12PM ET 06/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 12PM ET 06/01/2026 Newscast
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: June 1, 2026

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Overview

This episode covers the latest headlines in U.S. and world news as of midday, June 1, 2026. Key stories include updates on U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, a high-profile murder case involving an undocumented immigrant in Chicago, developments in a UK political scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Serena Williams’ announcement of her comeback, a tribute to NFL legend Raymond Berry, and a snapshot of U.S. stock market performance.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

Timestamps: [00:02] – [00:41]

• President Trump asserts there is no deadline for a deal with Iran and reiterates he is in "no rush" to finalize any agreement.
• The President demands that Iran not only commit to not developing nuclear weapons but also to abstain from acquiring them by any means.
  • Trump Quote: "They said they originally said we will not develop a nuclear weapon. I said, well, what happens if you buy a nuclear weapon? So now it says we will not develop or in any way purchase a military weapon. That's a big difference." [00:31]
• New roadblocks emerge: Iran demands a halt to attacks in Lebanon (Hezbollah involvement), warning the ceasefire could collapse if fighting continues.

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2. Chicago Murder Case: Sheridan Gorman

Timestamps: [01:00] – [01:35]

• Jose Medina, a Venezuelan national, appears in Cook County court for a discovery hearing after being accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman near a beach.
• Victim’s family calls for policy changes:
  • Family Member Quote: "No more pretending that this is normal and no more policies that protect dangerous people while families like ours are left to bear to bury their children and bear this pain." [01:15]
• Medina entered the U.S. under Biden administration policies in 2020.
• His defense argues he is mentally unfit for trial.
• Recent developments: Medina was recently found with a weapon in jail, with more charges pending.

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3. Colorado Election Scheme Conviction

Timestamps: [01:35] – [02:01]

• Tina Peters, a former Colorado clerk, is released from prison after Governor shortens her sentence.
• Peters was convicted for actions related to promoting election conspiracy theories.

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4. UK Political Scandal: The Epstein Connection

Timestamps: [02:29] – [03:19]

• Peter Mandelson, former UK Ambassador to the U.S., is under scrutiny for maintaining contact with Jeffrey Epstein post-2008 conviction.
• Newly released documents reveal Mandelson's efforts to secure his appointment and continued relations with Epstein.
• Mandelson, 72, is out on bail amid allegations of passing sensitive information to Epstein.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired Mandelson, causing critics to question his judgment.

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5. Sports News: Serena Williams' Tennis Comeback

Timestamps: [03:19] – [03:46]

• Serena Williams returns to professional tennis, accepting a doubles wild card for the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, London.
• Williams, nearly 45, will be partnered with Canadian Victoria Mboco.
• Memorable moment:
  • Williams' Statement (paraphrased by Lisa Brady): "Grass courts have given her some of the most meaningful moments of her career. Queen's Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter." [03:46]

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6. NFL Legend Raymond Berry Passes Away

Timestamps: [03:46] – [04:10]

• Raymond Berry, NFL Hall of Famer and iconic Colts wide receiver, has died at 93.
• Remembered for his partnership with Johnny Unitas and the historic 1958 Colts-Giants championship game.
• His death was confirmed today, though he passed last week.

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7. Market Update

Timestamps: [04:10] – [04:25]

• Stock market at midday: Dow down 93 points; S&P and Nasdaq trading higher.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump: "The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They've agreed to that..." [00:23]
• Family Member of Victim (Sheridan Gorman Case): "No more pretending that this is normal and no more policies that protect dangerous people while families like ours are left to bear to bury their children and bear this pain." [01:15]
• Lisa Brady (regarding Serena Williams): "Grass courts have given her some of the most meaningful moments of her career. Queen's Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter." [03:46]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• U.S.-Iran Relations: [00:02] – [00:41]
• Chicago Court Case: [01:00] – [01:35]
• Colorado Clerk Update: [01:35] – [02:01]
• UK Ambassador Scandal: [02:29] – [03:19]
• Serena Williams’ Comeback: [03:19] – [03:46]
• Raymond Berry Obituary: [03:46] – [04:10]
• Stock Market Update: [04:10] – [04:25]

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This episode delivers fast-paced news coverage on major international, national, and sports events, maintaining the crisp, direct tone FOX News is known for.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump still says Iran wants to make a deal on Lisa Brady, Fox News this after making changes in a proposed deal. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson the White House.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

President Trump has said on multiple occasions he has no deadline for an agreement with Iran. And over the weekend he reiterated he's in no rush to make this deal.

[President Trump]

The one guarantee that I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons. They've agreed to that and it was very interesting. They said they originally said we will not develop a nuclear weapon. I said, well, what happens if you buy a nuclear weapon? So now it says we will not develop or in any way purchase a military weapon. That's a big difference.

[Lisa Brady]

However, Iran is reportedly making new demands, insisting attacks stop in Lebanon where Israel is fighting Iran proxy Hezbollah. If that fighting doesn't stop, Iran State TV reporting the probability of a ceasefire ending is high. A court hearing in Chicago for the man accused in the killing of 18 year old college stud Sheridan Gorman.

[Court Reporter]

Venezuelan national Jose Medina in Cook county court for a discovery hearing about a month after the illegal immigrants pled not guilty to opening fire on a group of people near a beach, hitting and killing Sheridan Gorman, whose mother was also in court.

[Family Member of Victim]

No more pretending that this is normal and no more policies that protect dangerous people while families like ours are left to bear to bury their children and bear this pain.

[Court Reporter]

The Department of Homeland Security says Medina was allowed to enter the US under the Biden administration in 2020. Medina's defense team claims that he's mentally unfit to stand trial.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jeff Manasso this latest hearing just days after sheriff officials said Medina was found with a weapon in jail. Additional charges now pending. A former Colorado clerk convicted of taking part in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories is out of prison. This follows the Colorado governor's decision to shorten the sentence for Tina Peters. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Brady]

More bad news for Britain's prime minister as more files are published about a now former ambassador who was friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

[Tonya J. Powers]

The new trove of pages includes a note from former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson to then Foreign Secretary David Lammy prior to his appointment telling Lammy the government would never regret giving him the job. Mandelson, who is 72, is out on bail after being arrested in February during an investigation into whether he passed six sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein when he was a member in the British government a decade and a half ago. Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired Mandelson last year after documents showed he had kept up contact with Epstein after the financier's 2008 conviction for sexual offenses involving a minor. Critics say it raises questions about Starmer's judgment. Tonya J. Powers, Fox News A tennis great announces

[Lisa Brady]

a comeback in London.

[Jarrett Max]

The last time Serena Williams competed in a professional tennis match was in 2022 in the third round of the US Open. Now the 23 time Grand Slam singles champion and 14 time Grand Slam doubles champ has accepted a wild card invitation to compete in the HSBC Championships at Queens Club in London next week. While Serena won her 14 major doubles titles with her older sister Venus, she will play doubles at the HSBC with Canadian Victoria Mboco, Fox's Jarrett Max.

[Lisa Brady]

Serena Williams will be 45 in September. She says grass courts have given her some of the most meaningful moments of her career. In that Queen's Club feels like the perfect place to begin this next chapter. Football hall of Famer Raymond Berry has died. Known for a historic era in Colts football, including a storied win over the New York Giants in 1958, Barry was a wide receiver who teamed up with famed Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitis. Raymond Berry was 93, his death last week just confirmed today. Stocks are mixed to begin June. The Dow right now down 93 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq in the green and Lisa Brady, Fox

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