8PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 8PM ET 08/02/2026 Newscast

Host: Ron Trustern
Date: August 3, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers the latest in U.S. and international news, focusing on rapidly developing political negotiations, major wildfire emergencies, a deadly shooting in Idaho, and a high-stakes Democratic primary in Michigan. Each story is covered succinctly with direct quotes from officials and eyewitnesses, maintaining a fast-paced news briefing tone.

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Key Stories & Segments

1. U.S.–Iran Tensions & Diplomacy

[00:02–00:31]

• Talks Announced: President Trump announced the start of talks with Iran following a last-minute decision to pause a large-scale attack.
  • Trump, from Air Force One, described the planned attack as potentially "the biggest attack since World War II," but said it was halted after requests from Iran and their neighbors.
• Quote:
  • "It was going to be a massive attack... But they've asked us not to do it. They said please don't do it and other their neighbors said that too. And so we're just going to see whether or not we can make a deal worthy denuclearization."
    —President Donald Trump, [00:13]
• Historical Note: Ron Trustern reminds listeners this is not the first time Trump has paused attacks to seek negotiations, with previous talks falling apart.

2. Israel, Hamas, & Disarmament Deal

[00:31–00:53]

• Israeli Concerns: Israel has expressed reservations to the White House about a potential disarmament deal with Hamas, suspecting Hamas is more focused on military rebuilding than demilitarization.
• Notable Detail: An unnamed Israeli official, through the Associated Press, raises doubts over Hamas's intentions.

3. Wildfires: Major Emergencies in Washington State

[01:03–01:32]

• Scope of Disaster:
  • Over 5,000 homes evacuated, approximately 600 destroyed.
  • Three named fires (Old Trail, Autumn Lane, Fairview) together have burned over 7,000 acres, all at 0% containment.
  • 900 resources deployed; cause of at least one fire attributed to lightning.
• Reporter Quote:
  • "The Old Trail fire which is the damage here, 3461 acres burned against 0% containment... to the east of this area there's the Fairview fire. 914 acres burned containment, 0%. We know 900 resources have been deployed throughout the area to mend these flames."
    —Sara Allegra, [01:03]
• Status: No deaths reported; Washington under a state of emergency.

4. International News: Suicide Bombing in Pakistan

[01:32–02:00]

• Casualty Report: Suicide bomber attacks anti-military rally; at least 14 dead (including five police officers), over two dozen injured.

5. Mass Shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho

[02:53–03:43]

• Incident Details:
  • A shooting at In-N-Out Burger leaves three dead, including the gunman, and seven injured.
  • Suspect identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, deceased from self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Timeline: Shooting began at 2:29pm, with chaotic emergency calls reporting screams and gunshots.
• Official Quote:
  • "At this time we can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators are in Review."
    —Police Spokesperson, [03:07]
• Reaction:
  • Lindsey Snyder, In-N-Out President:
    • "My heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I've shed."
      —[03:28]
  • Victims include an employee and customers; motive remains unclear.

6. Michigan Democratic Primary: Progressive vs. Moderate

[03:43–04:32]

• Race Dynamics:
  • Abdul El Sayed, progressive candidate, campaigns on abolishing ICE, Medicare for All, tighter data regulations, and criticizes Israel/AIPAC.
  • Rival, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, counters accusations, emphasizing long-term peace and denouncing El Sayed’s rhetoric.
• Key Exchange:
  • "El Sayed calling her the least capable candidate in the country. He also suggested she wants US Money in a foreign government. It's an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel."
    —Rich Edson, [03:55]
  • "Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans and that she's been supportive of long term peace between Palestinians and Israelis. She also maintains Al Said's rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat."
    —Haley Stevens's response via Rich Edson, [04:10]
• Implication: Winner faces former Representative Mike Rogers with potential Senate control at stake.

7. Breaking: Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized

[04:32–04:49]

• Update: Ohio Congressman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash.

