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The suspect accused in the ambush killing of a Philadelphia police officer was arraigned Sunday morning on 76 charges and ordered held without bail, according to court records.

Eric Lewis, 35, faces charges including murder, homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, 10 counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and other related offenses. His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 26.

The charges stem from a Saturday shooting that killed Philadelphia police Officer Shane Seiber and left his partner wounded.

Seiber, 40, was a father of two and an Air Force veteran who served 10 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. He is survived by his wife, 7-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter.

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"He fought valiantly, but he lost his life today," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said at a news conference on Saturday. "His wife was able to be by his side before he passed, as well as his family."

The wounded officer, a 33-year-old father of five, was shot 12 times and was initially listed in critical condition. He has since been listed in stable condition.

The shooting unfolded around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, when the two officers responded to a report of a man with a gun. They located an armed man on a porch, according to police.

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The officers then came under "significant gunfire" after reaching the porch, police said.

Additional officers and a SWAT team arrived a short time later and found both officers on the porch suffering from gunshot wounds.

More gunfire followed, prompting authorities to declare a barricade situation before Lewis was eventually taken into custody, according to police.

Police said Lewis was found in possession of two handguns and a shotgun. One of the handguns belonged to an officer wounded in the attack.

At a news conference Saturday, District Attorney Larry Krasner declined to say whether Lewis had fired the officer's handgun or how he had obtained the other firearms.

Krasner also said there was nothing in Lewis' criminal background that would have prevented him from obtaining a firearm.

Lewis, an employee of the Philadelphia Water Department, has a criminal history dating to 2012, according to Pennsylvania court records reviewed by Fox News Digital.

Court records show Lewis was convicted of theft and receiving stolen property in 2012 and of gun-related offenses and simple assault in 2013. He received probation in both cases.

In 2018, Lewis pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct involving fighting and was again sentenced to probation.

Records also show Lewis received three traffic citations in 2024, including driving without headlights, failing to provide proof of insurance and a windshield-related violation.

Fox News' James Cirrone, Brittany Miller and CB Cotton contributed to this report.

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The Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting, fraudulent voter registration and election-related offenses in roughly the last five weeks, according to figures provided to Fox News Digital, as federal prosecutors intensify election-integrity enforcement.

Minnesota leads the nation with 11 defendants, followed by Pennsylvania with 10 and Texas with nine. Louisiana accounts for five, while New Jersey, California and Florida each have four, according to the department's latest tally.

The nationwide crackdown comes as federal officials intensify scrutiny of voter-registration safeguards ahead of November's midterms, with recent elections underscoring how even a few illegal ballots can exceed the margin separating candidates. Fox News Digital mapped the states with the largest concentrations of defendants as DOJ says it has charged 104 people with voting fraud-related offenses since Trump returned to office in 2025.

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"Every illegal vote cancels out the vote of a lawful American citizen. In 2020, Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race was decided by six votes," a DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital, referring to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks' narrow victory over Democrat Rita Hart.

DOJ said federal prosecutors are bringing more than twice as many election-fraud cases each week as the six-vote margin in the Iowa race.

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The spokesperson added: "Voting by noncitizens and other ineligible voters is a federal crime, and the department will enforce the law whether a case involves one illegal ballot or hundreds."

The cases involve allegations ranging from fraudulent registration applications to ballots cast in multiple elections.

The department is also securing guilty pleas in some cases, including against Filipino national Evelyn Miller of Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Miller pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election and faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

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"We intend to prosecute anyone who corrupts our democracy by illegally voting in its elections," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf said.

Also in Pennsylvania, federal prosecutors charged Haitian national Cliff Sanon with submitting a fraudulent voter registration application in Philadelphia County. Prosecutors allege he submitted eight registration applications and voted in the November 2022 election.

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In Minnesota, Ghanaian green card holder Joshua Kofi Edzie was charged with illegally voting in the state's August 2026 primary and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship in connection with voter registration.

The prosecutions have also reached Republican-led states, including Texas, Louisiana and Florida, which account for 18 defendants combined in the DOJ figures provided to Fox News Digital.

In Louisiana, the feds indicted an ex-mayoral candidate on a charge of voting by an alien. Bridget Johnson, who ran in 2024 to lead Cotton Valley, Louisiana, allegedly submitted a registration in the name of Jamaican national Michael Wedderburn and falsely swore he was a citizen. Wedderburn then allegedly voted illegally in 2024 for president and mayor. He was also recently indicted.

