FOX NEWS FIRST: Manafort trial to test Mueller probe; Trump open to Iran meeting with 'no preconditions'

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Jury selection in the federal bank and tax fraud trial of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort begins Tuesday in Virginia, and the trial represents a major test for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation     Rudy Giuliani tells FOX News' Sean Hannity that Trump's legal team is leaning toward ignoring Mueller's questions, saying they don't believe prosecutors have a 'legitimate' investigation President Trump offered Monday to meet Iranian President Rouhani with 'no preconditions' A Northern California wildfire is now one of the state's most destructive as authorities also battle other blazes across the region CBS has chosen not to take immediate action against CEO Les Moonves amid sexual harassment allegations after a board meeting Monday and is seeking outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation THE LEAD STORY - MANAFORT - AND THE MUELLER PROBE - ON TRIAL: A Mercedes-Benz and multiple Range Rovers. A $3 million brownstone in Brooklyn, bought with cash. Those lavish expenditures are now evidence in the high-stakes bank and tax fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, which is set to begin with jury selection Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ... The trial is the first arising from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. It represents a major test not just for Manafort, who faces decades in prison on bank and tax fraud charges if convicted, but also for Mueller, whose ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election could lose credibility if jurors ultimately acquit Manafort.  President Trump repeatedly has called the Mueller probe a "witch hunt," and his attorney, Rudy Giuliani, has suggested the investigation is "rigged." Neither the Virginia trial nor Manafort's separate upcoming trial in Washington, D.C., directly relates to any alleged collusion between Trump officials and the Russian government, or purported Russian disinformation campaigns -- a fact that led to a tense courtroom showdown just months ago. Dershowitz: Mueller hoping Manafort will choose to testify against Trump rather than 'die in prison' PROSPECTS OF TRUMP-MUELLER INTERVIEW APPEAR SLIM: President Trump's legal team is becoming more and more convinced it should ignore questions by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani told FOX News' "Hannity" on Monday, saying it's "highly unlikely" they will meet again with prosecutors ... "Given the revelations of the last three or four weeks, we've gone further away from the idea of answering any questions from them," Giuliani told Sean Hannity. "We don't think they have a legitimate investigation." Giuliani's comments underscored the newly combative tenor of Trump's camp towards Mueller as Manafort's trial approached. The former New York City mayor, who previously claimed Mueller's team may have been trying to "frame" Trump, also laughed off a New York Times report that prosecutors were looking at Trump's tweets to build an obstruction-of-justice case against the president. Tennessee Dem claims Don Jr., Jared Kushner will likely be indicted in Mueller probe Full Coverage: The Trump-Russia investigation IRANIAN SUMMIT IN THE WORKS? - President Trump said Monday he would be willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with "no preconditions," on the heels of a fiery exchange of threats earlier this month ... "I would certainly meet with Iran if they wanted to meet. I don't know if they're ready yet," Trump said, when asked at a White House press conference about a possible meeting with Rouhani. Trump said he would set "no preconditions," and, "If they want to meet, I'll meet, anytime they want." The president already has held summits with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.  U.S. Navy: No sign of Iranian harassment of American warships in 2018 GOLDEN STATE ON FIRE: A pair of wildfires that prompted evacuation orders for nearly 20,000 people barreled Monday toward small lake towns in Northern California as firefighters worked to contain multiple other blazes across the state ... Officials on Sunday ordered evacuations around twin fires in Mendocino and Lake counties, including from the 4,700-resident town of Lakeport, a popular destination for bass anglers and boaters on the shores of Clear Lake, about 120 miles north of San Francisco. The blazes have destroyed seven homes and threaten 10,000 others. So far, the flames have blackened more than 68,000 acres — well over 100 square miles — with minimal containment. Those fires were among 17 burning across the state, where fire crews were stretched to the limit.  Farther north, the wildfire in Redding, Calif. blaze is now believed to be the ninth most destructive in state history, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokesman Scott McLean said. The blaze, which killed two firefighters and four civilians including two children, has now destroyed 818 homes and 311 outbuildings and damaged 165 homes, McLean said. More than 27,000 people remained evacuated from their homes although another 10,000 were allowed to return Monday as fire crews reinforced lines on the western end of the blaze. Grandfather recounts frantic phone call from grandson as California wildfire closed in CBS IN CRISIS: CBS didn't take immediate action regarding CEO Les Moonves amid accusations by multiple women of sexual harassment after board members gathered Monday to discuss the situation ... "CBS Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors is in the process of selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation. No other action was taken on this matter at today's board meeting," the company said in an statement.  The board met on Monday after a bombshell Ronan Farrow article in The New Yorker was published last week in which six women accused the longtime network exec of sexual harassment. In addition, more than two dozen company employees, past and present, detailed incidents involving harassment, gender discrimination or retaliation at the network between the 1980s and 2000s.  