10AM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET, August 2, 2026

Episode Overview:
This newscast, hosted by Ann Carrick, covers the latest breaking news on US-Iran tensions and possible diplomatic breakthroughs, devastating wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, a mass shooting in Idaho, a deadly bombing in Moscow, a migrant crisis at the Spain-Morocco border, and the passing of actor Vincent Pastore. The episode maintains a brisk, news-focused tone with concise, direct reporting.

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Key News Stories & Highlights

1. US-Iran Tensions: Pause on Planned Attacks and Signs of Diplomatic Progress

• Reported by Ann Carrick & Rebecca Castor (00:02-00:53)
  • President Trump announces a halt to what was considered to be the largest bombing campaign planned against Iran, citing progress toward a peace agreement.
  • Trump states on Truth Social:

    "The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against Iran. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack and that the perimeters of a deep deal has been agreed to. This would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. I have agreed to cancel the attack subject to being able to rapidly make a deal."
    — Donald Trump, via Rebecca Castor (00:27)

  • Axios reports Saudi Crown Prince personally requested Trump to postpone the strike.
  • The White House confirms direct talks between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince, echoing a regional call for de-escalation.

2. Wildfires Devastate the Pacific Northwest

• Reported by Adam Klotz (01:08-01:43)
  • Wildfires in Spokane, Washington have already destroyed over 3,000 acres; nearly 2 million acres burned across the Pacific Northwest this season.
  • Current contributing factors: strong winds, exceptionally dry and hot conditions.

    "Smoke's funneling out into the country. Some of the thickest smoke cross portions of the Intermountain west getting down into Texas. The upper level winds really driving that."
    — Adam Klotz (01:14)

  • Ongoing risk for more wildfires, especially in Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, and the desert Southwest where extreme heat is noted (with some temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, Phoenix nearing 115 degrees).
  • Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency and a burn ban is now in effect.

3. Twin Falls, Idaho Mass Shooting

• Reported by Chanley Painter (02:32-02:52)
  • Mass shooting near an In-N-Out Burger on Saturday: three fatalities and at least seven injured.
  • Police confirm the shooter is deceased; motive unknown.

    "Police are waiting to release the exact number killed until all next of kin are notified."
    — Ann Carrick (02:52)

4. Moscow Restaurant Bombing

• Ann Carrick (02:52-03:08)
  • Bombing in central Moscow results in at least three deaths, including the suspected female bomber; over 20 injured.
  • Russian authorities have opened an investigation; no group has claimed responsibility.

5. Spain-Morocco Migrant Crisis

• Ann Carrick (03:08-03:31)
  • Installation of a 1,600-foot sea barrier by Spain after tens of thousands of migrants breached the border.
  • At least 67 migrant deaths reported, over 48,000 returned to Morocco.

6. Passing of Actor Vincent Pastore

• Reported by Deborah Valentine (03:43-04:27)
  • Vincent Pastore, most famous for his role as "Big Pussy" on The Sopranos, dies at 80.
  • On his legacy:

    "Pastor's portrayal of one of Tony Soprano's closest friends who ultimately betrays the crew by becoming an FBI informant made him one of the series most unforgettable characters and a fan favorite..."
    — Deborah Valentine (03:43)

  • Pastore’s career spanned tough-guy roles in films such as Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, and appearances on TV, including Law & Order, Blue Bloods, and most recently, Yellowjackets.

