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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 03/31/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera, Fox News Team
Date: April 1, 2026

Episode Overview

This concise news update covers the latest developments regarding the U.S. military operation in Iran, introduces new executive orders on voter records, highlights ongoing domestic issues—including a controversial police incident and updates on public figures—and gives a snapshot of economic data. The episode maintains FOX News' signature direct and news-driven tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Update on U.S. Strikes in Iran

President Trump Signals Conclusion of Military Action
- President Trump announces that U.S. military strikes in Iran are nearing their end.
- Estimated timeline: completion within two weeks, unless a ceasefire is reached earlier.
- Objective: eliminate Iran’s potential to develop nuclear weapons.
“And I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job. But we want to knock out every single thing there.”
— President Trump [00:14]
- Trump states a ceasefire deal may be possible but is not required for U.S. withdrawal.
- Criteria for departure: Iran rendered incapable of making nuclear weapons for a “long period of time.”
“When we feel that they are, for a long period of time put into the Stone Ages and they won't be able to come up with a nuclear weapon, then we'll leave.”
— President Trump [00:31]
- On securing the Strait of Hormuz: Trump emphasizes it's “not for the U.S. but for countries using the strait.”
Next Steps:
- Presidential address on Iran scheduled for 9pm the following night [00:53].

2. New Executive Order on Voter Eligibility Lists

President Trump signs an executive order creating a nationwide list of eligible voters.
- Justification: Curbing voter fraud, especially concerning mail-in ballots.
- Resistance expected: Elections officials in Oregon and Arizona already pledging challenges.
“Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible. What's going on.”
— President Trump [01:14]
The order tasks the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration with compiling state-by-state lists.

3. Army Pilots Incident at Kid Rock’s House

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lifts the suspension of two Army helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he applauded and saluted.
- No further investigation or punishment.
- Announcement made via Hegseth’s social media [01:18].

4. Tiger Woods Legal Trouble

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI after a car accident in Florida.
- Court documents: Woods was distracted while driving.
- Woods says he’ll seek treatment.

5. South Carolina Deputy Incident

Viral video: School resource officer in Maran County, SC, caught hitting a high school baseball player with a stun gun.
Key Details:
- Deputy is unnamed; has been reassigned.
- The state law enforcement division is investigating.
“He was stepping on my foot.”
— Deputy, as heard in video [02:31]

“Far as him working around kids and being there, I don't think he should be there.”
— Local resident (audio) [02:57]
Concern raised by local witnesses about the appropriateness of the officer’s assignment to schools.

6. Jobs and Economic Indicators

Job Market:
- Labor Department’s JOLTS survey: 6.88 million new positions (as of last business day in February), a slight decline.
- January revised upward to 7.2 million positions—an increase of 290,000.
- Declines in accommodation (hotels, food services), and mining/logging sectors.
Consumer Confidence & Markets:
- Consumer confidence index rose to 91.8 in March, up from 91 in February.
- Despite optimism, there is “increasing pessimism and expectations of higher inflation,” especially due to global energy price spikes amid the Iran conflict.
- Wall Street reaction:
  - Dow up 1,125 points
  - NASDAQ up 795 points

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

President Trump on Iran:
“When we feel that they are... put into the Stone Ages and they won't be able to come up with a nuclear weapon, then we'll leave.” [00:31]
President Trump on Voter Fraud:
“Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible. What's going on.” [01:14]
On the Deputy Incident:
“He was stepping on my foot.” (Deputy heard in video) [02:31]
“Far as him working around kids and being there, I don't think he should be there.” (Local resident) [02:57]

Timeline of Important Segments

00:03 – Lead story: President Trump on end of US strikes in Iran
00:53 – Announcement: Upcoming Presidential address on Iran
01:14 – Trump’s executive order on national voter eligibility list
01:18 – Army pilots’ suspension lifted (Kid Rock incident)
01:46 – Tiger Woods DUI updates
02:23 – South Carolina deputy stun gun incident
03:10 – National jobs report and job creation trends
03:54 – Consumer confidence and market summary

Final Notes

This newscast efficiently delivers critical updates on U.S. foreign policy, electoral oversight, domestic legal affairs, and major economic indicators, with on-the-ground reactions and presidential statements front and center. It maintains FOX News’ rapid-fire, no-nonsense news presentation, interspersed with brief feature segments and real voices from key stories.

