12PM ET 07/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET Newscast — July 5, 2026

Host: Angelo Bavaro
Network: FOX News Radio
Date: July 5, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day’s top news, focusing on the 250th anniversary of American independence, major international events—including developments in Iran—and the latest on US weather conditions. Domestic incidents and upcoming summits round out a fast-paced, content-packed broadcast.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations

Timestamps: 00:02–01:10

• Rain Didn’t Dampen Spirits: Despite rain in Washington D.C., crowds turned out for Independence Day festivities on the National Mall and across the country.
• Military Salute: The ceremonies began with a flyover of military aircraft that “set the tone as freedom filled the skies” (Matt Murphy, 00:11).
• Nationwide Fireworks: Spectacular displays were seen in major cities like New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, with citizens everywhere joining in.
• Patriotic Moments: Hundreds in the U.S. Department of Agriculture building, sheltering from rain, spontaneously sang the national anthem.
• Presidential Address: President Trump, in his speech, pledged a bright future for America, saying,

  “Our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come.” (President Trump, 00:48)

• Grand Finale: The celebrations culminated with a record-breaking fireworks show in Washington, D.C., set to patriotic music performed by U.S. military members.

2. Weather Update: Relief from Heat Wave

Timestamps: 01:10–01:51

• Cooler Temperatures: A series of storms is bringing relief to parts of the eastern U.S. after an intense heat spell over the July 4th holiday.
• Current Conditions:
  • Temperatures drop: Now in the mid-70s to mid-80s, compared to the previous upper 80s and 90s.
  • Chicago: Only 75°F, New York City: Mid-80s.
• Rainfall Outlook: Significant rainfall expected—some regions may receive 3–5 inches through mid-next week.
• Expert Commentary:

  “You’re going to be trading in some of those really high temperatures for some pretty big rainfall totals.” (Adam Klotz, 01:44)

3. International Focus: Iran Funeral & Rising Tensions

Timestamps: 02:23–03:11

• Funeral for Iran’s Supreme Leader: Hundreds of thousands gather for the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei after his killing by a joint U.S.-Israeli strike.
• Reactions in Iran: Some mourners call for revenge and President Trump’s death.
• US Diplomatic Stand:
  • President Trump addresses the nation, commending U.S. military operations (Operation Epic Fury).
  • Despite tensions, a technical ceasefire holds; indirect talks continue between the U.S. and Iran.
• Diplomatic Progress:
  • Regional leaders stress maintaining a memorandum of understanding.
  • The funeral, lasting until July 9, is described as “a large display of Iranian propaganda” (News Analyst, 02:49).
• Peace Talks:
  • Postponed until after funeral concludes (03:13).

4. Upcoming World Events: NATO Summit & US-Israel Talks

Timestamps: 03:16–03:35

• NATO Summit in Turkey:
  • President Trump and world leaders to discuss Iran and the Ukraine war.
• US-Israel Relations:
  • Trump announces a likely first White House meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu since the Iran strike.

5. Domestic News Briefs

Timestamps: 03:36–04:16

• Paul Pelosi Incident:
  • Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces possible misdemeanor charges from an apparent hit-and-run in Napa County, CA (not a DUI, but will undergo DMV evaluation).
  • Official family statement:

    “Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage.” (Pelosi Family statement, ~04:05)

  • Context: Comes after Pelosi’s 2022 DUI charge.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on America’s Future:

  “Our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come.” (00:48)

• CF of U.S. Mood:

  “The roar of military aircraft overhead set the tone as freedom filled the skies on America's 250th birthday.” (Matt Murphy, 00:11)

• Pelosi Family:

  “Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized…” (04:05)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02–01:10: Independence Day celebrations, Trump speech
• 01:10–01:51: Weather relief and forecast (Adam Klotz)
• 02:23–03:11: Iran funeral, US-Iran tensions, ceasefire
• 03:16–03:35: NATO summit, US-Israel White House meeting anticipated
• 03:36–04:16: Paul Pelosi’s incident; official family response

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX News’s brisk, fact-driven radio delivery, interspersed with patriotic and urgent undertones, reflecting the gravity of international events alongside celebratory national news.

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Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

Celebrate 250. I'm Angelo Bavaro. FOX NEWS Even rain clouds cannot keep the crowds from celebrating the nation's big birthday.

[Matt Murphy]

The roar of military aircraft overhead set the tone as freedom filled the skies on America's 250th birthday. Thousands packed the National Mall despite periods of rain while spectacular fireworks lit the skies in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and countless other communities even though sheltering from the the weather in D.C. joined the celebration as hundreds inside the U.S. department of Agriculture building broke into a stirring rendition of the national anthem. After President Trump addressed the crowd.

[President Trump]

Our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come.

[Matt Murphy]

The celebration reached its grand finale with a record breaking fireworks spectacular over Washington set to patriotic music performed by members of the United States military, bringing America's 250th birthday to a memorable close. Matt Murphy, FOX News.

[Weather Reporter]

Stormy weather is helping to bring down

[Angelo Bavaro]

sky high temperatures that have been plaguing

[Weather Reporter]

much of the eastern US finally cooling

[Adam Klotz]

off after it's been such a warm stretch here through the Fourth of July holiday. A lot of rain last night across a lot of these areas. Temperatures in the mid-70s. Previous days we've been waking up in the upper 80s, maybe 90 degrees. So certainly a lot cooler out there right now. And it will be cooler today as you're looking at temperatures still summer like mid-80s, 85 degrees in New City, only 75 back in Chicago. And actually in some of these locations, you're going to be trading in some of those really high temperatures for some pretty big rainfall totals taking all the way in the middle of next week. Mid Atlantic up in the New York City area, in some cases maybe as much as 3 to 5 inches. So we're going to see in a soggy one in the next few days.

[Angelo Bavaro]

FOX Weather's Adam klotz, America is listening to FOX News.

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[Angelo Bavaro]

Hundreds of thousands of people are gathering in Iran for the funeral of the

[Weather Reporter]

late supreme leader killed by the US And Israeli airstrike. Several are calling for President Trump's death as revenge.

[News Analyst]

In his remarks to the nation last night, President Trump spoke about the US Military and those US Forces who participated in Operation Epic Fury. The president's remarks come as indirect talks between the United States and Iran move forward. On a technical level, the cease fire between the two countries remains in place as regional leaders have expressed the importance of continuing the memorandum of understanding. Despite the diplomatic progress. The funeral for Iran's late supreme leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, has been a large display of Iranian propaganda as delegations from across the world travel to Tehran to participate. The funeral will continue until July 9th with millions of Iranians participating.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox is tre yin peace talks have

[Weather Reporter]

been postponed until the end of that funeral.

[Angelo Bavaro]

This week, world leaders including President Trump

[Weather Reporter]

will gather in Turkey for the NATO summit. Iran and the war in Ukraine expected to be major points of discussion. And that will not be the only meeting for President Trump. He says he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could meet at the White House as early as next week, marking their first meeting since the Iran operation started. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband facing a possible misdemeanor charge after an apparent hit and run in Napa County Friday. The sheriff's office ruling out driving under the influence, but they will submit a driver re evaluation referral to the California dmv. A spokesperson for the Pelosi family said in a statement, quote, the Mr. Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage. This incident comes after the now 86 year old Pelosi was charged in a May 2022 DUI crash.

[Angelo Bavaro]

I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News.

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