FOX NEWS FIRST: Bruce Ohr kept Mueller deputy 'in the loop' about dossier, sources say

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Friday, August 31, 2018 Welcome to Fox News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Friday, August 31, 2018. - Embattled Justice Department official Bruce Ohr was in contact with a top Robert Mueller deputy, as well as other senior FBI officials, in 2016 about the controversial anti-Trump dossier and the individuals behind it, two sources told Fox News. - NBC responds after a former news producer who worked with Ronan Farrow said "the very highest levels at NBC" wanted the reporter to halt an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. -A Democratic lawmaker issued a startling warning to government officials involved in "illegal" deportations that they "will not be safe" from future punishment when Donald Trump is no longer president. - Sen. John McCain's casket arrives in Maryland ahead of Friday ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol. McCain was flown to Joint Base Andrews outside Washington after a church service Thursday in Phoenix. THE LEAD STORY-'IN THE LOOP': Two sources told Fox News that Bruce Ohr kept a then-colleague, Andrew Weissman, who is now a top Robert Mueller deputy, "in the loop" on the Trump dossier and the individuals behind it. The sources said other senior FBI officials were also made aware of the dossier. Ohr's broad circle of contacts indicates members of FBI leadership knew about his backchannel activities regarding the dossier and Steele. Ohr kept Mueller deputy 'in the loop' on dossier Trump: Let's see if Hillary Clinton gets away with it Senatorial support for Sessions appears to be slipping HIGH-LEVEL THREAT? A former producer at NBC News, who was working with Ronan Farrow on the reporter's investigation of alleged sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein, claimed Thursday that an order to stop pursuing the bombshell story came from "the very highest levels at NBC." In a statement to Fox News, Rich McHugh, who left the network's investigative unit earlier this month, said the order came as he and Farrow were preparing to travel to Los Angeles to interview a woman "with a credible allegation of rape" against the now-disgraced movie producer. Late Thursday, NBC issued a statement referring to the claim as an "outright lie." Trump ramps up attacks on NBC News and CNN Kurtz: POTUS war on Jeff Zucker, Andy Lack 'WILL NOT BE SAFE' A Democratic lawmaker issued a startling warning to government officials involved in "illegal" deportations that they could be exposed to future punishment when Donald Trump is no longer president. "If you are a US government official and you are deporting Americans be warned," Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego tweeted early Thursday. "When the worm turns you will not be safe because you were just following orders. You do not have to take part in illegal acts ordered by this President's administration." REMEMBERING MCCAIN: Sen. John McCain, who lived and worked in nation's capital over four decades, will lie in state under the U.S. Capitol rotunda Friday for a ceremony. On Saturday, McCain's procession will pause by the Vietnam Memorial and then eventually head for Washington National Cathedral for a formal funeral service. At McCain's request, two former presidents - Democrat Barack Obama and Republican George W. Bush - are expected to speak there. AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS ALGORYTHMS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: "Social media today is the modern-day town hall. Sixty-seven percent of adults get their news from someone on social media" House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on the "Ingraham Angle," before calling on CEOs of some of the largest tech companies to follow Twitter's Jack Dorsey who is preparing to face Congress next week. WATCH TRUMP TAKES ON MEDIA: "People loathe the media, even more than politicians. And they especially loathe the media when they're talking about themselves," Mark Steyn, a bestselling author, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight." WATCH TRENDING South Carolina mom blown away by students' sweet act toward son at lunchtime: 'It gives me peace' Coach in custody after missing teen found safe; pair had 'romantic relationship,' authorities say Nearly 500 fake IDs stopped by Customs and Border Protection officers, agency says THE SWAMP Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' Trump says Sessions' job is safe until at least November elections Gohmert doubles down after FBI dismisses claim of Clinton server hack ACROSS THE NATION Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend. Winter will be 'teeth-chattering' cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers' Almanac says Death toll climbs in New Mexico passenger bus crash; serious injuries also reported MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Billionaire Warren Buffett says Apple should not buy Tesla, saying, "It's not an easy business. You can win in auto one year and lose the next. You've got a dozen big companies out there with resources. They're going to keep coming. They're going to copy what you do." Trump cancels pay raise due federal workers in January. Jeff Bezos just got richer FOX NEWS OPINION Jason Riley: The media keep falling into the Trump trap Todd Starnes: BOYCOTT! California Democrats declare war on In-N-Out Burger Rep. Marshall: Ocasio-Cortez's message should be welcomed by the GOP for these reasons HOLLYWOOD SQUARED Heather Locklear charged for allegedly assaulting police officer and EMT: report Louis C.K. 