Interim UT-Austin president seeks to walk fine line between faculty and lawmakers’ concerns
Jim Davis told professors he’ll share their concerns with lawmakers about proposals that would increase oversight on curricula and hiring. Elsewhere on campus, former UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell criticized the bills.
SCOOP: Mike Johnson meeting House Judiciary Committee as GOP mulls response to activist judges blocking Trump
FIRST ON FOX: Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is expected to privately meet with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, two people familiar with the plans told Fox News Digital. The timing or reason for the meeting is not immediately clear, but it comes as Republicans in Congress map out how to respond to what they see as “activist” judges blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda. The committee is currently scheduled to mark up several pieces of legislation, unrelated to the judicial standoff, on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. ET. Johnson is scheduled to hold his weekly press conference at that time. It comes as the Trump administration has faced more than a dozen injunctions from various district court judges across the country on a range of policy decisions. WHO IS JAMES BOASBERG, THE US JUDGE AT THE CENTER OF TRUMP’S DEPORTATION EFFORTS? House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., announced on X Monday that lawmakers would be voting on a bill next week led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., to limit U.S. district court judges’ ability to hand down nationwide injunctions. Fox News Digital was told last week that Trump himself expressed interest in the bill. Meanwhile, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is expected to hold a hearing on the issue of activist judges early next week. Several conservative lawmakers have also introduced or threatened resolutions to impeach specific judges blocking Trump’s agenda. Johnson has been known to meet with various factions of the House GOP when trying to push key pieces of legislation, particularly when there are differing opinions on what to do, to ensure all lawmakers who want to express a viewpoint are heard. But House GOP leaders have also been privately wary of getting behind any of the calls for impeachment, worried it would not be the most effective approach. ‘WOEFULLY INSUFFICIENT’: US JUDGE REAMS TRUMP ADMIN FOR DAYS-LATE DEPORTATION INFO Trump, however, has previously signaled interest in impeaching U.S. district court Judge James Boasberg after he issued an emergency order blocking the administration’s deportation of suspected Tren de Aragua gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, introduced a resolution to impeach Boasberg for “abuse of power” last week. The legislation gained three new supporters on Monday and now has 19 total co-sponsors. Some House Republicans expressed hesitation at the idea when asked by Fox News Digital on Monday night, however. “We shouldn’t lower the standard for impeachment, but we should – we meaning Congress – should provide a remedy for district court judges who totally overreach,” Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., said. Another House Republican who declined to be named said they were “totally opposed” to impeachment. “That’s what the appeals process is for,” they said. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., contended that the impeachment resolutions sent a necessary message. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “The reason I sponsored Gill’s efforts is just – if we don’t say anything, the judges are going to be like, ‘Oh, we can do whatever we want.’ So they need to know that we are watching and that there’s a group of us that, if that’s what it takes, we would support that,” Stutzman said. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., said Issa’s bill was a “start” but said the House Freedom Caucus would have discussions about whether the group wanted to push for impeachment. Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson’s office and the House Judiciary Committee for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Trump revokes former US DHS Secretary Maryorkas’ Secret Service protection
President Donald Trump has revoked former U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ Secret Service protection, starting Monday. The Secret Service confirmed to Fox News Digital that, per an executive memorandum from the president, the protective detail for Mayorkas was discontinued. No other details were provided, to ensure the integrity of the Secret Service’s operations. The former secretary’s security protection was revoked a week after Trump announced he was revoking Secret Service protection for former President Biden’s adult children. TRUMP REVOKES SECRET SERVICE PROTECTION FOR ADULT BIDEN CHILDREN HUNTER AND ASHLEY Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, saying Hunter Biden received Secret Service protection for an “extended period of time.” “There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous!” Trump wrote. “Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection.” WHO IS SEAN CURRAN? HEAD OF TRUMP’S