10PM ET 07/30/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 07/30/2026 Newscast

Date: July 31, 2026
Host: Lisa Lucera, with reports from Granad Scott, Kevin Cork, Brett Baer, Tanya J. Powers, and Eben Brown

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Episode Overview

This episode provides a snapshot of major news worldwide, covering a breakthrough peace deal in Gaza, a migrant crisis on Spain’s borders, intensifying conflict in Russia and Ukraine, the spread of misinformation surrounding a Mississippi teen’s death, legal developments involving the son of an NFL coach, and developments in a longstanding terrorism-related lawsuit.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gaza Peace Deal Announced

(00:02 – 00:25)

• President Trump proclaims a “historic” agreement where Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza are to disarm as part of a deal brokered by his peace board.
• Provisions include:
  • Establishing a Palestinian government in control of Gaza
  • No safe harbor for terror groups
  • Ensured security for Israel
  • The initial step is for Hamas to lay down arms
  • Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, which will then be patrolled by an international stabilization force and Palestinian police
• Skepticism:
  • A U.S. official notes Israel remains skeptical about the enforceability and results of the deal.

Notable Quote:

“He calls it historic... the first part of the deal calls for Hamas to lay down their arms.”
— Lisa Lucera (00:02, 00:25)

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2. Spanish–Moroccan Border Crisis

(00:25 – 01:11)

• Spain mobilizes military to restore order at its border with Morocco, particularly in the enclave of Ceuta, after thousands of migrants cross over in a large surge; at least nine deaths reported.
• Statistics:
  • 2,000–3,000 crossed into Ceuta; additional attempts at another enclave, Melilla, met resistance.
• Legal Context:
  • Ceuta authorities link the influx to a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling forbidding immediate return of migrants who arrive by sea without due process, though this does not apply to land arrivals.

Notable Quote:

“Spain will send its military to restore order... after thousands of migrants crossed into the tiny territory of Ceuta. At least nine people have died in the attempt.”
— Lisa Lucera (00:25)

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3. Fighting Escalates in Russia–Ukraine

(01:11 – 01:59)

• Russia’s Volodygorod region:
  • Reports of fires at an energy facility and warehouses as battles reignite.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky (to Brett Baer):
  • Claims Russia has suffered over 1.6 million military losses since the conflict began, with approximately 700,000 killed.
• U.S. Legislative Response:
  • Congress is working towards new sanctions on Russia.

Notable Quote:

“Russia has lost more than a million men, 1,600,000 losses and about 700,000 killed.”
— Volodymyr Zelensky (paraphrased by Lisa Lucera, 01:11)

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4. Mississippi Teen’s Death & Lawsuits Against Social Media

(03:01 – 03:50)

• Update:
  • The friend of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found dead in Mississippi coastal waters, is preparing lawsuits against social media personalities for allegedly spreading false claims implicating him.
• Concerns:
  • Family maintains foul play is unlikely
  • Bart Edmiston Jr. (the friend) reports doxxing and harassment, including publication of personal and family information.
  • His family is not the first to claim threats tied to the case.

Notable Quote:

“Not only are accusations being levied against him via social media, but also his address is being published along with photos of his family's home and information on his family members.”
— Granad Scott (03:11)

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5. NFL Coach’s Son Faces Competency Evaluation

(03:50 – 04:34)

• Incident:
  • Elijah Zion Bienemi, son of ex-Washington Commanders coach Eric Bienemi, is accused of shooting his mother, Mia Bienemi, and faces felony charges.
• Legal Development:
  • Judge grants a mental competency evaluation at the request of the defense, citing significant mental health concerns.
• Status:
  • Motive remains unrevealed; Mia Bienemi is hospitalized but stable.

Notable Quote:

“The motion asking for the evaluation was filed by the Loudoun County, Virginia public defender's office, which argues that Bienemi has significant mental health issues and cannot assist in his own defense.”
— Tanya J. Powers (03:56)

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6. Palestinian Authorities Appeal $656 Million Judgment

(04:34 – 04:58)

• Summary:
  • Palestinian authorities ask the U.S. Supreme Court to pause enforcement of a $656 million judgment linked to a decades-long lawsuit over attacks on Americans in Israel.
• Legal Timeline:
  • Lower court recently reinstated the damages; the appeal follows more than 20 years of litigation.

