Good morning, and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Here are the top headlines to start your day. President Trump has chosen former WWE CEO Linda McMahon for the education secretary position. The US Embassy in Ukraine’s capital has been temporarily closed, and FOX News’ Trey Yingst interviews Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy. Other major headlines include a Republican governor seeing progress after clashing with the Biden administration, a Democratic mayor challenging the incoming Trump administration, a liberal city voting to become a sanctuary city, and a DNA mix-up claim involving an illegal immigrant’s brothers.
In politics, JD Vance is making a Capitol Hill field trip to strategize moves and help jumpstart Trump’s agenda. There are five uncalled House races that will determine the size of the Republican majority. Peter Thiel believes Trump and Vance are correct in stating that immigration drives up housing costs. Louisiana lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment that would send more juvenile offenders to adult jails. In the media, Jillian Michaels criticizes Democrats for defending trans athletes, imprisoned attorney Michael Avenatti comments on expecting a Trump pardon, and Netflix faces backlash for casting an Israeli actress as the mother of Jesus in a film.
Opinion pieces discuss how President Trump can save women’s sports on Day 1 and a proposal for word limits to increase government efficiency. In other news, a country music star’s wife who stands up to cancel culture praises the turning tide, police officers are shot after a violent turn during a traffic stop on a stolen car, an American culture quiz tests knowledge on holiday traditions and more, a country singer leads CMA nominations despite a tumultuous year, a pelican takes offense to a tourist’s selfie, and Bill Clinton states that Americans are more likely to elect a woman president if she’s a Republican.
Lastly, Lara Trump expresses interest in serving as Senator Rubio’s replacement, and the Fox Weather report gives updates on local weather conditions. Fox News can be followed on various social media platforms, and newsletters and apps are available for more news and updates. Thank you for choosing Fox News as your first source of information in the morning and have a great day!
