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House GOP bill would bar illegal entrants to US from ever getting citizenship
House Republican lawmakers are looking to ban illegal immigrants from ever obtaining citizenship, saying the drastic measure is the best way to deter unlawful entrance into the US. On Thursday, Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) introduced the “No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act” which amends the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 to state that “No alien who enters the United States unlawfully shall be eligible for naturalization.” “Under the Biden administration, we saw more than 10 million encounters at our borders, a crisis exacerbated by reckless catch-and-release policies that allowed criminals who broke our laws to remain in the United States,” Mills told The Post. “President Trump has made it clear that anyone that tries to unlawfully undermine, exploit, or bypass our immigration system is a criminal.” Mills, 44, who is married to a refugee from Iraq who became a US citizen, argued that the privilege of citizenship should be “reserved for those who respect our laws.” Rep. Cory Mills has introduced several other measures on border security, such as legislation aimed at cracking down on loopholes with birthright citizenship. Getty Images Explore More Border encounters have plummed under the second Trump administration. REUTERS The measure is co-sponsored by Reps. Josh Brecheen (R-Okla.), Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Andy Harris (R-Md.), the last of whom chairs the House Freedom Caucus. “America is a nation of laws, and if we allow those laws to be subverted by illegal aliens who have no constitutional right to be here in the first place, then we will cease to be a nation,” Brecheen told The Post. During fiscal year 2024, there were an estimated 2.9 million encounters nationwide, according to data from US Customs and Border Control. Encounters with illegal immigrants have dropped precipitously under President Trump, with 28,654 recorded during this past February, compared to 256,071 during February of 2024, per US Customs and Border Patrol Control data. President Trump has made shoring up the US-Mexico border a top priority during his second term. AFP via Getty Images About 818,500 people became US citizens last year, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act is intended to dovetail with Trump’s push to enforce immigration laws and secure US borders. Republicans in Congress are developing sweeping legislation to fund Trump’s agenda package that includes sweeping border security measures. GOP leaders are hoping to get that bill to Trump’s desk by Memorial Day, but in the interim, the House has been mulling smaller measures to beef up border security and immigration law, such as the Laken Riley Act, which the president signed into law in January. Should the No Citizenship for Alien Invaders Act pass the House, the bill would likely face a Democratic filibuster in the Senate, which requires 60 votes to overcome.
Kelly Clarkson shades ex-husband Brandon Blackstock with co-parenting frustration
Kelly Clarkson is getting candid on being Miss Independent. The singer, 42, recently opened up about co-parenting her two children — daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remy Alexander, 8 — with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson admitted that there is a double standard when it comes to working moms verse working dads. The talk show host voiced her frustrations over school performances being scheduled mid-workweek during Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast. Kelly Clarkson gets real about being a working mom. Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelly Clarkson on Kylie Kelce’s podcast. Not Gonna Lie with Kylie The “American Idol” alum joked she looks “like [an] a–hole” when she can’t show up due to work. However, when talent manager Blackstock, 48, can’t make it, he isn’t met with the same response. Explore More “And then [my daughter] is like, ‘Why weren’t you there? This person’s mommy was there.’ And I’m like, ‘Congratulations to her because she made different decisions that led to her being able to be there on a Thursday at 10 a.m.,’” Clarkson said on Thursday. “She’ll be like, ‘Well you know, her mom was there?’ And then you have to say, ‘Because she got a better mom and you got me,'” she added. Kelly Clarkson talks motherhood with Kylie Kelce. Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock. Christopher Polk Kelce, 33, could relate, explaining how her three daughters — Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 4, and Bennett, 2 — whom she shares with husband Jason Kelce, 37, guilt her when she has to work. The couple are currently expecting their fourth baby. They don’t have the same response when their dad leaves for his ESPN job as a sports analyst. Their daughters understand the retired athlete “doesn’t want to leave” them, but think their mom “could just say no” to opportunities. Which led Clarkson to muse over kids subconsciously picking up on gender roles. Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, River Rose Blackstock, Remington Alexander Blackstock, and Seth Blackstock attend STX Films World Premiere of “UglyDolls.” FilmMagic Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock attend the 2018 CMT Music Awards. FilmMagic “Isn’t it funny though how different it is? Because even from a young age, like, we didn’t teach them [that]; they just innately [believe that]. Like, he is allowed to be somewhere, but you’re not? That is really interesting.” She quipped: “There is a lot that I keep in … because co-parenting is fun.” “It’s like, ‘Oh, he couldn’t come because of this [thing],’ and I’m like, ‘OK, cool. Do you think I just leave and just sit in the park all day?’” she teased. But now, the pop star wants to show her kids that “Mommy does work, and that is OK.” Singer Kelly Clarkson (R) and Brandon Blackstock in the audience during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Getty Images for ACM “Women and men work, and it’s OK,” Clarkson reiterated. “And you’re gonna be fine. Like,
Jessica Chastain thinks this Gen Z trend is ‘horrific,’ especially when underwear peeks out: ‘So tacky’
Jessica Chastain has revealed her biggest fashion “ick.” Tim Brand/Shutterstock Jessica Chastain has revealed her biggest fashion “ick.” The actress, 48, chatted with Elle Spain for their latest cover story, where she opened up about her style do’s and don’ts. Asked what style trend she wishes would come back, Chastain admitted it would be “quicker” to share the style trends she wishes will would never come back. The actress, 48, chatted with Elle Spain for their latest cover story, where she opened up about her style do’s and don’ts. Tim Brand/Shutterstock Asked what style trend she wishes would come back, Chastain admitted it would be “quicker” to share the style trends she wishes will would never come back. IPA / SplashNews.com Explore More “I know this is coming back, but the low-rise jeans I hate,” she said. Aissaoui Nacer / SplashNews.com “I know this is coming back, but the low-rise jeans, I hate,” she said. “And I hate when you see someone’s underwear.” “I think it’s so tacky, like when it’s like a G-string. I think it’s horrific,” the Oscar-winner stated. The “Interstellar” star said she’s been seeing the Paris Hilton-loved trend popping up “more and more,” but she’s still hoping people don’t “ever bring that back” to the literal lows of early aughts. However, celebs like Jennifer Lopez are still committed to the look — though Rihanna recently expressed her regrets, saying, “what the f—k was I thinking, bro?” I hate when you see someone’s underwear.” WireImage “I think it’s so tacky, like when it’s like a G-string. I think it’s horrific.” Getty Images The “Interstellar” star said she’s been seeing the early 2000s trend popping up “more and more.” WireImage Aside from low-rise jeans, she added that she’s not into showing any type of down-there skin, saying, “The shorts where your butt hangs out? Yea, I’m into full-coverage clothing.” Shop ’til you drop with Post Wanted Save time and money with the latest deals, discounts, trends, reviews and more. Thanks for signing up! When it comes to her favorite fashion fads, Chastain said, “I don’t really pay attention to fashion trends in that way.” “If there was a trend that I’d secretly wish would come back, I would just wear it. I don’t feel like, ‘Oh I’m not allowed to wear that because people say.’ So I don’t really have one of those,” she explained. “I kind of just wear what I like.” She’s still hoping people don’t “ever bring that back” to it’s full extent. Getty Images for Gucci Aside from low-rise jeans, she added, “Or like the shorts where your butt hangs out? Yea, I’m into full-coverage clothing.” Getty Images What the star does seem to like — if not love — is a strapless dress. She rocked the style at the 2024 National Board of Review Awards Gala, wearing a purple
Move fast! We found a walking pad on Amazon for under $100 during the Big Spring Sale
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Amazon’s a step ahead of the game with this thrifty fitness find. The best deals of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 are running fast, but this walking pad is something worth moving for. On sale for just $98, it’s hard to make any excuses for delaying your spring workout regime any further. Amazon is stacked with all sorts of workout gear to round out your home gym; from adjustable dumbells to rowing machines, Pilates bands, yoga mats, squat racks, and much, much more. But the SupeRun Walking Pad deal might be the best bet for anyone looking to hit 10,000 steps a day. With over 4,000 orders in the last month alone, customers still can’t stop raving about it. It’s lightweight, super