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Why is President Trump ordering a scale‑back of US‑South Korea joint military exercises?
Scaling back military exercises. I'm Deborah Valentine, Fox News. President Trump ordering the Pentagon to scale back the joint exercises of the US and South Korea have conducted for decades. Fox's Jill NATO reports.
The President posted on Truth Social that he's instructed the Secretary of War to substantially reduce US joint military exercises with South Korea. That comes just days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the UN. But the president said he has a good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong un and since he's been leader of the US, the North Korea Koreans have been unthreatening. The president also made it clear he's not happy that the South Koreans didn't assist the US in military action against Iran. Jill NATO followed.
Fox News. The memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is set to expire Monday with no extension in sight.
What is the status of the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding and its impact on Strait of Hormuz shipping?
Fox's Marianne Rafferty has the story. The
sixty day agreement ran into trouble early on with both sides trading multiple waves of strikes. The deadline comes as Iran continues to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also working on a separate deal with Oman on managing the key waterway.
President Trump's son in law Jared Kushner holding rare talks with Hamas' leader in Egypt. He's trying to advance a Gaza ceasefire plan rejected by Israel.
President Trump claims the regime is near collapse, but Tehran's been able to skirt sanctions and sell millions of dollars of oil. Actress Hayden Panetier has died at just thirty-six years old, best known for her roles in shows like Heroes and Nashville. America's listening to Fox News. Search and rescue operations are underway in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala was downgraded to a tropical storm earlier today. Hawaii's governor Josh Green says two hundred twenty six members of the National Guard are helping in the recovery efforts.
Many thanks to General Logan and his whole team.
How are Jared Kushner’s talks with Hamas leaders influencing the Gaza ceasefire effort?
We will send more. I've also been in touch with people that are at um Poha Kaloa. The feds, the military there are gonna be more than willing to help us. We'll probably use their aid uh to get there. We've had um a bunch of high water vehicles here.
At least one person is dead after a storm-related car crash. Governor Josh Green says at least one hundred homes are damaged or lost, and about forty thousand people still without power. Historic flooding in Indiana has left at least seven people dead after days of severe storms. The White River reached record levels, forcing evacuations and hundreds of rescues. Officials warn residents to stay away from fast moving flood waters. Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's committed to delivering justice for those the government wronged.
Ahead of his nomination as attorney general, Todd Blanche faced pressure to provide guarantees on a couple issues.
What are the latest updates on Hurricane Lala’s aftermath and rescue operations in Hawaii?
One of them was the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Well, Blanche appeared on Fox News Sunday saying that both he and the president believe that the Justice Department was used against people and that Trump thinks those people should be compensated. That being said, Blanche says that individuals could sue. The fund will not be used.
The fund is is dead, or whatever word you want to use, it never started. So it's not as if the fund is coming back.
Another concern the Department of Justice's settlement that shields President Trump and family members from past IRS tax audits. Blanche clarified the audit immunity does not cover future tax return.
Fox is Alex Hogan reporting from the White House. Major League Baseball's Tommy John, known for the elbow surgery named after him, died Saturday while in hospice care. The four-time all-star pitcher was 83 years old. I'm Deborah Valentine.
How does Attorney General‑designate Todd Blanche plan to use (or not use) the $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund?
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
Why is President Trump ordering a scale‑back of US‑South Korea joint military exercises?
0:03–0:59
2
What is the status of the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding and its impact on Strait of Hormuz shipping?
0:59–2:18
3
How are Jared Kushner’s talks with Hamas leaders influencing the Gaza ceasefire effort?
2:18–3:06
4
What are the latest updates on Hurricane Lala’s aftermath and rescue operations in Hawaii?
3:06–3:55
5
How does Attorney General‑designate Todd Blanche plan to use (or not use) the $1.8 billion anti‑weaponization fund?
3:55–3:56