Fox News Politics Newsletter: The Latest from Washington and the 2024 Campaign Trail

The Fox News Politics newsletter brings you the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. Top stories include the assassination of a top Hamas leader, Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of battleground states, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's victory in a border dispute with President Joe Biden.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed the reasons behind the targeted killing of Fuad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander responsible for a drone strike that killed 12 children and teens in northern Israel. The IDF claims that Shukr, who was a senior adviser to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was "eliminated" in a strike on Tuesday in southern Beirut.

According to the IDF, Shukr was involved in several "terrorist activities," including the planning and execution of the recent drone strike. The IDF also claims that Shukr was "directly responsible for the deaths of Israeli civilians" and had a history of involvement in "cross-border attacks."

Fox News Politics Newsletter: The Latest from Washington and the 2024 Campaign Trail

The IDF further alleges that Shukr was "a threat to regional stability" and that his elimination will "disrupt Hezbollah's terrorist networks and prevent future attacks." The IDF also accused Shukr of being a "member of the Iranian Quds Force, which is responsible for supporting terrorist organizations worldwide."

The killing of Shukr has sparked reactions from both Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid praised the IDF's "precise and successful operation" and vowed to continue targeting "terrorists who threaten our citizens." Hezbollah, on the other hand, condemned the killing as an "assassination" and vowed to retaliate.

Fox News Politics Newsletter: The Latest from Washington and the 2024 Campaign Trail

The IDF's decision to eliminate Shukr has raised questions about the legality of targeted killings and the potential for escalation in the region. However, the IDF maintains that the strike was justified and necessary to protect Israeli civilians from future attacks.

In an exclusive report, Fox News reveals that a key Biden agency has been subpoenaed over a secretive plan to register voters in a crucial swing state. The subpoena was issued by the Wisconsin Assembly as part of an investigation into an alleged scheme by the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) to influence the 2020 election.

The CTCL, which received hundreds of millions of dollars from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, has been accused of coordinating with left-leaning groups to register voters in Democrat-leaning areas of Wisconsin. The subpoena seeks documents and communications related to the CTCL's activities in the state.

The Wisconsin Assembly's investigation is part of a larger effort by Republicans to scrutinize the role of private money in elections. Republicans have accused Democrats of using non-profits and other organizations to circumvent campaign finance laws.

The Biden administration has defended the CTCL's activities, arguing that the group was working to "increase voter participation." However, the subpoena issued by the Wisconsin Assembly raises questions about the transparency and accountability of these private organizations.

Representative Rashida Tlaib's ally, activist Dean Obeidallah, has ignited a backlash after mourning the assassination of a top Hamas leader. Obeidallah, who has previously expressed support for Tlaib, posted a tweet condemning the killing of Fuad Shukr, the Hezbollah commander responsible for the recent drone strike in Israel.

Obeidallah's tweet drew swift condemnation from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Many criticized Obeidallah for mourning the killing of a terrorist who was responsible for the deaths of innocent civilians.

Tlaib herself has not commented on Obeidallah's tweet, but her past statements on Hamas have raised concerns among some. In 2019, Tlaib stated that she "does not support violence," but she also said that she "understands" why some Palestinians support Hamas.

Tlaib's stance on Hamas has been criticized by some who argue that she is providing implicit support for a terrorist organization. However, Tlaib has defended her position, arguing that she is seeking a "just and lasting peace" in the Middle East.