8PM ET 07/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 8PM ET 07/19/2026 Newscast
Date: July 20, 2026
Host: Angelo Bavaro (with reports from Fox News correspondents)

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Overview

This episode delivers breaking and developing national and international news stories, highlighting critical updates on U.S. military operations, major sports milestones, national security crackdowns, domestic safety incidents, and political controversies. The tone is urgent and news-driven, focusing on rapid-fire coverage of events as they unfold.

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Key News Segments & Insights

1. Escalations in U.S.-Iran Tensions

[00:03 – 01:01]

• The U.S. has escalated its military response to the recent killing of service members in Jordan by launching further airstrikes against Iranian targets.
• Newly discovered remains are believed to be the third missing service member from the Jordan base attack.
• In a separate incident in northern Iraq, a U.S. service member was killed during a controlled disposal of an Iranian attack drone’s warhead.
• The Pentagon is withholding the identities of the fallen out of respect for their families.
• The strikes represent the eighth consecutive night of intensifying military action targeted at the Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces.

Notable Quote:

• “Central Command says this 8th night of intensified strikes is intended to punish the Revolutionary Guard forces who launched the attacks that killed the US Service members in Jordan.” — Fox News Correspondent [00:44]

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2. Spain Wins the World Cup

[01:01 – 01:29]

• Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to secure their second-ever World Cup title.
• Ferran Torres scored the only goal, which was his first of the tournament.

Memorable Moment:

• “Ferran Torres. His first goal of this year's tournament was the goal of his life and it put Spain back on top of the soccer world.” — Angelo Bavaro [01:17]

Notable Quote (from the call):

• “Spain for the second time in their history, have won the World Cup.” — Fox Sports Commentator [01:24]

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3. Vice President J.D. Vance Welcomes a New Baby

[01:29 – 01:52]

• Vice President J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance announce the birth of their son, Alec Neal Vance.
• Both mother and child are reported to be healthy and doing well.

Notable Quote:

• “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neal Vance was born this morning.” — Statement from Vice President Vance [01:38]

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4. Minneapolis Nightclub Shooting

[02:32 – 02:50]

• Nine people (seven men and two women, aged 18–27) were injured in a shootout outside the Rain nightclub in Minneapolis.
• Two individuals are in critical condition; no arrests have been made so far.
• The incident began after an altercation outside the venue.

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5. Crackdown on Fraudulent Truck Driver Licenses

[02:50 – 03:33]

• The Trump administration intensifies efforts to remove unqualified truck drivers from U.S. roads by targeting fraudulent licensing and training schools.
• DHS released photos from an ongoing probe into 75 suspected fraudulent trucking schools.
• Over 24,000 drivers unable to speak English have been taken off the roads; 28,000 illegally issued licenses revoked; and 9,500 unqualified schools removed from the federal registry.
• The actions come in the wake of deadly truck-related crashes.

Notable Quote:

• “The department has taken more than 24,000 drivers who cannot speak English off of the roads, forced states to Cancel More than 28,000 licenses issued illegally, and gotten more than 9,500 unqualified training schools off the federal registry.” — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy [03:20]

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6. NYC Mayor Considers Arresting Israeli Prime Minister

[03:37 – 04:17]

• New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani is exploring possible legal mechanisms to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his planned visit for the UN General Assembly.
• Mandani claims Netanyahu should face war crimes charges from the International Criminal Court.
• Israeli officials reject the allegations; the U.S. does not recognize ICC jurisdiction.
• U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz states the mayor lacks any legal authority to carry out such an arrest, dismissing the comments as political posturing.

Notable Quotes:

• “New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani says his legal team is reviewing whether the city could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General assembly in September. Madani claims that Netanyahu should be charged by the International Criminal Court with war crimes.” — Fox News Reporter [03:44]
• “US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz says Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu, adding that the mayor's comments are all for show.” — Angelo Bavaro [04:12]

