The Fox News Politics newsletter provides readers with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. In recent news, Michael Cohen completed another day of testimony in the Trump trial, Democrats expressed frustration over President Biden’s flip-flopping on sending weapons to Israel, and the Biden camp agreed to a debate between Kamala Harris and Trump’s Vice President. Additionally, the White House exercised executive privilege to prevent the release of audio and video recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interviews with Biden during the classified documents investigation.
The White House’s assertion of executive privilege over the recordings of Hur’s interviews with President Biden has sparked controversy, with the Judiciary Committee voting to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. Hur led an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents after his time as vice president, ultimately deciding not to recommend criminal charges due to Biden being described as a man with a poor memory. The White House cited the privilege at the request of the Department of Justice, setting up a potential House floor vote on the matter.
Elsewhere in the political landscape, there has been criticism of Biden’s inconsistent stance on U.S. weapons to Israel, with even Democrats expressing annoyance over his flip-flops. In addition, there has been backlash against a vulnerable House Democrat for resurfaced comments involving a comparison to a 9/11 terrorist. House Republicans have joined Trump in court during ongoing testimony from Michael Cohen, adding a GOP show of force to the proceedings. There are also demands for information regarding voter registration claims from an agency under fire, as well as criticism of the lead prosecutor in the NY v. Trump trial for alleged obsession with Trump.
On the campaign trail, a Fox News poll reveals voters’ ‘deal-breaker’ issues for the 2024 elections, while the Biden campaign has accepted an invitation for a debate between Kamala Harris and whoever Trump’s running mate will be. There has been speculation surrounding potential running mates for Trump, with NBC host suggesting that Biden should welcome RFK Jr. onto the debate stage due to his vocal issue. However, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki expressed skepticism about the potential Biden-Trump debate plans, highlighting potential challenges that may arise. Additionally, top Jewish Republican groups have stepped up fundraising efforts for Trump, and potential running mates for Trump will compete for approval at a major Christian conference.
Amidst national news, illegal immigrant arrests from a particular foreign foe have hit new highs, sparking concern. The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Elizabeth Warren’s brainchild, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Subscribe to the Fox News Politics newsletter to stay informed with the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and more news from FoxNews.com.
