11PM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, March 1, 2026

Main Theme: This episode covers significant developments following U.S. military strikes against Iran, the death of Iranian leaders, the ongoing fallout across the Middle East, and domestic security concerns after multiple mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. The newscast highlights official statements, political debate, and guidance for Americans abroad in a turbulent and fast-moving global situation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump Defends Strikes on Iran

• President’s Justification: President Trump issued a video statement saying the strikes were necessary "to end an evil regime."
• Tribute: The president paid tribute to the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
  • Quote: “The president says he had a right to strike...strikes against Iran needed to happen to end an evil regime. The president also paid tribute to the three US Service members who died in the operation.” (Jim Osman, 00:02)

2. Deaths of U.S. Service Members and Grief Across the Nation

• Official Statement: CENTCOM confirmed three U.S. military personnel were killed in action.
  • Quote: “As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.” (CENTCOM Spokesperson, 00:21)

3. Reactions in Iran and International Implications

• Celebrations in Iran: There were public celebrations in Iran after the killing of the country's supreme leader.
  • Quote: “There have been celebrations in Iran after the killing of the nation's supreme leader.” (Jim Osman, 00:37)
• Iranian Diaspora Response: Celebrations also noted among Iranian immigrant communities in the U.S.

4. Debate in Washington Over U.S. Involvement

• Ongoing Congressional Debate: Bipartisan debate intensifies over whether change in Iran can be achieved without escalating U.S. involvement or deploying ground troops.
  • Quote: “Senate Democrats and Republicans are debating whether that can be achieved without drawing the U.S. into a deeper conflict with ground troops.” (Jonathan Cerry, 00:41)

5. Briefings and Congressional Oversight

• High-Level Briefings Announced: Key Trump administration officials (Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, Director Ratcliffe, Chairman Cain) are set to brief Congress.
  • Quote: “Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, Director Ratcliffe and Chairman Cain will brief the full membership of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, March 3.” (Dylan Johnson, 01:15)
• Ongoing Updates for Lawmakers: Bipartisan staff briefed for over 90 minutes on the military action, highlighting the administration's efforts to keep Congress informed.

6. War Powers Act Context

• Legal Framework: Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the president is required to notify Congress within 48 hours after deploying troops. (Jim Osman, 01:45)

7. U.S. State Department Warnings for Americans Abroad

• Worldwide Caution Urged: The U.S. State Department advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution after recent events.
  • Quote: “The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of US Citizens overseas. We strongly encourage US Citizens to have their own departure plans in place and not rely on a US Government assisted departure.” (Senior State Department official via Gillian Turner, 02:42)
• Embassy Status: Most U.S. embassies in the Middle East remain under shelter-in-place orders amid escalating tensions and protests.
  • Quote: “American embassies are fast becoming targets for foreign, anti American and anti Israeli protests.” (Gillian Turner, 03:13)

8. Political Fallout at Home

• Criticism from Democrats: Some Democratic lawmakers blame the Trump administration for endangering Americans abroad by escalating the conflict. (Jim Osman, 03:25)

9. Domestic Security Incidents

• Austin, Texas Shooting: Three killed, 14 wounded in a bar shooting, being investigated as possible terrorism. The suspect used both a pistol and a rifle, attacking patrons from his SUV and on foot. (Jim Osman, 03:28)
• Cincinnati, Ohio Shooting: Nine people injured during a birthday event at a music venue. No details on a suspect; one person remains in critical condition. (Jim Osman, 03:55)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President’s Rationale for Strikes:
  • “Strikes against Iran needed to happen to end an evil regime.”
    — Jim Osman quoting President Trump [00:02]
• National Grief:
  • “As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”
    — CENTCOM Spokesperson [00:21]
• Implications for Stability & Safety:
  • “We strongly encourage US Citizens to have their own departure plans in place and not rely on a US Government assisted departure.”
    — State Department official via Gillian Turner [02:42]
• Concerns Over Escalating Conflict:
  • “Senate Democrats and Republicans are debating whether that can be achieved without drawing the U.S. into a deeper conflict with ground troops.”
    — Jonathan Cerry [00:41]

