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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET, July 27, 2026

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day’s top news stories, including the fatal Berlin Pride festival attack, the status of US-Iran tensions, gun violence at a Seattle festival, US presidential campaign activity, Maine’s surprise Senate race shakeup, and the latest hurricane warnings.

Berlin Pride Festival Attack and Aftermath

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German police shot and killed Abdul Balut, the 21-year-old suspect in the lethal attack at Berlin’s Pride Festival.
Balut allegedly drove a van into a crowd, then exited the vehicle and attacked people with a machete.
- Quote (Rebecca Castor): “Police believe Abdul was driving a white van that drove into a crowd near Berlin's massive Pride Festival Saturday night. It appears he crashed into a tree before police say he got out of the vehicle and stabbed several people with a machete.” [00:20]
Prosecutors point to evidence suggesting Islamic terrorism. Balut, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, reportedly tried to join ISIS.
At least 1 person died and 16 were injured.

US-Iran Tensions and International Response

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The US paused airstrikes on Iran for a second night, opening space for potential negotiations.
- Quote (Amb. Mike Waltz): “The U.S. can continue its air assault on Iran, but will negotiate if Iran comes to the table.” [00:59]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on two possible outcomes:
- Quote (Netanyahu): “When this regime is either toppled or it's sufficiently weakened that it knows it has to end its nuclear program and has to change its course. That's really what President Trump is trying to achieve.” [01:16]
Netanyahu said the war could end either with or without a deal.
A recent Fox News poll showed nearly half of voters doubt that a US-Iran deal will be reached.

Seattle Festival Shooting

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At least four people, including a child, were wounded—one critically—in a shooting at Seattle Center near the Space Needle.
Police shut down festival grounds and launched a major investigation.

President Trump’s Economic Message in Michigan

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President Trump is scheduled to visit General Motors' Milford Proving Ground (near Detroit), a significant auto testing facility.
- Quote (Jared Halpern): “President Trump has argued his tariff policy is bringing back manufacturing jobs and investments, including from major automakers. But voters are so far unsold…with a majority telling pollsters they disapprove of the president's handling of the economy.” [02:40]
The president aims to bolster his case for economic achievements amid voter skepticism, just ahead of Michigan’s primary elections for Senate and governor.

Maine Senate Race Shakeup

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Democratic Party leaders in Maine selected Troy Jackson (former state Senate president) to challenge GOP incumbent Susan Collins, after original nominee Graham Platner withdrew despite winning the primary.
- Quote (Alexis McAdams): “Platner had already won the Democratic primary. Now his replacement picked by party delegates, not voters. Some Mainers tell us the process reminds them of the Democrats 2024 switch from President Biden to Kamala Harris.” [03:25]
Senator Collins labeled Jackson “too radical” for the state, while Jackson criticized Collins for “giving tax cuts to the rich and not protecting health care.” [03:55]
This race could tip the Senate’s balance of power.

Hurricane Updates

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Hurricane Genevieve: Season’s first major Category 4 storm, with winds at 140mph, currently southwest of Mexico and strengthening, but expected to stay offshore.
Hurricane Fausto: Moving toward Hawaii but predicted to weaken before landfall.

Notable Quotes

Rebecca Castor (on Berlin attack): “Police believe Abdul was driving a white van that drove into a crowd near Berlin's massive Pride Festival Saturday night...” [00:20]
Amb. Mike Waltz: “The U.S. can continue its air assault on Iran, but will negotiate if Iran comes to the table.” [00:59]
PM Benjamin Netanyahu: “When this regime is either toppled or it's sufficiently weakened...that's really what President Trump is trying to achieve.” [01:16]
Jared Halpern: “...voters are so far unsold heading into the midterm elections, with a majority telling pollsters they disapprove of the president's handling of the economy.” [02:40]
Alexis McAdams: “Platner had already won the Democratic primary. Now his replacement picked by party delegates, not voters...” [03:25]

Key Timestamps

[00:02] Berlin Pride attack reporting and developments
[00:59] US and Iran conflict—ambassador’s statement
[01:16] Netanyahu on US-Iran endgame
[01:40] Seattle festival shooting update
[02:40] Trump’s Michigan economic rally preview
[03:25] Maine Democratic Senate nomination shakeup
[03:55] Hurricane Genevieve and Hurricane Fausto tracks

This newscast captured tense international news, domestic political maneuvering ahead of the US midterms, public safety incidents, and fresh hurricane warnings—all with FOX’s characteristic brisk, straightforward reporting style.

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German police making an arrest. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride festival attack that left a person dead and at least 16 others injured has been shot and killed by German police. This after police confronted 21 year old Abdul Balut in a Berlin suburb on Sunday.
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Police believe Abdul was driving a white van that drove into a crowd near Berlin's massive Pride Festival Saturday night. It appears he crashed into a tree before police say he got out of the vehicle and stabbed several people with a machete.
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And that is fox's Rebecca Castor reporting. Police say that evidence suggests a deadly shooting may have been an Islamic terrorist attack. Prosecutors say that Bolut, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, had tried to join isis. US Strikes against Iran and hold for a second straight night. The US UN Ambassador says the Trump administration is taking the pause to allow some possible negotiation. More from Fox's Grinnell Scott.
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America's U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz said the U.S. can continue its air assault on Iran, but will negotiate if Iran comes to the table. On fox's Sunday morning Futures, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he sees this ending in a couple of ways.
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When this regime is either toppled or it's sufficiently weakened that it knows it has to end its nuclear program and has to change its course. That's really what President Trump is trying to achieve.
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Netanyahu said the end of the war can happen with or without a deal. A Fox News poll last week showed nearly half of voters feel a deal with Iran will not be made. Grinal Scott, FOX News and Seattle police
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say at least four people, including a child, were wounded, one critically, by gunfire at a Seattle festival happened at the Seattle center near the city's famed Space Needle Sunday afternoon. Seattle Police Department shut down the Seattle center grounds as they investigate the area. America is listening to FOX News.
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President Trump set to take his economic message back on the road Monday in a key midterm battleground state. We have details from fox's Jared Halpern.
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President Trump visits General Motors, Milford Proving Ground near Detroit today, a massive vehicle testing facility. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt says The president's remarks will be focused on the economy. President Trump has argued his tariff policy is bringing back manufacturing jobs and investments, including from major automakers. But voters are so far unsold heading into the midterm elections, with a majority telling pollsters they disapprove of the president's handling of the economy. Early voting is underway in Michigan in the state's primary election for Senate and governors races is next Tuesday at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News.
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Democrats in Maine have now selected a new nominee to run for the U.S. senate. Fox's Alexis McAdams reports from Bangor.
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100 days until the midterm election and Maine's Democratic Party leadership picking a new candidate. One time state Senate president Troy Jackson will challenge longtime incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins. This after Graham Platner went from Democratic rising star to out of the race. Platner had already won the Democratic primary. Now his replacement picked by party delegates, not voters. Some Maynards tell us the process reminds them of the Democrats 2024 switch from President Biden to Kamala Harris.
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Senator Collins calls Jackson too radical for Maine, while he criticized her for giving tax cuts to the rich and not protecting health care. The race could determine which party controls the Senate. And Genevieve has become the season's first major Category 4 hurricane with 140 mile an hour winds currently located southwest of Mexico. And forecasters say it is likely to strengthen but stay offshore in the Pacific. Meantime, Hurricane Fausto is still turning towards Hawaii, but is expected to weaken. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.
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