6AM ET 07/17/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6AM ET 07/17/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Team
Date: July 17, 2026

Episode Overview

This fast-paced newscast delivers updates on major political controversies, U.S. military action overseas, domestic policy moves, extreme weather, medical breakthroughs, and financial news—all in just under four minutes. The episode focuses heavily on recent claims by President Trump of Chinese election interference, ongoing U.S. airstrikes against Iran, major flooding in Texas, new National Guard deployment policies in D.C., changes to immigration rules, FDA drug approvals, and movements in the stock market.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Allegations of Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections

Chinese Response: China flatly denies President Trump's recent statements that they interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections.
- Dave Anthony (00:03): "A denial from China... claiming today they never interfered in U.S. elections after President Trump said they did in 2020."
Official U.S. Perspective:
- Fox News Correspondent (00:12): "The Chinese government's strategy... focused on undermining domestic confidence in the US President."
- Claim: China targeted voter databases of about 200 million Americans and allegedly impacted 18 states—information which Trump claims was hidden.
  - Fox News Correspondent (00:24): "States have been bought, stolen or hacked by China, yet those responsible... kept the information secret."
Transparency & Policy Push: Trump claims to have declassified information and urges a voter ID and citizenship proof law.
- Dave Anthony (00:36): "The president says he's declassified some... alleging China gathered voter information... urged Congress to pass a voter ID and proof of citizenship voting law."
Democratic Response:
- Fox News Correspondent (00:50): "Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said this is about laying groundwork to undermine the 2026 election before a single vote has been cast."
  - Notable Quote (00:50): Schumer: "Laying groundwork to undermine the 2026 election before a single vote has been cast."
Media Criticism: Trump slams ABC and NBC for skipping his address, calling their decision "fraud" and suggesting their licenses be revoked, despite past precedent.
- Dave Anthony (00:56): "President Trump also criticized ABC and NBC... calling that fraud... though in the past networks have not broadcast other president's PrimeTime speeches."

2. U.S. Bombing Campaign in Iran

Strikes Intensify: The U.S. bombed Iranian military targets for the sixth consecutive night, striking surveillance and infrastructure sites.
- Dave Anthony (01:06): "The US bombed Iran again overnight... hit military targets, including surveillance and air defense sites."
Regional Tensions: Bridges were among the targets. The air campaign is in response to Iranian attacks on shipping.
- Fox News Correspondent (01:22): "White House relaunched the air campaign in response to the regime's previous attacks on shipping."
Administration Position:
- Trump Supporter/Commentator (01:27): "President Trump is not going to sit by and allow these acts of terrorism... without ensuring Iran pays consequences."
  - Memorable Moment (01:27): "That's what we are witnessing right now."
Escalation Across the Region: Iran responds with attacks on several Middle Eastern countries, damaging infrastructure in Kuwait and causing casualties.
- Fox News Correspondent/Health Reporter (01:41-01:44): "Iran's response... attacks against Iraq, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait."
- Dave Anthony (01:44): "Kuwait reports... Iran had a power plant and a water desalination plant doing a lot of damage."
Casualties: Two reported dead in South Texas flooding; hundreds rescued as areas saw over 2 feet of rain.
- Dave Anthony (01:44): "Two people are now dead in the South Texas flooding..."

3. Domestic Security: National Guard in Washington D.C.

Deployment Extended: The National Guard is expected to remain in D.C. potentially until the end of Trump's second term (January 2029), following an executive order addressing a declared "crime emergency."
- Dave Anthony (02:16): "President Trump... deploying the National Guard... may stay... until the end of his second term."
- Fox News Military Correspondent (02:26): "The Guard deployment was set to end... but the Pentagon now says the mission will continue until January 20, 2029, or until terminated by the president."
  - Context: Some officials claimed crime was already declining; similar deployments in other states have ended or been blocked.
Legal/Political Reactions: Deployments in California and Illinois were paused by courts; limited operations continue elsewhere.

4. Immigration Policy: "Public Charge" Rule Returns

Policy Reinstated: Trump is reviving a first-term rule that denies green cards to immigrants using public benefits like food stamps or Medicaid.
- Dave Anthony (03:02): "President Trump's bringing back an immigration policy from his first term... deny green cards and legal status to immigrants using food stamps, Medicaid or other public benefits."

5. Medical News: FDA Approves New Cholesterol Drug

Breakthrough Approval: The FDA approves Liphendra, the first pill that works like powerful injectable cholesterol drugs.
- Fox News Health Reporter (03:17): "FDA approves the first cholesterol lowering pill... Liphendra... for patients whose LDL... remains high even after taking statins."
  - Memorable Statistic (03:17): "Lowered the artery, clogging cholesterol by more than 55% when added to standard treatment."
- Impact: Could expand access to advanced cholesterol treatment at lower cost.

6. Financial Markets & Sports

Stock Market Update:
- Dave Anthony (03:53): "On Wall Street, a sell off is brewing... Dow futures are down more than 300 points and it's over 500 for the NASDAQ."
Golf’s Open Championship: Update on standings—Jackson Suber among those one shot behind the leader.
- Dave Anthony (04:07): "American Jackson Suber, no longer in the ladies among seven golfers. One shot back of Lucas Herbert at five under."

