Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET, April 14, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode covers major breaking political resignations, international tensions in the Middle East, updates in a high-profile missing persons case in the Bahamas, ongoing friction between President Trump and the Vatican, and a security incident involving OpenAI’s CEO.
Key Topics and Discussion Points
1. Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
[00:03 – 00:57]
- Overview:
Sue Guzman reports on Congressman Eric Swalwell’s resignation after a series of sexual assault allegations. - Details:
- Swalwell ends his gubernatorial campaign and resigns from Congress.
- His statement: "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." (Eric Swalwell statement via Max Gordon, 00:20)
- Trigger: San Francisco Chronicle report details an anonymous ex-staffer's accusation of sexual assault.
- Further allegations: Three additional women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including sending explicit messages and photos (to CNN).
- Quote:
“I am deeply sorry... I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.” — Eric Swalwell (statement read by Max Gordon, 00:20)
2. Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez Announces Retirement
[00:57 – 01:12]
- Overview:
Rep. Tony Gonzalez won’t seek re-election after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. - Context:
- Bipartisan calls for Gonzalez’s departure, including House GOP leaders.
- Quote from Gonzalez’s social media post: “There’s a season for everything and God has a plan for us all.” (Sue Guzman, 01:09)
- Quote:
“There’s a season for everything and God has a plan for us all.” — Tony Gonzalez (social media post, read by Sue Guzman, 01:09)
3. US Naval Blockade, Iran Peace Talks, and Political Fallout
[01:12 – 01:49]
- Military Tensions:
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz intensifies as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan stall. - VP JD Vance’s Stance:
- Vance met with Iranian officials; no agreement reached.
- Stresses expectation that Iran will move towards reopening the strait.
- Quote:
"Our expectation is that the Iranians are going to continue to make progress to opening the Straits of Hormuz." — JD Vance (01:39) - Adds: “If they don’t, it’s going to fundamentally change the negotiation that we have with them.” (01:45)
- President Trump’s Warning:
- “The outcome will be, quote, unpleasant if Iran refuses to take a deal with the United States." (Sue Guzman quoting Trump, 01:49)
- Key Quotes:
- “Our expectation is that the Iranians are going to continue to make progress to opening the Straits of Hormuz.” — JD Vance (01:39)
- “If they don’t, it’s going to fundamentally change the negotiation that we have with them.” — JD Vance (01:45)
- “The outcome will be, quote, unpleasant if Iran refuses to take a deal with the United States.” — President Trump (quoted by Sue Guzman, 01:49)
4. Bahamas Missing Person Case: Brian Hooker Released
[02:40 – 03:28]
- Summary:
Brian Hooker, husband of missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker, is released from custody by Bahamian authorities. - Background:
- Lynette disappeared after reportedly falling from a motorboat.
- Brian Hooker's lawyer, Terrell Butler, says: “The first victory is he's out of here tonight. So I'm very pleased and I'll try my best to assist.” (Grinnell Scott quoting Butler, 03:13)
- Hooker's attorney maintains his innocence; he has not been charged.
- Quote:
“The first victory is he's out of here tonight. So I'm very pleased and I'll try my best to assist.” — Terrell Butler, Hooker’s attorney (03:13)
5. President Trump vs. Pope Leo: War of Words
[03:28 – 04:10]
- Issue:
Ongoing tension between President Trump and Pope Leo over the Iran conflict. - Highlights:
- Trump: “There’s nothing to apologize for to Pope Leo because Pope Leo said things that are wrong. He was very much against what I’m doing with regard to Iran.” (JD Vance and Max Gordon, 03:36–03:48)
- Trump accuses the pope of being “weak on crime” and says Pope Leo should "get his act together."
- These remarks spark backlash from clergy and foreign leaders, including the Italian prime minister.
- Pope Leo responds: “He has no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel.” (paraphrased from Jared Halpern, 04:06)
- Quote:
“There’s nothing to apologize for to Pope Leo because Pope Leo said things that are wrong.” — President Trump (03:36)
“He was very much against what I’m doing with regard to Iran.” — President Trump (03:40)
6. Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Home
[04:10 – 04:27]
- Incident:
Daniel Moreno Gama, 20, charged with attempted murder for throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home. - Details:
- Alleged target: Altman and a security guard.
- “He allegedly threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman's home on Friday. Nobody was injured.” (Sue Guzman, 04:22)
- No injuries reported.
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- Eric Swalwell: “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents…” (00:20)
- Tony Gonzalez: “There’s a season for everything and God has a plan for us all.” (01:09)
- JD Vance: “Our expectation is that the Iranians are going to continue to make progress…” (01:39)
- JD Vance: “If they don’t, it’s going to fundamentally change the negotiation…” (01:45)
- President Trump: “The outcome will be… unpleasant if Iran refuses to take a deal…” (01:49)
- Terrell Butler (Hooker’s attorney): “The first victory is he’s out of here tonight…” (03:13)
- President Trump: “There’s nothing to apologize for to Pope Leo…” (03:36)
Episode Flow (Major Segments)
- [00:03] Eric Swalwell’s resignation and allegations
- [00:57] Tony Gonzalez’s retirement
- [01:12] Strait of Hormuz, U.S.–Iran negotiations
- [02:40] Bahamas missing persons update: Brian Hooker released
- [03:28] Trump–Pope Leo conflict over Iran
- [04:10] Attack on Sam Altman’s residence
- [04:27] End of substantive content
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