PERSONAL DETAIL TO BE NOMINATED FOR SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR Also losing protection was Ashley Biden, Hunter’s sister. Trump noted that 13 agents were assigned to Ashley’s security detail. “We are aware of the President’s decision to terminate protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden,” the Secret Service told Fox News Digital. “The Secret Service will comply and is actively working with the protective details and the White House to ensure compliance as soon as possible.” SECRET SERVICE STRUGGLE TO PROTECT PRESIDENTS WON’T SEE ‘IMMEDIATE’ END EVEN WITH MORE MANPOWER: RETIRED AGENT Former presidents and their spouses receive life-long Secret Service protection under federal law, but the protection afforded to their immediate families over the age of 16 ends when they leave office, though both Trump and Biden extended the details for their children for six months before leaving office, the Associated Press reported. Biden allowed Baron Trump to keep his Secret Service protection after his 16th birthday. Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
Pam Bondi threatens prosecution amid DOGE’s findings about fraud: ‘We’re coming after you’
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a stern warning to those engaged in government fraud at the most recent Cabinet meeting on Monday. Speaking with President Donald Trump present at the meeting, Bondi thanked Tesla CEO Elon Musk for uncovering “fraud, waste and abuse” through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. “A lot of waste and abuse, but there is a tremendous amount of fraud,” Bondi began. “And, Elon, thank you for your partnership. Thank you for your team. You have uncovered so much fraud in our government.” Bondi then revealed that an internal task force is involved with bringing those accused of fraud to justice. DOJ INSISTS EL SALVADOR DEPORTATION FLIGHTS DID NOT VIOLATE COURT ORDER “We will prosecute you,” the attorney general warned. “We have an internal task force now working with every agency sitting here at this table. And if you’ve committed fraud, we’re coming after you. Thank you, Elon.” Bondi also mentioned that, under Trump’s directive, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will begin seeking the death penalty for those convicted of violent crimes. “All of these horrible violent criminals that you’re hearing about around the country, they will face the death penalty federally within our country,” Bondi said. “And the drug dealers need to get out of here, because we are coming after you. We’re going to have 94 great U.S. attorneys around this country, and everyone will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” The topic of government fraud was mentioned throughout the meeting, with Musk claiming that he found $330 million worth of waste within the Small Business Administration (SBA). IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES HIT JUDGE WHO ORDERED TRUMP TO STOP DEPORTATION FLIGHTS “[We found] a case of fraud and waste with the Small Business Administration, where they were handing out $330 million worth of loans to people under the age of 11,” Musk said. “I think the youngest was a nine month year [sic] old who got a $100,000 loan.” “That’s a very precocious baby we’re talking about here,” he joked. Trump expressed appreciation to both Musk and the rest of the Cabinet for uncovering waste and fraud. “We’ve had many fraudulent contracts that were caught by the work that Elon and his people are doing,” the president said. “And working with our people, it’s been brought to light. The fraud, not just waste and abuse, the fraud has been incredible.”
Trump portrait he claimed was ‘purposefully distorted’ to be taken down from Colorado Capitol
A portrait of President Donald Trump that he claimed was “purposefully distorted” will be taken down from the Colorado Capitol, officials said Monday. In a statement, House Democrats said the oil painting, painted by artist Sarah Boardman during Trump’s first term, would be taken down at the request of Republican leaders in the state Legislature in Denver, the Associated Press reported. “If the GOP wants to spend time and money on which portrait of Trump hangs in the Capitol, then that’s up to them,” the Democrats said. SENATOR REVEALS WHY EVERYONE ‘LOVES’ TRUMP AFTER ROARING NCAA STANDING OVATION The portrait was unveiled in 2019. State Republicans raised more than $11,000 through a GoFundMe account to commission the painting. Trump criticized the painting in a Truth Social post on Sunday. “Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before,” he wrote. HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED DURING TRUMP’S NINTH WEEK IN OFFICE “The artist also did President Obama, and he looks wonderful, but the one [of] me is truly the worst, Trump added. “She must have lost her talent as she got older.” Trump said he was requesting the portrait’s removal on behalf of angry Coloradans who have complained about it. “In any event, I would much prefer not having a picture than having this one, but many people from Colorado have called and written to complain,” he wrote. “In fact, they are actually angry about it!” Trump called on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to have the painting taken down. “Jared should be ashamed of himself!” he wrote.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez to become the next CDC director, says Americans ‘lost confidence’ in agency
