10PM ET 07/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET, July 18, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers focused coverage of breaking international and domestic news from July 18, 2026. The main thread is the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran after a deadly missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, with follow-up U.S. airstrikes. Other major stories include ongoing wildfire tensions between the U.S. and Canada, the arrest of controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, Senator Bernie Sanders' campaign activities in Michigan, and a violent incident in New York City's subway.

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Key Segment Breakdown

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1. Escalation Between U.S. and Iran

00:03 – 01:56

• Worldwide U.S. Alert:
  The State Department issues a global caution, urging Americans—especially in the Middle East—to be vigilant after Iranian missile attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan killed two American service members, injured four, and left one missing.

  • Quote (Carmen Roberts, 00:03):
    "The State Department sounds a worldwide alarm for Americans after Iran's deadly escalation of the war."
  • Iran’s Attack Details (Lucas Tomlinson, 00:39):
    “Iran fired multiple intermediate range ballistic missiles that made it through U.S. air Defense Systems, hit a base in Jordan with dozens of U.S. Air Force personnel at the base.”

• U.S. Military Response:

  • U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets. CENTCOM calls the action a swift punishment for the attack.

• Iran’s Threat:

  • Iran’s supreme leader warns the U.S. of “unforgettable essence” if attacks continue.
  • Quote (Carmen Roberts, 01:10):
    "Iran's supreme leader today warned of unforgettable essence if the U.S. keeps attacking."

• President Trump’s Response (Alex Hogan, 01:21):

  • Reporting from Trump's Bedminster Golf Club:
    Quote (President Trump, 01:21):
    “It is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country.”
  • Four service members are hospitalized, one remains missing.

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2. U.S.-Canada Wildfire Dispute

02:28 – 02:51

• President Trump vs. Canada:
  • Trump criticizes Canada for unmanaged wildfires leading to severe smoke in the northern U.S., even threatening tariffs.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford rebuffs U.S. blame, pointing out Canada previously aided California fires. Quote (Doug Ford, 02:37):
    "They have a very short, short memory. We had the water bombers... going over to California. It was last year."
  • As of the episode, 955 wildfires burn out of control in Canada.

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3. Noteworthy Domestic Headlines

02:51 – 04:24

• Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested (02:51):

  • The controversial social media figures are taken into custody in Miami, facing extradition to Britain for charges including rape and human trafficking.

• Senator Bernie Sanders Campaigns in Michigan:

  • Sanders supports Abdul El Said, framing the primary battle as a contest against “the billionaire class.” Quote (Bernie Sanders, 03:40):
    “This is an election between Abdul and the billionaire class.”
  • El Said aims to outmaneuver incumbent Congresswoman Haley Stevens for the Democratic nomination. Sanders is optimistic about further progressive successes.

• NYC Subway Assault (03:47):

  • A 70-year-old woman is shoved onto subway tracks in Midtown Manhattan, then rescued by bystanders. The alleged attacker is apprehended soon after.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lucas Tomlinson on U.S.-Iran tensions (00:39):
  “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unseen escalation.”

• President Trump’s somber statement (Alex Hogan quoting, 01:21):
  “It is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country.”

• Doug Ford laments U.S. criticisms (02:37):
  “We had the water bombers... going over to California. It was last year.”

• Bernie Sanders pitching the primary as a class struggle (03:40):
  “This is an election between Abdul and the billionaire class.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• U.S.-Iran Attack & Response: 00:03 – 01:56
• Wildfire/Canada-U.S. Tensions: 02:28 – 02:51
• Andrew & Tristan Tate Arrest: 02:51
• Bernie Sanders Campaigning: 03:40
• NYC Subway Incident: 03:47

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Tone & Style

• The tone is urgent, direct, and fact-focused, with both grave and combative moments—especially around international conflicts and U.S.-Canada relations.
• Quotes reflect the matter-of-fact style typical of breaking news, with occasional pointed commentary from featured political figures.

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This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the episode’s news coverage and memorable statements, ensuring listeners stay informed even if they miss the live update.

Transcript

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This is a FOX News alert. I'm Carmen Roberts. The State Department sounds a worldwide alarm for Americans after Iran's deadly escalation of the war. The warning comes after Iran launched attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan yesterday, killing two U.S. service members, injuring four and causing one to go missing. U.S. is warning Americans worldwide, especially those in the Middle east, to exercise increased caution. Well, this evening the US Military launched a fresh round of airstrikes on Iran to, as CENTCOM says, swiftly punish the country's Revolutionary Guard for those deadly attacks in Jordan. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson has more from Tel Aviv.

[B]

The State Department has just issued a brand new worldwide caution urging Americans to think twice about any travel to the Middle East. Due to heightened tensions in the Middle east, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unseen escalation. And that's exactly what we saw in neighboring Georgia, Jordan when Iran fired multiple intermediate range ballistic missiles that made it through U.S. air Defense Systems hit a base in Jordan with dozens of U.S. air Force personnel at the base.

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And Iran's supreme leader today warned of unforgettable essence if the U.S. keeps attacking. And President Trump is responding to the service members deaths. Fox's Alex Hogan is in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

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President Trump is here in New Jersey this weekend at his Bedminster Golf Club. And following the news is breaking news of these two U.S. service members who have been killed in action in Jordan. News Nation now reporting that President Trump has responded to them, giving them this statement, quote, it is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country. U.S. central Command also says that one other service member is missing in action and that four other service members were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals after that Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday.

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Ontario's Premier Doug Ford is pushing back after President Trump blasted Canada for letting wildfires get out of control and inundate the northern US with smoke.

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I find it a shame the administration in the U.S. and Congress, people writing these letters and blaming us and so on so forth. They have a very short, short memory. We had the water bombers Everyone ready? Going over to California. It was last year.

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And the US Continues to feel the effects of those wildfires from Canada, with smoke lingering across the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes, Northeast and parts of New England. Canada says as of today it's battling about 955 active wildfires, most of them burning out of control. President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada to pay for the damages caused by the smoke here in the US In Miami, federal agents arrest influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate. The brothers are proponents of hyper masculinity and have been wanted in Britain on rape and human trafficking charges. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders rallies with Senate candidate Abdul El Said in Michigan, one of the several progressive Democratic candidates that Sanders has endorsed ahead of the November midterms. And Sanders is questioning why El said's opponents insist on outspending him.

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This is an election between Abdul and the billionaire class

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and Senator Sanders is banking on progressive wins in other cities, including New York and Seattle. El Said is looking to snag the Democratic nomin from Congresswoman Haley Stevens in New York City. Someone shoved a 70 year old woman onto the subway tracks in midtown this morning where good Samaritans rushed to her rescue. The NYPD says the unidentified strap hanger was on the platform before noon when someone walked up behind her and tossed her onto the tracks where she fell and cut her head. Suspect took off, but police were able to capture that person. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News.

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