Trump administration scores win as Supreme Court approves deportations to third countries
The Supreme Court on Thursday handed President Donald Trump a key immigration win, clearing the way for the deportation of eight migrants from Djibouti to South Sudan, a country not listed in their original removal orders. In a short, unsigned opinion, the justices granted the administration’s request to “clarify” a prior ruling, confirming that their June 23 stay of a lower court injunction also blocked a follow-up remedial order issued May 21. That remedial order had required the government to give the migrants notice and a chance to raise claims under the Convention Against Torture before being sent to a third country. SUPREME COURT SIDES AGAINST MIGRANT IN DEPORTATION CASE “The motion for clarification is granted,” the court wrote. “The May 21 remedial order cannot now be used to enforce an injunction that our stay rendered unenforceable”. The decision gives the Trump administration a green light to move forward with third-country deportations under its executive order, even to destinations not previously clarified in court-approved removal documents. Earlier, a district judge had found the government violated its April injunction by failing to provide a “meaningful opportunity” for six of the migrants to make their case against removal. The Supreme Court stayed that injunction in June, and Thursday’s clarification makes clear the lower court’s follow-up order can’t stand either. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented sharply, accusing the court of enabling deportations that could lead to torture or death. SUPREME COURT RULES ON TRUMP’S THIRD-COUNTRY DEPORTATIONS, IN MAJOR TEST FOR PRESIDENT “Today’s order clarifies only one thing: Other litigants must follow the rules, but the administration has the Supreme Court on speed dial. Respectfully, I dissent,” Sotomayor wrote. “The Government seeks to nullify [basic rights] by deporting noncitizens to potentially dangerous countries without notice or the opportunity to assert a fear of torture.” The ruling strengthens the Trump administration’s hand as it enforces its third-country deportation policy. The Department of Homeland Security celebrated the ruling, releasing a statement Thursday afternoon: “These sickos will be in South Sudan by Independence Day,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “A win for the rule of law, safety and security of the American people.” The eight individuals include violent offenders with convictions for murder, robbery, armed assault, and sex crimes involving minors. Among them are Enrique Arias-Hierro, convicted of homicide and armed robbery, Jose Manuel Rodriguez-Quinones, convicted of attempted first-degree murder; and Kyaw Mya and Nyo Myint, both convicted of serious sex offenses involving minors or vulnerable victims. DHS referred to them as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” being removed by ICE under Trump’s executive authority. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X regarding the ruling, writing, “This is another incredible victory for America. Thank you to the Supreme Court for ruling on the side of law and order, and affirming the executive authority of the President.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “Today’s decision makes clear it is district court judges who are defying Supreme Court orders, not the Trump administration,” David Warrington, White House Counsel wrote in an email to Fox News Digital. “This decision is a clear rebuke of such judicial overreach.”
Scoop: Ramaswamy pledges to spend at least $30M of his money in Ohio’s race for governor
FIRST ON FOX: Vivek Ramaswamy is putting his money where his mouth is. The multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur and business leader fueled his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination with over $30 million of his own money. And in a Fox News Digital interview Thursday, Ramaswamy revealed that when it comes to his 2026 Republican campaign for Ohio governor, “we are prepared to invest at the same scale or greater.” “Whatever is required to ensure that we’re successful in really leading the state to the next level,” Ramaswamy said. “Losing this race is not an option. Winning is the only option, and we’re going to win it. And I think that that will require resources of every form.” CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING ON VIVEK RAMASWAMY Ramaswamy was interviewed the day after his campaign announced that he had raised nearly $10 million in a little over four months since he announced his gubernatorial candidacy in late February. Ramaswamy’s campaign touted that the money raked in set a “record for the largest first-quarter fundraising total in state history.” “I think it says that we have unprecedented support in our state, and that is a beautiful thing to see this early in a Republican race,” Ramswamy said. “And I think that that’s a powerful signal of unity.” RAMASWAMY LAUNCHES BID FOR OHIO GOVERNOR Ramaswamy, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, noted he’s the only major Republican candidate right now in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Mike DeWine. “I’m running unopposed in a Republican primary in a state that is certainly leaning reliably red, and I’m proud to say that we have united, not just the Republicans in Ohio, but we are beginning to draw support from a wide range of nontraditional Republican backers, entrepreneurs, younger people,” he added. State Attorney General Dave Yost launched a gubernatorial campaign but dropped out of the race in May. Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a former longtime Ohio State University head football coach who later served as president of Youngstown State University, said earlier this year he was considering a run for governor. But speculation surrounding Tressel has faded in recent weeks after his initial comments were not followed by any announcement. Asked if he has any concerns about facing a competitive primary, Ramaswamy said, “None, zero.” “I like Jim a lot. He and I have had some great conversations, none of which were about this race,” Ramaswamy said. “I actually consider him to be a guy who is bringing a great spirit and tenor to Ohio. And I view Coach Tressel as an asset that I want to see our state continue to use to revive our sense of unity and spirit and ambition and pursuit of success.” TOP JD VANCE POLITICAL ADVISERS TO PLAY KEY ROLES IN RAMASWAMY CAMPAIGN In the race for the Democratic nomination in the onetime battleground turned red state, former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton launched a gubernatorial bid in January. But all eyes are on former longtime Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who narrowly lost his Senate seat in last year’s election to GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno. Brown is thought to be a potential candidate in either the Senate or gubernatorial races. Ramaswamy said he “would love the Democrats to have a competitive primary while I continue to run unopposed in this race.” But he suggested it didn’t matter who the Democrats nominate because “it’s not who we’re running against, it’s what we’re actually running for.” “I think we have incredible strength,” he added before predicting “that we’re going to defeat whoever we are up against by, I believe, a decisive margin.” The 39-year-old Ramaswamy launched his presidential campaign in February 2023 and quickly saw his stock rise as he went from a long shot to a contender for the Republican nomination, as part of a field of candidates challenging Trump. He campaigned on what he called an “America First 2.0” agenda and was one of Trump’s biggest supporters in the field of rivals, calling Trump the “most successful president in our century.” Ramaswamy dropped his White House bid early last year after a distant fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses and quickly endorsed Trump, becoming a top surrogate on the campaign trail. Trump, in the days after his November presidential election victory, named Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, along with Ramaswamy, to steer the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency initiative, better known as DOGE. But in January, as Trump was inaugurated, the new administration announced Ramaswamy was no longer serving at DOGE. Ramaswamy’s exit cleared the way for Musk, Trump’s top donor and, at the time, a key ally, to steer DOGE without having to share the limelight. Ramaswamy quickly moved toward launching a run for governor. Ramaswamy was raised in Evendale, Ohio, in suburban Cincinnati by parents who emigrated from India. His father worked as an engineer at General Electric Aviation, and his mother was a geriatric psychiatrist. Ramaswamy and his family live in suburban Columbus. The candidate noted that “one of my core areas of focus that I think is really resonating, is elevating the standards of educational achievement in our state.” “The No. 1 issue that I see resonating across the board, in a non-partisan manner, is the recognition that we are in the middle of this educational achievement crisis,” he added. And Ramaswamy insisted that “anybody who’s a parent, or even anybody who’s a young person recently graduating from school, recognizes that this is going to be an issue that we have to turn around, to preserve our place, the leading country in the world, and that is the project that we are going to make Ohio ground zero for in the United States.” Fox News’ Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report
Trump administration swarms SCOTUS with emergency requests and sees surprising success
The Supreme Court ended its term last week, but the justices aren’t done yet, partly due to a legal blitz President Donald Trump has strategically deployed in his second term, one that’s proven surprisingly effective in advancing his sweeping agenda. Lawyers for the Trump administration filed their 20th emergency application to the Supreme Court Thursday in just a 23-week period. The dizzying pace of applications comes as the administration looks to advance some of Trump’s sweeping policy actions. And, in many cases, the court’s 6-3 majority has given the administration the green light to proceed. JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMIN FROM TARGETING DEMOCRATIC LAW FIRM AFTER ATTORNEYS WARN OF FIRM’S DEMISE The high court has ruled in Trump’s favor in the majority of emergency applications, allowing the administration to proceed with its ban on transgender service members in the military, its termination of millions of dollars in Education Department grants and its firing of probationary employees across the federal government, among many other actions. Like most emergency orders, the rulings are often unsigned, giving little indication what the justices might be thinking. WHO IS JAMES BOASBERG, THE US JUDGE AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP’S DEPORTATION EFFORTS? Emergency applications — and the Supreme Court’s responses — aren’t meant to offer lasting relief. But Trump has found success using a “move fast and break things” strategy to push key requests through the court’s so-called “shadow” docket. For context, Trump has filed more emergency applications in five months than his predecessors did in years. Former President Joe Biden submitted just 19 over his entire term, while presidents Obama and George W. Bush filed only eight combined during their time in office. FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PAY ‘UNLAWFULLY’ RESTRICTED USAID FUNDS In the interim, the strategy has allowed him to enforce many of the sweeping executive orders he signed upon taking office. These orders were met with hundreds of lawsuits across the country and blocked by many lower courts, prompting the administration to appeal them, again and again, through the federal judiciary. For now, those near-term wins have energized Trump allies, allowing them to press forward with a blitz of executive actions and claim “victory,” however temporary. The approach allows Trump to advance major policy priorities without relying on a slow-moving Congress.
