Fox News First: Graham feels 'pretty good' about Syria after lunch with Trump

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Monday, December 31, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters Sunday that he feels "pretty good about where we're headed" in Syria after suggesting that President Trump is "reconsidering" the planned pullout  White House chief of staff John Kelly, who is set to leave the Trump administration within days, flatly asserted in remarks published Sunday that the president's proposed border project "is not a wall" President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani suggested that key evidence of anti-Trump bias has been deleted in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe A 17-year-old illegal immigrant -- behind bars on a murder charge -- was released from a local North Carolina jail that just pulled out of an immigration screening program with Immigration Customs and Enforcement CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY-- GRAHAM SAYS HE FEELS 'PRETTY GOOD' ABOUT SYRIA AFTER LUNCH WITH TRUMP ON SUNDAY...The South Carolina Republican said the president "told me some things I didn't know that make me feel a lot better about where we're headed in Syria." "He promised to destroy ISIS. He's going to keep that promise," Graham said of Trump. "We're not there yet. But as I said today, we're inside the 10-yard line and the president understands the need to finish the job." Earlier Sunday, Graham called on Trump to reverse his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria in a wide-ranging interview. -- Reported by Gregg Re and Samuel Chamberlain Defense Dept. says US troop withdrawal from Syria is 'deliberate, well thought-out' JOHN KELLY CONTRADICTS TRUMP ON BORDER BARRIER: Outgoing White House chief of staff told The Los Angeles Times that "to be honest, it's not a wall."  "The president still says 'wall' — oftentimes frankly he'll say 'barrier' or 'fencing,' now he's tended toward steel slats. But we left a solid concrete wall early on in the administration, when we asked people what they needed and where they needed it." Within hours, the White House pushed back on Kelly's comments by highlighting Trump's earlier tweets on the topic. Reported by Gregg Re Trump points to 'wall' built around Obama's DC home during fight for border wall funding Trump blasts Democratic 'obstruction' of border wall, as shutdown lingers Goodwin: Building the wall will prevent more tragedies at the border GIULIANI SUGGESTS MUELLER COVER-UP, CHARGES that Democrats could have prevented illegal immigrant cop killing. The former New York City mayor suggested that key evidence of anti-Trump bias has been deleted in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, and charged that Democrats rejected legislation that would have "absolutely prevented" the murder of California police officer Ronil Singh by an alleged illegal immigrant early Wednesday. The suspect in the slaying, Gustavo Perez Arriaga, had known gang affiliations as well as two past DUI arrests. 'CLERICAL ERROR' BLAMES FOR NORTH CAROLINA jail's release of illegal immigrant detained on murder charge. Sergio Coello-Perez, a Mexican national, was released from the Mecklenburg County Jail Thursday after seven months in custody with a written promise to appear in court and to wear a 24-hour electronic monitoring bracelet, WBTV reported Friday. MUST READS Louis CK in hot water over leaked audio where he reportedly mocks Parkland shooting victims Lion kills 22-year-old worker at North Carolina wildlife conservatory, officials say THE SOUNDBITE THIS IS JUST ABOUT POLITICS: "The Democrats have all voted for more funding for the wall before, it's just about denying the president any kind of accomplishment, and let's be honest: this is his big campaign promise and they are trying to deny that. But President Trump, like we're seeing with China-- in his negotiations—is going to out-negotiate the Democrats here if we all stick together, and by all I mean my squishy Republican friends, too."— Rep. Todd Rokita, R- Ind., on "America's News HQ" WATCH MINDING YOUR BUSINESS US recession unlikely, market volatility to continue in 2019, El-Erian says Defensive stocks top 2019 playbooks Amazon plans to add Whole Foods stores Top 5 hot spots for millennial homebuyers Sears narrowly avoids liquidation STAY TUNED On FOX News: FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Todd Bensman, senior national security fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies; Kelsey Harkness, a senior news producer at The Daily Signal; Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and host of "The Dan Bongino Show" podcast; Larissa Klinger, a singer USO Troupe; Michael Goodwin, a columnist at The New York Post. Your World with Neil Cavuto, 4 p.m. ET: Special guests include: Jillian Melchoir, an editorial page writer at The WSJ. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Gordon Chang, the author of "The Coming Collapse of China"; Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis.; and Dick Bove, the chief strategist at Hilton Capital Management. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Brad Blakeman, the former deputy assistant to President George W. Bush; Rep. Markwayne Mullin; Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia attorney general. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: David Walker, the former U.S. comptroller general. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: As we head into the New Year, recent market volatility may remain. FOX's Kristina Partsinevelos explains what it all means. It looks like there will be a large group of Democrats on the ballot in 2020, but who will they be? Former DNC Chairwoman and Democratic strategist, Donna Brazile, discusses her party's possible presidential candidates. Plus, commentary from FOX News Contributor Doug Schoen. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. #TheFlashback 2017: Mariah Carey famously botched a performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and blamed the show's producers for the issue. Dick Clark Productions called the claim "absurd." 1946: President Truman proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. 1879: Thomas Edison first showed the public his electric incandescent light by illuminating about 40 bulbs in Menlo Park, N.J. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your day! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday morning.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump calls out Dems for 'obstruction' on border-wall funding

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Friday, December 28, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 Trump blasts Democratic 'obstruction' of border wall, as shutdown lingers Sarah Sanders, viewers slam CNN for trashing Trump's visit to troops, criticizing soldiers for bringing MAGA hats Disinformation campaign against GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore may have violated laws, Alabama AG says CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY – TRUMP CALLS OUT DEMOCRATS FOR 'OBSTRUCTION' ON BORDER-WALL FUNDING: President Trump continued making his case Thursday for funding a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying the project is "desperately needed" for the U.S. to combat drugs, crime and other ills. "The Democrats OBSTRUCTION of the desperately needed Wall, where they almost all recently agreed it should be built, is exceeded only by their OBSTRUCTION of 350 great people wanting & expecting to come into Government after being delayed for more than two years, a U.S. record!" he tweeted, referring to the alleged slowness of Senate confirmation for appointments. The president also suggested it was in the Democrats' self-interest to end the partial government shutdown, which started nearly a week ago and threatens to force many federal employees to go without paychecks for an uncertain period. "Do the Dems realize that most of the people not getting paid are Democrats?" Trump asked. – Reported by Adam Shaw Suspect in fatal California cop shooting is in US illegally, authorities say ICE releases hundreds of migrants in Texas, New Mexico, reports say SARAH SANDERS FIRES BACK AFTER CNN REPORT TRASHES TRUMP'S VISIT TO TROOPS IN IRAQ: There was barely a kind word toward the president regarding his trip overseas this week — at least on CNN. Politics reporter Eli Watkins, in a report headlined, "Troops bringing Trump hats to sign may violate military rule," drew the ire of White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, who wrote on Twitter that the network "will attack anyone who supports President Trump, including the brave men and women of our military who fight everyday to protect our freedom." Then CNN anchor Jim Sciutto blasted Trump for his "routine lying," while CNN military analyst Mark Hertling criticized Trump for getting "political" during his visit. Former Obama State Department spokesman John Kirby even dinged the president for not visiting with Iraqi security forces, who are also part of the fight against ISIS. CNN Politics' verified Twitter account was ratioed when Watkins' story was sent out, which is typically a sign that the majority of readers don't agree. As of Thursday morning, the tweet received over 3,300 comments and only 826 likes. – Reported by Brian Flood and Joseph A. Wulfsohn Lisa Boothe on Trump's Iraq visit: He 'just can't win – ever – with the media' MSNBC's Joe Scarborough rips Trump's visit with the troops, calls president a 'quivering coward' Daniel Hoffman: Back from Iraq, Trump must devise a new strategy for conflicts there, in Syria and in Afghanistan DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST ROY MOORE 'CONCERNING,' ALABAMA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS: Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall stopped short of calling it an actual investigation Thursday, but told the Washington Post that his office was looking into disinformation tactics waged against Republican Roy Moore during last year's Alabama Senate special election amid concerns that they may have run afoul of campaign finance laws. "The impact it had on the election is something that's significant for us to explore, and we'll go from there," Marshall said. "We're planning to explore the issue further." Democratic operatives are said to have created thousands of fake Russian accounts on Twitter that began following Moore, prompting attention from local and national media that falsely suggested Russia was backing Moore's candidacy. - Reported by Greg Norman Liberal billionaire apologizes for funding 'false flag' effort to link Kremlin to Republican in Alabama Senate race Facebook suspends accounts tied to Dem disinformation scheme in Alabama race THE SOUNDBITE OCASIO-CORTEZ: NEW FACE OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY? – "I hope Nancy Pelosi gets to her and says she'd do better for herself to be silent for a while, because she is not the face or the voice of the Democratic Party that I grew up with, know and continue to support."  – Doug Schoen, former Clinton adviser, sharing his views about U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during an appearance on "The Five." WATCH TODAY'S MUST-READS  Police officer 'fighting for his life' after severe burns suffered in crash with drunken driver, authorities say Ex-prosecutor rips school's handling of slain students harassment complaints A look behind the scenes of the partial government shutdown Dick Cheney biopic 'Vice' ripped as 'bad-faith attack on audience with 'rancid' post-credit scene MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Social Security checks to rise in January These cars will be killed off in 2019 'Sin' taxes sending pot profits up in smoke Fortnite sends Epic Games to a $3B profit in 2018: Report Best places to retire in US STAY TUNED On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, at 6 a.m. ET: Guests include: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas; Dr. Darrin Porcher, U.S. Army veteran and former New York City police officer; James Robbins, author of "Erasing America: Losing Our Future by Destroying Our Past"; Sean Parnell, retired U.S. Army Ranger, CEO of Branding Freedom and author of "Outlaw Platoon"; Mick Mulvaney, acting White House chief of staff and director of Office of Management and Budget; Jim Bridenstein, NASA administrator. The Story with Martha MacCallum, at 7 p.m. ET: Tammy Bruce, president, Independent Women's Voice, and FOX News contributor; Jenna Ellis, attorney and Washington Examiner contributor; Kelsey Harkness, senior reporter for the Daily Signal and host of "Problematic Women" podcast. On FOX Business Mornings with Maria, at 6 a.m. ET: Guests include David Kudla, Mainstay Capital Management CEO and chief investment strategist; U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, member of House Ways and Means Committee and House Intelligence Committee; Andy Puzder, former CEO, CKE Restaurants; former Labor Secretary nominee and author of "The Capitalist Comeback"; U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, a medical doctor and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Varney & Co., at 9 a.m. ET: Kim Cowser, Amazon FireTV spokesperson Cavuto: Coast to Coast, at Noon ET: U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., incoming vice chairman of the GOP Conference. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen heads to the U.S.-Mexico border after reports of an "uptick" in the number of migrant families crossing into the U.S. illegally. Former ICE Director Tom Homan discusses the situation and FOX News' Claudia Tristán joins us from the El Paso, Texas, port of entry. FOX News' Lisa Brady looks back at one of her favorite interviews of the year, and FOX's Dana Perino remembers the late President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush. Plus, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, a former Utah congressman and FOX News contributor. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. The Tom Shillue Show, 3 p.m. ET: Fox News Headlines 24/7 reporter Carley Shimkus and comedian Jimmy Failla look back at "The most important stories of 2018." #TheFlashback 2017: Officials in Alabama certify Democrat Doug Jones as the winner of a special U.S. Senate election over Republican Roy Moore, who charged that the election was "fraudulent." 2008: The Detroit Lions complete an awful 0-16 season — the NFL's worst ever — with a 31-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers. 1981: Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first American "test-tube" baby, is born in Norfolk, Va. 1972: Kim Il Sung, the premier of North Korea, was named the country's president under a new constitution. 1945: Congress officially recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Monday morning!

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq, defends Syria pullout

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Thursday, December 27, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 Trump makes surprise visit to Iraq,  defends Syria pullout plan Dow sees biggest single-day gain in history as Wall Street rebounds from Christmas Eve drop Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen asks federal disease-control authorities to examine 'uptick' in sick children crossing into U.S. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY – TRUMP FLIES TO IRAQ, TELL U.S. TROOPS 'WE'RE RESPECTED AGAIN AS A NATION': After a secret 11-hour journey aboard Air Force One, President Trump arrived in Iraq on the day after Christmas in a show of support for the U.S. troops stationed there. The president also took the opportunity to inform U.S. service personnel about his recent decision to pull American forces out of Syria. Trump – who was accompanied on the trip by first lady Melania Trump -- said the U.S. mission in Syria was to strip the Islamic State terror group (ISIS) of its military strongholds, not to be a nation builder. He said that's a job that should be shouldered by other rich nations — reiterating his America First policies and an ideology that challenges America's roles as global cop. "I made it clear from the beginning that our mission in Syria was to strip ISIS of its military strongholds," Trump told troops at Al Asad Air Base, west of Baghdad. The president said the U.S. presence in Syria was never to be "open-ended," and that Turkey has agreed to eliminate ISIS remnants. - Reported by Travis Fedschun and Frank Miles Trump visits troops in Germany after surprise Iraq stop Christian Whiton: After Mattis, Trump needs a very different kind of defense secretary John Dale Grover: Trump should consider withdrawing from Iraq as well as Syria Kennedy: Pulling out of Syria sets a bad example DOW SOARS ON RECORD-SETTING TRADING DAY: For the first time in history, the Dow Jones industrial average gained more than 1,000 points in a single day of trading Wednesday, as all three major indexes set single-day records. The Standard & Poor's 500 climbed more than 100 points, or about 5 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose more than 360 points or nearly 6 percent. Stocks had taken a beating recently on lingering worries about the economy and caution over persisting political uncertainties, as a partial federal government shutdown lingers and President Trump's continues his hostile stance toward the Federal Reserve. - Reported by Ken Martin U.S. trade delegation to travel to China next month: Report Trump 'very happy' with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, White House adviser says Trump sees market plunge as a good opportunity to buy, but is it? 