12AM ET 07/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 07/28/2026

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: July 28, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast provides a concise roundup of the latest national and international news as of midnight ET. Key topics include developments in US-Iran relations, President Trump’s domestic policy pitching, a major shooting incident in Seattle, updates on a high-profile murder trial, an ongoing missing persons case, and severe weather impacting Wisconsin.

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Key News Highlights & Insights

1. US-Iran Relations and Diplomacy

• President Trump claims US military actions against Iran are fostering diplomatic openings.
  • Trump shares that Iran has now requested talks, which he interprets as a sign of US strength:
    • “They requested a meeting. They would not have requested the meeting if we were doing poorly. The only reason they want to meet is because we've been hitting them very hard.”
      (President Donald Trump, 00:16)
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to present Trump with intelligence alleging Iran is increasing activity at its Pickax Mountain nuclear site.
  (Sue Guzman, 00:26)

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2. Economic Messaging and Tariffs

• President Trump visits Milford, Michigan, highlighting economic successes to auto workers ahead of midterms.
  • Trump at General Motors proving grounds:
    • “There are more Americans working today in the United States of America than at any time in history. How about that? That's to me, that's a stat that's hard to hard to beat.”
      (President Donald Trump, 01:03)
  • Trump touts a new 25% import tax on foreign cars.
    • Polling indicates tariffs are not popular, and Trump’s approval rating on economic issues is sliding.
      (Jarrett Halpern, 01:14)

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3. Seattle Shooting Incident

• A deadly shootout erupted outside the Seattle Center Armory on Sunday:
  • At least three people exchanged gunfire.
    • Victims: Three dead, four wounded (including a two-year-old boy).
    • 15-year-old suspect in custody; one perpetrator still at large.
      (Sue Guzman, 01:31)
  • Seattle Police Chief Sean Barnes affirms a thorough investigation:
    • “We'll leave no stone unturned to bring those, all of those, excuse me, all of those who may be involved. To justice.”
      (Sean Barnes, 01:42)

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4. Los Angeles Murder Trial

• David Anthony Burke to stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez:
  • Evidence includes DNA, blood, and incriminating text messages.
  • Prosecutors allege a relationship gone wrong led to the murder after Hernandez threatened to report Burke.
    • District Attorney Nathan Hockman:
      • “We intend to bring him to justice before a jury at a trial in the upcoming future.”
        (Nathan Hockman, 02:39)
  • Trial may begin in as few as 60 days.
    • (Sue Guzman, 03:10; Kristin Goodwin, 02:44)

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5. Savannah Guthrie’s Public Plea in Missing Persons Case

• Savannah Guthrie appeals for information regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from Tucson, AZ, nearly six months ago:
  • “I'm asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.”
    (Savannah Guthrie, 03:27)
  • No suspects have been named.
    (Sue Guzman, 03:41)

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6. Tornado Strikes Wisconsin

• A tornado damages homes and causes power outages in Winnebago County (about 90 mi NW of Milwaukee):
  • Images on social media reveal widespread destruction—roofs torn off, flipped cars, and downed trees.
  • Thankfully, no injuries or deaths have been reported.
    (Sue Guzman, 03:41)

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Notable Quotes

• President Trump:
  “They requested a meeting. They would not have requested the meeting if we were doing poorly. The only reason they want to meet is because we've been hitting them very hard.” (00:16)
  “There are more Americans working today in the United States of America than at any time in history. How about that? That's to me, that's a stat that's hard to hard to beat.” (01:03)

• Seattle Police Chief Sean Barnes:
  “We'll leave no stone unturned to bring those, all of those, excuse me, all of those who may be involved. To justice.” (01:42)

• DA Nathan Hockman:
  “We intend to bring him to justice before a jury at a trial in the upcoming future.” (02:39)

• Savannah Guthrie:
  “I'm asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now... I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.” (03:27)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US-Iran Diplomacy & Trump Statement: 00:02 – 00:26
• Israeli Intelligence Briefing; Trump Economic Speech: 00:26 – 01:14
• Seattle Shooting Coverage: 01:31 – 01:50
• LA Murder Update (Burke trial): 02:23 – 03:10
• Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Appeal: 03:10 – 03:41
• Wisconsin Tornado Damage: 03:41 – 04:20

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This episode delivers brisk, factual coverage of fast-moving stories in US domestic politics, public safety, the justice system, appeals for humanitarian information, and severe weather—all with the signature straightforward Fox News style.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Leaving the door open for diplomacy. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump says Tehran is pushing for talks and he says their willingness to negotiate is proof that the recent US Military attacks on Iran are working.

[President Donald Trump]

They requested a meeting. They would not have requested the meeting if we were doing poorly. The only reason they want to meet is because we've been hitting them very hard.

[Sue Guzman]

And the president aboard Air Force One. There, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to present the president with an intelligence alleging Iran is expanding activity at its Pickax Mountain nuclear site. The president traveling to a key battleground state today to sell an economic message ahead of the midterm elections. The story from fox's Jarrett Halpern at

[Jarrett Halpern]

the General Motors proving grounds in Milford, Michigan. President Trump took in high speed racing demonstrations in a tour of factory floors before making his pitch to a packed assembly plant of auto workers.

[President Donald Trump]

There are more Americans working today in the United States of America than at any time in history. How about that? That's to me, that's a stat that's hard to hard to beat.

[Jarrett Halpern]

The president also touted tariffs, including a 25% import tax on foreign cars. Polls show tariffs are not popular with voters and President Trump's approval ratings on the economy are sliding. Jared Halpern, FOX News, Seattle police believe

[Sue Guzman]

there are at least three people who exchanged gunfire in the deadly shooting outside the Seattle center armory Sunday. A 15 year old who's in custody, an acquaintance who died at the scene and another who remains at large.

[Sean Barnes]

We'll leave no stone unturned to bring those, all of those, excuse me, all of those who may be involved. To justice.

[Sue Guzman]

Police Chief Sean Barnes. Three people were killed, four others injured, including a two year old boy. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

singer David will stand trial for the murder of a teenage girl in Los Angeles. Fox's Kristin Goodwin has more.

[Kristin Goodwin]

A judge finding prosecutors late out enough evidence for David Anthony Burke to go to trial for the sexual abuse and murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the dismemberment of her body.

[President Donald Trump]

We intend to bring him to justice before a jury at a trial in the upcoming future.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Louisiana District Attorney Nathan Hockman. Evidence included DNA and blood collected in Burke's garage that matched the victims and text messages revealing Rivas Hernandez got pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. Prosecutors allege Burke killed the 14 year old and dismembered her body after she threatened to report their illegal relationship. Burke, who also faces special circumstance allegations, has pleaded not guilty. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News, Louisiana.

[Sue Guzman]

District Attorney Nathan Hockman says the trial can take place in as early as 60 days. And also, Savannah Guthrie is renewing her plea for information about her mother's disappearance earlier this year. In a Facebook message today, she directly addressed her mother's abductor or abductors.

[Savannah Guthrie]

I'm asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.

[Sue Guzman]

84 year old Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly six months after vanishing from her Tucson, Arizona, home. No suspects have been named. A tornado sweeping through Wisconsin today, damaging homes and knocking out power to thousands of people. National Weather Service using radar confirming that tornado in Winnebago county, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Images posted to social media showed extensive damage in Appleton, including homes stripped of roofs and siding, cars flipped over and streets littered with tree limbs. So far, there have been no reports of any injuries or deaths. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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