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GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, former MMA fighter, skips seat belts in DC over carjacking fears
Print Close By Alex Nitzberg Published August 14, 2025 Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma indicated that he does not wear a seat belt while driving in Washington, D.C., because he wouldn't want to be "stuck" in the event of a carjacking. "And by the way, I'm not joking when I say this: I drive around in Washington D.C. in my Jeep … and I don't buckle up," Mullin said. He made the comments during an appearance on the Wednesday episode of Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle," which was guest hosted by Brian Kilmeade. GOP SENATOR WARNS DEMS DELAYING TRUMP NOMINEES 'WE CAN DO THIS THE EASY WAY OR HARD WAY' The senator explained that the reason he does not strap in while driving in D.C. is because of the possibility of carjacking — he does not want to be "stuck" in his vehicle if he needs to swiftly exit. "And I wear my seat belt all the time, but in Washington D.C., I do not because it is so prevalent of carjacking," he said. HARMEET DHILLON SAYS 'MALODOROUS HOMELESS PERSON' TRIED TO STEAL HER PHONE IN DC The lawmaker "is a former undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter with a professional record of 5-0" and "was inducted into the Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016," according to his Senate website. President Donald Trump recently moved to crackdown on crime in the city. SCHUMER GIVES PROFANITY-LACED RESPONSE TO WHETHER DEMS WILL HELP EXTEND DC POLICE TAKEOVER CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP During a press conference on Monday, he called it "liberation day in D.C.," declaring, "We're gonna take our capital back." Print Close URL
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14-05-2025
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Newsom proposes freeze on allowing adult illegal immigrants to join California's Medicaid program
Print Close By Alex Nitzberg Published May 14, 2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, is proposing freezing undocumented adult enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, a fact sheet the governor's office provided to Fox News Digital indicates. The document notes that the proposed freeze would take effect "no sooner than January 1, 2026," and would apply "to new adult applicants over age 19." People would not "be kicked off their health care," according to the document. It also notes that the Golden State governor is proposing a $100 per month premium for Medi-Cal enrollees 19 and up with "unsatisfactory immigration status," which "refers to people whose immigration status makes them ineligible for federally funded Medicaid, including people with lawful status and the undocumented" — this would take effect Jan. 1, 2027, under the proposal. NEWSOM UNVEILS AGGRESSIVE PLAN TO CLEAR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ACROSS CALIFORNIA: 'NO MORE EXCUSES' The proposed moves are being partially blamed on President Donald Trump. "Trump's pendulum swings on tariffs have slowed the economy and weakened state revenues by a staggering $16 billion," the document declares. NEWSOM DEBUTS RAPID-RESPONSE WEBSITE AS CRITICS ACCUSE HIM OF PRIORITIZING PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONS Newsom "refuses to turn his back on hardworking Californians, especially when it comes to their basic health care needs," the release states. "But because of the $16 billion Trump Slump and higher-than-expected health care utilization, the state must take difficult but necessary steps to ensure fiscal stability and preserve the long-term viability of Medi-Cal for all Californians." GAVIN NEWSOM REMOVES AD AFTER BEING KNOCKED FOR USING UKRAINE FOOTAGE WHILE BRAGGING ABOUT CALIFORNIA CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Newsom, who has served as governor since early 2019, survived a gubernatorial recall election in 2021. Print Close URL
