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- Trump directs AG Bondi to work on unsealing grand jury transcripts in Epstein case: We are ready- Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump's desk after late-night House vote- NYC Democratic socialist Mamdani meets top Democrat with endorsement decision on the lineEXCLUSIVE: ASTORIA, N.Y. - New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, refused to respond to questions from Fox News Digital about critics calling him a communist and whether he plans to walk back any of his far-left statements.Outside his Queens apartment on Friday morning, Mamdani laughed off the questions and did not answer, despite mounting scrutiny as the mayor's race between himself, Mayor Eric Adams, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa heat up."Do you have any response to those who label you a communist?" Fox News Digital asked Mamdani. "Do you plan on walking back any statements when you meet with [House] leader Jeffries like seizing the means of production?"Mamdani repeatedly laughed, but did not answer the questions READ MORE.BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Who is Annie Tomasini? The longtime Biden loyalist subpoenaed to testify about his alleged mental declineOPENED RECORDS: EXCLUSIVE: DOJ emails show Biden White House communicated over Garland memoHIDDEN TESTIMONY: Legal pathway clearly exists for Trump's request to make Epstein grand jury testimony publicEVEN PLAYING FIELD: Trump Interior Department moves to dismantle 'regulatory favoritism' for wind, solar projectsWOKE WASTE SLASHED: FIRST ON FOX: DHS cancels $18.5 million in Biden-era grants designated to fund LGBTQ and DEI programs'ANY AND ALL': Trump directs AG Bondi to work on unsealing grand jury transcripts in Epstein case: We are ready'WATCHING CLOSELY': Trump calls for immediate end to unjust trial of former Brazilian President Jair BolsonaroPLAYING MEDIATOR: State Department said US 'unequivocally condemns' Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls for 'dialogue'KREMLIN RAGES: Russia says NATO threatens WWIII in latest deterrence plan that could take down Kaliningrad faster than everMOVEMENT LIMITED: Police search former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's home, political headquartersDANGER ZONE: Regional powers clash after Israel targets Syrian territory in defense of vulnerable Druze civiliansPLEADING FOR HELP: Pro-Israel GOP congressman says military strikes on Syria are 'suicidal' and 'mocking' TrumpSILENT TRUTH: Third ex-Biden WH aide pleads Fifth in House GOP cover-up probeVIRAL VITRIOL: Stefanik uses viral CEO cheating photo to slam Mamdani, HochulCIRCLE OF TRUST: Longtime Joe Biden aide to appear under subpoena after Jill's 'work husband' pleads FifthSOCIALIST TAKEOVER: SCOOP: House Republican campaign arm anchors Mamdani to potentially vulnerable DemocratsSIGNATURE SCANDAL: Republican introduces measure to ban autopen use when presidents sign certain itemsDEFICIT DEAL: Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump's desk after late-night House voteBUDGET BATTLE BLUES: Trump's modest spending cuts package survives narrow Senate vote as some Republicans break ranksFARM AID: GOP senator reveals the 'dirty' secret to Trump's Make America Healthy Again movement'SIGNIFICANT STEP': PETA applauds GOP lawmakers' demand to halt NIH funding for 'cruel' overseas animal testingFOLLOW THE MONEY: House Republicans allege Biden-Harris admin funded anti-Netanyahu protests before Oct. 7NEW FACES SURGE: Mamdani-mentum: Who are the other socialist candidates soaring among DemocratsNO COMMENT: Mamdani silent on 'communist' label, refuses to say if he will walk back radical positionsRETURN TO THE ROCK: EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration eyes Alcatraz reopening to house nations worst of the worstSLOGAN SHIFT: Mamdani walks back globalize the intifada stance during NYC business meetingRELIGIOUS LIBERTY WAR: Catholic bishops call mandatory reporting law 'brazen act of religious discrimination''CONDEMN THIS': Unearthed social media posts expose radical views of anti-ICE suspect captured by FBIRADICAL RISING: NYC Democratic socialist Mamdani to meet top Democrat with endorsement decision on the lineTRY, TRY AGAIN: Republican who lost to Tim Walz in 2022 announces another Minnesota gubernatorial bidGet the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.