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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET 07/22/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 22, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a concise summary of major global and national news stories. Key topics include escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, solemn coverage of fallen U.S. soldiers, severe weather updates, controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, and local legal battles over rent control. The tone is brisk, factual, and urgent, consistent with a top-of-the-hour news briefing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions Intensify

Iran’s Warning (00:02)
- Iran’s foreign minister issues a stern message: any aggression against Iranian interests or infrastructure will be met with a “powerful and decisive response,” extending this warning to any parties contributing to such aggression.
U.S. Response (00:18)
- The Iranian warning comes after President Trump stated that the U.S. will target Iranian civilian infrastructure (such as bridges and power stations) in direct response to Iranian attacks on civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran vows to respond “in kind.”
- Diplomatic Outlook:
  - Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses that “diplomacy still has a chance, but so far Iran is not negotiating in good faith.”
  Notable Quote:
  
  “If Iran continues to target civilian shipping... the US will target civilian infrastructure inside Iran, a bridge or a power station. Iran saying they will respond in kind.”
  — Correspondent (00:21)

2. Honoring Fallen U.S. Soldiers

Dignified Transfer Ceremony at Dover Air Base (00:44)
- Coverage of the dignified transfer for U.S. soldiers killed in recent incidents in Jordan and Iraq.
Attendance:
- President, Secretary Hegseth, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, General Dan Kane.
- Officials spent hours with family members prior to the ceremony.
  
  Notable Quote:
  
  “These four American heroes have returned to Dover. The president, Secretary Hegseth, as well as the Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, were there to greet them... They spent about three hours with the family members.”
  — Jennifer Griffin, Fox’s Pentagon Correspondent (00:53)
President’s Remarks in Georgia (01:18)
- President honors First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan in his home state, granting his family a ride on Air Force One.
- President's heartfelt words:
  
  “We'll carry Tyler's memory and our hearts forever. And I just want to thank you. It's an honor to have you here today.”
  — The President (01:25)

3. Severe Weather Updates

Tropical Storm Bertha (01:32)
- Landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana (St. Bernard Parish), about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
- Beach closures stretch from Florida’s panhandle to Mississippi.
- Sustained winds reach 45 mph; concerns about storm surge and heavy rain. (02:13)
- Linked weather events:
  - Ongoing emergency in West Virginia; torrential rains, flooding, landslides, and suspected tornadoes reported across several states.

4. New York City Political Turmoil

Mayor Mamdani’s Comments on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (02:13, 02:50)
- Mayor Zoran Mamdani, after controversy over his call for the Israeli prime minister's arrest (ICC warrant), explicitly condemns the October 7 Hamas attacks:
  
  Notable Quote:
  
  “It is from a universal politics that I can look in October 7th and describe it for what it is, which is a horrific war crime. And I can also look at Benjamin Netanyahu and see the way he has orchestrated this genocide and also deem him to similarly be a war criminal.”
  — Mayor Zoran Mamdani (02:50)
- Context: Jewish human rights groups criticize the mayor for not initially mentioning the Hamas attacks in an earlier social media post.

5. Legal Battle Over NYC Rent Freeze

Landlords’ Lawsuit (03:19)
- Landlords from four NYC boroughs (excluding Manhattan) sue over a citywide rent freeze.
  - Allegations: Mayor Mamdani manipulated Rent Guidelines Board data and packed the board with his supporters.
  - Rent freeze was a central element of Mamdani’s political platform.
  - Despite the claims, the mayor is not named as a defendant in the suit.
  - Plaintiffs seek to void the board's June decision.
  Notable Quote:
  
  “They allege...the Rent Guidelines Board based a decision to approve a rent freeze on data manipulated by Mayor Mamdani. Freezing the rent was a core pledge during Mamdani's quest to become New York City mayor.”
  — Reporter (03:19)

6. Financial Markets Snapshot (03:58)

Dow Jones up 24 points. S&P and NASDAQ finish in the red.
Oil rises above $86 per barrel.

Memorable Moments

Tense rhetoric from U.S. and Iranian officials signals rapid escalation and risk of broader regional conflict.
Grieving families, moving ceremony for fallen soldiers, and the President’s personal gestures.
Mayor Mamdani’s attempt to address criticism with a nuanced but controversial statement on Israeli and Palestinian war crimes.
NYC’s rent freeze stirs significant local political and legal backlash.