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Timestamps of Key Segments

• 00:02 – 00:21: President Trump’s statement and tribute to fallen service members
• 00:21 – 00:37: CENTCOM and public mourning
• 00:37 – 01:06: Celebrations in Iran; debate in Congress over U.S. involvement
• 01:06 – 01:45: Briefings for Congress; War Powers Act context
• 02:32 – 03:25: State Department warnings; embassy statuses; political fallout
• 03:25 – 03:55: Austin and Cincinnati mass shootings
• 04:28: Wrap-up and reminder of continuing coverage

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Tone and Language

The reporting style remains factual, urgent, and authoritative. Correspondents deliver official statements, highlight immediate security consequences, and relay the seriousness of both international and domestic developments.

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For more coverage:
Listeners are encouraged to “keep up to date with the very latest in Iran” by following Fox News’ hourly updates and their in-depth Rundown podcast. (Jonathan Cerry, 04:28)

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Transcript

[Jim Osman]

The president says he had a right to strike. Fox News. I'm Jim Osman. Here's what's happening. President Trump issued a video statement saying strikes against Iran needed to happen to end an evil regime. The president also paid tribute to the three US Service members who died in the operation.

[CENTCOM Spokesperson]

Centcom shared the news that three US Military service members have been killed in action. As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

[Jim Osman]

There have been celebrations in Iran after the killing of the nation's supreme leader.

[Jonathan Cerry]

The deaths of key Iranian leaders have drawn celebrations in that country and in Iranian immigrant communities here in the US President Trump is calling on the Iranian people to reclaim control of their country. But Senate Democrats and Republicans are debating whether that can be achieved without drawing the U.S. into a deeper conflict with ground troops.

[Jim Osman]

Fox's Jonathan Cerry reporting. Meanwhile, key members of the Trump administration are preparing to brief Congress. Fox's Trey Yingst has more from Tel Aviv.

[Dylan Johnson]

White House spokesman Dylan Johnson releasing this statement saying Secretary Rubio, Secretary Hegseth, Director Ratcliffe and Chairman Cain will briefly the full membership of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, March 3. Johnson goes on to say today the Department of War briefed bipartisan staffs of several national security committees in both chambers for over 90 minutes on the military action in Iran. Clearly the Trump administration looking to keep lawmakers up to speed as this ongoing conflict develops in the Middle East.

[Jim Osman]

The War powers Act of 1973 allows the President 48 hours after deploying troops to notify Congress. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Jim Osman]

The U.S. state Department is warning Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution after the President's action in the Middle East. Fox's Gillian Turner reports.

[Gillian Turner]

Most U.S. embassies across the Middle east remain under shelter in place orders and that is for good reason. There are several hundred thousand Americans on the ground in the region. A senior official gives us this statement exclusively. The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of US Citizens overseas. We strongly encourage US Citizens to have their own departure plans in place and not rely on a US Government assisted departure. Department of State and interagency partners always examine contingencies based on the security situation. We have no announcement about assisted departure of private US Citizens and at this time, well, American embassies are fast becoming targets for foreign, anti American and anti Israeli protests.

[Jim Osman]

This comes as some Democratic lawmakers blame the Trump administration for putting Americans in harm's way. A shooting at a Texas bar has left three dead and 14 wounded. It's being investigated as possible terrorism. It happened in Austin. The suspect drove past the bar several times before stopping and shooting a pistol out the window of his SUV of people on a patio in front of the bar. The gunman then got out of the car with a rifle and fired at other people walking down the street. Nine people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at the Riverfront live music venue in Cincinnati's East End. Police say the gunfire erupted during a birthday celebration. All nine victims were taken to local hospitals. Most suffered non life threatening injuries. One person remains in critical condition. Police have not yet released any information on a suspect. I'm Jim Osman and this is FOX News.

[Jonathan Cerry]

Keep up to date with the very latest in Iran. Follow and listen to the FOX News hourly update podcast and dive deep with the FOX News Rundown podcast. Get them [e-mail] or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.