10AM ET 07/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET, July 25, 2026

Main Theme:
This episode delivers the latest breaking national and international news headlines, focusing on major political and geopolitical developments, policy changes, and notable events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Correspondents' Dinner Return

• The rescheduled dinner took place after previous delays. The tone was both celebratory and pointed.
  • Quote [00:05, Speaker B]: “As I said three months ago, the show must go on. We were back, we were backstage and we both wanted to just have it go on. Whether it was 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock in the morning, it didn't matter.”
• Coverage included comedic remarks directed at HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and Senator Adam Schiff.
  • Quote [00:28, Speaker B, on RFK Jr.]: “Delicious beef tenderloins, very special. And I want you all to know that Bobby Kennedy is right here. Personally ran over the cow in his car.”
  • Quote [00:46, Speaker B, on Adam Schiff]: "I hate some people. You know, I shouldn't say this. I'm president. I'm not supposed to hate him, supposed to love everybody, but he's a terrible person."
• Security was highlighted, with thanks to the US Secret Service and law enforcement.
  • Insight [00:54, Speaker C]: “He did address the safety and security concerns and gave a big shout out to the US Secret Service and law enforcement and just thanking them for protecting and serving and keeping everybody safe.”

2. Escalating Tensions in the Middle East

• Gunman Cole Allen remains in custody; recent US military actions have heightened tensions.
  • Insight [01:03, Speaker A]: “The gunman Cole Allen is still being held after nearly two weeks of US Military strikes. The president is hinting again that he's planning a major attack on Iran.”
• No new US strikes reported, but diplomatic talks are ongoing. The president could yet order a large-scale attack.
  • Quote [01:28, Speaker B]: “I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.”
  • Insight [01:17, Speaker D]: “U.S. Central Command did not announce any new strikes on Iran last night. The president says diplomatic talks have resumed, but he could still greenlight this massive attack he's considering at any point.”
• Issues with oil flow in the Red Sea due to actions by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.
  • Insight [01:32, Speaker D]: “Now there's another unexpected disruption to the flow of oil in the Red Sea. Iran's proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, are blocking Saudi shipping and fired on at least three oil tankers this week.”
  • President Trump issues warnings to Iran and hints at possible US takeover of the Pickaxe Mountain facility.

3. Economic Policy – New US Tariffs

• US withdrew from the Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting over new US tariffs.
  • Insight [02:16, Speaker A]: “The US was not at yesterday's ribbon cutting for the Gordie Howe Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It revoked the invitation over new U.S. tariffs.”
• Section 301 tariffs target imports tied to forced labor; estimated to bring in up to $950B over 10 years.
  • Quote [02:26, Speaker F]: “The new Section 301 tariffs based on countries failing to end forced labor of workers were failing to stop imports of products made with forced labor...The Committee for Responsible Federal Budget estimates the new tariffs, along with the new tariffs on Brazil and Canada, will bring in about $950 billion over 10 years.”

4. US Politics – Maine Senate Race

• Maine Democrats are seeking a new Senate candidate after frontrunner Graham Platner’s withdrawal due to misconduct allegations.
  • Insight [03:06, Speaker A]: “Maine Democrats are holding a nominating convention today. They're going to need a new U.S. senate candidate to run in November.”
  • Insight [03:16, Speaker G]: "601 delegates will be voting for either Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, or health care advocate Sandra Pelletier. The Democratic contest is considered to be up in the air ever since frontrunner Graham Platner was forced to suspend his campaign after complaints of sexual misconduct. Platner also drew condemnation for having a Nazi tattoo he had since covered up."

5. International: India’s Cockroach Movement

• India’s education minister resigns after sustained protests over systemic irregularities.
  • Insight [03:48, Speaker A]: “In India, the education minister has resigned after weeks of protests demanding his removal over irregularities in the education system. It's a major victory for what's become known as the cockroach movement, which has been demanding change in Prime Minister Modi's administration. And that is not something that you often see in the Indian government.”

