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Fox News Hourly Update: Detailed Summary of the 10PM ET Newscast on June 23, 2025

The Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Fox News Radio, provided a comprehensive overview of the day's most pressing news topics. Below is a detailed summary of the key discussions, insights, and conclusions presented during the 10PM ET newscast on June 23, 2025.

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1. Iran-Israel Ceasefire Talks: Diplomatic Stalemate

Speaker: Lisa Lacera
Timestamp: [00:02]

The newscast opened with tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the stalled ceasefire negotiations between Iran and Israel. Iran's Foreign Minister declared that no agreement had been reached regarding a ceasefire. However, he proposed that if Israel halted what he termed as "illegal aggression" against the Iranian populace by 4 AM local time, Iran would refrain from retaliatory actions thereafter.

This development follows an announcement by President Donald Trump, who asserted that both nations had agreed to a ceasefire following Iran's attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar earlier that day.

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2. Iranian Missile Strike on U.S. Base in Qatar

Speaker: Jennifer Griffin
Timestamp: [00:28]

Jennifer Griffin provided an in-depth report from the Pentagon, detailing the Iranian missile strike on the U.S. Al Udd Military Base in Qatar. While one Iranian missile successfully hit the base, it resulted in no casualties or significant damage. The skies over Doha were active with Patriot missile interceptors responding to the attack.

President Trump reported that Iran launched 14 ballistic missiles, each corresponding to the number of U.S. bunker busters. Contrary to U.S. military expectations, which anticipated strikes on three U.S. bases mirroring U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, only the Al Udd base was targeted. Qatar officials confirmed they had not received prior warnings from Iran about the missile launches.

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3. House Speaker Mike Johnson Praises President Trump’s Approach

Speaker: Mike Johnson
Timestamp: [01:02]

House Speaker Mike Johnson commended President Trump for his "peace through strength" strategy. He stated, "President Trump deserves all the credit. This is what peace through strength looks like. We haven't seen this in a while and it's really a big sigh of relief here on Capitol Hill" ([01:02]).

Johnson expressed optimism that the ceasefire would lead to the termination of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and foster a lasting peace in the Middle East.

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4. Supreme Court Grants Trump Administration Authority on Migrant Deportations

Speaker: Jared Halpern
Timestamp: [01:25]

Jared Halpern reported from the White House on a significant Supreme Court decision. The Court lifted a lower court's order that had blocked the Trump administration from deporting migrants to third-party countries. The deportations targeted individuals not originally from the designated countries.

Migrants from nations such as Vietnam and Burma had previously challenged these deportations, arguing that sending them to countries like South Sudan was unjust. A source familiar with the matter revealed that the initial deportation flights were directed to Djibouti, with U.S. military personnel providing assistance during the legal proceedings.

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5. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Virginia's Felon Voting Ban

Speaker: Granal Scott
Timestamp: [03:22]

In a segment by Granal Scott, it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge against Virginia's attempt to permanently disenfranchise felons from voting. Two women, who had previously lost their voting rights following felony convictions, initiated the lawsuit. They argue that Virginia's policy violates the Virginia Readmission Act of the 19th century, which stipulated that post-Civil War constitutional changes would not include voter disenfranchisement.

The plaintiffs contend that only serious felonies, such as murder, rape, and arson, should result in voting bans. Their convictions were for crimes like robbery, forgery, and drug possession. The trial is scheduled for October in federal court.

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6. Texas Continues Sale of THC-Infused Products Amid Strict Marijuana Laws

Speaker: Jeff Manasso
Timestamp: [04:07]

Jeff Manasso reported on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to veto a bill that would have criminalized the possession of consumable THC products by classifying them as misdemeanors. Texas maintains some of the most stringent marijuana laws in the United States, prohibiting all recreational use while maintaining a limited medical marijuana program.

