10AM ET 07/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

FOX News Hourly Update: 10AM ET 07/05/2026 Newscast — Detailed Summary

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Episode Overview

This episode of the FOX News Hourly Update, anchored by Angelo Bavaro, delivers an energetic and patriotic roundup of the latest news highlights on July 5, 2026. The focus is on America’s 250th birthday celebrations under challenging weather, relief from widespread heatwaves, a legal issue concerning former Speaker Pelosi’s husband, FIFA World Cup anticipation, and a segment on the Pope’s visit in Italy.

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1. America Celebrates Its 250th Birthday

(00:02 – 01:17)

Key Highlights:

• Despite rainy conditions, millions of Americans across the country took part in Independence Day festivities, marking a historical 250th anniversary.
• Major cities—Washington, D.C., New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles—host spectacular firework displays and military flyovers.
• A heartfelt moment occurred inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture where, due to inclement weather, hundreds joined in an impromptu performance of the national anthem.
• President Trump addressed the nation, emphasizing ongoing optimism.

Notable Quote:

• "Our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come."
  — President Trump [00:55]

Memorable Moment:

• The episode describes how "the roar of military aircraft overhead set the tone as freedom filled the skies" [00:19], underlining the unifying spirit of the celebrations.

Grand Finale:

• The night culminated in a record-breaking fireworks show set to patriotic music by the United States military, closing the nation’s 250th birthday "with a memorable close." (Reporter: Matt Murphy) [01:00-01:17]

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2. Relief from Dangerous Heatwave

(01:17 – 01:54)

Key Highlights:

• Many Americans will finally "see some relief" from sweltering temperatures after days of extreme heat.
• Adam Klotz from Fox Weather delivers the latest: "First day, we finally see a little bit cooler temperatures... yesterday in D.C. 102 degrees. That's the hottest Fourth of July we've ever seen on record." [01:24]
• Showers across the eastern U.S. are contributing to cooler morning temperatures (low to mid-70s)—a welcome change from recent hot nights.

Notable Quote:

• "You're seeing early morning temperatures low to mid-70s pretty much across the entire eastern half of the country... here in New York City, that means 84 degrees is the high for today." — Adam Klotz [01:24-01:51]

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3. Paul Pelosi in the News

(02:23 – 02:58)

Key Highlights:

• Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing a possible misdemeanor after a hit-and-run incident in Napa County on Friday.
• DUI has been ruled out by the sheriff. However, a driver re-evaluation has been recommended for the 86-year-old.
• Pelosi’s spokesperson shared that "Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage." [02:40]
• Context is provided about his previous DUI charge in 2022.

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4. World Cup Fever & Patriotic Festivities

(02:58 – 03:57)

Key Highlights:

• The US Men's National Soccer Team is set to play Belgium with hopes to advance to World Cup quarterfinals—an achievement not seen in over 20 years. (Upcoming match: Monday in Seattle.)
• Philadelphia hosted special celebrations before the France vs. Paraguay match: flyover by jets from Naval Air Station Oceania, musical performances, and Idina Menzel singing the national anthem with a massive flag display.
• Noteworthy match update: France beat Paraguay, Captain Kylian Mbappe scored via penalty.

Notable Quote:

• "Festivities to celebrate the country's 250th birthday included a fly of of jets from the Naval Air Station Oceania in Virginia Beach. There were fireworks. Several musical artists performed as well. Tony Award winner Idina Menzel sang the national anthem as a white flag with red stripes and blue stars covered the entire pitch."
  — Madeleine Rivera [03:16]

Sports Focus Shifts:

• Attention now turns to Seattle, with fans nationwide eager for Monday night’s US vs. Belgium match. [03:53]

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5. Pope Leo Visits Lampedusa

(03:57 – 04:16)

Key Highlights:

