10PM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 04/13/2026

Date: April 14, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced Fox News newscast delivers top headlines from the U.S. and around the world at 10PM ET on April 13, 2026. The episode spotlights legal updates in high-profile investigations, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, a crackdown on certain academic programs at Texas Tech University, and updates on Britney Spears' ongoing legal issues.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Investigation: Michigan Woman Missing in the Bahamas

• Update: Brian Hooker, husband of missing Lynette Hooker, has been released from police custody in the Bahamas as the search for his wife continues.
• Details:
  • Brian Hooker was detained after claiming Lynette fell from a motorboat two weekends ago.
  • No charges have been filed as of now.
  • His attorney stresses Hooker's innocence.
• Quote:
  • "He's out of here tonight, so I'm very pleased and I'll try my best." — Terrell Butler, Attorney (00:32)
• Status: Hooker released after multiple days of questioning. Investigation remains ongoing.

2. Attempted Murder Charge: Attack on OpenAI CEO's Home

• Incident: Daniel Moreno Gama (age 20) charged with attempted murder after throwing a Molotov cocktail at the residence of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
• Details:
  • Early morning attack set a gate on fire (approx. 4AM).
  • Subsequently, Moreno Gama went to OpenAI headquarters and threatened to burn down the building.
• Quote:
  • "Authorities say 20 year old Daniel Moreno Gama shoot through the device at about 4am Friday, setting a gate on fire before going to OpenAI's corporate headquarters where they say he threatened to burn down the building." — Lisa Lacera (00:50)

3. U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate with Naval Blockade

• Update: After unsuccessful talks with Iran, the U.S. Navy is now enforcing a blockade around Iranian ports.
• Objectives:
  • Halt Iran's oil trade.
  • Reopen traffic in key waterways.
  • Stimulate ceasefire negotiations.
• Notable Developments:
  • Oil prices spike to ~$100 a barrel.
  • 15 U.S. Navy ships stand ready; possible boarding of non-compliant vessels.
  • Iranian navy ships approaching blockade are considered legitimate targets.
  • Iran threatens response toward all Persian Gulf/Gulf of Oman ports allied with U.S.
• Quote:
  • "Dangerous because if the ships don't turn away, the US Military are ready to board. If Iranian Navy ships approach, they are targets." — Greg Palkot (01:15)

4. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees

• Inductees Announced: Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division, New Order, Oasis, and Shante.
• Cultural Note: Celebrates diverse music legends’ enduring influence. (01:41)

5. Classified Info Leak: Army Veteran Charged

• Case: Army veteran Courtney Williams faces charges for leaking classified details about an elite commando unit to media and on social channels.
• Status:
  • Charged with four counts regarding national defense information.
  • Released while awaiting possible trial.
• Quote:
  • "Courtney Williams is charged with four counts of communicating and disclosing national defense information." — Lisa Lacera (03:07)

6. Crackdown at Texas Tech: Gender and Sexuality Programs

• Action: Texas Tech University chancellor orders phase-out of programs focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Timeline: Programs to identify and freeze admissions/major declarations by June 15, 2026.
• Provision: Current students allowed to complete existing degrees, but future students barred from enrolling.
• Administrative Note:
  • "The memo gives Provost until June 15th to identify targeted programs and requires the system's universities to freeze admissions and halt students from declaring majors in the phased out program programs." — Lisa Lacera (03:58)

7. Britney Spears Seeks Treatment Post-DUI Arrest

• Update: More than a month after her DUI arrest in early March, Britney Spears has checked into a treatment facility.
• Circumstances: Pulled over by California Highway Patrol for erratic driving; chemical test results pending.
• Upcoming: Spears is expected in court on May 4th.
• Quote:
  • "Her representative saying she is voluntarily checked into a treatment facility." — Britney Spears' Representative (04:27)

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• Attorney Terrell Butler (on Brian Hooker release):
  "He's out of here tonight, so I'm very pleased and I'll try my best." (00:32)

• Greg Palkot (on U.S.-Iran naval standoff):
  "Dangerous because if the ships don't turn away, the US Military are ready to board. If Iranian Navy ships approach, they are targets." (01:34)

