6AM ET 03/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 03/13/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: March 13, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on the latest developments in U.S. military operations in the Middle East, highlighting a deadly refueling plane crash, the escalation between the U.S. and Iran, domestic security incidents, a high-profile social media lawsuit, and the state of the financial markets. The focus is on breaking news, official statements, and short interviews offering context and commentary.

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Key News Segments and Insights

Deadly Military Plane Crash in Iraq

[00:02–00:35]

• Breaking news: Four additional U.S. military fatalities reported from the crash of a KC135 refueling plane in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
• The crash, announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is not attributed to hostile or friendly fire.
• Out of six on board, four are confirmed dead; rescue efforts for the other two continue.
• Two aircraft were involved in the operation; one landed safely, while the other crashed in western Iran.

Notable Quote:

• "Those four were on that military refueling plane that crashed in Iraq yesterday."
  — Dave Anthony [00:02]

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Escalation with Iran & Presidential Response

[00:35–01:27]

• President Trump posted an aggressive warning to Iran on Truth Social, declaring Iran's military capabilities devastated and promising continued U.S. response.
• Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Habanei, vows continued retaliation over deaths attributed to the U.S. and Israel.
• President Trump suggests on Fox Radio that despite being wounded, Habanei is possibly “alive in some form.”

Notable Quotes:

• "Iran's navy is gone. Their air force is no longer. Missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth. We have unparalleled firepower..."
  — President Trump [00:42]
• "I think he's damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form today."
  — President Trump (to Brian Kilmeade) [01:22]

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Regional Attacks and Global Oil Concerns

[01:27–01:41]

• Iran launches more drone attacks targeting U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, continues attacks on oil tankers, maintains threats to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
• Despite regional tension, oil prices are relatively stable.

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Domestic Security: Synagogue and University Attacks

[01:41–01:48]

• President Trump sends condolences to Michigan’s Jewish community following a truck attack at Temple Israel; the attacker was neutralized by synagogue security.
• Separate incident at Old Dominion University in Virginia: a convicted ISIS supporter killed one person and wounded two before being killed by security.

Notable Quote:

• "I want to send our love to the Michigan Jewish community and all of the people in Detroit."
  — President Trump [01:41]

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Upcoming Briefings and Military Testimony

[02:32–03:17]

• Anticipation for a Pentagon update on the Iran conflict and the recent military plane crash.
• U.S. European military leadership testifies at a Senate hearing:
  • Gen. Alex Grinkovich highlights the continent’s role in U.S. rapid military deployment and varied operational options.
  • General Randall Reed emphasizes the critical logistics function of military transportation.

Notable Quotes:

• "Our forces, bases and infrastructure take advantage of the continent's strategic geography and allow the United States to rapidly move forces, sustain operations and provide the president with diverse military options..."
  — Gen. Alex Grinkovich [03:04]

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Social Media Lawsuit: Tech Companies on Trial

[03:38–04:20]

• Jury deliberations begin in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over social media’s link to youth mental health.
• Plaintiff's lawyer attributes a 20-year-old woman’s depression and anxiety to early exposure to YouTube and Instagram, arguing that tech companies knowingly endanger children.
• Google’s defense claims YouTube is functionally different from social media; Meta’s defense blames family factors over platform influence.

Notable Quote:

• "Emails and testimony show tech companies know there are harms associated with kids and that their attempts to age gate are a joke."
  — Plaintiff’s lawyer [03:44]

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Financial Markets Update

[04:20–04:29]

• Minimal movement in stock futures: Dow slightly up, Nasdaq slightly down.

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Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s unrestrained rhetoric towards Iran and direct address to the Jewish community in Michigan.
• The rapid-fire transitions between international conflict, domestic security concerns, and a major lawsuit reflect the broad reach and brisk pace of the news update format.

