12PM ET 07/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 07/25/2026 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger, with reports from Christina Coleman, Rebecca Castor, and Edward Lawrence
Date: July 25, 2026
Episode Theme: A comprehensive update on key national and international events, focusing on politics, global tensions, economics, and legal developments.

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Episode Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced digest of major news stories, including highlights from the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner, escalating tensions in the Middle East, economic policy shifts on tariffs, a legal dispute between Colorado and the federal government, and significant political changes abroad. The tone is urgent, lightly irreverent during comedy segments, and interspersed with brief, direct expert commentary.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Correspondents Dinner Returns After Shooting Disruption

• Context: The dinner was rescheduled after a previous event was cut short by gunfire.
• President Trump’s Speech: Emphasized resilience and determination to proceed with the event.
  • “As I said three months ago, the show must go on. We were back, we were backstage and we both wanted to just have it go on. Whether it was 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock in the morning, it didn't matter.” — President Trump (00:12)

Notable Moments & Jokes

• Joke about HHS Secretary RFK Jr.:
  • “Delicious beef tenderloins, very special beef. And I want you all to know that Bobby Kennedy is right here. Personally ran over the cow in his car.” — President Trump (00:34)
• Roast of Senator Adam Schiff:
  • “I hate some people. You know, I shouldn't say this. I'm president. I'm not supposed to hate. I'm supposed to love everybody. But he's a terrible person.” — President Trump (00:51)
• Security Appreciation: Trump thanked Secret Service and law enforcement for their protection, addressing heightened safety concerns post-shooting. (01:09)

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2. US-Iran Tensions & Oil Disruptions

• Diplomatic Stasis and Potential Attack:
  • No new strikes announced by US Central Command.
  • President Trump mentions ongoing diplomatic talks, but hints he's ready to “greenlight this massive attack… at any point.” (01:16–01:28)
    • “I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.” — President Trump (01:28)
• Red Sea Oil Shipping Crisis:
  • Houthi rebels in Yemen block Saudi shipping, firing on at least three oil tankers.
  • Trump issues a warning to the Houthis and Iran to de-escalate or face consequences. (01:31–01:48)

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3. Domestic Politics: Maine Democratic Nomination

• Troy Jackson Nominated:
  • Democrats in Maine select Troy Jackson as their US Senate candidate (01:48).
  • No further commentary provided.

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4. Tariffs & Economic Policy Adjustments

• New Section 301 Tariffs:
  • Enacted in response to ongoing concerns about forced labor in global supply chains.
  • Emergency Section 122 tariffs expire; Section 301 tariffs estimated to bring in $950 billion over 10 years, on par with previous tariffs.
    • “The new tariffs started down to the minute when the law forced the temporary Section 122 emergency tariffs to end… Senior administration officials tell us this is not about replacing one tariff with another.” — Edward Lawrence (02:26–03:06)

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5. DOJ Lawsuit Against Colorado Over In-State Aid for Undocumented Students

• Legal Dispute Overview:
  • DOJ sues Colorado over state-provided financial aid to undocumented immigrants.
  • Governor Jared Polis Defends State Rights:
    • “Under state law, it's up to each state to decide who is a Coloradan, who's a Texan, who's an Oklahoman. Of course, it's up to the United States of America to decide who's an American. But there's a big difference there…” — Governor Jared Polis (03:21)
  • Federal Argument: DOJ claims Colorado violates a federal statute preventing states from offering benefits to illegal immigrants unless they also offer them to all US citizens. (03:34)

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6. International: Indian Education Minister Resigns Amid Mass Protests

• Context:
  • India's education minister resigns after weeks of protests alleging corruption and irregularities, in a rare reversal for PM Modi's administration.
  • The “cockroach movement” cited as driving force behind the resignation, marking a significant moment of political accountability. (03:34–04:13)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “As I said three months ago, the show must go on.” — President Trump (00:12)
• “Bobby Kennedy is right here. Personally ran over the cow in his car.” — President Trump, on RFK Jr. (00:34)
• “I hate some people… But he's a terrible person.” — President Trump, roasting Adam Schiff (00:51)
• “I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.” — President Trump, on Iran tensions (01:28)
• “Under state law, it's up to each state to decide who is a Coloradan…” — Governor Jared Polis (03:21)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – White House Correspondents Dinner recap
• 00:12 – President Trump’s speech highlights
• 00:34 – Jokes at dinner (RFK Jr., Adam Schiff)
• 00:59 – Security and appreciation
• 01:09 – Iran strike threats and Red Sea disruptions
• 02:26 – New US tariffs and economic analysis
• 03:06 – DOJ sues Colorado; Gov. Polis response
• 03:34 – Indian education reform protests

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Episode Tone

The episode shifts between irreverent political humor during the dinner recap, matter-of-fact security and foreign affairs reporting, and direct, sometimes combative commentary during domestic policy segments. The pacing is brisk, with quick transitions and succinct summaries.

