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A new ultimatum. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump says Tehran has one more chance to reach a deal or else face severe consequences.
[00:13]
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This is not the first time President Trump said he's halting strikes to give Iran an opportunity to come to the table. But this time he says it is their last chance. His goal remains consistent, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Iran contradicting the progress the president claims that that is being made, saying there are no talks taking place. President Trump later posting on Truth Social writing in part, quote, they ask for a meeting, some would say beg. Talks begin with more scheduled in the immediate future. And they say openly and proudly that they're not having any discussions.
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That is fox's Natalie Chuck reporting. Authorities arresting a man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state. Spokane county sheriff spokesman John Knowles crediting an astute eyewitness for the arrest.
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A citizen, very good citizen, noticed a male standing on the side of the road looking into the trees as he was going to pick somebody up. About 10 minutes later as he was coming back through the area, he noticed the male was bending down near some grass. At that point, the male stood up and looked very nervous, according to our citizen witness.
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Suspect identified as 37 year old Aaron Farinacci, booked on suspicion of arson in connection with the old trail's fire. It's currently being held in a million dollars bond. The fire is one of several burning around Spokane. At least 700 structures have been destroyed so far. About 60,000 people have been forced to evacuate. And the Senate has passed a procedural vote that would fund the government through early December. And it sets up a vote on a final passage later in the week. Majority Leader John Thune has said he wants to pass government funding legislation through early December before the Senate leaves for recess. America's listening to FOX news.
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President Trump is calling on the Senate to remain in D.C. and pass a voter ID law ahead of the November midterms.
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Conservatives and President Trump are imploring members to stay in session to pass the Save America Act.
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I think there's nothing more important than the Save America Act. I think they should stay. They do what they want, but I think they should stay.
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But that's not the plan. It's about the math. Two earlier efforts to pass the Save America act failed to get a simple majority. Plus 60 votes are necessary to break a filibuster. President Trump upbraided Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The president begged Thune to convince the Senate to take action, but Thune is resisting. He wants members to go home and campaign.
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Fox's Chad Perkram Democrats are looking at Michigan in their bid to retake control of the Senate, but they are split over which candidate to support in Tuesday's primary.
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The primary election coming up between Abdul El Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens. An unusually competitive swing state matchup between a progressive and a more moderate Democrat. And while El Sayed says he's not a socialist, he backs the majority of their positions. And did I mention that Stevens, well, she has backing from the governor. Gretchen Whitmer. Now, whoever wins is going to have a chance to face off against Republican Mike Rogers.
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Fox's Kevin Cork 25 states suing the Trump administration over the latest round of tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners. Arizona Attorney General Chris Mase.
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We are asking the Court of International Trade to block these tariffs to declare them unlawful and prevent the administration from continuing this pattern of overreach.
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They say the states should be able to make their own decisions. The Trump administration imposed the tariffs citing failures of countries to prevent forced labor in U.S. supply chains. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.
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Summary4 min read

Fox News Hourly Update: 2AM ET 08/04/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: August 4, 2026

Overview

This brisk FOX News Radio newscast provides updates on major national and international developments as of early August 2026. Key stories include President Trump issuing an ultimatum to Iran, wildfire arrests and evacuations in eastern Washington, U.S. Senate maneuverings over government funding and voter ID legislation, a competitive Michigan Democratic Senate primary, and a multi-state lawsuit challenging new federal tariffs. The episode is packed with reporting, rapid political analysis, and direct quotes from newsmakers and experts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions: President Trump’s Final Ultimatum

Timestamps: 00:02–00:49

President Trump Issues Ultimatum: Trump states that Iran has one final chance to strike a deal, or face “severe consequences.”
Focus of U.S. Goals: The central U.S. demands are to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Mixed Signals on Negotiations: While Trump claims negotiations are moving forward, Iranian officials deny any talks are occurring.

Notable Quote:

“They ask for a meeting, some would say beg. Talks begin with more scheduled in the immediate future. And they say openly and proudly that they're not having any discussions.”
— President Trump, quoting his Truth Social post (reported by Natalie Chuck, 00:31)

2. Wildfires in Eastern Washington: Suspected Arson Arrest

Timestamps: 00:49–01:23

Arson Suspect Arrested: A local man, Aaron Farinacci, is apprehended following a witness tip.
Eyewitness Detail: A citizen observed the suspect's suspicious behavior, leading to the arrest.
Impact: The blaze, part of multiple ongoing fires, has destroyed at least 700 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations.

Notable Quote:

“A citizen, very good citizen, noticed a male standing on the side of the road looking into the trees...he noticed the male was bending down near some grass. At that point, the male stood up and looked very nervous…”
— John Knowles, Spokane County Sheriff spokesman (01:03)

3. Government Funding Vote in the Senate

Timestamps: 01:23–01:53

Procedural Vote Passes: The Senate advances a measure to keep the government funded through early December.
Political Dynamics: Majority Leader John Thune aims to finalize the legislation before recess.

4. Voter ID Legislation and The Save America Act

Timestamps: 02:32–03:15

Presidential and Conservative Push: Trump and conservatives urge the Senate to remain in session to pass new voter ID laws before the midterms.
Legislative Hurdles: Previous attempts have failed to garner the necessary majority, and filibuster rules require 60 votes.
Majority Leader Thune’s Reluctance: Thune resists Trump's pressure, preferring Senators return home to campaign.

Notable Quotes:

“I think there's nothing more important than the Save America Act. I think they should stay. They do what they want, but I think they should stay.”
— President Trump (03:00)

“The president begged Thune to convince the Senate to take action, but Thune is resisting. He wants members to go home and campaign.”
— Chad Perkram, Fox News (03:09)

5. Michigan Senate Democratic Primary

Timestamps: 03:15–03:51

Key Race: Abdul El Sayed (progressive) faces Rep. Haley Stevens (moderate) in a hotly contested primary.
Party Divisions: El Sayed supports many progressive priorities, while Stevens has Governor Whitmer’s endorsement.
Stakes: Winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.

