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‘Slap in the face’: Major blue state governor signs bill opening financial aid to illegals

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a major Democratic leader and rumored presidential candidate, signed a bill into law opening student financial aid to all residents, regardless of immigration status, opening a pathway for illegal immigrants residing in the state to receive educational financial benefits.
The move was slammed by conservative Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., as rewarding illegal immigrants and a «slap in the face» to Illinois families and students.
The bill purports to establish «equitable eligibility for financial aid and benefits» for all students in the state.
The bill reads that «a student who is an Illinois resident and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained lawful permanent residence, shall be eligible for financial aid and benefits.»
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The law extending financial aid benefits to illegal immigrants was signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat and rumored 2028 presidential candidate. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
One of the bill’s sponsors, state Sen. Celina Villanueva, a Democrat, celebrated Pritzker signing the bill by saying in a statement that «this law is about making sure no student is left behind because of where they were born.»
A statement by Villanueva’s office said that the measure «eliminates the patchwork of confusing and sometimes conflicting requirements that have excluded undocumented, DACAmented, and mixed-status students from critical aid.»
The law pertains to any student residing in Illinois, making him or her eligible for financial aid programs funded or administered by the state, local governments, or public universities, according to the statement.
The statement said that the law «builds upon Villanueva’s long-standing advocacy for immigrant and first-generation students by creating a more consistent and inclusive pathway to accessing support.»
DEM GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER VOWS TO ‘DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO PROTECT OUR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS’

J.B. Pritzker, governor of Illinois, center, attends the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
«If you live in Illinois and are pursuing higher education, you should have access to the same opportunities as your peers,» said Villanueva. «Illinois invests in all of our students, and we’re committed to helping them succeed.»
Commenting on the legislation, Miller told Fox News Digital that «allowing taxpayer-funded financial aid for illegal aliens is a slap in the face to hardworking Illinois families and students.»
«Our state is drowning in debt, yet JB Pritzker is determined to drain even more taxpayer dollars to reward illegals,» she said. «It’s absolutely shameful.»
A spokesperson for the Illinois GOP also chimed in, telling Fox News Digital that «once again, Governor Pritzker proves that he is prioritizing illegal immigrants at the expense of Illinois families.»
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Congresswoman Mary Miller, R-Ill., called the law «absolutely shameful,» saying, «Our state is drowning in debt, yet Gov. J.B. Pritzker is determined to drain even more taxpayer dollars to reward illegals.» (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
«Illinois taxpayers should not have their hard-earned taxpayer dollars pay for benefits to illegal immigrants who shouldn’t be here in the first place,» added the spokesperson.
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Pritzker’s office declined Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Villanueva’s office had not replied to Fox News Digital’s request for comment by the time of publication.
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Ya hay actor confirmado para interpretar a Ozzy Osbourne en su biopic

La vida de Ozzy Osbourne, uno de los íconos más controvertidos y carismáticos de la música, llegará al cine con una producción respaldada por Sony Pictures. El proyecto, en desarrollo desde hace seis años, avanzó de forma decisiva en los últimos meses. El rodaje contará con un actor que, según los productores, posee un talento sobresaliente.
La película busca retratar los momentos más intensos de la carrera y vida personal del artista británico, conocido como el “Príncipe de las Tinieblas”. El estreno aún no tiene fecha confirmada, pero la expectativa crece entre los fanáticos del género y la industria cinematográfica.
La biografía cinematográfica de Osbourne se suma a la tendencia de llevar a la pantalla la vida de figuras legendarias de la música. El éxito de películas como las dedicadas a Freddie Mercury, Elton John o Ray Charles impulsó a los estudios a buscar nuevas historias.
Sony Pictures inició este proyecto en 2021, con la colaboración de la familia Osbourne y el guionista Lee Hall, responsable del libreto de Rocketman. La noticia sobre el avance de la producción fue confirmada en una reciente entrevista.
Jack Osbourne, hijo del cantante, compartió detalles sobre el estado del filme durante su participación en el programa Influenced, conducido por Billy Morrison. “Tenemos a nuestro elegido, no puedo decir más, pero es un actor fenomenal. Ya tenemos director y estamos reescribiendo el guion”, afirmó Jack Osbourne. La declaración confirmó que la película entró en una etapa clave de desarrollo.

