Fox News Politics Newsletter: Latest Updates on Trump Administration and Capitol Hill
Top Headlines
– Former Migrant Shelter Director Reveals Attack After Whistleblowing on Sexual Abuse
– Task Force to Unveil Federal Secrets on JFK, Epstein, and UFOs
– Border Arrests Drop to Lowest Level Since Trump Left Office
HHS Employment Update
Despite claims of cuts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) still employs more people than it did in 2019. Since January 2021, 6,000 individuals have departed HHS, but the agency still has nearly 6,000 more employees than in 2019. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has 2,000 more employees compared to 2019, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added 1,200 employees.
Trump Administration Policies and Actions
– Crackdown on Migrant Crime: Trump administration designates cartels as terror groups.
– Law and Order Restoration: Nomination of Jan. 6 defense attorney for top prosecutor role in DC.
– Border Security Concerns: Trump administration expresses concern about increased airplane crashes under Biden’s presidency.
– Collaboration with K Street: Previously skeptical players express willingness to work with Trump.
– Protection of Intelligence Officers: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismissing intelligence officers assigned to DEI programs.
– Immigration and Refugee Policy: Conference of Catholic Bishops sues Trump administration over immigration and refugee funding freeze.
– Second Term SCOTUS Strategy: Trump aims to secure major SCOTUS victory based on a specific legal argument.
– Migrant Program Freeze: Trump administration suspends applications for Biden-era migrant programs due to fraud and national security concerns.
– Ukraine Peace Deal: US and Russia urge Ukraine to participate in peace talks.
International News
– European Disdain: Euro leaders dismiss suggestion of understanding concerns by "having a beer."
– Border Incident: DHS helicopter patrolling border struck by lasers from Mexico.
– Border State Authority: States may receive green light to take action against cartels.
– Ukraine-Russia Relations: Zelenskyy accuses Trump of living in a "disinformation space."
– Iranian Regime Opposition: Iranian crown prince calls for global action against Khamenei’s regime.
– Pope’s Health Update: Pope Francis recovers from pneumonia diagnosis.
– Ukrainian Election Challenges: Zelenskyy faces re-election obstacles amidst peace talks.
Judicial Developments
– Denied Block on DOGE Access: Judge rejects Democrat-led effort to block DOGE access, citing lack of evidence of harm.
– Support for FBI Director Nominee: Key GOP senator supports Trump’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel.
Political News
– Influence Concerns: Schumer spotted with CCP official amidst warnings about China’s influence.
– Small Business Administration: Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration.
– Labor Secretary Nominee: Nominee for labor secretary walks back support for PRO Act, embraces Right-to-Work laws.
– Green New Deal Backlash: Democrats express concerns over Phil Murphy’s "Energy Master Plan."
– Postal Service Turmoil: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns amid financial struggles.
Social and Cultural Issues
– Transgender Death Certificate Misgendering: Proposed blue-state bill could criminalize misgendering trans people on death certificates.
– Anti-Israel Protest Violence: Anti-Israel protest in NYC turns violent.
– Probation Reform: Bipartisan probation reform modeled after DeSantis and Jay-Z efforts passes in VA.
– Sanctuary City Concerns: Experts warn that green lighting sanctuary state law would endanger public safety and national security.
– New York City Congestion Toll: Trump administration moves to block NYC congestion toll program.
– Government Credit Card Use: DOGE uncovers millions of government credit card transactions.
– Gun Control Measures: Colorado moves to ban sale of AR-15s and other rifles with extended magazines.
– Skeptical Judge on Transgender Military Ban: Judge expresses skepticism over executive order barring transgender service members from joining the military.
– California Wildfire Controversy: California insurance chief accuses Dem congressman of "White mansplaining" in post-wildfire dispute.
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