12AM ET 06/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 06/08/2026

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: June 8, 2026
Main Theme: Top national and international headlines at the start of June 8, 2026, with breaking developments in the Middle East, security concerns in New York, a mass shooting in Ohio, a major earthquake in the Philippines, and news about SpaceX’s anticipated IPO.

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1. Tensions Escalate in the Middle East

• Israeli-Iranian Military Strikes
  • The Israeli military struck Iranian government targets in western and central Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict.
  • This follows Iran’s launch of at least four waves of missiles at Israel—the first such attack since an early April ceasefire. Israel claims all incoming missiles were intercepted.
  • Political Reactions:
    • President Trump commented that Iran’s strikes are “certainly not going to help negotiations on the ending war front” and urged Tehran “to get back to the table and make a deal.”
    • Trump was reportedly displeased with Israel’s deadly airstrike on Beirut and urged Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • Ashley Strohmeier:

      “Israel says all missiles were intercepted and is now vowing to deliver a powerful response.” (00:21)
      “Tehran claims the attack was in retaliation for Israel's deadly strike on Beirut on Sunday.” (00:32)
      “President Trump says Iran strikes are certainly not going to help negotiations on the ending war front.” (00:36)

    • Sue Guzman:

      “Iranian state television are reporting the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz in Tehran.” (00:57)

  • Timestamps:
    • Israel-Iran attacks overview: 00:03–00:57

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2. Security Incident at New York’s Penn Station & President Trump’s NBA Finals Appearance

• Penn Station Stabbings
  • Six people were injured in stabbings at Penn Station, with a suspect in custody; the motive is unknown.
  • The incident occurred on the eve of President Trump’s planned attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, directly above Penn Station.
• Historic Presidential Attendance
  • President Trump will be the first sitting U.S. commander in chief to attend an NBA Finals game.
• Increased Security Measures
  • Fans attending the game are warned of airport-level screening, strict no-bag policies, and enhanced security at Madison Square Garden.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • CB Cotton (quoting the New York Knicks):

      “A strict no bag policy will be in effect and fans should make every effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum. Fans should expect enhanced security measures when entering Madison Square Garden, including TSA style screening procedures.” (01:34)

  • Timestamps:
    • Penn Station incident & Presidential attendance: 00:57–01:55

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3. Ohio Festival Mass Shooting

• Incident Details
  • A mass shooting erupted at Toledo’s iconic Old West End Festival, with 12 people injured—two critically. Witnesses described chaos as people of all ages ran for cover and attempted to help victims.
  • Police believe at least two suspects were involved, possibly shooting at each other.
  • Law enforcement continues to search for suspects and gather evidence.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • Madison Scorpiono:

      “The fun suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival and many were helping any of the 12 victims that they could.” (02:47)
      “Investors are currently combing through the evidence and one seasoned lieutenant says this is some of the worst violence he’s seen.” (03:07)

  • Timestamps:
    • Ohio shooting coverage: 02:40–03:13

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4. 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake in the Philippines

• Disaster Overview
  • A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines early Monday, sending tsunami waves (up to 3 feet) into some coastal areas and causing multiple building collapses.
  • President Bongbong Marcos urged citizens to seek higher ground.
  • The quake generated tsunami waves in Palau and northern Sulawesi.
  • At least one person confirmed dead, several others injured.
  • Timestamps:
    • Earthquake and tsunami coverage: 03:13–03:48

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5. SpaceX Gears Up for Record-Breaking IPO

• Financial Highlights
  • SpaceX plans to go public this week with a share price of $135, offering 555.6 million shares and aiming to raise $75 billion—valuing the company at $1.8 trillion.
  • Notably, about 30% of shares will be reserved for individual (retail) investors, which is considered unusual for a major IPO.
  • The success of the IPO is seen as dependent on whether investors buy into Elon Musk’s ambitious plans, such as placing data centers in orbit and sending humans to Mars.
  • Despite 33% revenue growth last year, SpaceX reported a $5 billion loss.
  • Notable Quotes:
    • Madeline Rivera:

      “At this price tag, SpaceX would be valued at $1.8 trillion, making it one of the most valuable firms in the United States.” (03:56)
      “The question of whether investors will accept Space X as a valuation will largely hinge on whether they believe Elon Musk, his ambitious goals including putting a data centers into orbit and sending humans to Mars.” (04:08)
      “SpaceX reported it lost nearly $5 billion last year even though revenue increased by 33% from the year before.” (04:18)