'PROTECTIVE MEASURES' PLANNED FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN AT BORDER CROSSINGS: Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told FOX News that she has asked the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate what she said is an "uptick in sick children crossing our borders." She also wants the U.S. Coast Guard to examine the medical programs offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency that detained an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy who died in Border Patrol custody this week. The U.S. government's system for detaining migrants crossing the border has been under strain, with the U.S. seeing a sharp rise in families with children. Nielsen said that because of "bad judicial rulings from activist judges and inaction by Congress, we are seeing a flood of family units and unaccompanied alien children." - Reported by Frank Miles GOP lawmaker says his constituents want President Trump to 'keep fighting for the wall' THE SOUNDBITE 'VEHICLE FOR IMPEACHMENT FANTASIES'? - "The fact is the Mueller special counsel is a sign that our Justice Department is out of control and anti-Trump. It's not a sign that he's investigating anything substantive." – Tom Fitton, president, Judicial Watch, explaining his view that the Russia investigation exists largely to "harass the president," during an appearance on "Fox & Friends First." WATCH TODAY'S MUST-READS  Steve Carell box office bomb 'Welcome to Marwen' set to lose $60 million for Universal First Responder Bowl's cancellation over lightning zaps enthusiasm of Boise State, Boston College players, fans Song ignites 200-person brawl at Virginia skating rink, witnesses say Money manager stole nearly $40G from elderly clients, authorities say MINDING YOUR BUSINESS US trade delegation to travel to China next month: Report Commerce Department won't publish data during shutdown: Report Amazon 'Digital Day' year-end promotion wraps up holiday shopping season A look at what 2019 may bring to your finances Verizon rips Disney for 'declining viewership' amid carriage spat STAY TUNED On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Guests include: Kevin Sabet, president and CEO of SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) against legalization; Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor, former GOP congressman from Utah, former chairman of the House Government and Oversight Committee, and author of "The Deep State"; Dr. Marc Siegel, FOX News medical team; Mark Steyn, author and cultural commentator; Gregg Jarrett, attorney, FOX News anchor and author of "The Russia Hoax." On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, at 6 a.m. ET: Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate; Lara Rhame, FS Investments chief U.S. economist; Jim McLaughlin, former pollster for Trump presidential campaign, and McLaughlin and Associates president and partner; Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., member of House Armed Services and House Oversight and Government Reform committees. Varney & Co., at 9 a.m. ET: Teresa Goody, former Securities and Exchange Commission attorney; David Avella, Gopac chairman; Gerald Storch, former CEO, Hudson's Bay Co. and Toys R Us. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, at Noon ET: Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman, at 3 p.m. ET: Fred Bergsten, Peterson Institute senior fellow and director emeritus, member of President's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Just one day after President Trump's surprise visit to troops in Iraq, we discuss the Trump administration's approach to issues in the Middle East. FOX News' Trey Yingst joins us from Jerusalem. Then FOX's Dave Anthony takes a look back at one of his favorite interviews of the year, when he spoke with George Papadopoulos and his involvement in the Mueller investigation. Plus, commentary by Howard Kurtz, host of "Media Buzz" on the FOX News Channel and the Media BUZZMeter podcast. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. The Tom Shillue Show, 3 p.m. ET: The Amazing Kreskin, the world's most renowned mentalist, joins Tom to discuss his incredible career, working with Tom Hanks and Johnny Carson, and what we can expect in 2019. Plus, veteran "Simpsons" writer Mike Reiss discusses the show's Apu controversy and his book, "Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets and Outright Lies From a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons." #TheFlashback 2013: Connecticut police release thousands of pages from their investigation into the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 26 dead. 2001: Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld announces that Taliban and al-Qaida prisoners will be held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 1968: Apollo 8 and its three astronauts make a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific. 1831: Naturalist Charles Darwin sets out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Friday morning!

