4PM ET 07/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 4PM ET 07/10/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 10, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers the latest developments in U.S. foreign relations amid escalating military tensions with Iran, major updates on a foiled domestic terror plot, warnings to parents regarding extremist online networks targeting children, and other key national and international stories. Market news and a controversial military incident round out the episode.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions, Diplomacy, and Security for President Trump

[00:03 – 00:37]

• De-escalation efforts underway:
  Qatari negotiators have arrived in Iran to seek a cooling of tensions after recent U.S. strikes and Iranian counterattacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Diplomacy takes another chance:
  Despite military action, the U.S. and its allies continue to pursue diplomatic resolutions.
• Intelligence of a plot to kill President Trump:
  According to the Wall Street Journal, Israel relayed intelligence to the U.S. regarding a specific assassination plot against President Trump.
• Presidential travel security:
  President Trump switched planes on his return from Turkey, choosing the older Air Force One due to superior defensive capabilities.

  "[T]he reason the president switched planes on his way back from Turkey [was] because the new Air Force One lacks some of the defensive capabilities as the old plane."
  — Mike Tobin [00:24]

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2. Foiled White House Terror Plot

[00:37 – 01:24]

• Details of the plot:
  Eight suspects allegedly planned a complex attack on a White House event involving drones with explosives and a coordinated sniper assault.
• Attack method:
  Investigators report intentions to hit buildings near the South Lawn to force a crowd evacuation into the path of snipers.

  "Investigators tell FOX the alleged plan was to use drones with explosives to hit buildings near the event on the South Lawn, which would have triggered a mass evacuation and steered crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team."
  — David Spunt [00:47]

• Inter-agency operation:
  Secret Service, federal, and local agencies managed to disrupt a covert communication network, thwarting the plot.

  "The Secret Service and federal and local partners were able to identify and lawfully interrupt a communication network that gave us a roadmap to a sinister plot targeting the White House complex."
  — Secret Service Special Agent Jason Reese (reported by Lisa Brady) [01:12]

• Case breakthrough:
  The mother of a suspect in Ohio contacted police due to concerns about her son, helping authorities act days ahead of a planned UFC event.

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3. Detroit–Canada Bridge Dispute Resolved

[01:24 – 01:34]

• Bridge to open soon:
  After a delay (originally attributed to President Trump’s threats to block the opening and outstanding operational issues), an agreement allows the new bridge linking Detroit and Canada to open by month’s end.

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4. Stock Market Update

[01:38, 04:16]

• Closing numbers:
  • Dow up 149 points
  • S&P up 31 points
  • NASDAQ up 74 points
  • Oil prices drop below $72/barrel

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5. Federal Extremist Network Warning

[02:31 – 03:18]

• FBI and U.S. Attorney warning to parents:
  Hundreds under investigation for belonging to extremist groups targeting youth online via social media and games.
• Associated risks:
  Kids are being groomed for self-harm, sexual exploitation, and even suicide, with groups espousing nihilistic, anti-government ideology.
• Recent conviction:
  A 19-year-old man from Texas linked to these activities was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

  "The FBI says it's currently investigating hundreds of people tied to violent online networks that seek to devour our kids..."
  — Jeff Manaso [02:38] "[These groups] are seeking to bring down the United States government and modern society in general basically by corrupting our youth."
  — U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons [reported by Jeff Manaso, 02:56]

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6. Nigeria Kidnapping Rescue

[03:18 – 03:34]

• Children rescued:
  After nearly two months, a military operation freed multiple children kidnapped by Muslim militants (exact number unspecified); a teacher was killed and eight militants arrested.

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7. Fourth of July Helicopter Incident Update

[03:43 – 04:04]

• National Guard pilots reinstated:
  Eight South Carolina helicopter pilots, suspended after a low sweep over a July 4th beach event, return to duty. The incident, filmed and criticized for safety reasons, was deemed a "routine act, not punitive."
• Official Pentagon comment:

  "A statement from a Pentagon spokesman ended with: carry on, patriots."
  — Mike Tobin (via Eben Brown) [03:54]

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Security Aeronautics:

  "The reason the president switched planes on his way back from Turkey because the new Air Force One lacks some of the defensive capabilities as the old plane."
  — Mike Tobin [00:24]

• Foiled Terrorist Plot Details:

  "Investigators tell FOX the alleged plan was to use drones with explosives to hit buildings near the event on the South Lawn, which would have triggered a mass evacuation and steered crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team."
  — David Spunt [00:47]

• On Online Extremism:

  "[These nihilistic, violent extremist groups] are seeking to bring down the United States government and modern society in general basically by corrupting our youth."
  — U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons [02:56]

• Pentagon’s Patriotic Sign-off:

  "A statement from a Pentagon spokesman ended with: carry on, patriots."
  — Mike Tobin (via Eben Brown) [03:54]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• De-escalation/Diplomacy with Iran: [00:03–00:24]
• Security for President Trump/Air Force One: [00:24–00:37]
• Foiled White House Terror Plot: [00:37–01:24]
• Detroit–Canada Bridge Update: [01:24–01:34]
• Market Update (Close): [01:38], [04:16]
• Online Extremism Warning: [02:31–03:18]
• Nigeria Rescue: [03:18–03:34]
• National Guard Pilots Reinstated: [03:43–04:04]

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced and fact-driven snapshot of the day’s most critical headlines. Major stories include high-stakes international diplomacy amid threat of war and assassination, serious internal security threats, an urgent warning for parents about organized online extremists, and quick updates on business and military news. The tone is urgent, direct, and informed by both government and journalistic sources, offering a concise yet comprehensive overview for listeners.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

De escalation. Lisa Brady, FOX News. That's the short term goal for Qatari negotiators now on the ground in Iran after two days of US Strikes and Iran counterattacks over commercial ships being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz diplomacy with Iran getting another chance even as the Wall Street Journal reports Israel relayed intelligence to the US About a specific plot to kill President Trump.

[Mike Tobin]

There's additional reporting now in the Journal that indeed the reason the president switched planes on his way back from Turkey because the new Air Force One lacks some of the defensive capabilities as the old plane.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Mike Tobin in Tel Aviv. Federal prosecutors say the eight suspects accused of plotting to attack a White House event last month were talking about where to put snipers and launched drones.

[David Spunt]

Investigators tell FOX the alleged plan was to use drones with explosives to hit buildings near the event on the South Lawn, which would have triggered a mass evacuation and steered crowds toward a pre staged sniper team.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's David Spunt in Washington. Today's news conference. Coming a day after indictment on terrorism and conspiracy charges, Secret Service special agent in charge Jason Reese says stopping the plot was a multi state, multi agency effort.

[David Spunt]

The Secret Service and federal and local partners were able to identify and lawfully interrupt a communication network that gave us a roadmap to a sinister plot targeting the White House complex.

[Lisa Brady]

The mother of one suspect in Ohio blowing the case open after she got concerned and called police just days before the UFC event. Just getting word. A new bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to be open by the end of this month. A ribbon cutting ceremony originally set for last month was postponed, which the bridge authority citing outstanding issues after President Trump had threatened to block the opening. Now the Associated Press reports an agreement is reached to resolve the dispute. Stocks finish higher. The Dow up 149 at the bell. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Brady]

Federal investigators are warning parents about extremist networks online and the risks they pose to children.

[Jeff Manasso]

The FBI says it's currently investigating hundreds of people tied to violent online networks that seek to devour our kids, targeting and exploiting young children via social media and online games into harming themselves to engage in sexual acts and in one case attempt suicide these nihilistic, violent extremist groups, those who believe in that type of ideology really are seeking to bring down the United States government and modern society in general basically by corrupting our youth. U.S. attorney Justin Simmons telling parents to be vigilant. A 19 year old man tied to these groups sentenced this week in Texas to 40 years in prison. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

A rescue in Nigeria nearly two months after students were abducted by Muslim militants. A kidnapped teacher was killed a short time later. Government officials say a successful military operation has ended a standoff rescuing multiple children. The exact number not reported. Eight militants arrested. National Guard pilots suspended after a low flying Fourth of July incident are returning to duty.

[Mike Tobin]

Eight helicopter pilots with the National Guard in South Carolina are no longer serving a suspension put on them after flying a low sweep over a beach event honoring Service members on July 4th. Online videos had shown the Apache helicopters flying low, prompting safety concerns. But following complaints from federal lawmakers, that suspension is now lifted, with South Carolina's National Guard calling the measure a routine act and not punitive. A statement from a Pentagon spokesman ended with carry on, patriots. Eben Brown, FOX News Recapping stocks, the

[Lisa Brady]

Dow up 149, the S&P also in the green up 31 points the NASDAQ up 74 as oil prices fall back under $72 a barrel. And Lisa Brady. This is Fox News. When your home system or appliance breaks down, American Home Shield will help fix or replace the covered item, no matter its age. Visit ahs.com listen for 20 off any

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