  • Timestamps:
    • SpaceX IPO segment: 03:48–04:24

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Ashley Strohmeier: “Tehran claims the attack was in retaliation for Israel’s deadly strike on Beirut on Sunday.” (00:32)
• Sue Guzman: “Iranian state television are reporting the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz in Tehran.” (00:57)
• CB Cotton: “A strict no bag policy will be in effect…including TSA style screening procedures.” (01:34)
• Madison Scorpiono: “The fun suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover…” (02:47)
• Madeline Rivera: “SpaceX would be valued at $1.8 trillion, making it one of the most valuable firms in the United States.” (03:56)

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Additional Segments (Summarized)

• Ad Breaks (omitted in detail): NetSuite by Oracle (02:00–02:40), Mint Mobile (04:36–end)

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Summary Takeaways

This Fox News hourly update covers rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, with high-stakes military actions and diplomatic maneuvering. Domestically, heightened security in New York follows a violent incident ahead of President Trump’s historic NBA Finals appearance. An Ohio festival shooting and a deadly earthquake in the Philippines highlight urgent public safety concerns, while SpaceX’s record IPO aims to capture investor enthusiasm amid bold ambitions and significant financial risks. The episode delivers a fast-paced, news-centric overview with real-time reporting and striking on-the-ground quotes.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

Tensions rising in the Middle East. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. The Israeli military striking Iranian government targets in western and central parts of the country, raising concerns now of a wider escalation. We have the latest from Fox's Ashley Strohmeier.

[Ashley Strohmeier]

This comes hours after Iran launched at least four waves of missiles at Israel. It's the first time since an early April cease fire was implemented. Israel says all missiles were intercepted and is now vowing to deliver a powerful response. Tehran claims the attack was in retaliation for Israel's deadly strike on Beirut on Sunday. So President Trump says Iran strikes are certainly not going to help negotiations on the ending war front. And then he told Tehran to get back to the table and make a deal. The president also says he's not happy about Israel's attack on Beirut and he was reportedly urging Israel's prime minister not to strike back against Iran.

[Sue Guzman]

Iranian state television are reporting the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz in Tehran. Latest back and forth attacks coming after she mentioned President Trump urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to respond to them. Six people injured in a series of stabbings at New York's Penn Station Sunday night. There is a suspect in custody. There's no word on a motive. But it does come on the eve of President Trump's planned attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at New York's Madison Square Garden, which is directly above Penn Station. Fox's CB Cotton.

[CB Cotton]

The President will become the first sitting U.S. commander in Chief to attend an NBA final. Fans have been told to expect airport level security. The Knicks releasing a statement that reads in part, quote, a strict no bag policy will be in effect and fans should make every effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum. Fans should expect enhanced security measures when entering Madison Square Garden, including TSA style screening procedures.

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

Police are still searching for suspects behind a mass shooting at an Ohio festival Saturday night.

[Madison Scorpiono]

The fun suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival and many were helping any of the 12 victims that they could. We know two of those shooting victims are fighting for their life in critical condition and people who were there are shocked. Police are still searching for at least two suspects who they say were probably shooting at each other. Investigators are currently combing through the evidence and one seasoned lieutenant says this is some of the worst violence he's seen.

[Sue Guzman]

And Fox's Madison Scorpiono, all the wounded in stable condition. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake striking parts of the southern Philippines early Monday at A tsunami up to 3ft has hit some Philippines coastal areas as President Bongbong Marcos is urging people to seek higher ground. Tsunami waves observed in Palau and northern Sulawesi. Multiple buildings reportedly have collapsed. Officials reporting at least one person has been killed, several others injured. Elon Musk Musk's SpaceX set to go public this week in what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history. Fox's Madeline Rivera has more.

[Madeline Rivera]

SpaceX set a flat price of $135 per share. They're going to offer 555.6 million shares as the company tries to raise $75 billion. At this price tag, SpaceX would be valued at $1.8 trillion, making it one of the most valuable firms in the United States. The question of whether investors will accept Space X as a valuation will largely hinge on whether they believe Elon Musk. His ambitious goals including putting a data centers into orbit and sending humans to Mars. SpaceX reported it lost nearly $5 billion last year even though revenue increased by 33% from the year before.

[Sue Guzman]

The company is also reportedly making the unusual decision to keep about 30% of its shares for individual investors. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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