Wife Julie Chen won't address Les Moonves accusations again Meredith Vieira speaks out about time at CBS amid Les Moonves misconduct allegations Moonves may get a big payday if CBS dumps him '60 Minutes' honcho Jeff Fager's reported attempt to shut down sex misconduct story shows 'hypocrisy,' experts say   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS  THE PARTY FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE DEMOCRATS: "That party is dead, replaced by a new one whose entire platform is 'say no to Trump.' This isn't politics, it's the world's dumbest religion." – Tucker Carlson, in his opening monologue on "Tucker Carlson Tonight," detailing how the Democratic Party has transformed from one once "synonymous" with the working class to a "Trump-deranged," "say no to Trump" party. WATCH THE 'ELITES' ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE DON'T GET IT: "The Koch network and others talk a good game about unity, embracing change, and seizing opportunities. But when a president comes along who's actually embracing a new path, something different, on behalf of the American people, 'Let's try a new thing now,' the Kochs and the globalists just have their blinders on. They won't have any of it." – Laura Ingraham, on "The Ingraham Angle," slamming the Koch brothers' consistent opposition to President Trump and his tariffs. WATCH   TRENDING Malaysian civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 disappearance. Jimmy Hoffa investigation: Frank Sheeran and the blood evidence we found in the case. Social media helps solve mystery of skier who disappeared in the Alps in 1954. Dying dad celebrates Christmas in July with family.   THE SWAMP TSA calls reports it's surveilling ordinary Americans 'ridiculous.' How potential government shutdown could throw wrench into Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation. Ruling that allows early voting on Florida college campuses could sway close Senate, governor's races. Robert Wilkie sworn in as Trump's new VA secretary.   ACROSS THE NATION ICE agents accuse Oregon mayor of abetting 'Abolish ICE' protesters. More than 450 people in Florida ordered to give up guns under new law, report says. Texas mall robbery suspects ID'd as Mexican nationals in U.S. illegally. Mollie Tibbetts case investigators keeping details close to the vest, key questions remain unanswered.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Fed set to hold interest rates steady, but on track for more hikes. Farmers 'unfairly targeted' by U.S. trade partners: Treasury official. Billionaire Peter Thiel backs vegan pet food startup developing lab-grown mouse meat. What Serena Williams taught her husband about business. Big Mac turns 50, McDonald's marks anniversary with 'MacCoin.'   FOX NEWS OPINION Cal Thomas: Trump's economy has Democrats singing the same old 'tax, spend and regulate' song. Alfredo Ortiz: If ObamaCare is an economic time bomb, Medicare for All would be a nuclear explosion. Gerald F. Seib: What this Minnesota city can teach America about restoring political civility.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED Nicole Kidman captures giant tarantula from pool as kids scream in horror. 'Stranger Things' won't return for new season until 2019. Bill Cosby is challenging the court's decision to classify him as a sexually violent predator.   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Vest dispenser at San Francisco airport making good money despite passengers' mocking. Exquisite ancient mosaic uncovered in Israel. 'Huge' rattlesnake's loud warning to Mississippi man goes viral.   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program  hosted by Shepard Smith, Carley Shimkus and Abby Huntsman! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Jay Sekulow, a member of President Trump's legal team; Judge Andrew Napolitano. A look at how celebrities are trying to influence the midterm elections to block a Trump and GOP victory; a debate over the left's increasing violence while Democratic leaders stay silent. Plus: Energy Secretary Rick Perry on the role energy is playing in the GDP growth. President Trump's Rally in Tampa, Fla., 7 p.m. ET - Stay with FOX News for live coverage and analysis! On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Rep. Ron DeSantis; former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy; Philip Verleger, Pkverleger LLC president and Brattle Group senior adviser. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Marc Lotter, former press secretary for Vice President Pence; Donald de La Haye, former UCF kicker; Andy Khawaja, founder and CEO of Allied Wallet; Capt. Rob Steinberg, Gamer World News host. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Lee Spieckerman, Spieckerman Media president; Dan Eberhart, CEO of Canary, LLC. The Intelligence Report, 2 p.m. ET: Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council; Rep Scott Taylor; economist Doug Holtz Eakin.  On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Over the weekend, President Trump threatened to shut down the government over funding for the U.S. – Mexico border wall. Kevin McAleenan, the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, joins the podcast to discuss the border wall, ICE and more. Cyber threats are considered one of the biggest risks Americans face today. But are there enough trained professionals to combat the problem? Rep. Will Hurd, chairman of the House Information Technology Subcommittee, and Frank Hall, a network engineer/CyberPatriot coach from San Antonio, discuss the need for a new generation of trained coders to decipher the potential dangers. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: Monica Crowley fills in for Brian Kilmeade. Guests include: Allen West on President Trump's offer to have talks with Iran with no preconditions; Andrew McCarthy on Paul Manafort's bank and tax fraud trial and the latest in Robert Mueller's investigation; Doug Schoen on the current chances of a blue wave in the November midterms.    #OnThisDay 2013: President Barack Obama's national security team acknowledges for the first time that, when investigating one suspected terrorist, it could read and store the phone records of millions of Americans. 1991: President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in Moscow. 1972: Democratic vice-presidential candidate Thomas Eagleton withdraws from the ticket with George McGovern following disclosures that Eagleton had once undergone psychiatric treatment. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your day! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Wednesday morning.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump slams 'haters' in media, threatens shutdown over border wall; Manafort trial preview

