10AM ET 06/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 06/06/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Paul Stevens)
Date: June 6, 2026

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Overview

This newscast covers major breaking stories on international and domestic fronts, including heightened Middle East tensions involving Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, economic updates with unexpectedly strong U.S. job numbers, political developments in the Wisconsin presidential visit, and the California gubernatorial race. The episode features on-the-ground reporting, political commentary, and relevant economic analysis.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle East Tensions: Iran, Israel, Lebanon

• Ultimatum from Iran

  • Iran’s foreign minister reiterates that any US-Iran deal is contingent on an end to fighting in Lebanon.
  • Ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israeli forces penetrating deeper into Lebanon than in 25 years.
  • Recent IDF operation struck 650 Hezbollah targets, killing 125 fighters in the last week.

• Ceasefire Dynamics

  • Israel and Lebanon brokered a ceasefire Wednesday, but Hezbollah rejected the terms as they were not part of negotiations.
  • Lebanon’s president criticized Iran for making Lebanon a "bargaining chip" in US negotiations (via CNN).

• Escalation of Drone and Missile Activity

  • Israel shot down four drones launched by Iran on Friday.
  • Bahrain intercepted missiles and drones from Iran.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Max Gordon (Reporter in Tel Aviv, 00:10): "A deal between the US And Iran will only come when fighting ends in Lebanon as well. So far that hasn't happened with Israel and Hezbollah again trading fire today.”
  • Max Gordon, summarizing diplomatic tension (00:34): “Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States.”

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2. U.S. Economic Update: Job Growth & Market Response

• Stronger-than-Expected Jobs Report

  • 172,000 jobs added in May, beating analyst expectations.
  • March and April numbers revised up by 93,000.

• Impact on Financial Markets

  • President comments from Air Force One about market reactions to job growth.

  Notable Quotes:

  • President (reported by Kevin Wash, 01:25): “I hope the market starts to learn that when you have good numbers, the market should go up, not down.”
  • Fed Chair Kevin Wash's rationale (01:37): “The reason they go down is if it's doing well, people said, oh, we have to stop inflation and it doesn't mean inflation. In fact, it could be just the opposite.”

• Concerns About Inflation and Interest Rates

  • Rising wages: average hourly wages are up 3.4% from last May.
  • Possibility of interest rate hikes discussed due to “hot hiring and higher inflation.”

  Reporting:

  • Jessica Rosenthal (01:10-01:45) covers jobs, market dynamics, and wage gains.

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3. President Trump's Wisconsin Visit: Focus on Agriculture and Recognition

• Roundtable With Farmers in Wisconsin

  • President assures farmers that gas and fertilizer prices will fall.
  • Emphasizes connecting with voters and crediting citizens for national achievements.

  Notable Quotes:

  • President Trump (02:49, via Kevin Corset): "You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys. You all built this country."
  • Kevin Corset (02:49): President “also told the farmers he wouldn't mind trading lives with them.”
  • Olympian Jordan Stoltz gives President Trump one of his gold medals.

• First Wisconsin Visit Since 2024 Election

  • Underscores ongoing campaign activities and outreach.

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4. California Gubernatorial Race Developments

• Javier Becerra Advances to November Ballot

  • Becerra (Democrat, former HHS Secretary and CA Attorney General) secures a spot on the ballot to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom.

• Competitive Field for Opponents

  • Steve Hilton (Trump-backed conservative) and billionaire Tom Steyer (Democrat) are still vying for the second spot.
  • Conflicts over election administration and accusations from Becerra against Trump regarding undermining confidence in elections.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Kristen Goodwin (03:31): “Hilton and President Trump have slammed the length of time it takes for California to process votes as elections officials continue to count ballots. Becerra accusing the president of trying to undermine confidence in the state's elections.”

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5. Breaking: Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

• Incident

  • Israeli airstrike kills several members of the Lebanese military, including a senior officer, in southern Lebanon.
  • Airstrike follows recent ceasefire tensions.
  • Two deaths confirmed, reportedly including a brigadier general.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Paul Stevens (04:09): “An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon today Saturday killed several members of the Lebanese military, including a senior officer... Local television stations reporting that two members of the military were killed in the airstrike, including reportedly a high ranking brigadier general.”

