6AM ET 07/30/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 6AM ET, July 30, 2026 - Episode Summary

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This episode delivers rapid, up-to-the-minute coverage on major international and domestic events, highlighting escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the US and Iran, the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Japan, domestic news on a missing child in New Jersey, political developments regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci, and significant financial updates. The tone is urgent and fact-driven, matching FOX News Radio's fast-paced style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Military Escalation & President Trump's Response

Timestamps: 00:03–00:37, 02:24–02:45

• Military Action:

  • US military retaliated following an attack on American troops stationed in Jordan; missiles targeting US forces were intercepted ([00:14]).
  • Heavy airstrikes were launched by the US targeting multiple Iranian military assets, including IRGC command centers, drone/missile facilities, and maritime capabilities ([00:18]).
  • Heightened tension after Iran targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz, attacks in Kuwait, and drones striking two gas sites in Egypt, one American-owned ([00:37]).

• President Trump's Stance:

  • Publicly vowed strong retaliation:
    • “We’re gonna hit him very hard. I mean, I can actually say that because in that there’s very little they can do about it.” – President Trump ([00:08])
    • “We’re going to beat the effing s out of them.” (as conveyed by Trey Inkst, reporting from Tel Aviv, quoting an earlier Trump remark) ([00:32])
  • Expressed appreciation for Israel’s support:
    • “You know, I’m very grateful to you for your consistent support, for the constancy of your friendship. And now it’s time to fight, fight, fight.” – President Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ([02:34])

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2. New Security Rules for U.S. Troops in the Middle East

Timestamps: 02:45–03:28

• Operational Security:
  • New memo from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper restricts US troops from using cell phones to share operational videos/images ([02:48]).
    • Rationale: Iran uses these images to assess strike accuracy and plan further attacks.
    • Captain Tim Hawkins emphasizes the focus on protecting over 50,000 American service members.
    • “Admiral Cooper’s top priority is the well-being and protection of over 50,000 American service members operating in the Middle East.” – Kevin Uretsky ([03:18])

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3. Major International Story: Japan Earthquake Disaster

Timestamps: 00:58–01:18

• Casualties & Damage:

  • At least 25 confirmed dead, thousands homeless, many without power/water.
  • Focused relief/rescue operations in Kyushu, especially at a paper factory and a shopping mall hit by an explosion triggered by the quake.
  • Survivors described dramatic rescues of family members from the rubble.

• On the Ground:

  • “Rescue workers are still trying to find survivors, but time is running out.” – Jonathan Savage ([00:58])

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4. Domestic News: Missing Children in New Jersey

Timestamp: 01:18

• A 10-year-old girl remains missing after being swept into the Passaic River; a boy of the same age was found deceased.

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5. Political News: Dr. Anthony Fauci Contempt Proceedings

Timestamps: 01:30–01:52

• Congressional Inquiry:
  • Senator Rand Paul announces a Senate committee will vote on recommending criminal charges against Dr. Fauci for contempt of Congress after Fauci declined to answer inquiries 111 times, citing the 5th Amendment.
    • “It’s a resolution saying that he should be considered for charges for contempt of Congress.” – President Trump ([01:30])
    • “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the fifth amendment of the Constitution.” – Dr. Anthony Fauci ([01:44])
  • Allegations against Fauci include discrepancies between private and public statements on COVID-19.

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6. Economic Update

Timestamps: 03:28–04:12

• Inflation & Federal Reserve:

  • Inflation data for June expected, but more recent oil/gas price spikes are not covered.
  • The Federal Reserve, under Chair Kevin Warsh, holds rates steady for a fifth straight meeting:
    • “Our committee decided to vote by a 9 to 3 vote to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3 1/2 to 3 1/4 percent.” – Fed Chair Kevin Warsh ([03:44])
    • Notably, three officials dissented—a rarity since 2016.