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump tells Dems partial government shutdown will last 'until we have a wall'

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 Trump says shutdown continues as long as Dems reject border wall U.S. Customs and Border Protection orders medical checks on all migrant children in custody after a Guatemalan boy, 8, dies Holiday retail sales are strongest in years, with U.S. consumers spending $850 billion CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY – TRUMP'S MESSAGE TO DEMOCRATS: SHUTDOWN WILL LAST 'UNTIL WE HAVE A WALL': Speaking from the Oval Office on Christmas Day, President Trump revealed he will be going to the U.S.-Mexico border for a "groundbreaking" ceremony for a portion of the wall being built in Texas. And he warned Democrats that the nation's partial government shutdown won't end until funding is secured for the full barrier. "While we're fighting over funding, we're also building, and it's my hope to have this done, completed, all 500 to 550 miles, to have it either renovated or brand new by Election Day," he said. - Reported by Greg Norman To end shutdown, Trump needs to 'put something on the table,' analyst says What happens during a government shutdown? 7 things you should know MEDICAL CHECKS ORDERED AFTER MIGRANT BOY'S DEATH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will conduct medical checks on every child in its custody following the death of an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy -- the second immigrant child in the agency's care to die this month. The child's death came during an ongoing dispute over border security and with a partial government shutdown underway over President Trump's request for border wall funding. The boy, identified as Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died shortly after midnight at the Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, N.M. The cause of death was unknown; he had received treatment at the hospital starting on Christmas Eve. - Reported by Greg Norman In a Christmas tweet, Ocasio-Cortez says Jesus was a 'refugee' Mexican hitmen allegedly film themselves gunning down 4 police officers CONSUMERS SPENT BIG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: The stock market's recent downturn and the partial government shutdown apparently didn't faze consumers this holiday season: Holiday sales increased for U.S. retailers at the best pace in six years, according to early data. Total U.S. retail sales, excluding automobiles, rose 5.1 percent between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24 from a year earlier, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks both online and in-store spending with all forms of payment. - Reported by Ken Martin Trump blames Fed for market dive: 'The only problem our economy has' Can Trump fire Fed chairman Jerome Powell? Trump vs. the Fed: A look at all the president's attacks THE SOUNDBITE SOLDIER'S YOUNG SON GETS HIS WISH - "His jaw just dropped when he finally realized it was me walking into the gym." – U.S. Army Pvt. Timothy Zeller of New Jersey, describing the scene at the school of his son, Abel, who had written to Santa Claus, asking for his dad to come home for Christmas. WATCH TODAY'S MUST-READS Poker player defies 20 million-to-1 odds to win $1 million 'Big Bang' actress reveals sad Christmas Eve after split from boyfriend LeBron James to undergo MRI after injury during Christmas Day game Kidney recipients in Oklahoma grateful for kindness of strangers MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Trump praises Treasury Secretary Mnuchin but hits Fed again on rate rises Russia's energy minister sees oil prices stabilizing in first-half 2019 Mega Millions could deliver biggest Christmas lottery gift ever A Bear Market: What 401(k) investors need to know now Madoff's former secretary seeks early release from prison STAY TUNED On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Guests include Morgan Ortagus, national security analyst; Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); Hitha Herzog, retail watcher; and Dan Geltrude, accountant. The Story with Martha McCallum, 7 p.m. ET: Jessica Tarlov, Democratic strategist; Howard Kurtz, "Media Buzz" host; Ed Rendell, former Democratic governor of Pennsylvania; and Jason Riley of the Manhattan Institute and a Wall Street Journal columnist. Tucker Carlson Tonight, 8 p.m. ET: Alan Dershowitz, Harvard law professor emeritus and author of "The Case Against Impeaching Trump." On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria at 6 a.m. ET: Ed Goeas, former senior adviser to presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney and Scott Walker and Tarrance Group president and CEO and pollster; Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and House Appropriations Committee member; John Hofmeister, former Shell Oil president; and Ted Oakley, Oxbow Advisers managing partner. Varney & Co. at 9 a.m. ET: Nelson Balido, Border and Commerce Security Council president; Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.; and Thomas Homan, former acting director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Cavuto: Coast to Coast at Noon ET: Steve Sadove, former CEO and chairman, Saks Inc. After the Bell with Melissa Francis and Connell McShane, 4 p.m. ET: Dan Mitchell, Center for Freedom and Prosperity co-founder; Robert Charles, former assistant secretary of state and retired U.S. Navy officer. