4PM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Radio
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: April 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid and comprehensive update on major national and global news events from conflict between the U.S. and Iran, a developing story about an attack at the home of a prominent tech leader, significant legal and political developments in California, and legislative reform regarding police drug testing in Colorado. The tone throughout is brisk and direct, reflecting the fast-paced nature of hourly newscasts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Warships Blockade Iranian Ports, Stalled Nuclear Talks

[00:03–00:34]
- President Trump asserts, “The right people are calling on,” as he claims Iran has returned to the negotiating table largely due to increased military pressure (“US Warships are enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports”).
- The recent negotiations in Pakistan, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, failed—reportedly because “the Iranians did not have anyone senior enough to make a deal.”
- Details of the blockade: “Any ship, including tankers carrying millions of barrels of Iranian oil, [could be] potentially seized by the US Navy.”
- Main sticking point cited: Iran’s nuclear program.
Notable Quote:
- “The right people are calling on.” (President Trump, 00:03)

2. Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Threats Against President

[00:34–01:11]
- Butler, Pennsylvania resident Shawn Monper, age 33, pleads guilty to threatening to assault and murder President Trump and other U.S. officials.
- Authorities detail a timeline: Monper obtained a firearms permit after last year’s inauguration and posted online about acquiring weapons for a mass shooting.
- No connection exists between Monper’s threats and the prior Butler assassination attempt on Trump.

3. Attack on OpenAI Founder’s Home: Motive Tied to AI Opposition

[01:11–01:41]
- Daniel Marino Gamma, a 20-year-old from Texas, is apprehended after attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home in California with a Molotov cocktail, then threatening the company’s headquarters.
- Police recovered kerosene and a lighter; fortunately, no injuries occurred.
- A manifesto from the suspect detailed “opposition to artificial intelligence and its potential risk to humanity,” and included a list of other AI executive targets.
Notable Quote:
- “Police say early Friday morning he threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house. Luckily, no one was hurt.” (Reporter Brooke Taylor, 01:24)

4. Ethics Investigation: Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations

[02:07–02:42]
- Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is under a House Ethics Committee investigation for alleged sexual assault involving a staffer, following his exit from the California governor’s race.
- Swalwell denies the allegations and pledges to fight back, insisting they are false.
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduces a resolution to expel Swalwell from Congress.
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has also opened an investigation.
Notable Quote:
- “Swalwell says he will fight the serious false allegations that have been made.” (Jared Halpern, 02:22)

5. Colorado Reforms Field Drug Test Law

[02:52–03:32]
- Colorado is the first state to prohibit police from making arrests based solely on colorimetric drug tests, which are prone to false positives.
- Under new law (effective March 26), positive field test results only warrant a court summons; defendants can request confirmation testing before entering a plea.
- Advocacy groups highlight that many defendants previously took plea deals to avoid lengthy pretrial detention or high legal costs.
Notable Quote:
- “Experts say the test can produce false positives, leading to wrongful accusations and arrests in drug cases.” (Reporter, 03:00)

6. Market Recap

[03:32–end]
- Wall Street closes on a strong note: Dow up 301 to above 48,000; S&P up 69; NASDAQ up 280 to above 23,000.
- Oil prices receded from above $103 to just under $98 a barrel.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker & Quote | |-----------|-----------------| | 00:03 | President Trump: “The right people are calling on.” | | 01:24 | Brooke Taylor: “Police say early Friday morning he threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house. Luckily, no one was hurt.” | | 02:22 | Jared Halpern: “Swalwell says he will fight the serious false allegations that have been made.” | | 03:00 | Report: “Experts say the test can produce false positives, leading to wrongful accusations and arrests in drug cases.” |

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:03 – U.S.-Iran blockade & nuclear talks
00:34 – Threats against President Trump; Pennsylvania case update
01:11 – Attack on OpenAI CEO’s home; anti-AI manifesto and arrest
02:07 – Rep. Eric Swalwell allegations and investigation
02:52 – Colorado’s criminal justice reform on drug testing
03:32 – Market and oil price recap

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update offers a concise but vividly detailed roundup of the day’s most pressing issues—ranging from international standoffs to technology-driven crime, legislative reform, and political scandal. Each segment blends factual urgency with real voices, providing both news highlights and human context for listeners seeking swift, comprehensive updates.

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The right people are calling on. Lisa Brady, FOX News. That's President Trump's take, adding that Iran wants to keep negotiating now that US Warships are enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports. This after talks over the weekend led by Vice President Vance in Pakistan failed to reach an agreement.
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Some officials here say the Iranians did not have anyone senior enough to make a deal with Vice President J.D. vance. Now Trump has ordered that blockade of all Iranian ports, which would open up any ship, including tankers carrying millions of barrels of Iran and oil, to be potentially seized by the US Navy.
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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Islamabad. President Trump says the sticking point is Iran's nuclear program. A man who lives in Butler, Pennsylvania, pleads guilty to threatening to assault and murder President Trump along with other U.S. officials and ICE agents. Federal prosecutors say 33 year old Shawn Monper got a firearms permit shortly after last year's inauguration, then made a series of posts about buying guns and doing a mass shooting. He has no direct connection to the Trump assassination attempt in Butler. In 20 the FBI raiding the Texas home of a 20 year old man accused of attacking the California home of the OpenAI founder.
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Investigators identify him as Daniel Marino, gamma. He's accused of traveling from his home here in Texas to San Francisco to carry out this attack.
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Fox's Brooke Taylor in Spring, Texas police
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say early Friday morning he threw a Molotov cocktail at Open Air CEO Sam Altman's house. Luckily, no one was hurt. He then fled to the company's headquarters where police say he threatened to burn the building down and kill anyone inside. He was found with kerosene and a lighter on him.
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Sources also telling her there is a manifesto detailing the suspect's opposition to artificial intelligence and its potential risk to humanity. Court documents also confirming he got a list of other AI Tech executives. A late rally on Wall Street. The Dow up 302 at the bell. America is listening to Fox News News. A California congressman facing allegations from multiple women is now under investigation on Capitol Hill.
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A day after California Democrat Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California, the House Ethics Committee announced it will investigate sexual misconduct allegations against the congressman. He's accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked in his office. Swalwell says he will fight the serious false allegations that have been made. Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna is introducing a resolution to expel Swalwell, the most serious punishment the House can take against a member. Swalwell has so far resisted calls to resign from the House. In Washington, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
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The Manhattan DA's office has also opened an investigation. Colorado becomes the first state to pass a law addressing questions about a type of drug test used by police.
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The color metric drug test is a common tool used by law enforcement. It's fast, cheap and can determine for police in the field if a suspect is on drugs. But a bill that sailed unanimously through the state legislature was signed into law on March 26 by Governor Jared Polis no longer permits a positive result by itself to serve as the basis for an arrest. Instead, police officers can issue a summons. Experts say the test can produce false positives, leading to wrongful accusations and arrests in drug cases. The law also requires courts to inform defendants of the fact that defendants have the right to request confirmation testing by a forensic laboratory before accepting any plea deal.
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Fox's CJ Papa One advocacy group says in many cases, defendants accept plea deals to avoid prolonged detention or legal expenses. Recapping stocks The Dow up 301 back over 48,000. The S&P up 69. The NASDAQ up to 80, back over 23,000. This after an earlier surge in U.S. oil prices retreated from back over $103 a barrel to under $98. And Lisa Brady, Fox News.