6PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 6PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This newscast delivers succinct updates on major national news stories, including the aftermath of a mass shooting in Idaho, devastating wildfires in Washington State, escalating US-Iran tensions, and a high-stakes Democratic primary in Michigan.

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1. Twin Falls, Idaho Mass Shooting

Timestamps: 00:02–00:56

• Incident Overview:

  • A mass shooting occurred at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
  • At least three people died and seven were injured.
  • The suspected shooter, 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

• Police Response:

  • “At this time, we can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound.” – Police Spokesperson (00:19)
  • Multiple 911 calls began at 2:29pm with background screaming and gunshots.

• Corporate & Community Reaction:

  • In-N-Out’s President, Lindsey Snyder, posted a heartfelt reaction:

    “My heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I’ve shed.” (00:41)
    She confirmed that both an employee and customers were among the deceased.

• Current Status:

  • Motive for the shooting remains unclear.
  • Coverage by Fox’s Max Gordon.
    “Seven people were injured… motive still unclear.” (00:56)

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2. Wildfires in Washington State

Timestamps: 00:56–01:43

• Scope of the Damage:

  • 5,000 homes evacuated, 600 destroyed across eastern Washington.
  • No deaths yet reported; at least one fire caused by lightning.
  • The state is under emergency status.

• Specific Fires:

  • Old Trail Fire:

    “3461 acres burned against 0% containment.” – Sarah Allegri, Fox (01:15)

  • Autumn Lane Fire:

    “Just around 3,000 acres… at 0% containment.” (01:15)

  • Fairview Fire:

    “914 acres burned, containment 0%.” (01:15)

• Firefighting Resources:

  • “900 resources have been deployed throughout the area to mend these flames.” – Sarah Allegri (01:40)

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3. U.S.–Iran Tensions: No New Strikes, Turn to Diplomacy

Timestamps: 02:11–02:49

• White House Position:

  • President Trump announces no new military strikes in Iran, opting instead for diplomatic efforts.

  • “President Trump spoke to the Saudi crown prince who had shared his concerns over his plans for new strikes against Iran. And the escalation also prompted the US Embassy in Israel to warn Americans…to reconsider travel to the area or…traveling home.” – Alex Hogan, Fox (02:11)

• Political Reactions:

  • Republicans argue Iran lacks the previous military capacity.
  • Democrats highlight Americans’ economic worries.
  • President Trump expressed skepticism about ongoing negotiations:

    “He was losing faith in negotiations, although he posted…on Truth Social telling people to get to work and to get it done.” – Alex Hogan (02:46)

• International Statement:

  • Iran’s foreign minister seals ongoing negotiations for the Strait of Hormuz:

    “Claims it will not go back to how it was before the war began.” – Roger Stern (02:49)

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4. Michigan Democratic Primary: Progressive v. Moderate

Timestamps: 03:07–03:47

• Significance:

  • The outcome could impact Senate control and the Democratic Party’s direction.

• Candidates:

  • Abdul El Sayed (Progressive):

    • Campaigning on abolishing ICE, Medicare for All, and stricter data regulations.
    • Criticized Israel and AIPAC; labeled opponent the “least capable candidate in the country.”

    • “He also suggested she wants US Money in a foreign government. It’s an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel.” – Rich Edson (03:19)

  • Haley Stevens (Moderate, Incumbent):

    • Framed opponent’s comments as anti-Semitic:

      “Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans… She maintains Al Sayed’s rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat.” – Rich Edson (03:34)

• Broader Impact:

  • Seen as a proxy battle over the Democratic Party’s future and could sway Senate control.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “My heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I’ve shed.”
  — Lindsey Snyder, In-N-Out President (00:41)

• “At this time, we can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound.”
  — Police Spokesperson (00:19)

• “3461 acres burned against 0% containment.”
  — Sarah Allegri, Fox News (01:15)

• “He was losing faith in negotiations, although he posted… on Truth Social telling people to get to work and to get it done.”
  — Alex Hogan, Fox (02:46)

• “Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans…”
  — Haley Stevens, via Rich Edson (03:34)

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Transcript

[Roger Stern]

Hi Ding. The mass shooter. I'm Rochester. And Fox News police released the name of the suspected mass shooter opened fire to Twin Falls, Idaho, in and Out Burger, killing two people.

[News Anchor]

At least three died and seven people were injured in the incident. Here's what police said about the shooter.

[Police Spokesperson]

At this time, we can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators are in review. Yesterday at 2:29pm multiple 911 calls were received by the Twin Falls City Communications Center. Dispatchers could hear screaming and reports of gunshots in the background.

[News Anchor]

Meanwhile, the president of In N Out is reacting to the shooting. In a post on Facebook, Lindsey Snyder writes, my heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I've shed. Snyder says an employee and customers were among the three who died.

[Roger Stern]

Fox's Max Gordon. The motive's still unclear. Seven people were injured. Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remain uncontained. Today in eastern Washington state, fox's Sarah Allegri in Spokane, the Old Trail fire,

[Sarah Allegri]

which is the damage here, 3461 acres burned against 0% containment for the Autumn Lane fire, just around 3000 acres. That is another fire that is burning just to the northwest of us that's at 0% containment. And to the east of this area, there's the Fairview Fire, 914 acres burn containment, 0%. We know 900 resources have been deployed throughout the area to mend these flames.

[Roger Stern]

No deaths have yet been reported from the fires. Officials say at least one of the fires was sparked by lightning. Washington is under a state of emergency. America is listening to FOX News. President Trump announcing that the US Is not carrying out any new strikes in Iran is relying on diplomatic efforts instead. Here's fox's Alex Hogan.

[Alex Hogan]

President Trump spoke to the Saudi crown prince who had shared his concerns over his plans for new strikes against Iran. And the escalation also prompted the US Embassy in Israel to warn Americans in the region to reconsider travel to the area or to consider traveling home. Republicans today argue that Iran does not have the military capacity it did back when the conflict started. Democrats today argue Americans are more focused on the economic burden that they're feeling here at home. We heard President Trump say that he was losing faith in negotiations, although he posted our truth social telling people to get to work and to get it done.

[Roger Stern]

Iran's foreign minister has said that negotiations for the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages but claims it will not go back to how it was before the war began. On February 28, a closely watched Democratic primary in Michigan which might help determine the tone of the Democratic Party is fox's Rich Edson.

[Rich Edson]

Progressive Abdul Al Said has focused his campaign on abolishing ice, Medicare for all, stricter regulations of data centers and criticism of Israel and AIPAC spending to help elect Congresswoman Haley Stevens El Sayed calling her the least capable candidate in the country. He also suggested she wants US Money in a foreign government. It's an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel. She responded that everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans and that she's been supportive of long term peace between Palestinians and Israelis. She also maintains Al Said's rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat.

[Roger Stern]

The race could determine which party controls the Senate. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.