2AM ET 07/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 07/10/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: July 10, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk, top-of-the-hour roundup of key national and international news stories, focusing on security threats involving Iran and President Trump, ongoing courtroom developments in a high-profile murder case, concerns about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s health, an indictment in a White House attack plot, and charges against an Olympic athlete for vandalism.

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Major News Segments & Key Insights

1. Iranian Assassination Plot Against President Trump

[00:02] – [01:07]

• Headline: Israeli intelligence warns the US of an alleged Iranian plot targeting President Trump for assassination.
• Background:
  • Stemming from continued Iranian vows of retaliation post-2020, following the US assassination of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani.
  • President Trump asserts Iran has reached out for negotiations despite tensions and ongoing strikes.
• US-Iran Military Actions:
  • US Central Command reports about 90 Iranian military targets hit in recent strikes, focusing on air defenses, surveillance, missiles, drones, and coastal infrastructure.
  • Triggered by Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Notable Quotes:

• “Assassination plot uncovered. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. Israeli intelligence officials reportedly warning the US That Iran has devised a new plot to assassinate President Trump.” – Sue Guzman [00:02]
• “The president told reporters yesterday for the cease fire with Iran is dead, but that the regime called him to try to make a deal. He's just not sure yet if they are worthy of making a deal with.” – Fox News Reporter [00:29]

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2. Charlie Kirk Murder Case – Preliminary Hearings

[01:07] – [01:55]

• Update from Court: Ongoing hearings for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, focusing on testimony from a key witness, Lance Twiggs, the accused’s former roommate.
• Highlights:
  • Testimony reveals the accused, Tyler Robinson, expressed remorse after the act.
  • Messages read in court illustrate Robinson’s initial confession to Twiggs via text, including an attempt to delete incriminating messages.
  • Details on Robinson’s activity engrave bullets, at the time explained as being for a hunting trip.

Notable Quotes:

• “Twiggs told prosecutors after the shooting, Tyler Robinson cried and said he wished he hadn't done it…” – Courtroom Reporter [01:15]
• “I personally had never heard him talk about Charlie Kirk before.” – Jared Halpern [01:30] (relaying Twiggs’s testimony)
• “Lance responds, he says, what? And then he says, you're joking, right? And then Tyler says, I tried to delete that.” – Ryan Reynolds [01:41] (reading court transcript)

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3. Concerns Over Mitch McConnell’s Health

[02:28] – [03:08]

• Ongoing Uncertainty: Questions linger about the health and Senate future of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell.
• Statements:
  • President Trump admits not knowing McConnell’s status.
  • Senate GOP leadership insists McConnell remains active in Senate business discussions.
• Public & Political Watch: Democrats and Republicans alike await official updates, with ongoing speculation around his hospitalization and return.

Notable Quotes:

• “I have no idea how he’s doing.” – President Trump (as quoted by Kevin Cor) [02:44]

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4. Indictments in Whithouse UFC Terror Plot

[03:08] – [04:07]

• Incident Recap: Eight men indicted in two conspiracies involving a planned attack at last month’s UFC event at the White House.
• Plot Details:
  • The suspects allegedly plotted to use explosive-laden drones and sniper fire against event attendees.
  • Authorities broke up the conspiracies days before the event; most suspects were arrested in June.
• Ongoing Prosecution: An eighth suspect indicted this week.

Notable Quotes:

• “All the defendants are accused of helping plot a drone and sniper attack at the White House during last month's UFC event.” – Jared Halpern [03:25]

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5. Former Olympic Canoe Racer Faces Charges

[04:07] – [04:28]

• Allegation: David Hearn, three-time Olympian, pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by removing its lining.
• Defense: His attorney claims the story is “a concocted narrative.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Assassination plot uncovered.” – Sue Guzman [00:02]
• “Cease fire with Iran is dead, but that the regime called him to try to make a deal.” – Fox News Reporter [00:29]
• “Twiggs told prosecutors after the shooting, Tyler Robinson cried and said he wished he hadn't done it…” – Courtroom Reporter [01:15]
• “I have no idea how he’s doing.” – President Trump [02:44] (regarding McConnell)
• “All the defendants are accused of helping plot a drone and sniper attack at the White House…” – Jared Halpern [03:25]

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Timeline Overview

• 00:02: Breaking news about Iran’s alleged Trump assassination plot.
• 00:29: Trump, Iran military action, and negotiations.
• 01:07: Court update on Charlie Kirk murder case.
• 02:28: Questions on Mitch McConnell’s health.
• 03:08: Indictments in failed attack at the White House.
• 04:07: Olympic athlete pleads not guilty to D.C. vandalism.

