# Iran retaliates against US forces after American strikes in key oil route and more top headlines > Source: > Published: 2026-08-31 11:03:28+00:00 **Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ...** ### TOP 3 **1.** Iran [retaliates against US forces](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/us-iran-news-war-trump-jordan-latest-today-august-31) after American strikes in key oil route **2.** US carrier [joins operations](https://www.foxnews.com/world/uss-george-washington-captain-says-morale-high-new-mideast-mission) to support security in Mideast **3.** Trump says what would be ['big, big trouble'](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6404336135112) for America **MAJOR HEADLINES** **TRAIL OF DAMAGE** — Around 15 people unaccounted for after flash flood tears through Grand Canyon. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/us/urgent-search-underway-more-than-dozen-people-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood) **HARD AT WORK** — AI data center boom sparks hiring surge at one of America’s oldest manufacturers. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/massive-ai-boom-puts-one-americas-oldest-manufacturers-path-double-size-ceo-says) **RIPPLE EFFECT** — Retired judge warns more accused killers may follow Lindsay Clancy strategy. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/us/accused-nc-killer-mom-plans-insanity-defense-retired-judge-says-more-may-follow-lindsay-clancy-strategy) **SURVIVOR'S SPIRIT** — California mom loses both legs after SUV suddenly barrels into outdoor dining area. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-mom-both-legs-amputated-suspected-impaired-driver-plows-restaurant-lunch-table) **GRIDIRON VERDICT** — FSU nearly blown out by a 4-8 squad and Norvell's job could be on the line. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/fsu-dan-mullen-three-overreactions-week-zero-college-football-season) *--* **POLITICS** **BOOM VOYAGE** — Pentagon puts suspected drug boats on notice with new images and deadly warning. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newly-unclassified-pentagon-images-show-suspected-drug-boats-official-issues-deadly-warning) **FROM THE PEW** — Progressives invoke Jesus as they push left-wing agenda in key Senate races. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jesus-radical-progressives-invoke-christ-sell-left-wing-agenda-campaign-trail) **ROAD RECKONING** — Dozens of illegal alien truck drivers busted with licenses from Dem-run states. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dozens-illegal-alien-truck-drivers-busted-licenses-deep-blue-states) **ON NOTICE** — Duffy teases 'unprecedented' fraud crackdown as federal agencies team up. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/duffy-teases-unprecedented-fraud-crackdown-announcement-dhs-doj) **MEDIA** **GUILT BY ASSOCIATION** — Hasan Piker tells reporter El-Sayed asked him to 'stump' for Michigan campaign. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/media/hasan-piker-insists-abdul-el-sayed-asked-him-stump-michigan-campaign-amid-backlash) **POLITICAL THEATER** — Border czar Homan fires back at Democrat who claims ICE is 'terrorizing' children. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/media/border-czar-tom-homan-fires-back-after-democrat-chris-murphy-claims-ice-terrorizing-little-kids) **MUZZLE ATTEMPT** — Trump vows to report Kristen Welker to FCC over 'purposeful inaccuracy.' [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-vows-report-nbc-anchor-kristen-welker-fcc-over-purposeful-inaccuracy-endorsements) **DOLLAR DIPLOMACY** — Brandon Johnson's new order forces contractors to reveal ties to federal agencies. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-mayor-demands-companies-reveal-whether-leaders-reflect-diversity-city-contracts) **OPINION** **GOV. MIKE DUNLEAVY** — America cannot beat China by leaving Alaska’s critical minerals underground. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gov-mike-dunleavy-china-holding-critical-minerals-hostage-alaska-help-end-threat) **JONATHAN TURLEY** — Far-left litmus test for Senate hopefuls exposes the radical priority. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jonathan-turley-university-pennsylvania-professor-calls-litmus-test-democratic-candidates) *--* **IN OTHER NEWS** **AISLE OF PRIDE** — Shoppers are going hog wild for merchandise from 110-year-old American grocery chain. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/shoppers-going-hog-wild-piggly-wigglys-retro-pig-merchandise) **ON TOP AGAIN** — Scheffler gets last laugh after F-bomb frustration, storms back to win Tour Championship. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/scottie-scheffler-turns-hot-mic-f-bomb-motivation-rallies-tour-championship-win) **'IT'S OFFICIAL!'** — Google Maps begins showing 'Lake America' to US users after Trump order. [Continue reading …](https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/google-maps-changes-lake-ontario-lake-america-us-users-trump-order-its-official) **AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ –** Test yourself on football futures and dessert drama. *Take the quiz here …* ### LISTEN Tune in as Republican leadership faces a tight window to pass a budget, clear legislative hurdles, and set the narrative before early voting begins. 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