8AM ET 07/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 07/14/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Team
Date: July 14, 2026

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Overview

This episode covers the latest breaking news and significant developments both at home and abroad. Major topics include escalating military action involving the U.S. and Iran, an Ebola outbreak in Africa with U.S. travel restrictions, a foodborne illness across the U.S., key political updates, and headlines from sports and financial markets.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Blockade and Renewed Conflict with Iran

• Blockade Reinstated:
  The U.S. military prepares to reimpose a blockade around Iranian ports, which was previously lifted during a ceasefire. The decision comes amid renewed fighting.

  • [00:03] Dave Anthony: “The US Military is getting ready to put a blockade back in place around Iran's ports... It’ll be reimposed today as fighting rages on.”

• U.S. Strikes and President Trump’s Statement:
  President Trump asserts U.S. control over developments and announces a 20% charge for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

  • [00:13] Donald Trump: “We will end up controlling the whole thing... what they're doing is being very foolish, very stupid. And they've treated people horribly.”
  • [00:22] Dave Anthony: “President Trump says to keep the Strait of Hormuz safe, the US will charge ships 20% for passage.”

• Military Operations:
  Intense U.S. airstrikes targeted six locations in Iran, as per CENTCOM.

  • [00:28] Fox News Correspondent: “The US Pounded Iran for five hours last night... hit military targets across six different locations.”

• Iran’s Response and Maritime Attacks:
  The IRGC retaliated with attacks on U.S. military bases in several countries and struck shipping tankers.

  • [00:42] Fox News Correspondent: “The IRGC carried out drone and missile strikes on US Military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. And a Dutch shipping firm says one of its vessels was struck off the coast of Oman.”
  • [00:54] Dave Anthony: “Iran also hit two other tankers. And oil prices keep rising... WTI back to about 80 bucks a barrel.”

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2. Political Developments & Domestic Security

• White House Talks:
  The Iraq Prime Minister's White House meeting will focus on strengthening the financial partnership amidst surging oil prices.

  • [00:54] Dave Anthony: “The president may discuss [oil prices] with Iraq's new prime minister today... talks trying to deepen a financial partnership with the US.”

• ICE Shooting Incident in Biddeford, Maine:
  Protests erupt after an immigration-related shooting by agents.

  • [01:19] Senator Angus King: “DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen told him the officer opened fire after the driver tried to use his car as a weapon... claims the shooting victim was not the target of the arrest warrant.”

• U.S. Marshal Killed in Louisiana:
  A fatal standoff following the shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal trying to apprehend a fugitive; suspect ultimately captured and hospitalized.

  • [01:33] Dave Anthony: “Fox's Nate Foy, a deputy U.S. marshal shot and killed trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Louisiana... standoff until the suspect was taken into custody, then hospitalized with injuries.”

• New Senator for South Carolina:
  Darlene Graham Nordone, sister to Lindsey Graham, is sworn in to complete the late Senator's term.

  • [01:53] Kristen Goodwin: “It is such a privilege to get to finish some of his important work.”

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3. Global Health: Ebola and Food Safety

• Ebola Outbreak and U.S. Travel Policy:
  WHO warns reported Ebola cases in the DRC are vastly undercounted; U.S. imposes strict travel bans on citizens returning from the region.

  • [02:23] Jonathan Savage: “The true number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo is much higher than officially stated… more than 7,100 people have died...”
  • [02:38] Jonathan Savage: “Trump administration said it would block US Citizens traveling home from the DRC on commercial flights. Americans will have to spend at least 21 days in a third country.”

• Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Michigan and Beyond:
  Widespread foodborne illness traced to produce; Michigan is the epicenter.

  • [02:59] Kristen Goodwin: “Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services now reporting over 2,600 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis... at least 44 people have been hospitalized... outbreak could be linked to lettuce or other salad greens... Cases have been reported in more than 30 states, but Michigan appears to be the epicenter.”

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4. Markets & Sports Headlines

• Oil Prices and Market Dip:
  Oil’s spike to $80/barrel pushes Dow futures down more than 300 points.

  • [03:35] Dave Anthony: “as oil prices rise again, Dow futures go down more than 300 points...”

• World Cup Semifinals:
  France faces Spain at 3pm ET, with Argentina vs. England scheduled for tomorrow.

  • [03:35] Dave Anthony: “Soccer's World cup resumes this afternoon. France will play Spain in the first semifinal... Tomorrow it'll be Argentina versus England.”

• MLB Home Run Derby:
  St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker wins in dramatic fashion.

