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What are the latest developments and conflicting messages about reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
Straight talk on Hormuz. I'm Chris DiMeo, Fox News. Negotiations over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are still ongoing, but there's still conflicting information being released.
Some very different messages coming out of Iran. It's tough to decide which faction to believe. On one hand, in Parliament, talk about perhaps trying to ban. Israeli and U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz, the same time other Iranian officials talking about real progress on talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations with Oman have made tremendous progress. President Trump has said he's played an active personal role in those negotiations, and he could expect an announcement on them as early as today.
How did the Senate debate and vote on Attorney General Todd Blanch’s confirmation?
Iran has been demanding fees for any ships that go through the Strait of Hormuz. That position has been rejected by the U.S.,
It's Fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. A busy night on Capitol Hill with acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanch on the verge of being made official after a lengthy partisan debate.
Two Republicans, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, oppose Blanch. One more GOP no would have tanked the nomination. Bill Cassidy was the only GOP holdout, and he will vote yes. Cassidy supports Blanche, even though President Trump ended his Senate career working against him in the GOP primary. The Senate also approved a bill to sanction Russia.
Why did the Pentagon revoke former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance?
Late Senator Lindsey Graham crafted the deal hours before he died. Lawmakers were sending a message to Vladimir Putin.
Fox's Chad Pergamon, Capitol Hill. If Blanche is not confirmed, he can still be allowed to serve in an acting capacity. The Pentagon revoking former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's access to classified information and barring him from holding any sensitive position. The Pentagon claims Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. The $400 million plane, a gift to President Trump from Qatar. America's listening to Fox News. A helicopter crashes while battling a wildfire in central Utah. More from Fox's Kristen Goodwin.
What caused the Sikorsky S‑64 helicopter crash while fighting the Utah wildfire?
A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter helping to battle Utah's Widemouth 2 fire crashed in Richfield Friday with two people on board. Extreme fire conditions in difficult terrain, making it hard for officials to initially reach the scene.
There were first responders in that area, firefighters in the area, but due to the fire activity, it kind of overran the area. So no escape routes that any firefighters could get into or out of.
Tyler Hackt, deputy incident commander with the Great Basin Incident Management Team 2. The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the incident. The helicopter was one of seven working to fight the inferno in Millard County that was ignited by lightning on July 27th. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.
The FAA and local officials stressing Friday that they had no details on the conditions of the two people on board the helicopter. Five of football's biggest stars take their place among the game's immortals.
Who were the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and why are they significant?
This weekend in Canton, Ohio, Fox's Jeff Manasso has more.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 officially enshrined today as some of the NFL's all-time greats, including former New Orleans Saints Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Keekly, former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, and former Patriots and Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, who won three Super Bowls in New England and another in Indianapolis, with each inductee receiving a bronze bust and delivering a Hall of Fame speech. The annual enshrinement caps Hall of Fame Week in Canton. Jeff Manosso, Fox News.
The Senate has overwhelmingly approved the tough new Russia sanctions bill named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who pushed hard for the measure before his death last month. The bill now heads to the House for approval. I'm Chris DeMeo. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What are the latest developments and conflicting messages about reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
0:02–0:41
2
How did the Senate debate and vote on Attorney General Todd Blanch’s confirmation?
0:41–1:22
3
Why did the Pentagon revoke former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance?
1:22–2:08
4
What caused the Sikorsky S‑64 helicopter crash while fighting the Utah wildfire?
2:08–3:00
5
Who were the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and why are they significant?
3:00–3:55