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Monday, July 30, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Monday, July 30, 2018 President Trump slams 'haters' in the media after the publisher of the New York Times calls the president's rhetoric divisive and 'increasingly dangerous'   Trump tweeted Sunday he would be willing to 'shut down' the government if Democrats do not support immigration measures such as funding for his border wall A northern California wildfire has now left six people dead, but has started slowing down after days of growth, authorities say The trial of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort is expected to begin Tuesday, and it could give a glimpse into Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation In an exclusive interview with FOX News' Maria Bartiromo, Vice President Mike Pence touts the Trump administration's economic accomplishments and predicts Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed in the fall THE LEAD STORY - TRUMP VS. 'TRUMP-DERANGED' MEDIA: President Trump ripped "haters in the dying newspaper industry" Sunday after the publisher of The New York Times criticized Trump's rhetoric as "not just divisive but increasingly dangerous" ... In a series of tweets, the president complained that the media had been "driven insane by their Trump Derangement Syndrome." "[Ninety percent] of media coverage of my Administration is negative, despite the tremendously positive results we are achieving, it's no surprise that confidence in the media is at an all time low!" Trump wrote. Trump posted the tweets a few hours after New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger detailed a July 20 meeting between himself and the president. Sulzberger said Trump's aides had initially requested the meeting not be made public, but added he decided to comment after Trump discussed it in another tweet earlier Sunday. Sulzberger said he told Trump that while the phrase "fake news" is untrue and harmful, "I am far more concerned about his labeling journalists 'the enemy of the people.'" Trump's labels, he said, were fueling the rise of threats against journalists. Dan Gainor: Media continue attacking Trump despite his week of accomplishments and strong economic growth Howard Kurtz: Behind the Hostility: How Trump and the media descended to mutual disgust Report: U.S. therapists see increase in patients with 'Trump Anxiety Disorder' Harry J. Kazianis: Trump should tone down his Twitter threats, or America could face trouble around the world ICYMI: TRUMP TO DEMS: BORDER WALLS OR ELSE -  President Trump said on Sunday that he would be willing to shut down the federal government if the Democrats do not agree to Republican demands about funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border ... Trump wrote on Twitter that border security "includes the Wall! Must get rid of Lottery, Catch & Release etc. and finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT! We need great people coming into our Country!" The White House has been embroiled in controversy over the ongoing efforts to reunite families separated at the border who were attempting to enter the United States illegally. During his most recent weekly address, Trump cited the 9/11 terrorist attacks to justify strong enforcement of immigration laws and the continued necessity of Immigration Customs & Enforcement, the agency which has come under fire from Democrats in recent months. Migrant families remain anxious following reunification   Philadelphia terminates ICE contract after activists storm city hall; DHS rips 'misguided' move Gang just as vicious as MS-13 but without the notoriety returns to the spotlight A GLIMMER OF HOPE: A deadly northern California fire has now left six people dead but has slowed down, giving authorities new hope ... The North California Carr wildfire, which has grown to just under 90,000 acres since exploding Thursday, has taken six lives, including two firefighters, a woman and her two great-grandchildren, ages 4 and 5. In addition, seven missing persons reports remain outstanding, according to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. Still, in Redding, officials stuck a hopeful tone for the first time in days. "We're feeling a lot more optimistic today as we're starting to gain some ground rather than being in a defensive mode on this fire all the time," said Bret Gouvea, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's incident commander. Two arrested for alleged looting during California wildfires THE TRIAL OF PAUL MANAFORT: The trial of President Donald Trump's onetime campaign chairman Paul Manafort is expected to begin Tuesday and will focus on Manafort's business dealings and lifestyle, not Russian collusion allegations. But it will give a glimpse into Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation ...  Manafort's financial crimes trial, the first arising from Mueller's investigation, will center on his Ukrainian consulting work and only briefly touch on his involvement with the president's campaign. Jury selection begins Tuesday in Alexandria, Virginia. The trial will give the public its most detailed glimpse of evidence Mueller's team has spent the year accumulating. It will feature testimony about the business dealings and foreign ties of a defendant Trump entrusted to run his campaign during a critical stretch in 2016, including during the Republican convention. Mueller releases list of 35 potential witnesses for Manafort trial Manafort case judge reveals immunity deals with five witnesses How Manafort is connected to Trump, Russia investigation 'FOX News Sunday': Giuliani says Cohen has 'destroyed himself' FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE: VICE PRESIDENT PENCE ON 'DRAMATIC' ECONOMIC GROWTH AND MORE: Vice President Pence touted the Trump administration's economic progress and slammed reporters who forgo "decorum" at the White House in a wide-ranging interview with FOX News' Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures" ... "The reality is, in the last two administrations, the economy grew by less than 2 percent," Pence said. "And in the first 18 months of this administration -- we were a little shy of 3 percent last year -- we're on track to be at 3 percent or better this year." The "dramatic increase" in business investment and exports are a testament to the policies of the Trump administration, Pence said. On Friday, the Commerce Department released a long-awaited estimate showing that the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018, marking the fastest economic expansion in nearly four years. In addition, despite extreme division on Capitol Hill, Pence predicted that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed soon. "We remain confident that before the fall is out that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be Justice Brett Kavanaugh," Pence said. 'FOX News Sunday' Exclusive: Mnuchin: U.S. 