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Fox News Politics: Bidens under fire

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's happening?

-Texas and the Biden administration continue to go to blows over the border

-GOP lawmaker claims Republicans ‘don’t have the guts' to impeach Biden

-Trump proposes a national compromise on abortion 

House Republicans are holding a hearing into allegations of influence peddling within President Biden's family and have been questioning two former associates of Hunter Biden, Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis.

"Joe Biden has repeatedly claimed that he was not involved Hunter Biden's, Jim Biden's, or any other Biden family business deals. Today our witnesses have proved otherwise," Rep. Nancy Mace said at the conclusion of her questioning.

The hearings got heated as Republicans grilled the witnesses about the Biden family, and Democrats taunted the GOP about having no evidence. They also attempted to shift the narrative to show former President Trump was the true abuser of presidential power. Members from opposing parties squabbled over which side's witness was more untrustworthy — Galanis, testifying from a federal prison about Biden family dealings, or Lev Parnas, who also spent time in prison, and testified that he helped Rudy Giuliani construct false information about alleged Biden family corruption in Ukraine.

BORDER BATTLE: Texas, Biden admin head back to appeals court over immigration law dispute …Read more

'DELUSIONAL': Biden finalizes crackdown on gas cars, forcing more than 50% of car sales to be electric …Read more

'COERCION AND COLLUSION': Biden social media censorship case 'most important First Amendment suit' in nation's history, AG says …Read more

GUT CHECK: GOP lawmaker says Republicans ‘don’t have the guts’ to impeach Biden …Read more

NETANYAHU INVITE: House Republicans may invite Netanyahu to address Congress amid rift with Biden, Democrats …Read more

DATA SECURITY: House votes to keep sensitive American data out of hostile countries’ hands …Read more

'METASTASIZED': Iranian threats to US have 'metastasized' as proxies employ tactics targeting homeland: House hearing …Read more

'DEEP CONCERN': Bipartisan senators share TikTok concern following 'powerful' national security briefing …Read more

GET IN LINE: Trump has message for Pence, other Republicans who refuse to endorse him …Read more

NATIONAL COMPROMISE: Trump suggests he would support abortion ban at around 15 weeks of pregnancy …Read more

EXIT STAGE RIGHT: Biden awkwardly walks away during campaign rally as he sees baby he 'couldn't resist' …Read more

FIRST ON FOX: Bernie Moreno touts historically 'powerful' Trump endorsement after Ohio primary win, previews Day 1 agenda …Read more

CALIFORNIA RUNOFF: California special election to replace McCarthy heads to runoff, extending House GOP vacancy another 2 months …Read more

NOT HAPPENING: Judge won't sanction Michael Cohen for citing fake cases in AI-generated legal filing …Read more

'NO TIME TO WASTE': Ex-Trump officials launch forum to oppose left-leaning European policies 'infiltrating' U.S. …Read more

'PRACTICAL IMPOSSIBILITY': NY AG asks court to ignore Trump claim that posting $464M bond is 'practical impossibility' …Read more

'WATERFRONT PROPERTY': Jared Kushner defends call for Palestinians to build ‘waterfront property’ instead of terror tunnels in Gaza …Read more

'UNLAWFUL': Republican rips Biden's 'gun-grabbing' DOJ after it took nearly two years to answer for controversial policy …Read more

GOP 'FIXATES'?: Critics hammer Politico headline claiming GOP fixated on Biden's 'messy Afghanistan withdrawal' …Read more

'CHAOS & CONFUSION': Sheriff slams Biden administration for abandoning Texas on border, says it’s ‘no longer U.S.-Mexico border, but ‘U.S.-world border’ …Read more

'KID IN A CANDY STORE': Former inmate tells Riley Gaines male 'opportunists' are using trans policies get into female prisons …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Texas’ (temporary) SCOTUS win

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's happening? 

- Biden refuses to recognize his fifth granddaughter born out of wedlock 

- Congress reaches spending deal with White House

- Where do the Trump trials stand?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Texas to enforce a law that allows local police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally – marking a significant, but temporary win for the state's efforts to control illegal immigration across the border. 

