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More strikes against Iran. I'm Lisa Lacera, FOX News. This second round coming after yesterday's attack by Tehran on civilian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The president took to Truth Social, stating that this is indeed retribution for the strikes on commercial shipping. And he says if it happens again, it'll get worse.
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Fox's Mike Tobin in Tel Aviv. President Trump said earlier today the ceasefire between the US And Iran was over, but said he didn't think a full conflict would resume. President Trump now on his way back to the White House after meeting with NATO leaders in Turkey, where Secretary General Mark Ruth gave him credit for allies increasing their defense spending.
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Ruta praised Trump's efforts to help bolster defense spending over the past year. In total, more than $1.2 trillion.
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I call this the Trump trillion.
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Trump's only public denunciation. Spain, long seen as lagging other countries when it comes to defense spending, a terrible partner in NATO. They don't participate, they don't pay behind closed doors, Trump said the alliance remains
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and United Fox's Lukas Tomlinson in Ankara, Turkey. President Trump met with Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the meeting where he granted Ukraine permission to manufacture Patriot missile defense systems to aid in its war with Russia. The main Democratic Party says it will hold a convention to replace Senate Pope Fault Graham Platner if he drops out of the race after a former girlfriend accused of sexual assault. As at least one potential replacement has
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come forward, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is preparing to launch his Maine Senate bid. The progressive is the only contender backed by Senator Bernie Sanders, who rescinded his Platner endorsement. Jackson believes even with a last minute swap, Democrats can still beat Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Fox's Alexis McAdams Platner has denied the allegations. America is listening to Fox News.
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A three judge panel has denied a request from the board of the Kennedy center to restore President Trump's name to the center. While the board appeals an earlier ruling that called the name change illegal. The board had argued the removal threatens to impede fundraising efforts but the judges found that claim was without the support of specific facts or evidence. The 78th annual Primetime Emmy nominations are in.
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As expected, the Pitt and Hacks have grabbed the most nominations, with The Pit getting 25 nominations in the drama category. Hacks followed with 24. Gene Smart landed another nomination for outstanding Lead actress in a comedy series. The nomination sees Smart closing in on tying an Emmy record currently held by comedy legends Julia Louis Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman. Michael J. Fox received his first Emmy nomination in a decade for his work on Shrinking, and Rob Reiner got a posthumous nod for for his recurring part on the Bear. Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, set to air on NBC Sept. 14.
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Michelle Paulino, Fox News there's another postal price hike coming.
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It's going to cost more to send first class mail starting Sunday, when the price of a Forever stamp will tick up to 82 cents from 78 cents, the latest in a series of increases 6 over the past five years aimed at stemming the U.S. postal Service's mounting financial losses. 9 billion in fiscal 2020. The Postal Service has struggled with dwindling mail volume and high costs, and its finances have been hampered by congressional policy changes. Other postage products set to see price hikes include domestic postcards 65 cents, up from 61 cents, and international postcards and letters a nickel more at 1 75.
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Fox's Lillian Wu on Wall street, the Dow lost 576, the NASDAQ added 51. The S&P minus 21. Oil prices rose, ending the day at about $72 a barrel. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is Fo.
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Date: July 9, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Description: The latest national and international news headlines, policy updates, and noteworthy events of the day.
This brisk newscast covers major global and domestic stories, with a primary focus on escalating military tensions between the US and Iran, updates from a significant NATO summit, political shake-ups in the US Senate race, and the latest on cultural and economic developments, including the Primetime Emmy nominations and a new postal rate hike.
“If it happens again, it'll get worse.”
(Quote: President Trump via Truth Social, 00:12)
“In total, more than $1.2 trillion.”
(Quote: Secretary General Mark Ruta, 00:39)
“I call this the Trump trillion.”
(Quote: Mark Ruta, 00:46)
"a terrible partner in NATO… They don't participate, they don't pay."
(Summary of Trump’s criticism, 00:48)
Democratic Party may hold a convention to replace candidate Pope Fault Graham Platner, following allegations of sexual assault by a former girlfriend.
“Even with a last minute swap, Democrats can still beat Republican Senator Susan Collins.”
(Summary of Jackson’s position, 01:48)
Platner has denied all allegations.
“Gene Smart landed another nomination for outstanding Lead actress in a comedy series. The nomination sees Smart closing in on tying an Emmy record currently held by comedy legends Julia Louis Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.”
(Quote: Entertainment Reporter, 03:11)
“$9 billion in fiscal 2020.”
(Quote: Reporter, 03:38)
President Trump on Iran:
“If it happens again, it'll get worse.”
(00:12, via Truth Social)
Mark Ruta on defense spending:
“In total, more than $1.2 trillion. I call this the Trump trillion.”
(00:39–00:46)
Gene Smart’s Emmy milestone:
“The nomination sees Smart closing in on tying an Emmy record currently held by comedy legends Julia Louis Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.”
(03:11)
The episode delivers rapid-fire, direct reporting in the classic Fox News style—serious, urgent, and fact-focused, with clear attributions to sources and reporters on the ground.
This summary captures the core content, key moments, and notable quotes of the Fox News Hourly Update for July 8, 2026, providing a comprehensive recap for those who missed the episode.