'definitely' headed for years of 'sustained 3 percent growth at least' Ginsburg to hopes to serve 'at least' five more years on Supreme Court   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS WEEKEND THE TRUTH ABOUT DEMOCRATS AND OPEN BORDERS: "The Obama folks called it a healthy economy, but there was barely a pulse." – Judge Jeanine Pirro, in her "Opening Statement" monologue on "Justice with Judge Jeanine," praising President Trump for the fastest expansion of the U.S. economy in about four years. WATCH TRUMP'S 'FRIENDLY' POLITICAL FOES: "The biggest enemies here are not necessarily the open-borders Democrats. They're doing what they always do. It is those Republicans in Washington, D.C. who are willing to throw President Trump and his voters and supporters under the bus to preserve their own power." – Michelle Malkin, on "FOX & Friends Weekend," arguing that Congressional Republicans looking to retain power are standing in the way of President Trump's border security agenda. WATCH   TRENDING Great white shark caught in Rhode Island waters. Deputy's graphic Facebook post describing fight with suspect goes viral. If you use Amazon, change these five settings immediately.   THE SWAMP Top Tennessee Dem Party official snubs 'reaching out' to Trump voters, calls them 'idiots.' Rep. John Lewis released from hospital with 'clean bill of health.' Prankster puts Putin's portrait in Trump's place at Colorado Capitol.   ACROSS THE NATION Missing University of Iowa student may have returned to home after jog: report. Teen seriously injured after plastic bottle thrown from car explodes in her hands: report. Burned-out millennials quitting lucrative jobs to live their best life.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS CBS brass grapples with Moonves' fate amid Redstone feud. Fiat Chrysler chief's death focuses spotlight on CEO health. Senate looms as big test for changes to U.S. fishing laws.   FOX NEWS OPINION Kyle Smith: Trump's demise has been greatly exaggerated. Peter Morici: I'm an educator. This is why I want Judge Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court. Timothy Head: The unhinged anti-Kavanaugh left gears up to attack a Christian family man who feeds the homeless.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED 'Big Bang Theory' boss Chuck Lorre comments on safe work environments after Les Moonves sexual harassment allegations. Netflix focused on building faith and family-based shows, exec says. Mark Hamill responds to news that Carrie Fisher will appear in next 'Star Wars' via old footage.   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Mourning orca mother carries dead calf for fifth day. Polar bear killed after attacking cruise ship employee near North Pole. Bridesmaid begs JetBlue for refund after bride asks her 'to relinquish' title, 'duties.'   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program  hosted by Shepard Smith, Carley Shimkus and Abby Huntsman! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani; Larry Winget, the "Pitbull of Personal Development"; and Greg Gutfeld, who discusses his new book, "The Gutfeld Monologues." Plus, reaction after Philadelphia takes another step toward hindering ICE; Analyzing the geopolitics of China; and a look at the best backyard toys for summer fun. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: More of Maria Bartiromo's exclusive interview with Vice President Mike Pence as he takes her behind closed doors to show the Bronze Star Medal being awarded to his late father for his service in the Korean War. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: The GDP report for the second quarter shows the strongest level of economic growth in the last four years. FOX Business reporter Adam Shapiro discusses what this means moving forward for the economy. Last week, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture announced $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers affected by President Trump's recent tariffs. Andy Petersen, the morning farm news anchor at FOX News radio affiliate WHO-AM, discusses how the tariffs are impacting farmers. Plus, commentary by FOX News; Gregg Jarrett. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: FOX News White House correspondent Kevin Corke on Trump lashing out at the New York Times, media and being willing to "shut down" the government over his promised border wall. Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson on being spied on by the Obama administration.   #OnThisDay 2013: U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is acquitted of aiding the enemy — the most serious charge he faces — but is convicted of espionage, theft and other charges at Fort Meade, Md., more than three years after he spilled secrets to WikiLeaks. (The former intelligence analyst, now known as Chelsea Manning, would be later sentenced to up to 35 years in prison. The sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama in his final days in office.) 1975: Former Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa disappears in suburban Detroit; although presumed dead, his remains have never been found. 1956: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a measure making "In God We Trust" the national motto, replacing "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of many, one). FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your Monday! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Tuesday morning.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Brave Americans coming home as North Korea hands over remains; Roseanne says she's not a racist

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Friday, July 27, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Friday, July 27, 2018 North Korea has handed over 55 cases believed to contain the remains of American service members who died in the Korean War, according to U.S. officials The Commerce Department will release its gross domestic product (GDP) report Friday, and Trump predicts the numbers will show 'terrific' economic growth In an exclusive interview with FOX News' Sean Hannity, Roseanne Barr admitted her controversial tweet about former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett was a mistake, and insisted she is not a racist Facebook will look to begin its recovery after suffering the worst single-day stock drop for a public-owned U.S. company in Wall Street history on Thursday President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen says the president had prior knowledge of the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting between his campaign officials and a Russian lawyer, according to one report THE LEAD STORY - BRAVE AMERICANS COMING HOME, AT LAST: Fifty-five cases containing what were believed to be the remains of U.S. service members killed during the Korean War were returned Friday, the White House said ... The cases, each draped with the flag of the United Nations, arrived aboard a U.S. military plane at Osan Air Base outside Seoul, South Korea. Earlier, the plane and its crew had traveled to Wonsan, North Korea, to collect the remains, the White House said. The transfer of the remains from the 1950-53 Korean War had been negotiated last month during a summit meeting in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Harry J. Kazianis: Let's offer North