8PM ET 03/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 03/14/2026 Newscast

Host: Roger Stern
Date: March 15, 2026
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced newscast providing updates on major international and domestic stories: U.S. security in Iraq, impacts of a government shutdown on travel, U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts, and legal setbacks for the White House.

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Main Stories & Discussion Points

1. Missile Strike on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

[00:03–00:59]

• Missile Strike Details:

  • The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile. No injuries were reported.
  • Americans are being actively warned to leave Iraq immediately.
  • The situation highlights escalating threats from Iran-aligned militias.

• State Department Guidance (reported by Jill Nader):

  • Iran-aligned terrorist militias are targeting U.S. citizens and interests throughout Iraq.
  • Public advisory: "U.S. Citizens should leave Iraq now. Do not attempt to come to the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate general in Erbil…"
    — Jill Nader, 00:28
  • U.S. warns of the ongoing risk from missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace. The international zone in Baghdad is "closed with limited exceptions."

2. Widespread Airport Travel Disruptions Due to TSA Pay Freeze

[00:59–01:43]

• TSA Pay Issues:

  • 50,000 TSA workers are unpaid due to the ongoing government shutdown, causing massive security line backups.
  • Long waits reported, especially during the busy spring break season.
  • Airports like Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson and Philadelphia are seeing the worst effects:
    "Officials are urging people to get here at least three hours before their flights."
    — Madison Scorpiono, 01:18

• Additional Impacts:

  • Temporary closure of a checkpoint at Philadelphia’s airport due to shutdown constraints.
  • Some airlines are soliciting public donations to support struggling TSA agents.

• Passenger Frustration:

  • "This is frustrating a lot of passengers."
    — Madison Scorpiono, 01:41

3. U.S. Offers Reward to Iranians for Intel on Tehran’s Leadership

[02:17–03:05]

• State Department Incentive:

  • Up to $10 million and potential relocation to the U.S. for Iranians providing information on the whereabouts of 10 senior Iranian leaders.
  • Leaders in question include "Iran's new supreme leader, its national security advisor, as well as its defense counsel secretary and military office chief."
    — Shan Lan Jill, 02:36
  • The effort targets the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which the U.S. considers actively involved in global terrorism.

• Quotable Moment:

  • "Secure channels including the Signal messaging app have been made available for those with information at the website rewardsforjustice.net."
    — Shan Lan Jill, 02:55

4. Judicial Setback for White House in Powell Probe

[03:05–03:59]

• Investigation Details:

  • A federal judge blocked Justice Department subpoenas in the DOJ's investigation of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
  • The probe, launched by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, centers on alleged cost overruns in Federal Reserve headquarters renovations.
  • Subpoenas sought project records and Powell’s testimony.

• Court Ruling:

  • Federal Judge James Boasberg quashed the subpoenas, noting:
    "A mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas on the board to pressure its chair into voting for lower interest rates or resigning."
    — Madeleine Rivera, 03:40

• Political Fallout:

  • GOP Senator Thom Tillis vows to continue blocking confirmation of President Trump’s Fed nominee, Kevin Warsh, until the Powell investigation ends.
  • "Tillis saying it is nothing more than a failed attack on Fed independence."
    — Madeleine Rivera, 03:53

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “US Citizens should leave Iraq now. Do not attempt to come to the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate general in Erbil…”
  — Jill Nader quoting State Department guidance, 00:28

• “Officials are urging people to get here at least three hours before their flights.”
  — Madison Scorpiono, 01:18

• “Secure channels including the Signal messaging app have been made available for those with information at the website rewardsforjustice.net.”
  — Shan Lan Jill, 02:55

• “A mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas on the board to pressure its chair into voting for lower interest rates or resigning.”
  — Madeleine Rivera, quoting Judge Boasberg, 03:40

• "Tillis saying it is nothing more than a failed attack on Fed independence."
  — Madeleine Rivera, 03:53

