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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.Here's what's happening…- Speaker Johnson makes clarification after statement regarding transgender House member-elect-Top 10 states where Trump outperformed in 2024-Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia says with Trump’s election, ‘we’ve got a friend in the White House’Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he would vote to confirm his former political opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator if Oz plans to protect the government programs. "If Dr. Oz is about protecting and

Senate Republicans are preparing to probe Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his pro-choice stance after the former presidential candidate was selected by President-elect Trump to be his nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, a former Democrat, has concerned a number of Senate Republicans over his espoused views on abortion. His former presidential campaign reportedly said he believed it "should be left up to the woman and her doctor." Over the summer, Kennedy shared a video on social media, writing in a post, "I support the emerging consensus that abortion should be unrestricted up until a certain point." He

Struggling NFL teams looking to poach their next head coach from the college football circuit can count Colorado’s Deion Sanders out after the Buffaloes head coach addressed the recent speculation linking him to one of his former teams at a press conference on Tuesday. Only two NFL teams have called it quits with their respective head coaches this season, but Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has found himself in the hot seat following their fifth-straight loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night. Sanders' name has recently been floated — Cowboys great Michael Irvin was the latest to suggest the move on X,

The third edition of the College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night. The Oregon Ducks remained in the top spot. Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Indiana rounded out the top five. Georgia, which hoisted the College Football Playoff national championship trophy in 2021 and 2022, was slotted in the No. 10 spot. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart appeared to take issue with the Bulldogs' ranking as of late. Smart voiced his apparent frustration during one of his recent media sessions and suggested the selection committee lacks transparency as it relates to its criteria.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s

"James Bond" actor Daniel Craig is criticizing the price of fame. Craig, 56, opened up about the pitfalls of being in the spotlight and how it may impact famous individuals. "Celebrity kills you. Really, it’s a terrible, terrible thing that can happen, and I think you’ve got to really fight against all of the things that it throws in your face, because it’s so easy to be tempted," Craig shared with The New York Times. DANIEL CRAIG ROLLS HIS EYES WHEN ASKED IF THERE COULD BE A GAY JAMES BOND ONE DAYHis comments come after singer Chappell Roan was outspoken about her struggles

Booking travel can be stressful, but when dealing with the loss of a loved one, arranging bereavement plans could make matters worse.When it comes to flying to a destination in the event of an unfortunate occasion, some airlines help alleviate the stress by offering discounted fares.Discounts and policies differ by airline, each offering various rates and particular requirements.ACTRESS BOARDS PLANE WITH HEAD LICE, TRIGGERS SOCIAL MEDIA FIRESTORM: WHAT TO KNOWSee below for a list of at least three airlines that offer bereavement fares.Alaska Airlines offers a 10% discount off the lowest available fare if travel is within the next seven

ATHENS, Ga. — A Georgia judge on Wednesday reached a verdict for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering Augusta University student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in February.The suspect was found guilty of all 10 counts total, including one count of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, one count of kidnapping, one count of aggravated assault with intent to rape, one count of aggravated battery, one count of hindering a 911 call, one count of tampering with evidence and one count of being a "peeping Tom." Ibarra pleaded not guilty to all counts.Riley's family and

President-elect Trump on Wednesday tapped former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to become U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in his new administration. Trump described Whitaker, who is from Iowa, as "a strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States' interests are advanced and defended.""Matt will strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability - He will put AMERICA FIRST," Trump said in a statement. "I have full confidence in Matt’s ability to represent the United States with Strength, Integrity, and unwavering Dedication. I look

Parents of families with multiple kids have long known how to scrimp, save and stretch their meals and budgets — and now a mom of eight in Michigan is revealing how she spends just $12,000 a year on shopping for food while still cooking and preparing dinner for her adult children.Heather Bell, 53, and her husband, Luke, 51, had tried to have a baby for eight years when they adopted their eldest son, David, age 24, in 1999, as SWNS reported.Wanting to help more children and hearing about success from others they knew, they gave fostering a try.WALMART TOPS THESE