President Donald Trump has named Susan Monarez as his nominee for the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), calling the candidate “a dedicated public servant.” Monarez, who is currently acting director of the CDC, replaces Trump’s original nominee for the role, Dr. David Weldon. The Trump administration never gave an official reason why Weldon’s nomination was withdrawn earlier this month, but a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that it would have been a “futile effort.” “It became clear that the votes weren’t there in the Senate for him to get confirmed,” the source explained. “This would have been a futile effort.” In a Truth Social post published on Monday, Trump wrote that Monarez “brings decades of experience championing Innovation, Transparency, and strong Public Health Systems.” DOJ INSISTS EL SALVADOR DEPORTATION FLIGHTS DID NOT VIOLATE COURT ORDER “She has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, and PostDoctoral training in Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine,” the president wrote. “Dr. Monarez understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future.” Trump also claimed that Americans have “lost confidence” in the CDC, citing “political bias and disastrous mismanagement,” as reasons why. IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES HIT JUDGE WHO ORDERED TRUMP TO STOP DEPORTATION FLIGHTS “Dr. Monarez will work closely with our GREAT Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr,” the president continued. “Together, they will prioritize Accountability, High Standards, and Disease Prevention to finally address the Chronic Disease Epidemic and, MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!” According to Monarez’s CDC biography, she previously worked at the White House in the Office of Science and Technology Policy and on the National Security Council. “[She led] efforts to enhance the nation’s biomedical innovation capabilities, including combating antimicrobial resistance, expanding the use of wearables to promote patient health, ensuring personal health data privacy, and improving pandemic preparedness,” the biography states. “She has also held leadership positions at the Department of Homeland Security and has led numerous international cooperative initiatives to promote bilateral and multilateral health innovation research and development.” Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf and Julia Johnson contributed to this report.
Chuck Schumer facing ‘uphill fight’ amid leadership doubts: ‘Matter of when, not if’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is facing calls for his replacement after his controversial decision to help advance President Donald Trump’s recent stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but not all Democrats are prepared to push him out just yet, giving him some time to prove himself. For some in the party, Schumer is ruling on borrowed time. “Something’s [got to] give,” former Democrat pollster Adam Carlson told Fox News Digital. “And while I would expect him to want to hold onto his leadership, I suspect the outright calls and whispers from his colleagues for him to be replaced as minority leader are real.” “It’s a matter of when, not if,” he claimed. BATTLE OF THE CHAMBERS: HOUSE AND SENATE TENSIONS BOIL OVER AS TRUMP BUDGET HANGS IN LIMBO The influence he has lost among his own caucus is evident “by dozens of Senate Dems, including those in Trump-won states, coming out against the CR (continuing resolution) even after Schumer came out in favor of it,” Carlson said. After Schumer’s vote this month, and the verbal shellacking and protests that followed, he told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday, “Look, I’m not stepping down.” Following his vote, protests emerged outside his home and offices in Washington and New York, and he began to face calls for his ousting as leader and threats of primary challenges down the road. “You know, sometimes when you’re a leader, you have to do things to avoid a real danger that might come down the curve,” Schumer further told “Meet the Press.” The Democrat also pushed back on suggestions that his situation has parallels with that of former President Joe Biden, who was pressured to end his presidential campaign with just months until the election last year. BIDEN ADMIN’S ‘VAST CENSORSHIP ENTERPRISE’ WITH HELP OF NGOS SLATED FOR KEY HEARING, LAWMAKER SAYS But for the Democrat strategists looking at his circumstances, the similarities are clear. Co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) Adam Green told Fox News Digital, “I don’t think his recent caving was a June debate moment for Chuck Schumer, but it was a fall-off-the-bike moment,” making explicit comparisons to Biden’s biking accident and his disastrous presidential debate performance that preceded his campaign suspension. “And if he continues to stumble … instead of meeting this moment, there will be continued questions about his future