quiet, and slides right under a desk, making it a budget-friendly investment for remote workers looking to get their heart rates up (for a reason other than work, of course). Don’t delay! You may have just walked right into the best Spring Sale deal yet. Amazon This nifty under-desk treadmill is equipped with a 2.5 horsepower motor and can carry up to 250 lbs, making it a great option for power walkers and joggers looking to get in some lighter cardio workouts. Along with the compact design, it boasts a powerful yet quiet motor and a wide LED display that shows your speed, time, distance, and calories, so it’s easy for users to track progress while working on their laptops. Best of all, it weighs only 40 pounds and comes with built-in wheels that make it easy to move around and stow away. Customers mention assembly is a breeze, so you can spend less time building and more time running. Your Amazon Big Spring Sale FAQs, answered What is Amazon’s Big Spring Sale? The Big Spring Sale is an Amazon-hosted seasonal sale event aimed at popular products to shop for spring. It’s similar to Amazon Prime Day, offering a wide range of deals and discounts on various products, spanning the final week of March. How long does the Big Spring Sale last? Shoppers have 7 days to take advantage of discounts. This sale runs a full week, beginning at 12 a.m. PT on Tuesday, March 25, through 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, March 31. When does the Big Spring Sale end? The Big Spring Sale ends March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, so east-coasters have until about 3 a.m. on April 1 their time to shop the deals. Do you have to have Amazon Prime to shop the Big Spring Sale? Unlike Prime Day, the Spring Sale is open to all Amazon shoppers. However, Prime members will enjoy exclusive deals and early access to certain promotions. Interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits, with no strings
Clean up at Amazon’s Spring Sale with the best vacuum deals from Dyson, Bissell, more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Looking for a deal on a vacuum cleaner? Now is the time to shop, thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale, March 25 — March 31. It’s one of those purchases that you never want to pay full price but also want it to have decent suction power. Amazon Prime members get free shipping with a 2-day or less turnaround. Not a Prime member yet? Sign up and get your first 30 days free. Plus, you can watch Prime TV. If you’re unsure what to buy, read one of our many vacuum reviews, from robot tested to Shark or Dyson uprights that may just change your life. We even evaluated the Shark PowerDetect versus the Dyson V15Detect. While there’s never a bad time to invest in a high-quality vacuum, especially if you’re eyeing a pleasing cordless model, this may be the sign you need to finally suck up that dirt you’re staring at from the corner of your eye — right now. Post Wanted Picks These include deals on the best cordless vacuums from brands like Bissell, Shark, and Dyson. Dyson Spring Amazon Sale Dyson V8 Cordless Plus Vacuum Amazon Among the several Dyson vacuums we reviewed, the V8 Cordless Plus Vacuum is our favorite. With several customized cleaning options to choose from, along with included mini tools and allergy-friendly design, it’s a gem worth admiring — and buying. Dyson Ball Animal 3 Amazon For a heavy-duty cleaning, pick up the Dyson Ball Animal 3. Featuring a bagless design, the upright vac features three speeds and cyclonic action that dust bunnies and grime are no match for. Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Amazon Meet the Dyson model I’ve been using mostly as of late: the Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. For nearly $150 off, you’ll love it for its lightweight design. In fact, Dyson claims this to be 24% lighter than the Dyson V15, which I agree with after testing. It’s also one of the most ergonomic without losing sight of the modern-day tech features. Love it, love it. Read our full review here. Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum Amazon The Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum is a top-tier cleaning solution, offering exceptional suction power, ease of use, and a range of thoughtful features that make deep cleaning effortless. With up to 70 minutes of runtime and a 4.5-hour charge time, it’s perfect for tackling various floor types, from hardwood to plush carpet, and even high-ceiling dusting with its convenient built-in crevice tool. The Fluffy Optic Cleaner Head and Digital Motorbar Cleaner Head ensure optimal cleaning performance, while the HEPA filter makes it a dream for allergy sufferers by trapping dust and allergens. Thanks
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The housing search is easing, but a prolonged trade war could derail progress
