6AM ET 07/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

FOX News Hourly Update — 6AM ET 07/09/2026
Host: Chris Foster (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: July 9, 2026

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Episode Overview

The 6AM hourly FOX News update delivers breaking news on intensifying U.S.-Iran hostilities in the Middle East, political fallout from President Trump’s recent NATO summit, turmoil in the Maine Senate race, developments in ongoing Trump-related legal cases, and a suspected hate crime targeting a Philadelphia mosque. The episode is concise, fast-paced, and focused on headline news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Airstrikes & Tensions with Iran

• [00:03] Chris Foster opens with breaking international news: renewed Iranian missile attacks on U.S. military sites in the Gulf States.
• [00:12] CENTCOM spokesperson details recent U.S. retaliatory airstrikes, targeting about 90 Iranian military assets (air defense, missile/drone storage).
  • The goal: degrade Iran’s capabilities to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following IRGC attacks on three ships earlier in the week.

Notable Quote

“CENTCOM says it hit about 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets and missile and drone storage sites.”
— CENTCOM Spokesperson [00:12]

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2. President Trump's NATO Summit & U.S.-Europe Relations

• [00:31] Chris Foster covers President Trump’s return to Washington after a two-day NATO summit in Turkey.
• [00:33] Trump claims Iran “wants to make a deal so badly” but expresses distrust.
• [00:44] Jonathan Savage summarizes the summit’s context: NATO adapting to a reduced American defense role in Europe, while President Trump publicly criticizes some allies.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte responds diplomatically, stressing the importance of confronting disagreements rather than hiding them.
• [01:07] Both Trump and Rutte highlight unity—contingent on greater European defense contributions.

Memorable Moment

“They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they're worthy of making a deal.”
— President Donald Trump [00:33]

“I truly believe in families which are able to deal with disagreements and do not try to put them under the carpet because you know, one day it will burst out and then it's too late.”
— President Donald Trump quoting at summit [00:57]

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3. Maine Senate Candidate Suspends Campaign

• [01:22] Chris Foster reports Graham Platner (Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine) suspends his campaign after being accused of rape by a former partner.
• The Maine Democratic Party has two weeks to name a replacement to oppose incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R) in November.

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4. Obituary: Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies

• [01:36] Chris Foster announces the passing of Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, aged 75—best known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”

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5. Legal and Political Developments

Kennedy Center Naming Dispute

• [02:23] Chris Foster and John Saucier cover the latest in the ongoing legal fight over the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center:
  • Federal judges deny the board’s request to retain Trump’s name pending appeal.
  • The board, for which Trump is chairman, argued the removal harms fundraising but reportedly lacked evidence. Trump’s name was removed in June.

Notable Quote

“The judges found that claim came without the support of specific facts or evidence. Trump’s name was removed from the white marble facade in June.”
— John Saucier [02:27]

Capitol Riot-Related Prosecutions

• [02:56] New federal trial date set for Brian J. Cole, Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs in D.C. prior to the January 6th insurrection.
  • The judge ruled Trump's clemency for other January 6th cases does not apply to Cole.
  • Cole’s mother, Delicia Cole, also faces charges related to the pipe bombs.

“Mundy’s decision was very heartbreaking. It appears largely adopted on the government’s position with little or additional explanation.”
— Kristen Goodman (reporter paraphrasing defense) [03:12]

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6. Suspected Arson at Philadelphia Mosque

• [03:42] Kristen Goodman reports on an arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—no injuries, but religious leaders condemn the attack and call for unity.
• Surveillance video of the suspect has been released, but the perpetrator remains at large.

