4PM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET – July 14, 2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 14, 2026
Episode: 4PM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers top national and international stories as of 4pm ET. Major topics include escalating US-Iran tensions, historic moments in the U.S. Senate, a multi-state health outbreak, economic updates from the Fed, and sports news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Renewed U.S. Blockade & Strikes on Iran

• Tension Escalation: The U.S. has resumed its blockade of Iranian shipping, launching new airstrikes on President Trump’s orders.

  • Quote (Presenter): “The blockade is back on. ... US jets have been launched tonight to strike Iran for the sixth time in the past week.” (00:03–00:11)

• Continued Hostilities: Iran retaliates with attacks on neighboring Gulf states, particularly targeting locations in Kuwait and Bahrain where U.S. troops are housed.

  • Quote (Lucas Tomlinson, Tel Aviv): “Despite the American bombardment over the past week, Iran has been launching attacks of its own against neighboring Gulf states, including Kuwait and Bahrain.” (00:20)

• Diplomatic Tensions & Statements:

  • Kuwait’s military accuses Iran of targeting civilian facilities.
  • Iran’s deputy foreign minister signals resistance to U.S. negotiation tactics:
    • “The US is making a mistake if it thinks military attacks and a blockade will force it to request negotiations.” (00:29)
  • President Trump emphasizes a tougher stance:
    • Quote (President Trump): “Iran was the bully of the Middle East. ... There was fear all over the Middle East ... But there’s no fear anymore because their military capability has been knocked to hell.” (00:50–01:06)

2. U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Iraq

• Oval Office Announcement:
  • Iraq's new prime minister announces a phased U.S. troop withdrawal, expected to complete by September's end, while U.S. companies will remain involved. (01:06)

3. Historic Moment in the U.S. Senate

• Darlene Graham Sworn In:
  • Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darlene Graham, is sworn in to fill the remainder of his term, marking:
    • The first time a sibling of a late senator fills their seat.
    • The first woman from South Carolina to serve in the U.S. Senate.
  • Quote (Swearing-in): “And that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you are about to enter, so help you God? I do. Congratulations.” (01:22–01:33)
  • Background: Lindsey Graham raised his sister after their parents died. Darlene Graham now continues his legacy.
    (01:35–01:45)

4. Nationwide Health Alert: Cyclospora Outbreak

• CDC Update:
  • A multi-state outbreak of “stomach bug” (cyclospora parasite) is linked to Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
  • No specific supplier or brand recalled yet, but state data suggest real numbers may be underreported, with 2,000+ cases in Michigan alone.
  • Physicians urged to increase testing vigilance.
  • Quote (Reporter): “The CDC says a multi state stomach bug ... has been linked to Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky ... over 2,000 stomach bug cases in Michigan alone.” (02:21–02:55)

5. Economic & Market Update

• Stocks & Inflation:

  • Dow closes up 10 points; S&P and Nasdaq also in the green.
  • Inflation cooled in June per latest report, but Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offers caution:
    • Quote (Fed Chair Kevin Warsh): “The Fed has no tolerance for high inflation.” (03:11–03:18)
    • “If we get policy right, ... the inflation surge of the last five years will be a thing of the past.” (03:18–03:26)

• Fed Leadership Acknowledgment:

  • Warsh remembers Alan Greenspan’s legacy and describes the current labor market as “broadly stable.”
  • Announces Fed task forces are “in discovery mode.”
  • Quote (Warsh, on Greenspan): “We at the Fed recall the chairman, strong and steady leadership, his strong hand in a period of rapid economic change.” (03:35–03:43)

6. Sports Update

• World Cup Semifinal:
  • France and Spain face off in Texas; Spain leads 1-0 at halftime. (03:53)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump (On Iran):
  “Iran was the bully of the Middle East. ... there was fear. But there’s no fear anymore because their military capability has been knocked to hell.” (00:50–01:06)

• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh:
  “If we get policy right, ... the inflation surge of the last five years will be a thing of the past.” (03:18–03:26)

• Senate Swearing-In (Darlene Graham):
  “And that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office ... so help you God? I do. Congratulations.” (01:22–01:33)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:03–01:06: U.S.-Iran blockade, strikes, and international reactions
• 01:06–01:45: U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq; Darlene Graham’s Senate swearing-in
• 02:16–02:55: CDC health alert: Cyclospora outbreak
• 03:11–03:43: Federal Reserve and market updates
• 03:53–End: Stock market recap and World Cup sports update

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Summary Author’s Note:
This update captures urgent global and domestic headlines, distilling critical developments on geopolitics, public health, and the economy, punctuated by historic moments of leadership and social progress.

Transcript

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The blockade is back on. Lisa Brady, FOX News. At this hour, the US Resuming its blockade of Iranian shipping just after launching

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new strikes on President Trump's orders. US jets have been launched tonight to strike Iran for the sixth time in the past week.

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Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Tel Aviv.

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Despite the American bombardment over the past week, Iran has been launching attacks of its own against neighboring Gulf states, including Kuwait and Bahrain. Earlier today, where US Troops are housed.

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Kuwait's army accusing Iran of targeting some civilian facilities. Iran's deputy foreign minister reportedly says the US Is making a mistake if it thinks military attacks and a blockade will force it to request negotiations. President Trump telling reporters he gave Iran a chance to make a deal by lifting the blockade. Now, he says, the US Is getting rid of a bully.

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Iran was the bully of the Middle East. They bullied Iraq. They bullied every country they were. There was fear all over the Middle east with other countries. I understand that, but there was fear. But there's no fe anymore because their military capability has been knocked to hell.

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This during an Oval Office meeting with Iraq's new prime minister who says remaining U.S. forces will be out of Iraq while U.S. companies will be in a phased troop withdrawal now expected to finish by the end of September. Senator Lindsey Graham's younger sister Darlene makes history.

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And that you will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which you are about to enter, so help you God? I do. Congratulations.

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Sworn in today to serve the rest

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of her brother's term, that is a Senate first. The late senator raised his sister after their parents died. And now Darlene Graham carries on her brother's legacy.

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Fox's Chad Pergrim on Capitol Hill. She's also the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. senate. Stocks finish higher. The Dow up 10 points. Set the bell. America is listening to FOX news.

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Federal health officials now say four states are likely linked in a nationwide outbreak.

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The CDC says a multi state stomach bug caused by a parasite with diarrhea that can last weeks has been linked to Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. The cyclospora outbr thousands of people in 34 states with fresh lettuce and salad greens. The potential source, though for now, no specific supplier or brand has been recalled or identified. Data from state health departments also suggesting the total number of cases could be higher than what's been publicly reported, with over 2,000 stomach bug cases in Michigan alone.

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Fox's Jeff Manasseo, the CDC also alerting physicians to urge testing. The new Fed chair visits Capitol Hill just hours after the latest inflation report showing consumer prices falling in June. But he calls that one data point.

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee the Fed has no tolerance for high inflation.

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If we get policy right, and I can assure you we will, the inflation surge of the last five years will be a thing of the past.

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Warsh described the labor market as broadly stable. He opened his remarks by remembering former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, who died last month.

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We at the Fed recall the chairman, strong and steady leadership, his strong hand in a period of rapid economic change.

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Warsh has set up Fed task forces, which he says are now in discovery mode and says their results will be shared. Jenny Coselda, FOX News Recapping stocks, they

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finish higher as inflation cools. The dow up about 10 points. The S and P also in the green. Nasdaq up 233. The first world cup semifinal underway. France and Spain playing in Texas. And Spain with a one nil lead at halftime. I'm Lisa Brady. This is FOX News.