8AM ET 03/31/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 03/31/2026

Host: Chris Foster, FOX News Podcasts
Date: March 31, 2026

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Episode Overview

This tightly-packed newscast covers breaking international and domestic headlines: President Trump’s warnings to U.S. allies over the Iran conflict, implications for oil markets, a Supreme Court case on jury bias, a controversial airport renaming in Florida, the sentencing of OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone, updates on a Michigan synagogue attack, women’s college basketball’s Final Four, and Midwest weather alerts.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. U.S. Relations with Allies Over Iran and Oil Supply

[00:04] – Chris Foster

• President Trump’s Stance:
  President Trump, via Truth Social, criticized American allies for not supporting U.S. military operations in Iran and safeguarding oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He called on them to "buy from the US and ... build up some delayed courage. Go to the straight and just take it. The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us.” (Chris Foster quoting President Trump, 00:09)
• Gulf States’ Response:
  Senior figures from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain reportedly want continued U.S. military action, seeking either leadership change or a behavior shift in Iran. (AP Correspondent, 00:25)
• Regional Tension:
  Iran’s missile and drone attacks have severely damaged neighbors’ economies and closed the Strait of Hormuz.
• Economic Impact:
  U.S. gas prices have surged over $4/gallon for the first time since 2020. (Chris Foster, 00:51)

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2. Supreme Court Focus: Jury Selection Bias in Mississippi Death Penalty Case

[01:07] – Eben Brown

• Case Background:
  Terry Pitchford, a Black man, was convicted at 18 for his role in a robbery-killing. Accomplice fired the shot; prosecutor Doug Evans struck almost all Black jurors in a heavily Black county.
• Claims of Bias:
  Pitchford’s lawyers say this constituted racial bias:
  • “Pitchford's lawyers objected ... but the judge allowed the trial to continue with only one Black juror in a county where 40% of residents were African American.” (Eben Brown, 01:13)
• Supreme Court Decision Pending:
  A new trial is sought due to what defense calls "jury stacking." (Eben Brown, 01:35)

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3. Florida Renames Airport after Former President Trump

[01:42] – Chris Foster

• Legislation Signed:
  Governor Ron DeSantis signs law renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport effective July 1st.
• Presidential Legacy:
  President Trump also revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper to house his future presidential library.

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4. Michigan Synagogue Attack Linked to Hezbollah Inspiration

[02:07] – Jennifer Runyon, FBI Detroit

• Details of Attack:
  Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen, attempted to attack Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
  • Left digital evidence and a video stating “he wanted to kill as many of them as possible.” (FBI/Jennifer Runyon, 02:13)
  • Inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
• Attack Outcome:
  Ghazali killed himself after a security guard fired at him. The synagogue suffered significant fire damage, but there were no injuries to staff or students.

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5. Sentencing of OneTaste Founder for Forced Labor

[02:46] – Chris Foster

• Nicole Daedone Sentenced:
  Co-founder of “OneTaste,” a women’s wellness company, was given nine years in federal prison, ordered to pay $12 million following conviction for forced labor conspiracy.
• Case Details:
  Accused of coercing women into sex work and isolating them from families. Company’s former sales head also sentenced.
  • “Day Doan had more than two dozen supporters in court and 200 letters written on her behalf.” (Chris Foster, 02:54)

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6. Women’s College Basketball: All #1 Seeds Reach Final Four

[03:14] – Sports Reporter

• Results:
  • Texas defeats Michigan 77–41; faces UCLA Friday.
  • South Carolina beats TCU 78–52; faces UConn Friday.
• Significance:
  • “This marks the first time since 2018 that all of the one seeds have reached the final four.” (Sports Reporter, 03:42)

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7. Midwest Severe Weather & Market Update

[03:45] – Chris Foster

• Severe Storms:
  Reports of severe weather overnight in Midwest, anticipated to move into the Great Lakes region.
• Markets:
  Wall Street futures trending higher at market open.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s Ultimatum:

  "Go to the straight and just take it. The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us."
  — President Trump via Truth Social, quoted by Chris Foster (00:11)

• Jury Bias Highlight:

  “Pitchford's lawyers objected ... but the judge allowed the trial to continue with only one Black juror in a county where 40% of residents were African American.”
  — Eben Brown (01:13)

• FBI on Michigan Attack:

  “The violent criminal act by an individual who is inspired by or associated with a designated foreign terrorist organization.”
  — FBI Official (02:25)

