12PM ET 06/14/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update

12PM ET, June 14, 2026 Newscast

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This newscast delivers breaking updates on major international and national events: fluctuating diplomatic developments in the U.S.-Iran peace process amid escalating Middle East tensions, Israel-Hezbollah conflict, NYC's chaotic championships celebrations, widespread severe weather threats in the eastern U.S., and a unique White House event marking President Trump’s 80th birthday.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement Disputes and Middle East Tensions

• Iran Downplays Immediate Peace Signing

  • Iranian officials publicly disputed President Trump's claim that a peace agreement would be signed today.
  • The agreement, described as a "memorandum of understanding," is set to be signed electronically with no in-person meeting.
  • Quote (00:12, Fox News Correspondent):

    "The president announced yesterday on Truth Social that there will be a signing between Iran and the US on this memorandum of understanding, a peace agreement. ... The latest from the Iranians, however, is that it will not be signed this weekend."

• Implications of Israel-Hezbollah Strikes on the Deal

  • Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut after renewed rocket attacks from Hezbollah forces.
  • The exchanged fire threatens a fragile ceasefire that had briefly settled tensions earlier in the month.
  • Diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Iran, and the ongoing negotiations, could be destabilized by Israeli military actions.
  • Quote (01:08, Fox News Diplomatic Analyst):

    "Now a diplomat involved in the talks told Fox News the strikes today in Beirut are creating with finalizing the deal. ... They went on to accuse Israel of sabotaging this agreement."

• Escalation Risk:

  • Iran warns that Israel’s actions in Lebanon and Gaza "will not go unanswered," referencing recent missile exchanges.
  • Israel insists their strikes are defensive against direct threats to their northern communities and reject accusations of undermining peace.

• U.S. Role and Response:

  • President Trump has repeatedly called for Israel to halt its strikes, but Israel has not complied.
  • Quote (01:45, Angelo Bavaro):

    "Israel has ignored repeated calls from President Trump to stop launching strikes."

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2. NYC Erupts After Knicks Championship

• Citywide Unrest and Celebrations

  • New York celebrated the Knicks' first NBA championship in over 50 years, but festivities quickly turned violent.
  • There were serious clashes with police: at least 63 arrests, one shooting, several stabbings/slashings, and property damage including five destroyed buses and damaged police vehicles.
  • Authorities resorted to riot gear and horses for crowd control.
  • Quote (02:49, Chanley Painter):

    "Some of those celebrations did turn unruly, even violent at times. The NYPD says at least one person was shot, four injured in slashings or stabbings and five police cars were badly damaged."

• City Planning Parade Despite Violence

  • A victory parade is scheduled for Thursday, with heightened concerns about public safety.

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3. Severe Weather Threats Stretch Across the East Coast

• Dangerous Storms Forecasted
  • Over 100 million Americans are at risk as severe thunderstorms threaten the eastern seaboard, from New York to Atlanta.
  • The forecast calls for two waves of storms: isolated severe storms ahead of a front, and a second wave bringing potential damaging winds.
  • Travel disruptions are likely, especially with major weekend events and World Cup matches ongoing.
  • Quote (03:33, Haley Meyer):

    "More than 70 million Americans under that level, two out of five risk and another 30 million under the level one. ... That two out of five is expansive, extends from the capital of New York all the way down through Atlanta, Georgia."

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4. President Trump’s 80th Birthday and UFC Event at White House

• Unprecedented White House Festivities
  • The President is celebrating with UFC cage fights on the White House South Lawn, aligning the event with America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
  • Attendance includes cabinet members, senior officials, and over 4,000 spectators.
  • Quote (04:06, Angelo Bavaro):

    "An arena has been erected on the South Lawn where seven cage fights will be held. The president has sought to tie tonight's event to celebrations of America's 250th anniversary."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the US-Iran deal’s fragility:
  “A diplomat involved in the talks told Fox News the strikes today in Beirut are creating with finalizing the deal. ... They went on to accuse Israel of sabotaging this agreement.”
  (Fox News Diplomatic Analyst, 01:08)

