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Shutdown freezes health projects for seniors as HUD chief blasts ‘left’s healthcare hypocrisy’

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November 10, 2025

Shutdown freezes health projects for seniors as HUD chief blasts ‘left’s healthcare hypocrisy’

Shutdown fallout escalates as crisis hits day 31

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to break down the worsening impact of the shutdown as halted SNAP benefits risk hunger for 42 million Americans and more federal workers miss paychecks.

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FIRST ON FOX: The government shutdown has put financing for healthcare projects on ice across the country, affecting an estimated 12,800 beds at sites serving vulnerable senior citizens, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“This shutdown is a case study in the left’s healthcare hypocrisy,” HUD chief Scott Turner told Fox Digital Friday. “While they fight for free healthcare for illegal aliens, they are delaying HUD’s financing for critical care facilities for America’s seniors. It’s time to stop playing politics and get these projects moving again.”

The government shutdown began Oct. 1, when Senate lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. There is no end in sight, with President Donald Trump urging Republicans to hit the “nuclear option” and end the filibuster as Democrats continue voting against reopening the government.

At the heart of the shutdown is a debate on healthcare. Trump and Republicans have pinned shutdown blame on Democrats for working to include healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants in the package. Democrats have denied the claims and instead argue the government is shut down due to Republicans failing to negotiate healthcare demands.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner told Fox News Digital, “This shutdown is a case study in the left’s healthcare hypocrisy.” (Fox News )

Amid a Capitol Hill debate on healthcare policy, senior citizens nationwide are feeling the real-life effects of the shutdown, according to data provided to Fox Digital by HUD.

HUD found that the shutdown has resulted in a handful of health projects backed by HUD or the Federal Housing Administration being halted across 32 states, affecting roughly 12,800 beds at health centers that overwhelmingly serve senior citizens on Medicare.

HUD provided Fox News Digital with a breakdown of states most affected by the shutdown as it relates to healthcare resources, finding health projects in Nevada, Maryland and Georgia have most notably been affected. The projects overwhelmingly serve elderly individuals who require round-the-clock healthcare and other Medicare recipients, according to HUD.

In Henderson County, Nevada, for example, a short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing home that supports 266 beds for Medicare patients is affected by the shutdown because its FHA-insured financing has stalled, delaying improvements and refinancing savings for the facility, according to HUD.

A short-term rehabilitation and long-term care facility in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is also affected by the shutdown because FHA is halted from processing an application that would provide lower-cost capital for the facility, delaying renovations and updates, Fox Digital learned.

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The government shutdown has affected healthcare centers nationwide that serve the elderly and other Medicare recipients, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Getty Images)

Another Maryland facility providing care to Medicare patients in need of intensive rehabilitation or skilled nursing is also unable to complete refinancing or site improvements needed to maintain compliance due to the shutdown, according to HUD.

Two FHA health projects in Georgia have stalled 237 skilled nursing facility beds, according to HUD, representing $47.4 million in insured financing. The projects were on the verge of closing and would have benefited from refinanced high-interest private debt, Fox Digital learned, but they are on ice until the government reopens.

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Additionally, according to HUD, all endorsements of FHA-supported reverse mortgage loans have been put on hold, leaving many seniors unable to access funds against their mortgage for day-to-day or healthcare expenses. The backlog for such reverse mortgages grows by about 60 transactions each business day as the shutdown persists, Fox Digital learned.

Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have accused Republicans of failing to negotiate healthcare policy, with Republicans responding that Democrats are holding the American people “hostage” by not passing a “clean continuing resolution” to reopen the government.

A sign that says “The U.S. Capitol Visiting Center is closed due to a lapse in appropriations” is displayed at the entrance of the Capitol Visiting Center during the U.S. government shutdown. (Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images)

“The government is shut down for one reason and one reason only: Donald Trump and the Republicans would rather kick 15 million people off health insurance and raise premiums by thousands and thousands of dollars a year on tens of millions of Americans rather than sit down and work with Democrats on fixing healthcare,” Schumer said earlier in October.

Trump and his administration have railed against Democrats for the shutdown, calling for five “reasonable” Democrats to come forward and vote to reopen the government as federal food assistance funds run dry, air traffic controllers miss their first full paycheck and hundreds of thousands of employees remain furloughed.

Only 52 Republicans and three Democrats or Democrat-aligned lawmakers have voted to reopen the government, meaning five additional Democrats are needed in order to end the shutdown.

“We are happy to talk about any policy issues,” Vice President JD Vance said from the White House Thursday after meeting with aviation leaders rocked by the shutdown ahead of the holiday travel season. “We’re happy to talk about health care policy. We’re happy to talk about tax policy. We’re happy to talk about regulatory policy, but not at the point of a gun.

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“You do not get to take the American people’s government hostage and then demand that we give you everything you want in order to pay our air traffic controllers,” he continued. “It’s a ridiculous set of demands. Let’s reopen the government, and then let’s sit down and talk about how to compromise on policy for the American people.”

