Iran retaliates against US forces after American strikes in key oil route and more top headlines

Fox News reports that Iran has retaliated against US forces following American strikes in a key oil route, with a US carrier joining operations to support security in the Mideast. The newsletter also highlights an AI data center boom driving a hiring surge at one of America's oldest manufacturers, which its CEO says could double the company's size.

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. 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