12PM ET 07/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 07/22/2026

Host: Elisa Brady, Fox News Podcasts
Aired: July 22, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise, timely briefing on major political, military, legal, and economic developments affecting the United States and the world. The newscast covers President Trump's presence at Dover Air Force Base following U.S. military casualties, escalating tensions with Iran, the legal case against former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, community demands for answers in a Mississippi student’s mysterious death, and U.S.-Canada trade disputes impacting a major infrastructure project.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Tribute to Fallen U.S. Service Members

00:03 – 00:32

• President Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq since Friday.
• Emotional Tone: Elisa Brady relays a message of support:

  “His message for the families: ‘We love you.’”
  — Elisa Brady, 00:12

• Family Perspective:

  “We love your child. And that's what they are to them. They're their children. There's no games, no nothing. That's their child. And all you can do is throw out your heart.”
  — Family Member of Fallen Soldier, 00:21

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2. US-Iran Military Escalation & Diplomatic Stalemate

00:32 – 01:12

• The American soldiers were killed by Iranian missile and drone strikes on U.S. bases, a retaliation for previous U.S. actions against Iran over commercial shipping attacks.
• Escalating Rhetoric:

  “President Trump says the US Will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.”
  — Fox News Reporter, 00:47

• Significance: The Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil and gas trade, remains closed since the war’s onset, rattling world markets.

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3. Regional Threats: Houthi Rebels and Critical Waterways

01:12 – 01:29

• President Trump also threatens action if Iran-backed Houthi rebels disrupt another important shipping strait.

  “The president has also threatened to take care of it if Iran backed Houthi rebels in Yemen choke off another critical strait in the region.”
  — Elisa Brady, 01:12

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4. Venezuelan Ex-President Nicolas Maduro Faces U.S. Justice

01:29 – 01:50

• Maduro and his wife are in New York, facing multiple drug charges; accused of running Venezuela “like a drug trafficking organization.”

  “Prosecutors alleged that for 25 years Maduro ran Venezuela like a drug trafficking organization, transport[ing] thousands of tons of cocaine as leader of the cartel de Los Solis.”
  — Fox News Correspondent, 01:29

• Potential life sentences loom, but defense claims immunity and illegal capture.

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5. Family Seeks Justice in Mississippi Student Death

02:15 – 03:03

• No new answers in a second autopsy for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, found dead after a July 4th boating trip.

  “This pathologist cannot rule out injury to the neck.”
  — Local Resident/Reporter, 02:46

• Notable advocacy:

  “Attorney Benjamin Crump, representing Wells family and speaking at the NAACP convention in Chicago. Crump and fellow civil rights activist Al Sharpton eulogized Wells at his funeral earlier this week.”
  — Fox News Reporter, 02:50

• Family points to possible foul play due to incomplete remains and unexplained injuries.

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6. US-Canada Trade Clash Clouds Bridge Opening

03:03 – 03:52

• Canada scrapped a joint ribbon-cutting for the new Gordie Howe International Bridge (Detroit-Windsor) after President Trump threatened 50% tariffs on many goods.
• Local Sentiments:

  “We've been friends forever. I don't see the point of doing all this and just fighting.”
  — Fox News Correspondent, 03:39

• Context: Tariffs set to begin August 19; Canada accuses U.S. of deal violations, Trump cites unfair treatment of American products.

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7. Market Update

03:52 – 04:00

• The Dow is up by 188; Nasdaq is down; oil prices climb above $85/barrel.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “We love your child. And that's what they are to them. They're their children. There's no games, no nothing.” — Family Member of Fallen Soldier, 00:21
• “President Trump says the US Will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.” — Fox News Reporter, 00:47
• “Prosecutors alleged that for 25 years Maduro ran Venezuela like a drug trafficking organization…” — Fox News Correspondent, 01:29
• “This pathologist cannot rule out injury to the neck.” — Local Resident/Reporter, 02:46
• “We've been friends forever. I don't see the point of doing all this and just fighting.” — Fox News Correspondent, 03:39