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: The federal government lays the groundwork to have a central command to fight in space. FOX News' Lucas Tomlinson and Dean Cheng, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, weigh in on what this could mean moving forward. FOX's Jessica Rosenthal looks back on one of her favorite interviews of the year with Bill Browder, a man wanted by the Russian government. Plus, commentary by Dr. Marc Siegel. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: Mary Walter hosts. Guests include Allen West, talking about Syria, Mattis, the partial government shutdown and the border wall; and Brett Decker, about how President Trump can fund the border wall without an OK from Congress. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. #TheFlashback 2004: An earthquake in the Indian Ocean causes a massive tsunami that results in more than 200,000 deaths in 14 countries. 1996: Child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, 6, is found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's Boulder, Colo., home. The crime remains unsolved. 1991: The parliament of the Soviet Union formally votes the nation out of existence after 74 years. 1776: George Washington and the Continental Army win a major Revolutionary War victory at Trenton, N.J., after crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! 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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump fires back after GOP senator calls shutdown a 'made-up fight'

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Monday, December 24, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Merry Christmas Eve! Developing now, Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 Trump fires back after GOP critic calls government shutdown a 'made-up fight' Rand Paul doubles down on defense of Trump plan for Syria pullout; backs similar exit from Afghanistan Caravan organizer takes heat from migrants over risky journey CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY – TRUMP RETURNS FIRE AFTER CORKER QUESTIONS REASON FOR PARTIAL SHUTDOWN: President Trump was quick to respond Sunday after Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., took a shot at the president amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Corker, who will soon leave office, accused the president of being involved in a "made-up fight" over funding for a border wall. Trump answered by calling the senator out on social media, saying the senator's poll numbers suffered after the president failed to endorse him. "Bob Corker was responsible for giving us the horrible Iran Nuclear Deal, which I ended, yet he badmouths me for wanting to bring our young people safely back home," Trump tweeted. "Bob wanted to run and asked for my endorsement. I said NO and the game was over. #MAGA I LOVE TENNESSEE!" - Reported by Andrew O'Reilly 'Very possible partial government shutdown will last into the new year, Mulvaney says Treasury chief Mnuchin talks to bank CEOS amid Wall Street jitters TRUMP'S DEFENDER ON SYRIA: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul reiterated his support for President Trump's decision last week to remove 2,000 American troops from Syria, appearing on Sunday talk shows to assert that the president had made the right move and was doing "exactly what he promised" voters when he campaigned in 2016. Paul also urged a similar U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, a nearly two-decade undertaking that Paul compared to the ill-fated Vietnam War. - Reported by Bradford Betz Defense Secretary James Mattis to leave as of January 1; Trump taps Patrick Shanahan as acting secretary of defense Who is Patrick Shanahan? A look at Trump's new acting secretary of defense RISKY JOURNEY RILES MIGRANTS: Pueblo Sin Fronteras, a group of activists escorting the migrant caravan of thousands of Central Americans traveling to the U.S., is being blamed by many — including the migrants themselves — for encouraging such a risky trek. The group, which is composed of about 40 U.S. and Mexican activists, gave the caravan an option in October. The migrants were asked whether they wanted to continue to the U.S. southern border or stop in Mexico, where the government offered to let them stay.  - Reported by Nicole Darrah Doug Schoen: Trump is to blame for government shutdown, but border security is important GoFundMe account looks to buy 'ladders' to scale Trump's border wall THE SOUNDBITE TRUMP MUST GET WALL BUILT - "You instinctively understand what needs to be done and how to do it. And you need to build this wall." – Judge Jeanine Pirro, in her Opening Statement on Saturday's edition of "Justice with Judge Jeanine." WATCH TODAY'S MUST-READS Rio de Janeiro to try 'license to kill' policing next year, report says Arrests in Morocco backpacker beheadings foiled 'terrorist plot,' investigators reveal MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Trump vs. Tech: Amazon, Twitter, Google faced presidential criticism in 2018 Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn set for Christmas in Japanese jail Middle-class Americans in these states will see biggest tax cuts Ugly Christmas sweaters taken to the next level 9 smart money moves to make in 2019 STAY TUNED On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Guests include: Tammy Bruce, radio talk show host; PSC Timothy Zeller and Abel Zeller, member of U.S. Army and his young son who wrote to Santa, asking for Dad to be home for Christmas; Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director; Jimmy Chiappa, ice sculpture artist; Limor Suss, lifestyle expert; and chef George Duran, talking about Christmas cooking. 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FOX NEWS FIRST: Countdown to shutdown; Did rift with Trump over Syria and Afghanistan lead to Mattis' resignation?

