10PM ET 07/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 07/09/2026 Newscast

Date: July 10, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major news stories across the nation, covering high-profile legal proceedings, domestic security threats, political controversies, and key developments in sports eligibility and the housing market. The episode maintains the straightforward, factual style characteristic of FOX News Radio’s hourly updates.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Pre-Trial Hearing: Tyler Robinson Case

[00:02–00:36]

• Main Story: At a pre-trial hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, prosecutors presented a video interview with Lance Twiggs—Robinson’s former roommate and romantic partner.
  • Twiggs discussed the nature of his relationship with Robinson and recounted messages he received around the time of Kirk's murder.
  • Mentioned Robinson leaving early on September 10 for work; later, Twiggs received a text at 11 PM pointing him to a physical note.
• Critical Evidence:
  • The letter contained an explicit apology from Robinson. Key details in the letter:
    • Robinson confessed, "he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he took it."
    • Implied a sense of finality: "if Twiggs was reading [the letter], Robinson was likely dead or facing a lengthy prison term." (Lance Twiggs interview via video, [00:36])
• Notable Quote:
  • “He had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he took it.” — Lisa Lacera reading Robinson’s letter ([00:36])

2. Foiled Terror Attack at the White House—UFC Event

[00:36–01:11]

• Details: Eight men charged with terrorism and attempted murder following an attempted sniper and drone attack at a UFC fight hosted at the White House last month.
  • Seven suspects were apprehended promptly; the eighth was caught this week.
  • All eight men have been indicted in Ohio.

3. Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case—David Hearn

[01:11–01:46]

• Background: David Hearn, a 67-year-old former Olympic canoe racer, faces a felony charge of property destruction after allegedly damaging the newly renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial on June 19.
• Court Proceedings: Hearn entered a not guilty plea; was released pending trial.
• Political Impact:
  • President Trump cited vandalism as causing visible damage to a $16 million upgrade, linking the incident to broader cultural debates.
  • Hearn asserts he merely touched “a chunk attached to the side of the pool” and claims the damages resulted from prior peeling, not his actions.
• Notable Quote:
  • “[Hearn] says he reached into the pool to examine coating already peeled and touched a chunk attached to the side of the pool.” — Jared Halpern ([01:11])

4. Update: New Jersey Mom Homicide—Brooke Hanlon

[03:01–03:44]

• Key Facts: Brooke Hanlon, a psychotherapist and marriage counselor, was found stabbed to death in her Chester, NJ home on June 6.
• Current Development: Her husband, James Connor Hanlon (“Connor”), has lawyered up and communicated with investigators, but authorities declined comment on his level of cooperation.
  • Their 1-year-old child is reportedly safe and in family care.
• Notable Insight: The Prosecutor’s Office is keeping communication open with “several family members” as the investigation continues.
• Notable Quote:
  • “The agency says it’s been in touch with several family members throughout the investigation. When asked whether Hanlon had been cooperative, authorities chose not to comment.” — Lillian Wu ([03:26])

5. NCAA Lawsuit: Age-Based Eligibility Rules

[03:44–04:15]

• Summary: An Ohio judge granted a preliminary injunction favoring 24 college basketball players challenging the NCAA’s new age-based eligibility rules.
  • The updated policy restricts competition eligibility to five seasons commencing with either full-time enrollment or the academic year after the athlete’s 19th birthday—whichever is earlier—with rare exceptions.
• Context: Plaintiffs argue the rules unfairly exclude them from further competition.

6. Housing Market Update

[04:15–04:46]

• June Trends: Existing home sales dropped by 2.4% in June, underperforming compared to May.
  • Despite volume declines, the median U.S. home price rose 4% to a record $440,600, reflecting continuing market strain from high mortgage rates.
  • Home sale activity for June was still higher year-over-year.
• Quote:
  • “The national association of Realtors says existing home sales declined last month, down 2.4%. Home prices rose to a record and mortgage rates were higher.” — Jenny Coselda ([04:15])

7. Weekly Jobless Claims

[04:46–04:58]

• Data: U.S. jobless applications for the week ending July 4 dipped by 2,000 to a total of 215,000.
• Source: Department of Labor

