The Fox News Politics newsletter provides readers with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill, and other political news. In recent news, a foe of California Governor Gavin Newsom, selected by Trump for a key prosecutor position, has vowed to ‘dismantle’ sanctuary state shields, while Trump’s push for the cryptocurrency Dogecoin has resulted in cuts to funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion contracts in some blue states. Additionally, Senator Josh Hawley and the Senate Judiciary panel are set to hear from a whistleblower from social media giant Meta next week.
President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, Mike Waltz, has faced backlash after a leak revealed a Signal chat he was part of with other top national security officials discussing military strikes. Despite criticism from Democrats and others, Trump and his administration have continued to defend Waltz publicly. The former Florida congressman and combat Green Beret has been at the center of controversy since the leak occurred in March, with ongoing scrutiny of his actions and decisions.
In other news, an unearthed photo showing former President Obama touring SpaceX with Elon Musk has sparked controversy, with some referring to Musk as a ‘Nazi nepo baby’. Trump and his supporters are celebrating a recent special election sweep in Florida as a victory, and the administration has moved to make it easier to fire federal workers at two agencies. Trump is also facing legal challenges over migrant deportation flights and tariffs imposed by his administration.
On Capitol Hill, Trump has received rare support from Democrats for his new tariff strategy, while facing criticism from some for escalating tensions. Meanwhile, Congress is heading toward a showdown over a Biden-era rule allowing California to ban gas cars, and bipartisan senators are proposing a bill that would require Congressional approval for new tariffs. House Democrats are planning to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in California to scrutinize Trump’s security policies.
In news from across America, top House Republican has endorsed Byron Donalds for Governor of Florida, while the Washington Post has been criticized for omitting crucial details in an article about anti-Dogecoin protesters. The Pentagon watchdog is investigating Mike Waltz’s use of Signal to discuss attack plans and ICE has reported deporting criminal migrants, including one with 39 illegal entries. Readers can find exclusive interviews, updates on the Trump administration and Congress, and more on FoxNews.com.
