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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: Sen. Lindsey Graham's Memorial Service at National Cathedral
Date: July 28, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral, highlighting the tributes from President Trump and other leaders. The update also covers breaking news on U.S. foreign policy, a major criminal sentencing in Georgia, severe weather in Wisconsin, updates on the hurricane in the Pacific, significant layoffs at Visa, and a dip in American consumer confidence.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Senator Lindsey Graham’s Memorial Service

President Trump’s Tribute (00:03–00:40)
- President Trump honors Senator Graham, describing him as "a force of nature."
- Emphasizes Graham's involvement and influence in national and international legislation over his 30-year career.
- Notes the breadth of his impact, with leaders from around the world attending the service.
Notable Quotes:
- “He died doing the work he was born to do.” – President Trump (00:03)
- “He was a force of nature and I will miss him greatly.” – President Trump (00:18)
- “Among those mourning him here today are leaders, presidents, prime ministers from all over the globe.” – President Trump (00:30)
- “He lived it to the fullest and died doing the work he was born to do, going out at the top of his game.” (Narrator paraphrasing President Trump) (00:40)

Other Attendees & Global Perspective (00:47)

Jessica Rosenthal reports from the cathedral.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky attends, highlighting Graham’s effect on international affairs.
Graham is credited with recent U.S. legislation backing further sanctions on Russia.

2. Updates on Ukraine, Israel, and U.S. Policy (00:47–01:34)

Zelensky meets with President Trump, discussing plans to restart the peace process with Russia.
President Trump’s meetings also include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the White House characterizing the talks as "productive."
U.S. confirms a pause in strikes on Iran.

3. Georgia High School Shooting Sentencing (01:34–01:59)

A Georgia teenager receives life in prison without parole for a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, which resulted in the deaths of two teachers and two students.
President Trump, reflecting on the tragedy:
- “The slain will not return to life. The injured will not forget their wounds and a 16-year-old boy will live and die in prison.” (01:34)
Judge Nicholas Prim presides over the trial.
Further details: Eight more wounded, seven by gunfire; life sentence mandatory for murder in Georgia.

4. Severe Weather in Wisconsin (02:15–02:46)

Tornado Strikes Menasha: Crews work to clear debris and restore power after an EF tornado with 140 mph winds causes widespread damage.
Jeff Manasso reports community resilience and no deaths—a “miracle.”
President Trump calls for unity and patience:
- “This is going to be a long challenge for the community. Ask everybody to stick together and that includes being patient with each other. That includes helping each other.” (02:38)
Winnebago County Exec Gordon: Curfew imposed, shelters opened for the displaced.

5. Hurricane Genevieve Update (03:02)

The hurricane is downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4 and remains far from land.

6. Visa Layoffs and AI Impact on Jobs (03:17–03:59)

Jenny Coselda reports: Visa to cut 2,600 jobs (7% workforce), mainly in tech/product teams.
CEO Ryan McInerney: AI is "changing how money moves around the world.”
Other companies—Intuit, Cisco, Meta—have also cited AI-related layoffs in recent months.

7. Economic Sentiment (03:59)

U.S. consumer confidence index falls to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June, influenced by gas prices and U.S.–Iran tensions.

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

Lisa Lucera (00:03): “He died doing the work he was born to do.”
President Trump (00:18): “He was a force of nature and I will miss him greatly.”
President Trump (00:30): “It’s a testament to his towering impact that among those mourning him here today are leaders, presidents, prime ministers from all over the globe.”
President Trump (01:34): “The slain will not return to life. The injured will not forget their wounds and a 16-year-old boy will live and die in prison.”
President Trump (02:38): “This is going to be a long challenge for the community. Ask everybody to stick together and that includes being patient with each other. That includes helping each other.”
Jenny Coselda (03:17): “Visa is cutting 2,600 jobs… The company is looking to streamline operations and boost efficiency with artificial intelligence.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

00:03 – Opening & Tribute to Senator Graham
00:47 – Funeral Attendees, Ukraine & Russia Discussion
01:34 – Georgia School Shooting Sentencing
02:15 – Wisconsin Tornado Aftermath
03:02 – Hurricane Update
03:17 – Visa Layoffs & AI News
03:59 – Economic Confidence Index

Tone & Language

The episode maintains a formal yet poignant tone when discussing Senator Graham’s legacy, blending respect with the gravity of political and national events. Concise language is used throughout, in keeping with the Fox News update style, aiming for clarity and immediacy for listeners seeking the latest headlines.