The ruling comes a day after the court extended a block on the state law at the request of the Biden administration, which sued to strike down the measure. The Biden administration argued that the law, known as Senate Bill 4 and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December, would usurp federal authority on matters related to immigration enforcement. It marks the most significant effort by a state to take control of enforcement since the Court struck down parts of an Arizona law in 2012.

The case now goes back to the Fifth Circuit again, which could again block the law again, setting up another Supreme Court battle. Abbott called the ruling a "positive development" while acknowledging that there will be hearings in the appeals court.

LEFT OUT: Biden fails to recognize fifth granddaughter born out of wedlock to Hunter …Read more

PULLING THE PLUG: House Republicans to introduce bill ending federal funding for med schools with DEI, 'race-based mandates' …Read more

A NEW PLAYER: House Democrats invite ex-Giuliani associate Lev Parnas as Biden impeachment inquiry hearing witness …Read more

FUNDING FIGHT: Congress reaches deal with White House on government funding …Read more

NO MORE AID: Lindsey Graham promotes Trump's Ukraine loan over foreign aid plan in Zelenskyy meeting …Read more

GETTING OUT ALIVE: Florida congressman helps 13 more Americans escape Haiti, swipes at Biden 'pattern of abandonment' …Read more

GOP BATTLE LINES: Trump, MAGA Republicans clash with establishment conservatives in key Senate primary …Read more

STRONG WORDS: Trump claims any Jew who votes Democrat 'hates their religion' after Schumer speech on Senate floor …Read more

SHOUTING AND SWEARING: Biden becoming increasingly frustrated and concerned over re-election efforts …Read more

'LASER-FOCUSED': Conservative groups unleash massive investment for battleground state's 'historic' vote-by-mail program …Read more

FAITH FIGHTER: Trump voters don't think he's very religious, but say he fights for religious communities: poll …Read more

REPORTING TO PRISON: Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro begins 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress …Read more

HIGHER RISK: Major cancer research group finds LGBTQ+ people have a higher risk …Read more

'READY TO ASSIST': Arkansas sends troops to Texas to help tackle migrant influx …Read more

TRUMP HUSH-MONEY CASE: Judge permits Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels to testify …Read more

‘FRAUD’: Trump says 'disgusting' New York AG committed 'FRAUD' by allegedly convincing judge to undervalue Mar-a-Lago …Read more

TRUMP TRIALS: Where do all the cases against the former president stand? …Read more

‘UNCHARTED TERRITORY’: Legal experts weigh in on Trump’s options after failure to obtain $464M appeal bond …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Wade goodbye

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's happening? 

- Fulton County Fani Willis' former lover and Nathan Wade pulls out of Trump case

- Haitian migrant arrested on serious charges

- Pro-Palestinian groups rebuff White House's attempts to chat

The judge in the Georgia election interference case has allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to continue leading the prosecution against former President Trump, but strongly admonished her behavior. 

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee slammed Willis' speech to a church about the matter because it used racially charged rhetoric, was "playing the race card" and overall seemed "legally improper." 

Though McAffee declined to disqualify Willis from the case due to her affair with special counsel Nathan Wade and other improprieties, he ruled that Wade would have to be removed from the case — or Willis would need to step back herself. 

Later Friday afternoon, Willis withdrew himself. In his resignation letter, he said he would step down "in the interest of democracy," and so that the case could move forward "as quickly as possible."

Willis praised Wade in a written reply, and said she "will always remember" his courage, patriotism and "dedication to justice." 

Willis staying on the case wasn't quite the result Trump wanted. 

'PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT': Trump attorney reacts to Fulton County judge's Fani Willis decision …Read more

'DISQUALIFIED': Lawyer who exposed Willis-Wade relationship reacts to court ruling …Read more

TESTIMONY TOSSED: Georgia judge tosses key witness’ testimony against Fani Willis, citing ‘inconsistencies’: court order …Read more

'NO POINT': Chicago Pro-Palestinian groups reject White House requests to meet before primary in strongly-worded letter …Read more

SINKING SLOWLY: Harris approval rating worse than Biden, Trump …Read more

STRONG WORDS: House Speaker Johnson says White House doesn't 'call the shots' on when impeachment is over …Read more

