10AM ET 03/31/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, March 31, 2026

Overview

This newscast delivers key updates on rising gas prices linked to the Iran Strait of Hormuz crisis, diplomatic tensions between the US and allies amid ongoing military operations, significant international visits, a legal battle involving former FBI agents, concerns about prediction market insider trading, the upcoming Artemis 2 NASA mission, and a forthcoming book from Vice President J.D. Vance.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Rising Gas Prices & Iran Conflict

[00:03]

• Gas Prices Spike: National average gas prices have risen above $4/gallon for the first time in over three years, attributed to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping channel.
• White House Position: Spokesperson Caroline Levitt assures the public prices will "plummet when the military operation in Iran is over."
  • Quote: "Average gas prices are up over $4 a gallon today for the first time in three and a half years. White House spokesman Caroline Levitt says that'll plummet when the military operation in Iran is over." – Chris Foster [00:03]

2. President Trump’s Message to Allies

[00:21]

• Trump’s Warning on Oil: President Trump posts on Truth Social, criticizing allies not involved in the Iran operation and warning them they'll need to secure their own oil.
  • Quote: "Go get your own oil... The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us." – Fox News Correspondent quoting Trump [00:21]
• Self-Reliance Emphasized: He suggests U.S. allies buy from America or "go to the strait and just take it," signaling a shift to a more isolationist approach.

3. Russian Oil Shipment to Cuba

[00:46]

• First Oil Visit in Months: A Russian tanker with 730,000 barrels docks in Cuba – the first such delivery in three months.
• Policy Note: The Trump administration did not enforce the Cuba energy blockade in this instance.

4. King Charles’s Upcoming U.S. Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

[01:02]

• Royal State Visit: King Charles of Great Britain will visit the U.S. April 27–30, including a state dinner at the White House and an address to Congress.

• Strained Relations: Some UK politicians questioned the trip following disagreements, notably Trump's criticism of the UK concerning Operation Epic Fury and downplaying UK military efforts in Afghanistan.

  • Quote: "President Trump has criticized the UK for its stance on Operation Epic Fury, and he angered British veterans by downplaying the UK's military involvement in Afghanistan." – Jonathan Savage [01:02]

• President's Comment: On Truth Social, Trump remarks that this visit is "even more special this year as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our great country."

  • Quote: "I look forward to spending time with the king, whom I greatly respect." – President Trump [01:31]

5. FBI Agents Sue Over Job Terminations

[01:31]

• Alleged Illegal Firings: Three FBI agents file a class-action suit, claiming they were wrongfully terminated for their work related to the Trump 2020 election interference investigation.
• A Larger Issue: The suit could expand to include other agents accused of politicizing federal law enforcement.

6. Insider Trading Concerns Around Prediction Markets

[02:31]

• Congressional Inquiry: Over 40 Democratic lawmakers urge scrutiny over potential insider trading by federal employees on prediction markets, highlighting recent suspicious bets related to Venezuelan political events.
  • Quote: "Signing a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Office of Government Ethics after some well timed bets on recent events such as the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have raised concerns that non public knowledge was used to profit from trades." – Lillian Wu [02:42]
• Calls for Oversight: Lawmakers request briefings and investigations from the CFTC and OGE to address or prevent this issue.

7. Artemis 2 NASA Mission Status

[03:25]

• On Track for Launch: Artemis 2 mission remains scheduled for liftoff tomorrow at 6:24pm ET. NASA indicates an 80% chance weather will cooperate.
  • Quote: "The mission is a critical step before an attempt to land once again on the moon. NASA's Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said all aspects are checking out." – Granal Scott [03:32]
• Crew Final Prep: Astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen are in final briefings ahead of launch.
  • Quote: "Last minute briefings and meetings with some of the team before they head into launch day." – Lillian Wu [03:59]
• Launch Window: There is a six-day window; any issues would push launch to late April.

