4AM ET 04/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

No peace deal. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. The U.S. and Iran did not reach a deal following 21 hours of talks in Pakistan. The vice president said Tehran did not agree to the US Position that Tehran not possess the capability to produce or have nuclear weapons.

[U.S. Vice President]

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.

[Debra Valentine]

More from Fox's Chanley Painter.

[Chanley Painter]

This comes after 21 hours of high stakes negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan. The peace talks are aimed at preserving a two week old cease fire in the Iran war now entering its seventh week. Vance cited a lack of commitment from Iran to abandon nuclear weapons development. Iranian state media blamed, quote, excessive demands from the US for the breakdown.

[Debra Valentine]

The talks came over a month after the US launched Operation Epic Fury on February 28th. Centcom confirming two Navy destroyers are searching for mines in the Strait of Hormuz,

[Centcom Spokesperson]

writing that the USS Michael Murphy and the USS Frank E. Peterson are searching for any Iranian mines while trying to establish a clear and safe path. Underwater drones will also be used in the coming days. Now the Strait of Hormuz is considered very treacherous right now. As the New York Times reports, Iran may not be able to fully detect where the Iranian regime may have dropped mines. Centcom writing, 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. Iran's blockage has created multiple global problems including a shortage of jet fuel.

[Debra Valentine]

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[Debra Valentine]

A machete wielding suspect is dead after he attacked multiple people on a New York City subway platform Saturday. Fox 5 New York's Richard G. Of Kovis is at Grand Central Station with details.

[Richard G. Of Kovis]

Those three victims, all of them seniors, are recovering after that wild morning underground that sent strap hangers into a mass panic. It all ended with that man armed with a machete being shot dead by police, all of it on foot holding inside busy Grand Central terminal. Cops say 44 year old Anthony Griffin boarded a Manhattan bound 7 train from Queens. When he arrived on the platform, cops say he took out his machete and slashed an 84 year old man. Then he went upstairs to the 4, 5 and 6 platform and attacked again, this time shouting Lucifer over and over again as he slashed a 65 year old man and a 70 year old woman. When cops arrived, Police Commissioner Jessica Tish says they repeatedly asked Griffin to drop his machete.

[Debra Valentine]

NYPD Commissioner Tish says more than 175 additional officers were added to subway patrols in addition to transit overtime posts. A day after the Artemis II cruise splashed down in the Pacific Ocean following their 10 day trip around the moon, the crew took the stage at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas. Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, I

[Jeremy Hansen]

would suggest to you that when you look up here, you're not looking at us. We are a mirror reflecting you. And if you like what you see, then just look a little deeper. This is you.

[Debra Valentine]

Their 10 day mission marks America's return to the moon after a 53 year hiatus, paving the way for future moon landings. Authorities say that multiple people were injured after a shooting broke out at a Chick Fil? A in Union County, New Jersey on Saturday night. A group of masked men reportedly charged inside the establishment firing multiple shots after forcing their way behind the counter. It's unclear how many people were hurt or if there are any fatalities. I'm Debra Valentine. This is Fox News.

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