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Toronto Raptors (43-34) at Boston Celtics (52-25) Game #78 4/5/26

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April 5, 2026

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Toronto Raptors (43-34) at Boston Celtics (52-25) Game #78 4/5/26

Toronto Raptors (43-34) at Boston Celtics (52-25)
Sunday, April 5, 2026
3:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #78 Home Game #38
TV: NBCSB, Sportsnet, NBA-TV
Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub,TSN 1050, Sirius XM
TD Garden

The Celtics return home to take on the division rival Toronto Raptors. This is the 4th, and final meeting between these two teams this season. The Celtics won 121-113 on December 7 in Toronto. They won 112-96 on December 20, also in Toronto. They won 125-117 on January 9 in Boston. The Celtics have won their last 8 games against the Raptors in Boston. The Celtics won the series 3-1 last season, losing one game in Toronto. The Celtics are 76-43 overall all time and they are 45-14 in games played in Boston.

The Raptors made 2 minor deals at the trade deadline . They traded Ochai Agbaji to the Clippers for Chris Paul, who they then waived and CP3 chose to retire. Similar to several of the Celtics deadline deals, this was to bring the Raptors under the tax line. They also traded a second round pick to the Warriors for Trayce Jackson-Davis to fill the need for a back up center.

The Celtics are 2nd in the East, 4.5 games behind 1st place Detroit. They are 2.5 games ahead of 3rd place New York, 4 games ahead of 4th place Cleveland, 7.5 games ahead of 5th place Atlanta, and 9 games ahead of 6th place Toronto and 9.5 games ahead of 7th place Philadelphia. The Celtics are 33-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. They are 26-11 at home and 8-2 in their last 10 games. They have won their last 2 games.

The Raptors are 6th in the East, 6.5 games behind 3rd place New York, 5 games behind 4th place Cleveland, and 1.5 games behind 5th place Atlanta. They are half a game ahead of 7th place Philadelphia, 1.5 games ahead of 8th place Charlotte, and 2 games ahead of 9th place Orlando. They are 30-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. They are 22-17 on the road and 5-5 in their last 10 games. They are coming off a win in their last game.

After this game at home against Toronto they will host Charlotte before one game on the road at New York. They will finish the season with 2 games at home against New Orleans and Orlando. After this game on the road at Boston for Toronto, they will return home to play 2 games against Miami. They will then play at New York before finishing the season at home against Brooklyn.

After being out 4 weeks due to surgery to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger, Nikola Vucevic has been upgraded to questionable for this game. His status will be a game time decision. For the Raptors, Chucky Hepburn is out due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. Immanuel Quickley will miss his eighth straight game due to right foot plantar fasciitis.

Probable Starting Matchups
PG: Derrick White vs Ja’Kobe Walter

Derrick White

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Ja’Kobe Walter

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SG: Jaylen Brown vs RJ Barrett

Jaylen Brown

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SF: Sam Hauser vs Brandon Ingram

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Brandon Ingram

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PF: Jayson Tatum vs Scottie Barnes

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C: Neemias Queta vs Jakob Poeltl

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Celtics Reserves
Payton Pritchard
Hugo Gonzalez
Luka Garza
Amare Williams
Jordan Walsh
Baylor Scheierman
Max Shulga
John Tonje
Ron Harper, Jr

2-Way Players
None

Injuries/Out
Nikola Vucevic (finger) questionable

Head Coach
Joe Mazzulla

Raptors Reserves
Jamison Battle
Gradey Dick
Trayce Jackson-Davis
Sandro Mamukelashvili
Jonathan Mogbo
Collin Murray-Boyles
Jamal Shead
Garrett Temple

2 Way Players
Chucky Hepburn
AJ Lawson
Alijah Martin

Injuries/Out
Chucky Hepburn (knee) out
Immanuel Quickley (foot) out

Head Coach
Darko Rajakovic

Key Matchups
Sam Hauser vs Brandon Ingram
Ingram is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc. In the 2 games against the Celtics this season, he averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists while shooting 56.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. The Celtics need to do a better job of defending him in this game.

Jayson Tatum vs Scottie Barnes
Barnes is averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 29.6% from beyond the arc. In the 2 games against the Celtics this season, he averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 40.7% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc. Although he has been struggling to hit 3’s, he is capable of hitting them if left open.

Honorable Mention
Jaylen Brown vs RJ Barrett
Barrett is averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. He played in just 1 game against the Celtics this season and finished with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists while shooting 40% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc. The Celtics have to defend him better in this game.

Keys to the Game
Defense – Defense is the most important key to winning. The Celtics are 4th in the league with a defensive rating of 111.8. The Raptors are 7th with a defensive rating of 114.7. The Celtics must stay committed to playing tough, lock down defense, especially against a Raptors team that plays good defense themselves. The Celtics must especially defend in the paint as the Raptors put up 53 points in the paint per game (5th).