• Texas Tech University Memo (on academic programs):
  "The memo gives Provost until June 15th to identify targeted programs and requires the system's universities to freeze admissions and halt students from declaring majors in the phased out program programs." (03:58)

• Britney Spears' Representative (on treatment):
  "She is voluntarily checked into a treatment facility." (04:27)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03–00:50: Brian Hooker update & Michigan woman missing in Bahamas
• 00:50–01:15: Attempted murder charge in Sam Altman attack
• 01:15–01:41: U.S. Navy blockade of Iranian ports & regional threats
• 01:41–02:00: 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
• 03:07–03:33: Army veteran charged with national defense information leak
• 03:33–03:58: Texas Tech University phasing out gender/sexuality programs
• 04:27–04:59: Britney Spears seeks treatment after DUI arrest

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Summary

This newscast provides succinct updates on developing international crises, key legal proceedings, university policy changes, and cultural milestones, all delivered in Fox News’ direct and factual tone. The escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions and domestic legal updates have major national and global implications, while lighter news offers a cultural counterpoint.

Listeners are quickly brought up to speed on diverse topics, with authoritative quotes and a focus on developments likely to shape the headlines in coming days.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

He's been released. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. The husband of a Michigan woman who disappeared in the Bahamas is released from custody as the search for his wife continues.

[Brian Hooker]

Brian Hooker has been set free by Royal Bahamas police as searchers keep looking for his missing wife. Hooker was taken into custody in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker. He claims she fell out of a motorboat two weekends ago. Brian Hooker's attorney Terrell Butler said as Hooker prepared to le victories.

[Terrell Butler]

He's out of here tonight, so I'm very pleased and I'll try my best.

[Brian Hooker]

She has said Hooker is not responsible for his wife's disappearance. To this point, he has not been charged with a crime, forcing his release after several days and many questions from investigators.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's girl Scott the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been charged with attempted murder. Authorities say 20 year old Daniel Moreno Gama shoot through the device at about 4am Friday, setting a gate on fire before going to OpenAI's corporate headquarters where they say he threatened to burn down the building. President Trump putting a pressure campaign in place after talks with Iran over the weekend yielded no results.

[Greg Palkot]

U.S. navy now imposing a blockade of all ships coming and going from Iranian ports in a bid to halt Iran's oil trade, open up traffic through the waterway, get ceasefire talks going again. Two ships returned back, oil price around $100 a barrel. While a fire backing up the move. Some 15 US Navy ships are poised to take action. Dangerous because if the ships don't turn away, the US Military are ready to board. If Iranian Navy ships approach, they are targets.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Greg Palkot in Tel Aviv. Iran has responded with threats to all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that are allied with the U.S. phil Collins, Billy Idle, Joy Division, New Order, Oasis and Shante among the inductees into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame this year, America is listening to fo.

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[Lisa Lacera]

An army veteran accused of revealing classified information about an elite commando unit and includes names, tactics and a unit alias to a journalist and on social media released while awaiting a possible trial, Courtney Williams is charged with four counts of communicating and disclosing national defense information. As tensions in the Middle east escalate, the State Department revoking the legal status for people connected to the regime living

[Courtney Williams]

in the US Specifically, Aizah Hashemi, now his son and wife's permanent status. Now Hashemi is the son of Screaming Mary. She was a spokesperson for the group behind the 1979 US embassy takeover in Tehran. 52 hostages were held by Iranians Secretary Secretary of State Marco Rubio posting her family should never have been allowed to benefit from the extraordinary privilege of living in our country.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's David Spunt in Washington. The chancellor of Texas Tech University has ordered campuses to phase out academic programs centered on sexual orientation and gender identity. The memo gives Provost until June 15th to identify targeted programs and requires the system's universities to freeze admissions and halt students from declaring majors in the phased out program programs. Students already enrolled can finish their degrees. Britney Spears getting professional help after a brush with the law more than a

[Britney Spears' Representative]

month after her DUI arrest, her representative saying she is voluntarily checked into a treatment facility. The singer arrested in early March on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. After being spotted driving erratically. California Highway Patrol was able to safely pull her over before conducting a series of field sobriety tests. Authorities say Spears showed signs of impairment. Chemical test results are still pending. She's expected to appear in court May 4th.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Lillian Wu. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

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