Chapter 1: What are the latest updates on the economy and inflation?
We just got a key update to the economy. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. The inflation report for February coming in just like predicted. Month over month, a gain of three-tenths of a percent expected. Year over year, a gain of 2.4 percent. That's the annual rate. Again, year over year as expected. That's also the previous number we got for January, CPI. That's Fox Business Network's Sheryl Cassoni.
This check of consumer prices, though, is pre-war inflation. The price of oil is back up to 87 bucks a barrel this morning. Gas is up another four cents. Triple-A's national average for regular, 59 cents higher than before the conflict started. And Iran keeps trying to disrupt fuel supplies, bombing three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. They've also been putting mines in that strait. The U.S.
has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum just told Fox. President Trump has made it very clear the consequences if they try to do that. And there's a lot of options between ourselves and our allies in the region, including our Arab friends in the region, to make sure that those straits keep open and that energy keeps flowing.
And Iran's also been firing drones into Gulf countries that have been shot down and... Overnight, more Iranian ballistic missiles soared through the skies of central Israel. Even just a few minutes ago, we had sirens here in the second largest city of Tel Aviv. Many missile interceptions taking place overnight. Fox's Trey Yinks also reports from Tel Aviv.
Thousands of targets in Iran being hit by U.S. and Israeli planes. The Israelis telling Fox News just about an hour ago they launched a new round of strikes against Iran and Hezbollah positions. Fox's Steve Harrigan is an Armenian near the Iran border.
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Chapter 2: How is the conflict in Iran affecting global oil prices?
From Iran's chief of police, a stern warning to his own people, saying that any protesters out on the street will be treated like enemy combatants, that they will be killed. He said security forces have their fingers on the trigger. This is after a crackdown on protests before the war killed thousands in Iran. At least two people dead in Lake Village, Indiana, after a tornado hit.
Also damage across in Illinois. America's listening to Fox. Join Fox in supporting our troops. From daily needs to global emergencies, help us be there for those who serve. Visit go.fox.com to donate to service to the armed forces today. On Wall Street after that inflation report, stock futures are down about 200 points for the Dow.
More long security lines loom at airports as TSA employees keep working without pay. Some haven't showed up as funding for Homeland Security remains held up by Democrats and Congress demanding immigration enforcement reforms. And related to that drama, a change that will help Americans flying back from other countries.
Chapter 3: What actions is the U.S. taking against Iranian threats?
The Global Entry program was put on hold February 22nd because of the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown. It's back up again. DHS saying in a statement, we are working hard to alleviate the disruptions to travelers caused by the Democrats shutdown. Global Entry fast tracks the return of travelers who sign up and pay for it and are pre-vetted for security for five years.
A similar program for travel within the U.S., TSA PreCheck, was put on hold then reinstated the same day. Chris Foster. Fox News. Speaking of returning home, Iran's national women's soccer team making their way back to Iran, but with fewer members after a controversial trip to Australia that led to them and their families facing threats from Iran at home.
Six players and one staff member had accepted offers of Australian visas after playing in a continental soccer tournament. There were fears for the team's safety after they refused to sing the Iranian anthem before one of their games, but one woman has decided to go home after all. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke saying in Australia people can change their minds.
My officials made sure this was her decision and every question you would want asked was asked. The rest of the players had to move location because the woman who wanted to leave called the Iranian embassy to come pick her up. Jonathan Savage, Fox News. At the World Baseball Classic, Team USA could be out. Swings and misses, and Italy has pulled off a stunner. Italy beat the U.S.
8-6 on FS1, so now the Americans have to watch another game tonight that decides their fate. If Italy beats Mexico, Italy and the U.S. advance to the quarterfinals. If Mexico wins but scores fewer than five runs, the U.S. is eliminated. I'm Dave Anthony, and this is Fox News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52-episode podcast series, The Life of Jesus.
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