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Why did the Dow plunge after the Fed’s first rate hike in three years?

Elisa Brady 0:02
A bad reaction on Wall Street. Lisa Brady, Fox News. The Dow down 618 points at the bell, plunging back under 52,000 after the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years. Also signaling another hike may
Kevin Warsh 0:18
be needed. Our decision comes at a time when the American economy appears to be strengthening. new hiring, private sector earnings, business capital investment. Each of these markers has improved in recent months and is pointing in a good direction.
Elisa Brady 0:35
But Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation remains too high and that today's action will support a timelier return to the central bank's 2% target. President Trump has publicly pushed for a rate cut.

What are the main points of the bipartisan Senate briefing on AI and superintelligence?

Elisa Brady 0:46
A briefing for U.S. senators on AI led by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who wants to ban superintelligence.
Chad Pergram 0:53
Now, Sanders is bringing in top AI researchers to meet with bipartisan senators. House Speaker Mike Johnson is advocating for tech companies to control their own AI models. He's concerned about Congress acting too aggressively on AI. But many Democrats say Congress can't punt on AI. They say it's crucial that lawmakers get up to speed and intervene.
Elisa Brady 1:14
Fox's Chad Pergram on Capitol Hill. The House is cutting its current session short, letting members leave until after the midterms, which means no House decisions on AI or anything else for now, including Republican Congressman Thomas Massey's push to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

How was the Afghan bombing case sentenced and what impact did it have on victims’ families?

Elisa Brady 1:29
A man convicted for his role in a deadly Afghanistan bombing, Mohammad Sharifullah, is sentenced to 20 years in prison after impact statements from families of the 13 U.S. service members killed.
Grinnell Scott 1:39
Their loved ones were helping evacuate people during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Virginia U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga said he would have preferred sentencing Sharifullah for each of the service members killed.
Elisa Brady 1:53
Fox's Gernal Scott. America is listening to Fox News. A driver is facing criminal charges after a deadly collision with a bus that led to a second deadly tragedy in Los
Kristen Goodwin 2:07
Angeles yesterday.

What caused the deadly Los Angeles bus‑collision and the subsequent news‑helicopter crash?

Kristen Goodwin 2:08
The LAPD arresting Bailey Lynn Rios on suspicion of murder. The 36-year-old SUV driver is accused of striking a Metro bus, killing at least two people and injuring six others. Her bail set at $4 million. A TV news helicopter used by LA's NBC affiliate KNBC was covering the collision when it crashed. killing two people on board and one other on the ground. KNBC, known locally as NBCLA, confirming the deaths of reporter Ileana Moreno and pilot George Marcineau, saying it's deeply saddened and sharing condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives.
Elisa Brady 2:44
Fox's Christian Goodwin, the helicopter crash also remains under investigation. An NTSB briefing expected soon. Ford is recalling hundreds of thousands of F-150 pickups over a fuel tank issue that could increase the risk of a fire or cause the engine to stall.

Why is Ford recalling hundreds of thousands of F‑150 pickups and what should owners do?

Jeff Bonasso 3:00
Ford's recall covers over 223,000 2023 to 27 F-150s, for which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says front fuel tank straps may not have been properly secured to the vehicle's frame during assembly, leading to the possibility the tank could become detached and fuel could be lost. potentially causing a fire and road hazards for the driver and others. Ford estimates that about 1% of the recalled vehicles are affected. Owners will be notified by mail later this month for dealer inspection and, if needed, a free repair. Jeff Manosso, Fox News.
Elisa Brady 3:37
Scientists find a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum. They say it's the result of a powerful impact two years ago by a comet or asteroid fragment spotted by a NASA orbiter. Again, the Dow dropping 631 points after the Fed rate hike. But a late sell-off was even worse. I'm Lisa Brady, Fox News.

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