5PM ET 03/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET, March 1, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode covers breaking news and major headlines from March 1st, 2026, with a primary focus on the escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, a possible terrorism link in a Texas mass shooting, heated debates in Congress over presidential military authority, shootings in Cincinnati, sports highlights from IndyCar racing, and the box office success of Scream 7.

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Main Stories & Key Discussions

1. American Casualties in the U.S.-Israeli Conflict With Iran

• Topic: First reported American service member deaths in the recent conflict.
  • Host Carmen Roberts (00:02): Announces three U.S. service members killed, five seriously injured.
  • Field Reporter (00:12):
    • Location of the attack is undisclosed.
    • For two days, Iran has targeted U.S. bases/facilities in Iraq, Syria, Bahrain.
    • Names of the deceased withheld.
    • Pentagon confirmed deployment of B2 stealth bombers with 2,000-pound bombs.
  • President Trump Response (via Mark Meredith, 00:30):
    • Recently released video on Truth Social.
    • Trump had warned casualties were “possible.”
  • Quote: President Trump: “It was possible US Forces would suffer casualties.” (reported by Mark Meredith, 00:30)

2. Texas Mass Shooting & Terrorism Investigation

• Topic: Bar shooting in Austin with possible links to terrorism.
  • Carmen Roberts (00:30):
    • 3 killed, 14 injured.
    • Gunman wore “Property of Allah” sweatshirt and an Iranian flag shirt.
  • Senator Ted Cruz (interview clip, 00:55):
    • Cautious speculation on terrorism link:

      “We don’t know for sure. There are some early reports that this shooting may be connected to terrorism, but we need to follow the evidence and see in particular what motivated the shooting. We are certainly Heidi and I are praying for those who were wounded and the families of those who were killed.”

  • Quote: Ted Cruz (00:55)

3. Debate Over President Trump’s Military Authority

• Topic: Congressional division on the President's authority to act without their approval.
  • Carmen Roberts (01:13): Lawmakers divided over presidential war powers.
  • Rep. Ro Khanna (NBC’s Meet the Press, 01:20):

    “I believe that this is a disastrous vote for any Democrat to vote for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East. So I hope we will hold the line... there are a few Republicans who share Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson and others Rand Paul's view. And we've got to make the case to them. It'll be a close vote.”

  • Quote: Ro Khanna (01:20)

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4. Cincinnati Music Venue Shooting

• Topic: Nine total injured, one critically, in a mass shooting at a crowded venue.
  • Carmen Roberts (02:17): Summarizes event; Brenda Ordonez reporting from Cincinnati.
  • Brenda Ordonez (FOX 19, 02:28):
    • The club was packed during the incident, which started with a physical altercation, not gunfire.
    • “He [anonymous witness] says 10 to 15 minutes later, he says he heard seven to 10 gunshots ring out and everyone hit the ground.”
    • Witnesses describe panic and trampling as attendees rushed for exits.
    • No arrests announced, no suspect(s) identified, no threat to the public confirmed by police.
  • Quote: Brenda Ordonez (02:28)

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5. IndyCar Season Opener

• Topic: Alex Palou wins St. Petersburg Grand Prix for second consecutive year.
  • Host (03:05): Lead-in to sports segment.
  • Greg Thompson (03:16):
    • Palou started the season as a three-time defending IndyCar champion.
    • Dominant win—over 12.8 seconds ahead.
    • First driver since 2017/2018 to win back-to-back at St. Petersburg.
    • Last year: Palou also won first two races and five of first six events.
  • Quote: Greg Thompson: “At this point, it's almost a bigger surprise when Alex Palou doesn't win a race…” (03:16)

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6. Box Office — 'Scream 7' Debut

