Fox News First Newsletter Highlights Trump Moves, Fugitive Hunt and Judge's Apology

Fox News First, the network's morning newsletter, recaps key stories to start the day.

Top items include President-elect Trump launching 'Project Freedom' to open the Strait of Hormuz. A trail camera captured a Special Forces-trained fugitive as federal authorities joined a rural search. A judge apologized to the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump.

Major headlines feature a major tourist city banning meat and fossil fuel ads in a climate initiative. A cruise ship stayed off Cape Verde after deaths, with a passenger describing rising panic. A priest gave last rites to Rudy Giuliani before he rallied and doctors removed his ventilator. The father of a teen allegedly killed by her stepbrother on a cruise ship said he will not attend the murder trial. NASA redirected a spacecraft to intercept a massive rock heading toward Earth's orbit.

In politics, Trump's political influence faced a challenge in a Republican Party clash. Civil rights groups vowed to keep fighting a Texas immigration law soon to take effect. Trump's pick for surgeon general drew backlash and split the MAHA movement. Sen. Elizabeth Warren pushed a free and easy IRS filing system but used a different option, documents show.

Media stories noted an advocate arguing a $25 federal minimum wage law backed by AOC and Sanders would solve affordability issues. Gen Z attended Catholic churches in New York City for youth groups and social events during a conversion increase. Actor Daniel Baldwin challenged a late-night host on anti-Trump rhetoric after the shooting. Bill Maher said woke litmus tests drove Joe Rogan and Elon Musk toward conservatives.

Opinion pieces included Hugh Hewitt on a Democrat oyster farmer backed by Bernie Sanders giving Susan Collins a big edge for 2026. Liz Peek wrote that California voters tired of Democrats might back Steve Hilton for change.

Other news covered alleged victims in a trans athlete scandal sharing details. An expert said Prince Harry looked very sad after leaving royal duty, comparing him to an abdicated king. LeBron James praised Caitlin Clark ahead of her third season with the Indiana Fever. The Five examined Spirit Airlines' collapse.

Videos featured Mark Meadows saying Democrats campaigned on defund the police part two, and Jason Riley stating a US-Iran war will not end until military operations resume. A podcast looked at Meta's dispute with New Mexico and implications for social media rules.