“Buyers who are ready and qualified have more opportunity now than they did a year ago,” said Vinny Rodriguez, a senior loan officer at Fulcrum Home Loans, an Idaho company with customers in much of the country.Rodriguez said he’s seeing more of his clients come out of waiting. Nationally, there’s also been an uptick in mortgage demand, which is at its strongest in months. While affordability remains a high hurdle, many of these buyers, Rodriguez said, are beginning to accept current market conditions.Still, he cautioned, economic policy remains a major question mark and the modest relief could be short-lived.Much of that uncertainty, Rodriguez said, comes from trade talk.“Every headline is like, ‘Do I go left, do I go right?’” Rodriguez said. “When the market is uncertain in the ways it has been, that could slow the development of building and also homes being sold.”On the industry side, homebuilders are feeling glum amid tariff talk. Builder sentiment is dropping as everything from lumber to appliances is expected to grow pricier. That could offset progress on inventory shortages and affordability — with some building contractors already hiking prices as much as 20%.Rodriguez described the keys to stabilizing the market: slow home value appreciation and steady declines in interest rates. In a market that’s been shakier on the supply side, he noted, rapid changes ratchet up prices, and therefore buyer difficulty.“I would prefer if we stayed the course,” Rodriguez said. “Any sudden movements are going to have people reacting fast.”See what the housing market looks like in your area.
Oxnard brothers targeted youths for magic mushroom and pot sales, authorities say
Two brothers in Ventura County were arrested in a drug dealing scheme that officials say targeted local youths, landing at least one juvenile in the hospital after they had taken psychedelic mushrooms. The hospitalized juvenile told detectives they had purchased the magic mushrooms through the brothers, who had been running a drug delivery service using social media and other messaging platforms, according to Ventura County sheriff’s Det. Jonathan Schnereger. Enrique and Erick Benitez, 18 and 26, were arrested this week on a slew of drug-related charges after detectives were able to link them to the hospitalized juvenile and other drug sales to school-age children across the county, Schnereger said in a news release. The brothers are accused of selling psilocybin — an illegal psychedelic found in certain mushrooms — marijuana, and vapes with marijuana and nicotine. On Tuesday, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence affiliated with the brothers, finding approximately 20 grams of psilocybin, 88 marijuana vape devices, 10 nicotine vape devices and what Schnereger called “a large volume of loose marijuana.” Detectives also found over $2,000 in cash and a loaded handgun without a serial number, known as a “ghost gun.”Enrique and Erick Benitez were arrested on suspicion of selling a controlled substance to a minor, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm and child endangerment. Both their bails were set at $250,000. More to Read
Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study
The immediate risks faced by the firefighters who were on the front lines battling the Palisades and Eaton fires that tore through Los Angeles County may have abated, but long-term health concerns remain. A team of researchers tested the blood of a group of 20 firefighters who were called to duty when the wildfires hit Los Angeles County communities, and found that they had levels of lead and mercury in their blood that was significantly higher than what health experts consider to be safe — and also higher than firefighters exposed to a forest fire.The results are part of the longer-term LA Fire Health Study, which is investigating the health impacts of the January fires on those exposed to the toxins it released into the the environment. The team includes researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, UC Davis, the University of Texas at Austin, and the USC Keck School of Medicine.“What you need to worry about is some of these metals that, when they get burned, they get up in the air,” said Dr. Kari Nadeau, chair of the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and one of the researchers working on the project. “They can get into your lungs, and they can get into your skin, and they get can absorbed and get into your blood.”The group of 20 firefighters — who had come from Northern California to assist in the efforts — were tested just days after the fires were contained. They had toiled for long hours as the two fires razed entire communities, burning homes, cars, businesses, and a still unknown list of chemicals and metals. Combined, the fires killed 29 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. On average, said Nadeau, the firefighters had lead and mercury levels three and five times higher, respectively, than a control group of firefighters who fought