HIGH ENERGY: House GOP leaders target Biden energy policies in legislation blitz next week …Read more

'CONTROL OUR LIVES': Republicans unveil effort to reverse Biden climate rules targeting manufacturing …Read more

JOB-KILLER: Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy slams Bernie Sanders' 32-hour workweek proposal as job-killer …Read more

ROUGH SEAS AHEAD: Cori Bush is shaping up to be the most vulnerable 'Squad' member this election cycle …Read more

'ELECTION INTERFERENCE': Republicans hammer Judge McAfee's ruling in Fani Willis case, calling it 'election interference' …Read more

CRASHING THE PARTY: Centrist group No Labels sets up panel to select third-party presidential ticket …Read more

BEHIND BARS: Columbian drug lord arrested in Texas …Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Haitian migrant charged with rape of 15-year-old girl entered via controversial parole program: sources …Read more

THROUGH THE ROOF: Little-known international NGO finalizing building code forcing US homes to be green …Read more

ALARMING FINDS: DeSantis details alarming find aboard Haitian migrant boat seized off Florida coast …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Where was Kamala?

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- Fani Willis' disqualification hearing happening Friday afternoon…

- DC voters make their presidential primary pick…

- Harris' shrinking role in migrant crisis

President Biden visited the southern border in Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday, and was joined by a number of top officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, but Vice President Kamala Harris was not among them.

Biden spoke in Brownsville after meeting with Border Patrol, law enforcement and local leaders. He urged Republicans to back a bipartisan Senate bill that he believes will help solve the raging crisis at the southern border.

"It's real simple, it's time to act, it is long past time to act," the president said. "It's time for us to move on this, we can't wait any longer."

But the vice president, who was tasked in 2021 with leading the diplomatic outreach to tackle the "root causes" of migration, was not there. 

A year ago, Harris announced an additional $950 million in response to the Call to Action, bringing in a total of more than $4.2 billion since May 2021. But since then, her public role only appears to have continually shrunk, even amid a historic year for illegal immigration, with more than 2.4 million migrant encounters in FY 23. FY 24 has been similarly overwhelming, with over 300,000 encounters in December.

'TROUBLING ALLEGATIONS': McCaul demands UNRWA chief testify in public House hearing over 'troubling allegations' of Hamas ties …Read more

READ IT: House Oversight releases James Biden's deposition transcript as impeachment inquiry moves into 'next phase' …Read more

'USUAL C--P': GOP hardliners furious at Johnson for passing another short-term spending bill with Dems …Read more

BORDER BOOST: GOP lawmakers move to green-light states to stop illegal immigrants with temporary border walls …Read more

'DESPERATE': Dems, Biden mock RNC for fundraising drive that includes stark admission on DNC's money advantage …Read more

MAKING NICE: Trump to attend Club for Growth retreat after rocky relationship …Read more

'COHERENTLY LEAD': Miami Mayor, former White House hopeful endorses Donald Trump for president …Read more

COLD PLUNGE: Shirtless GOP US Senate candidate takes cold plunge in Wisconsin lake, challenges Democratic opponent …Read more

JUMPING IN: Former GOP Congressman Justin Amash announces bid for Michigan US Senate seat …Read more

FIRST WIN?: DC primary represents Haley's best chance yet to beat Trump …Read more

DONALD'S DOOM: Haley places blame on Trump for Senate losses, hopes new leader sets tone …Read more

‘IMPROPER’ AFFAIR: Georgia judge set to hear final arguments in affair allegations against Fani Willis …Read more

FELONY DESTRUCTION: Climate activists hit with felony charges for defacing US Constitution's display …Read more

CHANGING WINDS: Appeals court rules some Jan 6 Capitol riot defendants were improperly sentenced over 'interference' …Read more

PRE FUNDED SAVINGS: California could send cash to residents with disabilities to be more 'inclusive' amid billion dollar deficit …Read more

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Fox News Politics: McConnell’s ‘sprint to the finish line’

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

-Biden makes unannounced visit to Walter Reed Medical Center

-Hunter Biden testifies behind closed doors to Congress as part of impeachment inquiry 

-Trump wins Michigan's GOP primary

Longtime Republican leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced Wednesday he will step away from leadership in November. 

McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision in an emotional speech in the Senate shortly after noon. 

"One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter," he said. McConnell's first Senate term started in 1985, under the late President Reagan, and McConnell remained a huge fan (despite Reagan at first calling him "Mitch O'Donnell -- Close enough"). But McConnell didn't reminisce much. 

"There'll be plenty of time to express my gratitude and greater detail as I sprint towards the finish line, which is now in sight," he said.

McConnell's dramatic decision, which will set up a leadership election in the GOP conference after the November election, comes as Republicans have expressed increasing discontent with McConnell's handling of the bipartisan border bill and national security supplemental package that included aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. 

McConnell has also butted heads with former President Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential front-runner, who said at a Fox News town hall recently: "I don't know that I can work with [McConnell]." 

Yet after McConnell's announcement, gratitude poured in from both McConnell's allies and his critics. "I’m grateful for his service.... I think Mitch's tenure has had many legacies. But no legacy is more consequential than the nomination and confirmation of hundreds of principled constitutionalists to the federal judiciary. And that is a lasting benefit to the American people for which I'm deeply grateful," Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters.

McConnell said he intends to finish his current Senate term, which ends in January 2027. Sources familiar with his thinking told Fox News Digital the senator's health was not a factor in his decision. McConnell had a concussion after a fall last year and two public episodes when he appeared to freeze while addressing reporters. 

NO TO JOE: Hamas officials shut down Biden's ice-cream diplomacy, rejects cease-fire deal …Read more

BIDEN'S PHYSICAL: Biden made an unannounced visit to Walter Reed for a physical exam …Read more

'HUNTED ME': Hunter Biden says he 'did not involve' his father in his business dealings, blasts impeachment inquiry …Read more

'EXTREMIST POLICIES': GOP senator fights back against Biden's 'gun-grabbing agenda' to defend gun dealers …Read more

'CONCERNING BEHAVIOR': Sen. Cotton wants to know how US airman who lit himself on fire was active duty …Read more

GEORGIA LAWMAKERS MOURN: House GOP lawmakers from Georgia blame Biden's 'disastrous' border policies for murder of Laken Riley …Read more

VICTORIOUS: Trump wins Michigan GOP Primary …Read more

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY: Biden wins Michigan despite pushback from Arab-American voters …Read more

SUPER REMATCH: Michigan inches Biden and Trump closer to 2020 rematch as 'Super Tuesday' approaches …Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Dem candidate 'unsuspending' presidential campaign against Biden …Read more

CALLING FOR HELP: Biden campaign sees Michigan voters back 'uncommitted,' immediately takes action …Read more

PARTY TRANSFORMATION: Lara Trump officially announces campaign for RNC co-chair as Trump loyalists move in …Read more

CLOSE THE GATES: NYC mayor calls for sanctuary city amendment to allow deportation of violent criminals …Read more

ALL APOLOGIES: San Francisco apologizes to black citizens for 'decades of systemic and structural discrimination' …Read more

'PROGRESSIVE WORLDVIEW': Soros-backed group unleashes war on gas leaf blowers, trucks …Read more

CONTROVERSIAL CARE: Court rules state can enforce law banning gender-transition treatments for minors …Read more

$1.7 TRILLION ERROR:- Federal judge rules massive congressional spending bill is unconstitutional …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Biden’s Muslim problem

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- Biden calls for ceasefire over ice cream

- Squad member Tlaib proposes paying homeless people $1400/month

- Poll reveals what Americans think of the border crisis

Michigan holds presidential primaries Tuesday, and for once there's more drama on the Democratic side than the GOP. 

A campaign to vote "uncommitted" on the Democratic Party's ballot has been gathering steam, fueled by anger over President Biden's support for Israel in its war against Hamas.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. — the first Palestinian-American elected to the U.S. House — has urged Michigan Democrats to vote "uncommitted" in protest of Biden's Israel policy.

Democratic strategist James Carville said Monday that the Michigan protest vote against Biden is a "huge problem" for the party. But how much Biden will be embarrassed by the vote in the Michigan primary today remains to be seen.

