Fox News Politics Newsletter: House votes to release Epstein files

MS NOW senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff highlighted the Trump administration's strategy of using reporters and footage from ICE raids as instruments to promote its immigration agenda, suggesting that this approach manipulates public perception.

The White House recently posted a cartoon on social media depicting Greenlandic mush teams, which has drawn criticism for its association with neo-Nazi and white supremacist imagery. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use of racially charged language by the Trump administration.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has downplayed the death toll from recent protests in Iran, attributing the unrest to an alleged Israeli plot during an interview on Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret Baier'. He dismissed casualty figures as exaggerated and suggested foreign interference as a cause of the turmoil.

The Trump administration has successfully completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million, marking a significant step in U.S.-Venezuela relations. This sale is part of a broader strategy to engage with Venezuelan oil resources amid ongoing tensions.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stated that he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while expressing criticism of the agency's operations under the Trump administration during an interview on Fox News. This statement comes amid rising tensions in Minneapolis following a series of incidents involving ICE.

The Trump administration has announced substantial cuts to funding for substance abuse and mental health programs across the United States, a move that has raised concerns among advocates and service providers about the potential impact on vulnerable populations.

A federal court has upheld California's new congressional map, which was designed to favor Democratic representation, amidst challenges from the Justice Department aimed at voiding the map due to concerns over redistricting practices. This ruling allows the state to proceed with its electoral changes ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

The Supreme Court is set to face a significant test regarding the protection of fairness in women's sports, as various legal challenges and societal debates intensify around the inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive events. This issue has become a focal point in discussions about equity and the integrity of women's sports.