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Friday, December 21, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here.   Developing now, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 The chances of a government shutdown late Friday appear likely as the House on Thursday approved a spending bill that includes $5.7 billion for President Trump's border wall - a measure that is certain to fail in the Senate Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will step down in February after two years in the Trump administration. Some reports suggest policy differences, especially over Syria and Afghanistan, directly led to Mattis' resignation President Trump is considering a 'significant' withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, a senior official told FOX News In an exclusive interview with FOX News, Republican Sen. Susan Collins details the series of serious threats she and her staff received over her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Earlier this week, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams targeted e-cigarettes and warned that parents and teachers must aggressively counter the dramatic rise in teen vaping. FOX News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel explains what can be done CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP THE LEAD STORY – TRUMP STANDS UP FOR WALL - AND SHUTDOWN CLOCK TICKS: The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that would fund most of the federal government through early February -- and provide $5.7 billion for President Trump's long-promised border wall, increasing the chances of a partial government shutdown ...  The vote came hours after Trump told House GOP leaders that he would not sign a Senate-passed package that does not provide money for the barrier. Eight Republicans joined all 177 voting Democrats to oppose the measure, which passed 217-185. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it is certain to fall short of the 60 votes needed for passage since the chamber's 49 Democrats are against funding the wall. That, in turn, makes it more likely that parts of the federal government, including nine of 15 Cabinet-level departments and dozens of agencies, will cease operations at midnight Friday. - Reported by Samuel Chamberlain Rep. Mark Meadows: It's now or never to stand up and fight for border security Jason Chaffetz: Trump's border wall may get funding after all (thanks to this dirty little Washington secret) DID CLASHES OVER SYRIA, AFGHANISTAN PUSH MATTIS OUT? - President Trump said Thursday evening that Defense Secretary James Mattis will be retiring in February, in a shock announcement adding to the list of the president's outgoing Cabinet members after his second year in office ... Mattis will step down "with distinction" after serving in his role for two years, the president said on Twitter. In his resignation letter to the president, Mattis wrote, "Because you have the right to have a Secretary of Defense whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects, I believe it is right for me to step down from my position." This sparked reports that concern over Trump's plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan directly led to Mattis' resignation. A senior U.S. defense official told Fox News that Mattis was not pushed out of his role and this was not a forced resignation. A source with knowledge of the resignation tells FOX News that Mattis came to the White House Thursday with his resignation letter already drawn up and that while he spoke to the President Trump about Syria, the writing had been on the wall far before the Syria decision. The real precipitating event, one source said, was when the president named Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley to be in line to succeed General Joe Dunford as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mattis had been campaigning for Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  Like Dunford and John Kelly, Goldfein was tightly aligned with Mattis, but Milley was independent. Trump wanted a more independent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A source tells FOX News that two early candidates being considered to replace Mattis are: General Jack Keane, a FOX News contributor, and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark.- Reported by John Roberts and Elizabeth Zwirz Exclusive: Kirstjen Nielsen praises Mattis' work on border security hours after his sudden resignation Jim Hanson: Mattis was a great warrior, but a defense secretary must support the president's policies Gen. Anthony J. Tata: Mattis rendered outstanding service as defense secretary and a Marine – Helped Trump improve national security SYRIA NOW, AFGHANISTAN NEXT?: President Trump is seriously considering a "significant drawdown" of U.S. troops who are stationed in Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official told FOX News on Thursday ... The potential maneuver would involve more than 3,000 U.S. troops getting pulled out, the source said. There are 15,000 troops currently on the ground in Afghanistan ... The development was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which added that the withdrawal could take place in the coming weeks. A separate official said that the morale in meetings at the Pentagon has never been worse than in recent days. Trump on Wednesday declared, via Twitter, victory over the Islamic State group, and that the U.S. would be pulling all 2,000 troops from Syria — surprising many within the Department of Defense. - Reported by Jennifer Griffin and Nicole Darrah Lindsey Graham says withdrawing troops from Afghanistan could pave way for 'second 9/11' EXCLUSIVE: COLLINS SAYS KAVANAUGH FOES DIDN'T INTIMIDATE HER: U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has revealed that the abuse she and her staff suffered over her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court "was unlike anything I've seen in all the years that I've been privileged to serve in the Senate" ... "There were protests at my home for six weeks in a row, protests at my home here in Washington, death threats, threats of sexual assault against me and my staff," Collins told Fox News' Martha MacCallum in an exclusive interview that aired Thursday evening on "The Story." "But, what I'll never understand is why anyone would think that I would be intimidated by those tactics and that they would be successful in converting me or causing me to vote against Judge Kavanaugh." Collins provided the crucial yes vote for Kavanaugh's confirmation, explaining her reasoning in an Oct. 5 Senate floor speech that climaxed a weeks-long battle centering on sexual-assault allegations against the federal judge dating from his high school