Despite these restrictions, the consumables market has thrived, allowing Texans to legally access THC-infused goods through existing loopholes. Governor Abbott advocates for tighter regulation of these products. Contrarily, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick opposed the bill, emphasizing that it was supported by law enforcement and individuals affected by THC-related issues: "The bill was backed by law enforcement and those who've seen their loved ones lives destroyed by these dangerous drugs" ([04:07]).

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7. Rise in Abortion Rates Linked to Telehealth Accessibility

Speaker: Lisa Lacera
Timestamp: [04:46]

Lisa Lacera highlighted a concerning trend in reproductive health, citing a new report from the We Count Project for the Society of Family Planning. The report indicates that the number of abortions in the United States increased in 2024, primarily due to more women obtaining abortion pills through telehealth services.

According to the survey, "1 in 4 abortions uses medications prescribed by a provider who does not see the patient in person," a significant rise from "1 in 20" before the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This shift underscores the growing reliance on remote healthcare services for reproductive choices.

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The Fox News Hourly Update effectively covered a range of national and international issues, providing listeners with detailed analyses and expert opinions on critical topics shaping the current socio-political landscape.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

He says there's no deal. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. Iran's foreign minister says there's no agreement on any ceasefire between Israel and Iran. But he said if Israel stop what he called its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4am local time. Iran had no intention of responding afterwards. This coming after President Trump announced both sides have agreed to a cease fire after Iran attacked the US Military base in Qatar earlier today.

[Jennifer Griffin]

One Iranian missile hit the Al Udd base but caused no casualties or significant damage. The skies over Doha lit up with the Patriot interceptors. President Trump said 14 ballistic missiles were fired, one for each of the US bunker busters. Qatar says it was not given advance warning by Iran. The U.S. military had expected strikes on three U.S. bases to mirror the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. But only Al Udid was targeted.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jennifer Griffin at the Pentagon. House Speaker Mike Johnson with praise for the president.

[Mike Johnson]

President Trump deserves all the credit. This is what peace through strength looks like. We haven't seen this in a while and it's really a big sigh of relief here on Capitol Hill.

[Lisa Lacera]

Speaker Johnson said he hopes this will bring an end to Iran's nuclear enrichment program and that there will be a lasting peace in the Middle East. The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to deport migrants to third party countries.

[Jared Halpern]

Justices are lifting a lower court order that blocked the Trump administration from sending migrants to South Sudan who were not from that country. Attorneys representing migrants from places like Vietnam and Burma challenged those deportations to a third party country. A source with knowledge of the situation told Fox News the original flight was sent to Djibouti with US Military personnel assisting as the case played out in court.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Halpern at the White House. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

VOX the U.S. supreme Court says it will allow a challenge to Virginia's attempt to ban felons from voting for life.

[Granal Scott]

The suit was filed by two women who lost their voting privileges at one point after they were convicted of felonies. Virginia's constitution mandates that, but the women are suing, citing a 19th century statute, the Virginia Readmission act, which said when the state was readmitted to the union after the Civil War, its constitution would never be changed to disenfranchise voters. The women claim only select felonies such as murder, rape and arson apply. The plaintiff's felonies were for crimes of robbery, forgery and drug possession. A trial on the matter is set for October in federal court. Granal Scott, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

THC infused vapes, gummies and other products will continue to be sold across Texas.

[Jeff Manasso]

Governor Rabbit vetoing a bill that would have made possession of consumable THC a misdemeanor. Texas has some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country, prohibiting all recreational use with a limited medical marijuana program. The consumables market has allowed residents in Texas and other states despite such laws, to legally access THC infused goods amid loopholes for which Abbot calling for regulation. He's also at odds with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who in a statement says the bill was backed by law enforcement and those who've seen their loved ones lives destroyed by these dangerous drugs. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Lisa Lacera]

A new report finds the number of abortions in the US grew in 2024 as more women obtain pills through telehealth. The latest survey from the We Count Project for the Society of Family planning finds 1 in 4 abortions uses medications prescribed by a provider who does not see the patient in is up from 1 in 20 in the months before the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade in 2022. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

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