2AM ET 07/24/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 07/24/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman, FOX News Team
Date: July 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News hourly newscast delivers the latest updates on escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions, breaking developments in U.S. trade policy, political turmoil in Washington, a foodborne illness outbreak, and scrutiny over senior officials' conduct amid ongoing conflicts and policy debates. The episode provides concise, direct reporting in the fast-paced Fox News style, focusing on high-stakes decisions and their immediate consequences.

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Key News Segments and Insights

1. U.S. Strikes on Iran and the Red Sea Conflict

• [00:02] Sue Guzman announces a new wave of U.S. strikes across Iran, targeting threats to commercial shipping.
  • "CENTCOM says the attacks designed to further diminish threats to commercial shipping are now complete."
• [00:17] Kevin Cork details that this marks the 13th consecutive night of strikes.
  • The U.S. government is increasing pressure, warning the IRGC and its proxies (e.g., Houthis in the Red Sea) of severe consequences.
  • The President warns of "a return to full scale operations," suggesting even harsher action if Iran does not negotiate:
    • Kevin Cork: “They're going to get it if they don't make a deal.” ([00:31])

2. Congressional Showdown Over Iran Policy

• [00:43] Sue Guzman reports that President Trump considers a "massive attack on Iran bigger than anything we have had before."
• Congress moves to restrict the President and halt further military action, with a split among Republicans:
  • Chad Pergrim: “Four Republicans joined all Democrats to halt the conflict. The president's supporters claimed the vote undercuts American forces.” ([01:06])
  • The Senate, however, defeats a similar measure, with GOP leaders calling Congressional intervention unnecessary but some Republicans questioning the war's endgame.

3. U.S. Trade Crackdown: New Tariffs

• [01:41] Sue Guzman details a major Trump administration decision:
  • New double-digit tariffs (10% or 12.5%) will be applied to imports from 60 countries, covering 99% of U.S. imports as the deadline approaches.
  • The move is framed as a dramatic escalation in the U.S. trade war, likely to spark global economic reaction.

4. White House Leaks and Pentagon Controversy

• [03:02] Sue Guzman: "Vice President J.D. Vance's security detail is under investigation over allegations tied to a suspected news leak."
  • The Secret Service confirms a criminal inquiry into a staff member.
• [03:20] Lillian Wu reports a senior Pentagon official is placed on leave after being filmed criticizing President Trump and the handling of the Iran conflict:
  • The official describes the president as a "textbook narcissist" and the war "completely stupid and driven based off of one man's ego." ([03:32])
  • The official also vows to "stay in his role to wait out the president's time in office so he can undo policies."
    • Lillian Wu: “The Navy saying the department takes the conduct shown in the video extremely seriously.”

5. Consumer Utility Costs Amid AI Expansion

• [03:59] The administration announces new guidelines to keep utility costs down as tech and AI data centers proliferate.
  • Congressional GOP Leader: "It's only fair that the cost of building the new infrastructure required...should be borne by the corporations themselves, not by American consumers." ([04:08])

6. Foodborne Illness Outbreak: Cyclospora

• [04:23] Sue Guzman introduces a warning about an outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora.
  • John Saucier reports 72 people affected; the FDA investigates, linking some cases to lettuce from Taylor Farms (processing facility now temporarily shut in central Mexico).
  • CDC notes the illness has spread across 41 states.

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Kevin Cork [00:31]: “They're going to get it if they don't make a deal.”
• Sue Guzman [00:43]: “President Trump Thursday said he's weighing a massive attack on Iran bigger than anything we have had before.”
• Chad Pergrim [01:06]: “The president's supporters claimed the vote undercuts American forces.”
• Senior Pentagon Official, via Lillian Wu [03:32]: "The war in Iran is, quote, completely stupid and driven based off of one man's ego."
• Congressional GOP Leader [04:08]: “It's only fair that the cost...should be borne by the corporations themselves, not by the American consumers.”

