6PM ET 07/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET, July 13, 2026

Brief Overview

In this Fox News Hourly Update, host Lisa Lacera covers the latest national and international headlines in a fast-paced newscast. Major stories include the appointment of Darlene Graham to the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, ongoing U.S. military strikes against Iran, protests in Maine following a deadly ICE-involved shooting, a deadly mass shooting in Illinois, legal challenges to the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger, and the investigation into the death of South African soccer player Jaden Adams.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. South Carolina Senate Succession

• Governor Henry McMaster (R) announces Darlene Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, will temporarily fill his vacated seat.
  • “It’s my honor to ask his little sister, Darlene Graham to finish his work for him now.” — Henry McMaster (00:22)
• President Trump reportedly supports the decision. Darlene Graham admits her inexperience at the national level but is buoyed by her late brother’s supporters:
  • “He thought the world of his staff and colleagues and with their support, I feel confident...” — Darlene Graham (00:39–00:44)
• Darlene described as a caretaker for the seat until a special election in August.

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2. U.S. Strikes on Iran and Aftermath

• U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began a fresh round of strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance and drone/missile systems, marking the third consecutive night of attacks.
• President Trump, from the White House, says the U.S. is “hitting Iran hard.”
• Wall Street reacts: the Dow closed down by 138 points, NASDAQ dropped by 408. (01:27)

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3. Maine ICE Shooting and Protests

• A deadly encounter in Maine: protests erupt after an ICE agent kills a driver, whose vehicle allegedly threatened agents.
• Maine's Independent Senator Angus King: “Apparently there are no cameras involved. Body cameras were not on the agents and so we have no video evidence of what occurred in this case.” (01:16)
• According to AP, the deceased was a 26-year-old Colombian man, not the original target of the ICE warrant.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin claims the driver “weaponized his vehicle.”

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4. Illinois Mass Shooting – East St. Louis

• Two teenagers (15 and 16) are in custody after a targeted mass shooting across multiple locations, leaving seven family members shot, five dead, two in critical condition.
  • “As of right now, five victims have been confirmed deceased.” — Official statement (02:41)
• One suspect is related to the victims.
  • “It's terrible. It's evil, but it will not keep this city down.” — Unidentified local official (02:58)
• Motive not disclosed; investigation ongoing.

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5. Paramount & Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Lawsuit

• Twelve states, led by California Attorney General Ron Bonta, sue to challenge the Paramount-Warner Brothers Discovery merger.
• Concerns raised:
  • “...the plan would extinguish competition in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.” (03:15)
  • Potential for higher prices, lower quality, and less content for consumers.
• Justice Department had already approved the merger.

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6. Death of South African Soccer Player Jaden Adams

• Jaden Adams, 25, recently played in the World Cup, found dead in Cape Town; police are investigating.
• His father, Juanito Adams, shared the family’s pain:
  • “As you all know, it was an untimely death. The family is struggling to process it. It won't be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it.” — Juanito Adams (03:41)
• South Africa’s Sports Minister appeals for compassion and to avoid speculation.
• Moments of silence were observed in World Cup quarterfinals.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It’s my honor to ask his little sister, Darlene Graham to finish his work for him now.” — Gov. Henry McMaster (00:22)
• “He thought the world of his staff and colleagues and with their support, I feel confident...” — Darlene Graham (00:39–00:44)
• “Apparently there are no cameras involved. Body cameras were not on the agents and so we have no video evidence of what occurred in this case.” — Senator Angus King (01:16)
• “It's terrible. It's evil, but it will not keep this city down.” — East St. Louis official (02:58)
• “...the plan would extinguish competition in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry.” — California AG's office, paraphrased (03:15)
• “The family is struggling to process it. It won't be easy to carry on... You just learn to live with it.” — Juanito Adams (03:41)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | South Carolina Senate succession | | 00:54 | U.S. strikes on Iran, market reactions | | 01:10 | Maine ICE shooting & protest | | 02:36 | Illinois mass shooting | | 03:15 | Paramount-Warner merger lawsuit | | 03:41 | Jaden Adams’ death (South Africa) |

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This update delivers succinct, direct reporting with characteristic Fox News tone and focus, providing a comprehensive sweep of notable U.S. and world news as of early evening July 13, 2026.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

A successor named. I'm Lisa Lacera. Fox news. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has announced who will temporarily fill the Senate seat left vacant by the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

[Narrator/Reporter]

Republican Governor Henry McMaster said the seat in the US Senate held by the late Lindsey Graham will for now stay in the family.

[Darlene Graham]

It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darlene Graham to finish his work for him now.

[Narrator/Reporter]

McMaster said President Trump thought the decision was a great idea. Darlene Graham said while she might be a novice to national politics, people who knew her brother well are behind her.

[Darlene Graham]

He thought the world of his staff

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and colleagues and with their support, I

[Narrator/Reporter]

feel confident Darlene Graham will be essentially a caretaker for the seat. As South Carolina prepares for a special election in August to select a new Republican nominee.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Granal Scott. U.S. central Commands as it began launching a new round of strikes against Iran. CENTCOM says the targets include coastal surveillance systems and drone and missile systems. This is the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. President Trump speaking at the White House now says that the US Hitting Iran hard. Protests in Maine after the deadly shooting of a driver by an ICE agent.

[Darlene Graham]

Apparently there are no cameras involved. Body cameras were not on the agents and so we have no video evidence of what occurred in this case.

[Lisa Lacera]

Maine Independent Senator Angus King and the associate press is reporting the driver was not the target of the warrant. Immigrant rights groups say the driver was a 26 year old man from Colombia. Senator King says Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen said the man weaponized his vehicle against agents before he was shot. Wall street stocks rose following this latest round of strikes on Iran. The Dow lost 138. The NASDAQ off 408. America is listening to Fox News. Introducing Meta Glasses.

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[Jeff Manasso]

Seven family members were shot Sunday at multiple locations in East St. Louis.

[Darlene Graham]

As of right now, five victims have been confirmed deceased.

[Jeff Manasso]

Two victims remain in serious condition. Illinois State Police spokesman Brendan Kelly saying two suspects, a 15 and 16 year old, are now being held in police custody in the shooting. One of the teens is related to the victims.

[Darlene Graham]

It's terrible. It's evil, but it will not keep this city down.

[Jeff Manasso]

Police also say that while a picture is coming together, they're not sharing a motive at this time. The investigation is ongoing. In Chicago, Jeff Manasso, FOX News Twelve

[Lisa Lacera]

states have filed a lawsuit challenging Paramount's merger of Warner Brothers discovery, saying the plan would extinguish competition in Hollywood and threaten jobs across the industry. The state of California is spearing the suit with Attorney General Ron Bonta's office, saying the merger would lead to higher prices, lower quality and less content for film and television. The Justice Department signed off on the merger last month. Police investigating the death of a South African soccer player who played in the World Cup.

[Juanito Adams]

25 year old Jaden Adams was found dead at a property in the city of Cape Town Saturday. Adam's family awaits autopsy results. Police are investigating. Jaden's father, Juanito, told a South African TV station. As you all know, it was an untimely death. The family is struggling to process it. It won't be easy to carry on. People say it will become easier, but it won't. You just learn to live with it. At Saturday's World cup quarterfinal matches, moments of silence were observed before both games. South Africa Sports Minister Gaten Mackenzie asks the public and media to exercise restraint and compassion and not speculate on the cause of death.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Max reporting. I'm Lisa Licera and this is FOX News Foreign.

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