A mom in Georgia is facing possible jail time after her 10-year-old son was found walking alone to town, less than a mile from the family’s home.Brittany Patterson, 41, was arrested on suspicion of reckless conduct on Oct. 30 over her son's unsupervised walk, according to the Fannin County Sheriff's Office.Patterson had taken another son to a doctor’s appointment when she left her son Soren, now 11, alone at their home in the rural town of Mineral Bluff, NBC News reported. After someone reported Soren’s wandering, deputies located him and drove him home."It's not a super dangerous or even dangerous-at-all stretch of road,"

Congressional election observers are being deployed to Iowa to monitor the recount in an uncalled House race. The House Committee on Administration, which provides oversight of federal elections, announced on X that "Congressional Election Observers are being deployed to Iowa to observe the recount of the First Congressional District race." Chairman Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., "is committed to ensuring an accurate count of all legal ballots," the committee's GOP leadership said. "We must make sure that every legal ballot is counted accurately," Steil added in a statement. "This Congress, we recruited a record number of Congressional Election Observers and continue to run the most robust Program in the

Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller has taken an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday.Miller has played for the Canucks since the 2019-20 season after spending time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. He was an All-Star for the first time last season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSo far this year, he’s appeared in 17 games this season, scoring six goals and tallying 10 assists."Right now, our sole focus is making sure that J.T. knows the entire organization is here to support him," general manager Patrik Allvin said. "Out of respect

Republicans hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives, though the size of that narrow margin will not be known until the final five undecided races are called.The five House races that remain uncalled as of Wednesday morning are in Alaska, California, Iowa and Ohio. The balance of power currently sits at 218 seats for Republicans, and 212 for the Democrats.Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola is in a tight race in Alaska’s at-large congressional district, where she is trailing Republican entrepreneur Nick Begich.As of Wednesday morning, Begich holds just over a 2-point lead at 48.6% of the vote

Lawmakers in Louisiana are proposing an amendment to the state constitution that will drastically change penalties for juvenile offenders.Senate Bill 2 was approved by a 28-9 vote in the Senate and sent to the House of Representatives, where it was reported with amendments and referred to the Legislate Bureau. If the bill passes the state legislature, it would remove restrictions on sentencing juvenile offenders and allow them to be sent to adult jails for less violent crimes, like theft.Under current Louisiana law, juveniles can be charged as adults for a handful of violent crimes, including murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, rape and

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, issued a warning after receiving "specific information of a potential significant air attack" allegedly taking place on Wednesday.The embassy in Ukraine's capital is temporarily closed following the alert and employees are being asked to prepare to shelter in place."The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," the statement said.PUTIN SIGNS REVISED DOCTRINE LOWERING THRESHOLD FOR NUCLEAR RESPONSE IF RUSSIA IS ATTACKEDEmployees have been asked to take the following actions:This comes after Ukraine fired American-supplied long-range missiles into Russia on Tuesday, marking the first

An investigation is underway in Kentucky after two police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop on a car that had been reported stolen.The incident took place in the Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday when officers from the Fourth Division stopped a stolen car in the 400 block of Roselane Street, Louisville Metro police Deputy Chief Col. Emily McKinley said during a news conference.Multiple people were in the car when one of the occupants began struggling over a firearm with the two officers, she said.NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER SHOT BY CAREER CRIMINAL ON LIFETIME

A New York City police officer and an innocent bystander were both shot after a suspect allegedly robbed multiple stores on Tuesday, according to city officials.The suspect, Gary Worthy, 57, is on lifetime parole for firearms possession and has 17 priors that include murder, robbery, burglary and narcotics possession according to the NYPD.His last arrest was six days ago for possession of felony narcotics and resisting arrest.ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN VICIOUS TIMES SQUARE ATTACK ON NYPD COPS WILL SPEND YEAR IN JAIL WITH PLEA DEALDuring a news conference, officials said that they responded to a 911 call at 5:35 p.m. about

