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Fox News Hourly Update: 2PM ET 07/13/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise, high-energy news roundup focused on major national and international developments as of July 13, 2026, at 2PM ET. Key topics include protests following a deadly encounter involving ICE in Maine, updates on multiple political transitions following Senator Graham’s death, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz with U.S.–Iran confrontations, the formation of a European ballistic missile defense coalition, and the passing of South African World Cup player Jaden Adams.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Protests in Maine after ICE-Related Shooting

[00:03] Lisa Brady reports on protests in Biddeford, Maine, after "possible federal involvement in a deadly shooting earlier today."
- Protesters are demanding, “get ICE off our streets.”
- Incident involved a group advocating for immigrant rights (Project Relief), which claims a young community member was killed during an “encounter with ICE.”
- Governor Janet Mills stresses the seriousness: “She knows these situations are alarming. But state and federal law enforcement are continuing to work... to determine the facts.”
  (B, 00:17)

2. Political Fallout and Investigations

Protesters target the Biddeford office of Senator Susan Collins, who is amid a reelection campaign.
- Collins calls for a "full and impartial investigation."
- New evidence emerges in separate deadly shootings in Minnesota as their investigations continue.
- Upcoming announcement in South Carolina: Governor Henry McMaster will soon reveal who will fill Senator Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat after Graham’s sudden death.
  (A, 00:51)
President Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister, D, as interim Senator:
- “This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly while in his early 20s...” (C, 01:23)
- The backstory: Graham raised his younger sister after losing both parents in the late 1970s.
Special election scheduled:
- “A special election next month will choose a new Republican nominee.” (A, 01:50)

3. Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran vows retaliation against any interference as Trump claims:
- “The US will control the strait and charge a percentage.” (A, 02:15)
Dramatic new developments:
- “Said the blockade is back on. ... The US is going to provide security in the Strait of Hormuz and charge that 20% for reimbursement of expenses for provid.” (D, 02:26)
- The U.S. uses sea drones for the first time to strike Iranian targets at Bandar Abbas, targeting a ship repair facility and a submarine.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard promises to resist: “they're going to fight U.S. control of the Strait.”
U.S. military action:
- More Iranian targets hit to “degrade their ability to target commercial ships.” (A, 02:54)
- Iran retaliates with attacks on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces.

4. Europe’s Response to Russian Threats

Ukraine and nine countries form a missile defense coalition for Europe after talks in Paris with Ukraine’s President, aimed at countering Russia’s missile attacks.

5. Tragic Loss in South Africa

Death of Jaden Adams:
- 25-year-old World Cup player found dead; autopsy pending.
- His father, Juanito Adams, shares:
  - “As you all know, it was an untimely death. The family is struggling to process it. It won't be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it.” (E, 03:37)
- Sports Minister Gaten McKenzie requests: “the public and media to exercise restraint and compassion and not speculate on the cause of death.”

6. Markets and Economy Snapshot

Stock market update:
- Dow down 130 points.
- US oil above $77 a barrel. (A, 04:03)

Notable Quotes

Governor Janet Mills:
“She knows these situations are alarming. But state and federal law enforcement are continuing to work... to determine the facts.” (B, 00:17)
President Trump:
“This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly while in his early 20s. Senator Graham stepped in to raise his younger sister after they lost their mother to cancer in 1976 and then their father to a heart attack the following year.” (C, 01:23)
Iranian Response via Mike Tobin:
“One thing Iran's Revolutionary Guard has made very clear is they're going to fight U.S. control of the Strait.” (D, 02:26)
Juanito Adams (on son Jaden's passing):
“It won't be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it.” (E, 03:37)

Timestamps for Important Segments

[00:03] Protests in Biddeford, Maine, after ICE encounter
[00:51] Susan Collins’ response; South Carolina Senate seat developments
[01:23] Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister for interim Senate seat, Graham’s family background
[02:15] Iran/US conflict escalation
[02:26] U.S. uses sea drones against Iran, details of military action
[03:37] Jaden Adams’ death, family and national response
[04:03] Stock market and oil price update

Memorable Moments

The fast-breaking nature of both the Maine shooting and Iran conflict—with live updates and political implications highlighted in real time.
Emotional resonance in Juanito Adams’s statement about his son’s death.
Historic moment with the U.S. deployment of sea drones in an active conflict zone.

