10PM ET 07/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 07/11/2026 Newscast
Date: July 12, 2026
Host: Daria Albringer (FOX News Podcasts)

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of the latest national and international events, including breaking developments in US-Iran relations, military operations in Lebanon, newly released UAP (unidentified anomalous phenomena) files, updates from the Women’s World Cup, a controversial Smithsonian Institution audit, and emergency response to flash floods in Missouri. The newscast maintains its signature urgent tone, emphasizing both headline urgency and broader implications.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-Iran Tensions Escalate

[00:03] - [00:15]

• The US conducted a new round of airstrikes on Iran after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the vital Strait of Hormuz closed.
• The report suggests the closure was a response to earlier political and military developments, setting the stage for heightened confrontation.

Notable Quote:

“This is a FOX News alert. I’m Daria Albringer. The US is carrying out a new round of airstrikes on Iran not long after getting a warning from the Islamic Republic’s Revolutionary Guard that declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.”
— Daria Albringer, [00:03]

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2. Middle East Instability: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

[00:15] - [00:50]

• Iran's “act of revenge” was reportedly foiled as President Trump attended a NATO summit in neighboring Turkey.
• Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted and eliminated a group of Hezbollah fighters moving anti-tank weapons in southern Lebanon’s buffer zone. A building was destroyed with secondary explosions observed — indicating storage of munitions.
• Context: Last month, similar Hezbollah munitions killed four Israeli soldiers.

Notable Quote:

“The IDF watched the terrorists bring these rounds into the building. They waited until the terrorists were all inside and leveled the building. The IDF said secondary explosions were seen afterwards.”
— FOX correspondent, [00:30]

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3. Pentagon Releases New Files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs)

[00:50] - [01:41]

• Pentagon released footage of a six-point star-shaped UAP captured January 1st over the Yellow Sea by US Pacific Command.
• President Trump continues to demand transparency regarding UFOs, with the Pentagon maintaining no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence.
• Ongoing push for external (private sector) analysis as the Pentagon commits to ongoing disclosure of UAP files.

Notable Quote:

“President Trump has demanded transparency regarding unidentified flying objects, aerial phenomena and alien life. But the Pentagon has previously said they found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence.”
— Madeleine Rivera, [01:17]

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4. Women’s World Cup Update

[01:41] - [02:00]

• England advances to the semifinals after defeating Norway 2-1.
• Awaiting results from Argentina vs. Switzerland match.

Notable Quote:

“England’s headed to the World Cup semifinals after beating Norway 2 to 1. They’ll meet the winner of the match between Argentina and Switzerland, which is now underway.”
— Daria Albringer, [01:41]

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5. Federal Audit of Smithsonian and Political Activism in Museums

[02:32] - [03:21]

• White House announced plans to audit all Smithsonian-associated institutions receiving federal funds.
• A 162-page report, titled Saving America’s Story, criticizes the Smithsonian and National Museum of American History for promoting “extreme political activism,” alleging bias on issues like open borders and transgender advocacy.
• Report claims founding fathers are underrepresented, instead seen mainly through the lens of slavery.

Notable Quote:

“The report claims that America's founding fathers are hardly featured and introduced chiefly through their connection to slavery.”
— Alexander Yoff, [03:14]

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6. Missouri Declares State of Emergency After Severe Flooding

[03:21] - [04:09]

• Following days of torrential rains, Missouri faces major flash floods, especially along the Black River.
• 351 people rescued, including 200 children from a summer camp stranded by high waters—rescues required helicopters due to washed-out roads.
• At least one fatality: Faith Gregory, found two miles from her home.
• State of emergency officially declared.

Notable Quote:

“351 rescues, 200 of those summer campers… The roads around that camp were washed away. The water too high for emergency vehicles. And so Blackhawks and choppers had to go in there.”
— Jane Menar, [03:35]

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Memorable Moments & Tone

• The reporting exudes urgency, especially in coverage of military escalations and the natural disaster.
• The rapid transitions between topics and correspondents maintain the signature Fox News brisk, authoritative tone.
• Direct references by correspondents in Tel Aviv and Washington offer local color and corroborate the global impact of the news.

