12AM ET 07/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 07/19/2026 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 19, 2026

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Overview

This episode provides the latest updates on breaking national and international events, with a major focus on escalating U.S.–Iran tensions after a deadly attack on American troops in Jordan, diplomatic fallout linked to ongoing Canadian wildfires, an unusual assault incident involving border policies, and a large-scale fire in Norway. The tone is urgent, factual, and fast-paced, typical of hourly news updates.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions Escalate (00:02–01:35)

• Incident Summary:
  Iranian missile and drone strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing, and injured several others.
  • "U.S. Central Command is vowing swift reaction after an Iranian missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan killed two U.S. troops." (Debra Valentine, 00:02)
  • First American military deaths since March; four wounded service members have been treated and released.
• U.S. Response:
  CENTCOM plans "swift punishment" for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
  • "US CENTCOM says it's to swiftly punish the Revolutionary Guard..." (Chanley Painter, 00:14)
• Iranian Actions:
  Iran targeting multiple countries and suspending a previous ceasefire with the U.S.
  • "Tehran also now claims it's suspending last month's cease fire agreement with Washington." (Chanley Painter, 00:40)
  • Iran's Supreme Leader mocks President Trump’s signature as "worthless."
• Presidential Reaction:
  President Trump, at his Bedminster golf club, comments on the tragedy.
  • "It is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country." (President Trump, quoted by Alex Hogan, 01:12)
• State Department Warning:
  In the wake of escalation, State Department urges U.S. citizens worldwide, especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
  • "The State Department urging Americans worldwide, especially those in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution." (Debra Valentine, 01:35)

2. U.S.–Canada Wildfire Dispute (02:30–02:57)

• Rising Smoke Tensions:
  President Trump criticizes Canada for failing to control widespread wildfires causing poor air quality in the U.S.
  • "President Trump blasted Canada for letting wildfires get out of control." (Debra Valentine, 02:30)
• Canadian Response:
  Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushes back, highlighting prior Canadian efforts to aid California.
  • "They have a very short, short memory. We had the water bombers... going over to California. It was last year." (Doug Ford, 02:42)
• Wildfire Status:
  Canada battling 955 active wildfires, most out of control, smoke affecting the Midwest, Great Lakes, and New England.
• Tariff Threat:
  President Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada to cover the purported damage from wildfire smoke.
  • "President Trump has threatened Canada with new tariffs to pay for the damage he says caused by the smoke." (Debra Valentine, 02:57)

3. Assault Incident Linked to U.S.–Canada Border Policies (02:57–04:00)

• Incident Details:
  A Canadian woman, Caitlin Tracy, in ICE custody after allegedly slapping a teen wearing Trump and ICE apparel at the Jersey Shore.
  • "Homeland Security has labeled Caitlin Tracy a maple leaf menace on social media." (TB Cotton, 03:23)
  • DHS shares video of the incident; conflicting accounts from Tracy and her husband.
• Legal Status:
  Tracy faces assault and harassment charges. Her husband claims she was shoved and hit first.
  • "Tracy is facing several charges, including assault and harassment." (Debra Valentine, 04:00)

4. International Headline: Norway Wildfire (04:00–04:27)

• Event Summary:
  Massive fire destroys more than 100 homes west of Oslo, Norway. Hundreds evacuated, but no deaths reported.
  • "A massive fire in southern Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate." (Debra Valentine, 04:00)
• Ongoing Risks:
  Firefighters battling strong winds; cause under investigation.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Iran’s escalation:
  "Iran's supreme leader mocked President Trump's signature as, quote, worthless." (Chanley Painter quoting Iranian leader, 00:48)
• Presidential sympathy:
  "It is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country." (President Trump, quoted by Alex Hogan, 01:12)
• Canadian pushback:
  "They have a very short, short memory. We had the water bombers. Everyone ready? Going over to California. It was last year." (Doug Ford, 02:42)
• Colorful DHS label:
  "Homeland Security has labeled Caitlin Tracy a maple leaf menace on social media." (TB Cotton, 03:23)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• U.S.–Iran Base Attack Coverage: 00:02–01:35
• State Department Global Security Warning: 01:35–02:00
• U.S.–Canada Wildfire Dispute: 02:30–02:57
• Canadian Wildfires & Tariff Threats: 02:57–03:23
• ICE Custody/Assault Incident: 03:23–04:00
• Norway Fire Update: 04:00–04:27

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Summary prepared based on the 12AM ET Fox News Hourly Update, July 19, 2026.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Retaliation. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. U.S. central Command is vowing swift reaction after an Iranian missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan killed two U.S. troops.

[Chanley Painter]

Fox's Chanley Painter, U.S. cENTCOM says it's to swiftly punish the Revolutionary Guard for killing two service members in missile and drone strikes in Jordan Friday. Another U.S. soldier remains missing. These mark the first American military death since March. Four others were evacuated to hospitals but have since been released. The escalation in US Action is in response to continued Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been striking back by targeting Jordan, Iraq and Arab Gulf states. Tehran also now claims it's suspending last month's cease fire agreement with Washington. In a statement, Iran's supreme leader mocked President Trump's signature as, quote, worthless.

[Debra Valentine]

Fox's Alex Hogan reports that President Trump has responded to the deaths of two US Service members in Jordan.

[Alex Hogan]

President Trump is here in New Jersey this weekend at his Bedminster Golf Golf Club and following the news, this breaking news of these two US Service members who have been killed in action in Jordan. News Nation now reporting that President Trump has responded to them, giving them this statement, quote, it is a very sad thing and also we hate to see it happen. It is in service to our country. U.S. central Command also says that one other service member is missing in action and that four other service members were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals after that Iranian missile and drone attack on Friday.

[Debra Valentine]

Department issuing a warning to Americans following Iran's deadly escalation of the war in which two US Service members were killed. One is missing for hurt. The State Department urging Americans worldwide, especially those in the Middle east, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad advice to follow the guidance and security alerts America's listening to Fox News.

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[Debra Valentine]

Ontario's Premier Doug Ford is pushing back after President Trump blasted Canada for letting wildfires get out of control. With smoke blanketing parts of the US Resulting in poor air quality.

[Doug Ford]

I find it a shame the administration in the U.S. and Congress, people writing these letters and blaming us and so on so forth. They have a very short, short memory. We had the water bombers. Everyone ready? Going over to California. It was last year.

[Debra Valentine]

Smoke is lingering across the upper Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Northeast and parts of New England. Canada says as of today, it's battling about 955 active wildfires, most burning out of control. President Trump has threatened Canada with new tariffs to pay for the damage he says caused by the smoke. A Canadian woman is in ICE custody after allegedly slapping a teen who is wearing a pro Trump and pro ICE memorabilia. Fox's TB Cotton reports the Department of

[TB Cotton]

Homeland Security has labeled Caitlin Tracy a maple leaf menace on social media. DHS has shared video appearing to show Tracy slapping a girl at the Jersey Shore during Fourth of July weekend. Fox News Digital obtained court documents explaining that the victim was with a group of friends wearing sweatpants with the words Trump and ICE when Tracy confronted and later hit the teen in the face and body. The court documents say that Tracy refused to identify herself after the violent encounter. So Tracy's husband told a local outlet that it was Tracy who who was shoved and hit.

[Debra Valentine]

Tracy is facing several charges, including assault and harassment. A massive fire in southern Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate. Fire crews are battling strong winds fueling flames near Dramen. That's west of Oslo. Officials say no deaths have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. I'm Geppra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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