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Iran is not backing down. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. As President Trump warns the attacks will get worse next week if they don't negotiate again. After two waves of US Military strikes, first during the day, then six hours
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overnight, Iran has once again been firing at its neighbors. The Petra news agency out of Jordan says that eight hostile aircraft were intercepted. Iran says these were drones and they were fired at U.S. bases in Jordan.
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Fox's Mike Tobin also reports from Tel Aviv. The U.S. military stopped a tanker in the reimposed blockade around Iran's port.
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This is a tanker flagged out of Curacao named the Belma. The US Says a big ship was headed toward Iran's primary oil hub, Kharg Island. The ship ignored multiple warnings, so US Aircraft fired multiple hellfire missiles into the smokestack. Two tankers were turned around the previous day.
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And speaking of dealing with Iran, for
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25 years, the term counterterrorism, at least in the west, has meant first and foremost the fight against radical Islamist extremism.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio just told an international gathering focused on political terrorism. A big danger now comes from radicals on the left but is being dismissed and ignored.
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The very idea that far left terrorism could be a serious threat is treated as a right wing fever dream or worse, as a dangerous fascist conspiracy. It's treated this way by many in the press.
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Smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires keeps spreading in a yellowy haze leading to unhealthy air quality alerts from there all the way to Washington, D.C. up to Boston. Fox Weather's Katie Burns in Cleveland, where she says you can smell it.
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The region has been blanketed with heat for most of the of the week, which makes these conditions unusually dry, windy and hot, meaning more wildfires can spread even more quickly. That's what led to evacuations in northeastern Minnesota where thousands of campers were told to leave campgrounds in the Superior National
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Forest in South Texas, floodings worsened as more rain falls. Flash flood emergency alerts now as rivers rise and Kirk Kindle the new Valde counties. America's listening to FOX News.
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Cheers to America's 250th birthday. Get 20% off your first purchase at foxnewswineshop.com with code FNRADIO 2020% discount excludes one club offers and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Expires July 31, 2026. Must be 21. Order to order please drink responsibly.
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We're seeing some selling on Wall Street. The dow is down 12 points. The Nasdaq's down a lot more.210, the S&P 500 losing 21 points. We got updates to the economy this morning showing a slight decline in first time unemployment claims last week, 208,000. Another report is affected by a decline in inflation.
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Gasoline prices cooled in June, allowing Americans to spend on retail sales rose a modest 2.10of a percent last month. It's the smallest increase since January. For the year ending in June, retail sales were up 6.7%. Previous months saw a jump in spending to cover higher gasoline prices. Crude oil prices and gas moderated in June, though prices rose again recently. Excluding auto sales and gasoline, retail sales rose 4.10of a percent in June. FOX News.
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The price of oil is up about a half percent. WTI back to 80 bucks a barrel. And as it rises again, so does gasoline. It's up a nickel today. AAA's national average for regular $3.94 per gallon. That is a dime higher than a week ago. This fall, you might get to spend a Trump, which will be a dollar, on the first coin to ever feature a living president.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Besant posting that the Mint will begin striking a $1 commemorative coin as part of celebrations for the country's 250th birthday. The Trump's image under the word liberty. He tells FOX Business that is very honored.
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It's cute. Not a bad picture, but it's very cute. They gave me a coin that's very
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unusual on the back of the coin, the traditional Great Seal of the United States with a bald eagle. Besant says it celebrates the strength of American values and the promise of a nation dedicated to preserving freedom for all. The coin has a gold finish but is not made of gold, one of a few differences from the design approved by a federal commission earlier this year. Lisa Brady, FOX NEWS.
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And you'll be able to purchase those coins and rolls and bags in the fall. I'm Dave Anthony. This is for.
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 16, 2026
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update brings listeners up to speed on breaking international conflict involving Iran, wildfire and flooding disasters across the U.S., key economic data, and an announcement about a historic commemorative dollar coin featuring Donald Trump ahead of America's 250th birthday. The episode touches on both global and domestic headlines, providing expert commentary and on-the-ground updates from correspondents.
“The very idea that far left terrorism could be a serious threat is treated as a right wing fever dream or worse, as a dangerous fascist conspiracy.” (Marco Rubio, 01:08)
“The region has been blanketed with heat for most of the week, which makes these conditions unusually dry, windy and hot, meaning more wildfires can spread even more quickly.” (Katie Burns, 01:32)
“Gasoline prices cooled in June, allowing Americans to spend on retail sales … previous months saw jumps in spending to cover higher gasoline prices.” (FOX News, 02:34)
“It’s cute. Not a bad picture, but it’s very cute. They gave me a coin that’s very—" (Donald Trump, 03:43)
“The very idea that far left terrorism could be a serious threat is treated as a right wing fever dream or worse, as a dangerous fascist conspiracy.”
— Secretary of State Marco Rubio (01:08)
“The region has been blanketed with heat for most of the week, which makes these conditions unusually dry, windy and hot, meaning more wildfires can spread even more quickly.”
— Katie Burns, Fox Weather (01:32)
"It’s cute. Not a bad picture, but it’s very cute. They gave me a coin..."
— Donald Trump (03:43)
The episode maintains a fast-paced, factual tone typical of top-of-the-hour news radio, with brief direct quotes and field reports. Commentary, particularly from politicians like Rubio and Trump, reflects their personal, sometimes provocative language.
This Fox News Hourly Update concisely covers pressing world news, with a particular focus on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the evolving conversation around terrorism threats, environmental crises gripping the U.S., and major economic indicators. The historic announcement of a Donald Trump commemorative coin stands out as a culturally significant moment, offering both news and novelty to listeners.