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Important Timestamps

• [00:03] – Breaking: US airstrikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz is declared closed
• [00:28] – Israeli military thwarts Hezbollah anti-tank missile plot
• [00:50] – Pentagon releases “six-point star” UFO video, continuing UAP transparency
• [01:41] – England advances to Women’s World Cup semifinals
• [02:32] – White House audit and major report critique Smithsonian for political activism
• [03:29] – Missouri flood rescue operations and report on fatalities

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This summary captures the packed content of the Fox News Hourly Update, spotlighting major global developments, ongoing controversies, and pressing domestic emergencies in a concise but thorough snapshot.

Transcript

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This is a FOX News alert. I'm Daria Albringer. The US Is carrying out a new round of airstrikes on Iran not long after getting a warning from the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guard that declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

[B]

It appears that act of revenge by Iran was foiled when President Trump attended that NATO summit in Turkey, a country that borders Iran. With the ceasefire over, earlier today, Israeli forces stopped a plot of their own. Troops from the IDF's Galani Division spotted Hezbollah fighters bringing anti tank missiles into building inside the southern Lebanon buffer zone. The IDF watched the terrorists bring these rounds into the building. They waited until the terrorists were all inside and leveled the building. The IDF said secondary explosions were seen afterwards. Recall last month Hezbollah fired similar anti tank rounds at an Israeli Merkava tank, killing all four soldiers inside.

[A]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Tel Aviv. A six sided star shaped object is among the latest files the Pentagon's released about unidentified anomalous phenomena.

[C]

One of the videos was captured just last year by the US Pacific Command. The footage was taken on January 1st over the yellow Sea and it shows an unidentified object that looks like a six point star. President Trump has demanded transparency regarding unidentified flying objects, aerial phenomena and alien life. But the Pentagon has previously said they found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence. They've suggested other reasons for these unresolved cases, including lack of sufficient data data. They say the private sector is welcome to provide their own expertise and in the meantime, they will continue to release new files in the coming weeks on a rolling basis.

[A]

That's fox's Madeleine Rivera. England's headed to the World cup semifinals after beating Norway 2 to 1. They'll meet the winner of the match between Argentina and Switzerland, which is now underway. America is listening to Fox News,

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the White House is informing the Smithsonian that it plans to audit all of the museum's cultural organizations that receive federal funding.

[C]

A scathing 162 page report accuses the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of American History in particular of extreme political activism. Titled Saving America's Story, the report is the first product of President Trump's March executive order calling for an audit of all cultural institutions that receive federal funding. In it, the Smithsonian leadership is charged with promoting ideas like open borders and transgender advocacy. Despite the American History Museum commemorating the country's 250th anniversary, the report claims that America's founding fathers are hardly featured and introduced chiefly through their connection to slavery. At the National Museum of American History. Alexander Yoff, FOX News.

[A]

The governor of Missouri has declared a state of emergency after days of heavy rain resulted in flash flooding. Fox Weather meteorologist Jane Menar is there.

[E]

We've got a great update coming out of southeastern Missouri today. 351 rescues 200 of those summer campers, children, a camp that definitely is a place where kids want to go to enjoy. But of course, Mother Nature bringing in this flooding rain. And it was just overwhelming. We had anywhere from a 3 to 19 foot water rise along the Black river in the early morning hours on Friday. Those campers all brought up into the dining hall and unfortunately, they were stuck. The roads around that camp were washed away. The water too high for emergency vehicles. And so Blackhawks and choppers had to go in there.

[A]

But there is a sad side to the story. At least one death is blamed on the flooding. Authorities say the body of Faith Gregory was found nearly two miles downstream from her home in Crawford County. The governor has declared a state of emergency. I'm Daria Aldingar. This is FOX News.

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