10PM ET 07/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 07/07/2026 Newscast

Date: July 8, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced nightly update covers escalating US-Iran tensions, NATO’s latest diplomatic moves, major political controversy in Maine’s Senate race, developments in criminal and court cases, Olympic news regarding Russia, and a significant NBA retirement. The broadcast maintains Fox’s signature concise, headline-driven style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Launches Strikes Against Iran

[00:02]

• Central Command Initiates Strikes:
  The U.S. military has begun new strikes against Iran following an attack by Tehran on three civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • “Central Command says the strikes began hours after Tehran targeted three civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.” (Lisa Lucera, 00:02)

[00:13]

• Widespread Operation, No Official Numbers:
  The operation appears extensive, targeting multiple locations in southern Iran, though CENTCOM has released few details.
  • “Our indications that this is quite large and a number of different targets across southern Iran are in play.” (Field report, 00:13)
• Global Stakes:
  The timing coincides with high-level NATO meetings, increasing pressure on President Trump during the summit with world leaders.
  • “How the Iranians are eventually going to respond is a big question here. But this will also dominate the president's time while he is meeting with dozens of world leaders here at NATO.” (Mark Meredith, 00:13)

Related NATO/US-Turkey News

[00:31]

• Diplomatic Developments:
  President Trump announces the US lifting sanctions on Turkey (imposed after Turkey purchased a Russian missile system), which could facilitate Turkey’s reentry into the F-35 program.

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2. Maine Senate Race Scandal

[00:31] - [01:07]

• Bernie Sanders Urges Candidate to Drop Out:
  News break on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders calling for Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, after an ex-girlfriend accuses Platner of rape.
  • “Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders calling for him to drop out after an ex girlfriend of Platner accused him of sexual assault. She's accusing him of raping her back in 2000.” (Lisa Lucera, 00:31)

[01:03]

• Allegations Detailed:
  The alleged victim, speaking to CNN, claims the assault occurred in her home after she told him to stop.
  • “She tells CNN he forced himself on her inside of her home in Maine despite telling him to stop.” (Alexis McAdams, 01:03)
  • Platner denies all allegations.
• Political Fallout:
  If Platner withdraws by next Monday, Democrats can field a replacement to challenge Susan Collins in November.

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3. Crime and Justice Updates

Sheridan Gorman Case

[01:28] - [01:42]

• Court Appearance:
  Jose Medina, accused of murdering college student Sheridan Gorman (shot while she and friends were trying to see the Northern Lights), pleads not guilty.
  • “Investigators say Sheridan and her friends went out to a beach park late at night in March trying to see the northern light. That's when prosecutors believe Medina shot her while she was running for her life.” (Natalie Chuck, 01:28)
  • Medina’s next court date: July 27.

Election Worker Data Ruling

[01:42]

• Federal Judge Blocks Data Access:
  The Justice Department is denied access to personal information of every person who worked the 2020 Georgia election.

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4. Domestic Terrorism Sentencing

[02:52] - [03:38]

• Sus Kent Sentenced:
  Texas woman Sus Kent receives six years in federal prison for aiding a conspiracy to attack an ICE detention facility near Dallas.
  • “A federal judge sentencing Sus Kent to six years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release for providing material support to terrorists.” (Kristin Goodwin, 02:59)
  • The case involves alleged Antifa connections and included attempted murder charges.

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5. Russia and the Olympics

[03:38]

• IOC Reverses Suspension:
  The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifts its suspension of Russia’s Olympic Committee, clearing the way for the national team’s return with full flag at upcoming Games.
  • “The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted a suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee...” (03:38)

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6. NBA Star Kyle Lowry Announces Retirement

[04:07]

• Ceremonial Ending:
  Six-time NBA All-Star and 2019 champion Kyle Lowry retires after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.
  • “I appreciate you. Thank you Toronto. Thank you Canada. And as I always told y', all, it's officially happening. I'm retiring as a Toronto Raptor. 20 years and one day. Seven forever. I love y' all. Peace.” (Kyle Lowry, 04:07–04:42)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "How the Iranians are eventually going to respond is a big question here."
  – Mark Meredith (00:13)

