4AM ET 07/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update | 4AM ET 07/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: July 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers major global and U.S. headlines, focusing on key events like Team USA's elimination from the FIFA World Cup, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, political controversies in France and Maine, China's missile test, and a nationwide power outage in Cuba. The concise format presents breaking news with analysis and on-the-ground reporting.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Out of the FIFA World Cup

[00:02–00:52]

• Summary:
  The United States Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a 4–1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

• Details:

  • Belgium scored first; Mark Tillman tied for the U.S. with a free kick.
  • Two minutes later, Belgium retook the lead with a header from Charles De Ketelaere, who scored his second goal of the match.
  • Belgium added two more goals in the second half, advancing to the quarterfinals against Spain.

• Notable Commentary:

  • “But two minutes later, Belgium took the lead right back… Charles De Ketelaere climbs the ladder, his second goal. And the U.S. right back where they were.”
    — Tony Genualdo [00:29]

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2. Iran Attacks Oil Ship in Strait of Hormuz

[00:52–01:38]

• Summary:
  Iran reportedly attacked an LNG tanker near Oman with a projectile, escalating tensions in the region.

• Details:

  • Iran insists only government-approved routes are safe.
  • The ship, said to have ignored warnings, was set on fire.
  • U.S. retaliatory actions against previous Iranian attacks have prompted further escalations, now including Gulf Arab neighbors.
  • The situation is expected to influence President Trump’s NATO meetings in Ankara, Turkey.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The Iranian government has repeatedly stated that the only safe route through the strait is one it has approved.”
    — Jonathan Savage [00:59]
  • “Those strikes sparked retaliatory attacks by the United States. Iran then went after Gulf Arab neighbors in response.”
    — Jonathan Savage [01:21]

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3. French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Faces Court Ruling

[01:38–02:00]

• Summary:
  In Paris, an appeals court is determining Marine Le Pen’s eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election, a decision that could reshape France's political landscape.

• Details:

  • Le Pen is appealing a conviction.
  • If ruled ineligible, the 2027 race to succeed President Macron could see major changes.

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4. Mounting Pressure on Maine Senate Candidate

[02:23–03:16]

• Summary:
  Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is under pressure to withdraw after new sexual assault allegations emerge.

• Details:

  • An ex-girlfriend alleges Platner assaulted her in 2021.
  • Platner denies the claims, but acknowledges party concerns and is “weighing his options.”
  • The Maine Democratic Party is urging him to exit the race.
  • California Congressman Ro Khanna withdrew his endorsement, stating the allegations are “very serious and credible.”

• Notable Quotes:

  • “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I’m withdrawing my endorsement.”
    — Rep. Ro Khanna [02:58]

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5. China’s Nuclear-Capable Missile Test

[03:16–03:53]

• Summary:
  China conducted a test launch of a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific.

• Details:

  • The U.S. State Department and regional allies (Australia, Japan, New Zealand) condemned the test.
  • The State Department says China’s “nuclear weapons buildup is of great concern.”
  • China insists the test complied with international law and was not targeted at any specific nation.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “The State Department says the weapon was nuclear capable but unarmed, adding that China’s nuclear weapons build up is of great concern to the region and the world.”
    — Jonathan Savage [03:27]

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6. Cuba Faces Nationwide Blackout

[03:53–04:21]

• Summary:
  Cuba is experiencing a complete island-wide blackout, severely disrupting daily life.

• Details:

  • The country’s electric grid is collapsing due to fuel shortages.
  • Public transportation halted; tens of thousands of surgeries canceled.
  • The Ministry of Energy and Mines has launched emergency protocols to restore electricity.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Belgium struck first in this game, but Mark Tillman for the second straight game scored on a free kick as the U.S. tied things up at one.”
  — Tony Genualdo [00:18]

• “Pressure is mounting for Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to exit the race following new sexual assault allegations.”
  — Alexis McAdams [02:23]

• “China says the launch complied with international law and was not directed against any country or target.”
  — Jonathan Savage [03:46]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S. World Cup elimination: 00:02–00:52
• Iran attacks oil ship; Middle East tensions: 00:52–01:38
• Marine Le Pen court ruling in France: 01:38–02:00
• Maine Senate race scandal: 02:23–03:16
• China’s missile test reaction: 03:16–03:53
• Cuba blackout crisis: 03:53–04:21

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This succinct, fast-moving newscast captures major overnight developments in international politics, security, and sports, setting the agenda for the day ahead.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Hopes dashed. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. In the United States run at the FIFA World cup is over. Fox's Tony Genualdo has the story.

[Tony Genualdo]

The United States has been eliminated from the FIFA World cup, falling to Belgium 4 to 1 on Monday in the round of 16. Belgium struck first in this game, but Mark Tillman for the second straight game scored on a free kick as the US Tied things up at one. But but two minutes later, Belgium took the lead right back.

Kosar to the byline, gets across into Quet, is rising up. And Belgium retake the lead moments later. Charles Quetilara climbs the ladder, his second goal. And the US Right back where they were.

Courtesy of Fox. Charles de Kelar with the goal they would tack on two more in the second half as Belgium advances to the quarterfinals to face Spain. Tony Genu Aldo, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

And Iran appears to have struck another oil ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Fox's Jonathan Hunt reports from Turkey.

[Jonathan Savage]

The Iranian government has repeatedly stated that the only safe route through the strait is one it has approved. The ship set on fire by a projectile today, was transiting near the coast of Oman. State TV says the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings. Iran suspected of attacking other ships that have sailed through that same area. Those strikes sparked retaliatory attacks by the United States. Iran then went after Gulf Arab neighbors in response. The ongoing conflict and peace process is likely to play a role as President Trump meets NATO leaders here in Ankara, Turkey. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[Sue Guzman]

The political future of French far right leader Marine Le Pen on the line as Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility for the next presidential election. The verdict could reshape the 2027 contest to replace President Emmanuel Macron if it forces Le Pen out. She's appealing a conviction. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Pressure is mounting for Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner to exit the race following new sexual assault allegations. The Fox's Alexis McAdams the Maine Democratic

[Alexis McAdams]

Party is urging Graham Platner to drop out of the Maine Senate race. This after an ex girlfriend says back in 2021 he showed up her house very drunk and forced himself on her, even though she says she repeatedly told him to stop. Platner denies the allegation and says he is weighing his options, regardless of the

inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict. We are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.

California Congressman Ro Khanna, who campaigned with Platner for a while, among those telling him to drop out, he posted this I've been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious. Incredible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I'm withdrawing my endorsement.

[Sue Guzman]

China has tested a nuclear capable missile, drawing condemnation and concern.

[Jonathan Savage]

The Chinese navy test launched a long range ballistic missile from one of its submarines in the South Pacific. The State Department says the weapon was nuclear capable but unarmed, adding that China's nuclear weapons build up is of great concern to the region and the world and alleging that while the US Is trying to prevent nuclear proliferation, China is doing the opposite. Australia, Japan and New Zealand have also criticized the test. China says the launch complied with international law and was not directed against any country or target. Jonathan Savage, fox news.

[Sue Guzman]

Cuba's 10 million residents are experiencing an island wide blackout, according to the state run electric union. The country struggling to reserve fuel as its electric grid crumbles. Public transportation has largely been halted and officials have also canceled tens of thousands of surgeries. Ministry of Energy and Mine says it has activated protocols to try to restore electricity. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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