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Missile Strike & Embassy Security Threats: 00:03–00:59
• Airport Travel Chaos & TSA Hardships: 00:59–01:43
• U.S. Rewards for Intel on Iranian Leaders: 02:17–03:05
• Fed, DOJ, and Judicial Setback: 03:05–03:59

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Summary

This episode delivers concise but comprehensive updates on international crises—most notably, rising threats to Americans in Iraq and U.S. attempts to destabilize hostile regimes through intelligence incentives. Domestically, the ongoing government shutdown is dramatically affecting air travel and federal worker welfare. On the legal front, a significant court decision reins in perceived executive overreach targeting central bank independence.
Throughout the episode, correspondents highlight the gravity and immediacy of each issue, reflecting the network’s urgent and direct news style.

Transcript

[Roger Stern]

Another missile strike. I'm Roger Stern, fox news. The U.S. embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile today. No injuries reported, but Americans are being warned get out of Iraq now. Fox's Jill Nader reports.

[Jill Nader]

The State Department's TravelGov account on X says Iran aligned terrorist militias have encouraged and conducted indiscriminate attacks on US Citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq. The Post goes on to say US Citizens should leave Iraq now. Do not attempt to come to the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate general in Erbil in light of the ongoing risk of missiles, drones and rockets in Iraqi airspace. State also says Iran aligned terrorist militias have repeatedly attacked the international zone in central Baghdad. The international zone remains closed with limited exceptions. Check Fox News.

[Roger Stern]

Travel chaos at airports this weekend as travelers are waiting hours to get in line through security because 50,000 TSA workers are not getting paid. Fox's Madison Scorpiono Atlanta's Hartfield Jackson International Airport.

[Madison Scorpiono]

This is the second time TSA workers are not getting paid since that record 43 day government shutdown just months ago. But this time it's all happening in the midst of a busy spring break travel season. Officials are urging people to get here at least three hours before their flights. The Philadelphia airport also had really bad line, but they are also temporary closing one of their checkpoints because of quote, constraints related to the government shutdown. And this is frustrating a lot of passengers.

[Roger Stern]

Some airlines are asking the public to donate basic necessities to help TSA agents struggling to get by during the shutdown. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Roger Stern]

the US wants Iranians to tip us off as to the location of Iran's top leaders and the State Department is providing an incentive to do that. Fox's Shan Lan Jill reports Iranian citizens

[Shan Lan Jill]

could earn up to $10 million and the ability to move to the US if they're able to provide information regarding the whereabouts of ten senior Iranian leaders. Those include Iran's new supreme leader, its national security advisor, as well as its defense counsel, secretary and military office chief. The State Department is offering the reward money, seeing the men command Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which plans and organizes terrorism around the world. Secure channels including the signal messaging app have been made available for those with information at the website rewards for justice.net In Washington, Sean Lanshel, FOX News.

[Roger Stern]

A setback for the White House. A federal judge blocking Justice Department subpoenas in the investigation of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, a frequent target of the president's criticisms. Fox's Madeleine Rivera with more US Attorney

[Madeleine Rivera]

Jeanine Pirro launched a criminal investigation into Powell late last year over cost overruns in the Fed's head headquarters renovation. The Justice Department served two subpoenas, one seeking records about the multibillion dollar project and another for Powell's congressional testimony about the renovations. Now federal Judge James Boasberg is granting the Fed's request to quash the subpoenas. Boasberg writes, a mountain of evidence suggests that the government served these subpoenas on the board to pressure its chair into voting for lower interest rates or resigning. GOP Senator Thom Tillis indicates he will continue to block the president's choice to lead the Fed until the investigation into Powell ends. Tillis saying it is nothing more than a failed attack on Fed independence.

[Roger Stern]

An appeal would delay the confirmation of President Trump's pick to take over as the Federal Reserve chairman. Kevin Warsh, I'm Roger Stern and this is Fox News.

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