4PM ET 07/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News
Date: July 7, 2026
Episode Theme:
A concise roundup of major national and international news stories, including heightened tensions with Iran, a judicial ruling on the 2020 election investigation, severe weather and damage on the East Coast, a developing courthouse case in Texas, water safety alerts, and updates from Wall Street.

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Main Themes & Key Events

• Escalating Tensions with Iran
• Major Weather Incidents and Infrastructure Failures
• Judicial Block Against 2020 Election Worker Subpoena
• Sentencing in Texas Terrorism-Related Attack
• Water Safety Warnings Following Fatalities
• Wall Street Retreat Amid Economic Concerns

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Detailed Breakdown

1. Consequences for Iran and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

00:03 – 00:38

• US Treasury Actions:

  • The US Treasury revokes a license that had temporarily allowed the sale of Iranian oil, a move following new attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • “The US treasury revoking a license that had temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil.” — Lisa Brady, [00:03]

• Attacks on Commercial Ships:

  • Three ships, including a Qatari tanker defying an Iranian directive, were hit by projectiles while using a US-backed Omani route.
  • “A warning went out over the radio. It was ignored and the tank was hit by an unidentified projectile.” — On-site Reporter, [00:19]

• Diplomatic Fallout:

  • Iran has not claimed responsibility. Previous similar attacks led to US strikes and reciprocal Iranian action in the region.
  • US-Iran talks are on pause due to the Supreme Leader’s funeral.

• Geopolitical Context:

  • President Trump is currently in Turkey for a NATO summit, adding heightened global attention to the region’s stability.

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2. Judicial Block on Georgia Election Worker Info

00:38 – 01:07

• Federal Judge’s Ruling:
  • A federal judge blocks a Trump administration/Justice Department subpoena for 2020 Georgia election worker contact information, calling it “unreasonable.”

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3. NYC High-Rise Structural Crisis

01:07 – 01:20

• Active Evacuations:
  • Evacuations underway due to falling bricks and buckling support columns at a high-rise under renovation in Midtown East, NYC.
  • “Investigators are now focused on one key question. What caused those support columns to start buckling?” — Investigator/Engineer, [01:07]
  • Engineer inspectors say the closure could continue until safety is assured.

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4. New Jersey Storm Disaster Response

01:20 – 01:45

• Governor’s Site Visit:

  • New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill tours BJ’s Wholesale Club with a collapsed roof after severe storms causing regional flooding, downed trees, and power outages.
  • Quote:
    “Some of the applications… will be very technical. So we want everyone to report those damages so we can calculate them.” — Governor Mikey Sherrill, [01:37]

• Storm Aftermath:

  • String of deaths across states attributed to the heat wave; New Jersey reports over 20 fatalities.

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5. Wall Street Update

01:52 – 01:56; 04:05 – 04:13

• Market Retreat:
  • Dow Jones down 131 points at the close, dipping under 53,000.
  • S&P down 33; Nasdaq sees the sharpest drop, down 302 points (over 1%), partly due to a rise in oil prices to $72/barrel.
  • “The Dow down 131 at the bell.” — News Anchor, [01:53]

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6. Texas Woman Sentenced for Detention Center Attack

02:31 – 03:14

• Federal Sentencing:

  • Susan Kent receives a 6-year sentence (plus 2 years supervised release) for providing materials to terrorists attacking a Dallas-area ICE detention facility, including attempted murder of federal and local officers.
  • “A federal judge sentencing Susan Kent to six years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release for providing material support to terrorists.” — Federal Judge, [02:36]
  • Attack tied to Antifa-linked group; Kent accused of aiding the escape of a co-conspirator.

• Broader Legal Repercussions:

  • Others in the case, including a Marine veteran, have received much longer sentences.

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7. Recreational Water Safety Warning in Vermont

03:22 – 04:05

• Recent Incidents:

  • A string of water-related deaths and rescues, particularly in Vermont’s Lamoille River; rescue teams issue strong safety warnings.
  • “One state rescue team reports three deaths within the last several days in the Lamoille river in the northern part of the state.” — Michael Cannon, Rescue Team Member, [03:30]

• Safety Advice:

  • Emphasis on not going alone, using proper equipment, and learning to swim.
  • “People spending the summer enjoying the water do so in pairs or groups… know how to swim.” — Michael Cannon, [03:54]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lisa Brady: “The US treasury revoking a license that had temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil.” [00:03]
• On-site Reporter: “A warning went out over the radio. It was ignored and the tank was hit by an unidentified projectile.” [00:19]
• Governor Sherrill: “We want everyone to report those damages so we can calculate them.” [01:37]
• Federal Judge: “A federal judge sentencing Susan Kent to six years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release for providing material support to terrorists.” [02:36]
• Michael Cannon: “People spending the summer enjoying the water do so in pairs or groups, have the appropriate safety equipment and… know how to swim.” [03:54]

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Timeline of Significant Segments

• 00:03 — Iran shipping attacks and US response
• 00:38 — Judicial halt to DOJ Georgia election subpoena
• 01:07 — Midtown NYC high-rise evacuated
• 01:23 — NJ Governor tours storm damage
• 01:52, 04:05 — Wall Street closing update
• 02:31 — Texas terror sentencing
• 03:22 — Water safety warning

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This newscast packs global and local headlines into a tight format, using concise reporting and direct language, providing listeners with a sharp briefing on the pressing issues of July 7, 2026.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

Consequences for Iran. Lisa Brady, FOX News. The US treasury revoking a license that

[News Anchor]

had temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil. This after three more commercial ships were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari tanker.

[Reporter]

That tanker was defying the Iranian order to follow their route instead of traveling the Omani route back by the United States. A warning went out over the radio. It was ignored and the tank was hit by an unidentified projectile.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox is my Like Tobin and Tel Aviv, Iran has not directly claimed responsibility. Previous attacks have led to US Strikes

[News Anchor]

and Iran attacks on neighboring countries. Right now, talks between the US And Iran are on hold during a funeral for the slain supreme leader. And President Trump is in Turkey for a NATO summit. A federal judge just blocking the Trump administration from getting contact information for 2020 election workers in Georgia. The judge ruling the Justice Department subpoena is unreasonable. Evacuations in New York City around a high rise under Renov where bricks are falling and support columns bending.

[Investigator/Engineer]

Investigators are now focused on one key question. What caused those support columns to start buckling? Until engineers can determine the building is structurally sound, this section of Midtown east is expected to remain partially closed.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's CB Cotton New Jersey Governor Mikey

[News Anchor]

Sherrill visiting a BJ's Wholesale Club store where the roof collapsed during storms yesterday that also caused flooding, downed trees and power outages around the region. Sherrill urging people to report damage to the state's office emergency management.

[Governor Mikey Sherrill]

Some of the the applications will have for federal assistance will be very technical. So so we want everyone to report those damages so we can calculate them.

[News Anchor]

The storms followed a heat wave now blamed for deaths in multiple states, including more than 20 in New Jersey.

[Lisa Brady]

A retreat on Wall street.

[News Anchor]

The Dow down 131 at the bell.

[Lisa Brady]

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[Lisa Brady]

A Texas woman is sentenced for aiding an attack on an immigration detention facility.

[Federal Judge]

A federal judge sentencing Susan Kent to six years in prison, followed by two years of supervised release for providing material support to terrorists. The charges are in connection to a protest and shooting outside of an ICE detention center near Dallas last July that included the attempted murder of two federal officers and a local police officer. Prosecutors allege the attack was carried out by members of the leftist militant group Antifa, accusing Kent of conspiracy to harbor and transport a key co conspirator who initially escaped arrest. The judge noting Kent's federal sentence will run concurrently with any potential future sentences imposed in a related state case.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin Several other defendants have already been sentenced to decades behind bars, including a Marine veteran who was given

[News Anchor]

a 100 year prison term. A reminder about recreational water safety after

[Lisa Brady]

recent deaths and rescues in Vermont the

[Michael Cannon]

rescue of two kayakers visiting Vermont has led to led to warnings about being on or in the water without keeping safety in mind. One state rescue team reports three deaths within the last several days in the Lamoille river in the northern part of the state. Colchester Technical rescue team member Michael Cannon says watersheds are still saturated following rainy weather the state has seen. It's recommended that people spending the summer enjoying the water do so in pairs or groups, have the appropriate safety equipment and and perhaps most importantly, know how to swim.

[News Anchor]

Gernall Scott, FOX NEWS Recapping stocks, the Dow down 130 points, falling from a record high.

[Lisa Brady]

It's now back under 53K. The S& P also in the red, finishing down about 33 points. The Nasdaq is the biggest loser, dropping 302. That's more than 1% as oil prices surge back to $72 a barrel.

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