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Fox News Hourly Update: 8AM ET 04/13/2026 – Summary

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a brisk roundup of major global, national, and local news developments, with special focus on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, notable political shifts in Hungary, domestic political fallout for a U.S. lawmaker, a moving community response to a fallen police officer, and sports highlights from the Masters.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Showdown in the Strait of Hormuz

Situation Update:
- The U.S. is threatening a full blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran does not reach a deal to reopen the waterway to oil and shipping, after failed negotiations over the weekend.
- Oil prices spiked over 7% following the threats, with WTI above $104/barrel, driving stock futures down (Dow futures -500 points).
- Quote (President Trump):
  "Other nations are working so that Iran will not be able to sell oil and that would be very effective." [00:16]
- Vice President J.D. Vance offered Iran what U.S. officials are calling a “final offer,” including "some red lines" now returned to Tehran. Trump warns of a blockade (decision pending at 10am Eastern).
- U.S. Central Command emphasized impartial enforcement:
  "The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports." [00:32]
- Iranian response: Threatening no port in the region will be safe.

2. Tensions Between President Trump and Pope Leo

President Trump's Criticism:
- Trump criticizes Pope Leo, calls him “a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime. He's a man that doesn't think that we should be toying with a country that wants a nuclear weapon so they can blow up the world." [01:11]
Pope Leo’s Response:
- Speaking before arriving in Africa:
  "Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people have been killed. And I think someone has to stand." [01:26]

3. Congressman Swalwell Exits California Governor’s Race Amid Scandal

Scandal Details:
- Eric Swalwell drops out after accusations by four women, including allegations from a former staffer of two instances of sexual assault. Swalwell denies the claims.
- Reporting (Alex Hogan):
  "There are calls from Democrats and Republicans for him also to resign from Congress." [01:48]

4. Hungarian Political Upheaval

Viktor Orban Defeated:
- Long-serving Hungarian PM Orban is ousted; Peter Magyar elected in a landslide, prompting celebrations in Budapest.
- U.S. political leaders respond, with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stating:
  "A far right authoritarian is out. Trump sycophants and MAGA extremists in Congress are next in November..." [02:07]
- On the Scene:
  - Celebrants describe the victory:
    "I never thought this would actually happen. I've been praying for this for 16 years." [02:31]
    "I think this nation woke up." [02:35]
    "Hungary is free now." [02:37]
- The new government is expected to pivot away from Russia, supporting Ukraine and the EU more robustly, despite VP Vance recently supporting Orban.

5. Community Support for Fallen NY Police Officer’s Family

Human Interest Story:
- Officer Patricia Espinosa’s family was denied a pension because her fatal accident occurred before her shift began.
- Hundreds of Long Island pizzerias raised $200,000 by donating $5 per pie to her family.
- Reporting (Roger Stern):
  "That irony was not lost on a coalition representing hundreds of Long island pizzerias. So they donated $5 for every pie sold...raising 200,000 dol for the officer's family." [03:05]

6. Masters Golf Tournament – Rory McIlroy Makes History

Sports Highlight:
- Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive Masters at Augusta.
- McIlroy to CBS:
  "Can't believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket. And you know, I get two in a row. It's just sort of the way, I don't know, I think all of my perseverance at this golf tournament over the years has really started to pay off." [03:40]
- McIlroy is now only the fourth golfer ever to win back-to-back Masters.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

President Trump on Iran:
"Other nations are working so that Iran will not be able to sell oil and that would be very effective." [00:16]
President Trump on Pope Leo:
"He's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime. He's a man that doesn't think that we should be toying with a country that wants a nuclear weapon so they can blow up the world." [01:11]
Pope Leo’s Rebuttal:
"Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people have been killed. And I think someone has to stand." [01:26]
Hungarian Celebrant:
"I never thought this would actually happen. I've been praying for this for 16 years." [02:31]
"I think this nation woke up." [02:35]
"Hungary is free now." [02:37]
Rory McIlroy on His Second Masters Victory:
"Can't believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket. And you know, I get two in a row. It's just sort of the way, I don't know, I think all of my perseverance at this golf tournament over the years has really started to pay off." [03:40]

