4AM ET 07/03/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 4AM ET 07/03/2026

Episode Overview This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day’s hottest topics from Fourth of July travel plans and international diplomacy to record-breaking summer heat, a high-profile celebrity wedding, and somber news following natural disasters and health crises. Anchored by Sue Guzman, the report features updates from Fox reporters across the U.S. and abroad.

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Holiday Travel Surge & Inflation Concerns

• Massive Travel for July 4th
  • Over 72 million Americans are expected to travel over Independence Day weekend.
    • “Most people will drive—around 61 million—with another roughly 6 million catching a flight.” [00:11] (Speaker B)
  • Airfare has increased substantially (up 27%) due to rising jet fuel costs, while gas is up $0.67 per gallon from last year. [00:11]
  • Delta issues warnings about potential flight disruptions at LaGuardia because of extreme heat.

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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Progress

• Diplomatic Moves in Doha, Qatar
  • The U.S. and Iran have had positive initial outcomes in ceasefire negotiations, with Qatari and Pakistani officials mediating.
  • Talks are on pause until after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral (burial on July 9). [00:54] (Speaker C)
  • Key issues discussed:
    • Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
    • Unfreezing Iranian assets
    • Nuclear inspections (currently limited to two sites)
    • Establishment of a direct communication channel for resolving MoU violations
  • “Tehran and Washington will work to establish a communication channel to discuss any violations of the MoU.” [00:54] (Speaker C)
  • A week of mourning in Iran is planned post-funeral. [01:30]

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Other Top Stories

• David Hearn Indictment
  • Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn faces felony vandalism charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Reflecting Pool liner; he denies the accusations. [01:30]
• Ebola Outbreak in Congo
  • Researchers launch a study on two Ebola treatments amid a worsening outbreak (over 1,400 cases, 438 deaths). [01:30]

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Extreme Heat & Holiday Safety

• Heatwave Impacting Majority of U.S.
  • Extreme temperatures and heat warnings cover nearly 200 million Americans.
    • “It could feel like 115 degrees.” [02:33] (Speaker E)
  • Amtrak imposes speed restrictions in affected areas (temps > 95°F) to avoid track warping, adding 15–30 minutes delay on trips. [02:33]
  • Northeast and Mid-Atlantic face what could be their hottest Fourth of July in more than a decade.
    • “It’s shaping up to be the hottest Fourth of July...in more than a decade.” [02:33] (Speaker E)

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Celebrity Wedding: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift

• Major Security for Madison Square Garden Event
  • Wedding set for Friday, with significant police presence (130+ NYPD officers assigned daily).
    • “Not clear whether Swift or Kelsey will be on the hook for any overtime pay these officers are making.” [03:21] (Speaker F)
  • The couple donates $26 million to 20+ U.S. charities—at least nine in New York, others in Kansas City and Nashville. [03:21]
  • Venue preparations: truckloads of equipment, “garden party” props, tents, and no-parking signs.
    • “TMZ has spotted a slew of props being brought into the arena like a gazebo.” [03:21] (Speaker F)

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International & National Tragedies

• Earthquake Disaster in Venezuela
  • Death toll reaches 2,595; 50,000 people remain unaccounted for after twin earthquakes.
    • “An estimated 50,000 people are still unaccounted for.” [04:04] (Speaker A, quoting acting President Delsey Rodriguez)
• Brief Note on Ongoing Coverage
  • Coverage concludes with the tagline: “America is listening to FOX News.” [01:59] (Speaker A)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Tehran and Washington will work to establish a communication channel to discuss any violations of the MoU.” [00:54] (C)
• “It could feel like 115 degrees.” [02:33] (E)
• “TMZ has spotted a slew of props being brought into the arena like a gazebo.” [03:21] (F)
• “An estimated 50,000 people are still unaccounted for.” [04:04] (A)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Travel & Inflation: 00:02–00:39
• US-Iran Talks: 00:39–01:30
• Legal, Health Developments: 01:30–02:00
• Extreme Heat Reports: 02:23–03:09
• Celebrity Wedding: 03:09–04:04
• Venezuela Earthquake: 04:04–04:20

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Summary produced to inform listeners with a clear, engaging snapshot of the critical news developments highlighted in the Fox News 4AM ET update.

Transcript

[A]

Millions on the move. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. And more than 72 million Americans are expected to hit the road this Fourth of July weekend.

[B]

Most people will drive around 61 million, with another roughly 6 million catching a flight. In fact, Delta is warning that flights out of LaGuardia could be affected in part because of hot weather. Airfare is up substantially from a year ago because of higher jet fuel prices up around 27%, according to the latest inflation report. And gas prices are up 67 cents a gallon compared to 4th of July weekend last year.

[A]

Fox's Grady Trimble in Chicago. US and Iran have concluded peace ceasefire talks in Doha, Qatar, both sides reporting positive progress through Qatari and Pakistani negotiators. Fox's Jeff Paul says talks will resume after the funeral of Iran's supreme leader.

[C]

Qatari officials say that will likely be after the funeral for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Those ceremonies are set to start this weekend with a bear burial taking place on July 9. The latest technical talks reportedly centered around the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as well as unfreezing Iranian assets. Iran's foreign minister says Tehran and Washington will work to establish a communication channel to discuss any violations of the MoU. Iran's parliament speaker and lead negotiator admitted that nuclear inspections will happen, saying they'll have access to just two sites as of now.

[A]

Funeral services for Iran's supreme leader set for Saturday with a week of mourning planned. Former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, indicted on felony vandalism charges for allegedly ripping the liner forcibly from the Lincoln Reflecting Pool. He says he's innocent. Researchers have begun a highly anticipated study of two possible Ebola treatments as the outbreak of the disease grows in eastern Congo. More than 1400 people have been diagnosed, 438 have died. America is listening to FOX News.

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Extreme heat expected to continue to pummel millions of Americans through the weekend as many people are planning outdoor activities to mark the Fourth of July holiday.

[E]

Heat warnings that are in effect not just today, but through tomorrow, meaning that at times it could feel like 115 degrees. Amtrek issuing speed restrictions because of the heat when temperatures pass 95 degrees to prevent the tracks from warping so expect those restrictions to add at least 15 to 30 minutes to your trip, according to Amtrak. And D.C. isn't alone nearly 200 million Americans battling temperatures north of 90 degrees through the holiday weekend. It's shaping up to be the hottest Fourth of July in the Northeast and of course, across the Mid Atlantic states in more than a decade.

[A]

Fox Weather's Michael Estimate Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift will celebrate their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, and police are working to secure the venue ahead of the event. Fox's CB Cotton with more Swift's publicist

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confirmed to Fox News that the Couple has donated 26 million to at least 20 charities across the country this week. At least nine of those are based in New York. Donations were made in other cities where the couple has ties, including Kansas City and Nashville. Equipment coming to the arena by the truckload. We've seen tents being put up along with no parking signs. TMZ has spotted a slew of props being brought into the arena like a gazebo. Other boxes that have come in this week were labeled garden party. More than 130 NYPD officers are reportedly assigned each day to the event. Not clear whether Swift or Kelsey will be on the hook for any overtime pay these officers are making. CB Cotton Fox News the death toll

[A]

and the twin earthquake tragedy in Venezuela now stands at 2,595. That's according to Acting President Delsey Rodriguez. An estimated 50,000 people are still unaccounted for. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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