Korea a peace treaty officially ending the Korean War TRUMP PREDICTS 'BIG' GDP NUMBERS: The Commerce Department will release its first official estimate of second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth, a broad measure of the goods and services produced across the U.S. - and President Trump has predicted 'big numbers'... "Big numbers announced tomorrow; I don't know what they are, but I think they're going to be terrific," Trump said Thursday at a newly reopened U.S. Steel plant in the St. Louis-area town of Granite City, Ill. "Somebody actually predicted today, 5.3 [percent GDP growth] -- I don't think that's going to happen. If it has a 4 in front of it, we're gonna be happy. If it has a 3 -- 3.8, 3.9, 3.7, we're OK." Many economists also have predicted Friday's report will show robust growth. White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told FOX Business that when the Commerce Department releases second-quarter GDP data, he expects the number could exceed 4 percent. "You're going to get a very good economic growth number tomorrow. Big," Kudlow said during an interview on "Varney & Co." on Thursday. The steady growth of the U.S. economy has been credited in part to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Investors hedging exposure to markets, despite 'good' economy: CME's Terry Duffy Liz Peek: Why Chuck Schumer's about to have a very bad week (hint: It's the Trump economy, stupid) FOX NEWS EXCLUSIVE - 'I'VE APOLOGIZED A LOT':  Roseanne Barr, the embattled television star whose namesake show was canceled after she tweeted racist sentiments about a former Obama administration official, said Thursday night that she's not a racist ... "I've apologized a lot, it's been two months," Barr said. "I feel like I have apologized and explained and asked for forgiveness and made recompense. That's part of my religion."  Barr made headlines after she tweeted in May that Jarrett, who is African-American and was born in Iran, was as though the "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby." Speaking in her first national television interview since the scandal, Barr told FOX News' Sean Hannity that she was "so sad that people thought" her tweets about Valerie Jarrett were "racist." Barr on Thursday night said that she "made a mistake. It cost me my life's work." TUNE IN: Don't miss Part 2 of Sean Hannity's interview with Roseanne Barr Friday at 9 p.m. ET Tom Arnold calls Trump a 'racist,' 'knucklehead' and slams his supporters. FACEBOOK'S FACEPLANT: Bad day on Wall Street? Chances are it doesn't compare to the losses Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg experienced on Thursday after the social media giant's shares plunged 19 percent, erasing over $119 billion in market cap in just one day, the most ever for a public company, according to the WSJ Market Data Group ...  It was also the worst percentage drop for the company ever. The losses hit Zuckerberg's wallet to the tune of about $15 billion through the 387,095,123 Facebook shares (Class A and B shares combined) he owns, according to FactSet. Before the stock dump, Mark Zuckerberg was the fifth wealthiest American in 2018 – with $71 billion net worth according to the Forbes Billionaires List. Considering Thursday's losses – his net worth slipped down to around $55.9 billion. This would remove Zuckerberg from the top 10 of the list – putting him down to the 11th spot behind Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Stu Varney: Facebook, other social networks seem to have peaked in U.S., Europe Free from Facebook: Study reveals what types of people are fleeing the social network TALL TOWER TALES? - President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen says then-candidate Trump knew in advance about a controversial June 2016 meeting between his campaign officials and a Russian lawyer, CNN reported Thursday ... According to unnamed CNN sources, Cohen says he was with Trump when Donald Jr. called his father to tell him about the offer to get "dirt" on Hillary Clinton and that the elder Trump approved of the meeting taking place.  If true, Cohen's story contradicts previous claims that President Trump did not have prior knowledge of the meeting. After the CNN story surfaced, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani fired back at the claims, calling Cohen a "pathological liar." "He's been lying all week. He's been lying for years," Giuliani said. "I don't see how he has any credibility." Earlier this week, Cohen released a secretly recorded tape where he and Trump appeared to discuss possible payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal, who claims she had an affair with the president years ago. Russian lawyer in Trump Tower meeting tied to top Kremlin officials Fusion GPS ordered to give deposition in civil suit against BuzzFeed, Christopher Steele Cohen could face trouble with state bar, future clients, court over tape leak Cohen secretly recorded conversation with CNN's Cuomo, telling him he paid Stormy 'on my own': report Ex-prosecutor: Cohen and Weisselberg 'know where all the bodies are buried'   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS THE TRUTH ABOUT DEMOCRATS AND OPEN BORDERS: "To the modern Democratic Party, Americans are an afterthought. Try to find a Democrat running this year on the opioid crisis, or high energy prices or the collapse of public schools or the decline of the middle class. They're bored by those topics ... That's why the Democratic Party suddenly supports open borders so fervently ... because packing the electorate is the only way they can regain control of the county." – Tucker Carlson, in his opening monologue on "Tucker Carlson Tonight," sounding off on the Democratic Party's alleged motives in the midterm elections and in supporting open borders. WATCH ROSEANNE EXPLAINS HER TWEET: "I will always defend Israel. I'm a Jew and I also have family that lives there. That is a tweet asking for accountability from the previous administration about the Iran deal, which Valerie Jarrett is the author of. " – Roseanne Barr, on "Hannity," trying to explain how the tweet that led to her firing was not meant to be racist. WATCH   NEWSMAKERS: REP. JIM JORDAN Rep. Jim Jordan announces run for House speaker. Three things to know about Jim Jordan. Adam Brandon: Jim Jordan just gave the GOP base the rallying cry it so desperately needs. TUNE IN: Sean Hannity's exclusive interview with Rep. Jim Jordan Friday at 9 p.m. ET   TRENDING Bush-bashing Fresno State professor returns to Twitter, calls on 'white editors' to resign. 'Big one' coming? Earthquakes off the West Coast could eventually trigger a global event. Golf on the moon: How Alan Shepard tricked NASA and hit the most famous shot in history. McDonald's worker, customer get into vicious brawl over soda.   