6AM ET 04/03/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET, April 3, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a brisk roundup of the morning’s top stories: major leadership changes in the Trump administration, increased national security measures within the military, a milestone in human spaceflight, tough new tariffs on imported prescription drugs, expanded water safety regulations, a landmark federal lawsuit over online prediction markets, and updates from women’s college basketball.

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1. Major Executive Shakeups

President Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

• [00:03] Chris Foster reports that President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, despite her request to remain until summer. The news comes via the Wall Street Journal.
  • Bondi, who served for 14 months, was criticized for her handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files and investigations into Trump’s political opponents.
  • President Trump praised Bondi, calling her “a great American patriot and loyal,” and credited her leadership for a drop in national crime and murder rates ([00:15]).
  • Bondi described her role as “the honor of a lifetime,” announcing her transition to the private sector; Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in as acting AG.

Notable Quotes

• Chris Foster: “President Trump saying that to Pam Bondi today before firing her as attorney general…she asked to stick around until summer and he said no.” [00:03]
• Jared Halpern: “The president says Bondi is a great American patriot and loyal, crediting her with a drop in crime and murder rates across the country.” [00:15]

War Secretary Pete Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff

• [00:55] Hegseth fires General Randy George, instructs him to retire, with no reason given. Hegseth also signed a memo permitting personal weapons on military bases.
• [01:09] Hegseth cites deadly past attacks at military facilities as reason for this policy shift: “Recent events made it clear to him that some threats are closer to home than we would like.”

Memorable Moment

• Pete Hegseth: “Recent events made it clear to him that some threats are closer to home than we would like.” [01:09]

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2. Breaking International and Science News

U.S. Strike in Iran

• [01:29] Sue Guzman reports: Eight people killed in an American military strike on Iran’s largest bridge, according to Iranian state media.

Artemis 2 Mission Heads to the Moon

• [01:32] Crew of Artemis 2 has successfully left Earth’s orbit.
  • Mission Commander Reid Wiseman checks in from space, highlighting both technical prowess and inspiration.

Notable Quote

• Reid Wiseman: “This is unbelievable that we can put our minds to something and pull it off. This is, this is an unbelievable technical accomplishment.” [01:35]

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3. Domestic Policy Developments

100% Tariffs on Prescription Drugs

• [02:41] Trump administration imposes steep tariffs on imported brand-name prescription drugs for companies not meeting U.S. pricing or domestic production demands.

EPA Expands Water Contaminant List

• [02:56] EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announces new research funding and pending regulation on contaminants in drinking water, such as microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and disinfection byproducts.

Health Concerns Over Microplastics

• [03:18] Planned research includes studying microplastics’ effects on the body.
• [03:31] HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., warns: “Microplastics can impact heart health and lead to tumor growth.”

Notable Quotes

• Kristin Goodwin: “The plan includes studying the effect microplastics have on the body.” [03:18]
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “Microplastics can impact heart health and lead to tumor growth.” [03:31]

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4. Federal Lawsuit: Online Prediction Markets

• [03:40] The federal government is suing states (Connecticut, Arizona, Illinois) for attempting to ban online prediction platforms like CalSHI and Polymarket.
• [03:44] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission insists federal preemption over these markets, warning state crackdowns could lead to more fraud and weaker consumer protections.
• Arizona has filed criminal charges against CalSHI; the Trump administration supports the platforms.
• The showdown could define future regulation of prediction markets and sports betting nationwide.

