12PM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12PM ET, July 14, 2026

Brief Overview

This episode provides a rapid roundup of top news stories as of noon ET on July 14, 2026. Key themes include U.S. foreign policy shifts in the Gulf, heightened tensions with Iran, changes in ICE enforcement practices, updates on economic policy, Supreme Court security, international counter-terror news, and space cooperation between the U.S. and Russia.

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Key Stories & Insights

1. U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts in the Gulf

• President Changes Course on Hormuz Fees
  President Trump has reversed his plan to impose a cargo fee for securing the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, he proposes trade and investment agreements with Gulf states.

  • “A day after announcing a cargo fee as reimbursement for securing the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump just posting he's decided to replace that fee with trade and investment deals in the US by various Gulf states.” (A, 00:03)

• This policy adjustment comes amid increased tensions following Iran’s plan to charge tolls in the strait and as President Trump meets with Iraq's new prime minister.

• Senator Lankford's Comment on U.S.-Iraq Relations

  • “If we're going to maintain pressure on Iran, we've got to be able to make sure that we're able to launch and to be able to move from that area. So maintaining a relationship with the United States and with the leadership of Iraq is important in the days ahead.” (B, 00:32)

2. Escalating Gulf Tensions & Military Activity

• Kuwait Responds to Attack; More Strikes in the Gulf
  • Kuwait's military responds to an attack amid ongoing Iranian counterattacks after U.S. military action against Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
  • Rising hostilities involve the Emiratis threatening to strike back after two tankers are hit, resulting in the death of one mariner and injuries to eight more.
  • “The Emiratis threatening to strike after two tankers were hit, killing one Mariner, wounding eight others.” (A, 00:44)

3. ICE Enforcement Adjustments & Nationwide Protests

• ICE Suspends Most Vehicle Stops
  • In response to two deadly confrontations in Texas and Maine, ICE is temporarily suspending most vehicle stops nationwide pending new officer training.
  • This coincides with ongoing protests, notably in Maine, with activist chants led by the State Nurses Association.
  • “A senior ICE source tells Fox the policy change on suspending vehicle stops will be temporary until new training is approved by the head of homeland security and given to immigration agents in the field.” (A, 01:16)

4. Economic Updates: Fed Policy & Inflation

• FedShare’s Commitment to Inflation Control
  • New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh assures Congress the Fed “will get policy right” after years of high inflation.
  • New data shows a rare price drop in June.
  • “We share a resolute commitment to ensure price stability.” — Kevin Warsh (C, 01:42)
  • “Just after the latest inflation report showing prices dropped in June by four-tenths of a percent and cooled year over year.” (A, 01:45)

5. Supreme Court Security and Budget Request

• Rare Supreme Court Testimony in Congress
  • Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appear on Capitol Hill to request a $14 million budget increase—most of it for increased security.
  • Amid rising threats (up by 38% this year), both justices cite escalation since the Dobbs decision leak.
  • “I didn't expect that performing this service was going to put me in the position of explaining to my children what a bulletproof vest was and why I had to wear one.” — Justice Barrett (D, 02:56)
  • Barrett also reveals her family was targeted in a “swatting” incident.
  • “Both Justices Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett noted a particular threat increase after the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked in 2022.” (D, 02:42)

6. International Headlines: UK Terror Investigation

• Targeted Attack on British Politician
  • UK police confirm the killing of Anne Whitakem, former MP and reality star, was targeted; a suspect is held on terrorism and murder charges.
  • “A 28 year old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and terror crimes as that investigation continues.” (A, 03:06)

7. U.S.-Russia Space Cooperation Amid Tensions

• Joint Space Mission Launches
  • NASA’s Anil Menon and Russian crewmates launch to the International Space Station, demonstrating ongoing scientific cooperation even as wider relations strain.
  • Nevertheless, Russia shifts focus to lunar work with China as interest in Artemis fades.
  • “The mission is set to show the United States and Russia can cooperate despite political and military tension.” (C, 03:35)

