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How close are the midterm Senate races and which states are toss-ups?
The midterm elections are only 15 weeks away. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. And ahead of the voting, with control of Congress at stake, Fox News power rankings just came out this morning, projecting Republicans and Democrats even for now in the Senate with these races deciding the majority.
Four states are all toss-ups. One's Alaska, by the way, that's ranked choice voting. It could go a week out in Alaska if we're really that tight come November. Iowa, we have a toss-up. State of Ohio and the state of Maine.
What does Fox News’ power ranking predict for control of the House?
Fox's Bill Hammer. The rankings give Democrats a slight edge in the House, with Fox polling showing 68% disapprove of President Trump's handling of the economy. It's primary day in Arizona with races for Congress and governor. And in South Carolina, the filing period opens for Republicans for next month's special primary to replace late Senator Lindsey Graham as the GOP nominee. His sister Darlene, now a senator appointed to finish her brother's current term, tells Fox she'll run to keep the seat.
He's worked so hard for so long. I just I can't just let that die.
A funeral is planned a week from today for late Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington's National Cathedral. Then another funeral next Wednesday in South Carolina. War Secretary Pete Hegseth could face tough questions from Democrats today at a Senate hearing where he'll push for $87 billion in new military funding as the U.S. keeps attacking Iran, which keeps retaliating.
sirens sounded across Bahrain amid incoming Iranian missile fire. The Jordanians say they shot down at least five incoming Iranian drones. This does follow another heavy night of US strikes against Iran. It was the 10th consecutive night aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Early this morning, Iran attacked another tanker off the coast of Oman, forcing the crew to evacuate the vessel.
Fox's Trey Kingston, Tel Aviv. President Trump has warned Iran they'll pay many times over for any American deaths. After four U.S. troops were killed last week, the War Department this morning identified the soldier who died in Iraq as Sergeant Michael Swinton from North Carolina. America's listening to Fox.
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Stocks are on the rise this morning. The Dow up 237 points. The Nasdaq gaining 205. The S&P 500 adding 35 points as oil prices also move back up more than 2% as the U.S. and Iran keep fighting again.
Which primary and special election filing updates are happening in Arizona and South Carolina?
WTI back to 85 bucks a barrel. Gas is up another penny today. AAA's national average for regular 401 per gallon, 16 cents higher than a week ago. There's also a rise back up in trade tension between the U.S. and Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is ready to engage to resolve longstanding trade disputes with the U.S., but warns a 50% tariff announced by President Trump this week is a direct violation of the USMCA trade pact. Ontario's Premier Doug Ford says Canada should retaliate tariff for tariff and dollar for dollar. And the Premier of British Columbia, David Ebby, reacted to the tariffs by saying if you're picking fights with Canadians, you don't have a friend in the world. The Trump administration says it will impose higher tariffs on most goods imported from Canada in response to what officials say is Canada's discrimination against U.S. products.
Who is running to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham and when are the funerals scheduled?
At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News. Social Security is under more scrutiny.
Treasury Secretary Scott Besson tells Maria Bartiromo of Fox Business Treasury has identified more than 4,900 federal payments worth approximately $99 million that were associated with dead people.
So far, we've saved about $100 million payments that didn't go to deceased people and that would have gone out. We think that there's up to $350 million that we can stop. before the end of this year.
If you die in a given month, the Social Security Administration says your heirs cannot keep a payment if it arrives the next month.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
How close are the midterm Senate races and which states are toss-ups?
0:03–0:32
2
What does Fox News’ power ranking predict for control of the House?
0:32–2:29
3
Which primary and special election filing updates are happening in Arizona and South Carolina?
2:29–3:22
4
Who is running to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham and when are the funerals scheduled?
3:22–4:13