'rape whistle' joke made two women uncomfortable: report AT&T silent after Trump calls for telecom giant to fire CNN boss Jeff Zucker DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Shark attack victim in Massachusetts says he punched predator in gills to escape Bikini-barista coffee chain in California drawing criticism from residents near next location Omarosa's memoir is reportedly tanking STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program! On FOX News Fox & Friends, 6:15 AM ET: Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate seat on President Trump's stop in Indiana to help his candidacy; 6:22 AM: Diamond & Silk, pro-Trump social media stars; 7:22 AM: Florida Gov. Rick Scott talks about battle to flip the state's Senate seat; 8:22 AM: Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., who is running for Senate. The FOX News Rundown podcast: President Trump has lashed out at Google accusing them of bias, claiming on Twitter that search engine results are "rigged" to only show bad news about him and other conservative voices. Google denies the accusation, saying it has no bias toward any political ideology. "Fox News Headlines 24/7's" Carley Shimkus and Brett Larson weigh in on the president's claims against Google. Iran's supreme leader threatens to abandon the nuclear deal, saying his country should stop hoping the EU keeps the accord alive. Fox's Rich Edson joins us to discuss the future of the agreement. Plus, commentary by 'Fox News Sunday" host, Chris Wallace. Cavuto Live, Special coverage of Sen. John McCain's service at Washington National Cathedral from 9AM- 12 PM ET. On Fox Business Mornings with Maria, 6 AM ET: Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kan.; Paul Bonicelli, former George W. Bush foreign policy adiser; Gordon Chang, the author of, "The Coming Collapse of China." The Intelligence Report, 2 PM ET: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.; Heather Zumarrage, Vision 4 Fund Distributors vice president Countdown to the Closing Bell, 3 PM ET: Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; Ken Solomon, Tennis Channel CEO Want the Fox News Rundown sent straight to your mobile device? Subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher. #OnThisDay 1987: "Bad," the Michael Jackson album that featured hits like "Man in the Mirror" and "Smooth Criminal," was released. The album followed his juggernaut "Thriller." 1886: Charleston, S.C., was hit with a devastating 7.3 earthquake that killed 60 people. The quake struck at 9:50 p.m. and lasted about 60 seconds. The quake could be felt as far as New York City and St. Louis. 1886: French poet Charles Baudelaire died at 46. He was a poet who rejected the bourgeois values. Fox News First is compiled by Fox News' Bryan Robinson. Thank you for joining us! Enjoy your day and Labor Day Weekend! 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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump suspends US-South Korea war games; Public pays final respects to McCain

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Thursday, August 30, 2018 Welcome to Fox News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Thursday, August 30, 2018 · President Trump tweets that joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea would be suspended as a gesture of goodwill toward North Korea, while warning that the exercises could relaunch "far bigger than ever before" if he wants them to · At least 1,500 people pay their final respects to Sen. John McCain at the Arizona state Capitol. McCain died of brain cancer last Saturday at age 81. · A professor who was reportedly a confidential source in the FBI's Russia probe is at the center of a DOJ complaint that alleges wasted taxpayer dollars, according to interviews and documents reviewed by Fox News · CNN defends its reporting of the controversial Trump Tower story amid backpedaling from its confidential source · A judge on Wednesday released three suspects tied to a New Mexico compound, where alleged Muslim extremists reportedly trained children to become school shooters, after charges against them were dropped because authorities missed a 10-day limit for a hearing to establish probable cause   THE LEAD STORY - WAR GAMES OFF … FOR NOW: President Trump on Wednesday tweeted that there was "no reason" for joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea, dubbing them costly while describing his relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as "very good" and "warm" … However, he signaled that he could restart them if he wanted to, promising they would "be far bigger than ever before." The president tweeted a White House statement, in which he said he believed the rogue regime was experiencing "tremendous pressure from China" amid "trade disputes" with the U.S. Simultaneously, North Korea was acquiring "considerable aid" from China, which "is not helpful," Trump continued. The statement went on to insist that any issues between the U.S. and China would be taken care of by Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who have a "very strong" relationship. South Korea urges more US-North Korea talks, despite Pompeo's canceled trip North Korea accuses US of 'hatching a criminal plot to unleash war' while trying to continue dialogue   FAREWELL TO A 'MAVERICK': At least 1,500 people paid respects to Sen. John McCain, who succumbed to an aggressive form of brain cancer on Saturday, as they streamed past his closed, flag-draped casket at the Arizona Capitol … Well-wishers had been waiting in line in the withering summer heat — the high in Phoenix was 104 degrees — some for hours, to take part in the public viewing on Wednesday. Families with children paid respects. Men paused beside the casket to salute or bow. People came from out of state. They also crossed political lines and the full spectrum of ages. The viewing came on what would have been the Republican senator's 82nd birthday, and followed an emotional private ceremony attended by McCain's family and colleagues. Sarah Palin not invited to McCain funeral: reports John McCain's 'spunky' 106-year-old mother to attend his services 'John McCain was Arizona': Gov. Ducey remembers McCain, family pays respects to Senator Obamas will miss Aretha Franklin's funeral, but letter will be read at Detroit service, reports say   PENTAGON SPENDING SPREE?: The professor who reportedly assisted the FBI's Russia probe as a confidential source is at the center of a Defense Department whisteblower complaint that alleges government contractor abuses, as well as excessive payments with taxpayer dollars, according to interviews and documents reviewed by Fox News … The complaint was filed by attorney Sean Bigley on behalf of Pentagon lawyer Adam Lovinger. Earlier this month, conservative watchdog Judicial Watch announced it was suing the Defense Department on behalf of Lovinger to force the release of emails and other electronic messages after Lovinger had his security clearance suspended. Trump asks 'how the hell' Bruce Ohr still employed at DOJ GOP rep touches off firestorm with claim FBI leaked