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[00:03]
Lisa Lucera
He died doing the work he was born to do. I'm Lisa Lucera, FOX News. Those words from President Trump as the honored late Senator Lindsey Graham.
[00:12]
Narrator/Reporter
President Trump delivered a tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. he was a force of
[00:18]
President Trump
nature and I will miss him greatly, he said.
[00:22]
Narrator/Reporter
For 30 years, nothing of significance happened in the Capitol or even the world without Graham knowing about it, nor a piece of legislation passing without Graham having a say in it.
[00:31]
President Trump
It's a testament to his towering impact that among those mourning him here today are leaders, presidents, prime ministers from all over the globe.
[00:40]
Narrator/Reporter
The president said while Graham's life was cut short, he lived it to the fullest and died doing the work he was born to do, going out at the top of his game.
[00:48]
Lisa Lucera
Fox's Jessica Rosenthal, one of those in attendance at Senator Graham's funeral. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky tonight. He's expected to be at the Capitol as the Senate holds a test vote on further sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war. The legislation was backed by the late Senator Graham. This morning, the president met with Zelensky, who told reporters he and President Trump talked about restarting the peace process with Russia. He also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As the US has paused strikes on Iran. The White House called that meeting productive. Life in prison without parole for a Georgia teenager convicted of killing two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School in 2024. Cold Gray had pled guilty to 55 counts, including murder in the shooting at the school about 45 miles northeast Atlanta.
[01:35]
President Trump
The slain will not return to life. The injured will not forget their wounds and a 16 year old boy will live and die in prison.
[01:42]
Lisa Lucera
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Prim, another teacher and eight more students were wounded, seven of them by gunfire. Murder carries a mandatory life sentence in Georgia. America's listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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[02:15]
Lisa Lucera
Crews in Wisconsin continue clearing debris and restoring power after an EF tornado struck the city of Menasha yesterday.
[02:23]
Jeff Manasso
First responders in Menasha, Wisconsin, calling it one of the most difficult times in the city's history. But a miracle that no one died in the widespread damage from peak winds of up to 140mph that tore through numerous homes and business businesses Monday.
[02:39]
President Trump
This is going to be a long challenge for the community. Ask everybody to stick together and that includes being patient with each other. That includes helping each other.
[02:47]
Jeff Manasso
Winnebago county exec Gordon hints a city curfew is now in place in Menasha, where roads are blocked with massive amounts of debris. The power still out with area shelters opening for people who no longer have a place to call home. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.
[03:03]
Lisa Lucera
Major Hurricane Genevieve is roaring in the Pacific, though forecasters say it's far from land. The storm is now downgraded to a Category 4 after reaching Category 5 status Monday. Another financial company is eliminating jobs in the era of AI.
[03:17]
Jenny Coselda
Visa is cutting 2,600 jobs. The wall Street Journal says the company is looking to streamline operations and boost efficiency with artificial intelligence. The credit card and payments giant says the cuts will be mostly in technology and product teams and will impact about 7% of the workforce. A memo viewed by the Wall Street Journal from chief executive Ryan McInerney says technology trend changing how money moves around the world. And to capture the opportunities, Visa must continue evolving how it works. Intuit, Cisco and Facebook's parent Meta have all announced cuts in recent months, citing artificial intelligence. Jenny Coselda, FOX News.
[03:59]
Lisa Lucera
Americans confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices went up in the US And Iran stepped up fighting. The conference board says its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June. I'm Lisa Lacera. This is FOX News.