Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, April 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers major breaking news stories in international diplomacy, U.S. politics, crime, science, and weather. Hosted by Kathleen Maloney, the update delivers concise, real-time developments from top Fox News correspondents and analysts.

1. Faltering Iran Negotiations

• Main Theme: The failure of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan, with implications for security, commerce, and geopolitics.
• Key Points:
  • Fox News Vice President J.D. Vance returns to Washington after unsuccessful negotiations with Iran.
  • Talks addressed Iran's nuclear program, access to the Strait of Hormuz, and unfreezing Iranian assets.
  • The U.S. stance is firm against releasing funds to Iran, referencing Obama-era policy.
  • President Trump plans a blockade of ships entering/exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Notable Quotes:

• "We've had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That's the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. And I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America."
  — J.D. Vance [00:11]
• "President Trump is not going to do what President Obama did, which is give the Iranians billions of dollars that would allow them to rebuild their military and nuclear programs."
  — Trey Yingst [00:25]

Timestamps:

• [00:02] – Main headlines introduced
• [00:11] – J.D. Vance remarks on talks with Iran
• [00:25] – Trey Yingst analysis and context

2. Political Scandal: Eric Swalwell

• Main Theme: Democratic leaders urge Eric Swalwell to exit the California governor's race amid serious misconduct allegations.
• Key Points:
  • Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell, including an alleged rape in 2024.
  • New York DA Alvin Bragg encourages additional survivors to come forward.
  • Swalwell denies all allegations, calling them "flat false."
  • Swift political fallout: loss of all 21 Democratic endorsements and campaign pages taken down.

Notable Quotes:

• "Swalwell has denied all the allegations, calling them, quote, flat false. But now his campaign is in a free fall. He has, in about 24 hours or so, lost all 21 of his endorsements he had from his Democratic colleagues."
  — Chanley Painter [01:08]

Timestamps:

• [01:08] – Swalwell allegations and fallout

3. Crime Update: Mass Shooting in New Jersey

• Main Theme: Authorities respond to a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey.
• Key Points:
  • Multiple people shot by masked suspects; victims treated at local hospitals.
  • Police continue to search for suspects and establish motive.
  • Restaurant closed during ongoing investigation.

Timestamps:

• [02:40] – Details of the shooting incident

4. Space Milestone: Artemis 2 Mission

• Main Theme: Astronauts from Artemis 2 safely return after historic mission, sharing profound reflections.
• Key Points:
  • Crew lands near San Diego after 10 days in space.
  • Mission commander Reid Wiseman shares awe-inspiring reflections on humanity and Earth's fragility.
  • Astronaut Christina describes Earth as "a lifeboat hanging in the universe," underscoring the interconnectedness of all people.
  • The mission sets a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth.

Notable Quotes:

• "It's such a special thing to be a human and a special thing to be on Earth. He said, before you take off, it's just a dream. But once you're in space looking back at what they called tiny Earth, all you want is your family."
  — McKenna Earnhardt relaying Wiseman's remarks [03:14]
• "It wasn't seeing Earth that shocked her, but all the blackness around it, as if Earth was like a lifeboat hanging in the universe called Planet Earth and all of us on it, a crew."
  — McKenna Earnhardt relaying Christina's comments [03:14]

Timestamps:

• [03:14] – Astronaut reflections and mission summary

5. Weather Update: Severe Storms Approach Midwest

• Main Theme: Forecast of severe weather patterns across the central U.S.; mostly sunny on the East Coast.
• Key Points:
  • Sunshine prevails on the eastern U.S., while central areas including Texas and the Midwest brace for storms.
  • Texas faces the worst of today's weather: severe thunderstorms, winds up to 60 mph, hail, and isolated tornadoes (severity rated 2/5).
  • Storms continue into Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, affecting the same region.

Notable Quotes:

• "The worst of it today will be across Texas. That's a two on a scale of five. So not horrible weather, but severe thunderstorms, maybe winds up to 60 miles an hour, some hail, an isolated tornado is possible with this system."
  — Adam Klotz [03:57]

Timestamps:

• [03:57] – Weather analysis and outlook

6. Other

• The episode concludes with Kathleen Maloney reminding listeners of Fox Weather resources.

Final Notes

This episode provides a fast-paced, headline-driven update with direct commentary from FOX News journalists and correspondents. It balances breaking news, in-depth analysis, and human-interest stories, maintaining an urgent, informative tone throughout.