12AM ET 08/03/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 08/03/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 3, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise yet comprehensive news bulletin covering major national and international headlines as of midnight ET on August 3, 2026. Key topics include renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations, a mass shooting incident in Idaho, political updates, wildfire emergencies in the Pacific Northwest, a high-profile court transparency dispute in New York, and a national fireworks recall.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz

[00:02 – 00:39]

• President Trump confirmed that fresh diplomatic talks with Iran are scheduled to begin Monday, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid recent tensions.
• He revealed he halted “what would have been a major attack planned against Iran.”
  • Trump (quote): “We had an attack that would be the biggest attack since World War II and it would have been disastrous.” (00:19)
  • Trump: “Would I rather make a deal? I’m not looking to kill people.” (00:33)
• Cautious optimism from the administration; since hostilities paused, oil prices have eased.

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2. Deadly Shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho

[00:39 – 01:23]

• Incident Recap: Shooting occurred at a local fast-food restaurant.
• Victim and Shooter Info: One victim confirmed as an employee. Suspect, 24-year-old Chad Williams, died by self-inflicted gunshot.
  • Police Chief Matthew Hicks (quote): “We can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound.” (00:59)
• An off-duty Idaho trooper and an armed citizen intervened, helping to drive the shooter away before his death.
• Several victims remain injured, some critically.
• Police believe there was no second shooter.

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3. Political Update: Rep. Max Miller Re-Election

[01:23 – 01:51]

• GOP Rep. Max Miller denies abuse allegations from his ex-wife and confirms he will not end his re-election campaign.
• Miller (quote): “Child Protective Services closed its investigation as unsubstantiated to me, meaning there was no evidence and no substantiation in its findings against me. But they were found against two daycare workers.” (01:34)
• Miller addresses the controversy via archived livestream on his public X account.

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4. DOJ Compensation Fund Pulled

[02:32 – 02:57]

• Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded plans to create a $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies of President Trump.
• The move came after at least two GOP senators threatened to block Blanche’s permanent confirmation.
• No further comments or explanations aired.

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5. Washington and Oregon Wildfires

[02:57 – 03:07]

• Thousands have evacuated due to fast-moving wildfires across eastern Washington and parts of Oregon.
• General Jen Walsh of the Washington National Guard describes the scope of devastation:
  • Walsh (quote): “It’s a tragedy what we’re seeing over there, I think when the sun sets…in the morning, I think we’re going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out of there.” (02:57)
• Three major fires in and around Spokane have destroyed at least 600 structures and left thousands without power.

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6. Trial Transparency Fight: Luigi Mangione Case

[03:30 – 04:05]

• Defense lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused in the killing of health care CEO Brian Thompson, demand that the upcoming New York state trial be broadcast live.
• The defense claims:
  • Press access is too restricted, violating Mangione’s right to a public trial.
  • There’s a lack of transparency about judicial decisions regarding media access and overflow viewing rooms.
  • This restrictiveness, according to the defense, violates several constitutional rights (1st, 6th, 14th Amendments).
• Trial scheduled for September.

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7. National Fireworks Recall

[04:05 – 04:28]

• Recall issued for approximately 132,000 World Class Fireworks Skull Strobe Rockets due to risk of premature explosions, burns, and other hazards.
• Sold from March 2025 through June 2026 for $12–$25 at national retailers.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on diplomacy vs. conflict:
  “Would I rather make a deal? I’m not looking to kill people.” (00:33)

• Chief Hicks on Idaho shooting resolution:
  “We can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound.” (00:59)

• Congressman Max Miller on abuse investigation:
  “Child Protective Services closed its investigation as unsubstantiated to me…” (01:34)

• General Jen Walsh on wildfires’ toll:
  “It’s a tragedy what we’re seeing over there…” (02:57)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.-Iran talks: 00:02 – 00:39
• Idaho shooting: 00:39 – 01:23
• Rep. Max Miller statement: 01:23 – 01:51
• DOJ fund rescinded: 02:32 – 02:57
• Wildfires’ devastation: 02:57 – 03:07
• Mangione trial transparency: 03:30 – 04:05
• Fireworks recall: 04:05 – 04:28

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For a concise, informative overview, this episode efficiently covers late-breaking national and international news, balancing hard news with rapid updates and direct-attribution soundbites.

Transcript

[A]

Talks in the works to revive the memorandum of understanding. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. And President Trump says that talks with Iran will start Monday on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He tells reporters that he halted what would have been a major attack planned against Iran.

[B]

We had an attack that would be the biggest attack since World War II and it would have been disastrous.

[A]

Well, the president adding he's cautiously optimistic that a solution will ultimately be reached.

[B]

We're ready to go anytime we want. Would I rather make a deal? I'm not looking to kill people.

[A]

Well, prices have fallen since the attacks have stopped. New details from police in Twin Falls, Idaho on the deadly shooting at a fast food restaurant Saturday. Details from Fox's Grinnell Scott.

[C]

The restaurant chain owner confirmed one of the victims was an employee. Police Chief Matthew Hicks did release the name of the shoot and how he died.

[D]

We can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

[C]

Chief Hicks also credited an off duty Idaho trooper and an armed citizen for engaging the shooter and driving him away from the restaurant before he took his own life. Several victims were injured, some critically. Chief Hicks said it's believed Williams was the only shooter.

[A]

Gernall scott, FOX News GOP Congressman Max Miller says he has no plans to end his re election bid despite his ex wife's abuse allegations, which he denies.

[D]

Child Protective Services closed its investigation as unsubstantiated to me, meaning there was no evidence and no substantiation in its findings against me. But they were found against two daycare workers.

[A]

The audio from an archived live stream posted to his X account, America is listening to FOX news.

[E]

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[A]

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issuing an order Sunday night formally rescinding plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of President Donald Trump. The order came after at least two Republican senators threatened to block confirmation of Blanche for the permanent position to lead the Justice Department. Thousands of families have evacuated as fast moving wildfires tear through eastern Washington state. The National Guard has now joined the fight as well.

[D]

It's a tragedy what we're seeing over there, I think when, when the sun sets and the in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that that emerge out of there.

[A]

Washington National Guard General Jen Walsh, FOX News. Fires are burning in Oregon and Washington state. Three major fires burning around Spokane, destroying at least 600 structures and threatening others that have left thousands without power. Attorneys for Luigi Mangione arguing that his upcoming state trial for charges of killing health care CEO Brian Thompson should be broadcast live. More from fox's Brian Yunnis.

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Luigi Mangione's defense lawyers say the court is limiting who and what press can cover his upcoming New York state trial, violating Mangione's right to a public trial. Mangione's lawyers argue the court is choosing not to allow an overflow room to let everyone witness the trial despite having the capacity to do so. They allege reporters allowed to cover the trial were handpicked in some secret process and that Mangione was never given a chance to object before any of this was decided together. His lawyers say this violates Mangione's 1st, 6th and 14th constitutional amendment.

[A]

Rightsioni state trial set to begin in September and there has been a recall issued now for about 132,000 world class fireworks skull strobe rockets because they can explode prematurely and create burn and explosion hazards. These fireworks are sold at retailers around the country from March 2025 through June 2026 for 12 to $25. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

[E]

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[F]

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