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Fox News Hourly Update (8PM ET, 07/20/2026) – Detailed Episode Summary

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode Date: July 21, 2026
Episode Theme:
A concise, information-packed newscast covering major U.S. military activity in the Middle East, somber developments following American casualties, an attempted federal attack in NYC, notable domestic tragedies, airspace security, extreme weather warnings, business news, and financial market updates.

Major U.S. Military Strikes Against Iran

[00:03] Lisa Licera: Highlights the continuing U.S. military campaign:
- U.S. military continues its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting sites used to launch attacks on commercial shipping.
- The operation follows the loss of three U.S. soldiers to Iranian fire in Jordan on Friday. Their remains have been recovered.
- Quote:
  
  “The aim [is] to degrade sites used to launch attacks on commercial shipping. Latest round coming after three US Soldiers were killed by Iranian fire in Jordan on Friday.”
  — Lisa Licera, [00:03]

Fallen Service Members and White House Response

[00:22] Update:
- President Trump will attend the dignified transfer for fallen U.S. service members at Dover Air Force Base.
- It’s one of the deadliest weeks for U.S. troops since the conflict began.
- The deceased are identified as:
  - First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25
  - Private Isabella Gonzalez, 19
- Initially, another service member was listed as missing; human remains were later found.
[00:48] Alex Hogan (White House):
- 17 American service members have died in the U.S.-Iran conflict thus far, with almost 100 injured.
- The Pentagon reports that 96% of those injured have returned to active duty.
- Quote:
  
  “There have been 17 service members killed in the U. S. Iran conflict. Nearly 100 injured, though the Pentagon says 96% of those have returned to active duty.”
  — Alex Hogan, [00:48]

Federal Building Attack Thwarted in NYC

[01:07] FBI Report (relayed by Fox):
- Andrew Arabaca, a U.S. Army veteran, is arrested after an attack on a federal building where immigration hearings are held.
- Attack details: Began with fireworks, escalated to a pellet gun, and culminated with starting a fire at the building entrance.
- Arabaca carried a manifesto and was armed with two axes, a hammer, a machete, and three knives.
- Authorities label him an anti-American, anti-government extremist.
- Quote:
  
  “Federal investigators say he’s an anti-American, anti-government extremist and he carried a manifesto along with two axes, a hammer, a machete and three knives.”
  — Fox News, [01:07]
[01:32] Nate Foy (Lower Manhattan):
- The federal building has become a focal point for protests against Trump administration immigration policies.

Tragic Accidents and National Weather Concerns

[01:32] Lisa Licera:
- Five people die in a river in Powell, Ohio, after several tried to help someone struggling to swim.
- This follows another deadly incident two days prior, when five drowned in a flash flood in southern Utah.
- Quote:
  
  “Five people have died on a river in the Columbus suburb of Powell, Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim. This coming two days after five people were killed in a flash flood in southern Utah.”
  — Lisa Licera, [01:32]
[03:19] Weather Update:
- A tropical depression is nearing the northern Gulf Coast, expected to strengthen and potentially cause flooding, as well as wind damage across multiple states.
- Quote:
  
  “Forecasters say a tropical depression nearing the northern Gulf coast is expected to strengthen, and they say rain could trigger flooding and winds capable of downing trees and power lines in several states.”
  — Lisa Licera, [03:19]

NORAD Intercepts Aircraft Over New Jersey

[02:33] Lisa Licera:
- NORAD scrambles jets after multiple aircraft violate restricted airspace in New Jersey.
[02:37] CJ Papa:
- 10+ general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, NJ during the weekend.
- NORAD deployed F-16 jets, used flares to get pilots’ attention, and safely escorted all violating aircraft out of the area.
- The incident coincided with President Trump staying in Bedminster for the World Cup Final in East Rutherford.
- Quote:
  
  “F-16 fighter jets intercepting multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restriction airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey… NORAD aircraft used flares to get the pilots attention in two of those incidents, adding the flares posed no danger to people on the ground. All the aircraft were safely escorted out of the area…”
  — CJ Papa, [02:37]

Business and Financial News

[03:35] Costco Gas Expansion (Fox’s Jenny Casola):
- Costco is opening standalone gas stations away from warehouses to address member complaints about busy locations and limited parking.
- Existing station in Southern California; upcoming station in Honolulu.
- Standalone sites will maintain Costco’s discounted gas pricing.
- Quote:
  
