Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 03/14/2026 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens (with reports by Steve Harrigan, Mike DeWine, Garrett Henny, Gary Baumgarten)
Air Date: March 14, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers the latest national and international headlines, focusing on heightened US-Iran tensions, a tragic military accident in Iraq, domestic legal developments, and significant criminal arrests. Special attention is given to US military action in the Middle East, terrorist-related cases in America, and justice department updates.

Major Stories and Key Points

1. US Military Airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

• [00:03] Paul Stevens: Reports President Trump’s announcement: US forces struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, a core oil export hub.
  • Quote: “The president saying the strikes obliterated military sites, but he left the island’s oil facilities intact for now.”
  • President warns further action if Iran disrupts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Troop Surge: 2,500 additional US Marines being deployed to the area.

2. Tragic US Military Accident in Iraq

• [00:43] Mike DeWine (Ohio Governor): Three of the six US service members killed were from the Ohio Air National Guard.

  • Air Force KC-135 refueling plane crash near Western Iraq, around 9:00pm Baghdad time.
  • All six on board perished; no enemy or friendly fire involved.
  • Quote (General Kane, 01:09): “I ask that we remember our fallen and those participating in the recovery operations to bring home our lost KC135 crew.”
  • A second aircraft involved landed safely; an investigation is ongoing.

• [01:25] Paul Stevens:

  • Operation Epic Fury: 13 US service members killed, approx. 140 wounded (eight severely), reflecting ongoing risks in the region.

3. Domestic Legal Update: Former Trooper Convicted

• [01:25] Paul Stevens:
  • Ex-New York State Trooper, Christopher Baldner, found guilty of manslaughter for ramming an SUV during a 2020 police chase, leading to the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods.

4. Michigan Synagogue Attack: New Details

• [03:08] Paul Stevens / [03:18] Garrett Henny:
  • Footage shows suspect buying $2,000+ in fireworks before Bloomfield, MI synagogue attack.
  • Details:
    • Suspect (Lebanese national Ghazali) waited over two hours in parking lot, then rammed the building with fireworks and gasoline in his truck.
    • Engaged security in a gunfight, ultimately dying by suicide.
    • FBI exploring reports of motive tied to loss of family members in Israeli airstrike; some family linked to Hezbollah.

5. International Crime: Arrest of Notorious Gang Leader

• [04:02] Gary Baumgarten:
  • Rafael Enrique Gamez Salas ("El Turco"), head of the Trend de Aragua gang’s Chilean arm, captured in Los Angeles.
  • Charges: Kidnapping and murder, extradition to Chile pending.
  • Quote: “[El Turco] is thought to be the ringleader of the Chilean branch of tda, which is based in Venezuela.”

6. Antifa-Tied Convictions Over Texas Facility Shooting

• [04:27] Paul Stevens:
  • Eight convicted on terrorism charges related to a shooting at the Fort Worth-area Prairieland Detention Center.
  • One also found guilty of attempted murder for wounding a police officer.
  • Prosecutors label the attack an “antifa plot”; defense attorneys dispute this.
  • Quote: “The far left movement has become the target of the Trump White House.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:03] Paul Stevens: “President Trump saying the US Forces have destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island… warning they could be targeted if Iran continues to interfere with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.”
• [01:09] General Kane: “I ask that we remember our fallen and those participating in the recovery operations to bring home our lost KC135 crew.”
• [03:18] Garrett Henny: “The FBI says Ghazali sat in the parking lot of the synagogue for more than two hours before he plowed into the temple… got into a gunfight with security officers before ultimately taking his own life.”
• [04:02] Gary Baumgarten: “[El Turco] is thought to be the ringleader of the Chilean branch of tda, which is based in Venezuela.”

Structured Timeline

• [00:03] US airstrikes on Iran; Trump warns of escalation
• [00:43] – [01:25] Ohio Air National Guard deaths, KC-135 crash in Iraq, Operation Epic Fury toll update
• [01:25] Manslaughter conviction against former NY state trooper
• [03:08] – [03:54] Synagogue attack in Michigan: suspect’s actions and possible motive
• [04:02] Arrest and extradition of Venezuelan-Chilean gang leader in Los Angeles
• [04:27] Texas facility shooting: antifa-linked convictions

Takeaways

• The episode highlights intense US-Iran tensions and a growing US military presence in the Middle East.
• Military tragedies underscore continued risks abroad for US personnel.
• Notable domestic criminal justice developments: from a high-profile police prosecution to terrorism-related convictions.
• Ongoing threats and responses around both foreign and domestic terrorism shape the security narrative.