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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews, and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening:
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s federal Trump cases have cost taxpayers more than $50 million, according to financials. This has raised concerns about the escalating costs of the investigations into the former president.
Three House races are still uncalled three weeks after Election Day, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the makeup of the new Congress.
A federal judge has blocked Biden’s labor protections for foreign farmworkers, citing legal concerns.
“Don’t Test Us”
Incoming border czar Tom Homan joined Governor Greg Abbott in Texas to serve meals to troops stationed at the border over Thanksgiving. Homan praised Abbott for his success in securing the border and expressed his commitment to helping finish the job.
Homan, appointed as border czar by President-elect Trump, will play a key role in the administration’s plans for mass deportations. His visit to Texas signals a close partnership between the Trump administration and Abbott’s team.
White House
Deportations were higher under Obama than Trump, challenging the narrative of Trump as the “deporter in chief.”
Dem attorneys general are preparing for legal battles with the Trump administration, following hundreds of challenges filed during Trump’s term.
Glenn Youngkin, the governor of Virginia, has personally invited the new Trump administration to settle in Virginia, positioning the state as a welcoming destination for Trump officials.
Senator Tom Cotton has criticized “partisans and obstructionists” in the Department of Defense who are reportedly plotting to block Trump’s plans.
Congress
Congress faces a looming deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown after Thanksgiving.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has responded to Democrats admitting that the filibuster could help them stop the Trump agenda, describing it as “schadenfreude.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to testify on the Afghanistan withdrawal in the House amid a looming contempt vote.
Across America
A New York City elementary school is facing backlash for teaching a “gender identity” course to kindergarteners, with critics calling it “gender communism indoctrination.”
A federal judge has sided with SpaceX after an environmental group tried to stop rocket launches, allowing the company to proceed with its plans.
What’s next for a popular Republican governor after leaving office? Stay tuned for updates.
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