8. New Book by Vice President J.D. Vance

[04:16]

• Personal Faith Journey: J.D. Vance will release a book in June titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, about his conversion to Catholicism as an adult.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker/Context | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | "Average gas prices are up over $4 a gallon today for the first time in three and a half years. White House spokesman Caroline Levitt says that'll plummet when the military operation in Iran is over." | Chris Foster | | 00:21 | "Go get your own oil... The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us." | President Trump (via FOX Correspondent) | | 01:02 | "President Trump has criticized the UK for its stance on Operation Epic Fury, and he angered British veterans by downplaying the UK's military involvement in Afghanistan." | Jonathan Savage | | 01:31 | "I look forward to spending time with the king, whom I greatly respect." | President Trump (via Chris Foster) | | 02:42 | "...after some well timed bets on recent events such as the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have raised concerns that non public knowledge was used to profit from trades." | Lillian Wu | | 03:32 | "The mission is a critical step before an attempt to land once again on the moon. NASA's Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said all aspects are checking out." | Granal Scott | | 03:59 | "Last minute briefings and meetings with some of their with some of the team before they head into launch day." | Lillian Wu |

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] Gas prices and Iran crisis
• [00:21] Trump’s warning to US allies
• [00:46] Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba
• [01:02] King Charles’s US visit and diplomatic strains
• [01:31] Trump’s comments and FBI agent lawsuit
• [02:31] Wall Street rally; insider trading concerns
• [03:25] Artemis 2 NASA mission update
• [04:16] Announcement of J.D. Vance’s upcoming book

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This concise yet comprehensive summary covers all significant points from the Fox News 10AM ET update, highlighting the interplay of international events, domestic policy actions, and anticipated moments in science and culture, preserving the brisk, urgent tone of the broadcast.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

They'll go back down. I'm Chris Foster. Fox News. Average gas prices are up over $4 a gallon today for the first time in three and a half years. White House spokesman Caroline Levitt says that'll plummet when the military operation in Iran is over. Spikes in large part because of Iran is blocking the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. President Trump says he'll remember the lack of support from our allies there.

[Fox News Correspondent]

He just sent a warning to other nations who are not getting involved with this conflict, saying, go get your own oil. He wrote it on Truth Social this morning. He said that should either buy from the US we have plenty, or go to the straight and just take it. You'll have to learn, start learning how to fight yourself. The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us, he writes, adding, go get your own oil.

[Chris Foster]

Fox Aisha Hosny at the White House. A Russian tanker has docked in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, the first tanker there in three months. The Trump administration in this case did not enforce its Cuba energy blockade. Great Britain's King Charles plans to visit the United States April 27th 30th.

[Jonathan Savage]

It follows President Trump's second state visit to the UK last year, a repeat engagement no US President had done before. The king's visit will include a state dinner at the White House and an address to Congress. Some British politicians had called on the planned visit to be cancelled after a series of disagreements. President Trump has criticized the UK for its stance on Operation Epic Fury, and he angered British veterans by downplaying the UK's military involvement in Afghanistan.

[Chris Foster]

Boxer Jonathan Savage in London. President Trump on true Social. This momentous occasion will be even more special this year as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of our great country. I look forward to spending time with the king, whom I greatly respect. Three FBI agents are suing for their jobs back, saying they were illegally fired for their work on the Trump 2020 attempted election interference case. It was a class action suit that could end up covering other fired agents accused of weaponizing federal law enforcement. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Chris Foster]

A rally on Wall street starts today. The dow is up 647 points. Democrats in Congress want more scrutiny of potential insider trading in an emerging betting market.

[Lillian Wu]

More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to make sure federal employees are not using insider knowledge to trade on prediction markets. Signing a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Office of Government Ethics after some well timed bets on recent events such as the ouster of Venezuel, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have raised concerns that non public knowledge was used to profit from trades. The lawmakers are also seeking a staff level briefing on whether the two agencies have offered any guidance on the issue, investigated reports of potential insider trading or taken steps to detect or prevent such practices. Lillian Wu, fox news.

[Chris Foster]

The Artemis 2 mission still a go for liftoff tomorrow at 6:24pm Eastern Time. As of now, with NASA giving an 80% chance the weather in Florida will

[Granal Scott]

cooperate, the mission is a critical step before an attempt to land once again on the moon. NASA's Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said all aspects are checking out.

[Chris Foster]

The vehicle's ready, the system is ready. The crew is ready.

[Granal Scott]

As for the crew, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, they'll spend this day having critical conversations, according to Chief Flight Director Emily Nelson.

[Lillian Wu]

Last minute briefings and meetings with some of their with some of the team before they head into launch day.

[Granal Scott]

NASA has a six day window to launch starting Wednesday. Any issues in that time will move launch to the end of April. Granal Scott, FOX News NASA Vice President J.D.

[Chris Foster]

vance has a new book coming out in June about religion and his adult conversion to Catholicism. It's called Communion Finding My Way Back to Faith. I'm Chris Foster. This is FOX News. Join FOX in supporting our troops from daily needs to global emergencies. Help us be there for those who serve. Visit Go to donate to service to the armed Forces today.