"I think we just kinda have to wait until they count the ballots tonight and see what it does and make a determination," Carville told CNN this week. "But regardless of what happens, this Gaza thing is really tearing the Democratic Party, I don't want to say tearing apart, but it certainly, there are certainly divisions within the party, and a lot of people just don‘t like this," he said during the media appearance. 

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BRAIN FREEZE: Biden on ice cream outing with Seth Meyers says he hopes for Gaza ceasefire by ‘end of the weekend’ …Read more

'BLOOD MONEY': Scathing details reveal why Biden appears 'silent' on China's role in fentanyl crisis: book …Read more

BEEF WITH BIDEN: Biden under bipartisan fire for lifting ban on Paraguayan beef imports …Read more

BIG SPENDING: Squad member Tlaib proposes paying some homeless people $1,400 per month for 3 years …Read more

'UGLY RECORD': Sen Hawley warns consulting firms against working with China to 'undermine America' …Read more

'CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS': McCaul makes harshest threat yet accusing Biden official of stonewalling Afghanistan probe …Read more

BLOCKBUSTER WEEK: Congress has Hunter's testimony, impeachment chaos and more -- all with a shutdown looming …Read more

'UP THERE WITH CHLAMYDIA': Sen. Kennedy compares Biden's polling numbers to an STD after failure of 'Bidenomics' …Read more

MICHIGAN VOTES: Republicans, Democrats in major battleground state to cast votes in party primaries …Read more

'I'LL BRING THE HEAT': Pro-Trump House candidate takes flamethrower to 'Biden's agenda' in fiery new ad …Read more

COMING OUT SWINGING: GOP becoming 'playpen' for Trump, Nikki Haley claims …Read more

'NO PEACE': Dems thrust Kari Lake, McCain feud into spotlight as crucial Senate battle heats up …Read more

'REAL ISSUE': Ex-Obama aides worry about Biden's age, say he appears 'frail' …Read more

TARGETING TRUMP: NY AG taunts former president about interest he owes on civil fraud judgment …Read more

FLAG BAN: Tennessee House passes bill that would largely ban LGBTQ flags in public school classrooms …Read more

'PURVEYOR OF CCP PROPAGANDA': Controversial Chinese official celebrates Lunar New Year parade alongside top New York Dems …Read more

'CRITICAL THREAT': Poll shows how Americans view border crisis …Read more

SMEARED BY AI: Google AI caught inventing fake reviews attacking book on Big Tech's political bias …Read more

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Fox News Politics: A very special prosecutor indeed

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- Trump pushes for dismissal of classified docs case

- Biden allegedly considered taking board seat on CCP linked company

- Schumer goes to Ukraine amid funding battle

Nathan Wade appears to have made far more visits to the neighborhood of Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis than previously admitted in court. 

A Friday filing from the attorney of former President Trump claims to show at least 35 visits by Wade to Willis' neighborhood before he was hired as a key special prosecutor on the Trump case.

Wade testified last week that he did not visit Willis' condo more than 10 times before being hired in November 2021. Willis and Wade maintain that their relationship began in early 2022. But his phone appeared to be near Willis' address at late hours on some nights before he was hired, according to cell phone data.

FROM BEHIND BARS: Joe Biden allegedly considered joining board of CCP-linked company, witness testifies from prison ...Read more

'STAGED Q&A SESSIONS': Biden's reliance on notecards to answer questions at fundraisers worries some donors …Read more

FEEBLE FAILURE: Biden admits 'broken' immigration system in meeting with governors as migrants mass-released in California …Read more

RELIEF AT THE PUMP: Biden admin scraps eco friendly fuel rules as gas prices remain high ...Read more

'PLAYBOOK OF CRUELTY': Democrats go after Biden for considering asylum restrictions amidst the border crisis …Read more

'ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY': Biden brags Supreme Court 'didn't stop' him from canceling student loans …Read more

MEAN JOE: Biden's GOP-Strom Thurmond comparisons anger conservative social media users …Read more

SCHUMER PLEDGES SUPPORT: Schumer visits Ukraine, says he will 'make clear' to House Speaker Johnson 'what is at stake' …Read more