Notable Quotes and Timestamped Moments

Schumer on Trump’s Electorate Claims
- (00:50) – "Laying groundwork to undermine the 2026 election before a single vote has been cast." – Fox News Correspondent quoting Senator Schumer
Trump Supporter on Iran Policy
- (01:27) – "President Trump is not going to sit by and allow these acts of terrorism... That's what we are witnessing right now."
FDA Drug Approval Impact
- (03:17) – "The once daily pill lowered the artery, clogging cholesterol by more than 55% when added to standard treatment." – Fox News Health Reporter Carmen Roberts
Wall Street Volatility
- (03:53) – "Dow futures are down more than 300 points and it's over 500 for the NASDAQ." – Dave Anthony

Useful Timestamps

Chinese Interference Allegations: 00:03–00:56
Iran Bombing & Regional Response: 01:06–01:44
Texas Flooding Update: 01:44–01:59
D.C. National Guard Deployment: 02:16–03:02
Immigration Policy Change: 03:02–03:17
Cholesterol Drug Approval: 03:17–03:53
Markets & Sports: 03:53–end

Tone & Delivery

Urgent, concise, and factual—typical of hourly news updates.
Attribution to official statements for most claims, with a back-and-forth between quotes from political leaders and expert correspondents.
Dramatic moments—such as claims of election interference and military strikes—are underscored with direct quotes and context.

This summary encapsulates the July 17, 2026, 6AM Fox News update, highlighting central political, international, health, and economic developments with context and key moments, providing a comprehensive snapshot for listeners and non-listeners alike.

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[00:03]
Dave Anthony
A denial from China. I'm Dave Anthony. Fox News claiming today they never interfered in U.S. elections after President Trump said they did in 2020.
[00:13]
Fox News Correspondent
The Chinese government's strategy against the United States was focused on undermining domestic confidence in the US President.
[00:21]
Dave Anthony
And the president claimed in his address from the White house last night 18
[00:24]
Fox News Correspondent
states have been bought, stolen or hacked by China, yet those responsible for sounding the alarm instead kept the information secret and hidden.
[00:36]
Dave Anthony
The president says he's declassified some of the information, alleging China gathered voter information on about 200 million Americans. He also again urged Congress to pass a voter ID and proof of citizenship voting law. And before the Trump address, Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer said this is about
[00:51]
Fox News Correspondent
laying groundwork to undermine the 2026 election before a single vote has been cast.
[00:57]
Dave Anthony
President Trump also criticized ABC and NBC for not carrying his address last night, calling that fraud, suggesting their licenses should be revoked, though in the past networks have not broadcast other president's PrimeTime speeches. The US bombed Iran again overnight. A Central Command in a statement says they hit military targets, including surveillance and air defense sites and infrastructure. Iran's media reports bridges were struck in the sixth straight night of US Attacks. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson's in Tel Aviv, the
[01:22]
Fox News Correspondent
White House relaunched the air campaign in response to to the regime's previous attacks on shipping.
[01:28]
Trump Supporter/Commentator
President Trump is not going to sit by and allow these active acts of terrorism to take place in the Strait without ensuring Iran pays consequences for that. And that's what we are witnessing right now.
[01:38]
Fox News Correspondent
Iran's response to the American airstrikes attacks
[01:41]
Fox News Health Reporter
against Iraq, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.
[01:44]
Dave Anthony
Kuwait reports this morning Iran had a power plant and a water desalination plant doing a lot of damage. Two people are now dead in the South Texas flooding. Hundreds of others needed water rescues. Some areas got more than 2ft of rain this week. America's listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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[02:16]
Dave Anthony
President Trump has said he's made Washington, D.C. safer, deploying the National Guard after he took office again. And those troops may stay in the nation's capital until the end of his second term.
[02:27]
Fox News Military Correspondent
The Guard deployment was set to end at of this year after being extended, but the Pentagon now says the mission will continue until January 20, 2029, or until terminated by the president. President Trump signed an executive order in August 2025 to deal with what he called a crime emergency, calling up the guard and other federal law enforcement, though local officials had said crime was already going down. Deployments to other cities have ended or have been paused by courts in California and Illinois, while more limited operations are ongoing in cities including New. Lisa Lacera, FOX News.
[03:03]
Dave Anthony
President Trump's bringing back an immigration policy from his first term that President Biden undid a rule that would deny green cards and legal status to immigrants using food stamps, Medicaid or other public benefits. There's a new drug for Americans dealing with a dangerous health condition.
[03:17]
Fox News Health Reporter
The FDA approves the first cholesterol lowering pill that works like a powerful class of injectable drugs. Mark's new medication, Liphendra, is designed for patients whose ldl, or bad cholesterol remains high even after taking statins in clinical trials. The once daily pill lowered the artery, clogging cholesterol by more than 55% when added to standard treatment. Experts say the approval could expand access to treatment that's previously only been available as costly injections. Carmen Roberts, Fox News.
[03:53]
Dave Anthony
On Wall Street, a sell off is brewing even bigger than yesterday's losses. Dow futures are down more than 300 points and it's over 500 for the NASDAQ Round 2 underway. Golf's last major of the year, the Open Championship in England. American Jackson Suber, no longer in the ladies among seven golfers. One shot back of Lucas Herbert at five under. I'm Dave Anthony. This.