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Which states are holding primary elections this morning and what races are featured?

Dave Anthony 0:03
It's primary day in six states. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. They can go to the polls starting now in Connecticut, then later this morning in Vermont and then Minnesota and Wisconsin, with a lot of focus on the left.
Alex Hogan 0:15
Francesca Hong could become the first Democratic Socialist Governor in the US.

Can Francesca Hong become the first Democratic Socialist governor and what controversies surround her?

Alex Hogan 0:21
The chef has made a lot of headlines. Her past comments where she called to abolish ICE, prisons, or cancel Thanksgiving. She says her opinions have evolved.
Dave Anthony 0:31
Uh Hong is facing other Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race. The winner takes on Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, and Fox's Alex Hogan also details another race to watch the Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota.
Alex Hogan 0:41
Establishment backed candidate Representative Angie Craig faces a far more progressive candidate, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan.
Dave Anthony 0:49
On the Republican side, former sportscaster Michelle Tefoya, among the Minnesota Senate candidates. There are also special primary elections in Alabama today in four congressional districts after the state was allowed by the Supreme Court to draw new district maps.

What is the latest on the diplomatic standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz?

Dave Anthony 1:00
In South Carolina, there's a special Republican primary to replace late Senator Lindsey Graham as the GOP nominee. Now to the diplomatic standoff with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz fully for shipping, President Trump tells reporters he could still resume bombing. Uh we have that certainly in that ability if we want to do that. Yeah, you'll find it.
Trey Ings 1:18
Late Monday, the President responded to Iranian demands that compensation be paid in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump posted a true social in part, but it is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts for which they are famous.
Dave Anthony 1:37
That's Fox's Trey Yangston Tel Aviv. Syria's former president Basar Assad has been sentenced to death for war crimes from the country's long civil war.

How is the South Carolina Republican primary shaping up to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham?

Dave Anthony 1:46
But he and his brother, who was also sentenced to die, have already fled the country to Russia. But Assad's cousin did not. Atafnajib was in court in a cage and also got a death sentence. America's listening to Fox News. We mentioned the South Carolina primary today for Republicans to replace late Senator Lindsey Graham as the nominee in November. His sister Darlene, appointed to finish Graham's current term, is running and has President Trump's endorsements. Darlene Darlene had no intention of doing it, and I said, You've got to do it. That's from a telerally for Graham's supporters yesterday with the President. There are nine other Republicans running, including Congressman Russell Fry and Ralph Norris.
Dave Anthony 2:29
The vote to replace Lindsey Graham on the ballot comes the day after the late Senator was honored.

What is the current status of the wildfires near Spokane, Washington and their impact on local communities?

Dave Anthony 2:33
It is what no longer is called Joint Base Charleston. Welcome.
Grinnell Scott 2:37
To joint base Lindsey Graham. Secretary of War Pete Hexeth joined dignitaries for the official base renaming for the late U.S. Senator who died in July.
Grinnell Scott 2:56
And from time to time he bared his fang. When necessary. Many honors have come to Lindsey Graham since his passing, but Senator Darlene Graham said this one is fitting for her late brother.
Darlene Graham 3:08
A man who loved his country, loved his state, and loved the United States Air Force.
Grinnell Scott 3:14
Grenal Scott, Fox News.
Dave Anthony 3:17
They keep finding bodies in the rubble in Columbia. The day after a powerful earthquake, the number of deaths tops a hundred, more than a thousand buildings damaged or destroyed, people still feared trapped alive. Now an update on a disaster here.
Kristen Goodwin 3:29
Crews battling three wildfires that have ripped through roughly ten thousand acres near Spokane, Washington continuing mop up operations near containment lines, revealing none of the fires are growing. According to officials, the Infernos have damaged or destroyed about nine hundred and twenty structures over the past week. A man accused of setting one of the fires faces arson charges.
Dave Anthony 3:49
That's Fox's Christian Goodwin on Wall Street. Stock futures are mixed down for the Dow, up for the NASDAQ the day after modest selling for both.

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