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What new sanctions are being proposed to pressure Russia and Iran?
Further punishment for Russia. I'm Lisa Lisera, Fox News. A measure to keep money out of the hands of Russia's Vladimir Putin has passed in the House and is on its way to President Trump for his signature.
The Lindsay O. Graham sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, named in honor of the late senator, aims to sanction Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet of tankers that keeps Russian energy moving. It also directs President Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or natural gas. Supporters say it'll help put an economic stranglehold on Moscow. But critics say they worry President Trump will use it to target allies in the European Union and elsewhere. It had already been approved by the Senate and now the House has given it a thumbs up by a vote of two hundred sixty two to one hundred fifty nine.
Foxes Jill NATO in Washington.
How will the Federal Reserve’s interest‑rate hike affect the economy?
President Trump reacting after the Federal Reserve decided to raise a key interest rate for the first time in three years. The
board is very hostile. They're very political. They're doing the wrong thing. They're a bunch of politicians or people put on by politicians.
The president made those comments before heading to North Carolina for a rally in support of Senate candidate Michael Watley.
With your vote in this election we're going to defeat the murderer and criminal protector, he's a murderer protector. The man who made North Carolina the talk of our country, the whole country was talking about it. For its violent crime, the radical left democrat Roy Cooper on November third. He's terrible.
Why is President Trump campaigning in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Watley?
Roy Cooper is the former governor of North Carolina. Fox News power rankings indicate that Senate seat is Democratic. The president said last week he'll be holding campaign rallies across the country in support of Republican congressional candidates. America is listening to Fox News.
Sentencing for the man convicted for his role in the Afghanistan bombing that killed thirteen U.S. service members.
Mohammed Sharifala has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the Abbey Gate bombing in 2021 at the Kabul Airport. The defendant was convicted earlier this year on conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS. Prior to sentencing, family members of the 13 U.S. service members, 11 Marines, one sailor, and one Army soldier killed during the evacuation at the airport gave victim impact statements.
What were the details and impact of Mohammed Sharifala’s sentencing for the Kabul airport bombing?
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 Sharifala for each of the service members killed. Gernal Scott, Fox News.
Some retail staff are about to get a raise. Amazon is boosting minimum pay for US full time core operations staff. It's raising the starting wage by a dollar to twenty dollars an hour. All employees will receive a grocery discount up to twenty percent at Whole Foods and ten percent at eligible items on Amazon dot com effective October first. And there's a new banking benefit for all employees.
How is Amazon changing wages and benefits for its U.S. retail employees?
police with first tech federal credit union starting later this year, Amazon says average pay for its core US employees is now nearly twenty four dollars an hour, worth thirty two dollars including the value of its benefits package. Ginny Cosola, Fox News.
People may be complaining about higher prices, but they keep spending. Retail sales rebounded at a better than expected 1.2% increase last month after recording a revised point five percent dip in July. As according to the Commerce Department, economists were anticipating a point seven percent gain for the month. Stocks slid after the Fez decision, a hike its key interest rate, the Dow lost six thirty one, the Nasdaq minus three. I'm Lee Silasera. This is Fonday. Fox News.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What new sanctions are being proposed to pressure Russia and Iran?
0:03–0:56
2
How will the Federal Reserve’s interest‑rate hike affect the economy?
0:56–1:38
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Why is President Trump campaigning in North Carolina for Senate candidate Michael Watley?
1:38–2:32
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What were the details and impact of Mohammed Sharifala’s sentencing for the Kabul airport bombing?
2:32–3:13
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How is Amazon changing wages and benefits for its U.S. retail employees?
3:13–3:56