• Pope Leo, the first US-born Pope, visited Lampedusa, Italy, honoring migrants lost in the Mediterranean.
• He prayed at a migrant cemetery and led a special Mass, spotlighting both spiritual leadership and attention to ongoing humanitarian crises.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• "The roar of military aircraft overhead set the tone as freedom filled the skies on America's 250th birthday."
  — Reporter [00:19]
• "Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage."
  — Pelosi Family Spokesperson [02:40]
• "Tony Award winner Idina Menzel sang the national anthem as a white flag with red stripes and blue stars covered the entire pitch."
  — Madeleine Rivera [03:16]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• America's 250th Birthday: 00:02 – 01:17
• Heatwave Relief Weather Update: 01:17 – 01:54
• Paul Pelosi Legal Update: 02:23 – 02:58
• World Cup & Patriotic Festivities: 02:58 – 03:57
• Pope Leo on Migration: 03:57 – 04:16

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Closing Note:
The episode captures the heightened patriotic mood across the country, the nation’s resilience against heat and adverse weather, ongoing developments involving public figures, and significant international and humanitarian updates—delivered in FOX News’ brisk, reportorial style.

Transcript

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America celebrates a milestone. I'm Angelo Bavaro. FOX NEWS Even rain clouds cannot keep

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the crowds from celebrating the nation's 250th birthday.

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From coast to coast, millions turned out

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for fireworks, flyovers and a powerful display of patriotism.

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The roar of military aircraft overhead set the tone as freedom filled the skies on America's 250th birthday. Thousands packed the National Mall despite periods of rain, while spectacular fireworks lit the skies in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and countless other communities, even those sheltering from the weather in D.C. joined the celebration as hundreds inside the U.S. department of Agriculture building broke into a stirring rendition of the national anthem. After President Trump addressed the crowd.

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Our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come.

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The celebration reached its grand finale with a record breaking firework spectacular over Washington set to patriotic music performed by members of the United States military, bringing America's 250th birthday to a memorable close. Matt Murphy, FOX News.

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Millions of Americans will finally start to

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see some relief from days of sweltering heat. Fox Weather's Adam Klotz with the latest

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first day, we finally see a little bit cooler temperatures yesterday in D.C. 102 degrees. That's the hottest Fourth of July we've ever seen on record. Bunch of showers have moved across the eastern half the country and that is cool to saw. First time we're waking up in the 70s for a while. Last few days it's been the 80s, closer to 90 degrees even overnight. But you're seeing early morning temperatures low to mid-70s pretty much across the entire eastern half of the country soggy again. That does keep the temperatures a little bit cooler here in New York city. That means 84 degrees is the high for today.

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Several cities have been under extreme heat alerts.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband is facing a possible misdemeanor charge after an

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apparent hit and run in Napa County Friday. The sheriff's office ruling out driving under the influence, but they will submit a driver re evaluation referral to the California dmv. A spokesperson for the Pelosi family said in a statement, quote, Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage. That incident comes after the now 86 year old Pelosi was charged in a May 2022 DUI crash.

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America will be watching tomorrow as the US Men's National Team takes on Belgium

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in the FIFA World cup with the chance to secure their first quarterfinals appearance in more than two decades. And while the US Team was not playing this weekend, yesterday's game still provided a chance to honor our country's 250th World Cup.

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Fans in Philadelphia specifically yesterday were treated to a show even before that thrilling match between France and Paraguay took place. The festivities to celebrate the country's 250th birthday included a fly of of jets from the Naval Air station Oceania in Virginia Beach. There were fireworks. Several musical artists performed as well. Tony Award winner Idina Menzel sang the national anthem as a white flag with red stripes and blue stars covered the entire pitch. Talking about the game now. France worked hard for its win over Paraguay yesterday, the powerhouse team scoring off a penalty kick from captain Kylian Mbappe.

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That is Fox's Madeleine Rivera. Americans from coast to coast will be

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turning their attention to Seattle Monday night, where the US will face Belgium in that round of 16 match. Pope Leo visiting the Italian island of Lampedusa Saturday honoring migrants who died trying to cross the Mediterranean. The first US Born pope prayed at a migrant cemetery and celebrated Mass.

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I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News.

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