  “Members have complained about busy gas stations and want bigger parking lots at Costco. The company also sees it as a way to increase sales and membership.”
  — Jenny Casola, [03:35]
[04:10] Market Recap:
- Stocks drift lower as AI stocks trim recent gains:
  - Dow -307
  - NASDAQ -12
  - S&P -14

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“She was only 19. The military initially listed another service member as missing, although human remains have been found.”
— Fox News, [00:22]
“America is listening to Fox News.”
— Lisa Licera, [01:32]
“The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster is where the president stayed over the weekend for the World Cup Final, which was played in East Rutherford.”
— CJ Papa, [02:37]

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:03–00:22: U.S. strikes against Iran; deaths among U.S. troops
00:22–00:48: Presidential response; names and details of the fallen
00:48–01:32: Casualty statistics; NYC federal building attack
01:32–02:00: Tragic river death; recent flash floods
02:33–03:19: NORAD intercept over NJ; airspace incursion due to presidential presence
03:19–03:35: Tropical depression warning
03:35–04:10: Costco business update; Wall Street recap

Overall Tone & Style:
Direct, urgent, and information-driven reporting consistent with FOX News’ newscast style. Content flows rapidly through national security, domestic incidents, business, and weather, balancing hard news with impactful vignettes and expert updates.

For listeners:
This episode is a brisk, high-impact briefing on military, national security, and domestic issues that defined the day’s headlines, with credible attribution and memorable details for major stories.

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[00:03]
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More sites targeted. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. The U.S. military says it's conducting its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. The aim to degrade sites used to launch attacks on commercial shipping. Latest round coming after three US Soldiers were killed by Iranian fire in Jordan on Friday. Their remains have been recovered.
[00:23]
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President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of fallen service members tomorrow at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware in what has become one of the deadliest weeks for US Troops since the conflict started. The military identified Those killed as 25 year old First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan and Private Isabella Gonzalez. She was only 19. The military initially listed another service member as missing, although human remains have been found.
[00:49]
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Fox's Alex Hogan at the White House. There have been 17 service members killed in the U. S. Iran conflict. Nearly 100 injured, though the Pentagon says 96% of those have returned to active duty. A 42 year old man under arrest in New York City after authorities say he planned an attack on a federal building where immigration hearings are held.
[01:08]
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The FBI says Andrew Arabaca, a US army veteran is responsible for this anti ice attack that started with fireworks, then went to a pellet gun and ended with a fire at the entrance to the federal building. Federal investigators say he's an anti American, anti government extremist and he carried a manifesto along with two axes, a hammer, a machete and three knives.
[01:32]
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Fox's Nate Foy in lower Manhattan. The building has become a focal point demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration policies. Five people have died on a river in the Columbus suburb of Powell, Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim this coming two days after five people were killed in a flash flood in southern Utah. America is listening to Fox News.
[02:00]
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[02:34]
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after several aircraft violated restricted airspace in New Jersey.
[02:37]
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F16 fighter jets intercepting multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restriction airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. This taking place Sunday when NORA reported more than 10 general aviation aircraft entered the off limits restricted airspace, including three that NORAD said it had to intercept. The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster is where the president stayed over the week weekend for the World Cup Final, which was played in East Rutherford. NORAD aircraft used flares to get the pilots attention in two of those incidents, adding the flares posed no danger to people on the ground. All the aircraft were safely escorted out of the area by Nored aircraft. CJ Papa Fox News forecasters say a
[03:20]
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tropical depression nearing the northern Gulf coast is expected to strengthen, and they say rain could trigger flooding and winds capable of downing trees and power lines in several states. Costco Gas is so popular, the Wall Street Journal reports the the company is building standalone gas stations.
[03:35]
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The warehouse chain is opening a handful of standalone gas stations a mile or two away from its store parking lots. It already opened one in Southern California and is planning a second for Honolulu. Members have complained about busy gas stations and want bigger parking lots at Costco. The company also sees it as a way to increase sales and membership. Costco usually sells gas at a discount to the prices of its regional competitors to attract business to its stores and build memberships. The standalone stations will have the same discounted price.
[04:10]
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Fox's Jenny Casola on Wall street stocks drifted lower as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses. The Dow lost 307, the NASDAQ off 12 points, the S&P minus 14. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.
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