4PM ET 07/20/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 07/20/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of major national and international news, breaking crime reports, and political updates, emphasizing significant incidents in the US and abroad from the past 24 hours.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Federal Building Attack in New York City

• Host: Alisa Brady
• An army veteran, Andrew Arabaca, is in custody for an arson attack outside a federal building in NYC.
  • The FBI reports he had several weapons: a pellet gun, knives, a hammer, and a machete.
  • He fired pellets toward the building before being detained.
  • The building housed multiple federal agencies, including immigration offices.
  • The attack left three people with minor injuries (one civilian, two government employees).
  • The suspect is linked to anti-ICE materials and rhetoric.
• Notable Quotes:
  • James Barnacle (FBI):
    "He poured gasoline onto the ground. It ignited it with a lighter and an incendiary device. That device was a firework, a large firework in a canister." [00:17]
  • "He is an anti American, anti government extremist. We know that from what he said." [00:48]
• Ongoing:
  • The investigation continues, focusing both on motive and potential connections.

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2. US-Iran Military Escalation

• Report: Steve Harrigan from Tel Aviv
• The ongoing conflict with Iran has now resulted in at least 17 US service member deaths, including recent fatalities due to an Iranian ballistic missile strike in Jordan and a drone detonation in Iraq.
  • US Forces: Have been striking Iranian positions nightly for over a week, targeting command centers and missile sites.
  • One US service member’s remains were recently recovered; a fourth was killed during a controlled detonation.
  • Diplomatic routes remain uncertain, as Iran remains publicly defiant while allegedly considering new mediation proposals.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Steve Harrigan:
    "The US has targeted Iran's positions inside Iran for the past nine nights. Centcom saying they have hit command and control centers as well as launching sites for drones and ballistic missiles." [01:14]

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3. Ohio River Tragedy

• Breaking News: Alisa Brady
• Five people died during a river rescue attempt in Delaware County, Ohio.
  • Several individuals entered the water to save someone struggling to swim; tragically, five perished.
  • Two young children, one of whom sought help, are now in care of Family Services.
  • The investigation is ongoing. [02:16]

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4. Gang Indictments in NY/NJ

• Reporter: Grinal Scott
• Federal indictment of 11 members of “Bad Boy 7”, linked to the transnational Trinitario gang.
  • Charges: Murder, armed robbery, racketeering, stalking—total of 15 counts.
  • US Attorney Jay Clayton remarked on bold publicity of criminal activity through social media and music videos.
  • Discussion about the possibility that some defendants may be in the US illegally, but status confirmation withheld.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Jay Clayton:
    "The defendants allegedly celebrated this violence on social media and in music videos." [03:07]

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5. Political Update: South Carolina Senate

• Host: Alisa Brady
• South Carolina’s newly appointed senator, Darlene Graham, will seek a full term in November.
  • She is finishing the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
  • Graham’s interview scheduled to air on Fox’s "Hannity" at 9pm.
  • Graham was already nominated prior to her brother’s death; the field is clarified as other Republicans are running.

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6. UK Crime: Murder Charge

• Host: Alisa Brady
• British prosecutors charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of Anne Whitakem, a former member of Parliament.

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Memorable Quotes with Timestamps

• James Barnacle:
  "He poured gasoline onto the ground. It ignited it with a lighter and an incendiary device. That device was a firework, a large firework in a canister." [00:17]
• James Barnacle:
  "He is an anti American, anti government extremist. We know that from what he said." [00:48]
• Steve Harrigan:
  "The US has targeted Iran's positions inside Iran for the past nine nights. Centcom saying they have hit command and control centers as well as launching sites for drones and ballistic missiles." [01:14]
• Jay Clayton:
  "The defendants allegedly celebrated this violence on social media and in music videos." [03:07]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:03] NYC Federal Building attack detailed, suspect and FBI comments
• [01:14] Update on US-Iran conflict, military strikes, and casualties
• [02:16] Breaking: Five dead in Ohio river rescue, investigation ongoing
• [02:46] Indictment of Bad Boy 7 gang members in NY/NJ
• [03:25] South Carolina Senate update; Darlene Graham’s candidacy
• [03:35] UK: Murder charge in death of former MP Anne Whitakem

