6AM ET 04/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET 04/13/2026

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This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major global and national news, highlighting escalating tensions between the US and Iran, political shakeups in Hungary, reactions from President Trump and Pope Leo, and updates from the world of sports and business.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Escalation with Iran: US Naval Blockade

• New Countdown for Iran (00:03 - 00:27)

  • Dave Anthony announces a looming US blockade of Iran, set to begin four hours from the broadcast.

  • The president, returning to Washington, confirms the US will enact the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and sweep the waterway for mines.

    "The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas..."
    — Alex Hogan, quoting CENTCOM (00:27)

  • The US aims not to impede freedom of navigation for vessels not bound to Iran, emphasizing that 20-30% of world oil trade passes through the strait.

• Market Reaction

  • Oil prices surge by 8%, with WTI crude surpassing $104 a barrel. (01:01)

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Trump vs. Pope Leo: Diplomatic and Religious Tension

• Presidential Criticism (01:01 - 01:22)

  • President Trump criticizes Pope Leo, calling him "a very liberal person" and disapproving of his approach to crime and the Iran conflict.

    "I don't like it. I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime."
    — President Trump, as reported by Fox (01:15)

  • Trump’s Truth Social post states:

    "He doesn't want a pope who thinks it's okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon." (01:22)

• Pope Leo Responds (01:32 - 01:45)

  • Speaking aboard his flight to Africa, Pope Leo distances himself from political debate:

    "I do not look at my role as being political politician. I don't want to get into a debate with him. I don't think that the message of the gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing."
    — Pope Leo (01:32-01:45)

  • Pope Leo lands in Algeria, beginning his 11-day African tour.

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Political Developments

• US Politics: California Gubernatorial Race (01:45)

  • Representative Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for California governor amidst sexual misconduct allegations, which he calls "false."

• Hungary’s Shift: Orban Ousted (02:14 - 02:55)

  • Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years.

  • Peter Magyar, promising to realign Hungary with the European Union and NATO, wins support.

  • International reactions:

    • EU President Ursula von der Leyen:

      "Europe's heart is beating stronger. In Hungary tonight..." (02:26)

    • Ukraine’s President Zelensky: Congratulates Magyar for a constructive approach.

  • Trump previously endorsed Orban; his defeat marks a turn away from pro-Russia attitudes and opposition to Ukraine joining NATO.

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Business & Sports Highlights

• Markets: (02:55)

  • Dow futures down over 200 points, following last week's gains (NASDAQ & Dow up 3-4%).

• Golf: The Masters (03:09 - 03:14)

  • Rory McIlroy claims his second straight Masters title, edging Scottie Scheffler by one stroke.

    "Rory is a rare repeat winner at Augusta."
    — Fox Sports Reporter (03:09)

• NASCAR (03:32 - 03:55)

  • Ty Gibbs, grandson of Joe Gibbs, wins his first NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol.

    "Ty Gibbs is a NASCAR cup series winner."
    — FS1 Sports Commentator (03:32)

  • Victory slides Gibbs into fourth in season standings; Tyler Reddick and Ryan Blaney remain top contenders.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations..."
  — Alex Hogan (00:27)

• "I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person..."
  — President Trump (01:15)

• "I do not look at my role as being political politician..."
  — Pope Leo (01:32)

• "Europe's heart is beating stronger. In Hungary tonight..."
  — EU President Ursula von der Leyen (02:26)

• "Rory is a rare repeat winner at Augusta."
  — Fox Sports Reporter (03:09)

• "Ty Gibbs is a NASCAR cup series winner."
  — FS1 Sports Commentator (03:32)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 – U.S. blockade announcement on Iran
• 00:27 – CENTCOM statement & oil market implications
• 01:15 – Trump criticizes Pope Leo
• 01:32 – Pope Leo issues a statement in response
• 02:14 – Viktor Orban defeated in Hungary
• 02:55 – Stock market and oil price updates
• 03:09 – Rory McIlroy wins Masters
• 03:32 – Ty Gibbs NASCAR win

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This update delivers a brisk overview of global conflict, political re-alignment, and major sports achievements—reflecting FOX News’s signature style of direct and impactful reporting.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

It's another Trump countdown for Iran. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX news. But instead of a deadline that was averted which would have led to a military bombardment, this one will lead to a blockade four hours from now.

[Fox News Sports Reporter]

Other nations are working so that Iran will not be able to sell oil and that will be very effective.

[Dave Anthony]

The president talking to reporters last night returning to Washington says the US Will block Iran on the Strait of Hormuz.

[Alex Hogan]

The president says the US Will also sweep the critical waterway of mines. US Central Industrial Command explaining this weekend, quote, the blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom or navigation of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non Iranian ports. So 20 to 30% of the world's daily oil consumption passes through this strait and Iran says that it's still in control.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Alex Hogan. Oil prices back on rise up 8% this morning. WTI back over 104 bucks a barrel. And now back to the president. Last night he was also critical of the pope who has been critical of the Iran conflict.

[Fox News Sports Reporter]

I don't like it. I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime.

[Dave Anthony]

And the president also posted on Truth Social he doesn't want a pope who thinks it's okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Well, a short time ago, Pope Leo reacted, telling reporters on the plane as he flew to Africa.

[Pope Leo]

I do not look at my role as being political politician. I don't want to get into a debate with him. I don't think that the message of the gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.

[Dave Anthony]

The pope has since landed in Algeria, the first stop on his 11 day African trip. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has put his governor's campaign in California on hold last night calling sexual misconduct allegations false. America is listening. There has been a political shakeup in Hungary. The prime minister with close ties to President Trump, who Vice President Vance went to Budapest to publicly support last week, ousted an election after 16 years.

[European Political Correspondent]

Viktor Orban's been ousted from power by Hungarian voters. Orban's opponent, Peter Magyar has been pledging to rebuild Hungary's relationships with the European Union and NATO. EU President Ursula von der Leyen congratulating Magyar with a statement saying, you, Europe's heart is beating stronger. In Hungary tonight, Orban had been endorsed by President Trump. And the Hungarian leader was also seen as a loyalist to Russia's Vladimir Putin, who would never allow Ukraine to join NATO. Ukraine's President Zelensky congratulated Magyar on his victory, saying his constructive approach to the election triumphed till NATO.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox News on Wall street, as oil prices rise back up, stock futures are down more than 200 points. For the Dow, coming off big gains last week, the Dow in the NASDAQ rose 3 to 4%. In golf, Rory McElroy does it again.

[Fox News Sports Reporter]

Rory is a rare repeat winner at Augusta.

[Dave Anthony]

The final call and the final putt on cbs. At the Masters, the first major tournament of the year, McElroy edge Scotty Scheffler by one stroke to win for a second year in a row, just the fourth golfer to ever do that in NASCAR. A big win for Joe Gibbs, the former super bowl winning NFL coach, now team owner. His grandson, one of Bristol Blaney hugs

[Fox News Sports Reporter]

the yellow line on the side by side. Ty Gibbs is a NASCAR cup series winner.

[FS1 Sports Commentator]

Courtesy FS1 In a green white checkered finish, Ty Gibbs edged Ryan Blaney by less than a car length. It's the 23 year old's first career cup series win. Defending champion Kyle Larson finished third. The win moves Gibbs into fourth place in the season standings. Tyler Reddit continues to lead. Blaney is running second.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tim McMaster. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.