6PM ET 07/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET, July 25, 2026

Host: Paul Stevens, FOX News Radio
Main Theme:
This episode provides a snapshot of the day’s major global and national news stories, including a pause in U.S.-Iran military tensions, a major Senate race in Maine, tragic developments in Michigan, severe wildfires in Europe, and a high-profile White House event.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. and Iran Tensions Ease

• Summary:
  For the first time in over two weeks, both the U.S. and Iran reported no new military strikes overnight. This comes after President Trump signaled the possibility of a major attack on Iran and emphasized that “all options” remain open for the U.S.
• Details:
  • U.S. forces had previously struck Iranian military sites for 13 consecutive nights.
  • Minor military activity was observed in the Gulf of Oman: a merchant ship attempted to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s naval ports, was warned four times, and ultimately disabled by U.S. forces.
  • Tensions remain heightened but there are signs of a potential pause or reevaluation on both sides.
• Quote:
  • “For 13 nights in a row, US forces targeted military positions inside Iran. Last night, quiet for the first time in those two weeks.” – Steve Harrigan (00:18)
  • “President Trump has talked repeatedly over the last few days about consideration of a possible massive attack on Iran, but the president made sure to say all options for the US still on the table.” – Steve Harrigan (00:27)

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2. Maine Senate Race – New Democratic Challenger

• Summary:
  Maine Democrats officially nominated Troy Jackson, former state Senate President, to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
• Details:
  • Jackson emphasized protecting Social Security and Medicare, and supporting workers’ rights to organize.
• Quote:
  • “I'm running to protect Social Security and Medicare. They are not going to touch that. And give every worker the freedom to organize a union without intimidation or retaliation.” – Troy Jackson (01:06)
• Context:
  This sets up what is expected to be a highly watched Senate race in the upcoming midterm elections.

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3. Michigan Tragedy: Suspected Foul Play

• Summary:
  Authorities in Michigan are investigating a suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township that left eight people dead, including six children. Some victims suffered gunshot wounds.
• Details:
  • Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing a suspicious death investigation.
  • The incident is located west of Grand Rapids.
• Memorable Moment:
  The severity and scale of the tragedy underscore ongoing concerns regarding public safety and community violence.
• Quote:
  • “Eight people, including six kids, were found dead inside a burning home on Friday. Some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds as well.” – Paul Stevens (01:22)

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4. European Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

• Summary:
  Massive wildfires in Spain and France have displaced more than 250,000 residents. One fire now threatens the internationally renowned Bordeaux wine region; the Tour de France has also been shortened.
• Details:
  • Firefighters are struggling due to the reach and speed of the blazes, influenced by extreme heat and climate change.
  • French government has deployed the military, Spain has declared a national emergency, and at least one fatality was confirmed near Valencia.
• Quote:
  • “It’s impacting wine country and it’s also shortening the Tour de France by about a third while they redeploy security forces out and battle these flames.” – Stephanie Bennett (02:28)
• Topics Covered:
  • Threat to Bordeaux’s vineyards and wine industry
  • Displacement of hundreds of thousands
  • Military and emergency responses

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5. White House Correspondents Association Dinner Rescheduled

• Summary:
  The White House Correspondents Association dinner, postponed after an armed breach in April, reconvened Friday night with heightened security.
• Details:
  • The president adjusted his speech out of sensitivity to the recent shooting but still delivered sharp humor about the press, politicians, and himself.
  • The president referenced both domestic and foreign policy issues, including crime and the ongoing situation with Iran.
  • The administration’s openness to talks with Iran was reiterated: “...though he does not think Tehran is ready to make a deal, he says he is willing to listen.” – Madeleine Rivera (03:53)
• Memorable Moment:
  • “He said he'd been hoping to rip into people, but he decided to pull things back a bit. Still, true to White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt's word, the president's speech was vicious and funny at times. Very few were spared.” – Madeleine Rivera (03:34)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• U.S.-Iran Military Activity Update: 00:03–00:51
• Maine Senate Race & Jackson’s Speech: 00:51–01:22
• Michigan House Fire Investigation: 01:22–01:59
• European Wildfires (France and Spain): 02:17–03:00
• White House Correspondents Dinner: 03:22–04:02

