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, a Democratic bill aimed at protecting inmates from abuse is facing criticism for potentially setting sex offenders free early. Former President Trump has pledged universal coverage for IVF treatment for women. Vice President Harris made her first appearance as the Democratic nominee, facing scrutiny over various policy flip-flops and lack of confidence during a TV interview.
Republican lawmakers are urging their colleagues to support a bill that would safeguard elections and require proof of citizenship to vote, by attaching it to an upcoming spending measure due at the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown. Prominent conservative Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee are pushing for the bill, known as the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections. There is strong support for attaching this bill to the spending measure to ensure election integrity.
In a recent interview with CNN, Vice President Harris faced criticism from the Trump campaign, being labeled as ‘still a San Francisco radical’. Harris defended herself, stating she has no regrets about defending Biden’s fitness for office. However, she was fact-checked by CNN for claiming she ‘made clear’ in 2020 that she wouldn’t ban fracking. Harris also faced criticism for non-answers and policy flip-flops during the interview, as well as lacking confidence and a presidential demeanor according to body language experts.
Former President Trump has asked a federal court to take over the Bragg case just weeks before sentencing. With voting starting in a week, the ‘election season’ has kicked off sooner than expected, prompting caution from Harris not to pay too much attention to polls. Trump, who skipped an event for a vacation, was criticized for trashing Trump in June for declining a cemetery visit. Additionally, tensions are rising as Trump signals support for changing a Florida heartbeat bill.
Conservatives have criticized Vice President Harris for her confusing remarks on climate change ‘deadlines’. Pro-lifers have blasted Trump for shifting his abortion stance and his answer on Florida Amendment 4. Illegal immigrant suspects in the Laken Riley murder case are requesting certain evidence be hidden. A rising Democratic star admits to falsely claiming a Bronze Star award. Meanwhile, Colorado is facing ‘active investigations’ into suspected migrant gang violence, with real people being hurt, according to the District Attorney’s office.
