Fox News Politics Newsletter: Tonight’s elections are a Trump, Musk referendum
The Trump administration and Capitol Hill are abuzz with the latest updates and political drama. Here’s a rundown of the most recent news from Fox News Politics:
– The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun downsizing as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ campaign. This move is being touted as a win-win for taxpayers.
– The Trump agenda has been upended after a GOP rebellion shut down the House floor, causing chaos and uncertainty in Washington.
– A GOP firebrand has dared Democrats to condemn attacks on Elon Musk’s Tesla, sparking controversy and division among lawmakers.
On the statewide election front, voters in Wisconsin and Florida are heading to the polls for the first time since November. Wisconsin is choosing a new justice for the state Supreme Court, while Florida is holding special elections in two deep-red districts. The outcomes of these races could have significant implications for abortion rights, unions, voting rights, and the balance of power in the U.S. House.
In the White House, Trump-backed bills targeting activist judges and non-citizens voting are heading for House-wide votes. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has decried court orders blocking Trump’s agenda as a ‘judicial coup d’etat.’ Additionally, Trump’s transgender military ban has been dealt a legal blow, and his pick for Joint Chiefs chair has emphasized the importance of maintaining the element of surprise in military operations.
The Labor Department is returning over $1 billion in funds to taxpayers, marking a significant victory for the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Trump allies are scrutinizing Judge Boasberg’s connections in Washington as high-stakes legal battles escalate.
On the world stage, GOP firebrand Anna Paulina Luna is forcing House leadership’s hand on proxy voting as the GOP war escalates. In Capitol Hill, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker has been arrested for allegedly carrying a pistol without a license at the Capitol, and an impeachment push against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is gaining support.
In other news, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has poked fun at Trump with an official ‘South Park’ portrait in an April Fools post. Conservative economist funded by left-wing organizations is quietly leading the anti-DOGE charge, while Elon Musk has spoken out against a Social Security scammer who allegedly ripped off 400,000 Americans.
Overall, the political landscape is as tumultuous as ever, with high-stakes battles and significant developments unfolding at every turn. Stay tuned for more updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill, and beyond on FoxNews.com. This article was written by Fox News staff.
