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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET (July 6, 2026)

Host: Lisa Brady | Network: FOX News Radio
Episode Theme: Fast-breaking developments in law, politics, public health, and world affairs, with a focus on key legal cases, political races, the president’s high-profile actions, and urgent health alerts.

Major Storylines and Discussion Points

1. Legal Turning Point in the Charlie Kirk Assassination Case

[00:03] Lisa Brady: Introduces the major legal development, noting that prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk murder case are starting to present evidence to justify putting the accused, Tyler Robinson, on trial.
[00:13] Matt Finn: Emphasizes that it’s been 10 months since the assassination, and the accused hasn’t entered a plea.
- “This week marks 10 months since Charlie Kirk was assassinated here in Utah and his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson has yet to even enter a plea.” ([00:13])
[00:23] Matt Finn: Details from the courthouse in Provo, highlighting defense strategies to avoid the death penalty and delay proceedings. The Utah Supreme Court’s denial of three defense appeals cleared the way for the long-awaited preliminary hearing.
- “Robinson's defense tried multiple strategies to get the possibility of the death sentence off the table and delay the beginning of this preliminary hear[ing]… The Utah Supreme Court denied three appeals… paved the way for the prelim to begin today.” ([00:23])
[00:41] Lisa Brady: Notes the visible presence of Kirk’s family in the courtroom for the first time.

2. President Trump on Iran, World Events, and Sports

[00:41] Lisa Brady: Shifts to President Trump, quoting his latest tough warning on Iran.
- “We'll make a deal or finish the job. President Trump repeating that warning on Iran…” ([00:41])
[01:01] Donald Trump (Quote):
- “I went in for one reason very strongly, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I'm not looking for regime change, although this is regime change. The first regime is gone, the second regime is gone. And I think the third regime is more reasonable. But we'll find out.” ([01:01])
  - Context: Trump comments as talks remain paused during Iran's period of mourning their slain leader, following prior U.S. and Israeli attacks.
[01:19] Lisa Brady: Notes Trump is fielding questions after a historical moment: ringing the opening bell for both the NYSE and NASDAQ from the Oval Office, launching Trump investment accounts for kids.
[01:19] Trump’s Influence in Soccer: Defends intervening in US soccer, claiming he only asked for a review after a controversial red card—later reversed—against US player Flo Baligun.
- “I had nothing to do with the decision. What I did have to do is I said I think that should be reviewed because I watched the play and he didn't do anything wrong.” ([01:41])
- The reversal remains contentious with Belgium appealing.

3. Michigan Senate Race Shakeup

[02:31] Lisa Brady: Reports a dramatic shift in Michigan's Democratic primary.
[02:35] Jeff Manaso: State Senator Mallory McMorrow withdraws, throwing her support behind the eventual nominee.
[02:46] Therese Crowley (Quote):
- “Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support.” ([02:46])
[02:50] Jeff Manaso: New two-person race between moderate Haley Stevens (establishment backing) and progressive Abdul El Said (supported by Bernie Sanders and democratic socialists). Winner will face Republican Mike Rogers.

4. NATO and Defense Spending

[03:14] Lisa Brady: NATO’s secretary general presses allies for “clear, concrete and credible plans” to meet defense spending goals—another frequent Trump talking point, especially with the Turkey summit looming.

5. Powassan Virus Warning

[03:30] Therese Crowley: Introduces a new, prominent public health alert about the rapid spread of the Powassan virus, transmitted by deer and woodchuck ticks.
- “CDC reports a rapid spread to historic highs, 76 cases last year... antibiotics are no help against Powassan, which is a virus with no vaccine.” ([03:30])
- Symptoms range from asymptomatic to fever, neurological complications, and, in 10% of cases, death.
- “Rapid transmission, 15 minutes... some may be asymptomatic but progress to severe neurological effects. Inflammation of the brain, meningitis, confusion, seizures and for 10%, death.” ([03:30])

6. Market Update

[04:08] Lisa Brady: Highlights another Wall Street milestone—the Dow surpasses 53,000 after the president's stock exchange bell-ringing, though momentum is mixed throughout the day.
- “The Dow's down 46 points, the S&P still in the green, and the Nasdaq is up 349 points. That's more than 1%.” ([04:08])

Notable Quotes & Moments

Lisa Brady ([00:03]): "A turning point in a high profile case..."
Matt Finn ([00:13]): “This week marks 10 months since Charlie Kirk was assassinated here in Utah and his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson has yet to even enter a plea.”
Donald Trump ([01:01]): "I'm not looking for regime change, although this is regime change. The first regime is gone, the second regime is gone. And I think the third regime is more reasonable. But we'll find out."
Donald Trump ([01:41]): “I had nothing to do with the decision. What I did have to do is I said I think that should be reviewed because I watched the play and he didn't do anything wrong.”
Therese Crowley ([02:46]): “Whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support.”
Therese Crowley ([03:30]): “CDC reports a rapid spread to historic highs, 76 cases last year... antibiotics are no help against Powassan, which is a virus with no vaccine.”

