10AM ET 06/28/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 10AM ET 06/28/2026 Newscast

Date: June 28, 2026
Host: Angelo Bavaro
Contributors: Fox News Correspondent, Dana Marie McNichol, Chanley Painter

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a swift, news-packed update on pressing national and international stories. Major themes include escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, key primary election outcomes, a significant wildfire, an international soccer event, the resolution of a missing persons case, and ongoing earthquake relief efforts.

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Key Stories and Discussion Points

1. Persian Gulf Escalation: U.S.–Iran Clashes

[00:02–00:57]

• Ongoing Hostilities: The show opens with the latest developments in the three-day escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange attacks.
• U.S. Strikes:
  • Overnight, the U.S. launched strikes targeting IRGC military surveillance, communications infrastructure, air defense, drone storage, and mine-laying facilities.
  • The coordinated action was in retaliation for an IRGC attack on an oil tanker.
• Presidential Response:
  • The President (presumably Trump) addressed the strikes on Truth Social:

    "United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the cease fire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started." [00:39–00:56]

• Iranian Retaliation:
  • Iran responded with missile launches and warned of continued attacks if U.S. strikes persist.

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2. Louisiana Senate Primary Runoff

[00:57–01:29]

• Election Update:
  • President Trump expressed support following Julia Letlow’s victory over State Treasurer John Fleming in the primary runoff, setting up her campaign to succeed outgoing Republican Senator Bill Cassidy.
• Commentary:
  • On voter sentiment:

    "Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters." — Dana Marie McNichol [01:19–01:24]

  • Note: Bill Cassidy previously voted to convict Trump during his impeachment in 2021—potentially affecting the political dynamics in the state.

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3. Colorado-Utah Wildfire Tragedy

[01:29–01:45]

• Firefighting Losses:
  • Three firefighters died and two were injured battling blazes on the Colorado-Utah border.
  • The Cottonwood Fire expanded dramatically, reaching over 144 square miles on Saturday.

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4. World Cup Knockout Rounds Begin

[01:45–01:59]

• International Sports:
  • Coverage notes the start of the World Cup knockout rounds, highlighting opening matches such as South Africa vs. Canada.

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5. Missing New Jersey Teens Found Safe

[02:24–03:14]

• Incident Recap:
  • Three teenagers (two 14-year-olds, one 17-year-old) disappeared after evading authorities in Montville Township, New Jersey.
• Search and Recovery:
  • After being reported missing, the trio was first spotted at Denville, NJ train station. By the next day, authorities saw them in Stamford, Connecticut.
  • During police contact, the younger teens fled as officers took the 17-year-old into protective custody. All were eventually found safe.
• Unanswered Questions:
  • Motivation remains unclear—authorities say the boys left "on their own accord."
• Notable Report:

  "After roughly two days missing and an extensive search using K9s and drones, authorities were able to catch up with two 14 year olds and a 17 year old who left Montville Township, New Jersey on Thursday night." — Chanley Painter [02:34–02:48]

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6. Venezuela Earthquake and Relief Efforts

[03:14–04:09]

• Ongoing Crisis:
  • Earthquakes have led to a death toll of at least 1,400 people.
• Relief Mobilization:
  • Reporting from Florida, Dana Marie McNichol details the influx of humanitarian aid and U.S. resources delivered under the Trump administration.
• Firsthand Perspective:

  "Hundreds of volunteers have shown up. So many people are here they had to turn some away. The support is immense. Over a million dollars worth of donations already in hand here at the warehouse." — Dana Marie McNichol [03:29–03:40] "I did speak to one volunteer from Laguaira, the area most affected. He told me hundreds of family, friends, teachers are gone. Pain is unimaginable." — Dana Marie McNichol [03:51–04:08]

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Memorable Quotes

• U.S. President on the Iran Situation:

  "There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started." [00:50–00:56]

• Dana Marie McNichol on Louisiana Voters:

  "Louisiana sent a clear message that they want a candidate to represent them in the Senate who will always put America first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters." [01:19–01:24]

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Noteworthy Segment Timestamps

• U.S.–Iran Strike Details: [00:13–00:57]
• Louisiana Senate Primary Reaction: [00:57–01:29]
• Firefighter Tragedy: [01:29–01:45]
• World Cup Coverage: [01:45–01:59]
• Missing Teens Found: [02:24–03:14]
• Venezuela Relief Efforts: [03:29–04:09]

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Episode Tone and Style

The tone is concise, urgent, and focused on reporting news developments with minimal analysis or editorializing—consistent with Fox News Radio's rapid newscast format. Voices remain straightforward, with heightened gravity on unfolding crises (Persian Gulf, Venezuela) and a patriotic undertone in electoral and relief coverage.

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Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

New threats to peace talks. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. The US And Iran exchanging more blows in the Persian Gulf extending fighting around the Strait of Hormuz into a third day.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Overnight, the United States launched a new round of strikes against Iran in response to the IRGC targeting yet another oil tanker. According to US Central Command, a variety of different targets were hit, including military surveillance systems, infrastructure belonging to their communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and mine laying capabilities. The president posted to Truth Social shortly after the strike saying United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites for violating the cease fire agreement. Again, it is very possible that they will never learn. The president goes on to say there may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox is trained Iran launching missiles in retaliation, saying they will continue to do so if the US Keeps struggling striking them. President Trump back Louisiana Republican Julia Letlow defeating State Treasurer John Fleming in Saturday's primary runoff. Letlo is vying for the seat against soon to be vacating Senator Bill Cassidy.

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Louisiana sent a clear message that they

[Dana Marie McNichol]

want a candidate to represent them in

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the Senate who will always put America

[Dana Marie McNichol]

first and never turn her back on Louisiana voters.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Cassidy voted to convict the president on impeachment charges back in 2021. Three firefighters died and two were injured tackling fires on the Colorado Utah border. The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, ballooned Saturday to more than 144 square miles at the World Cup. Today marks the start of the knockout round. It's officially win or go home, beginning with South Africa and Canada. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Angelo Bavaro]

who vanished Friday after escaping MTA officers at a train station were finally found safe late last night in a completely different state.

[Chanley Painter]

After roughly two days missing and an extensive search using K9s and drones, authorities were able to catch up with two 14 year olds and a 17 year old who left Montville Township, New Jersey on Thursday night. Authorities shifting the matter to a missing persons investigation at that time. But it wasn't until 5:30 Friday evening that the trio was seen again, this time at the Denville, New Jersey train station. Then a day later on Saturday afternoon, MTA officials recognized the group all the way in Connecticut at a train station in Stamford. But when MTA officers attempted to make contact with the boys, the two 14 year olds fled as they were taking the 17 year old into protective custody.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox's Chanley Painter. Police say those boys appear to have left their homes on their own accord, but the motive behind their actions, that is still unclear. Rescue efforts continue following earthquakes in Venezuela. FOX's Dana Marie McNichol reports from Florida.

[Dana Marie McNichol]

Hundreds of volunteers have shown up. So many people are here they had to turn some away. The support is immense. Over a million dollars worth of donations already in hand here at the warehouse. Now many Venezuelans tell me that they are thankful for how quickly the Trump administration moved resources into the country. U.S. southern Command addressing the damage and coordination of military efforts. We have the most elite search and rescue crews from the US and their canines on the ground. And I did speak to one volunteer from Laguaira, the area most affected. He told me hundreds of family, friends, teachers are gone. Pain is unimaginable.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Venezuelan officials say those quakes have claimed at least 1400 lives. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.

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