Notable Quote:

“Palestinian authorities have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a $656 million judgment in a long running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.”
— Lisa Lucera (04:34)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• Gaza Deal Announcement:
  “He calls it historic... the first part of the deal calls for Hamas to lay down their arms.” — Lisa Lucera (00:02, 00:25)

• Spanish Border Crisis Death Toll:
  “Spain will send its military to restore order... after thousands of migrants crossed into the tiny territory of Ceuta. At least nine people have died in the attempt.” — Lisa Lucera (00:25)

• Zelensky’s Statement on Russian Casualties:
  “Russia has lost more than a million men, 1,600,000 losses and about 700,000 killed.” — Volodymyr Zelensky (paraphrased by Lisa Lucera, 01:11)

• Social Media Harassment in Mississippi Case:
  “Not only are accusations being levied against him via social media, but also his address is being published along with photos of his family's home and information on his family members.” — Granad Scott (03:11)

• NFL Coach’s Son Under Mental Evaluation:
  “Bienemi has significant mental health issues and cannot assist in his own defense.” — Tanya J. Powers (03:56)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] Gaza peace deal details
• [00:25] Migration crisis at the Spanish Moroccan border
• [01:11] Russia-Ukraine conflict update and U.S. sanctions
• [03:11] Mississippi teen’s death — lawsuits over misinformation
• [03:56] NFL coach’s son — competency evaluation
• [04:34] Palestinian Authority lawsuit appeal in Supreme Court

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This summary captures the main news and human interest stories covered in the 10PM ET Fox News Update, providing both context and analysis for listeners and readers alike.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

He calls it historic. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump says Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza will disarm as part of a deal brokered by his board of peace.

[Granad Scott]

Provisions of the plan, he said, will result in a Palestinian government in control of Gaza with no harbor for terror groups. It would also, according to the plan, ensure security for Israel.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox is Granad Scott. The president says the first part of the deal calls for Hamas to lay down their arms. Israel's withdrawal of troops in Gaza patrolled by an international stabilization force working with Palestinian police. A US Official says Israel is skeptical of the deal. Spain will send its military to restore order at its border with Morocco after thousands of migrants crossed into the tiny territory of Ceuta. At least nine people have died in the attempt.

[Granad Scott]

State television TVE in Spain reports that two to three thousand people have crossed into Ceuta, with the Interior Ministry vowing to deport. Those who do cross illegally have also been reported in a second enclave called Malia as migrants attempted to cross there. But they ran into some resistance.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Kevin Cork Ceuta authorities had previously linked the migrant surge to a Spanish Supreme Court ruling earlier this month that barred authorities from returning migrants who arrived by sea without due process. The ruling does not apply to migrants who enter by land. Spain is a main port of arrival to Europe for migrants seeking asylum from their home countries. The governor in Russia's Volodygorod region says an energy facility in warehouse warehouses are on fire as fighting flares up between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's prime minister make that president Volodymyr Zelensky tells Fox's Brett Baer. Russia has lost more than a million men, 1,600,000 losses and about 700,000 killed. This comes as Congress continues to work on a bill that would put further sanctions on Russia. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

A friend of a teenager found dead in coastal waters off Mississippi is preparing to file lawsuits against social media personalities saying they're spreading falsehoods about him.

[Granad Scott]

The investigation into the death of 18 year old Nolan Wells is yet to be completed and the teen's family has already expressed concerns over law enforcement, saying foul play was unlikely. But now an attorney representing a friend of Wells is preparing lawsuits against online creators over allegedly false claims. Bart Edmiston Jr. Says not only are accusations being levied against him via social media, but also his address is being published along with photos of his family's home and information on his family members. The Edmistons are not the first family connected to the case to claim they've been threatened. Eben Brown, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

A judge is granted a competency evaluation for an NFL coach's son who is accused in his mother's shooting.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Elijah Zion B. Enemy is facing felony charges in his mother's shooting and a judge has cleared the way for him to undergo a competency evaluation. Bienami is the 27 year old son of former Washington commander's coach Eric Bienemi and is accused of shooting Mia Bienemi several times on Sunday night at the family's home. The motion asking for the evaluation was filed by the Loudoun County, Virginia public defender's office, which argues that Bienemi has significant mental health issues and cannot assist in his own defense. Investigators have not revealed a motive in the incident. Mia Bienemi remains hospitalized but is out of the intensive care unit. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

Eric Biennami is currently an assistant coach with the Kansas City Chiefs. Palestinian authorities have asked the U.S. supreme Court to pause a $656 million judgment in a long running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel. The emergency appeal comes after a lower court reinstated the damages after a Supreme Court decision that followed more than 20 years of litigation. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

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