Dem ignites showdown after declaring GOP is only pro-life so kids can grow up and ‘get shot in school’
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Democrat, sparked a firestorm during Tuesday’s House Rules Committee hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, accusing pro-life Republicans of caring only about children during infancy. Frost, who represents Orlando and is the first Gen Z member of Congress, was seated as a witness in the hearing when he described how gun violence shaped his decision to seek public office and made the remark that sparked the uproar. The situation heated up after ranking member James McGovern, D-Mass., said it “blows my mind there’s more passion and energy” in Congress for Second Amendment advocacy than healthcare access for cancer patients, an apparent reference to Medicaid-centric debate on the budget bill. ILHAN OMAR QUASHES SENATE BID RUMORS WITH RE-ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT “That tells you all you need to know about the difference between Republicans and Democrats on this,” McGovern said, yielding to Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M. Leger Fernandez said Democrats have been the party of pursuing their “convictions,” citing former Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama knowing he’d be beaten by police for protesting in support of civil rights before ceding the floor to Frost. Frost said he got involved in politics at age 15 after the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut and was one mile from the Pulse Nightclub when 49 people were murdered there. “[Shooter Omar Mateen] didn’t like them because they were gay and Latino. Three months later, I survived an instance of gun violence in Downtown Orlando.” Frost, a progressive who, while not a member of “The Squad,” has said he has “plenty of love and admiration” for the group, went on to claim gun rights groups want to lobby Congress to pass amendments to “sell more guns” even if “more people [are] dying.” FAR-LEFT LAWMAKER BREAKS SILENCE AFTER UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POST IGNITES FIRESTORM He claimed former President Joe Biden worked to reduce gun violence and contrasted that with his pointed allegation of Republicans. “They say they’re pro-life because they want the baby to be born, go to school and get shot in the school. Die in the schools, die on the streets,” he said, before being cut off by an enraged Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. Foxx began slamming her gavel and reprimanding Frost, though her initial comments could not be discerned because her microphone was not on. “You’ve gone over the cliff. We are all going to be quiet now,” she commanded. “I meant every word,” Frost retorted. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., made a motion to strike Frost’s words after Foxx suggested she wanted the same. But Scott soon relented when Foxx said it “might be better to leave them on” the record for the public to view. “You are not going to come into this room and impugn our integrity. You will not. We are pro-life people from conception to natural death; most of us are. “Don’t you come in here and say we want to preserve life so people can get shot,” the Smoky Mountains congresswoman added. Foxx adjourned the hearing shortly after Leger Fernández used up her remaining time, but the fireworks weren’t over just yet. As lawmakers and witnesses stood up, Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., called out, “I might remind my Democrat colleagues of Proverbs 13:5,” prompting a raised murmur on the left side of the dais. “You can add [Proverbs] 14:5 to that too,” Clyde added after Rep. Deborah Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., reprimanded Scott for using the term “Democrat Party” instead of “Democratic Party.” The shorter name largely originated as a pejorative from former Rep. Joe McCarthy, R-Wis., during his investigations into the creeping of communism into American society and institutions. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The term “Democrat Party” was preferred to “Democratic” by former radio icon Rush Limbaugh and occasionally President Donald Trump. Proverbs 13:5 says, “The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.” Clyde’s second referenced Bible passage said, “A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.”
