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Lisa Brady
A blockade in effect. Lisa Brady, fox news. The U.S. navy enforcing it in the Strait of Hormuz focused, the president has said, on Iran's efforts to buy or sell oil.
Narrator/News Anchor
President Trump warns any Iranian ship, including small, fast attack vessels, will be immediately eliminated if they come near a U.S. blockade. The president vowed to block all ports in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman after peace talks failed to broker an agreement with Iran over the weekend. The US Blockade is on top of Iran's closure of the narrow Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that about 20% of global oil supply passes through. A fragile ceasefire between the US And Iran is still in place, though it's unclear if another round of peace talks will be scheduled.
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House US Central Command warning that any vessel entering or leaving the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion and capture, but that neutral transit through the strait to or from non Iranian destinations will not be impeded, along with humanitari shipments subject to inspection. This in a note to seafarers confirmed to Fox news by two U.S. officials. Meantime, oil prices spiking again with U.S. crude just getting back over $103 a barrel. Congressman Eric Swalwell still facing calls to resign after the Democrat dropped out of the crowded California governor's race over sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women. Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tells Fox
Steve Hilton
these stories about Swalwell. They've been out there for as long as he's been in the race. I've been hearing this and I'm on the other side of the political fence. And so the real point here is why did he ever get in the race? It's the arrogance of these career politicians. They think they can get away with anything.
Lisa Brady
Swalwell has apologized for what he calls mistakes in judgment made in his past, but he also calls the allegations false. The Manhattan DA's office confirming an investigation into some claims America is listening to Fox News.
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Lisa Brady
The pope says he won't stop talking about the conflict in Iran after public criticism from the president.
Pope Leo
Blessed are the peacemakers, says Pope Leo.
I will continue to speak out loud against war looking to promote peace.
The Pope speaking to journalists as he starts a 10 day African tour after a Truth Social post in which President Trump said Leo was catering to the radical left, calling the pontiff weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy. The president wrote he doesn't want a pope who thinks it's okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. The pope hasn't ever said that, but he has criticized leaders who wage war, also describing as truly unacceptable the president's warning that an entire civilization could die. Jonathan Savage, Fox News A popular gaming
Lisa Brady
platform is adding more guardrails after complaints it's not doing enough to protect children.
Dave Buzzucki
Roblox is expanding its child safety system starting in June. We're doing this well in advance of any requirements by law, roblox co founder and CEO Dave Buzzucki tells Fox and Friends. Roblox Kids is aimed at younger children, and Roblox select is for users aged 9 to 15. Everyone on our platform, once they age check, will put them in the appropriate account, including kids accounts, select accounts or 16 and up accounts and align content with the appropriate age. Users ages are determined using facial analysis.
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jenny Cosola Pop Britney Spears checks herself into a treatment facility after a DUI arrest last month.
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California Highway Patrol was able to safely pull her over before conducting a series of field sobriety tests. Authorities say Spears showed signs of impairment. Chemical test results are still pending.
Lisa Brady
Fox's Lillian Wu Spears has a court date set for May 4. Stocks are mixed as oil prices surge. The Dow's down 236. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: April 13, 2026
This fast-paced update covers the top U.S. and international headlines at noon, focusing on growing military tensions between the U.S. and Iran, a political scandal impacting the California governor’s race, international reactions from Pope Leo, child safety developments in online gaming, and breaking news about Britney Spears’ legal troubles.
"any Iranian ship, including small, fast attack vessels, will be immediately eliminated if they come near a U.S. blockade."
(Narrator/News Anchor, 00:13)
Any unauthorized vessel risks "interception, diversion and capture," but neutral and humanitarian shipments will continue with inspection.
U.S. crude oil prices surge past $103 a barrel.
Notable Quote:
"...neutral transit through the strait to or from non Iranian destinations will not be impeded, along with humanitarian shipments subject to inspection."
(Lisa Brady, 00:45)
Timestamps:
Faces calls to resign due to multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Steve Hilton (Republican candidate) criticized Swalwell on FOX:
Notable Quote:
"These stories about Swalwell...they've been out there for as long as he's been in the race...It's the arrogance of these career politicians. They think they can get away with anything."
(Steve Hilton, 01:31)
Swalwell apologizes for “mistakes in judgment” but calls accusations false.
Manhattan DA’s office confirms investigation into some claims.
Timestamps:
Pope Leo addresses his ongoing calls for peace in the Iran conflict:
"Blessed are the peacemakers...I will continue to speak out loud against war looking to promote peace."
(Pope Leo, 03:06 – 03:12)
Reaction follows President Trump’s online accusation that the Pope is “catering to the radical left” and “weak on crime.” The Pope’s stance: never advocated for Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
Pope continues his advocacy as he departs on a 10-day African tour.
Timestamps:
Roblox CEO Dave Buzzucki outlines new safety systems for youth:
"Roblox is expanding its child safety system starting in June...Everyone on our platform, once they age check, will put them in the appropriate account..."
(Dave Buzzucki, 03:49 – 04:12)
New categories: “Roblox Kids” for youngest users, “Roblox Select” for ages 9–15, and an adult tier. Age checks via facial analysis.
Updates are proactively ahead of new laws.
Timestamps:
Spears checks into rehab following arrest; court date scheduled for May 4.
California Highway Patrol reports signs of impairment but chemical tests pending.
Timestamps:
President Trump's Warning:
"...any Iranian ship, including small, fast attack vessels, will be immediately eliminated if they come near a U.S. blockade." (Narrator, 00:13)
Steve Hilton on Eric Swalwell:
"...It's the arrogance of these career politicians. They think they can get away with anything." (Steve Hilton, 01:31)
Pope Leo on War:
"Blessed are the peacemakers...I will continue to speak out loud against war looking to promote peace." (Pope Leo, 03:06 – 03:12)
Dave Buzzucki (Roblox):
"Roblox is expanding its child safety system starting in June...we're doing this well in advance of any requirements by law..." (Dave Buzzucki, 03:49)
This episode delivers rapid-fire coverage of global flashpoints, American political scandal, cultural moments, and tech policy—all with input from newsmakers and direct quotes, ensuring listeners stay fully informed.