12AM ET 06/28/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update — 12AM ET Newscast (June 28, 2026)

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This episode offers a fast-paced roundup of the latest international and domestic headlines. The primary focus is on mounting U.S.-Iran tensions following escalated military strikes, significant diplomatic developments in the Middle East, humanitarian aid efforts after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, and an update on a high-profile kidnapping case. The tone is urgent, matter-of-fact, and anchored by succinct reports from correspondents and notable quotes from key figures.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Escalation Between the U.S. and Iran

• Overview of U.S. Strikes
  • The U.S. launches another, larger round of retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian targets after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacks a second ship in the Strait of Hormuz in as many days.
  • Strikes target air defense systems, drone storage sites, cruise missile radars, mine-laying assets, and surface-to-air missiles. This marks the second consecutive night of sustained U.S. bombardment.
  • A U.S. official notes Iran was given an opportunity to “stop shooting,” but chose not to ([00:16]).

  Notable Quote:

  • “This strike is much larger than last night which lasted for about an hour. Iran, I'm told, had a chance to stop shooting. This official said. They didn't take it.”
    — Reported by Jennifer Griffin ([00:16])

• Iran’s Countermeasures
  • Iran responds with further joint missile and drone operations targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.
  • The IRGC states that "violating vessels will be dealt with more forcefully going forward" ([00:53]).

2. Israeli-Lebanese Framework Agreement and Regional Reactions

• Framework Agreement Details • Israel and Lebanon sign an agreement for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, transferring control to Lebanese soldiers.
  • Hezbollah’s leader adamantly rejects the deal, framing it as a “surrender to Israel” ([00:53]).

  Key Context:
  • The unresolved conflict involving Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah remains a major obstacle to any long-term U.S.-Iran deal.

• On Lebanese Sovereignty Notable Quote:

  • “Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people. So it is about time that Lebanon will gain independence and will assume full control of their territory.”
    — Unattributed speaker ([01:35])

  • Israeli Ambassador to the U.N., Danny Dinan, tells Fox News there is no Israeli motivation to remain in southern Lebanon and describes the withdrawal as a “gradual process” ([01:47]).

3. Humanitarian Crisis: Earthquakes in Venezuela

• Earthquake Details • Two major earthquakes—of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude—strike Venezuela; death toll rises above 1,400 with many still missing or trapped ([02:30]).

• U.S. and Community Response • The U.S. military dispatches aid; hundreds of volunteers in Florida mobilize, collecting, sorting, and shipping supplies through the Global Empowerment Mission.

  Notable Quote:

  • “Back to back. 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela Wednesday night. An unknown number of survivors are still trapped under the rubble.”
    — Dana Marie McNichol ([02:30])

• Other Quake Reports • Additional tremors reported near Japan’s Izu Islands (magnitude 4.8) and Afghanistan (magnitude 5.9) ([02:53]).

4. Domestic Interest Stories

• Great American State Fair • The Fair celebrates artists, musicians, and filmmakers; a Rhode Island visitor praises the entirely free event:

  • “The whole thing is fantastic. It's just fantastic. I don't know why anybody wouldn't come here. And the fact that it's all free, how wonderful is that? I mean, this. It's just perfect. Everything is just perfect.” ([03:14])

  • Military and Veterans Appreciation Day will be held tomorrow.

5. Update: Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case

• Breaking Developments • TMZ’s Harvey Levin reportedly receives emails from a person claiming to possess video evidence of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s abduction.
  • The sender offers the video and names/addresses of the alleged kidnappers in exchange for one bitcoin—a sum far less than the $1.2 million rewards currently available.
  • Questions linger over the credibility of the offer and the motives for not contacting law enforcement ([03:35]).