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Notable Quotes Recap

• “Central Command says this 8th night of intensified strikes is intended to punish the Revolutionary Guard forces who launched the attacks that killed the US Service members in Jordan.” — Fox News Correspondent [00:44]
• “Ferran Torres. His first goal of this year's tournament was the goal of his life and it put Spain back on top of the soccer world.” — Angelo Bavaro [01:17]
• “Spain for the second time in their history, have won the World Cup.” — Fox Sports Commentator [01:24]
• “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neal Vance was born this morning.” — Statement from Vice President Vance [01:38]
• “The department has taken more than 24,000 drivers who cannot speak English off of the roads, forced states to Cancel More than 28,000 licenses issued illegally, and gotten more than 9,500 unqualified training schools off the federal registry.” — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy [03:20]
• “US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz says Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu, adding that the mayor's comments are all for show.” — Angelo Bavaro [04:12]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.-Iran escalation & military deaths: [00:03 – 01:01]
• World Cup final (Spain 1, Argentina 0): [01:01 – 01:29]
• VP J.D. Vance's baby announcement: [01:29 – 01:52]
• Minneapolis nightclub shooting: [02:32 – 02:50]
• Truck driver crackdown: [02:50 – 03:33]
• NYC mayor and Netanyahu: [03:37 – 04:17]

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Conclusion

The episode delivers concise yet detailed coverage of urgent news from around the world, with quick updates on U.S. military action, a historic sports victory, federal regulatory crackdowns, a major domestic shooting, and international political tensions—all with direct, urgent language characteristic of FOX’s news style.

Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

New escalations and new deaths on Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. The US Announcing another death of a

[Fox News Reporter]

service member in addition to the discovery

[Angelo Bavaro]

of remains as it launches more airstrikes at Iran in response to the killing

[Fox News Reporter]

of US Troops in Jordan.

[Fox News Correspondent]

There was that strike at the base in Jordan and we reported that two service members had been killed and a third was missing. Well, remains have now been found and steps are being taken for a positive identification. In northern Iraq, there was a team that was disposing of the explosives from the warhead and an Iranian attack drone. Something went wrong in that controlled explosion and another US Service member was killed. The identities are being withheld out of respect for the families of the fallen. Iran has menaced that base in Jordan and other bases in the region with drones and missiles. Most are intercepted, but on Friday, one got through the defenses. Central Command says this 8th night of intensified strikes is intended to punish the Revolutionary Guard forces who launched the attacks that killed the US Service members in Jordan.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox is Mike Tobin. Spain beating Argentina 10 to win the World Cup.

[Fox Sports Commentator]

Poro chance to cross hooks it in. Williams battling knocks it down and free. It's a goal. It's F. Torres.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Ferran Taurus. His first goal of this year's tournament was the goal of his life and it put Spain back on top of the soccer world.

[Fox Sports Commentator]

Spain for the second time in their history, have won the World Cup.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox Sports on that call, Vice President J.D. vance and second lady Usha Vance are the proud parents of a new baby. The vice president issued a statement this afternoon saying, quote, we are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neal Vance was born this morning.

[Fox News Reporter]

Usha and the baby are happy and

[Angelo Bavaro]

healthy and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother.

[Fox News Reporter]

The vice president also sending thanks to the staff at Walter Reed Medical center

[Angelo Bavaro]

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[Angelo Bavaro]

Minneapolis police say nine people were

[Fox News Reporter]

hurt in a shootout outside Rain nightclub early this morning. Police say the victims included seven men and two women, all between the ages of 18 and 27. Two of them suffered critical injuries. Police believe that shooting started outside that event. Center after an altercation. So far, no arrests have been made.

[Angelo Bavaro]

The Trump administration is ramping up its crackdown on migrant truck drivers by targeting

[Fox News Reporter]

schools that give out licenses.

[DHS Official]

DHS released photos from the ongoing investigation saying so far, roughly 75 entry level driving training schools are suspected of fraud. The accusations include using improper driving certifications, falsifying records and failing to properly train drivers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the department has taken more than 24,000 drivers who cannot speak English off of the roads, forced states to Cancel More than 28,000 licenses issued illegally, and gotten more than 9,500 unqualified training schools off the federal registry.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox's Natalie Chuck the crackdown comes after

[Fox News Reporter]

a series of deadly crashes.

[Angelo Bavaro]

New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani is considering the arrest of Israel's prime minister

[Fox News Reporter]

ahead of his visit to the Big Apple.

[New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani]

New York City Mayor Zoran Mandani says his legal team is reviewing whether the city could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for the UN General assembly in September. Madani claims that Netanyahu should be charged by the International Criminal Court with war crimes. Israel rejects the allegations that the US does not recognize the court's jurisdiction. Israeli officials say Netanyahu plans to attend the UN Gathering despite Mandani's comments.

[Angelo Bavaro]

That is Fox's Chanley Painter, US Ambassador

[Fox News Reporter]

to the UN Mike Waltz says Mamdani has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu,

[Angelo Bavaro]

adding that the mayor's comments are all for show. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is Fox News.

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