It's been 14 days since the Democrats have had to face the truth. They stink worse than the Capitol's men's room after Jerry Nadler's lunch of curry clam soup. Poor Jerry.We've talked about what the winners can do now. What about the losers? And there are losers. But it's not the ones having public meltdowns. They're victims, too. They're no different than a hypochondriac being told that their pimple is a tumor. I'm talking about the party elites like Jamie Raskin, Adam Schiff or David Muir, the idiots who fueled all those lies.CNN HOST SAYS LIBERAL MEDIA'S ‘CONSTANT BROWBEATING’ ABOUT TRUMP IS

An Italian village is offering a special deal to Americans looking for a reprieve following President-elect Donald Trump's election victory by offering homes for as little as 1 Euro.Located in the countryside of Sardinia, Italy, the ancient town of Ollolai recently launched a "Live in Ollolai" initiative offering the special deal in a bid to attract Americans seeking refuge following Trump's win against Vice President Kamala Harris.The rural community released a statement on its website saying: "Are you worn out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities? It’s time to start building your

The Miami Dolphins have battled their fair share of turbulence this season.At one point, the Dolphins owned a 2-6 record. However, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's return from injury has stabilized the team's offense and has helped Miami win its past two games. During the offseason, former Miami Hurricanes star Calais Campbell decided to return to South Florida and signed with the Dolphins.The six-time Pro Bowler is in the midst of his 17th NFL season, and the experienced veteran defensive tackle has made a profound impact on the 2024 Dolphins — if you ask one of his teammates. Tight end Jonnu Smith recently

Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called President-elect Trump a "threat to everything that is sensible," while claiming Trump wants to dismantle public education and create a system of "upheaval and chaos."Johnson spoke to reporters Tuesday and took the opportunity to weigh in on his feelings about the incoming president, especially his stance on immigration and sanctuary cities.The mayor acknowledged the country’s challenge with immigration policy, suggesting Trump pass laws instead of making threats."We're still a welcoming city. That did not change on Nov. 5, and it doesn't change based upon who's in the White House and whether you are seeking

Fox News host Jesse Watters broke down why the media is trying to regain access to President-elect Trump and his incoming administration on "Jesse Watters Primetime."JESSE WATTERS: Men are acting like men. Women are acting like women. Walls are being built and statues are going to stay up. Even Gavin Newsom wants to be a part of the story, but he keeps cold-calling Trump and can't seem to get through.Maybe Gavin should just show up at Mar-a-Lago and knock on the door like Mika and Joe. That's what Gavin did with Biden. He just showed up at the White House

Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables' wife Julie is fighting another bout with cancer. The Venables family initially learned of Julie's cancer diagnosis in 2023. She underwent two procedures, one in August and another in November.During his weekly coach's show, Venables revealed Julie's cancer returned several months ago. Julie has spent time in Norman, Oklahoma, and New York since May. She underwent surgery to remove a tumor, but Venables noted that she is doing "amazing."Julie spoke with The Oklahoman earlier this year and prior to her second diagnosis and said she had "zero cancer" and felt she was in good health.CLICK HERE

Pro women's soccer players Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis, who are in a same-sex relationship, announced that Mewis is pregnant with their first child in an Instagram post on Sunday. Just one day later, the team who Kerr plays for, Chelsea FC, released a statement addressing alleged "abuse" that the players received after the announcement. "There is no place in society for any form of discrimination and we will not accept any abuse directed towards our players, staff or supporters," the statement read, per Reuters. "We are extremely proud to be a diverse, inclusive club that celebrates and welcomes people from all

The Duke of Sussex is debuting his new tattoo, courtesy of country star Jelly Roll.  A social media video shared on the Invictus Games Instagram account, showed Prince Harry sitting in a tattoo parlor when Jelly Roll shows up to give him some ink. "Do you know I could not believe it when they called me and told me Prince Harry wanted to get a tattoo today, and he wanted me to give him his first tattoo?" Jelly Roll said to Harry's surprise.PRINCE HARRY CHEERS ON WOUNDED WARRIORS AT INVICTUS GAMESThe "Wild Ones" singer explained he thought he was giving the