Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 04/12/2026

Overview

This episode delivers a concise summary of the latest global and U.S. news as of April 12, 2026. Major stories include failed U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, heightened military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing Russian strikes in Ukraine, a violent attack in the New York City subway, the return of the Artemis II lunar crew, and a shooting in New Jersey.

Key News Segments and Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Stall

• Duration of Talks: 21-hour high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan (00:03–00:31).
• Outcome: No deal reached; Iran did not affirmatively commit to forgoing nuclear weapon capabilities.
• U.S. Stance:

  "We need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon."
  — U.S. Vice President (00:19)

• Context: Talks aimed to preserve a fragile two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, now in its seventh week.
• Blame Game: U.S. cites Iran's lack of commitment; Iranian state media accuses U.S. of “excessive demands.” (00:31)

2. Military Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

• Background: Follows the U.S.’s Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28th (00:54).
• Current Efforts: Two U.S. Navy destroyers (USS Michael Murphy and USS Frank E. Peterson) commence mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, employing underwater drones (01:05).
• Safety and Commerce Concerns:

  "Today we begin the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce."
  — Centcom Spokesperson (01:05)

• Global Impact: The Iranian blockage has already led to issues like a jet fuel shortage.

3. Russia-Ukraine Conflict

• Report: Russia continues drone strikes on Ukrainian positions (01:45).
• Warning: Ukraine’s President promises a swift response to violations.

4. NYC Subway Machete Attack

• Incident: A machete attack on a Manhattan-bound 7 train platform escalated panic at Grand Central Station (02:41–03:33).
• Victims: Three seniors attacked; all are recovering.
• Attacker’s Behavior:

  "...shouting Lucifer over and over again as he slashed a 65 year old man and a 70 year old woman..."
  — Richard G. Of Kovis (02:52)

• Police Response: NYPD shot the attacker, Anthony Griffin, dead. Over 175 extra officers were added to subway patrols.
• Quote – Commissioner: Increase in NYPD subway patrols after the incident (03:33).

5. Artemis II Lunar Crew Returns

• Event: The Artemis II crew completes a 10-day lunar mission and appears at Ellington Air Force Base, Houston (03:33–04:05).
• Notable Quote:

  "We are a mirror reflecting you. And if you like what you see, then just look a little deeper. This is you."
  — Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II Mission Specialist (03:54)

• Significance: It marks America’s return to the moon after 53 years and sets the stage for future moon landings.

6. Shooting at Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

• Incident: Multiple people injured after masked gunmen fired inside a Chick-fil-A in Union County, NJ (04:05).
• Details: Assailants forced their way behind the counter; unclear number of injuries or fatalities.
• Status: Ongoing investigation.

Notable Quotes

• U.S. Vice President on Nuclear Commitment:
  “We need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon.” (00:19)

• Centcom on Maritime Safety:
  “Today we begin the process of establishing a new passage and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce.” (01:05)

• Richard G. Of Kovis on NYC Attack:
  “...shouting Lucifer over and over again as he slashed a 65 year old man and a 70 year old woman...” (02:52)

• Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II Mission Specialist:
  “We are a mirror reflecting you. And if you like what you see, then just look a little deeper. This is you.” (03:54)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks: 00:03–00:31
• Strait of Hormuz Security: 00:54–01:45
• Russia-Ukraine Update: 01:45–02:00
• NYC Subway Attack: 02:41–03:33
• Artemis II Crew Return: 03:33–04:05
• NJ Chick-fil-A Shooting: 04:05–04:38

This Fox News update provides a fast-paced overview of pressing global and domestic crises, from Middle East diplomacy to urban crime and space exploration, using direct reporting and notable first-person accounts.