Fox News Politics Newsletter: Walz under fire for axe murderer’s release

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-US appeals court blocks Trump contempt proceedings ordered by Boasberg

-Inside NASA’s fast-track plans for lunar nuclear power and new space stations to outpace global rivals

–Ghislaine Maxwell prison transfer called ‘highly unusual’ by former federal prison official

Republican leader shreds Tim Walz over Minnesota law that freed axe murderer

EXCLUSIVE: The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is blasting Gov. Tim Walz after a man who murdered his family as a teenager was released from prison.

“Once again, Tim Walz proves why he is one of the worst governors in the country,” House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital.

“Not only do his soft-on-crime policies rob victims of the justice they deserve, but they also put the safety of every Minnesotan at risk. Being a self-proclaimed knucklehead doesn’t excuse the chaos he has caused with his dangerous, far-left agenda.”

Emmer, as the GOP whip, is the No. 3 House Republican leader…READ MORE.

White House

CARTEL TAKEDOWN: Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations

IN CUFFS: Kash Patel slams ‘corrupt’ sanctuary sheriff indicted for cannabis company extortion

PARTY HOPPER: EXCLUSIVE: Duncan says Trump’s attacks justify his switch from GOP to Democratic Party: ‘He’s making my case for me’

‘REAL CONSEQUENCES’: Noem, in Illinois, calls out Gov. Pritzker, Chicago’s mayor over their handling of criminal illegal immigrants

World Stage

GLOBAL DEPORT LINKS: List of countries taking in illegal immigrant deportees grows with latest African partners

SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP: US, UK ‘disagree’ on Gaza plan but ‘share’ same goal Vance says ahead of Lammy meeting

Capitol Hill

PATRIOTISM UPROAR: Cuban-born congressman calls for ‘Squad’ member’s removal over ‘Guatemalan before American’ remark

HEATED BATTLE: Former Democratic advisor says party’s rhetoric on redistricting is getting ‘a little out of control’

Across America 

PACS UNDER PROBE: Texas AG investigates Beto O’Rourke PAC over support for quorum-breaking lawmakers

JOB RUNNING: Party of ‘crazies’: Dems comply with outrageous redistricting stunts due to primary threats, state rep says

ON THE RUN: Texas asks Illinois court to enforce arrest warrants for Democratic lawmakers

BREAKING POINT: Chicago’s budget shortfall puts spotlight on Mamdani’s ‘socialism’ agenda for New York City

CASH CLASH: Georgia attorney general sues GOP opponent in governor’s race over campaign financing

PUBLIC SCHOOL CRISIS: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lambasted for new ‘disastrous policy’ requiring mental health screenings for kids

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