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Developing now, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
- In a
wide-ranging interview, President Trump addressed speculation that
Defense Secretary James Mattis could leave the administration, defended
his approach to NATO, explained why he trusts Kim Jong Un and said he
would not shut down Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia
investigation
- Trump is expected Monday to visit areas of Florida and Georgia ravaged by Hurricane Michael
- Ailing retail giant Sears filed for bankruptcy protection early Monday
- The
president of Turkey and Saudi King reportedly have discussed forming a
team to investigate the disappearance and alleged killing of Saudi
activist Jamal Khashoggi
- ICYMI: Hillary Clinton
denied in an interview Sunday that Bill Clinton's affair with White
House intern Monica Lewinsky was an abuse of power
- Meghan
Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant. She and Prince Harry, the
Duke of Sussex, are expecting their first child next spring, Kensington
Palace announced
- TUNE IN: FOX Business Network's new primetime lineup premieres Monday
THE
LEAD STORY - THE TRUMP SITDOWN ON '60 MINUTES': President Trump raised
eyebrows on several topics in a wide-ranging interview on "60 Minutes"
Sunday night ... The president addressed rumors of Secretary of Defense James Mattis' imminent departure by saying that he "may leave" and calling the widely respected general "sort of a Democrat."
However, Trump pointed out that "everybody leaves" during the course of
presidential administrations and that he and Mattis have a good
relationship. Speculation about Mattis started at a fever pitch last
month when Woodward's book "Fear" was released. The book claimed Mattis
told associates at a National Security Council meeting this year that
Trump had the understanding of, and often acted like, a "fifth- or
sixth-grader." Mattis denied Woodward's allegations.
President
Trump also called reports that the White House is in chaos "so false"
and "fake news." In a contentious exchange with "60 Minutes"
correspondent Lesley Stahl, he said he had "no intention" of shutting
down Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and added
that he believes that China interfered in the 2016 election as well.
When asked why he would not "pledge" to not shut down the Russia probe,
Trump said, "Why should I pledge to you? If I pledge, I'll pledge. I
don't have to pledge to you."
The president also defended his
past comments on NATO, saying that the United States will no longer be
taken advantage of and that NATO countries must pay more into their
defense budgets. At one point, Trump said he thinks he knows more about the NATO alliance "from the standpoint of fairness" than Defense Secretary Mattis. And on efforts to denuclearize North Korea, Trump said he trusts Kim Jong Un to dismantle its nuclear weapons program. He attributed their special relationship to “good chemistry.”
TRUMP TO SEE MICHAEL'S DEVASTATION: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday are expected to visit the parts of Florida and Georgia destroyed by Hurricane Michael last week and see the recovery effort for himself ... The
president declared a state of emergency for Georgia late Sunday. Upon
touring the damage in several towns along Florida's Panhandle, Federal
Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction left
by Hurricane Michael some of the worst he's ever seen.
In
hurricane-flattened Mexico Beach, Fla. crews with backhoes and other
heavy equipment scooped up splintered boards, broken glass, chunks of
asphalt and other debris Sunday as the mayor held out hope for the 250
or so residents who may have tried to ride out the storm. The death toll
from Michael remained at 17, with just one confirmed death so far in
Mexico Beach. But authorities acknowledge the death toll could rise as
search-and-rescue efforts continue.
SEARS' SAD FINAL CHAPTER?: Sears Holdings made it official early Monday morning, announcing the retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ... Sears
had a debt payment of $134 million due Monday. Banks have agreed to
provide Sears with a bankruptcy loan. Sears says that Eddie Lampert’s
hedge fund will provide $300 million in bankruptcy financing. Lampert
will also step down as CEO, but remain chairman.
• A look back at Sears' slow decline
KHASHOGGI
MYSTERY DEEPENS: Saudi King Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan are reportedly considering forming a joint task force to
investigate the disappearance and presumed killing of activist Saudi
writer Jamal Khashoggi ... State-run news agencies in both
Saudi Arabia and Turkey acknowledged that the two leaders spoke by phone
Sunday night. Turkey said Erdogan "stressed forming a joint working
group to probe the case." Saudi Arabia meanwhile said King Salman
thanked Erdogan "for welcoming the kingdom's proposal" for forming the
working group.
The potential joint probe comes
after the Saudi government on Sunday vowed to retaliate with "greater
action" if the Trump administration punishes the country with
sanctions for the apparently premeditated slaying of Khashoggi earlier
this month inside its Turkish Embassy. Khashoggi, who wrote columns in
the Washington Post critical of the Saudi government, entered the Saudi
Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2 and disappeared. Trump has said the U.S.
would be “very upset and angry” if the Saudi government was behind it
and, in an interview with "60 Minutes," he clarified that there would be
"severe punishment."
HILLARY STANDS BY HER MAN: Hillary Clinton denied
in an interview Sunday that her husband’s extramarital affair with
then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky was an abuse of power and
added that former President Bill Clinton was right not to resign amid a
scandal that led to his impeachment on perjury and obstruction charges
... “Absolutely not,” the former first lady said during the CBS
"Sunday Morning" interview when asked if Bill Clinton should have
stepped down. “It wasn't an abuse of power?” CBS News correspondent Tony
Dokoupil asked. Clinton responded: “No. No.” Hillary Clinton, who went
on to be elected to the Senate and served as President Obama’s secretary
of state, said the relationship was not an abuse of power because
Lewinsky “was an adult.” At the time of the affair, Lewinsky was 22.
ROYAL BUNDLE OF JOY COMING: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant, Kensington Palace announced Monday …
She and Prince Harry are expecting to have their first child next
spring. “Their Royal Highnesses are very pleased to announce that the
Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in Spring 2019,” Kensington Palace
announced on Twitter. “Their Royal Highnesses very much appreciate all
of the support they have received from people around the world since
their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share their happy
news.” Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married last May.