info, used stories to get FISA warrants   CNN NOT BACKING DOWN: A full-blown war of words between the first family and CNN broke out late Wednesday on Twitter, with the cable network mounting an unprecedented attack on President Trump in a jarring official statement defending a widely questioned story …  The statement from CNN came after the president mocked journalist Carl Bernstein, who co-wrote the disputed report that Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, was prepared to give damning information about the president to Special Counsel Robert Mueller. CNN continues to stand by the story despite growing skepticism. "Make no mistake, Mr. President, CNN does not lie. We report the news. And we report when people in power tell lies. CNN stands by our reporting and our reporters. There may be many fools in this story but @carlbernstein is not one of them," CNN's public relations department wrote. CNN scandal shows network cares more about anti-Trump agenda than accuracy, critic says MEDIA BUZZ: Why CNN is standing by a Michael Cohen story that his lawyer calls false   'EXTREMISTS' RELEASED: Three suspects tied to a New Mexico compound where alleged Muslim extremists reportedly trained children to be school shooters were released from custody on Wednesday, hours after a judge dismissed all of the charges against them, Fox News confirmed … District Judge Emilio Chavez on Wednesday dismissed charges against three of the five defendants -- Lucas Morton, Subhannah Wahhaj and Hujrah Wahhaj -- ruling that authorities violated the state's "10-day rule." Child abuse charges against them were dropped because prosecutors missed the 10-day limit for an evidentiary hearing to establish probable cause. Man arrested at 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound was training kids to commit school shootings: documents Two 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects hit with new charges, authorities say   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS   GOLF LEGEND BACKS TIGER ON TRUMP: "No matter who's president -- whether it was Barack Obama or Donald Trump -- I think you respect the office, and I'm much in Tiger's camp on that." – Golf legend Jack Nicklaus, on "Fox & Friends," defending how Tiger Woods handled questions regarding his relationship with President Trump. WATCH   SPECIAL COUNSEL'S SELF-SABOTAGE: "Mueller's the guy who sabotaged his own investigation. First, by refusing to recuse himself in the face of mandatory disqualifying conflicts of interest. And then, [by] assembling a team of partisans." Fox News legal analyst and "The Russia Hoax" author Gregg Jarrett, on "Outnumbered," sounding off on Mueller's investigation of President Trump. WATCH   TRENDING North Carolina UPS driver's 3-word failed delivery note becomes viral hit. Tesla Model S goes airborne on video, driver charged. Last remaining Blockbuster gets its own beer: 'With a light body, smooth finish and hints of nostalgia.'   THE SWAMP Cruz, O'Rourke in talks for debates as Texas GOP taunts Democrat Florida Dem candidate Gillum fires back at DeSantis over 'monkey this up' remark. 'It can be done': Newsom touts plan to give universal health care to illegal immigrants in California. Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon accuse each other of lying, corruption in heated primary debate.   ACROSS THE NATION Buccaneers' Mike Evans, 'Madden' gamer to compete in fundraiser after Jacksonville shooting California Senate votes to raise age for buying long guns to 21. Man arrested in ex-Playboy model's strangulation death in Pennsylvania home.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS Google disputes Trump's claim it failed to promote State of the Union address Bernie Sanders, Amazon clash over his 'inaccurate' accusations about 'low' employee pay Dick's Sporting Goods: Gun policy change, Under Armour to blame for weak results NFL's Aaron Rodgers to sign record contract with $100M guaranteed: report Ex-Tesla employee alleges company turned blind eye to drug trafficking in SEC tip   FOX NEWS OPINION Judge Andrew Napolitano: John McCain and me Christian Whiton: California craziness - Congress may have to stop state from giving 'free' health care to illegal immigrants Doug Schoen: Florida governor's election will be Trump's first test of the 2020 White House race   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED Rain Dove: Asia Argento called me 'a monster' for turning over texts to police. Prince Harry busted by Halle Berry after throwback photo reveals cutout of her hanging in teen dorm room. Kanye West: 'I'm sorry' for saying slavery 'sounds like a choice.'   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Black bear hit by arrow mauls hunter before dying, reports say. Man loses left arm after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection from sushi. Browns release Mychal Kendricks after insider trading charges.   STAY TUNED   On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program!   On Fox News:  Fox & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary; former acting ICE director Tom Homan; "Michelle Malkin Investigates" host Michelle Malkin; Todd Piro on the "Fox & Friends All-American Road Trip"; the next installment of "Cooking with Friends" features Fox News contributor Sara Carter and her 6-year-old daughter preparing Cuban tacos.   On Fox Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Newt Gingrich; Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Joe Imperatrice, president, founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC; Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi; Michael Beckerman, Internet Association president, CEO. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Daniel Twining, former Senate Foreign Policy Adviser from 2001-2004, President IRI, and friend to John McCain; Genesco Sports Enterprises CEO John Tatum. Countdown to the Closing Bell, 3 p.m ET: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman, CEO. On Fox News Radio: The Fox News Rundown podcast: Florida and Arizona, two states that will be battlegrounds for control of Congress this fall, held primaries this week. FOX's Jessica Rosenthal and Eben Brown discuss the outcomes and what it means for the midterms. Talks with North Korea could be falling apart as Kim Jong-un doesn't seem to be taking the necessary steps to denuclearize his country. Daily Beast columnist Gordon Chang discusses the United States' current relations with North Korea. Plus, commentary by FOX's Juan Williams, cohost of 'The Five'.   