leadership,” he said. “I think it’s an uphill fight for him,” Green explained. The PCCC leader compared Schumer to Biden once more, noting that the former president also had a prime and “eventually that prime was over.” Carlson said “Schumer was an effective majority leader” for many years, “but being an opposition leader is an entirely different skill set” and could be one that the Democrat leader doesn’t have. Some Democrat strategists speculated about potential replacements for the Senate minority leader if it comes to that, proposing Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., specifically. “Chris Murphy has been turning a lot of heads,” Green said. CONGRESS EXPANDED THE EXECUTIVE – ONLY FOR TRUMP TO QUASH MUCH OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE Representatives for Murphy, Schatz and Klobuchar did not provide comment in time for publication. Other Democrat strategists don’t think Schumer should be replaced and are confident he won’t be. Schumer “will survive this,” Democrat strategist Max Burns told Fox News Digital. He credited Trump’s “habit of flooding the zone” with Schumer’s ability to hang on. Jim Kessler, former senior aide to Schumer and executive vice president for policy at Third Way, told Fox News Digital he expects him “to remain as the Democratic leader in the Senate.” “Yes, there is a vocal group of House Democrats and activists calling for him to step aside as leader,” he said. But, “There is almost no one in the Senate doing so and most Democrats in Washington are simply keeping their heads down.” “I talked to one House Democrat who said he was livid for 24 hours and then thankful after he thought about it for a few days,” Kessler said. GOP SENATOR SAYS HE’S WORKING WITH TRUMP ON BILL TO ABOLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Jim Manley, former senior communications advisor and spokesperson for former Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Senate Democratic Caucus, agreed that Schumer does not need to step down. “There is plenty of blame to go around” that isn’t confined to Schumer, Manley said. Another Democrat strategist, who opted to remain anonymous, said “we’re in this position where no one has stepped up to be sort of the primary protagonist to Trump as the antagonist,” pointing to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as someone who skillfully played this role in his first administration. The strategist further hammered Democrats for being too quick to dispose of leaders and party members who make mistakes or disagree, labeling the calls for Schumer to step down “premature.” Schumer’s office did not provide comment to Fox News Digital in time for publication.
Fox News Politics: House takes on judges
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… -US moves to extradite 3 alleged Tren de Aragua members to Chile -Democrats on possible Biden political reemergence: ‘his time has passed’ -New report sounds the alarm on ‘staggering’ amount of foreign money being poured into U.S. universities FIRST ON FOX: The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing early next week looking into the issue of “activist judges,” three people familiar with discussions told Fox News Digital. It comes as the Trump administration has faced more than a dozen injunctions from various district court judges across the country on a range of policy decisions. The Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will hear oral arguments in one of those cases Monday after President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, also confirmed on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” that he intended to hold hearings on “activist judges” opposing the administration. He said he expects a House-wide vote next week on a bill by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., to block district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions…Read more ‘NONSENSICAL’ SPENDING: From ‘food justice’ to ‘useless surveys,’ Trump’s cabinet reveals ‘nonsensical’ contracts it has canceled FREE SPEECH: Biden admin’s ‘vast censorship enterprise’ with help of NGOs slated for key hearing, lawmaker says CANDID CLOONEY: George Clooney says he dropped support for Biden after seeing him up close, condemns Democratic ‘cowardice’ ‘A HARMLESS VISIT’: Greenland PM slams upcoming visit from Usha Vance as ‘very aggressive’ provocation IMPEACHMENT OVERTURNED: South Korean PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned ‘CONSTRUCTIVE’ DISCUSSION: US peace talks with Ukraine, Russia get underway in Saudi Arabia BUDGET BRAWL: Battle of the chambers: House and Senate tensions boil over as Trump budget hangs in limbo RED AND BLUE: Trump-district Democrat warns party brand ‘in trouble’ ahead of 2026 midterms ‘PROFOUND IMPACT’: Clean air mandates exacerbating dearth in gas tax revenues used for roads, bridges, infrastructure ‘DISRUPTIVE’: Bush-era education secretary wary about FAFSA disruptions as department faces dismantling DEI DIES: Youngkin efforts lead slew of VA colleges to nix DEI, as Hokie alums reportedly push back’ ‘CLEARLY A PATTERN’: Maine Dems push for tampons in boys’ bathrooms amid ongoing debate over trans sports participation ‘ABSOLUTELY EGREGIOUS’: Boston releasing serious criminal illegals on very low bail ‘DEEPLY HONORED’: Top GOP governor makes key endorsement in border state gubernatorial race: ‘Deeply honored’ NOT FINISHED?: RFK Jr.’s former running mate rules out 2026 CA governor run, hints at activism MAP QUEST: Supreme Court hears pivotal Louisiana election map case ahead of 2026 midterms LEARNING NOTHING: Columbia faculty hold ’emergency vigil,’ urge students to wear masks, skip class THE SHOW MUST GO ON: Judge blocks enforcement of Texas A&M system’s drag show ban, allowing ‘Draggieland’ event on campus this week TESLA TERROR: FBI tells Tesla owners to be vigilant as authorities pinpoint their focus to stop violence: former agent Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