8. Market Snapshot

• Wall Street Update
  • Mixed market day; "the Dow's down 100 points." (A, 04:05)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If we're going to maintain pressure on Iran, we've got to be able to make sure that we're able to launch and to be able to move from that area.” — Sen. James Lankford (B, 00:32)
• “I didn't expect that performing this service was going to put me in the position of explaining to my children what a bulletproof vest was and why I had to wear one.” — Justice Amy Coney Barrett (D, 02:56)
• “We share a resolute commitment to ensure price stability.” — Fed Chair Kevin Warsh (C, 01:42)
• “The mission is set to show the United States and Russia can cooperate despite political and military tension.” — (C, 03:35)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03] — President Trump reverses Hormuz cargo fee
• [00:32] — U.S.-Iraq relations & Senator Lankford’s perspective
• [00:44] — Escalating Gulf violence; ICE vehicle stop suspension
• [01:16] — ICE response and protest details
• [01:45] — Fed Chair Warsh’s inflation testimony
• [02:15] — Supreme Court justices testify on security threats
• [02:56] — Justice Barrett on threats after Dobbs decision leak
• [03:15] — UK terror investigation update
• [03:35] — U.S.-Russia joint space mission
• [04:05] — Market update and closing line

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This brisk newscast delivers a broad yet detailed look at fast-moving international, domestic, judicial, and economic headlines, maintaining the network’s signature news-forward, urgent tone.

Transcript

[A]

The president changes course on Lisa Brady, FOX News A day after announcing a cargo fee as reimbursement for securing the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump just posting he's decided to replace that fee with trade and investment deals in the US by various Gulf states. The US had criticized Iran for its plan to charge tolls in the Strait. This breaking as President Trump holds a White House meeting with the new prime minister of Iraq, Republican Senator James Lankford telling Fox that relationship is important for US Security.

[B]

If we're going to maintain pressure on Iran, we've got to be able to make sure that we're able to launch and to be able to move from that area. So maintaining a relationship with the United States and with the leadership of Iraq is important in the days ahead.

[A]

Also just getting word from Kuwait's military its air defenses are responding to an attack. This follows Iran counterattacks on more Gulf allies after a third straight night of US Attacks over Iranian attacks on commercial ships. The Emiratis threatening to strike after two tankers were hit, killing one Mariner, wounding eight others. Also just getting word ICE is suspending most vehicle stops nationwide after two deadly confrontations in the past week in Texas and in Maine, where a second day of protests is underway. Abolish ice. Abolish ice. The co president of the State Nurses association leading chants outside a detention facility in Maine. A senior ICE source tells Fox the policy change on suspending vehicle stops will be temporary until new training is approved by the head of homeland security and given to immigration agents in the field. The new FedShare assuring Congress, the central bank will get policy right and that the inflation surge of the past five years will be a thing of the past.

[C]

We share a resolute commitment to ensure price stability.

[A]

Kevin Warsh appearing before a House panel just after the latest inflation report showing prices dropped in June by 4.10of a percent and cooled year over year. America is listening to FOX News.

[B]

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A rare appearance by Supreme Court justices on Capitol Hill brings rare bipartisan agreement at a House hearing focusing on the court's budget and security concerns.

[D]

The justices are asking for an additional $14 million in the next fiscal year, a 7% increase, mostly for security Justice Elena Kagan said threats against Congress are expected to rise 50%.

[C]

The Supreme Court police expect a smaller but still very substantial 38% annual increase

[D]

in threats this year. Both Justices Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett noted a particular threat increase after the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked in 2022. I didn't expect that performing this service was going to put me in the position of explaining to my children what a bulletproof vest was and why I had to wear one, barrett said. Her family was also the victim of a swatting incident after someone called in a false report of hearing gunfire at her house.

[A]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. Those two justices will also testify for a Senate panel. Counter terror Police in Britain just announcing that a former British politician and reality star who was killed last week was the victim of a targeted attack. Anne Whitakem was 78, a former Member of Parliament. A 28 year old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and terror crimes as that investigation continues. Liftoff for a joint mission by the US And Russia.

[C]

Blasting off from a cosmic cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian crewmates Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina on their way to the International Space Station. The mission is set to show the United States and Russia can cooperate despite political and military tension. The two countries work together on the space station, but hopes for Russian involvement in the Artemis lunar research program have fallen apart. Moscow's space corporation Roscosmos has started to work with China on a prospective moon mission.

[A]

Fox's Jonathan Savage A mixed day on wall the dows down 100 points. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.