• Sports Milestone:

  “This marks the first time since 2018 that all of the one seeds have reached the final four.”
  — Sports Reporter (03:42)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:04 – U.S.-Iran tensions, Trump's message to allies
• 00:25 – Gulf States’ position
• 00:51 – U.S. gas prices, Supreme Court preview
• 01:07 – Supreme Court: Jury racial bias case
• 01:42 – Florida airport renaming, Trump library plans
• 02:07 – Michigan synagogue attack investigation
• 02:46 – OneTaste conviction and sentencing
• 03:14 – Women's NCAA basketball Final Four
• 03:45 – Midwest severe weather, market futures

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This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the 8AM ET 03/31/2026 Fox News Hourly Update, capturing the fast pace and news-focused tone for listeners wanting the latest national and international headlines.

Transcript

[Fox News Announcer]

Go get your own oil.

[Chris Foster]

I'm Chris Foster, Fox News. President Trump on Truth Social tells allies refusing to back the military operation in Iran and help keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. One, buy from the US and two, build up some delayed courage. Go to the straight and just take it. The USA won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us. Meantime, some of Iran's neighbors are reportedly urging President Trump to keep fighting.

[AP Correspondent]

The AP says senior figures from Saudi Arabia, the uae, Kuwait and Bahrain have all told the US that they don't want the military operation to end just yet. They want to see significant changes in Iran's leadership or a dramatic shift in Iranian behavior. Iran has targeted its neighbors with missiles and drones since the conflict began and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing those countries economic damage.

[Chris Foster]

Fox Jonathan Savage, the price of gas in the US is over $4 a gallon on average for the first time since 20. Supreme Court hears President Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship in the US Tomorrow. Today, it's a case about the racial makeup of the jury in a death penalty case.

[Eben Brown]

Terry Pitchford was 18 years old when participating in a robbery of a Mississippi convenience store in 2004, resulting in the killing of the store owner. The accomplice fired the killing shot, but then prosecutor Doug Evans struck all but one of the jury picks who were black. Pitchford's lawyers objected, accusing Evans of bias, but the judge allowed the trial to continue with only one black jury in a County where 40% of residents were African American. Pitchfort himself is black and was convicted and sentenced to die. Pitchford's lawyers are asking the Supreme Court to force a new trial. Eben Brown, fox news.

[Chris Foster]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs into law a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 1. The airport's near the president's Mar a Lago estate. And the president's also shared designs for his future library, a new skyscraper to be built in Miami. America's listening to FOX News. A man who attacked a Michigan synagogue this month was inspired to kill Jews by Iran backed Hezbollah militants.

[FBI Official / Jennifer Runyon]

The FBI says Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized US Citizen from Lebanon, left a trove of digital evidence behind, including a video prior to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield stating he wanted to kill as many of them as possible before ramming his truck with incendiary devices into the synagogue.

[FBI Official]

The violent criminal act by an individual who is inspired by or associated with a designated foreign terrorist organization.

[FBI Official / Jennifer Runyon]

Jennifer Runyon, head of the FBI in Detroit, saying Ghazali killed himself after a security guard opened fire on him. There's significant fire damage at Temple Israel. No students or staff in the synagogue were hurt.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Jeff Benasso, the co founder of a sex focused women's wellness company, One Taste, is sentenced to nine years in federal prison and ordered to pay $12 million. Nicole Day Doan was convicted in New York of forced labor conspiracy, accused of coercing vulnerable women into sex work and being cut off from family and friends. The company's former head of sales was sentenced to six and a half years in prison. Day Doan had more than two dozen supporters in court and 200 letters written on her behalf. The final four at the women's college basketball tournament is set.

[Sports Reporter]

All top seeds number one Texas with a dominant 7741 victory over number two Michigan. The Longhorns head to the Final four for the second straight year. The they will face number one UCLA on Friday and number one South Carolina, defeating number three TCU 78 52. The Gamecocks trying to win their fourth national title in eight years. They play number one UConn on Friday. This marks the first time since 2018 that all of the one seeds have reached the final four.

[Chris Foster]

Fox's Tony Genu Aldo Severe storms that moved through parts of the Midwest last night are forecast to hit the Great Lakes today. Now futures are higher ahead of the opening bell. On Wall Street, I'm Chris Foster. This is Fox News.

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