De acuerdo con las declaraciones de Jack Osbourne recodigas por American Song Writer, el equipo creativo ya cuenta con director, actor principal y guionista. El joven productor recalcó que la preproducción llevó varios años debido al deseo de plasmar fielmente la vida y legado de Ozzy.
“Estamos a toda máquina en la siguiente fase de desarrollo. Es una película interpretada que venimos desarrollando con Sony desde hace como seis años”, indicó.
El guion, a cargo de Lee Hall, promete una narrativa intensa y honesta, evitando idealizaciones o simplificaciones. Hall fue responsable de uno de los biopics musicales más exitosos de la última década, lo que genera expectativas sobre la profundidad que tendrá el retrato de Osbourne.

Durante los años de preproducción, Ozzy Osbourne mostró cierto escepticismo respecto al avance del proyecto, según relató su hijo. En diversas ocasiones, el cantante manifestó cansancio ante las actualizaciones sobre reuniones y negociaciones. “Solo dime cuándo se estrena para que pueda verla”, respondía Osbourne a los informes de progreso. La película, sin embargo, siguió adelante pese a las dudas iniciales.
Ozzy falleció en julio, antes de que pudiera ver el resultado final de la obra que narra su vida. El músico expresó en vida su deseo de asistir al estreno, aunque reconocía el largo trabajo que implica una producción de esta magnitud. “Para cuando terminen esta película, ya estaré muerto. Quiero estar vivo para poder verla”, expresó en una oportunidad, según indicó American Song Writer.
A pesar de su ausencia, los productores y la familia aseguraron que el filme respetará la esencia del artista. La dirección aspira a que la película no solo funcione como homenaje, sino que también logre conectar con nuevas generaciones. La promesa es contar la historia de Ozzy Osbourne con una mirada auténtica y sin filtros.
Según especialistas de la industria, el desafío radica en equilibrar la fidelidad biográfica con el atractivo narrativo. El caso de Osbourne resulta especialmente complejo, debido a los excesos y polémicas que marcaron su carrera. La colaboración familiar y el trabajo de un guionista experimentado ofrecen garantías sobre el resultado final.

La película buscará retratar no solo los éxitos musicales del artista, sino también los desafíos personales que enfrentó a lo largo de su vida. El objetivo central será mostrar al ser humano detrás de la figura mediática, sin omitir sus contradicciones ni sus momentos de vulnerabilidad.
El legado de Ozzy Osbourne perdura a través de su música y de la influencia que ejerció sobre generaciones de artistas. La biopic en proceso pretende consolidar ese impacto y acercar su historia a un público amplio. La producción de Sony Pictures, junto a la familia Osbourne, trabaja para asegurar que la memoria del “Príncipe de las Tinieblas” permanezca vigente.
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Plaxico Burress’ wife launches GOP bid for longtime Democratic NJ House seat

