10PM ET 07/20/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET Newscast (July 20, 2026)

Main Theme:
This late evening Fox News newscast, hosted by Lisa LaCasera, delivers rapid-fire updates on U.S.-Iran military operations, domestic security events, evolving political developments, shifts in global alliances, and breaking business and legal news.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. Military Strikes and Tensions with Iran

[00:03 – 00:27]
- Lisa LaCasera reports that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has concluded a new round of military strikes against Iran.
- U.S. targeted Iranian command centers and missile/drone launch sites.
- Despite the attacks, Iran continues retaliatory strikes against U.S. regional partners, specifically Kuwait and Bahrain, exhibiting a “defiant” stance.
  - “Iran at the same time continues to attack US Partners in the region, launching strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain while continuing to project defiance.” — [00:14]
[00:27] Steve Harrigan reports from Tel Aviv:
- Strikes are in response to the weekend killing of three American service members by Iran in Jordan.
- U.S. State Department issues warnings urging Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

2. Manhattan Federal Building Attack

[00:27 – 01:25]
- Incident in Manhattan: Andrew Arabaca, an ex-U.S. Army Patriot missile system mechanic, set off fireworks, started a fire, and used an airsoft gun at a federal building.
  - Injured three before subdued by a security guard.
  - FBI’s James Barnacle attributes Arabaca's actions to anti-government sentiment, with Arabaca stating he “didn't care if he killed people.”
    - Notable Quote:
      “During his interview with law enforcement, Arabaka made anti government statements and said he didn't care if he killed people.” — [01:13]

3. South Carolina Senate Special Election

[01:25 – 01:35]
- Darlene Graham announces candidacy for Republican primary to fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s U.S. Senate seat.
- Soundbite from Darlene Graham:
  
  “I will do it. I will take on the challenge. You know, Lindsey was always there for me and I feel like now I need to step up and be there for him.” — [01:25]
- She was recently appointed to the interim role by SC Governor McMaster.

4. Russia–North Korea Diplomatic Engagement

[01:35 – 02:00]
- Russian President Putin meets with North Korea’s Foreign Minister, expressing gratitude for support in the Ukraine conflict.
- Speculation rises over possible visit to Russia by Kim Jong Un.

5. FDA Reversal on Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak

[02:59 – 03:45]
- The FDA recants previous claims that Taylor Farms supplied lettuce contaminated with cyclospora to Taco Bell.
  - Subsequent testing showed a “false positive.”
  - Taylor Farms had proactively pulled produce as a precaution; the FDA apologized.
  - Notable Quote:
    
    “Taylor Farms, which had voluntarily pulled all its iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico, saying the FDA had apologized to them about the false positive positive and said they made a mistake.” — [03:31]

6. Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Temporarily Blocked

[03:45 – 04:12]
- Federal judge halts $81 billion entertainment merger for two weeks at request of 12 states, led by California, citing antitrust and consumer choice concerns.

7. U.S. Crackdown on World Cup Piracy

[04:12 – 04:44]
- The Justice Department announces seizure of over 1,000 websites illegally streaming World Cup soccer matches (Operation Offsides).
  - 1,970 illegal streamers blocked globally, with the highest numbers in Colombia and several other Latin American nations.
  - Collaborative effort with FIFA, media companies, and international law enforcement.

8. Market Update

[04:44 – 04:59]
- Dow Jones down 307 points
- NASDAQ up 12
- S&P down 14

Notable Quotes & Moments

"Iran at the same time continues to attack US Partners in the region, launching strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain while continuing to project defiance."
Lisa LaCasera – [00:14]
"I will do it. I will take on the challenge. You know, Lindsey was always there for me and I feel like now I need to step up and be there for him."
Darlene Graham – [01:25]
"During his interview with law enforcement, Arabaka made anti government statements and said he didn't care if he killed people."
James Barnacle (FBI) – [01:13]
"Taylor Farms ... saying the FDA had apologized to them about the false positive and said they made a mistake."
Lillian Wu, Fox News – [03:31]