Segment Timestamps

[00:03–01:00] Charlie Kirk murder trial updates
[01:00–01:51] President Trump on Iran, world markets, and soccer controversy
[02:31–03:14] Michigan Senate race news
[03:14–03:30] NATO summit and defense spending issues
[03:30–04:08] Powassan virus health alert
[04:08–04:28] Market updates: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq

Summary Flow and Tone

Concise, brisk delivery—classic FOX News style.
Urgent national security and legal updates dominate, balanced by political analysis and unfiltered soundbites (especially from Trump).
Sharp, factual, and focused on current, impactful events.

This summary captures the hour’s major news, quotes, and turning points—ideal for those seeking the essentials of this fast-paced FOX News update.

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[00:03]
Lisa Brady
A turning point in a high profile case on Lisa Brady, FOX News. Prosecutors and the Charlie Kirk murder case begin trying to convince the judge there's enough evidence to put his accused assassin on trial.
[00:14]
Matt Finn
This week marks 10 months since Charlie Kirk was assassinated here in Utah and his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson has yet to even enter a plea.
[00:22]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Matt Finn at the courthouse in Provo.
[00:24]
Matt Finn
Robinson's defense tried multiple strategies to get the possibility of the death sentence off the table and delay the beginning of this preliminary hear that's scheduled to last through the week. Late last week, the Utah Supreme Court denied three appeals by Robinson's legal team, which paved the way for the prelim to begin today.
[00:42]
Lisa Brady
It's the first time Kirk's parents and widow Erica are in the courtroom with the defendant. We'll make a deal or finish the job. President Trump repeating that warning on Iran as talks remain paused for the days long funeral of the slain supreme leader. Mass crowds also mourning members of his family killed on the first day of US And Israeli attacks in February.
[01:02]
Donald Trump
I went in for one reason very strongly, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I'm not looking for regime change, although this is regime change. The first regime is gone, the second regime is gone. And I think the third regime is more reasonable. But we'll find out.
[01:19]
Lisa Brady
The president taking questions just after making history, ringing the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ from the Oval Office marking the launch of Trump investment accounts for kids. He's also defending a call he made to the head of soccer's governing world body, FIFA, which later reversed a card decision against a U.S. player reinstating Flo Baligun for tonight's World cup match against Belgium.
[01:41]
Donald Trump
I can only say this. I had nothing to do with the decision. What I did have to do is I said I think that should be reviewed because I watched the play and he didn't do anything wrong.
[01:51]
Lisa Brady
The red card was controversial. So is the reversal with Belgium's team appealing. America is listening to FOX news.
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[02:31]
Lisa Brady
There's a shakeup in a Michigan Senate race as one of several Democrats running
[02:35]
Jeff Manasso
pulls the plug a month before the party primary. Michigan Democrat State Senator Mallory McMorrow who is trailing in the polls, suspending her campaign for U.S. senate, vowing on social
[02:46]
Therese Crowley
media, whoever wins this primary on August 4th will have my full support.
[02:50]
Jeff Manasso
McMorrow's departure leaves a two person contest between moderate Haley Stevens, who has the backing of the establishment, and progressive Abdul El Said, who's backed by Democrat socialists like Bernie Sanders. A battle to fill an open Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Gary Peters. The primary winner is expected to face Republican Mike Rogers this fall. Jeff Manasso, Fox News.
[03:14]
Lisa Brady
The head of NATO is telling the allies he wants clear, concrete and credible plans to reach the group's spending targets for defense, an issue President Trump continues to raise. He plans to attend a NATO summit that begins tomorrow in Turkey. Yet another reason to check yourself for ticks.
[03:30]
Therese Crowley
It's called the Powassan virus. CDC reports a rapid spread to historic highs, 76 cases last year. Like Lyme disease, it's primarily transmitted to humans through an infected deer tick or woodchuck tick. But unlike Lyme disease, which is an infectious bacterial illness, antibiotics are no help against Powassan, which is a virus with no vaccine. Rapid transmission, 15 minutes fever, headache, vomiting and weakness. Some may be asymptomatic but progress to severe neurological effects. Inflammation of the brain, meningitis, confusion, seizures and for 10%, death.
[04:08]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Therese Crowley. A new milestone for the Dow, hitting 53,000 after the president rang the bell. But stocks have since turned mixed. The Dow's down 46 points, the S and P still in the green, and the Nasdaq is up 349 points. That's more than 1%. And Lisa Brady, this is FOX News.
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