  Notable Moments:

  • “TMZ claims to have authenticated the emails, but there are questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than the reward currently offers.”
    — Max Gordon ([04:14])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.-Iran Escalation & Regional Update:
  [00:03] – [01:54]
• Earthquake Relief in Venezuela & World Quakes:
  [02:23] – [02:53]
• Great American State Fair:
  [02:53] – [03:26]
• Nancy Guthrie Abduction Update:
  [03:26] – [04:14]

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Memorable Quotes

• “Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people. So it is about time that Lebanon will gain independence and will assume full control of their territory.” ([01:35])
• “The whole thing is fantastic. It's just fantastic. I don't know why anybody wouldn't come here. And the fact that it's all free, how wonderful is that?... Everything is just perfect.” ([03:14])
• “TMZ claims to have authenticated the emails, but there are questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than the reward currently offers.” ([04:14])

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers rapidly developing news on U.S. military action against Iran, shifting alliances and diplomatic moves in the Middle East, outreach and tragedy following Venezuela's earthquakes, and the latest in a headline-grabbing abduction investigation. The episode maintains a sense of urgency and gravity, reflecting the ever-changing global and domestic news landscape.

Transcript

[A]

Upping the stakes. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. President Trump is warning the US could escalate military action against Iran after US Forces carried out another round of retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets.

[B]

This is in response to the IRGC hitting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It was about 4:30am when that ship was hit near the Strait of Hormuz. That's the second ship in two days and this is the second night of of bombing that the US Military is carrying out. The targets include air defense systems, drone storage sites, cruise missiles targeting radars and mine laying capabilities as well as surface to air missiles. That's according to a U.S. official. I'm told that this strike is much larger than last night which lasted for about an hour. Iran I'm told had a chance to stop shooting. This official said. They didn't take it.

[A]

Fox's Jennifer Griffin. In response, Iran launching more joint missile and drone operations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The IRGC says violating vessels will be dealt with more forcefully going forward. This also comes after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement which Hezbollah's leader is rejecting, describing it as a surrender to Israel.

[C]

One of the biggest sticking points surrounding a long term U. S Iran deal is the ongoing conflict involving Israeli forces and the Iranian backed militant group Hezbollah. Israel and Lebanon just signed a deal that would see the IDF pull their troops out of two areas and in southern Lebanon. The idea is for Lebanese soldiers to take control over areas that are currently being held by Israel.

[D]

They believe that they actually own Lebanon but Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to the Iranian people. So it is about time that Lebanon will gain independence and will assume full control of their territory.

[C]

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Dinan tells Fox News it's a gradual process but they have no motivation to stay in southern Lebanon.

[A]

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[A]

The US military is helping in Venezuela after back to back earthquakes. Fox's Dana Marie McNichol in Florida, South

[F]

Florida answering the urgent call for help after Venezuela's deadly earthquakes. Hundreds of volunteers accepting donations, sorting and packing life saving supplies with global empowerment mission. For many this is personal. Back to back. 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes rocked Venezuela Wednesday night. An unknown number of survivors are still trapped under the rubble.

[A]

The death toll now up over 1400. A 4.8 earthquake striking Japan near the Izu Islands. That happened just before a 5.9 quake rocked Afghan. It's day three of the great American State Fair celebrating the American canvas, including writers, musicians and filmmakers. One Rhode island resident loving her time there.

[G]

The whole thing is fantastic. It's just fantastic. I don't know why anybody wouldn't come here. And the fact that it's all free, how wonderful is that? I mean, this. It's just perfect. Everything is just perfect.

[A]

Tomorrow is military and Veterans Appreciation Day. TMZ says it got an email from someone claiming to have video evidence of Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

[H]

TMZ's Harvey Levin says he's been communicating with a person who claims to have video of two people who kidnapped the 84 year old from her Tucson home. This person says that the video is on a phone and that they can lead authorities to a safe place where they can find it. Levin says the person also offered to give up the names and addresses of the two alleged kidnappers. The person is asking for a bitcoin in exchange for the information. This even though more than 1.2 million in rewards remain available. TMZ claims to have authenticated the emails, but there are questions to why the person doesn't come forward to law enforcement and why they're asking for less than the reward currently offers.

[A]

Fox's Max Gordon. I'm Angelo Bavaro. This is Fox News.

[E]

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