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Why are House Republicans delaying votes on AI limits and impeachment?
A drumbeat in Washington. Elisa Brady, Fox News, as a midterm countdown continues.
Life is way too expensive. People are drowning in Donald Trump's failed economy.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also criticizing House Republican leaders for cutting the current session short, allowing lawmakers more time to campaign ahead of the November elections. That means no votes for now on some controversial issues, including AI restrictions and a Democrat push to impeach the war secretary. House Speaker Mike Johnson defends the president's agenda and progress, telling reporters... Republicans are turning the ship around, but that it takes time. The surge in oil and gas prices not helping as the conflict with Iran continues.
How is the U.S. responding to rising oil and gas prices amid the Iran conflict?
But U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright offering reassurance to Fox Business' Lauren Simonetti.
The secretary said the U.S. has now shifted its strategy in the Strait of Hormuz to escort both crude oil as well as refined product. And he said eventually Venezuelan oil production and Venezuelan refining can help.
Oil prices easing a bit today, but diesel hitting another record. A confirmation hearing for the president's pick to be U.S. Surgeon General.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a doctor, began the hearing by saying that the U.S.
What concerns did Senator Bill Cassidy raise about the measles outbreak and the MMR vaccine?
is having its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades and asking Surgeon General nominee Dr. Nicole Sapphire what her message to parents would be regarding vaccines.
Is the MMR vaccine extremely lethal, as the president said? Chairman Cassidy, I cannot speak to what the president has said. As a physician, I can tell you that I do not believe the MMR vaccine to be lethal. I believe the MMR vaccine is our greatest tool for combating measles.
That's great. That's great.
Dr. Sapphire is the third nominee for the role, which has been empty since President Trump took office in January 2025. Fox
is Tanya J. Powers.
What caused the fatal news‑helicopter crash in Los Angeles and what is being investigated?
America is listening to Fox News. The NTSB is investigating the deadly crash of a news helicopter in LA, killing the pilot, a reporter, and one person on the ground last night. Witnesses say the chopper fell from the sky while hovering low over the scene of an accident.
Aviation experts suggest some type of engine failure, noting an audible drop in rotor speed before the crash. Because the helicopter was hovering over that bus crash, the pilot had very little time and no forward airspeed to correct the engine issue.
Fox's William Lajeunesse, no official word yet on a cause. The helicopter went down between commercial buildings, causing an explosion. Just getting word that fencing is now up around the main building at the Kennedy Center in Washington. A day after the center's board, chaired by President Trump, voted to close most of the performing arts venue for repairs.
Why is fencing being installed at the Kennedy Center and what legal battle is affecting its name?
That followed a federal judge's ruling blocking the board from putting the president's name back on the building after a previous order to remove it, a legal fight that can continue on appeal. President Trump has said repairs are needed for safety, but also suggests renovations will not happen if the court fight doesn't go his way. Retail sales bounced back, up more than 1% in
August. Retail sales slumped in July. Retail analysts say when Amazon moved its summer Prime Day sale to June, it pushed sales for Amazon and competitors earlier in the summer. And now July's decline has been revised to a smaller half percent drop. Gerald Storch of Storch Advisors.
The consumer is strong. They have jobs.
How are recent retail sales trends influencing the Fed’s upcoming interest‑rate decision?
The stock market's up. They're spending. Gasoline prices are certainly an issue, but that alone will not curtail consumer spending.
August retail sales were up 6% from a year ago. Jenny Kosilda, Fox News.
An hour from now, the Fed weighs in on the economy with an interest rate decision. And right now, stocks turning mixed. The Dow's down 62 points. The S&P and the Nasdaq in the green. I'm Lisa Brady. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why are House Republicans delaying votes on AI limits and impeachment?
0:03–0:48
2
How is the U.S. responding to rising oil and gas prices amid the Iran conflict?
0:48–1:19
3
What concerns did Senator Bill Cassidy raise about the measles outbreak and the MMR vaccine?
1:19–1:55
4
What caused the fatal news‑helicopter crash in Los Angeles and what is being investigated?
1:55–2:47
5
Why is fencing being installed at the Kennedy Center and what legal battle is affecting its name?
2:47–3:29
6
How are recent retail sales trends influencing the Fed’s upcoming interest‑rate decision?
3:29–3:56