Fox News Politics Newsletter: US envoy gave Russian aide tips on selling Ukraine deal

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Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening… - Noem greenlit deportation flights after judge’s emergency order, DOJ reveals — fueling contempt fight -Universities, school districts nationwide call for 'decolonizing' Thanksgiving: 'Day of mourning' -Judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump, granting Georgia's request U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff gave a senior Kremlin official tips on how to sell a Ukraine peace deal to President Donald Trump , a report said. Witkoff spoke by phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin ’s top foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov on Oct. 14, advising him on how Putin should bring up the topic with the U.S. president, according to Bloomberg. "We put a 20-point Trump plan together that was 20 points for peace, and I’m thinking maybe we do the same thing with you," Witkoff was quoted by Bloomberg as saying, in reference to the Trump administration’s Gaza peace deal… READ MORE . NEXT IN LINE : Bessent wraps up Fed chair interviews as Trump’s decision expected before Christmas TRADE RIFF : Trump’s record tariff haul meets Supreme Court review as White House braces for a ruling LEGAL LOSS : Appeals court upholds $1 million penalty against Trump over 'frivolous' Clinton, Comey lawsuit 'DANGEROUS' : Muslim groups, other leaders demand Abbott rescind CAIR's ‘terrorist’ designation: 'Defamatory' 'REALLY IMPORTANT' : Mike Johnson: US-Israel alliance is 'really important' for multiple reasons, antisemitism 'must be called out' TEACHER'S PLOT : DHS brass slam Virginia Beach principal accused in ‘chilling’ plot to lure, ambush ICE agents PAST HAUNTS RACE : Texas Democrat — a Latin Grammy winner and party recruit — caught defacing Trump’s Hollywood star NEW PLAYBOOK : Former Democratic presidential candidate talks about the future of his party after off-year election success FEELIN THE PINCH : Weakening in…