12AM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12AM ET 06/14/2026

Host: Debra Valentine
Date: June 14, 2026
Main Theme:
A roundup of major overnight U.S. and world news, with a focus on breakthrough U.S.–Iran peace talks, key updates from the World Cup, White House personnel moves, a major anti-gang operation, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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1. U.S.–Iran Peace Talks: Signs of a Breakthrough

[00:03–00:51]

• Overview:
  President Trump announces a possible U.S.–Iran peace agreement may be signed as soon as Sunday, though significant details remain unresolved.

• Key Points:

  • U.S. Position (President Trump):

    • Predicts imminent signing of a peace deal with Iran.
    • Asserts the deal will immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Claims Iran no longer seeks a nuclear weapon.
    • Promises U.S. retrieval and destruction of Iranian nuclear waste.
    • Offers phased sanction relief to Iran.

  • Iran’s Position (Chanley Painter):

    • Tehran does not confirm an imminent signing, saying the framework is still being finalized.
    • Pakistan mediates the talks and expects terms completed within 24 hours.
    • Signing likely to be virtual, citing logistical challenges.
    • Agreement would trigger a 60-day negotiation period on Iran's nuclear program.
    • Both countries offer differing accounts of the details.

• Notable Quotes:

  “President Trump says the US And Iran may sign a peace deal on Sunday, but Fox's Chanley Painter reports Tehran is not confirming…”
  — Debra Valentine [00:03]

  “If signed, the agreement would launch a 60 day negotiation period on Iran's nuclear program… the US and Iran are offering different accounts of the deal.”
  — Chanley Painter [00:14]

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2. World Cup Update: Team USA Makes History

[00:51–01:51]

• Overview:
  Coverage of Team USA’s milestone World Cup victory against Paraguay, fan celebrations, and presidential encouragement.

• Key Points:

  • Team USA defeated Paraguay 4–1, marking the first time the U.S. scored four goals in a World Cup match.
  • Flo Baligan became the first American since the 1930s to score twice in a single match.
  • President Trump personally called the team before the game and posted support on Truth Social.
  • Watch parties held across the country; Brazil and Morocco tied in their match.

• Notable Quotes:

  “Just an incredible game last night in Los Angeles as the United States dominated Paraguay 4-1 for the first time in its history.”
  — Brian Yanes [01:08]

  “Congratulations to Team USA on their big win 4-1 over a very good Paraguay team. Keep it going.”
  — President Trump, via Brian Yanes [01:32]

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3. Justice Department: Controversial New Nomination

[02:32–03:11]

• Overview:
  President Trump nominates James McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, continuing a pattern of choosing personal attorneys for high-profile roles.

• Key Points:

  • James McDonald, a former personal lawyer to Trump and an experienced federal prosecutor, is nominated.
  • Would replace Jay Clayton, who is set to become Director of National Intelligence.
  • The move follows controversies over previous appointments of Trump’s personal legal allies to top posts.

• Notable Quotes:

  “Like other nominees before him, McDonald has been Trump's personal lawyer, representing him in a criminal case. But McDonald does have experience as a federal prosecutor, something other nominees did not have.”
  — Roger Stern [02:41]

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4. U.S. Military Strike: South American Gang Leader Killed

[03:11–03:40]

• Overview:
  President Trump announces the killing of Nino Guerrero, leader of the notorious gang Tren de Aragua, in a U.S. military operation.

• Key Points:

  • Strike by Southern Command targeted one of the most dangerous gangs, designated a foreign terrorist group.
  • Timing of the operation remains unclear.
  • Part of a broader crackdown on criminal networks and drug smuggling operations.

• Notable Quotes:

  “The United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Nino Guerrero, the infamous leader of Tren de Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty terrorist organizations on the planet.”
  — Rich Edson [03:20]

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5. Middle East Update: Lebanon-Israel Tensions

[03:40–04:29]

• Overview:
  Lebanese army withdraws troops from a southern village after advances by Israeli forces, escalating regional tension.

• Key Points:

  • Israeli forces advance near strategic locations after evacuation warnings to 20 areas, including Nabatieh.
  • Lebanese National News Agency reports two fatalities from an Israeli airstrike.
  • Israeli troops believed to be targeting the El Atahr hill.
  • Developments coincide with U.S.–Iran peace talk efforts, as highlighted by Pakistan’s Prime Minister.

• Notable Quotes:

  “The Lebanese army has withdrawn its troops from a base in a southern village after Israeli forces advance near. The move follows an Israeli evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including Nabataith.”
  — Debra Valentine [03:40]

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6. Other News and Notable Moments

[01:51]

• Brief mention: Brazil and Morocco tied in their World Cup match (no details provided).

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Memorable Moment

• Team USA’s World Cup milestone:
  Flo Baligan becomes the first American since the 1930s to net two goals in a match ([01:08]–[01:32]).

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• U.S.–Iran Peace Deal: 00:03–00:51
• World Cup – Team USA Victory: 01:08–01:51
• Justice Dept. Nomination: 02:32–03:11
• U.S. Anti-Gang Operation: 03:11–03:40
• Middle East/Lebanon–Israel Update: 03:40–04:29

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Tone: Straightforward, factual, fast-paced—typical of national radio newscasts.
Utility: This update delivers essential news highlights for listeners looking to catch up on overnight developments without commentary or deep analysis.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Signing Sunday, maybe. I'm Debra Valentine, Fox News President Trump says the US And Iran may sign a peace deal on Sunday, but Fox's Chanley Painter reports Tehran is not confirming

[Chanley Painter]

that Iran claims the framework is still being finalized. Pakistan, which has been mediating talks, expects terms to be completed within the next 24 hours. The signing is likely to be virtual due to logistical challenges. If signed, the agreement would launch a 60 day negotiation period on Iran's nuclear program. Trump also says the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately and claims Tehran no longer wants to pursue a nuclear weapon. He also says the US Would eventually retrieve and destroy Iran's nuclear waste. In return, Tehran will reportedly receive phased sanction relief. The US And Iran are offering different accounts of the deal.

[Debra Valentine]

Despite mixed signals, both nations seem optimistic that a deal will be signed. World cup matches underway Team USA won last night against Paraguay. Fox's Brian Yanes reports from MetLife Stadium, which is currently being called New York New Jersey Stadium and hosting several matches

[Brian Yanes]

formerly known as MetLife Stadium as they test the sound here at that stadium. Just an incredible game last night in Los Angeles as the United states dominated Port Paraguay 41 for the first time in its history. The United States scoring four goals in a single World cup match led by Flo Baligan, who became became the first American since the 1930s to score two goals in a single World cup match. President Trump, who called the team before the match and told them he thinks they could go all the way, posted this on Truth Social. Congratulations to Team USA on their big win 41 over a very good Paraguay team. Keep it going. Thousands of fans gathered at watch parties

[Debra Valentine]

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[Debra Valentine]

President Trump has announced another nomination to lead the Justice Department, and again, he's following a controversial pattern. Fox's Roger Stern reports President Trump is

[Roger Stern]

picking James McDonald to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Arguably, he would be the most prestigious U.S. attorney in the nation. And like other nominees before him, McDonald has been Trump's personal lawyer, representing him in a criminal case. But McDonald does have experience as a federal prosecutor, something other nominees did not have McDonald would replace Jay Clayton, who is tapped to be the next director of national intelligence. Roger Stern, Fox News.

[Debra Valentine]

President Trump says that the US Military killed the leader of a notorious South American gang. Fox's Rich Edson has the latest president posted that quote.

[Rich Edson]

At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Nino Guerrero, the infamous leader of Trend Aragua, one of the most bloodthirsty terrorist organizations on the planet. The timing of the strike is unclear. The State Department has designated Trend a foreign terrorist organization.

[Debra Valentine]

The president has taken seriously actions against gang members in his second term as president, including a series of strikes on small boats his administration has accused of smuggling drugs to the U.S. the Lebanese army has withdrawn its troops from a base in a southern village after Israeli forces advance near. The move follows an Israeli evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including Nabataith. Lebanon's national news agency reported airstrike Saturday with two people killed. Israeli troops are likely targeting the strategic El Atahr hill. The push comes after Pakistan's prime minister announced that the US And Iran are working on an agreement to end their Middle east conflict. I'm Debra Valentine. This is FOX News.

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