10AM ET 06/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update (10AM ET, 06/19/2026) – Summary

Main Theme: This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day's top stories, including a newly brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, developments regarding US-Iran negotiations, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Juneteenth stock market closure, SpaceX’s stock and credit outlook, growing public concern over AI and big tech, and the latest from the World Cup.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire and US-Iran Diplomacy

• Immediate Ceasefire Announcement:
  • Dave Anthony opens with:

    “Well, this is something the US and Iran will like. … A new cease fire for Israel in Lebanon that just went into effect an hour ago and Hezbollah is agreeing to abide by it.” (00:02)

• Ceasefire Details and Broker Involvement:
  • Max Gordon explains the Qatari and Iranian roles:

    “This cease fire was brokered according to a US Official by the by the Qatari government as well as with help from Iran. Of course, though, Iran has been supporting Hezbollah. So they have a hand in all of this. But you know, this comes after some really intense fighting last night to the IDF. Four of their soldiers were killed in this fighting. They say that they killed dozens of Hezbollah fighters and they struck about 80 Hezbollah positions.” (00:14)

• Diplomatic Fallout and Negotiations:
  • Dave Anthony highlights Iranian reluctance:

    “That flare up in Lebanon reportedly at Iran refusing to go to a round of negotiations supposed to start today in Switzerland … Those talks were postponed.” (00:43)

  • A US official outlines deal points:

    “Key agree: an immediate end to the war, a US ending its naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran agreeing not to develop a nuclear weapon.” (00:58)

• Congress and Political Response:
  • Dave Anthony:

    “Both parties have been critical of sanctions relief and other financial benefits for Iran in the deal. Democrats claim Iran’s better off now than before the war. President Trump posted on Truth Social this morning, 'how stupid can some people be?'” (01:12)

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2. Obama Presidential Center Opening

• Ceremony Remarks and Attendance:
  • Clip from ceremony narrator:

    “…remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens.” (01:35)

• Obama on Global Cooperation (veiled Trump criticism):
  • Narrator quoting Obama:

    “…calling for cooperation among nations instead of trying to dominate and bully and squeeze every advantage just because we can.” (01:44)

• Notable Absence/Commentary:
  • Dave Anthony:

    “Three other ex presidents were there. President Trump not invited. He has called the new Obama library trash.” (01:51)

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3. Juneteenth Federal Holiday Observed on Wall Street

• Market Closure Note:
  • Dave Anthony:

    “We can’t check stocks right now like we usually do because there’s no trading on Wall Street. On this Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating this date in 1865 when the last slaves were freed in Texas after the Civil War was over.” (02:30)

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4. SpaceX Stock Performance and Outlook

• Stock Fluctuations:
  • Dave Anthony:

    “The stock market finished the week with gains. … SpaceX went down about 4%.” (02:30)

• Credit Ratings and Business Outlook:
  • Jenny Coselda details the analysts’ perspective:

    “SpaceX shares pulled back this week after the meteoric rise on its stock launch a week ago, though the major credit rating agencies are most supportive of the business … S&P, Moody’s and Fitch have all assigned SpaceX a stable outlook and a triple B credit rating. They cite its competitive edge … Its Starlink provides global high speed Internet. The rating sees benefits from Starlink and SpaceX’s relevance to the US government as the primary launch provider for NASA and the Defense Department.” (02:52)

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5. AI, Big Tech, and the Shifting Landscape of Public Concern

• AI & Tech in the Spotlight:
  • Dave Anthony introduces the rise of Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, and public attitudes:

    “…there is a new poll out showing more people concerned about AI overall.” (03:30)

  • Jeff Manasso summarizes polling trends:

    “In recent years, more Americans feared big government over big tech. That’s now shifted … The latest Fox News poll shows 52% of voters now view big tech, not big government, as the greater threat to the nation’s future. Most groups see it that way, except for very conservative voters and moms … More voters also describing AI as innovative, a bad idea or dangerous.” (03:40)

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6. Sports Update: World Cup Soccer Results

• Team USA and Mexico’s Progress:
  • Dave Anthony:

    “Team USA’s second World Cup soccer match this afternoon versus Australia, 3pm Eastern on Fox TV. Last night, Mexico shut out South Korea, becoming the first team to advance to the next round.” (04:17)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “A new cease fire for Israel in Lebanon … Hezbollah is agreeing to abide by it.”
  — Dave Anthony (00:02)
• “This cease fire was brokered … by the Qatari government as well as with help from Iran.”
  — Max Gordon (00:14)
• “Key agree: an immediate end to the war, a US ending its naval blockade … Iran agreeing not to develop a nuclear weapon.”
  — Unnamed US Official (00:58)
• “President Trump posted … ‘how stupid can some people be?’”
  — Dave Anthony (01:12)
• “Remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens.”
  — Obama Presidential Center Narrator (01:35)
• “…view big tech, not big government, as the greater threat to the nation’s future.”
  — Jeff Manasso (03:40)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Iran’s involvement
• 00:43: US-Iran negotiations postponed; deal terms outlined
• 01:12: Congressional reaction to US-Iran deal; Trump’s critique
• 01:35: Obama Presidential Center opening, ceremony remarks
• 01:44: Obama’s call for international cooperation
• 02:30: Juneteenth, Wall Street closed, SpaceX performance
• 02:52: SpaceX’s credit outlook and significance
• 03:30: AI, xAI, and shifting public concern over big tech
• 03:40: Poll findings on perception of threats (big tech vs. big government)
• 04:17: World Cup soccer update: USA vs Australia, Mexico advances

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Well, this is something the US And Iran will like. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. A new cease fire for Israel in Lebanon that just went into effect an hour ago and Hezbollah is agreeing to abide by it.

[Max Gordon]

This cease fire was brokered according to a US Official by the by the Qatari government as well as with help from Iran. Of course, though, Iran has been supporting Hezbollah. So they have a hand in all of this. But you know, this comes after some really intense fighting last night to the idf. Four of their soldiers were killed in this fighting. They say that they killed dozens of Hezbollah fighters and they struck about 80 Hezbollah positions. In this latest round of fighting.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox Business is Max Gordon in Dubai. That flare up in Lebanon reportedly at Iran refusing to go to a round of negotiations supposed to start today in Switzerland with Vice President Vance. Those talks were postponed. He's still in Washington two days after the US and Iran agreement was signed

[Unnamed US Official]

and also triggered a 60 day window to negotiate the final terms of the deal. Key agree an immediate end to the war, a US Ending its naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran agreeing not to develop a nuclear weapon.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Doug Loozator summoned Congress and both parties have been critical of sanctions relief and other financial benefits for Iran in the deal. Democrats claim Iran's better off now than before the war. President Trump posted on Truth Social this morning, how stupid can some people be? The Obama Presidential center opens today in Chicago the day after a celebrity field ceremony where the former president touted his library, showing how precious democracy is and

[Unnamed Obama Speech Narrator]

remind us what we can achieve when we embrace our shared responsibilities as citizens.

[Dave Anthony]

And former President Obama also seemed to reference President Trump calling for cooperation among

[Unnamed Obama Speech Narrator]

nations instead of trying to dominate and bully and squeeze every advantage just because we can.

[Dave Anthony]

Three other ex presidents were there. President Trump not invited. He has called the new Obama library trash. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

We can't check stocks right now like we usually do because there's no trading on Wall Street. On this Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating this date in 1865 when the last slaves were freed in Texas after the Civil War was over. The stock market finished the week with gains. Yesterday. The Nasdaq surged up nearly 500 points, but SpaceX went down about 4%.

[Jenny Coselda]

SpaceX shares pulled back this week after the meteoric rise on its stock launch a week ago, though the major credit rating agencies are most supportive of the business S and p global ratings, Moody's and Fitch have all assigned SpaceX a stable outlook and a triple B credit rating. They cite its competitive edge in its space and connectivity business. Its Starlink provides global high speed Internet. The rating sees benefits From Starlink and SpaceX's relevance to the US government as the primary launch provider for NASA and the Defense Department. Jenny Coselda, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

You know what else is part of SpaceX? Xai Elon Musk's artificial intelligence business. And there is a new poll out showing more people concerned about AI overall.

[Jeff Manasso]

In recent years, more Americans feared big government over big tech. That's now shifted with the push for more data centers. And as AI gets smarter, the latest Fox News poll shows 52% of voters now view big tech, not big government, as the greater threat to the nation's future. Most groups see it that way, except for very conservative voters and moms who the FOX News poll shows still fear big government. More Republicans and independents are equally split, with more voters also describing AI as innovative, a bad idea or dangerous. Jeff Manasso, Fox News Team USA second

[Dave Anthony]

World cup soccer match this afternoon versus Australia, 3pm Eastern on Fox TV. Last night, Mexico shut out South Korea, becoming the first team to advance to the next round. I'm Dave Anthony. This is fox.

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