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Summary

The July 20, 2026, 4PM ET Fox News Hourly Update covered urgent developments in national security (NYC federal building arson), ongoing US-Iran military tensions, a tragic rescue attempt in Ohio, a major gang indictment in the Northeast, a noteworthy Southern political race, and international crime news from the UK. Each topic was presented briskly but thoroughly, with direct reporting and official statements driving home the gravity and immediacy of events. Notable quotes by investigators and correspondents gave the newscast urgency and clarity.

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For listeners seeking concise but comprehensive news coverage, this episode provided rapid access to the day's most pressing stories.

Transcript

[Alisa Brady]

He wanted to hurt people. Alisa Brady, FOX News. That's what the FBI is saying about a man in custody now identified as an army veteran Andrew Arabaca, after a fire was set outside a federal building in New York City earlier today.

[James Barnacle]

He poured gasoline onto the ground. It ignited it with a lighter and an incendiary device. That device was a firework, a large firework in a canister.

[Alisa Brady]

FBI assistant director in charge in New York, James Barnacle says the suspect also had a pellet gun, knives, a hammer and a machete firing several pellets toward the building before being taken into custody. That building houses multiple federal agencies, including immigration offices. Barnacle says the suspect had anti ice materials and made anti ice statements.

[James Barnacle]

He is an anti American, anti government extremist. We know that from what he said. We know that from what he has said.

[Alisa Brady]

Post arrest and now the investigation continues. The attack left three people with minor injuries, one civilian and two government employees. The conflict with Iran now blamed for at least 17 deaths of US service members, including several over the weekend.

[Steve Harrigan]

The US has targeted Iran's positions inside Iran for the past nine nights. Centcom saying they have hit command and control centers as well as launching sites for drones and ballistic missiles. These US Attacks come after three US Service members killed in Jordan on Friday, the result of an Iran ballistic missile strike.

[Alisa Brady]

Fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. Two of those service members have been identified. A third set of remains was found. And a fourth soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. Neither side is ruling out continued diplomacy, but publicly Iran remains defiant while also suggesting there have been new proposals from mediators. A mixed finish on Wall street. The Dow down 305.

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[Alisa Brady]

Just getting word of a deadly rescue attempt in Ohio. The Delaware county sheriff confirming five people died on a river after several went into the water trying to help another person who was struggling to swim yesterday. Two young children, including one who went running for help, are now in the care of Family Services. As that investigation continues. Members of a notorious prison and street gang are now indicted, charged with multiple crimes in New York and New Jersey.

[Grinal Scott]

The 11 charged are with the Bad Boy 7 connected to the transnational Trinitario street gang. Their alleged crimes include federal counts of murder, armed robbery, racketeering and stalking. In all, the indictment contains 15 counts. Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for New York's Southern District, said the accused were not afraid to publicize their alleged crimes.

[James Barnacle]

The defendants allegedly celebrated this violence on social media and in music videos.

[Grinal Scott]

Clayton said on some level, many of these cases involve people who are in the country illegally. But he did not say if these defendants are illegally here in New York. Grinal Scott, FOX News.

[Alisa Brady]

And Clayton is the president's nominee to be director of national intelligence, currently still awaiting votes in the Senate. Beginning with a Senate committee. South Carolina's new senator Darlene Graham, recently appointed to finish her Late brother Lindsey Graham's term in the U.S. senate, does plan to seek a full term in November. This coming as an interview will air tonight on Hannity, 9pm Eastern. She sat down with Fox's Sean Hannity. There are the Republicans already in the race. Lindsey Graham had the nomination before he died. Prosecutors in Britain say a 28 year old man is now charged with murder and the death of Anne Whitakem, a former member of Parliament. Elise Sabrady, FOX News.