Timestamps for Important Segments

U.S.–Iran Escalation and Diplomatic Prospects: 00:02–00:44
Dover Air Base Ceremony & President’s Remarks: 00:44–01:32
Tropical Storm Bertha & Weather Impacts: 01:32–02:13, 02:13–02:50
NYC Mayor’s Controversial Comments: 02:13–03:04
NYC Rent Freeze Lawsuit: 03:19–03:58
Market Recap: 03:58–End

Notable Quotes

“Each time [Iran] do so, the US Will target civilian infrastructure inside Iran... Iran saying they will respond in kind.” — Correspondent (00:21)
“These four American heroes have returned to Dover... They spent about three hours with the family members.” — Jennifer Griffin (00:53)
“We'll carry Tyler's memory and our hearts forever... It's an honor to have you here today.” — The President (01:25)
“It is from a universal politics that I can look in October 7th and describe it for what it is, which is a horrific war crime. And I can also look at Benjamin Netanyahu and see the way... he has orchestrated this genocide and also deem him to similarly be a war criminal.” — Mayor Zoran Mamdani (02:50)
“They allege...Rent Guidelines Board based a decision to approve a rent freeze on data manipulated by Mayor Mamdani.” — Reporter (03:19)

For listeners seeking a thorough yet concise update, this episode provides a fast-paced sweep of urgent national and international news, reflective of FOX News Radio’s signature style.

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An eye for an eye on Lisa Brady, FOX News. That's part of a new warning from Iran's foreign minister, posting that any aggression against Iran, including its infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response, extending that warning to anyone contributing to that kind of aggression.
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This, of course, is in response to President Trump's warning earlier in the day that if Iran continues to target civilian shipping inside the Strait of Hormuz, that each time they do so, the US Will target civilian infrastructure inside, inside Iran, a bridge or a power station. Iran saying they will respond in kind. Now Secretary of State Marco Rubio says diplomacy still has a chance, but so far Iran is not negotiating in good faith.
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Fox's Steve Harrigan in Tel Aviv. Earlier, a dignified transfer at Dover Air Base in Delaware for US Soldiers killed since Friday in Jordan and Iraq.
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These four American heroes have returned to Dover. The president, Secretary Hegseth as well as the Army Secretary Dan Driscoll were there to greet them as as General Dan Kane. They spent about three hours with the family members. That's what they do before we see this ceremony and the flag draped caskets come out of the back of that plane. They spend time individually with those family members.
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Fox's Jennifer Griffin. The president is now in Georgia where moments ago he spoke again to the family of First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan.
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We'll carry Tyler's memory and our hearts forever. And I just want to thank you. It's an honor to have you here today. Please.
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The fallen soldier lived in the area. The president giving loved ones a ride on Air Force One from Dover to that event at a Georgia high school. Tropical Storm Bertha just making landfall on the southern tip of Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish about 45, 40 miles east of New Orleans after closing beaches from the Florida panhandle to Mississippi. On Wall Street, a mixed finish. The Dow up 24 points. America's listening to Fox News.
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Please drink responsibly at landfall by Tropical Storm Bertha in Louisiana with top sustained winds about 45 mph. Storm surge and heavy rain also a concern. This as a statewide emergency continues in West Virginia after torrential rain, flooding and landslides from the same band of storms that spawned suspected tornadoes yesterday in several states. The New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani Condemning the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel after facing pushback over his call for the Israeli prime minister to be arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court. The mayor telling reporters today, it is
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from a universal politics that I can look in October 7th and describe it for what it is, which is a horrific war crime. And I can also look at Benjamin Netanyahu and see the way that he has orchestrated this genocide and also deem him to similarly be a war criminal.
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A Jewish human rights organization had pointed out that a video posted yesterday by Mamdani made no mention of hamas or the October 7th massacre of civilians. Some New York City landlords are now suing over a rent freeze.
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The landlords come from four of the five boroughs only. Manhattan is not included, they allege. The plaintiff, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board, based a decision to approve a rent freeze on data manipulated by Mayor Mamdani. Freezing the rent was a core pledge during Mamdani's quest to become New York City mayor. The landlords also allege Mayor Mamdani packed the board with supporters of his proposal. Even with claims of Mamdani's connected actions, the mayor is not listed as a defendant. The plaintiffs ask for the Rent Guidelines Board's June decision to be declared illegal and voided in New York City.
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Gerdaul Scott, Fox News Recapping stocks the Dow holds on to gains up 24 points with the S and P and the NASDAQ finish in the red with oil topping $86 a barrel. And Lisa Brady, Fox News.