Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 03/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera (Fox News Podcasts)
Aired: March 14, 2026

Episode Overview

This tightly-packed broadcast delivers updates on major U.S. military action against Iran, domestic security investigations, a high-profile fugitive in a failed Venezuelan coup, labor market signals, World Sleep Day health advice, and the ongoing national antitrust trial targeting Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The update maintains Fox News' fast-paced, assertive reporting style, with commentary interspersed from correspondents and subject-matter experts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Campaign Against Iran

Main Theme: Escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions; threat to Iran's oil infrastructure.

• President Trump announced via Truth Social that U.S. forces destroyed military targets on an Iranian island used for oil exports.
• Trump directly warned that Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil facilities could be next.
• Quote:
  "It'll be as long as it's necessary." — President Trump on duration of U.S. campaign against Iran ([00:25])
• Pentagon Response:
  • Jennifer Griffin (Correspondent): Reported the deployment of the USS Tripoli, a Marine Amphibious Ready Group, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (2,500 Marines), with plans to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ongoing threats (drones, fast boats, mines).
  • The Tripoli, stationed in Japan, is expected to take about two weeks to arrive.

2. Domestic Security & Criminal Investigations

Main Theme: Counterterrorism and gun violence probes.

• FBI Update on Synagogue Attack (West Bloomfield, MI):

  • The assailant, Ayman Mohammad Ghazali, carried out an armed assault, drove into the building, and died by suicide after a shootout with private security.
  • Jennifer Runyun (FBI):
    "In the bed of the truck we found large quantities of commercial grade fireworks and several jugs of flammable liquid we believe to be gasoline, some of which has been consumed in the fire." ([01:09])

• Old Dominion University Shooting:

  • DOJ charged Kenya Chapman for selling a stolen firearm to Mohammad Jalo, who killed an ROTC instructor before being shot by students.

• FAA Facility Odor Incident:

  • Ground stops at Washington, D.C. airports lifted after resolving an odor issue at the FAA’s Virginia facility.

3. High-Profile Fugitive and International Coup Attempt

Main Theme: Unresolved legal and security aftermath from the 2020 Venezuelan coup attempt.

• Jordan Goudreau (former Green Beret) is a fugitive:
  • Missed trial for allegedly sending arms for Operation Gideon—a failed mission to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in 2020.
  • Goudreau's absence may cost him $2 million in bail.
  • Notably, the U.S. military captured Maduro two months ago to face U.S. drug trafficking charges.
• Quote:
  • "He was not in Venezuela when eight members of the group were killed and others were captured, including two Americans brought back in a prisoner swap in 2023." — Chris Foster ([02:54])

4. U.S. Labor Market Update

Main Theme: Modest but positive shifts in jobs metrics for January.

• Job openings approached 7 million.
• Slight dip in layoffs.
• Fewer Americans quitting jobs, possibly indicating steady but cautious optimism in the labor market.

5. World Sleep Day & Health Advice

Main Theme: Everyday steps for better sleep and health.

• Dr. A.J. Schwichtenberg (Purdue University): Advocates daily routines for sleep, starting with natural light early in the day and reduced caffeine/napping in afternoons.
• Quote:
  • "A good night's sleep starts when you wake up in the morning. You want to expose yourself to natural light during the day, if at all possible. You want to be active...reduce your caffeine intake and...avoid extended naps." — Dr. A.J. Schwichtenberg ([03:43])

6. Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation & Ticketmaster

Main Theme: National push against concert ticket market monopolies.

• More than 30 states continue their antitrust case, despite a tentative Justice Department settlement.
• States allege Live Nation and Ticketmaster suppress competition and inflate prices for consumers.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump: "It'll be as long as it's necessary." ([00:25])
• FBI's Jennifer Runyun: "In the bed of the truck we found large quantities of commercial grade fireworks and several jugs of flammable liquid..." ([01:09])
• Chris Foster on Goudreau: "He was not in Venezuela when eight members of the group were killed..." ([02:54])
• Dr. A.J. Schwichtenberg: "A good night's sleep starts when you wake up in the morning..." ([03:43])

Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – 00:28: U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets; President Trump’s warning and comment
• 00:31 – 00:55: Pentagon deployments, threat description by Jennifer Griffin
• 00:55 – 01:19: FBI and DOJ updates on synagogue and university shootings
• 02:30 – 03:15: Update on Jordan Goudreau’s fugitive status and Operation Gideon
• 03:15 – 03:32: U.S. labor market data for January
• 03:32 – 03:58: World Sleep Day tips from Dr. Schwichtenberg
• 04:04 – 04:24: Antitrust lawsuit progress against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Episode Tone

• Direct, urgent, and factual, reflecting the Fox News style with a sense of immediacy, national security focus, and crisp transitions between stories.
• Speakers maintain an authoritative and informative tone throughout.

This summary distills the main stories, marks key moments, and offers direct quotes that capture both the urgency and scope of the newscast.