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Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 07/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Roxanne Evans, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers concise updates on major national and international developments. The early morning report is anchored by Roxanne Evans, with field coverage and expert insights from FOX News correspondents. Key topics include the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, recent health updates from Senate leadership, President Trump’s upcoming schedule, significant shifts in Ukrainian government, the ongoing US-Iran engagement, severe weather in Philadelphia, and major global incidents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Sudden Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

[00:02] Roxanne Evans opens with the unexpected passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent GOP figure.
[00:13] Roger Stern provides further detail:
- Graham was 71 years old.
- EMS audio (via Broadcastify.com) records a response to a cardiac arrest at Graham's Washington home.
  - “EMS6.1 comes to a three 7x7 with cardiac arrest.”
- Preliminary findings from the D.C. medical examiner: cause of death was a ruptured aorta, linked to hardening of the arteries.
- Family history noted: Graham’s father died of a heart attack at 69.
- Graham had just returned from Ukraine and spoke with President Trump just before his death:
  - Quote [00:49]: President Trump (via CNN): “He was tired, he said. I’m tired because it’s a long trip.”

2. Senate Leadership Health Updates & Presidential Schedule

[01:01] Roxanne Evans reports:
- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after a fall, subsequently developed mild pneumonia. Currently recovering.
- President Trump is set to:
  - Speak at an event in Pennsylvania later this week.
  - Attend the World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
  - Join “Fox and Friends” at 8:00am ET to share remembrances of Senator Graham.

3. Major Events: World Cup Final & Innovation Summit

[01:24] Jessica Rosenthal previews key items on President Trump’s agenda:
- Participation in the World Cup trophy ceremony alongside FIFA’s president.
- Speaking engagement at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, hosted at the US Army War College.
  - Summit gathers leaders from finance, defense tech, and government to strengthen the defense industrial base and drive military innovation.
  - Quote [01:45]: Republican Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick: The summit aims “to strengthen the defense industrial base, create jobs, and drive military innovation.”

4. Ukraine’s Political Shakeup

[02:24] Roxanne Evans highlights a major development in Ukraine’s leadership.
[02:29] Marianne Rafferty details:
- The Prime Minister of Ukraine has resigned amid President Zelensky’s latest government reshuffle.
- Former Prime Minister to focus on international partnerships.
- This is Ukraine’s fourth major government overhaul since the Russian invasion began four years ago.

5. US-Iran Relations & Military Tensions

[02:53] Roxanne Evans:
- President Trump says talks with Iran will continue despite renewed military action last week.
- Tehran will not negotiate unless the US “backs off its current position,” per Iranian media reports.
[03:21] Pat Fallon (Rep. Texas) pinpoints core challenges:
- Quote [03:23]: “I think there are people that, you know, we’ve seen over the last several months in Tehran that want to make a deal and want to move forward with a non-nuclear Iran. Problem is the IRGC are the ones that are the most militant, they have the most guns and they’re the most willing to use them.”

6. Severe Weather and International News

[03:37] Roxanne Evans covers recent disasters:
- Philadelphia: Microbursts with winds up to 70 mph cause power outages and building damage. Officials clarify that these were “straight line winds, not a tornado.”
- Bangkok: Massive fire at a beer hall claims at least 27 lives, leaves many injured, but is now under control.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump on speaking with Graham:
- “He was tired, he said. I’m tired because it’s a long trip.” (Roger Stern quoting Trump, [00:49])
Rep. Pat Fallon on the obstacles to US-Iran deal:
- “Problem is the IRGC are the ones that are the most militant, they have the most guns and they’re the most willing to use them.” ([03:27])

Important Timestamps

00:02 – 01:01: Breaking news on Lindsey Graham’s death & health update on Mitch McConnell.
01:24 – 01:59: Preview of President Trump’s week: World Cup, innovation summit, and economic/defense implications.
02:24 – 02:53: Ukraine political shakeup and strategic significance.
02:53 – 03:37: US-Iran talks, military tensions, and expert analysis.
03:37 – 04:20: National & global incidents: Philadelphia storms and Bangkok fire.

This newscast delivers fast, factual reporting with brief context for each evolving story, maintaining the straightforward tone typical of Fox News Radio updates.

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[00:03]
Roxanne Evans
The Senate loses a heavy weight. Roxanne Evans, FOX News New details are emerging about what is believed to have caused the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.
[00:14]
Roger Stern
Graham was 71, not necessarily old by today's standards. And EMS audio captures a crew responding to a cardiac arrest at Graham's Washington home. EMS6.1 comes to a three 7x7 with cardiac arrest. That audio from Broadcastify.com the D.C. medical examiner says preliminary results point to a ruptured aorta brought on by hardening of the arteries. Graham had just returned from Ukraine and spoke by phone with President Trump, who described the call to CNN's State of the Union. He was tired, he said. I'm tired because it's a long trip. Cardiac problems run in Graham's family. A heart attack killed his father at the age of 69, two years younger than Graham was when he died. Roger Stern, FOX News President Trump will
[01:02]
Roxanne Evans
join Fox and friends by phone this morning at 8:00am Eastern to remember the late South Carolina senator. MEANTIME, Senator Mitch McConnell said Sunday that he was hospitalized after a fall and then developed a mild case of pneumonia. This coming week, President Trump is expected to speak at an event in Pennsylvania and attend the final game of the World Cup.
[01:25]
Jessica Rosenthal
This Sunday. President Trump will participate in the trophy ceremony with FIFA's president following the final World cup game at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium this Wednesday. The president is the headline speaker at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit being held at the US Army War College. Leaders from companies like JP Morgan, Blackstone and Palantir are expected. The summit's being organized by Republican Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick, who says the event is meant to bring together leaders from finance, defense tech and government as they work to strengthen the defense industrial base, create jobs and drive military innovation. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News America's listening to FOX News.
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[02:24]
Roxanne Evans
Ukraine is changing its political strategy with their prime minister stepping down from their position.
[02:29]
Marianne Rafferty
Fox's Marianne Rafferty, Ukraine's prime minister, is resigning as president. Volodymyr Zelensky launches another major government reshuffle. He says the country is changing its political strategy. The now former prime minister will take on a new role focused on key international partnerships. The shakeup marking the fourth major overhaul of Ukraine's government since Russia's full scale invasion began four years ago.
[02:54]
Roxanne Evans
The Ukrainian prime minister shared that they are proud to have had the honor of leading the government. President Trump says the United States will continue talks with Iran after both sides resumed military action last week. This comes after Iranian media reports that Tehran will not enter negotiations until the US Backs off its current position. Republican Texas Congressman Pat Fallon says it's the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps that keeps getting in the way.
[03:21]
Pat Fallon
I think there are people that, you know, we've seen over the last several months in Tehran that want to make a deal and want to move forward with a non nuclear Iran. Problem is the IRGC are the ones that are the most militant, they have the most guns and they're the most willing to use them.
[03:38]
Roxanne Evans
Sound courtesy of fox's the Big Weekend show. Cleanup is underway in Philadelphia after powerful micro bursts ripped through the region Saturday. Storms brought winds up to 70 miles an hour, knocking down power, power lines and damaging buildings. Officials say straight line winds, not a tornado, caused the destruction. A huge fire that engulfed a beer hall in Bangkok has killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in the northern part of that capital. I'm Roxanne Evans and this is FOX News.
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