Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET 03/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony
Contributors: Pete Hegseth, Jenny Costella, Peter Doocy
Date: March 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode provides rapid-fire coverage of the day’s top national security, domestic incident, and economic stories, with a particular emphasis on the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict ("Operation Epic Fury"), recent domestic incidents with potential terrorism ties, and the latest economic and energy market updates. The newscast highlights the U.S. military’s intensified actions in Iran, political reactions to recent attacks at home, and a snapshot of Wall Street and inflation metrics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Conflict: Operation Epic Fury

(00:03–00:38)

• The U.S. military’s campaign in Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," is described as "unprecedented and unbeatable" by Secretary of War.
• Pete Hegseth reports on the campaign:
  • “Decimating the radical Iranian regime’s military in a way the world has never seen before.” (00:09, Pete Hegseth)
  • “Today will be yet again the highest volume of strikes that America has put over the skies of Iran.” (00:16, Pete Hegseth)
• Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mosh Taba Hamanei, has vowed continued retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks despite personal losses.
  • “His father dead, he’s scared, he’s injured, he’s on the run and he lacks legitimacy. It’s a mess for them.” (00:30, Pete Hegseth)
• U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Kane honored American troops lost in a mid-air refueling plane collision in Iraq; two are still missing, with no enemy or friendly fire involved.

2. Domestic Attacks with International Ties

(00:38–01:39)

• President Trump addresses security concerns on an upcoming Fox radio interview, blaming recent attacks on illegal immigration:
  • “They really demented people and has been going on for a long time. They come into the country, they sneak in.” (00:58, President Trump, via Dave Anthony)
• However, Dave Anthony notes both suspects in the two most recent attacks were actually naturalized U.S. citizens:
  • Michigan: A man, originally from Lebanon whose family was killed in an Israeli airstrike, drove a truck into a synagogue and was shot by security.
  • Virginia: A formerly convicted ISIS supporter shot an instructor at Old Dominion University before being killed by students.
• Governor Gretchen Whitmer urges citizens to remain vigilant:
  • “Call out where we see acts of anti-Semitism, where we see threats, where we see something... how important it is to say something.” (01:32, Whitmer via Dave Anthony)

3. U.S. Economic Update: Slower Growth, Stable Inflation

(01:39–02:54)

• The U.S. economy grew “cooler than first thought”:
  • Q4 GDP revised down to just 0.7%.
• Inflation (PCE Index) rose 0.3% in January and 2.8% for the year (3.1% when excluding food and energy).
• Consumer spending and incomes each rose 0.4% in January.
• Durable goods orders (big-ticket items) were flat for the month.
  • Jenny Costella: “Inflation readings for January are mostly in line with forecasts. The PCE price index rose 0.3% as expected for the year... Consumer spending rose more than expected in January, up four-tenths of a percent.” (02:54, Jenny Costella)

4. Wall Street & Oil Market Reaction

(02:40–03:49)

• Markets surge amid economic uncertainty:
  • Dow: +250 points
  • Nasdaq: +105 points
  • S&P 500: +37 points
• Oil prices dip:
  • WTI crude down almost 2% to $94/barrel; Brent crude at $99.
• Peter Doocy reports White House responses:
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Benson says actions are being taken to stabilize markets and address threats from Iran:
    • “US treasury is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea.” (03:49, Peter Doocy)
  • Potential waivers to the Jones Act (domestic shipping law) and plans to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve are under consideration.

5. Gas Price Update

(04:26–04:38)

• National average gas prices rise 4 cents since yesterday, now $3.63/gal for regular (up 65 cents since the Iran conflict began).
• Diesel up to $4.89/gal.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Operation Epic Fury, decimating the radical Iranian regime’s military in a way the world has never seen before.” (00:09, Pete Hegseth)
• “He’s scared, he’s injured, he’s on the run and he lacks legitimacy. It’s a mess for them.” (00:30, Pete Hegseth, on Iran’s leader)
• "They really demented people and has been going on for a long time. They come into the country, they sneak in." (00:58, President Trump, via Dave Anthony)
• “Call out where we see acts of anti-Semitism, where we see threats, where we see something... how important it is to say something.” (01:32, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer)
• “Inflation readings for January are mostly in line with forecasts... up four-tenths of a percent.” (02:54, Jenny Costella)
• “US treasury is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea.” (03:49, Peter Doocy)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Operation Epic Fury, Iran Conflict: 00:03–00:38
• Tribute to U.S. troops lost in Iraq collision: 00:38
• Domestic attacks & political response: 00:38–01:39
• Economic and inflation data: 02:54–03:39
• Stock & oil market news, White House response: 02:40–03:49
• Gas and diesel price update: 04:26–04:38

This newscast delivers fast-moving, concise yet detailed updates on major security, political, and economic developments shaping U.S. public discourse as of March 13, 2026.