4AM ET 08/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 4AM ET 08/12/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman, FOX News
Date: August 12, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of political developments from primary elections across several states, breaking news on international security and U.S.-Iran relations, security fears around former President Trump, and a major consumer recall. The focus is on tight election races, shifting political alliances, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and matters of national security.

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Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. State Primary Election Highlights

(00:02 – 01:33)

• Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary:

  • The race is "too close to call," featuring Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist, against establishment-backed David Crowley.
  • Chris DeMeo reports it's "down to the wire," with the winner facing Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
    • Quote – Francesca Hong:

      “What I do know is that we are ready to keep fighting and I feel confident…”
      — (00:26)

  • Significance: Emphasis on the rise of progressive candidates within state-level politics.

• Minnesota Senate and Gubernatorial Primaries:

  • Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for Senate.
    • Quote — (Unnamed Speaker):

      “Trump cut 15 million people off of their health care. And Michelle Tafoya said, yes, sir, tax, tax breaks for billionaires. Yes, sir, you betcha.”
      — (00:41)

  • Former broadcaster Michelle Tafoya, Trump-backed, wins the Republican primary and will face Flanagan in November.
  • Amy Klobuchar secures the Democratic nomination for Governor.
  • Lisa Daymuth defeats Trump-backed Mike Lindell for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

• South Carolina Senate Race:

  • Senator Darlene Graham advances to a runoff, set to face Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.
    • Quote — Darlene Graham:

      “I want to thank President Trump. His steadfast support and his complete and total endorsement means so much to me. He knows that I will stand with him and fight for his agenda.”
      — (01:19)

• Connecticut Governor:

  • Incumbent centrist Democrat Ned Lamont fends off progressive challenger Josh Elliott.

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2. National and International Headlines

(01:33 – 03:58)

• Death Penalty Developments:

  • Alabama, Oklahoma, and Tennessee plan to execute three inmates on the same day—the first time in 16 years this has occurred.

• Middle East Security & Shipping Threats:

  • Houthi rebels fire missiles at a food supply ship in the Red Sea, killing six. Houthis claim the ship carried Saudi equipment; Yemeni officials say it carried food.
  • In the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. (CENTCOM) disables the steering of a Panama-flagged cargo ship allegedly violating the U.S. blockade on Iran. No injuries occurred.
  • Pakistan’s defense minister comments on a potential U.S.-Iranian arrangement regarding the Strait, with hopes for a lasting deal amid heightened security.
    • Reporting by Fox’s Gordon Smacks (02:32):

• Secret Service Ruse Protects President Trump:

  • The Secret Service used “cloak and dagger” tactics to mislead possible Iranian spies at the NATO summit in Turkey. Trump boarded Air Force One publicly but was secretly driven away in a catering truck and flown off in a smaller Air Force jet instead.
    • Quote — White House Communications Director:

      “As the president has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him. We use every tool at our disposal to address those threats.”
      — (03:46)

    • Reported by Alex Hogan at the White House.

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3. Consumer & Business News

(03:58 – 04:20)

• Toyota Massive Recall:
  • Toyota issues a recall for about 655,000 Camrys due to a display error potentially deactivating safety indicators (e.g., turn signals).
  • Owners will be notified to receive a complimentary software update.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Francesca Hong on Persisting in Tight Races:

  “What I do know is that we are ready to keep fighting and I feel confident…”
  — Francesca Hong, (00:26)

• Critique of Health Policy and Tax Breaks:

  “Trump cut 15 million people off of their health care. And Michelle Tafoya said, yes, sir, tax, tax breaks for billionaires. Yes, sir, you betcha.”
  — (00:41)

• Darlene Graham Thanks Trump:

  “I want to thank President Trump. His steadfast support and his complete and total endorsement means so much to me. He knows that I will stand with him and fight for his agenda.”
  — Darlene Graham, (01:19)

• White House Communications on Presidential Security:

  “There are many enemies of America who have their sights on him. We use every tool at our disposal to address those threats.”
  — White House Communications Director, (03:46)

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Timestamps for Critical Segments

• Primaries Update (National): 00:02 – 01:33
• Death Penalty National News: 01:33 – 01:48
• Middle East Shipping & Security: 02:23 – 03:07
• Secret Service’s Trump Deception: 03:07 – 03:58
• Toyota Recall: 03:58 – 04:20

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This concise newscast captures the high stakes of U.S. primary season, shifting geopolitical currents, the ever-present security concerns around former President Trump, and major consumer headlines, all in the signature direct tone of FOX News Radio.

Transcript

[A]

Too close to call. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. Minnesota and Wisconsin among several states holding primaries Tuesday. The Wisconsin gubernatorial race pitting Democratic socialist against an establishment candidate. They are now neck and neck as we hear from Fox's Chris DeMeo.

[B]

The Democratic race for Wisconsin governor is down to the wire between Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong and David Crowley. Hong likes her chances.

[C]

What I do know is that we are ready to keep fighting and I

[B]

feel confident the winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. Progressive Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota's Senate primary.

[D]

Trump cut 15 million people off of their health care. And Michelle Tafoya said, yes, sir, tax, tax breaks for billionaires. Yes, sir, you betcha.

[B]

Former NFL sideliner reporter Michelle Tafoya, who was backed by President Trump, easily won Minnesota's Republican primary and Will Flanagan in November. Chris Di Meo, FOX News Amy Klobuchar

[A]

has won the Democratic nomination for governor of Minnesota and Lisa Daymuth defeated. Trump backed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell. On the Republican side, Senator Darlene Graham has advanced to a runoff election in South Carolina.

[E]

I want to thank President Trump. His steadfast support and his complete and total endorsement means so much to me. He knows that I will stand with him and fight for his agenda.

[A]

She will face Congressman Ralph Norman in a runoff that is scheduled for Aug. 25. In Connecticut, centrist Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont has fetted off a primary challenge from progressive state Representative Josh Elliott in Alabama, Oklahoma and Tennessee planning to execute inmates on Thursday, first time in 16 years three people are scheduled for execution the same day. In the U.S. america's listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Commercial Shipping in the Middle east coming under increased pressure despite a possible arrangement between the US And Iran. The latest from Fox Business Network smacks

[G]

Gordon Iranian backed Houthi rebels killing six after firing missiles at a ship in the Red Sea. The Yemeni government says the ship was carrying food supplies and was hit while transiting the Bab El Mandab Strait. The Houthis, however, claim it was carrying Saudi military equipment. Meanwhile, in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says US Forces disabled the steering gear of a Panama flagged cargo ship as it allegedly tried to violate the U.S. blockade on Iran. No injuries were reported. Pakistan's defense minister says Washington and Tehran may be nearing some kind of arrangement over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf leaders hoping a lasting deal could be struck.

[A]

We're learning about the cloak and dagger techniques used by the Secret Service to fool Iran into thinking President Trump was returning from last month's NATO summit in Turkey. Aboard Air Force One. The plane took off without him over fears of an Iranian attack.

[H]

The Washington Post reporting that despite President Trump climbing up and boarding onto the Air Force One jumbo jet, he didn't actually take that plane. The report says that minutes later, the president was shuttled away in an airport catering truck. The president was taken to a smaller plane, an Air Force C32AMembers of the press and other staffers from the White House were still on that Air Force One plane. White House communications director, reacting to this story this week, saying, as the president has said recently, there are many enemies of America who have their sights on him. We use every tool at our disposal to address those threats.

[A]

That's Box's Alex Hogan at the White House. Toyota recalling about 655,000 Camrys because of a display error that may deactivate safety indicators, including turn signals. Toyota says it plans to notify owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to get themselves a free software update. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX news.

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