10AM ET 03/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, March 16, 2026

Main Theme:
A concise newscast covering President Trump’s ongoing Iran operation, diplomatic tensions with allies, a high-profile asylum case involving Iran’s women’s soccer team, domestic fallout from a DHS funding impasse, major Oscar winners, and headline sports results.

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Key News Segments and Insights

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1. Operation EPIC Fury and the Iran Conflict

[00:03 – 00:52]

• Presidential Update:
  President Trump is expected to hold a news conference following a Truth Social post, coinciding with a board meeting at the Trump Kennedy Center. Operation EPIC Fury, targeting Iran, is now in its 17th day.
• Military Progress:
  “We are completely annihilating their navy and their ballistic missile and drone strikes against the United States are down 95%.”
  — Ainsley Earhardt, 00:16
• Coalition Efforts and Allied Pushback:
  The White House says the president aims to build a coalition to secure oil shipping routes. Germany is resistant, asserting, “this is not NATO’s war.” UK PM Keir Starmer told President Trump Britain will not join any wider war, with Trump warning the U.S. is “keeping notes on who is not stepping up to help.”

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2. Iran Women’s Soccer Team Asylum Drama

[00:52 – 01:22]

• Defections and Pressure:
  Six Iranian players and a staffer sought asylum in Australia post-tournament; five have since reversed their decision.
• Regime Tactics:
  “Iranian authorities have been intimidating the athletes with family members missing and detained.”
  — Tina Kordrastami, 01:03
• Safety Concerns:
  Fears intensified when players did not sing the national anthem at an Asian Cup match earlier.

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3. Homeland Security Funding Impasse

[01:22 – 01:53]

• Shutdown Impact:
  President Trump accused “crazed Democrats” of withholding TSA pay due to blocked Homeland Security funding (31 days ongoing). Democrats are pushing for immigration reform as part of any deal.
• Travel Disruptions:
  “Some TSA agents have quit their jobs, are called out sick because of a lack of pay. That means long security lines at America's airports.”
  — Fox News Correspondent, 01:36
• Additional Strain:
  More than 6,000 flights have been canceled or delayed due to stormy weather, creating compounded chaos for air travelers.

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4. Market Report and Oil Prices

[02:32 – 03:06]

• Stock Market Rally:
  The Dow is up 582 points; Nasdaq, 306; S&P 500, 85.
• Oil Prices and Gasoline:
  Oil down about 4% to $94/barrel (WTI); Brent crude at $101. Despite this, the national average for regular gas has surged 73 cents since the Iran conflict, now at $3.71/gallon. Diesel has climbed to $4.98/gallon.

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5. Academy Awards Recap

[03:06 – 03:48]

• Top Winners:
  One Battle After Another dominated with six Oscars, including Best Picture.
• Notable Quote:
  “Michael B. Jordan for best actor thanking those that paved the way, Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith.”
  — Dave Anthony, 03:19
• Other major winners:
  • Sinners (4 wins)
  • Frankenstein (3 wins)
  • K Pop Demon Hunters 2
• Memorable Tribute:
  Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, and Barbra Streisand honored Rob Reiner and Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment.

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6. Sports Highlights

[03:48 – 04:28]

• World Baseball Classic:
  Anthony’s home run vaulted Team USA over the Dominican Republic, 2-1, sending them to the finals against either Italy or Venezuela.
• Paralympic Hockey:
  USA men’s sled hockey team won gold versus Canada, joining both U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams in gold medal victories over Canada.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 00:16 | “We are completely annihilating their navy and their ballistic missile and drone strikes against the United states are down 95%.” | Ainsley Earhardt | | 01:03 | “Iranian authorities have been intimidating the athletes with family members missing and detained.” | Tina Kordrastami | | 01:36 | “Some TSA agents have quit their jobs, are called out sick because of a lack of pay. That means long security lines at America's airport.” | Fox News Correspondent | | 03:19 | “Michael B. Jordan for best actor thanking those that paved the way, Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith.” | Dave Anthony |

