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What is President Trump warning Alaskan voters about the Dan Sullivan Senate race?
It's a hoax. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. That's what President Trump is telling voters in Alaska on primary day, warning them not to back an imposter in a Senate race with about a dozen candidates.
Two of them are named Dan Sullivan. Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, and incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, who is seeking a third term. And President Trump is up early this morning already posting online, Alaska. Be careful, vote for the real Dan Sullivan today.
How did the Swallwell controversy involving a Chinese operative unfold?
Fox is Alex Hogan. The other Dan Sullivan insists his campaign is not a sham. Among those also trying to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan, former Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola, the top four in today's primary advanced in November. There are also primaries in Wyoming and Florida, where Democratic Socialists are challenging two more House Democrats, Oliver Larkin, hoping to unseat Congressman Jared Moskowitz, making immigration enforcement a big issue.
What it does is it endangers us. We do not need ice to keep our communities safe.
In California, there's a special election to replace ex-Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell. And the winner will be a Democrat. Aisha Wahhab and Melissa Hernandez advanced in a June runoff to the primary to today's runoff.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz conflict with Iran escalating and what are the shipping risks?
Meanwhile, Fox's Todd Pyro has an update on a swallow.
Swallwell controversy. Swallwell admitted to FBI agents that he had, quote, physical relations with suspected Chinese Intel operative Christine Fang on a quote handful of occasions. Though the ex-Congressman is not facing any charges in that.
Still no end in sight to the conflict with Iran, which again this morning insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed for shipping the day after President Trump insisted.
We have total control over the strait. Now they can be a nuisance. They can put a mine in the water and people don't like having mines hit their billion dollar ships.
Another ship was hit with another projectile today going through the strait.
What impact are British‑made drones having on the Ukraine‑Russia war?
America's listening to Fox. At least thirteen Ukrainians are dead in another Russian bombardment, hitting different areas while Ukraine counterattacks again, launching almost eight hundred drones deep inside Russia, and they're angry in Moscow over where some of those drones are coming from.
British made drones have been used by Ukraine in attacks on Russia, and now Russia is warning the UK. London's actions, it says, will inevitably carry consequences for which it will have to answer. The UK's Ministry of Defense says Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and is committed to giving Kyiv what it needs to defend itself. The drones in question have been used against military and industrial targets inside Russia. The attacks on sites including oil refineries and online retailer warehouses are said to have caused almost fifty billion dollars worth of damage. Jonathan Savage, Fox News. We're
learning more about Hayden Penettier's death.
What are the details surrounding Hayden Penetti’s death and the Penn State drug bust?
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that a friend of the 36-year-old actress found her unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina and called 911. Penetti Are was pronounced dead at the apartment. TMZ reports that Narcan was found at the scene. Officials have not confirmed her cause of death yet. She's known for her star roles in Nashville, heroes, remember the tight ends, and much more. She also detailed the challenges she had. She faced in a memoir including addiction, domestic abuse.
That's Fox's Christina Coleman, and while potential overdose is being investigated, a drug bust at Penn State, thirteen current or former students
facing
charges.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says the operation involved large quantities of cocaine being brought from New York and Philadelphia, then allegedly cut, packaged, and distributed to students. Two alleged ringleaders remain at the center of the investigation, including twenty-four-year-old Agostino Abitiello, who's still at large.
falling before today's trading. I'm Dave Anthony and this is Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is President Trump warning Alaskan voters about the Dan Sullivan Senate race?
0:03–0:32
2
How did the Swallwell controversy involving a Chinese operative unfold?
0:32–1:12
3
Why is the Strait of Hormuz conflict with Iran escalating and what are the shipping risks?
1:12–1:58
4
What impact are British‑made drones having on the Ukraine‑Russia war?
1:58–2:57
5
What are the details surrounding Hayden Penetti’s death and the Penn State drug bust?
2:57–3:58