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What are the latest developments in the negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Straight talk on Hormuz. I'm Chris DeMayo, Fox News. Negotiations over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are still ongoing, but there's some 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. At 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.
Why are Senate Republicans divided over the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche?
President Trump has said he's played an active personal role in those negotiations.
Fox is Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. A busy night on Capitol Hill with acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on the verge of being official after a lengthy part.
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.
What happened in the Utah helicopter crash while fighting the Wide Mouth Two wildfire?
Graham crafted the deal hours before he died. Lawmakers were sending a message to Vladimir Putin.
That's Fox's Chad program on Capitol Hill. If Blanche is not confirmed, he'll still be allowed to serve in an acting capacity. Uh, 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 the Air Force One's capabilities to the media. The four hundred million dollar plane was a gift to President Trump from Qatar. America's listening to Fox News. A helicopter crashes while battling a wildfire in central Utah.
Who are the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and why are they significant?
More from Fox's Kristen Goodwin.
A Sikorsky S sixty four helicopter helping to battle Utah's Wide Mouth Two 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.
Uh there were first responders in that area, firefighters were in the area, but due to the fire activity it kinda overran the area, so no escape routes that any firefighters could get into or out of.
Tyler Hacked, 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 twenty seventh. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.
The FAA and local officials stressed Friday that they had no details on the conditions of the two people on board the helicopter.
How does the new Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham aim to pressure Moscow?
A five of football's biggest stars take their place among the games immortals this weekend in Canton, Ohio. Here's Fox's Jeff Minasso.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2026 officially enshrined today, as some of the NFL's all-time grades, including former New Orleans Saints Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kickley, former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig, and former Patriots and Colts kicker Adam Vinateri, who won three Super Bowls in New England and another in. Indianapolis with each inductee receiving a bronze bust and delivering the Hall of Fame speech.
The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a 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 DeMoo. This is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What are the latest developments in the negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
0:02–0:32
2
Why are Senate Republicans divided over the confirmation of Attorney General Todd Blanche?
0:32–1:22
3
What happened in the Utah helicopter crash while fighting the Wide Mouth Two wildfire?
1:22–2:06
4
Who are the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees and why are they significant?
2:06–2:56
5
How does the new Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham aim to pressure Moscow?
2:56–3:56