10AM ET 07/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 07/09/2026

Episode Overview

This tightly packed hourly newscast by FOX News delivers a succinct roundup of major global and domestic stories as of July 9, 2026. Highlights include escalating US-Iran military tensions, President Trump's latest travel updates following a NATO summit, an ongoing high-profile criminal case in Washington D.C., the economic impact on jet fuel and airfares, and the latest updates from the ongoing World Cup. The episode maintains a brisk and urgent tone, focusing on breaking news and essential facts.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation of US-Iran Conflict

• US Airstrikes Resume: Only two oil tankers reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring heightened tensions. One tanker carried Iranian oil while US airstrikes resumed following Iran’s attacks on tanker ships.
  • “Just two. Now, oil tankers are reported to have moved to the Strait of Hormuz today, one of them loaded with Iranian oil as US Airstrikes resume in response to Iran attacking tankers in the Strait.” – Chris Foster [00:03]
• Widening Conflict: Iranian state media report explosions in southern port cities, notably Bashir — home to a major nuclear facility.
  • Iranian counterstrikes reached Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and, for the first time, Jordan. Jordan’s US Embassy was ordered to shelter in place after missile interceptions; no injuries reported.
  • “Iranian counter strikes went into Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Kuwait says they shot down three ballistic missiles... Now Iran has fired into Jordan. The US Embassy, his staff was ordered to shelter in place.” – News Reporter [00:15]
• US Airstrikes Intensify: The US struck almost 90 targets in Iran overnight, including airport runways, missile launchers, and infrastructure, escalating the scope from the previous night’s 80 targets.

2. President Trump's NATO Summit and Security Concerns

• Presidential Travel: President Trump returns to the White House after the NATO summit in Turkey, arriving on the new Air Force One (donated by Qatar), but left on an older model due to potential threats from Iran.
  • “President Trump's back at the White House after a two day NATO summit in Turkey. He flew there on the new Air Force One donated by the Qatari government. He left on one of the old ones.” – Chris Foster [00:51]
  • “...they were on a dangerous plane due to the threat from Iran.” – Tanya J. Powers [01:01]
• Security Concerns: Reports indicate the Secret Service advised Trump not to use the new jet amid questions about retrofitting and safety protocols.
  • “The Secret Service is said to have asked the president not to use the new jet fueling. Questions about the retrofitting of safety measures on it.” – Tanya J. Powers [01:22]

3. D.C. Lincoln Memorial Case & Public Reactions

• Court Case Developments: David Hearn, accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, pleads not guilty. He’s charged with felony property destruction for allegedly tearing up new blue sealant.
  • “Men accused of deliberately damaging the D.C. Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool pleads not guilty to a charge of felony property destruction.” – Chris Foster [01:32]
• Public Support: Supporters rally outside the courthouse, insisting on his innocence.
  • “Plead David Hearn, let him go.” – David Hearn Supporter [01:39]
• Background: Hearn, 67, a canoe racer and three-time Olympian, claims he only touched loose sealant.

4. Utah Murder Case Update

• High-Profile Hearing: The hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination, resumes. Prosecutors are set to introduce video testimony from Robinson’s former partner.
  • “A hearing resumes next hour. To decide if there's enough evidence to try Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson for murder in Utah.” – Chris Foster [02:15]

5. Economic Impact: Oil & Fuel Prices

• Oil Market Reactions: Oil prices steady after a recent spike tied to STR in Iran and Trump's assertion that the ceasefire is over.
  • “Oil prices are about the same as yesterday when there was a spike due to the resumption of STR in Iran.” – Chris Foster [02:15]
• Airfare & Jet Fuel: Jet fuel prices dropped from April peaks but jumped 10% from Tuesday to Wednesday; airlines respond by adjusting service, raising baggage fees.
  • “Jet fuel prices are significantly down from their April peak, but they jumped 20 cents per gallon, or about 10%, from Tuesday to Wednesday. And that's leading to concerns that airfare could remain high.” – Grady Trimble [02:40]
  • “Airlines have been trying to offset the jet fuel costs in other ways, like cutting routes, retiring less fuel efficient planes and increasing checked bag fees.” – Grady Trimble [02:40]

6. World Cup Soccer – Quarterfinals Begin

• Tournament Update: Eight teams remain; today’s quarterfinal is France vs. Morocco, followed by Spain vs. Belgium, England vs. Norway, and Argentina vs. Switzerland over the coming days.
  • “The quarterfinals begin today at 4pm Eastern on Fox as France takes on Morocco, the 2018 champs looking to get back to the semis. Kylian Mbappe has seven goals in this World cup so far.” – Tony Genuualdo [03:24]
  • “At 9pm Eastern, Argentina faces Switzerland. Lionel Messi has eight goals so far for the defending champions.” – Tony Genuualdo [03:24]