Fox News Politics Newsletter: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passed by Congress
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… – Pentagon says Iran strikes set back nuclear program by 2 years – Noncitizens get ‘only limited’ due process rights: Conservative legal expert – Resurfaced video shows NYC mayoral hopeful saying he wants to replace private homes with communal living Congress officially passed President Donald Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill” on Thursday afternoon after back-to-back sleepless sessions for both the House and Senate. The massive agenda bill now goes to Trump’s desk to be signed into law just in time for Republicans’ self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. The bill – which advances Trump’s policies on tax, the border, defense, energy and the national debt – narrowly passed the House of Representatives in a mostly party-line vote. All but two Republicans, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., voted for the bill, which passed 218 – 214… READ MORE. STOCKPILE STRATEGY: Colby’s China-focused Pentagon playbook sparks Ukraine arms freeze RUSSIAN DEFIANCE: Putin rebuffs Trump in call, vows to press on with Ukraine war ATOMIC KNOCKOUT: Pentagon says Iran strikes set back nuclear program by 2 years BROUGHT TO JUSTICE: How the DOJ carried out a $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown JUDICIAL OVERREACH: Noncitizens get ‘only limited’ due process rights: Conservative legal expert ‘NEEDED CHANGE’: Rubio-run State Department dumps Biden-era DEI hiring criteria, replaces with ‘fidelity’ ROGUE RULING?: Legal expert reveals how Trump admin can deport major anti-Israel activist CALLED SHOT: Justice Alito’s warning about nationwide injunction ‘loophole’ looms over Trump cases BORDER BATTLEGROUND: Troops at the border: How the military’s role in immigration enforcement has exploded under Trump SOCIALISM VISION: Resurfaced video shows NYC mayoral hopeful saying he wants to replace private homes with communal living CLOSING UP SHOP: From New York to Arizona, migrant facilities shuttering in wake of Trump’s border crackdown Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
Fox News Poll: Voter sentiment on AI improves, but skepticism remains
As large tech companies continue to take the lead implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their platforms and workplaces, the latest Fox News national survey finds that while positive reviews of AI have increased, many remain skeptical about its role in society. The survey, released Thursday, finds 43% view AI technology as a good thing for society, up 5 points from April 2023. Still, nearly half of voters, 47%, think AI is bad for society — about where it was two years ago (46% bad in April 2023). FOX NEWS POLL: 6 IN 10 ARE PROUD OF US TODAY – THE MOST IN MORE THAN A DECADE Overall, urban voters (60%), nonwhite voters (56%), voters under age 45 (53%), and men (52%) are those most likely to say AI is a good thing, while rural voters (55%), White voters (51%), voters ages 45 and over (49%), and women (55%) are likely to say it’s a bad thing. Views are mixed among Democrats (44% good, 46% bad), while Republicans are more likely to say AI is good (47%, 42%). A majority of Independents think it’s bad (34% good vs. 58% bad). When voters are asked what their first reaction is to AI, without the aid of a list, 43% offer a negative response, up 8 points since 2023. The most common answers include fear (15%), distrust (15%), or general negativity (13%). Only 3% of voters say the possibility that AI will threaten jobs is their first reaction. Positive feelings also increased, as 26% react warmly, up 8 points since 2023. Those responses include innovation (11%), general positivity (10%), and cautious optimism (5%). FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS VIEW LEGAL IMMIGRATION AS HELPFUL, FAVOR DEPORTING THOSE WHO ARE HERE ILLEGALLY Others have mixed feelings about AI (9%), or point out the potential for abuse (4%), confusion surrounding AI (2%), the need for regulation (2%), privacy concerns (2%), the similarity between AI to science fiction (1%), and the need for more research (1%). “Voters are all over the map when it comes to artificial intelligence,” says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts the Fox News survey with Democrat Chris Anderson. “But there has been a slight increase in comfort and positivity as people come to grips with a world with A.I.” Overall, 27% say they use AI platforms regularly, either daily (11%) or weekly (16%), while another 15% say monthly. A majority (57%) says they use it rarely (19%) or never (38%). Those most likely to use AI regularly are nonwhite men (48% daily/weekly), Hispanic voters (45%), urban voters (43%), and voters under age 45 (40%). Those least likely are rural voters (13% daily/weekly), Independents (15%), women ages 45 and over (16%), and Whites without a degree (17%). Voters who see AI as bad for society are more likely to say they use it rarely (77%) than those who consider AI as a good thing to say they use it regularly (47%). By a 21-point margin, more feel confident they can determine whether something they read, see, or hear was created by AI rather than a human (60% confident, 39% not). The opposite is true when it comes to government regulation. A majority lack confidence that the government can properly regulate AI (38% confident can regulate, 62% not confident). More Republicans (52%) think the government can properly regulate AI than Democrats (30%) and Independents (25%), while majorities of each group are confident they can identify artificial intelligence content. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Conducted June 13-16, 2025, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,003 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (149) and cellphones (566) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (288). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis and voter file data.
