joined by griff jenkins in washington. good morning. i am sitting in for the amazing todd piro and it is so exciting to the vehicle for fourth of july. one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. this is certainly one of the holidays that i think america should rally around because it is an important one and when a lot of people already partying. ashley: absolutely. and i was able to go to one of the biggest fireworks shows in the country. it was on long island, new york. we will be showing you some of that. some of the highlights. we also have dennis been on coney island because she will be judging the product eating contest. the next few hours are going to one-stop shopping. we have some news to get to. griff: let s get right there. president biden is set to deliver his seventh fourth of july address second fourth of july event. ashley: his approval ratings are thinking. and just a few months before the midterms no less. market is live i
is extra special on independence day. you are watching fox and friends first, i m carley shimkus, joined by griff jenkins. griff: i m griff jenkins in for todd piro. america, it is fun to be here. we are showing a live shot of dallas. red, white and blue on top of that building or statue and grant is wearing a cowboys hat. he approved. there it is. carley: so much to get to as we honor and celebrate america. fun things including fireworks and hot dogs. griff: fireworks are the main event, for many, it is the nathan s hot dog eating contest. carley: janice dean is live from coney island. she s a judge this year and she s with james walker ahead of the big event. hi, janice. janice: i didn t sleep last night, carley and griff. i ve done the kentucky derby, the dog show, phil. i didn t sleep. are you sure you want me to do this? absolutely. we gallon through practice counting to make sure you can keep up with the contestants, we feel good about it. janice: i w
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seven people killed, 30 more injured. authorities the suspect had two prior run-ins with law enforcement. in 2019, an individual contacted state departments of the week after learning of them attempting suicide. a mental health professional at that time the second incident, he said that he was going to kill everyone, and police responded they removed knives, a dagger, and a sword from his home. two rifles, some pistols, possibly a shotgun. also saying this 21-year-old and had planned the attack for weeks in advance. nobody caught including posting disturbing images of videos. unfortunately, it does not end there. 60 people workshop in chicago 68 people were shot in chicago.g no time to go directly after them. each day, we are reminded there is nothing guaranteed about our democracy, about our way of life. defended and earned by voting must not carry assault weapons. i don t think a single one of them would have said that you have a constitutional right
Fired by the Palestinian Militant Group Islamic Jihad that hit the hospital. Islamic jihad has denied responsibility. The idf saying that evidence at the site shows it was not an israeli missile, which would have left a large crater. Structural damage the walls stay intact. No craters. These are the characterized that shows that it is not an aerial munition that have hit the parking lot. They say they have intercepts in which Palestinian Militants acknowledge it was not an israeli missile, while hamas says the idf warned people to evacuate around the hospital before the explosion, and that damage is consistent with an israeli strike. The carnage at the hospital loomed over this critical visit. The president touching down in israel, greeting the Prime Minister. This hugged on the tarmac. A trip aimed at showing solidarity with one of america s closest allies. People of israel people of the world to know the United States stands. Thank you for standing with israel today, tomorrow, and al