• Stock Market:

  • Wall Street outlook tentatively positive after the Dow's worst drop since April of the previous year ([04:12]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Retaliation:

  • “We’re gonna hit him very hard. I mean, I can actually say that because in that there’s very little they can do about it.” ([00:08])
  • “We’re going to beat the effing s out of them.” (via Trey Inkst, [00:32])
  • “You know, I’m very grateful to you for your consistent support, for the constancy of your friendship. And now it’s time to fight, fight, fight.” ([02:34])

• Dr. Fauci’s Response to Congress:

  • “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the fifth amendment of the Constitution.” ([01:44])

• Operational Security for Troops:

  • “Admiral Cooper’s top priority is the well-being and protection of over 50,000 American service members operating in the Middle East.” – Kevin Uretsky ([03:18])

• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on Interest Rates:

  • “Our committee decided to vote by a 9 to 3 vote to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3 1/2 to 3 1/4 percent.” ([03:44])

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• US Military Retaliation & Trump's Response: 00:03–00:37, 02:24–02:45
• Iran Attacks/Regional Escalation: 00:37–00:58
• Japan Earthquake Coverage: 00:58–01:18
• NJ Missing Children Story: 01:18–01:30
• Dr. Fauci/Contempt Proceedings: 01:30–01:52
• Operational Security/Middle East Troop Cell Phone Policy: 02:45–03:28
• Economic/Fed News: 03:28–04:12
• Wall Street Update: 04:12

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The US Military does what President Trump warned. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.

[President Donald Trump]

We're gonna hit him very hard. I mean, I can actually say that because in that there's very little they can do about it.

[Dave Anthony]

That was after an attack that targeted American troops in Jordan, but those missiles were shot down.

[Trey Inkst]

US Forces unleashed heavy airstrikes against the regime. Dozens of targets were hit, including irgc, military command centers, drone and missile facilities inside of Iran, along with remaining maritime capabilities. Earlier in the day, President Trump told Fox News we're going to beat the effing s out of them.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Trey Inkst in Tel Aviv, Iran has targeted ships again on the Strait of Hormuz. And there was an attack in Kuwait. And a British maritime firm reports drones hit two natural gas sites in an Egyptian port, one of them an American owned floating storage facility. It's up to at least 25 people dead in Japan's earthquake disaster that's left thousands homeless and many homes without power or water.

[Jonathan Savage]

Rescue workers are still trying to find survivors, but time is running out. The main areas of operation are a paper factory and a shopping mall where the earthquake set off an explosion. Japan's southern island Kyushu was hit by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake earlier this week. Survivors have spoken of pulling out family members from the wreckage of their homes.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage. There's a search in New Jersey for a missing 10 year old girl swept away in the Passaic river last night along with a 10 year old boy who was found dead. Former presidential Covid adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci could be in trouble with the law.

[President Donald Trump]

It's a resolution saying that he should be considered for charges for contempt of Congress.

[Dave Anthony]

Republican Senator Rand Paul tells fox's committee will vote on that next week after Fauci refused to answer questions at a hearing, saying this 111 times after calling Paul obsessed with him.

[Dr. Anthony Fauci]

On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the fifth amendment of the Constitution.

[Dave Anthony]

Republicans accused Fauci of saying one thing in private and another in public about Covid's origins and the response to the pandemic. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Ahead of another night of US attacks on Iran, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with War Secretary Pete Hegseth in Wal Washington the day after a meeting with President Trump.

[President Donald Trump]

You know, I'm very grateful to you for your consistent support, for the constancy of your friendship. And now it's time to fight, fight, fight.

[Dave Anthony]

U.S. troops serving in the Middle east may have to turn in their cell

[Kevin Uretsky]

phones following a memo from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper which stated that sharing videos online can actually help Iran target US Military bases. In the memo, Cooper told troops that Iran is benefiting from their sharing photos and videos of Iranian strikes, giving the Iranians more detailed information on whether they hit their targets and how close they came or didn't. Captain Tim Hawkins telling Admiral Cooper's top priority is the well being and protection of over 50,000American service members operating in the Middle East. His guidance to troops about operational security reinforces this priority. Kevin Uretsky, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

We'll get another inflation update this morning, but it's for June, when oil and gas prices were falling. They've risen back up this month. And this comes out of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting.

[Kevin Warsh]

The central bank is leaving its key benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

[Dr. Anthony Fauci]

Our committee decided to vote by a 9 to 3 vote to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3 1/2 to 3 1/4 percent.

[Kevin Warsh]

Not since September of 2016 have three Fed officials dissented against a policy decision in the same direction. Warsh said that the central bank giving less forward guidance about its intentions has given it an opportunity to listen to markets rather than guiding them. Hillary bars ski FOX News on Wall

[Dave Anthony]

street, stock futures are rising the day after the Dow plunged more than 1100 points, its biggest drop since April of the last year. I'm Dave Anthony and this is Fox.

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