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What recent events are influencing optimism on Wall Street?

Elnisa Brady 0:03
Optimism on Wall Street. Elnisa Brady, Fox News. The Dow up more than 1,100 points at the bell after reports of Iran's president saying his country has the will to end the conflict. And President Trump suggesting he may be willing to end it even if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened. Though for now, the fighting continues.
Pete Hegseth 0:21
As Operation Epic Fury moves into its fifth week in Iran, intelligence shows U.S. and Israeli strikes are damaging the Iranian military's morale.
Ainsley Earhardt 0:31
Leading to widespread desertions, key personnel shortages, and causing frustrations amongst senior leaders.
Pete Hegseth 0:38
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the overwhelming destructive power should be influencing the emerging replacement leaders of Iran, with whom the Trump administration has been communicating.
Ainsley Earhardt 0:48
This new regime, because regime change has occurred, should be wiser than the last.
Pete Hegseth 0:54
Hegseth adds no military options have been ruled out and the president intends to keep up the pressure.
Elnisa Brady 0:59
Fox's Evan Brown, the Wall Street Journal, just reporting a third U.S. aircraft carriers being sent to the Middle East. Three losses for the president today in court. One federal judge just ordering construction of the new White House ballroom to stop, granting a preservationist group's request for a preliminary injunction, although... Enforcement of the order is suspended and an appeal expected. The judge says congressional approval is needed for the project. The president just defending the ballroom in a post suggesting other projects should be sued. Another judge rules legal status must be reinstated for migrants who entered the U.S.

How is the U.S. military strategy affecting the conflict in Iran?

Elnisa Brady 1:32
under a Biden era app. And a third says the president's order to end federal funding of public broadcasting is unlawful. NASA counting down to a key launch tomorrow, sending four astronauts around the moon.
Jeff Spaulding 1:44
People are excited and ready to go on this first chapter on our way back to the moon since the 1970s.
Elnisa Brady 1:50
Senior Test Director Jeff Spaulding on the scheduled 10-day Artemis II mission. America is listening to Fox News.
Ainsley Earhardt 2:00
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52-episode podcast series, The Life of Jesus.
Unknown 2:05
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Elnisa Brady 2:15
An Ohio jury is deadlocked in a corruption case against two fired First Energy executives.
Unknown 2:21
Jurors in Akron telling a judge they can't reach a verdict in the trial of former First Energy CEO Chuck Jones and former senior VP Michael Dowling, both charged with felony corruption, bribery, conspiracy, and theft for paying millions of dollars for legislative and regulatory favors. The defense argued the payment represented an above-board legal settlement. First Energy had already admitted to underwriting tens of millions of dollars in which now imprisoned former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder. Elected allies secured power and passed a bailout bill, then used a campaign to defend it from a citizen referendum.
Elnisa Brady 2:59
Fox's Jeff Manasso, the judge, is now considering a mistrial. Several others in the case pleaded guilty. Two of the people charged died by suicide. There's a nationwide recall of chocolate spiked with Viagra ingredients.
Kristen Goodwin 3:11
The Food and Drug Administration revealing Gear Isle, a California-based adult company, recalled two of its chocolate products found to contain undeclared and potentially life-threatening amounts of prescription drug ingredients for erectile dysfunction. The agency says the chocolates are sold as dietary supplements, which it does not approve, meaning they fall under less strict federal regulation. To date, Gear Isle has not received any reports of adverse events. But the FDA says ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure, urging folks who have used the products to contact a doctor if they experience any problems that could be related.
Kristen Goodwin 3:50
Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.
Elnisa Brady 3:52
Recapping stocks, the month and the quarter ending with a big rally.

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