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Rep. Ilhan Omar slammed for saying she 'chuckles' when Israel is called a democracy, compares it to Iran Embattled congressional freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing backlash after comparing Israel to Iran and said she “almost chuckle[s]” when the Jewish state is described as a democracy. via FOX NEWS

Federal workers linked to sexual misconduct deserve same pay raise as others, House Dems agree, rejecting GOP proposal House Democrats on Wednesday shot down a Republican proposal to block federal employees disciplined for sexual misconduct from receiving the same pay rise as other federal workers. via FOX NEWS

DACA reportedly off the table as congressional negotiators meet to avert another government shutdown Democrats doubt they'd be able to get long-term DACA protections; should Nancy Pelosi have taken Trump's deal? DACA recipient Hilario Yanez reacts. via FOX NEWS

Howard Schultz says he has no intention of being a spoiler in 2020 TEMPE, AZ — Howard Schultz just can’t shake The Question. Once again Wednesday, he had to explain he does not want to be a spoiler who gives President Trump a second term. via FOX NEWS

Study claims tequila may help with weight loss, lowering blood sugar levels Whether this weight loss tip is legit or not, we’re willing to give it a shot. via FOX NEWS

Chick-fil-A has the best customer service in America, survey claims They also have some of the most delicious food. via FOX NEWS

Family of Navy officer killed in Syria says regulation forced her deployment The family of a Navy Chief Petty Officer who was killed in Syria earlier this year is fighting an obscure regulation that derailed the officer’s education plans and ultimately led to her fifth combat deployment in the war-torn country. via FOX NEWS

Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan Mexico’s Institute of National Migration confirmed with Fox News that the temporary asylum visa fast-track program is suspended, and no more visas will be given at the moment.  via FOX NEWS

Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria Kurds rely on support from U.S. troops to eliminate ISIS; Benjamin Hall reports from Bahguz, Syria. via FOX NEWS

Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present President Trump had previously canceled a formal meeting with the Russian president. via FOX NEWS

Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS Unrepentant ISIS fighter from Trinidad, caught fleeing the battlefield in Syria, is now in the custody of Kurdish forces; Benjamin Hall reports. via FOX NEWS

Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido Supporters of Juan Guaido demand Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's resignation; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela. via FOX NEWS

Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro The United States continues to squeeze and isolate the Venezuelan regime led by Nicolas Maduro with even more sanctions and prominent support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. But more than a week after protests erupted through the streets of the embattled nation, Maduro remains steadfast – with the hand of Russia and China working in and out of the shadows, complicating US efforts for change. via FOX NEWS

Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders. via FOX NEWS

White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela. via FOX NEWS

Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday. via FOX NEWS

Drake hands out $20G in cash to McDonald's employees: report Superstar rapper Drake gave $20,000 in cash to two McDonald's employees -- $10,000 each -- in the Los Angeles area last weekend, reports said Thursday. via FOX NEWS

Miley Cyrus' wildest moments, from nearly nude Vanity Fair portrait to twerking with Robin Thicke Miley Cyrus has been known to draw eyes with her risqué outfit choices and her bold dance moves.  via FOX NEWS

Christopher Reeve’s daughter talks growing up with ‘Superman,’ keeping his legacy alive To the world, Christopher Reeve was Superman — but to Alexandra Reeve Givens he was a real-life hero who also happened to be dad. via FOX NEWS

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Governor slams infanticide charge in abortion bill uproar; Schumer wants intervention on Trump Plus, shutdown negotiators remain divided over the wall via FOX NEWS

Fake university in Michigan set up by ICE to nab foreign students: report The Department of Homeland Security set up a fake Detroit-area university in Michigan to nab foreign students who wanted to stay in the U.S. without proper authorization in a “pay to play” scheme, according to reports. via FOX NEWS

University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast A University of Iowa student has died after being found unresponsive on campus grounds early Wednesday as a polar vortex  gripped the Midwest in arctic temperatures that have been linked to at least seven other deaths. via FOX NEWS

ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center Six immigrants at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in El Paso, Texas, are being force-fed through plastic nasal tubes after taking part in a hunger strike that spanned for a month, leaving some detainees so weak that they are unable to speak or stand, a report on Wednesday said. via FOX NEWS

Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended again for parole on Wednesday after serving more than four decades of a life sentence for her role in the cult’s grisly murders in 1969, marking newly inaugurated California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first chance to decide her fate. via FOX NEWS

Historic New Jersey paper plant destroyed in massive blaze amid frigid temperatures Hundreds of New Jersey firefighters were battling a warehouse blaze in below-freezing temperatures Wednesday that caused the destruction of a historic paper plant and the red sign that sat atop the structure, reports said. via FOX NEWS

