Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 03/14/2026 Newscast

Date: March 14, 2026
Host: Debra Valentine (FOX News Radio), with reports from Nate Foy, Kristin Goodwin, Mike Emanuel, and Garrett Tenney

Episode Overview

This hourly update delivers breaking national and international news, focusing on dramatic developments in the U.S. and Middle East, high-profile crime cases, and emerging security threats.

Key News Stories & Insights

1. U.S. and Israel Intensify Strikes on Iran

Timestamps: [00:03] - [00:51]

• Situation: The U.S. and Israel launched a coordinated strike against Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, a vital Iranian oil processing hub.
• On the Ground: Fox’s Nate Foy reports from Tel Aviv amidst ongoing sirens due to Iranian missile retaliation:

  "Sirens are blaring just north of Tel Aviv as Iran fires even more ballistic missiles, something they've done several times after the US Military obliterated all of the Iranian military targets on Kharge Island." (Nate Foy, 00:14)

• Strategic Restraint: President Trump opts to spare Iran's oil infrastructure but warns:

  "If Iran continues attacking ships in the Persian Gulf, that will change." (Nate Foy relaying Trump’s position, 00:33)

• Military Movement: The USS Tripoli, with 5,000 personnel, is en route to the region for reinforcement.

2. Security Incidents in Baghdad

Timestamps: [00:51] - [01:10]

• Embassy Attack: A missile hit the US Embassy helipad in Baghdad; a drone aimed at a U.S. diplomat center was shot down.
• Sources: Two Iraqi security officials confirm attacks; Reuters cited for the thwarted drone strike.

3. Legal Developments in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Case

Timestamps: [01:10] - [02:00]

• Transparency in Court: Utah’s Judge Tony Graf denies efforts to seal evidence by suspect Tyler Robinson’s defense:

  "...defendant has not provided a sufficient basis for the court to find the interest favoring closure outweigh interest favoring access to the reply memorandum." (Judge reading, 01:15)

• Upcoming Hearings: A redacted motion is ordered, and considerations made for postponing a preliminary hearing.
• Charges: Robinson faces a potential death penalty if convicted of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.
• Quote:

  "The defense argued releasing certain evidence would impact the 22 year old's right to a fair trial." (Kristin Goodwin, 01:29)

4. Old Dominion University Shooting Investigation

Timestamps: [03:08] - [03:59]

• Suspect Identified: Mohammed Jalo, 36, ex-National Guard member, linked to the shooting.
• Prior Offenses: Early release in 2024 after completing drug treatment; prior 2016 guilty plea for ISIL support.

  "In 2016, Jalo was arrested and pled guilty for attempting to provide material support to ISIL, now known as ISIS." (Debra Valentine, 03:30)

• Gun Source: Another Virginia man charged with illegally selling Jalo a handgun.
• University Response:

  "We do everything that we can to protect the students here. Every one of these kids are my kids." (Chief Garrett Shelton, 03:52)

5. Synagogue Attack in Michigan: New Details

Timestamps: [04:02] - [04:51]

• Attack Planning: Suspect Ghazali bought over $2,000 in fireworks, loitered at the synagogue for hours before ramming the building and engaging in a shootout.
• Background & Motive: Lebanese national with possible Hezbollah family ties killed in a recent Israeli airstrike.

  "[He] sat in the parking lot of the synagogue for more than two hours before he plowed into the temple." (Garrett Tenney, 04:14) "As for a potential motive, the FBI says it is investigating reports that several of the suspect's family members who were killed in an Israeli airstrike this month were members of the terror group Hezbollah." (Garrett Tenney, 04:41)

• No Connection: FBI states Michigan and Old Dominion attacks are unrelated.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Middle East Tensions:

  "President Trump has left the oil infrastructure untouched, but he said if Iran continues attacking ships in the Persian Gulf, that will change." (Nate Foy, 00:33)

• Court Proceedings Clarity:

  "...defendant has not provided a sufficient basis for the court to find the interest favoring closure outweigh interest favoring access..." (Judge Graf, 01:15)

• Campus Law Enforcement Commitment:

  "Every one of these kids are my kids." (Chief Garrett Shelton, 03:52)

• Attack Investigation:

  "At this point, it's not clear what he was doing in the parking lot for so long that morning." (Garrett Tenney, 04:37)

Timeline of Major Segments

| Time | Segment | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03-00:51 | U.S./Israel strike Iran; missile defense; regional military updates | | 00:51-01:10 | Baghdad embassy/drone incidents | | 01:10-02:00 | Charlie Kirk case legal update | | 03:08-03:59 | Old Dominion University shooting investigation | | 04:02-04:51 | Michigan synagogue attack: planning, execution, investigation |

Tone & Style

• Language: Concise, urgent, and direct, reflecting ongoing crises and breaking legal/counter-terror news.
• Atmosphere: Tense, with a focus on security threats, legal accountability, and governmental/military responses. Human interest highlighted in campus policing and judiciary transparency.

Summary

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers rapid-fire, consequential news on escalating U.S./Iran hostilities, legal wrangling in a nationally watched assassination case, terror-linked violence on U.S. soil, and the law enforcement response to fresh threats. The episode stands out for its on-the-ground reporting, legal transparency updates, and sobering reflections from officials tasked with community protection.