8AM ET 07/23/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 07/23/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 23, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the top stories from July 23, 2026, touching on escalating US military action in Iran, global oil markets, the White House Correspondents' Dinner re-emerging after an assassination attempt, legal developments surrounding high-profile figures, and the financial outlook on Wall Street. The episode features direct updates from correspondents and political figures, providing listeners with a snapshot of significant political, economic, and security events affecting the US and the world.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. US Bombing Campaign in Iran & Gulf Tensions

Twelve Nights of Bombing:
- The US has continued bombing Iran for a twelfth consecutive night. The campaign aims to pressure Iran into negotiations and degrade their military capabilities, particularly their threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio (from a summit in the Philippines) underscores ongoing pressure on Iran:
  - "It looks like they're not ready to make a deal. So they're going to continue to pay a price and they're going to. Every night the price gets higher and higher and higher." [00:14]
Expanding Conflict in the Region:
- Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, are escalating attacks, targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
  - Two Saudi oil tankers struck the previous day.
  - Eight other tankers have rerouted to avoid the region in recent days.
  - The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz enhances the strategic importance of the Yemeni side of the Arabian Peninsula.
  - "The Yemeni side of the Arabian Peninsula has become ever more important." — Jonathan Savage [00:41]

2. Economic Impacts: Oil and Inflation

Oil Price Surge:
- Oil prices surged another 4%, pushing WTI crude above $90 per barrel—a six-week high.
- This price hike has led to a 15-cent-per-gallon increase at the gas pump in the past week.
Political Fallout & Public Reaction:
- President Trump, speaking at a rally in Marietta, Georgia, acknowledged price hikes but pointed to a drop in June inflation:
  - "If you're paying a little bit more, a lot of it's come down now." [01:02]
- Despite these claims, a FOX News poll found 75% of voters say inflation has caused them financial hardship, with 65% disapproving of Trump’s handling of the issue.
  - "The president who campaigned on the economy now receiving negative marks." — Madeline Rivera [01:12]

3. US-Saudi Nuclear Energy Deal

New Nuclear Agreement:
- The Trump administration has negotiated a groundbreaking nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizes safety and US-Saudi ties:
  - "Saudi Arabia has been an ally of the United States since the nation's forming. And I'm thrilled in our efforts and where this is going. This will be top level, highest standards for nuclear safety and safeguards." [01:32]
- The deal would enable Saudi enrichment of uranium for civilian nuclear energy, pending Congressional approval—an aspect expected to draw legislative scrutiny.

4. White House Correspondents' Dinner Security

Event Returns after Attempted Assassination:
- The dinner resumes tomorrow night for the first time since an armed intruder’s attempt to assassinate President Trump in April.
- Secret Service Director Sean Curran notes heightened threat levels:
  - "The number of threats against protectees is as high as... in his 24 year career." [02:10]
- Curran assures the agency's commitment to the president's safety and resilience of event security.
  - "We can't shut down an entire community when we have an event. It's our job to understand that site and to mitigate the threat." [02:25] — Sean Curran

5. Maduro’s Federal Trial Date Set

Legal Proceedings in NYC:
- Nicolas Maduro (former Venezuelan leader) and his wife Celia Flores will stand trial in New York on June 1, 2027.
- Both appeared in brown prison attire; Maduro “looked noticeably thinner and was taking notes.” ([Brian Yanes, 02:39])
- Charges: Cocaine trafficking, weapons offenses, and narco-terrorism (for Maduro). Possible life sentences if convicted.
- Maduro claims to be a “political prisoner of war” following his capture during a US military raid in Louisiana.

6. Louisiana Attorney General Cleared of Criminal Charges

Case Summary:
- Attorney General Liz Merle is no longer facing a criminal trial; charges of intimidation and malfeasance were dropped by a special prosecutor.
- Merle was previously indicted for allegedly threatening city officials opposing a Republican-led overhaul of New Orleans courts.
  - "It's not over. And it's not because I'm angry. It's not because any of us want to retaliate against anybody. It's because what they did can now be weaponized and used against other people." — Liz Merle [03:11]

7. Stock Market Update

Wall Street:
- Stock futures fell sharply at the open.
  - "On Wall Street, stock futures are down big." — Dave Anthony [03:32]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

"Every night the price gets higher and higher and higher." — Marco Rubio [00:14]
"The Yemeni side of the Arabian Peninsula has become ever more important." — Jonathan Savage [00:41]
"If you're paying a little bit more, a lot of it's come down now." — President Trump [01:02]
"Saudi Arabia has been an ally of the United States since the nation's forming. And I'm thrilled in our efforts and where this is going. This will be top level, highest standards for nuclear safety and safeguards." — Energy Secretary Chris Wright [01:32]
"The number of threats against protectees is as high as… in his 24 year career." — Secret Service Director Sean Curran [02:10]
"It's not over. And it's not because I'm angry. It's not because any of us want to retaliate against anybody. It's because what they did can now be weaponized and used against other people." — Liz Merle [03:11]

Timestamps for Important Segments

US Bombing of Iran: [00:02] – [00:41]
Oil Prices and Economy: [00:41] – [01:12]
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: [01:12] – [01:52]
White House Correspondents' Dinner Security: [01:52] – [02:39]
Maduro & Flores Trial Date: [02:39] – [03:11]
Louisiana AG Charges Dropped: [03:11] – [03:32]
Wall Street Update: [03:32]

This newscast captures the urgency and uncertainty shaping American foreign policy, economic challenges, heightened security concerns, and legal drama—all packaged in FOX News’ signature fast-paced, direct reporting style.

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Another night of American bombing in Iran. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. The 12th consecutive night. It looks like they're not ready to make a deal. So they're going to continue to pay a price and they're going to. Every night the price gets higher and higher and higher. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a regional summit in the Philippines. US Central Command said in a statement they hit more military targets, trying to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. But as Fox's Jonathan Savage reports, it's not just Iran and not just the strait being targeted now. Houthi rebels in Yemen are trying to stop Saudi Arabian ships from using the Red Sea. The Iran backed group says it struck two Saudi oil tankers yesterday. The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has meant the Yemeni side of the Arabian Peninsula has become ever more important. Eight other tankers have chosen to avoid that area in recent days. And oil prices continue to surge, rising another 4% today. WTI back over 90 bucks a barrel, a six week high, driving the price at the gas pump higher, up 15 cents the past week. But President Trump said at a Republican rally in Marietta, Georgia, want you to remember that if you're paying a little bit more, a lot of it's come down now. Touting the June drop in inflation. So the latest FOX News poll shows about 75% of voters say inflation has caused them financial hardship. The president who campaigned on the economy now receiving negative marks on the issue with 65% saying they disapprove of his performance. Fox's Madeline Rivera. As the US keeps battling Iran with the goal of preventing them from having a nuclear weapon, the Trump administration's worked out a much different nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to help them develop nuclear power. Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells FOX Business Saudi Arabia has been an ally of the United States since the nation's forming. And I'm thrilled in our efforts and where this is going. This will be top level highest standards for nuclear safety and safeguards. It would pave the way for the Saudis to enrich uranium for nuclear energy. But that'll be under scrutiny from lawmakers. Congress would have to approve the agreement. America's listening to FOX News. They say that every day your business is late to AI, you fall two days behind. NetSuite Next is where your business meets AI because AI is built into everything you do. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures. Try NetSuite next for free. Go to NetSuite AI slash. Fox. The White House correspondence dinner is back on tomorrow night and after the first one was interrupted by gunshots in April when an armed man tried to force his way in attempting to assassinate the president. Among the charges he's facing, the number of threats against protectees is as high as Secret Service Director Sean Curran says he's ever seen in his 24 year career, but says the agency will always get the president where he needs to go. It's important to note that the president has been back to the Hilton since we have done massive major events since those include President Trump's attendance at the NBA Finals and World cup finals. We can't shut down an entire community when we have an event. It's our job to understand that site and to mitigate the threat at the White House. Jared halpern, Fox News. June 1st. Next year, that's when ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will go on trial in New York City along with his wife Celia Flores. That was set at a short hearing yesterday. Fox's Brian Yanes was there. They were both wearing brown prison outfits. They were not restrained. Maduro looked noticeably thinner and was taking notes. Maduro and Flores face federal cocaine trafficking and weapons charges. Maduro also faces a narco terrorism charge. If convicted, they face up to life in prison. Maduro claims he's a political prisoner of war after he and his wife were captured in a US Military raid in Louisiana. The state's attorney general, Liz Merle, is off the hook, no longer facing a criminal trial after a special prosecutor dropped the felony charges. Murrell was indicted on accusations of threatening the jobs of New Orleans officials who fought a Republican overhaul of courts in the city, which is heavily Democrat. It's not over. And it's not because I'm angry. It's not because any of us want to retaliate against anybody. It's because what they did can now be weaponized and used against other people. The indictment from a New Orleans grand jury accused Merle of intimidation and malfeasance. LISA lacera, FOX NEWS On Wall street, stock futures are down big. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News. Cheers to America's 250th birthday. Get 20% off your first purchase at foxnewswineshop.com with code FNRADIO20 20% discount exclud wine club offers and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Expires July 31, 2026. Must be 21. Order to order. Please drink responsibly.