THE SWAMP Pelosi describes 9/11 attacks as 'incident,' suggests GOP weaker on border than Democrats. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill targeted in password-stealing scheme by Russian hackers: report. Joe Biden's niece sentenced in $110,000 credit card case. Conservative's satirical Ocasio-Cortez 'interview' triggers media uproar.   ACROSS THE NATION Officers fired for using coin flip to decide whether to arrest woman. Arson suspect linked to five of California's fires, officials say. 'High probability' that George H.W. Bush's onetime doc was targeted by gunman: police.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Amazon profit soars, doubling Wall Street's estimate. Papa John sues Papa John's. Exxon Mobil: Will its growth investments pay off? These states are drowning in 'irretrievable' debt. Major retailers are already hiring seasonal workers.   FOX NEWS OPINION Marc Thiessen: Trump is using tariffs to advance a radical free-trade agenda. Ambassador Callista Gingrich: To strengthen women's rights you must protect religious freedom. Jim Hanson: Trump is right -- Twitter needs to stop 'shadow banning' conservatives.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED Anne Hathaway calls out white privilege in wake of black woman stabbed to death at BART station.' Kristen Stewart to star in 'Charlie's Angels' reboot: report. Eric Church says NRA is to blame for Las Vegas festival mass shooting.   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Incredible discovery sheds light on 'Europe's lost people.' Colorado man spots four mountain lions lurking on porch: 'It blew my mind.' Florida beaches littered with dead sea turtles; scientists blame red tide.   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program  hosted by Shepard Smith, Carley Shimkus and Abby Huntsman! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Rep. Jim Jordan on why he wants to be the next House speaker; Diamond & Silk; Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk; Geraldo Rivera; RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Plus, Felix Cavaliere & Gene Cornish's Rascals visit the All-American Summer concert stage! Hannity, 9 p.m. ET: Don't miss Part 2 of Sean Hannity's exclusive interview with Roseanne Barr! Plus, a must-see interview with House speaker hopeful, Rep. Jim Jordan. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Karl Rove; James Freeman, assistant editor of the Wall Street Journal Editorial page; Joe Piscopo; Rep. Lee Zeldin; former MMA fighter Tim Kennedy and more. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Stu Varney will have the latest market reaction to the GDP report. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: On Thursday in Illinois, President Trump continued his tough stance on trade while praising his tariff bailout for farmers. FOX Business Network's Jeff Flock was in Granite City, Ill., and joins the podcast to discuss. Also, If you have ever rented a movie from Blockbuster video, you might be surprised that there is only one left in the U.S., located in Bend, Ore. FOX News Radio's Dave Anthony speaks with the general manger of that store, Sandi Harding, who says customers can still use their Blockbuster cards there. Tonya J. Powers has the good news of the day. Plus, commentary from "FOX News Sunday" host Chris Wallace. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: Jason Chaffetz on Republican lawmakers' move to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and Rep. Jim Jordan's campaign to be the next House speaker. Dan Hoffman on the latest in Trump's dealings with Russia, North Korea and Iran. Additional insight from the leading headlines of the day from: Geraldo Rivera; Kennedy; Morgan Ortagus; and Carley Shimkus. On FOX News Weekend: Cavuto Live, Saturday, 10 a.m. ET: Guests include: House Foreign Affairs Committee member Darrell Issa on the EU trade agreement and fallout from the secret Michael Cohen audiotapes; former Cypress Semiconductor CEO T.J. Rodgers on the fallout of Facebook's stock plunging; and farmer Brian Duncan on getting possible relief from President Trump's trade agreement with the EU.  FOX News Sunday, Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET:  Highlights of Chris Wallace's exclusive interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. OBJECTified, Sunday, 8 p.m. ET: "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek sits down with Harvey Levin to talk about his childhood, the perks of being a celebrity, and his inevitable final curtain call from one of TV's most popular game shows -- which is coming sooner than you might expect! Life, Liberty & Levin, Sunday, 10 p.m. ET:  Host Mark Levin and special guest Lt. Col. Allen West delve into politics, philosophy, and the life of a career military man.   #OnThisDay 1996: Terror strikes the Summer Olympics in Atlanta as a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park, directly killing one person and injuring 111. (Anti-government extremist Eric Rudolph would later plead guilty to the bombing, exonerating security guard Richard Jewell, who had been wrongly suspected – and eventually reached a settlement with NBC over on-air remarks by Tom Brokaw.) 1981: Six-year-old Adam Walsh is abducted from a department store in Hollywood, Fla., and is later murdered. (His father, John Walsh, would become a well-known crime victims' advocate and host of "America's Most Wanted.") 1974: The House Judiciary Committee votes 27-11 to adopt the first of three articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon, charging he had personally engaged in a course of conduct designed to obstruct justice in the Watergate case. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your day and weekend! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Monday morning.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Republicans move to impeach Rosenstein; Deadline to reunite migrant kids with families looms