Timestamps for Key Segments

00:03 – Iran on deadline, U.S. threatens blockade
00:24 – President Trump's comments on Iran
00:32 – Vice President Vance and U.S. military stance
01:11 – Trump criticizes Pope Leo
01:26 – Pope Leo responds
01:32 – Swalwell exits Governor's race amid allegations
02:07 – U.S. response to Hungarian election
02:31 – On-the-ground reactions in Hungary
02:55 – Hungarian election implications
03:05 – NY police officer’s family receives community aid
03:38 – McIlroy wins a second consecutive Masters

Summary Tone:
Direct and urgent, with a focus on international drama, political consequences, and both human and sports interest—all delivered in FOX’s rapid-fire, news-driven style. This update gives listeners a concise yet impactful overview of the morning’s most critical stories.

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Iran is on deadline again. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. But unlike the one President Trump pulled back from threatening a bombardment, this one would impose a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran refused to reopen fully to oil and other shipping last week.
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Other nations are working so that Iran will not be able to sell oil and that would be very effective.
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The president talking to reporters last night, returning to Washington after weekend talks with Iran fizzled. In Islamabad, where Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reports Vice President J.D.
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vance offering what their officials are calling his final offer to the Iranians, which includes some red lines that has been taken back to Tehran. And perhaps President Trump upping the ante now, saying he's going to put a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz if they don't reach a deal. 10am Eastern. U.S. military Central Command says the blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports.
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Iran has responded that no port in the region will be safe. As a result, oil prices back up more than 7%. WTI back over 104 bucks a barrel, leading stock futures lower on Wall Street. Now back to the president. He also ranted against Pope Leo on Truth Social and told reporters he's a
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man that doesn't believe in stopping crime. He's a man that doesn't think that we should be toying with a country that wants a nuclear weapon so they can blow up the world.
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Pope Leo responded this morning before landing in Africa for an 11 day trip.
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Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people have been killed. And I think someone has to stand.
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Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the governor's race in California.
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The 45 year old Democrat has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women. Allegations include one former staffer who says Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions. Swalwell has repeatedly denied these claims.
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That's Fox's Alex Hogan. And Swalwell, there are calls from Democrats and Republicans for him also to resign from Congress. America's listening to Fox News. An ally of President Trump's in Europe has been voted out of office. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the House's Democratic leader in Washington, Akeem Jeffries posted on X. A far right authoritarian is out. Trump sycophants and MAGA extremists in Congress are next in November, a result with
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huge ramifications for Hungary, for Europe and for Russia. Tens of thousands in Budapest celebrating the landslide election of Peter Modger as prime minister ending the Viktor Orban era.
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I never thought this would actually happen. I've been praying for this for 16 years.
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I think this nation woke up.
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Hungary is free now.
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The new prime minister wants to move Hungary away from Russian influence. He'll be a stronger supporter of Ukraine and the European Union. Magyar's election comes despite Vice President Vance campaigning for Viktor Orban last week. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.
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We mentioned a stock sell off brewing Dow futures are down almost 500 points. The family of a late police officer died while on duty in Nassau County. New York has gotten a big financial lifeline.
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If that driver had killed 42 year old officer Patricia Espinosa 35 minutes later, she would have been on duty and earned a full police pension. Instead, she was on her way to work when she died. And there's no pension for her family. That irony was not lost on a coalition representing hundreds of Long island pizzerias. So they donated $5 for every pie sold on February 25, raising 200,000 dol for the officer's family. Roger Stern, FOX News at golf's Masters,
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a Repeat for Rory McIlroy winning at Augusta again.
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Telling CBS, can't believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket. And you know, I get two in a row. It's just sort of the way, I don't know, I think all of my perseverance at this golf tournament over the years has really started to pay off.
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McElroy just the fourth golfer to win back to back Masters. I'm Dave Anthony, this is Fox.