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Timeline of Key Segments

• 00:02–00:43: U.S. military strikes in Iran; White House escalation threats
• 01:01–01:41: Congressional response; divided vote in House and Senate
• 01:41–02:00: New tariff policy revealed
• 03:02–03:59: White House and Pentagon leaks; response to staff dissent
• 03:59–04:23: Utility costs and AI data center regulation
• 04:23–04:57: Foodborne illness outbreak details

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Episode Takeaways

• U.S.–Iran tensions remain volatile, with aggressive rhetoric from the White House and mounting stakes for the military and Congress.
• Domestic politics are increasingly polarized as Congress attempts to limit presidential war powers.
• The administration’s economic policies hit globally, with sweeping tariffs affecting nearly all international trade partners.
• Trust in institutions is challenged amid leaks and bureaucratic resistance high up in national security circles.
• U.S. infrastructure faces stress from rapid tech sector growth, prompting political calls for corporate responsibility.
• Public health remains a concern, with nationwide warnings about a foodborne parasite outbreak linked to major food suppliers.

This update captures the rapid pulse of overnight U.S. and world events as reported by Fox News, providing a comprehensive snapshot of urgent headlines shaping the news cycle.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

NEWS strikes concluded. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. New round of explosions reported across Iran as the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes. CENTCOM says the attacks designed to further diminish threats to commercial shipping are now complete.

[Kevin Cork]

The US carries out a 13th consecutive night of strikes with the US warning that the IRGC led government will suffer the consequences for its actions and those perpetrated by its proxies like the Houthis over in the Red Sea and elsewhere. Now all, all of this is unfolding against the backdrop of the president warning of a return to full scale operations and even worse against Iran as being strongly considered. And they're going to get it if they don't make a deal.

[Sue Guzman]

This is Kevin Cork reporting. President Trump Thursday said he's weighing a massive attack on Iran bigger than anything we have had before. The White House has passed a resolution to restrict President Trump and halt the conflict in Iran with several Republicans on board with ending the military action. Voting Fox's Chad Pergrim is more split.

[Chad Pergrim]

House Senate decision current resolution is adopted

[Congressional GOP Leader]

and the motion is not agreed.

[Chad Pergrim]

The House voting to shackle the president and end the fighting. Four Republicans joined all Democrats to halt the conflict. The president's supporters claimed the vote undercuts American forces. The president's Senate allies rejected the House's Iran rebuke. The Senate defeated a similar war powers measure, Republicans contending that the US Has Iran on the ropes. But Senate Democrats chided Republicans for not intervening in the war. Congressional GOP leaders say it's unnecessary for Congress to flex war powers authorities. However, some Republicans demand answers about the Iran endgame.

[Sue Guzman]

President Trump imposing new double digit tariffs on dozens of US trading partners. As the clock runs out Friday, US is going to slap 10% 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, accounting for 99% of US imports. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Vice President J.D. vance's security detail is under investigation over allegations tied to a suspected news leak. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says that the person faces an internal investigation and potential criminal inquiry. Senior Pentagon official caught on camera criticizing

[Lillian Wu]

President Trump the Department of the Navy placing a staffer on administrative leave after he was caught on hidden camera criticizing President Trump and the war in A senior Pentagon official in the footage shot by independent journalist James o' Keefe and posted to X, pledges to stay in his role to wait out the president's time in office so he can undo policies of the president, who he called a textbook narcissist. He also said the war in Iran is, quote, completely stupid and driven based off of one man's ego. The acting secretary of the Navy saying the department takes the conduct shown in the video extremely seriously. Lillian Wu, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

And the Trump administration is trying to keep utility costs down for consumers as data centers go up around the country. He announced new guidelines Thursday for tech and AI companies.

[Congressional GOP Leader]

We know that the data centers and air dramatically increasing the demand for electricity. It's only fair that the cost of building the new infrastructure required to meet this demand should be borne by the corporations themselves, not by the American consumers.

[Sue Guzman]

A new outbreak involving the parasites Iclospora.

[John Saucier]

The outbreak included 72 people as of Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified which products are linked to the illnesses. And officials have not said where the cases are located. But the FDA has been testing lettuce samples from Taylor Farms. The food distributor voluntarily recalled five pound bags of shredded lettuce earlier this month. Now they've temporarily shut down a processing facility in central Mexico that has been allegedly linked to the outbreak. The CDC reported this week that people across 41 states have come down with a parasite. John Saucier, FOX news I'm Sue Guzman.

[Sue Guzman]

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