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Elisa Brady 0:03
A former special counsel has no regrets. Lisa Brady, Fox News.
Jack Smith 0:07
I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump.
Elisa Brady 0:14
Jack Smith telling a Senate panel there was evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. that the then former president had committed serious crimes related to the aftermath of the 2020 election and the handling of classified documents, cases that were ultimately dropped after court rulings and the 2024 Trump election. Republicans say Smith abused his authority, obtaining some lawmakers' phone records.
David Spunt 0:36
Chairman Chuck Grassley announcing publicly for the first time that Jack Smith obtained physical copies of nearly 4,800 bank checks written by Americans who sent small dollar donations, $15, $20, $25, $30 to support President Trump from 2019 to 2023. Every member of this committee ought to be outraged for what happened to their constituents. In addition to members of Congress, we are learning today that some 50 news organizations, including Fox News, had some of their messages swept up because 87 White House phones from the Trump 1 administration, people that worked at the White House, were communicating with members of the media.
Elisa Brady 1:13
Fox's David Spunt in Washington. Police and the FBI returned to a home in Philadelphia searching for more evidence in a case tied to seven missing women.
C.B. Cotton 1:23
And we've just learned federal investigators have a warrant to remain at the Philadelphia home through at least mid-October. Day two of work at the dilapidated brick home in Philly's Olney neighborhood is done for today. But the search could soon escalate with heavy equipment.
Elisa Brady 1:38
Fox's C.B. Cotton, this according to a Philadelphia city councilman, investigators reportedly searching for DNA and blood while using 3D photography to document that property. For now, the homeowner's son remains in federal custody on forged document and gun charges. America is listening to Fox News. President Trump meeting with AI executives after launching an AI-powered government website.
Arlene Graham Nordone 2:07
Relying on AI to quickly scan hundreds of agency websites, America.gov is described by President Trump as a front door to the federal government.
Donald J. Trump 2:16
Our goal is that anything you might need from the United States government... will be accessible at your fingertips and very quickly at your command.
Arlene Graham Nordone 2:25
Developers of the site say users simply submit a question, like how to renew a passport or eligibility requirements for Social Security. And the answer quickly comes, along with steps to complete the request.
Elisa Brady 2:37
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. This as the president keeps pushing for the U.S. to keep leading on AI, resisting calls from tech executives to tap the brakes on development, allowing time to minimize risks. An update on the terror probe in England where five men were arrested on suspicion of targeting a U.S.-run airbase. A search of vehicles near the scene wrapping
Lawrence Taylor 2:57
up. And we can confirm that no improvised explosive devices have been found. We have found a quantity of an accelerant, petrol, and we have recovered that as part of our investigation.
Elisa Brady 3:10
UK Counterterrorism Police Chief Lawrence Taylor says properties in London were also searched. No word on anything found there. The suspects were released on bail yesterday with conditions. A new snapshot of the US jobs
Jenny Koselda 3:22
market. On the last business day of August, slipping under 7.1 million to 7.079 million, fewer than estimated by economists. The Labor Department says hires changed little at 5.2 million, total separations at 5.1 million. Separations decreased in state and local government education. The Labor Department releases the monthly employment report on Friday. Fox's Jenny Kosola. Stocks are lower right now. The Dow's down
Elisa Brady 3:53
205. I'm Lisa Brady. This is Fox News.

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