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: Tom Homan, former acting ICE director, on the latest possibility of universal healthcare for illegal immigrants. Chris Wallace on the latest developments in North Korea, the legacy of Sen. John McCain and the midterm elections. Additional special guests include: Dana Perino, Adam Housley and David Avella, chairman of Republican Political Action Committee GOPAC.   #OnThisDay 1997: Americans receive word of the car crash in Paris that claimed the lives of Princess Diana, her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul. (Because of the time difference, it was Aug. 31 where the crash occurred.) 1967: The Senate confirms the appointment of Thurgood Marshall as the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 1963: The "Hot Line" communications link between Washington and Moscow goes into operation.   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 Friday morning.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Florida primary sets up Trump vs. Sanders battle; Trump reportedly mulled firing Sessions

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Thursday, August 30, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, endorsed by President Trump, won Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. In November, he will face Bernie Sanders-backed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who pulled off an upset victory in Florida's Democratic primary. Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally and Democratic U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema won Arizona's Senate primaries Tuesday and will battle in November to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake. Justice Department official Bruce Ohr was grilled behind closed doors by lawmakers about his ties to the salacious and much discredited Russia-Trump dossier President Trump reportedly mulled firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions this month as Republican lawmakers have urged Sessions to resist pressure to resign before the midterm elections CNN is under fire for refusing to retract a report on the infamous Trump Tower meeting, even after Lanny Davis, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's lawyer, admitted being an anonymous source and recanted the story Sen. John McCain will lie in state at Arizona's Capitol as family, friends and colleagues begin to say their final farewells on Wednesday THE LEAD STORY - TRUMP VS. SANDERS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: President Trump's favored candidate, GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis, defeated state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday after riding the wave of the president's enthusiastic endorsement to victory. Meanwhile, the Bernie Sanders-backed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum pulled off a major upset in defeating a half-dozen rivals, including former Rep. Gwen Graham, in the Democratic primary ...  The president repeatedly had implored voters to support DeSantis over Putnam. Trump offered his congratulations on Twitter. DeSantis and Gillum will face each other in November's general election. If he triumphs, Gillum would be the state's first black governor. 'Ingraham Angle' interview: DeSantis speaks out on Fla. primary victory Incumbents Curbelo, Murphy win big in Florida congressional primaries Donna Shalala, ex-Clinton Cabinet member, wins Dem primary to replace Ros-Lehtinen WOMEN ROAR IN ARIZONA: U.S. Reps. Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona won Tuesday's U.S. Senate primaries in the state, and will face off in November to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake ... Their victories assure that Arizonans will elect their first female U.S. senator in November. In the Republican primary, McSally defeated former state Sen. Kelli Ward and former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On the Democratic side, Sinema defeated attorney Deedra Abboud. McSally, a former Air Force colonel considered the favorite of the Washington establishment, played up her allegiance to President Trump while competing against two outspoken conservative contenders: Ward, who had lost to the late Sen. John McCain in a 2016 primary, and Arpaio, the illegal-immigration opponent pardoned by Trump last year after being convicted of criminal contempt of court. Trump, who notably has supported a series of candidates in recent months, stayed away from any Arizona endorsements – but congratulated McSally after her victory. Meanwhile, Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, was being projected by FOX News to keep his reelection hopes alive by defeating former Arizona secretary of state Ken Bennett in the Republican primary. Tulsa businessman, political novice Kevin Stitt wins GOP primary for Oklahoma governor Full Coverage: 2018 Midterm elections Menendez, in fight for political life, loses backing of fellow N.J. Democrat BRUCE OHR ON THE HOT SEAT: Justice Department official Bruce Ohr testified to lawmakers on the House Oversight and Judiciary committees Tuesday about his relationship with former British spy Christopher Steele and his ties to the salacious anti-Trump dossier ...  Ohr did not respond to reporter questions as he arrived for the closed-door session, accompanied by two officials. While lawmakers told reporters that Ohr was being cooperative, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said that Ohr "has a poor memory." "He seems to not remember a lot of details and, you know, poor memories are often claimed by people who want to stick to what they can say and not be caught in perjury," he told FOX News. Ohr is a key point of contention for President Trump and Republicans because of his connections to the Steele dossier. His wife, Nellie, is a former contractor for Fusion GPS, the research company that worked with Steele to compile the infamous dossier. The dossier was used by federal officials to justify the surveillance of a Trump aide Carter Page paid for by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Gregg Jarrett: The scheme from Bruce Ohr and Comey's confederates to clear Clinton, damage Trump GOP rep touches off firestorm