4AM ET 07/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 07/11/2026: Episode Summary

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced roundup of major global and national news in the early hours of July 11, 2026. Key topics include escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Trump’s forceful response to direct threats from Iran, significant evacuations in China ahead of Typhoon Bobby, a major development in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, and a fatal ICE-involved shooting of a long-term undocumented immigrant in Houston.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-Iran Ceasefire Breaks Down

Timestamps: [00:03] – [01:44]

• Strait of Hormuz Security:
  The US urges Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open for safe passage. Despite calls for calm, the area remains volatile amid ongoing attacks.

• US Military Strikes:
  Over 170 Iranian targets, including strategic rail bridges used for weapons transport, were hit by US strikes earlier in the week. A subsequent, mysterious round of attacks targeted southern Iran; their origin is unclear, with Iran hinting at the UAE’s involvement.

• Diplomatic Tensions & Ceasefire Collapse:
  Qatari negotiators, backed by the US, arrived in Iran to push for de-escalation, but US officials have told Iran the ceasefire is over.

• President Trump’s Response to Iranian Threats:
  Iranian threats to Trump culminated in inflammatory rhetoric at the funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei, where mourners called for Trump’s death. Trump posted on Truth Social warning Iran of massive retaliation if they act, claiming "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded...with thousands more to immediately follow." ([01:08])

Notable Quote:

• President Trump (via Gary Baumgarten):

  "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more to immediately follow should the Iranian government act on its threat."
  — [01:16]

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2. Typhoon Bobby Forces Evacuations in China

Timestamps: [01:44] – [02:00]

• Over 600,000 people have been evacuated from Wenzhou as Typhoon Bobby approaches. The typhoon is already blamed for 17 deaths in the Philippines.

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3. Charlie Kirk Assassination Case: Preliminary Hearing

Timestamps: [02:32] – [03:21]

• Judicial Proceedings:
  Judge Tony Groff in Utah is deciding if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial against the accused in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The hearing included video and a confession, corroborated by the suspect’s roommate.

• Emotional Confession:
  The testimony included details of the suspect’s remorse.

  Notable Quote:

  • Witness/Testifier:

    "I just asked him in person what he said was true the night before, and he said it was. He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn't done it."
    — [02:57]

• Defense and Family Presence:
  The defense argues the DNA evidence is inconclusive. The family of Charlie Kirk attended the hearing. The suspect has not entered a plea, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

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4. ICE-Involved Fatal Shooting in Houston

Timestamps: [03:21] – [04:12]

• Incident Details:
  ICE officers, not wearing body cameras, fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Arojo, a Mexican national living illegally in the US for over 30 years, during a targeted enforcement operation.

• Nature of Encounter:
  According to DHS, Salgado Arojo rammed an ICE vehicle and attempted to run over an officer before being fatally shot, which ICE says was self-defense.

  Notable Quote:

  • Alicia Acuna (summarizing DHS statement):

    "He rammed an ICE law enforcement vehicle, refused to follow multiple verbal commands and weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer, resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self defense."
    — [03:54]

• Dispute Over Account:
  The attorney for Salgado’s passengers contests the Department of Homeland Security’s version of events.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• President Trump’s Threat to Iran:
  “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands more to immediately follow should the Iranian government act on its threat.” ([01:16])

• Confession in Kirk Case:
  “He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn't done it.” ([03:00])

• ICE Justification of Houston Shooting:
  “Refused to follow multiple verbal commands and weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer, resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self defense.” ([03:54])

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Timeline of Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | US calls for Iran to declare Hormuz Strait open; no ceasefire | | 00:22 | US strikes in Iran and mysterious attack in southern Iran | | 01:04 | Trump responds to Iranian threats at Khamenei’s funeral | | 01:44 | China evacuates over 600,000 for Typhoon Bobby | | 02:32 | Hearing in Charlie Kirk assassination case | | 03:21 | ICE-involved shooting of long-term undocumented migrant in Texas |

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Tone & Language
The newscast maintains a brisk, urgent pace, reflective of the high-stakes international and domestic issues covered. Reporting is factual, emphasizing official statements and eyewitness testimony.

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End of Summary

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

No ceasefire. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. The United States is calling on Iran to make a public statement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships can now pass through safely. Fox's Mike Topin is in Tel Aviv, Israel. He reports attacks continue as President Trump says a ceasefire is over as Iran asks for more talks.

[Mike Topin]

The US hit roughly 170 targets in Iran this week, including rail bridges the US says were used to transport weapons. As US strikes finished, another round attacked southern Iran. The source of that attack remains a mystery. The U.S. says American forces didn't do it. One Iranian lawmaker pointed suspicion at the United Arab Emirates. It happened after Iran once again fired missiles at its neighbors. On Friday, Qatari negotiators supported by the US Arrived in Iran with the goal of de escalation and a return to talks. President Trump posted that Iran requested more talks, but the United States has stated to them in no uncertain terms that that the ceasefire is over.

[Debra Valentine]

President Trump has responded to threats coming from Iran that he be killed.

[Gary Baumgarten]

President Trump takes the truth social to threaten Iran after there were open calls for his death at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KHAMENEI. TRUMP WRITING 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow should the Iranian government act on its threat. During the Khamenei funeral, mourners held posters or banners calling for Trump's killing along with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gary Baumgarten, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

China's evacuated more than 600,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bobby's arrival in the major eastern city of Wenzhou, the typhoon blamed for 17 deaths in the Philippines. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Debra Valentine]

A Utah judge is set to decide whether or not there's enough evidence in the case to send Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin to trial. Fox's Jeff Manasso has this report.

[Jeff Manasso]

U.S. district Judge Tony Groff is now tasked with sifting through mountains of evidence presented in the five day preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, evidence that prosecutors say includes surveillance footage and a confession. According to testimony from Robinson's roommate and lover.

[Witness/Testifier]

I just asked him in person what he said was true the night before, and he said it was. He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn't done it.

[Jeff Manasso]

Evidence also includes DNA in which the defense argued is inconclusive. Charlie Kirk's family members attended the hearing. Robinson has yet to enter a plea. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Debra Valentine]

A migrant who is said to have been in the United States illegally was fatally shot by a federal law enforcement officer in Houston, Texas. Fox's Alicia Acuna has DHS confirms ICE

[Alicia Acuna]

agents were not wearing body cameras when one of them shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Arojo, who was from Mexico and in the US Illegally for more than three decades. DHS says on Tuesday, ICE attempted to stop Salgado Arojo's van as part of a targeted enforcement operation as agents in unmarked vehicles followed him. They say he tried to evade arrest. Quote, he rammed an ICE law enforcement vehicle, refused to follow multiple verbal commands and weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer, resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self defense.

[Debra Valentine]

There were three other undocumented migrants with Lorenzo Salgado Arojo. Their attorney is disputing the Department of Homeland Security's account of those events. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX news.

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