4AM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 4AM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a compact and urgent early-morning roundup of major national and international events, with particular focus on escalating US-Iran military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, high-level developments in US monetary policy, sudden changes in South Carolina’s Senate representation, and a controversial officer-involved shooting in Maine. The tone is direct, urgent, and news-first, reflecting the network's tradition of hard-hitting radio newscasts.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. US Attacks on Iran Intensify

• US Military Action
  • The US has conducted a third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets, aiming to deter attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Notably, this is the first known use of US sea drones in combat.
• Operational Claims & Strategy
  • US forces reportedly targeted and struck both a submarine and a maintenance facility in Iran.
  • The US claims these actions are eliminating Iran's offensive capabilities and restoring control in the strategically vital waterway.
• Trump Administration Stance
  • Former President Trump declared the US the "guardian of the Hormuz Strait."
  • Announced a new policy: the US will impose a 20% reimbursement fee on all shipped cargo for maintaining security in the area.
  • Trump warns Iran: "The US is prepared to hit Iran very hard the next time around." — [00:50], Sue Guzman paraphrasing Trump.
• Memorable Exchange
  • “We're knocking out all of their offensive capability and we're controlling the straits.” — Sue Guzman, [00:28]
  • “We're putting the blockade back.” — Fox News Reporter, [00:35]

2. Federal Reserve & Kevin Warsh’s Congressional Testimony

• First Appearance
  • Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set for his first Congressional testimony, presenting the Fed’s semiannual Monetary Policy Report [01:08].
  • Key topics: price stability, inflation targets, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Highlights from the Report
  • Strong labor productivity growth
  • Moderate GDP growth
  • Modest increase in household consumption
  • Stagnant housing market
  • “If there were people in household or the business sector in the financial markets who thought that this central bank was going to be comfortable with an inflation objective above 2%, well, I guess they'd be disappointed.” — Fox News Analyst, [01:21]
• Quote from Warsh
  • “The report finds labor productivity growth is strong, GDP grew at a moderate pace, household consumption increased very modestly, and the housing market is stagnant.” — Kevin Warsh, [01:35]

3. State Department Travel Advisory: St. Lucia

• Urgent Warning
  • An official advisory warns US travelers of the risk of violent crime in St. Lucia.
  • “The advisory warning violent crime can occur anywhere on the island.” — Sue Guzman, [01:47]

4. Senate Shakeup in South Carolina

• New Interim Senator
  • Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, his sister, Darlene Graham Nordone, has been appointed interim Senator by Governor Henry McMaster [02:23].
  • She will serve out the remainder of her brother’s term.
• Personal Note
  • “Lindsey has always been there for me…” — Darlene Graham Nordone, [02:40]
  • “And now I will be there for him.” — Fox News Correspondent quoting Darlene, [02:43]
• Political Implications
  • President Trump voices support, calling the appointment “a fabulous tribute.”
  • GOP primary scheduled for August to select the nominee for the regular six-year term.
  • “That work will continue until the end of Graham's term… keep an eye on August…” — Fox News Analyst, [02:46]

5. ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine

• Incident Details
  • Protests erupt in southern Maine after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed by an ICE officer during an attempted vehicle stop [03:08].
  • The individual allegedly tried to use his car as a weapon; ICE says the shooting was to ensure public safety.
  • Tensions run high between protesters and counter-protesters before police intervene.
• Investigation
  • “The main attorney general's office as the agent involved, has been placed on leave.” — Sue Guzman, [03:56]
• Quote
  • “DHS Secretary Mark Wayne… told [Sen. Angus King] the person killed was not the target of the ICE operation.” — Fox News Reporter, [03:21]
  • "Agents were attempting a vehicle stop of a suspected illegal alien. When the vehicle attempted to flee the scene and fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon." — ICE spokesperson via Fox News, [03:21]

6. Severe Weather Threat in the Gulf and Texas

• Forecast
  • Prolonged storm systems expected to cause heavy rainfall and increase flooding risk especially in vulnerable Texas regions.
  • References to catastrophic flooding during the previous year’s July 4th (135 deaths along the Guadalupe River).
  • [03:56]–[04:20] Weather update by Sue Guzman.

