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How is the U.S. responding to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a naval blockade?
A tug of war over the Strait of Hormuz ramps up. On Lisa Brady, Fox News. President Trump says the U.S. is reimposing a blockade on Iranian shipping. And the U.S. military is just announcing that will take effect tomorrow at 4 Eastern.
Recall last week when the Trump administration revoked Iran's license to sell oil. Many were wondering, how would that be enforced? There's only one way, and that's with a return of the naval blockade. And that's what President Trump has ordered today, in addition to the four nights of airstrikes over the past week. Hitting those targets as Iranian forces continue to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and it remains in control of the critical waterway.
Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Tel Aviv. But President Trump accuses Iran of breaking a deal with the U.S., pledging to hit them very hard.
47 years in a row they were pushing people around.
What enforcement steps did the Trump administration take after revoking Iran's oil license?
They're not pushing us around. We're pushing them around.
He says the U.S. will be the guardian of the straight and charge for safe passage to reimburse the cost of providing security. The president also just posting he'll give a speech on Iran Thursday night at 9 Eastern. The president's latest comments on Iran coming just a short time ago during a White House event highlighting the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in D.C. alongside legendary IndyCar series owner Roger Penske.
We're fortunate to have the most important office in the world give us the green light and then the checkered flag to have this event in August.
The event's part of America 250 celebrations. A deadly shooting earlier today in Maine, spurring anti-ice protests in the state. I'm disgusted. This is horrible. I mean, the citizens of this country are literally being gunned down in the street. The FBI is investigating. The Boston Globe reporting Maine Independent Senator Angus King told reporters the Homeland Security Secretary told him the man shot had been given an order to leave the country and had weaponized his vehicle. America is listening to Fox News.
What did President Trump announce about guarding the Strait of Hormuz and charging for safe passage?
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Moments ago, a tribute on the Senate floor to Senator Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend. An hour from now, the South Carolina governor is expected to announce an interim replacement to serve the remaining months of his term.
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott said Lindsey Graham was a tireless worker who found himself in the midst of some of the most consequential decisions.
He loved America because he loved Americans.
Scott shared that as a senator, he had started a South Carolina prayer breakfast at 8.30 on Wednesdays in D.C., and he'd asked Lindsey Graham to join.
And he says, son, if Jesus comes before 10 a.m., I ain't coming. And so who walks in the door at 8.31? Lindsey Graham. He was committed to his friends.
President Trump said Graham was one of the greatest people and senators he's ever known. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News.
The president ordering flags to half staff all week. Graham was running for re-election. Voters will choose a new Republican nominee in a special election next month. Twelve states led by California are suing to block the Warner Brothers-Paramount merger over antitrust concerns.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other states allege Paramount's $110 billion proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers violates the Clayton Act by substantially weakening competition in theatrical distribution and basic cable licensing.
This merger would snuff out competition, drive up prices. diminish content quality and produce fewer movies and shows each year.
alleging the resulting entity would control nearly one-third of theatrical motion pictures and nearly one-third of basic cable programming, including 50 of the most popular cable channels.
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Chapters
3 chapters
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How is the U.S. responding to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz with a naval blockade?
0:02–0:51
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What enforcement steps did the Trump administration take after revoking Iran's oil license?
0:51–1:59
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What did President Trump announce about guarding the Strait of Hormuz and charging for safe passage?
1:59–4:13