4PM ET 07/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 07/05/2026 Newscast

Host: Debra Valentine, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 5, 2026

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major global and domestic events, with a strong focus on the ongoing fallout following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, rising diplomatic tensions involving the United States, NATO, and Israel, current developments in sports and weather, and notable U.S. news stories.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Fallout in Iran After Supreme Leader's Death (00:03–01:27)

• Funeral Rites and Political Tensions:

  • Hundreds of thousands gather in Iran for a days-long funeral of the late Supreme Leader, killed by US and Israeli airstrikes.
  • "The funeral for Iran's late supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, has been a large display of Iranian propaganda as delegations from around the world travel to Tehran." (Fox News Correspondent, 00:40)

• US-Iran Relations:

  • President Trump addresses the nation regarding Operation Epic Fury, highlighting the U.S. military's involvement.
  • Indirect talks between the US and Iran are ongoing; a ceasefire is still holding amid calls from regional leaders to honor the memorandum of understanding.

• International Response:

  • British Ambassador Christian Turner outlines NATO's support of the US, stating:
    • "Over 4,000 American sorties flown from European bases in support of Operation Epic Fury on the second night of the conflict. My country agreed for the use of its bases for overflights and for bombing runs." (Christian Turner, 01:13)
  • European leaders emphasize NATO’s defensive purpose and note lack of consultation before the conflict began—timed with the World Cup.

• Escalating Rhetoric:

  • Within Iran, some funeral attendees call for President Trump's death as retaliation.
  • Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in Turkey, continuing to criticize the alliance for not helping the US secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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2. World Cup Update (01:38–02:01)

• Upcoming Matches and Player News:
  • Brazil faces Norway in the Round of 16 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium at 4pm ET.
  • US forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension is lifted by FIFA, making him eligible to play Monday.
    • “Folarin Balogun's one game ban is suspended by FIFA, making him eligible to play on Monday.” (Debra Valentine, 01:45)

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3. Domestic News – Paul Pelosi Legal Trouble (02:17–03:04)

• Incident Details:

  • Paul Pelosi, husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, involved in a hit-and-run in Napa County.
  • “Deputies responded to a 911 call by a witness who saw a brown convertible crash into a legally parked car and take off.” (Alicia Acuna, 02:28)

• Investigation Results & Statement:

  • Pelosi claims ignorance of what he hit, driving on until the vehicle broke down.
  • "During the investigation, Pelosi admitted to hitting something but said he didn't know what he had hit, so he kept driving." (Alicia Acuna citing sheriff’s statement, 02:46)
  • Field sobriety test confirmed no alcohol was involved; no current charges filed.

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4. Extreme Weather and Temperature Relief (03:04–03:46)

• Weather Highlights by Adam Kloats:
  • A break arrives for the record-breaking heat wave in the eastern US.
  • “25 different record breaking highs… highs hitting 100 degrees. Boy, it’s been days and days of that.” (Adam Kloats, 03:20)
  • Showers have started to bring the temperature down; a wet spell is forecast for the coming week as heat gives way to rain.

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5. U.S. Navy Accident in Arabian Sea (03:46–04:14)

• Incident Summary:
  • The Navy ends its search for one missing crew member after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crash from the USS George H.W. Bush.
  • Four crew were rescued following an emergency landing; search spanned 1,400 square miles over 102 hours.

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Notable Quotes

• "The funeral for Iran's late supreme Leader… has been a large display of Iranian propaganda as delegations from around the world travel to Tehran."
  — Fox News Correspondent, (00:40)

• “Over 4,000 American sorties flown… My country agreed for the use of its bases for overflights and for bombing runs.”
  — British Ambassador Christian Turner, (01:13)

• "During the investigation, Pelosi admitted to hitting something but said he didn't know what he had hit, so he kept driving."
  — Fox's Alicia Acuna, quoting Napa County Sheriff, (02:46)

• “25 different record breaking highs… highs hitting 100 degrees. Boy, it’s been days and days of that.”
  — Adam Kloats, Fox Weather (03:20)

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Memorable Moments and Timestamps

