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Why is President Trump reconsidering a military strike on Iran?
Where President Trump stands on Iran on the Sebrae Fox News. The President just answering questions about why he apparently decided against a military strike on Iran, at least for now, after offering public support for protesters there and suggesting the U.S. could strike over mass killings.
Nobody convinced me. I convinced myself.
He says that had a big impact, but he still isn't ruling out US intervention. The president also not ruling out using the insurrection act and troops to respond to violent anti-ICE protests in Minnesota. But he says he doesn't think there's a reason to use it right now.
Is the President willing to invoke the Insurrection Act against anti‑ICE protests in Minnesota?
Protests have escalated after a deadly shooting last week.
Order would be restored, and I will make this prediction if those federal agents left. As soon as they leave, we will have peace.
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Fry at a democrat field hearing held by members of Congress in St. Paul.
If they can erode the rights of some, they can do it to you. No one is safe.
Washington State Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal among those accusing federal agents of using unconstitutional tactics.
What details were revealed about the high‑profile pardon for former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez García?
The White House says ICE agents are enforcing immigration laws and that sanctuary city policies and Democrat rhetoric are fueling violence and safety risks. A high profile pardon on the way.
Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vasquez Garcette is getting a pardon from President Trump, according to White House officials who tell Fox News her co-defendants are also getting pardoned, and that the entire case against her is an example of political prosecution. They also mentioned the investigation into Vasquez began ten days after she endorsed President Trump in twenty twenty. Fox is Lillian.
Wu Vasquez was later charged with bribery and pleaded guilty last year to a campaign finance violation. America is listening to Fox News.
This is Ainsley Earhart.
How does the new episode of “The Life of Jesus” tie into the news broadcast?
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A day after giving her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, a Venezuelan opposition leader offers reassurance about her country's future.
Maria Karina Machado tells reporters in DC she's confident there will be an orderly return to free elections in Venezuela.
President Trump, his administration, and the people of the United States support democracy, justice, freedom, and the mandate of the people of Venezuela.
She was banned from running for president against Nicholas Maduro. Now that he's in US custody, President Trump has backed acting president Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's vice president.
What is President Trump’s stance on the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Karina Machado and the country’s future elections?
She's a communist. She's the main ally and representation of the Russian regime, the Chinese and Iranians. But that's not the Venezuelan people, and that's not the armed forces.
President Trump has said Machado does not have enough support to lead Venezuela right now. Chris Foster, Fox News.
President Trump offering support for Canada's new preliminary trade deal with China, aimed in part at slashing tariffs on electric vehicles. He says that's what the Canadian Prime Minister should be doing. A Trump administration official has called the deal problematic.
Why is President Trump supporting Canada’s preliminary trade deal with China on electric‑vehicle tariffs?
Another big deal in baseball.
About a month from the start of spring training, Major League Baseball teams keep adding pricey pieces to their payrolls. One day after the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to pay four time All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker a four-year combined salary of two hundred forty million dollars, the New York Mets, who tried to get Tucker, worked out a three-year contract with two time All-Star infielder Bo Bachet, who spent the first seven years of his Major League career with the reigning American League champion Toronto. Toronto Blue Jays. Bachet's contract with the Mets reportedly worth one hundred twenty six million dollars over three years, soon to be twenty eight year old batted three hundred eleven last year, and was nearly the hero of the World Series when he hit a game seven home run before the Dodgers rallied to win.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is President Trump reconsidering a military strike on Iran?
0:02–0:42
2
Is the President willing to invoke the Insurrection Act against anti‑ICE protests in Minnesota?
0:42–1:13
3
What details were revealed about the high‑profile pardon for former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez García?
1:13–2:01
4
How does the new episode of “The Life of Jesus” tie into the news broadcast?
2:01–2:47
5
What is President Trump’s stance on the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Karina Machado and the country’s future elections?
2:47–3:17
6
Why is President Trump supporting Canada’s preliminary trade deal with China on electric‑vehicle tariffs?
3:17–4:09