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Memorable Quotes

• On US-Iran Tensions:

  "The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against Iran. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack and that the perimeters of a deep deal has been agreed to."
  — Donald Trump (via Rebecca Castor, 00:27)

• On Wildfire Conditions:

  "Smoke's funneling out into the country. Some of the thickest smoke cross portions of the Intermountain west getting down into Texas."
  — Adam Klotz (01:14)

• On Vincent Pastore’s Impact:

  "Pastor's portrayal ... made him one of the series most unforgettable characters and a fan favorite."
  — Deborah Valentine (03:43)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 Major update on US-Iran relations and possible halt to military action
• 01:08 Pacific Northwest wildfire report and record heat warnings
• 01:43 State of emergency and burn ban in Washington
• 02:32 Breaking news: Idaho mass shooting
• 02:52 Moscow bombing and migrant crisis at Spain-Morocco border
• 03:43 Tribute to Vincent Pastore and highlights from his career

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Tone & Style:
Direct, urgent, and concise—reflecting the FOX News fast-paced breaking news format with factual updates and succinct commentary.

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Summary compiled for listeners seeking a detailed account of the broadcast’s substantive segments.

Transcript

[Ann Carrick]

A pause on planned large scale attacks against Iran. I'm Ann Carrick, Fox News. President Trump citing new progress toward a potential agreement. Fox's Rebecca Castor.

[Rebecca Castor]

This was set to be one of the largest bombing campaigns against Iran to date. But now the president is signaling a peace deal could be close. He wrote on Truth Social. The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against Iran. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack and that the perimeters of a deep deal has been agreed to. This would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. I have agreed to cancel the attack subject to being able to rapidly make a deal. According to Axios, one of those Middle Eastern allies who asked President Trump to hold off on further strikes was the Saudi crown prince.

[Ann Carrick]

The White House confirms the president spoke by phone with the Saudi crown prince as Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region call on the US to de escalate the conflict. A wildfire in Spokane, Washington has burned more than 3,000 acres. Fox Weather's Adam Klotz has the latest

[Adam Klotz]

winds, dry conditions, hot conditions, all spurring on these fires. There's a number of them across the western United States, a whole lot actually across the Pacific Northwest. Smoke's funneling out into the country. Some of the thickest smoke cross portions of the Intermountain west getting down into Texas. The upper level winds really driving that. Still a risk for some wildfires today across portions of Montana as the weather's dry. And yes, it's still hot. Heat alerts across the west, including Montana. But stretching down into the desert Southwest, we are going to see some records fall today. Colorado to wyoming all over 100 degrees. Phoenix closer to 115 degrees.

[Ann Carrick]

Washington state governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency. Almost 2 million acres across the Pacific Northwest have been burned by wildfires this season. A burn ban also is in effect to prevent new fires. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ann Carrick]

Multiple people are dead, others injured after a shooting in Idaho. Fox's Chanley Painter with the the FBI

[Chanley Painter]

and Idaho police are investigating a mass shooting near an In N Out burger. It happened Saturday in Twin Falls. Three people were killed and at least seven others were hurt. Police say the shooter is also dead. No word on a motive.

[Ann Carrick]

Police are waiting to release the exact number killed until all next of kin are notified. A bombing at a restaurant near central Moscow leaves at least three people dead, including the suspected female bomber. More than 20 others are injured. The explosion happened Saturday evening in the Russian capital. Authorities have launched an investigation, but so far no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Spain is installing a 1600 foot sea barrier along its border with Morocco after tens of thousands of migrants breached the frontier over the past week. The Spanish government says at least 67 migrants died during the crisis. Spain's interior minister reports more than 48,000 migrants already have been returned to Morocco. Vincent Pastor, best known for playing mobster big pussy on HBO's the Sopranos, has died. He was 80. More from Fox's Deborah Valentine.

[Deborah Valentine]

Pastor's portrayal of one of Tony Sopranos closest friends who ultimately betrays the crew by becoming an FBI informant made him one of the series most unforgettable characters in a fan favorite on the face.

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[Deborah Valentine]

Long before the Sopranos, Pastor built a career playing tough guys in films including Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, Carlito's Way and Analyze this. He also made dozens of television appearances on shows such as Law and Order and Blue Bloods, and most recently lent his voice to an episode of Yellowjackets. Deborah valentine, FOX NEWS I'm Anne Carrick

[Ann Carrick]

and this is FOX News.