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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12AM ET 06/02/2026 Newscast
Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 2, 2026

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This late-night newscast delivers updates on key international and domestic headlines, including U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations, a health scare among American cruise passengers, a tech company lawsuit, a notable clemency case in Colorado, legal updates on Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, and volcanic activity in Hawaii.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Update

President Trump's Mixed Messaging
- President Trump reportedly expressed optimism to ABC News about reaching an agreement with Iran within the next week.
- He had meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of Hezbollah through intermediaries.
- On CNBC News, his tone was notably less hopeful, describing drawn-out negotiations as "very boring" and stating:
  
  “I don’t care if they’re over. Honestly, I couldn’t care less.”
  (Trump, 00:34)
- Iran’s foreign minister responds that talks remain ongoing.
Timestamp: 00:02–00:52

2. Hantavirus Quarantine on Cruise Ship

Update on U.S. Cruise Passengers
- Five passengers quarantined for exposure to hantavirus have exited a Nebraska medical facility.
- 13 U.S. travelers from MV Hondius remain under observation; none have developed symptoms.
- This outbreak is unusual due to the Andes virus version's potential for limited person-to-person transmission.
- Three deaths on the ship have been attributed to the outbreak, according to WHO.
Quote:

“A hospital spokesperson said none of the American passengers have shown hantavirus symptoms, which can take from 21 to 42 days to develop.”
– Grinal Scott, 01:07

Timestamp: 00:52–01:40

3. Florida Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Grounds for Legal Action
- The state of Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company released ChatGPT despite knowledge of serious risks, including facilitation of mass shootings and suicide.
- The suit further claims that risks were concealed even as ChatGPT was aggressively marketed to the public.
Timestamp: 01:40–02:00

4. Colorado Elections Clerk Granted Clemency

Tina Peters' Prison Sentence Commuted
- Tina Peters, convicted of unauthorized access to an election system related to voter fraud conspiracy theories, was released from prison.
- Originally sentenced to nine years, the term was commuted by Governor Jared Polis after public pressure, including from President Trump and conservative supporters.
- Polis termed the sentence “extremely unusual and lengthy for a first time nonviolent offender.”
- Colorado’s Secretary of State Jenna Griswold criticized the commutation, warning it might embolden “the election denier movement.”
Quote:

“Polis commuted the sentence last month, calling the prison term extremely unusual and lengthy for a first time nonviolent offender.”
– Jared Halpern, 03:19

Timestamp: 03:02–03:46

5. Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Trial Paused

Litigation Update
- The civil trial is on indefinite hold after last-minute settlements were reached, covering the deaths of six workers during the March 2024 collapse caused by the container ship Dali.
- Judge James Bradar previously denied a delay, but after criminal charges and additional settlements, has postponed proceedings to consider further resolutions out of court.
Quote:

“The judge now says the trial is postponed indefinitely to consider legal arguments that could lead to further settlements and possibly end the litigation without a trial.”
– Lisa Lacera, 04:19

Timestamp: 03:46–04:33

6. Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again

Hawaii’s Ongoing Volcanic Activity
- The Kilauea volcano began a new eruption, its 48th. Lava and smoke plumes rose to 24,000 feet.
- Authorities issued ashfall advisories near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and several flights were canceled.
Timestamp: 04:33–04:58

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Iran Talks:

“I don’t care if they’re over. Honestly, I couldn’t care less. … Protracted negotiations have started to get very boring.”
– President Trump (via Lucas Tomlinson), 00:34
On Tina Peters Clemency:

“Polis commuted the sentence last month, calling the prison term extremely unusual and lengthy for a first time nonviolent offender.”
– Jared Halpern, 03:19 “Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold criticized the move, warning it will embolden the election denier movement.”
– Jared Halpern, 03:36
On Legal Impact of Baltimore Bridge Settlements:

“The judge now says the trial is postponed indefinitely to consider legal arguments that could lead to further settlements and possibly end the litigation without a trial.”
– Lisa Lacera, 04:19

Timestamps for Key Segments

U.S.-Iran Negotiations: 00:02–00:52
Hantavirus Quarantine: 00:52–01:40
Florida Lawsuit vs. OpenAI: 01:40–02:00
Tina Peters Clemency: 03:02–03:46
Key Bridge Collapse Trial: 03:46–04:33
Kilauea Eruption: 04:33–04:58

Summary prepared for listeners seeking a fast yet comprehensive update on global and domestic headlines from this Fox News hour, with timestamped references to each story for easy review.

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[00:03]
Sue Guzman
He says to give it time. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. President Trump still taking an optimistic tone when it comes to talks with Iran, at least for the moment. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson explains President Trump just
[00:15]
Lucas Tomlinson
told ABC News he thinks an agreement with Iran will be reached over the next week. President Trump spent his time in meetings, including calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leaders of Hezbollah. Through intermediaries he posted on True, he thinks the negotiations will continue at a rapid pace. In an interview with CNBC News, the president did not sound as optimistic. Here's what he said. I don't care if they're over. Honestly, I couldn't care less. And added that protracted negotiations have started to get very boring. Iran's foreign minister insists negotiations continue.
[00:53]
Sue Guzman
Five American cruise ship passengers quarantined for exposure to hantavirus have now left a Nebraska medical facility. Here's Fox's Grinal Scott.
[01:01]
Grinal Scott
That leaves 13 US travelers who were on board the MV Hondius cruise ship traveling in the South Atlantic Ocean who remain at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A hospital spokesperson said none of the American passengers have shown hantavirus symptoms, which can take from 21 to 42 days to develop. The disease is usually spread when people breathe in residue from contaminated rodent droppings, but this version, the Andes virus, can in rare cases be transmitted person to person. The World Health Organization said the three deaths on board the MV were linked to the outbreak. Granal Scott, FOX News, the state of
[01:40]
Sue Guzman
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming that the company knowingly released an aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks cited Chat's GPT assisted mass shootings and suicide. America is listening to FOX News.
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Sue Guzman
A former Colorado elections clerk is released from prison, granted clemency from the state's governor. Fox's Jared Halpern is more the Col.
[03:10]
Jared Halpern
Department of Corrections confirms the release of Tina Peters, who was convicted of giving unauthorized access to her county's election system as part of a conspiracy theory about voter fraud. She was sentenced to nine years in prison, but that sentence was commuted by Colorado's Democratic governor, Jared Polis, following public pressure from President Trump and his conservative allies. Polis commuted the sentence last month, calling the prison term extremely unusual and lengthy for a first time nonviolent offender. Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold criticized the move, warning it will embolden the election denier movement. Jared Halpern, Fox News.
[03:46]
Sue Guzman
The civil trial over the deadly collapse of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge is on hold for now. Fox's Lisa Lacera has a story.
[03:54]
Lisa Lacera
District Judge James Bradar has agreed to postpone the trial over the bridge collapse after a number of last minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims, including deals over the deaths of six construction workers who were filling potholes on the bridge when the container ship Dali lost power and crashed into the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, 2024. Less than two weeks ago, radar rejected a prior request to delay the trial after criminal charges against the companies that operated the Dali were filed. The judge now says the trial is postponed indefinitely to consider legal arguments that could lead to further settlements and possibly end the litigation without a trial. Lisa Lacera, Fox News.
[04:34]
Sue Guzman
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting again. The summit slowly began to ooze lava over the weekend. It was the 48 time that it has erupted, the eruption producing plumes of smoke reaching 24,000ft above sea levels. Officials have issued an ash ball advisory for the communities near the Hawaii Volcanoes national park, and several flights were canceled on Monday. I'm Sue Gosman. This is Fox News.
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