Fox News Politics Newsletter: Collins vs. ‘Fake News’
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill, and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening:
Americans Want Smaller Government but New Polls Show Whether They Like How DOGE is Doing It
Despite firing at least 2,400 employees, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins maintains the VA’s commitment to preserving and improving health care benefits for veterans. Collins clapped back at critics who accused the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts of affecting veterans’ care. Collins announced the opening of a fourth new VA clinic in just a few months, serving tens of thousands of veterans.
White House Updates
President Trump continues to make headlines with his whirlwind of activity, nearing the two-month mark back in the Oval Office. Trump called a recent order by a liberal judge to rehire federal workers “dangerous” and is considering taking the case to the Supreme Court. He also claims Biden’s pardons are void, alleging they were signed via autopen. The President’s approval rating matches his all-time high according to a new poll.
World Stage News
Trump announced he will be speaking with Russia’s President Putin on Tuesday. Iran’s global assassination program was exposed by an official as the US trial of alleged assassins continues. Russia wants assurance that Ukraine will be barred from joining NATO. Netanyahu seeks to fire a top security official, and Ukraine unveils a 600-mile cruise missile that can reach Moscow ahead of peace negotiations with Trump and Putin.
Capitol Hill Updates
House Republicans have targeted 26 Democrats in their initial midterm list. Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s book events were called off due to security concerns.
Across America
Five years after the COVID lockdown, the 5 most bizarre ‘Stop-the-Spread’ moments are revisited. San Diego sector chief praises Trump for putting troops on the border, calling it a game-changer. Minnesota Republicans plan to introduce a bill defining ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as a mental illness. The FBI is investigating a possible hate crime attack at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
In other news, Fani Willis was ordered to pay $54K for violating open records laws in a Trump RICO case. The VA rescinded a 2018 memo on transgender treatments, aligning with Trump’s stance on ‘two sexes’. Stranded astronauts prepare for a long-awaited return to Earth, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s ex-diversity officer is under scrutiny over spending and judgment amid a DEI crackdown.
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