Fox News Politics Newsletter: Unpacking ‘Burn Bags’ and Russia Investigations

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Welcome to the latest updates in the political world, with insights on recent events from various sources. Here’s what’s happening…

-An in-depth look at Judge Boasberg, a central figure in a recent DOJ complaint

SCOTUS to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell’s case privately in September

Virginia councilman attacked with gasoline at his workplace

Sensitive Trump-Russia Documents Discovered by Patel in FBI ‘Burn Bags’

FBI Director Kash Patel uncovered a stash of confidential files related to the origins of the Trump–Russia investigation hidden in multiple “burn bags” in a secluded room within the bureau, according to sources.

Sources revealed that the “burn bag” system is utilized to dispose of classified documents.

Sources also disclosed that numerous burn bags were located, filled with thousands of documents…READ MORE

Director Kash Patel conversing with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum prior to a bill signing ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2025. (JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

White House

BABY BONUSES: Government accounts for newborns could reach $1.9 million, Treasury reports

AMERICAN DREAM: Legislation signed to aid veterans in avoiding foreclosure

CIRCLE OF TRUST: A look into the background of Steve Ricchetti, a close confidante of Biden

CLOCK IS TICKING: Deadline for tariff extension announced by Trump

President Donald Trump arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on July 25, 2025 in Prestwick, Scotland. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

REFUGEE REVERSAL: Trump permits Ukrainians to stay in the US

World Stage

BOLSONARO BACKLASH: Brazilian judge facing sanctions over coup-plot investigation

ULTIMATUM TO TERROR: Arab nations pressuring Hamas to disarm in Gaza

BEIJING BLUNDER: Criticism aimed at Trump for concessions to Beijing

The flags of the United States and China waving at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Wang Gang/VCG via Getty Images)

NATIONAL FAILURE: Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns amidst surge in hate crimes

Capitol Hill

FAMILY FEUD: Democratic lawmaker facing family discord over Israel stance

‘NO RATIONALE’: Investigation demanded into alleged election interference

RACE-BAIT BACKLASH: White House criticizes Chuck Schumer for controversial statements

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressing reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

‘LITTLE-KNOWN LAW’: Schumer asserts law requiring release of Jeffrey Epstein files

TRADITION SLAMMED: Grassley rebukes Trump’s nomination pressure

Across America 

COST OVERRUN EXPOSED: Senate investigates over-budget federal projects

DODGING QUESTIONS: Politician avoids queries on mass shooting

Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaking at a rally in New York, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

‘RECKLESS POLICIES’: Newsom office defends sanctuary policies amid violence surge

DRAWING THE LINES: Redrawing of Texas congressional map sparks legal threats

UNDER OATH: Details emerge about witnesses in Epstein, Maxwell grand juries

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