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

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 3, 2026
Episode Overview:
This newscast, anchored by Jack Callahan and various Fox News correspondents, delivers a fast-paced roundup of the day’s top national and international stories. Updates include new policies for military families, diplomatic progress with Iran, Senate confirmation developments, a deadly parasite outbreak in Michigan, an Idaho mass shooting investigation, Washington wildfires, legal cases, and Major League Baseball trade news.

Main Themes and Purpose

Government Policy Changes: Executive actions to support military families and major Senate confirmation shifts.
International Affairs: Developments in U.S.–Iran diplomacy and conflict.
Public Safety and Legal Updates: Deadly outbreaks, mass shootings, wildfires, and high-profile legal cases.
Human-Interest and Crime Stories: Unusual legal cases from the U.K.
Sports: Breaking MLB trade deadline news.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Executive Order: Military Family Commission

[00:02–00:37]

President Trump signed an executive order to create a commission dedicated to improving the quality of life for military spouses and families.
Pete Hegseth (Secretary of War):

"This commission will provide recommendations for improving the quality of life for military spouses so that we can better support both our military families and the entire United States Armed Forces." [00:13]
Focus areas: Housing, employment, healthcare, education, child care, and more.
The commission will be chaired by Pete Hegseth’s wife.

2. U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Efforts

[00:37–01:15]

President Trump claims progress in efforts to end the conflict with Iran and to achieve denuclearization, though accuses Iran of being “unbelievably duplicitous.”
Jared Halperin (White House correspondent):

"President Trump says whether Iran wants to admit it or not, the two sides are talking of a solution to end the war and Iran's nuclear program..." [00:47]
Iran denies plans for direct talks; U.S. President did not proceed with a massive attack, claiming a deal is imminent to open the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearize Iran.

3. Senate Judiciary: Attorney General Nominee

[01:15–01:37]

Two GOP senators (Sean Cornyn and Thom Tillis) have reversed their opposition and now support Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch’s nomination.
The change comes after Blanch rescinded a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund from the Trump IRS tax settlement.

4. Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak

[01:37–01:56]

First two deaths reported, both afflicted with underlying health conditions.
Outbreak linked to tainted produce.

5. Idaho Fast Food Mass Shooting

[02:06–02:33]

Gordon (FOX News):
- 24-year-old Chad Williams identified as the lone shooter—three killed, seven injured.
- Police credit an armed citizen and off-duty state trooper for halting further violence.
- FBI assisting with an investigation involving potentially “hundreds of witnesses.”

6. Wildfires in Washington State

[02:33–02:47]

Over 60,000 Spokane-area residents have evacuated.
At least 600 structures destroyed, three wildfires at zero containment.
Relief may come via lighter winds and lower temperatures.

7. Noteworthy Legal Cases

[02:47–03:46]

Lindsay Clancy Trial:
- Ongoing trial for the 2023 murder of her three children.
- Defense cites postpartum psychosis.
British Frauds Mother's Death Case:
- Lillian Wu (FOX News):
  
  "A British man who kept his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive her pension is sentenced to more than two years behind bars." [03:06]
- Christopher Phillips admitted to fraud and concealment; mental health issues noted by psychiatrist.

8. Major League Baseball Trade Deadline

[03:47]

Less than four hours remaining.
Latest Deal: Phillies acquired NL batting champ Luis Arise from the Giants for prospects.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On support for military families:

"This commission will provide recommendations for improving the quality of life for military spouses..."
—Pete Hegseth [00:13]
On Iran negotiations:

"President Trump says whether Iran wants to admit it or not, the two sides are talking of a solution to end the war..."
—Jared Halperin [00:47]
On the Michigan Cyclospora outbreak:

"Two people in Michigan afflicted with the Cyclospora parasite have died. They are the first two deaths linked to the outbreak which is blamed on tainted produce."
—Jack Callahan [01:37]
On the Idaho shooting response:

"Police praise an armed citizen and an off duty state trooper for engaging the attacker and in stopping more people from getting hurt."
—Gordon [02:20]
On the British freezer fraud case:

"A psychiatrist noting that Phillips had a dependent relationship with his mother and was suffering from a recognized mental disorder."
—Lillian Wu [03:32]

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:02: Executive order for military families
00:47: Iran diplomatic updates
01:15: Attorney General confirmation news
01:37: Michigan Cyclospora outbreak deaths
02:06: Idaho mass shooting investigation
02:33: Washington wildfires
02:47: Lindsay Clancy murder trial, British fraud case
03:47: MLB trade news

This summary covers the main news topics from the 2PM Fox News Radio Newscast on August 3, 2026, with select quotes and timestamps for those seeking a quick yet thorough briefing.

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[00:03]
Jack Callahan
Protecting America's military families. I'm Jack Callahan, Fox News. President Trump a few minutes ago signing an executive order creating a commission to find ways to help military spouses.
[00:14]
Pete Hegseth
This commission will provide recommendations for improving the quality of life for military spouses so that we can better support both our military families and the entire United States Armed forces forces. The commission will develop suggestions to address particular challenges in housing, employment, health care, education, childcare and just about everything else you can think of.
[00:37]
Jack Callahan
The commission will be chaired by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's wife. President also insisting there is progress in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Iran.
[00:47]
Jared Halperin
President Trump says whether Iran wants to admit it or not, the two sides are talking of a solution to end the war. And Iran's nuclear program is in a social media post. The president accuses Iranian leadership of being unbelievably duplicitous. Iran says it has no plans for direct talks with the US President Trump pulled back from ordering a massive attack over the weekend, saying a deal is imminent to open the strait of war moves and the denuclearization of Iran.
[01:16]
Jack Callahan
Fox's Jared Halperin the White House. Two Republican senators who had threatened to vote against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch's nomination now support his confirmation in tomorrow's Senate committee vote after Blanch form rescinded a controversial $1.8 billion anti weaponization fund, part of the Trump IRS tax settlement. Senators Sean Cornyn and Thom Tillis say they will vote for Blanche's nomination to be attorney general full time. Two people in Michigan afflicted with the Cyclospora parasite have died. They are the first two deaths linked to the outbreak which is blamed on tainted produce. Each had underlying health conditions. Wall street now up more than 600 points. America is listening to FOX News. New details have been released in the weekend mass shooting at an Idaho fast food restaurant.
[02:07]
Gordon
Investigators say the gunman acted alone. He's been identified as 24 year old Chad Williams. But law enforcement says they're still trying to figure out why he killed three people and injured seven more. They says police praise an armed citizen and an off duty state trooper for engaging the attacker and in stopping more people from getting hurt. The FBI is now on the scene and helping with the investigation. There are potentially hundreds of witnesses who need to be interviewed. Next, Gordon FOX news.
[02:34]
Jack Callahan
Light winds and lower temperatures are forecast to help firefighters battling wildfires in eastern Washington State today. 60,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Spokane area. The fires have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures. Three, three of the fires at zero containment. Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is now in its second week. She's accused of strangling her three children in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 2023. Her defense attorneys blame postpartum psychosis, prison time for a British man for freezing his dead mom.
[03:07]
Lillian Wu
A British man who kept his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years while continuing to receive her pension is sentenced to more than two years behind bars. Christopher Phillips, who admitted preventing the lawful burial of his 89 year old mother, also admitting to two counts of fraud for failing to notify authorities about the death. Sylvia Phillips died in March of 2023. And South Wales police responding to a welfare call from her doctors discovered her body this February in the freezer next to flowers and a birthday card to her from her son and their family dog. A psychiatrist noting that Phillips had a dependent relationship with his mother and was suffering from a recognized mental disorder. Lillian Wu, FOX News.
[03:48]
Jack Callahan
Major League Baseball's trade deadline now less than four hours away. Earlier today, the Phillies acquired National League batting champion Luis Arise from the Giants. For prospects, I'm Jack Callahan. This is FOX News.