• On New York’s celebrations turning chaotic:
  “Some of those celebrations did turn unruly, even violent at times. ... In total, at least 63 arrests were made.”
  (Chanley Painter, 02:49)

• On the severe weather warning:
  “That two out of five is expansive, extends from the capital of New York all the way down through Atlanta, Georgia.”
  (Haley Meyer, 03:33)

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02–01:45: U.S.–Iran deal, Israel-Hezbollah conflict
• 02:40–03:24: NYC Knicks victory violence and preparations for parade
• 03:33–04:06: Severe weather threat along the East Coast
• 04:06–04:36: President Trump’s 80th birthday, UFC fights at White House

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Fox News’s Hourly Newscast delivers fast-breaking developments, highlighting the interconnectedness of U.S. foreign policy, domestic unrest, weather emergencies, and political spectacle in a turbulent news cycle.

Transcript

[Angelo Bavaro]

Disputing claims on a peace deal. I'm Angelo Bavaro, Fox News. Iranian officials are downplaying President Trump's claim that a peace agreement will be signed today.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The president announced yesterday on Truth Social that there will be a signing between Iran and the US on this memorandum of understanding, a peace agreement. We're told it will happen electronically. Neither side is meeting in person to do this. The latest from the Iranians, however, is that it will not be signed this weekend. Spokesperson for the Iranian foreign minister told state media it could happen in the coming days though, as this gets closer to the finish line. The IDF says Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut in response to Hezbollah's fire towards Israeli territory.

[Angelo Bavaro]

FOX is Aisha Hosni now that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has threatened the fragile cease fire earlier this month. That deal comes after the US And Iran resume launching strikes across the Middle east last week. That peace deal between the US And Iran could be under threat as Israel continues to launch strikes into Lebanon.

[Fox News Diplomatic Analyst]

The Israelis launched a number of strikes against the Hezbollah commander there in response to drone attacks that were launched over the border this weekend. Iran now says this will not go unanswered. And remember, just last weekend they fired 30 ballistic missiles into Israel after the IDF launched similar strikes. Now a diplomat involved in the talks told Fox News the strikes today in Beirut are creating with finalizing the deal. They went on to accuse Israel of sabotaging this agreement. The Israelis are pushing back, saying that their civilians are under threat in the northern part of their country and these will not go unanswered, these attacks over the border.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Foxes tre yinxed Israel has ignored repeated calls from President Trump to stop launching strikes. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Angelo Bavaro]

chaos breaking out in New York City overnight after the New York Knicks won their first championship in more than 50 years. Fox's Chanley painter tens of thousands of

[Chanley Painter]

people flooded the streets here in New York City in celebration after the Knicks won. Some of those celebrations did turn unruly, even violent at times. The NYPD says at least one person was shot, four injured in slashings or stabbings and five police cars were badly damaged. In total, at least 63 arrests were made. Officers in riot gear and police horses were deployed for crowd control at times. People were also seen throwing objects at those officers and trying to destroy buses. In total, five buses were destroyed.

[Angelo Bavaro]

New York City now set to hold a victory parade on Thursday. More than 100 million Americans, Americans in the eastern US are facing the threat of severe weather today.

[Haley Meyer]

Severe thunderstorms break out along the east coast from New York all the way down the I95 corridor. More than 70 million Americans under that level, two out of five risk and another 30 million under the level one. That two out of five is expansive, extends from the capital of New York all the way down through Atlanta, Georgia. And so we've got a lot going on. World cup matches, a lot of travel probably happening. It is a weekend. So that is going to be a bit of an issue. And it will come in two ways. We've got one round of thunderstorms, more discrete storms in the warm sector of this area of low pressure in this cold front. Then the cold front will be that final blow of damaging wind.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Fox Weather's Haley Meyer, President Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday today with UFC fights on the White House grounds. An arena has been erected on the South Lawn where seven cage fights will be held. The president has sought to tie tonight's event to celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. Cabinet leaders, top administration officials and 4,000 plus spectators are expected to be there. I'm Angelo Bavaro and this is FOX News.

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