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Notable Quotes

• “They are not going to touch that [Social Security and Medicare]. And give every worker the freedom to organize a union without intimidation or retaliation.”
  — Troy Jackson, Democratic Senate Candidate (01:06)

• “Still, true to White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt's word, the president's speech was vicious and funny at times. Very few were spared.”
  — Madeleine Rivera, White House Correspondent (03:34)

• “He [the president] says the US and Iran are talking. And though he does not think Tehran is ready to make a deal, he says he is willing to listen.”
  — Madeleine Rivera (03:53)

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Conclusion

This episode traversed major headline events: a rare pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities amidst talk of escalation, an emerging Senate contest set to draw national scrutiny in Maine, a harrowing mass tragedy in Michigan under criminal investigation, climate-driven disaster in Europe affecting international events, and a return to political norms at the White House—and all within four minutes. The reporting balanced urgent news updates with direct access to key voices and moments from the day.

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Transcript

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Possible staredown. I'm Paul Stevens, fox news. The U.S. and Iran both did not report any military strikes overnight for the first time in over two weeks after the president said he was considering a major attack in Tel Aviv. Steve Harrigan fills US in.

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For 13 nights in a row, US forces targeted military positions inside Iran last night, quiet for the first time in those two weeks. President Trump has talked repeatedly over the last few days about consideration of a possible massive attack on Iran, but the president made sure to say all options for the US still on the table. Things not completely quiet. Some military activity on the Gulf of Oman. A merchant ship tried to run the US Blockade of Iran's naval ports. It was warned four times and then disabled by the US Military.

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And meantime, Maine Democrats have a new candidate in the race to unseat Republican Senate member Susan Collins at the party's nominating convention today. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson accepting that nomination, calling for a campaign focused on working families.

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I'm running to protect Social Security and Medicare. They are not going to touch that. And give every worker the freedom to organize a union without intimidation or retaliation.

[A]

Nan Jackson will face Susan Collins in the midterm, setting up what's expected to be one of the nation's most closely watched U.S. senate races. Authorities in Michigan, meantime, invest investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six kids, were found dead inside a burning home on Friday. Some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds as well. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office launching a suspicious death investigation after responding to a house fire in Grand Haven Township that is west of Grand Rapids. America is listening to FOX News.

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More than 250,000 people have fled their homes as wildfires rage in Spain and France. One fire threatening the famous wine district of Bordeaux. Our Stephanie Bennett is in London.

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It's impacting wine country and it's also shortening the Tour de France by about a third while they redeploy security forces out and battle these flames. Now, more than a quarter of a million people across France and Spain have been evacuated as crews struggle to get the upper hand. The French government has deployed the military and Spain has declared a national emergency. So far, at least one person has been killed near Valencia. Now in France, flames scorched the earth, destroying homes and cars in the suburbs near the wine region of Bordeaux.

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Now, officials say fast moving wildfires instead in France and Spain, believed to be fueled by extreme heat and climate change. And they caught firefighters, as they say, by surprise. Journalists gathering in D.C. on a Friday night for the rescheduled White House Correspondents association dinner, months after the original April event was cut short when an armed gunman breached security. Our Madeleine Rivera at the White House.

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The president acknowledged it was not an easy night being surrounded by the White House press corps. But he said it was important to show up, especially after that shooting back in April. The president says he actually made some changes to his speech after the shooting. He said he'd been hoping to rip into people, but he decided to pull things back a bit. Still, true to White House press Secretary Caroline Levitt's word, the president's speech was vicious and funny at times. Very few were spared. He took digs at reporters, Democrats and even himself. The president covered other topics, including the White House ballroom crime and the war in Iran. He says the US And Iran are talking. And though he does not think Tehran is ready to make a deal, he says he is willing to listen.

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And the president says he intends to attend the annual dinner again next year. I'm Paul Stevens, and this is FOX News.