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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10PM ET 07/23/2026 Newscast
Date: July 24, 2026
Host: Lisa LaCasera, Fox News Team

Episode Overview

This fast-paced newscast provides updates on major U.S. and international stories, including escalating military actions between the U.S. and Iran, new developments on the Abraham Accords, DOJ litigation over state tuition for non-citizens, challenges to federal election and immigration requirements, a lawsuit against Lindt for alleged child labor, and the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Major League Soccer.

Key News Segments & Discussions

1. U.S. - Iran Tensions and Red Sea Escalation

[00:03] Military Strikes Update
- Lisa LaCasera: Summarizes U.S. Central Command’s announcement that day 13 of military strikes in Iran have concluded.
  - Targets included: Military command centers, drone storage, communications networks, coastal surveillance, and maritime capabilities.
  - Warning: U.S. gave a new warning to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
[00:23] Proxy Threats and U.S. Warning
- Kevin Cork: “US Warning that the IRGC led government will suffer the consequences for its actions and those perpetrated by its proxies like the Houthis over in the Red Sea.”

2. Yemen Houthi Attack & Middle East Diplomacy

[00:32] Saudi Tanker Targeting
- Kevin Cork: Reports Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea.
President Trump’s New Condition for Saudi Nuclear Program
- Trump adds a requirement to the new agreement with Saudi Arabia: nuclear cooperation now tied to the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel via the Abraham Accords.
  - Accords summary: “The accords expanded the number of Arab and Muslim majority nations with diplomatic ties with Israel.”
  - Notable moment: Quick shift in U.S. diplomatic strategy with direct Trump involvement.

3. DOJ Sues Colorado Over Tuition Policy for Non-Citizens

[01:03] DOJ Lawsuit Details
- Unidentified DOJ Spokesperson:
  - DOJ challenges Colorado’s laws granting in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships to residents regardless of immigration status.
  - Claim: Laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens not eligible for the same rates.
  - Policy implication: DOJ alleges such laws “create incentives for illegal immigration.”
  - “This is its 14th lawsuit challenging in-state tuition available to non US citizens after bringing against states including California, Maryland and New Jersey.” (01:24)
[01:39] Colorado Governor Response
- Lisa LaCasera, citing Governor Jared Polis:
  - Polis calls the federal government’s effort to control in-state tuition “absurd.”
  - Emphasizes Colorado’s focus on expanding access to education.

4. States Challenge Election and Immigration Enforcement Requirements

[03:01] States vs. Trump Administration over Federal Requirements
- Lisa LaCasera: “More than two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election rules in order to get federal funding.”
[03:08] Lawsuit Details
- Jill NATO:
  - States object to requirements that force them to aid DHS with immigration enforcement and change election systems (e.g., verifying citizenship of registered voters) to receive FEMA funding.
  - Historical context: Courts have generally sided with states on similar issues, especially regarding federal conditions on funding.
  - “No comment from the administration yet.” (03:41)

5. Lindt Chocolate Lawsuit for Alleged Child Labor

[03:47] Lawsuit Overview
- Lisa LaCasera:
  - Lindt sued in the U.S. over alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
  - Allegation: Lindt “falsely assures consumers it’s trying to eliminate child labor from its supply chain.”
  - Lindt’s response: Denies allegations; “condemns all forms of child labor.”

6. Major League Soccer’s Post-World Cup Surge

[04:12] Boost from 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Kevin Cork:
  - Multiple MLS teams seeing “strong ticket sales, thanks in large part to the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”
  - Campaign: MLS launches “Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here” ad campaign.
  - Philadelphia Union: “Single game tickets increased by more than 200% after the world cup began.”
  - Noted contrast: TV ratings haven’t grown as quickly as ticket sales.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“US Warning that the IRGC led government will suffer the consequences for its actions and those perpetrated by its proxies like the Houthis over in the Red Sea.”
— Kevin Cork [00:23]
“The Justice Department is challenging Colorado statutes that require state colleges and universities to provide in state tuition rates, financial assistance and scholarships to those who are Colorado residents, regardless of whether they are in the U.S. illegally.”
— DOJ Spokesperson [01:05]
“In Colorado, he [Governor Polis] wrote, we are expanding access to education. America is listening to Fox News.”
— Lisa LaCasera [01:39]
“More than two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election rules in order to get federal funding.”
— Lisa LaCasera [03:01]
“A Philadelphia Union spokesperson telling Front office sports single game tickets increased by more than 200% after the world cup began. However, television ratings have not seen the same type of increase so far.”
— Kevin Cork [04:28]