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Tone and Style

Factual and fast-paced, with a focus on urgent security issues, legal proceedings, and political intrigue. The reporting is matter-of-fact and maintains the urgency characteristic of hourly news updates.

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For listeners seeking a quick, broad update on the top headlines: This episode covers high-stakes international intrigue, ongoing national security threats, significant courtroom developments, and political uncertainty, all within a concise five-minute format.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Assassination plot uncovered. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. Israeli intelligence officials reportedly warning the US That Iran has devised a new plot to assassinate President Trump. That's according to the Wall Street Journal. Iran has repeatedly vowed to retaliate following the 2020 US strike that killed IRGC General Qasem Soleimani. President Trump says despite the back and forth strikes with Iran, Tehran has reached out to continue negotiations.

[Fox News Reporter]

The president told reporters yesterday for the cease fire with Iran is dead, but that the regime called him to try to make a deal. He's just not sure yet if they are worthy of making a deal with CENTCOM reports US forces hit about 90 Iranian military targets, including their air defense systems, their coastal surveillance assets, their missile and drone storage sites, and also their naval capabilities and military logistics. The infrastructure along Iran's coastline. Now this all follows another set of strikes on Tuesday. The U.S. is responding to Iran. Iran continuing to strike ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Aisha Husney the preliminary hearings against Charlie Kirk's accused killer continue. The judge hearing testimony Thursday from Robinson's

[Courtroom Reporter]

former roommate Judge Tony Graff, allowed portions of the investigative interview with Lance Twiggs to be played in court. Twiggs told prosecutors after the shooting, Tyler Robinson cried and said he wished he hadn't done it, that while he'd previously heard Robinson talk about politics, I personally

[Jared Halpern]

had never heard him talk about Charlie Kirk before.

[Courtroom Reporter]

Specifically, state bureau investigative agent Brian Davis then then read text messages out loud purportedly from Robinson to Twiggs telling him about the shooting.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Lance responds, he says, what? And then he says, you're joking, right? And then Tyler says, I tried to delete that.

[Courtroom Reporter]

Twiggs said Robinson used one of his tools to engrave bullets, but at the time said they would be used on a hunting trip.

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

USA250 questions continue to swirl around the health of Kentucky U.S. senator Mitch McConnell. The latest from Fox's Kevin Cor.

[Kevin Cor]

Trump couldn't really offer up an update when he was asked about it aboard Air Force One.

[Sue Guzman]

I have no idea how he's doing.

[Kevin Cor]

Amid calls for McConnell to publicly address his health and ability to serve. Senate Republican leaders say they've held lengthy and substantive conversations with him about Senate business. But for now, Democrats, of course, waiting for Platner's official exit. We'll all be watching. And Republicans insisting McConnell is still engaged behind the scenes as we all await an in person update.

[Sue Guzman]

McConnell's office still has not confirmed why he hospitalized and whether or not he's planning to return to the Senate. Prosecutors in Ohio charging eight men with terrorism and attempted murder charges for their roles in a foiled attack during the UFC fight at the White House last month. Fox's Jared Halpern reports.

[Jared Halpern]

The eight men were indicted in Ohio in two separate conspiracies to provide material support to terrorists and to murder a federal government official. All the defendants are accused of helping plot a drone and sniper attack at the White House during last month's UFC event. Federal investigators say the plan began in May. Law enforcement officials learned of the threat on June 10, just days before the UFC event. One suspect says the plot included flying explosive laden drones into the event and then shooting at the crowd. Seven of the eight suspects were arrested last month. The Justice Department says an eighth suspect, Chandler Skaggs of West Virginia, was charged this week at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News Former Olympic canoe

[Sue Guzman]

racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool. David Hearn, who competed in three Summer Olympics, entered that plea Thursday in D.C. prosecutors allege that he forcibly removed a piece of the pool's lining. His attorney says that is a concocted narrative. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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