As Iran Protests Continue, President Trump Considers Potential Action

He says Iran is on his mind. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump speaking to reporters a short time ago, saying he has to get more information on the number of dead and protests in Iran before he makes any decision on US Action.

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I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but I can't be, obviously, I can't be telling you.

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Activists say at least 2,000 people have died in demonstrations that began last month over the country's failing economy. Iran's attorney general has warned anyone taking, taking part in the protests will be considered an enemy of God, a charge that's punishable by the death penalty. The State Department urging U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately and is advising them to consider departing by land to Turkey or Armenia, if it's safe to do so. Earlier, President Trump took his economic message to Michigan.

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President Trump's message in Michigan Our growth is through the roof. Telling the Detroit Economic Club that America experienced its fastest economic turnaround in history through 11 months. We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country, the most of any country ever was three pushing more manufacturing than jobs, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics saying inflation stayed relatively steady at above 2% in December. And with some core consumer prices up. The president also saying in the coming weeks that the administration expects to lay out their plans to make housing and health care more affordable.

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Fox's Jeff Benasso the Supreme Court is considering whether states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports. Lower courts have ruled favor of the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the bans in their states. But after about three hours of arguments, the conservative majority court gave no indication it would follow suit. A decision is expected by the summer. Wall street edges back from records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season. The Dow lost $3.98. America is listening to FOX News.

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Fox Republicans roll out a framework for passing President Trump's agenda before the end of the year.

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The Republican Study Committee, the largest House GOP caucus on Capitol Hill, wants to utilize reconciliation for a second time this Congress. It's the process used to pass the one big beautiful bill act with a simple majority in both chambers.

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It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation.

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Chairman August fluker says the RSC's framework includes legislation focused on health care and housing affordability, with the goal of cutting spending by $1.6 trillion. But getting a bill across the finish line will be a challenge with a slim GOP majority. Losing just a few votes could sink any bill on Capitol Hill.

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Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Encouraging readings released today in the latest report on inflation.

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Prices rose in December at a modest 3.10of a percent as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Excluding food and energy, the increase was 2.10of a percent. For the year ending in December, the CPI was up 2.7%. 2.7 matches the November number and is tied for the lowest inflation measured by the CPI since May. CPI was up 2.6% on an annual basis excluding food and energy. Both core readings came in below forecasts. The CPI has improved significantly from a peak of 9.1% in June of 2022. Jenny Coselda, Fox News the Grammy Awards.

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Have announced Trevor Noah will host next month for the sixth and final time. And the Recording Academy says Noah will also serve as executive producer. Noah, who has won four Grammys, is up for an award this year for best audiobook narration and storytelling Recording. The grammys will air February 1st from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount. Plus, I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining us. Joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus, a listening.

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