1PM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 1PM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Episode Overview
This episode covers the rapidly escalating conflict following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including American and Iranian casualties, high-profile deaths, implications for US political debate, domestic security responses, and violent protests abroad. The newscast also briefly touches on a deadly shooting incident in Austin, Texas.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Casualties in Joint Attacks on Iran

• Host Paul Stevens opens with breaking news on the ongoing US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
  • “At least three US Service members have been killed, five others seriously hurt. All this part of this weekend's joint US-Israel attacks on Iran.” (00:02)
• Details are emerging about intensive airstrikes, with further context from reporting at Central Command.

2. Intelligence Operations and Iranian Leadership Losses

• Lisa Davis delivers confirmation regarding intelligence involvement:
  • “We've been able to confirm that it was the CIA that provided the intelligence to the Israelis...led to the death of 40 top leaders of Iran.” (00:19)
• Cites a New York Times report confirming Israeli strikes on the compound of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hamza, resulting in major leadership losses.
• Breaking news: Iranian media reports the death of ex-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, allegedly killed in a strike while under house arrest for an alleged coup plot.

Notable Quote

• Lisa Davis: “...the strike that led to the death of 40 top leaders of Iran.” (00:27)

3. Iranian Reaction and Political Fallout

• Jennifer Griffin (via Paul Stevens) adds that Iran’s president is promising retaliation and that Iran will choose a new supreme leader soon. (00:53)
• War powers debate intensifies in Washington: Congressional leaders are expediting votes and briefings as the “Operation Epic Fury” campaign develops.

4. US Political Response: Contentious War Powers Vote

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is quoted voicing strong opposition:
  • “The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful, it is unnecessary and it will be catastrophic.” (01:22)
• Note: While some Democrats echo these concerns, others cross party lines in support of the military response. Notably, Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Greg Landsman, Tom Suozzi, and Jared Moskowitz have stated they will not back a war powers resolution.

Notable Quote

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “This war is unlawful, it is unnecessary and it will be catastrophic.” (01:23)

5. Domestic Security: Elevated Threat Level in the US

• Paul Stevens relays that the FBI is taking “preemptive steps” to prevent potential threats within the US, citing concerns raised by the current administration in response to the conflict. (02:40)

Key Developments

• FBI Director Cash Patel activates counterintelligence teams nationwide:
  • “...the bureau essentially has just increased surveillance of priority suspects. He posted online. We ask everyone to please report anything that may seem suspicious to law enforcement.” (02:53)

Notable Quote

• Cash Patel: “We ask everyone to please report anything that may seem suspicious to law enforcement.” (03:02)

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is coordinating efforts to thwart threats on US soil.

6. International Backlash: Protests & Violence Abroad

• Major anti-American demonstrations erupt outside the US consulate in Pakistan. Clashes result in:
  • At least 22 dead and more than 120 injured (03:29)
• Authorities deploy police and paramilitary forces as violence escalates around diplomatic facilities.

7. Domestic News: Shooting in Austin, Texas

• Lisa Davis (Austin Police Chief) describes a deadly bar shooting incident:
  • “Officers immediately transitioned, came over East 6th West 6th street and were faced with the individual with a gun. And three of our officers returned fire, killing the suspect.” (04:10)
• The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
• Current status: 3 killed, 14 injured, with 3 hospitalized in critical condition. (04:23)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Lisa Davis: “…the strike that led to the death of 40 top leaders of Iran.” (00:27)
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “This war is unlawful, it is unnecessary and it will be catastrophic.” (01:23)
• Cash Patel: “We ask everyone to please report anything that may seem suspicious to law enforcement.” (03:02)
• Lisa Davis (Austin Police Chief): “And three of our officers returned fire, killing the suspect.” (04:13)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — Report of US casualties and escalation in Iran
• 00:19 — Intelligence behind Israeli strike, Iranian leadership losses, Ahmadinejad’s death
• 00:53 — Iranian reaction and political implications
• 01:15 — Congressional war powers debate, AOC statement
• 02:40 — FBI counterintelligence mobilized in response to threat
• 03:29 — Deaths and unrest at US consulate in Pakistan
• 04:10 — Austin, TX shooting described by Police Chief Lisa Davis

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Summary

This intense newscast documents the fallout of US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including major casualties on both sides and rapid political developments. The episode balances global headlines—such as leadership turmoil in Iran and deadly protests in Pakistan—with domestic security measures and tragic news from Texas. The tone is urgent, packed with updates and direct statements from public officials, giving listeners a clear sense of the gravity and complexity of the unfolding crisis.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

American casualties and injuries. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News Central Command saying earlier today at least three US Service members have been killed, five others seriously hurt. All this part of this weekend's joint U. S. Israel attacks on Iran. We're getting more details now about those airstrikes.

[Lisa Davis]

We've been able to confirm that it was the CIA that provided the intelligence to the Israelis that led to that strike that allowed the Israelis to drop 30 missiles on the compound of the supreme Leader Ali Hamza. That was the strike that led to the death of 40 top leaders of Iran. That report was first seen in the New York Times. Now Iranian media is reporting the former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in a strike on his home yesterday where he was being kept under house arrest for allegedly plotting a coup.

[Paul Stevens]

And that's fox's Jennifer Griffin, Iran's president pledging revenge against the strikes. While Iran's foreign minister suggested a new supreme leader will be chosen in just the next few days. Leaders in the House and Senate prepared to vote on a war powers resolution in the coming days. But now they say they're ready to speed up talks as Operation Epic Fury continues to unfold.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

They want lawmakers to come back to D.C. aSAP for an immediate vote on the measure. And they're demanding briefings from administration officials as well. Congressman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez saying the American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful, it is unnecessary and it will be catastrophic. Still, some Democrats support the strikes on Iran. It could cross party lines, making the math very complex. Representatives Josh Gotheimer, Greg Landsman, Tom Suozzi and Jared Moskowitz have already indicated they won't back a war powers resolution.

[Paul Stevens]

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[Paul Stevens]

the FBI taking preemptive steps to prevent what the Trump administration says are, quote, unquote, potential threats in the country following the US And Israeli strikes on Iran. In West Palm beach, fox's David Spunt

[Cash Patel]

FBI Director Cash Patel activated counterintelligence teams with the FBI, putting them on high alert across the country. A law enforcement source telling us this means the bureau essentially has just increased surveillance of priority suspects. He posted online. We ask everyone to please report anything that may seem suspicious to law enforcement. 1-800-Call FBI tips.FBI.gov and then he thanked all the military service members and everybody who made this possible. Now from outside the White House to Times Square, groups held signs stopped the war on Iran. But on the other side of things, we saw many people in Los Angeles, Persian Americans who are happy with what happened over the past 24 hours.

[Paul Stevens]

And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says she's working with federal intelligence agents to thwart any potential threats to the homeland. At least 22 people now confirmed dead, more than 120 hurt after violent clash, clashes outside the US consulate in Pakistan. Hundreds of protesters storming the diplomatic compound and a sharp escalation of anti American demonstrations. Security forces deployed police and paramilitary units as clashes intensified outside of that compound. Authorities in Austin, Texas, say at least three people were killed. Fourteen others heard this after a shooting at a bar earlier this morning. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis on what happened when they got the first reports of the shooting.

[Lisa Davis]

Officers immediately transitioned, came over East 6th West 6th street and were faced with the individual with a gun. And three of our officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

[Paul Stevens]

And officials say three of those hospitalized are currently in critical condition. The FBA says the incident was potentially an act of terrorism. The investigation continues. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.

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