10PM ET 06/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 10PM ET 06/26/2026 Newscast
Air Date: June 27, 2026
Host: Carmen Roberts
Podcast: Fox News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise update on several of the day’s top stories, centering on escalating US-Iran tensions after a drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, humanitarian efforts in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes, escalating divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of midterms, remarks from President Trump, and developments in the Harvey Weinstein legal saga. The episode maintains Fox News’s brisk, urgent news delivery.

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Key News Highlights & Insights

1. US Strikes Iran after Ceasefire Violation

• [00:03–01:08]
  • President Trump authorized US military airstrikes on Iranian targets following an IRGC drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the MV Ever Lovely, in the Strait of Hormuz—a violation of the existing ceasefire.
  • The targeted strikes lasted one hour, hitting Iranian missile/drone storage and coastal radar sites.
  • Jennifer Griffin (Chief National Security Correspondent) reports:
    • "Shortly after 4pm Eastern, not long after the President hinted from the Oval Office that the US could respond to the IRGC attack [...], the US Military began carrying out airstrikes on Iranian targets."
    • The Pentagon statement emphasized “a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship.”
  • Iran continues to challenge US and regional authority in the vital waterway.

2. US Humanitarian Deployment to Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

• [01:08–01:49]
  • Back-to-back earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) devastate Venezuela, resulting in at least 920 deaths and over 51,000 missing.
  • US military is on the ground assisting rescue, with significant mobilization of aid in South Florida.
  • Dana Marie McNicol reports:
    • “Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many, this is personal.”
    • Emphasis on the scale of the disaster: “An unknown number of survivors are still trapped under the rubble."
  • Carmen Roberts states:
    • “The death toll soared today to 920 as the number of missing more than doubled to 51,000."

3. Political Turmoil and Democratic Party Tensions Ahead of the Midterms

• [02:53–04:09]
  • Progressive victories in Democratic primaries are deepening the party’s internal divisions ahead of the 2026 midterms.
  • Moderates and progressives are increasingly at odds, with Republicans positioning to take advantage of the perceived “identity crisis.”
  • Chad Pergram’s analysis:
    • “A party identity crisis. Progressives pitching radical policies, Moderate Democrats distancing themselves from progressives, Republicans primed to emphasize extreme candidates.”
    • Suggests vulnerability for leadership: “Republicans believe House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is vulnerable after his preferred candidates lost in the New York primaries.”
    • Notably, even moderate voices like Rep. Alyssa S.L. Plotkin are calling for management changes.
  • Democrats failed to capitalize on President Trump's non-signing of a bipartisan housing bill.
  • Carmen Roberts:
    • "And Republicans are looking to capitalize on this volatility as the midterms approach, aiming to highlight the ideological rift [...] to lift their strategic advantage."

4. President Trump’s Save Act Push & Midterm Strategy

• [04:09–04:20]
  • President Trump, addressing the FAI and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference, called for Congressional passage of the SAFE Act, focusing on election security.
  • Donald Trump quote:
    • “[04:09] All voters must show photo ID. Not so bad. All voters must provide proof of citizenship. Is that so hard?”
  • The bill passed the House but remains stalled in the Senate.

5. Legal Update: Harvey Weinstein

• [04:20–04:50]
  • California appeals court confirms Weinstein’s 2022 rape conviction but requires resentencing.
  • New York prosecutors will not pursue a fourth trial, but Weinstein remains imprisoned for other sex crimes.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jennifer Griffin (on the Iran strike):

  • “[00:22] The US Military began carrying out airstrikes on Iranian targets.”
  • “US Central Command issued the following: US forces conducted strikes against Iran as a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship…”

• Dana Marie McNicol (on Venezuela):

  • “[01:25] Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many, this is personal.”

• Chad Pergram (on party strife):

  • “[03:06] A party identity crisis. Progressives pitching radical policies. Moderate Democrats distancing themselves from progressives. Republicans primed to emphasize extreme candidates.”

• Donald Trump (on voting requirements):

  • “[04:09] All voters must show photo ID. Not so bad. All voters must provide proof of citizenship. Is that so hard?”

• Carmen Roberts (on Venezuela earthquake):

  • “[01:49] The death toll soared today to 920 as the number of missing more than doubled to 51,000.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• US Strikes on Iran: [00:03–01:08]
• Venezuela Earthquake Relief: [01:08–01:49]
• Democratic Party Division/Midterms: [02:53–04:09]
• Trump’s Road to Majority / SAVE Act Push: [04:09–04:20]
• Harvey Weinstein Legal Update: [04:20–04:50]

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This recap covers all the key news developments and perspectives from the 10PM ET Fox News Hourly Update for June 27, 2026.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

The US Unleashes fresh attacks on Iran. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Trump says Iran's drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was a violation of the ceasefire and today the US Military retaliated. Fox News chief national security correspondent Jeff Jennifer Griffin reports from Washington.

[Jennifer Griffin]

Shortly after 4pm Eastern, not long after the President hinted from the Oval Office that the US could respond to the IRGC attack on a Singapore flagged ship. Overnight in the Strait of Hormuz in violation of the current ceasefire, the US Military began carrying out airstrikes on Iranian targets. The airstrikes involving U.S. warplanes lasted about one hour. U.S. central Command issued the following U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iran as a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US Aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit MV Ever Lovely on June 25th with a one way attack drone.

[Carmen Roberts]

Iran has increasingly challenged the region and the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Military is on the ground in Venezuela to help with rescue efforts following this week's catastrophic back to back earthquakes. Fox's Dana Marie McNicol reports from Florida on the deployment of these critical resources.

[Dana Marie McNicol]

South Florida answering the urgent call for help after Venezuela's deadly earthquakes. Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many, this is personal Back to back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude Earthquakes rocked Venezuela Wednesday night. An unknown number of survivors are still trapped under the rubble.

[Carmen Roberts]

The death toll soared today to 920 as the number of missing more than doubled to 51,000. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Democrats are increasingly divided after a string of progressive primary wins shakes up the party ahead of midterms and Fox's Chad Pergrim reports on the growing rift and how it's reshaping the battle for control of Congress.

[Chad Pergram]

A party identity crisis Progressives pitching radical policies Moderate Democrats distancing themselves from progressives Republicans primed to emphasize extreme candidates. Republicans believe House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is vulnerable after his preferred candidates lost in the New York primaries. Progressive leaders demanding transformation at the top. Moderate Michigan Democrat Alyssa S.L. plotkin gave the formal response to President Trump's 2025 State of the Union speech, but even XI wants a management switch. Democrats plan to capitalize on President Trump not signing a bipartisan housing bill, but that backfired.

[Carmen Roberts]

And Republicans are looking to capitalize on this volatility as the midterms approach, aiming to highlight the ideological rift between the party's establishment and its rising progressive wing to lift their strategic advantage. President Trump is intensely focused on the midterms as well, giving the keynote address at the FAI and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference today. He pushed for Congress to pass the SAVE Act.

[Donald Trump]

All voters must show photo id. Not so bad. All voters must provide proof of citizenship. Is that so hard?

[Carmen Roberts]

The bill passed the House earlier this year but remains stalled in the Senate. An appeals Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction but says he must be re sentenced. The California appeals panel issued the ruling one day after New York Prosecut said Weinstein would not face a fourth trial there. He remains convicted of another sex crime in New York and is still behind bars. I'm Carmen Roberts and this is Fox News.

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