Fox News Hourly Update: 12PM ET 04/02/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: April 2, 2026

Overview

This episode covers a high-stakes day in U.S. politics and crime news, focusing on developments in the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, international tensions with Iran, updates on Tiger Woods’ car crash legal case, high-profile sentencing in an election fraud scheme, and incidents of school violence. Notable voices from Congress, Fox News correspondents, and law enforcement contribute insights and updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Homeland Security Shutdown and Congressional Maneuvering

• Senate Action:
  • The Senate passed a bipartisan plan to provide partial funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeking to end the record-long shutdown.
  • The Senate’s plan sets aside the House's proposal, which called for full funding.
    • [00:03] Elisa Brady: "The Senate again passing a bipartisan plan to partially fund homeland security and end a record long shutdown, setting aside a House plan for full funding."
• Partisan Blame and Political Repercussions:
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune blamed Democrats for blocking law enforcement funding:
    • [00:21] John Thune (quoted): "The Democrats shut down funding for the entire Department of Homeland Security because they didn't want to fund law enforcement. They now own the moniker they... are the party of open borders. Anti law enforcement. Defund the police."
  • Democrats criticized Republicans, claiming GOP leaders had caved by supporting partial funding and not pushing for ICE reforms.
• Republican Funding Plans:
  • Republicans highlight that both ICE and CBP are already funded via last summer’s "One Big Beautiful bill," and plan to increase funding via a reconciliation bill that doesn’t require Democratic votes.
  • President Trump demands this bill on his desk by June 1st.
    • [00:40] Fox News Correspondent: "They say they plan to give both agencies a whole lot more cash in an upcoming reconciliation bill... that won't require any Democratic votes... President Trump says he wants that bill on his desk by June 1st at the latest."

2. White House Response & Disbursement of Pay

• DHS Employee Pay:
  • The President orders the resumption of pay for more DHS employees, including prior orders covering TSA agents.
    • [01:04] Elisa Brady: "...the president says he'll order pay to resume for more of DHS after previously ordering TSA agents to get paid."

3. International Tensions: Iran’s Retaliation Claims

• Iran’s Expanded Retaliatory Strikes:
  • Iran claims responsibility for new strikes across the Middle East, including attacks on U.S.-linked steel and aluminum facilities, in direct response to President Trump’s recent address.
    • [01:09] Elisa Brady: "Iran claims an expanded list of targets and its retaliatory strikes around the Middle east, including US Linked steel and aluminum facilities after criticizing President Trump's address last night."

4. Tiger Woods Car Crash – New Developments

• Body Cam Footage Released:
  • Footage shows Woods kneeling during a police stop after his recent car accident in Florida, discussing his physical condition.
    • [01:31] Officer (Tiger Woods responds): "I don't feel anything out of the.. we're still going to have our medicom and check the outer."
  • Woods had admitted taking pain medication earlier and pleaded not guilty to DUI charges. He’s stepping back from golf and seeking treatment.
    • [01:35] Dana Marie McNichol: "Woods has since pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI and says he's stepping back from golf and seeking treatment."

5. Major Court Ruling: Colorado Election Fraud Case

• Tina Peters Re-Sentencing:
  • Appeals court in Colorado orders resentencing for ex-county clerk Tina Peters, convicted in a scheme to prove 2020 election fraud.
  • Peters had served nine years for bringing in an outsider to copy election software; passwords were leaked online.
    • [02:11] Elisa Brady: "Tina Peters, serving a nine year prison term... now say a judge should not have considered her continued promotion of election fraud conspiracies while when she was sentenced."

6. School Violence Reports

• Texas School Shooting:
  • At Hill Country College Prep School in Bul Verde, Texas, a teacher remains hospitalized after being shot by a student who then died by suicide.
  • The weapon, a .357 Magnum revolver, was taken from the student’s grandfather’s home.
    • [02:36] Eben Brown: "The 15 year old student later died of a self inflicted gunshot wound... The.357 Magnum revolver had been accessible inside the home."
  • The school is closed, set to reopen next Tuesday.
• Denver Plot Thwarted:
  • At Chatfield High School, a 16-year-old student planned to attack a teacher with a concealed knife but ultimately confessed instead.
    • [03:16] Therese Crowley: "A 16 year old Chatfield High School student left home with a plan and a 7 inch butcher knife... The student asked to speak to a counselor and... revealed what they'd planned to do."
  • The knife was confiscated; the student faces charges for carrying a weapon on school grounds.

7. Economic Update

• Oil Prices and Market Movement:
  • U.S. crude nears $112 a barrel; the Dow is down 152 points.
    • [03:48] Elisa Brady: "Big jump in oil prices. U.S. crude nearing $112 a barrel. The Dow is down 152."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The Democrats shut down funding for the entire Department of Homeland Security because they didn't want to fund law enforcement....they are the party of open borders. Anti law enforcement. Defund the police."
  — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, [00:21]
• "They say they plan to give both agencies a whole lot more cash in an upcoming reconciliation bill... President Trump says he wants that bill on his desk by June 1st at the latest."
  — FOX News Correspondent, [00:40]
• "Iran claims an expanded list of targets and its retaliatory strikes around the Middle east, including US Linked steel and aluminum facilities after criticizing President Trump's address last night."
  — Elisa Brady, [01:09]
• "Woods has since pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI and says he's stepping back from golf and seeking treatment."
  — Dana Marie McNichol, [01:35]
• "The 15 year old student later died of a self inflicted gunshot wound... The.357 Magnum revolver had been accessible inside the home."
  — Eben Brown, [02:36]
• "A 16 year old Chatfield High School student left home with a plan and a 7 inch butcher knife...The student asked to speak to a counselor and...revealed what they'd planned to do."
  — Therese Crowley, [03:16]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Homeland Security Funding Debate: [00:03–00:40]
• President Orders DHS Employee Pay: [01:04]
• Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes: [01:09]
• Tiger Woods Car Crash & Legal Update: [01:31–01:35]
• Tina Peters Colorado Election Fraud Case: [02:11–02:36]
• Texas School Shooting: [02:36–03:11]
• Denver School Attack Thwarted: [03:11–03:48]
• Oil Prices & Dow Update, Wrap-Up: [03:48]

This concise yet comprehensive newscast encapsulates the urgency and rapid shifts in national politics, international conflict, major legal cases, and public safety events—delivered with Fox News' distinct tone and framing.