Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 04/01/2026

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of major national and international news as of 1PM ET, April 1, 2026. Key topics include the US Supreme Court's review of President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, new data on ICE arrests in Minnesota, a deadly military plane crash in Crimea, and a brief financial market update.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Takes Up Birthright Citizenship Case

[00:04 – 01:19]

• The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a challenge to President Trump's executive order which seeks to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the US to parents who are either not in the country legally or have only temporary status.
• The government’s counsel, Solicitor General John Sauer, argues:

  "It demeans the priceless and profound gift of American citizenship. It operates as a powerful pull factor for illegal immigration and rewards illegal aliens who not only violate the immigration laws but also jump in front of those who follow the rules."
  (John Sauer, Solicitor General, 00:19)

• Sauer clarifies that the government is not attempting to overturn the 1898 United States v. Wong Kim Ark decision, which granted citizenship to US-born children of Chinese nationals.
• ACLU attorney Cecilia Wang responds:

  "My friend has now clearly said that the government is not asking you to overrule Won Kim, Arkansas. That is a fatal concession because Wong Kim Ark's controlling rule of decision precludes their parental domicile requirement."
  (Cecilia Wang, ACLU attorney, 00:49)

• Wang asserts the executive order is a radical reinterpretation of American citizenship.
• President Trump attended part of the oral arguments, marking the first time a sitting president has done so.
• Skeptical questions from justices were noted, indicating a contentious debate.

2. Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Amid Passover

[01:19 – 01:44]

• Intense bombardment reported as fighting between Israel and Iran continues on the first day of Passover.
• Reports from Tel Aviv highlight civilian casualties:

  "We've had some impacts throughout the Tel Aviv area and other areas. One 11 year old girl, for instance, critically wounded. She is in the hospital at this point, as we understand it. And dozens of others have been injured."
  (Jonathan Hunt, Fox News in Tel Aviv, 01:27)

• President Trump to address the nation about the Iran situation at 9 PM Eastern.
• Iranian President reportedly requests a ceasefire.

3. ICE Operations in Minnesota: Most Arrested Had No Criminal Record

[02:01 – 02:44]

• Newly released data from Minnesota shows about 60% of illegal immigrants arrested during Operation Metro Surge had no criminal record.
• Breakdown of 3,800 arrests:
  • Less than 25% had criminal convictions
  • 13% had pending criminal charges
  • All were in violation of federal law for unlawful entry
• Tom Homan, border security official, warns sanctuary cities:

  "If we can't get access to the bad guy in the county jail, if they're going to choose to release him in the public when we find them, most likely he's with others. And if they're in, if they're in the country lately. They're coming, too."
  (Tom Homan, border czar, 02:33)

• Ecuador was the most common country of origin for those arrested.

4. Deadly Military Plane Crash in Annexed Crimea

[02:51 – 03:28]

• A Russian military transport plane (AN26) crashed in Crimea, killing nearly 30 people (7 crew, 23 passengers).
• The crash occurred during a scheduled flight; loss of contact was reported before the crash.
• Russian authorities suspect a technical malfunction, and assert there was "no damaging interference" with the aircraft.

5. Financial Markets Update

[03:28 – 03:54]

• Markets opened strongly for April:
  • Dow Jones up 433 points
  • S&P up 78 points
  • NASDAQ up 386 points
• Gains attributed to dropping oil prices.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:19] John Sauer (Solicitor General):
  "It demeans the priceless and profound gift of American citizenship."

• [00:49] Cecilia Wang (ACLU):
  "That is a fatal concession because Wong Kim Ark's controlling rule of decision precludes their parental domicile requirement."

• [01:27] Jonathan Hunt (Fox News):
  "One 11 year old girl, for instance, critically wounded. She is in the hospital at this point, as we understand it. And dozens of others have been injured."

• [02:33] Tom Homan (Border czar):
  "If we can't get access to the bad guy in the county jail... when we find them, most likely he's with others... They're coming, too."

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:04] – Supreme Court reviews birthright citizenship case
• [01:19] – Israel-Iran conflict headlines, Passover crisis
• [02:01] – ICE arrests in Minnesota, data and policy response
• [02:51] – Russian plane crash in Crimea
• [03:28] – Financial market update

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update covers significant legal, international, and domestic issues with concise reporting and soundbites from relevant stakeholders. The birthright citizenship Supreme Court case and developments in the Israel-Iran conflict take center stage, with rapid updates on immigration enforcement, a deadly plane crash in Crimea, and positive US market movement to start the month.