Standoff in Montana ends with suspect's surrender after 10 hours: reports Authorities in Butte, Mont. said a standoff involving a man believed to be armed with an explosive device and a firearm was still underway after more than 10 hours Wednesday night after the last hostage was released. via FOX NEWS

Texas executes inmate, 61, who killed police officer in adult-bookstore robbery A Texas man convicted of shooting and killing a Houston police officer in 1988 during a failed robbery at an adult bookstore was executed Wednesday, officials said. via FOX NEWS

Arizona nurse indicted for allegedly raping incapacitated woman The Arizona nurse who allegedly impregnated an incapacitated state was indicted on charges of sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult. via FOX NEWS

Americans think about food 240 hours per year, study says If you’re focusing on your eating habits in 2019, then be mindful of the clock striking 2:41 pm. via FOX NEWS

Instagram stars are wearing bikinis in the snow to 'reclaim winter' As we all brace ourselves for this week’s freezing temps by bundling up, some social media influencers are shedding their jackets and enjoying the snow — in bikinis. via FOX NEWS

Designers at New York Fashion Week urged not to hire minors for upcoming shows The Council of Fashion Designers of America is urging fashion houses not to hire models under 18. via FOX NEWS

Trump signing Buy American order – Boosts job creation, economy, manufacturing and national security President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to increase Buy American preferences for federally funded infrastructure projects. via FOX NEWS

John Fund: Howard Schultz presidential candidacy signals Dems to nominate a centrist Democrats are terrified that an independent presidential candidacy by Howard Schultz could give President Trump a victory in a 2020 re-election bid. via FOX NEWS

Venezuela's Maduro is feeling the heat both inside and outside his country. Here's the big question now For a socialist strongman, Maduro is looking very weak indeed. Here is why he may not stand much longer. via FOX NEWS

Judge Andrew Napolitano: An American nightmare the current, unreal world -- where politics deeply infuse law enforcement -- prosecutors use brute force to send a message of terror to innocent defendants. Like all defendants at the time of arrest, Roger Stone is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. via FOX NEWS

Gutfeld on Bloomberg’s advice for Democrats Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is warning Democrats not to go to the extreme far left. He''s preaching common sense. But he's really boring and doesn't have charisma. via FOX NEWS

Trump haters flipping their lids over MAGA hats Trump opponents are telling us we shouldn't wear Make American Great Again hats. Ignore them. via FOX NEWS

Gutfeld on Bloomberg's advice for Democrats Michael Bloomberg offers a reality check to a party whose loudest progressive voices are embracing the last century's worst ideas. via FOX NEWS

Stuart Varney: How long are we going to tolerate the sliming of decent people? After their failure to prevent the elevation of Justice Brett Kavanagh to the Supreme Court, the left is now going after Neomi Rao, who is the Trump administration's nominee to the important D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. via FOX NEWS

Howard Kurtz: Are Republicans starting to abandon Trump on foreign policy? 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on the media pouncing on Trump and his intel chiefs contradicting each other. via FOX NEWS

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: New York's extreme pro-abortion law is backward and barbaric New York state has done the unthinkable: It legalized abortion well past viability, up until the very moment before the child’s birth. via FOX NEWS

Michigan, Illinois school officials go viral for snow day announcement videos Talk about hitting all the right notes. via FOX NEWS

Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues An attorney for Michael Papagni argued in federal court that no actual crime occurred during the alleged incident. via FOX NEWS

'Stupid' tourist slammed for unknowingly handling poisonous animal on beach: 'It’s like holding death in your hand' An unwitting tourist has no idea how close they came to death after filming themselves playing around with a very dangerous creature on an Australian beach. via FOX NEWS

Cocoa, chili and heated shelters: How airlines, airports are protecting workers from the extreme polar vortex temperatures From coast to coast, aviation officials are rolling out all the stops to protect their hardworking staffers from the “life-threatening” extreme cold. via FOX NEWS

Deaf couple accuses Delta gate agent of discrimination, but airline says there are 'conflicting versions of events' Delta says it will "review the situation." via FOX NEWS

Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions' Amtrak has canceled all rail service to and from Chicago on Wednesday, and more cancellations were scheduled for Thursday. via FOX NEWS

5 ways you're setting yourself up to ruin your spring break vacation Here's where we all go wrong before spring break. via FOX NEWS

Texas station's newscasts canceled after sudden death of 27-year-old director: reports A Texas television station canceled its morning and midday newscasts Tuesday after a 27-year-old director died suddenly at work while making final preparations for the morning broadcast, a report said. via FOX NEWS