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…
–What to expect as Republicans try to salvage spending package, avoid government shutdown
–Georgia appeals court disqualifies DA Fani Willis and her team from Trump election interference case
–Paris Hilton-backed bill aimed at stopping abuse at child treatment facilities heads to Biden’s desk
Dr. Paul’s Prescription for Treating ‘Uniparty’
The chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill is putting House Speaker Mike Johnson’s, R-La., leadership under the spotlight and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has floated the idea of replacing him with Elon Musk, President-elect Trump’s pick to co-chair his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Paul took to Musk’s X on Thursday morning to pitch the idea of the tech billionaire taking the House speaker’s gavel, noting that the speaker does not need to be a sitting member of Congress.
“The Speaker of the House need not be a member of Congress… Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk… think about it… nothing’s impossible. (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka ‘uniparty,’ lose their ever-lovin’ minds),” wrote Paul, a staunchly libertarian conservative on fiscal matters…Read more
Speaker Mike Johnson, left, may face a leadership battle over his handling of the spending bill, with Sen. Rand Paul suggesting he be replaced by Elon Musk. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images, left, and Antonio Masiello/Getty Images, right. )
White House
COMPETING PRIORITIES: Biden sets economy-wide climate target: reducing emissions 61-66 percent in 2035 from 2005 levels…Read more
HEADING FOR THE EXIT: Where’s Biden? Lame-duck president slammed for ‘quiet quitting’ amid major government funding battle…Read more
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Wednesday marks the 52nd anniversary of the car crash that killed Joe Biden’s first wife Neilia Hunter Biden and 13-month-old daughter Naomi. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
‘BAD DAYS’: Biden admin officials noticed stamina issues in president’s first few months in office: report…Read more
Trump Transition
‘ENTIRELY DEAD’: Trump cheers disqualification of ‘corrupt’ Fani Willis, says case is ‘entirely dead’…Read more
KENNEDY CAUCUS: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ caucus launched by Sen Marshall after RFK Jr meeting…Read more
THREAT TO SAFETY: DOJ seeks to block Jan. 6 defendants from attending Trump inauguration…Read more