LOSING FAITH: Republicans losing faith in Johnson to score conservative wins in government shutdown fight …Read more

OFF TO JAIL: House investigators heading to prison to interview ex-Hunter Biden biz associate amid impeachment inquiry …Read more

GIRL POWER: Haley says US will have 'female president' — either herself or Kamala Harris …Read more

'IT'S CRAZY': Trump says it's 'crazy' how Christians, people of faith can vote for Democrats …Read more

'PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY': Trump’s lawyers push for dismissal of classified documents case …Read more

ON DECK: Kristi Noem offers 5 requirements to serve as Trump's VP …Read more

GOOGLE BIAS: Google executive's posts about 'White privilege,' 'systemic racism' resurface after team's botched AI launch …Read more

WOKE LESSONS: New York school gives children 'Black Lives Matter' coloring book that promotes trans affirmation …Read more

BAD OPTICS?: Migrants mass-released in San Diego as Newsom heads to White House …Read more

'FRENEMIES': Calif judge torches Biden admin for 'colluding' with left-wing immigration group on asylum rule …Read more

CRACKING DOWN: Florida legislature passes bill to ban left lane driving …Read more

'CAN'T BELIEVE IT': San Francisco hardware store requires customers to shop with an employee escort to stop 'rampant shoplifting' …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Trump vows appeal

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- NY judge orders Trump to pay hundreds of millions, bars him from operating business…

- DA Fani Willis did not testify Friday after fiery courtroom appearance…

- Biden visits East Palestine, Ohio, more than a year later…

Former President Trump blasted "clubhouse politician" Judge Arthur Engoron Friday after he barred him from operating his business in New York for three years and fined him more than $350 million, defending the "great company" he built and telling Fox News Digital that the ruling is yet another example of Democrats "trying to stop" him, but that "they will not be successful."

Engoron handed down his ruling Friday after a months-long civil fraud trial beginning in October and stemming from New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit alleging the former president inflated his assets and committed fraud. 

Trump spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital shortly after Engoron's ruling was made public Friday afternoon. 

"A crooked New York judge working with the very corrupt attorney general of New York State, who ran on the basis of ‘I will get trump’ before knowing me — before even knowing anything about me — just ruled that I have to pay a fine of $355 million based on absolutely nothing," Trump told Fox News Digital. "No victims. No damages. Great financial statements, with full disclaimer clauses, only success." 

'SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN': Meet Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor accused of having 'improper' affair with Fani Willis ...Read more

FIERY DAY 2: DA Fani Willis doesn't take the stand in second day of the hearing ...Read more

SEE IT: Top moments from the DA Fani Willis hearing over 'improper' affair with Nathan Wade so far ...Read more

'MENTAL DECLINE': Republicans pressure Biden to take cognitive test, calling it a 'national security concern' ...Read more

'OUTRAGEOUS EFFORT': Biden calls for an end to impeachment inquiry after indictment of FBI informant: 'Outrageous effort' ...Read more

‘LASER FOCUS’: Biden insist's he's committed to helping East Palestine a year after toxic train derailment …Read more

'FAR OVERDUE': Trump-endorsed Ohio Senate candidate blasts Biden's visit to East Palestine ...Read more

MANCHIN OUT: West Virginia senator declines third-party presidential run ...Read more

'WE'RE GOOD FRIENDS': Romney reveals whether he has plans to run for president, serve as Manchin's VP ...Read more

'COMMONSENSE CONSERVATIVE': Former special forces soldier lands big endorsement in race to flip House seat ...Read more

'RACE OF HIS LIFE': Dem Sen blasts GOP for not caring about immigration; record comes back to haunt him ...Read more

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Fox News Politics: Judge and fury

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- Fulton County DA Fani Willis shocks in raucous courtroom testimony

- Date set for first Trump criminal trial

- Nearly half of Americans think Biden should be replaced as Dem nominee

Embattled Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis took the stand to testify against allegations she had an "improper" affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which could derail her case against former President Donald Trump.

Willis was notably agitated and at points raised her voice during a raucous several hours of testimony. At one point, Willis held up a printed copy the allegations against her in both hands and turned to the judge yelling, "it is a lie!"

