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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 07/24/2026

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News
Date: July 24, 2026
Episode Overview:
This midday episode delivers rapid-fire updates on intensifying U.S.–Iran military tensions, shifting political developments following Senator Lindsey Graham’s death, a high-profile school shooting case conclusion, escalating U.S.–Canada tariffs, a deadly air crash in Brazil, and a major NBA move by LeBron James. The reporting includes on-the-ground updates, direct quotes, and analysis from Fox News correspondents and analysts.

Breaking International News: U.S.–Iran Military Escalation

Renewed Iranian Strikes:
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated against U.S. Gulf allies and assets, following nearly two weeks of daily U.S. strikes targeting Iran after attacks on commercial shipping.
  
  “Iran strikes back on Lisa Brady, Fox News. Another round of attacks on US Gulf allies after nearly two weeks of daily US Strikes on Iran over attacks on commercial shipping.”
  – Lisa Brady [00:03]
Damage and Response:
- Iranian forces reportedly set fire to ammunition and storage sheds at a U.S. base in Kuwait and struck a U.S. Navy watchtower in Bahrain.
- U.S. forces in Iraq shot down five explosive drones; Jordanian forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
  
  “Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps told people in neighboring Gulf countries to stay away from American bases and assets, confirming they'd set fire to ammunition and storage sheds at a US Base in Kuwait and that they struck a watchtower for the U.S. navy's 5th Fleet based in Bahrain.”
  – Correspondent [00:13]
- CENTCOM marked its 13th straight night of strikes, focusing on Iranian drone storage.
  
  “Yesterday was Centcom's 13th straight night targeting Iran's military capabilities, including drone storage facilities.”
  – Jessica Rosenthal [00:36]
U.S. Escalation Threats:
- President Trump issued stern warnings:
  
  “For every ship Iran attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, the US will take out an Iranian bridge or power plant.”
  – President Trump, paraphrased by Correspondent [00:44]
- Contemplating a “major escalation in the use of military force.”
  – [00:44]

U.S. Politics: Leadership Changes and Election Maneuvers

Netanyahu’s White House Visit:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump and attend Senator Graham’s memorial.
  – Lisa Brady [00:55]
Senator Graham’s Successor Race:
- Rush to fill Graham’s seat with a “movement,” not just a traditional campaign.
  
  “This campaign isn't about another title or political office. It is a movement. It is about making sure that South Carolina continues to have a conservative voice that isn't afraid to lead and isn't afraid to fight.”
  – Political Analyst [01:08]
- South Carolina Representative Russell Fry files for the August GOP special election, joined by Graham’s sister, Darlene, currently finishing his term.
  – Lisa Brady [01:20]

Legal Updates: Georgia School Shooting Case

Teen Shooter Pleads Guilty:
- Colt Gray, now 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in deadly 2024 high school shooting, despite lacking a deal with prosecutors.
  
  “Colt Gray, who's now 16, changing his plea despite not having a deal with prosecutors. Now facing life in prison...”
  – Lisa Brady [01:35]
- Killed two students, two teachers; father to be sentenced next week, convicted of supplying the gun.
  – Lisa Brady [01:40]

U.S. & International Affairs: Trade and Infrastructure

U.S.–Canada Tariff Tensions:
- Joint U.S.–Canada bridge opening marred by U.S. absence, following President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian goods in response to “unfair trade practices.”
  
  “What was supposed to be a joint ceremony opening a new bridge from Detroit to Canada happens without U.S. officials after President Trump announced new tariffs on Canada, saying they're in response to unfair trade practices.”
  – Lisa Brady [02:15]
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls for cooperation, urges Canada to respond “tariff for tariff.”
  – [02:24]
Penn Station Renaming Proposal:
- Senator Sean Duffy pushes for renaming New York’s Penn Station to honor President Trump as part of an $8 billion redesign.
  
  “Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging senators to also rename the train hub. The request did not include suggestions for a new name, but Duffy has indicated he'd like to see the station named for President Trump, saying at an event last year, it has a nice ring to it.”
  – Political Analyst [02:42]
- President Trump claims the name change was originally suggested by Senator Chuck Schumer.
  – [02:53]
- Historical context: Penn Station was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  – [02:57]

Disaster Report: Brazilian Plane Crash

Cause Identified:
- Viral video captured a Brazilian Vopass turboprop’s “terrifying plunge” on August 24, 2024, killing all 62 aboard.
  
  “Viral video showed the terrifying plunge of a Brazilian passenger plane into a Sao Paulo neighborhood August of 24... All 62 aboard.” – Aviation Expert [03:25]
- Investigation found severe atmospheric icing and normalized de-icing system faults as root causes. Crew was distracted by routine tasks, missed critical warnings, causing a fatal flat spin.
  
  “The probe further found the airline normalized faults in the de icing system and the pilots were too distracted by routine radio chatter and cockpit tasks to maneuver in time when the icing warnings hit.”
  – Aviation Expert [03:41]

Sports News: LeBron James’ Final NBA Move

LeBron James Joins 76ers:
- NBA legend announces new team and signals end of career.
  