GOP lawmakers rebuke Elon Musk’s primary threats, say Trump’s legislation ‘something we’ve got to do’
As lawmakers march toward a vote on President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” House Republicans aren’t too worried about primary threats from tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, who once served as the head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been highly critical of the president’s legislative agenda. He had remained quiet about the bill until earlier this week when Senate Republicans were making strides to pass it. “We don’t take threats lightly up here,” Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., told Fox News Digital. “And, you know, Elon, we appreciate all the work he did with DOGE — and he did some fine work, some great work — but at the same time, this is something we’ve got to do.” JEFFRIES STALLS TRUMP’S ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ FOR HOURS AFTER HOUSE GOP MUTINY BREAKTHROUGH Musk again returned to bemoan Republicans for supporting the legislative behemoth for its staggering $3.3 trillion price tag and the impact it would have on the nation’s already massive, $37 trillion debt. He went so far as to threaten to back primary challengers against any Republican that voted for the bill. It wouldn’t be the first time that Musk has been involved — he dumped millions into Trump’s campaign last year. Now, House Republicans are gearing up to vote after hours of delays, negotiations and a near record-breaking amount of open floor time in the lower chamber. Additionally, many don’t care about Musk’s threats. TRUMP CALLS OUT REPUBLICAN HOLDOUTS AS HOUSE PROCEDURAL VOTE ON MEGABILL REMAINS OPEN: ‘COSTING YOU VOTES!’ Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mi., told Fox News Digital that he was focused on doing the best “we could do, which is, frankly, better than what Elon Musk did.” “I don’t worry about Elon Musk,” he said. “I do know that DOGE found some good things that we needed to remedy in this government. But the $2 trillion that Elon said he was going to find, he didn’t.” Musk took particular issue with the Senate’s changes to the bill, too, and slammed it for adding trillions to the deficit. Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C., noted that the bill cuts north of $1.5 trillion in an effort to help offset the cost of extending or making permanent Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. TRUMP’S ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’ STALLS IN HOUSE AMID CONSERVATIVE MUTINY THREATS “I appreciate Mr. Musk’s motivation,” he told Fox News Digital. “I appreciate his focus on debt reduction, and I hope he’ll take a step back and realize that we’re still all on the same team here.” While the Senate’s changes, particularly to Medicaid and a reduction in the rollback of green energy subsidies from former President Joe Biden‘s Inflation Reduction Act, among other cost-driving issues, gave fiscal hawks in the House heartburn, House Republican leadership is confident that the bill will pass.
He’s not running again in 2028, but Trump’s returning to this crucial presidential nominating state
President Donald Trump returns to Iowa Thursday evening. But his stop in the state that for half a century has held the lead-off contest in the race for the Republican presidential nomination is about 2026 rather than 2028. Trump will headline a Fourth of July eve event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to kick off America250, a series of yearlong celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Longtime Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann told Fox News it’s no surprise that the president picked Iowa to kick off celebrations of America’s independence. TRUMP ANNOUNCES HE’LL KICK OFF INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND WITH ‘VERY SPECIAL’ PATRIOTIC EVENT “We’ve always had a special relationship with the president,” Kaufmann told Fox News Digital, as he noted that Trump carried the one-time general election battleground turned red state in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. Kaurfmann said Trump’s stop in Iowa “is very symbolic, but it’s also very telling of what is important to him and I really believe he’s starting here because not only does he love Iowa, but he believes in the heartland. I think this is a huge message that he’s sending to everyone that he hasn’t forgotten who brought him to the dance.” TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RELEASES VIDEO SERIES LEADING UP TO AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY: ‘ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE’ Veteran Iowa-based Republican consultant Nicole Schlinger said “it’s no surprise” that the president has “chosen to kick off America 250 at the best state fairgrounds in the country.” “From the day his helicopter first landed here in 2015, Trump has had a special connection with Iowa. He’s straight-talking, hardworking and unapologetically proud of our country – just like Iowans,” Schlinger added. “Starting America’s 250th in Iowa is a reminder that the road to our future runs through the heartland.” Trump is no stranger to the fairgrounds. Presidential candidate Trump walked through the crowds at the famed state fair in 2015 and 2023, and he held large rallies at the fairgrounds just ahead of the 2016 Iowa caucuses and again in October 2021. Trump’s trip will also spark speculation about 2028. “Trump 2028” hats are available for $50 and T-shirts that read “Trump 2028 (Re-write the Rules),” sell for $36 on the Trump Organization’s website. But the rules are quite clear: The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts presidents to two terms in office. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THESE SIX REPUBLICANS AS 2028 TALK STARTS TO HEAT UP And after months of flirting with running for a third term in the White House, Trump appears to be ruling out another campaign. Despite touting strong support in the MAGA world for a 2028 run for re-election, the president in a May interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” said, “I’m not looking at that.” “I’ll be an eight-year president,” Trump added. “I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important.” But Trump’s 2028 flirtations, which he said weren’t a joke, and his sweeping moves since the start of his second tour of duty in the White House are keeping the spotlight firmly on him, averting any lame-duck talk and putting a damper on any early moves by those in the Republican Party hoping to succeed the president. The race for the next GOP presidential nomination won’t get underway until Trump’s ready to share the spotlight, and he recently said it’s “far too early” to begin holding those discussions. But Trump also added, “I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican, to carry it forward.” Vice President JD Vance is presumed to be the extremely early frontrunner in the race to be the next GOP standard-bearer. But other Republican politicians, with a likely eye to 2028, already have made stops in Iowa. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who ran unsuccessfully for the 2016 GOP nomination, and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, already have visited Iowa in 2025. And Govs. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas stopped in the Hawkeye State in July. Kaufmann, pointing to Vance, noted, “I’ve said on multiple occasions that the vice president certainly has a standing invitation.” And Kaufmann, addressing the early 2028 trips to Iowa, highlighted that “it’s 24-7 here, 365 days a year. It’s exactly how we want it and I think our folks are ready for the challenge yet again.”
Jeffries sparks social media firestorm with ‘low energy’ pic holding baseball bat opposing Trump bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was mocked by conservatives online after posting a picture holding a baseball bat and promising to push back against President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” “House Democrats will keep the pressure on Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill,” Jeffries posted on Instagram on Wednesday, along with a photo of himself holding a Louisville Slugger and standing in his office. The post was widely criticized by conservatives. “Low energy,” Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., posted on X. HAKEEM JEFFRIES SAYS NYC HOPEFUL MAMDANI NEEDS TO ‘CLARIFY’ HIS POSITION ON ‘GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA’ “I guess, ‘union thug,’ is a vibe choice,” author Chad Felix Greene posted on X. “Nah, we beat the Dems at that too,” Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., posted on X along with a photo of him helping the Republicans beat the Democrats at the annual congressional baseball game. “I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to say he may be the worst congressional leader in modern history,” GOP communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X. PELOSI’S STOCK TRADING LEGACY HAUNTS DEMOCRATS AS JEFFRIES SLAMS GOP FRESHMAN’S ‘THIEVERY’ “Incitement to violence is all they have left,” Security Studies Group President Jim Hanson posted on X. “What exactly does he mean by this? Is this a threat?” White House deputy press secretary Abigail Marone posted on X. “Beta,” Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wis., posted on X. “The gap between how much charisma he has and how much he thinks he has could fill the Grand Canyon,” Targeted Victory President Matt Gorman posted on X. “Sir, please put the Louisville Slugger DOWN,” Sean Southard, communications director for Montana GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte, posted on X. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Jeffries’ office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. After posting, Jeffries appears to have changed the photo’s caption to, “Protecting your healthcare is as American as baseball, motherhood and apple pie.” Republicans and Democrats debated Trump’s signature reconciliation package all night on Wednesday, and the discussions continued into Thursday morning, where Republicans are expected to have the necessary votes to pass the legislation. Jeffries gave a marathon speech on the House floor that was given a standing ovation from Democrats but criticized by Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance, who posted on X that the speech was actually driving undecided Republicans to support the bill. “GOP Congressman just texted me: ‘I was undecided on the bill but then I watched Hakeem Jeffries performance and now I’m a firm yes,’” Vance posted. Fox News Digital’s Kiera McDonald and Olivia Patel contributed to this report.