Timeline of Key Segments

[00:03] — U.S. strikes on Iran and regional proxy threats
[00:32] — Houthi attack in Red Sea, Trump’s updated Saudi nuclear agreement
[01:03] — DOJ lawsuit against Colorado over non-citizen tuition
[01:39] — Colorado governor’s response
[03:01] — Over two dozen states sue administration over election/immigration rules
[03:47] — Lindt child labor lawsuit
[04:12] — MLS World Cup afterglow and ticket sale boost

Closing

This episode delivers a concise yet detailed rundown of headlines shaping U.S. policy, global security, consumer issues, and the sports landscape as of July 2026.

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[00:03]
Lisa LaCasera
Strikes concluded. I'm Lisa LaCasera, Fox News. U.S. central Command says day 13 of its latest campaign against targets in Iran is over, saying they targeted military command centers, drone storage facilities, communication networks, coast surveillance sites and maritime capabilities with a new warning for Iran's Revolutionary Guard, the
[00:23]
Kevin Cork
US Warning that the IRGC led government will suffer the consequences for its actions and those perpetrated by its proxies like the Houthis over in the Red Sea.
[00:32]
Lisa LaCasera
Elsewhere, Fox says Kevin Cork Yemen's Houthi rebels have entered the fighting targeting a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea. President Trump has appeared to add a condition to the newly signed agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program, posting on through social that it now requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. The accords expanded the number of Arab and Muslim majority nations with diplomatic ties with Israel. The Trump administration suing Colorado for providing in state tuition to non US Citizens
[01:04]
Unidentified DOJ Spokesperson
the Justice Department is challenging Colorado statutes that require state colleges and universities to provide in state tuition rates, financial assistance and scholarships to those who are Colorado residents, regardless of whether they are in the U.S. illegally. The DOJ alleges the laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships and create incentives for illegal immigration. The department says this is its 14th lawsuit challenging in state tuition available to non US citizens after bringing against states including California, Maryland and New Jersey.
[01:40]
Lisa LaCasera
Fox's Kristin Goodwin. Colorado Governor Jared Polis in a statement said the federal government seizing control of determining in state tuition across the country is absurd. In Colorado, he wrote, we are expanding access to education. America is listening to Fox News.
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[03:02]
Lisa LaCasera
than two dozen states are suing the Trump administration for requiring them to comply with election rules in order to get
[03:09]
Jill NATO
the lawsuit is challenging FEMA and homeland security policies, saying the administration is requiring states to help DHS with immigration enforcement and change election systems like verifying the citizenship of every registered voter. If the states don't comply, they could see some cuts to federal funding in similar cases. Since the start of the president's second term, the courts have been frequently siding with states of A ruling last year barred the administration from putting conditions on other FEMA funding. No comment from the administration yet. In Washington, Jill NATO, Fox News Swiss
[03:48]
Lisa LaCasera
chocolate maker Lindt is being sued in the US over allegations it uses child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The suit claims the company falsely assures consumers it's trying to eliminate child labor from its supply chain and is committed to children's rights and human rights. In a statement, Lindt said it condemns all forms of child labor and denies the allegations. Major League Soccer is hoping to cash in on World cup fever.
[04:12]
Kevin Cork
Multiple MLS teams are reporting strong ticket sales, thanks in large part to the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Seeking to capitalize on the increased fan attention in the sport, the MLS launching the thanks World Will Take It From Here ad campaign. During the tournament, several teams have reported higher ticket sales. A Philadelphia Union spokesperson telling Front office sports single game tickets increased by more than 200% after the world cup began. However, television ratings have not seen the same type of increase so far.
[04:49]
Lisa LaCasera
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