4AM ET 07/20/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 4AM ET 07/20/2026

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: July 20, 2026
Episode Theme:
The episode delivers a concise roundup of global and national breaking news. Major stories include the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, political divisions over military aid to Israel, sports highlights with Spain’s World Cup victory, developments in the Ebola outbreak, policing reforms involving ICE body cameras, and criminal charges against the brother of a former national figure.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation in US-Iran Conflict

Timestamps: 00:02 – 01:29

• US Central Command (Centcom) reported the deaths of four US service members over the weekend amid expanding hostilities with Iran.
• Incidents include:
  • A US service member killed in northern Iraq during the detonation of a downed Iranian drone.
  • A separate Iranian attack in Jordan killed two US troops; unidentified remains were found from a missing third.
  • The US has targeted numerous Iranian military assets in response, ranging from IRGC forces to air defense facilities.
• Sue Guzman: “The bombing of Iran expands… as the US continue[s] to trade fire in a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.” (00:02)

Notable Quotes:

• President Trump (on ongoing US strikes):

  “They've got very little left. They've got some missiles, they've got some drones, they've got some manufacturing ability. Not much. We control the strait. They don't control anything. So we'll see what happens. But we hit them very hard again tonight.”
  (Donald Trump, 00:46)

• Rep. Mike Caridopoulos (R-FL) on negotiations with Iran:

  “They only understand force. And so this is why I support the president completely annihilating this regime. Let's put them in the ass heap of history much like we did the Soviet Union so that a new group of people can come in and finally give these people the rights they deserve.”
  (Mike Caridopoulos, 01:14)

2. World Cup Update: Spain Victorious

Timestamps: 01:29 – 01:42

• Spain clinched the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0 with a decisive goal in extra time from Ferran Torres.
  • Memorable Moment: Live match call—

    “Williams battling knocks it down. It's free. It's a goal. It's Val Torres.”
    (Sports commentator, 01:35)

3. Ebola Outbreak in Congo

Timestamps: 01:42 – 01:59

• Congo’s Health Ministry reported Ebola deaths have surpassed 900 out of 2,300 confirmed cases, marking a significant public health concern.

4. ICE Body Cameras and Recent Law Enforcement Incidents

Timestamps: 02:17 – 02:42

• Tom Homan (President Trump's border czar):
  • Announces forthcoming requirement: ICE will mandate that at least one agent wear a body camera during enforcement actions.

    “ICE will require that during enforcement at least one agent will wear a body camera that we'll be recording.”
    (Tom Homan, 02:23)

  • Argues body camera footage supports law enforcement:

    “They exonerate more law enforcement than they convict. And I want officers wear body cameras because I want the American people see what the officers saw when they took that action.”
    (Sports Commentator [reading Homan], 02:32)

  • Context: Announcement follows fatal officer-involved incidents during vehicle stops.
  • Homan confirms: These stops will resume, in line with President Trump’s directive.

5. Democratic Party Rift Over Military Aid to Israel

Timestamps: 02:59 – 03:45

• Reporter Chad Pergram outlines internal Democratic tension over efforts to end military aid to Israel.
  • Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) warns he might leave the party if it “deserts” Israel.
  • Missouri’s Wesley Bell opposes an aid cutoff; faces a primary challenge from Cori Bush, an Israel skeptic.
  • Speculation that Fetterman’s stance could impact Senate control if he switches allegiance.

6. Criminal Charges Against Tulsi Gabbard’s Brother

Timestamps: 03:45 – 04:13

• Batari Gabbard, brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, faces charges of allegedly attempting to lure children to his Waikiki hotel room.
  • Police allege he approached children (including a 9-year-old), offering them gum and money; charged with second degree custodial interference.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (on military action against Iran):
  “We control the strait. They don't control anything. So we'll see what happens. But we hit them very hard again tonight.” (00:46)

• Rep. Mike Caridopoulos (on Iran):
  “Let's put them in the ass heap of history much like we did the Soviet Union…” (01:14)

• Sports World Cup Final Call:
  “It's free. It's a goal. It's Val Torres.” (01:35)

• Tom Homan (on body cameras):
  “They exonerate more law enforcement than they convict.” (02:32)

