12AM ET 06/21/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET 06/21/2026

Host: Debra Valentine
Date: June 21, 2026
Network: FOX News Radio

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a succinct roundup of key national and international developments as of midnight, June 21, 2026. Major stories include escalating US-Iran tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, a foiled terror plot at a UFC event linked to immigration policy debates, a massive warehouse fire prompting a state of emergency in Los Angeles, US Senate moves to regulate college sports, and anticipated resignation of the British Prime Minister.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US-Iran Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

• President Trump threatens to impose "tolls" on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if a peace deal with Iran isn’t reached in 60 days. Framed as payment for the US acting as "guardian angel to the Middle East."
• Iran claims it closed the strategic waterway over Israel’s ongoing strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking US military denials.
• Vice President J.D. Vance is headed to Switzerland for direct talks with Iran, focusing on a long-term peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
• Pakistan and Qatar will act as mediators at the talks.

"President Trump is threatening to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a final peace deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days. He says the fees would be for services rendered as the guardian angel to the Middle East." — Chanley Painter (00:15)

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2. UFC Terror Plot and Immigration Debate

• Recent arrest of an illegal immigrant, Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, accused of being a ringleader in a terror plot targeting UFC 250.
• Alvarez, once protected under DACA, is from Omaha, Nebraska.
• Douglas County Sheriff claims immediate surveillance upon learning of the plot and places blame on Democratic immigration policies.
• Broader concerns raised about border security and the risks of current immigration practices.

"After the feds busted this terror plot to attack the UFC fight here at the White House last Sunday. DHS then revealed that one of the alleged ringleaders... is a Mexican illegal alien who was granted DACA by the Biden administration." — Bill Melusion (01:11)

"Democrats immigration policies put the nation in danger..." — Chad Program (01:51)

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3. Los Angeles Warehouse Fire and State of Emergency

• A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, continues after igniting on Wednesday, creating an 85-million-pound biohazard of spoiling food in a cold storage facility.
• Mayor Karen Bass declares a state of emergency to mobilize resources.
• Residents urged to stay indoors and use air conditioning. Public shelters are opened to help those affected.

"This is a very unique fire... the warehouse is a giant cold storage facility which has now created an 85 million pound biohazard from spoiling food." — Roger Stern quoting Fire Chief Jamie Moore (02:38)

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4. Congressional Moves to Regulate College Sports

• Senators introduce a bipartisan bill to standardize NIL income rules and address "roster chaos" in college sports.
• Intent is to protect student athletes; skepticism abounds, with doubts about both Congress's and NCAA's abilities to regulate effectively.
• Concerns expressed over possible disruptions to college sports broadcasting and fan access due to potential financial impacts.

"Bipartisan lawmakers believe college sports are spiraling out of control, so lawmakers are intervening. Senators teed up a bipartisan bill..." — Chad Program (03:20)

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5. British Political Developments

• British PM Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation on Monday, setting a timetable for his departure amidst public dissatisfaction and party scandals.
• Meeting scheduled with political rival Andy Burnham, also of the Labour Party.

"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday... after a series of scandals and policy U turns that voters felt would not improve their standard of living." — Debra Valentine (03:59)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On US-Iran Talks:
  "He says the fees would be for services rendered as the guardian angel to the Middle East." — Chanley Painter (00:17)
• On the UFC Terror Plot:
  "He first came to the US as a little boy in 2001. But he overstayed his visa, lost his legal status and was then protected with DACA by the Obama administration in 2014." — Bill Melusion (01:26)
• On the Warehouse Fire:
  "The best way to describe this is is like a giant cooler." — Roger Stern quoting Fire Chief Jamie Moore (02:46)
• On College Sports Regulation:
  "There's fear that changes could scramble revenue streams for college sports broadcasters. That might mean that fans struggle to view their teams." — Chad Program (03:50)
• On UK Politics:
  "Starmer's been under fire after a series of scandals and policy U turns that voters felt would not improve their standard of living." — Debra Valentine (04:10)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• US-Iran Negotiations: 00:02–00:55
• UFC 250 Terror Plot & Immigration Angle: 00:55–01:54
• Los Angeles Warehouse Fire: 02:32–03:15
• College Sports Regulation: 03:15–03:59
• British PM Starmer’s Anticipated Resignation: 03:59–04:28

