4PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET (08/02/2026) Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: August 2, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of breaking national and international news, focusing on three top stories: the US pause in attacks on Iran amid diplomatic negotiations, a tragic mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger, and growing labor unrest with a WestJet flight attendant strike in Canada. The update also covers developments in Pakistan, a contentious Democratic primary in Michigan, and dangerous wildfire conditions in Washington State. The tone is urgent and direct, with reporters delivering details and direct quotes from involved parties.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Pauses Iran Attacks for Diplomacy (00:02–00:42)

• US Relations with Iran:
  • The US has again paused its attacks on Iran in hopes of brokering a peace agreement.
  • President Trump communicated with the Saudi Crown Prince regarding concerns of further regional escalation.
  • Trump’s post on Truth Social indicated, "we have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack in the parameters of a deal that has been agreed to," [00:24] potentially involving reopening the Hormuz Strait and ending Iran's nuclear threat.
• Status of Negotiations:
  • Fox’s Alex Hogan clarifies: “No deal has been reached yet.” [00:38]
  • Democrats criticize the approach, with one saying, “there is no clear plan out of this conflict, calling the back and forth escalatory.” [00:40]

2. Fatal Mass Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Idaho (00:42–01:40)

• Incident Details:
  • A mass shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulting in three fatalities.
  • Cell phone footage showed dozens of employees fleeing and the “possible suspect carrying a long rifle.” [00:54]
  • The scene was described by the police chief as “chaotic,” with the shooter deceased nearby. Identity and motive remain under investigation.
• Company and Community Response:
  • In-N-Out President Lindsey Snyder released a deeply emotional statement:
    "My heart is broken. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. She was taking care of our most important asset, our customers… and her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own." [01:20]

3. WestJet Flight Attendant Strike in Canada (01:40–01:48)

• Labor Unrest:
  • WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, faces a strike by 4,400 flight attendants over pay disputes.
  • Fox’s Rebecca Castor reports on the disruption’s impact on Canadian air travel.

4. Suicide Bombing in Pakistan (02:32–03:01)

• Terror Attack Overview:
  • At least 14 killed (including five police officers) after a suicide bomber targeted an anti-military rally in northwest Pakistan.
  • Demonstrators gathered near a police station, chanting anti-militant slogans and demanding peace.
  • The area has a history as a militant stronghold, though insurgents were previously driven out by the military.

5. Michigan Democratic Primary: Progressive vs. Moderate (03:01–03:39)

• Candidate Divide:
  • The primary race in Detroit is framed as a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party.
  • Progressive Abdul Al Said campaigns to abolish ICE, supports Medicare for All, pushes for stricter regulation of data centers, and criticizes Israel and AIPAC’s influence in US politics. He calls Congresswoman Haley Stevens “the least capable candidate in the country.” [03:07]
  • Stevens responds sharply: “Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans and… she’s been supportive of long-term peace between Palestinians and Israelis.” [03:18]
  • She warns that El Sayed’s “rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat.” [03:30]
• Implication: The winner will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in a race that could tip Senate control.

6. Washington State Wildfires Emergency (03:39–end)

• Crisis Details:
  • Governor Bob Ferguson declares a statewide state of emergency as wildfires burn at least 3,500 acres, forcing thousands to evacuate near Spokane.
  • The National Weather Service issues its first-ever “particularly dangerous situation” Red Flag Warning for central and eastern Washington, due to “extreme fire weather conditions.”
  • Firefighters from 14 states and Australia join the battle. Residents are banned from burning leaves.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s statement on negotiations:
  "We have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack in the parameters of a deal that has been agreed to. That would include the immediate, complete and total reopening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat." (Read on air by Fox’s Alex Hogan, [00:24])
• Lindsey Snyder, In-N-Out President:
  "My heart is broken. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight… her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own." [01:20]
• Haley Stevens on Abdul Al Said:
  "Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans… been supportive of long-term peace between Palestinians and Israelis." [03:18]

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Important Timestamps

• US-Iran ceasefire & negotiations: 00:02–00:42
• Idaho In-N-Out shooting: 00:42–01:40
• WestJet strike coverage: 01:40–01:48
• Pakistan bombing: 02:32–03:01
• Michigan primary dynamics: 03:01–03:39
• Washington wildfire emergency: 03:39–end

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This episode highlights the ongoing volatility in international and domestic affairs, with direct statements from key figures and reporters ensuring listeners are up to date on rapidly evolving stories.

Transcript

[A]

Another pause. I'm Roger. Starring FOX News. The US Pausing attacks on Iran again, hoping to reach a peace agreement. Here's fox's Alex Hogan.

[B]

Yesterday the president spoke with the crown prince about the concerns of escalation in the region. And President Trump posted on Truth Social writing in part, quote, we have just been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off any attack in the parameters of a deal that has been agreed to. That would include the immediate, complete and total reopening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. So no deal has been reached yet. Democrats today say that there is no clear plan out of this conflict, calling the back and forth escalatory.

[A]

We've seen pauses like this before only to have the fighting resume because there was no agreement. We're waiting to learn more about yesterday's fatal shooting at an In N Out burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Three people died.

[C]

Cell phone videos captured dozens of employees running from the building Saturday afternoon and the possible suspect carrying a long rif. The police chief called it a chaotic scene but has not yet identified the suspect or a potential motive.

[D]

The suspected shooter in this incident is deceased. He was nearby on the scene. There we are working, trying to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that.

[C]

In a statement, in N Out President Lindsey Snyder confirmed at least one employee was killed in the shooting. She said, my heart is broken. We lost one of our beautiful associates tonight. She was taking care of our most important asset, our customers and. And her life was taken by a disgusting human who doesn't value the lives of others or his own.

[A]

Fox's Rebecca Castor flight attends WestJet Canada's second largest airline have gone on strike. The issue is pay. The union represents 4,400 attendants. America is listening to Fox News.

[E]

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[A]

At least 14 are dead in northwest Pakistan, at least five of them police officers after a suicide bomber struck an anti military rally. More than two dozen were hurt. Demonstrators gathered near a police station chanting anti militant slogans and demanding peace. The area was once a stronghold of Islamic militants since driven out by the Pakistani military. A closely watched Democratic primary in Michigan, which might help determine the tone of the Democratic Party. Here's fox's Rich Edson.

[F]

In Detroit, progressive Abdul Al Said has focused his campaign on abolishing ice, Medicare for all, stricter regulations of data centers and criticism of Israel and AIPAC spending to help elect Congresswoman Haley Stevens. El Sayed calling her the least capable candidate in the country. He also suggested she wants US Money in a foreign government. It's an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel. She responded that everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans and and that she's been supportive of long term peace between Palestinians and Israelis. She also maintains Al Said's rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat.

[A]

The Democratic nominee will face off against Republican Representative Mike Rogers. That race could determine which party controls the Senate. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency statewide. Fast spreading wildfires driven by strong winds of scorched at least 3,500 acres and forced thousands of people to evacuate around Spokane. The National Weather Service issued a Washington's first ever particularly dangerous situation red flag warning parts of central and eastern Washington, citing extreme fire weather conditions. The firefighting crews from 14 states and Australia, they all joined the response. Residents are prohibited from burning leaves and as we said, this is being watched very, very closely. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.