Notable Quote

• Ted Leonard: “The outcome could reshape how emerging betting markets and even sports wagering are regulated nationwide.” [04:18]

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5. Sports Brief

• [04:26] Women’s NCAA Final Four preview: South Carolina vs. Connecticut, Texas vs. UCLA.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Chris Foster: “President Trump saying that to Pam Bondi today before firing her as attorney general…she asked to stick around until summer and he said no.” [00:03]
• Pete Hegseth: “Recent events made it clear to him that some threats are closer to home than we would like.” [01:09]
• Reid Wiseman: “This is unbelievable that we can put our minds to something and pull it off. This is, this is an unbelievable technical accomplishment.” [01:35]
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “Microplastics can impact heart health and lead to tumor growth.” [03:31]
• Ted Leonard: “The outcome could reshape how emerging betting markets and even sports wagering are regulated nationwide.” [04:18]

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Key Timestamps for Segment Reference

• [00:03] Trump fires AG Pam Bondi
• [00:55] Army chief of staff fired, new gun policy
• [01:29] US strike in Iran, Artemis 2 interview
• [02:41] Drug tariffs, water contamination policy
• [03:40] Online prediction markets lawsuit
• [04:26] Women’s college basketball update

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This update delivers a fast-paced briefing on overnight developments in U.S. governance, public health, law, and technology, with direct voices from officials and experts. The tone is urgent and concise, reflecting the evolving news cycle and its national importance.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

I think it's time. I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. President Trump saying that to Pam Bondi today before firing her as attorney general, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal which says she asked to stick around until summer and he said no.

[Jared Halpern]

During her 14 months as attorney general, Pam Bondi faced criticism from both parties over the Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein related files and investigations of perceived political enemies of President Trump. The president says Bondi is a great American patriot and loyal, crediting her with a drop in crime and murder rates across the country. Pondi joined President Trump earlier this week to hear arguments at the Supreme Court and call serving as AG the honor of a lifetime. She says she will transition to the private sector. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting AG until a new nominee is confirmed. At the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News War Secretary Pete

[Chris Foster]

Hegseth fires General Randy George as Army chief of staff and tells him to retire. An army official tells fox Hegseth did not offer an explanation during the he's also signed a memo allowing service members to bring personal weapons onto military bases.

[Pete Hegseth]

The war secretary citing the December 2019 terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida that left three men dead and eight others injured. And shootings at Fort Stewart, Georgia and Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Hegseth saying the recent events made it clear to him that some threats are closer to home than we would like.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Sue Guzman in Iran state media reports eight people killed in a U.S. military strike on Iran's largest bridge. The crew of the Artemis 2 mission has left Earth's orbit on its way to the moon. Mission commander Reid Wiseman joining FOX News at night from space. This is unbelievable that we can put our minds to something and pull it off. This is, this is an unbelievable technical accomplishment. Iran capsules on a path to take them around the moon four days from now. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Chris Foster]

imposing 100% tariffs on imported brand name prescription drugs. It's for companies not committing to sell in the US at prices no higher than any other country or committing to more production in the US and the Trump administration is expanding the list of possible contaminants in drinking water.

[Kristin Goodwin]

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announcing a set of actions to drive research funding and future regulation of contaminants in public water

[Chris Foster]

systems, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS and disinfection byproducts. It also covers 75 chemicals and nine microbes that may be found in drinking water.

[Kristin Goodwin]

The plan includes studying the effect microplastics have on the body.

[Ted Leonard]

One analysis estimates that the average person

[Chris Foster]

ingests tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year through food, water and air.

[Kristin Goodwin]

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Says microplastics can impact heart health and lead to tumor growth. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[Chris Foster]

Federal government suing states trying to shut down online prediction markets.

[Ted Leonard]

Federal regulators filed suit against Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois after those states moved to block platforms like CalSHI and Polymarket, calling them illegal gambling operations. Arizona has even filed criminal charges against Kalshee. But the Commodity Futures Trading Commission says it not the states, have sole authority to regulate these markets, warning a patchwork of state laws could increase fraud and weaken consumer protections. The dispute is drawing national attention, with the Trump administration backing the companies, while Connecticut's attorney general vows to fight, calling the platforms plainly illegal gambling. The outcome could reshape how emerging betting markets and even sports wagering are regulated nationwide.

[Chris Foster]

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[Kristin Goodwin]

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