In New Jersey, Republicans have pointed to several razor-thin elections amid a separate controversy involving approximately 6,600 people who indicated they were not citizens but were erroneously registered through the state's Motor Vehicle Commission. Fewer than 400 subsequently voted, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration.

Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac recently highlighted municipal elections in Caldwell, Atlantic Highlands and Bogota decided by margins of four to six votes in 2023.

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The state has not established that any of the affected voters changed an election outcome. Sherrill spokesman Sean Higgins previously said the governor "moved with transparency and accountability to remediate this error from 2023."

The prosecutions come as federal officials continue scrutinizing voter-registration safeguards ahead of November's midterm elections. Authorities have not established that any of the cases identified in DOJ's nationwide tally changed the outcome of an election.

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As California grapples with soaring Medi-Cal costs — including billions spent on healthcare for immigrants without legal status — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have backed a revised health-plan tax in response to new federal restrictions, a move critics warn could shift more costs onto privately insured Californians.

The tax has united an unlikely coalition of doctors and health insurers against him, with critics warning it could make California even more expensive.

To preserve billions in Medi-Cal financing after Washington tightened the rules governing health-plan taxes used to draw federal matching funds, Newsom backed a redesigned tax that would raise the levy on private health plans beginning in 2027 if federally approved, potentially increasing premiums for their customers. Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants cost California an estimated $12.4 billion in 2025, the Associated Press reported.

When asked if expanding coverage to illegal immigrants created a need for California to raise taxes, Brian Blase, president of the right-of-center Paragon Health Institute, answered with a strong "yes."

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"The One Big Beautiful Bill Act limited California's ability to target the tax just on Medicaid insurers, so California is proposing to raise the health insurance tax on people that have private coverage ... the estimates are that would increase insurance for families by $400 a year," he told Fox News Digital. "That is just because California doesn't want to deal with its unsustainable spending ... there are many people on the program who are not eligible for the program, and that is not even accounting for the fact that California has expanded Medicaid to all unauthorized immigrants in the state."

California's attempt to shore up Medi-Cal's bottom line follows federal changes that will prevent the state from continuing its existing health-plan tax structure after 2026, forcing a redesign of a financing mechanism that has generated billions of dollars for the program.

The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans are suing to block the tax increase, not on the grounds that it benefits illegal immigrants, but over allegations that the measure violates voter-approved limits on health-plan taxes and restrictions on how the resulting revenue can be spent. The duo uniting to challenge the tax is notable because doctors and insurance companies often find themselves on opposite sides of healthcare debates.

Proposition 35, the initiative in question, limits how much California can tax commercial health-plan enrollment, constraining the state's options as it tries to comply with new federal rules governing the much higher tax previously imposed on Medi-Cal enrollment. The proposition was passed with overwhelming support from Californian voters.

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"California voters passed Proposition 35 and made it law. The state does not get to ignore that law simply because following the law is inconvenient," California Medical Association CEO Dustin Corcoran said in a statement.

Health insurers warn the cost of the revised tax could be passed directly on to consumers through higher premiums, estimating an increase of about $100 per person per year. A family of four, for example, could face an additional $400 annually on top of normal rate increases.

Newsom spokeswoman Tara Gallegos said that the governor maintains that his tax increase is not rendered illegal by the proposition.

"The state disagrees with their claims, and we believe the courts will too," she told Fox News Digital of the lawsuit.

H.D. Palmer, deputy director for external affairs at the California Department of Finance, explained to Fox News Digital that the new tax measure was designed to comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. According to Palmer, the state's current health tax regime may conflict with the bill and that the state is submitting a proposal with two tracks — one that is similar to the current taxing scheme but might run afoul of federal law and another that conforms to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by shifting costs toward private plans.

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"If the federal government declines to approve the tax that is structured similar to the existing [health plan tax], Proposition 35 may then sunset per current law," he added.

California has faced a mass exodus of people and businesses over the past decade, with the cost of living being one of the chief reasons individuals cite for leaving the Golden State. One analysis found that almost 10 million people moved from California to other states between 2010 and 2024, while just over 7 million moved to California from elsewhere in the country during the same period.

The state’s exodus has raised concerns about its financial outlook, with the departure of higher-income residents potentially reducing tax revenue for a state heavily dependent on income taxes.

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Cameras in a Delaware neighborhood caught at least two masked men knocking on doors late Friday night, including one carrying an apparent rifle, police said.

Images released by the New Castle County Police Department show a man wearing a tactical-style vest and holding what appears to be a rifle while knocking on a home's front door.

A separate image shows another individual approaching a front door wearing a black vest and mask.

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According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe, New Castle, around 10:50 p.m. Friday following a report of a suspicious person.

