12PM ET 06/09/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 06/09/2026

Summary by: FOX News Podcasts
Date: June 9, 2026

Episode Overview

This midday newscast delivers a concise roundup of the latest national and international headlines, including a US military incident in the Middle East, congressional scrutiny of the Southern Poverty Law Center, primary elections in four states, civil unrest following an NBA Finals game in New York City, notable shifts in the housing market, updates on consumer goods, and a Wall Street report.

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Major News Stories & Key Points

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US Army Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz

[00:02 – 00:36]

• Incident: A US Army attack helicopter crashed early in the day near the critical Strait of Hormuz. What caused the crash is still under investigation.
• Crew Rescue: Both crew members were rescued by an unmanned surface vehicle (sea drone), marking an operational first for the US military.
  • Quote:

    “The US crew members were rescued by an unmanned surface vehicle—a sea drone. This was an operational first for the US Military.”
    — Captain Tim Hawkins, CENTCOM Spokesman [00:15]

• Context: It remains unclear whether the crash was due to enemy fire or mechanical issues. The event occurs as a ceasefire with Iran holds, and regional tensions remain high.

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House Hearing: Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Scrutiny

[00:36 – 01:33]

• Background: The SPLC is under federal indictment for fraud and money laundering—accused of funneling donor money to informants tied to extremist groups.

• Allegations: Some Republicans, like Texas Congressman Chip Roy, claim the SPLC unfairly targets Christian organizations, while supporters defend the group’s mission.

  • Brian Fair (SPLC Interim President/CEO):

    “We must speak out for truth and against the forces that would manufacture hate, fear, division and violence simply to line their pockets and further their political ambitions.” [00:45]

    “All of our programs advance their mission of a fair and just society for all.” [01:33]

  • Alveda King (activist, niece of Martin Luther King Jr.):

    “The country doesn't need more manufactured racial tension.” [00:57]

  • Key Exchange:

    Chip Roy: “Do you think SPLC could provide us a list of the Islamic oriented groups do you have on your hate map?” [01:17]
    Brian Fair: “We don’t target any group because of its religion.” [01:23]
    Chip Roy: “Really?”
    Brian Fair: “Yes, that’s exactly right. We target no group because of its religion.” [01:29]

• Political Divide: Democrats argue the indictment is political, leveled by the Trump administration.

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Primary Elections in Four States

[01:33 – 01:50]

• States Voting: Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota are holding primaries for House races and, in some cases, Senate and gubernatorial contests.

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NYC NBA Finals Unrest: 21 Arrested

[02:08 – 02:50]

• Incident: After the Knicks’ first NBA Finals home game since 1999, post-game violence breaks out at a Bryant Park watch party in New York.
• Details:

  • 21 arrests out of around 7,000 attendees, with most arrests occurring near Bryant Park after fights broke out when police tried to clear the area.

  • Charges include assaulting a police officer, possession of a weapon, menacing, and resisting arrest.

  • Police used pepper spray and riot gear; five officers were injured.

  • Fans climbed scaffolding, light poles, and squad cars.

  • The Knicks now lead the San Antonio Spurs 2-1 in the series, with Game Four set for Wednesday.

    • Quote:

      “NYPD officials say 21 people out of a crowd of about 7,000 were arrested following the Bryant park watch party... Police deployed pepper spray and riot gear to disperse the crowd.”
      — Tanya J. Powers, Fox News [02:08]

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U.S. Housing Market: Surge in Existing Home Sales

[02:50 – 03:20]

• Key Stats: Sales of existing homes rose 3.2% in May—the fastest pace since December—despite rising prices.
  • Median sales price hit $429,300, a record high for May.
  • Mortgage rates are higher this spring but still below last year's rates.

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Consumer Goods: Folgers and Café Bustelo Plan Coffee Price Reductions

[03:20 – 03:50]

• Corporate Update: Parent company Smucker is beginning to lower coffee prices following last year’s increases due to tariffs and adverse weather affecting coffee production.
• Company Quote:

  “Smucker says as the company has done historically, it is adjusting prices as its cost structure improves to deliver value to its customers.”
  — Brian Fair (reporting CEO Mark Smucker) [03:20]

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Wall Street Recap

[03:50 – end]

• Market News: The Dow Jones is down 289 points as of this update.