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

| Timestamps | Context | Quote & Attribution | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:36 | Robinson’s confession letter | “He had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he took it.” — Lisa Lacera | | 01:11 | Hearn’s defense in vandalism case | “Hearn says he reached into the pool to examine coating already peeled…” — Jared Halpern | | 03:26 | On NJ homicide investigation cooperation | “When asked whether Hanlon had been cooperative, authorities chose not to comment.” — Lillian Wu | | 04:15 | Housing market trends | “Home prices rose to a record and mortgage rates were higher.” — Jenny Coselda |

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Introduction and Robinson pre-trial hearing coverage
• 00:36 – Foiled White House sniper/drone terror plot
• 01:11 – Lincoln Memorial vandalism case
• 03:01 – Brooke Hanlon homicide update
• 03:44 – NCAA eligibility lawsuit developments
• 04:15 – June housing market report
• 04:46 – Weekly jobless claims
• 04:58 – End of substantive news content

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Tone and Language

• Delivery: Factual, succinct, and updates-driven, with a focus on legal and investigative developments.
• Style: Maintains the urgent tempo of an hourly news update; quotations are directly attributed and largely retain the original phrasing.

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This summary covers all major stories and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update for July 9, 2026 at 10PM ET, highlighting legal proceedings, ongoing investigations, market trends, and political overtones, with clear timestamps and notable quotes for those seeking a fast, comprehensive news overview.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

An apparent admission of guilt. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. At the pre trial hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, a video entered into evidence of an interview with Lance Twiggs, Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner.

[Ryan McBride]

In the video interview, Twigs tells prosecutor Ryan McBride about his relationship with Robinson and messages he received from him the night and day after Charlie Kirk was killed. He said on September 10, Robinson left early saying he had a long drive to work and heard from him again at 11 that night when he got a text message directing him to a

[Lisa Lacera]

note that he'd left fox's Claudia Cowan and Provo. That letter contained an apology to Twiggs. Robinson wrote he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he took it. And it said that if Twiggs was reading it, Robinson was likely dead or facing a lengthy prison term. Eight men are charged with terrorism and attempted murder for the roles in a foiled sniper and drone attack during the UFC fight at the White House last month. Seven of the men were arrested last month. The eighth was arrested this week. They were all in indicted in Ohio, a former US Olympian pleads not guilty to vandalizing the renovated reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial.

[Jared Halpern]

67 year old David Hearn entered a not guilty plea in a brief appearance in federal court. The former Olympic canoe racer is charged with a felony count of destruction of property. Accused by federal prosecutors of deliberately ripping the liner from the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on June 19. The case has become a political lightning rod with President Trump alleging vandalism is responsible for peeling paint and algae marring a 16 million dollar upgrade to the reflecting pool. Hearn says he reached into the pool to examine coating already peeled and touched a chunk attached to the side of the pool.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Halpern in Washington, a federal judge released Hearn while he awaits trial. America is listening to FOX News. Nearly home.

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[Lisa Lacera]

The new development in the case of a New Jersey mom found stabbed to death a month ago.

[Lillian Wu]

The husband of Brooke Hanlon, a psychotherapist and marriage counselor found stabbed to death Inside her Chester, NJ home June 6, has obtained a lawyer. This from FOX News Digital, which reports investigators with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit have confirmed that James Connor Hanlon, who goes by Connor, has been communicating with investigators following his wife's killing. The agency says it' been in touch with several family members throughout the investigation. When asked whether Hanlon had been cooperative, authorities chose not to comment. The Hanlons 1 year old baby is said to be safe and being cared for by family members. Lillian Wu, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. The new rules now allow five seasons of competition over a five year period begins with their full time enrollment of the or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first with limited exceptions. June is often a big month for home sales, but this year the month was weaker than May.

[Jenny Coselda]

There's a disappointing reading on the housing market for June. The national association of Realtors says existing home sales declined last month, down 2.4%. Home prices rose to a record and mortgage rates were higher. The U.S. median sales price rose in June to 4%. $440,600. Even though sales were down for the month June, existing home sales were at higher levels than a year ago. Jenny Coselda, Fox News.

[Lisa Lacera]

U.S. applications for jobless say the week ending July 4th tick down by 2,000 to 215,000. That's according to the Labor Department. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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