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What demands is Iran making on the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
A list of demands from Iran for the U.S. I'm Anne Carrick, Fox News. Iran saying the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the U.S. corrects its behavior.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council is out with a list of demands they say the U.S. must comply with or the Strait of Hormuz is not going to reopen. The council issued a statement saying the U.S. must never threaten Iran again and must permanently end the war. The council also said the U.S. must lift the naval blockade of Iranian ports and withdraw its military from the area. The U.S.
How are the recent Russian strikes affecting civilians in Kiev and what is Zelensky’s response?
has said a deal has to be made before ending the blockade. The council also said Iran must be completely compensated for war damage. The interim deal signed back in June says a plan on compensation would be a part of the final deal. Till NATO, Fox News.
No comment yet from the White House. Moscow launches a series of deadly overnight strikes in Kiev. President Zelensky is urging allies to ramp up pressure on Vladimir Putin as U.S. senators pass sweeping sanctions on Moscow.
Four people were killed. Killed in that strike, including a child, as Russia unleashes another lethal set of strikes across the country. Several others were also injured. Now, President Vladimir Zelensky says two grandparents and their three-year-old grandson were killed after those drones destroyed their home just north of Kiev. The child's parents, his brother and a neighbor ran to help, but they were injured after a second strike. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil refineries, causing fuel shortages.
Why was Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General and what were the key Senate votes?
Several injured there. President Zelensky is visiting Serbia right now, a country that has maintained friendly relations with Russia. Both countries discussed seeking EU membership and pledged closer economic ties.
Fox's Stephanie Bennett in London. Two crew members battling the Widemouth 2 fire in Utah were killed in Friday's helicopter crash. News of the deaths announced today. America's listening to Fox News. Overnight, the Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Fox's Madeline Rivera.
The Senate is leaving town for August recess with two major items off their checklist. One of the big ones, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whose nomination once appeared to be doomed, is set to take the helm as the country's top law enforcement official. His narrow confirmation comes after Senator Bill Cassidy backed him, and it was a key vote after Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski sided with Democrats to oppose him.
On this vote, the yeas are 50, the nays are 49.
The nomination is confirmed.
What is the bipartisan interim spending bill and how does it aim to prevent a government shutdown?
Blanchett is reacting, saying, I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence President Trump has placed in me to lead the Department of Justice as our great nation's 88th Attorney General.
The Senate also advanced a bipartisan interim spending bill to avoid a government shutdown in the fall. The WNBA is getting more attention as debate surrounding transgender athletes grows. Former NBA players Ennis Cantor Freedom and Royce White have declared themselves eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft. Fox's Natalie Chuck in Los Angeles.
Both men say under the current WNBA eligibility guidelines, they qualify to throw their names in the ring to play for a women's team. Now, Ina's Cantor Freedom stands 6 foot 10 inches tall and roughly 250 pounds.
How are former NBA players influencing the debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA?
Royce White, 6 foot 8 and more than 260 pounds, according to their stats. Whether these announcements are facetious or the two will really end up at training camp remains to be seen. But the timing is clear. It comes weeks after protests erupted following comments made by Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham saying she wants to protect young girls from playing against biological men. Now, some are voicing their support for the trans community. Minnesota Lynx head coach wore a trans kids belong t-shirt during their game against Cunningham's team.
What are the latest reactions and controversies surrounding transgender participation in women’s basketball?
The Trump administration has made keeping biological men out of women's sports a top priority. I'm Anne Carrick and this is Fox News.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What demands is Iran making on the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
0:02–0:35
2
How are the recent Russian strikes affecting civilians in Kiev and what is Zelensky’s response?
0:35–1:33
3
Why was Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General and what were the key Senate votes?
1:33–2:35
4
What is the bipartisan interim spending bill and how does it aim to prevent a government shutdown?
2:35–3:17
5
How are former NBA players influencing the debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA?
3:17–3:49
6
What are the latest reactions and controversies surrounding transgender participation in women’s basketball?
3:49–3:57