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Timestamps Overview

• 00:02 – News of military plane crash and fatalities
• 00:35 – President Trump’s statement and Iran’s response
• 01:22 – Trump’s comment on Iran’s supreme leader’s survival
• 01:27 – Iran attacks U.S. bases and oil tankers
• 01:41 – President addresses synagogue attack in Michigan
• 01:48 – ISIS supporter attack at Old Dominion University
• 02:32 – Pentagon update anticipated; military testimony
• 03:38 – Social media trial opens in Los Angeles
• 04:20 – Wall Street update

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Overall Tone

Consistent with the Fox News style, the tone is urgent, direct, and focused on breaking news with pronounced emphasis on U.S. military prowess, presidential declarations, and national security.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

This is a FOX News alert. Four more American deaths in Operation Epic Fury. I'm Dave Anthony just announced by US Central Command. Those four were on that military refueling plane that crashed in Iraq yesterday. There were two others on board. And the CENTCOM post on X a short time ago says rescue efforts continue.

[Tom Rigotte]

US Central Command says the KC135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran and but the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. CENTCOM says two aircraft were involved, one landed safely and the other went down in western Iran.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Tom Rigotte President Trump posted on to Social earlier this morning. Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags

[President Trump]

today with Iran cautioning that there could be major strikes ahead for the U.S. against Iran. Today, the president posting Iran's navy is gone. Their air force is no longer. Missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth. We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition and plenty of time.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Steve Harrigan in Armenia near the Iran border and the president's Truth Social post came after Iran's new supreme leader put out a statement vowing to keep avenging the deaths the US And Israel caused. His father was killed when the operation started and Mojtaba Habanei is himself wounded. President Trump tells fox's Brian Kilmeade in an interview that'll air on the Kilmeade radio show at 10am Eastern.

[Fox News Correspondent]

I think he probably is. I think he's damaged, but I think he's probably alive in some form Today.

[Dave Anthony]

Iran fired more drones into Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. Iran's also been attacking oil tankers, vowing to keep the key shipping lane, the Strait of Hormuz, closed. But oil prices aren't moving much today. The president also said this after an attack on a synagogue outside Detroit.

[Fox News Correspondent]

I want to send our love to the Michigan Jewish community and all of the people in Detroit.

[Dave Anthony]

The attacker drove a truck in the temple Israel shot and killed by security at the synagogue at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Once convicted ISIS supporter opened fire, killing one and wounding two before he was killed. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Dave Anthony]

We expect an update on the Iran conflict in two hours from the war secretary at the Pentagon and maybe more on the four deaths and the search for others and the crash of the military refueling plane in Iraq. Now the conflict with Iran that involves the US And Israel is not involving our European allies, but our forces do move through there. And the American general in charge in that region testified at a Senate hearing.

[Military Official]

Gen. Alex Alex Grinkovich, the U.S. european commander, testified that Operation Epic Fury in Iran has reinforced this main European principle.

[Tom Rigotte]

Our forces, bases and infrastructure take advantage of the continent's strategic geography and allow the United States to rapidly move forces, sustain operations and provide the president with diverse military options across multiple theaters.

[Military Official]

General Randall Reed, who commands the military's transportation structure, said his responsibility is more widespread to deliver power and presence at

[Dave Anthony]

the time and place of our choosing.

[Military Official]

Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker said that when people think of the armed forces, they think of weapons and personnel, but don't realize the importance of General Reid's mission.

[Dave Anthony]

Kevin Uretsky, FOX News Deliberations start today in Los Angeles at the social media trial.

[Lawyer / Podcast Host]

A lawyer for the now 20 year old plaintiff KGM says her depression and anxiety started around 10 years old after she began using YouTube and Instagram, stressing how addiction impacts adolescents more as their brains are still developing and they crave social approval. Telling the court emails and testimony show tech companies know there are harms associated with kids and that their attempts to age gate are a joke. A lawyer for Google argues YouTube is a video platform, not social media with no beauty filters and no need for social validation. A lawyer for Meta alleging abandonment, neglect and family mental health history caused KGM's mental health struggles.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Kristen Goodwin on Wall Street Stock futures not mo much. Up a bit for the Dow, down a bit for the Nasdaq. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

[Lawyer / Podcast Host]

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