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Tiffany Burress, the wife of former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress, announced a Republican bid Tuesday for a North Jersey congressional seat long held by Democrats.
Tiffany Burress announced her run Tuesday, contrasting her work in the private sector to Pou’s public office resume. Her husband memorably caught Super Bowl XLII’s game-winning touchdown to snuff out the New England Patriots’ 2008 undefeated season and finished his Giants career with 4,086 receiving yards.
Tiffany Burress, a Pittsburgh native, serves on the Workers’ Comp committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association, has been recognized as one of Bergen County’s «top attorneys,» and was a collegiate athlete at Penn State University in Centre County, Pa.
In her announcement, she criticized Pou – who won the seat of Bill Pascrell Jr. in 2024 after the Democrat died in office at 87 – just months before the election – for the series of «doors» that have «been opened» for her.
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Tiffany Burress, left, and her husband, NFL WR Plaxico Burress, right, are picture. (Giovanni Rufino/Getty Images)
«Congresswoman Nellie Pou has a charmed life. Fifty years on the government dime, never had a private sector job: In 1997, doors started opening. The party bosses gave Nellie two jobs, a city administrator and a state assembly seat,» Burress said, before pivoting to comparing Pou’s voting record to that of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
Burress, running as a Republican, said that instead of having doors opened for her, she «busted through them,» and that, unlike Democrats, is willing to «bust-out doors» to tell the GOP they’re wrong when they are.
«Let’s try something different,» Burress, of Totowa, said.
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Plaxico Burress, 17, catches the game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl in 2008. (Michael Appleton/Getty Images)
Burress’ race could potentially be one of the more interesting contests in the Garden State, regardless of who her wide-receiver husband is.
The seat, which includes the MetLife/Giants Stadium complex in East Rutherford, has not elected a Republican since Rep. Harold Hollenbeck’s reelection in 1981.
Since then, the seat has been held by a who’s who of prominent North Jersey Democrats, including Robert «The Torch» Torricelli from 1983 to 1997 and Bill Pascrell from 2013 until his death in August 2024.
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The hourglass-shaped district runs from Pompton Lakes along the northern end of Interstate 287 diagonally following the similarly-shaped confines of Passaic County – including the heavily-Democratic and heavily-minority city of Paterson, and into diverse southern Bergen County suburbs of New York City like Moonachie, Carlstadt and wealthy Edgewater.
While expected to win handily over GOP challenger Billy Prempeh in 2024, Pou only eked out a four-point win as President Donald Trump flipped the district – and Passaic County – entirely.
At the time, the surprise was chalked up to Passaic’s heavily Hispanic and Jewish population. And, while Paterson swung more than 20 points in his direction, according to the New Jersey Globe, Trump and Republicans may have an uphill battle there with its Muslim population outraged at the administration.
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Rep. Nellie Pou, D-N.J., speaks in Washington. (Nathan Posner/Getty Images)
That dynamic most recently made news after DNI Tulsi Gabbard warned at AmericaFest of alleged efforts in Paterson to «implement Islamic principles» which drew local ire.
In 2025’s gubernatorial contests, the district again sided with the top-of-the-ticket Democrat, Gov-elect Mikie Sherrill.
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While Fox News Digital reached out to Pou’s office and an individual listed on her FEC filings for comment, her campaign page touted her working-class roots in Paterson and neighboring Haledon.
«Throughout her career, Nellie has been committed to improving the lives of New Jerseyans. From fighting for better schools for our kids to more affordable health care, to criminal justice reform – Nellie has been at the forefront of some of New Jersey’s and America’s toughest fights,» a statement on her campaign page read.
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G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands

Report: over 2,500 have been killed in Iranian protests
Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joins ‘America Reports’ from Tel Aviv with reports that over 2,500 have been killed amid Iran’s ongoing protests as President Donald Trump threatens potential action if they continue to escalate.
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Group of Seven (G7) nations warned Iran on Wednesday that they are prepared to impose additional sanctions on the country if the regime continues with its violent crackdown on protests.
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S., joined by the European Union’s high representative, expressed «grave concern» over the reports of mass casualties, widespread injuries and alleged human rights abuses as a result of the spiraling unrest.
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Group of Seven (G7) nations warned Iran on Wednesday that they are prepared to impose additional sanctions on the country. (Government of Canada / Pool /Anadolu via Getty Images)
The development comes as Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) announced the deaths of 2,403 protesters. Other reports say the death toll is over 3,000, with the real number likely to be higher.
«We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, are gravely concerned by the developments surrounding the ongoing protests in Iran,» the statement said.
«We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people, who have been bravely voicing legitimate aspirations for a better life, dignity and freedom, since the end of December 2025,» it read.
The G7 also stated it was «deeply alarmed at reports of deaths and injuries» and condemned what it described as the «deliberate use of violence and the killing of protesters, arbitrary detention, and intimidation tactics by security forces against demonstrators.»
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Tear gas is fired at protesters during an anti-government protest, Jan. 8, in Tehran, Iran. (UGC via AP)
The protests, which began Dec. 28, came amid deepening economic distress and the collapse of the Iranian rial. They quickly spread nationwide and evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations.
The G7 ministers also urged Iranian authorities to show restraint and end the use of force against civilians, calling on Tehran to respect its international obligations and protect the rights to «freedom of expression, to seek, receive and impart information, and the freedom of association and peaceful assembly, without fear of reprisal.»
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While the joint statement did not list specific new sanctions, it made clear that additional action remains on the table, signaling unity among leading Western powers.
«Iran’s continued crackdown in violation of international human rights obligations could prompt further restrictive measures from the G7,» the ministers said.
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