Noncitizens get ‘only limited’ due process rights: Conservative legal expert
FIRST ON FOX: Courts have repeatedly stymied President Donald Trump‘s efforts to quickly remove noncitizens living illegally in the country, but a conservative think tank is warning that the judiciary branch could, at times, be overstepping. The Heritage Foundation’s Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the organization and a former Department of Justice official, detailed in a new memorandum how noncitizens’ due process rights are minimal when they are facing deportation. “As provided by Congress and by some court decisions interpreting the Constitution, aliens have only limited due process rights in immigration proceedings,” von Spakovsky wrote in the document, reviewed by Fox News Digital in advance of its publishing. The document makes clear that noncitizens, including illegal immigrants, have the same rights as citizens when it comes to criminal proceedings. If a noncitizen has been charged with a crime, that person is entitled to a lawyer, just like a citizen would be, for example. SEN CHRIS COONS: YOU MIGHT GET DEPORTED IF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUSPENDS DUE PROCESS Outside of that, the legal processes for noncitizens facing deportation vary widely depending on their circumstances. These cases are often handled in immigration courts rather than federal courts. Heritage’s document suggests how due process, a contentious topic at the heart of many of the Trump administration’s immigration-related court cases, should apply to noncitizens in various scenarios. “Those rights differ depending on the status of the aliens and whether they are outside the United States and trying to enter this country or are already in the country, either legally or illegally, as well as their visa or other status,” von Spakovsky wrote. Immigration law allows for near-immediate deportations in cases when a migrant has crossed into the country illegally but is apprehended within two years. “That alien can be removed without a hearing or any other proceeding,” von Spakovsky said. However, he added a caveat that has become a major source of frustration among border control advocates: “unless the alien requests asylum or asserts a credible fear of persecution if returned to his or her native country.” If a migrant requests asylum, a form of protection for a person who fears they will be persecuted if sent back to their home country, an immigration officer, immigration judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and even the federal circuits and Supreme Court could all end up having a say in that migrant’s case before their asylum claim is fully vetted. Critics of the asylum system say it has been roundly abused and that migrants making bogus asylum claims is common practice. They say such claims allow migrants to be released into the country and fall off the government’s radar.” That concern came to a head on Wednesday, when a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a 124-page order blocking the administration from severely limiting asylum claims. The judge said Trump attempted a “wholesale rewriting” of immigration laws. Attorney General Pam Bondi has signaled an appeal is imminent. TRUMP CLAPS BACK AT COURTS FOR ‘INTERFERING’ WITH JOB, ASKS ‘HOW YOU CAN GIVE DUE PROCESS’ TO ILLEGAL MIGRANTS The Heritage Foundation has been a presence in Republican politics for decades and has significant influence over government policy. The organization creates playbooks for presidential administrations, called the “Mandate for Leadership” series, and its most recent one, Project 2025, became a source of controversy during Trump’s campaign. Heritage’s new memorandum comes as due process has become the bane of the administration as it attempts to deliver on Trump’s vows to deport all illegal immigrants. Stephen Miller, Trump’s immigration adviser and White House deputy chief of staff, has been railing against the courts and immigration rights groups, who he claims have overplayed their hand and are illegally derailing Trump’s agenda. “The only process illegals are due is deportation,” Miller wrote online in May. The topic has cropped up in numerous heated, high-profile court cases, many of which remain pending. Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleged he was wrongly deported to El Salvador despite an immigration judge forbidding it. A group of deportees bound for Sudan, but held up in inhumane conditions in Djibouti, argued in court that they got no due process. Additionally, numerous men deported under the Alien Enemies Act to a Salvadoran megaprison have claimed in courts that they were not afforded a chance to contest their removal. Von Spakovsky indicated that the Supreme Court would ultimately continue to decide where lower courts were, or were not, overstepping. JUDGE DENIES REQUEST TO KEEP KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA IN CUSTODY “Federal courts that assume jurisdiction over banned, prohibited, or limited claims by aliens are violating federal law, and the Supreme Court should tell them so,” he wrote. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed noncitizens are entitled to some form of due process. “It is well established that the Fifth Amendment entitles aliens to due process of law in deportation proceedings,” Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in Reno v. Flores in 1993. In an order in April, the Supreme Court cited Scalia’s words when it directed the Trump administration to give “reasonable” notice to the alleged transnational gang members at risk of being deported under the Alien Enemies Act. The high court said those who are subject to the Alien Enemies Act must be given a chance to “seek habeas relief” before they are deported. Habeas corpus petitions are a form of legal recourse for those who believe they have been wrongly detained.