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Who was Hayden Panettiera and what were the circumstances of her death?

Ted Lindner 0:02
Sad news from Hollywood. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. That news Sunday night that actress Hayden Panettiera has died at just thirty-six years old. The actress known for her roles in shows like Heroes in Nashville, details of her death unknown. And Panatiera's representative telling ABC on Sunday night is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought a measure. Measurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions who watched her on screen. Actress Hayden Panetier, dead at the age of thirty six.

Why is President Trump ordering a reduction of US‑South Korea joint military exercises?

Ted Lindner 0:35
President Trump ordering the Pentagon to scale back the joint exercises the US and South Korea have conducted for decades.
Jill Nadeau 0:41
The President posted on Truth Social that he's instructed the Secretary of War to substantially reduce US joint military exercises with South Korea. That comes just days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the UN. But the president said he has a good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un, and since he's been leader of the US, the North Korean

How are tensions with North Korea and Iran influencing US foreign policy moves?

Jill Nadeau 1:06
Koreans have been unthreatening. The president also made it clear he's not happy that the South Koreans didn't assist the US in military action against Iran.
Ted Lindner 1:17
Fucks near the five years.
Marianne Rafferty 1:22
The 60 day agreement ran into trouble early on with both sides trading multiple waves of strikes. The deadline comes as Iran continues to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also working on a separate deal with Oman on managing the key waterway.
Marianne Rafferty 1:47
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner holding rare talks with Hamas's leader in Egypt. He's trying to advance a Gaza ceasefire plan rejected by Israel.

What is the status of the 60‑day Iran‑Strait of Hormuz agreement and its impact on shipping?

Ted Lindner 1:56
Fox is Mary and Rafferty, America's listening to Fox News. Well search and rescue operations continuing in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday. The governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, says two hundred and twenty six members of the National Guard were on hand to help in the recovery effort.
Unknown 2:14
Many thanks to General Logan and his whole team. We will send more. I've also been in touch with people that are at um Puhakuloa. The feds, the military there are gonna be more than willing to help us. We'll probably use their aid on to get there. We've had um a bunch of high water vehicles here.
Ted Lindner 2:30
At least one person's dead after a storm-related car crash.

How is Hawaii responding to Hurricane Lala’s aftermath and what aid is being deployed?

Ted Lindner 2:33
The governor, Josh Green, says at least a hundred houses are damaged or lost, about forty thousand people without power. Historic flooding in Indiana has left at least seven people dead after days of severe storms. The White River reaching record levels, forcing evacuations and hundreds of rescues. Officials warning residents to stay away from fast moving floodwaters. The Trump administration's approved and emergency. Declaration to provide federal disaster assistance. Attorney General Todd Blanche says he's committed to delivering justice for those the government wronged.
Alex Hogan 3:02
Ahead of his nomination as Attorney General, Todd Blanche faced pressure to provide guarantees on a couple issues. One of them was the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Well, Blanche appeared on Fox News Sunday, saying that both he and the president believe that the Justice Department was used against people and that Trump thinks those people should be compensated.

What federal disaster assistance is being provided after the historic Indiana floods?

Alex Hogan 3:21
That being said, Blanche says that individuals could sue. The fund will not be used.
Todd Blanche 3:27
The fund is is dead, or whatever word you want to use, it never started. So it's not as if the fund is coming back.
Alex Hogan 3:32
Another concern: the Department of Justice's settlement that shields President Trump and family members from past IRS tax audits. Blanche clarified the audit immunity does not cover future tax returns.
Ted Lindner 3:44
Fox is Alex Hogan. And sad news in baseball this weekend. Tommy John, better known for the elbow surgery that was named after him, died on Saturday. The four time all-star pitcher was eighty-three years old. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

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