2PM ET 03/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 03/08/2026 Newscast

Date: March 8, 2026
Host: Roger Stern, FOX News
Main Theme:
A fast-paced update on developing international conflict, domestic security concerns, severe weather events, and political responses impacting Americans, with in-depth reports from correspondents and notable political voices.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation of Israel-Iran Conflict

• [00:11] Reporter: Trey Yingst, Tel Aviv
  • Overnight, Israel launched significant airstrikes targeting Iranian oil infrastructure.
  • Quote: "Four separate oil storage facilities were hit in these strikes."
  • Israeli PM vows attacks will continue in response to ongoing Iranian aggression against Israel and other regional countries.
  • Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles at Israel, including one with a cluster munition that fragmented above a city causing over a dozen impact sites and multiple shrapnel injuries.
  • Quote: "There were more than a dozen different impact locations, according to Israeli police. And a number of people were wounded by shrapnel." — Trey Yingst [00:36]

2. US-Iran Military Actions and Energy Implications

• [00:47] Host Update: Roger Stern
  • US continues airstrikes on Iran.
  • President Trump downplays reports of Russian involvement in aiding Iran’s attacks on US forces.
  • At least six US service members have been killed.
  • Rising energy costs linked to the conflict.
  • Quote (on oil): "The Trump administration calls it temporary." — Roger Stern [01:04]

a. Federal Response to Energy Crisis

• [01:08] Reporter: Grinnell Scott
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright on CBS: assures Americans energy price spikes will be short-lived.
    • Quote: "In the worst case, this is weeks, this is not months and it leads to a much better place. It leads to an Iran that's defanged." — Chris Wright [01:16]
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes GOP war spending, noting the neglect of domestic affordability issues.
    • Quote: "Spend a dime to actually make it more affordable to go see a doctor or do anything about this affordability crisis." — Hakeem Jeffries [01:24]
  • President Trump insists on unconditional Iranian surrender as the only acceptable outcome.
    • Quote (summarized): "He'll only accept unconditional surrender as victory in Iran." — Grinnell Scott [01:46]

3. Domestic Security: NYC Mayor's Home Protest

• [02:32] Host Update: Roger Stern
  • Six arrests and suspicious items recovered after protests outside Mayor Zoram Mondame's home.
  • [02:41] Reporter: FBI and NYPD updates
    • FBI terrorism task force investigating after two homemade explosive devices were thrown during competing pro- and anti-Muslim protests outside the mayor’s home.
    • Devices made from glass jars, electrical tape, bolts, screws, nuts, and hobby fuses.
    • No injuries, no explosions, suspects arrested after police chase.
    • Quote: "Police later chased another man with a similar device who ultimately dropped it." [03:11]

4. Severe Weather Emergency: Midwest Tornadoes

• [03:19] Host Update: Roger Stern

  • Reporting tornado outbreaks with fatalities in Michigan and Oklahoma.

  • [03:34] Reporter: Hailey Meyer, Union City, MI

    • Earliest EF3 tornado ever recorded in Michigan during March.
    • Three dead in Union City; at least 12 injured but none critically.
    • Quote: "You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March. This is actually the earliest we've had an EF3... in Michigan in state history." — Hailey Meyer [03:36]
    • Severe weather season still ongoing.

  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Michigan.

  • Eight deaths total in Oklahoma.

  • Continuing search for missing Nancy Guthrie—sixth week, no suspects.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Significant Israeli strikes overnight targeting Iran's oil infrastructure.” — Trey Yingst [00:11]
• “There were more than a dozen different impact locations, according to Israeli police.” — Trey Yingst [00:36]
• “In the worst case, this is weeks, this is not months and it leads to a much better place. It leads to an Iran that's defanged.” — Chris Wright, Energy Secretary [01:16]
• “Spend a dime to actually make it more affordable to go see a doctor or do anything about this affordability crisis.” — Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader [01:24]
• “You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March. This is actually the earliest we've had an EF3... in Michigan in state history.” — Hailey Meyer [03:36]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Israel vs. Iran Strikes: [00:11–00:47]
• US Military/President Trump/Global Oil: [00:47–01:52]
• NYC Mayor Protest & Terror Devices: [02:32–03:19]
• Tornadoes/Michigan Emergency: [03:19–04:10]

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Tone & Style

The update is fast, urgent, and information-heavy, with quick transitions between domestic and international crises. The tone remains serious, and at times pointed, especially around political commentary.

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This summary captures all major news topics from the episode—ranging from international conflict escalation and its domestic repercussions, to domestic security incidents and ongoing weather emergencies—delivering context and clarity for listeners who missed the broadcast.

Transcript

[A]

Israel on the offense. I'm Roger Stern, Fox News. Israel and Iran continue to trade attacks. Fox is Trey Yings reporting from Tel Aviv.

[B]

Significant Israeli strikes overnight targeting Iran's oil infrastructure. On the outskirts of the city, four separate oil storage facilities were hit in these strikes. Israel's prime minister says these types of attacks will continue as the Iranians are still striking regional countries and Israel. The Iranians are still launching new attacks against Israel. They have fired a number of ballistic missiles toward the country. Today. One of those missiles had a cluster munition on top. It broke apart in the skies above this city and rained down below. There were more than a dozen different impact locations, according to Israeli police. And a number of people were wounded by shrapnel.

[A]

Meanwhile, the US Continuing to strike Iran. President Trump dismissing the importance of reports that Russia helped Iran target the US Military. At least six US Service members have been killed so far. And as energy costs rise while the war in Iran erupts the flow of oil, the Trump administration calls it temporary. Here's fox's Grinnell Scott.

[C]

Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledges cost increases, but on CBS Face the Nation he told Americans it's not for long.

[D]

In the worst case, this is weeks, this is not months and it leads to a much better place. It leads to an Iran that's defanged.

[C]

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on NBC's Meet the Press. The rise in prices to him shows Americans the GOP will spend money on war but are unwilling to spend a dime to lower their grocery bills. Spend a dime to actually make it more affordable to go see a doctor or do anything about this affordability crisis. President Trump has said he'll only accept unconditional surrender as victory in Iran. Gunall Scott, FOX News.

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[E]

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[A]

Six people were arrested and suspicious items were recovered during protests outside the home of New York City Mayor Zoram Mondame on Saturday.

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The FBI says the terrorism task force is now investigating after two homemade explosive devices were thrown outside the mayor's home here in New York City yesterday It happened during competing anti and pro Muslim protest after a man was seen throwing a device. Then it started smoking. Dozens of demonstrators and counter protesters fled. There were no injuries, thankfully, and no explosion. Police later chased another man with a similar device who ultimately dropped it. NYPD says the devices were made of glass jars wrapped in electrical tape containing bolts, screws and nuts and a hobby fuse that could be lit.

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FOX is Chan Lee Painter in New York. At least eight people are dead, including four in Michigan after tornadoes across parts of the country. Fox Weather's Hailey Meyer has details from Union City where three people died because of the storms.

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You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March. This is actually the earliest we've had an EF3, which is the preliminary rating given by the National Weather Service in Michigan in state history. There were screams heard as tornado alerts were issued across the area. But unfortunately, three fatalities, the community's mourning and no one missing as of late. There were 12 injuries reported here as well. No one in critical condition. So hopefully, at least in Union City, that death toll does not climb. But severe weather is still in the cards here in Michigan. On Tuesday. We're in the heart of severe weather season.

[A]

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is declared a state of emergency. Tornadoes also killed eight people in Oklahoma. And the search for Nancy Guthrie, now entering its sixth week as police, still haven't named a suspect. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.

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