• Senator John Fetterman (on party loyalty):
  “Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman threatening to desert his party if the party deserts Israel.” (03:05)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Escalation in Iran — 00:02–01:29
• Trump, Caridopoulos Remarks — 00:46, 01:14
• World Cup Final — 01:29–01:42
• Ebola Outbreak — 01:42–01:59
• ICE Body Camera Policy — 02:17–02:42
• Democratic Party Rift Over Israel Aid — 02:59–03:45
• Gabbard Family Charges — 03:45–04:13

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Summary Insights

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers rapid-fire coverage of intensifying geopolitical conflicts, major sports milestones, public health crises, law enforcement policy changes, and emerging stories of political and legal conflict. Notable for candid, direct language and a tone of urgency, the episode reflects the immediacy and drama of world events as they unfold.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

The bombing of Iran expands. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News, Centcom announcing the deaths of four U.S. service troops over the weekend. And Iran as the U.S. continue to trade fire in a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Details and fox's Marianne Rafferty.

[Marianne Rafferty]

Fears of a wider war continue to grow. It comes as another US Service member was killed in the line of duty this weekend during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq. A separate Iranian attack on Friday killed two other US Troops in Jordan. A third went missing, but unidentified remains have since been found. The US has been targeting everything from IRGC forces to air defense facilities and weapons storage sites.

[Sue Guzman]

President Trump says this latest round of strikes were in honor of the dead U.S. service members.

[Donald Trump]

They've got very little left. They've got some missiles, they've got some drones, they've got some manufacturing ability. Not much. We control the straight. They don't control anything. So we'll see what happens. But we hit them very hard again tonight.

[Sue Guzman]

It was the ninth straight night of US Attacks against Iran. Bahrain and Kuwait say they've responded to incoming Iranian fire. Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Mike Caridopoulos of Florida tells the Fox Report the Iranian government has passed the time for negotiation.

[Mike Caridopoulos]

They only understand force. And so this is why I support the president completely annihilating this regime. Let's put them in the ass heap of history much like we did the Soviet Union so that a new group of people can come in and finally give these people the rights they deserve.

[Sue Guzman]

There's a new FIFA World cup champion thanks to Ferran Torres. Goal and extra time.

[Donald Trump]

Poro chance to cross hooks it and

[Sports Commentator]

Williams battling knocks it down. It's free. It's a goal. It's Val Torres.

[Sue Guzman]

A call on fox. Spain beating Argentina one to nothing. And Congo's health ministry says the deaths in the Ebola outbreak have now reached 900 out of 2,300 confirmed cases. America's listening to FOX News.

[Tom Homan]

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[Sue Guzman]

and President Trump's border czar Tom Homan says there's going to be some video documentation of ICE agents actions moving forward.

[Tom Homan]

Holman said on Fox and Friends Sunday. ICE will require that during enforcement at least one agent will wear a body camera that we'll be recording.

[Sports Commentator]

They exonerate more law enforcement than they convict. And I want officers wear body cameras because I want the American people see what the officers saw when they took that action.

[Tom Homan]

The comment came less than a week after two men in two states were shot and killed during vehicle stops. As for those stops, Homan said they will resume following President Trump on social media, insisting that they do. Grinal Scott, Fox News A vote to

[Sue Guzman]

end military aid to Israel, exposing a rift in the Democratic Party. Fox's Chad Pergram has the story.

[Chad Pergram]

Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman threatening to desert his party if the party deserts Israel. The left says the party simply represents where its voters stand. Even Democrats who favor the aid pin the change on Israel. Missouri Democrat Wesley Bell opposed cutting off money to Israel. He faces Israel skeptic Cori Bush in next month's primary. Pro Israel Republicans worry about the Democrats anti Israel tie. Fetterman says Democrats need him, especially if Democrats flip four seats to claim the majority of if Fetterman bolts, he could swing Senate control to the gop. On Capitol Hill, Chad Pergrim, Fox News.

[Sue Guzman]

The brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard facing charges for allegedly trying to lure children to his hotel room in Hawaii. Police say 55 year old Batari Gabbard allegedly approached those children, including a nine year old boy, at the pool area of a hotel in Waikiki, offered them gum and money to try to get them to join him. He has been charged with second degree custodial interference. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.

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