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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET 07/11/2026: Detailed Summary

Episode Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Paul Stevens, delivers concise coverage of developing U.S. military threats against Iran, severe flooding in the Midwest and South, a brutal murder case in New Jersey, shifting dynamics in Maine's Senate race, and a tragic boating incident in Vietnam. The tone is urgent with a focus on facts and updates from correspondents.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate

[00:02] Paul Stevens ("A") opens with President Trump’s warnings:
- Trump threatens "a massive military response" if Iran acts on alleged assassination plots against him.
- A U.S. fleet, including two aircraft carriers, is moving closer to Iran amidst renewed regional fighting.
[00:19] Reporter Lucas Tomlinson in Tel Aviv
- Despite earlier quiet, a third round of American military strikes against Iran was held off.
- Trump calls American strikes "retribution" for Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- During Iran’s state funeral for the late Ayatollah, tensions increase as the U.S. demands Iran publicly renounce attacks in the Strait.
- The White House issues a new set of demands as the ceasefire collapses.
Notable Quote:
- [00:02] Paul Stevens: “President Trump threatening a massive military response. He says if Iran acts on calls to assassinate him.”

2. Severe Midwest & Southern Flooding

[00:53] Paul Stevens transitions to weather
- Missouri declares a state of emergency due to severe flooding after a foot of rain falls in some communities.
[01:16] Meteorologist Adam Klotz ("C")
- Missouri and other states face ongoing risk of flash flooding into the weekend.
- Rain and flood alerts shift toward southern Illinois and Kentucky, particularly along the Ohio River Valley.
- Frontal boundary and humidity keep storms producing heavy rain repeatedly in affected areas.
- Notable Explanation:
  - [01:20] Adam Klotz: “We’re still tracking a risk of some flooding as we move through the weekend. Now that’s shifted a little farther off towards the east this morning... these storms are just one after another after another. When you start to see these storms train, that is when these rainfall totals can start to get really high.”

3. New Jersey Murder & 911 Audio

[02:16] Paul Stevens and Madeline Rivera ("E")
- Officials release part of a 911 call after a mother’s murder in New Jersey.
- Connor Hanlon, the husband, is heard panicking after discovering his wife bleeding and unresponsive.
Graphic 911 audio [02:34]
- Connor Hanlon ("F"): "I need CPR instructions. Okay. She’s not breathing or conscious. Oh, my God. There’s, there’s a laceration in. I need you here. I need you immediately.”
Updates:
- Hanlon is cooperating and has retained a lawyer but faces no accusations at this time.
- The Morris County prosecutor’s office is actively investigating.
Notable Moment:
- [02:34-02:55] The distress and urgency in Hanlon’s voice highlight the gravity and emotional toll of the incident.

4. Maine Senate Race Shakeup

[03:04] Paul Stevens leads to Kristen Goodwin ("G")
- Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, formally withdraws after scandal allegations surfaced.
- Platner denies accusations from a former girlfriend regarding sexual misconduct.
- Deadline for replacement candidate: July 27, with the party organizing a swift convention.
Notable Quote:
- [03:17] Kristen Goodwin: “Graham Platner formally withdrew his candidacy for U.S. Senate Friday evening… The 41 year old was set to face incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in November. But he's been plagued by scandal, including an accusation from a former girlfriend who says he drunkenly forced her to have sex, which Platner denies.”

5. Boating Disaster in Vietnam

[03:57] Paul Stevens
- Reports that a sightseeing boat capsized near Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
- At least 15 Indian tourists died, 21 survived, and the investigation is ongoing.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

[00:02] Paul Stevens: “President Trump threatening a massive military response. He says if Iran acts on calls to assassinate him.”
[01:20] Adam Klotz: “When you start to see these storms train, that is when these rainfall totals can start to get really high.”
[02:34] Connor Hanlon (911 call): "Oh, my God. There’s, there’s a laceration in. I need you here. I need you immediately.”
[03:17] Kristen Goodwin: “But he’s been plagued by scandal, including an accusation from a former girlfriend... which Platner denies.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

