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Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 03/11/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera, Fox News
Date: March 12, 2026
Duration: ~4:30
Main Theme: Fast-paced coverage of critical news including US-Iran conflict, domestic terrorist threats, extreme weather, government investigations, economic updates, and tech acquisition.

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a rapid-fire summary of late-breaking developments in US foreign policy, national security, severe weather, government inquiries, the economy, and technology. Major focus is placed on President Trump’s remarks about ongoing military actions in Iran, reported threats on US soil, tornado aftermath in the Midwest, scrutiny over Department of Education restructuring, latest inflation numbers, and Meta’s move into social AI platforms.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Conflict and Domestic Security (00:02–01:24)

Military Strikes in Iran: President Trump addresses the press, claiming near-complete success of US military action against Iran, now in its 11th day.
- Quote:
  
  "Most people say it's already been won. It's just a question of when, when do we stop? We don't want to let it regrow."
  — President Trump (00:12)
Future Stability in Iran: Emphasizes desire for stable governance in Iran post-conflict.
- Quote:
  
  "Ideally would like to see somebody in there that knows what they're doing. In other words, they could build a country."
  — President Trump (00:17)
Drone Attack Report in California:
- Despite media reports, LAPD states they are unaware of any credible drone threats and have not altered their security posture (Matt Finnis, Los Angeles).
  - Quote:
    
    "There has not been any change in the department's posture in relation to any possible drone threat."
    — LAPD source via Matt Finnis (00:38)
- FBI declines comment at this stage.
UN Security Council Reaction:
- The Council chastises Iran for strikes on Gulf neighbors; US Ambassador Mike Waltz says international condemnation is clear.
  - Quote:
    
    "They are publicly on the world stage condemning Iran and calling them out."
    — Mike Waltz (01:04)
- Iran announces intentions to seek Security Council condemnation of US and Israeli actions.

2. New York City Protest Bombing & Investigation (01:24–01:55)

Suspect Activity: Surveillance shows suspect Amir Balat buying a fuse at a fireworks shop in Pennsylvania.
Explosives at Protest: Balat and Ibrahim Kyumi allegedly threw homemade explosives at crowded protest outside New York mayor’s residence.
- Quote:
  
  "They threw the bombs into a crowded protest in New York City in front of the mayor's house."
  — Alexis McAdams (01:36)
Federal Investigation: Agents targeted a Pennsylvania storage facility, destroying more devices.

3. Tornado Outbreak in Midwest (02:31–02:45)

Fatalities & Damage: At least two dead in northwestern Indiana; significant destruction in Kankakee, Illinois after a tornado outbreak.

4. Education Department Scrutiny (02:45–03:25)

GAO Investigation: Congressional watchdog (Government Accountability Office) investigates transfer of education grants to Department of Labor, prompted by concerns from Senator Elizabeth Warren and others.
- Over 12 million students potentially affected in career and technical programs.
- Quote:
  
  "The grants serve more than 12 million career, technical and adult education students."
  — Tanya J. Powers (03:07)
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon argues for streamlining services for students.

5. US Inflation Update (03:26–04:09)

Current Figures:
- February CPI rose 0.3%; core CPI up 2.5% annually—essentially in line with predictions.
  - Quote:
    
    "The Consumer price index rose 0.3% in February... For the year ending in February, the CPI was up 2.4% and core CPI...rose 2.5%."
    — Jenny Coselda (03:28)
- Report does not reflect potential effects from Iran conflict.
- Fed expected to keep rates stable in upcoming meeting.
- Noted that inflation peaked at 9.1% in June 2022.

6. Tech Acquisition — Meta & Social AI (04:10–04:28)

Meta Acquires ‘Multiple Book’:
- Social network where AI agents simulate interaction.
- Seen as experimental step for AI development that can operate usefully on users’ behalf.
  - Quote:
    
    "Meta says it expects the experimental platform could open new ways to develop AI agents that could do useful things on a person's behalf."
    — Lisa Licera (04:13)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump on Iran:

"Most people say it's already been won. It's just a question of when, when do we stop?" (00:12)
LAPD Source on Drone Threats:

"There has not been any change in the department's posture in relation to any possible drone threat." (00:38)
UN Security Council Condemnation:

"They are publicly on the world stage condemning Iran and calling them out." — Mike Waltz (01:04)
Bombing Suspect’s Actions:

"They threw the bombs into a crowded protest in New York City in front of the mayor's house." — Alexis McAdams (01:36)
GAO Investigation Impact:

"The grants serve more than 12 million career, technical and adult education students." — Tanya J. Powers (03:07)
CPI & Inflation:

"The Consumer price index rose 0.3% in February... For the year ending in February, the CPI was up 2.4% and core CPI...rose 2.5%." — Jenny Coselda (03:28)
Meta’s AI Initiative:

"Meta says it expects the experimental platform could open new ways to develop AI agents that could do useful things on a person's behalf." — Lisa Licera (04:13)

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Content | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | President Trump on Iran strikes | | 00:24 | Drone threat rumors and LAPD/FBI response | | 00:54 | UN Security Council reaction and Iran’s response | | 01:24 | NYC protest bombing, new suspect footage | | 01:55 | Ongoing federal investigation in Pennsylvania | | 02:31 | Tornado fatalities and damages in Midwest | | 02:45 | GAO investigation into Education Department transfers | | 03:26 | US inflation and CPI update | | 04:10 | Meta acquires social AI platform |

This newscast encapsulates a tense, fast-moving night in US news, highlighting urgent geopolitical matters, domestic security incidents, unfolding disaster responses, legislative oversight, economic stability, and advances in AI technology—presented with Fox News’s trademark crisp, urgent reporting.

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[00:03]
Lisa Licera
He says Iran is being decimated. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. President Trump talking about the military action in Iran on day 11 of the strikes.
[00:12]
President Trump
Most people say it's already been won. It's just a question of when, when do we stop? We don't want to let it regrow and ideally would like to see somebody in there that knows what they're doing. In other words, they could build a country.
[00:24]
Lisa Licera
The president with the comments at Joint Base Andrews after returning from a trip to Ohio and Kentucky. The president was also asked a veteran slee cells in the US Following a report that Iran is planning a drone attack in California. Fox's Matt Finnis in Los Angeles.
[00:39]
Matt Finnis
I talked to some LAPD sources who say so far LAPD has not been made aware of any credible drone threats here in Los Angeles. One LAPD source tells Fox News that there has not been any change in the department's posture in relation to any possible drone threat.
[00:55]
Lisa Licera
The FBI has not commented on the report. This is the UN Security Council demanding Iran stop targeting its Gulf neighbors. US Ambassador Mike Waltz on fox's Hannity.
[01:05]
Matt Finnis
They are publicly on the world stage condemning Iran and calling them out.
[01:10]
Lisa Licera
Iran's ambassador has said he'll call on the Security Council to condemn the US And Israeli attacks on the Iranian regime. New video from a fireworks shop appears to show Amir Balat, one of the suspects in the attempted bombing at a protest in New York City last weekend, buying a fuse.
[01:27]
Alexis McAdams
Walks right in there in Pennsylvania, not far from where investigators say he lived. Police say the 18 year old balat Ibrahim Kyumi traveled to New York City with homemade explosive devices. They threw the bombs into a crowded protest in New York City in front of the mayor's house.
[01:43]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Alexis McAdams. The protest was at Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence. Federal agents are now focusing on a storage facility in Pennsylvania. Agents destroyed more devices found at that site earlier this week. America's listening to FOX News.
[02:03]
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[02:31]
Lisa Licera
At least two people have died in northwestern Indiana and buildings have been destroyed in Kankakee, Illinois, after tornadoes ripped through the region last night. A government watchdog investigating the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education
[02:46]
Tanya J. Powers
the Government Accountability Office is looking into the Department of Education's transfer of grant programs to the Department of Labor. The GAO is a non partisan congressional watchdog and was asked last month by Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren to investigate moves by the Trump administration that put the day to day management of education grant programs under the Labor Department. She was joined by independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic Senators Patty Murray and Tammy Baldwin. The grants serve more than 12 million career, technical and adult education students. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has previously defended the action, saying education and workforce programs needed to be streamlined to best serve students. Tanya J. Powers, Fox News There was little change
[03:27]
Lisa Licera
in the latest inflation reading.
[03:29]
Jenny Coselda
The Consumer price index rose 0.3% in February, up 2/10 excluding food and energy. For the year ending in February, the CPI was up 2.4% and core CPI for the year excluding including food and energy rose 2.5%. The annual numbers are in line with expectations and suggest inflation held steady last month. The February report does not include any impact from higher oil prices from the conflict in Iran. The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting next Tuesday and Wednesday. The CPI peaked at 9.1% in June of 2022. Jenny Coselda, Fox News Meta is acquiring
[04:10]
Lisa Licera
multiple book a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other. Meta says it expects the experimental platform could open new ways to develop AI agents that could do useful things on a person's behalf. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is Fox News.
[04:29]
Tanya J. Powers
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of
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Matt Finnis
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