Timestamps for Key Segments

U.S.–Iran Tensions & Middle East Strike Updates: [00:03 – 00:27]
Manhattan Federal Building Attack: [00:27 – 01:25]
Darlene Graham Senate Candidacy Announcement: [01:25 – 01:35]
Putin–North Korea Meeting: [01:35 – 02:00]
FDA Cyclospora Outbreak Reversal: [02:59 – 03:45]
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Halted: [03:45 – 04:12]
World Cup Piracy Crackdown: [04:12 – 04:44]
Market Close Update: [04:44 – 04:59]

Summary

This Fox News newscast spotlights escalating U.S.–Iranian hostilities and their worldwide ramifications, a security scare in Manhattan, shifting political tides in South Carolina, and the realignment of major corporations. It also covers diplomatic outreach between Russia and North Korea, a food contamination scare and subsequent reversal, international anti-piracy operations during the World Cup, and brief financial market insights.

The reporting is brisk, focused on breaking news, and colored by the direct, urgent tone characteristic of Fox’s hard news updates.

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Tonight's mission concluded. I'm Lisa LaCasera, Fox News. U.S. central Command says the latest round of strikes against Iran are over.
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CENTCOM says the US Hit Iranian military command centers and launching sites for Iranian missiles and drones. Iran at the same time continues to attack US Partners in the region, launching strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain while continuing to project defiance.
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Fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. This coming after three American service members were killed in an Iran an attack in Jordan over the weekend. The State Department warning Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution due to the heightened tensions in the Middle East. A man carrying an anti ice sign set off fireworks, lit a fire and fired an airsoft gun at a federal building in Manhattan this morning. FBI Special Agent in Charge James Barnacle says 43 year old Andrew Arabaca injured three people before he was tackled by a security guard. Arabaka is a former United States army soldier. He was enlisted for approximately four years, sir. From 2001 to 2005 he was a repairman or mechanic on Patriot missile systems. Barnacle says during his interview with law enforcement, Arabaka made anti government statements and said he didn't care if he killed people. Senator Darlene Graham says she will run in the special Republican primary next month to fill the seat vacated by her late brother Lindsey Graham.
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I will do it. I will take on the challenge. You know, Lindsey was always there for me and I feel like now I need to step up and be there for him.
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On fox's sanity. Darlene Graham was appointed to fill the remainder of her brother's term by Governor McMaster. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's foreign minister thanking the north for supporting his war against Ukraine. The foreign minister visited Russia fueling speculation of a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. America's listening to FOX News.
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January 2025 the FDA walks back a claim after naming a supplier in the cyclospora outbreak, a reversal from the food
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and just days after the agency claimed Taylor Farms supplied Taco Bell with the lettuce, which sickened hundreds of Americans. The FDA double checking the lettuce sample and finding it actually did not have traces of cyclospora, the parasite that causes the gastrointestinal condition. The agency saying on its website Sunday the finding should be considered a false positive. Taylor Farms, which had voluntarily pulled all its iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico, saying the FDA had apologized to them about the false positive positive and said they made a mistake. Lillian Wu, Fox News A federal judge
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has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal to more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states led by California sued to block Paramount's pending buyout of Warner last week, claiming such a combination would extinguish competition in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers. There was an international effort to stop the illegal live streaming of World cup
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soccer MA the Justice Department says more than a thousand websites illegally streaming live World cup matches were seized through a Warrant filed in U.S. district Court in the Eastern District of Virginia, part of Operation Offsides, a partnership with agencies and jurisdictions across 54 countries. It's reported that 1970 illegal streamers were blocked during the tournament, identified with the help of soccer's governing body, FIFA, media companies and the alliance for Creativity and Entertainment Anti piracy coalition. The most 1,140 were based in Colombia, with others in Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.
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