12AM ET 06/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET, June 9, 2026: Episode Summary

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This newscast covers breaking political developments in Los Angeles and South Carolina, ongoing international negotiations between Israel and Iran influenced by President Trump, a key Justice Department nomination, and the latest on the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Los Angeles Mayoral Race Finalized

• [00:02] Host Sue Guzman reports progressive City Councilmember Nithya Rahman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff.
  • Both are Democrats and former political allies.
  • The race highlights competing visions for a city facing significant challenges.
• [00:20] Fox reporter notes Rahman's reaction: her "fight continues."
• [00:22] Karen Bass’s campaign speaks confidently after Rahman edges out Republican Spencer Pratt by ~3,000 votes.
  • Quote (Bass campaign): "A campaign against Nithya Raman who allows encampments near schools and cuts the police force is one Mayor Bass is looking forward to winning." [00:35]
• [00:46] Fox’s Christina Coleman summarizes the fallout:
  • Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star, drew attention for challenging liberal governance but did not secure enough votes for the runoff.

2. Israel-Iran Ceasefire and U.S. Involvement

• [00:55] Reporting shifts to Israel and Iran halting strikes, following demands from President Trump for both sides to honor a ceasefire.
• [01:14] In an exclusive with Jesse Watters, VP J.D. Vance expresses optimism:
  • J.D. Vance (01:20): "The Iranians don't want this war to continue. It's not in their best interest. And I think they're coming to the table putting some real things on the table or of course, going to verify."
• [01:29] Jesse Watters relays President Trump's message:
  • Trump (via FOX News): "What I would suggest to Iran. You've shot your missiles. That's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal. Final negotiations on peace are proceeding subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way." [01:35]
• [01:45] Wall Street Journal addendum:
  • Trump initially advised Israeli PM Netanyahu to "stand down" post-missile attack, later urging the situation be "kept limited."

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3. DOJ Nomination: Todd Blanche for Attorney General

• [02:40] Sue Guzman: President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche (acting AG since the removal of Pam Bondi) as Attorney General.
• Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley states Blanche is "well qualified and dedicated to restoring the rule of law."
• Blanche’s prior confirmation as Deputy AG was largely along party lines.

4. South Carolina Gubernatorial Republican Primary

• [03:13] Alexandria Hoff reports:
  • Lt. Gov. Pamela Evatt, recently endorsed by Trump, faces steep odds in a crowded GOP field.
  • South Carolina's 50% threshold makes an outright primary win unlikely.
  • Other contenders: AG Alan Wilson, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman, businessman Rahm Rennie.
  • Notable moment: Trump’s late Truth Social post credits Evatt as "the only South Carolina gubernatorial candidate to endorse me as soon as I launch my 2024 presidential campaign."

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5. Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death Revealed

• [04:02] Tom Graham reports that wrestling icon Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) died of natural causes according to Clearwater, FL police.
  • Suffered from leukemia, pneumonia, and kidney failure before his death at age 71.
  • Hogan was a pivotal figure in mainstreaming pro wrestling.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:22, Fox Reporter]: Rahman “responded, essentially saying that their fight continues.”
• [00:35, Bass campaign]: "A campaign against Nithya Raman who allows encampments near schools and cuts the police force is one Mayor Bass is looking forward to winning."
• [01:20, J.D. Vance]: "The Iranians don't want this war to continue. It's not in their best interest. And I think they're coming to the table putting some real things on the table or of course, going to verify."
• [01:35, President Trump]: "You've shot your missiles. That's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal. Final negotiations on peace are proceeding subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way."
• [03:50, Alexandria Hoff quoting Trump]: Evatt "the only South Carolina gubernatorial candidate to endorse me as soon as I launch my 2024 presidential campaign."
• [04:12, Tom Graham]: "Hogan was perhaps the WWE's biggest star and helped professional wrestling gain mainstream acceptance."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | LA Mayoral race, Rahman vs. Bass | | 00:22 | Bass campaign statement; Rahman advances | | 00:46 | Spencer Pratt eliminated from LA race | | 00:55 | Israel-Iran ceasefire, Trump’s intervention | | 01:14 | VP J.D. Vance on Iran peace prospects | | 01:29 | Trump urges Iran-Israel restraint | | 02:40 | Todd Blanche AG nomination | | 03:13 | SC Republican governor’s primary, Trump boost | | 04:02 | Hulk Hogan death investigation conclusion |

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Episode Flow & Tone

• The newscast is brisk, factual, and news-driven, with authoritative insights from a conservative perspective.
• Tone is direct, polished, and conveys a sense of urgency and importance on all items.
• Analysis is brief but pointed, with select moments for quotes and exclusives (especially regarding international affairs and political contests).