• "She tells CNN he forced himself on her inside of her home in Maine despite telling him to stop."
  – Alexis McAdams (01:03)

• "Medina shot her while she was running for her life."
  – Natalie Chuck (01:28)

• "I appreciate you. Thank you Toronto. Thank you Canada. And as I always told y', all, it's officially happening. I'm retiring as a Toronto Raptor. 20 years and one day. Seven forever. I love y' all. Peace."
  – Kyle Lowry (04:07–04:42)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Iran Strikes / Strait of Hormuz / NATO: 00:02–00:31
• Maine Senate Race Allegations: 00:31–01:07
• Sheridan Gorman Murder Update: 01:28–01:42
• Georgia 2020 Election Worker Data Ruling: 01:42
• Sentencing in ICE Detention Facility Attack: 02:52–03:38
• Russia Olympic Suspension Lifted: 03:38
• Kyle Lowry NBA Retirement: 04:07–04:42

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Tone and Style

The episode delivers headline-driven hard news with succinct updates and minimal commentary, punctuated by direct field reports and official statements. Emotional moments, such as Kyle Lowry’s retirement message, offer brief but heartfelt departures from the otherwise brisk delivery.

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Transcript

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Launching new strikes against Iran. I'm Lisa Lacera. FOX News. Central Command says the strikes began hours after Tehran targeted three civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

[B]

Now we don't have an official word yet from CENTCOM on how many strikes are happening, but our indications that this is quite large and a number of different targets across southern Iran are in play. How the Iranians are eventually going to respond is a big question here. But this will also dominate the president's time while he is meeting with dozens of world leaders here, here at NATO.

[A]

Fox's Mark Meredith in Ankara, Turkey. The next round of meetings of NATO leadership to begin just hours from now. Earlier, President Trump announced the US Would lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed after the country bought a missile defense system from Russia that could ease Turkey's reentry into the US F35 fighter jet program. One of the biggest supporters of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders calling for him to drop out after an ex girlfriend of Platner accused him of sexual assault. She's accusing him of raping her back in 2000.

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She tells CNN he forced himself on her inside of her home in Maine

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despite telling him to stop. Fox's Alexis McAdams Platner denies the allegations. If Platner drops out by next Monday, Democrats have until July 27 to choose a new candidate to face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November. A court appearance for Jose Medina, who's accused of shooting college student Sheridan Gorman to death when she and her friends were in a park.

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Investigators say Sheridan and her friends went out to a beach park late at night in March trying to see the northern light. That's when prosecutors believe Medina shot her while she was running for her life. Medina's next court date is now scheduled for July 27th.

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Fox's Natalie Chuck in Chicago. Jose Medina has pled not guilty. A federal judge has ruled the Justice Department cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia. America's listening to Fox.

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A federal judge sentencing Sus Kent to six years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release for providing material support to terrorists. The charges are in connection to a protest and shooting outside of an ice detention center near Dallas last July that included the attempted murder of two federal officers and a local police officer. Prosecutors alleged the attack was carried out by members of the leftist militant group Antifa, accusing Kent of conspiring to harbor and transport a key co conspirator who initially escaped arrested the judge noting Kent's federal sentence will run concurrently with any potential future sentences imposed in a related state case. Kristin Good one Fox News.

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Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag at the next Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted a suspension of Russia's Olympic Committee, which was imposed after Russia incorporated regional sports councils from occupied regions of Ukraine. It also advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three year program vetting Russian athletes in individual sports for neutral status. A former NBA All Star and Finals champion calls it a career.

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Six time NBA All Star guard Kyle Lowry signed a ceremonial one day contract with the Toronto Raptors and retired from the NBA after 20 seasons. Lowry played nine years with the Raptors and won a championship with the team in 2019. Lowry wore the jersey number seven. Tuesday's date seven seven. He wrote thank you to my family, my friends, my teammates, coaches, opponents, the staff, media and especially the fans. It's all about you. I appreciate you. Thank you. Thank you Toronto. Thank you Canada. And as I always told y', all, it's officially happening. I'm retiring as a Toronto Raptor. 20 years and one day. Seven forever. I love y'.

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All.

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Peace.

[A]

FOX is Jared Max, I'm Lisa Lucera. This is Fox News.

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