12AM ET 04/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 04/02/2026

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, anchored by Sue Guzman, delivers concise national news highlights as of April 2, 2026. Main topics include President Trump’s national address on Operation Epic Fury, NASA’s historic moon mission launch, FDA approval of a new weight loss pill, Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, and developments on Department of Homeland Security funding in Congress.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Operation Epic Fury Nearing Completion

[00:03 - 00:31]

• President Trump addressed the nation, promising swift closure to Operation Epic Fury.
  • He referenced his commitment to the families of the 13 American soldiers who died in the conflict.
  • Claimed the mission may wrap up in "two to three weeks."
• Notable Quote:

  "Every single one of the people, their loved ones said please, sir, please finish the job, every one of them. And we are going to finish the job and we're going to finish it very fast. We're getting very close."
  — President Trump [00:18]

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NASA Launches Artemis 2 Moon Mission

[00:31 - 01:35]

• NASA launched its first mission to the moon in over 50 years from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
• Four astronauts embarked on a 10-day Artemis 2 mission: a test ride around the moon.
  • Brandy Campbell provided live coverage and updates.
  • The launch overcame minor weather concerns and pre-countdown technical issues.
  • Launch time: 6:35pm from Launch Complex 39B.
  • Goal: Test hardware and systems for future lunar exploration.
  • Expectation: Crew will splash down off San Diego on April 10.
• Notable Quotes:

  "Roll pitch. Roger. Roll pitch."
  — Brandy Campbell, live from mission control [00:42]
  "It's official. NASA has sent four astronauts into space on a 10 day journey with the goal of taking a test ride around the moon as part of the Artemis 2 mission."
  — Brandy Campbell [00:52]

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FDA Approves New Weight Loss Pill

[01:35 - 01:58]

• U.S. health officials have approved Eli Lilly's new weight loss pill, "Fundio."
  • It will become the second daily oral medication for obesity and weight issues.
  • Shipping is set to begin on Monday.
  • Will be sold alongside Novo Nordisk’s already available "Wegovy" pill.

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Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

[02:40 - 03:27]

• President Trump attended a Supreme Court session in person as justices heard arguments on his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
  • Historic first: a sitting president attending SCOTUS oral arguments.
  • Debate centered on the 14th Amendment and its intended scope regarding citizenship.
  • Justices seemed disinclined to factor in illegal immigration and birth tourism.
• Notable Quotes:

  "Inside, for the first time ever, a sitting president attended Supreme Court arguments. President Trump quietly taking his seat and watching intently..."
  — Shannon Bream [02:51] "Justice Samuel Alito said the authors of the 14th Amendment did not consider high rates of illegal immigration."
  — Sue Guzman [03:27]

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Congressional Agreement on DHS Funding

[03:27 - 04:27]

• House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune reached a Trump-approved compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding ICE and CBP.
  • Deal closely matches a Senate-passed, Democrat-supported bill.
  • Democrats claim Republicans have relented; the deal ends what is now the longest DHS shutdown in US history.
  • President Trump urges passage by June 1st.
• Notable Quotes:

  "House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are now on the same page announcing a Trump approved plan to pass a bill that would fund all of DHS except ICE and cbp. It's similar to the bill the Senate passed with Democratic support at 2am last Friday."
  — Brandy Campbell [03:47] "Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ... writing on House Republicans caved. They've agreed to pass the Senate bill to fund DHS. Except for ICE and CBP that unanimously passed a week ago..."
  — Brandy Campbell [04:02] "This is the longest DHS shutdown in history."
  — Sue Guzman [04:27]

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Memorable Moments

• A sitting president observing Supreme Court oral arguments in person: A rare and historic event, emphasizing the significance of the birthright citizenship case. [02:51]
• NASA’s Artemis 2 launch success: The first manned lunar mission attempt in over 50 years, marking a new era in space exploration. [00:52, 01:35]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Operation Epic Fury update: [00:03 – 00:31]
• NASA Artemis 2 launch: [00:31 – 01:35]
• FDA weight loss pill approval: [01:35 – 01:58]
• Supreme Court birthright citizenship case: [02:40 – 03:27]
• DHS funding agreement in Congress: [03:27 – 04:27]

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This Fox News Hourly Update provides a rapid yet detailed overview of the key stories shaping the national agenda as of early April 2, 2026, blending direct reporting with notable on-the-ground and in-the-room moments from top anchors and correspondents.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

It's nearing completion. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. President Trump addressing the nation tonight about Operation Epic Fury. And he says it'll be over soon. He says he's keeping his promise to the parents of the 13American soldiers who died in the conflict.

[President Trump]

Every single one of the people, their loved ones said please, sir, please finish the job, every one of them. And we are going to finish the job and we're going to finish it very fast. We're getting very close.

[Sue Guzman]

President again claimed that the conflict is two to three weeks away from wrapping up. NASA has launched its first mission to the moon in over a half century.

[Brandy Campbell]

Houston, integrity.

[Sue Guzman]

Good.

[Brandy Campbell]

Roll pitch. Roger. Roll pitch.

[Sue Guzman]

And the 32 story rocket blasting off from the Kennedy Space center in Florida. Fox's Brandy Campbell was there.

[Brandy Campbell]

It's official. NASA has sent four astronauts into space on a 10 day journey with the goal of taking a test ride around the moon as part of the Artemis 2 mission. After some minor weather concerns and a couple of issues that were addressed in the last couple of hours of the countdown, the rocket finally made that rumble, taking off at 6:35pm from Launch Complex 39B. NASA said this will help test the systems and hardware needed to continue sending astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the moon for scientific discovery. If everything goes as scheduled, the crew will splash down off the coast of San Diego on April 10 at the Kennedy Space center in Florida.

[Sue Guzman]

Brandy Campbell, Fox Weather US health officials have approved a new weight loss pill from Eli Lilly. The Food and Drug Administration decision today means patients will soon have access to a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and weight related issues. The drug will be sold as Fundio. It's expected to begin shipping on Monday. It will join Novo Nordic's oral pill with Govi.

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[Sue Guzman]

President Trump attending the Supreme Court today as justices heard oral arguments on his executive order banning birthright citizenship. Fox's Shannon Bream in Washington has more

[Shannon Bream]

as demonstrators exercised their first Amendment rights outside the court. Inside, for the first time ever, a sitting president attended Supreme Court arguments. President Trump quietly taking his seat and watching intently as the nine justices debated the legality of his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship as it's been understood by courts and in Congress for more than 150 years. And while the justices did take note of illegal immigration and so called birth tourism, it's clear that most of them do not think those should be part of the constitutional and statutory considerations of what's now before the court.

[Sue Guzman]

Trump says the law was only meant to apply to recently freed African Americans and their children after the Civil War. Justice Samuel Alito said the authors of the 14th Amendment did not consider high rates of illegal immigration. Republicans in the House and Senate reaching an agreement on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Fox's Bill Melusian has more from the Capitol.

[Brandy Campbell]

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are now on the same page announcing a Trump approved plan to pass a bill that would fund all of DHS except ICE and cbp. It's similar to the bill the Senate passed with Democratic support at 2am last Friday. Hours later, Speaker Johnson trashed that Senate bill. But now with President Trump's approval, Thune and Johnson say that Senate passed bill is the path forward and Democrats are claiming victory. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, writing on House Republicans caved They've agreed to pass the Senate bill to fund dhs. Except for ICE and CBP that unanimously passed a week ago, this is the

[Sue Guzman]

longest DHS shutdown in history. President Trump saying in a truth social posts that he wants the bill on his desk by June 1st. I'm Sue Guzman.

[Shannon Bream]

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