The Fox News Politics newsletter is keeping readers up to date on a range of political developments, including the ongoing government shutdown standoff. Republicans are expressing frustration as Democrats continue to block their ninth effort to reopen the government, leading House Speaker Mike Johnson to declare a temporary solution won’t resolve the long-term crisis. The White House has temporarily redirected Pentagon funds to ensure that military personnel receive their paychecks on time, though it’s unclear if that measure will last. Other key updates include a report about War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane making an unexpected landing after a windshield crack and a criminal investigation into illegal migrants receiving Medicaid during the government shutdown. Additionally, the newsletter highlights several other unrelated political stories, including Trump and Vance criticizing Democrats over their support for a Virginia AG candidate and Israel’s deployment of a new laser weapon system for air defense. There are also reports of Democratic lawmakers being caught on video storming the Speaker’s office and engaging in political stunts, as well as allegations of intimidation by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene towards Republican men. The newsletter also features news about potential new laws targeting gender transition care and abortion under Obamacare, as well as a pivotal Supreme Court case on redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms.