8AM ET 07/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 8AM ET, July 13, 2026

Host: Dave Anthony | Reporters: Mark Meredith, Jonathan Serry, Jonathan Savage, Greg Thompson
Duration: ~4 mins

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Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers breaking updates on escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the international response to the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, developments in Ukrainian politics and the war effort, and highlights in World Cup soccer and MLB baseball. The episode features concise reports from the field and significant statements from political leaders, keeping listeners informed on critical global and domestic events.

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Key News Segments and Insights

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

[00:03 – 00:35]

• Iran’s Claims vs. U.S. Military Response:

  • Iran asserts control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.
    • Dave Anthony: “Iran continues to claim it controls the Strait of Hormuz.” (00:03)
  • The U.S. military refutes this, emphasizing continued U.S. oversight.
    • Mark Meredith: “Iran is not going to have any control over this vital waterway.” (00:11)
  • U.S. Central Command released new video showcasing recent strikes against Iranian military targets—air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile, and drone capabilities.

• Iranian Attacks on U.S. Assets:

  • Iran continues to target American resources across the Middle East (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Oman).
    • Mark Meredith: “The targets appear to be American ammunition depots and radar stations.” (00:24)

• Escalating Hostilities & Economic Impact:

  • The UN Secretary-General warns that a return to large-scale conflict “would be catastrophic.”
  • Oil prices surged over 3% following the overnight developments.

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2. Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham

[00:35 – 01:38, 02:23 – 02:49]

• Bipartisan Praise for Graham:

  • Both Republican and Democratic leaders pay tribute after Lindsey Graham’s sudden passing at 71.
    • Senator Peter Welch:
      “Who else took on the challenge of trying to protect Ukraine? … Who else took on trying to get a bipartisan good secure border immigration bill? He was such a doer.” (01:01)

• Cause of Death & Political Implications:

  • Preliminary findings: aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (“hardening of the arteries”).
    • Jonathan Serry: “The medical examiner is waiting on some additional test results before determining the official cause of death. But the preliminary examination findings were aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.” (01:18)
  • A special primary will be held next month to select the new Republican nominee for his Senate seat.
  • Governor Henry McMaster to appoint an interim replacement.

• Global Tributes:

  • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Graham was “one of their greatest friends.”
  • Ukraine’s President Zelensky: Graham “was a true defender of freedom.” Graham had recently visited Ukraine to coordinate further sanctions on Russia.

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3. Ukraine: Political Shake-up and War Strategy

[02:49 – 03:25]

• Cabinet Resignation & New Focus:
  • President Zelensky requested Prime Minister Yulia Siverdenko’s resignation, triggering a full government shuffle.
    • Jonathan Savage: “Every minister in the government will also need to quit. Siverdenko is to get a new job. Some analysts believe she’ll be the next Ukrainian ambassador to the United States.” (02:49)
  • Zelensky’s new priorities: Drone production, support for frontline/border areas, reforming state companies, and negotiating war recovery deals with allies.

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4. World News Briefs

Sam Neill (Actor) Death

[01:38 – 02:00]

• Sam Neill, star of the “Jurassic Park” films, passes away at 78.
• Remembered for prolific film and TV career.

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5. Sports Highlights

FIFA World Cup Semifinals

[03:30 – 04:05]

• Greg Thompson: “For the first time since FIFA started its rankings in 1992, the top four countries have all advanced to the semifinals of a World Cup.”
• Semifinal matchups:
  • France (#1, led by Kylian Mbappé, 8 goals) vs. Spain (with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal) — Tuesday
  • Argentina (Lionel Messi, defending champs) vs. England — Wednesday
  • Both matches, 3 PM ET, broadcast on Fox.

Major League Baseball

• All-Star break underway; Home Run Derby tonight.
• Los Angeles Dodgers lead the majors; Boston Red Sox on a 9-game win streak.