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the Correspondents’ Dinner:
  • President (Speaker B), joking about Adam Schiff [00:46]: “I hate some people. You know, I shouldn't say this. I'm president. I'm not supposed to hate him, supposed to love everybody, but he's a terrible person.”
• On US-Iran Tensions:
  • President (Speaker B) [01:28]: “I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.”
• On the Maine Senate Race:
  • Eben Brown (Speaker G) [03:16]: “Platner also drew condemnation for having a Nazi tattoo he had since covered up.”

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Timestamps of Major Segments

• White House Correspondents’ Dinner: 00:05–01:03
• Middle East Tensions & Oil Disruptions: 01:03–01:49
• Tariffs and Trade Policy: 02:16–03:06
• Maine Senate Democratic Nomination: 03:06–03:48
• India’s Cockroach Movement Victory: 03:48–End

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Overall Tone:
The newscast balances formal reporting with the offhand candor of political commentary, particularly in segments quoting direct remarks from key political figures. The update covers both domestic policy and global affairs, along with socio-political flashpoints, all in an efficient, rapid-fire style characteristic of radio news.

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Transcript

[A]

Take two on Daria Albinger making good on a promise.

[B]

As I said three months ago, the show must go on. We were back, we were backstage and we both wanted to just have it go on. Whether it was 2 o', clock, 3 o' clock in the morning, it didn't matter.

[A]

Christina Coleman has more about last night's rescheduled White House correspondence dinner.

[C]

First jokes was about HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Who has been known to make some headlines over roadkill.

[B]

Delicious beef tenderloins, very special. And I want you all to know that Bobby Kennedy is right here. Personally ran over the cow in his car.

[C]

And he also roasted California Senator Adam Schiff, who he has mocked many times before. And he certainly didn't hold back.

[B]

I hate some people. You know, I shouldn't say this. I'm president. I'm not supposed to hate him, supposed to love everybody, but he's a terrible person.

[C]

He did address the safety and security concerns and gave a big shout out to the US Secret Service and law enforcement and just thanking them for protecting and serving and keeping everybody safe.

[A]

The gunman Cole Allen is still being held after nearly two weeks of US Military strikes. The president is hinting again that he's planning a major attack on Iran. Fox's Rebecca Castor in Washington.

[D]

U.S. central Command did not announce any new strikes on Iran last night. The president says diplomatic talks have resumed, but he could still greenlight this massive attack he's considering at any point.

[B]

I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.

[D]

Now there's another unexpected disruption to the flow of oil in the Red Sea. Iran's proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, are blocking Saudi shipping and fired on at least three oil tankers this week. President Trump warned them to stand down or Iran would face the consequences.

[A]

Mr. Trump says the US may also take over the Pickaxe Mountain facility. America's listening to FOX News.

[E]

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[A]

The US was not at yesterday's ribbon cutting for the Gordie Howe Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It revoked the invitation over new U.S. tariffs.

[F]

The new Section 301 tariffs based on countries failing to end forced labor of workers were failing to stop imports of products made with forced labor. Across multiple administrations, the U.S. trade Representative's office kept records about forced labor data on countries. The new tariffs started down to the minute when the law forced the temporary Section 122 emergency tariffs to end. Senior administration officials tell us this is not about replacing one tariff with another. The Committee for Responsible Federal Budget estimates the new tariffs, along with the new tariffs on Brazil and Canada, will bring in about $950 billion over 10 years. That's about the same amount as if the emergency section 122 tariffs continued.

[A]

Edward Lawrence with FOX Business. Maine Democrats are holding a nominating convention today. They're going to need a new U.S. senate candidate to run in November.

[G]

Maine state Democrats hold their convention today in Bangor, where they're expected to nominate someone to run for the U.S. senate against Republican incumbent Susan Collins. 601 delegates will be voting for either Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, or health care advocate Sandra Pelletier. The Democratic contest is considered to be up in the air ever since frontrunner Graham Platner was forced to suspend his campaign after complaints of sexual misconduct. Platner also drew condemnation for having a Nazi tattoo he had since covered up. Eben Brown, FOX News.

[A]

In India, the education minister has resigned after weeks of protests demanding his removal over irregularities in the education system. It's a major victory for what's become known as the cockroach movement, which has been demanding change in Prime Minister Modi's administration. And that is not something that you often see in the Indian government. I'm Dariel Olman. This is FOX News.