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What is the significance of President Trump's rally and the North Carolina Senate race?
A midterm rally held in North Carolina. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump rallying supporters in Gastonia, North Carolina tonight as the Senate's U.S. Senate race is
heating up. President Trump says North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Watley will support the death penalty for human traffickers, large-scale drug dealers, and anyone who murders a police officer.
And Michael Watley's going to ban sanctuary cities. You're not going to have a sanctuary city in this state.
Adding Whatley, the former chair of the Republican National Committee will support legislation and no cash bail nationwide. The president again asking voters to pretend he's on the ballot.
Because when I'm on the ticket, I'm not bragging, but when I'm on the ticket, Republicans have always done really well.
How will the Federal Reserve's interest‑rate hike affect borrowing costs and savers?
They go out, they vote, everybody gets elected.
Watley faces Democratic Senate candidate, former North Carolina governor, Roy Cooper, in November. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.
Watley and Cooper running to replace North Carolina Republican Senator Tom Tillis, who's retiring. Earlier in the day, the Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, targeting stubborn inflation. Quarterpoint hike pushing the key rate to 3.9%, and the Fed is signaling that another one could come later this year. Hike expected to lead to higher borrowing costs, but is a boost for savers. Also in the House...
On this vote, the ayes are 262, the nays are 159. The motion is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table.
Who are the candidates in the North Carolina Senate race and what are their key policy positions?
Lawmakers passing a Russian sanctions bill Wednesday. It now heads to President Trump's desk. He is expected to sign it. The measure introduced more than a year ago by then-Senator Lindsey Graham, who died in July. Senators voting overwhelmingly in favor of the bill last month. It's titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and would target Russia's economy, penalizing the country for its continued war in Ukraine. America's listening to Fox News. Federal officials investigating the deadly TV news helicopter crash in Los Angeles. NTSB investigator in charge Fabian Salazar said a crucial piece of evidence is an online video that appears to show the NBCLA helicopter's point of view seconds before it crashed in Chatsworth.
that recording we are clearly hearing sounds that are consistent with the engine changing its speed we're also hearing tones that are being generated that are likely um advisories to the pilot
fire a crash killing three people texas carrying out its fifth execution of the year 40 year old la james norman dying by lethal injection for killing three people during a 2005 attempted robbery
What does the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 aim to achieve?
Prosecutors say Norman and an accomplice believe the home had cocaine in it but found no drugs and shot three people. Norman pleaded guilty to capital murder. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected his final request to stop the execution. An accomplice in the case expected to be executed next week. Middle East bracing for a possible American response to an Iranian attack.
Days ago, a U.S. contracted vessel was hit during an Iranian missile and drone attack, two sources told Fox News. The incident occurred around the Strait of Hormuz and caused minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. Some U.S.
How is the recent Iranian missile attack influencing U.S. response and regional security?
personnel were on board, though the identities of the injured are unclear. It is the latest in a series of exchanges of fire, bringing into question what comes next in the Iran conflict. Iran's Supreme National Security Council saying in a statement today, the stakes around oil and the straits have changed. Damage control won't stop what's coming. No talks until Iran's conditions are met.
Boxes, straight yanks in Tel Aviv and fencing is going up around the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center. This is after the Trump-appointed board voted to close most of it for repairs. The move follows a federal judge's ruling blocking the center from restoring President Trump's name to the building. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the significance of President Trump's rally and the North Carolina Senate race?
0:02–0:46
2
How will the Federal Reserve's interest‑rate hike affect borrowing costs and savers?
0:46–1:33
3
Who are the candidates in the North Carolina Senate race and what are their key policy positions?
1:33–2:45
4
What does the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 aim to achieve?
2:45–3:18
5
How is the recent Iranian missile attack influencing U.S. response and regional security?
3:18–3:58