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Notable Quotes

• Senator Peter Welch (on Graham):
  “He was such a doer.” (01:01)

• Dave Anthony (on international responses to Graham):
  “Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country has lost one of their greatest friends. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X Graham was a true defender of freedom.” (02:23)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Iran's claims in the Strait of Hormuz
• 00:11 – U.S. Central Command response and strikes
• 00:24 – Iran's attacks on U.S. resources across Mideast
• 00:35 – Impact on oil prices, UN warnings, setting context
• 01:01 – Senator Peter Welch's tribute to Graham
• 01:18 – Jonathan Serry on Graham’s cause of death
• 01:38 – Sam Neill's death
• 02:23 – World tributes to Lindsey Graham
• 02:49 – Jonathan Savage on Ukrainian political shake-up
• 03:30 – Greg Thompson previews World Cup semifinals
• 04:05 – MLB updates

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Memorable Moments

• Senator Peter Welch’s heartfelt, bipartisan acknowledgment of Lindsey Graham’s work (01:01)
• The breaking news of Sam Neill’s passing (01:38)
• Historic FIFA World Cup semifinals lineup, highlighting the prominence of top-ranked teams (03:30)

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This episode offered a brisk yet comprehensive update on several major international and domestic news stories, with strong emphasis on the intensifying U.S.–Iran tensions and the impact of Lindsey Graham’s sudden death on both American politics and international affairs.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Iran continues to claim it controls the Strait of Hormuz. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. But the US Military says no, claiming

[Mark Meredith]

that Iran is not going to have any control over this vital waterway. Overnight, U.S. central Command released new video of their latest targets which shows air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Mark Meredith also reports from the White House.

[Mark Meredith]

Iran continues to carry out its own attacks on U.S. resources in the Middle east, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman. The target appear to be American ammunition depots and radar stations.

[Dave Anthony]

Now this is the day after Iran attacked another ship in the strait. The head of the UN Warns a return to full scale hostilities would be catastrophic. Oil prices are up more than 3% this morning. President Trump expected to talk about the conflict this hour on FOX and Friends. On tv. The president will also pay tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham. And it's not just Republicans praising the 71 year old who died suddenly Saturday night in Washington. Democrats are too. Senator Peter Welch tells fox.

[Senator Peter Welch]

Who else took on the challenge of trying to protect Ukraine? Who else took on trying to get a bipartisan good secure border immigration bill? He was such a doer.

[Dave Anthony]

As for the cause of death, Fox's Jonathan Serry in Graham's hometown, central South

[Jonathan Serry]

Carolina reports the medical examiner is waiting on some additional test results before determining the official cause of death. But the preliminary examination findings were aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This is commonly referred to as hardening of the arteries.

[Dave Anthony]

Graham was running for re election. So next month there will be a special primary to find the new Republican Senate nominee. As for the rest of Graham's current term, Governor Henry McMaster will appoint a replacement. An actor is also being mourned. Sam Neill is best known for his role in the Jurassic park movies. He was in dozens of films and TV shows. He died at the age of 78. America's listening to Fox.

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[Dave Anthony]

late senator Lindsey Graham is also being mourned around the world. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country has lost one of their greatest friends. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X Graham was a true defender of freedom. He had just been to Ukraine last week and met with Zelensky working on a plan to impose tough new sanctions on Russia trying to stop the war. Zelensky today is in Paris for a meeting with European allies after replacing his prime minister.

[Jonathan Savage]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country will be changing its political strategy ahead of the winter. That means Prime Minister Yulia Sivvardenko has resigned at his request. Under Ukrainian law, every minister in the government will also need to quit. Siverdenko is to get a new job. Some analysts believe she'll be the next Ukrainian ambassador to the United States. President Zelensky says he wants his government to focus on drone production, work in frontline and border areas, the transformation of state owned companies and war recovery agreements with allies. Jonathan Savage, FOX News On Wall street,

[Dave Anthony]

stock futures are down before this week's trading. It's another day off at soccer's World Cup.

[Greg Thompson]

For the first time since FIFA started its rankings in 1992, the top four countries have all advanced to the semifinals of a World Cup. On Tuesday, it's number one ranked France trying to reach its third straight final, taking on 2010 champion Spain. France is led by Kylian Mbappe, who's tied for the World cup lead with eight goals, and Spain led by Lamine Yamal, who's playing this match just one day after his 19th birthday. Then on Wednesday, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina take on England. Both semifinals are at 3 Eastern and and can be seen on Fox TV. Greg Thompson, Fox News in baseball, the

[Dave Anthony]

All Star break is here. The game's tomorrow, the Home Run Derbys tonight, the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in the majors, but the Boston Red Sox are the hottest team entering the break on a nine game win streak. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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