2PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET, August 2, 2026

Host: Ann Kerik (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme: Major U.S. and global news updates—including diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East, a deadly shooting in Idaho, international terrorism, a heat crisis in Arizona, and a bold lottery theft in Florida.

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1. U.S. Strikes on Iran Paused Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough

Timestamps: 00:02 – 00:51

• Key Developments:

  • President Trump announced the U.S. military remains ready to act, but a planned massive wave of strikes on Iran has been paused for now.
  • The President posted on True Social that Middle Eastern nations (including Iran) requested a pause, claiming a deal's perimeters are agreed upon.
  • Alleged terms: the “complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat” ([00:14]).
  • Iranian Foreign Minister and negotiator reportedly gave assurances before the breakthrough.
  • Recent context: Iran attacked more vessels in the Strait of Hormuz late last week.
  • At Camp David, President Trump expressed displeasure at Iran’s negotiation tactics and continued destabilizing actions.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked that he hold off any attack and that the perimeters of a deal have been agreed to. He went on to say this would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.” – News Reporter ([00:14])
  • “President described his displeasure with the way the Iranians have negotiated while continuing destabilizing activity.” – News Reporter ([00:44])

• Additional Context:

  • Saudi Arabia played a key role in requesting the pause, mainly due to concerns about potential retaliatory attacks on their energy infrastructure ([00:51]).

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2. Mass Shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Burger

Timestamps: 00:51 – 01:33

• Incident Overview:

  • Three people killed, including an In-N-Out employee; seven others wounded during a shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho.
  • Cell phone videos showed employees fleeing and a suspect with a long rifle ([01:07]).
  • Identity and motive of the suspect remain undetermined; suspect died at the scene.
  • In-N-Out President Lindsey Snyder issued a public statement mourning the loss.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The suspected shooter in this incident is dece. He was nearby on the scene there. We are working, trying to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that.” – Police Chief ([01:22])
  • “My heart is broken. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. She was taking care of our most important asset, our customers. And her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own.” – Lindsey Snyder ([01:33])

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3. Suicide Bombing at Pakistan Anti-Military Rally

Timestamps: 01:53 – 02:54

• Attack Details:

  • Suicide bomber targeted an anti-military rally in Swat Valley, northwest Pakistan.
  • Fourteen dead, including five police officers; more than two dozen injured.
  • The region has a history of militant Islamic control and previous violence.
  • Demonstrations were underway demanding peace and chanting anti-military slogans when the attack occurred.

• Additional Global Update:

  • An unrelated bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow left at least three dead (including the suspected female bomber) and more than 20 injured.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Demonstrators gather near a police station chanting anti-military slogans and demanding peace.” – News Reporter ([02:20])

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4. Heat Crisis in Arizona—Surge in Heat-Related Deaths

Timestamps: 02:54 – 03:27

• Key Facts:

  • Maricopa County, AZ, confronting a spike in heat-related deaths—at least 40 confirmed so far in 2026, double last year’s tally.
  • Hundreds more cases are still under investigation.
  • Roughly 1/3 of those deaths are among the homeless, but 50% had shelter, highlighting everyone’s vulnerability.
  • The county has over 250 heat relief centers open to the public.

• Health Risks:

  • Elderly adults (age 60+) are especially at risk for heat-related mortality.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Triple digit heat in Arizona may feel routine, but taking it lightly can be deadly…about one third of those deaths were people experiencing homelessness.” – Megan Specter ([02:54])
  • “Most heat related deaths involve people age 60 or older.” – Ann Kerik ([03:27])

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5. Florida Postal Worker Arrested for Lottery Ticket Theft

Timestamps: 03:27 – 03:48

• Incident Summary:
  • A U.S. Postal Service worker in Florida allegedly stole a $2,600 winning Pick Four lottery ticket mailed to a family member, then tried to cash it in herself.
  • The ticket was reported missing after failing to reach its intended recipient.
  • The suspect faces multiple felony charges: grand theft, filing a false claim, and mail theft.

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Host Sign-off:
"I'm Ann Carrick and this is FOX News." ([03:48])

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. She was taking care of our most important asset, our customers. And her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own.” – Lindsey Snyder, In-N-Out President ([01:33])
• “Triple digit heat in Arizona may feel routine, but taking it lightly can be deadly.” – Megan Specter ([02:54])

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Transcript

[Ann Kerik]

President Trump says US Military still are ready to go. I'm Ann Kerik, FOX News. A massive wave of strikes on Iran halted for now. The president pausing strikes on Iran Foxes training In Tel Aviv overnight, President Trump

[News Reporter]

posted on True Social, saying that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked that he hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal have been agreed to. He went on to say this would include the immediate, complete and total opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Reports do indicate that assurances were made by Iran's foreign minister, one of the country's top negotiators, before the latest diplomatic breakthrough. Iran attacked additional vessels in the Strait of Hormuz late last week. At a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, the president described his displeasure with the way the Iranians have negotiated while continuing destabilizing activity.

[Ann Kerik]

Saudi Arabia reportedly asked the president to call off the strikes and in part out of concerns for possible attacks on its energy infrastructure. Three people were killed, seven others injured in a Saturday afternoon shooting at the In N Out Burger in Twins Falls, Idaho. One of those killed was an employee at the restaurant.

[News Reporter]

Cell phone videos captured dozens of employees running from the building Saturday afternoon and the possible suspect carrying a long rifle. The police chief called it a chaotic scene but has not yet identified the suspect or a potential motive.

[Police Chief]

The suspected shooter in this incident is dece. He was nearby on the scene there. We are working, trying to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that.

[News Reporter]

In a statement, in N out President Lindsey Snyder confirmed at least one employee was killed in the shooting. She said, my heart is broken. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. She was taking care of our most important asset, our customers. And her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own.

[Ann Kerik]

Fox's Rebecca Castor reporting. America's listening to Fox News. At least 14 are dead in northwest Pakistan in Swat Valley, at least five of them police officers, after a suicide bomber strikes an anti military rally. More than two dozen others are injured. The Swat Valley once was a stronghold of Islamic militants who imposed a strict interpretation of sharia, or Islamic law. In 2007, Pakistani military launched a major operation driving out the Islamic militants and restoring government control. Demonstrators gather near a police station chanting anti military slogans and demanding peace. According to the district police chief, a bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow leaves at least three people dead, including the suspected female bomber. More than 20 others are injured. With dangerous heat gripping the region, Maricopa County. Arizona opens hundreds of heat relief centers as officials try to curb a growing number of heat related deaths. Fox 10's Megan Specter has details.

[Megan Specter]

Triple digit heat in Arizona may feel routine, but taking it lightly can be deadly. Maricopa county health officials say at least 40 people have died from the heat so far this year, with hundreds of more cases under investigation. That's more than double the number of heat deaths confirmed at this time last year. Data shows that about one third of those deaths were people experiencing homelessness. That number expected to increase, but that means 50% of people who die from the heat will have had a roof over their heads. That's why the county has more than 250 heat relief sites across the valley for anyone in need of.

[Ann Kerik]

County health officials say older adults face the greatest risk, adding most heat related deaths involve people age 60 or older. Oh, yes. Postal service worker is arrested in Florida for allegedly stealing a winning lottery ticket and trying to cash it in for herself. The pick four ticket was worth $2,600. It was mailed by the winner to a family member and reported missing when it never arrived. The suspect now is facing multiple felony charges, including grand theft, filing a false claim for payment and mail theft. I'm Ann Carrick and this is FOX News.