The Fox News Politics newsletter provides the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. In recent events, the White House condemned antisemitism at Columbia University. Former lawmaker George Santos is offering cameos in his drag queen persona. Former President Trump was fined $9,000 for violating a gag order during the NY v. Trump trial in Manhattan.
The judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial in Manhattan lamented not being able to fine former President Trump more than $1,000 for each violation of his gag order amid the trial. Judge Juan Merchan fined Trump $9,000 for violating the gag order that bans him from speaking publicly about witnesses and family members of court officials. If Trump continues to violate the order, he could face “incarceratory punishment.”
The White House has condemned antisemitism and violent anti-Israel actions at Columbia University, stating that there is “no place in America” for such behavior. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis is touting a lawsuit in Florida seeking to block Biden’s Title IX changes. Experts are warning of potential Senate gridlock with the possible retirements of Senators Romney, Sinema, and Manchin.
Former lawmaker George Santos is offering Cameo videos in his drag queen alter ego as part of his latest scheme. Conservative groups are hesitant about a House push for college antisemitism monitors. Stefanik has filed an ethics complaint against Jack Smith and accuses him of election meddling. House Democrats are vowing to block Marjorie Taylor Greene from ousting Johnson.
Former President Trump decries agitators at Columbia University and compared the situation to the unrest in Charlottesville. The judge in NY v. Trump trial expresses regret over not being able to fine Trump more for violating the gag order. A ruling was made on Trump’s request to attend his son’s graduation. California’s population has grown for the first time in three years. A Democratic governor in a red state wins a battle over banning minor transgender surgeries. Additionally, a former NSA worker was sentenced to 21 years for trying to sell secrets to Russia.