days. At the time, Collins cited "the lack of corroborating evidence" of the claims against Kavanaugh by Christine Blasey Ford. - Reported by Samuel Chamberlain TARGETING TEEN VAPING EPIDEMIC: In an advisory Tuesday, Surgeon General Jerome Adams said parents, teachers, health professionals and government officials must take "aggressive steps" to keep children from using e-cigarettes ... Federal officials are scrambling to reverse a recent explosion in teen vaping that public health officials fear could undermine decades of declines in tobacco use. An estimated 3.6 million U.S. teens are now using e-cigarettes, according to the latest government statistics. In an op-ed on FoxNews.com, Dr. Marc Siegel explains what should be done to address the growing teen vaping epidemic. He writes, "Studying the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes is clearly one important step. Providing and promoting alternatives without nicotine is another. Treatment options for those with so-called "nicotine use disorder" are limited and need to expand." "Research must focus on a better understanding of how nicotine affects the brain and what to do about it," he continues. "Addictive personality is a real phenomenon and genetic research can help us determine who is most at risk. Quitting vaping is not the same thing as quitting tobacco smoking, especially since e-cigarettes are also used as a smoking cessation tool for physicians, myself included, who are trying to wean recalcitrant smokers off tobacco." John Stossel: Is vaping e-cigarettes really a health crisis? THE SOUNDBITE BUILD THAT WALL - "I will not surrender this nation to the whims of criminal organizations who prey on the vulnerable [and] spread human misery and suffering ... This massive drug and human inflow must be stopped." – President Trump, explaining why he will not back down from his demand for a border wall, during a ceremony celebrating the passage of the 2018 farm bill. WATCH TODAY'S MUST-READS  Planned Parenthood accused of mistreating pregnant employees: report.  'Holy Cow': Cattle form the sign of the cross. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Report: Carlos Ghosn re-arrested on suspicion of shifting personal losses to Nissan. Dow falls below 23K as Nasdaq nears bear market. Crumbling crude is flashing a warning sign. Mnuchin: Market reaction to Fed rate hike 'completely overblown.'  Amazon's gamble on Whole Foods might not pay off. This is the best day to buy a house. STAY TUNED On FOX News: FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Former acting ICE Director Thomas Homan; Diamond & Silk; former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Plus, a closer look at National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif.; Alicia Levine, chief strategist at BNY Mellon Investment Management; Mercedes Schlapp, White House director of strategic communications; Karl Rove, former senior adviser to President George W. Bush. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; Sean Spicer, former White House press secretary; Kayleigh McEnany, RNC spokeswoman. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Gerald Storch, former chairman and CEO of Toys R Us, Inc. Making Money with Charles Payne, 2 p.m. ET: Hitha Herzog, retail analyst; U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark.; Mitch Roschelle, PwC partner and business development leader; Jose Aristimuño, Democratic strategist; Lindsey Bell, investment strategist with CFRA Research. Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman, 3 p.m. ET: Rob Thummel, Tortoise Capital portfolio manager; Ed Mills, public policy analyst at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. After the Bell with Melissa Francis and Connell McShane, 4 p.m. ET: Steve Forbes, Forbes Media chairman; U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 dropped again Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year, continuing a rocky month on Wall Street. U.S. Treasuring Secretary Steve Mnuchin explains why he calls the market reaction "overblown." Are you prepared for that big family Christmas get-together at the dinner table but want to avoid arguments about politics? Dr. Ivan Misner shares tips on keeping the peace this holiday season. Plus, commentary by "FOX News Sunday" host Chris Wallace. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: Karl Rove on the looming government shutdown and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' resignation, and Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria; FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti on the volatile market; Shannon Bream and Chris Stirewalt on the top headlines of the day. The Todd Starnes Show, Noon ET: Todd Starnes speaks with White House Director of Strategic Communications Mercedes Schlapp as the clock to a government shutdown ticks away. The Tom Shillue Show, 3 p.m. ET: Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Tom Shillue to discuss how he deals with holiday stress and how he turned his family's health scare into a comedy special. On FOX News Weekend:  Cavuto Live, Saturday, 10 a.m. ET: Brian Kolfage, triple-amputee Air Force veteran, on his GoFundMe page to raise $1 billion for a border wall. U.S. Rep Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., on the government shutdown showdown. Andrew McCarthy, former chief assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, on Democrats demanding William Barr, Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general, recuse himself from Mueller probe. Plus, market pros on whether the worst is over or yet to come in the market sell-off. FOX News Sunday, Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.ET: An exclusive interview with Ohio Gov. John Kasich. "Charles Krauthammer: Making His Point," 10 p.m. ET: Daniel Krauthammer, son of longtime Fox News commentator Charles Krauthammer, tells the story behind finishing his late father's final book. #TheFlashback 1988:  A terrorist bomb explodes aboard a Pam Am Boeing 747 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people and sending wreckage crashing to the ground. 1937: The first Dr. Seuss book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," is published by Vanguard Press. 1913: The first newspaper crossword puzzle, billed as a "Word-Cross Puzzle," is published in the New York World. 1891: The first basketball game, devised by James Naismith, is believed to have been played at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass. (The final score in this experimental game was 1-0.) FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your day and weekend! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Monday morning.

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