“Faith leaders and elected officials from across the city coming together just days after this mass suspect carrying a bag and throwing a lit object into the front entryway…”
— Kristen Goodman [03:49]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Iran missile strikes & U.S. airstrikes: 00:03 – 00:31
• President Trump’s remarks & NATO summit: 00:31 – 01:22
• Maine Senate candidate scandal: 01:22 – 01:36
• Bonnie Tyler obituary: 01:36 – 01:59
• Kennedy Center name dispute: 02:23 – 02:56
• Capitol riot-related trial: 02:56 – 03:42
• Philadelphia mosque fire: 03:42 – 04:11

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Memorable Quotes

• “They want to make a deal so badly. I just don’t know if they're worthy.”
  — President Donald Trump [00:33]

• “Unity depends on European leaders keeping their promise to shoulder more of the burden.”
  — Jonathan Savage [01:07]

• “Trump’s name was removed from the white marble facade in June.”
  — John Saucier [02:27]

• “Mundy’s decision was very heartbreaking.”
  — Kristen Goodman summarizing defense reaction [03:12]

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Episode Tone

Direct, urgent, and information-driven, this FOX News update prioritizes concise coverage of high-impact political, legal, and security stories.

Transcript

[Chris Foster]

Back at it in Iran, I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. There have been more airstrikes and more Iranian missiles fired at US Military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.

[CENTCOM Spokesperson]

CENTCOM says it hit about 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets and missile and drone storage sites. U.S. forces say they are trying to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran hit three ships earlier this week.

[Chris Foster]

ERA President Trump on Air Force One.

[President Donald Trump]

They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they're worthy of making a deal. I don't know that they're going to honor the deal. That's the problem.

[Chris Foster]

He's back at the White House after a two day NATO summit in Turkey.

[Jonathan Savage]

This summit was meant to show NATO's preparing for a new reality where the US takes less of a role defending Europe. But it began with President Trump criticizing some allies. Not a problem, said Secretary General Mark Rutter.

[President Donald Trump]

I truly believe in families which are able to deal with disagreements and do not try to put them under the carpet because you know, one day it will burst out and then it's too late.

[Jonathan Savage]

President Trump and Secretary General Rutte both talked about unity as the summit ended, but they emphasized that unity depends on European leaders keeping their promise to shoulder more of the burden. In Ankara, Turkey, Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Chris Foster]

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suspends his campaign two days after being accused of rape by a woman he dated five years ago.

[President Donald Trump]

We believe that for the movement to

[Court Reporter]

continue,

[President Donald Trump]

It can't be made.

[Chris Foster]

The Maine state Democratic Party has two weeks to name a replacement on the ballot to oppose Republican incumbent Susan Collins. In November, Bonnie Tyler died. She was 75. The singer from Wales with one of the biggest songs of the 80s there, total eclipse of the Heart, America is listening to Fox News.

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[Chris Foster]

D.C. say no to putting President Trump's name back on the Kennedy Center.

[John Saucier]

A three judge panel has denied a request from the Kennedy Center's board to keep President Donald Trump's name on the institution while the board appeals an earlier ruling that said the name change was illegal and had it rescinded. It's another setback for the board of trustees of which President Trump is the chairman. The board had argued that the removal threatens to impede fundraising efforts, but the judges found that claim came without the support of specific facts or evidence. Trump's name was removed from the white marble facade in June. John Saucier, Fox News A federal trial

[Chris Foster]

date is set for a Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs in D.C. on the eve of the Capitol riot.

[Court Reporter]

Brian J. Cole Jr. S trial set for Feb. 16, days after the judge ruled President Trump's mass pardons for Capitol rioters did not apply to him, refusing to dismiss the case.

[Kristen Goodman]

Mundy's decision was very heartbreaking. It appears largely adopted on the government's position with little or additional explanation.

[Court Reporter]

Cole's mother, Delicia Cole, faces charges including interstate transportation of explosives, accused of placing two pipe bombs outside of the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Defense attorneys argued his alleged actions are tethered to the Capitol riot events and deserv a pardon. But the judge disagreeing.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Kristen Goodman A fire intentionally set on a mosque early Sunday is condemned by leaders of several religions in Philadelphia.

[Kristen Goodman]

Faith leaders and elected officials from across the city coming together just days after this mass suspect carrying a bag and throwing a lit object into the front entryway of the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center. Investigators confirming the flyer was intentionally said nobody was inside the mosque at the time those flames broke out, and the community is grateful for that. But the suspect is still on the run.

[Chris Foster]

Fox 29's Shayna Ferreira. There is surveillance video now released of the suspect. I'm Chris Foster. This is FOX News.

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