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Notable Quotes

• “The US crew members were rescued by an unmanned surface vehicle—a sea drone. This was an operational first for the US Military.”
  — Captain Tim Hawkins [00:15]

• “We must speak out for truth and against the forces that would manufacture hate, fear, division and violence simply to line their pockets and further their political ambitions.”
  — Brian Fair, SPLC [00:45]

• “The country doesn't need more manufactured racial tension.”
  — Alveda King [00:57]

• “NYPD officials say 21 people out of a crowd of about 7,000 were arrested following the Bryant park watch party...”
  — Tanya J. Powers [02:08]

• “Smucker says... it is adjusting prices as its cost structure improves to deliver value to its customers.”
  — Brian Fair relaying CEO Mark Smucker [03:20]

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Quick Reference: Key Segments & Timestamps

• US Helicopter Crash & Rescue: [00:02–00:36]
• SPLC House Hearing: [00:36–01:33]
• Primary Elections: [01:33–01:50]
• NBA Finals/NYC Unrest: [02:08–02:50]
• Housing Sales & Market Update: [02:50–03:20]
• Coffee Price Rollbacks: [03:20–03:50]
• Wall Street Update: [03:50–end]

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This episode delivers a brisk, fact-driven update, covering breaking military news, political controversy, public unrest, and major trends in the economy—all in Fox News’ signature style.

Transcript

[Elisa Brady]

What brought down a US Helicopter remains under investigation. Elisa Brady, Fox News. It happened near the Strait of Hormuz. An army attack helicopter crashing early today. The two crew members rescued by a drone boat.

[Captain Tim Hawkins]

Centcom spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins confirmed to Fox News that the US Crew members were rescued by an unmanned surface vehicle, a sea drone. This was an operational first for the US Military, hawkins told Fox News. Now it's not clear if the gunship went down due to enemy fire or a mechanical issue, but it does come as the ceasefire with Iran is holding again and the region braces for what comes next.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox is Trey Yinxed in Tel Aviv. A civil rights group accused of fostering the hate it was founded to fight faces a House hearing alongside a mixture of supporters and critics.

[Brian Fair]

We must speak out for truth and against the forces that would manufacture hate, fear, division and violence simply to line their pockets and further their political ambitions.

[Elisa Brady]

Alveda King, Martin Luther King Jr. S niece, says the country doesn't need more manufactured racial tension. The Southern Poverty Law center has been indicted on federal counts of fraud and money laundering, charged with funneling donor money to informants linked to extremist groups. Republicans, including Texas Congressman Chip Roy, accused the center of signaling out Christian organizations.

[Captain Tim Hawkins]

Do you think SBLC could provide us a list of the Islamic oriented groups do you have on your hate hate map?

[Chip Roy]

Mr. Roy? We don't target any group because of its religion.

[Captain Tim Hawkins]

Really?

[Chip Roy]

I want to be clear about that.

[Captain Tim Hawkins]

Really?

[Chip Roy]

Yes, that's exactly right. We target no group because of its religion.

[Elisa Brady]

The center's interim president and CEO, Brian Fair, says all of their programs advance their mission of a fair and just society for all. Democrats accused the Trump administration of a political prosecution. Voters are at the polls in four states, Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota deciding candidates for House races and in some cases for Senate and governor. America is listening to Fox News. Multiple arrests in New York City after a loss for the Knicks in the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.

[Tanya J. Powers]

NYPD officials say 21 people out of a crowd of about 7,000 were arrested following the Bryant park watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Many of the arrests were made in the blocks surrounding the park as fights broke out when police tried to clear part of 42nd Street. Charges included assaulting a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, menacing and resisting arrest. Police deployed pepper spray and riot gear to disperse the crowd. An NYPD spokesperson says people climbed on top of scaffolding, light poles and police cars and that five officers were hurt. Monday night's game was the first home appearance for the Knicks in the Finals, with Game four set for Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tanya J. Powers, Fox News the Knicks are leading

[Elisa Brady]

the San Antonio spurs two games to one. A surge in demand for the U.S. housing market. Sales of existing homes rising 3.2% in May, fastest pace since December, better than economists were expecting in even though home prices kept rising last month. The median sales price hitting 429,300, an all time high for any May mortgage. Rates have also been trending higher this spring, but they're still lower than a year ago. The maker of Folgers and Cafe Bestello Coffees plans to walk back price increases.

[Brian Fair]

Smucker raised prices last year and blamed adverse weather in top coffee producing countries and tariffs, which made it more expensive to import coffee beans. CEO Mark Smucker says the company has already started the process of lowering prices because it's seeing a moderation in the cost of green coffee, raw, unroasted beans. Smucker says as the company has done historically, it is adjusting prices as its cost structure improves to deliver value to its customers.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Jenny Costola There's a sell off on Wall Street. The dow's down to 89. Lisa Brady, Fox News.