10AM ET 06/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10AM ET 06/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger (Fox News)
Reporters: Rich Edson, Chad Pergram, Claudia Cowan, Carmen Roberts
Date: June 13, 2026
Episode Overview:
The episode delivers concise news updates on four primary developments: progress toward an Iran-US peace deal, the expiration of the FISA surveillance program, courtroom proceedings in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and the legal battle over President Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center. The reporting underscores political, legal, and international themes with direct news briefings and expert commentary.

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Nearing Peace in Iran Negotiations

[00:03–00:58]

• Key Points:

  • The US and Iran are nearing a peace deal focused largely on Tehran's nuclear program.
  • Reported progress: Both sides have made significant headway, with talks “about 80 to 85% of the way there.”
  • The proposed deal includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, dismantling and exporting Iran’s nuclear material, and ending Iran’s support for regional terrorist groups.
  • Iran would gain access to frozen assets only after meeting specific obligations.
  • Vice President Vann clarified Iran “will receive no funds or cash signing a deal”—economic benefits strictly depend on compliance.

• Quotes & Highlights:

  • “A deal quote has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.” — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragarchi (Rich Edson reporting, [00:15])
  • “If Iran hits certain performance metrics, then it could receive access to billions in frozen assets.” — Rich Edson ([00:46])
  • “They would have to meet their obligations before seeing any economic benefits.” — Daria Albinger on VP Vann’s statement ([00:58])

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Expiration of FISA Section 702 Surveillance

[01:15–01:51]

• Key Points:

  • The legal authority under FISA Section 702 for US intelligence gathering to counter terrorism has expired.
  • Congressional failure to extend the statute brings concern about “unprecedented vulnerabilities” in intelligence.
  • Despite expiration, the court allows some surveillance of suspect communications, though cooperation from telecom companies is uncertain.
  • FISA expert Kroner offers reassurance, stating the lapse is not worrisome at this stage.

• Quotes & Highlights:

  • “FISA siphons the calls, emails and texts of foreign intelligence targets. But a court ruling says the government can still track suspect communications despite a lapse in the law.” — Chad Pergram ([01:24])
  • “Lacking a congressional safeguard, Kroner, the FISA expert, says people shouldn’t worry.” — Chad Pergram ([01:49])

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Charlie Kirk Case: Hearing Delay Denied

[02:40–03:34]

• Key Points:

  • Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, had his defense team's request to delay his hearing declined in Provo, Utah.
  • The defense appealed the decision to allow cameras in the courtroom and requested sanctions against the prosecution for media comments.
  • The prosecution’s response was to counter apparently inaccurate reporting about forensic evidence.
  • The judge will rule on the matter by June 22nd, with the preliminary hearing set for July 6th.

• Quotes & Highlights:

  • “His lawyers wanted to hit pause while they appealed the judge’s ruling allowing cameras in the courtroom to the Utah Supreme Court.” — Claudia Cowan ([02:51])
  • “We were concerned about the media stories that were saying first of all that the bullet in fact did not match and that therefore we had no case, that we had brought a groundless prosecution. That was our concern.” — Prosecutor Christopher Ballard ([03:12])

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Trump’s Name Ordered Off Kennedy Center

[03:34–04:18]

• Key Points:

  • A US District Judge reaffirmed the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The Justice Department filed a last-minute appeal on behalf of the Trump-appointed board.
  • The judge concluded only Congress has authority to rename the Center, and the addition of Trump’s name was illegal.
  • All references to Trump must be removed by June 12th, though an emergency appeal seeks a temporary stay.

