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Billy Ray Cyrus defends Trump, says being commander in chief is a ‘tough job’

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Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus defended President Donald Trump in a new interview, calling the presidency a “tough job” and urging Americans to pray for the country.

While discussing his upcoming album, the conversation turned to politics, and when asked if the president should be less divisive, Cyrus pointed to his upbringing.

“I can’t speak to his voice — he’s the president,” Cyrus told Sky News. “My dad was a Democrat and served in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years, but my dad always said, ‘When the president asks you to do something, you do it, son.’”

The country star has spanned both sides of the political aisle, describing himself as a Democrat before endorsing Trump’s reelection bid in 2024 with a photo of the two together. He also played at the Liberty Ball in January 2025 to mark Trump’s return to the White House.

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Cyrus said he respects the office of the president, regardless of party.

“I’ve had both Democratic and Republican presidents. Served with Bill Clinton, with President Obama. Mr. Bush, Mr. Bush’s dad and Mr. Trump,” Cyrus said.

“Being president’s a tough job. I pray for our country. I pray for our president and I pray for our world,” he added.

The singer’s performance at the Liberty Ball drew criticism online after technical glitches. Cyrus later told People magazine the honor of the invitation outweighed the equipment issues.

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“I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me.”

“I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night, and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says, ‘You’re on,’ you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people, and we had a blast. That’s called rock n’ roll!!!”

Shortly after the performance, his adopted son Trace Cyrus posted a public message, saying he was unsure what the singer was “struggling with” and that the family is concerned.

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“We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it,” Trace wrote on Instagram.

“Just like I showed up for you at mamaws funeral when you didn’t expect me to I’m still here right now,” he added.

Cyrus responded with his own message on YouTube.

“Sunday callin,” he captioned his post. “Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children… sons and daughters… and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing for us all. ‘The past does not equal the future.’ Amen.”

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Hannity probes the psychology of Trump’s would-be assassin and a new wave of radicalized youth on Fox Nation

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The assassination attempt of President Donald Trump in July 2024 rocked America and changed the course of the presidential race.

Nearly two years later, Fox Nation is taking a close look into the minds of the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and other violent suspected extremists in a new special hosted by Sean Hannity.

“Radicalized: with Sean Hannity” examines the background of Crooks and other alleged violent extremists, including Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson. Hannity highlights the consequences of online radicalization, urging viewers to consider its dangers.

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They were young men with futures, kids who once walked around on campuses just like this,” Hannity said. “They made plans, they had dreams, and somewhere between the campus gate and their adult lives, something broke.”

The “Hannity” host is joined by an all-star lineup of experts to give more insight into how these young men traveled down the road to infamy. Author and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker dissected Crooks’ online activity and how he was “very isolated” in his room at home.

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“Thomas Crooks was known to be not really social,” she said. “He wasn’t known to have very many friends. In fact, he was kind of a loner. 

“Had no known official psychiatric diagnosis or mental health issue, but he was doing a lot of online searches about major depressive disorders. So, clearly he was suffering.”

Dr. Drew Pinsky, a media personality and addiction specialist, took a more scientific approach to describing Crooks, noting his isolation may have increased his risk of accepting extremist political and cultural views.

Radicalization really doesn’t start with ideology; it starts with psychological pain,” Pinsky said. “We finally, in my profession, acknowledge that adverse childhood experiences affect mental health and put people at risk of a number of problems, radicalization being one of them.”

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In November 2024, the FBI concluded that Crooks, who was killed by a Secret Service counter sniper team, acted alone in an attempt on Trump’s life in Pennsylvania. The announcement came after thousands of interviews across the globe, tracking down any potential connections with the 20-year-old shooter.

Running parallel with online radicalization concerns are domestic terrorism risks

A 2023 U.S. Government Accountability Office study showed all but eight states experienced one or more incidents between 2010 and 2021. During the same period, investigations into domestic terrorism incidents have increased by 357%.

Radicalization is both a mental health issue and a social issue,” Pinsky said. “Young men need their peers, they need outlets, they need to be engaged. And left in a room alone, only bad things can happen.”

Don’t miss the chance to uncover the disturbing mentality of Crooks, Mangione, Robinson and others in “Radicalized: with Sean Hannity,” streaming now exclusively on Fox Nation.

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LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DeREMER: Trump tax cuts deliver bigger refunds and a big boost for working families

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This Tax Day, Americans are seeing historic savings thanks to bold, pro-growth policies and massive tax cuts enacted through President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts.

In fact, this year’s average tax refunds are up by nearly 11 percent compared to last filing season, and the average refund is more than $3,400.

Workers and job creators alike are benefiting from the most pro-worker legislation in American history.

