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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Host: FOX News Podcasts (Paul Stevens)
Date: June 6, 2026
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.
Ultimatum from Iran
Ceasefire Dynamics
Escalation of Drone and Missile Activity
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Stronger-than-Expected Jobs Report
Impact on Financial Markets
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Concerns About Inflation and Interest Rates
Reporting:
Roundtable With Farmers in Wisconsin
Notable Quotes:
First Wisconsin Visit Since 2024 Election
Javier Becerra Advances to November Ballot
Competitive Field for Opponents
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Incident
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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.