Fox News Politics Newsletter: Latest Updates on the Trump Administration, Capitol Hill, and More
Millions More Food Stamp Recipients Required to Work Under New House GOP Proposal
The House GOP has proposed a new bill that would require millions more food stamp recipients to work in order to receive benefits. The bill, which is part of a broader effort to overhaul the welfare system, would impose stricter work requirements on able-bodied adults without dependents. Currently, able-bodied adults without dependents are required to work 20 hours per week to receive food stamps, but the new bill would increase that requirement to 30 hours per week.
US-Ukraine Rift Breaks Out at United Nations on Third Anniversary of War
A rift between the United States and Ukraine broke out at the United Nations on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The United States accused Russia of violating the Minsk agreements, which were designed to end the conflict, while Ukraine accused the United States of not doing enough to support its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression.
New DOGE Bill Would Target More Than $200B in Annual Improper Payments from Safety Nets, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, has introduced a new bill that would target more than $200 billion in annual improper payments from safety net programs. The bill, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2023, would require the federal government to implement a number of measures to reduce improper payments, including data matching, risk assessments, and audits.
Elon Musk Warns Federal Workers Who Fail to Return to Office Will Be Placed on Administrative Leave
Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has warned federal workers who fail to return to the office that they will be placed on administrative leave. Musk’s warning comes after he announced Saturday that federal employees must report their accomplishments from the last week or face losing their jobs.
President Trump Deploys SpongeBob Meme to Troll DOGE Critics
President Trump has deployed a SpongeBob meme to troll critics of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The meme, which features SpongeBob SquarePants looking confused, is captioned "Me when people say DOGE is just a bunch of bureaucrats."
Trump’s New SBA Chief Unleashes Day One Priorities to Transform Agency into Golden Era of Prosperity
President Trump’s new Small Business Administration (SBA) chief, Isabella Casillas Guzman, has unleashed her Day One priorities, which include transforming the agency into a "golden era of prosperity" for small businesses. Guzman’s priorities include increasing access to capital, providing more support for small businesses owned by women and minorities, and streamlining the agency’s processes.
Hegseth Dismisses Purging Narrative Amid Trump’s Pentagon Shakeup
Fox News host Pete Hegseth has dismissed the narrative that President Trump is purging the Pentagon of its top generals. Hegseth said that the recent departures of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy were not part of a purge, but rather the result of Trump’s desire to have a team in place that is loyal to him.
Kamala Harris Takes Veiled Jabs at Trump, Elon Musk in First Major Speech Since Election Defeat
Vice President Kamala Harris has taken veiled jabs at President Trump and Elon Musk in her first major speech since the election defeat. Harris criticized Trump for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his attacks on democracy, and she also criticized Musk for his plans to lay off Twitter employees.
Canadian Businesses Already Feeling Impact of Trump’s Tariff Threats
Canadian businesses are already feeling the impact of President Trump’s tariff threats. The tariffs, which are aimed at punishing Canada for its alleged unfair trade practices, have caused prices to rise for a variety of goods, including steel, aluminum, and lumber.
Pope Francis Resting on Day 10 in Hospital for Lung Infection That Led to Early Stages of Kidney Insufficiency
Pope Francis is resting on day 10 in the hospital for a lung infection that led to the early stages of kidney insufficiency. The