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This summary covers all major content discussions, in the presenters’ clear, matter-of-fact tone, skipping ad breaks and non-content material.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Talks to resume. I'm Debra Valentine. Fox News. President Trump is making another threat towards Iran as Talks between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern nation continue Sunday in Switzerland. Fox's Chanley Painter reports President Trump is

[Chanley Painter]

threatening to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if a final peace deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days. He says the fees would be for services rendered as the guardian angel to the Middle East. His social media post coming after Tehran claimed it closed the vital waterway because of Israel' ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The IDF says those strikes were in retaliation after the Iran backed group killed an Israeli soldier. The US Military disputes Iran's claims and says the strait remains open. Meantime, Vice President J.D. vance is headed to Switzerland for direct talks with Iran. They're aimed at reaching a long term peace agreement and resolving key questions about the future of Iran's nuclear program.

[Debra Valentine]

Officials from Pakistan and Qatar will be attending as mediators. A Nebraska sheriff is speaking out on the terrorist plot at the UFC 250, offering new details on the case. The suspect, an illegal immigrant, is due in court next week. Here's fox's Bill Melusion.

[Bill Melusion]

After the feds busted this terror plot to attack the UFC fight here at the White House last Sunday. DHS then revealed that one of the alleged ringleaders of this plot is a Mexican illegal alien who was granted DACA by the Biden administration. His name is Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez. He's from Omaha, Nebraska. He first came to the US as a little boy in 2001. But he overstayed his visa, lost his legal status and was then protected with DACA by the Obama administration in 2014. Now the sheriff of Douglas county in Nebraska says they began immediate surveillance on Alvarez as soon as they learned of the plot. And he says the Democrats immigration policies

[Chad Program]

put the nation in danger for others also arrested.

[Debra Valentine]

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[Debra Valentine]

Los Angeles is under a state of emergency declared today as a massive warehouse fire burns fox's Roger Stern.

[Roger Stern]

The fire's been burning since Wednesday in the city's Boyle Heights section. This is a very unique fire, Louisiana Fire Chief Jamie Moore explaining that the warehouse is a giant cold storage facility which has now created an 85 million pound biohazard from spoiling food. The best way to describe this is is like a giant cooler. Mayor Karen Bass declared the state of emergency to make sure the city has the resources it needs. Meanwhile, fire officials are asking residents to stay indoors and use air conditioning, and the city has opened areas where people can take shelter. Roger Stern, Fox News the Senate is

[Debra Valentine]

stepping in to regulate college sports. Fox's CHAD program is on Capitol Hill with details.

[Chad Program]

Bipartisan lawmakers believe college sports are spiraling out of control, so lawmakers are intervening. Senators teed up a bipartisan bill to create a national standard for nil money and a plan to curb roster chaos through transfers. The bill's authors say the legislation protects student athletes, but there's skepticism about Congress stepping in for the ncaa. However, even some opponents of the legislation aren't convinced the NCAA can fix things either. There's fear that changes could scramble revenue streams for college sports broadcasters. That might mean that fans struggle to view their teams. Two previous efforts to regulate college faltered in the House.

[Debra Valentine]

There is opposition to the bill from the Big Ten and sec, according to Britain's observer newspaper. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday. Starmer is expected to set a timetable for his departure. Starmer's been under fire after a series of scandals and policy U turns that voters felt would not improve their standard of living. Starmer and his political rival, Andy Burnham, also of the Labor Party, are set to meet. I'm Debra Valentine. This is Fox News.

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