7. Markets Update

• Stock Indices: The Dow is up by 62 points, NASDAQ up by 172.
  • “The dows up 62... The NASDAQ's up 172.” – Chris Foster [04:08]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If I go, you go. Perhaps someday you want to change professions.” – [Unnamed, discussing security concerns around President Trump’s travel] [01:12]
• “Jet fuel prices... jumped 20 cents per gallon, or about 10%, from Tuesday to Wednesday. And that's leading to concerns that airfare could remain high.” – Grady Trimble [02:40]
• “Kylian Mbappe has seven goals in this World cup so far.” – Tony Genuualdo [03:24]
• “Lionel Messi has eight goals so far for the defending champions.” – Tony Genuualdo [03:24]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Iran Conflict & US Airstrikes: [00:03] – [00:51]
• Trump NATO Summit Return & Aircraft Security: [00:51] – [01:32]
• Lincoln Memorial Case: [01:32] – [01:42]
• Utah Murder Case Update: [02:15]
• Oil Prices & Airfare Impact: [02:15] – [03:17]
• World Cup Soccer Update: [03:17] – [04:08]
• Markets Update: [04:08]

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Conclusion

This episode provides a rapid-fire yet comprehensive overview of key global flashpoints, impactful domestic legal proceedings, ongoing economic pressures, and major sporting events. The top stories convey a sense of urgency and gravity, reflecting the tone of a world on edge amid military, economic, and political upheavals. The summary above serves as an efficient catch-up for listeners seeking news highlights and essential context without tuning in.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

Back to a trickle. I'm Chris Foster, FOX News. Just two, Just two. Now, oil tankers are reported to have moved to the Strait of Hormuz today, one of them loaded with Iranian oil as US Airstrikes resume in response to Iran attacking tankers in the Strait.

[News Reporter (Iran Conflict)]

Iranian state media reported explosions in southern port cities. Explosions in Bashir, home to that massive nuclear power plant complex. Iranian counter strikes went into Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain. Kuwait says they shot down three ballistic missiles, a cruise missile and 10 drones for the first time. Now Iran has fired into Jordan. The US Embassy, his staff was ordered to shelter in place. Jordanians now say they've intercepted some eight missiles that were fired into Jordan. No injuries from that. Now this follows a night in which the US fired on some 90 targets that were hit in Iran last night. That's an increase from 80 the night before. Airport runways, missile launchers were among the targets. And we know that a railroad bridge was hit.

[Chris Foster]

Box is Mike Tobin. President Trump's back at the White House after a two day NATO summit in Turkey. He flew there on the new Air Force One donated by the Qatari government. He left on one of the old ones.

[Tanya J. Powers]

He said the new aircraft was being sent to the UK to stop at military bases so the soldiers could see it before switching back to it in England, telling reporters they were on a dangerous plane due to the threat from Iran.

[David Hearn Supporter]

I'm number one on their list before you. But if I go, you go. Perhaps someday you want to change professions.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The New York Times reports that the Secret Service is said to have asked the president not to use the new jet fueling. Questions about the retrofitting of safety measures on it. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.

[Chris Foster]

Men accused of deliberately damaging the D.C. lincoln Memorial reflecting pool pleads not guilty to a charge of felony property destruction.

[David Hearn Supporter]

Plead David Hearn, let him go.

[Chris Foster]

David Hearn's supporters there outside the courthouse is accused of causing more than $1,000 in damage by ripping newly installed blue sealant. He says all he did was touch a chunk that was already peeling. He's 67 years old, a canoe racer in three Summer Olympics. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News.

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[Chris Foster]

A hearing resumes next hour. To decide if there's enough evidence to try Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson for murder in Utah. Prosecutors today will play video of investigators interviewing Robinson's ex roommate and romantic partner. Oil prices are about the same as yesterday when there was a spike due to the resumption of STR in Iran. And President Trump saying he thinks a cease fire is over. Jet fuel spiked 2 and fares have already been staying high even after fuel prices went down.

[Grady Trimble]

Jet fuel prices are significantly down from their April peak, but they jumped 20 cents per gallon, or about 10%, from Tuesday to Wednesday. And that's leading to concerns that airfare could remain high. US airlines spent around $6.7 billion on jet fuel in May. That's about 84% more than May of last year. At the same airfare rose a lot, but not nearly as much as the increase in jet fuel costs. Airlines have been trying to offset the jet fuel costs in other ways, like cutting routes, retiring less fuel efficient planes and increasing checked bag fees.

[Chris Foster]

Fox Business correspondent Grady Trimble at Chicago's o' Hare Airport. It's down to eight teams in the World cup soccer tournament. It'll be seven after today.

[Tony Genuualdo]

The quarterfinals begin today at 4pm Eastern on Fox as France takes on Morocco, the 2018 champs looking to get back to the semis. Kylian Mbappe has seven goals in this World cup so far. Friday at 3pm Eastern, Spain faces Belgium. Belgium eliminated the United States, but will go toe to toe with a Spanish team that has not conceded a goal so far. Then a double header on Saturday at 5pm Eastern, England Squares off with Norway. Erling Holland has led Norway with seven goals, but England's Harry Kane is right behind him with six. And at 9pm Eastern, Argentina faces Switzerland. Lionel Messi has eight goals so far for the defending champions. Tony Genuualdo, FOX NEWS I'm watching The dows up 62.

[Chris Foster]

The NASDAQ's up 172. I'm Chris Foster, FOX News.