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… -Jack Smith denies politics played any role in Trump prosecutions at House hearing –Four Republicans buck Mike Johnson to join Hakeem Jeffries’ Obamacare push -EXCLUSIVE: First look at ‘MELANIA’ film The Senate sent a colossal defense package to President Donald Trump’s desk...

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is leaving the bureau in January after speculation rose this week concerning his departure. “I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January,” Bongino wrote in an X post Wednesday. “I want to thank President [Donald] Trump, AG [Pam] Bondi, and Director [Kash] Patel for the opportunity to serve with purpose. Most importantly, I want to thank you, my fellow Americans,...