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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Lisa Lacerra 0:03
It was necessary. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump now says U.S. airstrikes against Iran were launched to prevent a strike against American forces.
Ainsley Earhart 0:13
President Trump says the U.S. was not dragged into conflict with Iran by Israel, telling reporters. he was concerned Iran was preparing to attack first.

What recent actions has President Trump taken regarding Iran?

Unknown 0:22
They were going to attack first. I felt strongly about that.
Ainsley Earhart 0:26
That is a reversal from what Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers. He said the U.S. hit Iran to prevent retaliatory attacks should Israel attack Iran. President Trump says dozens of Iranian leaders have been killed with no obvious successor named.
Unknown 0:40
We'll see what happens, but first we have to finish off the military.
Ainsley Earhart 0:45
The president says someone from within may be the best choice to eventually take power.
Lisa Lacerra 0:50
Fox's Sharon Halpern at the White House. The State Department has now authorized non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety risks. As Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a message for Americans in the Middle East who want to leave.
Unknown 1:04
We need people to call in so we have their name, we have their contact information, we have their location and their requests. So as these opportunities begin to open up, we can act very quickly to reach them.
Lisa Lacerra 1:13
The State Department is preparing military and charter flights for people to get out. The Senate race in North Carolina has been decided with former Governor Roy Cooper winning the Democratic nomination.
Unknown 1:23
My opponent, who just won his primary tonight, is an out-of-touch D.C. insider and big oil lobbyist.
Lisa Lacerra 1:31
For Republicans, it was former RNC Chair Michael Botley. He thanked supporters.
Unknown 1:35
Grassroots conservatives, volunteers, and voters across this state who knocked doors, made calls, said prayers, and helped turn this campaign into a movement.
Lisa Lacerra 1:46
In Texas, Republican John Cornyn said his race is headed to a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton. America is listening to Fox News.
Unknown 2:00
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Lisa Lacerra 2:15
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace is facing an ethics investigation.
Eben Brown 2:20
The ethics committee in the U.S. House of Representatives is now investigating Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina following a complaint she allegedly received nearly $10,000 more in reimbursements than what she was supposedly entitled. For lodging expenses, Mace is denying wrongdoing, saying in a social media post the ethics charge was timed to follow her questioning of Bill and Hillary Clinton during their depositions regarding the Epstein files. Mace is also seeking the GOP nomination for governor in South Carolina. Eben Brown, Fox News.
Lisa Lacerra 2:54
At the antitrust trial of Ticketmaster in New York City, a Justice Department lawyer has told the jury the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and his parent company, Live Nation, have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers. The federal government and 39 states have filed the suit. Ticketmaster's attorney says the ticket industry is more competitive than ever. A retail giant is showing signs of turning its business around.
Michael Fidelke 3:19
Target sales declined in the holiday quarter, though sales of food and beverages, beauty and toys rose, and it's predicting sales will improve this year. Sales already picked up in February. Its new CEO, Michael Fidelke, who just took over February 1st, says Target is improving merchandising, the shopping experience and technology. The company also has laid off corporate workers and some regional staff to help improve staffing at stores.
Lisa Lacerra 3:48
Fox's Jenny Kosola, Rock Nation, which produced the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime shows, has drew over 4 billion global views within the first 24 hours. The total, which includes U.S. broadcasts, global broadcasts, YouTube, and digital, is a record, according to Jay-Z's company. The specific components of data collection were not provided.

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