist policies.” CALIFORNIA FACES UNLIKELY TAX REVOLT AMID BILLIONS IN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT HEALTHCARE COSTS The CEA’s estimated $166,716 lifetime taxpayer cost per illegal immigrant exceeds the roughly $124,000 it would cost to put a student through four years at an average in-state public university, including tuition, housing, food and other expenses, according to College Board’s 2025–26 figures — putting the figure in perspective as American families also grapple with college affordability. The Council added that while illegal immigrants are generally prohibited from federal benefit programs, some on the left want to reverse that standard and provide subsidized healthcare and programs like food stamps to those in the country unlawfully. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS ‘DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS’ ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: ‘TOXIC POLICIES’ Beyond expanded federal benefits, the council estimates that ending Trump-backed immigration enforcement measures would wipe out between $227 billion and $287 billion in projected taxpayer savings, producing a net estimated cost of $79 billion to $139 billion over the next decade after accounting for reduced enforcement spending. An interactive White House webpage released alongside the report allows Americans to explore the projected costs of “socialism” across several policy areas, with the council estimating that the Democratic Socialists of America’s broader agenda could cost $49 trillion over ten years — roughly $355,000 per American household. That sweeping projection extends far beyond immigration, which the council separately estimates could cost between $440 billion and $613 billion over the next decade. DOJ THREATENS TO CUT BILLIONS IN WELFARE FUNDING FROM STATES FOR FAILING TO REPORT ILLEGAL MIGRANTS If the immigration policies examined in the report were implemented, the White House estimates that expanded eligibility for SNAP, federal housing assistance and Medicaid would add between $361 billion and $475 billion in federal spending over the next decade. The report estimated that expanding federal benefits under the proposed immigration policies would add $3.6 billion to $4.7 billion in annual food stamp costs, another $2.3 billion to $3 billion in federal housing assistance, and as much as $40 billion a year in additional Medicaid spending. US STATE DEPARTMENT HAS YANKED MORE THAN 175K VISAS UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SO FAR Along with the report, the White House highlighted a 73% uptick in drug interdictions through August 2026 compared with the same period in fiscal year 2024, while separately pointing to declining fentanyl-related deaths as evidence of its broader border enforcement strategy. The administration also highlighted another key aspect of the immigration-cost paradigm that it changed — remarking that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for certain foreign-national groups “returned … to its original purpose: temporary.” TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SLASHES TIME REFUGEES HAVE TO CHALLENGE LOSS OF LEGAL STATUS The administration’s efforts to terminate TPS designations for certain countries have faced legal challenges, underscoring the ongoing dispute over the scope of federal immigration authority. The administration has also moved to end certain Temporary Protected Status designations and revoke more than 250,000 visas as part of its broader immigration crackdown, measures the White House has highlighted alongside its efforts to tighten enforcement and reduce what it says are substantial taxpayer costs. Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for general comment on the costs associated with their immigration platform.

Maryland’s lone Republican House member calls woman ‘rude’ for laughing during debate

Maryland’s lone Republican House member calls woman ‘rude’ for laughing during debate

Maryland’s only Republican House member was heard telling a woman “you are rude” after she started laughing while he was speaking during a debate. The clash between Rep. Andy Harris and the audience member unfolded Tuesday in Cambridge as the Republican was talking about rising diesel prices during the U.S.-Iran war. “Let’s get the facts straight, the facts are that diesel is, the facts are that diesel prices have gone up, there is no question about it. Why has it gone up? Because the Democrats have environmental regulations…” Harris said before he was interrupted by a woman laughing in the audience. “Ma’am, I gotta tell you. This is the problem, you all say you believe there is a First Amendment, but only if you agree with you,” Harris told the crowd. “You should let me finish the sentence, ma’am. You are rude. You’re rude, OK?” AMERICA’S TRUCKERS ISSUE DIRE WARNING AS SOARING DIESEL COSTS THREATEN ‘DOMINO EFFECT’ Harris then turned to the debate moderator and said, “I’m sorry,” adding that if she wasn’t going tell the audience they were rude, he had to do it himself. “Let me finish the sentence why there is a shortage of diesel in the world and in the country,” Harris continued, before another audience member started talking. “You are rude too. So do you believe in the First Amendment? Do you believe in my First Amendment right to express myself? It’s my turn to express myself, not yours,” Harris said. PRESS FREEDOM GROUPS THAT BLASTED TRUMP TURN FIRE ON DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR OVER ALLEGED MEDIA RETALIATION Harris, who has represented Maryland’s 1st Congressional District since 2010, is running for re-election against Democrat challenger Dan Schwartz. The debate moderator then asked both candidates to speak to their supporters and ask them to be “polite and respectful” during the debate. “That is very important that you guys are able to hear from both of us tonight, so please if you don’t mind, let’s keep all reactions for later when you get home and let’s let the congressman speak,” Schwartz said. When it was Harris’ turn, he said, “You don’t need to hear it from me because my people aren’t interfering with Mr. Schwartz, it’s only one way.”