Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 04/02/2026 Newscast

Date: April 2, 2026
Host: Chris Foster (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration: ~4:45 (news content)

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers key national and international news updates, with a primary focus on U.S.-Iran military developments, international diplomatic responses, the Artemis space mission, U.S. Congressional efforts to end a Homeland Security shutdown, updates on a notable cold case linked to Ted Bundy, natural disaster alerts, and a serious car crash involving comedian Eugene Mirman.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S. Military Operations in Iran & International Response

• President Trump’s Announcement
  • President Donald Trump addresses the nation, emphasizing an aggressive approach towards Iran, following recent U.S. and Israeli attacks.
  • He declares:

    "We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong."
    (Donald Trump, 00:07)

  • Asserts progress toward completing military objectives:

    "...on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly."
    (Donald Trump, 00:16)

• Impact on Markets & Oil Prices
  • Oil prices surge by over 7%; stock futures decline as traders had hoped for de-escalation.
• European Diplomatic Efforts
  • European leaders discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a vital oil shipping route blocked by Iran post-U.S./Israeli attacks.
  • UK hosts a virtual summit of officials from 35 countries:

    "They've signed up to a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf as well as on oil and gas installations belonging to its neighbors."
    (Jonathan Savage, 00:37)

  • Plans, including military action, will be considered after fighting ceases.

2. Artemis Space Mission Update

• Artemis Crew’s Next Steps
  • Astronauts on NASA's Artemis mission set to awaken and prepare for their major orbital maneuver—Trans-Lunar Injection (TLI).
• Mission Details
  • Explanation of TLI burn:

    "...initiate this burn of their main engine, they call it a TLI translunar injection that will send the spacecraft towards the moon..."
    (Jonathan Seri, 01:25)

  • The crew will “coast” to the moon following the maneuver with minor adjustments.
• Lighthearted Note
  • NASA confirms the Orion capsule’s only toilet is now working:

    "The fan had been reported to be jammed."
    (Chris Foster, 01:45)

3. Congressional Efforts: Homeland Security Shutdown

• Two-Pronged Republican Plan
  • House to attempt passing a Senate-approved bill funding DHS except for immigration operations—previously rejected.
  • Later, House and Senate to try funding ICE and Border Patrol via budget resolution by June.

    "Without much support expected from Democrats, the measure would need near unanimous support from Republicans at the White House."
    (Jared Halpern, 02:45)

4. Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami

• Earthquake Aftermath
  • A tsunami warning lifted after an undersea earthquake; at least one fatality from a building collapse.

5. Ted Bundy Cold Case Resolution

• Identification of Victim
  • Utah officials confirm, after 51 years, that Ted Bundy murdered Laura Amy (17) in 1974:

    "...after 51 years, we can now say without a doubt that Theodore Ted Bundy did in fact murder Laura and Amy in the fall of 1974."
    (Mike Smith, 03:34)

  • Improved DNA testing cited as the breakthrough:

    "...this will make any future DNA test comparison easier for those law enforcement agencies who still have open cases involving Bundy."
    (Mike Smith, 03:52)

  • Bundy executed in 1989; confessed to 30+ murders, though the real number may be higher.

6. Eugene Mirman Car Crash

• Comedian Involved in Serious Accident
  • "Bob’s Burgers" star Eugene Mirman seriously injured in a fiery toll plaza crash in New Hampshire.
  • Governor Kelly Ayotte’s security detail pulls Mirman from the burning vehicle.

7. Financial Markets Update

• Continued Volatility
  • Dow Futures fall by 464 points at the opening bell, reflecting ongoing uncertainty from current events.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump on Iran:

  "We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong."
  (Donald Trump, 00:07)

• On joint international condemnation of Iran:

  "...joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf as well as on oil and gas installations belonging to its neighbors."
  (Jonathan Savage, 00:37)

• Utah Sheriff on Ted Bundy cold case:

  "...we can now say without a doubt that Theodore Ted Bundy did in fact murder Laura and Amy in the fall of 1974."
  (Mike Smith, 03:34)

Memorable Moments

• Sergeant pulling Eugene Mirman from a burning car demonstrates quick-acting heroism.
• The confirmation of a new Bundy victim after five decades highlights advances in DNA forensic testing.
• The Artemis capsule’s functioning toilet provides a brief moment of levity amid serious news.

Important Timestamps

• 00:02–00:25 – Trump’s Iran announcement and impact on oil, stocks
• 00:37–01:13 – European response to the Gulf crisis
• 01:13–01:45 – Artemis mission and toilet update
• 02:40–03:16 – DHS shutdown Congressional plan
• 03:16–03:29 – Indonesia tsunami warning update
• 03:29–04:01 – Ted Bundy cold case closed
• 04:12–04:27 – Eugene Mirman car crash

This summary captures the fast-paced, headline-driven style of the Fox News Hourly Update, providing listeners and non-listeners alike with a thorough understanding of the episode’s primary stories and significant moments.