Residents told police that a man wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest approached homes while carrying what appeared to be a rifle.

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The man allegedly knocked on doors before running away, according to police.

Authorities said four men were also seen heading eastbound on Mallard Road — two on bicycles and two on foot.

Officers and a K-9 unit conducted a search of the neighborhood and nearby properties but could not locate the individuals.

Although police have not confirmed whether the weapons were real firearms, they said they believe the weapons may have been airsoft-style guns.

Anyone with information about the incident or home security footage from the surrounding area is urged to call 911 or the department's non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

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A new proposal that could bring driverless rideshare vehicles to the streets of the nation’s capital is causing an uproar among union workers, drivers and religious leaders who fear the technology could eliminate jobs.

Protesters gathered outside the John Wilson Building as D.C. council members met to discuss legislation that would allow Waymo and other autonomous vehicle operators to offer commercial rides in Washington, D.C. The protesters urged the council to reject the legislation, arguing that an influx of robotaxis would displace rideshare drivers.

"We came out here today strongly because we feel that these robotaxis will put people out of work," one protester told Fox News Digital. "And people need jobs."

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"I'm against robotaxis because it takes away from the community, it takes away from their jobs, it takes away food from their table," Frederick from Virginia said.

He continued, "People need jobs to be able to support their family."

"It's bulls - - -," Sabrina from Washington, D.C., said. "Let's not bring robots taking my neighbor's jobs. My folks that drive for a living, let's just not take their jobs."

Another person at the protest acknowledged that autonomous vehicles could eliminate some driving jobs but argued the city should "take the offensive" by shortening the workweek without cutting pay and expanding employment elsewhere.

"We should take the offensive on job issues," Michael from Washington, D.C., said. "We should shorten the workweek, without a loss in pay. So we'll create more jobs in public transportation, in hospitals, in service industries. So we actually maybe will lose some jobs to taxi drivers, but we'll create better paying jobs."

The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 — introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen in May — would create a program for commercial autonomous vehicles in D.C. that would be run by the District Department of Transportation.

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Waymo says its latest safety data, covering more than 270 million miles of autonomous driving, shows its vehicles were involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes and 95% fewer crashes involving serious injuries or worse compared with human-driver benchmarks in the same operating areas.

Supporters of robotaxis have also pointed to the potential for lower fares without a human driver, although current comparisons have found Waymo's prices can vary widely and are not consistently cheaper than traditional rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.

Protesters claimed that while prices may be lower as the driverless vehicles roll out, the rates will eventually spike.

"That's just something just to…get our antennas up and have us saying, ‘Yeah, ooo, we're gonna get cheaper rides,’" Sabrina said. "It might be cheap for the trial periods, and then all of a sudden we'll be paying $50. So no, I don't believe that. That's just some crap just to get people engaged with the Waymo."

"They seem the same price to me," Helen from Maryland said. "They're in other cities and it seems like not much of a difference in the pricing."

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The proposed regulatory framework, which could bring robotaxis to the city by 2028, would initially limit operators to 200 vehicles. Companies seeking commercial permits would have to demonstrate at least 180 days and 250,000 miles of autonomous vehicle testing in the District and submit plans aimed at reducing disparities in service availability and wait times across the city's eight wards.

There was a public hearing on the bill in July, but no vote has been scheduled. The bill would have to be approved by the entire council before self-driving cars start to hit the city’s streets.

"A worker should be at the table," Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO President Samuel Epps told Fox News Digital at the protest. "We shouldn't rush this."

"I don't think it's good for the city," Eddie said. "If my children gonna get in a car, I would prefer for a human to be driving."

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Americans can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to what defines socialism even though new polling shows the movement's favorability is at an all-time high.

Whether far-left factions are able to rally around the label could come down to understand its principles.

Fox News Digital took to the streets of a Maryland liberal hotspot, Takoma Park, for its annual street festival to talk with attendees about their definitions of socialism and how far they would be willing to go to embrace its ideals.

"The fact is that there's no…one answer," Nina Gilden Seavey said when asked to define socialism.

"Just the idea of like, you've been paying all these things to set up these programs and then you're actually giving them to the people," Jaw Blake said describing his view of the political movement. "It's not a special group that gets to have them, it's just available."

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Jenny Sniderman had a more direct answer, claiming that "public libraries, the police department, the fire department, all our public services, utilities," are all part of what makes up socialism.

A September Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans have a positive image of socialism — the highest level since the polling organization began tracking the question in 2010.

But the survey asks respondents their image of socialism without providing a definition of the ideology or asking whether they would actually support adopting it in the U.S.

