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President Trump addresses the nation tonight. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. The president planning to address the nation in a PrimeTime speech at 9pm Eastern Time on the conflict in Iran. The president was asked by reporters on Tuesday when Operation Epic Fury will come to an end.
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We're finishing the job and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job.
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President Trump lashing out at US Allies who didn't fully support the US Israel action against Iran and calls to assist in opening the Strait of Hormuz. The president writing on Truth Social the hard part is done. Go get your own. Oil ships have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens to attack tankers. Iran continuing to target those ships in the Persian Gulf as the president gives a new timeline for the conflict. Fox's Mike Tobin with more.
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Another tanker ship has been hit, this one 17 miles north of Doha in the Persian Gulf. The ship was hit above the waterline with some kind of projectile. No oil spill known and the crew is okay. Meantime, the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Arakchee, told Al Jazeera that there indeed has been communications with the United States in the form of messages exchanged with US Special envoy Steve Witkoff. However, Rakshi says the messages do not constitute negotiation. And with the president saying the war here will conclude in two to three weeks, Secretary Marco Rubio says one way or another, the end is in sight.
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The president has pressed American allies to assist in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Europe relies on the shipping lane more than the US Does. And the army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run over the weekend while he clapped and saluted have had their suspension lifted. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made the announcement on social media after it was first announced that the crews were suspended pending an investigation. America's listening to Fox News.
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President Trump has signed an order tightening rules on mail in voting nationwide.
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An executive order directs federal agencies to create a national list of eligible voters in each state to verify vote by mail ballots.
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Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible what's going on?
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President Trump has long complained about voting by mail, alleging that it allows fraud despite few cases of such. The order also requires ballots to have secure envelopes traceable with barcodes.
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And remember, it's about voter integrity. We want to have honest voting in our country.
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The order is likely to face legal challenges. States are largely responsible for conducting elections at the White House.
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Jared Halpern, Fox News President Trump expected to be in attendance today as the Supreme Court hears arguments challenging his push to limit birthright citizenship.
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The court will hear arguments over President Trump's executive order, signed on the first day of his second term, that denies U.S. citizenship to children born to a mother in the country illegally and a father who is either not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The class action lawsuit challenging it was brought by the ACLU and other groups on behalf of three plaintiffs who had children last year who were at risk of being denied citizenship. Lower courts have ruled that the action violates or likely violates the 14th Amendment. The court will livestream the audio of the session on its website@supremecourt.gov Tonya J.
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Powers, FOX News and an American journalist abducted in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Al Monitor, a publication that describes itself as the Middle East's leading independent news, identifying the abductee as American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, noting she's an American citizen known for her courageous reporting from war zones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Adding, a US Official said the State Department is aware of her kidnapping and working with the Iraqi government to secure her release.
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Date: April 1, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
This newscast provides a fast-paced update on key national and international stories, including President Trump’s upcoming address on the conflict in Iran, ongoing hostilities in the Persian Gulf, new executive orders on mail-in voting, legal battles over birthright citizenship, and the abduction of an American journalist in Iraq.
Main Story: President Trump will deliver a prime-time speech at 9pm ET about the ongoing conflict in Iran, specifically “Operation Epic Fury”.
Asked about the timeline for the end of the operation:
“We're finishing the job and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job.”
Allies & Strait of Hormuz:
President Trump criticized U.S. allies for insufficient support in US and Israeli actions against Iran and calls for help in reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz.
On Truth Social, he posted:
“The hard part is done. Go get your own.” (00:26)
Oil tankers remain stranded with Iran threatening further attacks.
Another Tanker Targeted:
Communications but not Negotiations:
US Officials’ Perspective:
“One way or another, the end is in sight.” (01:27)
President Pressure on Allies:
“Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible what's going on?” (03:21)
“And remember, it's about voter integrity. We want to have honest voting in our country.” (03:37)
President Trump on Iran Operation:
"We're finishing the job and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job." — President Trump (00:19)
President Trump on Allies and Oil:
“The hard part is done. Go get your own.” — President Trump on Truth Social (00:26)
Mike Tobin on Tanker Attack:
“The ship was hit above the waterline with some kind of projectile. No oil spill known and the crew is okay.” — Mike Tobin (00:51)
Secretary Marco Rubio’s Outlook:
“One way or another, the end is in sight.” — Marco Rubio (01:27)
Trump on Mail-in Voting:
“Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible what's going on?” — President Trump (03:21)
“And remember, it's about voter integrity. We want to have honest voting in our country.” — President Trump (03:37)
On Birthright Citizenship Challenge:
“The court will hear arguments over President Trump's executive order, signed on the first day of his second term, that denies U.S. citizenship to children born to a mother in the country illegally and a father who is either not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident.” — Fox News report (03:59)
Journalist Abduction:
“Al Monitor…identifying the abductee as American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson…known for her courageous reporting from war zones...” — Kristi Goodwin (04:38)
This concise yet comprehensive update delivered the latest on U.S. foreign policy actions, election rules, immigration law, and safety of Americans abroad, with pointed commentary and rapid news hits in a characteristic FOX News style.