Notable Quote:

“While El Sayed says he's not a socialist, he backs the majority of their positions… Stevens… has backing from the governor, Gretchen Whitmer.”
— Kevin Cork, Fox News (03:33)

6. States Sue Administration Over Tariffs

Timestamps: 03:51–04:17

Legal Challenge: 25 states, led by Arizona Attorney General Chris Mase, sue over tariffs placed on U.S. trading partners.
State Argument: States seek authority to make their own rules absent what they describe as federal “overreach.”
Administration Rationale: Tariffs are justified by the need to combat forced labor in U.S. supply chains.

Notable Quote:

“We are asking the Court of International Trade to block these tariffs to declare them unlawful and prevent the administration from continuing this pattern of overreach.”
— Chris Mase, Arizona Attorney General (04:02)

Memorable Moments & Quotes

President Trump’s tough rhetoric and use of social media for foreign policy messaging (00:31)
The quick-thinking citizen’s role in the Washington wildfire arson arrest (01:03)
Legislative gridlock and tension between executive and Senate leadership on voting legislation (03:09)
The escalating skirmish among Michigan Democrats in a pivotal Senate race (03:33)
State governments taking an assertive stance against federal tariffs (04:02)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Iran Ultimatum & Negotiations: 00:02–00:49
Washington Wildfires & Arson Arrest: 00:49–01:23
Senate Funding Vote: 01:23–01:53
Voter ID / Save America Act Debate: 02:32–03:15
Michigan Senate Primary: 03:15–03:51
Tariffs Lawsuit by States: 03:51–04:17

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Original tone and speaker attributions maintained throughout.

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[00:03]
A
A new ultimatum. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. President Trump says Tehran has one more chance to reach a deal or else face severe consequences.
[00:13]
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This is not the first time President Trump said he's halting strikes to give Iran an opportunity to come to the table. But this time he says it is their last chance. His goal remains consistent, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Iran contradicting the progress the president claims that that is being made, saying there are no talks taking place. President Trump later posting on Truth Social writing in part, quote, they ask for a meeting, some would say beg. Talks begin with more scheduled in the immediate future. And they say openly and proudly that they're not having any discussions.
[00:50]
A
That is fox's Natalie Chuck reporting. Authorities arresting a man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state. Spokane county sheriff spokesman John Knowles crediting an astute eyewitness for the arrest.
[01:03]
C
A citizen, very good citizen, noticed a male standing on the side of the road looking into the trees as he was going to pick somebody up. About 10 minutes later as he was coming back through the area, he noticed the male was bending down near some grass. At that point, the male stood up and looked very nervous, according to our citizen witness.
[01:23]
A
Suspect identified as 37 year old Aaron Farinacci, booked on suspicion of arson in connection with the old trail's fire. It's currently being held in a million dollars bond. The fire is one of several burning around Spokane. At least 700 structures have been destroyed so far. About 60,000 people have been forced to evacuate. And the Senate has passed a procedural vote that would fund the government through early December. And it sets up a vote on a final passage later in the week. Majority Leader John Thune has said he wants to pass government funding legislation through early December before the Senate leaves for recess. America's listening to FOX news.
[02:00]
D
Hey, it's Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile. Now I was looking for fun ways to tell you that Mint's offer of unlimited Premium Wireless for $15 a month is back. So I thought it would be fun if we made $15 bills. But it turns out that's very illegal. So there goes my big idea for the commercial. Give it a try@mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment
[02:22]
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[02:32]
A
President Trump is calling on the Senate to remain in D.C. and pass a voter ID law ahead of the November midterms.
[02:39]
F
Conservatives and President Trump are imploring members to stay in session to pass the Save America Act.
[02:45]
G
I think there's nothing more important than the Save America Act. I think they should stay. They do what they want, but I think they should stay.
[02:53]
F
But that's not the plan. It's about the math. Two earlier efforts to pass the Save America act failed to get a simple majority. Plus 60 votes are necessary to break a filibuster. President Trump upbraided Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The president begged Thune to convince the Senate to take action, but Thune is resisting. He wants members to go home and campaign.
[03:15]
A
Fox's Chad Perkram Democrats are looking at Michigan in their bid to retake control of the Senate, but they are split over which candidate to support in Tuesday's primary.
[03:25]
H
The primary election coming up between Abdul El Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens. An unusually competitive swing state matchup between a progressive and a more moderate Democrat. And while El Sayed says he's not a socialist, he backs the majority of their positions. And did I mention that Stevens, well, she has backing from the governor. Gretchen Whitmer. Now, whoever wins is going to have a chance to face off against Republican Mike Rogers.
[03:52]
A
Fox's Kevin Cork 25 states suing the Trump administration over the latest round of tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners. Arizona Attorney General Chris Mase.
[04:03]
I
We are asking the Court of International Trade to block these tariffs to declare them unlawful and prevent the administration from continuing this pattern of overreach.
[04:17]
A
They say the states should be able to make their own decisions. The Trump administration imposed the tariffs citing failures of countries to prevent forced labor in U.S. supply chains. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.
[04:29]
D
Hey, it's Ryan Reynolds here from Mobile. Now, I was looking for fun ways to tell you that Mint's offer of unlimited Premium Wireless for $15 a month is back. So I thought it would be fun if we made $15 bills, but it turns out that's very illegal. So there goes my big idea for the commercial. Give it a try@mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment
[04:51]
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