Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump Administration Updates and Exclusive Interviews

Created: JANUARY 27, 2025

Stay informed with the latest political developments from the Trump administration, including exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis from Fox News.

Key Highlights

  • America First Legal backs Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship.
  • Democrats grapple with navigating opposition to the Trump agenda.
  • RFK Jr. edges closer to leading the Department of Health and Human Services after clearing a Senate committee vote.

House Passes Bill to Protect Oil and Gas Drilling

The Republican-controlled House approved legislation to prevent future presidential administrations from imposing bans on oil and gas drilling without congressional consent. The "Protecting American Energy Production Act" specifically restricts the president from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without congressional authorization. The bill received unanimous support from House Republicans, while 118 Democrats opposed it. Learn more

An oil rig and Donald Trump

President Trump is anticipated to introduce significant reforms to bolster American energy independence. (Getty Images)

DOGE and DEI Updates

  • A House Democrat exits the congressional DOGE caucus, citing concerns about Elon Musk's actions. Read more
  • A whistleblower raises concerns about a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program promoted on an archived USAID website. Read more

White House Developments

  • The Trump administration appeals a court decision that blocked the birthright citizenship order. Read more
  • The deadline approaches for the release of JFK assassination files. Read more
Pam Bondi, JFK, and Donald Trump

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  • The FBI and DOJ reach an agreement in a lawsuit concerning the January 6 agent list, addressing concerns about potential retaliation. Read more
  • Trump pledges an executive order to reverse the push for paper straws. Read more
  • Baltimore sues the Trump administration over the elimination of DEI programs. Read more
  • Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor expresses concerns about a presidential immunity case and its potential impact on the court's legitimacy. Read more

International Affairs

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks on a Middle East trip following Trump's suggestion of a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Read more
Marco Rubio

Secretary Rubio during a press conference. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

  • The U.S. seizes a second Venezuelan government-owned aircraft in the Dominican Republic for sanctions violations. Read more
  • Venezuelan migrants with criminal records are transferred to Guantanamo Bay. Read more

Capitol Hill News

  • Senator John Fetterman announces his voting intentions on the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. Read more
  • Representative Eli Crane suggests mandatory therapy dogs at congressional hearings. Read more
  • Predictions emerge for the 2026 House majority battle. Read more
Mike Johnson, US Capitol, Hakeem Jeffries

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  • Russell Vought is confirmed to lead the government's budget office. Read more
  • The Senate proceeds with Trump's budget bill. Read more
  • A Republican introduces measures to restrict AI exports due to concerns about Chinese technology. Read more

News from Across America

  • Lawmakers address challenges faced by farm children seeking student aid. Read more
  • A Michigan sheriff launches a gubernatorial campaign. Read more
  • A dismissed Federal Election Commission leader reacts to removal by Trump. Read more
  • Sanctuary city mayors are scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee. Read more
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Attorney General Pam Bondi. (Getty Images / Fox News Digital)

  • The NIH resumes its grant-making process. Read more
  • Washington Democrats reportedly block a move to eliminate a 48-hour reporting requirement for school assaults. Read more
  • The CDC instructs staff to remove certain terms from public health materials. Read more

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