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Max Gordon on ceasefire complications (00:34): “Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip.”
• Jessica Rosenthal on job data (01:10): “The Department of Labor reported a gain of 172,000 jobs in May, more than analysts expected.”
• President Trump to Wisconsin farmers (02:49): "You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys. You all built this country."
• Kristen Goodwin on California’s race (03:31): “Becerra accusing the president of trying to undermine confidence in the state's elections.”

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Important Timestamps

• 00:10-00:53: Israel-Iran-Lebanon escalation, reporting from Tel Aviv
• 01:10-01:45: US job numbers, wage growth, Federal Reserve speculation
• 02:37-03:20: President Trump’s Wisconsin event, Olympic medal moment
• 03:31-04:09: California gubernatorial race update
• 04:09-04:36: Breaking: Israeli airstrike in Lebanon

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Tone & Language

• Clear, factual, and brisk reporting style
• Balanced between official statements, on-the-ground updates, and political commentary
• Quotations maintain the speakers’ original language and perspective

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This episode delivers concise, impactful coverage of today's top stories, providing listeners with the latest on international conflict, economic signals, and domestic politics.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Watching and waiting. I'm Paul Stevens, FOX News. An ultimatum issued by Iran and the Middle east. Fox's Max Gordon in Tel Aviv, Iran's

[Max Gordon]

foreign minister saying again today that a deal between the US And Iran will only come when fighting ends in Lebanon as well. So far that hasn't happened with Israel and Hezbollah again trading fire today. Earlier in the week, Israeli troops moved further into Lebanon than they had in over 25 years. Over the past week, the Israeli Defense force reported striking 650 Hezbollah targets and killing 125 Hezbollah fighters. On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, but Hezbollah, which was not part of the negotiations, has rejected that agreement. Lebanon's president telling CNN that it's unacceptable that Iran is using his country as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States. In Tel Aviv, Max gordon, FOX News

[Paul Stevens]

and the military saying Friday it shot down four drones launched by Iran. Bahrain saying it intercepted missiles and drones today that were fired from Iran. Monthly jobs numbers coming in higher than expected for May, surprising analysts for two months in a row now, the Department

[Jessica Rosenthal]

of Labor reported a gain of 172,000 jobs in May, more than analysts expected. And the March and April jobs numbers were Revised up by 93,000 jobs. The President told reporters on Air Force One Friday, I hope the market starts

[Kevin Wash]

to learn that when you have good numbers, the market should go up, not down.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

But hot hiring and higher inflation could lead the Fed, under the new chair, Kevin Wash, to raise interest rates. The president said he trusted Wash.

[Kevin Wash]

The reason they go down is if it's doing well, people said, oh, we have to stop inflation and it doesn't mean inflation. In fact, it could be just the opposite.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The numbers showed average hourly wages rose 3.4% compared to last May. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News and America is

[Paul Stevens]

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[Paul Stevens]

Fox President Trump on the road yesterday at a Wisconsin roundtable assuring farmers that gas and fertilizer prices will go down. Fox's Kevin Corset, the trip to America's

[Kevin Corset]

dairy land of course, part of his continued effort to connect with voters and tout his administration's successes and and of course to also remind Americans that any and all success that happens here in this great country is because of you.

[Kevin Wash]

You all built this country. Not the complainers, not the wise guys. You all built this country.

[Kevin Corset]

Also told the farmers he wouldn't mind trading lives with them. President also walked away with some bright, shiny new hardware. Two time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stoltz gave him one of his gold medals.

[Paul Stevens]

And this the first time the president visited Wisconsin since his 2024 election. Turning to California in the race for governor there, a prominent Democrat takes another step.

[Kristen Goodwin]

Democrat Javier Becerra claiming one of two spots on the November ballot in the race to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term limited. While President Trump backed conservative commentator Steve Hilton and billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer continue to battle for the other spot. Becerra touted his over three decades in public office, including as former Health and Human Services secretary and California Attorney general, Hilton and President Trump have slammed the length of time it takes for California to process votes as elections officials continue to count ballots. Becerra accusing the president of trying to undermine confidence in the state's elections. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.

[Paul Stevens]

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon today Saturday killed several members of the Lebanese military, including a senior officer. That's according to what the Lebanese army said. This coming after the two sides reached a recent new ceasefire deal. Local television stations reporting that two members of the military were killed in the airstrike, including reportedly a high ranking brigadier general. I'm Paul Stevens. This is Fox News.

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