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Thursday, July 26, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Thursday, July 26, 2018 A group of House Republicans has introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen secretly recorded a conversation with CNN's Chris Cuomo and admitted to deciding, on his own, to pay porn star Stormy Daniels, according to one report   Secretary of State Mike Pompeo battled both Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Russia and NATO in a tense hearing Wednesday, insisting President Trump has been tougher on the Kremlin than previous administrations President Trump announced a 'new phase' in the relationship between the United States and European Union as both sides agreed to a cease-fire in a growing trade war The Trump administration faces a deadline Thursday to reunite migrant children with their families TUNE IN: Sean Hannity will talk to Roseanne Barr in an exclusive interview on 'Hannity' Thursday at 9 p.m. ET THE LEAD STORY - LAWMAKERS MOVE TO IMPEACH ROSENSTEIN - A group of 11 House Republicans introduced five articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Wednesday evening ... The filing accuses Rosenstein of intentionally withholding documents and information from Congress, failure to comply with congressional subpoenas and abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It was not immediately clear whether the House of Representatives would consider the resolution before lawmakers begin the August recess Thursday afternoon. The House will reconvene Sept. 4.  The articles were introduced by Reps. Mark Meadows of North Carolina and Jim Jordan of Ohio, the chairman and a prominent member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. In an exclusive interview on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" on Wednesday night, Meadows said it would be possible to effect a so-called "privileged" resolution on impeaching Rosenstein as early as Thursday morning, which would require a vote within two days -- although the impending House recess would likely delay that vote unless it were held quickly. Both Meadows and Jordan told host Laura Ingraham the effort was long overdue. DiGenova on possible Rosenstein impeachment: 'He's getting what he deserves' 'Very probable' that Peter Strzok will be called for more testimony, Meadows says 'I DID IT ON MY OWN': Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, secretly recorded a conversation with CNN's Chris Cuomo and admitted in the tape to arranging—on his own — a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels in 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. ... The recording — which is about two-hours long — included topics ranging from the alleged years-old Trump affair with the former porn star to the payment, the report said. The reported tape could potentially be used by the White House to distance Trump from the Daniels payment and damage Cohen's reputation. Cohen reportedly assured Cuomo that he was not taping their conversation, and put the phone in his desk drawer. The phone appears to record the whole conversation. "I did it on my own," Cohen said about the payment in the recording, according to the Journal.  Howard Kurtz: Michael Cohen tape fuels debate about Trump, cash and credibility Trump and his allies slam Cohen over leaked tape Judge Napolitano says 'civil fraud' evident on Trump-Cohen tape Tucker receives list of demands from Stormy Daniels lawyer Michael Avenatti after inviting him on show Avenatti is a cable news fixture -- but in this case, he wants privacy POMPEO SPARRING SESSION: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clashed with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle during a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday, as he took a firm line on Russia amid criticisms that the Trump administration has been soft on Moscow ... The hearing marked the administration's highest-profile chance to address the sustained criticism over last week's summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. Pompeo declared that the U.S. would never recognize the Kremlin's annexation of Crimea, and threatened "severe consequences" for any future meddling in America's elections.  Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., sharply criticized the Helsinki meeting at the opening of Wednesday's hearing, saying the White House has a "ready, fire, aim" approach and is "waking up every morning and making it up as they go." In a dramatic moment, Corker pressed Pompeo to explain what he characterized as Trump's "purposeful" efforts to sow misinformation and discord. Pompeo responded that Trump has had a direct role in the administration's aggressive actions against Russia, saying "this administration has been tougher than previous administrations" on Putin. As the secretary of state battled lawmakers, the Trump administration announced it was putting off a proposed follow-up fall summit between Trump and Putin until 2019. National security adviser John Bolton cited special counsel Robert Mueller's "witch hunt" investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election as the reason for the delay. Sparks fly as Sen. Menendez presses Pompeo on Trump-Putin meeting Sen. Udall presses Pompeo on Trump taxes, business deals Charlie Gasparino: Making a new case for Trump's tax returns to be released AVERTING A TRADE WAR: President Trump announced that he has secured major trade concessions from European Union officials as part of an effort to head off a trade war between the U.S. and the E.U. ... After talks at the White House with E.U. officials, Trump announced in a joint Rose Garden appearance Wednesday with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker that the delegation had agreed to increase imports of soybeans and liquefied natural gas. Both sides agreed to work toward the goal of "zero" tariffs and subsidies on non-auto industrial goods, and to "resolve" recent tariffs that both sides have imposed. Trump said officials are looking to reduce "bureaucratic obstacles," work toward reform of the World Trade Organization, and limit unfair market practices.   "We had a big day, very big," the president said. "We set out to launch a new phase of close friendship between the United States and the European Union, strong trade relationships where both of us will win." Juncker said that as long as negotiations are ongoing, "we will hold off on further tariffs and reassess existing tariffs on steel and aluminum."  Stock market jumps on U.S.-EU trade optimism Can a tariff-free world really work? Auto tariffs won't be imposed on European Union: Wilbur Ross 'I'M NOT A RACIST': Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has told members of Congress that the government is "on track" to meet Thursday's court-ordered deadline of reuniting hundreds of migrant children with their families, lawmakers who met privately with her told the Associated Press ... Nielsen's claim was greeted with open disbelief and anger, according to many of the roughly 20 members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — all Democrats — who attended. A federal judge has given the administration until Thursday to reunite 2,551 separated children age 5 and older. The Justice Department said in a court filing Monday that 1,187 children had been reunited with parents, sponsors and guardians by the Health and Human Services Department's Office of Refugee Resettlement. Still, the private, hourlong meeting seemed to achieve little toward dousing lawmakers' criticism of how children taken from their parents are being handled. Nielsen told the group, "I am not a racist," according to two