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Segment Timestamps

• [00:03] Tribute to fallen soldiers & President Trump at Dover
• [00:32] Iran retaliation, US threats over Strait of Hormuz
• [01:12] Threats over Houthi rebel activity in vital shipping lanes
• [01:29] Nicolas Maduro’s federal court appearance
• [02:15] Mississippi student death, family demands answers
• [03:03] US-Canada trade dispute affects bridge opening
• [03:52] Wall Street & Market update

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Episode Summary

This newscast delivers succinct, high-stakes coverage spanning military conflict, global diplomacy, legal drama, civil rights, and international trade. Through crisp reporting and direct quotes, listeners get a pulse on both the gravity of current events and the voices most affected—military families, local communities, and cross-border partners. The tone balances somber respect, urgency, and community concern, reflective of an unfolding moment in American and international affairs.

Transcript

[Elisa Brady]

A tribute to the fallen. Elisa Brady, Fox News. President Trump attending the dignified transfer as the remains of four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq since Friday arrive at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, telling reporters before the solemn ceremony his message for the families we love you.

[Family Member of Fallen Soldier]

We love your child. And that's what they are to them. They're their children. There's no games, no nothing. That's their child. And all you can do is throw out your heart.

[Elisa Brady]

The American soldiers were killed as Iran fired missiles and drones at US Bases in the region, retaliating for US Strikes on Iran over attacks on commercial shipping. And Iran is vowing to respond in kind if the president follows through on his latest threat.

[Fox News Reporter]

In a social media post, President Trump says the US Will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came after the 11th night of US airstrikes on Iran and amid little public sign of progress on diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. One fifth of the world's traded oil and gas passed through the strait before Iran closed it after the war began, jolting the world economy with far reaching effects.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Tanya J. Powers the president has also threatened to take care of it if Iran backed Houthi rebels in Yemen choke off another critical strait in the region. Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro due back in federal court in New York City at this hour along with his wife after being charged with multiple drug related counts.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Prosecutors alleged that for 25 years Maduro ran Venezuela like a drug trafficking organization, transport thousands of tons of cocaine as leader of the cartel de Los Solis. If convicted, they both face up to life in prison. Maduro's lawyers indicate they plan on filing motions to get this case thrown out before the trial begins.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Brian Yanes at Manhattan federal Court. The defense argues Maduro has immunity and that the US Military raid capturing him was illegal. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Elisa Brady]

A grieving family gets no new answers from a second autopsy on the body of a college student from Mississippi found dead after a boating trip earlier this month.

[Fox News Reporter]

18 year old Nolan Xavier Wells was found dead on Horn island off the coast of Mississippi. He was reported missing after a July 4th boating party. Law enforcement's autopsy results have yet to be published, but a second examination draw conclusions in part due to remains of Wells throat not being included with the body as provided.

[Local Resident/Reporter]

This pathologist cannot rule out injury to the neck.

[Fox News Reporter]

Attorney Benjamin Crump, representing Wells family and speaking at the NAACP convention in Chicago. Crump and fellow civil rights activist Al Sharpton eulogized Wells at his funeral earlier this week. Eben Brown, Fox News.

[Elisa Brady]

The independent autopsy did find red discoloration on the back of Wells's head. The family argues foul play cannot be ruled out. Canada scraps a bridge opening ceremony with the US as tensions flare again over tariffs.

[Local Resident/Reporter]

It was supposed to be a joint ribbon cutting celebration between Canada and the U.S. for next Monday's opening of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge that connects Detroit to winter, though Canada has canceled the joint celebration citing trade threats made by President Trump. With 50% tariffs on a wide range of goods.

[Fox News Reporter]

I love the idea that the bridge is opening. I can't wait.

[Fox News Correspondent]

We've been friends forever. I don't see the point of doing all this and just fighting.

[Local Resident/Reporter]

That's local perspective from the Windsor side of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge with still time for both countries to negotiate new tariffs that are set to take effect on August 19th.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Jeff Benasso. Canada accuses the US of violating a previous trade deal. President Trump says the new tariffs would be in response to unfair treatment of some American products. A mixed day so far on Wall Street. The Dow's up 188, but the Nasdaq is in the red, oil prices topping $85 a barrel. Lisa Brady, FOX News.