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Presidents past and present have decorated the White House with breathtaking Christmas trees. Former President Benjamin Harrison is recognized by the White House Historical Society as the first person to display a Christmas tree in the White House, installing one in the second-floor Oval Room in 1889. According to the White House Historical Society, the first Christmas tree in the White House was decorated with candles for Mr. Harrison’s grandson. Former President Theodore Roosevelt was president before Christmas trees became a staple of White House holiday festivities. (Bobaku Tsushinsha/Getty Images)President Franklin D. Roosevelt sold Christmas trees to local residents on…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday launched a new billboard campaign warning potential illegal immigrants of the “terrifying” realities of human trafficking, violence and the dangers they face if they attempt to enter the country illegally. Announced.Abbott said the state has placed dozens of signs across Mexico and Central America with warnings in multiple languages.”We’re here to expose the truth to migrants who are thinking of coming here, and the truth to the traffickers who prey on so many women and children along the way.” Ta. “The message is: don’t take a dangerous trip just to get arrested and deported.”Abbott,…

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter. Get the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and other Fox News politics content.what’s happening here…- What to expect as Republicans seek to avoid a government shutdown and salvage spending measures-Georgia Court of Appeals strips prosecutor Fani Willis and her team from Trump election interference caseA bill aimed at stopping abuse in child treatment facilities backed by Paris Hilton will be submitted to Biden’s desk.Dr. Paul’s prescription for treating “uniparties”The chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill has put the leadership of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the spotlight,…

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday filed a notice of defamation suit against a former aide who previously filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, claiming he was defamed in the process.“The essence of this lawsuit is the suffering that Governor Cuomo has suffered and continues to suffer as a result of the false statements made by Mr. Bennett and his representatives on December 9, 2024, that Governor Cuomo “engaged in sexual conduct.” “The purpose of this lawsuit is to recover compensatory and punitive damages for serious injuries and losses “harassed Bennett,” the legal notice Cuomo filed against…

House Republicans reached an agreement on a backup plan to avoid a government shutdown by Friday’s deadline.Sources told Fox News Digital that the deal would extend current government funding levels by three months and suspend the debt ceiling that President-elect Trump had called for for two years.President Trump praised the agreement minutes after Fox News Digital reported on it.The deal also includes aid for farmers and about $110 billion in disaster relief funding for Americans affected by storms Helen and Milton.Conservatives revolt over government funding plan, with Johnson facing rival speakership Congressman Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks as House Majority Leader…

EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore ICE Removal Operations officials arrested eight immigrants Thursday in suburban Maryland, including four convicted child sex abusers and a murderer. The arrest occurred during an exclusive interview with a government agency on Fox News. One of the arrested immigrants was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor and exposing herself in public several times. Another immigrant from the Philippines was previously convicted of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl.One immigrant convicted of murder was living in the U.S. on a permanent resident visa, according to ICE.Immigrant crime issue, Biden administration, Democratic Party’s “courtesy”: Congressman. pete session ICE officers conduct…

Justice Department lawyers are asking a federal judge to deny a Jan. 6 petition from at least two defendants seeking to return to the nation’s capital in time for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.Cindy Young, who was convicted of four misdemeanors for their involvement in the Capitol riot, and Russell Taylor, who pled guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy, despite the following stipulations in their sentencing: Regardless, he petitioned the court to allow him to return to Washington, D.C. Let them stay away. “Despite Mr. Young’s self-proclaimed statement that he ‘does not pose a danger to the community,’ Mr. Young…

Deportations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will catch up to Trump-era levels in fiscal year 2024, just as the number of undocumented immigrants not in ICE custody surges to new highs.ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries in fiscal year 2024, according to ICE’s annual report released Thursday. Of those, 32.7% had a criminal record, and 237 were known or suspected terrorists.This is a significant increase from more than 142,000 people in fiscal 2023 and approximately 72,000 in fiscal 2022. In fiscal 2020, the last year of the Trump administration and coinciding with the coronavirus pandemic, approximately 185,000…

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next month, what kind of foreign policy can Americans expect during his second term in the Oval Office?J. Michael Waller, a senior strategic analyst at the Security Policy Center, suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital that President Trump would pursue an “America first foreign policy,” echoing Biden’s approach. He described it as “America’s last.”Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has urged the soon-to-be commander-in-chief to significantly increase military spending to shore up the country’s “hard power.”The longtime lawmaker also warned against an isolationist approach to foreign policy, writing…

When the federal government closes its doors, Americans will get a glimpse of an issue that has been debated in Washington for years. The question is, “How much government is too much?” Here’s what happens during a partial government shutdown. This typically happens when Congress fails to pass a new bill authorizing the spending.Federal agencies and services deemed “essential” will cease operations, while “essential” services are expected to continue functioning. Examples of “critical” agencies include national security, border patrol, law enforcement, and disaster response. Additionally, funding for certain programs such as Social Security and some institutions such as the Post…