FBI launches task force to crack down on violent Tesla attacks, mitigate threats
The FBI on Monday launched a task force to crack down on violent Tesla attacks, Fox News Digital has learned. The FBI’s task force was created in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) and will coordinate investigative activity. FBI TELLS TESLA OWNERS TO BE VIGILANT AS AUTHORITIES PINPOINT THEIR FOCUS TO STOP VIOLENCE: FORMER AGENT Fox News Digital has learned that there have been various instances in recent weeks of vandalism, arson, and targeted shootings against Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations across the nation. A source familiar told Fox News Digital that there has been no connection between people involved in the series of arson incidents at Tesla dealerships and properties and online groups have been developed. Since March 1, 2025, the FBI has received 48 “guardians” related to Tesla violence, criminal activity, and threatening communications, Fox News Digital has learned. Guardians assess counterterrorism-based incidents. The FBI is investigating, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners—with seven pending full arson investigations. TESLA ARSONS PROBED AS ‘DOMESTIC TERRORISM’ CHEERED BY ‘ANTI-CAPITALIST’ GROUP LINKED TO 2020 RIOTS Fox News Digital has learned there have been three arrests related to Molotov cocktails in Salem, OR and Loveland, Col. “Director Patel has been unequivocally clear: the FBI will be relentless in its mission to protect the American people,” an FBI spokesperson said. “Acts of violence, vandalism, and domestic terrorism—like the recent Tesla attacks—will be pursued with the full force of the law.” As for the task force, a threat tag has been created at the FBI to streamline reports and a command post at FBI headquarters has been created. It consists of a joint FBI/ATF task force to mitigate that threat stream. Fox News Digital has learned that Tesla Takedown protestors are calling for 500 demonstrations at all 277 Tesla showrooms, as well as Supercharger stations, on March 29, 2025. Attorney General Pam Bondi has called the attacks on Tesla “domestic terrorism” and the Justice Department last week announced charges against three suspects in the Tesla arson cases.
Judge claims ‘Nazis got better treatment’ than Venezuelans deported by Trump
A U.S. appeals court judge said Monday that Nazis received better treatment than the Venezuelan nationals who were deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration last weekend during a hearing over President Donald Trump’s use of an 18th-century wartime authority to remove certain foreigners from U.S. soil. The back-and-forth comes as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard arguments from the Trump administration in its emergency appeal of a lower court ruling, which temporarily blocked its use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to immediately deport Venezuelan nationals, including alleged members of the violent Tren de Aragua gang. During the hearing Monday, Judge Patricia Millett grilled Deputy Assistant Attorney General Drew Ensign over the timing of the deportations, which sent at least 261 migrants to El Salvador, including more than 100 Venezuelan nationals who were subject to removal “solely on the basis” of the law temporarily blocked by the court. “The point here was that there were planeloads of people,” Millett told him. “There were no procedures in place to notify people.” ‘WOEFULLY INSUFFICIENT’: US JUDGE REAMS TRUMP ADMIN FOR DAYS-LATE DEPORTATION INFO “Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemy Act than has happened here,” she said, noting, “They had hearing boards before people were removed.” Millett pressed Ensign over whether the individuals deported under the law had any time to seek relief or challenge their status as a member of the gang in the form of a habeas petition before they were deported. JUDGES V TRUMP: HERE ARE THE KEY COURT BATTLES HALTING THE WHITE HOUSE AGENDA The government’s position was not immediately clear, though Ensign noted they disagreed with the contention that Nazis got better treatment. Congress passed the Alien Enemies Act immigration law in 1798, and it has since been used only several times in U.S. history, most recently during World War II. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP It was not immediately clear when the appeals court plans to issue its ruling. This is a breaking news story. Check back soon for updates.