Fox News Politics Newsletter: Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook
In a significant shift in U.S. national security strategy, the Trump administration has declared that mass migration has overtaken terrorism as the primary threat facing the nation. This new stance is encapsulated in a national security blueprint that emphasizes the need to address the challenges posed by mass migration, particularly from Latin America, while simultaneously targeting the rise of global powers like China. The administration’s approach reflects a broader reevaluation of threats, moving away from traditional military engagements and focusing instead on domestic security issues linked to immigration.
Amidst this backdrop, Congress is increasingly scrutinizing the Trump administration’s military actions in the Caribbean, particularly recent airstrikes aimed at curbing drug trafficking. Lawmakers are questioning the legality of these operations, especially following a second strike that allegedly resulted in civilian casualties. This has sparked a bipartisan push for greater legislative control over military actions, with some members advocating for new laws to restrict funding for such operations. The calls for transparency have intensified, with demands for the release of video evidence related to the strikes, highlighting the growing concern over the administration’s military engagement without congressional approval.
Additionally, the political landscape remains charged with various contentious issues, including a Democratic state election board facing criticism after an ICE-arrested superintendent was found on voter rolls, and ongoing debates surrounding health care reform and abortion legislation. As the Trump administration navigates these complex challenges, including the potential deployment of troops to Venezuela, the intersection of national security, immigration policy, and legislative oversight continues to dominate the political discourse. This evolving narrative underscores the administration’s focus on redefining security priorities while grappling with the implications of its military strategies and domestic policies.
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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening …
-Trump rewrites
national security playbook
as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat
-SCOTUS to review Trump order on
birthright citizenship
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Dem state election board under fire after
ICE-arrested superintendent
surfaces on voter rolls
Congress wants to seize the reins and take greater control of U.S.
military action in the Caribbean
with the
Trump
administration
’s
strikes in the region’s waters coming under intense scrutiny.
While some lawmakers have been questioning the legality
of strikes the administration says aim to cut down on the flow of drugs into the U.S., the attacks have attracted heightened scrutiny amid revelations that U.S. forces conducted a second strike killing alleged drug smugglers on Sept. 2 after a first strike left survivors. Lawmakers have voiced concerns about the legality of that strike.
From introducing new legislation restricting funds for the Trump administration’s operations in the region to urging the White House to release video footage of the second strike, there is mounting interest from Democrats and some Republicans to reassert their power to formally initiate military conflict…
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MAP WARS
: Red state moves forward on Trump-backed push for new congressional map
LUXURY FOR A CAUSE
: Gucci heiress launches new Unity handbag with proceeds benefiting Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future”
NEW BLUEPRINT
: Trump national security blueprint declares ‘era of mass migration is over,’ targets China’s rise
VENEZUELA FLASHPOINT
: Expert reveals what it would take for Trump to deploy troops to Venezuela: ‘Possibility of escalation’
HEALTH SHIFT
: GOP unveils plan for Trump Health Freedom Accounts to replace Obamacare subsidies with state waivers
ABORTION STANDOFF
: Abortion restrictions create major roadblock for bipartisan Obamacare subsidy deal in Senate
CRUISE TRAGEDY
: FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old Anna Kepner in cruise ship homicide case: lawyer
PIPE BOMB SHOCKWAVES
: FBI director suggests “sheer incompetence” or “negligence” in Biden administration’s handling of pipe bomb case
CONFESSION CLAIM
: D.C. pipe bomb suspect admitted to planting the devices, expressed doubts about 2020 election outcome: source
EPSTEIN FILES
: Federal judge orders unsealing of Epstein case grand jury records
MENENDEZ FALLOUT
: Disgraced ex-Sen. Bob Menendez banned from holding any public office in New Jersey
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