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Fox News Hourly Update – April 1, 2026

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This episode delivers an update on pressing national and international events, focusing on President Trump's upcoming address about the U.S. and Israel’s joint military operations against Iran, as well as coverage of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission, Supreme Court arguments, market reactions, and notable domestic news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Upcoming Address on Iran and Operation Epic Fury

Operation Epic Fury: President Trump is scheduled to address the nation in approximately three hours regarding the joint U.S.-Israel military initiative against Iran’s regime.
According to Peter Doocy:
- President Trump will "highlight the United States military's success in achieving all of its stated goals prior to the operation":
  - Destroying Iran's ballistic missiles and production facilities
  - Annihilating Iran’s navy
  - Disabling Iran’s terrorist proxies to prevent further regional destabilization
  - Guaranteeing Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon
- The operation’s objectives are expected to "wrap up in two to three weeks."
  Notable Quote:
  
  "He's going to make sure that all wraps up in two to three weeks." – Peter Doocy [00:33]
Trump's post on Truth Social: He claimed Iran seeks a ceasefire, but the Iranian regime denies this.
Reports indicate Trump will announce his desire to pull the U.S. out of NATO—a move requiring congressional or Senate approval.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet Trump next week.

2. NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Mission

Engineers resolved a communications system issue; launch expected later in the hour.
Jonathan Sarri reports from Kennedy Space Center:
- Astronauts express readiness, but acknowledge that “as space flight goes, rocket launches can often be scrubbed if there's any problem with the weather or even a minor problem with the rocket.” [01:09]
- Context: Last crewed U.S. mission to the moon was Apollo 17 in 1972.

3. Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Supreme Court heard oral arguments on President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Justices appeared skeptical toward arguments that the 14th amendment only applies to those with allegiance to the United States.
Historic Note: President Trump attended the hearing—the first time a sitting president has done so.

4. Wall Street Reacts to Iran Conflict Developments

Global stock markets rallied in response to easing oil prices and optimism for a resolution in the Iran conflict.
Brief report:
- Dow up $2.24; Nasdaq up $2.50.

5. Cold Case Update: Ted Bundy's Utah Victims Identified

Spanish Fork, Utah investigators confirm, after 51 years, Ted Bundy murdered Laura and Amy in 1974.
Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith attributed the breakthrough to modern DNA testing standards:

"This will make any future DNA test comparison easier for those law enforcement agencies who still have open cases involving Bundy." [02:28]
Bundy was executed in 1989; he confessed to 30 murders, though the actual number is believed to be higher.

6. Lindsay Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica

Former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsay Buckingham was attacked and covered in an unknown substance.
Michelle Paulino reports:
- Authorities describe the attacker as a stalking suspect known to Buckingham from prior incidents.
- The suspect fled; identified but not yet arrested. No injuries reported.
- Ongoing investigation by Santa Monica and LAPD.

7. Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift

Marin Wade, a Las Vegas showgirl, files a federal lawsuit against Taylor Swift.
Allegations:
- Swift’s album branding, The Life of a Showgirl, infringes on Wade’s earlier works (“Confessions of a Showgirl” column and live tour).
- Claims Swift's popularity "erased her brand."
Wade seeks financial damages and an injunction against Swift’s brand usage.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Peter Doocy on Operation Epic Fury:

"Destroy Iran's deadly ballistic missiles and production facilities, annihilate their navy, ensure their terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region, guarantee that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon." [00:20]
On Artemis 2 launch uncertainties:

"Rocket launches can often be scrubbed if there's any problem with the weather or even a minor problem with the rocket." – Jonathan Sarri [01:12]
Sheriff Mike Smith on Bundy cold case:

"This will make any future DNA test comparison easier for those law enforcement agencies who still have open cases involving Bundy." [02:28]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:03] President Trump/Operation Epic Fury preview
[01:04] NASA Artemis 2 update
[01:17] Space Center reporting; Apollo 17 reference
[01:25] Supreme Court birthright citizenship case
[01:39] Market reactions to Iran conflict news
[02:04] Ted Bundy cold case resolution
[02:47] Lindsay Buckingham attack in Santa Monica
[03:23] Las Vegas showgirl lawsuit against Taylor Swift

This episode provided comprehensive coverage of breaking news, with an emphasis on the U.S.-Iran crisis and its broader implications, supplemented by updates on space exploration, Supreme Court actions, cold case breakthroughs, and high-profile entertainment stories.

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An update on Operation Epic Fury. I'm Lisa Licera, Fox News. President Trump set to address the nation about three hours from now on the U. S. Israel action against the Iranian regime. Fox's Peter Doocy with more from the White House.
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He will highlight the United States military's success in achieving all of its stated goals prior to the operation. Destroy Iran's deadly ballistic missiles and production facilities, annihilate their navy, ensure their terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize the region, guarantee that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon. And he's going to make sure that all wraps up in two to three weeks.
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The president posted on Truth Social earlier that Iran was looking for a ceasefire, which the regime denies. As also reports, the president will announce he wants to pull the US out of NATO, though that would require an act of Congress or a 2/3 Senate vote. The White House announcing a short time ago. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to meet with President Trump next week. NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon set to blast off later this hour after engineers resolved an issue with the rocket's communications system.
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The astronauts say that they feel confident that they are ready for the mission. But also as space flight goes, rocket launches can often be scrubbed if there's any problem with the weather or even a minor problem with the rocket.
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Fox's Jonathan Sarri at Kennedy Space Center. Astronauts last flew to the moon during Apollo 17 in 1972. The Supreme Court heard arguments this morning over President Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship, with justices appearing skeptical of the solicitor general arguing the 14th amendment was only meant to apply to those who have an allegiance to the country. President Trump attended the arguments in a first for a sitting president. Wall street stocks rallied worldwide as oil prices eased on hopes for a possible end to the conflict in Iran. The Dow gained $2.24. The Nasdaq upped $2.50. America is listening to FOX News. A cold case in Utah linked to an infamous serial killer.
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Investigators in Spanish Fork, Utah say after 51 years we can now say without
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a doubt that Theodore Ted Bundy did in fact murder Laura and Amy in
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the fall of 1974.
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Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith, the 17 year old last seen leaving a Halloween party. Bundy's original confession to Amy's killing was deemed not enough to close the case and that thanks to new DNA testing
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standards, this will make any future DNA test comparison easier for those law enforcement agencies who still have open cases involving Bundy.
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Ted Bundy was executed in 1989. He confessed to the killing of 30 women and girls, though investigators say the true number is higher. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.
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Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Lindsay Buckingham was attacked and covered in an unknown substance by a woman in Santa Monica.
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Law enforcement authorities described the woman as a stalking suspect. While the suspect ran away after the attack, she was reportedly identified by police. However, no arrest was made as of Wednesday. Authorities also said that Buckingham is familiar with the woman from prior incidents. Both the Santa Monica and Los Angeles police departments are investigating the incident, and Buckingham was not believed to be injured in the attack. Michelle Paulino, FOX News.
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A Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift, claiming the branding surrounding her album the Life of a Showgirl is too close to her work. Marin Wade says in her federal lawsuit that she began writing a newspaper column called Confessions of a showgirl in 2014 and turned it into a live touring show, and that Swift's team knowingly stepped on her trademark and the popularity of Swift erased her brand. The suit seeks financial damages and an injunction to stop Swift from using that brand. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.