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What does the Graham Russian Sanctions Bill aim to do and why is it significant?
A win for Ukraine, an honor for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. The Senate overwhelmingly approves the Graham Russian Sanctions Bill to punish Moscow and to pressure President Vladimir Putin as the war drags on.
The sanctions bill is among the most aggressive steps taken by US lawmakers against Russia during President Trump's second term. Named for the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, the package penalizes countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas. Supporters say the measure will choke off a major source of revenue for Russian President Vladimir Putin to fund the war against Ukraine. President Trump has given his support to the bill, likely increasing its chances of passing the House when lawmakers return from an August recess at the White House. Jared Halpern, Fox News.
Why are Republican senators backing the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche?
Also in the Senate, Republican Bill Cassidy announced he will put aside his differences with the president and vote yes to confirm acting attorney general Todd Blanch to be full-time AG.
Mr Blanche is not perfect and he will tell you this, but the choice is not between perfection and Mr Blanche. It is between Mr Blanche and another acting Attorney General, who may not run the department effectively under President Trump.
Two other Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, said they would not vote to confirm him. And if one more GOP senator votes against Blanche, he will not get that confirmation. A U.S. appeals court blocks President Trump's four hundred million dollar White House ballroom, ruling two to one that he cannot build it without congressional approval. The court is pausing the ruling, though, for two weeks to give the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.
How did a federal appeals court block President Trump's White House ballroom project?
Which President Trump strongly declared he will do. And stocks are moving higher, the Dow up 103 points after a week Federal jobs report appears to give the Fed more time before raising interest rates to fight inflation. Firefighters making progress against three wildfires around Spokane, Washington. But Sheriff John Doel says it is still dangerous.
And the reality of it is with this wind event and how we expect um a fire might behave uh if the unthinkable happens, um it's gonna come right at them.
For residents who want to go home, he has this message.
I know you're frustrated, but please, please, please work with us and help us get through this as quick as possible.
The fires have scorched more than 10,000 acres and damaged or destroyed more than 900 buildings.
What is the current status of the Spokane wildfires and the safety advice for residents?
Police say an arsonist admitted to setting one of the fires. Prosecutors in Illinois charge a teenager with murder. They say a video shows a 15-year-old dressed as a clown randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop in East St. Louis.
Fourteen year old student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok today, killing five staff members and wounding at least twenty three before taking his own life. Authorities say the teen also killed his two grandparents at their home before the school shooting. And on a much lighter note, a classic David Spade character returns in a different form, but with the same hair.
An animated series based on David Spade's two thousand one feature comedy Joe Dirt is in development at Fox, with Spade set to voice the title character and executive produce.
Why is Fox developing an animated series based on David Spade’s ‘Joe Dirt’ character?
It's now twenty-five years later, and Joe Dirt keeps on keeping on. He's still in love with Brandy, his skull still hasn't unfused with the mullet, and most of all, he's still got his eternal optimism. And he needs it. Just because he's married with three teenage daughters. Doesn't mean his problems are over. The messes are bigger, and Joe's mop and bucket just won't cut it. That's what's trendy. Michelle Polino, Fox News. And I'm Carmen Roberts, and this is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What does the Graham Russian Sanctions Bill aim to do and why is it significant?
0:03–0:52
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Why are Republican senators backing the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche?
0:52–1:41
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How did a federal appeals court block President Trump's White House ballroom project?
1:41–2:32
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What is the current status of the Spokane wildfires and the safety advice for residents?
2:32–3:27
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Why is Fox developing an animated series based on David Spade’s ‘Joe Dirt’ character?
3:27–3:54