CHECK OUT FBN'S NEW PRIMETIME LINEUP: FOX Business Network's new primetime lineup will premiere on Monday ... Here’s the new FBN lineup (all times are Eastern):
2 p.m.: “Making Money with Charles Payne”
3 p.m.: “Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman”
4 p.m.: “After the Bell with Melissa Francis and Connell McShane”
5 p.m.: “Bulls & Bears with David Asman”
6 p.m.: “The Evening Edit with Elizabeth MacDonald”
7 p.m.: “Lou Dobbs Tonight”
8 p.m.: “Trish Regan Primetime”
9 p.m.: “Kennedy Live”
AS SEEN ON FOX NEWS WEEKEND
DEMOCRATIC 'DEMON-RATS' -
"To all those Trump-hating 'demon rats' and the mainstream media, keep
up the antics. You're all losers. Sore losers. Stupid losers. Too dumb
to even know that you're losing." – Judge Jeanine Pirro, in her "Opening Statement" on "Justice with Judge Jeanine," ripping the anti-Trump tactics of the left as the midterms approach. WATCH
THE 2018 MIDTERMS
Romney denies he led 'never Trump' movement, says president's policies 'pretty effective.'
Bernie downplays rumors of possible 2020 run despite upcoming trip to South Carolina.
2018 Midterms: Stay with FOX News for full coverage and analysis.
TRENDING
Bigfoot podcast 'Wild Thing' explores Sasquatch hunters, uncovers surprising evidence.
Doritos lure runaway pig 'the size of a mini horse' home.
Texas girl, 5, hospitalized following sting from venomous caterpillar, mom says.
THE SWAMP
White male 'gun nuts' are 'biggest terrorist organization on the planet,' Tennessee Dem ally wrote online: report.
Jordan says Rosenstein should be subpoenaed if he refuses to testify before Judiciary Committee.
'A change in mood:' Allies soften tone on U.S. trade policy.
ACROSS THE NATION
Campaign worker goes public with sex-assault allegation against colleague, saying she 'can't get any justice.'
California bus crash leaves approximately 40 people hurt.
Matthew Shepard to be interred at Washington National Cathedral 20 years after his murder.
MINDING YOUR BUSINESS
Earnings season kicks into gear in the week ahead.
U.S.-China trade war might end soon, Asia expert says.
ICYMI: Walmart reaches $65M settlement with cashiers over seating.
How much Uber, Lyft drivers really make.
Maria Sharapova's biggest piece of advice to female entrepreneurs.
Want to buy a McDonald's franchise? Here's how much it would cost.
FOX NEWS OPINION
Jerry Falwell Jr.: President Trump frees Pastor Brunson from Turkey, proves liberal media wrong.
Steve Hilton: Trump's triumphs explain the left’s over-the-top rants over Kanye.
Ying Ma: Harvard's racism cannot stand — Elite universities have protected the diversity sham for too long.
HOLLYWOOD SQUARED
Foo Fighters, 10-year-old boy perform Metallica song at Missouri concert.
'First Man' opens at No. 3 despite flag controversy, fails to topple 'Venom' and 'A Star is Born.'
ICYMI: Alec Baldwin returns to 'SNL' to spoof Trump-Kanye West meeting in Oval Office.
DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS?
Six-foot bull shark leaps into family fishing boat, ‘petrifies’ kids.
New study reveals America’s fastest drive-thru chain.
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On FOX Business:
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Cavuto: Coast to Coast, Noon ET: John Hofmeister, former Shell Oil president.
Making Money with Charles Payne,
2 p.m. ET: U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla.; Tony Perkins, president of
the Family Research Center; Jon Hilsenrath, Wall Street Journal chief
economics correspondent; Paul Dietrich, CEO and chief investment officer
of Fairfax Global Markets; Adam Johnson, founder and author of Bullseye
Brief; Art Hogan, chief market strategist for B. Riley FBR and B. Riley
Wealth Management; Lawrence Jones, editor in chief, Campusreform.org.
Countdown to the Closing Bell with Liz Claman, 3 p.m. ET: Howard Marks, Oaktree Capital Management founder and co-chairman.
After the Bell with Melissa Francis and Connell McShane,
4 p.m. ET: Tony Sayegh, Treasury Department assistant secretary for
public affairs; Ron Paul, former congressman and presidential candidate;
Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian and author of "Leadership
in Turbulent Times."
Bulls & Bears with David Asman,
5 p.m. ET: Karl Rove; Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and former
House Oversight Committee chairman; Ben Stein, actor and economist.
On FOX News Radio:
The FOX News Rundown podcast:
America seems more divided than ever as the midterm elections approach.
FOX News' Juan Williams discusses the country's political divide and
his new book, "What the Hell Do You Have to Lose?" Last week, Kanye West
and Taylor Swift got political. FOX News' Tonya J. Powers discusses the
two polarizing pop culture figures and the potential impact of their
political endorsements. Plus, commentary by social media personalities
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The Brian Kilmeade Show,
9 a.m. ET: New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin on why liberals have
ganged up on Kanye West; Larry Sabato and Bret Baier take on President
Trump's "60 Minutes" interview, the midterms and the mystery surrounding
Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance.
#OnThisDay
1991: Despite sexual harassment allegations by
Anita Hill, the Senate narrowly confirms the nomination of Clarence
Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court, 52-48.
1976:
In the first debate of its kind between vice-presidential nominees,
Democrat Walter F. Mondale and Republican Bob Dole face off in Houston.
1860:
Eleven-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield, N.Y., writes a letter to
presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln, suggesting he could improve his
appearance by growing a beard.
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