a forest fire alone. According to the California Department of Public Health, the average blood lead level for adults in the United States is less than 1 microgram per deciliter.Researchers are still looking to expand the number of firefighters in the study, as well as the range of toxins they may have been exposed to. Nevertheless, even these limited and preliminary findings bolster a growing worry among firefighters that the L.A. fires may have exposed them to metals and chemicals with long-term health effects. “The results are pretty alarming,” said Dave Gillotte, a captain with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and president of the Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014. “We don’t just fear, but we’re quite confident that we’re going to see health impacts with our firefighters who fought these fires on the front lines.” Firefighters regularly risk exposure to chemicals and metals — including lead and mercury — when responding to house and commercial fires in an urban setting, Gillotte said. But response to a single house fire, for example, would likely last a few hours, not the days on end of the Palisades and Eaton fires. Firefighters also typically face prolonged exposure to the particulate matter in smoke when fighting wildfires in rural areas — but not the chemicals of an urban setting. The Eaton and Palisades fires presented a combined risk: a wildfire-like blaze with firefighters on the ground for extended periods in an urban setting, with electric vehicles, batteries, chemicals and metals burning in high heat, mixing and spreading with the same wind that was spreading the flames. “It was a more intense exposure as a result of the wind driving those toxins, even with our protective gear,” Gillotte said. According to Gillotte, these types of urban wildfires could cause long-term health impacts for first responders similar to those from events like the destruction of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Already, officials from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the Sacramento Fire Department, and Los Angeles County have begun to test their firefighters for metal and chemical exposure, Gillotte said. Meanwhile, as part of a separate study, Los Angeles city fire officials have also been looking at the health effects on its firefighters. “We are very concerned and worried,” said Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Kevin Frank. The LAFD has so far taken blood and urine samples of about 350 of its firefighters, as part of an ongoing nationwide study, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to look at firefighters’ biomarkers and exposure to cancer-causing substances. That study — which is different than the LA Fire Health Study and the one mentioned by Gillotte — includes more than 7,000 firefighters from across the country.After the fires, Frank said, several firefighters who reported to Altadena and Pacific Palisades reported health issues, such as trouble breathing. Nadeau, who is working on the LA Fire Health Study, but not the FEMA-funded national study, noted that exposure to heavy metals can contribute to worse long-term health outcomes. Firefighters already face higher levels of some illnesses, such as autoimmune diseases, asthma and some cancers, she said. Fire officials said the life expectancy of a firefighter is about 10 years lower than that of the average person. The LA Fire Health study is still in its early stages. Nadeau says she and her colleagues plan to look for evidence of exposure to other heavy metals in addition to mercury and lead. “We’re going to be studying toxins that haven’t been studied” in firefighters before, she said. Typically, the results of studies like these are not made public until they have been peer-reviewed and published by a scientific journal. Nadeau said the consortium decided to share some of the preliminary data early, hoping to help residents, civic leaders and first responders understand the impacts of the fires. “You really want to know: ‘What’s in the air, what’s in the water, what’s in the ash that blew into my kitchen cabinet? Do I let my dog outside?’” she said. “All these questions were coming up and we thought, ‘We really need to serve the community.’” Indeed, while the initial findings will be focused on firefighters’ exposure, the team is also looking into residents’ exposure to heavy metals and chemicals.Nadeau is also looking ahead: The information, she says, could help fire officials as they face the possibility of another similar fire by helping them better understand the source of the chemicals, how safety equipment was used during the fires, and the efficacy of that gear.“I’d like to say this is the last of its kind, but we know it won’t be,” she said. “It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when people undergo a fire like that again in L.A.” More to Read
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