Willis also called defense attorney Ashleigh Merchan's interests "contrary to democracy."

Judge Scott McAfee presiding over the proceeding, called for a five-minute recess at one point. When court was back in session he told lawyers to stop "talking over each other" and cautioned Willis, saying: "We have to listen to the questions as asked. And if this happens again and again, I'm going to have no choice but to strike your testimony."

Willis is expected back on the stand Friday for further testimony.

Trump had his own courtroom drama Thursday. He appeared in a Manhattan court for a pretrial hearing in the criminal "hush-money" case against him, where the judge set a date for the beginning of the first trial on criminal charges.

The trial is set to start March 25, a few weeks after Super Tuesday but before the end of the GOP primary.

Trump said he would be campaigning in the evening after attending the trial. "I'll be here during the day and I'll be campaigning during the night. Biden should be doing the same thing but he’ll be sleeping," Trump said outside the courtroom.

‘BADLY TAINTED’: Trump reacts to dramatic Fani Willis testimony ...Read more

ROMNEY FOR VP?: Sen. Joe Manchin floats potential running mates in hypothetical third party presidential bid …Read more

EXTRA AMMUNITION: Haley takes aim at Trump as trial of former president to start next month …Read more

ONE YEAR LATER: Haley's final stand against Trump? …Read more

GUN CONTROL: Biden, Harris call for gun control in separate comments after deadly shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' parade …Read more

'DEFERRED ENFORCED DEPARTURE': White House announces Palestinians will be protected from deportation …Read more

HUR TO TESTIFY: Special counsel to appear before House committee after report revealing Biden memory issues …Read more

DOUBLING DOWN: Sen. JD Vance's office spars with Pence group over 'impeachment time bomb' in foreign aid bill …Read more

'ILL ADVISED': Cotton demands information from DOD on contract with Chinese-owned company …Read more

TAKING TIME: Republican Speaker Johnson on $95B Ukraine, Israel bill: House will not be 'rushed' …Read more

SHUTTING IT DOWN: Capitol Police arrest pro-Palestinian demonstrators inside Cannon House Office Building …Read more

'SLUSH FUND': GOP lawmaker reveals how he will target progressives to pay for foreign aid package …Read more

2024 SUCCESSION?: Nearly half of Americans think Biden could be replaced as Dem nominee: poll …Read more

'POISED TO ATTACK': FBI Director Wray warns allies of hacking by Chinese proxy groups …Read more

EYES IN SPACE: US launches missile detection satellites into orbit amid concerns about Russian weapons …Read more

ALABAMA VOTES: After LGBTQ lecture, Alabama Senate votes for more oversight of Department of Archives and History …Read more

'ESTABLISH THE RECORD': Testimony to begin on possible da Fani Willis disqualification …Read more

TRUMP IN COURT: Trump to appear in New York City court for hearing in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg case …Read more

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Fox News Politics: Borderline impeachment

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Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. 

What's Happening? 

- House Republican warns of serious national security threat related to space

- Mayorkas becomes first cabinet secretary to be impeached since the 19th century

- Democrat Tom Suozzi triumphs in special election to replace Santos

On the eve of Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached in a historic vote over his mishandling of the illegal immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Three Republican lawmakers, Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Tom McClintock, R-Calif., jumped the aisle to vote against the impeachment.

The 214-213 vote came after the first impeachment failed earlier this month. Every House Democrat showed up to protect the cabinet secretary, including Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who temporarily left the hospital where he was recovering from surgery to cast his vote. Once Rep. Steve Scalise returned to D.C. from a cancer treatment, the GOP had the numbers to advance the articles of impeachment.

House Republicans have accused Mayorkas of violating his oath to defend the U.S. by failing to secure the border and "refusing" to enforce immigration laws.

The three Republicans who voted against impeachment on Tuesday have criticized Mayorkas' handling of the border but expressed reservations over whether it rose to the level of impeachment. McClintock warned it could set a precedent for political impeachments that could harm Republican officials in the future.

This is the first time a Cabinet secretary has been impeached by the U.S. Congress since 1876.

It's now up to the Senate — where Democrats run the show — to hold an impeachment trial.

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