Rebound – As with defense, rebounding will always be a key to winning every game. The Celtics are 4th with 46.5 rebounds per game. The Raptors are 23rd with 42.2 rebounds per game. The Celtics will need to rebound as a team with players crashing the boards from every position. The Celtics can’t score without the ball and rebounding is a great way to get the ball and to get extra possessions and to also deny the Raptors extra possessions and 2nd chance points.

Move the Ball Carefully – The Celtics are at their best when the ball moves and they make the extra pass. When the ball sticks and players try to do too much, the Celtics struggle. They are 34-2 this season when they have 25 or more assists and they are 18-0 when they have 29 or more assists. The Raptors are 2nd with 29.5 assists per game. But, the Celtics have to make careful passes and not get sloppy because the Raptors are 5th in the league, averaging 20 points off turnovers and 18.9 fast break points per game (1st).

Play with Energy and Focus for 48 Minutes – The Celtics must play with effort and energy and they have to play harder than the Raptors for all 4 quarters. The team that plays the hardest and that is more aggressive will usually get a better whistle. They also must stay focused on taking good shots and making them. If the 3’s are falling, they are tough to beat. But, if the 3’s aren’t falling, it can get ugly and so the Celtics need to focus on taking the best shots, whether that means shooting more 3’s or taking the ball into the paint if they aren’t falling.

Home Game – The Celtics are once again home and they should get a boost from the home crowd and they have the benefit of not having to travel. The Raptors are playing in the 2nd straight game on the road and may be a little road weary. They also have the distractions of travel, staying in hotels, and playing in front of a hostile crowd.

Officiating – The officiating can always be an x-factor. Every crew calls the game differently. Some call it tight with a lot of fouls while others let them play and let a lot of contact go. The Celtics have to adapt to how the game is being called and not allow bad calls and no calls to take away their focus on playing the game. If they play well enough, the refs won’t make a difference.

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Pittsburg, PA

Pirates Place Former Gold Glover on Injured List

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April 5, 2026

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Pirates Place Former Gold Glover on Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed an infielder on the injured list ahead of their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park.

The club announced that Jared Triolo is headed to the 10-day IL with a right knee patellar tendon injury. As the corresponding move, the Pirates recalled Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis after having previously optioned him upon bringing Konnor Griffin up to the majors.

ROSTER MOVES: The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed infielder Jared Triolo on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) with a right knee patellar tendon injury.
Outfielder Billy Cook has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 5, 2026
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As the corresponding move, the Pirates recalled Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis after having previously optioned him upon bringing Konnor Griffin up to the majors.

Triolo’s Recent Numbers in Pittsburgh

A second-round pick out of the University of Houston in the 2019 MLB Draft, Triolo made his big league debut in 2023 and has remained a staple of Pittsburgh’s infield ever since.

The 28-year-old has never put up gaudy numbers at the plate outside of his rookie year (.785 OPS in 209 plate appearances), but his defensive prowess and versatility has provided adequate value for the team.

Sep 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jared Triolo (19) reacts after a play in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Triolo won the National League Gold Glove for utilitymen in 2024 after posting three Outs Above Average, per Baseball Savant, and he logged six OAA in 2025.

He had played in six games for the Pirates this season until suffering his injury. Over that stretch, Triolo slashed .217/.308/.261 with -2 OAA.

Pirates’ Current Infield Depth

Triolo started six of Pittsburgh’s first seven games this year, spending five of those contests at shortstop and one at third base.

While he hasn’t produced in any facet of the game so far in 2026, Triolo’s absence is at least notable due to the fact that the Pirates might have to dig deeper down into their depth chart for reinforcements.

Griffin’s presence, of course, does minimize that affect, as the top prospect in baseball has become Pittsburgh’s everyday shortstop.

With Triolo out of the picture for the time being, Nick Gonzales is in line to continue receiving a lion’s share of the reps at the hot corner, though Nick Yorke could push for playing time there as well.

Elsewhere around the infield, Brandon Lowe will remain the starter at second base amidst his hot start to the season, while Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horwitz are the two primary options at first base.

Cook also has prior experience at first, second and third base, though he’s more of an outfielder these days.

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Man Threw Rocks At Home, Deflated Tire: Plainfield Police

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April 5, 2026

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Man Threw Rocks At Home, Deflated Tire: Plainfield Police

PLAINFIELD, CT — A man is accused of throwing rocks at a home and banging on the homeowner’s door, police said.

At 9:37 a.m. Saturday, police received a call for a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle on Church Street in Plainfield.

The caller reported that a Walmart delivery order containing perishable grocery items had mistakenly arrived on their front porch, police said.

The caller reported that upon realizing the items were perishable, the bags were placed inside their refrigerator to prevent spoilage, police said.

“The caller stated that an unknown male had then arrived at their residence and began throwing rocks at the residence, was banging on the door shouting profanities, and deflated a tire on the caller’s vehicle in the driveway,” police said in a news release.

After reviewing surveillance footage, officers made contact with the accused, Kyle Wilczek, 28, at his residence nearby and placed him under arrest without incident, police added.

He is charged with second-degree breach of peace and two counts of third-degree criminal mischief and was released on a $5,000 bond.

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