• Quotes & Highlights:

  • “Judge Cooper ruled on May 29 that Trump's name was illegally added to the John F. Kennedy center for the Performing Arts, finding only Congress could change its name and ordered all references to Trump must be removed by June 12.” — Carmen Roberts ([03:55])
  • “Just hours after the judge's ruling yesterday, the Kennedy center board, which was hand picked by the president, filed an emergency appeal...” — Daria Albinger ([04:18])

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Notable Moments & Tone

• Rapid, fact-driven reporting is the hallmark of this episode.
• Tensions in the Middle East, surveillance state debates, high-profile courtroom drama, and political symbol battles are covered with clarity.
• The episode reflects the urgency and gravity of ongoing global and national legal-political developments.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Iran Peace Negotiations: [00:03–00:58]
• FISA Surveillance Authority Expires: [01:15–01:51]
• Charlie Kirk Case Legal Proceedings: [02:40–03:34]
• Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center Issue: [03:34–04:18]

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End of summary – Fox News Hourly Update, June 13, 2026, 10AM ET

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Nearing peace. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. The war in Iran continues as the US Awaits a peace deal with the regime. The dialogue is expected to revolve around Tehran's nuclear programmers.

[Rich Edson]

Fox's Rich Edson American and Iranian officials say they've made significant progress in negotiations on a ceasefire agreement. Senior administration official says the two sides are about 80 to 85% of the way there. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragarchi writes a deal quote has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. Specifics are unclear, though a senior administration official suggested an initial phase would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, when Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, agree to dismantle its nuclear material and ship it out of the country and end its support for terrorist groups across the region. If Iran hits certain performance metrics, then it could receive access to billions in frozen assets.

[Daria Albinger]

Vice President Vann says Iran will receive no funds or cash signing a deal. The vice president adding they would have to meet their obligations before seeing any economic benefits. A key surveillance tool that would allow the US to collect intelligence abroad has expired. Here's Fox's Chad Pergram in Washington.

[Chad Pergram]

Legal authority for the government's foremost intelligence gathering weapon to foil terrorism. FISA section 702 expires. There's worry about unprecedented vulnerabilities. This summer, a bipartisan coalition tanked an emergency FISA extension in Congress. FISA siphons the calls, emails and texts of foreign intelligence targets. But a court ruling says the government can still track suspect communications despite a lapse in the law. However, it's unclear if telecommunications companies will provide digital breadcrumbs to the government. Lacking a congressional safeguard, Kroner, the FISA expert, says people shouldn't worry.

[Daria Albinger]

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[Daria Albinger]

a new attempt by the defense team for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson at delaying a hearing has been declined. Fox's Claudia Cowan as the latest from

[Claudia Cowan]

Provo, Utah, Charlie Kirk's accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, lost his latest bid to postpone his preliminary hearing. His lawyers wanted to hit pause while they appealed the judge's ruling allowing cameras in the courtroom to the Utah Supreme Court. The defense also asked the judge to sanction the prosecution for talking to reporters. Prosecutor Christopher Ballard said he had to set the record straight.

[Christopher Ballard]

We were concerned about the media stories that were saying first of all that the bullet in fact did not match and that therefore we had no case, that we had brought a groundless prosecution. That was our concern.

[Claudia Cowan]

The judge says he'll issue his ruling on June 22nd with the preliminary hearing set to begin July 6th in Provo, Utah. Claudia Cowan, Fox News A judge is

[Daria Albinger]

upholding an order to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Here's fox's Carmen Roberts.

[Carmen Roberts]

The effort to keep President Trump's name on the landmark Washington Performing Arts center hit a setback when U.S. district Judge Christopher Cooper denied a request to pause his earlier ruling. Late Thursday, the Justice Department filed a last minute appeal on behalf of the Kennedy Center's Trump appointed board of trustees, seeking to keep the president's name on the building. Judge Cooper ruled on May 29 that Trump's name was illegally added to the John F. Kennedy center for the Performing Arts, finding only only Congress could change its name and ordered all references to Trump must be removed by June 12. Carmen Roberts, Fox News Just hours after

[Daria Albinger]

the judge's ruling yesterday, the Kennedy center board, which was hand picked by the president, filed an emergency appeal with a federal appeals court seeking a temporary stay of the name removal order while the case plays out in court. I'm Darielle Albinger. This is Fox News.

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