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This summary covers all significant topics from the episode, allowing readers to follow key news developments without listening to the full broadcast.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

The race for LA mayor is set. I'm Sue Guzman. Fox News. Progressive City Council member Nithya Rahman has advanced to the November runoff against the Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a matchup between two Democrats and a former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million people.

[Unidentified Fox News Reporter]

Rahman responded, essentially saying that their fight continues. And Bass campaign was already on the attack after Rahman pushed ahead of Spencer Pratt by about 3,000 votes. After ballot dumps over the weekend, Bass campaign said, quote, a campaign against Nithya Raman who allows encampments near schools and cuts the police force is one Mayor Bass is looking forward to winning. So Bass appearing to be confident there.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Christina Coleman. The outcome means former reality TV personality and Republican Spencer Pratt's out of the running. His candidacy had drawn national attention because of his celebrity and willingness to challenge liberal governance in a city dominated by Democrats. The buzz did not translate into enough votes, however, to make the runoff. Israel and Iran have halted strikes against each other. This is after President Trump demanded the two honor the ceasefire agreement on Monday. More from fox's Lucas Tomlinson.

[Jesse Waters]

In an exclusive interview with Jesse waters, Vice President J.D. vance says he's confident a deal could be worked out soon.

[J.D. Vance]

The Iranians don't want this war to continue. It's not in their best interest. And I think they're coming to the table putting some real things on the table or of course, going to verify.

[Jesse Waters]

President Trump telling FOX News what I would suggest to Iran. You've shot your missiles. That's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal. Final negotiations on peace are proceeding subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way. The Wall Street Journal reports Trump first called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the missile attack with a message stand down, but later shifted his tone to keep it limited.

[Sue Guzman]

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[Sue Guzman]

President Trump nominating Todd Blanche to be attorney general. Blanche has been serving as acting AG following Pam Bondi's ouster. Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Chuck Grassley releasing a statement on the nomination describing Blanche as well qualified and dedicated to restoring the rule of law. Blanche was confirmed as the deputy attorney general last year, largely along party lines. South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evatt facing an uphill battle for the Republican nomination for the state's top office. Fox's Alexandria Hoff explains even with President

[Alexandria Hoff]

Trump's 11th hour endorsement in this race, it is unlikely that tomorrow's vote will produce a Republican nominee for governor. That is because Cyber Carolina requires a 50% threshold for the nominee to achieve and that is mathematically improbable right now for anyone to achieve that. There are five prominent Republicans on the ballot, including the state's long serving Attorney General Alan Wilson, Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Congressman Ralph Norman, businessman Rahm Rennie and current Lt. Gov. Pamela Yvette, who earned President Trump's endorsement just days ago as early voting was already underway. President Trump joined a telerally that included a last hour. A Truth Social post today credited her as the only South Carolina gubernatorial candidate to endorse me as soon as I launch my 2024 presidential campaign.

[Sue Guzman]

And also Hulk Hogan. They're learning a little bit more about their investigation into the death of the professional wrestler, Fox's Tom Graham explains.

[Tom Graham]

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of natural causes. That's according to a newly released report by police in Clearwater, Florida. His real name is Terry Bolaya. The 71 year old's family says he suffered from several health problems leading up to his passing last year, including leukemia, pneumonia and kidney failure. The release of the report closes the case on his death. Hogan was perhaps the WWE's biggest star and helped professional wrestling gain mainstream acceptance. Tom Graham, FOX News I'm Sue Guzman.

[Sue Guzman]

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