6PM ET 03/14/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update — 6PM ET | March 14, 2026

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This episode delivers a concise and charged roundup of international conflict escalation in the Middle East—focused primarily on US-Iran tensions and military actions—alongside major domestic political developments in the US, chiefly debates over voter eligibility legislation and federal judiciary clashes.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation in the Middle East: US-Iran Tensions

[00:03–01:00]

• US Retaliatory Strike:

  • The US bombed Iran's Kharg Island, described as the "main hub for Iranian oil exports," in response to Iran’s blockade of Western oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Key military targets were destroyed: naval mine storage and ballistic missile stockpiles.
  • President Trump threatened further destruction of Iranian oil infrastructure, warning it would devastate Iran’s remaining economy if the strait remains closed.
  • US and Israeli airstrikes continue, with Iran’s major cities, Tehran and Isfahan, hit “around the clock.”
  • Israel claims it has killed several senior Iranian intelligence figures in recent strikes.

• Regional Impact:

  • Iranian cluster munitions are described as "continu[ing] penetrating Israel's air defense," causing casualties in Eilat, including a 12-year-old boy.
  • In Kuwait, drones—presumably Iranian—struck an air base, injuring three Kuwaiti service members.
  • The US Embassy in Baghdad is hit by a missile, with visible fire on the helipad; no group has claimed responsibility.

Memorable quote:

“Oil for oil as Iran blocks Western oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, the US struck Iran's Kharg island, the main hub for Iranian oil exports.”
– Roger Stern [00:03]

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2. Domestic Politics: The SAVE Act & Legislative Standoff

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• US Voter Legislation Standoff:
  • Many congressional Republicans are refusing to advance other bills until the House passes the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting.
  • This act is divisive; opponents warn it could impede voter registration.
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna voices a firm stance, emphasizing alignment with public opinion, and readiness to challenge the Senate to move the bill forward.

Notable Quote:

“We have the American people with us. This is an overwhelmingly popular issue and the president supports it... We will be doing everything we can in the House to actually get this on your desk. And yes, that means going up against the Senate.”
– Rep. Anna Paulina Luna [01:29]

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3. US Appeal to Iranian Citizens: Rewards for Information

[02:17–03:04]

• State Department’s Bounty Program:
  • The US is offering up to $10 million and possible relocation to the US for Iranian citizens who provide intelligence on the whereabouts of 10 high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader and military chiefs.
  • The information can be sent via secure channels, like Signal, with more details on rewardsforjustice.net.
  • The officials sought are described as commanding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and orchestrating global terrorism.

Notable Quote:

“Iranian citizens could earn up to $10 million and the ability to move to the US if they're able to provide information regarding the whereabouts of 10 senior Iranian leaders.”
– Shawn Langill [02:27]

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4. Judicial Setback for the White House: Fed Investigation Blocked

[03:04–03:59]

• Federal Judiciary Blocks DOJ Subpoenas:
  • A federal judge has quashed Justice Department subpoenas in its criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns tied to the Fed’s HQ renovation.
  • Judge Boasberg’s written opinion highlights evidence suggesting the subpoenas were aimed at coercing Powell to “vote for lower interest rates or resigning.”
  • GOP Senator Thom Tillis maintains opposition to confirming President Trump’s Fed Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, until the probe concludes, denouncing the subpoenas as attacks on Fed independence.

Notable Quotes:

“A mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas on the board to pressure its chair into voting for lower interest rates or resigning.”
– Judge James Boasberg (paraphrased by Madeleine Rivera) [03:17]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] - Start of US-Iran conflict report; US strikes on Kharg Island
• [01:29] - Rep. Anna Paulina Luna discusses the SAVE Act and legislative standoff
• [02:27] - Details on US bounty offer for information on Iranian leaders
• [03:17] - Report on legal developments in the Fed investigation

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Oil for oil as Iran blocks Western oil shipments... the US struck Iran's Kharg island...”
  — Roger Stern [00:03]
• “We have the American people with us... Yes, that means going up against the Senate.”
  — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna [01:29]
• “Iranian citizens could earn up to $10 million and the ability to move to the US...”
  — Shawn Langill [02:27]
• “A mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas... to pressure its chair...”
  — Judge Boasberg, via Madeleine Rivera [03:17]

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Language/Tone:
The segment is direct, urgent, and gravely serious, reflecting both the high-stakes nature of international conflict and the sharp domestic political divide. The quotes convey determination, hardline posture, and institutional suspicion.

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Transcript

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Hitting a valuable island. I'm Roger Stern, Fox News. Oil for oil as Iran blocks Western oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Struck Iran's Kharg island, the main hub for Iranian oil exports.

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US Central Command says it destroyed naval mine storage facilities and ballistic missile supplies on Kharg Island. President Trump says the US Will destroy the oil infrastructure on the island, which would bring what's left of Iran's economy to a halt. And if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz, the US And Israeli airstrikes continue pretty much around the clock. They've hit Tehran and Isfahan. Israel says they killed several senior intelligence officials today. Meanwhile, Iran's cluster munitions continue penetrating Israel's air defense today. Two people are hurt, including a 12 year old boy from a cluster bomb in the southernmost town of Eilat. Kuwait says that two drones hit an air base there, injuring three Kuwaiti strikes service members.

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Fox's Nate Foy In Israel, Iran also threatened the energy infrastructure of all U.S. allies in the region. And fire and smoke were seen at the US Embassy in Baghdad after a missile struck the embassy's helipad today. No one has taken responsibility. Many congressional Republicans holding firm in their threat not to pass other legislation until the House approves the controversial SAVE act requiring voters to show proof of citizenship. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on fox's

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Saturday In America, we're willing to hold the line. Look, we are on the side of history here. We have the American people with us. This is an overwhelmingly popular issue and the president supports it. And so, Mr. President, we will be doing everything we can in the House to actually get this on your desk. And yes, that means going up against the Senate.

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The U.S. wants Iranians to tip us off as to the location of Iran's top leaders and the State Department is providing an incentive to do that. Here's Fox's Shawn Langill.

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Iranian citizens could earn up to $10 million and the ability to move to the US if they're able to provide information regarding the whereabouts of 10 senior Iranian leaders. Those include Iran's new supreme leader, its national security adviser as well as its Defense Council secretary and military office chief. The State Department is offering the reward money, saying the men command Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which plans and organizes terrorism around the world. Secure channels, including the Signal messaging app, have been made available for those with information at the website rewards for justice.net In Washington, Sean Lanchel, Fox News.

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A setback for the White House a federal judge blocking Justice Department subpoenas in the investigation of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, a frequent target of the president's criticism. Fox's Madeleine Rivera has more.

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U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro launched a criminal investigation into Powell late last year over cost overruns in the Fed's headquarters renovation. The Justice Department served two subpoenas, one seeking records about the multibillion dollar project and another for Powell's congressional testimony about the renovations. Now federal Judge James Boasberg is granting the Fed's request to quash the subpoenas. Boasberg writes, a mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas on the board to pressure its chair into voting for lower interest rates or resigning. GOP Senator Thom Tillis indicates he will continue to block the president's choice to leave the Fed until the investigation into Powell ends. Till is saying it is nothing more than a failed attack on Fed independence.

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An appeal would delay the confirmation of President Trump's pick to take over as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh, I'm Roger Stern and this is Fox News.