8PM ET 04/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 04/05/2026

Date: April 6, 2026
Host: Daria Albinger
Network: FOX News Radio

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers succinct reports on significant global and national news stories from April 5, 2026. Key topics include a dramatic U.S. military rescue in Iran, appeals for increased air defenses in Ukraine, Easter celebrations amidst global uncertainty, major legal developments involving the Palestinian Authority, a fatal police shootout in New Hampshire, and updates on NASA’s Artemis 2 mission. The reporting style is brisk, focusing on developments with high-impact quotes directly from correspondents and leaders.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. U.S. Military Rescue in Iran

[00:03 - 00:52]

• The second airman from a downed F-15 was successfully rescued by U.S. forces in Iran.
• Alex Hogan details the covert tactics:

  “The CIA reportedly released information saying that the airman had been located, he was being moved through the country. All of that to trick the Iranians so that the American troops could actually carry out this rescue.” (00:16)

• U.S. Reaper drones and ‘every tactical jet in the U.S. inventory, including B-1 bombers,’ were deployed to protect the rescue operation.
• President Trump announces the airmen will be “going home soon.” (00:52)

2. Geopolitical Reactions & Ukraine’s Plea

[00:52 - 01:13]

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran risks undermining international support for Ukraine.
• Zelensky’s urgent call:

  “Kyiv urgently needs more Patriot air defense systems.” (00:54)

3. Easter Celebrations Across the World

[01:13 - 01:55]

• CB Cotton reports from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, highlighting Easter as a time of hope and an unprecedented uptick in church membership.

• “...people here today are describing Easter as not just a religious celebration but also as a moment of reflection in a fractured world.” (01:45)

4. Federal Appeals Court Reinstates $656 Million Ruling

[03:02 - 03:50]

• The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court revives a massive verdict against the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Authority, previously tossed out until a Supreme Court decision in 2025 allowed such federal jurisdiction.
• Grinnell Scott notes:

  “The plaintiff's lawyers say their clients are relieved for the reinstatement of the judgment without a new trial.” (03:41)

5. New Hampshire Police Shootout

[03:50 - 04:19]

• 38-year-old Matthew Massey was killed after allegedly firing on officers; one police officer remains seriously injured.
• Details: Suspect was located in woodlands and initiated fire upon officers during arrest attempt.

6. NASA Artemis 2 Lunar Mission Update

[04:19 - 04:59]

• CB Cotton provides a positional update on Artemis 2:

  “The crew and spacecraft are now over 219,900 miles from Earth, 57,850 miles from the moon.” (04:19)

• The mission will orbit and pass beyond the moon before returning to Earth, setting the stage for subsequent landing missions by Artemis 4 in 2028 and beyond targeting the lunar south pole.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S. Rescue Tactics:

  “All of that to trick the Iranians so that the American troops could actually carry out this rescue.”
  — Alex Hogan, 00:18

• On Easter’s Deeper Meaning Amid Global Conflict:

  “Easter...not just a religious celebration but also as a moment of reflection in a fractured world.”
  — CB Cotton, 01:45

• On Legal Relief for Terror Victims’ Families:

  “The plaintiff's lawyers say their clients are relieved for the reinstatement of the judgment without a new trial.”
  — Grinnell Scott, 03:41

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Rescue in Iran / CIA Deception: 00:03 – 00:52
• Zelensky, Ukraine & Iran Conflict Warning: 00:52 – 01:13
• Easter at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: 01:13 – 01:55
• Court Ruling on Terrorism Case: 03:02 – 03:50
• NH Police Shooting Incident: 03:50 – 04:19
• NASA Artemis 2 Moon Mission: 04:19 – 04:59

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Summary

In its familiar, urgent tone, this episode captures a high-stakes American military rescue in Iran, analyzes geopolitical ramifications, and illustrates how religious and legal developments are unfolding on the world stage. Correspondents provide concise, firsthand updates, blending urgent news with reflective commentary—especially significant during the season of Easter and ongoing global unrest. The episode ends with a look toward ambitious lunar exploration, promising continued American engagement both on earth and beyond.

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Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Safe and sound. I'm Daria Albinger. Fox News. U.S. forces have rescued the second airman on an F15 that was shot down over Iran last week.

[Alex Hogan]

Details continue to emerge about this case, this mission and especially the deception aspect of it. We know that the CIA reportedly released information saying that the airman had been located, he was being moved through the country. All of that to trick the Iranians so that the American troops could actually carry out this rescue. Fox News. Learning that the US Used Reaper drones to protect the area where they believed that the weapons systems officer was hiding to keep him safe and to keep the Iranians away. One senior US Official says that American forces carried out large scale strikes in the region using every tactical jet in the U.S. inventory, including B1 bombers.

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Alex Hogan. President Trump says the airmen will be going home soon. Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that a prolonged U. S. Israeli conflict with Iran could hurt support for Ukraine. He says Kyiv urgently needs more Patriot air defense systems. Millions of Christians worldwide celebrated Easter today. Foxes CB Cotton in New York City.

[CB Cotton]

Easter Sunday masses have been happening all throughout the day here at St. Patrick's Cathedral behind me. You know this is a historic and iconic symbol of faith right here in the heart of Manhattan. Christians here and across the globe have been celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ today. And we know this is a message of hope, renewal and peace. And this year's holiday comes at a time when Catholic parishes across the country, including here in New York, are seeing a record number of new members. With wars raging abroad, including the ongoing conflict in Iran and the prolonged war in Ukraine, people here today are describing Easter as not just a religious celebration but also as a moment of reflection in a fractured world.

[Daria Albinger]

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[Daria Albinger]

A federal appeals court has reinstated a multi million dollar court decision because of a Supreme Court ruling last year. Here's Fox's Grinnell Scott.

[Grinnell Scott]

The 2nd U.S. circuit Court of Appeals revived the $656 million verdict against the Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority. The groups were sued by relatives of victims killed in terror attacks in Jerusalem. They sued under the 1992 Anti Terrorism act, but the Palestinian authorities argue the case should not have been heard in US Courts. Years after the decision was tossed, the Supreme Court in 2025 allowed federal jurisdiction in such cases. The plaintiff's lawyers say their clients are relieved for the reinstatement of the judgment without a new trial. G.R. scott, Fox News.

[Daria Albinger]

A man accused of firing on a police officer in Raymond, New Hampshire, was fatally shot in a shootout with police officer. Officers say the suspect, 38 year old Matthew Massey, was found in nearby woods early this morning. When they tried to arrest him, he allegedly opened fire and officers returned fire, killing him. The officer who was shot remains seriously injured. Now we're getting to the good part of the Artemis 2 mission. The crew is preparing to orbit around the dark side of the moon. Here's an update from mission control.

[CB Cotton]

The crew and spacecraft are now over 219,900 miles away from our home planet of Earth, 57,850 miles away from the moon.

[Daria Albinger]

Artemis 2 will not be landing on the surface of the moon, but rather will travel several thousand miles beyond the moon before it makes a U turn and then comes straight back to Earth. That's a slingshot they're talking about. There are plans for at least one moon landing and potentially a second starting in 2028. NASA says those missions, which will be performed by Artemis 4, will explore the moon's south pole. I'm Darielle Albinger. This is FOX News.

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