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What are the U.S. military casualties reported from the Iran‑Israel conflict?

Ann Carrick 0:02
Casualties in the Middle East include U.S. service members. I mean Kerrick, Fox News. Iranian state media says a strike on a school there has killed one hundred sixty-five. Fox's Jennifer Griffin has more on U.S. casualties.
Jennifer Griffin 0:14
CINCCOM has confirmed that three American service members were killed and five were seriously wounded in a missile strike. We're told other Americans sustained shrapnel injuries and suffered concussions.

How did the United States respond with air strikes and B‑2 bomber missions?

Jennifer Griffin 0:25
These are the first casualties of the war the U.S. and Israel have launched against Iran.
Jennifer Griffin 0:35
We also can now report that four B-2 bombers flew from their home. Home base of Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on a round trip to Iran and are now safely home. A senior U.S. defense official told me they dropped dozens of two thousand-pound penetrator bombs on Iranian ballistic missile sites that are hidden underground.
Ann Carrick 0:55
Israel confirms at least nine deaths from Iranian retaliation. Members of Congress are at odds on whether President Trump had the right to strike Iran without notifying the House and Senate.

Why are members of Congress debating the President’s authority to strike Iran?

Unknown 1:14
The President not only did not come to Congress to seek a debate or vote, he acted without even notification to the vast majority of us.
Grinnell Scott 1:21
But South Carolina GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, when asked on MBC's Meet the Press if the President needed Congress blessing, he said no.
Unknown 1:29
He has the legal authority to do it, and these operations will continue until the threat is no longer there.
Grinnell Scott 1:35
Senator Kane says he has a war powers resolution to reassert Congress power to wage war set up for a vote this week. Gernal Scott, Fox News.
Ann Carrick 1:45
A senior White House official speaking on condition of anonymity says new potential leadership in Iran has suggested they are open for talks with the United States. America's listening to Fox News.
Unknown 2:00
Keep up to date with the very latest in Iran.

What travel advisories and task‑force actions has the State Department issued for Americans in the Middle East?

Unknown 2:02
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Ann Carrick 2:16
The State Department is cautioning US citizens in Israel to shelter in place as Iran continues to retaliate against US and Israeli strikes on the country, Fox's Gillian Turner reports from the State Department.
Jillian Turner 2:27
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed his team here at the State Department to stand up a task force. It is made up of top officials from across the Trump administration's federal government to oversee efforts to try and help as many Americans as possible who are now stranded in the Mid East. As this war has broken out, there's about give or take three hundred thousand American civilians spread across the region on any given day. So this is We are told a top tier priority for the secretary.

How did Pope Francis comment on the escalating tensions in Iran and the need for dialogue?

Ann Carrick 2:56
State Department also issued a Level Four travel advisory for the region. Flights in the Middle East and beyond experiencing disruption as countries in the region close their airspace. More than eighteen hundred flights canceled by major Middle Eastern airlines, hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded or diverted. Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain air spaces all closed. Emirates Airlines suspended flights to and from due to the first time. Goodbye. Pope Leo says he's deeply concerned during this tumultuous time commenting on X about events related to Iran, adding stability and peace are achieved only through reasonable, sincere, and responsible dialogue. He also said use of weapons sows destruction, suffering, and death.

What details are known about the Austin bar shooting and the authorities’ response?

Ann Carrick 3:36
Authorities in Austin report at least three people killed and fourteen others injured after a shooting at a bar earlier today. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praising police for their swift response.
Unknown 3:46
I am very thankful for the speed with which uh our public safety officials responded to this. I don't think there's any question that it saved lives.
Ann Carrick 3:58
Three of those hospitalized or in critical condition. Police say the mail shooter was shot and killed by officers. The FBI is investigating it as a possible act of terrorism. I'm Ann Carrick, and this is Fox News.
Jennifer Griffin 4:13
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the fifty-two episode podcast series, The Life of Jesus.

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