Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 04/13/2026
Date: April 13, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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This hourly update delivers the latest national and international news headlines, focusing on US-Iran tensions, domestic crime updates, social media regulation proposals, a high-profile incident involving OpenAI, and new polling on artificial intelligence adoption in the workplace.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. United States Blockades Iranian Ports (00:03–01:24)

• President Trump announced a blockade of all Iranian ports in response to Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Quote (Trump, 00:13): “I didn't like seeing boats come out if they were doing business with Iran, but if they weren't, no boats came out. So now... Iran is doing absolutely no business and we're going to keep it that way very easily.”
• This action follows failed negotiations in Islamabad concerning control over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment. Major gaps between the parties remain.
• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly held discussions with US Vice President J.D. Vance after the talks.
  • Vance is scheduled to discuss these developments on Fox’s "Special Report" at 6PM ET.

2. Trump Administration’s Tax Breaks for Gig Workers (01:24–01:51)

• President Trump appeared alongside Doordash driver Sharon Simmons, who thanked him for the “no tax on tips” policy, emphasizing its positive impact on her family during her husband's cancer treatment.
  • Quote (Simmons, 01:40): “Thank you for the no tax on tips. It has helped my family out immensely, as her husband goes through cancer treatment.”

3. Cruise Ship Murder Case Update (01:51–02:08)

• A tragic update from a cruise ship incident: Anna Kepner (18) was found deceased in her cabin, her cause of death listed as mechanical asphyxia.
• Her 16-year-old stepbrother is now charged as an adult with murder and aggravated sexual abuse, after initial juvenile charges were unsealed by a federal judge.

4. Missing American in Bahamas – Husband Detained (02:08–02:23)

• In Freeport, Bahamas, Brian Hooker remains in police custody after his wife disappeared, with family members voicing concerns about a history of domestic violence.
• Hooker maintains that his wife fell off a boat during rough weather.
• Quote (Dana Marie McNichol, 02:18): “She says authorities are fishing. They questioned him multiple times but have not charged him.”

5. Social Media Warning Label Legislation in Ohio (02:23–02:42)

• A bipartisan bill in the Ohio House would require warning labels on social media platforms, targeting addictive design features like algorithm-driven feeds and infinite scroll.
  • Enforcement would be handled by the Ohio attorney general, who could impose large fines for violations.
  • Quote (Jeff Manaso, 02:32): “Companies operating such platforms would be prohibited from making them available to Ohio users unless a state-designed warning label is displayed.”

6. Attack on OpenAI CEO – Motive Tied to AI Hatred (02:42–03:29)

• FBI raided the Texas home of a 20-year-old man after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the residence of OpenAI founder Sam Altman.
• The suspect allegedly published a manifesto detailing hatred for AI and threats against Altman and other tech executives.
• Two others were arrested after shots were fired at Altman’s home two days later.
• No harm reported in any incident.
• Concurrently, a new Gallup poll shows increasing AI adoption in the workforce—nearly one-third use it daily and two-thirds view its impact as positive.

7. AI Skepticism and Workforce Concerns (03:29–03:51)

• Among workers not using AI:
  • 46% prefer traditional work methods.
  • ~40% cite ethical objections.
  • Many are worried about data privacy and potential job displacement by AI.
  • Quote (Grinnell Scott, 03:47): “Polling also finds many are becoming more concerned about data privacy and that AI may eventually force them out of a job.”

8. Stock Market Update (03:51–03:57)

• The Dow is up by 30 points at the time of the report.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (00:13):
  “Now they're doing...absolutely no business and we're going to keep it that way very easily.”
• Sharon Simmons, Doordash Driver (01:40):
  “Thank you for the no tax on tips. It has helped my family out immensely...”
• Dana Marie McNichol, FOX (02:18):
  “She says authorities are fishing. They questioned him multiple times but have not charged him.”
• Jeff Manaso, FOX (02:32):
  “Companies...would be prohibited from making them available to Ohio users unless a state-designed warning label is displayed.”
• Grinnell Scott, FOX (03:47):
  “Polling also finds many are becoming more concerned about data privacy and that AI may eventually force them out of a job.”

Important Segment Timestamps

• Iran blockade, US policy: 00:03–01:24
• Trump tax breaks for gig workers: 01:24–01:51
• Cruise ship murder case: 01:51–02:08
• Missing American in Bahamas: 02:08–02:23
• Ohio social media warning bill: 02:23–02:42
• Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO, AI usage polls: 02:42–03:29
• AI workforce skepticism: 03:29–03:51
• Stock update: 03:51–03:57

This concise, information-packed update exemplifies FOX News Radio’s approach to delivering key domestic, international, and technology stories each hour.