12AM ET 06/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET, June 23, 2026

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 23, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news highlights for June 23, 2026. Topics include diplomatic developments between the US and Iran, the resignation of the UK Prime Minister, high-profile Medicare fraud arrests, and the indictment of suspects in a foiled mass casualty plot at the White House. The show maintains FOX News’ straightforward, urgent tone throughout.

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Key Discussion Points

1. US-Iran Diplomacy & Strait of Hormuz Control

[00:02 – 00:54]

• President Trump’s Statement:
  President Trump asserts that the US has "total control of the Strait of Hormuz" as talks with Iran wrap up in Switzerland. Ongoing negotiations signal potential progress in US-Iran relations.

• Sanctions & Humanitarian Goods:
  If Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding, sanctions will be relaxed, and unfrozen funds will be spent to buy food "exclusively through the United States from our farmers."
  — Lisa Licera [00:28]

• VP J.D. Vance’s Optimism:
  After 18 hours of diplomatic negotiations, Vice President Vance cites a major breakthrough: Iran allegedly agrees to let IAEA inspectors return.

  “The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.”
  — Unknown Male Speaker [00:38]

• Iran’s Pushback:
  Iranian state media, tied to the Revolutionary Guard, disputes US claims regarding the return of IAEA inspectors, calling Vance’s statements "false."

• Skepticism & White House Optimism:
  Some critics doubt whether Iran's nuclear program has actually been curbed, though the White House expresses hope.

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2. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns

[00:54 – 01:51]

• Resignation Announcement:
  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down after political missteps, a weak economy, divisive immigration issues, and plunging party support.
  Greg Palcott reports live from London.

• Notable Quote:

  “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer and I accept that answer with good grace.”
  — Keir Starmer, quoted by Greg Palcott [01:11]

• Successor:
  Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is “set to take over as prime minister, by all accounts.”

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3. Major Medicare Fraud Arrests

[02:23 – 03:06]

• Ibrahim Heal Me’s Capture:
  Ibrahim Heal Me, accused in a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud, is extradited from Turkey.

• Official Reaction:

  “Another massive win for their war on fraudsters. With the White House task force led by VP Vance and a monumental victory for the Trump administration.”
  — Lisa Licera, citing FBI Director Kash Patel [02:45]

• Context:
  This is the second major Medicare fraud fugitive returned in one week (Herbert Kimball, $1.3 billion fraud), reflecting intensified government action.

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4. Foiled Plot Against White House Event

[03:06 – 03:53]

• Conspiracy Charges:
  Six individuals, including Jordan W. Rinker of Missouri, are charged in a plot to attack the "UFC Freedom250" event at the White House.

• Alleged Plot Details:
  The plan included buying tactical gear, guns, and ammunition, with intent to “deploy snipers and drones armed with explosives.”

• Memorable Detail:

  “Officials allege Rinker accepted a cash payment of $1,200 in exchange for a pump action shotgun from another defendant.”
  — Kristin Goodwin [03:44]

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5. Justice Department Stays on White House Shooting Case

[03:53 – 04:20]

• Legal Challenge:
  Attorneys for Cole Thomas Allen, accused in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, argued for the disqualification of Attorney General Todd Blanche and D.C. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. The judge rejected the motion, stating they're unlikely to be witnesses or meet the victim definition.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump (via Lucas Tomlinson): “Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions if Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding.” [00:13]
• Keir Starmer: “I have heard the answer and I accept that answer with good grace.” [01:11]
• FBI Director Kash Patel (via Lisa Licera): “Another massive win for their war on fraudsters.” [02:45]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• US-Iran Agreement & Strait of Hormuz: 00:02–00:54
• UK Prime Minister Resignation: 01:05–01:51
• Medicare Fraud Arrests: 02:23–03:06
• White House Event Plot Charges: 03:13–03:53
• Justice Department Court Ruling: 03:53–04:20

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The episode provides a rapid, fact-packed overview of world and national headlines, reflecting FOX News Radio’s focus on timely, direct reporting.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Remaining optimistic about a deal. I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News President Trump saying the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz as talks between the US And Iran wrap up in Switzerland. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson with the latest.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Tonight, President Trump says Americans will benefit from a relaxation of sanctions if Iran complies with the memorandum of understanding.

[Ted Lindner]

Money that's being unfrozen is going to be used to buy food, and the food is going to be bought exclusively

[Lisa Licera]

through the United States from our Farmers.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Vice President J.D. vance expressing optimism after negotiating with an Iranian delegation for 18 hours in Switzerland.

[Unknown Male Speaker]

The Iranians have agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into their country. That is a major milestone for the American people.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Iranian state media, controlled by its Islamic Revolutionary Guard, is disputing Vance's assertion, calling it false.

[Ted Lindner]

Some critics are skeptical that Iran's nuclear capabilities have actually been stripped away. But the White house remains optimistic. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing his resignation. Fox's Greg Palcott has more.

[Greg Palcott]

A grim and emotional UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer outside number 10 Downing street, announcing his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader. The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer and I accept that answer with good grace. While winning in a landslide two years ago, Starmer's time in office had been marked by political missteps, a sagging economy, stubborn immigration and vanishing support from his party and public. We are desperate for someone somewhere to come through and restore us. Set to take over as prime minister, by all accounts, Andy Burnham, the one time popular mayor of Greater Manchester.

[Ted Lindner]

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[Ted Lindner]

a fugitive accused of one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in US History. Under arrest.

[Lisa Licera]

Ibrahim Heal Me is back in the US after he was detained in Turkey. Authorities say he fled after defrauding Medicare of $3.7 billion. FBI Director Kash Patel in a statement called it another massive win for their war on fraudsters. With the White House task force led by VP Vance and a monumental victory for the Trump administration. This arrest is the second high profile return of an accused Medicare fraud fugitive in less than a week. Last Thursday, the FBI announced it has brought back Herbert Kimball who was accused of defrauding Medicare of $1.3 billion. He had been on the 2024. Lisa Licera, Fox News.

[Ted Lindner]

Six persons now been arrested and charged in a lead plot to attack a White House event. Fox's Kristin Goodwin with more Federal prosecutors

[Kristin Goodwin]

say Jordan W. Rinker of Missouri is among at least six co conspirators charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The group accused of conspiring to carry out a mass casualty attack targeting government officials and others attending the ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom250 event held at the White House earlier this month. According to the Department of Justice, the foiled plot included acquiring tactical gear, guns and ammunition between March and June with a goal to deploy snipers and drones armed with explosives. Officials allege Rinker accepted a cash payment of $1,200 in exchange for a pump action shotgun from another defendant. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

And a federal judge says top Justice Department officials can stay on the case against the man charged in the White House correspondence dinner shooting. Attorneys for Cole, Thomas Allen argue in act. Attorney General Todd Blanche and D.C. u.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro should be disqualified because they were at the event, but the judge rejected that ruling. They're unlikely to be witness and don't meet the legal definition of victims. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News.

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