Chapter 1: What recent decisions have impacted U.S. military operations?
He can't take it anymore. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. A senior U.S. intelligence official takes a stand against Operation Epic Fury. Joe Kent resigns as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, writing in a statement, I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation.
It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
He goes on to write, As a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times and as a gold star husband who lost my beloved wife Shannon in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives. That's Fox's Chris Foster.
No reaction to the resignation yet from the Trump administration. Kent's departure hours after.
Chapter 2: How has the resignation of Joe Kent affected counterterrorism efforts?
U.S. and Israeli forces teaming up to assassinate Iran's de facto leader, Ari Laranjani, who had a $10 million bounty on his head by the U.S. State Department. The Israelis say they did this one on the House. And it was just a few days ago that Laranjani was openly mocking President Trump walking on the streets of Tehran on Friday. This is Lucas Tomlinson in Dubai.
Another strike killed a general leading Iran's besieged forces responsible for the recent deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran. And as Iran keeps countering targeting American interests in the Gulf, shipping remains pretty much halted. The White House wants U.S. allies from Europe to Asia to step up and provide military support to protect crucial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
So far, European leaders are reluctant, preferring instead to sit on the sidelines. Fox's Mark Meredith at the White House. For a 32nd day, the Department of Homeland Security is unfunded. So essential workers keep working without pay, including TSA agents. Some haven't shown up, causing hours-long security lines at some airports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson just said... American airports obviously are reaching a breaking point so severe that airlines are pleading with Democrats to please fund the Department of Homeland Security. It's fallen on deaf ears. Democrats are demanding immigration enforcement reform. They've offered to fund TSA separately. Republicans have rejected that. America's listening to Fox.
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While Republicans and Democrats keep sparring over Homeland Security funding, there is another contentious issue of voter ID law Republicans are pushing. Hours before the Senate is expected to take the first steps to advance the Save America Act, President Trump says he will never endorse anyone who votes against the legislation.
The bill requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, ID to cast a ballot, and it severely restricts mail-in voting options. No Democrat is expected to vote yes. Critics say it will make it harder for millions to vote. Several Republicans are pushing to eliminate the 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster and pass the bill with a simple majority.
Majority leader John Thune says he's eager for the debate but warns there are not enough votes to change filibuster rules. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
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Chapter 3: What are the implications of the U.S. and Israeli forces' actions in Iran?
Attorneys for Brian Cole say his client did not plant the pipe bombs near the headquarters of the RNC and DNC on January 5th, 2021. But if he did do it, he would be covered by the blanket pardon issued by President Trump for January 6th defendants.
attorney said trump's pardon was for those involved in quote events at or near the u.s capital on january 6 2021 arguing that like many of the january 6 defendants cole was quote motivated by grievances about the 2020 presidential election trump's pardon was issued in january last year cole was charged in december almost a year later a judge has ordered that cole remain in custody ahead of his trial saying he posed quote a potential danger to the public
Tanya J. Powers, Fox News. We mentioned ongoing oil shipping concerns. Oil prices are up slightly right now. At the price of the gas pump, another 8 cents higher today. On Wall Street, we're seeing gains again. The Dow is up 217 points. The Nasdaq's rising 139. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox News. Join Fox in supporting our troops.
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