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This summary covers all main topics and direct news content, omitting advertisements and promotional spots.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

The Dinner Part two. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. A rescheduled White House correspondence dinner was held last night in Washington a few months after the first one was cut short by gunfire.

[President Donald Trump]

As I said three months ago, the show must go on. We were back, we were backstage and we both wanted to just have it go on. Whether it was 2 o', clock, 3 o' clock in the morning, it didn't matter.

[Daria Albinger]

And the president finally got to give a speech.

[Christina Coleman]

First jokes was about HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Who had Nona makes some headlines over roadkill.

[President Donald Trump]

Delicious beef tenderloins, very special beef. And I want you all to know that Bobby Kennedy is right here. Personally ran over the cow in his car.

[Christina Coleman]

And he also roasted California Senator Adam Shift, who he has mocked many times before. And he certainly didn't hold back.

[President Donald Trump]

I hate some people. You know, I shouldn't say this. I'm president. I'm not supposed to hate. I'm supposed to love everybody. But he's a terrible person.

[Christina Coleman]

He did address the safety and security concerns and gave a big shout out to the US Secret Service and law enforcement and just thanking them for protecting and serving and keeping everybody safe.

[Daria Albinger]

That's fox's Christina Coleman. The president again talking about a big attack on Iran. Fox's Rebecca Castor in Washington.

[Rebecca Castor]

U.S. central Command did not announce any new strikes on Iran last night. The president says diplomatic talks have resumed, but he could still greenlight this massive attack he's considering at any point.

[President Donald Trump]

I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by.

[Rebecca Castor]

Now there's another unexpected disruption to the flow of oil in the Red Sea. Iran's proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, are blocking Saudi shipping and fired on at least three oil tankers this week. President Trump warned them to stand down or Iran would face the consequences.

[Daria Albinger]

Democrats in Maine holding their nominating convention. They have just selected Troy Jackson to run for U.S. senate. America's listing listening to Fox News.

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[Daria Albinger]

On second thought, you're not invited. That's what Canada told U.S. officials about yesterday's dedication of a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

[Jared Polis]

And?

[Daria Albinger]

And it's over. The latest round of US tariffs.

[Edward Lawrence]

The new Section 301 tariffs based on countries failing to end forced labor of workers or failing to stop imports of products made with forced labor. Across multiple administrations, the U.S. trade Representative's office kept records about forced labor data on countries. The new tariffs started down to the minute when the law forced the temporary Section 122 emergency tariffs to end. Senior administration officials tell us this is not about replacing one tariff with another. The Committee for Responsible Federal Budget estimates the new tariffs, along with the new tariffs on Brazil and Canada, will bring in about $950 billion over 10 years. That's about the same amount as if the emergency section 122 tariffs continued.

[Daria Albinger]

That's Edward Lawrence with FOX Business. The Justice Department is suing Colorado for offering in state financial aid to undocumented immigrants. Governor Jared Polis tells FOX News the state isn't doing anything wrong. Under state law, it's up to each

[Jared Polis]

state to decide who is a Coloradan, who's a Texan, who's an Oklahoman. Of course, it's up to the United States of America to decide who's an American. But there's a big difference there, right? Like you have to be in Colorado six months in a day and then you have to pay taxes in Colorado.

[Daria Albinger]

Well, the DOJ argues that Colorado is violating a federal statute which prevents states from offering education benefits to illegal immigrants unless the same are offered to all US Citizens. India's education minister resigned today after weeks of protests that were demanded his removal over irregularities in the country's education system. This is a major victory for what's become known as the cockroach movement, which has been demanding change in Prime Minister Modi's administration. And that is something that has almost never happened in this administration of the Indian government. I'm Dariel Alden. This is FOX News.

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