with claim FBI leaked info, used stories to get FISA warrants SESSIONS DEPARTURE INEVITABLE? - President Trump discussed possibly firing U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions with his White House aides earlier this month, according to a report ... Trump's advisers and attorneys persuaded him not to fire Sessions while Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia collusion investigation is still ongoing, the Washington Post reported. Sessions has found support in some Republican lawmakers who, according to the Wall Street Journal, have urged him to resist any pressure to resign and hold on to his job at least through the November midterm elections. The president for months has railed against Sessions over his recusal from the Russia investigation. However, Sessions has hung on, occasionally pushing back publicly, most recently last week when Trump, in a FOX News interview, blasted the attorney general for never taking "control of the Justice Department".  Sessions responded with a statement vowing that the Justice Department would not be "improperly influenced" by politics under his watch. When asked in the FOX News interview if he would fire Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after the midterms, Trump didn't rule it out. Still, Trump said, he wanted to stay "uninvolved." Sen. Lindsey Graham: Trump likely to replace Sessions 'sooner rather than later' 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' interview: Jimmy Carter urges Dems not to impeach Trump FACTS NOT FIRST WITH CNN: CNN is facing heavy criticism for refusing to retract a bombshell story on the infamous 2016 Trump Tower meeting after one of the anonymous sources recanted and admitted he was a source ... On Tuesday afternoon, CNN.com published a new report that acknowledged the changing stories of Lanny Davis, the high-powered attorney of President Trump's longtime "fixer"-turned-foe Michael Cohen -- but critics pointed out the network failed to address key issues with its original report.  Davis admitted Monday he was an anonymous source — after the Washington Post outed him as a source for its own version of the story. The attorney told BuzzFeed News on Monday night he regretted being the anonymous source as well as his subsequent denial. The CNN story, which cited multiple "sources," claimed Cohen said President Trump knew in advance about the Trump Tower sit-down. "I made a mistake," Davis told BuzzFeed. CNN has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Howard Kurtz: Why CNN is standing by a Michael Cohen story that his lawyer calls false FINAL FAREWELLS TO MCCAIN TO BEGIN: Family, friends and constituents will gather Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services in Phoenix before he departs the state he has represented since the 1980s ... A private ceremony will be held Wednesday morning at the Arizona State Capitol Museum rotunda, where McCain will lie in state. That ceremony will include remarks from Gov. Doug Ducey and former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, plus a benediction from Sen. Jeff Flake. It will also mark the first appearance of McCain's family members since the longtime Arizona senator died of brain cancer on Saturday at age 81. Later in the afternoon, the Capitol will be open to members of the public who want to pay their respects. McCain will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. He will be celebrated at a national memorial service at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Saturday before he is laid to rest in a private burial at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday. Howard Kurtz: Media use John McCain's death to denigrate Donald Trump Chad Pergram: An empty U.S. Capitol after McCain's death is sobering reminder that the clock is ticking   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS REFLECTIONS ON A DEPARTED FRIEND: "If you want to help the country, be more like John McCain."  – Sen. Lindsey Graham, in remarks as seen on "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino,"paying tribute to late U.S. Sen. John McCain on the Senate floor. WATCH SEXISM AND THE CITY: "Obviously, Cynthia Nixon is Goldilocks." – Tammy Bruce, on "The Five," sounding off on New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon's campaign team's claim that it's sexist for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to demand the two debate in a colder room. WATCH   TRENDING Hillary Clinton's emails were hacked by China, Trump says in tweet; appears to call for investigation. Elon Musk renews 'pedo' controversy, asks if it's 'strange' accused British diver hasn't sued. Alabama school's hilarious 'opt out' fundraising letter goes viral.   THE SWAMP Brett Kavanaugh backed by Bob Bennett, Bill Clinton's Paula Jones-era lawyer. 'Leave my wife out of it,' Rep. Hunter says about corruption charges: report. Google CEO slammed by lawmakers for declining to testify at Senate hearing. California to become first state eliminating bail for suspects awaiting trial.   ACROSS THE NATION Puerto Rico governor raises Hurricane Maria death toll from 64 to 2,975. MS-13 gang member arrested after he re-entered U.S. illegally, Border Patrol says. Toddler's death after leaving immigration facility leads to $40 million legal claim. San Francisco bartender's headless, handless body believed found in home fish tank. Washington state sees 12th feline mutilated amid fears of a serial cat killer.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS U.S.-Mexico trade pact will occur with or without Canada. Kudlow says Trump will force Canada's hand on trade, here's how. Stu Varney: America's return to prosperity biggest story of year, possibly decade. The stock market is having a stellar August: What's next? Barnes & Noble sued by former CEO for defamation, breach of contract. Here's how much U.S. households have saved.   FOX NEWS OPINION Marc Thiessen: Pope Francis, corruption and what's next – now I get how the Reformation happened. John Stossel: Will social media put freedom of speech in jeopardy? William McGurn: Elizabeth Warren is no Ted Kennedy – Her plan to block Kavanaugh won't work.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED 'Spinal Tap' co-creators get OK to pursue $400M fraud case against Vivendi. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding outfits to be displayed at Windsor Castle. Cardi B apologizes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter for 'Housewives' skit.   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Incredible Maya discovery: Ancient king's mask uncovered in Mexico. California mom bitten by 'kissing bug' warns others about danger of 'silent killer' parasitic disease. New York Times Square street shut down after bees swarm hot dog stand.   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Rep. Darrell Issa breaks down Justice Department official Bruce Ohr's closed-door testimony on the Steele dossier. Brian Kilmeade visits Nashville and goes one-on-one with country music singer-songwriter John Rich. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus discusses Folds of Honor and Patriot Golf Day 2018. Other special guests include: Newt Gingrich; counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway and former "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Rep. Brian Babin; Kevin Hassett, White House Council of Economic Advisers chairman; Ed Rensi, former CEO of McDonald's USA; Randy Couture, former UFC champion and mixed martial arts legend and Professional Fighters League analyst and Peter Murray, Professional Fighters League CEO. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Sen. Bill Cassidy; Jim DeMint, former South Carolina senator; Kayleigh McEnany, RNC spokeswoman. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Amb. Kurt Volker, executive director of McCain Institute for International Leadership. Countdown to the Closing Bell, 3 p.m. ET: Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology; Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has said, out of respect, he will wait until after Sen. John McCain is buried to appoint someone to fill his seat. Yvonne Wingett-Sanchez, who covers the governor's office and state politics for the Arizona Republic, discusses the possible replacements for McCain's seat. President Trump reacted to his former personal attorney Michael Cohen's plea deal by saying "flipping" should be illegal.  FOX News contributor Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, discusses the process of "flipping" and Cohen's plea deal. Plus, commentary by FOX News talk host and comedian, Tom Shillue. 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: Sen. Bill Cassidy on the latest in the Robert Mueller investigation, the U.S.-Mexico trade deal, the upcoming Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, and Sen. John McCain's legacy. Gen Jack Keane on the latest developments in Afghanistan and his reflections on McCain. Additional special guests include: Martha MacCallum and Jim Hanson, president of Security Studies Group. The Tom Shillue Show, 3 p.m. ET: Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman joins Tom Shillue to discuss the fallout over Louis C.K. Using his legendary club to return to standup for the first time since his sexual misconduct scandal last year.   #OnThisDay 2017: Hurricane Harvey, which devastated much of the western Gulf Coast, makes a fifth and final landfall over Louisiana.    2005: Hurricane Katrina makes its second landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, devastating much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida Panhandle. It becomes the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, killing more than 1,836, causing over $115 billion in damage. 1967: Final TV episode of "The Fugitive," starring David Janssen, airs and is watched by 78 million people. 1842:  Britain and China sign the Treaty of Nanking, ending the first Opium War. 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 Thursday morning.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Welcome to FOX News First. Not signed up yet? Click here. Developing now, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, endorsed by President Trump, won Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. In November, he will face Bernie Sanders-backed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, who pulled off an upset victory in Florida's Democratic primary. Republican U.S. Rep. Martha McSally and Democratic U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema won Arizona's Senate primaries Tuesday and will battle in November to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake. Justice Department official Bruce Ohr was grilled behind closed doors by lawmakers about his ties to the salacious and much discredited Russia-Trump dossier President Trump reportedly mulled firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions this month as Republican lawmakers have urged Sessions to resist pressure to resign before the midterm elections CNN is under fire for refusing to retract a report on the infamous Trump Tower meeting, even after Lanny Davis, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's lawyer, admitted being an anonymous source and recanted the story Sen. John McCain will lie in state at Arizona's Capitol as family, friends and colleagues begin to say their final farewells on Wednesday THE LEAD STORY - TRUMP VS. SANDERS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE: President Trump's favored candidate, GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis, defeated state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday after riding the wave of the president's enthusiastic endorsement to victory. Meanwhile, the Bernie Sanders-backed Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum pulled off a major upset in defeating a half-dozen rivals, including former Rep. Gwen Graham, in the Democratic primary ...  The president repeatedly had implored voters to support DeSantis over Putnam. Trump offered his congratulations on Twitter. DeSantis and Gillum will face each other in November's general election. If he triumphs, Gillum would be the state's first black governor. 'Ingraham Angle' interview: DeSantis speaks out on Fla. primary victory Incumbents Curbelo, Murphy win big in Florida congressional primaries Donna Shalala, ex-Clinton Cabinet member, wins Dem primary to replace Ros-Lehtinen WOMEN ROAR IN ARIZONA: U.S. Reps. Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona won Tuesday's U.S. Senate primaries in the state, and will face off in November to succeed retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake ... Their victories assure that Arizonans will elect their first female U.S. senator in November. In the Republican primary, McSally defeated former state Sen. Kelli Ward and former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. On the Democratic side, Sinema defeated attorney Deedra Abboud. McSally, a former Air Force colonel considered the favorite of the Washington establishment, played up her allegiance to President Trump while competing against two outspoken conservative contenders: Ward, who had lost to the late Sen. John McCain in a 2016 primary, and Arpaio, the illegal-immigration opponent pardoned by Trump last year after being convicted of criminal contempt of court. Trump, who notably has supported a series of candidates in recent months, stayed away from any Arizona endorsements – but congratulated McSally after her victory. Meanwhile, Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, was being projected by FOX News to keep his reelection hopes alive by defeating former Arizona secretary of state Ken Bennett in the Republican primary. Tulsa businessman, political novice Kevin Stitt wins GOP primary for Oklahoma governor Full Coverage: 2018 Midterm elections Menendez, in fight for political life, loses backing of fellow N.J. Democrat BRUCE OHR ON THE HOT SEAT: Justice Department official Bruce Ohr testified to lawmakers on the House Oversight and Judiciary committees Tuesday about his relationship with former British spy Christopher Steele and his ties to the salacious anti-Trump dossier ...  Ohr did not respond to reporter questions as he arrived for the closed-door session, accompanied by two officials. While lawmakers told reporters that Ohr was being cooperative, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., said that Ohr "has a poor memory." "He seems to not remember a lot of details and, you know, poor memories are often claimed by people who want to stick to what they can say and not be caught in perjury," he told FOX News. Ohr is a key point of contention for President Trump and Republicans because of his connections to the Steele dossier. His wife, Nellie, is a former contractor for Fusion GPS, the research company that worked with Steele to compile the infamous dossier. The dossier was used by federal officials to justify the surveillance of a Trump aide Carter Page paid for by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Gregg Jarrett: The scheme from Bruce Ohr and Comey's confederates to clear Clinton, damage Trump GOP rep touches off firestorm with claim FBI leaked info, used stories to get FISA warrants SESSIONS DEPARTURE INEVITABLE? - President Trump discussed possibly firing U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions with his White House aides earlier this month, according to a report ... Trump's advisers and attorneys persuaded him not to fire Sessions while Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia collusion investigation is still ongoing, the Washington Post reported. Sessions has found support in some Republican lawmakers who, according to the Wall Street Journal, have urged him to resist any pressure to resign and hold on to his job at least through the November midterm elections. The president for months has railed against Sessions over his recusal from the Russia investigation. However, Sessions has hung on, occasionally pushing back publicly, most recently last week when Trump, in a FOX News interview, blasted the attorney general for never taking "control of the Justice Department".  Sessions responded with a statement vowing that the Justice Department would not be "improperly influenced" by politics under his watch. When asked in the FOX News interview if he would fire Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after the midterms, Trump didn't rule it out. Still, Trump said, he wanted to stay "uninvolved." Sen. Lindsey Graham: Trump likely to replace Sessions 'sooner rather than later' 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' interview: Jimmy Carter urges Dems not to impeach Trump FACTS NOT FIRST WITH CNN: CNN is facing heavy criticism for refusing to retract a bombshell story on the infamous 2016 Trump Tower meeting after one of the anonymous sources recanted and admitted he was a source ... On Tuesday afternoon, CNN.com published a new report that acknowledged the changing stories of Lanny Davis, the high-powered attorney of President Trump's longtime "fixer"-turned-foe Michael Cohen -- but critics pointed out the network failed to address key issues with its original report.  Davis admitted Monday he was an anonymous source — after the Washington Post outed him as a source for its own version of the story. The attorney told BuzzFeed News on Monday night he regretted being the anonymous source as well as his subsequent denial. The CNN story, which cited multiple "sources," claimed Cohen said President Trump knew in advance about the Trump Tower sit-down. "I made a mistake," Davis told BuzzFeed. CNN has not responded to multiple requests for comment. Howard Kurtz: Why CNN is standing by a Michael Cohen story that his lawyer calls false FINAL FAREWELLS TO MCCAIN TO BEGIN: Family, friends and constituents will gather Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services in Phoenix before he departs the state he has represented since the 1980s ... A private ceremony will be held Wednesday morning at the Arizona State Capitol Museum rotunda, where McCain will lie in state. That ceremony will include remarks from Gov. Doug Ducey and former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, plus a benediction from Sen. Jeff Flake. It will also mark the first appearance of McCain's family members since the longtime Arizona senator died of brain cancer on Saturday at age 81. Later in the afternoon, the Capitol will be open to members of the public who want to pay their respects. McCain will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. He will be celebrated at a national memorial service at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Saturday before he is laid to rest in a private burial at the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md., on Sunday. Howard Kurtz: Media use John McCain's death to denigrate Donald Trump Chad Pergram: An empty U.S. Capitol after McCain's death is sobering reminder that the clock is ticking   AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS REFLECTIONS ON A DEPARTED FRIEND: "If you want to help the country, be more like John McCain."  – Sen. Lindsey Graham, in remarks as seen on "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino,"paying tribute to late U.S. Sen. John McCain on the Senate floor. WATCH SEXISM AND THE CITY: "Obviously, Cynthia Nixon is Goldilocks." – Tammy Bruce, on "The Five," sounding off on New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon's campaign team's claim that it's sexist for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to demand the two debate in a colder room. WATCH   TRENDING Hillary Clinton's emails were hacked by China, Trump says in tweet; appears to call for investigation. Elon Musk renews 'pedo' controversy, asks if it's 'strange' accused British diver hasn't sued. Alabama school's hilarious 'opt out' fundraising letter goes viral.   THE SWAMP Brett Kavanaugh backed by Bob Bennett, Bill Clinton's Paula Jones-era lawyer. 'Leave my wife out of it,' Rep. Hunter says about corruption charges: report. Google CEO slammed by lawmakers for declining to testify at Senate hearing. California to become first state eliminating bail for suspects awaiting trial.   ACROSS THE NATION Puerto Rico governor raises Hurricane Maria death toll from 64 to 2,975. MS-13 gang member arrested after he re-entered U.S. illegally, Border Patrol says. Toddler's death after leaving immigration facility leads to $40 million legal claim. San Francisco bartender's headless, handless body believed found in home fish tank. Washington state sees 12th feline mutilated amid fears of a serial cat killer.   MINDING YOUR BUSINESS U.S.-Mexico trade pact will occur with or without Canada. Kudlow says Trump will force Canada's hand on trade, here's how. Stu Varney: America's return to prosperity biggest story of year, possibly decade. The stock market is having a stellar August: What's next? Barnes & Noble sued by former CEO for defamation, breach of contract. Here's how much U.S. households have saved.   FOX NEWS OPINION Marc Thiessen: Pope Francis, corruption and what's next – now I get how the Reformation happened. John Stossel: Will social media put freedom of speech in jeopardy? William McGurn: Elizabeth Warren is no Ted Kennedy – Her plan to block Kavanaugh won't work.   HOLLYWOOD SQUARED 'Spinal Tap' co-creators get OK to pursue $400M fraud case against Vivendi. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding outfits to be displayed at Windsor Castle. Cardi B apologizes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter for 'Housewives' skit.   DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS? Incredible Maya discovery: Ancient king's mask uncovered in Mexico. California mom bitten by 'kissing bug' warns others about danger of 'silent killer' parasitic disease. New York Times Square street shut down after bees swarm hot dog stand.   STAY TUNED On Facebook: Check out 'FOX News Update,' our new Facebook-exclusive news program! On FOX News:  FOX & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: Rep. Darrell Issa breaks down Justice Department official Bruce Ohr's closed-door testimony on the Steele dossier. Brian Kilmeade visits Nashville and goes one-on-one with country music singer-songwriter John Rich. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus discusses Folds of Honor and Patriot Golf Day 2018. Other special guests include: Newt Gingrich; counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway and former "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe. On FOX Business: Mornings with Maria, 6 a.m. ET: Special guests include: Rep. Brian Babin; Kevin Hassett, White House Council of Economic Advisers chairman; Ed Rensi, former CEO of McDonald's USA; Randy Couture, former UFC champion and mixed martial arts legend and Professional Fighters League analyst and Peter Murray, Professional Fighters League CEO. Varney & Co., 9 a.m. ET: Sen. Bill Cassidy; Jim DeMint, former South Carolina senator; Kayleigh McEnany, RNC spokeswoman. Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: Amb. Kurt Volker, executive director of McCain Institute for International Leadership. Countdown to the Closing Bell, 3 p.m. ET: Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology; Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. On FOX News Radio: The FOX News Rundown podcast: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has said, out of respect, he will wait until after Sen. John McCain is buried to appoint someone to fill his seat. Yvonne Wingett-Sanchez, who covers the governor's office and state politics for the Arizona Republic, discusses the possible replacements for McCain's seat. President Trump reacted to his former personal attorney Michael Cohen's plea deal by saying "flipping" should be illegal.  FOX News contributor Andrew McCarthy, a former federal prosecutor, discusses the process of "flipping" and Cohen's plea deal. Plus, commentary by FOX News talk host and comedian, Tom Shillue. 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: Sen. Bill Cassidy on the latest in the Robert Mueller investigation, the U.S.-Mexico trade deal, the upcoming Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, and Sen. John McCain's legacy. Gen Jack Keane on the latest developments in Afghanistan and his reflections on McCain. Additional special guests include: Martha MacCallum and Jim Hanson, president of Security Studies Group. The Tom Shillue Show, 3 p.m. ET: Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman joins Tom Shillue to discuss the fallout over Louis C.K. Using his legendary club to return to standup for the first time since his sexual misconduct scandal last year.   #OnThisDay 2017: Hurricane Harvey, which devastated much of the western Gulf Coast, makes a fifth and final landfall over Louisiana.    2005: Hurricane Katrina makes its second landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, devastating much of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida Panhandle. It becomes the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, killing more than 1,836, causing over $115 billion in damage. 1967: Final TV episode of "The Fugitive," starring David Janssen, airs and is watched by 78 million people. 1842:  Britain and China sign the Treaty of Nanking, ending the first Opium War. 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 Thursday morning.

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