Tone and Language

The episode maintains FOX News' trademark brisk, urgent, and fact-driven tone, mixing direct reporting with select emotional, personal reflections during coverage of deaths and tributes.

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[00:03]
A
Protests erupt in maine on lisa brady, fox news. Chance of get ICE off our streets after possible federal involvement in a deadly shooting earlier today.
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B
The shooting happened in the town of Biddeford, about 15 miles southwest of Portland as officials investigate Project Relief, a group that advocates for immigrant rights, posted on social media that it was during, in its words, an encounter with ICE that one of its community members they described as a young person, was killed. Governor Janet Mills said in a statement she was briefed on the incident and knows these situations are alarming. But state and federal law enforcement are continuing to work with the Maine attorney general's and medical examiner's offices to determine the facts.
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A
Fox's Colonel Scott the protesters descending on the Biddeford office of Republican Senator Susan Collins, who's in the midst of a reelection campaign, and posted that the shooting requires a full and impartial investigation. Earlier, county prosecutors announcing they now have evidence previously withheld about two deadly shootings in Minnesota as they conduct their own probe into the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Preddy. Two hours from now, the South Carolina governor is expected to announce who will fill the remaining months of Senator Lindsey Graham's term after his sudden death.
[01:24]
C
Over the weekend, President Trump posted on Truth Social I recommended to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham's wonderful sister D, to serve as interim senator from the great state of South Carolina. This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly while in his early 20s. Senator Graham stepped in to raise his younger sister after they lost their mother to cancer in 1976 and then their father to a heart attack the following year.
[01:50]
A
Fox's Jonathan Seri Graham was running for reelection. A special election next month will choose a new Republican nominee. America is listening to Fox News.
[02:00]
C
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[02:16]
A
Iran vowing to deal forcefully with any interference in the Strait of Hormuz. This as President Trump says the US Will control the strait and charge a percentage. One of two announcements today President Trump
[02:27]
D
said the blockade is back on. The US Is going to provide security in the Strait of Hormuz and charge that 20% for reimbursement of expenses for provid. The other is that for the first time the US has used sea drones to attack an enemy. The one way attack. Surface drones were used to strike the port of Bandar Abbas. US Central Command says the targets were a ship repair facility and a submarine. Now one thing Iran's Revolutionary Guard has made very clear is they're going to fight U.S. control of the Strait.
[02:55]
A
Fox's Mike Tobin in Tel Aviv. The U.S. hitting more Iranian targets over the weekend, strikes aimed at degrading their ability to target commercial ships. Iran retaliating with more attacks on Gulf neighbors that host U.S. forces. Ukraine and nine other countries are forming a coalition aimed at protecting Europe from ballistic missiles. In a joint statement saying the goal is building a shared missile defense capability for Europe. This following talks in Paris with Ukraine's president who is asking for help in developing measures against Russia's missile attacks. Autopsy results pending for a member of South Africa's World cup team found dead over the weekend. 25 year old Jaden Adams had helped his team reach the knockout stage for the first time. Police are investigating his death in Cape Town.
[03:38]
E
Jaden's father Juanito told a South African TV station, as you all know, it was an untimely death. The family is struggling to process it. It won't be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it. At Saturday's World cup quarterfinal matches, moments of silence were observed before both games. South Africa Sports Minister Gaten McKenzie asks the public and media to exercise restraint and compassion and not speculate on the cause of death.
[04:03]
A
Jared Max, FOX NEWS Right now, stocks are lower. The Dow's down 130 as US oil prices surge back over $77 a barrel. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.