10PM ET 08/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 10PM ET Newscast

Date: August 2, 2026
Host: Daria Albinger, FOX News Team

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Overview

This newscast delivers concise coverage of major national and international stories of August 1, 2026. The episode highlights breaking news on a mass shooting in Idaho, rising US-Iran tensions, political maneuvers involving President Trump and Senate Republicans, the aftermath of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral and the Senate succession race, heated Democratic primaries in Michigan, and the passing of actor Vincent Pastore.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Mass Shooting at Twin Falls, Idaho ([00:03])

• Incident: Multiple fatalities and injuries occurred during a shooting at a busy In-N-Out Burger located in a Twin Falls shopping center.
• Status: The shooter is among the deceased.
• Quote: “A fast food restaurant appears to be the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. It happened at a busy shopping center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police say that multiple people are dead, several are injured at the In-N-Out Burger. They confirm that the shooter is among the dead.” — Daria Albinger [00:03]
• Tone: Grave and urgent, reflecting the seriousness of the event.

2. Escalating Middle East Tensions — US & Iran ([00:27])

• Situation: Iran launched drone attacks on Kuwait, inflicting casualties, and attempted strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to one.
• US Response: President Trump warns of possible US attacks on Iran over the coming weekend due to frustrations with Iranian leadership and failed negotiations.
• Market Impact: Attacks have caused a temporary spike in oil prices.
• Quote: “President Trump has warned about a major series of attacks against Iran that could be coming. He also expressed frustration in negotiations with Iran, saying the leadership often says one thing and then ends up doing another.” — Steve Harrigan [00:27]
• Tone: Analytical, focusing on international security and volatility.

3. Washington Power Struggle Over ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Funds ([01:04])

• Context: Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn oppose Todd Blanche’s appointment as Attorney General due to his order creating anti-weaponization funds—intended to aid allies facing what the president calls unfair legal treatment.
• Controversy: DOJ rescinded the order, but President Trump is pressing for the fund’s revival, warning he’ll restore it if Blanche is not confirmed.
• Highlight: Social media and political rhetoric intensify the debate.
• Quote: “Tillis posted on X: President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks in Washington.” — Jill Nado reporting [01:51]
• Tone: Politically charged, spotlighting intra-party disputes and executive-legislative friction.

4. South Carolina Senate Race After Lindsey Graham’s Passing ([02:53])

• Update: With Senator Graham laid to rest, the race for his seat accelerates. A special Republican primary is set for August 11.
• Candidates: Businessman Mark Lynch, former Governor Mark Sanford, former Congressman Ralph Norman, and Darlene Graham (appointed interim Senator and Lindsey Graham’s sister).
• Memorable Moment: Mark Lynch’s faith-centered campaign message.
• Quote: “What our campaign's about, putting God first again. That's how our country was founded and that's the only way we will make America great again is with God first again.” — Mark Lynch [03:04]
• Tone: Reflective and personal, emphasizing traditional values.

5. Michigan Senate Primary and Democratic Division ([03:13])

• Main Candidates: Congresswoman Haley Stevens versus progressive Abdul Al Said.
• Context: Intense campaigning in Detroit, highlighting Stevens’ accusations of anti-Semitic rhetoric and Al Said’s criticism of US aid to Israel.
• Allies: Al Said is backed by national and Detroit-area progressives including Senator Bernie Sanders, Hassan Piker, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar.
• Polls: Stevens leads significantly against both Al Said and likely GOP nominee Mike Rogers.
• Quote: “This is just days after Stevens accused her opponents of blaming all of his problems on Jewish Americans. Stevens was responding to Al Said, calling her the least capable candidate in the country and suggesting she wants American government money in foreign government, an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel.” — Rich Edson [03:33]
• Tone: Tense and combative, reflecting sharp divides within the Democratic party.