• Topic: Huge opening for the latest in the Scream franchise.
  • Carmen Roberts (03:59):
    • "Scream 7” debuts with franchise record $64 million weekend.
    • Described as “original slasher movie.”
  • Quote: Carmen Roberts: "Scream 7 debuting with the franchise best $64 million for the weekend.” (03:59)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s warning on casualties — (reported by Mark Meredith, 00:30)
• Sen. Ted Cruz calls for caution while acknowledging terrorism reports — (00:55)
• Rep. Ro Khanna voices opposition to Trump’s war efforts — (01:20)
• Greg Thompson’s take on Alex Palou’s dominance: “At this point, it's almost a bigger surprise when Alex Palou doesn't win a race…” — (03:16)
• Carmen Roberts on Scream 7: “Scream 7 debuting with the franchise best $64 million for the weekend.” — (03:59)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 – U.S.-Israeli conflict and American casualties
• 00:30 – President Trump’s video statement
• 00:30–01:13 – Texas mass shooting & possible terrorism
• 01:13–01:40 – Congressional debate on presidential war powers (Ro Khanna clip)
• 02:17–03:05 – Cincinnati music venue shooting update
• 03:05–03:37 – IndyCar season opener and Alex Palou’s win
• 03:59–04:12 – Box office: 'Scream 7' record-breaking debut

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers urgent national and world news: the first U.S. military deaths in the unfolding conflict with Iran and Israel, developing investigations into whether a mass shooting in Austin is tied to terrorism, impassioned congressional debates on military authority, and updates on shootings in Cincinnati. The cast also covers sports with Alex Palou’s IndyCar dominance and entertainment with Scream 7’s remarkable box office opening. The episode maintains a brisk, urgent tone while including significant quotes and commentary — a must-listen update for those wanting to stay current on major headlines.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

The first American casualties. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. Three U.S. service members died in the U. S Israeli conflict with Iran and five others seriously injured.

[Fox News Reporter]

Officials have yet to say exactly where the attack occurred. But for two days now, the Iranians have been targeting multiple US Bases and facilities, including in Iraq, Syria, Bahrain. The names of those who are killed have yet to be released. The Pentagon also confirming the US deployed B2 stealth bombers armed with 2,000 pound bombs.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Mark Meredith and President Trump just released a video statement on Truth Social saying it was possible US Forces would suffer casualties. Evidence of possible terrorism in a Texas mass shooting. Law enforcement official tells the AP the gunman who killed three people and injured 14 at a bar in Austin today was wearing a sweatshirt that said Property of Allah and another shirt with an Iranian flag. Earlier, Senator Ted Cruz tells Fox News

[Senator Ted Cruz]

we don't know for sure. There are some early reports that this shooting may be connected to terrorism, but we need to follow the evidence and see in particular what motivated the shooting. We are certainly Heidi and I are praying for those who were wounded and the families of those who were killed.

[Carmen Roberts]

And lawmakers are divided over President Trump's authority to launch military efforts without congressional approval.

[Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna]

I believe that this is a disastrous vote for any Democrat to vote for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East. So I hope we will hold the line. And, and then like I said, there are a few Republicans who share Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson and others Rand Paul's view. And we've got to make the case to them. It'll be a close vote.

[Carmen Roberts]

That's Democratic Congressman ro Khanna on NBC's Meet the Press. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

One person's in critical condition and eight others injured following a mass shooting at a music venue in Cincinnati. Reporter Brenda Ordonez with Fox 19 Cincinnati has more.

[Brenda Ordonez]

The club was packed. That's what witnesses tell us. Now family members of those that were inside tell us their loved ones were hurt in the chaos that followed. Family members of the victims tell me they were trampled screaming as hundreds rushed for that exit. Now a witness who I spoke to anonymously said it didn't start with gunfire. He says an altercation inside the venue left one person unconscious. He says 10 to 15 minutes later, he says he heard seven to 10 gunshots ring out and everyone hit the ground. Now. Police have not confirmed if these incidents were connected. Police have said there is no threat to the public, but have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects.

[Carmen Roberts]

A social media post indicated that venue was hosting a birthday party Saturday night. The first race of the new IndyCar season looked a lot like the old one, Fox's Greg Thompson explains.

[Greg Thompson]

At this point, it's almost a bigger surprise when Alex Pillow doesn't win a race as a three time defending IndyCar Series champion started the 2026 season by picking up right where he left off.

In 2025, the best has returned better than ever. Alex Palou makes it back to back wins on the streets of Saint Pet

on Fox TV. It wasn't even close. Pillow finishes more than 12.8 seconds ahead of the rest of the field, becoming the first driver since 2017 and 2018 to win the St. Petersburg Grand Prix in back to back years. By the way, last year he won each of the first two races of the season and five of the first six. Greg Thompson, Fox News screams Making a

[Carmen Roberts]

killing at the box office. It's original slasher movie Open Scream 7 debuting with the franchise best $64 million for the weekend. I'm Carmen Roberts and this is Fox News.

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