10PM ET 06/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 06/12/2026 Newscast Summary

Date: June 13, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Theme: The episode delivers fast-paced updates on major national and international news, including U.S. foreign policy, high-profile legal matters, political polling, and philanthropic tech initiatives.

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Episode Overview

This Fox News newscast centers on several developing stories: possible de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran, significant anti-crime and legal developments, updates in U.S. domestic policy (including National Parks and presidential legacy), the latest on the high-profile Kirk murder trial, global headlines from South Korea, shifting support for President Trump, and a landmark AI nonprofit initiative. Key figures include President Trump, Pakistani PM Shabazz Sharif, and the late gang leader Nikki Nino Guerrero.

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Key Story Segments and Insights

Nearing a U.S.-Iran Peace Deal (00:02–00:37)

• Diplomatic Breakthrough:
  The U.S. and Iran are reportedly "about 85% of the way" to an agreement, with a proposed 60-day implementation period.
• Mediation:
  Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif is facilitating negotiations and confirms that the final agreed text is ready, with details being finalized.
  • Quote:
    “We can confirm that a final agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps.” – Shabazz Sharif (00:12)
• Expected Ceremony:
  President Trump mentions a possible signing ceremony in Europe as early as the weekend.
• Ongoing Tensions:
  Simultaneously, reports emerge that Iran launched multiple “one-way attack drones” at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S.-Venezuela Anti-Crime Operation (00:37–01:15)

• Counter-Gang Success:
  President Trump announces that, with Venezuelan help, the U.S. has killed Nikki Nino Guerrero, leader of the Trende Aragua gang—a group labeled a terrorist organization.
  • Quote:
    “The U.S. has killed Nikki Nino Guerrero. Trende Aragua has been labeled by the U.S as a terrorist organization.” – Lisa Lacera, citing Truth Social post (00:37)
• Criminal Charges:
  Guerrero was facing U.S. federal indictments for racketeering, conspiracy, and support to terrorism, spanning a decade.

National Parks: Truth, History, and Science (01:15–01:46)

• Legal Action:
  Conservation and historical groups sued the Trump administration over alleged efforts to suppress display of historical and scientific information in U.S. parks, including about slavery and climate change.
• Restoration Ordered:
  President Trump counters, instructing the Interior Department to avoid displays that "disparage" Americans, but faces criticism for censoring facts.
  • Quote:
    “Plaintiffs argue since national parks officials have been removing or censoring exhibits that share factually accurate information about U.S. history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change.” – Conservation Expert (01:15)

Kennedy Center Name Controversy (01:46–02:00)

• Legal Update:
  Judge rejects bid to pause a court-ordered deadline to remove President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.
  • Memorable moment: No direct quotes, but this segment highlights ongoing legacy and symbolic battles.

Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Developments (02:37–02:58)

• Defense Move:
  Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk urge the judge to bar death penalty consideration, following prosecutor’s media comments about evidence.
  • Key context: The ruling is pending; the defense cites prejudicial pretrial publicity.

Former South Korean President Sentenced (02:58–03:32)

• International Headline:
  Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol receives an extra 30-year sentence, on top of a life term, for marshalling drone provocations and attempting to justify martial law in 2024.
  • Quote:
    “Yoon's lawyers ripped the ruling, saying the flights were in response to the North dropping trash carrying balloons into the South earlier that year.” – South Korea Correspondent (03:23)
• Defense Minister:
  Given the same penalty; part of ongoing fallout over the 2024 Korea crisis.

Trump Polling Dips Among Key Voter Blocks (03:32–04:17)

• Polling Data:
  President Trump’s support among independent voters—especially those without a college degree—has sharply declined since 2024 (from 48% to 25%). Independents with college degrees show a similar (~quarter) drop.
• Hispanic Voters:
  Trump's support among Hispanic voters fell from 46% pre-election to a low of 15% during last fall's government shutdown, now recovering to nearly 25%.
  • Quote:
    “Roughly three in ten independent voters with a college degree support the president. Heading into the election, their support has dropped a bit, down about a quarter as well.” – Polling Analyst (03:39)
  • Quote:
    “Hispanic voter support also dropped...while 46% approved of him heading into the election. Support...dropped to just 15% during last fall’s government shutdown and now...sits at near 25%.” – Polling Analyst (03:50)

Anthropic’s Major AI Philanthropy Initiative (04:17–04:36)