  “NBA legend LeBron James just announcing he'll play with the 76ers, calling it his last decision.”
  – Lisa Brady [04:03]

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Middle East Tensions:

“For every ship Iran attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, the US will take out an Iranian bridge or power plant.”
– President Trump, paraphrased [00:44]
On South Carolina Senate Campaign:

“It is a movement. It is about making sure that South Carolina continues to have a conservative voice that isn't afraid to lead and isn't afraid to fight.”
– Political Analyst [01:13]
On Penn Station Renaming:

“It has a nice ring to it.”
– Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy [02:43]
On Brazilian Crash:

“The pilots were too distracted by routine radio chatter and cockpit tasks to maneuver in time when the icing warnings hit.”
– Aviation Expert [03:41]
On LeBron’s Retirement Plans:

“…calling it his last decision.”
– Lisa Brady [04:03]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Iran Retaliation & Regional Risks: [00:03–00:55]
Presidential & International Updates: [00:55–01:20]
Georgia School Shooting Plea: [01:20–01:59]
U.S.–Canada Tariff Dispute: [02:15–02:24]
Penn Station Naming Debate: [02:42–03:18]
Brazilian Air Crash Findings: [03:18–04:03]
LeBron James’ Final Move: [04:03–04:14]

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[00:03]
Lisa Brady
Iran strikes back on Lisa Brady, Fox News Another round of attacks on US Gulf allies after nearly two weeks of daily US Strikes on Iran over attacks on commercial shipping.
[00:13]
Fox News Correspondent
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps told people in neighboring Gulf countries to stay away from American bases and assets, confirming they'd set fire to ammunition and storage sheds at a US Base in Kuwait and that they struck a watchtower for the U.S. navy's 5th Fleet based in Bahrain. U.S. reporters in northern Iraq said American forces shot down five explosive drones drones and Jordanian forces said they shot down several incoming Iranian missiles and drones.
[00:36]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jessica Rosenthal yesterday was Centcom's 13th straight night targeting Iran's military capabilities, including drone storage facilities.
[00:44]
Fox News Correspondent
Wednesday, President Trump said for every ship Iran attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, the US Will take out an Iranian bridge or power plant. Thursday, he said he was considering a major escalation in the use of military force.
[00:55]
Lisa Brady
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now scheduled to visit the White House Tuesday, meeting with President Trump and attending a memorial service for Senator Lyn Lindsey Graham. There's an expanding race to replace Graham as the Republican nominee this November.
[01:09]
Political Analyst
This campaign isn't about another title or political office. It is a movement. It is about making sure that South Carolina continues to have a conservative voice that isn't afraid to lead and isn't afraid to fight.
[01:21]
Lisa Brady
South Carolina Congressman Russell Frey just filing his paperwork for an August special election for Republicans that will also include Graham's sister, Darlene, who's already finishing his term. The teenager charged in a deadly Georgia school shooting nearly two years ago, pleads guil to all 55 counts. Colt Gray, who's now 16, changing his plea despite not having a deal with prosecutors. Now facing life in prison, Gray was 14 when he killed two students and two teachers at his high school, wounding several others. His father is scheduled for sentencing next week, convicted in March of charges including murder and manslaughter for giving his son the gun. America is listening to Fox News.
[02:00]
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[02:16]
Lisa Brady
What was supposed to be a joint ceremony opening a new bridge from Detroit to Canada happens without U.S. officials after President Trump announced new tariffs on Canada, saying they're in response to unfair trade practices. Ontario Premier Doug Ford just telling Fox Business I encourage the prime minister dollar for dollar, tariff for tariff, he Sundays. Instead, the U.S. and Canada should work together against China and Russia. Rail passengers could stopping at Trump Station in New York City as part of
[02:43]
Political Analyst
an $8 billion redesign of new York's Penn Station. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging senators to also rename the train hub. The request did not include suggestions for a new name, but Duffy has indicated he'd like to see the station named for President Trump, saying at an event last year, it has a nice ring to it. President Trump has noted a possible name change was considered as part of a major rail tunnel project, but said it was New York Democrat Chuck Schumer who had suggested it. PEN is named after the Pennsylvania Railroad, the now defunct rail company that built the station in Midtown Manhattan.
[03:18]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jared Halpern the White House. A deadly summer air disaster found to be caused by severe icing Viral video
[03:25]
Aviation Expert
showed the terrifying plunge of a Brazilian passenger plane into a Sao Paulo neighborhood August of 24. The Vopass Twin Turboprop went into a flat spin, wheeling through cloudy skies from 17,000ft into a fireball in a hillside home, killing all 62 aboard. The Brazilian Force probe shows the flight encountered severe atmospheric icing while cruising, causing the aircraft to lose lift and head into a flat spin. The probe further found the airline normalized faults in the de icing system and the pilots were too distracted by routine radio chatter and cockpit tasks to maneuver in time when the icing warnings hit.
[04:04]
Lisa Brady
Therese Crowley, FOX news NBA legend LeBron James just announcing he'll play with the 76ers, calling it his last decision. Lisa Brady, FOX News hi, Ryan Reynolds
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