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[00:03]
Lisa Licera
It could soon come to an end. I'm Lisa Licera. Fox News. President Trump signals US Strikes in Iran are wrapping up.
[00:11]
Jared Halpern
President Trump says the military is finishing the job in Iran.
[00:15]
President Trump
And I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer to do the job. But we want to knock out every single thing there.
[00:23]
Jared Halpern
President says it's possible Iran reaches a ceasefire deal before then, but adds an agreement is not needed for an end to the war.
[00:32]
President Trump
When we feel that they are, for a long period of time put into the Stone Ages and they won't be able to come up with a nuclear weapon, then we'll leave.
[00:43]
Jared Halpern
The president also says securing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the global oil supply, is not for the U.S. but for countries using the strait.
[00:53]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House and the White House announcing moments ago that the president will address the nation on Iran at 9pm tomorrow night. Elections officials in or Oregon and Arizona already say they will challenge an executive order just signed by President Trump that would create a nationwide list of eligible voters. He says it's to prevent voter fraud.
[01:14]
President Trump
Cheating on mail in voting is legendary. It's horrible. What's going on.
[01:18]
Lisa Licera
The order calls for the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to make the list of eligible voters in each state. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has lifted the suspension of two army helicopter pilots who hovered next to Kid Rock's swimming pool over the weekend while he clapped and saluted. Hegseth writing on social media, there's no punishment and no investigation. Tiger woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty this afternoon to dui.
[01:47]
Jared Halpern
Woods was arrested in Florida last week after his Range Rover clipped another vehicle and rolled over. Court documents obtained by FOX News state that woods claimed he was distracted while driving.
[01:57]
Lisa Licera
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[02:01]
John Stamos
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[02:23]
Lisa Licera
State police in South Carolina investigating an incident where a deputy is caught on video hitting a high school baseball player in the head with a stun gun.
[02:32]
Gernall Scott
The deputy has not been named, but served as the school resource officer in Maran County. In the video, you can hear the smack and witnesses reacting to it. You also hear in the video that has been seen nationally why the deputy said he did it. He was stepping on my foot.
[02:49]
John Stamos
I got it on video, homie.
[02:51]
Gernall Scott
Brian Brockington said he also saw the incident. He said his concern is about that officer being assigned to schools.
[02:58]
President Trump
Far as him working around kids and being there, I don't think he should be there.
[03:01]
Gernall Scott
The deputy has been reassigned. South Carolina's state law enforcement division is looking into the confrontation. Gernall Scott, FOX NEWS There's a mixed
[03:11]
Lisa Licera
reading on the job market.
[03:12]
Jenny Coselda
Job creation appears to be holding up if you look at the big picture. The Labor Department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey found 6.88 million new positions on the last business day of February. That's a slight decline, though. January's job growth was revised much higher to 7.2 million available positions, an upward revision of 290,000 jobs. The government says additional reports were received from businesses and government agencies since the report was initially compiled in February. Job openings decreased in accommodation, which is hotels and food services, and mining and logging. Jenny Coselda, FOX News Consumer confidence inched
[03:55]
Lisa Licera
higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the conflict in Iran. The conference board says its consumer confidence index rose modestly to 91.8 in March from 91 in February. The board said there was increasing pessimism and expectations of higher inflation. Wall street The Dow soared 1125 points. The NASDAQ gained 795. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is FOX News.
[04:21]
John Stamos
This is Ainsley Earhart.
[04:22]
Jenny Coselda
Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of
[04:26]
Gernall Scott
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