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What new security threats are emerging in the Middle East after the Riyadh attack?
New warnings in the Middle East. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. Hours after Saudi Arabia's capital was attacked, the State Department issued a safety alert to Americans overseas regarding travel disruptions.
Saudi Arabia says it foiled the Iran-backed Houthi rebels' attack on its capital, Riyadh, intercepting and destroying ballistic missiles. Large plume of black smoke near King Khalid International Airport causing many travel disruptions there. For the first time in months, emergency air raid alerts sounded Friday into Saturday across the capital as residents reported hearing loud explosions. The Houthis also tried to attack spots near the Red Sea, but those were thwarted as well. Now posing a major threat to global oil supplies, capturing key cities of Mocha, Parham Island, all in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, allowing them to keep an eye on who's coming in and out.
Fox's Stephanie Bennett, President Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders from six Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, at the U.N.
How is President Trump planning diplomatic meetings with Gulf leaders and the UN?
on Tuesday. But first, the president will meet with New York City's Mayor Zoran Mamdani Monday at Gracie Mansion. City Hall says the talks will focus strictly on critical issues affecting New Yorkers. President Trump also announcing his administration's next steps to ramp up the development of artificial intelligence.
President Trump does not want federal regulation, but he's still taking action, announcing a new position in the White House, posting, quote, I am forming the AI force much like I did for Space Force, which has been a tremendous success in my first term. Now, to that end, I will be announcing the near future AI czar. Now, the president has dismissed Democrats who have been recently fighting for tighter regulations. calling their concerns politically motivated. Republicans are acknowledging AI safety, though House Speaker Mike Johnson says lawmakers need to strike a balance between putting guardrails in place without losing our edge in a global competition with China.
What are the President’s plans for a new AI initiative and the upcoming AI czar?
Fox's Dana Marie McNichol. America is listening to Fox News. President Trump will welcome Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the US this week in his first state visit in more than a decade. President Trump is also holding a state dinner for the Chinese president and several top tech leaders are expected to attend. The midterm elections are getting underway with mail ballots already going out. An early voting beginning in some states. Polls show the high cost of living is a major concern for voters. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming telling NBC's Meet the Press Republicans are focused on affordability.
That's why we need more American energy production.
Why is President Trump hosting a state dinner for China’s Xi Jinping and top tech leaders?
We need to get rid of regulations. We need to do more with permitting. That's legislation we're working on now. The president and Republicans are focused on all of those things.
Democrats have pointed to the U.S. conflict with Iran and President Trump's tariffs for raising prices for Americans and say they will do more to lower the cost of living than Republicans. Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizing to fans over the weekend after his tour was marred with controversy related to Israel's war in Gaza. Fox's C.B. Cotton with more.
How are the upcoming midterm elections influencing Republican energy and affordability policies?
Last night was Sheeran's first show since rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act for making Free Palestine comments. And Sheeran's other opening acts quickly backed out in solidarity with Macklemore. Last week at a statement, Sheeran said the tour promoter had made the decision to remove Macklemore, appearing to distance himself from the fallout. But Macklemore claimed that Sheeran told him... New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft had rallied other stadium owners to oppose allowing the rapper to perform. Before yesterday's concert, pro-Palestinian protesters carried signs with anti-Israel messages or ones encouraging people to leave.
Now, in his apology, Sheeran condemned both the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023 and Israel's actions in Gaza. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What new security threats are emerging in the Middle East after the Riyadh attack?
0:03–0:58
2
How is President Trump planning diplomatic meetings with Gulf leaders and the UN?
0:58–1:52
3
What are the President’s plans for a new AI initiative and the upcoming AI czar?
1:52–2:35
4
Why is President Trump hosting a state dinner for China’s Xi Jinping and top tech leaders?
2:35–3:05
5
How are the upcoming midterm elections influencing Republican energy and affordability policies?
3:05–3:57