  • [04:00] Dave Anthony: “…Jordan Walker hit the derby winning dinger to beat Philly’s Kyle Schwaber in the final round in Philadelphia last night.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Iran:
  “We will end up controlling the whole thing. And what, and what they're doing is being very foolish, very stupid.”
  — Donald Trump [00:13]

• Iran-U.S. Escalation:
  “The US Pounded Iran for five hours last night. CENTCOM says they hit military targets across six different locations.”
  — Fox News Correspondent [00:28]

• Ebola Outbreak Reality Check:
  “The true number of Ebola cases... at least twice the confirmed total of 1900 and possibly four times that number.”
  — Jonathan Savage [02:23]

• ICE Shooting Details:
  “The officer opened fire after the driver tried to use his car as a weapon against agents. He also claims the shooting victim was not the target of the arrest warrant.”
  — Senator Angus King [01:19]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S./Iran Blockade and Military Action: 00:03 – 00:54
• ICE Shooting in Maine: 01:19 – 01:33
• Senatorial Appointment in SC: 01:49 – 01:53
• Ebola Outbreak and U.S. Restrictions: 02:16 – 02:55
• Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: 02:59 – 03:35
• Markets, World Cup, and Sports Recap: 03:35 – 04:00

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Summary

This newscast delivers a rapid-fire update on U.S. military action and diplomatic moves in the Middle East, urgent public health threats (Ebola and foodborne illness outbreaks), shifting markets, and key national headlines. The tone is urgent and news-focused, with succinct information for listeners seeking a broad picture of major overnight and early morning developments.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

The US Military is getting ready to put a blockade back in place around Iran's ports. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News was lifted during the ceasefire. It'll be reimposed today as fighting rages on.

[Donald Trump]

We will end up controlling the whole thing. And what, and what they're doing is being very foolish, very stupid. And they've treated people horribly.

[Dave Anthony]

And President Trump says to keep the Strait of Hormuz safe, the US will charge ships 20% for passage. After a third day of American strikes,

[Fox News Correspondent]

the US Pounded Iran for five hours last night. CENTCOM says they hit military targets across six different locations.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Ayesha Hosny also reports from the White House. Iran also keeps up the attacks.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The IRGC carried out drone and missile strikes on US Military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. And a Dutch shipping firm says one of its vessels was struck off the coast of Oman.

[Dave Anthony]

Iran also hit two other tankers. And oil prices keep rising back up more than 2%. WTI back to about 80 bucks a barrel. A week ago it was 68. Some something the president may discuss with Iraq's new prime minister today when he visits the White House for talks trying to deepen a financial partnership with the US there's another ICE shooting being protested and investigated, this one in Biddeford, Maine, where immigration agents were trying to detain someone here illegally.

[Senator Angus King]

Maine Senator Angus King said DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen told him the officer opened fire after the driver tried to use his car as a weapon against agents. He also claims the shooting victim was not the target of the arrest warrant.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Nate Foy, a deputy U.S. marshal shot and killed trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Louisiana. That led to a long standoff until the suspect was taken into custody, then hospitalized with injuries. South Carolina gets a new senator today. Lindsey Graham's sister Darlene will be sworn in after being appointed by the governor.

[Fox News Correspondent]

It is such a privilege to get

[Kristen Goodwin]

to finish some of his important work.

[Dave Anthony]

Darlene Graham. Nordone will finish the term for Senator Graham that will last till January. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

The U.S. is taking an additional step trying to keep Ebola from spreading here as the outbreak worsens in Africa.

[Jonathan Savage]

The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says the true number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo is much higher than officially stated, at least twice the confirmed total of 1900 and possibly four times that number. More than 7, 100 people have died in the current outbreak. Yesterday, the Trump administration said it would block US Citizens traveling home from the DRC on commercial flights. Americans will have to spend at least 21 days in a third country. Jonathan Savage, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

There is something else spreading here, a nasty stomach bug.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services now reporting over 2,600 cases linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that causes diarrhea. At least 44 people have been hospitalized in the state. No deaths have been reported. Investigators say the outbreak could be linked to lettuce or other salad greens, but they've not ruled out other foods and have yet to single out a specific grower or supplier. Cases have been reported in more than 30 states, but Michigan appears to be the epicenter, with 1,000 more cases reported in the state since its last update on Friday. Kristen Goodwin, FOX News on Wall street,

[Dave Anthony]

as oil prices rise again, Dow futures go down more than 300 points, though they're for the Nasdaq the day after a sell off, Soccer's World cup resumes this afternoon. France will play Spain in the first semifinal, 3pm Eastern on Fox. Tomorrow it'll be Argentina versus England. Tonight, it's the baseball All Star game after a home run derby that came down to a final swing.

[Sports Commentator]

Is it enough? Is that enough?

[Dave Anthony]

Jordan 1 the call on Netflix as St. Louis Cardinal Jordan Walker hit the derby winning dinger to beat Philly Kyle Schwaber in the final round in Philadelphia last night. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.