00:02 - U.S.-Iran military tensions, President Trump’s threats
00:53 - U.S. demands toward Iran, military positioning, end of Strait of Hormuz ceasefire
01:16 - Missouri flooding and Midwest/South weather disaster coverage
02:16 - NJ mom’s murder and release of 911 call
03:04 - Maine Senate race shakeup due to Graham Platner’s withdrawal
03:57 - Boating tragedy in Vietnam

This 2PM update delivers punchy, fact-focused news with an urgent, serious tone, highlighting evolving global and domestic crises with direct quotes and fast correspondents' updates.

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[00:03]
A
Even more threats. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. President Trump threatening a massive military response. He says if Iran acts on calls to assassinate him. A US Fleet led by two aircraft carriers is reported to be moving near Iran following days of renewed fighting over
[00:20]
B
the last two nights. It was pretty quiet. The third round of American strikes did not happen. President Trump calling these strikes retribution for Iran's attacks on those three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. And the Iranian response? Well, it's about what you'd expect during the state funeral of the late ayatollah. With the ceasefire over, the White House has a new list of demands from Iran when it comes to the Strait
[00:53]
A
of Hormuz, and that is fox's Lucas Tomlinson and Tel Aviv. And to that end, forces are gathering as the president issues a deadline for Tehran to publicly renounce any attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Rounds of heavy rain triggering flash flood threats all throughout the heartland and the South. This after Missouri declared a state of emergency Friday as severe flooding swamped parts of the state. Fox meteorologist Adam Klotz.
[01:17]
C
What a scary situation across Missouri. They saw in some of those communities on the high end as much as a foot of rain for Thursday, Thursday really into Friday when all that was coming down. We're still tracking a risk of some flooding as we move through the weekend. Now that's shifted a little farther off towards the east this morning. We're seeing at least some flooding, flood alerts, flood warnings there across portions of southern Illinois getting into Kentucky. So really along the Ohio River Valley, those are the areas where that rain is going to continue to come down. We've got a frontal boundary that's just kind of draped across that region. A whole lot of humidity there. And these storms are just one after another after another. When you start to see these storms train, that is when these rainfall totals can start to get really high.
[01:55]
A
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[02:16]
A
A mom is murdered in New Jersey with officials now releasing part of the 911 call for help from her husband. Fox's Madeline Rivera with the audio. And this is graphic.
[02:27]
E
Brooks husband Connor Hanlon frantically tells a dispatcher he found his wife unresponsive and bleeding on the second floor of their house.
[02:35]
F
I just found my life. I don't know what's going to work. Cpr. I need CPR instructions. Okay. She's not breathing or conscious. Oh, my God. There's, there's a laceration in. I need you here. I need you immediately.
[02:53]
A
She is bleeding and she's not.
[02:55]
F
She's not.
[02:55]
E
Contact Fox News Digital obtained new photos of Connor captured this week. He's not been accused of any wrongdoing. He's not made any public comments.
[03:04]
A
Dan. The Morris county prosecutor's office says that Connor Hanlon has obtained a lawyer and has been in touch with investigators. Graham Platner's name is the Democratic candidate in the main US Senate race is now officially out.
[03:18]
G
While he announced his plans to suspend campaign operations Wednesday, Graham Platner formally withdrew his candidacy for U.S. senate Friday evening, sharing a signed letter he wrote to the Maine secretary of State's office. The 41 year old was set to face incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in November. But he's been plagued by scandal, including an accusation from a former girlfriend who says he drunkenly forced her to have sex, which Platner denies. Maine's Democratic party has until July 27 to name his replacement. Earlier this week, the party announced plans to hold a convention before that deadline to find a new candidate, as a number of contenders have thrown their hats into the ring. Kristen Goodwin, FOX News.
[03:57]
A
And at least 15 Indian tourists are dead after a sightseeing boat capsized near Vietnam's popular resort island of Phu Quoc. The Investigation continues there. 21 people survived. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.