The same festival-goers were pressed on socialism as an economic system, questioning their favorability of collective ownership. They shared some skepticism when Fox News Digital asked whether they would personally surrender their private property to government or collective control.

"Do I want to give up my private property? Of course I don't want to give up my private property," Sniderman said. "Are they going to reimburse me fairly? That would be helpful in making my choice."

"I don't know that I would necessarily love it," Blake said. "But I mean, if it was something that was beneficial, I'd at least consider it."

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"Nobody wants what they have to be taken away from them," he continued. "But there is something to be said about…you can set up things so that they're available for everybody."

"I think the government is not the greatest steward…of assets," Seavey said. "It's not to say that capitalism is somehow without flaw, but the fact is that there is an idealism that can come from thinking, 'Oh, if we had some more centrality, if…there was some kind of uber organization in charge of reallocation.'"

Documentary filmmaker and self-described historian Seavey also questioned the idea of government control over private assets, but argued that the growing democratic socialist movement in the U.S. should not be confused with traditional socialism.

"This is not socialism. This is democratic socialism. It's different. There's socialism, there's communism, there are all kinds of 'isms.' Democratic socialism is essentially what we have a growing movement in this country," Seavey said.

"Socialism is where there is a massive redistribution of wealth. We are not having redistribution of wealth in this country."

But the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the U.S., advocates redistributing wealth from wealthy individuals and corporations to workers and lower-income Americans. The DSA also calls for public stake in major corporations and essential industries rather than private ownership.

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The differing interpretations among festival-goers reflect a broader debate over what socialism means in America — one that has taken on new political significance as socialist candidates gain ground within the Democratic Party heading into midterm elections.

In a 2018 survey asking Americans to define socialism in their own words, just 17% described it in terms of government ownership or control of businesses or the means of production. Another 23% associated it with equality, while 10% pointed to social benefits and services. Nearly a quarter could not provide an answer.

Seavey argued that political labels themselves have distorted the conversation.

"Let's think about it differently and let's take away these ridiculous stigmas that have to do with these crazy labels that we have allowed the right wing to foment onto the rest of America," Seavey said.

But as socialist-aligned candidates compete for office, the growing movement raises a question that favorable polling alone cannot answer: whether voters are embracing its promises on affordability and equality, or also support its broader proposals for economic ownership and control.

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McDonald's is putting its own briny twist on marathon weekend in Chicago.

The fast-food giant is handing out limited-edition bottles of "Pickle Boost" to runners and spectators during Chicago Marathon weekend, starting Oct. 9 and continuing through race day on Oct. 11.

McDonald's said the promotion is inspired by pickle juice's popularity among athletes who use it when muscle cramps strike during workouts.

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Runners can pick up the bottles at a Friday morning pop-up on Chicago's Lakefront Trail, then at five McDonald's locations along or near the marathon route on race day, while supplies last.

The promotion taps into a longstanding belief that pickle juice can help prevent muscle cramps, which science partially backs up.

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"Pickle juice may help relieve muscle cramps, but the research is mixed," said Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, a Texas-based sports dietitian and owner of Victorem Performance Nutrition, which works with endurance athletes.

One small study found that pickle juice appeared to help electrically induced cramps subside more quickly than water in dehydrated participants, said Brown, who is a longtime runner herself. But that research did not examine runners during an actual marathon, and another study found no benefit.

"Muscle cramps are not fully understood and are likely not induced by a singular cause for all runners," she said.

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Electrolyte losses may contribute to cramps in some athletes, but pickle juice's possible benefit may not be as simple as replacing sodium, Brown said. Another theory is that vinegar may stimulate receptors in the mouth and gut and affect signaling between the nervous system and muscles.

The evidence for that explanation is limited, and it should not turn pickle brine into a runner's primary race-day strategy, Brown said.

"Pickle brine is not a replacement for a hydration and fueling plan," Brown said.

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A typical sports drink supplies fluid and carbohydrates for energy, while a small sip of brine offers little fluid and no fuel, even though it contains electrolytes lost through sweat, she said.

Runners who have tried pickle brine in training may tolerate it well and believe it helps, Brown said. But she cautioned against debuting the sour, salty remedy on the day of the marathon.

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"I would not recommend trying pickle brine for the first time on race day," she said.

If a severe cramp hits and a runner opts to try it, Brown recommends taking small sips rather than chugging it and gently stretching the affected muscle. Runners who are sensitive to salty or acidic drinks should be especially careful, she added, particularly later in a race when heat, fatigue and stomach upset can become bigger concerns.

Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for further comment.

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