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Notable Quotes & Highlights

• President Trump on Iran:
  • "It was going to be a massive attack... But they've asked us not to do it... we're just going to see whether or not we can make a deal worthy denuclearization." [00:13]
• Fire Situation Report:
  • "...3461 acres burned against 0% containment... three fires, all at 0% containment." —Sara Allegra [01:03]
• Police on Twin Falls shooter:
  • "The suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound." —Police Spokesperson [03:07]
• Lindsey Snyder, In-N-Out President:
  • "My heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I've shed." [03:28]
• Primary Contest Tension:
  • "El Sayed calling her the least capable candidate in the country..." —Rich Edson [03:55]
  • "Everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans..." —Haley Stevens, via Rich Edson [04:10]

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Timestamps for Segments

• [00:02] U.S.–Iran negotiations announced
• [00:31] Israeli concerns on Hamas disarmament
• [01:03] Washington wildfires report
• [01:32] Suicide bombing in Pakistan
• [02:53] Twin Falls mass shooting coverage
• [03:43] Michigan Democratic Senate primary clash
• [04:32] Marcy Kaptur hit-and-run hospitalization

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Fox News delivers a rapid, information-dense update, balancing international crises, domestic emergencies, political battles, and human tragedies, all structured in their trademark direct, concise tone.

Transcript

[Ron Trustern]

Talks start tomorrow. I'm Ron Trustern, Fox News. President Trump says talks with Iran will begin tomorrow. The president briefing reporters on Air Force One after pausing attacks on Iran.

[President Donald Trump]

It was going to be a massive attack. It was going to be attack that would have been by far the biggest attack since World War II. But they've asked us not to do it. They said please don't do it and other their neighbors said that too. And so we're just going to see whether or not we can make a deal worthy denuclearization.

[Ron Trustern]

The president paused attacks before only to see peace negotiations fall apart. Israel has reportedly shared concerns with the White House about a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas. An Israeli official telling the Associated Press Israel believes Hamas is focused on rebuilding its military rather than demilitarizing. Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes distances in other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remain uncontained. Today. Fox's Sara Allegra in Spokane.

[Sara Allegra]

The Old Trail fire which is the damage here, 3461 acres burned against 0% containment for the Autumn Lane fire. Just around 3,000 acres. That is another fire that is burning just to the northwest of us. That's at 0% containment. And to the east of this area there's the Fairview fire. 914 acres burned containment, 0%. We know 900 resources have been deployed throughout the area area to mend these flames.

[Ron Trustern]

No deaths reported from the fires. Officials say at least one of them was sparked by lightning. Washington under a state of emergency. At least 14 people are dead in northwest Pakistan. Five of them reported to be police officers after a suicide bomber struck an anti military rally. More than two dozen were hurt. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Ron Trustern]

Police release the name of the suspected mass shooter opened fire at Twin Falls, Idaho at an in n Out Burger, killing two people. Fox's Max Gordon.

[Max Gordon]

At least three died and seven people were injured in the incident. Here's what police said about the shooter

[Police Spokesperson]

at this time we can confirm that the suspect, 24 year old Chad Williams, is deceased from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators are in Review. Yesterday at 2:29pm Multiple 911 calls were received by the Twin Fall City Communication Center. Dispatchers could hear screaming and reports of gunshots in the background.

[Max Gordon]

Meanwhile, the president of In N Out is reacting to the shooting. In a post on Facebook, Lindsey Snyder writes, my heart is broken. My chest is heavy. My eyes burn from the tears I've shed. Snyder says an employee and customers were among the three who died.

[Ron Trustern]

The motive is still unclear. Seven people were hurt. A closely watched Democratic primary in Michigan, which might help determine the tone of the Democratic Party. Fox's Rich Edson In Detroit, progressive Abdul

[Rich Edson]

El Sayed has focused his campaign on abolishing ice, Medicare for All, stricter regulations of data centers and criticism of Israel and AIPAC spending to help elect Congresswoman Haley Stevens. El Sayed calling her the least capable candidate in the country. He also suggested she wants US Money in a foreign government. It's an apparent criticism of defensive aid to Israel. She responded that everyone in America understands El Sayed wants to blame all his problems on Jewish Americans and that she's been supportive of long term peace between Palestinians and Israelis. She also maintains Al Said's rhetoric, positions and associations will cost Democrats a Senate seat.

[Ron Trustern]

The winner of the Democratic primary will face off against former Michigan Representative Mike Rogers, which could determine which party controls the Senate. A congressman from Ohio, Marcy Kaptur, hospitalized after a hit and run crash. I'm Roger Stern and this is Fox News.

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