• Iran Supreme Leader Funeral and Propaganda: (00:03–00:51)
• NATO & Operation Epic Fury Support Statements: (01:13–01:27)
• World Cup Updates – US player news: (01:38–02:01)
• Paul Pelosi's Hit-and-Run Coverage: (02:17–03:04)
• Historic Heatwave and Rain Relief: (03:17–03:46)
• Navy Helicopter Search Termination: (03:46–04:14)

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This episode offers a rapid but thorough briefing of urgent world events, political drama, weather relief, and key sports updates. The tone remains factual, brisk, and direct, in line with Fox News Radio’s newscast style.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

A days long funeral. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News. Hundreds of thousands of people gathering in Iran for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader killed by US And Israeli airstrikes. Fox's training reports from Tel Aviv, Israel.

[Fox News Correspondent]

In his address to the nation overnight, President Trump spoke about the U.S. military and the work of U.S. forces during Operation Epic Fury. The President's remarks come as indirect talks between the United States and Iran move forward. The ceasefire between the two countries does remain in place as recent regional leaders have expressed the importance of continuing the memorandum of Understanding despite the diplomatic progress. The funeral for Iran's late supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Khamenei, has been a large display of Iranian propaganda as delegations from around the world travel to Tehran. The funeral will continue until July 9th with millions of Iranians participating.

[Debra Valentine]

Several people attending the funeral called for President Trump's death as revenge for the killing of the supreme Leader. President Trump is set to attend the NATO summit in Turkey this week as he continues to criticize the alliance for not helping the US Secure the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict. British Ambassador to the U.S. christian Turner on Fox's Sunday briefing says NATO helped the U.S. in other ways.

[British Ambassador Christian Turner]

Over 4,000American sorties flown from European bases in support of Operation Epic Fury on the second night of the conflict. My country agreed for the use of its bases for overflights and for bombing runs.

[Debra Valentine]

European leaders have stressed NATO is a defensive alliance and that the US And Israel did not consult any of them before starting the conflict at the World Cup.

[Fox Weather's Adam Kloats]

Today.

[Debra Valentine]

The round of 16 continues. It's Brazil versus Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium at 4pm Eastern Time. Meanwhile, US forward Folorin Balogun's one game ban is suspended by FIFA, making him eligible to play on Monday. America is listening to Fox News.

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NEWS

[Debra Valentine]

the husband of California Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi is once again facing legal trouble. It follows a hit and run. Fox's Alicia Acuna reports from Los Angeles.

[Fox's Alicia Acuna]

The Napa County Sheriff's Department says Friday afternoon deputies responded to a 911 call by a witness who saw a brown convertible crash into a legally parked car and take off after briefly stopping. The California Highway Patrol caught up with a convertible. Authorities say Paul Pelosi was driving. It was heavily damaged and parked on the side of a road blocking the roadway. In a statement, the sheriff said, quote, during the investigation, Pelosi admitted to hitting something but said he didn't know what he had hit, so he kept driving. He drove until his car became disabled. A field sobriety test determined there was no alcohol in the 86 year old husband of the congresswoman.

[Debra Valentine]

Pelosi's husband previously pleaded guilty in connection with a drunk driving accident. Nobody was hurt in Friday's crash and no charges have yet been filed. Stormy weather is helping drive down those sky high temperatures plaguing much of the

[Fox Weather's Adam Kloats]

eastern US Big change in the forecast as we saw one more really hot day yesterday, 25 different record breaking highs that largely across the mid Atlantic. Getting up into New England a little bit there, but highs hitting 100 degrees. Boy, it's been days and days of that. Finally some big showers yesterday evening and you're starting to see some of these temperatures drop. Big change from what we've seen the last couple of days where even overnight temperatures were only falling down in the mid-80s, maybe closer to 90 degrees. A lot of shower activity across the eastern half of the United States. We're really trading in heat for rain not just today, but much of the week ahead.

[Debra Valentine]

That's Fox Weather's Adam Kloats reporting. The Navy calling off its search in the Arabian sea after an MH 60s Seahawk from the USS George H.W. bush went down. One crew member remains missing. Four others were rescued after the emergency landing. The Fifth Fleet says the joint Navy Air Force effort covered 1400 square miles over 102 hours. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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