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Notable Quotes

• Sue Guzman, on US action:
  "We're knocking out all of their offensive capability and we're controlling the straits." [00:28]

• Fox News Correspondent, on Trump’s statement:
  "Trump also said the US will be known as the guardian of the Hormuz Strait and that the US will be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped to cover the necessary costs of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the world." [00:36]

• Fox News Analyst, on inflation:
  "If there were people in household or the business sector in the financial markets who thought that this central bank was going to be comfortable with an inflation objective above 2%, well, I guess they'd be disappointed." [01:21]

• Darlene Graham Nordone, tribute:
  "Lindsey has always been there for me…" [02:40]
  "…and now I will be there for him." [02:43]

• Fox News Reporter, on Maine shooting:
  “The anti ICE group demanding answers. Maine Senator Angus King saying DHS Secretary Mark Wayne told him the person killed was not the target of the ICE operation.” [03:21]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• US Strikes on Iran: 00:02–00:50
• Federal Reserve’s Kevin Warsh & Congressional Testimony: 01:08–01:35
• St. Lucia Travel Advisory: 01:47
• South Carolina Senate Appointment: 02:23–02:46
• Maine ICE-Involved Shooting: 03:08–03:56
• Severe Weather/Flooding Update: 03:56–04:20

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Final Thoughts

This highly condensed Fox News newscast zeroes in on critical breaking news: US military action against Iran, pivotal developments for the Federal Reserve, dramatic state political changes, and high-profile domestic unrest. The tone throughout is urgent, serious, and focused on both national interest and international impact, offering listeners a brisk yet comprehensive update on the morning's most important headlines.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Another round of attacks. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. The US Conducting a third straight night of attacks against Iran.

[Fox News Correspondent]

This is the third consecutive night of US Strikes against Iran to stop them from attacking ships going through the Strait of Hormuz. US Forces successfully striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations.

[Sue Guzman]

We're knocking out all of their offensive capability and we're controlling the straits.

[Fox News Reporter]

We're putting the blockade back.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Trump also said the US Will be known as the guardian of the Hormuz Strait and that the US will be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped to cover the necessary costs of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the world.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Christina Cohen. The attacks have concluded, but President Trump issued a warning say the US Is prepared to hit Iran very hard the next time around. And also Kevin Warsh will make his first appearance before Congress today. See official Federal Reserve chairman to discuss the Fed's semiannual monetary policy report will

[Kevin Warsh]

testify about the semiannual monetary policy report today before the House Financial Services Committee. The report itself was submitted to Congress last week and it promises to deliver on price stability. Marsh said this at a recent European Central bank meeting in Portugal.

[Fox News Analyst]

If there were people in household or the business sector in the financial markets who thought that this central bank was going to be comfortable with an inflation objective above 2%, well, I guess they'd be disappointed.

[Kevin Warsh]

The report finds labor productivity growth is strong, GDP grew at a moderate pace, household consumption increased very modestly, and the housing market is stagnant. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News, State Department issuing

[Sue Guzman]

an urgent warning for people considering traveling to St. Lucia. The advisory warning violent crime can occur anywhere on the island. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

the sister of the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. Darlene Graham Nordone has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve interim senator finishing her brother's term.

[Fox News Analyst]

She will fill out the remainder of her brother's term in the Senate, of course, following his sudden death over the weekend.

[Sue Guzman]

Lindsey has always been there for me

[Fox News Correspondent]

and now I will be there for him.

[Fox News Analyst]

President Trump threw his support behind Darlene, saying her appointment would be a fabulous tribute to her late brother. That work will continue until the end of Graham's term. Which of course means we should all keep an eye on August because that's when a separate special GOP primary will take to determine who gets on the November ballot to compete for a full six year term.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Kevin Cork reporting protesters gathering near the scene in southern maine where a 26 year old man was reportedly shot and killed by an ICE officer after trying to use his vehicle as a weapon. More from fox's Marianne Rappert Anti ICE

[Fox News Reporter]

demonstrators were met by a small group of pro ICE counter protesters. Things got pretty heated before local police stepped in to settle the situation down. The anti ICE group demanding answers Maine Senator Angus King saying DHS Secretary Mark Wayne and told him the person killed was not the target of the ICE operation. ICE did not directly confirm that, but a spokesperson did tell FOX agents were attempting a vehicle stop of a suspected illegal alien. When the vehicle attempted to flee the scene and fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon. The driver of the vehicle was struck. He passed away from his injuries.

[Sue Guzman]

The main attorney general's office as the agent involved, has been placed on leave. Days of storms expected to dump heavy rain over millions of people across parts of the south Gulf coast and Texas through Friday. This threat includes vulnerable areas along the Guadalupe river in Texas. Hill country swear flooding last July 4th killed 135 people. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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