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Segment Timestamps

• Operation EPIC Fury/Iran & Allies: 00:03 – 00:52
• Iran Women’s Soccer Team: 00:52 – 01:22
• DHS Funding & Airport Impact: 01:22 – 01:53
• Markets & Oil Prices: 02:32 – 03:06
• Oscars Recap: 03:06 – 03:48
• Sports (Baseball & Paralympics): 03:48 – 04:28

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This fast-paced Fox News update paints a picture of a world in crisis and celebration: military action and diplomatic strain, personal stories of courage against regime pressure, domestic political gridlock with real-life consequences, cultural celebrations at the Oscars, and triumph for Team USA in baseball and hockey.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

We'll soon hear from President Trump. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. After posting on Truth Social, he plans a news conference that we expect before the president chairs a board meeting next hour at the Trump Kennedy Center. On day 17 of Operation EPIC Fury

[Ainsley Earhardt]

targeting Iran, we are completely annihilating their navy and their ballistic missile and drone strikes against the United states are down 95%.

[Dave Anthony]

White House press secretary Caroline Levitt also tells Fox the president wants to form a coalition with our allies to stop Iran from blocking oil shipping in the

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Germany is pushing back on that, saying that this is not NATO's war. Still, the President spoke with the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, who said Britain will not be drawn into a wider war. And the president warning the US Is keeping notes on who is not stepping up to help.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Aisha Hosny the White House. Now an update on the Iran women's national soccer team. After six players and a staffer refused to return to Iran from Australia after a tournament claiming asylum, five changed their minds.

[Tina Kordrastami]

The city councillor who'd been helping the players says regime pressure is to blame. Tina Kordrastami telling Fox News Iranian authorities have been intimidating the athletes with family members missing and detained. Concerns over their safety came after the players failed to sing the national anthem at an Asian cup match earlier this morning.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage back to the president. He also posted on Truth Social the crazed Democrats are not allowing TSA agents to get paid. His Homeland Security funding remains blocked the 31st day. Democrats demand immigration enforcement reform. The airlines demand Congress work out a deal.

[Fox News Correspondent]

In an open letter, airline CEO said air travel has once again become the political football in a shutdown fight. Some TSA agents have quit their jobs, are called out sick because of a lack of pay. And that means long security lines at America's airport.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Journey in addition to that, stormy weather has canceled or delayed more than 6,000 flights. Today. America's listening to FOX News by order

[Narrator/Promoter]

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[Dave Anthony]

There is a stock market surge to start the week. The dow is up 582 points. The Nasdaq's gaining 306, the S&P S&P 500 adding 85 as oil prices fall this morning about 4% to $94 a barrel. WTI Brent crude's down 2% at 101 at the gas pump, though a 2 cent increase. AAA's national average for regular $3.71 a gallon. It has surged 73 cents since the Iran conflict started. Diesel up even more. It's $4.98 a gallon this morning. They handed out the Oscars last night honoring Hollywood's best movies on abc.

[Fox News Correspondent]

It was one battle after another as the theme of the 98th annual Acade and as the big winner with six wins including best picture. Sinners follow with four wins including Michael B. Jordan for best actor thanking those

[Dave Anthony]

that paved the way, Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith.

[Fox News Correspondent]

That clip courtesy of AMPAS 2026. Frankenstein took home three awards. K Pop Demon Hunters 2 the In Memoriam segment saw Billy Crystal join Bite, Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates and others paying tribute to Rob Reiner and close with Barbra Streisand honoring her the Way We Were co star Robert Redford, Michelle Paulino,

[Dave Anthony]

Fox News now other winners, Sean Penn, best supporting actor for One Battle After Another. And also Jesse Buckley won best actress for hamnets. Amy Madigan, best supporting actress for weapons at the World Baseball Classic. Team USA advances to the final fly ball at center field. Rodriguez in touch. He's going back here. It is gone. Anthony hit what ended up the game winning home run for the American team on FS1, beating the Dominican Republic 2 1. The Americans will play either Italy or Venezuela in the championship tomorrow. Those two teams play tonight. Also, Team USA won another gold medal on ice. The men's sled hockey team beat Canada in the Paralympics final. Joining us men's and women's hockey teams that also won gold medals beating Canada. I'm Dave Anthony.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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[Dave Anthony]

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