6. Obituary: Actor Vincent Pastore ([04:11])

• News: Vincent Pastore (known for “The Sopranos” and other mobster roles) died at 80, found at home after concerns from neighbors.
• Career Highlights: Roles in “The Sopranos,” “Goodfellas,” “Carlito’s Way,” and Broadway’s “Chicago.”
• Quote: “Pasteur had made a career of playing mobsters with roles in movies like Goodfellas and Carlito's Way. But he also had a very long career on Broadway. And one of the more famous roles that he played was amos Hart, Roxie Hart's husband in Chicago, Vincent Pastore was 80 years old.” — Daria Albinger [04:11]
• Tone: Respectful and commemorative.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On U.S.-Iran Tensions:
  “The leadership often says one thing and then ends up doing another. It's clear that tensions in the region are rising in anticipation of potential heavy strikes ahead.” — Steve Harrigan [00:27]

• On Anti-Weaponization Fund Controversy:
  “President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks in Washington.” — Senator Thom Tillis on X [01:51]

• On South Carolina Senate Race:
  “What our campaign's about, putting God first again.” — Mark Lynch [03:04]

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Important Timestamps

• [00:03] Mass shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho
• [00:27] US-Iran tensions, attacks in Kuwait/Strait of Hormuz
• [01:04] Political battle over anti-weaponization funds
• [02:53] South Carolina Senate succession race post-Graham
• [03:13] Michigan Democratic Senate primary divides
• [04:11] Passing of Vincent Pastore

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This episode offers a succinct yet impactful overview of current national and international news, political maneuvering, and the loss of a notable figure in American entertainment—delivered in the fast-paced, direct style of FOX News.

Transcript

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A deadly shooting in Idaho. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. A fast food restaurant appears to be the scene of the nation's latest mass shooting. It happened at a busy shopping center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police say that multiple people are dead, several are injured at the In N Out Burger. They confirm that the shooter is among the dead. President Trump warns that the US could attack Iran again this weekend.

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Kuwait reporting attacks from Iran, drone attacks from the early morning hours, casualties reported. Also confirmation now that Iran did try and attack two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to one of them, nearly missing the other, but perhaps causing a short spike in oil prices. In the meantime, President Trump has warned about a major series of attacks against Iran that could be coming. He also expressed frustration in negotiations with Iran, saying the leadership often says one thing and then ends up doing another. It's clear that tensions in the region are rising in anticipation of potential heavy strikes ahead.

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That's fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. The president is not ready to give up on his anti weaponization funds.

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Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn are protesting the nomination of Todd Blanche to be ag. It was Acting Attorney General Blanche who gave the order to create the anti Weaponization fund to to go to allies who the president says have been treated badly by the legal system. But the DOJ said that order was rescinded. Tillis and Cornyn want to make sure that fund isn't brought back to life. But President Trump said on Truth Social that's what he'll do if Blanche isn't confirmed by the Senate. Tillis posted on X President Trump clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks in Washington.

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now that the late Senator Lindsey Graham has been laid to rest the attention turns to the race for his Senate seat, starting with a special Republican primary on Aug. 11. Businessman Mark lynch is among the candidates.

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What our campaign's about, putting God first again. That's how our country was founded and that's the only way we will make America great again is with God first again.

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Also running, former Governor Mark Sanford, former Congressman Ralph Norman and Graham's sister Darlene. She was recently appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve the remainder of her brother's Sen. Early voting is underway for Michigan's Senate race. Democrats are picking a nominee to run against Republican Mike Rogers. Fox's Rich Edson's in Dearborn, Congresswoman Haley

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Stevens and the progressive Abdul Al said are campaigning largely here in the Detroit area. This is just days after Stevens accused her opponents of blaming all of his problems on Jewish Americans. Stevens was responding to Al said, calling her the least capable candidate in the country and suggesting she wants American government money in foreign government, an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel. Al Said has also been campaigning with national and local progressives like Senator Bernie Sanders, left wing commenter Hassan Piker and Congressman Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar. He is defending his campaign against accusations in a recent poll showing him down double digits to the presumptive Republican nominee, former Congressman Mike Rogers.

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The primary will be held this Tuesday. You may know him best as Salvatore bon pensiero on HBO's the Sopranos. Actor Vincent Pastor has died. Authorities are looking into his death. They say that Pasteur was found today at his home in the Bronx after neighbors requested a wellness check they hadn't heard from in in a while. Pasteur had made a career of playing mobsters with roles in movies like Goodfellows and Carlito's Way. But he also had a very long career on Broadway. And one of the more famous roles that he played was amos Hart, Roxie Hart's husband in Chicago, Vincent Pastor was 80 years old. I'm Daria Albinger. This is Fox News.

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