lawmakers. One of them, Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said she made the remark after he told her she worked for a "racist regime." In an interview with FOX News' Bret Baier on Tuesday, Nielsen said authorities were mainly concerned about the welfare of the migrant children and family reunions were "in part ... up to the parents." "We really want to protect the children," Nielsen added. "So, we don't want to cut corners. We want to make sure they're going with a parent. We want to make sure they're going with somebody that won't cause them any harm." What Trump's 'zero-tolerance' immigration policy means for children separated from families at border PROGRAMMING ALERT: 'HANNITY' EXCLUSIVE WITH ROSEANNE BARR - Embattled TV star Roseanne Barr will join Sean Hannity at 9 p.m. ET Thursday for her first televised interview since ABC fired her over a racist tweet directed toward former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett ... Hannity announced the exclusive, in-studio interview on his show Tuesday. Barr is expected to discuss the tweet that led to her firing, ABC's decision and her ardent support of President Trump. The 65-year-old actress-comedian has expressed her disagreement with ABC's decision, arguing she did not know the Iranian-born Jarrett is African-American. Don't miss the exclusive "Hannity" interview, with a second part airing on Friday's show.    AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS SICK AND TIRED: "We're tired of the Justice Department giving us the finger. The American people are sick of it." – Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on "The Ingraham Angle," explaining why he helped introduce articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. WATCH HEAR NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL: "The thing that strikes me ... I've got to tell you that [Pompeo] looked like Sergeant Schultz [during the hearing] ... I see nothing, I see nothing." – Juan Williams, on "The Five," ripping Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's testimony in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, where he was grilled about President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin. WATCH   TRENDING Small bomb explodes outside U.S. Embassy in Beijing, suspect injured: report Dozens heard Amelia Earhart radio for help after crashing into Pacific: report. CNN correspondent blocked from White House press event. Oklahoma girl catches fish with 'human-like' teeth. Michigan town elects cat Sweet Tart McKee as mayor.   THE SWAMP Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh supported by most GOP governors in letter: A look at who didn't sign it. 'Never Nancy' Dem admits he could vote for Pelosi as speaker, fueling blast from the GOP. Democratic candidate for NC legislature drops out after 'Mexicans' rant resurfaces.   ACROSS THE NATION U.S. anticipates North Korea will return remains of 55 service members on Friday, official says. 9/11 victim reportedly ID'ed 17 years later due to DNA testing. Dallas Cowboys players must stand for anthem, Jerry Jones says. Marine convicted of involuntary manslaughter in stabbing death of private at Camp Pendleton.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS GM earnings: Trump tariffs take a bite out of automaker's 2018 profit forecast. Facebook plunges 20 percent as revenue, user growth disappoint. How the new tax law creates a 'perfect storm' for Roth IRA conversions. Narcan inventor: Opioid crisis at epidemic proportions. Mattel to cut 2,200 jobs amid losses. Remembering former Fiat Chrysler CEO Marchionne.   FOX NEWS OPINION Judge Andrew Napolitano: Farewell to someone I loved with all my heart. Tammy Bruce: America avoided a disaster -- Look at the Clintons and their pal Harvey Weinstein. Michael Graubart: Dear Demi Lovato – A letter of hope from a fellow recovering addict.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED Jane Fonda revisits 'Hanoi Jane' scandal: 'It's just horrible for me to think of that.' Chris Hardwick to return to AMC after sexual assault claims. John Oliver talks mocking Trump on 'Last Week Tonight': 'It's the gift that keeps on giving'   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Florida man's 826-pound bluefin tuna catch becomes new state record. Group tries to revive ghost towns across the South before they vanish. 'Amazing dragon' dinosaur discovered in China.   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program  hosted by Shepard Smith, Carley Shimkus and Abby Huntsman! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Judge Andrew Napolitano; Sen. Cory Gardner; Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump; Bob Massi; Rep. Liz Cheney with her chief of staff's dog, Hank. And Todd Piro has breakfast with "Friends" in Louisiana. Tucker Carlson Tonight, 8 p.m. ET: Special guest: Commentator and analyst Stephen LeDrew. Hannity, 9 p.m. ET: Don't miss Sean Hannity's exclusive interview with Roseanne Barr! On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross; Energy Secretary Rick Perry; Todd Nelson, Kalahari Resorts and Convention Centers owner; Rep. Tom Reed; Amb. Paul Wolfowitz; Richard Gelfond, IMAX CEO; Rep. Kristi Noem. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Sen. John Hoeven. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sparred with a number of Senate Foreign Relations Committee members over President Trump's closed door one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki. Two experts join the podcast to weigh in on the testimony and its fallout. In wake of last week's fatal accident that killed 17 in Branson, Mo., many are calling for tighter rules and regulations on duck boats. Jim Hall, former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, weighs in. Plus, commentary from Brian Kilmeade. Want the FOX News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: Legal scholar Jonathan Turley and Steve Doocy on the move to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein and the latest Michael Cohen tapes. Chris Wallace on his interview with Putin, Pompeo's contentious hearing and impeaching Rosenstein. Charles Payne and David McIntosh Trump and the EU averting a trade war and the state of the U.S. economy. And Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, previews his organization's next event.   #OnThisDay 2002: The Republican-led House votes, 295-132, to create the Homeland Security Department in the biggest government reorganization in decades. 1990: President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1775: The Continental Congress establishes a Post Office and appoints Benjamin Franklin its postmaster-general. FOX News First is compiled by FOX News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! 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