Growth for Job Creators

As Labor Secretary, I’ve spoken with countless manufacturers, business leaders and union members who are directly benefiting from President Trump’s tax relief.

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New hires, new factories and new equipment purchases are just some of the investments manufacturers and small business owners are making thanks to President Trump.

Due to the WFTCA’s provision enabling 100 percent immediate expensing for manufacturing equipment, businesses that I have visited, like STIHL USA in Virginia Beach, will be able to scale up operations and create jobs.

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The results of these policies speak for themselves: Last month alone, the economy added 178,000 new jobs, including 15,000 in the manufacturing sector.

After years of decline and stagnation under the Biden administration, President Trump is driving a renaissance in job growth through tax savings that are creating a more secure future for all Americans.

Real Savings for Working Americans

With provisions like no taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security now in place, the Working Families Tax Cuts are enabling Americans to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.

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Thanks to the elimination of taxes on overtime, first responders like police officers, firefighters and EMTs who work around the clock to keep us safe will receive the pay they deserve for their service. Over 25 million taxpayers have claimed the overtime deduction, with an average deduction of more than $3,100.

In Kansas City, I met with local law enforcement officials who shared what this tax relief will mean for their community. Brandon, a recruitment officer, told me that “this is going to help us out a great deal” in encouraging future police officers to join the force.

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Shift workers in service industries, like bartenders and restaurant servers, also benefit from the elimination of taxes on tips, which has led to average savings of $7,100 per taxpayer.

Furthermore, more than 34 million families have claimed the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which is permanently doubled and expanded by the Trump tax cuts — putting more money in the pockets of hardworking families.

President Trump’s tax cuts are a huge victory for the American people, and these savings will have a compounding economic impact.

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Every dollar saved through President Trump’s pro-growth policies is another dollar workers, families and business owners can invest back into their homes, companies and communities.

Investing in Workforce Development

The president’s historic tax cuts don’t just help existing workers — the law also creates new opportunities for America’s future workforce.

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The Working Families Tax Cuts expand and modernize Pell Grants for students pursuing short-term technical education and skills-training programs, paving the way for future tradesmen and tradeswomen to succeed.

As part of the Labor Department’s efforts to Make America Skilled Again, we’re investing in educational pathways that provide an alternative to the traditional four-year degree model, helping more young Americans “earn while they learn” and find mortgage-paying, in-demand jobs in critical sectors.

Since President Trump has taken office, the Labor Department has added more than 377,000 new registered apprentices and more than 3,200 new Registered Apprenticeship programs throughout the United States.

We’ll continue carrying out President Trump’s pro-growth policies to strengthen workforce readiness and fill in-demand roles that will continue to power our nation’s economic comeback.

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A Path Forward

This tax season, working families have seen historic savings and new economic opportunities thanks to the most pro-worker tax relief in American history.

The Labor Department is committed to advancing President Trump’s America First agenda to unleash the American economy, strengthen our workforce and put more money back in the wallets of working families.

Under President Trump’s bold leadership, the best is yet to come for the American worker.

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Former MLB prospect, 35, killed in car crash while returning from coaching tournament

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A former baseball prospect turned coach and instructor was killed near where he once aimed to make a name for himself in the big leagues.

Former Houston Astros minor leaguer Jon Kemmer was 35 years old when he was killed over the weekend in a rollover crash in Galveston County.

Explore Jefferson, an outlet near Kemmer’s hometown in Pennsylvania, said Kemmer was on his way from coaching a travel tournament in Houston to his home in Santa Fe, Texas, when he crashed.

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The outlet, citing the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office, said Kemmer was traveling on a rural road when his vehicle struck an electrical pole shortly after 6 p.m. local time. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kemmer was the lone occupant of the vehicle.

Kemmer had been coaching the HTX Battle Bucks 14U travel baseball team at the Triple Play Classic in Houston, the outlet reported.

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The Astros drafted Kemmer out of Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia, in the 21st round of the 2013 MLB Draft, and he made it all the way to Triple-A in 2019. However, the cancellation of the minor league season due to COVID-19 seemed to have put an end to his career.

He suited up in the Dominican Winter League in 2020, but his last appearance in minor league ball was 2019. His DWL stint was his last in professional baseball.

In Triple-A ball, he hit .265 with an .830 OPS in 362 total games, spanning from 2016 through 2019. He also played for the Minnesota Twins‘ and Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliates.

Kemmer also played stints in foreign minor leagues, hitting .355 with a 1.005 OPS in Mexico’s Triple-A level in 2019 before playing for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, Los Angeles’ Triple-A squad. He participated in spring training with the Astros in 2017 and 2018.

Kemmer was a high school prodigy, hitting .727 in his senior year of high school. In his final season of college, he hit .387 with a 1.206 OPS.

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