• Claude Corps Launch:
  AI firm Anthropic launches a $150 million “Claude Corps” fellowship to help nonprofits deploy artificial intelligence, sending 1,000 fellows to various organizations.
• Worker Support:
  The company pledges an additional $200 million to support workers displaced by AI technologies.
  • Memorable moment: No direct quote, but the scale and dual focus (nonprofit effectiveness + displaced workers) are noteworthy.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S.-Iran Peace Talks:
  “A final agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached...” – Shabazz Sharif (00:12)
• On Trende Aragua:
  “The U.S. has killed Nikki Nino Guerrero. Trende Aragua has been labeled by the US as a terrorist organization.” – Lisa Lacera (00:37)
• On Park Exhibits:
  “National parks officials have been removing or censoring exhibits that share factually accurate information about US history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change.” – Conservation Expert (01:15)
• On Polling Drop:
  "...heading into the election, 48% of independent voters without a college degree supported the president. Now only a quarter of them do." – Polling Analyst (03:39)
• On South Korea Sentencing:
  “Yoon's lawyers ripped the ruling, saying the flights were in response to the North dropping trash carrying balloons into the South earlier that year.” – South Korea Correspondent (03:23)

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Section Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------| | U.S.-Iran peace talks, Shabazz Sharif quote | 00:02–00:37 | | U.S.-Venezuela operation; Nikki Nino Guerrero | 00:37–01:15 | | National parks lawsuit, conservation expert | 01:15–01:46 | | Kennedy Center ruling update | 01:46–02:00 | | (Advertisement skipped) | 02:00–02:37 | | Charlie Kirk murder trial update | 02:37–02:58 | | South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol sentencing | 02:58–03:32 | | Polling: Trump loses independent/Hispanic | 03:32–04:17 | | Anthropic’s Claude Corps AI donation | 04:17–04:36 | | (Advertisement skipped) | 04:36+ |

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Summary

This brisk, information-dense newscast presents breaking news on U.S.-Iran diplomacy, international anti-crime cooperation, legal and political controversies at home and abroad, and tech-driven philanthropy. The tone is urgent, factual, and focused on geopolitical, legal, and social impacts—making it essential listening (or reading) for anyone seeking to keep up with major developments as they unfold.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

Close to a deal. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. A senior Trump administration official says the US and Iran are about 85% of the way there on reaching an agreement

[Shabazz Sharif]

to end the conflict, a 60 day implementation phase. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif has been mediating discussions between the United States and Iran. He posted quote, we can confirm that a final agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. President Trump suggested there could be a signing ceremony in Europe as early as this weekend.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Rich Edson in Washington. This as the U.S. military says Iran launched multiple one way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump says with the help of Venezuela, the US has killed the leader of the Trende Aragua gang. Posting on Truth Social that the US has killed Nikki Nino Guerrero. Trenda Aragua has been labeled by the US As a terrorist organization. Guerrero was charged in New York federal court with racketeering, conspiracy and other crimes, including support to terrorists in offenses that go back more than a decade. And the Trump administration ordered to restore history and science materials at national parks.

[Conservation Expert]

Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration alleging the U.S. department of Interior has been engaged in a sustained campaign to erase history and undermine science. President Trump had directed the Interior Department to ensure parks and monuments not display elements that inappropriately disparage Americans past or living. Plaintiffs argue since national parks officials have been removing or censoring exhibits that share factually accurate information about U.S. history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin, a federal judge has rejected a request to pause a court ordered deadline to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

Fox News lawyers for trial of Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, have asked a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty over comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk's body. The judge is expected to rule at a later date. Another three decades in prison for the ex leader of South Korea.

[South Korea Correspondent]

Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, already sentenced to life in prison for a rebellion conviction connected to his martial law decree in December 2024, receives another sentence, this one for 30 years. His defense minister was handed the same penalty from a court in Seoul. The latest penalty linked to Yoon allegedly ordering drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to ramp up tensions with North Korea. To justify declaring martial law, the north said the south dropped propaganda leaflets in October 2024. Yoon's lawyers ripped the ruling, saying the flights were in response to the north dropping trash carrying balloons into the south earlier that year.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's CJ Papa Voter support for President Trump has dropped among two key groups, according to new polling.

[Polling Analyst]

A review of AP Newark polling over the last two years found that heading into the 2024 election, 48% of independent voters without a college degree supported the president. Now only a quarter of them do. Roughly three in ten independent voters with a college degree support the president. Heading into the election, their support has dropped a bit, down about a quarter as well. A review of the AP new polls over time found. Hispanic voter support also dropped, while 46% approved of him heading into the election. Support of President Trump dropped to just 15% during last fall's government shutdown and now among Hispanics sits at near 25%. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News Anthropic will donate

[Lisa Lacera]

$150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence, sending 1,000 people to various organizations for a the company also donating $200 million to support displaced workers. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is Fox News.

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