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What nuclear talks are happening between the U.S. and Iran?

Lisa Lacerra 0:02
Another round. I'm Lisa Lacerra, Fox News. Representatives from the U.S. and Iran set to meet in Switzerland tomorrow for another round of nuclear talks.
Marco Rubio 0:12
Following President Trump's State of the Union address, Iran said words from the U.S. about reforming its nuclear program are big lies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back.
Steve Witkoff 0:22
I won't comment on the intelligence picture, but I can tell you that there's reason to believe that they, given the opportunity, will return to enrichment one day.
Marco Rubio 0:29
Rubio said he's hopeful for the talks set for Thursday, but there are still obstacles.
Steve Witkoff 0:34
It would be good if progress was made on Thursday. And I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem. I'll leave it at that.
Marco Rubio 0:42
Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is leading the U.S. delegation to Geneva.
Lisa Lacerra 0:47
Fox's Grinnell Scott. Cuba is now saying the boat that opened fire on Cuban soldiers earlier today was carrying Cubans living in the U.S. who are trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. Four people aboard the boat, licensed in Florida, were killed. Secretary Rubio says he will not speculate on what exactly happened, but also won't take Cuba at its worst.
Steve Witkoff 1:08
So there was an incident at sea. So we do have constant contact with them at the Coast Guard level, where they notify the U.S. Coast Guard on a variety of things, including migrants and so forth.
Lisa Lacerra 1:18
Rubio says it's not clear if those on board were Americans. A pause in Medicaid funding in one state. Vice President J.D. Vance says it's over fraud concerns.
JD Vance 1:27
We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that are going to the state of Minnesota. in order to ensure that the state of Minnesota takes its obligations seriously to be good stewards of the American people's tax money.
Lisa Lacerra 1:44
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls the action a campaign of retribution that has nothing to do with fraud. America is listening to Fox News.
Ainsley Earhardt 2:00
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Lisa Lacerra 2:15
Japan plans to put missiles on an island near Taiwan, a move that could anger China.
Jonathan Savage 2:21
The Japanese government says it plans to install surface-to-air missiles on the island of Yonaguni by 2031. Yonaguni is less than 70 miles from Taiwan. And the decision comes after Japan angered China by saying it would activate its self-defense force if Beijing tries to invade Taiwan. Relations between the two countries are at their lowest level in years. Yesterday, China imposed export curbs on 20 Japanese companies and entities, citing national security concerns. The Yonaguni unit will be equipped with medium-range missiles to intercept incoming aircraft and projectiles. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.
Lisa Lacerra 2:59
A federal judge in Texas has ruled California's attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil's plastics recycling claims. The judge wrote earlier this month, California Attorney General Bob Bonta cannot use official immunity because the comments appeared in a campaign email soliciting donations. Bonta sued Exxon in September 2024 over claims the company misled consumers about recycling. The nominees for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are out.
Lisa Lissette 3:30
Phil Collins, Shakira, Iron Maiden, Mariah Carey, and Lauryn Hill are among the 17 nominees for induction into the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with the hall hitting every genre of music in this latest batch of performers. In excess, Pink, Luther Vandross, Melissa Etheridge, the late Jeff Buckley, new addition, the Black Crows, Oasis, Sade, Joy Division, New Order, Wu-Tang Clan, and Billy Idol also making the cut. 10 of the 17 are on the belt for the first time.

What incident occurred involving a boat and Cuban soldiers?

Lisa Lissette 4:01
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible. The inductees will be revealed in April.

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